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Tex. Finance Code § 157.012 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 157 / Section 157.012
§ 157.012. LICENSE REQUIRED FOR RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE LOAN ORIGINATORS.
Status: repealed

(a) An individual may not act or attempt to act in the capacity of a residential mortgage loan originator unless the individual is exempt under Section 157.0121 or 180.003(b), is acting under the temporary authority described under Section 180.0511, or:

(1) is licensed under this chapter, sponsored by an appropriate entity, and enrolled with the Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System and Registry as required by Section 180.052; and

(2) complies with other applicable requirements of Chapter 180 and rules adopted by the finance commission under that chapter.

(b) The finance commission may adopt rules under this chapter as required to carry out the intentions of the federal Secure and Fair Enforcement for Mortgage Licensing Act of 2008 (Pub. L. No. 110-289).

(c) To be eligible to be licensed as a residential mortgage loan originator, the individual, in addition to meeting the requirements of Subsection (a), must:

(1) satisfy the commissioner as to the individual's honesty, trustworthiness, and integrity;

(2) not be in violation of this chapter, Chapter 180, or any rules adopted under this chapter or Chapter 180;

(3) provide the commissioner with satisfactory evidence that the individual meets the qualifications provided by Chapter 180; and

(4) be a citizen of the United States or a lawfully admitted alien.

(d) Repealed by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 160, Sec. 87(8), eff. September 1, 2013.

(e) In this section, "appropriate entity" means an entity:

(1) that is licensed or registered under this chapter or Chapter 156; and

(2) for which the individual is acting as a residential mortgage loan originator.
Tex. Government Code § 661.910 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 661 / Section 661.910
§ 661.910. ASSISTANCE DOG TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES WITH A DISABILITY.
Status: in_force

(a) A state employee who is a person with a disability, as defined by Section 121.002, Human Resources Code, is entitled to a leave of absence without a deduction in salary for the purpose of attending a training program to acquaint the employee with an assistance dog to be used by the employee.

(b) The leave of absence provided by this section may not exceed 10 working days in a fiscal year.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3883.108 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3883 / Section 3883.108
§ 3883.108. STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT.
Status: in_force

The district may negotiate and enter into a written strategic partnership with the City of Houston pursuant to Section 43.0751, Local Government Code.
Tex. Utilities Code § 35.0021 — TX Code / Code ut / Chapter 35 / Section 35.0021
§ 35.0021. WEATHER EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS.
Status: in_force

(a) This section applies only to a municipally owned utility, electric cooperative, power generation company, or exempt wholesale generator that sells electric energy at wholesale in the ERCOT power region.

(b) The commission by rule shall require each provider of electric generation service described by Subsection (a) to implement measures to prepare the provider's generation assets to provide adequate electric generation service during a weather emergency according to reliability standards adopted by the commission. In adopting the rules, the commission shall take into consideration weather predictions produced by the office of the state climatologist.

(c) The independent organization certified under Section 39.151 for the ERCOT power region shall:

(1) inspect generation assets in the ERCOT power region for compliance with the reliability standards;

(2) provide the owner of a generation asset with a reasonable period of time in which to remedy any violation the independent organization discovers in an inspection; and

(3) report to the commission any violation.

(c-1) The independent organization certified under Section 39.151 for the ERCOT power region shall prioritize inspections conducted under Subsection (c)(1) based on risk level, as determined by the organization.

(d) The commission by rule shall require a provider of electric generation service described by Subsection (a) for a generation asset that experiences repeated or major weather-related forced interruptions of service to:

(1) contract with a person who is not an employee of the provider to assess the provider's weatherization plans, procedures, and operations for that asset; and

(2) submit the assessment to the commission and the independent organization certified under Section 39.151 for the ERCOT power region.

(e) The commission may require a provider of electric generation service described by Subsection (a) to implement appropriate recommendations included in an assessment submitted to the commission under Subsection (d).

(f) The independent organization certified under Section 39.151 for the ERCOT power region shall review, coordinate, and approve or deny requests by providers of electric generation service described by Subsection (a) for a planned power outage during any season and for any period of time.

(g) The commission shall impose an administrative penalty on an entity, including a municipally owned utility or an electric cooperative, that violates a rule adopted under this section and does not remedy that violation within a reasonable period of time.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 6909.001 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 6909 / Section 6909.001
§ 6909.001. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this chapter:

(1) "Board" means the district's board of supervisors.

(2) "District" means the Midland County Fresh Water Supply District No. 1.

(3) "Supervisor" means a board member.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 242.254 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 242 / Section 242.254
§ 242.254. ARBITRATOR; QUALIFICATIONS.
Status: in_force

Each arbitrator must be on an approved list of a nationally recognized association that performs arbitration services or be otherwise qualified as provided in the rules adopted under Section 242.253(b).
Tex. Government Code § 659.141 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 659 / Section 659.141
§ 659.141. STATE CAMPAIGN MANAGER.
Status: in_force

The state campaign manager shall:

(1) assist the state policy committee to:

(A) develop a campaign plan;

(B) develop a campaign budget; and

(C) prepare generic materials to be used for the campaign;

(2) coordinate and facilitate campaign services to state employees throughout the state;

(3) ensure that all state employee charitable campaign activities are conducted fairly and equitably to promote unified solicitation on behalf of all participants;

(4) perform other duties prescribed by the comptroller's rules; and

(5) perform other duties required by the contract with the state policy committee.
Tex. Transportation Code § 451.665 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 451 / Section 451.665
§ 451.665. EXPIRATION OF UNCONFIRMED AUTHORITY.
Status: in_force

An authority, the existence of which has not been confirmed, ceases on the earlier of:

(1) the third anniversary of the effective date of the ordinance creating the authority; or

(2) the date the governing body of the alternate municipality, with the consent of the board, abolishes the authority.
Tex. Government Code § 547.0257 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 547 / Section 547.0257
§ 547.0257. DISTRIBUTING AND ALLOCATING APPROPRIATED MONEY.
Status: in_force

(a) The commission shall disburse money appropriated to or obtained by the commission for the matching grant program directly to a grant recipient, as the executive commissioner authorizes.

(b) Except as provided by Subsection (c), from money appropriated to the commission for each fiscal year to implement this subchapter, the commission shall reserve 50 percent of that total to be awarded only as grants to a community mental health program located in a county with a population not greater than 250,000.

(c) Without regard to the limitation provided by Subsection (b) and to the extent money appropriated to the commission to implement this subchapter for a fiscal year remains available to the commission after the commission selects grant recipients for the fiscal year, the commission shall make grants available through a competitive request for proposal process using the remaining money for the fiscal year.

(d) The commission may use a reasonable amount not to exceed five percent of the money appropriated by the legislature for the purposes of this subchapter to pay the administrative costs of implementing this subchapter.
Tex. Government Code § 546.0701 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 546 / Section 546.0701
§ 546.0701. DEFINITION.
Status: in_force

In this subchapter, "contracted organization" means an entity that contracts with the commission to provide the services described by Section 546.0702(b).
Tex. Government Code § 654.043 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 654 / Section 654.043
§ 654.043. FREE USE OF COMPTROLLER'S DATA PROCESSING CENTER.
Status: in_force

The classification officer may use, without charge, the comptroller's data processing center to process position classification information when the center is available.
Tex. Estates Code § 252.051 — TX Code / Code es / Chapter 252 / Section 252.051
§ 252.051. WILL DELIVERY.
Status: in_force

During the lifetime of the testator, a will deposited with a county clerk under Subchapter A may be delivered only to:

(1) the testator; or

(2) another person authorized by the testator by a sworn written order.
Tex. Government Code § 2257.023 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2257 / Section 2257.023
§ 2257.023. COLLATERAL POLICY.
Status: in_force

(a) In accordance with a written policy approved by the governing body of the public entity, a public entity shall determine if an investment security is eligible to secure deposits of public funds.

(b) The written policy may include:

(1) the security of the institution that obtains or holds an investment security;

(2) the substitution or release of an investment security; and

(3) the method by which an investment security used to secure a deposit of public funds is valued.
Tex. Local Government Code § 231.019 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 231 / Section 231.019
§ 231.019. AUTHORITY OF BOARD.
Status: in_force

(a) The board of adjustment may:

(1) hear and decide an appeal that alleges error in an order, requirement, decision, or determination made by an administrative official in the enforcement of this subchapter or a zoning regulation;

(2) hear and decide special exceptions to the terms of a zoning regulation when the regulation requires the board to do so; and

(3) authorize in specific cases a variance from the terms of a zoning regulation if the variance is not contrary to the public interest and, due to special conditions, a literal enforcement of the regulation would result in unnecessary hardship, and so that the spirit of the regulation is observed and substantial justice is done.

(b) In exercising its authority under Subsection (a)(1), the board may reverse or affirm, in whole or in part, or modify the administrative official's order, requirement, decision, or determination from which an appeal is taken and make the correct order, requirement, decision, or determination, and for that purpose the board has the same authority as the administrative official.

(c) The concurring vote of four members of the board is necessary to:

(1) reverse an order, requirement, decision, or determination of an administrative official;

(2) decide in favor of an applicant on a matter on which the board is required to pass under a zoning regulation; or

(3) authorize a variation in a zoning regulation.
Tex. Government Code § 842.0075 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 842 / Section 842.0075
§ 842.0075. ASSUMPTION BY SUCCESSOR SUBDIVISION.
Status: in_force

(a) The governing body of a participating subdivision may, with the consent of the board of trustees and on terms approved by the board, assume the subdivision account and pension liabilities of a subdivision that no longer exists, is in the process of dissolution, is changing its operational form, or no longer has employees. The account and pension liabilities of a subdivision described by this subsection may not be assumed if the subdivision has executed a voluntary termination agreement under Section 842.052 or if the board has specified a date under Section 842.053 for the involuntary termination of the subdivision's participation in the retirement system.

(b) Subject to any limitation set by the board of trustees, the governing body of the assuming subdivision may exercise any authority with respect to plan provisions applicable to members and annuitants of the subdivision plan being assumed that the governing body of that subdivision could have exercised.

(c) Except as otherwise provided by this section, all retirement plan provisions in effect on the assumption date remain in effect until changed by the governing body of the assuming subdivision.

(d) As of the assumption date, the account in the subdivision accumulation fund being assumed and the account of the assuming subdivision will be treated as one account for the purposes of receiving allocations under this subtitle and paying benefits accrued with respect to either subdivision.

(e) The retirement system is not liable to any person for any claim or loss of benefits resulting from the assumption by another participating subdivision of the account and pension liabilities of a subdivision described by Subsection (a).

(f) The board of trustees by rule may establish standards, definitions, and procedures it considers necessary to administer this section and shall take reasonable actions and exercise its discretion in a fair and equitable manner on a case-by-case basis to preserve accrued benefits.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3888.101 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3888 / Section 3888.101
§ 3888.101. DEFINITION.
Status: in_force

In this chapter, "district" means the Baytown Municipal Development District.
Tex. Occupations Code § 1202.102 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 1202 / Section 1202.102
§ 1202.102. RULES PROVIDING FOR REGISTRATION AND REGULATION.
Status: in_force

The commission by rule shall provide for registration and regulation of manufacturers or builders of industrialized housing or buildings.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8861.053 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8861 / Section 8861.053
§ 8861.053. COMPENSATION; EXPENSES.
Status: in_force

A director is not entitled to compensation for service on the board but may be reimbursed as provided by board rules for expenses incurred in carrying out the business of the district.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8319.152 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8319 / Section 8319.152
§ 8319.152. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE TAX.
Status: in_force

(a) If authorized at an election held under Section 8319.151, the district may impose an operation and maintenance tax on taxable property in the district in accordance with Section 49.107, Water Code.

(b) The board shall determine the tax rate. The rate may not exceed the rate approved at the election.
Tex. Insurance Code § 544.201 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 544 / Section 544.201
§ 544.201. DEFINITION.
Status: in_force

In this subchapter, "health benefit plan issuer" means an insurer, a group hospital service corporation operating under Chapter 842, or a health maintenance organization operating under Chapter 843 that delivers or issues for delivery or renews any health insurance policy or contract in this state, including a group policy, contract, or certificate of health insurance or evidence of coverage.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7927.002 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7927 / Section 7927.002
§ 7927.002. NATURE OF DISTRICT.
Status: in_force

The district is a municipal utility district created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8087.0204 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8087 / Section 8087.0204
§ 8087.0204. ROAD STANDARDS AND REQUIREMENTS.
Status: in_force

(a) A road project must meet all applicable construction standards, zoning and subdivision requirements, and regulations of each municipality in whose corporate limits or extraterritorial jurisdiction the road project is located.

(b) If a road project is not located in the corporate limits or extraterritorial jurisdiction of a municipality, the road project must meet all applicable construction standards, subdivision requirements, and regulations of each county in which the road project is located.

(c) If the state will maintain and operate the road, the Texas Transportation Commission must approve the plans and specifications of the road project.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1017.157 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1017 / Section 1017.157
§ 1017.157. INSPECTION OF ANNUAL AUDIT AND DISTRICT RECORDS.
Status: in_force

The annual audit and other district records shall be open to inspection during regular business hours at the district's principal office.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 502.002 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 502 / Section 502.002
§ 502.002. FINDINGS; PURPOSE.
Status: in_force

(a) The legislature finds that:

(1) the health and safety of persons working in this state may be improved by providing access to information regarding hazardous chemicals to which those persons may be exposed during normal employment activities, during emergency situations, or as a result of proximity to the manufacture or use of those chemicals; and

(2) many employers in this state have established suitable information programs for their employees and that access to the information is required of most employers under the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) Hazard Communication Standard.

(b) It is the intent and purpose of this chapter to assure that employers provide information regarding hazardous chemicals in the workplace to employees who may be exposed to those chemicals in their workplace.
Tex. Natural Resources Code § 51.186 — TX Code / Code nr / Chapter 51 / Section 51.186
§ 51.186. COMPLETION OF SURVEY.
Status: in_force

(a) The commissioner shall serve a true copy of the survey report filed by the surveyor on each necessary party, including those named in the survey report, by certified mail, return receipt requested, not later than the 30th business day after the date the survey report is filed with the land office.

(b) Any necessary party may file exceptions to the surveyor's report not later than the 30th day after the date the survey report is mailed to the necessary party by the commissioner. Any exceptions must be filed with the land office and a copy must be sent by the party filing the exception to each necessary party who has requested subsequent notice under Section 51.181.
Tex. Occupations Code § 301.167 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 301 / Section 301.167
§ 301.167. NEGOTIATED RULEMAKING; ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION.
Status: in_force

(a) The board shall develop and implement a policy to encourage the use of:

(1) negotiated rulemaking procedures under Chapter 2008, Government Code, for the adoption of board rules; and

(2) appropriate alternative dispute resolution procedures under Chapter 2009, Government Code, to assist in the resolution of internal and external disputes under the board's jurisdiction.

(b) The board's procedures relating to alternative dispute resolution must conform, to the extent possible, to any model guidelines issued by the State Office of Administrative Hearings for the use of alternative dispute resolution by state agencies.

(c) The board shall designate a trained person to:

(1) coordinate the implementation of the policy adopted under Subsection (a);

(2) serve as a resource for any training needed to implement the procedures for negotiated rulemaking or alternative dispute resolution; and

(3) collect data concerning the effectiveness of those procedures, as implemented by the board.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1682.001 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1682 / Section 1682.001
§ 1682.001. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this chapter:

(1) "Nonprofit agricultural organization" means an organization that:

(A) is exempt from taxation under Section 501(a), Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as an organization described by Section 501(c)(5) of that code;

(B) is domiciled in this state;

(C) was in existence prior to 1940;

(D) is composed of members who are residents of at least 98 percent of the counties in this state;

(E) collects annual dues from its members; and

(F) was created to promote and develop the most profitable and desirable system of agriculture and the most wholesome and satisfactory conditions of rural life in accordance with its articles of organization and bylaws.

(2) "Nonprofit agricultural organization health benefits" means health benefits:

(A) sponsored by a nonprofit agricultural organization or an affiliate of the organization;

(B) offered only to:

(i) members of the nonprofit agricultural organization; and

(ii) family members of members of the nonprofit agricultural organization;

(C) that are not provided through an insurance policy or other product the offering or issuance of which is regulated as the business of insurance in this state; and

(D) that are deemed by the nonprofit agricultural organization to be important in assisting its members to live long and productive lives.

(3) "Preexisting condition" means a condition present before the effective date of an individual's enrollment in nonprofit agricultural organization health benefits.
Tex. Occupations Code § 165.006 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 165 / Section 165.006
§ 165.006. COLLECTION OF PENALTY.
Status: in_force

If the person does not pay the administrative penalty and the enforcement of the penalty is not stayed, the executive director may refer the matter to the attorney general for collection of the penalty.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3877.106 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3877 / Section 3877.106
§ 3877.106. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS.
Status: in_force

(a) The district may establish and provide for the administration of one or more programs to promote state or local economic development and to stimulate business and commercial activity in the district, including programs to:

(1) make loans and grants of public money; and

(2) provide district personnel and services.

(b) The district has all of the powers of a municipality under Chapter 380, Local Government Code.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8464.004 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8464 / Section 8464.004
§ 8464.004. CONSENT OF MUNICIPALITY REQUIRED.
Status: in_force

The temporary directors may not hold an election under Section 8464.003 until each municipality in whose corporate limits or extraterritorial jurisdiction the district is located has consented by ordinance or resolution to the creation of the district and to the inclusion of land in the district.
Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 40.08 — TX Code / Code cr / Chapter 40 / Section 40.08
§ 40.08. EFFECT OF A NEW TRIAL.
Status: repealed

By order of the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals dated December 18, 1985, effective September 1, 1986, adopting the Texas Rules of Appellate Procedure, pursuant to Section 4, Chapter 685 (H.B. 13), Acts of the 69th Legislature, Regular Session, 1985, this article was repealed.