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Tex. Finance Code § 11.105 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 11 / Section 11.105
§ 11.105. MATTER IN WHICH MEMBER HAS PERSONAL INTEREST.
Status: in_force

A member of the finance commission may not act or participate in the portion of a commission meeting during which the matter considered specifically relates to an entity:

(1) of which the member or the member's spouse is an officer, director, stockholder, shareholder, or owner; or

(2) in which the member or the member's spouse has another financial interest.
Tex. Estates Code § 1002.0015 — TX Code / Code es / Chapter 1002 / Section 1002.0015
§ 1002.0015. ALTERNATIVES TO GUARDIANSHIP.
Status: in_force

"Alternatives to guardianship" includes the:

(1) execution of a medical power of attorney under Chapter 166, Health and Safety Code;

(2) appointment of an attorney in fact or agent under a durable power of attorney as provided by Subtitle P, Title 2;

(3) execution of a declaration for mental health treatment under Chapter 137, Civil Practice and Remedies Code;

(4) appointment of a representative payee to manage public benefits;

(5) establishment of a joint bank account;

(6) creation of a management trust under Chapter 1301;

(7) creation of a special needs trust;

(8) designation of a guardian before the need arises under Subchapter E, Chapter 1104; and

(9) establishment of alternate forms of decision-making based on person-centered planning.
Tex. Parks and Wildlife Code § 22.023 — TX Code / Code pw / Chapter 22 / Section 22.023
§ 22.023. DISPOSITION OF INCOME.
Status: in_force

The department shall use the income derived from leases, royalties, and operation of the park necessary for maintaining, improving, and operating the park. The unexpended income at the end of the biennium shall be placed in the state treasury to the credit of the state parks account.
Tex. Occupations Code § 2001.433 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 2001 / Section 2001.433
§ 2001.433. APPLICABILITY OF CHAPTER.
Status: in_force

A licensed authorized organization that uses unit accounting is subject to the other provisions of this chapter to the extent the provisions are applicable and are not inconsistent with this subchapter.
Tex. Business Organizations Code § 3.059 — TX Code / Code bo / Chapter 3 / Section 3.059
§ 3.059. RESTATED CERTIFICATE OF FORMATION.
Status: in_force

(a) A restated certificate of formation must accurately state the text of the previous certificate of formation, regardless of whether the certificate of formation is an original, corrected, or restated certificate, and include:

(1) each previous amendment to the certificate being restated that is carried forward; and

(2) each new amendment to the certificate being restated.

(b) A restated certificate of formation may omit:

(1) the name and address of each organizer other than the name and address of each general partner of a limited partnership or trust manager of a real estate investment trust;

(2) the initial mailing address of the filing entity; and

(3) any other information that may be omitted under the provisions of this code applicable to the filing entity.

(c) A restated certificate of formation that does not make new amendments to the certificate of formation being restated must be accompanied by:

(1) a statement that the restated certificate of formation accurately states the text of the certificate of formation being restated, as amended, restated, and corrected, except for information omitted under Subsection (b); and

(2) any other information required by other provisions of this code applicable to the filing entity.

(d) A restated certificate of formation that makes new amendments to the certificate of formation being restated must:

(1) be accompanied by a statement that each new amendment has been made in accordance with this code;

(2) be accompanied by a statement that each amendment has been approved in the manner required by this code and the governing documents of the entity;

(3) be accompanied by a statement that the restated certificate of formation:

(A) accurately states the text of the certificate of formation being restated and each amendment to the certificate of formation being restated that is in effect, as further amended by the restated certificate of formation; and

(B) does not contain any other change in the certificate of formation being restated except for information omitted under Subsection (b); and

(4) include any other information required by the title of this code applicable to the entity.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1001.155 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1001 / Section 1001.155
§ 1001.155. NOTICE OF RATIFICATION ELECTION.
Status: in_force

(a) The governing body shall give notice of an election under Section 1001.154 by publishing once a week for two consecutive weeks a substantial copy of the election order in a newspaper with general circulation in:

(1) the district; and

(2) the territory proposed to be added to the district.

(b) The first publication of the notice must appear at least 35 days before the date of the election.
Tex. Education Code § 29.302 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 29 / Section 29.302
§ 29.302. FINDINGS.
Status: in_force

(a) The legislature finds that it is essential for the well-being and growth of students who are deaf or hard of hearing that educational programs recognize the unique nature of deafness and the hard-of-hearing condition and ensure that all students who are deaf or hard of hearing have appropriate, ongoing, and fully accessible educational opportunities. Students who are deaf or hard of hearing may choose to use a variety of language modes and languages, including oral and manual-visual language. Students who are deaf may choose to communicate through the language of the deaf community, American Sign Language, or through any of a number of English-based manual-visual languages. Students who are hard of hearing may choose to use spoken and written English, including speech reading or lip reading, together with amplification instruments, such as hearing aids, cochlear implants, or assistive listening systems, to communicate with the hearing population. Students who are deaf or hard of hearing may choose to use a combination of oral or manual-visual language systems, including cued speech, manual signed systems, and American Sign Language, or may rely exclusively on the oral-aural language of their choice. Students who are deaf or hard of hearing also may use other technologies to enhance language learning.

(b) The legislature recognizes that students who are deaf or hard of hearing should have the opportunity to develop proficiency in English, including oral or manual-visual methods of communication, and American Sign Language.
Tex. Parks and Wildlife Code § 86.007 — TX Code / Code pw / Chapter 86 / Section 86.007
§ 86.007. PERMIT BY RULE.
Status: in_force

(a) The commission by rule may establish conditions under which specified activities are authorized without the requirement of individual permits under this chapter. An activity conducted in accordance with those conditions is considered to be under a permit.

(b) Rules adopted under this section shall require a person proposing to rely on the authorization provided for by this section to notify the department and, as appropriate, to report to the department during and after the activity. The rules may provide for a waiver of the requirement for advance notification in an emergency. The commission may require a nonrefundable processing fee to be submitted with the notification.

(c) The department, under rules adopted under this section, may require an individual permit for any proposed activity.

(d) In addition to the requirements under Subchapter B, Chapter 2001, Government Code, the rules shall require public notification of the proposed activity to provide the public with an opportunity to comment on the appropriateness of requiring an individual permit.

(e) The rules must establish best management practices that must be followed to minimize potential adverse effects on resources under the commission's jurisdiction.
Tex. Government Code § 1232.063 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 1232 / Section 1232.063
§ 1232.063. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY.
Status: in_force

(a) The executive director of the authority or the executive director's designee shall prepare and maintain a written policy statement to assure implementation of a program of equal employment opportunity under which all personnel transactions are made without regard to race, color, disability, sex, religion, age, or national origin. The policy statement must include:

(1) personnel policies, including policies relating to recruitment, evaluation, selection, appointment, training, and promotion of personnel that are in compliance with requirements of Chapter 21, Labor Code;

(2) a comprehensive analysis of the authority workforce that meets federal and state guidelines;

(3) procedures by which a determination can be made about the extent of underuse in the authority workforce of all persons for whom federal or state guidelines encourage a more equitable balance; and

(4) reasonable methods to appropriately address those areas of underuse.

(b) A policy statement prepared under Subsection (a) must cover an annual period, be updated annually and reviewed by the Commission on Human Rights for compliance with Subsection (a)(1), and be filed with the governor's office.

(c) The governor's office shall deliver a biennial report to the legislature based on the information received under Subsection (b). The report may be made separately or as a part of other biennial reports made to the legislature.
Tex. Government Code § 1208.002 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 1208 / Section 1208.002
§ 1208.002. PLEDGE OF SECURITY.
Status: in_force

(a) A security interest created by an issuer by means of a security agreement:

(1) is valid and effective according to the terms of the security agreement as to all property of the governmental unit stated to be covered by the security agreement, whether:

(A) held at the time the security agreement is entered into or adopted; or

(B) later acquired or received;

(2) except as provided by Subsection (c), is perfected from the time the security agreement is entered into or adopted continuously through the termination of the security interest, in accordance with its terms, without physical delivery or transfer of control of the property, filing of a document, or another act;

(3) ranks as to priority in order of the time of perfection, except as otherwise provided by the security agreement; and

(4) may be enforced as provided by the security agreement or the law that authorizes the security agreement.

(b) The rights of a lien creditor as defined by Section 9.102(a), Business & Commerce Code, are subordinate to a perfected security interest described by Subsection (a).

(c) A security interest in real property is perfected when the security agreement, a memorandum of the security agreement, or other instrument creating the security interest is duly recorded in the real property records of the county in which the property is located.

(d) This section does not:

(1) create or exempt an issuer from a duty to submit public securities to the attorney general for approval and registration by the comptroller; or

(2) authorize an issuer to enter into or adopt a security agreement.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8104.312 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8104 / Section 8104.312
§ 8104.312. INVESTMENT OF FUNDS AND USE OF PROCEEDS.
Status: in_force

(a) The authority may direct the investment of money in the funds created by the resolution authorizing bonds or notes or by a trust indenture or other instrument securing bonds or notes issued under this chapter.

(b) The authority may set aside proceeds from the sale of bonds or notes for payment into:

(1) the interest and sinking fund until completion of construction and until adequate revenues and receipts are available from operations to pay principal and interest; or

(2) reserve funds.

(c) The authority may provide, in the resolution authorizing the bonds or notes or in the trust indenture or other instrument, for setting aside the proceeds as described by Subsection (b).

(d) Proceeds from the sale of bonds or notes may be used to pay all expenses of issuing and selling the bonds or notes.

(e) Proceeds from the sale of bonds or notes and money in funds created in connection with the bonds or notes may be invested:

(1) in direct or indirect obligations of or obligations unconditionally guaranteed by the United States maturing in the manner that may be specified by the resolution authorizing the bonds or notes or by the trust indenture or other instrument securing the bonds or notes; or

(2) in bank or trust company certificates of deposit that are secured by the obligations described in Subdivision (1).
Tex. Labor Code § 213.036 — TX Code / Code la / Chapter 213 / Section 213.036
§ 213.036. ABSTRACT OF JUDGMENT; ABSTRACT OF ASSESSMENT; FEE; RELEASE.
Status: in_force

(a) The commission shall pay the fee for filing and recording an abstract of a judgment or an abstract of an assessment against an employer for a contribution, a penalty, or interest by warrant drawn by the comptroller to the county clerk of each county in which the abstract is recorded.

(b) The amount of the fee paid under Subsection (a) shall be added to the amount due under the judgment or assessment.

(c) When the liability secured by the lien is paid, the commission shall mail a release of the lien to the employer. The employer is responsible for filing the release with the appropriate county clerk and for paying the county clerk's fee for recording the release.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 247.069 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 247 / Section 247.069
§ 247.069. CONSUMER CHOICE FOR ASSISTED LIVING IN COMMUNITY CARE PROGRAMS.
Status: in_force

The community based alternatives program and the residential care programs, which provide an assisted living option to consumers, shall provide a consumer the opportunity to choose an assisted living facility that meets the department's licensing standards relating to facility construction without regard to the number of units in the facility, if consumers are advised of all other community care options.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3813.003 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3813 / Section 3813.003
§ 3813.003. 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.

(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, scenic beauty, and the public welfare in the Old Town Spring area of Harris County.

(c) This chapter and the creation of the district do not relieve Harris County from providing the level of services provided as of September 1, 2001, to the area in the district. The district is created to supplement and not to replace the county services provided in the area in the district.
Tex. Education Code § 130.176 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 130 / Section 130.176
§ 130.176. DALLAS COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT SERVICE AREA.
Status: in_force

The service area of the Dallas County Community College District includes the territory within:

(1) Dallas County; and

(2) the Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District.
Tex. Insurance Code § 843.338 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 843 / Section 843.338
§ 843.338. DEADLINE FOR ACTION ON CLEAN CLAIMS.
Status: in_force

Except as provided by Sections 843.3385 and 843.339, not later than the 45th day after the date on which a health maintenance organization receives a clean claim from a participating physician or provider in a nonelectronic format or the 30th day after the date the health maintenance organization receives a clean claim from a participating physician or provider that is electronically submitted, the health maintenance organization shall make a determination of whether the claim is payable and:

(1) if the health maintenance organization determines the entire claim is payable, pay the total amount of the claim in accordance with the contract between the physician or provider and the health maintenance organization;

(2) if the health maintenance organization determines a portion of the claim is payable, pay the portion of the claim that is not in dispute and notify the physician or provider in writing why the remaining portion of the claim will not be paid; or

(3) if the health maintenance organization determines that the claim is not payable, notify the physician or provider in writing why the claim will not be paid.
Tex. Tax Code § 111.0048 — TX Code / Code tx / Chapter 111 / Section 111.0048
§ 111.0048. REISSUED OR NEW PERMIT OR LICENSE AFTER REVOCATION OR SUSPENSION.
Status: in_force

(a) A new permit or license may not be issued to a former holder of a revoked permit or license unless the comptroller is satisfied that the person will comply with the provisions of this title and the rules of the comptroller relating to this title.

(b) The comptroller may prescribe the terms under which a suspended permit or license may be reissued.
Tex. Business & Commerce Code § 71.003 — TX Code / Code bc / Chapter 71 / Section 71.003
§ 71.003. APPLICABILITY OF CHAPTER.
Status: in_force

(a) This chapter does not apply to an insurer authorized to engage in business in this state and described in Subchapter A, Chapter 805, Insurance Code, except as specifically provided by the Insurance Code.

(b) This chapter does not require a corporation, limited partnership, limited liability partnership, limited liability company, or foreign filing entity or its shareholders, associates, partners, or members to file a certificate to conduct business or render a professional service in this state under the name of the entity as stated in the certificate of formation, application filed with the office of the secretary of state, or other comparable document of the entity.

(b-1) This chapter does not require a registered series of a limited liability company or its members to file a certificate to conduct business or render a professional service in this state under the name of the registered series as stated in the series' certificate of registered series.
Tex. Business Organizations Code § 22.307 — TX Code / Code bo / Chapter 22 / Section 22.307
§ 22.307. RESPONSIBILITY FOR WINDING UP.
Status: in_force

If a corporation determines or is required to wind up, the winding up of the corporation's affairs shall be managed by:

(1) the directors, if management of the affairs is not vested in the corporation's members under Section 22.202; or

(2) the members, if management of the affairs is vested in the corporation's members under Section 22.202.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1575.056 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1575 / Section 1575.056
§ 1575.056. TRANSFER OF RECORDS RELATING TO ACTIVE EMPLOYEE PROGRAM.
Status: in_force

The trustee shall transfer from the program all records relating to active employees participating in the program established under Chapter 1579 not later than the date on which the program established under Chapter 1579 is implemented.
Tex. Occupations Code § 2311.0206 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 2311 / Section 2311.0206
§ 2311.0206. EXEMPTIONS.
Status: in_force

(a) The commission by rule may exempt electric vehicle supply equipment from a requirement established by this chapter if the commission determines that imposing or enforcing the requirement:

(1) is not cost-effective for the department;

(2) is not feasible with current resources or standards; or

(3) will not substantially benefit or protect consumers.

(b) Electric vehicle supply equipment is exempt from the requirements of this chapter if, in accordance with commission rule, the electric vehicle supply equipment is:

(1) installed in or adjacent to a private residence for noncommercial use;

(2) provided for the exclusive use of an individual, or a group of individuals, including employees, tenants, visitors, or residents of a multiunit housing or office development; or

(3) provided by a business for use at no charge.
Tex. Utilities Code § 104.258 — TX Code / Code ut / Chapter 104 / Section 104.258
§ 104.258. DISCONNECTION OF GAS SERVICE.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section:

(1) "Extreme weather emergency" means a period during which the previous day's highest temperature did not exceed 32 degrees Fahrenheit and the temperature is predicted to remain at or below that level for the next 24 hours according to the nearest National Weather Service reports.

(2) "Provider" means:

(A) a gas utility, as defined by Sections 101.003 and 121.001; and

(B) an owner, operator, or manager of a mobile home park or apartment who purchases natural gas through a master meter for delivery to a dwelling unit in a mobile home park or apartment house under Chapter 124.

(b) A provider may not disconnect natural gas service to a residential customer on a weekend day unless personnel of the provider are available on that day to take payments and reconnect service.

(c) A provider may not disconnect natural gas service to a residential customer during an extreme weather emergency. The provider shall defer collection of the full payment of bills that are due during an extreme weather emergency until after the emergency is over and shall work with customers to establish a pay schedule for deferred bills.
Tex. Government Code § 811.004 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 811 / Section 811.004
§ 811.004. POWERS AND PRIVILEGES.
Status: in_force

The retirement system has the powers, privileges, and immunities of a corporation, as well as the powers, privileges, and immunities conferred by this subtitle.
Tex. Family Code § 53.04 — TX Code / Code fa / Chapter 53 / Section 53.04
§ 53.04. COURT PETITION; ANSWER.
Status: in_force

(a) If the preliminary investigation, required by Section 53.01 of this code results in a determination that further proceedings are authorized and warranted, a petition for an adjudication or transfer hearing of a child alleged to have engaged in delinquent conduct or conduct indicating a need for supervision may be made as promptly as practicable by a prosecuting attorney who has knowledge of the facts alleged or is informed and believes that they are true.

(b) The proceedings shall be styled "In the matter of ______________."

(c) The petition may be on information and belief.

(d) The petition must state:

(1) with reasonable particularity the time, place, and manner of the acts alleged and the penal law or standard of conduct allegedly violated by the acts;

(2) the name, age, and residence address, if known, of the child who is the subject of the petition;

(3) the names and residence addresses, if known, of the parent, guardian, or custodian of the child and of the child's spouse, if any;

(4) if the child's parent, guardian, or custodian does not reside or cannot be found in the state, or if their places of residence are unknown, the name and residence address of any known adult relative residing in the county or, if there is none, the name and residence address of the known adult relative residing nearest to the location of the court; and

(5) if the child is alleged to have engaged in habitual felony conduct, the previous adjudications in which the child was found to have engaged in conduct violating penal laws of the grade of felony.

(e) An oral or written answer to the petition may be made at or before the commencement of the hearing. If there is no answer, a general denial of the alleged conduct is assumed.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 712.062 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 712 / Section 712.062
§ 712.062. DEPOSITS TO FUND.
Status: in_force

This subchapter does not affect the corporation's obligation to make deposits to its fund as provided in Subchapter B.