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Tex. Human Resources Code § 137.256 — TX Code / Code hr / Chapter 137 / Section 137.256
§ 137.256. EVALUATION OF HOME VISITING PROGRAM.
Status: in_force

(a) The commission shall adopt outcome indicators to measure the effectiveness of a home visiting program in achieving desired outcomes.

(b) The commission may work directly with the model developer of a home visiting program to identify appropriate outcome indicators for the program and to ensure that the program demonstrates fidelity to its research model.

(c) The commission shall develop internal processes to work with home visiting programs to share data and information to aid in making relevant analysis of the performance of a home visiting program.

(d) The commission shall use data gathered under this section to monitor, conduct ongoing quality improvement on, and evaluate the effectiveness of home visiting programs.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3918.0105 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3918 / Section 3918.0105
§ 3918.0105. INITIAL DISTRICT TERRITORY.
Status: in_force

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

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

(1) organization, existence, or validity;

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

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

(4) legality or operation.
Tex. Utilities Code § 185.003 — TX Code / Code ut / Chapter 185 / Section 185.003
§ 185.003. ADOPTION OF STANDARDS.
Status: in_force

(a) The commission shall study and adopt standards for rating solar energy devices. The standards shall be used in performance labeling and certification of solar energy devices in this state.

(b) The commission shall examine rating standards and certification programs used by other states and by industry in adopting standards under this section.

(c) The commission shall adopt the standards that the commission finds are the most widely used unless the commission finds that those standards are not suitable for use in this state. If the commission finds that a widely used standard is not suitable, the commission may amend the standard or adopt a standard that the commission finds suitable.
Tex. Business Organizations Code § 10.056 — TX Code / Code bo / Chapter 10 / Section 10.056
§ 10.056. SPECIAL PROVISIONS APPLYING TO PARTNERSHIPS.
Status: in_force

To effect an interest exchange:

(1) the partnership agreement of each domestic partnership whose partnership interests are to be acquired pursuant to the plan of exchange must authorize the partnership interest exchange adopted by the partnership;

(2) each domestic partnership whose partnership interests are to be acquired under the plan of exchange must approve the plan of exchange in the manner prescribed by its partnership agreement; and

(3) each acquiring domestic partnership must take all actions that may be required by its partnership agreement in order to effect the exchange.
Tex. Business & Commerce Code § 610.002 — TX Code / Code bc / Chapter 610 / Section 610.002
§ 610.002. UNAUTHORIZED CATEGORIZATION OF CERTAIN TRANSACTIONS.
Status: in_force

(a) A person or entity involved in facilitating or processing an electronic payment transaction, including a payment card issuer or payment card network, may not assign to a merchant or require a merchant to use a firearms code.

(b) For the purposes of the sale of firearms, ammunition for use in firearms, and firearms accessories, a firearms retailer may not provide a firearms code to a payment card issuer or payment card network and may only use or be assigned a merchant category code for general merchandise retailers or sporting goods retailers. Any agreement or contractual provision to the contrary is void.

(c) A payment card issuer or payment card network shall notify the payment card holder in writing on every occasion that a firearms code is assigned to an electronic payment transaction on the payment card holder's account.
Tex. Insurance Code § 226.001 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 226 / Section 226.001
§ 226.001. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this subchapter:

(1) "Insurer" has the meaning assigned by Section 101.002 and includes:

(A) an insurer that does not hold a certificate of authority in this state;

(B) an eligible surplus lines insurer; and

(C) an insurer that holds a certificate of authority in this state.

(2) "Premium" includes any consideration for insurance, including:

(A) a premium;

(B) a membership fee;

(C) an assessment; or

(D) dues.
Tex. Insurance Code § 2207.304 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 2207 / Section 2207.304
§ 2207.304. PERSONNEL.
Status: in_force

(a) The pool manager shall employ or contract with persons necessary to assist the board and the pool manager in implementing the powers and duties of the pool.

(b) The board must approve:

(1) the compensation paid to a pool employee; and

(2) a contract made with a person under this section.
Tex. Local Government Code § 143.207 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 143 / Section 143.207
§ 143.207. AGREEMENT SUPERSEDES CONFLICTING PROVISIONS.
Status: in_force

(a) A written agreement under this subchapter between a public employer and the fire fighters association recognized as the sole and exclusive bargaining agent supersedes a previous statute concerning wages, salaries, rates of pay, hours of work, and other terms and conditions of employment to the extent of any conflict with the previous statute.

(b) A written agreement under this subchapter preempts all contrary local ordinances, executive orders, legislation, or rules adopted by the state or a political subdivision or agent of the state, such as a personnel board, a civil service commission, or a home-rule municipality.

(c) An agreement under this subchapter may not diminish or qualify any right, benefit, or privilege of an employee under this chapter or other law unless approved by a majority of the votes received in a secret ballot referendum of the members of the fire fighters association recognized as the sole and exclusive bargaining agent.
Tex. Occupations Code § 568.0036 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 568 / Section 568.0036
§ 568.0036. SUBMISSION TO MENTAL OR PHYSICAL EXAMINATION.
Status: in_force

(a) This section applies to a pharmacy technician, pharmacy technician applicant, pharmacy technician trainee, or pharmacy technician trainee applicant.

(b) In enforcing Section 568.003(a)(5) or (7), the board or an authorized agent of the board on probable cause, as determined by the board or agent, may request a person subject to this section to submit to a mental or physical examination by a physician or other health care professional designated by the board.

(c) If the person refuses to submit to the examination, the board or the executive director of the board shall:

(1) issue an order requiring the person to show cause why the person will not submit to the examination; and

(2) schedule a hearing before a panel of three members of the board appointed by the president of the board on the order not later than the 30th day after the date notice of the order is served on the person under Subsection (d).

(d) The person shall be notified by either personal service or certified mail, return receipt requested.

(e) At the hearing, the person and the person's counsel may present testimony or other evidence to show why the person should not be required to submit to the examination. The person has the burden of proof to show why the person should not be required to submit to the examination.

(f) After the hearing, as applicable, the panel shall, by order:

(1) require the person to submit to the examination not later than the 60th day after the date of the order; or

(2) withdraw the request for examination.
Tex. Government Code § 30.00601 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 30 / Section 30.00601
§ 30.00601. APPLICATION; DEFINITION.
Status: in_force

(a) This subchapter applies to the City of Midland.

(b) In this subchapter, "appellate courts" means the County Court of Midland County.
Tex. Occupations Code § 111.003 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 111 / Section 111.003
§ 111.003. CONFIDENTIALITY.
Status: in_force

A treating physician, dentist, or health professional who provides or facilitates the use of telemedicine medical services, teledentistry dental services, or telehealth services shall ensure that the confidentiality of the patient's clinical information is maintained as required by Chapter 159, by Subchapter C, Chapter 258, or by other applicable law.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1030.105 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1030 / Section 1030.105
§ 1030.105. PURCHASING AND ACCOUNTING PROCEDURES.
Status: in_force

The board may prescribe:

(1) the method of making purchases and expenditures by and for the district; and

(2) accounting and control procedures for the district.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8487.151 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8487 / Section 8487.151
§ 8487.151. ELECTIONS REGARDING TAXES OR BONDS.
Status: in_force

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

(1) revenue other than ad valorem taxes; or

(2) contract payments described by Section 8487.153.

(b) The district must hold an election in the manner provided by Chapters 49 and 54, Water Code, to obtain voter approval before the district may impose an ad valorem tax or issue bonds payable from ad valorem taxes.

(c) The district may not issue bonds payable from ad valorem taxes to finance a road project unless the issuance is approved by a vote of a two-thirds majority of the district voters voting at an election held for that purpose.
Tex. Finance Code § 12.109 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 12 / Section 12.109
§ 12.109. SUNSET PROVISION.
Status: in_force

The office of banking commissioner is subject to Chapter 325, Government Code (Texas Sunset Act). Unless continued in existence as provided by that chapter, the office is abolished September 1, 2031.
Tex. Family Code § 107.253 — TX Code / Code fa / Chapter 107 / Section 107.253
§ 107.253. NONPROFIT FUNDING.
Status: in_force

This subchapter does not limit or prevent a nonprofit corporation from receiving and using money obtained from other entities to provide legal representation and services as authorized by this subchapter.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3894.005 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3894 / Section 3894.005
§ 3894.005. DISTRICT TERRITORY.
Status: in_force

(a) The district is composed of the territory described by Section 2 of the Act creating this chapter, as that territory may have been modified under Section 3894.109 or other law.

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

(1) organization, existence, or validity;

(2) right to contract, including the right to issue any type of bond or other obligation for a purpose for which the district is created;

(3) right to impose or collect an assessment, tax, or any other revenue; or

(4) legality or operation.
Tex. Finance Code § 154.1511 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 154 / Section 154.1511
§ 154.1511.
Status: in_force

Sec. 154.1511. CASH ADVANCE ITEMS: NON-GUARANTEED MERCHANDISE AND SERVICES. (a) A purchaser of a prepaid funeral benefits contract may agree to advance funds for all or any portion of the estimated cost of cash advance items included in a prepaid funeral benefits contract, the actual cost of which are to be determined by existing prices at the time the items are delivered or provided in connection with at-need performance of the contracted funeral.

(b) Cash advance items included in a prepaid funeral benefits contract must be clearly grouped together and segregated from prepaid funeral benefits in a manner that will permit the average consumer to easily understand that:

(1) cash advance items are not fixed or guaranteed in price; and

(2) additional money may be required to fully pay for those items at the time of the funeral.

(c) A seller shall administer purchaser funds received in advance for cash advance items under a prepaid funeral benefits contract in the manner required by Section 154.159 or 154.203.

(d) After the death of the contract beneficiary, the funeral provider shall apply the proportionate part of the trust or insurance policy proceeds received under the contract that is derived from advance payment of cash advance items to the current purchase price for the items. To the extent the proportionate part of contract proceeds:

(1) is less than the current purchase price for the cash advance items, the funeral provider may collect additional money for the difference in exchange for delivering or providing the items as part of the contracted funeral; or

(2) is greater than the current purchase price for the cash advance items, the funeral provider shall promptly refund the excess amount unless that amount is offset against other amounts due to the funeral provider in connection with the contracted funeral.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3503.005 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3503 / Section 3503.005
§ 3503.005. EXPANSION OF TERRITORY.
Status: in_force

The authority's territory may be expanded as additional:

(1) real property is conveyed or leased to the authority by the United States; or

(2) counties or municipalities approve annexations.
Tex. Government Code § 411.094 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 411 / Section 411.094
§ 411.094.
Status: in_force

Sec. 411.094. ACCESS TO CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORD INFORMATION: HIGHER EDUCATION ENTITIES; SECURITY-SENSITIVE POSITION. (a) In this section:

(1) "Institution of higher education":

(A) has the meaning assigned by Section 61.003, Education Code; or

(B) means a private institution of higher education that is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

(2) "Security-sensitive position" means an employment position held by an employee who:

(A) handles currency;

(B) has access to a computer terminal;

(C) has access to the personal information or identifying information of another person;

(D) has access to the financial information of the employer or another person;

(E) has access to a master key; or

(F) works in a location designated as a security-sensitive area.

(b) The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board and each institution of higher education are entitled to obtain from the department criminal history record information maintained by the department that relates to a person who is an applicant for a security-sensitive position at the coordinating board or institution, as applicable.

(c) Criminal history record information obtained under Subsection (b) may be used only for the purpose of evaluating applicants for employment in security-sensitive positions.

(d) Criminal history record information received under Subsection (b) may not be released or disclosed to any person except on court order or with the consent of the person who is the subject of the criminal history record information.

(e) All criminal history record information obtained about an individual under Subsection (b) shall be destroyed by the coordinating board or by the chief of police of the institution of higher education, as applicable, as soon as practicable after the individual becomes employed in a security-sensitive position and after the expiration of any probationary term of employment or, if the individual is not hired for a security-sensitive position, after the information is used for its authorized purpose.
Tex. Tax Code § 26.112 — TX Code / Code tx / Chapter 26 / Section 26.112
§ 26.112. CALCULATION OF TAXES ON RESIDENCE HOMESTEAD OF CERTAIN PERSONS.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided by Section 26.10(b), if at any time during a tax year property is owned by an individual who qualifies for an exemption under Section 11.13(c) or (d), 11.133, 11.134, or 11.136, the amount of the tax due on the property for the tax year is calculated as if the individual qualified for the exemption on January 1 and continued to qualify for the exemption for the remainder of the tax year.

(b) If an individual qualifies for an exemption under Section 11.13(c) or (d), 11.133, 11.134, or 11.136 with respect to the property after the amount of the tax due on the property is calculated and the effect of the qualification is to reduce the amount of the tax due on the property, the assessor for each taxing unit shall recalculate the amount of the tax due on the property and correct the tax roll. If the tax bill has been mailed and the tax on the property has not been paid, the assessor shall mail a corrected tax bill to the person in whose name the property is listed on the tax roll or to the person's authorized agent. If the tax on the property has been paid, the tax collector for the taxing unit shall refund to the person who was the owner of the property on the date the tax was paid the amount by which the payment exceeded the tax due.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8207.151 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8207 / Section 8207.151
§ 8207.151. TAX TO REPAY BONDS.
Status: in_force

The district may impose a tax to pay the principal of or interest on bonds or other obligations issued under Section 8207.201.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3904.003 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3904 / Section 3904.003
§ 3904.003. 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, the 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.

(c) This chapter and the creation of the district may not be interpreted to relieve the city or the county from providing the level of services provided as of the effective date of the Act enacting this chapter to the area in the district. The district is created to supplement and not to supplant city or county services provided in the district.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3803.107 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3803 / Section 3803.107
§ 3803.107. ANNEXATION OF LAND.
Status: in_force

The district may annex land as provided by Subchapter J, Chapter 49, Water Code.
Tex. Education Code § 62.151 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 62 / Section 62.151
§ 62.151. DETERMINATION AND REPORT OF AMOUNT OF DISTRIBUTIONS.
Status: in_force

For each state fiscal biennium, the Legislative Budget Board, in consultation with the coordinating board, shall:

(1) determine the amount of each distribution from the fund to which each eligible institution is entitled as provided by this subchapter; and

(2) report the determinations made under Subdivision (1) to the legislature and the comptroller.
Tex. Government Code § 452.006 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 452 / Section 452.006
§ 452.006. COMPENSATION; REIMBURSEMENT.
Status: in_force

(a) A member of the commission is not entitled to compensation for service on the commission but is entitled to reimbursement for actual and necessary expenses incurred in performing commission duties, subject to any applicable limitation on reimbursement provided by the General Appropriations Act.

(b) A member appointed by the governor shall be reimbursed from the commission's funds. A member appointed by the lieutenant governor or speaker of the house of representatives shall be reimbursed from the appropriate fund of the member's chamber of the legislature. An ex officio member shall be reimbursed from the funds of the entity from which the member serves.
Tex. Tax Code § 111.201 — TX Code / Code tx / Chapter 111 / Section 111.201
§ 111.201. ASSESSMENT LIMITATION.
Status: in_force

No tax imposed by this title may be assessed after four years from the date that the tax becomes due and payable.
Tex. Labor Code § 410.209 — TX Code / Code la / Chapter 410 / Section 410.209
§ 410.209. REIMBURSEMENT FOR OVERPAYMENT.
Status: in_force

The subsequent injury fund shall reimburse an insurance carrier for any overpayments of benefits made under an interlocutory order or decision if that order or decision is reversed or modified by final arbitration, order, or decision of the commissioner or a court. The commissioner shall adopt rules to provide for a periodic reimbursement schedule, providing for reimbursement at least annually.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 533.003 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 533 / Section 533.003
§ 533.003. USE OF FUNDS FOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAMS IN LOCAL AUTHORITIES AND COMMUNITY CENTERS.
Status: in_force

(a) To develop or expand a volunteer mental health program in a local mental health authority or a community center, the department may allocate available funds appropriated for providing volunteer mental health services.

(b) The department shall develop formal policies that encourage the growth and development of volunteer mental health services in local mental health authorities and community centers.
Tex. Family Code § 261.502 — TX Code / Code fa / Chapter 261 / Section 261.502
§ 261.502. CERTIFICATION OF FINDINGS.
Status: in_force

(a) In making the application under this subchapter, the department must certify that:

(1) the department has diligently searched for and:

(A) was unable to locate the child's parent, legal guardian, or custodian, other than the respondent to the application; or

(B) located and provided notice of the proposed application to the child's parent, legal guardian, or custodian, other than the respondent to the application; and

(2) if applicable, the relative or caregiver who is jointly filing the petition, or with whom the child would reside following an entry of the protective order, has not abused or neglected the child and does not have a history of abuse or neglect.

(b) An application for a temporary ex parte order under Section 261.503 may be filed without making the findings required by Subsection (a) if the department certifies that the department believes there is an immediate danger of abuse or neglect to the child.
Tex. Election Code § 127.306 — TX Code / Code el / Chapter 127 / Section 127.306
§ 127.306. WAIVER NOT PERMITTED.
Status: in_force

The secretary of state may not waive any requirements of this subchapter.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 594.035 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 594 / Section 594.035
§ 594.035. HEARING DATE.
Status: in_force

When the committing court receives the hospital administrator's request and the certificates of medical examination, the court shall set a date for the hearing on the proposed transfer.
Tex. Labor Code § 213.072 — TX Code / Code la / Chapter 213 / Section 213.072
§ 213.072. APPLICATION.
Status: in_force

(a) An employing unit that pays the commission a contribution or penalty that is allegedly due and that later is determined not due, in whole or in part, may apply to the commission for:

(1) an adjustment for a contribution payment then due; or

(2) a refund of the overpaid amount if an adjustment cannot be made.

(b) An application for adjustment or refund must be filed before the third anniversary of the date on which the contribution or penalty was allegedly due.