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Tex. Insurance Code § 406.003 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 406 / Section 406.003
§ 406.003.
Status: in_force

Sec. 406.003. REQUIRED DEPOSIT: STANDARDS AND CRITERIA. The commissioner, in the commissioner's sole discretion, may require an insurer to make a deposit under this chapter if the commissioner determines that one of the following conditions, if not rectified, may potentially be hazardous to the insurer's policyholders, enrollees, or creditors, or to the public:

(1) the insurer's financial or operating condition, reviewed in conjunction with the kinds and nature of risks insured;

(2) the insurer's method of operation;

(3) the insurer's relationship with affiliates;

(4) the nature and amount of the insurer's investments;

(5) the insurer's contracts that may lead to a contingent liability; or

(6) the insurer's agreements with respect to guaranty and surety.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8289.001 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8289 / Section 8289.001
§ 8289.001. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this chapter:

(1) "Board" means the district's board of directors.

(2) "Director" means a member of the board.

(3) "District" means the Memorial Point Utility District.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1653.001 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1653 / Section 1653.001
§ 1653.001. DEFINITION.
Status: in_force

In this chapter, "high deductible health plan" has the meaning assigned by Section 223, Internal Revenue Code of 1986.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8010.152 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8010 / Section 8010.152
§ 8010.152. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE TAX.
Status: in_force

(a) If authorized at an election held under Section 8010.151, the district may impose an operation and maintenance tax on taxable property in the district in accordance with Section 49.107, Water Code.

(b) The board shall determine the tax rate. The rate may not exceed the rate approved at the election.
Tex. Natural Resources Code § 21.073 — TX Code / Code nr / Chapter 21 / Section 21.073
§ 21.073. DIVISION OF STATE INTO ZONES.
Status: in_force

For the purpose of using a system, the state is divided into five zones:

(1) the North Zone;

(2) the North Central Zone;

(3) the Central Zone;

(4) the South Central Zone; and

(5) the South Zone.
Tex. Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 91B.002 — TX Code / Code cp / Chapter 91B / Section 91B.002
§ 91B.002. IMMUNITY FROM LIABILITY.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided by Section 91B.003, a certified veterinary assistant, licensed veterinary technician, or veterinarian who in good faith and as a volunteer provides veterinary care or treatment to an injured animal is immune from civil liability for an act or omission that occurs in providing that care or treatment if the care or treatment is provided:

(1) in response to an incident that is a man-made or natural disaster that injures, endangers, or threatens to endanger the animal;

(2) at the request of the owner of the animal or an authorized representative of a local, state, or federal agency, including a fire department, a police department, an emergency management agency, or a disaster response agency; and

(3) within the scope of practice authorized and level of supervision required under Chapter 801, Occupations Code.

(b) This section does not apply to a certified veterinary assistant, licensed veterinary technician, or veterinarian giving veterinary care or treatment for or in expectation of compensation from or on behalf of the owner of the animal in excess of reimbursement for expenses incurred.
Tex. Local Government Code § 152.054 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 152 / Section 152.054
§ 152.054. RECOVERY OF PAYROLL TAXES.
Status: in_force

The county payroll officer shall seek to recover for the county any payroll taxes paid on the officer's compensation that is not paid.
Tex. Estates Code § 1054.006 — TX Code / Code es / Chapter 1054 / Section 1054.006
§ 1054.006. REPRESENTATION OF WARD OR PROPOSED WARD BY ATTORNEY.
Status: in_force

(a) The following persons may at any time retain an attorney who holds a certificate required by Subchapter E to represent the person's interests in a guardianship proceeding instead of having those interests represented by an attorney ad litem appointed under Section 1054.001 or another provision of this title:

(1) a ward who retains the power to enter into a contract under the terms of the guardianship, subject to Section 1202.103; and

(2) a proposed ward for purposes of a proceeding for the appointment of a guardian as long as the proposed ward has capacity to contract.

(b) If the court finds that the ward or the proposed ward has capacity to contract, the court may remove an attorney ad litem appointed under Section 1054.001 or any other provision of this title that requires the court to appoint an attorney ad litem to represent the interests of a ward or proposed ward and appoint a ward or a proposed ward's retained counsel.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 505.009 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 505 / Section 505.009
§ 505.009. COMPLAINTS AND INVESTIGATIONS.
Status: in_force

On presentation of appropriate credentials, a commission representative may enter a facility at reasonable times to inspect and investigate complaints.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1056.303 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1056 / Section 1056.303
§ 1056.303. BALLOT.
Status: in_force

The ballot for an election under this subchapter must be printed to permit voting for or against the proposition: "The dissolution of the Martin County Hospital District."
Tex. Government Code § 814.011 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 814 / Section 814.011
§ 814.011. LUMP-SUM PAYMENTS IN LIEU OF ANNUITIES.
Status: in_force

The retirement system may elect to make a lump-sum payment to a retiree or beneficiary in lieu of annuity payments if the actuarial present value of the annuity at the time of retirement or death does not exceed $20,000. Payment of a lump sum under this section does not affect eligibility for any other program administered by the retirement system.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3844.005 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3844 / Section 3844.005
§ 3844.005. DISTRICT TERRITORY.
Status: in_force

(a) The district is composed of the territory described by Section 2 of the Act enacting this chapter, as that territory may have been modified under:

(1) Section 3844.105;

(2) Subchapter J, Chapter 49, Water Code; or

(3) other law.

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

(1) the district's organization, existence, and validity;

(2) the district's right to issue any type of bond, including a refunding bond, for a purpose for which the district is created or to pay the principal of and interest on the bond;

(3) the district's right to impose and collect an assessment or tax; or

(4) the legality or operation of the district or the board.

(c) A description of the district's boundaries shall be filed with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. The commission by order may correct a mistake in the description of the district's boundaries.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3899.201 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3899 / Section 3899.201
§ 3899.201. ELECTIONS REGARDING TAXES AND BONDS.
Status: in_force

(a) The district may issue, without an election, bonds, notes, and other obligations secured by:

(1) revenue other than ad valorem taxes; or

(2) contract payments described by Section 3899.203.

(b) The district must hold an election in the manner provided by Subchapter L, Chapter 375, Local Government Code, to obtain voter approval before the district may impose an ad valorem tax or issue bonds payable from ad valorem taxes.

(c) Section 375.243, Local Government Code, does not apply to the district.

(d) All or any part of any facilities or improvements that may be acquired by a district by the issuance of its bonds may be submitted as a single proposition or as several propositions to be voted on at the election.
Tex. Education Code § 111.02 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 111 / Section 111.02
§ 111.02. APPLICABILITY OF GENERAL LAWS.
Status: in_force

The University of Houston is subject to the obligations and entitled to the benefits of all general laws of Texas applicable to all other state institutions of higher education, except where the general laws are in conflict with this chapter, and in the event of conflict this chapter prevails to the extent of the conflict.
Tex. Business Organizations Code § 22.231 — TX Code / Code bo / Chapter 22 / Section 22.231
§ 22.231. OFFICERS.
Status: in_force

(a) The officers of a corporation shall include a president and a secretary and may include one or more vice presidents, a treasurer, and other officers and assistant officers as considered necessary. Any two or more offices, other than the offices of president and secretary, may be held by the same individual.

(b) A properly designated committee may perform the functions of an officer. A single committee may perform the functions of any two or more officers, including the functions of president and secretary.

(c) The officers of a corporation may be designated by other or additional titles as provided by the certificate of formation or bylaws of the corporation.
Tex. Government Code § 523.0254 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 523 / Section 523.0254
§ 523.0254. COMPLAINTS.
Status: in_force

(a) The commission shall prepare information of public interest describing the commission's procedures by which complaints are filed with and resolved by the commission. The commission shall make the information available to the public and appropriate state agencies.

(b) The executive commissioner by rule shall establish methods by which the public, consumers, and service recipients can be notified of the mailing addresses and telephone numbers of appropriate agency personnel for the purpose of directing complaints to the commission. The commission may provide for that notice:

(1) on each registration form, application, or written contract for services of a person the commission regulates;

(2) on a sign prominently displayed in the place of business of each person the commission regulates; or

(3) in a bill for service provided by a person the commission regulates.

(c) The commission shall:

(1) keep an information file about each complaint filed with the commission relating to:

(A) a license holder or entity the commission regulates; or

(B) a service the commission delivers; and

(2) maintain an information file about each complaint the commission receives relating to any other matter or agency under the commission's jurisdiction.

(d) If a written complaint is filed with the commission relating to a license holder or entity the commission regulates or a service the commission delivers, the commission, at least quarterly and until final disposition of the complaint, shall notify the parties to the complaint of the status of the complaint unless notice would jeopardize an undercover investigation.
Tex. Transportation Code § 397.001 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 397 / Section 397.001
§ 397.001. APPLICABILITY OF CHAPTER.
Status: in_force

This chapter applies only to an automotive wrecking and salvage yard that:

(1) is in a county with a population of 3.3 million or more;

(2) is not located within a municipality in that county; and

(3) is established on or after September 1, 1983.
Tex. Local Government Code § 504.256 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 504 / Section 504.256
§ 504.256. BALLOT.
Status: in_force

In an election to adopt the sales and use tax under this chapter, the ballot shall be printed to provide for voting for or against the proposition: "The adoption of a sales and use tax for the promotion and development of new and expanded business enterprises at the rate of __________ percent" (insert appropriate rate).
Tex. Occupations Code § 1955.052 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 1955 / Section 1955.052
§ 1955.052. CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENT.
Status: in_force

(a) The executive commissioner by rule may require a person involved in a lead-based paint activity in target housing or a public area that the department determines creates a public health hazard to be certified. The department shall delay implementation of the certification requirement for six months after the date the rule is adopted.

(b) A rule adopted under this section must be consistent with federal law and rules.
Tex. Property Code § 301.151 — TX Code / Code pr / Chapter 301 / Section 301.151
§ 301.151. CIVIL ACTION.
Status: in_force

(a) An aggrieved person may file a civil action in district court not later than the second year after the date of the occurrence or the termination of an alleged discriminatory housing practice or the breach of a conciliation agreement entered under this chapter, whichever occurs last, to obtain appropriate relief with respect to the discriminatory housing practice or breach.

(b) The two-year period does not include any time during which an administrative hearing under this chapter is pending with respect to a complaint or charge under this chapter based on the discriminatory housing practice. This subsection does not apply to actions arising from the breach of a conciliation agreement.

(c) An aggrieved person may file an action whether a complaint has been filed under Section 301.081 and without regard to the status of any complaint filed under that section.

(d) If the commission has obtained a conciliation agreement with the consent of an aggrieved person, the aggrieved person may not file an action with respect to the alleged discriminatory housing practice that forms the basis of the complaint except to enforce the terms of the agreement.

(e) An aggrieved person may not file an action with respect to an alleged discriminatory housing practice that forms the basis of a charge issued by the commission if the commission has begun a hearing on the record under this chapter with respect to the charge.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8298.103 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8298 / Section 8298.103
§ 8298.103. EMINENT DOMAIN.
Status: in_force

The district may exercise the power of eminent domain only:

(1) in a county in which the district is located; and

(2) when necessary to carry out the purposes for which the district was created.
Tex. Insurance Code § 2171.001 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 2171 / Section 2171.001
§ 2171.001. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this chapter:

(1) "Large risk" means an insured described by Section 2301.004.

(2) "Member" means an owner or person with an insurable interest in a property covered under a policy issued under Section 2171.002.
Tex. Occupations Code § 1101.802 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 1101 / Section 1101.802
§ 1101.802. LIABILITY RELATING TO HIV INFECTION OR AIDS.
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding Section 1101.801, a person is not civilly or criminally liable because the person failed to inquire about, make a disclosure relating to, or release information relating to whether a previous or current occupant of real property had, may have had, has, or may have AIDS, an HIV-related illness, or HIV infection as defined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention of the United States Public Health Service.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1095.207 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1095 / Section 1095.207
§ 1095.207. REFUNDING BONDS.
Status: in_force

(a) The board may, without an election, issue refunding bonds to refund outstanding indebtedness issued or assumed by the district.

(b) A refunding bond may be:

(1) sold, with the proceeds of the refunding bond applied to the payment of the outstanding indebtedness; or

(2) exchanged wholly or partly for not less than a similar principal amount of outstanding indebtedness.
Tex. Government Code § 523.0205 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 523 / Section 523.0205
§ 523.0205. ADVISORY COMMITTEE REPORTING.
Status: in_force

An advisory committee established under this subchapter shall:

(1) report any recommendations to the executive commissioner; and

(2) submit a written report to the legislature of any policy recommendations the advisory committee made to the executive commissioner under Subdivision (1).
Tex. Natural Resources Code § 71.054 — TX Code / Code nr / Chapter 71 / Section 71.054
§ 71.054. TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF LEASES OF COUNTY SCHOOL LAND.
Status: in_force

Leases of county school land that are governed by Article VII, Section 6, of the Texas Constitution, may include authorization for the formation of drilling and spacing units on any terms and provisions the commissioners court considers best.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8336.152 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8336 / Section 8336.152
§ 8336.152. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE TAX.
Status: in_force

(a) If authorized at an election held under Section 8336.151, the district may impose an operation and maintenance tax on taxable property in the district in accordance with Section 49.107, Water Code.

(b) The board shall determine the tax rate. The rate may not exceed the rate approved at the election.
Tex. Business & Commerce Code § 16.003 — TX Code / Code bc / Chapter 16 / Section 16.003
§ 16.003. WHEN MARK CONSIDERED TO BE IN USE.
Status: in_force

(a) A mark is considered to be in use in this state in connection with goods when:

(1) the mark is placed in any manner on:

(A) the goods;

(B) containers of the goods;

(C) displays associated with the goods;

(D) tags or labels affixed to the goods; or

(E) documents associated with the goods or sale of the goods, if the nature of the goods makes placement described by Paragraphs (A) through (D) impracticable; and

(2) the goods are sold or transported in commerce in this state.

(b) A mark is considered to be in use in this state in connection with services when:

(1) the mark is used or displayed in this state in connection with selling or advertising the services; and

(2) the services are rendered in this state.

(c) Use of a mark made merely to reserve a right in the mark is not considered to be a bona fide use of a mark for purposes of this chapter.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3885.001 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3885 / Section 3885.001
§ 3885.001. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this chapter:

(1) "Board" means the district's board of directors.

(2) "City" means the City of Celina, Texas.

(3) "County" means Collin County, Texas.

(4) "Development agreement" means the development agreement between the city and Celina 682 Partners, L.P., initially effective June 11, 2007.

(5) "Director" means a board member.

(6) "District" means the Mustang Ranch Municipal Management District No. 1.
Tex. Labor Code § 402.085 — TX Code / Code la / Chapter 402 / Section 402.085
§ 402.085. EXCEPTIONS TO CONFIDENTIALITY.
Status: in_force

(a) The division shall release information on a claim to:

(1) the Texas Department of Insurance for any statutory or regulatory purpose, including a research purpose under Chapter 405;

(2) a legislative committee for legislative purposes;

(3) a state or federal elected official requested in writing to provide assistance by a constituent who qualifies to obtain injury information under Section 402.084(b), if the request for assistance is provided to the division;

(4) the attorney general or another entity that provides child support services under Part D, Title IV, Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. Section 651 et seq.), relating to:

(A) establishing, modifying, or enforcing a child support, medical support, or dental support obligation; or

(B) locating an absent parent; or

(5) the office of injured employee counsel for any statutory or regulatory purpose that relates to a duty of that office as provided by Section 404.111(a).

(b) The division may release information on a claim to a governmental agency, political subdivision, or regulatory body to use to:

(1) investigate an allegation of a criminal offense or licensing or regulatory violation;

(2) provide:

(A) unemployment compensation benefits;

(B) crime victims compensation benefits;

(C) vocational rehabilitation services; or

(D) health care benefits;

(3) investigate occupational safety or health violations;

(4) verify income on an application for benefits under an income-based state or federal assistance program; or

(5) assess financial resources in an action, including an administrative action, to:

(A) establish, modify, or enforce a child support, medical support, or dental support obligation;

(B) establish paternity;

(C) locate an absent parent; or

(D) cooperate with another state in an action authorized under Part D, Title IV, Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. Section 651 et seq.), or Chapter 231, Family Code.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 181.207 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 181 / Section 181.207
§ 181.207. FUNDING.
Status: in_force

(a) The commission and the Texas Department of Insurance shall apply for and actively pursue available federal funding for enforcement of this chapter.

(b) Expired.
Tex. Utilities Code § 39.654 — TX Code / Code ut / Chapter 39 / Section 39.654
§ 39.654. COMMISSION-AUTHORIZED FINANCING.
Status: in_force

(a) The commission may contract with another state agency with expertise in public financing to establish a debt financing mechanism to finance the payment of the uplift balance under an order that meets the requirements of Section 39.653.

(b) The contracted state agency and any issuer must be a party to the commission's proceedings that address the issuance of an order along with the independent organization.

(c) In addition to the other applicable requirements of this subtitle, an order issued under this section must:

(1) require the sale, assignment, or other transfer to the contracted state agency of uplift charges created by the order and, following that sale, assignment, or transfer, require that uplift charges paid under any order be created, assessed, and collected as the property of the contracted state agency, subject to subsequent sale, assignment, or transfer by the contracted state agency as authorized under this subchapter;

(2) authorize:

(A) the issuance of debt obligations by the contracted state agency secured by a pledge of uplift charge revenue, and the application of the proceeds of those debt obligations, net of issuance costs, to the independent organization; or

(B) the acquisition of uplift charge revenue from the independent organization by the contracted state agency, financed:

(i) by a loan by an issuer to the contracted state agency of the proceeds of debt obligations, net of issuance costs; or

(ii) by the acquisition by an issuer from the contracted state agency of the uplift charge revenue and in each case the pledge of the revenue to the repayment of the loan or debt obligations, as applicable; and

(3) authorize the independent organization to serve as collection agent to collect the uplift charges and transfer the collected uplift charges to the contracted state agency or the issuer, as appropriate.

(d) After issuance of the order, the contracted state agency shall arrange for the issuance of debt obligations, as specified by the order, by the contracted state agency or another issuer selected by the contracted state agency and approved by the commission.

(e) Debt obligations issued pursuant to an order issued under this section are secured only by the uplift charge revenue and any other funds pledged under the bond documents. No assets of the state or the independent organization are subject to claims by the holders of the debt obligations. Following assignment of the uplift charge revenue, the independent organization does not have any beneficial interest or claim of right in the revenue.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8369.002 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8369 / Section 8369.002
§ 8369.002. NATURE OF DISTRICT.
Status: in_force

The district is a municipal utility district created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.