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Tex. Local Government Code § 381.005 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 381 / Section 381.005
§ 381.005. PROVISION OF CERTAIN INFORMATION TO COMPTROLLER.
Status: in_force

(a) Not later than the 14th day after the date of entering into, amending, or renewing an agreement authorized by this chapter, a county, county industrial commission, or development board, as applicable, shall submit to the comptroller the information described by Section 403.0246(c), Government Code, and any other information the comptroller considers necessary to operate and update the database described by that section.

(b) A county, commission, or board shall transmit the information required by Subsection (a) in a form and manner prescribed by the comptroller.

(c) If a county or a commission or board created by the county submits an agreement to the comptroller under this section and the county maintains an Internet website, the county shall provide on the website a direct link to the location of the agreement information published on the comptroller's Internet website.
Tex. Occupations Code § 564.105 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 564 / Section 564.105
§ 564.105. COMPLIANCE WITH SUBPOENA.
Status: in_force

All persons, including governing bodies and medical staffs of health care entities, shall comply fully with a subpoena issued by the board for documents or information as otherwise authorized by law. The disclosure of documents or information under the subpoena does not constitute a waiver of the privilege associated with a pharmacy peer review committee proceeding. Failure to comply with the subpoena is grounds for disciplinary action against the facility or individual by the appropriate licensing board.
Tex. Finance Code § 126.458 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 126 / Section 126.458
§ 126.458. APPLICATION OF LAW TO CREDIT UNION IN VOLUNTARY LIQUIDATION.
Status: in_force

A credit union in the process of voluntary dissolution and liquidation remains subject to this subtitle and Chapter 15, including provisions for examination by the commissioner, and the credit union shall furnish reports as required by the commissioner.
Tex. Utilities Code § 104.057 — TX Code / Code ut / Chapter 104 / Section 104.057
§ 104.057. CONSIDERATION OF CERTAIN EXPENSES.
Status: in_force

(a) In establishing a gas utility's rates, the regulatory authority may not allow as a cost or expense an expenditure:

(1) described by Section 102.154 that the regulatory authority determines to be not in the public interest; or

(2) for legislative advocacy.

(b) The regulatory authority may allow as a cost or expense reasonable charitable or civic contributions not to exceed the amount approved by the regulatory authority.
Tex. Occupations Code § 101.252 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 101 / Section 101.252
§ 101.252. INJUNCTION.
Status: in_force

(a) The attorney general or the appropriate health licensing agency may bring an action for an injunction to stop a violation or threatened violation of this chapter.

(b) The attorney general or health licensing agency may recover reasonable expenses incurred in obtaining an injunction under this section, including court costs, reasonable attorney's fees, reasonable investigative costs, witness fees, and deposition expenses.
Tex. Government Code § 551.076 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 551 / Section 551.076
§ 551.076. DELIBERATION REGARDING SECURITY DEVICES OR SECURITY AUDITS; CLOSED MEETING.
Status: in_force

This chapter does not require a governmental body to conduct an open meeting to deliberate:

(1) the deployment, or specific occasions for implementation, of security personnel or devices; or

(2) a security audit.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3824.104 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3824 / Section 3824.104
§ 3824.104. LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES.
Status: in_force

To protect the public interest, the district may contract with Galveston County or the City of Galveston to provide law enforcement services in the district for a fee.
Tex. Government Code § 540.0264 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 540 / Section 540.0264
§ 540.0264. PROVIDER REIMBURSEMENT RATE REDUCTION.
Status: in_force

(a) A contract to which this subchapter applies must require that the contracting Medicaid managed care organization not implement a significant, nonnegotiated, across-the-board provider reimbursement rate reduction unless:

(1) subject to Subsection (b), the organization has the commission's prior approval to implement the reduction; or

(2) the rate reduction is based on changes to the Medicaid fee schedule or cost containment initiatives the commission implements.

(b) A provider reimbursement rate reduction a Medicaid managed care organization proposes is considered to have received the commission's prior approval unless the commission issues a written statement of disapproval not later than the 45th day after the date the commission receives notice of the proposed rate reduction from the organization.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 775.107 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 775 / Section 775.107
§ 775.107. TRANSFER OF JURISDICTION.
Status: in_force

(a) This section applies if:

(1) a county in which a district is located creates a county fire marshal under Subchapter B, Chapter 352, Local Government Code; or

(2) a municipality located in the district creates a municipal fire marshal.

(b) Not later than the 30th day after the creation of the county or municipal fire marshal, the jurisdiction of the district fire marshal in that county or municipality ceases. The new county or municipal fire marshal shall assume control over any pending investigations, court proceedings, or other matters being handled by the district fire marshal in the county or municipality.
Tex. Government Code § 4001.064 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 4001 / Section 4001.064
§ 4001.064. PERSON; COMPANY.
Status: in_force

(a) The terms "person" and "company" include:

(1) any of the following formed under the laws of this or another state, country, sovereignty, or political subdivision of a state, country, or sovereignty, and regardless of whether incorporated or unincorporated:

(A) a corporation;

(B) a person;

(C) a company, including a joint stock company;

(D) a partnership, including a limited partnership;

(E) an association;

(F) a firm;

(G) a syndicate; or

(H) a trust; and

(2) a government or a political subdivision or agency of a government.

(b) As used in Subsection (a), "trust":

(1) is deemed to include a common law trust; and

(2) does not include a trust created or appointed under or by virtue of a last will and testament or by a court.

(c) The definition of "person" assigned by Section 311.005 does not apply to any provision in this title.
Tex. Government Code § 41.314 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 41 / Section 41.314
§ 41.314. RECOVERY OF COURT COSTS AND ATTORNEY'S FEES.
Status: in_force

(a) In an action against a person described by Section 41.312(a), the court shall award to the person court costs and attorney's fees incurred in the action if the person is found immune under that section and the person is not represented by the attorney general.

(b) In an action against a person described by Section 41.312(a) who is represented by the attorney general, the court shall award to the attorney general court costs and attorney's fees incurred in the action if the person is found immune under that section.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8833.003 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8833 / Section 8833.003
§ 8833.003. FINDINGS OF PUBLIC USE AND BENEFIT.
Status: in_force

(a) The district is created to serve a public use and benefit.

(b) All land and other property included in the district will benefit from the works and projects accomplished by the district under the powers conferred by Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Tex. Business & Commerce Code § 91.101 — TX Code / Code bc / Chapter 91 / Section 91.101
§ 91.101. CIVIL PENALTY.
Status: in_force

A rental company that violates this chapter is liable for a civil penalty in an amount of not less than $500 or more than $1,000 for each act of violation.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7807.104 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7807 / Section 7807.104
§ 7807.104. COST OF RELOCATING OR ALTERING PROPERTY.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, "sole expense" means the actual cost of relocating, raising, lowering, rerouting, changing the grade of, or altering the construction of a facility described by Subsection (b) in providing comparable replacement without enhancement of the facility, after deducting from that cost the net salvage value of the old facility.

(b) If the district's exercise of its power of eminent domain, police power, or any other power conferred by this chapter makes necessary the relocation, raising, lowering, rerouting, changing the grade, or alteration of the construction of a railroad, an electric transmission, telegraph, or telephone line, property, or facility, or a pipeline, the necessary action shall be accomplished at the sole expense of the district.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 438.003 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 438 / Section 438.003
§ 438.003. SALE FROM SELF-SERVICE CONTAINERS.
Status: in_force

(a) A person may sell unpackaged food that is displayed and sold in bulk from a self-service container if:

(1) the self-service container has a tight-fitting lid that is securely attached to the container; and

(2) the container, lid, and any utensil are constructed of nontoxic materials that provide for easy cleaning and proper repair.

(b) The lid of a gravity feed type container shall be kept closed except when the container is being serviced or refilled.

(c) The lid of a scoop utensil type container shall be kept closed except during customer service. The container must have a utensil, equipped with a handle, to be used in dispensing the food.

(d) The seller shall:

(1) keep the container, lid, and any utensil sanitary to prevent spoilage and insect infestation; and

(2) post in the immediate display area a conspicuous sign that instructs the customer on the proper procedure for dispensing the food.
Tex. Occupations Code § 257.001 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 257 / Section 257.001
§ 257.001. LICENSE EXPIRATION; TERM.
Status: in_force

(a) A license issued under this subtitle is valid for a term of one or two years, as determined by board rule.

(a-1) The board by rule may adopt a system under which licenses expire on various dates during the year.

(b) Dates of license suspension and reinstatement after failure to pay the license fee shall be adjusted accordingly.

(c) For the year in which the expiration date is changed, license fees payable shall be prorated on a monthly basis so that each license holder pays only that portion of the fee that is allocable to the number of months during which the license is valid. On renewal of the license on the new expiration date, the total license fee is payable.

(d) An initial license issued under this subtitle expires on the 30th day after the date the license is issued if the holder of the license fails to pay the required license fee on or before that date.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 401.055 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 401 / Section 401.055
§ 401.055. ORDERS.
Status: in_force

The department or commission shall issue and modify necessary orders in connection with proceedings conducted by the agency under this chapter on matters under the agency's jurisdiction.
Tex. Human Resources Code § 152.2251 — TX Code / Code hr / Chapter 152 / Section 152.2251
§ 152.2251. SWISHER COUNTY.
Status: in_force

(a) The juvenile board of Castro and Swisher counties is composed of the county judges, the district judges in Castro and Swisher counties, and the judge of any statutory court designated as a juvenile court in the counties.

(b) Section 152.0411 applies to the juvenile board of Castro and Swisher counties.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 775.073 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 775 / Section 775.073
§ 775.073. EXPENDITURES.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as otherwise provided by this section, district funds may be disbursed only by check, draft, order, or other instrument that:

(1) is signed by at least a majority of the board's commissioners; or

(2) is signed by the treasurer, or by the assistant treasurer if the treasurer is absent or unavailable, and countersigned by the president, or by the vice president if the president is absent or unavailable.

(b) The board by resolution may allow a district employee who has executed a bond in an amount equal to the amount required for the district treasurer to sign an instrument to disburse district funds. An expenditure of more than $50,000 may not be paid unless the expenditure is presented to the board and the board approves the expenditure.

(c) The board may authorize the disbursement of district funds transferred by federal reserve wire system. The board by resolution may authorize wire transfers to accounts in the district's name or accounts not in the district's name.

(d) Any property, including an interest in property, purchased or leased using district funds, wholly or partly, must remain the property of the district, regardless of whether the property is used by a third party under a contract for services or otherwise, until the property is disposed of in accordance with Section 775.0735.
Tex. Insurance Code § 524.004 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 524.v2 / Section 524.004
§ 524.004. TASK FORCE.
Status: in_force

(a) The commissioner shall appoint a task force to make recommendations regarding the health coverage public awareness and education program. The task force is composed of:

(1) one representative from each of the following groups or entities:

(A) health benefit coverage consumers;

(B) small employers;

(C) employers generally;

(D) insurance agents;

(E) the office of public insurance counsel;

(F) the Texas Health Insurance Risk Pool;

(G) physicians;

(H) advanced practice nurses;

(I) hospital trade associations; and

(J) medical units of institutions of higher education;

(2) a representative of the Health and Human Services Commission responsible for programs under Medicaid and the children's health insurance program; and

(3) one or more representatives of health benefit plan issuers.

(b) The department shall consult the task force regarding the content for the public service announcements, Internet website, and educational materials required by this chapter. The commissioner has authority to make final decisions as to what the program's materials will contain.
Tex. Insurance Code § 2651.003 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 2651 / Section 2651.003
§ 2651.003. LICENSE AND RENEWAL FEES.
Status: in_force

(a) The department shall prescribe the license fee in an amount not to exceed $50.

(b) License fees, and renewal fees collected under this subchapter, shall be deposited to the credit of the Texas Department of Insurance operating account to be used by the department to enforce this chapter and any other law of this state that regulates title insurance agents.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1062.003 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1062 / Section 1062.003
§ 1062.003. DISTRICT TERRITORY.
Status: in_force

The boundaries of the district are coextensive with the boundaries of:

(1) Commissioners Precincts Nos. 1, 2, and 3 of Mitchell County, Texas, as those boundaries existed on January 1, 1967; and

(2) Commissioners Precinct No. 4 of Mitchell County, Texas, as those boundaries existed on January 1, 1973.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1104.004 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1104 / Section 1104.004
§ 1104.004. WRITTEN APPROVAL BY ADULT REQUIRED.
Status: in_force

An application or agreement made by a minor under this subchapter must be signed or approved in writing by:

(1) a parent, grandparent, or adult sibling of the minor; or

(2) if the minor does not have a parent, grandparent, or adult sibling, an adult eligible under the Estates Code to be appointed guardian of the estate of the minor.
Tex. Human Resources Code § 161.151 — TX Code / Code hr / Chapter 161 / Section 161.151
§ 161.151. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this subchapter:

(1) "Chronic serious health condition" means a health condition that:

(A) requires periodic treatment by a health care provider, including a nurse as authorized by Chapter 301, Occupations Code, or a physician assistant as authorized by Chapter 204, Occupations Code; and

(B) continues over an extended period, including recurring episodes of a single underlying health condition such as asthma, diabetes, epilepsy, or multiple sclerosis.

(2) "Respite services" means support services, including in-home services or day activity and health services, that are provided for the purpose of temporarily giving relief to a primary caregiver who provides care to an individual with a chronic serious health condition or disability.

(3) "Respite services coordinator" means a community-based organization or local governmental entity with which the department enters into a contract to facilitate access to respite services under Section 161.154.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3867.153 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3867 / Section 3867.153
§ 3867.153. PETITION REQUIRED FOR FINANCING SERVICES AND IMPROVEMENTS WITH ASSESSMENTS.
Status: in_force

(a) The board may not finance a service or improvement project with assessments under this chapter unless a written petition requesting that service or improvement has been filed with the board.

(b) A petition filed under Subsection (a) must be signed by the owners of a majority of the assessed value of real property in the district subject to assessment according to the most recent certified tax appraisal roll for the county.
Tex. Occupations Code § 2001.058 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 2001 / Section 2001.058
§ 2001.058. PUBLIC INFORMATION.
Status: in_force

(a) The department shall provide to any person on request a printed copy of this chapter and the rules applicable to the enforcement of this chapter.

(b) The department may charge a reasonable amount for a copy provided under this section.
Tex. Government Code § 4001.054 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 4001 / Section 4001.054
§ 4001.054. BROKER.
Status: in_force

"Broker" means "dealer" as defined in this title.
Tex. Insurance Code § 4056.058 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 4056 / Section 4056.058
§ 4056.058. SERVICE OF PROCESS.
Status: in_force

The commissioner is the agent for service of process in the manner provided by Subchapter C, Chapter 804, in a legal proceeding against a nonresident agent who holds a license issued under this chapter if:

(1) the nonresident agent does not appoint or maintain an agent for service in this state;

(2) an agent for service is appointed but cannot with reasonable diligence be found; or

(3) the license of the nonresident agent is revoked.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 382.05192 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 382 / Section 382.05192
§ 382.05192. REVIEW AND RENEWAL OF EMISSIONS REDUCTION AND MULTIPLE PLANT PERMITS.
Status: in_force

Review and renewal of a permit issued under Section 382.05183, 382.05185(c) or (d), 382.05186, 382.0519, or 382.05194 shall be conducted in accordance with Section 382.055.
Tex. Election Code § 254.064 — TX Code / Code el / Chapter 254 / Section 254.064
§ 254.064. ADDITIONAL REPORTS OF OPPOSED CANDIDATE.
Status: in_force

(a) In addition to other required reports, for each election in which a person is a candidate and has an opponent whose name is to appear on the ballot, the person shall file two reports.

(b) The first report must be received by the authority with whom the report is required to be filed not later than the 30th day before election day. The report covers the period beginning the day the candidate's campaign treasurer appointment is filed or the first day after the period covered by the last report required to be filed under this chapter, as applicable, and continuing through the 40th day before election day.

(c) The second report must be received by the authority with whom the report is required to be filed not later than the eighth day before election day. The report covers the period beginning the 39th day before election day and continuing through the 10th day before election day.

(d) If a person becomes an opposed candidate after a reporting period prescribed by Subsection (b) or (c), the person's first report must be received by the authority with whom the report is required to be filed not later than the regular deadline for the report covering the period during which the person becomes an opposed candidate. The period covered by the first report begins the day the candidate's campaign treasurer appointment is filed.

(e) In addition to other required reports, an opposed candidate in a runoff election shall file one report for that election. The runoff election report must be received by the authority with whom the report is required to be filed not later than the eighth day before runoff election day. The report covers the period beginning the ninth day before the date of the main election and continuing through the 10th day before runoff election day.
Tex. Government Code § 2105.057 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2105 / Section 2105.057
§ 2105.057. CONSULTATION ACTIVITIES.
Status: in_force

(a) An agency shall consult interested members of the public to assist the agency in developing preliminary staff recommendations on the use of block grant funds.

(b) During preparation or amendment of a plan, an agency shall consult:

(1) affected groups, including local governments, charitable organizations, and businesses that provide or fund services similar to the services that may be provided by the agency under the block grant; and

(2) any state advisory or coordinating council that has responsibility over programs similar to the programs that may be provided under the block grant.

(c) An agency that is authorized to approve the allocation of more than $10 million in block grant funds in a year by a discretionary manner other than an objective formula required by federal law shall provide that the consultation required by Subsections (a) and (b)(1) must occur in each of the agency's regions.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7924.152 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7924 / Section 7924.152
§ 7924.152. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE TAX.
Status: in_force

(a) If authorized at an election held under Section 7924.151, 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. Special District Local Laws Code § 8350.004 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8350 / Section 8350.004
§ 8350.004. CONSENT OF MUNICIPALITY REQUIRED.
Status: in_force

The temporary directors may not hold an election under Section 8350.003 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.