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Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 9094.0503 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 9094 / Section 9094.0503
§ 9094.0503. BONDS FOR ROAD PROJECTS.
Status: in_force

At the time of issuance, the total principal amount of bonds or other obligations issued or incurred to finance road projects and payable from ad valorem taxes may not exceed one-fourth of the assessed value of the real property in the district.
Tex. Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 172.114 — TX Code / Code cp / Chapter 172 / Section 172.114
§ 172.114. DEFAULT OF PARTY.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as agreed by the parties, the arbitration tribunal shall terminate the arbitration if the claimant without showing sufficient cause fails to communicate the statement of claim required under Section 172.109.

(b) Except as agreed by the parties, if the respondent without showing sufficient cause fails to communicate the statement of defense as provided by Section 172.109, the arbitration tribunal shall continue the arbitration without treating that failure as an admission of the claimant's allegations.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1271.104 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1271 / Section 1271.104
§ 1271.104. INFORMATION REQUIRED BY COMMISSIONER.
Status: in_force

The commissioner may require the submission of any relevant information the commissioner considers necessary in determining whether to approve or disapprove a filing under this subchapter.
Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 56B.109 — TX Code / Code cr / Chapter 56B / Section 56B.109
§ 56B.109. COMPENSATION FOR CERTAIN SURVIVORS OF MEMBERS OF TEXAS MILITARY FORCES.
Status: in_force

(a) In this article, "state active duty," "Texas military forces," and "Texas National Guard" have the meanings assigned by Section 437.001, Government Code.

(b) The attorney general shall award a lump sum payment in accordance with Subsection (c) to a claimant on behalf of an individual who is a victim of border crime and a member of the Texas military forces if:

(1) the individual died on or after March 6, 2021, but before September 1, 2023, while on state active duty;

(2) the individual's death was in connection with operations initiated to address criminal activity in the border region; and

(3) the claimant is:

(A) if the individual is a member of the Texas National Guard, a beneficiary designated by the individual on the individual's United States Department of Defense Form DD-93; or

(B) if the individual is not a member of the Texas National Guard or there is no beneficiary described by Paragraph (A):

(i) the surviving spouse of the individual;

(ii) a surviving child of the individual, if there is no surviving spouse; or

(iii) the surviving parent of the individual, if there is no surviving spouse or child.

(c) For purposes of Subsection (b), the lump sum payment amount payable to an eligible claimant is:

(1) if there is a claimant described by Subsection (b)(3)(A) or (B)(i), $500,000 paid to the claimant; or

(2) if there is no claimant described by Subsection (b)(3)(A) or (B)(i), $500,000, in equal shares:

(A) paid to each claimant described by Subsection (b)(3)(B)(ii); or

(B) paid to each claimant described by Subsection (b)(3)(B)(iii) if there is no claimant described by Subsection (b)(3)(B)(ii).

(d) This article may not be construed to limit the assistance or compensation a claimant may otherwise receive under this chapter.

(e) For purposes of this article, a beneficiary designated by an individual on the individual's United States Department of Defense Form DD-93 is a "claimant."
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3942.0203 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3942 / Section 3942.0203
§ 3942.0203. TEMPORARY DIRECTORS.
Status: in_force

(a) On or after the effective date of the Act creating this chapter, the owner or owners of a majority of the assessed value of the real property in the district according to the most recent certified tax appraisal roll for the county may submit a petition to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality requesting that the commission appoint as temporary directors the five persons named in the petition. The commission shall appoint as temporary directors the five persons named in the petition.

(b) The temporary or successor temporary directors shall hold an election to elect five permanent directors as provided by Section 49.102, Water Code.

(c) Temporary directors serve until the earlier of:

(1) the date permanent directors are elected under Subsection (b); or

(2) the fourth anniversary of the effective date of the Act creating this chapter.

(d) If permanent directors have not been elected under Subsection (b) and the terms of the temporary directors have expired, successor temporary directors shall be appointed or reappointed as provided by Subsection (e) to serve terms that expire on the earlier of:

(1) the date permanent directors are elected under Subsection (b); or

(2) the fourth anniversary of the date of the appointment or reappointment.

(e) If Subsection (d) applies, the owner or owners of a majority of the assessed value of the real property in the district according to the most recent certified tax appraisal roll for the county may submit a petition to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality requesting that the commission appoint as successor temporary directors the five persons named in the petition. The commission shall appoint as successor temporary directors the five persons named in the petition.
Tex. Local Government Code § 114.021 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 114 / Section 114.021
§ 114.021. COUNTY TREASURER'S TABULAR STATEMENT TO COMMISSIONERS COURT AT REGULAR TERM.
Status: in_force

(a) In a county that does not have the office of county auditor, the county treasurer shall present a tabular statement at each regular term of the commissioners court. The treasurer shall present the statement during the second day of the court's term.

(b) In the statement, the treasurer shall report on the condition of the county finances for the three-month period preceding the month in which the court meets in regular session. In the statement, the treasurer shall specify:

(1) the names of the creditors of the county;

(2) each item of county indebtedness with its respective date of accrual;

(3) the name of each person to whom money has been paid and the amount paid; and

(4) the name of each person from whom money has been received, the date of the receipt, and the name of the account for which it is received.

(c) The treasurer shall list separately the amount to the credit or debit of each fund.
Tex. Family Code § 233.004 — TX Code / Code fa / Chapter 233 / Section 233.004
§ 233.004. INTERPRETER REQUIRED.
Status: in_force

If a party participating in an administrative proceeding under this chapter does not speak English or is hearing impaired, the Title IV-D agency shall provide for interpreter services at no charge to the party.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8450.053 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8450 / Section 8450.053
§ 8450.053. AUTHORITY FOR ROAD PROJECTS.
Status: in_force

Under Section 52, Article III, Texas Constitution, the district may design, acquire, construct, finance, issue bonds for, improve, operate, maintain, and convey to this state, a county, or a municipality for operation and maintenance macadamized, graveled, or paved roads, or improvements, including storm drainage, in aid of those roads.
Tex. Insurance Code § 4056.051 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 4056 / Section 4056.051
§ 4056.051. APPLICATION FOR NONRESIDENT AGENT LICENSE; CRIMINAL HISTORY.
Status: in_force

(a) To apply for a license to act as a nonresident agent, a person who is not a resident of this state must submit to the department:

(1) an application on a form prescribed by the department; and

(2) the nonrefundable license application fee.

(b) An applicant who does not hold an insurance agent's license in the applicant's state of residence must, through the law enforcement agency of the state of residence, submit to the department a copy of the applicant's criminal history records. The department shall use the criminal history records to determine the applicant's eligibility for issuance of a license in accordance with this title and other laws of this state.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 825.033 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 825 / Section 825.033
§ 825.033.
Status: in_force

Sec. 825.033. ARANSAS, BEE, REFUGIO, OR SAN PATRICIO COUNTY: RATTLESNAKES, WOLVES, COYOTES, PANTHERS, BOBCATS, AND OTHER PREDATORY ANIMALS. (a) The Commissioners Court of Aransas, Bee, Refugio, or San Patricio County may pay bounties for the destruction of rattlesnakes, wolves, coyotes, panthers, bobcats, and other predatory animals in the county to preserve game and to protect the interests of livestock and poultry raisers.

(b) The commissioners court may set the bounty in an amount not to exceed:

(1) $5 for each wolf, coyote, panther, or bobcat;

(2) 50 cents for each raccoon, skunk, opossum, or other similar animal; and

(3) 10 cents for each rattlesnake.

(c) The commissioners court shall, by resolution entered on its minutes, specify the amount of the bounty to be paid for each animal and prescribe regulations and require proof necessary to protect the county's interest.

(d) The bounties paid under this section shall be paid by warrant drawn on the general fund of the county by the county judge.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3962.0308 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3962 / Section 3962.0308
§ 3962.0308. ADDING OR EXCLUDING LAND.
Status: in_force

The district may add or exclude land in the manner provided by Subchapter J, Chapter 49, Water Code, or by Subchapter H, Chapter 54, Water Code.
Tex. Family Code § 262.304 — TX Code / Code fa / Chapter 262 / Section 262.304
§ 262.304. FILING PETITION AFTER ACCEPTING POSSESSION OF ABANDONED CHILD.
Status: in_force

A child for whom the Department of Family and Protective Services assumes care, control, and custody under Section 262.303 shall be treated as a child taken into possession without a court order, and the department shall take action as required by Section 262.105 with regard to the child.
Tex. Transportation Code § 225.032 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 225 / Section 225.032
§ 225.032.
Status: in_force

Sec. 225.032. S. M. WRIGHT FREEWAY. (a) In recognition of S. M. Wright's outstanding spiritual and civic contributions to the city of Dallas and the state, the parts of U.S. Highway 175 in Dallas County between Interstate Highway 45 and State Highway 310 and State Highway 310 between U.S. Highway 175 and State Loop 12 are the S. M. Wright Freeway. The designation is in addition to any other designation.

(b) The department shall design and construct memorial markers indicating the highway number, the designation as the S. M. Wright Freeway, and any other appropriate information.

(c) The department shall erect a marker at each end of the freeway and at appropriate intermediate sites along the freeway.
Tex. Insurance Code § 36.154 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 36 / Section 36.154
§ 36.154. ENFORCEMENT OF SUBPOENA.
Status: in_force

(a) On application of the commissioner in the case of disobedience of a subpoena or the contumacy of a person, a district court may issue an order requiring a person subpoenaed to obey the subpoena, to give evidence, or to produce records if the person has refused to do so.

(b) A court may punish as contempt the failure to obey a court order under Subsection (a).

(c) If the court orders compliance with the subpoena or finds the person in contempt for failure to obey the order, the commissioner, or the attorney general when representing the department, may recover reasonable costs and fees, including attorney's fees and investigative costs incurred in the proceedings.

(d) An application under Subsection (a) must be made in a district court in Travis County or in the county in which the subpoena is served.
Tex. Government Code § 2105.103 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2105 / Section 2105.103
§ 2105.103. NOTICE TO PROVIDER; RESPONSE.
Status: in_force

(a) An agency shall inform a provider of any complaint received concerning the provider's services.

(b) An agency shall give a provider a reasonable time to respond to a complaint.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 771.156 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 771 / Section 771.156
§ 771.156. FUNDING OF PILOT PROJECT.
Status: in_force

(a) Money collected under Section 771.072(f) may be appropriated to the commission to fund the pilot project.

(b) The center may seek grants to fund the pilot project.

(c) A political subdivision with a trauma facility that participates in the pilot project may pay part of the project costs.

(d) If a sufficient number of political subdivisions in a region that may be served by the pilot project agree to pay the center an amount that together with other funding received under this section is sufficient to fund the project for the region, the center shall:

(1) contract with the political subdivisions for each subdivision to pay an appropriate share of the cost; and

(2) implement the project for the region when the amounts agreed to in the contracts and any other funding received under this section are sufficient to fund the project for the region.
Tex. Parks and Wildlife Code § 29.003 — TX Code / Code pw / Chapter 29 / Section 29.003
§ 29.003. OFF-HIGHWAY VEHICLE DECAL REQUIRED; FEE.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided by Section 29.004, a person may not operate an off-highway vehicle on public land over which the department has authority, on land purchased or leased by the department, on other public land, or on land purchased or developed under a grant made under Section 29.008 or any other grant program operated or administered by the department on which off-highway vehicle recreation is legal without having obtained and properly mounted an off-highway vehicle decal.

(b) The fee for an off-highway vehicle decal is $8 or an amount set by the commission, whichever amount is more.
Tex. Occupations Code § 301.407 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 301 / Section 301.407
§ 301.407. DUTY OF STATE AGENCY TO REPORT.
Status: in_force

(a) This section applies only to a state agency that:

(1) licenses, registers, or certifies:

(A) a hospital;

(B) a nursing home;

(C) a health science center;

(D) a home health agency; or

(E) another health care facility or agency; or

(2) surveys a facility or agency listed in Subdivision (1) regarding the quality of nursing care provided by the facility or agency.

(b) Unless expressly prohibited by state or federal law, a state agency that has reason to believe that a nurse has engaged in conduct subject to reporting shall report the nurse in writing to the board or to a nursing peer review committee under Chapter 303.
Tex. Insurance Code § 544.254 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 544 / Section 544.254
§ 544.254. UNFAIR OR DECEPTIVE ACT OR PRACTICE.
Status: in_force

A violation of this subchapter is an unfair or deceptive act or practice in the business of insurance under Chapter 541.
Tex. Parks and Wildlife Code § 43.045 — TX Code / Code pw / Chapter 43 / Section 43.045
§ 43.045. DURATION OF LICENSE.
Status: in_force

A hunting lease license is valid for the period from September 1 or another date set by the commission through August 31 of the next year or another date set by the commission. The commission by rule may set the amount of a license fee for a license issued during a transition period at an amount lower than prescribed in this subchapter and provide for a license term for a transition period that is shorter or longer than a year.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3966.0305 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3966 / Section 3966.0305
§ 3966.0305. LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES.
Status: in_force

To protect the public interest, with the consent of the governing body of the city by resolution, the district may contract with a qualified party, including the city, to provide law enforcement services in the district for a fee.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1366.057 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1366 / Section 1366.057
§ 1366.057. PROHIBITED CONDUCT.
Status: in_force

An issuer of a health benefit plan may not:

(1) modify the terms and conditions of coverage based on a request by an enrollee for less than the minimum coverage required under Section 1366.055(a);

(2) offer to a woman who has given birth to a child a financial incentive or other compensation the receipt of which is contingent on the waiver by the woman of the minimum coverage required under Section 1366.055(a);

(3) refuse to accept a physician's recommendation for inpatient care made in consultation with the woman who has given birth to a child if the period of inpatient care recommended by the physician does not exceed the minimum periods recommended in guidelines for perinatal care developed by:

(A) the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists;

(B) the American Academy of Pediatrics; or

(C) another nationally recognized professional association of obstetricians and gynecologists or of pediatricians;

(4) reduce payments or other forms of reimbursement for inpatient care below the usual and customary rate of reimbursement for that care; or

(5) penalize a physician for recommending inpatient care for a woman or the woman's newborn child by:

(A) refusing to permit the physician to participate as a provider in the health benefit plan;

(B) reducing payments made to the physician;

(C) requiring the physician to:

(i) provide additional documentation; or

(ii) undergo additional utilization review; or

(D) imposing other analogous sanctions or disincentives.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1575.155 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1575 / Section 1575.155
§ 1575.155. COVERAGE FOR DEPENDENTS OF RETIREE.
Status: in_force

(a) A retiree participating in the group program is entitled to secure for the retiree's dependents group coverage under this chapter for which the dependents are eligible under this chapter or any other law, including requirements established by the trustee.

(b) The additional contribution payments for the dependent coverage shall be deducted from the annuity payments to the retiree in the manner and form determined by the trustee.
Tex. Parks and Wildlife Code § 82.403 — TX Code / Code pw / Chapter 82 / Section 82.403
§ 82.403. BOUNDARY MARKERS.
Status: in_force

The department shall designate and define the boundaries of the sanctuaries by placing markers or signs around the boundaries of each sanctuary with the words "Game Preserve" on each marker or sign. The markers or signs shall be placed not more than 500 yards apart.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3910.005 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3910 / Section 3910.005
§ 3910.005. INITIAL DISTRICT TERRITORY.
Status: in_force

(a) The district is initially composed of the territory described by Section 2 of the Act enacting this chapter.

(b) The boundaries and field notes contained in Section 2 of the Act enacting this chapter form a closure. A mistake in the field notes or in copying the field notes in the legislative process does not affect the district's:

(1) organization, existence, or validity;

(2) right to issue any type of bond for the purposes for which the district is created or to pay the principal of and interest on the bond;

(3) right to impose or collect an assessment or tax; or

(4) legality or operation.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1078.002 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1078 / Section 1078.002
§ 1078.002. AUTHORITY FOR OPERATION.
Status: in_force

The Houston County Hospital District operates and is financed as provided by Section 9, Article IX, Texas Constitution, and by this chapter.
Tex. Water Code § 10.005 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 10 / Section 10.005
§ 10.005. PRESIDING OFFICER.
Status: in_force

The council members shall select one member as the presiding officer of the council to serve in that capacity until the person's term as a council member expires.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 35.0034 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 35 / Section 35.0034
§ 35.0034. COST-SHARING PAYMENTS.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided by Subsection (b), the department may not require a child who is provided health benefits plan coverage under Section 35.0031 and who meets the income eligibility requirement of the medical assistance program under Chapter 32, Human Resources Code, to pay a premium, deductible, coinsurance, or other cost-sharing payment as a condition of health benefits plan coverage under this chapter.

(b) The department may require a child described by Subsection (a) to pay a copayment as a condition of health benefits plan coverage under Section 35.0031 that is equal to any copayment required under the state child health plan established by this state to implement Title XXI of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. Section 1397aa et seq.), as amended.

(c) The department may require a child who is provided health benefits plan coverage under Section 35.0031 and who meets the income eligibility requirement of a program established under Title XXI of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. Section 1397aa et seq.), as amended, to pay a premium, deductible, coinsurance, or other cost-sharing payment as a condition of health benefits plan coverage. The payment must be equal to any premium, deductible, coinsurance, or other cost-sharing payment required under the state child health plan established by this state to implement Title XXI of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. Section 1397aa et seq.), as amended.
Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 38.471 — TX Code / Code cr / Chapter 38 / Section 38.471
§ 38.471. EVIDENCE IN PROSECUTION FOR EXPLOITATION OF CHILD, ELDERLY INDIVIDUAL, OR DISABLED INDIVIDUAL.
Status: in_force

(a) In the prosecution of an offense under Section 32.53, Penal Code, evidence that the defendant has engaged in other conduct that is similar to the alleged criminal conduct may be admitted for the purpose of showing the defendant's knowledge or intent regarding an element of the offense.

(b) Rule 403, Texas Rules of Evidence, applies to this article. This article does not permit the presentation of character evidence that would otherwise be inadmissible under the Texas Rules of Evidence or other applicable law.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 9006.207 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 9006 / Section 9006.207
§ 9006.207. AUTHORITY PROPERTY NOT SUBJECT TO TAXATION.
Status: in_force

Property owned by the authority is exempt from ad valorem taxes imposed by a county, municipality, school district, or other entity.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7999.105 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7999 / Section 7999.105
§ 7999.105. COMPLIANCE WITH MUNICIPAL CONSENT ORDINANCE OR RESOLUTION.
Status: in_force

The district shall comply with all applicable requirements of any ordinance or resolution that is adopted under Section 54.016 or 54.0165, Water Code, and that consents to the creation of the district or to the inclusion of land in the district.