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Tex. Water Code § 17.9275 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 17 / Section 17.9275
§ 17.9275. PRIORITIZATION OF PROJECTS BY BOARD.
Status: in_force

(a) The board shall prioritize projects for the purpose of providing financial assistance under this subchapter.

(b) The board shall establish a system for prioritizing projects for which financial assistance is sought from the board. The system must include a standard for the board to apply in determining whether a project qualifies for financial assistance at the time the application for financial assistance is filed with the board.

(c) The board shall give the highest consideration to projects that will have a substantial effect, including projects:

(1) that will serve an area for which the board or the Department of State Health Services has determined that a nuisance dangerous to the public health and safety exists resulting from water supply and sanitation problems; or

(2) for which the applicant:

(A) is subject to an enforcement action, including a final order, judgment, or consent decree, by the commission, the state, or the United States Environmental Protection Agency, related to public health and safety issues resulting from water supply or sewer services; and

(B) did not cause or allow the violations that are the subject of the enforcement action.

(d) The board by rule may provide for the consideration of additional criteria.
Tex. Occupations Code § 2151.1526 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 2151 / Section 2151.1526
§ 2151.1526. PROHIBITION OF MOBILE AMUSEMENT RIDE OPERATION.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided by Subsection (b) or (c), a mobile amusement ride on which a death occurs may not be operated.

(b) If a mobile amusement ride was in compliance with Section 2151.101 when its operation was initially prohibited under Subsection (a), a person may resume operating the mobile amusement ride only after an insurance company insuring the amusement ride on the date its operation was prohibited:

(1) reinspects the amusement ride in the same manner required under Section 2151.101; and

(2) delivers to the commissioner or the commissioner's designee a reinspection certificate:

(A) stating that the required reinspection has occurred;

(B) stating that the amusement ride meets coverage standards and is covered by insurance in compliance with Section 2151.101; and

(C) explaining the necessary repairs, if any, that have been made to the amusement ride after its operation was prohibited.

(c) If a mobile amusement ride was not in compliance with Section 2151.101 when its operation was initially prohibited under Subsection (a), a person may resume operating the mobile amusement ride only after the person subsequently complies with Section 2151.101.
Tex. Occupations Code § 1954.354 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 1954 / Section 1954.354
§ 1954.354. OPTIONS FOLLOWING DECISION.
Status: in_force

(a) Not later than the 30th day after the date the department's decision or order becomes final as provided by Section 2001.144, Government Code, the person shall:

(1) pay the administrative penalty; or

(2) file a petition for judicial review contesting the fact of the violation, the amount of the penalty, or both.

(b) Within the 30-day period, a person who acts under Subsection (a)(2) may:

(1) stay enforcement of the penalty by:

(A) paying the penalty to the court for placement in an escrow account; or

(B) posting with the court a supersedeas bond in a form approved by the court that is for the amount of the penalty and is effective until judicial review of the department's decision or order is final; or

(2) request that the department stay enforcement of the penalty by:

(A) filing with the court a sworn affidavit of the person stating that the person is financially unable to pay the penalty and is financially unable to give the supersedeas bond; and

(B) sending a copy of the affidavit to the department.

(c) If the department receives a copy of an affidavit under Subsection (b)(2), the department may file with the court, within five days after the date the copy is received, a contest to the affidavit. The court shall hold a hearing on the facts alleged in the affidavit as soon as practicable and shall stay the enforcement of the penalty on finding that the alleged facts are true. The person who files an affidavit has the burden of proving that the person is financially unable to pay the penalty or to give a supersedeas bond.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8018.0051 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8018 / Section 8018.0051
§ 8018.0051. COMPOSITION OF BOARD.
Status: in_force

The district is governed by a board of five elected directors.
Tex. Government Code § 2259.031 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2259 / Section 2259.031
§ 2259.031. ESTABLISHMENT OF FUND.
Status: in_force

(a) A governmental unit may establish a self-insurance fund to protect the governmental unit and its officers, employees, and agents from any insurable risk or hazard.

(b) The governmental unit may:

(1) issue public securities and use the proceeds for all or part of the fund; or

(2) use any money available to the governmental unit for the fund.

(c) The governmental unit may purchase reinsurance for a risk covered through the fund.

(d) Any law, including a regulation, requiring insurance may be satisfied by coverage provided through the fund.

(e) Any law, including a regulation, requiring a certificate of insurance or an insurance agent's signature, countersignature, or approval may be satisfied by a certificate of coverage issued on behalf of the governmental unit demonstrating that coverage is provided through the fund.
Tex. Occupations Code § 453.504 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 453 / Section 453.504
§ 453.504. PHYSICAL THERAPY LICENSURE COMPACT; DISCLOSURE OF PERSONAL INFORMATION.
Status: in_force

(a) In reporting information to the coordinated database and reporting system under Section 8 of the Physical Therapy Licensure Compact, the board may disclose personally identifiable information about a physical therapist or a physical therapist assistant, including the person's social security number.

(b) The coordinated database and reporting system may not share personally identifiable information with a state that is not a party to the compact unless the state agrees to not disclose that information to any other person.
Tex. Local Government Code § 383.063 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 383 / Section 383.063
§ 383.063. EMINENT DOMAIN.
Status: in_force

(a) A district that is not located within a municipality may exercise the power of eminent domain to acquire land or interests in land in the district considered necessary by the board for the purpose of providing water and sewer services to an authorized project.

(b) The power of eminent domain shall be exercised in the manner provided by Chapter 21, Property Code.
Tex. Government Code § 2176.004 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2176 / Section 2176.004
§ 2176.004. PROCEDURES FOR IMPROVEMENT OF MAIL OPERATIONS.
Status: in_force

The comptroller shall:

(1) in conjunction with the United States Postal Service, establish procedures to improve the measurement of state agency mail costs, using postage meters or stamps as appropriate;

(2) establish procedures to determine the advantages to state agencies of presorting mail;

(3) establish procedures to determine the lowest cost class of mail necessary to effectively accomplish individual state agency functions;

(4) evaluate the cost-effectiveness of using alternatives to the United States Postal Service for delivering state agency mail;

(5) train state agency personnel regarding cost-effective mailing practices;

(6) set standards for receipt, delivery, collection, and dispatch of mail; and

(7) publish and disseminate standards, guides, and instructions for managing mail and establish and implement procedures for monitoring compliance with the standards, guides, and instructions.
Tex. Government Code § 25.0231 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 25 / Section 25.0231
§ 25.0231. BRAZOS COUNTY.
Status: in_force

Brazos County has the following statutory county courts:

(1) County Court at Law No. 1 of Brazos County; and

(2) County Court at Law No. 2 of Brazos County.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 252.091 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 252 / Section 252.091
§ 252.091. FINDINGS AND PURPOSE.
Status: in_force

(a) The legislature finds that, under some circumstances, closing a facility for a violation of a law or rule may:

(1) have an adverse effect on the facility's residents and their families; and

(2) result in a lack of readily available financial resources to meet the basic needs of the residents for food, shelter, medication, and personal services.

(b) The purpose of this subchapter is to provide for:

(1) the appointment of a trustee to assume the operations of the facility in a manner that emphasizes resident care and reduces resident trauma; and

(2) a fund to assist a court-appointed trustee in meeting the basic needs of the residents.
Tex. Family Code § 153.071 — TX Code / Code fa / Chapter 153 / Section 153.071
§ 153.071. COURT TO SPECIFY RIGHTS AND DUTIES OF PARENT APPOINTED A CONSERVATOR.
Status: in_force

If both parents are appointed as conservators of the child, the court shall specify the rights and duties of a parent that are to be exercised:

(1) by each parent independently;

(2) by the joint agreement of the parents; and

(3) exclusively by one parent.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3886.053 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3886 / Section 3886.053
§ 3886.053. VACANCY.
Status: in_force

(a) The remaining directors shall fill a vacancy on the board by appointing a person who is eligible under Section 3886.052.

(b) If there are fewer than three directors, the governing body of the town shall appoint the necessary number of directors to fill all board vacancies.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1068.114 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1068 / Section 1068.114
§ 1068.114. PAYMENT FOR TREATMENT; PROCEDURES.
Status: in_force

(a) When a patient who resides in the district is admitted to a district facility, the district administrator may have an inquiry made into the financial circumstances of:

(1) the patient; or

(2) a relative of the patient who is legally responsible for the patient's support.

(b) The district without charge shall provide to a patient who resides in the district the care and treatment that the patient or a relative of the patient who is legally responsible for the patient's support cannot pay.

(c) On determining that the patient or a relative legally responsible for the patient's support can pay for all or part of the care and treatment provided by the district, the district administrator shall report that determination to the board, and the board shall issue an order directing the patient or the relative to pay the district a specified amount each week. The amount must be based on the individual's ability to pay.

(d) The district administrator may collect money owed to the district from the patient's estate or from that of a relative who was legally responsible for the patient's support in the manner provided by law for collection of expenses of the last illness of a deceased person.

(e) If there is a dispute relating to an individual's ability to pay or if the district administrator has any doubt concerning an individual's ability to pay, the board shall:

(1) call witnesses;

(2) hear and resolve the question; and

(3) issue a final order.

(f) A final order of the board may be appealed to a district court in the county in which the district is located. The substantial evidence rule applies to the appeal.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 4021.0306 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 4021 / Section 4021.0306
§ 4021.0306. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS.
Status: in_force

(a) The district may engage in activities that accomplish the economic development purposes of the district.

(b) The district may establish and provide for the administration of one or more programs to promote state or local economic development and to stimulate business and commercial activity in the district, including programs to:

(1) make loans and grants of public money; and

(2) provide district personnel and services.

(c) The district may create economic development programs and exercise the economic development powers provided to municipalities by:

(1) Chapter 380, Local Government Code; and

(2) Subchapter A, Chapter 1509, Government Code.
Tex. Government Code § 547.0154 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 547 / Section 547.0154
§ 547.0154. PRESIDING OFFICER.
Status: in_force

The mental health statewide coordinator shall serve as the presiding officer of the council.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1681.003 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1681 / Section 1681.003
§ 1681.003. EXEMPTION.
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any other provision of this code, a health care sharing ministry that acts in accordance with this chapter is not considered to be engaging in the business of insurance.
Tex. Insurance Code § 2751.051 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 2751 / Section 2751.051
§ 2751.051. FIXING AND PROMULGATING PREMIUM RATES AND FORMS.
Status: in_force

(a) The commissioner shall, in the manner prescribed by this subchapter:

(1) fix and promulgate the premium rates to be charged by a title insurance company or by a title insurance agent for personal property title insurance policies under this chapter; and

(2) prescribe the forms to be used in connection with those policies.

(b) A premium may not be charged for a personal property title insurance policy or for another prescribed or approved form at a rate different than the rate fixed and promulgated by the commissioner.

(c) The commissioner may not limit the number of forms for personal property title insurance if the forms meet the requirements of this title.
Tex. Government Code § 606.024 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 606 / Section 606.024
§ 606.024. PLAN FOR COVERAGE.
Status: in_force

(a) To obtain social security coverage for its employees, a political subdivision must submit a plan for approval by the retirement system.

(b) The retirement system shall approve a plan if the retirement system finds that the plan:

(1) conforms to the retirement system's rules;

(2) conforms to federal law and agreements made between the federal government and the states;

(3) specifies the source of funds from which payments will be made and guarantees that this source will be adequate;

(4) provides methods for proper and efficient administration by the political subdivision that are found by the retirement system to be necessary;

(5) provides that the political subdivision will:

(A) report information at a time and in a form required by the retirement system; and

(B) comply with requirements of the retirement system or federal authorities for the receipt, correctness, and verification of reports; and

(6) specifies the personnel of the political subdivision who are responsible for making assessments, collections, and reports.

(c) The retirement system may not refuse to approve a submitted plan unless the retirement system gives the submitting political subdivision reasonable notice and an opportunity for a hearing.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1025.005 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1025 / Section 1025.005
§ 1025.005. CORRECTION OF INVALID PROCEDURES.
Status: in_force

If a court holds that any procedure under this chapter violates the constitution of this state or of the United States, the district by resolution may provide an alternative procedure that conforms with the constitution.
Tex. Transportation Code § 225.0401 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 225 / Section 225.0401
§ 225.0401.
Status: in_force

Sec. 225.0401. EL CAMINO EAST/WEST CORRIDOR. (a) The parts of State Highways 7, 21, and 103, United States Highway 290, and Interstate Highway 10 that create a route from the Pendleton Bridge in Sabine County to the El Paso-Hudspeth County line are designated as the El Camino East/West Corridor.

(b) The part of Interstate Highway 10 that follows the route of the El Camino Real de Tierra Adentro in El Paso County is designated as the El Camino Real de Tierra Adentro East/West Corridor.

(c) To the extent the El Camino East/West Commission reimburses the department for the department's costs, the department shall:

(1) design and construct markers in consultation with the El Camino East/West Commission to be placed along the corridor indicating the highway number, the appropriate designation, and any other appropriate information; and

(2) erect a marker at each end of the corridor and at appropriate intermediate sites along the corridor.

(d) Funds collected by the department under Subsection (c) shall be deposited to the credit of the state highway fund.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1032.254 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1032 / Section 1032.254
§ 1032.254. ASSESSMENT AND COLLECTION BY DISTRICT TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR.
Status: in_force

(a) The board may elect to have district taxes assessed and collected by a tax assessor-collector appointed by the board. An election under this subsection must be made by December 1 and governs the manner in which taxes are assessed and collected, until changed by a similar resolution.

(b) The district tax assessor-collector must reside in the district.

(c) The board shall set for the district tax assessor-collector:

(1) the term of employment; and

(2) compensation.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8267.0303 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8267 / Section 8267.0303
§ 8267.0303. AUTHORITY FOR ROAD PROJECTS.
Status: in_force

Under Section 52, Article III, Texas Constitution, the district may design, acquire, construct, finance, issue bonds for, improve, operate, maintain, and convey to this state, a county, or a municipality for operation and maintenance macadamized, graveled, or paved roads, or improvements, including storm drainage, in aid of those roads.
Tex. Agriculture Code § 41.206 — TX Code / Code ag / Chapter 41 / Section 41.206
§ 41.206. COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENT.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided by this subsection, a grain buyer shall collect assessments in the manner prescribed for processors under Section 41.081. The assessment shall be collected at the first point of sale. Section 41.081(b) does not apply to the collection of assessments under this section.

(b) Except as provided by Subsection (c), not later than the 10th day of each quarter of the calendar year, the grain buyer shall remit the amount collected during the preceding quarter to the secretary-treasurer of the board for deposit with the bank selected by the board under Section 41.060.

(c) The grain buyer may retain a portion of the assessment in an amount determined by the board to cover the grain buyer's administrative costs in collecting the assessment.

(d) The board shall notify the grain producer of the manner by which the grain producer may initiate a claim under Section 41.208. The notice may be provided in a manner determined by the board.
Tex. Parks and Wildlife Code § 61.001 — TX Code / Code pw / Chapter 61 / Section 61.001
§ 61.001. TITLE.
Status: in_force

This chapter may be cited as the Wildlife Conservation Act of 1983.
Tex. Occupations Code § 1152.162 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 1152 / Section 1152.162
§ 1152.162. ISSUANCE OF CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION.
Status: in_force

(a) The executive director shall act on an initial application for registration filed under Section 1152.154 not later than the 31st day after the date the department receives the application.

(b) The executive director shall issue to an applicant who qualifies for registration the appropriate certificate of registration.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3944.007 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3944 / Section 3944.007
§ 3944.007. 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 of the district 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, notes, or other obligations for a purpose for which the district is created or to pay the principal of and interest on the bonds, notes, or other obligations;

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

(4) legality or operation.
Tex. Education Code § 132.021 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 132 / Section 132.021
§ 132.021. TEXAS WORKFORCE COMMISSION.
Status: repealed

(a) The commission shall exercise jurisdiction and control of the system of career schools and colleges, and the commission shall carry out supervision of the provisions of this chapter, and enforce minimum standards for approval of career schools and colleges under the operating regulations and policies hereinafter set forth and as may be adopted pursuant to this chapter.

(b) Repealed by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 747, Sec. 12, eff. September 1, 2005.

(c) The commission may consult a recognized expert in a field of study for assistance in determining minimum program standards under this chapter for that field.

(d) The commission shall adopt policies and rules necessary for carrying out this chapter.
Tex. Transportation Code § 452.201 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 452 / Section 452.201
§ 452.201. MINORITY AND WOMEN-OWNED BUSINESS PROGRAM IN CERTAIN AUTHORITIES.
Status: in_force

(a) An authority consisting of one subregion governed by a subregional board created under Subchapter O may establish a program reasonably designed to increase the participation of minority and women-owned business enterprises in contracts awarded by the authority. If the program is established, the board shall provide a program outlining acceptable assistance to be given minority and women-owned business enterprises in the area served by the authority to achieve the purposes of the program.

(b) An overall minority and women-owned business enterprise contract percentage goal may be established as a part of the program only after reasonable consultation with affected organizations and a qualified independent source and after public comment. In establishing a goal, the authority shall consider the various types of construction contracts the authority expects to award and the effect of market conditions on the feasibility of attaining the goals.

(c) The authority shall periodically review the effectiveness of the program and the reasonableness of the program goals.

(d) This section does not affect Sections 452.106, 452.107, and 452.108(a) and (b), but prospective bidders may be required to meet uniform standards designed to assure a reasonable degree of participation by minority and women-owned business enterprises in the performance of any contract.

(e) In this section:

(1) "Minority" includes blacks, Hispanics, Asian Americans, American Indians, and Alaska natives.

(2) "Minority business enterprise" means a small business concern at least 51 percent of which is owned and controlled in management and daily operations by members of one or more minorities.

(3) "Women-owned business enterprise" means a small business concern at least 51 percent of which is owned and controlled in management and daily operations by one or more women.
Tex. Estates Code § 1054.151 — TX Code / Code es / Chapter 1054 / Section 1054.151
§ 1054.151. INVESTIGATION OF GUARDIANSHIP APPLICATION.
Status: in_force

On the filing of an application for guardianship under Section 1101.001, a court investigator shall investigate the circumstances alleged in the application to determine whether a less restrictive alternative to guardianship is appropriate.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1064.005 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1064 / Section 1064.005
§ 1064.005. CORRECTION OF INVALID PROCEDURES.
Status: in_force

If a court holds that any procedure under this chapter violates the constitution of this state or of the United States, the district by resolution may provide an alternative procedure that conforms with the constitution.