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Tex. Insurance Code § 885.303 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 885 / Section 885.303
§ 885.303. BENEFITS FOR CHILDREN.
Status: in_force

(a) A fraternal benefit society may provide by its laws, in addition to other benefits provided for by the fraternal benefit society's laws, for insurance or annuities, or insurance and annuities, on the lives of children of any age, on the application of an adult individual related to or interested in the child, as provided by the fraternal benefit society's laws.

(b) A life insurance benefit contract issued on the life of an individual who is younger than a fraternal benefit society's minimum age for adult membership may provide for transfer of control or ownership to the insured at an age specified in the benefit certificate. A fraternal benefit society may require approval of an application for membership in order to make the transfer and may provide in all other respects for control of the benefit certificate and rights, obligations, and liabilities incident and connected to the certificate. Ownership rights under the benefit certificate before a transfer must be specified in the certificate.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 101A.153 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 101A / Section 101A.153
§ 101A.153. HIGHER EDUCATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE.
Status: in_force

(a) The higher education advisory committee is composed of the following members:

(1) one member appointed by the chancellor of The University of Texas System;

(2) one member appointed by the chancellor of The Texas A&M University System;

(3) one member appointed by the chancellor of the Texas Tech University System;

(4) one member appointed by the chancellor of the University of Houston System;

(5) one member appointed by the chancellor of the Texas State University System;

(6) one member appointed by the chancellor of the University of North Texas System;

(7) one member appointed by the president of Baylor College of Medicine; and

(8) one member appointed by the president of Rice University.

(b) The higher education advisory committee shall advise the oversight committee on issues, opportunities, the role of higher education, and other subjects involving research on dementia, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, and related disorders.
Tex. Utilities Code § 51.004 — TX Code / Code ut / Chapter 51 / Section 51.004
§ 51.004. PRICING FLEXIBILITY.
Status: in_force

(a) A discount or other form of pricing flexibility may not be:

(1) unreasonably preferential, prejudicial, or discriminatory; or

(2) predatory or anticompetitive.

(b) This title does not prohibit a volume discount or other discount based on a reasonable business purpose. A price that is set at or above the long run incremental cost of a service is presumed not to be a predatory price.

(c) This title allows an offer based on a reasonable business purpose, including an offer made at any time to a selected customer or a group of customers in response to a competitor's offer or a former customer's acceptance of a competitor's offer if the price of the offer meets the requirements of Section 52.0584, 58.063, or 59.031.

(d) An offer made under Subsection (c) must be made in compliance with Chapter 304, Business & Commerce Code.
Tex. Natural Resources Code § 152.103 — TX Code / Code nr / Chapter 152 / Section 152.103
§ 152.103. CONTROL MEASURES PENDING LITIGATION.
Status: in_force

The service shall not proceed with any control measures while the litigation is pending unless permission to do so is given by the court on a showing of probable harm due to a delay in using the control measures.
Tex. Insurance Code § 842.209 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 842 / Section 842.209
§ 842.209. EXAMINATIONS.
Status: in_force

The following laws apply to a group hospital service corporation:

(1) Subchapter A, Chapter 86; and

(2) Sections 401.051, 401.052, 401.054-401.062, 401.151, 401.152, 401.155, and 401.156.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7948A.0502 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7948A / Section 7948A.0502
§ 7948A.0502. TAXES FOR BONDS.
Status: in_force

At the time the district issues bonds payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes, the board shall provide for the annual imposition of a continuing direct ad valorem tax, without limit as to rate or amount, while all or part of the bonds are outstanding as required and in the manner provided by Sections 54.601 and 54.602, Water Code.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1066.203 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1066 / Section 1066.203
§ 1066.203. GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND ELECTION.
Status: in_force

(a) The district may issue general obligation bonds only if the bonds are authorized by a majority of the district voters voting at an election held for that purpose.

(b) The board may order a bond election.

(c) The order calling the election must specify:

(1) the nature and date of the election;

(2) the hours during which the polls will be open;

(3) the location of the polling places;

(4) the amount of the bonds to be authorized; and

(5) the maximum maturity of the bonds.

(d) Notice of a bond election shall be given as provided by Section 1251.003, Government Code.

(e) The board shall declare the results of the election.
Tex. Parks and Wildlife Code § 81.404 — TX Code / Code pw / Chapter 81 / Section 81.404
§ 81.404. CONTRACTS FOR REMOVAL OF FUR-BEARING ANIMALS AND REPTILES.
Status: repealed

(a) The department may contract for the removal of fur-bearing animals and reptiles in wildlife management areas under the control of the department. The removal of fur-bearing animals and reptiles shall be according to sound biological management practices.

(b) Contracts for the removal of fur-bearing animals and reptiles shall be entered into under the direction of the comptroller in the manner provided by general law for the sale of state property, except that the department shall determine the means, methods, and quantities of fur-bearing animals and reptiles to be taken, and the department may accept or reject any bid received by the comptroller.

(c) Fur-bearing animals may be removed only during the open season provided by proclamation of the commission under Chapter 71 of this code. Reptiles may be removed at any time unless there is a proclamation relating to a specific species of reptiles in effect under Chapter 65 or Chapter 67 of this code, in which case that species of reptiles may be removed only during the open season provided for in the proclamation.

(d) Repealed by Acts 1979, 66th Leg., p. 549, ch. 260, art. 1, Sec. 6, eff. Sept. 1, 1979.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7972.001 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7972 / Section 7972.001
§ 7972.001. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this chapter:

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

(2) "Commission" means the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.

(3) "Director" means a board member.

(4) "District" means the Blaketree Municipal Utility District No. 2 of Montgomery County.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7209.052 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7209 / Section 7209.052
§ 7209.052. DIRECTOR ELIGIBILITY.
Status: in_force

To be eligible to be listed on the ballot as a candidate for or to serve as a director, a person must be:

(1) a resident of the district; and

(2) a retail water or sewer service customer of the district.
Tex. Estates Code § 351.102 — TX Code / Code es / Chapter 351 / Section 351.102
§ 351.102. POSSESSION OF PERSONAL PROPERTY AND RECORDS.
Status: in_force

(a) Immediately after receiving letters testamentary or of administration, the personal representative of an estate shall collect and take possession of the estate's personal property, record books, title papers, and other business papers.

(b) The personal representative shall deliver the property, books, and papers described by Subsection (a) that are in the representative's possession to the person or persons legally entitled to the property, books, and papers when:

(1) the administration of the estate is closed; or

(2) a successor personal representative receives letters testamentary or of administration.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1662.108 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1662 / Section 1662.108
§ 1662.108. FILE UPDATES.
Status: in_force

A health benefit plan issuer or administrator shall update the machine-readable files described by Section 1662.103 and the information described by this subchapter monthly. The issuer or administrator must clearly indicate in the files the date that the files were most recently updated.
Tex. Business Organizations Code § 21.729 — TX Code / Code bo / Chapter 21 / Section 21.729
§ 21.729. LIMITATION OF SHAREHOLDER'S LIABILITY.
Status: in_force

(a) A shareholder of a close corporation described by Section 21.725 is not liable because of a shareholders' vote or shareholder action without a vote unless the shareholder had the right to vote or consent to the action.

(b) A shareholder of a close corporation, without regard to the right to vote or consent, may not be held liable for an action taken by the shareholders or a person empowered to manage the business and affairs of the close corporation under a shareholders' agreement if the shareholder dissents from and has not voted for or consented to the action.

(c) The dissent of a shareholder may be proven by:

(1) an entry in the minutes of the meeting of shareholders;

(2) a written dissent filed with the secretary of the meeting before the adjournment of the meeting;

(3) a written dissent that is sent to the secretary of the close corporation:

(A) promptly after the meeting or after a written consent was obtained from the other shareholders; and

(B) by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested, or by other means specified in the corporation's governing documents; or

(4) any other means reasonably evidencing the dissent.
Tex. Transportation Code § 172.003 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 172 / Section 172.003
§ 172.003. FINDINGS.
Status: in_force

The legislature finds that:

(1) the state contains many rural areas that are heavily dependent on agriculture for economic survival;

(2) transportation of agricultural and industrial products is essential to the continued economic vitality of rural areas;

(3) the rail transportation systems in some rural areas are threatened by railroad bankruptcies and abandonment proceedings that would cause the cessation of rail services to the areas;

(4) it is in the interest of all citizens of the state that existing rail systems be maintained for the most efficient and economical movement of essential agricultural products from the areas of production to the local, national, and export markets;

(5) rural rail transportation districts are appropriate political subdivisions to provide for the continued operation of railroads, which are declared by Section 2, Article X, Texas Constitution, to be public highways;

(6) the creation, re-creation, financing, maintenance, and operation of rural rail transportation districts and facilities acquired by the districts under this chapter will help develop, maintain, and diversify the economy of the state, eliminate unemployment or underemployment, foster the growth of enterprises based on agriculture, and serve to develop and expand transportation and commerce within the state under the authority granted by Section 52-a, Article III, Texas Constitution; and

(7) financing by rural rail transportation districts for the purposes provided by this chapter is a lawful and valid public purpose.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 574.008 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 574 / Section 574.008
§ 574.008. COURT JURISDICTION AND TRANSFER.
Status: in_force

(a) A proceeding under Subchapter C or E must be held in the statutory or constitutional county court that has the jurisdiction of a probate court in mental illness matters.

(b) If the hearing is to be held in a county court in which the judge is not a licensed attorney, the proposed patient or the proposed patient's attorney may request that the proceeding be transferred to a court with a judge who is licensed to practice law in this state. The county judge shall transfer the case after receiving the request and the receiving court shall hear the case as if it had been originally filed in that court.

(c) If a patient is receiving temporary inpatient mental health services in a county other than the county that initiated the court-ordered inpatient mental health services and the patient requires extended inpatient mental health services, the county in which the proceedings originated shall pay the expenses of transporting the patient back to the county for the hearing unless the court that entered the temporary order arranges with the appropriate court in the county in which the patient is receiving services to hold the hearing on court-ordered extended inpatient mental health services before the original order expires.

(d) If an order for outpatient services designates that such services be provided in a county other than the county in which the order was initiated, the court shall transfer the case to the appropriate court in the county in which the services are being provided. That court shall thereafter have exclusive, continuing jurisdiction of the case, including the receipt of the general treatment program required by Section 574.037(b).
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8847.055 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8847 / Section 8847.055
§ 8847.055. COMPENSATION; EXPENSES.
Status: in_force

(a) A director is not entitled to receive compensation for serving as a director.

(b) A director may be reimbursed for actual, reasonable expenses incurred in discharging official duties.
Tex. Occupations Code § 801.052 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 801 / Section 801.052
§ 801.052. MEMBERSHIP ELIGIBILITY.
Status: in_force

(a) A person is eligible for appointment as a veterinarian member of the board if the person:

(1) has resided and practiced veterinary medicine in this state for the six years preceding the date of appointment;

(2) is of good repute; and

(3) is not the holder of a special license issued under Section 801.256.

(b) A person is not eligible for appointment as a public member of the board if the person:

(1) is licensed by an occupational regulatory agency in the field of health care;

(2) is employed by or participates in the management of a business entity or other organization that:

(A) provides health care services;

(B) sells, manufactures, or distributes health care supplies or equipment; or

(C) is regulated by or receives funds from the board;

(3) owns or controls, directly or indirectly, more than a 10 percent interest in a business entity or other organization that:

(A) provides health care services;

(B) sells, manufactures, or distributes health care supplies or equipment; or

(C) is regulated by or receives funds from the board; or

(4) uses or receives a substantial amount of tangible goods, services, or funds from the board, other than compensation or reimbursement authorized by law for board membership, attendance, or expenses.

(c) A person is not eligible for appointment as a public member of the board if the person's spouse:

(1) is licensed by an occupational regulatory agency in the field of veterinary medicine;

(2) is employed by or participates in the management of a business entity or other organization that:

(A) provides veterinary health care services;

(B) sells, manufactures, or distributes veterinary health care supplies or equipment; or

(C) is regulated by or receives funds from the board;

(3) owns or controls, directly or indirectly, more than a 10 percent interest in a business entity or other organization that:

(A) provides veterinary health care services;

(B) sells, manufactures, or distributes veterinary health care supplies or equipment; or

(C) is regulated by or receives funds from the board; or

(4) uses or receives a substantial amount of tangible goods, services, or funds from the board, other than compensation or reimbursement authorized by law for board membership, attendance, or expenses.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 12.036 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 12 / Section 12.036
§ 12.036. SUBROGATION.
Status: in_force

(a) In furnishing public health services to a person, the department is subrogated to the person's right of recovery from:

(1) personal insurance;

(2) another person, for a personal injury caused by the other person's negligence or wrongdoing; or

(3) any other source.

(b) The department's right of subrogation is limited to the cost of the services provided.

(c) The executive commissioner or the executive commissioner's designee may waive the department's right of subrogation in whole or in part if the executive commissioner or the designee determines that:

(1) enforcement of the right would tend to defeat the purpose of the department's program; or

(2) the administrative expense of the enforcement would be greater than the expected recovery.

(d) The executive commissioner may adopt rules for the enforcement of the department's right of subrogation.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8509.0107 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8509 / Section 8509.0107
§ 8509.0107. EMPLOYEES.
Status: in_force

The board may employ a general manager, attorneys, accountants, engineers, or other technical or nontechnical employees or assistants and set the amount and manner of their compensation.
Tex. Education Code § 105.302 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 105 / Section 105.302
§ 105.302. SUPERVISION BY ADVISORY BOARD.
Status: in_force

(a) In operating the academy the board shall consider the advice of an advisory board composed of nine members.

(b) Each of the following shall appoint one member to serve on the advisory board:

(1) the chairman of the State Board of Education;

(2) the commissioner of higher education;

(3) the president of the Texas Association of School Administrators;

(4) the president of the Texas Association for the Gifted and Talented;

(5) the governor;

(6) the lieutenant governor; and

(7) the speaker of the Texas House of Representatives.

(c) The president of the University of North Texas shall appoint two members to the advisory board.

(d) A member of the advisory board serves for a term of six years. If reappointed, a member may serve for more than one term.

(e) A member of the advisory board may not receive compensation for the performance of duties on the advisory board, but a member is entitled to reimbursement for actual and necessary expenses incurred in carrying out official duties from funds appropriated for the academy.

(f) The advisory board shall make recommendations to the dean of the academy concerning the following:

(1) admission criteria;

(2) extracurricular activities;

(3) programs of study;

(4) rules for the discipline of students and for the management of the academy and academy programs;

(5) a formula of admission that ensures the admission of students from the various geographical areas of the state; and

(6) acceptance of nominations for and the selection of students to be admitted to the academy.

(g) The advisory board shall conduct an annual evaluation of the programs of the academy.

(h) A rule recommended by the advisory board under Subsection (f) shall be consistent with the law and, if adopted, shall be enforced by the staff and faculty of the academy.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 9037.152 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 9037 / Section 9037.152
§ 9037.152. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE TAX.
Status: in_force

(a) If authorized at an election held under Section 9037.151, 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 § 1.304 — TX Code / Code bc / Chapter 1 / Section 1.304
§ 1.304. OBLIGATION OF GOOD FAITH.
Status: in_force

Every contract or duty within this title imposes an obligation of good faith in its performance and enforcement.
Tex. Natural Resources Code § 162.004 — TX Code / Code nr / Chapter 162 / Section 162.004
§ 162.004. INVESTMENTS OF CERTAIN MONEY IN THE VETERANS' HOUSING ASSISTANCE FUND.
Status: in_force

Money in the fund that is not immediately committed to the payment of principal and interest on bonds issued by the board to provide money for the fund, the making of home mortgage loans as provided by this chapter, or the payment of expenses as provided by this chapter may be invested in investments authorized for the veterans land fund.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1095.006 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1095 / Section 1095.006
§ 1095.006. RESTRICTION ON STATE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE.
Status: in_force

The legislature may not make a direct appropriation for the construction, maintenance, or improvement of a district facility.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 173.001 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 173 / Section 173.001
§ 173.001. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this chapter:

(1) "Authorized facility" means:

(A) a hospital licensed under Chapter 241;

(B) a hospital maintained or operated by this state or an agency of this state;

(C) an ambulatory surgical center licensed under Chapter 243; or

(D) a birthing center licensed under Chapter 244.

(2) "Human fetal tissue" means any gestational human organ, cell, or tissue from an unborn child. The term does not include:

(A) supporting cells or tissue derived from a pregnancy or associated maternal tissue that is not part of the unborn child; or

(B) the umbilical cord or placenta, provided that the umbilical cord or placenta is not derived from an elective abortion.
Tex. Transportation Code § 222.033 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 222 / Section 222.033
§ 222.033. INTERSTATE TOLL BRIDGES.
Status: in_force

(a) Section 222.032 applies to a bridge over a stream forming the boundary of this state and an adjoining state.

(b) If the bridge is constructed jointly by this state and the adjoining state, the commission may cooperate with the appropriate authorities of the adjoining state in imposing tolls in accordance with this section.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8164.002 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8164 / Section 8164.002
§ 8164.002. NATURE OF DISTRICT.
Status: in_force

(a) The district is a municipal utility district with road powers.

(b) The district is essential to accomplish the purposes of Section 52, Article III, and Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution, and will serve a public use and benefit.