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Tex. Finance Code § 126.304 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 126 / Section 126.304
§ 126.304. LIQUIDATION DIVIDENDS.
Status: in_force

(a) The liquidating agent from time to time shall make a ratable liquidation dividend on claims that have been:

(1) proved to the satisfaction of the board or the liquidating agent; or

(2) adjusted by a court.

(b) After the credit union's assets have been liquidated, the liquidating agent shall make further liquidation dividends on claims previously proved or adjusted.

(c) For purposes of making a further liquidation dividend under Subsection (b), the liquidating agent may accept the statement of an amount due a claimant as shown on the credit union's books and records instead of a formal proof of claim filed on the claimant's behalf.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 555.055 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 555 / Section 555.055
§ 555.055. CONFLICT OF INTEREST.
Status: in_force

A person may not serve as independent ombudsman or as an assistant ombudsman if the person or the person's spouse:

(1) is employed by or participates in the management of a business entity or other organization receiving funds from the department;

(2) owns or controls, directly or indirectly, any interest in a business entity or other organization receiving funds from the department; or

(3) is required to register as a lobbyist under Chapter 305, Government Code, because of the person's activities or compensation on behalf of a profession related to the operation of the department.
Tex. Estates Code § 360.156 — TX Code / Code es / Chapter 360 / Section 360.156
§ 360.156. DELIVERY OF PROPERTY.
Status: in_force

When the commissioners' report has been approved and ordered to be recorded, the court shall order the executor or administrator to deliver to the distributees on demand the distributees' respective shares of the estate, including all the title deeds and documents belonging to the distributees.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8870.102 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8870 / Section 8870.102
§ 8870.102. REGULATION OF WELLS.
Status: in_force

(a) The board may require all or certain types of wells in the district to be registered with the district.

(b) Notwithstanding Section 36.117, Water Code:

(1) the production capacity for an exempt well in the district is 10,000 gallons per day or less; and

(2) an exempt domestic well in the district may not serve more than five households.

(c) A well on or serving a tract of land of less than five acres that is installed after September 1, 2001, regardless of whether a plat is required or whether the production capacity of the well is less than 10,000 gallons per day, is not an exempt well.

(d) This section does not affect the exempt status of public water supply wells under Section 8870.103.
Tex. Education Code § 65.34 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 65 / Section 65.34
§ 65.34. CONTRACTS.
Status: in_force

A contract must be approved by the board or otherwise entered into in accordance with rules of the board relating to contracting authority.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3858.003 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3858 / Section 3858.003
§ 3858.003. PURPOSE; LEGISLATIVE FINDINGS.
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, 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.

(c) This chapter and the creation of the district may not be interpreted to relieve Hays County from providing the level of services provided as of the effective date of the Act creating this chapter to the area in the district. The district is created to supplement and not supplant county services provided in the district.
Tex. Government Code § 171.0302 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 171 / Section 171.0302
§ 171.0302. DISCRIMINATION PROHIBITED.
Status: in_force

A program provider or instructor may not discriminate against participants based on sex, race, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, or disability.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 45.001 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 45 / Section 45.001
§ 45.001. DEFINITION.
Status: in_force

In this chapter, "child passenger safety seat system" has the meaning assigned by Section 545.412, Transportation Code.
Tex. Transportation Code § 457.257 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 457 / Section 457.257
§ 457.257. PLEDGE OF REVENUE LIMITED.
Status: in_force

The expenses of operation and maintenance of a transit authority system, including salaries, labor, materials, and repairs necessary to provide efficient service and every other proper item of expense, are a first lien and charge against any revenue of an authority that is encumbered under this chapter.
Tex. Occupations Code § 604.213 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 604 / Section 604.213
§ 604.213. REFUND.
Status: in_force

(a) Subject to Subsection (b), the advisory board may order a certificate or temporary permit holder to pay a refund to a consumer as provided in an agreement resulting from an informal settlement conference instead of or in addition to imposing an administrative penalty under Subchapter F.

(b) The amount of a refund ordered as provided in an agreement resulting from an informal settlement conference may not exceed the amount the consumer paid to the certificate or temporary permit holder for a service regulated by this chapter. The advisory board may not require payment of other damages or estimate harm in a refund order.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3857.157 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3857 / Section 3857.157
§ 3857.157. APPROVAL REQUIRED FOR WATER-RELATED BONDS.
Status: in_force

The district may not issue bonds to finance water, sewage, or drainage facilities without the approval of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
Tex. Insurance Code § 424.066 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 424 / Section 424.066
§ 424.066.
Status: in_force

Sec. 424.066. AUTHORIZED INVESTMENTS: OBLIGATIONS SECURED BY REAL PROPERTY LOANS. (a) Subject to this section, an insurer may invest the insurer's funds in excess of minimum capital and surplus in a bond, note, or evidence of indebtedness, or a participation in a bond, note, or evidence of indebtedness, that is secured by a valid first lien on real property or a leasehold estate in real property located in the United States or in any state, commonwealth, territory, or possession of the United States.

(b) The amount of an obligation secured by a first lien on real property or a leasehold estate in real property may exceed 90 percent of the value of the real property or leasehold estate only if:

(1) the amount does not exceed 100 percent of the value of the real property or leasehold estate and the insurer or one or more wholly owned subsidiaries of the insurer owns, in the aggregate, a 10 percent or greater equity interest in the real property or leasehold estate;

(2) the amount does not exceed 95 percent of the value of the real property and:

(A) the property contains only a dwelling designed exclusively for occupancy by not more than four families for residential purposes; and

(B) the portion of the unpaid balance of the obligation that exceeds 90 percent of the value of the real property is guaranteed or insured by a mortgage guaranty insurer authorized to engage in business in this state; or

(3) the amount exceeds 90 percent of the value of the real property only to the extent the obligation is insured or guaranteed by:

(A) this state;

(B) the United States;

(C) the Federal Housing Administration under the National Housing Act (12 U.S.C. Section 1701 et seq.), as amended; or

(D) any other agency or instrumentality of the United States.

(c) The term of an obligation secured by a first lien on a leasehold estate in real property and improvements located on the property may not exceed a period equal to four-fifths of the unexpired term of the leasehold estate, and the obligation must fully amortize during that period. The term of the leasehold estate may not expire sooner than the 10th anniversary of the expiration date of the term of the obligation.

(d) An obligation secured by a first lien on a leasehold estate in real property and improvements located on the property must be payable in equal monthly, quarterly, semiannual, or annual payments of principal plus accrued interest to the date of the principal payment.

(e) An insurer's investment in a single obligation under this section may not exceed 10 percent of the insurer's capital and surplus. An insurer's aggregate investments under this section may not exceed 30 percent of the insurer's assets.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 6902.208 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 6902 / Section 6902.208
§ 6902.208. TRUST INDENTURE.
Status: in_force

(a) A bond issued under this subchapter, including a refunding bond, that is not payable wholly from property taxes may be additionally secured by a trust indenture. The trustee may be a bank with trust powers located inside or outside the state.

(b) A trust indenture, regardless of the existence of the deed of trust or mortgage lien on the property, may:

(1) provide for the security of the bonds and the preservation of the trust estate in the manner prescribed by the board;

(2) provide for amendment or modification of the trust indenture;

(3) provide for the issuance of bonds to replace lost or mutilated bonds;

(4) condition the right to spend district money or sell district property on the approval of a licensed engineer selected as provided by this chapter; and

(5) provide for the investment of district money.
Tex. Government Code § 76.002 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 76 / Section 76.002
§ 76.002. ESTABLISHMENT OF DEPARTMENTS.
Status: repealed

(a) The district judge or district judges trying criminal cases in each judicial district and the statutory county court judges trying criminal cases in the county or counties served by the judicial district shall:

(1) establish a community supervision and corrections department; and

(2) review the department's budget and strategic plan following the division's approval of the budget and plan.

(b) Repealed by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 255, Sec. 12, eff. May 30, 2005.

(c) Except as provided by Subsection (d), one department serves all courts and counties in a judicial district if:

(1) two or more judicial districts serve a county; or

(2) a district includes more than one county.

(d) The board may adopt rules to allow more than one department to serve a judicial district that includes more than one county if providing more than one department will promote administrative convenience or economy or improve services.

(e) The board shall adopt rules allowing departments to contract with one another for services or facilities or to contract as provided by Subsection (f).

(f) In lieu of establishing a department as required by Subsection (a), programs and services may be provided under this chapter in a judicial district through a contract with a department established for another judicial district.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1551.362 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1551 / Section 1551.362
§ 1551.362. SUBPOENA.
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any other law, the Employees Retirement System of Texas may issue a subpoena that conforms to Rule 176, Texas Rules of Civil Procedure, including a preappeal investigative subpoena or any subpoena otherwise authorized by the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure, that the retirement system determines necessary to protect the interests of a program or system administered by the retirement system.
Tex. Agriculture Code § 91.061 — TX Code / Code ag / Chapter 91 / Section 91.061
§ 91.061. GRADING CHARACTERISTICS.
Status: in_force

(a) A bright onion has the attractive pearly luster normal for Bermuda onions.

(b) The diameter of an onion is the greatest dimension at a right angle to a straight line between the stem and the root.

(c) A mature onion is firm.

(d) An onion is sunburned if it is discolored from exposure to the sun. The green color running down the veins in the crystal wax variety is not characteristic of sunburn unless the surface between the veins is green.

(e) An onion is well shaped if it is generally round, although not necessarily having exactly the typical flat Bermuda shape. A well-shaped onion may not have three or more sides, be thick-necked, or be badly pinched by dry, hard soil.

(f) An onion is practically free from damage if on casual examination no injury is apparent.

(g) Onions are of one variety if they consist of one type, such as the crystal wax (white), white Bermuda (yellow), or red Bermuda (red), and not a mixture of types.

(h) An onion is sound if it is not water-soaked, decayed, sprouted, or otherwise defective.

(i) The white Bermuda (yellow) onion is noticeably pink if it has a pink color that is readily apparent on casual examination.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 4005.0107 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 4005 / Section 4005.0107
§ 4005.0107. APPLICABILITY OF MUNICIPAL MANAGEMENT DISTRICTS LAW.
Status: in_force

Except as otherwise provided by this chapter, Chapter 375, Local Government Code, applies to the district.
Tex. Local Government Code § 364.001 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 364 / Section 364.001
§ 364.001. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this chapter:

(1) "Local entity" means:

(A) the governing body of a municipality or county;

(B) an officer or employee of or a division, department, or other body that is part of a municipality or county, including a sheriff, municipal police department, municipal attorney, or county attorney; and

(C) a district attorney or criminal district attorney.

(2) "Policy" includes a formal, written rule, ordinance, order, or policy and an informal, unwritten policy.

(3) "Public camping ban" means a law, rule, ordinance, order, or other regulation that prohibits camping in a public place, including Section 48.05, Penal Code.
Tex. Government Code § 24.462 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 24 / Section 24.462
§ 24.462.
Status: in_force

Sec. 24.462. 285TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT (BEXAR COUNTY). (a) The 285th Judicial District is composed of Bexar County.

(b) The 285th District Court shall give preference to civil cases.

(c) Section 24.139, relating to the 37th District Court, contains provisions applicable to all the district courts in Bexar County. To the extent that this subchapter is inconsistent with those provisions, Section 24.139 prevails.
Tex. Government Code § 466.108 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 466 / Section 466.108
§ 466.108. TELEVISION CONTRACTS.
Status: in_force

If the drawing or selection of winning tickets is televised under a contract with the department, the contract must be awarded by competitive bid. The commission shall adopt rules governing the competitive bidding process. Money received under the contract shall be deposited in the state lottery account established under Section 466.355.
Tex. Property Code § 92.1041 — TX Code / Code pr / Chapter 92 / Section 92.1041
§ 92.1041. PRESUMPTION OF REFUND OR ACCOUNTING.
Status: in_force

A landlord is presumed to have refunded a security deposit or made an accounting of security deposit deductions if, on or before the date required under this subchapter, the refund or accounting is placed in the United States mail and postmarked on or before the required date.
Tex. Insurance Code § 701.108 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 701 / Section 701.108
§ 701.108. INSURER'S DUTY TO PROVIDE INFORMATION.
Status: in_force

(a) On the written request of an authorized governmental agency, an insurer shall provide to the agency any relevant information or material relating to a matter under investigation.

(b) An insurer must respond to a request under Subsection (a) from the department not later than the 15th day after the date the request is received. On written request of the insurer, the department shall extend the period 10 days.
Tex. Family Code § 65.203 — TX Code / Code fa / Chapter 65 / Section 65.203
§ 65.203. DESTRUCTION OF CERTAIN RECORDS.
Status: in_force

A truancy court shall order the destruction of records relating to allegations of truant conduct that are held by the court or by the prosecutor if a prosecutor decides not to file a petition for an adjudication of truant conduct after a review of the referral under Section 65.053.
Tex. Government Code § 24.233 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 24 / Section 24.233
§ 24.233.
Status: in_force

Sec. 24.233. 131ST JUDICIAL DISTRICT (BEXAR COUNTY). (a) The 131st Judicial District is composed of Bexar County.

(b) Section 24.139, relating to the 37th District Court, contains provisions applicable to both that court and the 131st District Court.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1131.757 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1131 / Section 1131.757
§ 1131.757. OPTIONAL POLICY PROVISIONS.
Status: in_force

A policy of wholesale, franchise, or employee life insurance may contain in substance provisions under which:

(1) the policy is renewable at the option of the insurer only;

(2) coverage by the insurer terminates on termination of employment or membership by the insured employee or member; or

(3) an individual eligible for insurance must furnish evidence of individual insurability satisfactory to the insurer as a condition to coverage.
Tex. Water Code § 55.045 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 55 / Section 55.045
§ 55.045.
Status: in_force

Sec. 55.045. MULTI-COUNTY DISTRICT: RULES GOVERNING ELECTION. Except as provided by the succeeding sections, the election shall be held, the returns made and canvassed, and the results declared, as provided in the case of a single-county district.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8480.153 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8480 / Section 8480.153
§ 8480.153. CONTRACT TAXES.
Status: in_force

(a) In accordance with Section 49.108, Water Code, the district may impose a tax other than an operation and maintenance tax and use the revenue derived from the tax to make payments under a contract after the provisions of the contract have been approved by a majority of the district voters voting at an election held for that purpose.

(b) A contract approved by the district voters may contain a provision stating that the contract may be modified or amended by the board without further voter approval.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3836.204 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3836 / Section 3836.204
§ 3836.204. ABOLISHING SALES AND USE TAX.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided in Subsection (b), the board may abolish the sales and use tax without an election.

(b) The board may not abolish the sales and use tax if the district has outstanding debt or other obligations secured by the tax.
Tex. Utilities Code § 41.153 — TX Code / Code ut / Chapter 41 / Section 41.153
§ 41.153. FINANCING ORDERS; TERMS.
Status: in_force

(a) The board shall adopt a financing order to recover the electric cooperative's qualified costs consistent with the standards in Section 41.151.

(b) The financing order shall detail the amount of qualified costs to be recovered and the period over which the nonbypassable securitized charges shall be recovered, which period may not exceed 30 years.

(c) Securitized charges shall be collected and allocated among customers in the manner provided by the financing order.

(d) A financing order becomes effective in accordance with its terms, and the financing order, together with the securitized charges authorized in the order, after it takes effect, is irrevocable and not subject to denial, recission, reduction, impairment, adjustment, or other alteration by further action of the board or by action of any regulatory or other governmental body of this state, except as permitted by Section 41.157. A financing order issued under this subchapter has the same force and effect of a financing order issued under Chapter 39.

(e) A financing order may be reviewed by appeal by a member of the electric cooperative to a district court in the county where the electric cooperative is domiciled, filed not later than the 15th day after the date the financing order is adopted by the board. The judgment of the district court may be reviewed only by direct appeal to the Supreme Court of Texas filed not later than the 15th day after the date of the entry of judgment. All appeals shall be heard and determined by the district court and the Supreme Court of Texas as expeditiously as possible with lawful precedence over other matters. Review on appeal shall be based solely on the financing order adopted by the board, other information considered by the board in adopting the resolutions, and briefs to the court and shall be limited to whether the financing order conforms to the constitution and laws of this state and the United States and is within the authority of the board under this subchapter.

(f) The board or, in a combined securitization transaction, the boards of all participating electric cooperatives, may adopt a financing order or financing orders providing for retiring and refunding securitized bonds on making a finding that the future securitized charges required to service the new securitized bonds, including transaction costs, will be less than the future securitized charges required to service the securitized bonds being refunded. After the indefeasible repayment in full of all outstanding securitized bonds and associated financing costs, the board shall adjust the related securitized charges accordingly.
Tex. Local Government Code § 382.053 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 382 / Section 382.053
§ 382.053. VACANCIES; QUORUM.
Status: in_force

(a) A board vacancy is filled in the same manner as the original appointment.

(b) A vacant board position is not counted for the purposes of establishing a quorum of the board.
Tex. Government Code § 540.0604 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 540 / Section 540.0604
§ 540.0604. ADDITIONAL REIMBURSEMENT FOLLOWING PROVIDER COMPLAINT.
Status: in_force

(a) If, after an investigation, the commission determines that a Medicaid managed care organization owes additional reimbursement to a provider, the organization shall, not later than the 90th day after the date the provider filed the complaint, pay the additional reimbursement or provide to the provider a reimbursement payment plan under which the organization must pay the entire amount of the additional reimbursement not later than the 120th day after the date the provider filed the complaint.

(b) The commission may require a Medicaid managed care organization to pay interest on any amount of the additional reimbursement that is not paid on or before the 90th day after the date the provider to whom the amount is owed filed the complaint. If the commission requires the organization to pay interest, interest accrues at a rate of 18 percent simple interest per year on the unpaid amount beginning on the 90th day after the date the provider to whom the amount is owed filed the complaint and accrues until the date the organization pays the entire reimbursement amount.
Tex. Election Code § 31.168 — TX Code / Code el / Chapter 31 / Section 31.168
§ 31.168. ACTION BY WRONG OFFICER.
Status: in_force

If a statute specifies that an action is to be taken by an officer without specifying that it is to be taken by the elections administrator of a political subdivision having that position, an action taken by the officer without objection from the administrator has the same legal effect as if taken by the administrator.