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Tex. Insurance Code § 1662.105 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1662 / Section 1662.105
§ 1662.105. OUT-OF-NETWORK ALLOWED AMOUNTS.
Status: in_force

(a) An out-of-network allowed amount provided under Section 1662.103(a)(2)(C) must be:

(1) reflected as a dollar amount with respect to each covered health care service or supply that is provided by an out-of-network provider; and

(2) associated with the national provider identifier, tax identification number, and place of service code for each out-of-network provider.

(b) This subchapter does not prohibit a health benefit plan issuer or administrator from satisfying the disclosure requirements described by Section 1662.103(a)(2)(C) by disclosing out-of-network allowed amounts made available by, or otherwise obtained from, an issuer, a health care provider, or other party with which the issuer or administrator has entered into a written agreement to provide the information if the minimum claim threshold described by Section 1662.103(b) is independently met for each health care service or supply and for each plan included in an aggregated allowed amount file.

(c) If a health benefit plan issuer or administrator enters into an agreement under Subsection (b), the health benefit plan issuers, health care providers, or other persons with which the issuer or administrator has contracted may aggregate out-of-network allowed amounts for more than one plan.

(d) This subchapter does not prohibit a third party from hosting an allowed amount file on its Internet website or a health benefit plan issuer or administrator from contracting with a third party to post the file. If the issuer or administrator does not host the file separately on its Internet website, the issuer or administrator shall provide a link on its Internet website to the location where the file is made publicly available.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1102.005 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1102 / Section 1102.005
§ 1102.005. RULES.
Status: in_force

The commissioner may adopt reasonable rules to accomplish the purposes of this chapter, including rules requiring:

(1) appropriate reserves for insurance policies subject to this chapter; or

(2) prudent investment of premiums collected from insurance policies subject to this chapter regardless of any other provision of this code related to the investment of money by an insurance company.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8445.203 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8445 / Section 8445.203
§ 8445.203. 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. Special District Local Laws Code § 1069.151 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1069 / Section 1069.151
§ 1069.151. PETITION TO EXPAND DISTRICT TERRITORY.
Status: in_force

(a) Registered voters of a defined territory not included in the district may file a petition with the board secretary requesting inclusion of the territory in the district.

(b) The petition must be signed by at least 50 registered voters of the territory or a majority of those voters, whichever is fewer.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8080.0303 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8080 / Section 8080.0303
§ 8080.0303. 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. Tax Code § 151.0038 — TX Code / Code tx / Chapter 151 / Section 151.0038
§ 151.0038.
Status: in_force

Sec. 151.0038. "INFORMATION SERVICE". (a) "Information service" means:

(1) furnishing general or specialized news or other current information, including financial information, unless furnished to:

(A) a newspaper or to a radio or television station licensed by the Federal Communications Commission; or

(B) a member of a homeowners association of a residential subdivision or condominium development, and is furnished by the association or on behalf of the association; or

(2) electronic data retrieval or research.

(b) In this section, "newspaper" has the meaning assigned by Section 151.319(f).

(c) "Information service" does not include the furnishing of an academic transcript.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1038.064 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1038 / Section 1038.064
§ 1038.064. RETIREMENT BENEFITS.
Status: in_force

The board may provide retirement benefits for district employees by:

(1) establishing or administering a retirement program; or

(2) participating in:

(A) the Texas County and District Retirement System; or

(B) another statewide retirement system in which the district is eligible to participate.
Tex. Education Code § 39.039 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 39 / Section 39.039
§ 39.039. PROHIBITION ON POLITICAL CONTRIBUTION OR ACTIVITY BY CERTAIN CONTRACTORS.
Status: in_force

(a) A person who is an agent of an entity that has been contracted to develop or implement assessment instruments required under Section 39.023 commits an offense if the person makes or authorizes a political contribution to or takes part in, directly or indirectly, the campaign of any person seeking election to or serving on the State Board of Education.

(b) A person who is an agent of an entity that has been contracted to develop or implement assessment instruments required under Section 39.023 commits an offense if the person serves as a member of a formal or informal advisory committee established by the commissioner, agency staff, or the State Board of Education to advise the commissioner, agency staff, or the State Board of Education regarding policies or implementation of the requirements of this subchapter.

(c) An offense under this section is a Class B misdemeanor.
Tex. Transportation Code § 521.4565 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 521 / Section 521.4565
§ 521.4565. CONSPIRING TO MANUFACTURE COUNTERFEIT LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section:

(1) "Combination," "conspires to commit," "profits," and "criminal street gang" have the meanings assigned by Section 71.01, Penal Code.

(2) "Conspires to manufacture or produce" means that:

(A) a person agrees with one or more other persons to engage in the manufacture or production of a forged or counterfeit instrument; and

(B) the person and one or more of the other persons perform an overt act in pursuance of the agreement.

(3) "Instrument" means a driver's license, commercial driver's license, or personal identification certificate.

(4) "Public servant" has the meaning assigned by Section 1.07, Penal Code.

(b) A person commits an offense if the person establishes, maintains, or participates in or conspires to establish, maintain, or participate in a combination or criminal street gang, or participates in the profits of a combination or criminal street gang, with the intent to manufacture or produce a forged or counterfeit instrument for the purpose of selling, distributing, or delivering such instrument. An agreement constituting conspiring to manufacture or produce may be inferred from the acts of the parties.

(c) An offense under this section is a state jail felony, except that an offense committed by a public servant is a felony of the third degree.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8837.003 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8837 / Section 8837.003
§ 8837.003. CONFIRMATION ELECTION REQUIRED.
Status: in_force

If the creation of the district is not confirmed at a confirmation election held under Section 8837.022 before December 31, 2012:

(1) the district is dissolved December 31, 2012, except that:

(A) any debts incurred shall be paid;

(B) any assets that remain after the payment of debts shall be transferred to Terrell County; and

(C) the organization of the district shall be maintained until all debts are paid and remaining assets are transferred; and

(2) this chapter expires September 1, 2016.
Tex. Transportation Code § 601.081 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 601 / Section 601.081
§ 601.081. STANDARD PROOF OF MOTOR VEHICLE LIABILITY INSURANCE FORM.
Status: repealed

(a) Repealed by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 455 (H.B. 259), Sec. 4, eff. September 1, 2019.

(b) A standard proof of motor vehicle liability insurance form prescribed by the Texas Department of Insurance must include:

(1) the name of the insurer;

(2) the insurance policy number;

(3) the policy period;

(4) the name and address of each insured;

(5) the policy limits or a statement that the coverage of the policy complies with the minimum amounts of motor vehicle liability insurance required by this chapter; and

(6) the make and model of each covered vehicle.
Tex. Insurance Code § 463.451 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 463 / Section 463.451
§ 463.451. PROHIBITED USE OF PROTECTION PROVIDED BY CHAPTER.
Status: in_force

(a) A person may not make, publish, disseminate, circulate, or place before the public, or directly or indirectly cause to be made, published, disseminated, circulated, or placed before the public, a written or oral advertisement, announcement, or statement that uses the existence of the association to sell, solicit, or induce the purchase of a kind of insurance with respect to which this chapter provides coverage.

(b) This section applies to an advertisement, announcement, or statement made, published, disseminated, circulated, or placed before the public:

(1) in a newspaper, magazine, or other publication;

(2) in a notice, circular, pamphlet, letter, or poster;

(3) over a radio or television station; or

(4) in any other manner.

(c) Except as provided by Section 463.114, the use by a person of the protection provided by this chapter in the sale of insurance is unfair competition and an unfair practice under Chapter 541.

(d) This section does not apply to the association or any other entity that does not sell or solicit insurance.
Tex. Government Code § 1372.043 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 1372 / Section 1372.043
§ 1372.043. CANCELLATION OF RESERVATION ON ISSUER'S FAILURE TO TIMELY CLOSE ON BONDS.
Status: in_force

If an issuer does not close on the issuer's bonds as required by Section 1372.042:

(1) the reservation for the issue is canceled; and

(2) for the period beginning on the reservation date and ending on the 150th day, the 180th day, or the 210th day after the reservation date, as applicable under Section 1372.042, or on the 210th day after the reservation date if the issuer is an issuer of qualified mortgage bonds:

(A) no issuer may submit an application for a reservation for the same project; and

(B) the issuer is eligible for a carryforward designation for the project only as provided by Subchapter C.
Tex. Government Code § 485A.102 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 485A / Section 485A.102
§ 485A.102. CRITERIA FOR QUALIFIED MEDIA PRODUCTION LOCATION DESIGNATION.
Status: in_force

To be designated a qualified media production location, a location must be land or other real property that is in a media production development zone and will:

(1) be used exclusively to build or construct one or more media production facilities;

(2) if the real property is a building or other facility, be renovated solely for the purpose of being converted into one or more media production facilities; or

(3) if the real property consists solely of one or more media production facilities, be improved or renovated for that purpose or will be expanded into one or more additional media production facilities.
Tex. Occupations Code § 172.001 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 172 / Section 172.001
§ 172.001. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this chapter:

(1) "Advanced practice registered nurse" has the meaning assigned by Section 301.152.

(2) "Elective intravenous therapy" means a procedure:

(A) to administer fluids, nutrients, medications, or blood directly into a patient's bloodstream through a vein;

(B) that is sought by the patient to alleviate symptoms of temporary discomfort or improve temporary wellness; and

(C) that is not administered in:

(i) a physician's office;

(ii) a health facility licensed under Subtitle B, Title 4, Health and Safety Code;

(iii) a mental hospital licensed under Chapter 577, Health and Safety Code; or

(iv) a hospital maintained or operated by this state.

(3) "Physician assistant" means a person who holds a license issued under Chapter 204.

(4) "Registered nurse" means a person licensed by the Texas Board of Nursing to practice professional nursing.
Tex. Government Code § 2054.702 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2054 / Section 2054.702
§ 2054.702. GENERATIVE ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE TECHNOLOGY.
Status: in_force

(a) The division shall assist state agencies and other entities that use the department's services in the implementation of generative artificial intelligence technology for:

(1) projects to modernize or replace legacy systems, as defined by Section 2054.571; and

(2) other projects appropriate for the use of generative artificial intelligence technology as determined by the department.

(b) In assisting agencies and entities with projects under Subsection (a), the division may:

(1) use generative artificial intelligence technology developed or procured by the department to complete the project; or

(2) contract with a vendor to use generative artificial intelligence technology to complete the project.

(c) If the division contracts with a vendor under Subsection (b), the vendor's generative artificial intelligence technology must complete a majority of the work required to complete the project.(a) The department by rule shall establish an artificial intelligence system code of ethics for use by state agencies and local governments that procure, develop, deploy, or use artificial intelligence systems.

(b) At a minimum, the artificial intelligence system code of ethics must include guidance for the deployment and use of artificial intelligence systems and heightened scrutiny artificial intelligence systems that aligns with the Artificial Intelligence Risk Management Framework (AI RMF 1.0) published by the National Institute of Standards and Technology. The guidance must address:

(1) human oversight and control;

(2) fairness and accuracy;

(3) transparency, including consumer disclosures;

(4) data privacy and security;

(5) public and internal redress, including accountability and liability; and

(6) the frequency of evaluations and documentation of improvements.

(c) State agencies and local governments shall adopt the code of ethics developed under this section.
Tex. Water Code § 60.115 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 60 / Section 60.115
§ 60.115. REFUNDING OBLIGATIONS.
Status: in_force

(a) A district issuing obligations under the provisions of this subchapter may authorize issuance of its refunding obligations on terms its commission considers advisable for the purpose of providing for the retirement of outstanding obligations which are either due or to become due.

(b) The refunding obligations either may be exchanged for the same par amounts of outstanding obligations or may be sold and the proceeds of the sale exchanged for the same par amounts of outstanding obligations.

(c) Refunding obligations authorized and issued under Subsection (a) of this section are subject to the provisions of this subchapter relating to the issuance of other obligations and shall be secured in all respects to the same extent and shall be payable from the same revenue as the obligations which they refund.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 4501.052 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 4501 / Section 4501.052
§ 4501.052. ELIGIBILITY.
Status: in_force

(a) To be qualified to serve as a director, a person must be at least 21 years of age.

(b) A voting director may not serve more than three consecutive terms.

(c) At least two of the three directors appointed by:

(1) the City of Palestine must reside in Anderson County; and

(2) the City of Rusk must reside in Cherokee County.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 9017.101 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 9017 / Section 9017.101
§ 9017.101. GOVERNING BODY; TERMS.
Status: in_force

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

(b) Directors serve staggered four-year terms, with two or three directors' terms expiring at the first meeting of the board after the November election in even-numbered years and after the board has canvassed the votes and the newly elected directors have qualified for office and taken the constitutional oath.
Tex. Human Resources Code § 63.011 — TX Code / Code hr / Chapter 63 / Section 63.011
§ 63.011. ADVISORY COMMITTEES.
Status: in_force

The board of trustees may appoint advisory committees to advise the board on matters relating to the administration of the facility. No such committee shall consist of less than five members, and the appointment of such committees shall not relieve the board of trustees of final responsibility and accountability as provided in this chapter.
Tex. Estates Code § 751.103 — TX Code / Code es / Chapter 751 / Section 751.103
§ 751.103. MAINTENANCE OF RECORDS.
Status: in_force

(a) The agent shall maintain records of each action taken or decision made by the agent.

(b) The agent shall maintain all records until delivered to the principal, released by the principal, or discharged by a court.
Tex. Utilities Code § 37.058 — TX Code / Code ut / Chapter 37 / Section 37.058
§ 37.058. CERTIFICATE AND DETERMINATION ISSUED TO CERTAIN NON-ERCOT UTILITIES FOR GENERATING FACILITY.
Status: in_force

(a) This section applies only to an electric utility that operates solely outside of ERCOT.

(b) An electric utility may file with the commission a request that the commission:

(1) grant a certificate for an electric generating facility;

(2) make a public interest determination for the purchase of an existing electric generating facility under Section 14.101; or

(3) both grant a certificate and make a determination.

(c) Notwithstanding any other law, in a proceeding involving the purchase of an existing electric generating facility, the commission shall issue a final order on a certificate for the facility or making a determination on the facility required by Section 14.101, as applicable, not later than the 181st day after the date a request for the certificate or determination is filed with the commission under Subsection (b). For generating facilities granted a certificate under this subsection, notwithstanding Section 36.053, the utility's recoverable invested capital included in rates shall be determined by the commission.

(d) Notwithstanding any other law, in a proceeding involving a newly constructed generating facility, the commission shall issue a final order on a certificate for the facility not later than the 366th day after the date a request for the certificate is filed with the commission under Subsection (b).

(e) Notwithstanding any other provision of this title, an electric utility operating solely outside of the ERCOT power region may, but shall not be required to, obtain a certificate to install, own, or operate a generation facility with a capacity of 10 megawatts or less.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1121.156 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1121 / Section 1121.156
§ 1121.156. INSPECTION OF ANNUAL AUDIT AND DISTRICT RECORDS.
Status: in_force

The annual audit and other district records are open to inspection during regular business hours at the principal office of the district.
Tex. Transportation Code § 680.002 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 680 / Section 680.002
§ 680.002. SALE OF MOTORCYCLE WITHOUT SERIAL NUMBERS.
Status: in_force

A person may not sell a motorcycle manufactured after January 1, 1976, unless:

(1) the serial number of the frame and the serial number of the engine are affixed so that they may not be removed without defacing the frame or engine; and

(2) the manufacturer has filed with the department a statement that:

(A) identifies the part to which each number is affixed;

(B) gives the exact dimensions of the part; and

(C) gives the location on the part to which the number is affixed.
Tex. Finance Code § 185.101 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 185 / Section 185.101
§ 185.101. ORDER OF SUPERVISION.
Status: in_force

(a) The banking commissioner by order may appoint a supervisor over a state trust company if the banking commissioner determines from examination or other credible evidence that the state trust company is in hazardous condition and that an order of supervision appears to be necessary and in the best interest of the state trust company and its clients, creditors, and shareholders or participants, or the public.

(b) The banking commissioner may issue the order without prior notice.

(c) Subject to Subsection (d), the supervisor serves until the earlier of:

(1) the expiration of the period stated in the order of supervision; or

(2) the date the banking commissioner determines that the requirements for abatement of the order have been satisfied.

(d) The banking commissioner may terminate an order of supervision at any time.
Tex. Agriculture Code § 301.163 — TX Code / Code ag / Chapter 301 / Section 301.163
§ 301.163. ISSUANCE OR DENIAL OF PERMIT FOLLOWING ELECTION.
Status: in_force

(a) If a majority of the qualified voters voting in the election precincts any part of which are located in the target area vote against issuance of the permit, a permit may not be issued.

(b) If a majority of the qualified voters voting in the election precincts any part of which are located within the target area vote in favor of issuance of the permit, the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation may issue the permit as provided in this subchapter, except that if a majority of the qualified voters voting in any of the following areas vote against issuance of the permit, that area is excluded from the coverage of the permit:

(1) an election precinct any part of which is located in the operational area; or

(2) an election precinct located wholly within the target area and contiguous with its outer boundary.

(c) If the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation finds that a weather modification and control operation is still feasible, a permit may be issued covering areas in which no election is requested or areas in which the voters give their approval as provided by this subchapter.

(d) If a permit is denied under Subsection (a), an application for a permit covering all or part of the same target area or operational area that was denied may not be considered, and for a period of two years following the date of the election, a permit under that application may not be issued by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation and an election may not be held under this chapter.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 9305.0506 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 9305 / Section 9305.0506
§ 9305.0506. REFUNDING BONDS.
Status: in_force

(a) The district without an election may issue refunding bonds for the purpose of refunding outstanding bonds authorized by this chapter and the interest on those bonds.

(b) Refunding bonds the district issues may be issued to refund bonds of more than one series of outstanding bonds.

(c) The provisions of this chapter regarding the issuance of other bonds and the remedies of the holders apply to refunding bonds.

(d) The comptroller shall register the refunding bonds on surrender and cancellation of the bonds to be refunded.

(e) Instead of issuing bonds to be registered on the surrender and cancellation of the bonds to be refunded, the district, in the resolution authorizing the issuance of the refunding bonds, may provide for the sale of the refunding bonds and the deposit of the proceeds in a bank at which the bonds to be refunded are payable. In that case, the refunding bonds may be issued in an amount sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on the bonds to be refunded to their option date or maturity date, and the comptroller shall register the refunding bonds without the concurrent surrender and cancellation of the bonds to be refunded.