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Tex. Tax Code § 171.808 — TX Code / Code tx / Chapter 171 / Section 171.808
§ 171.808. CREDIT FOR DESIGNATED CONTRIBUTION MADE BY MEMBER OF COMBINED GROUP OR TIERED PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT.
Status: in_force

(a) A credit under this subchapter for designated contributions made by a member of an affiliated group that files a combined report under Section 171.1015 must be claimed on the combined report required by Section 171.1014 for the group, and the combined group is considered the taxable entity making the designated contribution for purposes of this subchapter.

(b) An upper tier entity that includes the total revenue of a lower tier entity for purposes of computing its taxable margin as authorized by Section 171.1015 may claim the credit under this subchapter for designated contributions made by the lower tier entity to the extent of the upper tier entity's ownership interest in the lower tier entity. No more than $1 million in credit awarded for designated contributions made during the period on which a report is based may be claimed on the report.
Tex. Government Code § 418.0195 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 418 / Section 418.0195
§ 418.0195. DISCONNECTION OF STATE COMPUTER NETWORKS.
Status: in_force

(a) This section applies only to a computer network used by:

(1) a state agency; or

(2) an entity other than a state agency receiving network security services from the Texas Cyber Command under Section 2059.058.

(b) The governor may order the Department of Information Resources to disconnect a computer network from the Internet in the event of a substantial external threat to the computer network.

(c) The authority granted under this section is limited to Internet connectivity services provided exclusively to an entity described by Subsection (a).
Tex. Occupations Code § 801.359 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 801 / Section 801.359
§ 801.359. CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES RECORDS.
Status: in_force

(a) The board shall require each veterinarian to maintain a recordkeeping system for controlled substances as required by Chapter 481, Health and Safety Code.

(b) The records are subject to review by a law enforcement agency or board representative.
Tex. Business & Commerce Code § 57.151 — TX Code / Code bc / Chapter 57 / Section 57.151
§ 57.151. APPLICABILITY OF SUBCHAPTER.
Status: in_force

This subchapter applies only to a dealer agreement that is not a single-line dealer agreement.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8850.0304 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8850 / Section 8850.0304
§ 8850.0304. CONFLICT OF LAWS.
Status: in_force

To the extent of a conflict between Chapter 36 and another chapter of the Water Code applicable to the district, Chapter 36 prevails.
Tex. Government Code § 25A.009 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 25A / Section 25A.009
§ 25A.009. APPOINTMENT OF JUDGES; TERM; PRESIDING JUDGE; EXCHANGE OF BENCHES.
Status: in_force

(a) The governor, with the advice and consent of the senate, shall appoint:

(1) two judges to each of the First, Third, Fourth, Eighth, and Eleventh Divisions of the business court; and

(2) one judge to each of the Second, Fifth, Sixth, Seventh, Ninth, and Tenth Divisions of the business court.

(a-1) A judge appointed to the business court may begin state employment and receive compensation for service as a judge for not more than 30 days before the beginning of the judge's term to allow time for training, organization of staff and chambers, and study of business court precedent, procedure, and pending cases.

(b) A business court judge shall serve for a term of two years, beginning on September 1 of every even-numbered year.

(c) A business court judge may be reappointed.

(d) Not later than September 15 of each even-numbered year, the business court judges by majority vote shall select a judge of the court to serve as administrative presiding judge and a judge serving a different division of the court to serve as administrative presiding judge pro tempore for a term of two years. If a vacancy occurs in the position of administrative presiding judge, the administrative presiding judge pro tempore shall serve as administrative presiding judge and the business court judges by majority vote shall select a judge of the court to serve as successor administrative presiding judge pro tempore for the remainder of the unexpired term as soon as practicable.

(d-1) The administrative presiding judge pro tempore shall act as administrative presiding judge in any matter in which the administrative presiding judge:

(1) has delegated the judge's official duties to the administrative presiding judge pro tempore; or

(2) is unable to perform the judge's official duties.

(e) A business court judge shall take the constitutional oath of office required of appointed officers of this state and file the oath with the secretary of state.

(f) To promote the orderly and efficient administration of justice, the business court judges may exchange benches and sit and act for each other in any matter pending before the court.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3916.227 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3916 / Section 3916.227
§ 3916.227. PROCEDURE FOR ELECTION.
Status: in_force

(a) Before the district may impose an ad valorem tax or issue bonds payable from ad valorem taxes of the defined area or designated property, the board shall hold an election in the defined area or in the designated property only.

(b) The election shall be conducted as provided by Section 3916.213.

(c) The board may submit the issues to the voters on the same ballot to be used in another election.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1109.016 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1109 / Section 1109.016
§ 1109.016. AUTHORITY TO REQUEST DEATH CERTIFICATE.
Status: in_force

Nothing in this subchapter limits an insurer's right to request a death certificate as part of a claim validation process.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 5002 / Section 1
§ 1.
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. Definitions. As used in this Compact, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:

a) the date upon which this Compact shall be adopted under the laws of the Member State, and

b) the date upon which this Compact receives the consent of Congress pursuant to Article I, Section 10, of the United States Constitution, after at least two Member States adopt this Compact.
Tex. Human Resources Code § 122.030 — TX Code / Code hr / Chapter 122 / Section 122.030
§ 122.030. MANAGEMENT FEE RATE; REVIEW PROCESS.
Status: in_force

(a) The workforce commission shall develop a formal review process for the annual review conducted under Section 122.019(e). The review process must include:

(1) notice to affected parties, including community rehabilitation programs;

(2) solicitation of public comment; and

(3) documentation provided by a central nonprofit agency in support of a proposed management fee rate change.

(b) Before making a decision relating to the management fee rate, the workforce commission shall consider:

(1) any public comment received;

(2) documentation provided by a central nonprofit agency; and

(3) any documentation provided by a community rehabilitation program or the public.

(c) The workforce commission shall adopt rules to implement this section.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1803.003 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1803 / Section 1803.003
§ 1803.003. FAILURE TO REPORT.
Status: in_force

An insurer that fails to comply with the reporting requirements of this chapter is subject to sanctions under Chapter 82.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1085.253 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1085 / Section 1085.253
§ 1085.253. ELECTION TO INCREASE MAXIMUM TAX RATE.
Status: in_force

(a) The board may order an election to increase the district's maximum tax rate to a rate not to exceed 75 cents on each $100 valuation of taxable property in the district.

(b) The maximum tax rate may not be increased unless the increase is approved by a majority of the district voters voting in an election held for that purpose.

(c) An election held under this section must be ordered and notice must be given in the manner provided for a bond election under Subchapter E.
Tex. Business Organizations Code § 101.110 — TX Code / Code bo / Chapter 101 / Section 101.110
§ 101.110. RIGHTS AND LIABILITIES OF ASSIGNEE OF MEMBERSHIP INTEREST AFTER BECOMING MEMBER.
Status: in_force

(a) An assignee of a membership interest in a limited liability company, after becoming a member of the company, is:

(1) entitled, to the extent assigned, to the same rights and powers granted or provided to a member of the company by the company agreement or this code;

(2) subject to the same restrictions and liabilities placed or imposed on a member of the company by the company agreement or this code; and

(3) except as provided by Subsection (b), liable for the assignor's obligation to make contributions to the company.

(b) An assignee of a membership interest in a limited liability company, after becoming a member of the company, is not obligated for a liability of the assignor that:

(1) the assignee did not have knowledge of on the date the assignee became a member of the company; and

(2) could not be ascertained from the company agreement.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 254.158 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 254 / Section 254.158
§ 254.158. REMOVAL OF SIGNS.
Status: in_force

A facility that closes or for which a license issued under this chapter expires or is suspended or revoked shall immediately remove or cause to be removed any signs within view of the general public indicating that the facility is in operation.
Tex. Education Code § 11.051 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 11 / Section 11.051
§ 11.051. GOVERNANCE OF INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT; NUMBER OF TRUSTEES.
Status: in_force

(a) An independent school district is governed by a board of trustees who, as a body corporate, shall:

(1) oversee the management of the district; and

(2) ensure that the superintendent implements and monitors plans, procedures, programs, and systems to achieve appropriate, clearly defined, and desired results in the major areas of district operations.

(a-1) Unless authorized by the board, a member of the board may not, individually, act on behalf of the board. The board of trustees may act only by majority vote of the members present at a meeting held in compliance with Chapter 551, Government Code, at which a quorum of the board is present and voting. The board shall provide the superintendent an opportunity to present at a meeting an oral or written recommendation to the board on any item that is voted on by the board at the meeting.

(b) The board consists of the number of members that the district had on September 1, 1995.

(c) A board of trustees that has three or five members may by resolution increase the membership to seven. A board of trustees that votes to increase its membership must consider whether the district would benefit from also adopting a single-member election system under Section 11.052. A resolution increasing the number of trustees takes effect with the second regular election of trustees that occurs after the adoption of the resolution. The resolution must provide for a transition in the number of trustees so that when the transition is complete, trustees are elected as provided by Section 11.059.
Tex. Auxiliary Water Laws § 7853 — TX Code / Code wl / Chapter 3 / Section 7853
§ 7853. CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS.
Status: in_force

If the district improvements are not carried out by the United States, the contracts for such improvements shall be let by the directors to the lowest and best responsible bidder. If more than one improvement is to be made, the contract may be let separately for each, or one contract for all such improvements. These rules shall govern the letting of such contracts: 1. Bids shall be called for by advertising the same in one or more newspapers of general circulation in Texas, once a week for four consecutive weeks, and by posting notices for at least thirty days at the courthouse door of the counties in the district and four other notices in each county. 2. Any person, firm, or corporation desiring to bid on the construction of any work so advertised, upon application to the district secretary, shall be supplied with the surveys and plans for said work. All bids shall be in writing and sealed and delivered to the president or district secretary, together with a certified check for two per cent of the total amount bid. Such deposit shall be forfeited to the district in case the bidder refuses to enter into a proper contract and make the necessary bond, if his bid is accepted or returned to the bidder if his bid is rejected. Any bid may be rejected at the discretion of the directors. 3. Each contractor shall give bond payable to the district in such amount as may be determined by the directors, not to exceed the contract price, and not less than fifty per cent thereof, conditioned that he will faithfully perform the obligations, agreements and covenants of such contract, and that in default thereof, he will pay to said district all damages sustained by reason thereof; and such other conditions as may be required by law of contractors for public work. Said bond shall be approved by the directors. 4. All contracts shall be in writing and signed by the contractors and president of the directors and attested by the district secretary. A copy of same shall be filed with the clerk of the county in which the largest portion of such district is situated.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 260A.013 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 260A / Section 260A.013
§ 260A.013. BAD FAITH, MALICIOUS, OR RECKLESS REPORTING; CRIMINAL PENALTY.
Status: in_force

(a) A person commits an offense if the person reports under this chapter in bad faith, maliciously, or recklessly.

(b) An offense under this section is a Class A misdemeanor.

(c) The criminal penalty provided by this section is in addition to any civil penalties for which the person may be liable.
Tex. Finance Code § 348.111 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 348 / Section 348.111
§ 348.111. BUYER'S RIGHT TO RESCIND CONTRACT.
Status: in_force

Until the retail seller complies with Section 348.110, a retail buyer who has not received delivery of the motor vehicle is entitled to:

(1) rescind the contract;

(2) receive a refund of all payments made under or in contemplation of the contract; and

(3) receive the return of all goods traded in to the retail seller under or in contemplation of the contract or, if those goods cannot be returned, to receive the value of those goods.
Tex. Government Code § 2155.270 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2155 / Section 2155.270
§ 2155.270. AGENCY ASSISTANCE WITH BIDDERS LIST ISSUES.
Status: in_force

The comptroller may assist a state agency with issues relating to a bidders list.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3913.253 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3913 / Section 3913.253
§ 3913.253. DECLARING RESULT AND ISSUING ORDER.
Status: in_force

(a) If a majority of the voters voting at the election approve the proposition or propositions, the board shall declare the results and, by order, shall establish the defined area and describe it by metes and bounds or designate the specific property.

(b) The board's order is not subject to judicial review except on the grounds of fraud, palpable error, or arbitrary and confiscatory abuse of discretion.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3906.305 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3906 / Section 3906.305
§ 3906.305. USE OF MONEY.
Status: in_force

The district may grant money deposited in the tax increment fund to the district to be used by the district for the purposes permitted for money granted to a corporation under Section 380.002(b), Local Government Code, including the right to pledge the money as security for any bonds issued by the district for an improvement project.
Tex. Education Code § 74.104 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 74 / Section 74.104
§ 74.104. ENTERING CLASSES.
Status: in_force

The medical school shall admit at least 100 students in each entering class.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 773.171 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 773 / Section 773.171
§ 773.171. EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES FOR CHILDREN PROGRAM.
Status: in_force

(a) The emergency medical services for children program is in the department.

(b) The department shall provide coordination and support for a statewide pediatric emergency services system.

(c) The department may solicit, receive, and spend funds it receives from the federal government and public or private sources to carry out the purposes of this subchapter.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1090.004 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1090 / Section 1090.004
§ 1090.004. DISTRICT TERRITORY.
Status: in_force

The boundaries of the district are coextensive with the boundaries of Refugio County.
Tex. Family Code § 262.415 — TX Code / Code fa / Chapter 262 / Section 262.415
§ 262.415. CONTRACT FOR SERVICES.
Status: in_force

(a) The department may contract with one or more persons to provide family preservation services under the pilot program. In a child protective services region in this state in which community-based care under Subchapter B-1, Chapter 264, has been implemented and in which the pilot program is implemented, the department may contract with the single source continuum contractor to provide family preservation services under the pilot program.

(b) The contract with the person selected to provide family preservation services must include performance-based measures that require the person to show that as a result of the services:

(1) fewer children enter foster care in the pilot program region in comparison to other regions of this state;

(2) fewer children are removed from their families after receiving the services in the pilot program region in comparison to other regions of this state; and

(3) fewer children enter foster care in the five years following completion of the services in the pilot program region in comparison to other regions of this state.

(c) The department shall collaborate with a person selected to provide family preservation services to identify children who are candidates for foster care or who are pregnant or parenting foster youth and to ensure that the services are appropriate for children referred by the department.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 9009.051 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 9009 / Section 9009.051
§ 9009.051. DIRECTORS; TERMS.
Status: in_force

(a) The district is governed by a board of five directors.

(b) Directors serve staggered four-year terms.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3840.007 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3840 / Section 3840.007
§ 3840.007. APPLICABILITY OF MUNICIPAL MANAGEMENT DISTRICTS LAW.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as otherwise provided by this chapter, Chapter 375, Local Government Code, applies to the district.

(b) Subchapter B, Chapter 375, and Sections 375.064(f), 375.069, 375.070, 375.071, 375.113, and 375.114, Local Government Code, do not apply to the district.
Tex. Occupations Code § 2001.560 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 2001 / Section 2001.560
§ 2001.560. EXAMINATION OF RECORDS; DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION.
Status: in_force

(a) The governing body of the appropriate political subdivision or the attorney general may:

(1) examine or cause to be examined the records of an authorized organization that is or has been licensed to conduct bingo, to the extent the organization's activities relate to bingo, including the maintenance, control, and disposition of net proceeds derived from bingo or from the use of its premises for bingo; and

(2) examine a manager, officer, director, agent, member, or employee of the organization under oath regarding:

(A) the conduct of bingo under a license;

(B) the use of premises; or

(C) the disposition of proceeds derived from bingo.

(b) The governing body of the appropriate political subdivision or the attorney general may:

(1) examine or cause to be examined the records of a licensed commercial lessor if the activities of the lessor may relate to leasing premises for bingo; and

(2) examine the lessor or a manager, officer, director, agent, or employee of the lessor under oath regarding the leasing.

(c) The department or a person authorized in writing by the department may examine the books, papers, records, equipment, and place of business of a license holder and may investigate the character of the license holder's business to verify the accuracy of a return, statement, or report made, or, if no return is made by the license holder, to ascertain and determine the amount required to be paid.

(c-1) The commission by rule shall develop a policy for auditing license holders. The department shall use audit risk analysis procedures established by the commission to:

(1) annually identify the license holders most at risk of violating this chapter or rules adopted under this chapter, including consideration of license holder compliance history in the identification; and

(2) develop a plan for auditing the identified license holders that includes:

(A) a schedule for the audits of the identified license holders;

(B) procedures to annually update the plan based on successive risk analyses; and

(C) a completion date for each audit that is not later than the fifth anniversary of the date the license holder was identified as a candidate for audit.

(c-2) The department shall provide to the commission a copy of the auditing plan developed under Subsection (c-1).

(d) The commission may set and charge to the license holder a fee in an amount reasonably necessary to recover the cost of an authorized investigation or audit authorized under this chapter.

(e) If the department determines that a person is not complying with this chapter, the department shall notify the attorney general and the governing body of the appropriate political subdivision.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3944.256 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3944 / Section 3944.256
§ 3944.256. USE OF REVENUE.
Status: in_force

The district may use revenue from the hotel occupancy tax for any district purpose that is an authorized use of hotel occupancy tax revenue under Chapter 351 or 352, Tax Code. The district may pledge all or part of the revenue to the payment of bonds, notes, or other obligations and that pledge of revenue may be in combination with other revenue available to the district.
Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 19A.051 — TX Code / Code cr / Chapter 19A / Section 19A.051
§ 19A.051. SELECTION AND SUMMONS OF PROSPECTIVE GRAND JURORS.
Status: in_force

(a) The district judge shall direct that the number of prospective grand jurors the judge considers necessary to ensure an adequate number of grand jurors under Article 19A.201 be selected and summoned, with return on summons.

(b) The prospective grand jurors shall be selected and summoned in the same manner as for the selection and summons of panels for the trial of civil cases in the district courts.

(c) The judge shall test the qualifications for and exemptions from service as a grand juror and impanel the completed grand jury as provided by this chapter.