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Tex. Finance Code § 89.005 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 89 / Section 89.005
§ 89.005. EXEMPTION FROM SECURITIES LAWS.
Status: in_force

A savings account, certificate, or other evidence of an interest in the savings liability of an association or federal association is not considered a security under The Securities Act (Title 12, Government Code). A security of these associations, other than an interest in the savings liability of an association, is not subject to the registration requirements of that act. A person whose principal occupation is being an officer of an association is exempt from the registration and licensing provisions of that act with respect to that person's participation in a sale or other transaction involving securities of the association of which the person is an officer.
Tex. Government Code § 552.268 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 552 / Section 552.268
§ 552.268. EFFICIENT USE OF PUBLIC RESOURCES.
Status: in_force

A governmental body shall make reasonably efficient use of supplies and other resources to avoid excessive reproduction costs.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 282.042 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 282 / Section 282.042
§ 282.042. DISTRICT RULES.
Status: in_force

The board may adopt rules and bylaws the board considers proper.
Tex. Utilities Code § 41.158 — TX Code / Code ut / Chapter 41 / Section 41.158
§ 41.158. TRUE SALE.
Status: in_force

An agreement by an electric cooperative or assignee to transfer securitized property that expressly states that the transfer is a sale or other absolute transfer signifies that the transaction is a true sale and is not a secured transaction and that title, legal and equitable, has passed to the entity to which the securitized property is transferred. The transaction shall be treated as an absolute sale regardless of whether the purchaser has any recourse against the seller, or any other term of the parties' agreement, including the seller's retention of an equity interest in the securitized property, the fact that the electric cooperative acts as the collector of securitized charges relating to the securitized property, or the treatment of the transfer as a financing for tax, financial reporting, or other purposes.
Tex. Education Code § 30.085 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 30 / Section 30.085
§ 30.085. USE OF LOCAL RESOURCES.
Status: in_force

Local resources shall be used to the fullest practicable extent in the establishment and operation of the regional day school programs for the deaf.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1551.259 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1551 / Section 1551.259
§ 1551.259. ORDER OF PRECEDENCE OF PAYMENT TO SURVIVORS.
Status: in_force

(a) The amount of group life coverage and group accidental death and dismemberment coverage in force for a participant on the date the participant dies shall be paid, on the establishment of a valid claim, to a person surviving the death in the following order of precedence:

(1) to the beneficiary designated by the participant in a signed and witnessed document mailed before the death of the participant;

(2) if a beneficiary is not designated, to the spouse of the participant;

(3) if Subdivisions (1) and (2) do not apply, to the children of the participant and descendants of the deceased children by representation;

(4) if Subdivisions (1)-(3) do not apply, to the parents of the participant or the survivor of the parents;

(5) if Subdivisions (1)-(4) do not apply, to the executor or administrator of the estate of the participant; or

(6) if Subdivisions (1)-(5) do not apply, to other relatives of the participant entitled under applicable laws of the participant's domicile on the date of the participant's death.

(b) If before the first anniversary of the date of death of the participant a claim for payment has not been filed by a person entitled under the order of precedence in Subsection (a), or if payment to the person within that period is prohibited by any statute or rule, payment may be made in the order of precedence as if the person had predeceased the participant.

(c) If before the second anniversary of the date of death of the participant a claim for payment has not been filed by a person entitled under the order of precedence in Subsection (a), and neither the board of trustees nor the office established by the administering carrier has received notice that the claim will be made, payment may be to a claimant equitably entitled to the payment as determined by the board.

(d) If before the fourth anniversary of the date of death of the participant payment has not been made under this section and a claim for payment by a person entitled under this section is not pending, the amount payable escheats to the credit of the employees life, accident, and health insurance and benefits fund.

(e) The board of trustees shall give effect to a full or partial disclaimer of benefits executed in accordance with Chapter 240, Property Code.

(f) Payment under Subsection (b) or (c) bars recovery by any other person.

(g) For purposes of Subsection (a)(1), a designation, change, or cancellation of a beneficiary in a document, including a will, that is not executed and filed in the manner described by that subsection is not valid.
Tex. Insurance Code § 751.206 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 751 / Section 751.206
§ 751.206. EXAMINATION REPORT.
Status: in_force

(a) Unless the commissioner and the insurer agree to a different schedule, the commissioner shall follow the time line established under this section.

(b) The commissioner shall deliver the draft examination report to the insurer not later than the 60th day after the date the examination is completed. For purposes of this section, the date the examination is completed is the date on which the exit conference is conducted.

(c) Not later than the 30th day after the date on which the insurer receives the draft examination report, the insurer shall provide any written comments regarding the report to the department.

(d) The department shall make a good faith effort to resolve issues with the insurer informally and shall prepare a final examination report not later than the 30th day after the date of receipt of the insurer's written comments on the draft report unless a mutual agreement is reached to extend the deadline.

(e) The department shall include the insurer's responses in the final examination report. The responses may be included as an appendix or in the text of the examination report. An insurer is not obligated to submit a response. An individual involved in the examination may not be named in either the report or the insurer response except to acknowledge the individual's involvement.

(f) The commissioner may make corrections and other changes to the final examination report as appropriate, and shall issue the report to the insurer. Not later than the 30th day after receipt of the final examination report under this subsection, the insurer shall accept the report, accept the findings of the report, or request a hearing. The commissioner and the insurer by mutual agreement may extend the period for an additional 30 days. A request for a hearing must be made in writing and must follow the requirements of Chapter 2001, Government Code.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8473.201 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8473 / Section 8473.201
§ 8473.201. AUTHORITY TO ISSUE BONDS AND OTHER OBLIGATIONS.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided by Subsection (b), the district may issue bonds or other obligations payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes, impact fees, revenue, contract payments, grants, or other district money, or any combination of those sources, to pay for any authorized district purpose.

(b) The district may not issue bonds payable wholly or partly from assessments.
Tex. Business & Commerce Code § 541.151 — TX Code / Code bc / Chapter 541 / Section 541.151
§ 541.151. ENFORCEMENT AUTHORITY EXCLUSIVE.
Status: in_force

The attorney general has exclusive authority to enforce this chapter.
Tex. Education Code § 8.125 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 8 / Section 8.125
§ 8.125. CONTRACTS FOR GRANTS.
Status: in_force

Each regional education service center board of directors, under rules adopted by the commissioner, may enter into a contract for a grant from a public or private organization and may spend grant funds in accordance with the terms of the contract.
Tex. Transportation Code § 456.063 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 456 / Section 456.063
§ 456.063. AGREEMENT.
Status: in_force

The department, on behalf of the commission and with the approval of the comptroller, shall enter into an agreement, under terms and conditions the department considers appropriate, with an eligible corporation for the purposes of making a secured loan under this subchapter. The agreement must provide for collateralization and guaranties in a form and amount determined by the comptroller and the commission to be sufficient to repay to the state highway fund any money transferred to the general revenue fund under Section 456.062(b).
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7971.201 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7971 / Section 7971.201
§ 7971.201. AUTHORITY TO ISSUE BONDS AND OTHER OBLIGATIONS.
Status: in_force

The district may issue bonds or other obligations payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes, impact fees, revenue, contract payments, grants, or other district money, or any combination of those sources, to pay for any authorized district purpose.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 295A.101 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 295A / Section 295A.101
§ 295A.101. HEARING.
Status: in_force

(a) In each year that the board authorizes a health care provider participation program under this chapter, the board shall hold a public hearing on the amounts of any mandatory payments that the board intends to require during the year and how the revenue derived from those payments is to be spent.

(b) Not later than the fifth day before the date of the hearing required under Subsection (a), the board shall publish notice of the hearing in a newspaper of general circulation in the district and provide written notice of the hearing to the chief operating officer of each institutional health care provider in the district.
Tex. Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 12.005 — TX Code / Code cp / Chapter 12 / Section 12.005
§ 12.005. FILING FEES.
Status: repealed

(a) The fee for filing an action under this chapter is the fee that generally applies to the filing of a civil case.

(b) Repealed by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 472 (S.B. 41), Sec. 5.01(a)(1), eff. January 1, 2022.

(c) A plaintiff who is unable to pay the filing fee and fee for service of notice may file with the court an affidavit of inability to pay under the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure.

(d) Repealed by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 472 (S.B. 41), Sec. 5.01(a)(1), eff. January 1, 2022.
Tex. Government Code § 2054.251 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2054 / Section 2054.251
§ 2054.251. DEFINITIONS.
Status: repealed

In this subchapter:

(1) Repealed by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1260, Sec. 24(1), eff. June 18, 2005.

(2) Repealed by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1260, Sec. 24(1), eff. June 18, 2005.

(3) "Licensing entity" means a department, commission, board, office, or other agency of the state or a political subdivision of the state that issues an occupational license.

(4) "Local government" means a county, municipality, special district, school district, junior college district, or other political subdivision of the state.

(5) "Occupational license" means a license, certificate, registration, permit, or other form of authorization, including a renewal of the authorization, that:

(A) a person must obtain to practice or engage in a particular business, occupation, or profession; or

(B) a facility must obtain before a particular business, occupation, or profession is practiced or engaged in within the facility.

(6) "Project" means the project implemented under Section 2054.252.
Tex. Tax Code § 24.33 — TX Code / Code tx / Chapter 24 / Section 24.33
§ 24.33. REPORT OF LEASED ROLLING STOCK FORWARDED.
Status: in_force

If the owner of leased rolling stock resides in this state or maintains a place of business in this state, the chief appraiser receiving the lessee's report required by Subsection (b) of Section 24.32 of this code shall deliver a certified copy of the report by registered or certified mail to the chief appraiser responsible for appraising the rolling stock as provided by Section 24.31 of this code.
Tex. Parks and Wildlife Code § 62.082 — TX Code / Code pw / Chapter 62 / Section 62.082
§ 62.082. TARGET RANGES, MANAGED HUNTS, AND OTHER EXCEPTIONS; RULES.
Status: in_force

(a) The Board of Directors of the Lower Colorado River Authority may lease river authority land to be used on a nonprofit basis for a target rifle or archery range.

(b) A member of the boy scouts or the girl scouts or other nonprofit public service group or organization may possess and shoot a firearm, bow, and crossbow for target or instructional purposes under the supervision of a qualified instructor registered with and approved by the Lower Colorado River Authority on ranges designated by the Lower Colorado River Authority.

(c) The Board of Directors of the Lower Colorado River Authority may authorize lawful hunting on Lower Colorado River Authority lands, consistent with sound biological management practices.

(d) Section 62.081 does not apply to:

(1) an employee of the Lower Colorado River Authority;

(2) a person authorized to hunt under Subsection (c);

(3) a peace officer as defined by Article 2A.001, Code of Criminal Procedure; or

(4) a person who:

(A) possesses a handgun and a license issued under Subchapter H, Chapter 411, Government Code, to carry a handgun; or

(B) under circumstances in which the person would be justified in the use of deadly force under Chapter 9, Penal Code, shoots a handgun the person is licensed to carry under Subchapter H, Chapter 411, Government Code.

(e) A state agency, including the department, the Department of Public Safety, and the Lower Colorado River Authority, may not adopt a rule that prohibits a person who possesses a license issued under Subchapter H, Chapter 411, Government Code, from entering or crossing the land of the Lower Colorado River Authority while:

(1) possessing a handgun; or

(2) under circumstances in which the person would be justified in the use of deadly force under Chapter 9, Penal Code, shooting a handgun.
Tex. Government Code § 30.01721 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 30 / Section 30.01721
§ 30.01721. APPLICATION.
Status: in_force

This subchapter applies to the City of Live Oak.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8130.151 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8130 / Section 8130.151
§ 8130.151. AUTHORITY TO ISSUE BONDS FOR ROAD PROJECTS.
Status: in_force

(a) The district may issue bonds or other obligations as provided by Chapters 49 and 54, Water Code, to finance the construction, maintenance, or operation of projects under Section 8130.051.

(b) The district may not issue bonds or other obligations secured in whole or in part by ad valorem taxation to finance projects authorized by Section 8130.051 unless the issuance is approved by a vote of a two-thirds majority of the voters of the district or of the defined area to be benefited by the project as provided by Subchapter J, Chapter 54, Water Code, voting at an election called for that purpose.

(c) Bonds or other obligations issued or incurred to finance projects authorized by Section 8130.051 may not exceed one-fourth of the assessed value of the real property in the district or the defined area, as applicable.

(d) Sections 49.181, 49.182, and 50.107, Water Code, do not apply to a project undertaken by the district under Section 8130.051 or to bonds issued by the district to finance the project.
Tex. Insurance Code § 2208.304 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 2208 / Section 2208.304
§ 2208.304. RATES AND LIMITS OF COVERAGE.
Status: in_force

(a) To ensure that the pool is actuarially sound, the board shall:

(1) set the premium rates charged; and

(2) determine the maximum limits of insurance coverage provided.

(b) The pool manager, for the board's consideration, shall:

(1) collect and compile statistical data relating to the insurance coverage provided by the pool, including relevant loss, expense, and premium data and other information;

(2) prepare the proposed premium rate schedules for the approval of the board; and

(3) prepare the maximum limits of insurance coverage.

(c) The board shall periodically reexamine the rate schedules and the maximum limits of insurance coverage as conditions change.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8321.102 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8321 / Section 8321.102
§ 8321.102. TAXES FOR BONDS.
Status: in_force

At the time the district issues bonds payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes, the district 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 § 1088.207 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1088 / Section 1088.207
§ 1088.207. BONDS EXEMPT FROM TAXATION.
Status: in_force

The following are exempt from taxation by this state or a political subdivision of this state:

(1) bonds issued or assumed by the district;

(2) the transfer and issuance of the bonds; and

(3) profits made in the sale of the bonds.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3972.0501 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3972 / Section 3972.0501
§ 3972.0501. DISBURSEMENTS AND TRANSFERS OF MONEY.
Status: in_force

The board by resolution shall establish the number of directors' signatures and the procedure required for a disbursement or transfer of district money.
Tex. Education Code § 51.751 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 51 / Section 51.751
§ 51.751. CREATION AND OPERATION.
Status: in_force

(a) The Educational Economic Policy Center is created as a consortium of universities. Each public senior college or university in the state shall participate in the Educational Economic Policy Center at the request of the governor. The center shall represent business, finance, public policy, education, and other appropriate disciplines.

(b) The center shall examine the efficiency of the public school system and the effectiveness of instructional methods and curricular programs and promote the use of successful methods and programs. The center shall monitor and evaluate the implementation of the accountability system under Chapters 39 and 39A.

(c) The center may be funded by donations, grants, and legislative appropriations. The office of the governor may receive grants and donations for the purposes of this subchapter.

(d) The center may assist the legislature with education policy studies related to the purposes of the center on approval of the governor, lieutenant governor, and speaker. The center may participate in collaborative studies with foundations or organizations within or outside the state.
Tex. Government Code § 661.066 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 661 / Section 661.066
§ 661.066. PAYMENT CHARGED TO CERTAIN FISCAL YEAR.
Status: in_force

A state agency shall charge a lump-sum payment required by this subchapter to the fiscal year in which the state employee's separation from state employment becomes effective.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 437B.101 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 437B / Section 437B.101
§ 437B.101. COMPLIANCE WITH STATE AND LOCAL LAW.
Status: in_force

A mobile food vendor shall comply with all state and local laws in the jurisdiction in which the mobile food vendor operates, including all fire codes, location restrictions, and zoning codes.
Tex. Business Organizations Code § 8.104 — TX Code / Code bo / Chapter 8 / Section 8.104
§ 8.104. ADVANCEMENT OF EXPENSES TO PRESENT GOVERNING PERSONS OR DELEGATES.
Status: in_force

(a) An enterprise may pay or reimburse reasonable expenses incurred by a present governing person or delegate who was, is, or is threatened to be made a respondent in a proceeding in advance of the final disposition of the proceeding without making the determinations required under Section 8.101(a) after the enterprise receives:

(1) a written affirmation by the person of the person's good faith belief that the person has met the standard of conduct necessary for indemnification under this chapter; and

(2) a written undertaking by or on behalf of the person to repay the amount paid or reimbursed if the final determination is that the person has not met that standard or that indemnification is prohibited by Section 8.102.

(b) A provision in the governing documents of the enterprise, a resolution of the owners, members, or governing authority, or an agreement that requires the payment or reimbursement permitted under this section authorizes that payment or reimbursement after the enterprise receives an affirmation and undertaking described by Subsection (a).

(c) The written undertaking required by Subsection (a)(2) must be an unlimited general obligation of the person but need not be secured and may be accepted by the enterprise without regard to the person's ability to make repayment.

(d) With respect to a limited partnership, a vote of a majority-in-interest of the limited partners in a vote that excludes the interest held by each general partner who is not disinterested and independent constitutes an authorization under Subsection (b). For purposes of this subsection, "majority-in-interest" means, with respect to limited partners, limited partners who own more than 50 percent of the current percentage or other interest in the profits of the partnership that is owned by all of the limited partners.
Tex. Transportation Code § 366.004 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 366 / Section 366.004
§ 366.004. CONSTRUCTION COSTS DEFINED.
Status: in_force

(a) The cost of acquisition, construction, improvement, extension, or expansion of a turnpike project or system under this chapter includes the cost of:

(1) the actual acquisition, construction, improvement, extension, or expansion of the turnpike project or system;

(2) the acquisition of real property, rights-of-way, property rights, easements, and other interests in real property;

(3) machinery and equipment;

(4) interest payable before, during, and after acquisition, construction, improvement, extension, or expansion as provided in the bond proceedings;

(5) traffic estimates, revenue estimates, engineering and legal services, plans, specifications, surveys, appraisals, construction cost estimates, and other expenses necessary or incidental to determining the feasibility of the construction, improvement, extension, or expansion;

(6) necessary or incidental administrative, legal, and other expenses;

(7) compliance with laws, regulations, and administrative rulings;

(8) financing;

(9) the assumption of debts, obligations, and liabilities of an entity relating to a turnpike project or system transferred to an authority by that entity; and

(10) expenses related to the initial operation of the turnpike project or system.

(b) Costs attributable to a turnpike project or system and incurred before the issuance of bonds to finance the turnpike project or system may be reimbursed from the proceeds of sale of the bonds.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1005.103 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1005 / Section 1005.103
§ 1005.103. MANAGEMENT, CONTROL, AND ADMINISTRATION.
Status: in_force

The board shall manage, control, and administer the hospital system and the money and resources of the district.