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Tex. Human Resources Code § 31.051 — TX Code / Code hr / Chapter 31 / Section 31.051
§ 31.051. DEFINITION.
Status: in_force

In this subchapter, "state budget" shall equal the amount appropriated by the legislature for the biennium from funds subject to the limitations set forth in the Texas Constitution, including any appropriated federal funds in the amounts estimated in the Act making such appropriations.
Tex. Transportation Code § 224.005 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 224 / Section 224.005
§ 224.005. PARTICIPATION BY DEPARTMENT.
Status: in_force

(a) In the acquisition of a right-of-way requested by the department in cooperation with local officials for a highway designated by the commission as a United States highway or state highway, the department shall pay to the county or municipality not less than 90 percent of the value, as determined by the department, of the right-of-way or the net cost of the right-of-way, whichever amount is less.

(b) If the acquisition is by eminent domain, the participation by the department shall be based on the final judgment if the department has been notified in writing before the filing of the suit and given prompt notice as to all action taken in the suit. The department is entitled to become a party at any time for any purpose, including the right of appeal.
Tex. Finance Code § 122.010 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 122 / Section 122.010
§ 122.010. DEADLINE FOR COMMENCING BUSINESS.
Status: in_force

(a) A credit union shall begin business before six months after the date of the order approving the credit union's application.

(b) On request and for good cause shown, the commissioner may grant a credit union that has not begun business within the time prescribed by Subsection (a) a reasonable extension to provide an opportunity to overcome the cause of the delay.

(c) The incorporators may appeal to the commission, in accordance with commission rules, a commissioner's decision refusing a request for an extension.

(d) The commissioner may cancel the certificate of incorporation in accordance with commission rules if a credit union does not begin business within the prescribed time.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1255.107 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1255 / Section 1255.107
§ 1255.107. PERMISSIBLE LIMITATIONS, EXCLUSIONS, OR REDUCTIONS.
Status: in_force

(a) A group family leave insurance policy that limits, excludes, or reduces eligibility for family leave benefits under this chapter must state the limit, exclusion, or reduction in the policy.

(b) Permissible limitations, exclusions, or reductions in the policy include a limitation, exclusion, or reduction for:

(1) a period of family leave for which the required notice and medical certification have not been provided as prescribed by the policy;

(2) family leave related to a serious health condition or other harm to a family member brought about by the wilful intention of the insured;

(3) a period of family leave during which the insured performed work for compensation or profit;

(4) a period of family leave for which the insured is eligible to receive money from the insured's employer or from a fund to which the employer has contributed;

(5) a period of family leave in which the insured is eligible to receive benefits under another statutory program or employer-sponsored program, including unemployment insurance benefits, workers' compensation benefits, statutory disability benefits, statutory paid leave benefits, or paid time off from the employer's paid leave policy;

(6) a period of family leave beginning before the insured becomes eligible for family leave benefits under the policy; or

(7) periods of family leave during which more than one person covered under the policy seeks family leave for the same family member.
Tex. Local Government Code § 143.302 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 143 / Section 143.302
§ 143.302. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this subchapter:

(1) "Association" means an organization in which fire fighters or police officers participate and that exists for the purpose, in whole or in part, of dealing with one or more employers, whether public or private, concerning grievances, labor disputes, wages, rates of pay, hours of employment, or conditions of work affecting public employees.

(2) "Public employer" means any municipality or agency, board, commission, or political subdivision controlled by a municipality that is required to establish the wages, salaries, rates of pay, hours, working conditions, and other terms and conditions of employment of public employees. The term may include, under appropriate circumstances, a mayor, manager, administrator of a municipality, municipal governing body, director of personnel, or personnel board or one or more other officials, regardless of the name by which they are designated.
Tex. Finance Code § 96.154 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 96 / Section 96.154
§ 96.154. TRANSFER OF MANAGEMENT OF REHABILITATED SAVINGS BANK.
Status: in_force

If the savings bank is rehabilitated to the satisfaction of the commissioner, the conservator shall return the management of the savings bank to the savings bank's board under terms that are reasonable and necessary to prevent a recurrence of the conditions that created the need for conservatorship.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 252.062 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 252 / Section 252.062
§ 252.062. INJUNCTION.
Status: in_force

(a) The department may petition a district court for a temporary restraining order to restrain a person from continuing a violation of the standards prescribed by this chapter if the department finds that the violation creates an immediate threat to the health and safety of the facility's residents.

(b) A district court, on petition of the department, may by injunction:

(1) prohibit a person from continuing a violation of the standards or licensing requirements prescribed by this chapter;

(2) restrain or prevent the establishment, conduct, management, or operation of a facility without a license issued under this chapter; or

(3) grant the injunctive relief warranted by the facts on a finding by the court that a person is violating the standards or licensing requirements prescribed by this chapter.

(c) The attorney general, on request by the department, shall bring and conduct on behalf of the state a suit authorized by this section.

(d) A suit for a temporary restraining order or other injunctive relief must be brought in Travis County or the county in which the alleged violation occurs.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 1001.156 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 1001 / Section 1001.156
§ 1001.156. RULES.
Status: in_force

The executive commissioner may adopt rules as necessary to implement this subchapter.
Tex. Education Code § 21.4556 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 21 / Section 21.4556
§ 21.4556. CIVICS TRAINING PROGRAM ADVISORY BOARD.
Status: in_force

(a) The commissioner shall establish an advisory board to advise the commissioner in developing the civics training programs under Section 21.4555.

(b) The advisory board is composed of nine members appointed by the commissioner.

(c) Each member must be a current or former educator with at least 10 years of experience.

(d) Members are not entitled to reimbursement for travel or other expenses.

(e) The advisory board is not subject to Chapter 551 or 552, Government Code.

(f) Chapter 2110, Government Code, does not apply to the advisory board.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3834.003 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3834 / Section 3834.003
§ 3834.003. PURPOSE; DECLARATION OF INTENT.
Status: in_force

(a) The creation of the district is essential to accomplish the purposes of Sections 52 and 52-a, Article III, and Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution, and other public purposes stated in this chapter. By creating the district and in authorizing the City of Houston, Harris County, and other political subdivisions to contract with the district, the legislature has established a program to accomplish the public purposes set out in Section 52-a, Article III, Texas Constitution.

(b) The creation of the district is necessary to promote, develop, encourage, and maintain employment, commerce, transportation, housing, tourism, recreation, the arts, entertainment, economic development, safety, and the public welfare in the district and adjacent areas.

(c) This chapter and the creation of the district may not be interpreted to relieve Harris County or the City of Houston from providing the level of services provided as of the effective date of this Act, to the area in the district. The district is created to supplement and not to supplant the county services provided in the area in the district.
Tex. Transportation Code § 523.006 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 523 / Section 523.006
§ 523.006. APPLICATIONS FOR NEW LICENSES.
Status: in_force

On receiving an application for a license to drive, the licensing authority in a state shall ascertain whether the applicant has ever held or is the holder of a license to drive issued by any other state. The licensing authority in the state where application is made shall not issue a license to the applicant if the applicant:

(1) has held a license but the license has been suspended by reason, in whole or in part, of a violation and the suspension period has not terminated;

(2) has held a license but the license has been revoked by reason, in whole or in part, of a violation and the revocation has not terminated, except that after the expiration of one year from the date the license was revoked the person may apply for a new license if permitted by law; the licensing authority may refuse to issue a license to any such applicant if, after investigation, the licensing authority determines that it will not be safe to grant the person the privilege of driving a motor vehicle on the public highways; or

(3) is the holder of a license issued by another state currently in force unless the applicant surrenders such license or provides an affidavit prescribed by the licensing authority that such license is no longer in the person's possession.
Tex. Government Code § 478.0052 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 478 / Section 478.0052
§ 478.0052. SINGLE EVENT CLASSIFICATION FOR ELIGIBILITY PURPOSES.
Status: in_force

For purposes of Section 478.0051:

(1) each presidential general election debate in a series of presidential debates before a general election is considered a separate, single event; and

(2) each series of games for the World Cup soccer tournament held in a market area designated for that series is considered a separate, single event.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 246.058 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 246 / Section 246.058
§ 246.058. DISCLOSURE STATEMENT FEES.
Status: in_force

A facility that files a disclosure statement under Section 246.041 or 246.054 shall pay to the commissioner:

(1) a filing fee of $500; and

(2) a fee of not more than $2 for each living unit in the facility, excluding a unit devoted to that portion of the facility that is a licensed nursing home.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1076.111 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1076 / Section 1076.111
§ 1076.111. PROVISION OF CERTAIN HEALTH SERVICES.
Status: in_force

The district may operate or provide for:

(1) the operation of a mobile emergency medical or air ambulance service;

(2) home health services, long-term care, skilled nursing care, intermediate nursing care, or hospice care; and

(3) any other reasonable or appropriate medical care or medical service.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 791.024 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 791 / Section 791.024
§ 791.024. ADDITIONAL FIRE ESCAPES FOR NONSCHOOL PUBLIC BUILDINGS.
Status: in_force

(a) This section applies to a building, other than a school building, that is owned by this state or by a municipality or county of this state and in which public assemblies or sleeping apartments are permitted on any floor above the first floor.

(b) Each building subject to this section and Section 791.002 that has a lot area greater than 5,000 square feet shall provide, in addition to the fire escape required by Section 791.002, one additional fire escape for:

(1) each 5,000 square feet of area in excess of the initial 5,000 square feet; and

(2) the area in excess of the largest multiple of 5,000 square feet contained in the building's lot area if that excess is more than 2,000 square feet.

(c) Each person who has charge or supervision of a facility subject to this section, or who has charge or supervision of the letting of contracts for the construction of the facility, shall comply with this chapter.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 281.003 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 281 / Section 281.003
§ 281.003. CREATION ELECTION REQUIRED.
Status: in_force

(a) The district may be created only if the creation is approved by a majority of the qualified voters of the county in which the proposed district is to be located who vote at an election called and held for that purpose.

(b) The commissioners court may order a creation election to be held on its own motion and shall order the election on the presentation of a petition for a creation election signed by at least 100 qualified property taxpaying voters of the county.

(c) The election shall be held on the first authorized uniform election date prescribed by the Election Code that allows sufficient time to comply with other requirements of law.
Tex. Government Code § 444.030 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 444 / Section 444.030
§ 444.030. MEMORANDA OF UNDERSTANDING WITH OTHER STATE AGENCIES.
Status: in_force

(a) The commission shall initiate negotiations for and enter into a memorandum of understanding with each state agency involved in the arts to cooperate in program planning and budgeting.

(b) The commission shall enter into an agreement as required by Subsection (a) with the:

(1) Central Education Agency regarding the arts in education program in the public schools;

(2) Music, Film, Television, and Multimedia Office in the governor's office regarding work with the state's music and film industries; and

(3) Texas Department of Commerce, Texas Department of Transportation, and Parks and Wildlife Department regarding state tourism promotion efforts.

(c) Each agency listed in Subsection (b) may enter into memoranda of understanding in areas other than those listed for the respective agency.

(d) A memorandum of understanding between the commission and another state agency must be adopted by the governing bodies of the commission and the other state agency.

(e) After a memorandum of understanding is adopted, the commission shall publish the memorandum of understanding in the Texas Register.
Tex. Estates Code § 1002.025 — TX Code / Code es / Chapter 1002 / Section 1002.025
§ 1002.025. PRIVATE PROFESSIONAL GUARDIAN.
Status: in_force

"Private professional guardian" has the meaning assigned by Section 155.001, Government Code.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1082.253 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1082 / Section 1082.253
§ 1082.253. TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR.
Status: in_force

The board may provide for the appointment of a tax assessor-collector for the district or may contract for the assessment and collection of taxes as provided by the Tax Code.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 292C.003 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 292C / Section 292C.003
§ 292C.003. COUNTY HEALTH CARE PROVIDER PARTICIPATION PROGRAM; PARTICIPATION IN PROGRAM.
Status: in_force

(a) A county health care provider participation program authorizes a county to collect a mandatory payment from each institutional health care provider located in the county to be deposited in a local provider participation fund established by the county. Money in the fund may be used by the county to fund certain intergovernmental transfers as provided by this chapter.

(b) The commissioners court of a county may adopt an order authorizing the county to participate in the program, subject to the limitations provided by this chapter.
Tex. Occupations Code § 1702.206 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 1702 / Section 1702.206
§ 1702.206. LIMITED AUTHORITY TO CARRY FIREARMS.
Status: in_force

(a) An individual acting as a personal protection officer may not carry a firearm unless the officer:

(1) is either:

(A) engaged in the exclusive performance of the officer's duties as a personal protection officer for the employer under whom the officer's personal protection officer license is issued; or

(B) traveling to or from the officer's place of assignment; and

(2) carries the officer's security officer commission and personal protection officer license on the officer's person while performing the officer's duties or traveling as described by Subdivision (1) and presents the commission and license on request.

(b) An individual who is acting as a personal protection officer and is wearing the uniform of a security officer, including any uniform or apparel described by Section 1702.323(d), may not conceal any firearm the individual is carrying and shall carry the firearm in plain view. An individual who is acting as a personal protection officer and is not wearing the uniform of a security officer shall conceal the firearm, regardless of whether the individual is authorized to openly carry the firearm under any other law.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3945.0108 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3945 / Section 3945.0108
§ 3945.0108. CONSTRUCTION OF CHAPTER.
Status: in_force

This chapter shall be liberally construed in conformity with the findings and purposes stated in this chapter.
Tex. Finance Code § 66.052 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 66 / Section 66.052
§ 66.052. ADDITIONAL EXAMINATIONS.
Status: in_force

(a) The commissioner at the association's cost shall conduct an additional examination or audit or devote extraordinary attention to an association's affairs if the commissioner determines that the condition of the association makes it necessary or expedient to do so.

(b) A copy of the report of an examination or audit conducted under this section shall be furnished promptly to the association. The report shall be:

(1) presented to the board of the association at its next regular meeting or at a special meeting called for purposes of permitting the presentation of the report; and

(2) noted in the minutes of the meeting.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1114.117 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1114 / Section 1114.117
§ 1114.117. PAYMENT FOR SERVICES.
Status: in_force

(a) To the extent prescribed by this chapter, the district is liable for health care services provided under this chapter by any provider, including another hospital district or public hospital, to an eligible resident of the district.

(b) The payment rates and limits prescribed by Sections 61.034 and 61.035, Health and Safety Code, that relate to county services apply to inpatient and outpatient hospital services and physician services that the district is required to provide if:

(1) the district is not able to provide the required services or emergency services; and

(2) the services are provided elsewhere.
Tex. Transportation Code § 504.508 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 504 / Section 504.508
§ 504.508. TOW TRUCKS.
Status: repealed

(a) The department shall issue specialty license plates for a commercial motor vehicle used as a tow truck. The license plates must include the words "Tow Truck." A vehicle used commercially as a tow truck shall display license plates issued under this section.

(b) There is no fee for issuance of the license plates.

(c) Proof of eligibility for license plates under this section must include a copy of the permit certificate issued by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation for the tow truck.

(d) Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1296, Sec. 247(19), eff. January 1, 2012.
Tex. Agriculture Code § 41.053 — TX Code / Code ag / Chapter 41 / Section 41.053
§ 41.053. ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING; TERMS OF OFFICE.
Status: in_force

(a) On receiving certificates of election from the commissioner, the members of the commodity producers board shall meet and organize.

(b) Members of the initial board shall draw lots so that one-third, or as near one-third as possible, of the members shall hold office for two years, one-third, or as near one-third as possible, for four years, and one-third, or as near one-third as possible, for six years. Thereafter, members of the board serve for terms of six years.

(c) Each member holds office until a successor is elected and has qualified.
Tex. Transportation Code § 454.025 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 454 / Section 454.025
§ 454.025. ENCUMBRANCE OF TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM.
Status: in_force

(a) To secure the payment of bonds or notes issued under this chapter, a municipality may encumber:

(1) all or any part of the mass transportation system;

(2) the property of the system, including a bus or other vehicle, machinery, and equipment of any kind used in the operation of the system;

(3) the revenue of the system;

(4) the franchise of the system; or

(5) any other thing relating to the system that is acquired or is to be acquired.

(b) A municipality may:

(1) encumber separately any property, including a bus or other vehicle, machinery, or equipment of any kind; or

(2) acquire, hold, use, or contract for any property, including a bus or other vehicle, machinery, or equipment of any kind, under a lease arrangement, chattel mortgage, or conditional sale, including an equipment trust transaction.

(c) This chapter does not prohibit a municipality from encumbering a transportation system for the purposes of purchasing, building, mortgaging, extending, or repairing, or reconstructing another system and purchasing necessary property in connection with the system.
Tex. Local Government Code § 379.002 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 379 / Section 379.002
§ 379.002. CREATION OF ZONE.
Status: in_force

A municipality may create a zone covering a part of the municipality if the municipality determines the creation of the zone would promote:

(1) business opportunities for local businesses in the zone;

(2) an increase in economic development in the zone; or

(3) employment opportunities for residents of the zone.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8868.002 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8868 / Section 8868.002
§ 8868.002. NATURE OF DISTRICT.
Status: in_force

(a) The district is a groundwater conservation district created under and essential to accomplish the purposes of Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.

(b) The district is a political subdivision of this state.
Tex. Education Code § 111.71 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 111 / Section 111.71
§ 111.71. ESTABLISHMENT OF INSTITUTE.
Status: in_force

The board of regents shall establish an Institute of Labor and Industrial Relations.
Tex. Local Government Code § 505.251 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 505 / Section 505.251
§ 505.251. TAX AUTHORIZED.
Status: in_force

The governing body of the authorizing municipality by ordinance may adopt a sales and use tax for the benefit of a Type B corporation if the tax is approved by a majority of the voters of the municipality voting at an election held for that purpose in accordance with Chapter 321, Tax Code.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3956.008 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3956 / Section 3956.008
§ 3956.008. LIBERAL CONSTRUCTION OF CHAPTER.
Status: in_force

This chapter shall be liberally construed in conformity with the findings and purposes stated in this chapter.
Tex. Occupations Code § 2301.852 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 2301 / Section 2301.852
§ 2301.852. USE OR RETENTION OF SALVAGE MOTOR VEHICLE.
Status: in_force

(a) Notwithstanding Section 2301.002, in this section, "certificate of title," "motor vehicle," and "owner" have the meanings assigned by Section 501.002, Transportation Code.

(b) An owner required to register under Section 152.065, Tax Code, may not use or retain for use for a usual commercial purpose of the owner a motor vehicle that has been issued a certificate of title under Section 501.100, Transportation Code.