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Tex. Human Resources Code § 21.011 — TX Code / Code hr / Chapter 21 / Section 21.011
§ 21.011. ANNUAL REPORT ON DEPARTMENT OF AGING AND DISABILITY SERVICES.
Status: in_force

On or before December 31 of each year the Department of Aging and Disability Services shall prepare and submit to the commission a full report on the operation and administration of the department under this title together with the department's recommendations for changes. The commission shall submit the report to the governor and the legislature.
Tex. Local Government Code § 262.0235 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 262 / Section 262.0235
§ 262.0235. PROCEDURES ADOPTED BY COUNTY PURCHASING AGENTS FOR ELECTRONIC BIDS OR PROPOSALS.
Status: in_force

The county purchasing agent, before receiving electronic bids or proposals, shall adopt rules in conformance with Section 262.011(o) to ensure the identification, security, and confidentiality of electronic bids or proposals.
Tex. Local Government Code § 43.0683 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 43 / Section 43.0683
§ 43.0683. NOTICE OF PROPOSED ANNEXATION.
Status: in_force

Not later than the seventh day after the date the governing body of the municipality adopts the resolution under Section 43.0682, the municipality must mail to each resident and property owner in the area proposed to be annexed notification of the proposed annexation that includes:

(1) notice of the public hearing required by Section 43.0684;

(2) an explanation of the 180-day petition period described by Section 43.0685; and

(3) a description, list, and schedule of services to be provided by the municipality in the area on or after annexation as provided by Section 43.0682.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7907.152 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7907 / Section 7907.152
§ 7907.152. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE TAX.
Status: in_force

(a) If authorized at an election held under Section 7907.151, 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. Occupations Code § 802.057 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 802 / Section 802.057
§ 802.057. DISCIPLINARY DATABASE.
Status: in_force

(a) The department shall maintain a database of dog or cat breeders who have been subject to disciplinary action as provided by Subchapter F.

(b) The department shall make the information maintained in the database available to the public.
Tex. Agriculture Code § 201.102 — TX Code / Code ag / Chapter 201 / Section 201.102
§ 201.102. PREVENTIVE AND CONTROL MEASURES.
Status: in_force

A conservation district may carry out preventive and control measures within its boundaries, including engineering operations, methods of cultivation, growing of vegetation, changes in the use of land, and measures listed in Section 201.001(c) of this code. The conservation district may carry out the measures on any land that is owned by the state or a state agency with the cooperation of the agency administering and having jurisdiction of the land. If the land is owned by another person, the conservation district may carry out the measures on obtaining the consent of the owner or occupier or the necessary rights or interests in the land.
Tex. Transportation Code § 451.057 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 451 / Section 451.057
§ 451.057. ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY BY AGREEMENT.
Status: in_force

An authority may acquire rolling stock or other property under a contract or trust agreement, including a conditional sales contract, lease, and equipment trust certificate.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1104.103 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1104 / Section 1104.103
§ 1104.103. MANAGEMENT, CONTROL, AND ADMINISTRATION.
Status: in_force

The board shall manage, control, and administer the hospital system and the district's money and resources.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3936.151 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3936 / Section 3936.151
§ 3936.151. DISBURSEMENTS AND TRANSFERS OF MONEY.
Status: in_force

The board by resolution shall establish the number of signatures and the procedure required for a disbursement or transfer of the district's money.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8891.004 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8891 / Section 8891.004
§ 8891.004. DISTRICT TERRITORY.
Status: in_force

The district's boundaries are coextensive with the boundaries of Jeff Davis County, unless the district's territory has been modified under:

(1) Subchapter J or K, Chapter 36, Water Code; or

(2) other law.
Tex. Insurance Code § 2005.003 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 2005 / Section 2005.003
§ 2005.003. MANNER OF REGULATION.
Status: in_force

Home warranty insurance or home protection insurance is not inland marine insurance, but is governed in the same manner and to the same extent as inland marine insurance.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1251.354 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1251 / Section 1251.354
§ 1251.354. RELIGIOUS, CHARITABLE, RECREATIONAL, EDUCATIONAL, OR CIVIC ORGANIZATION.
Status: in_force

(a) A blanket accident and health insurance policy may be issued to a religious, charitable, recreational, educational, or civic organization, or a branch of the organization, to cover any group of members or participants defined by reference to specified hazards incident to an activity or operation sponsored or supervised by the organization or branch.

(b) The organization or branch is the policyholder under a policy to which this section applies.
Tex. Occupations Code § 353.002 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 353 / Section 353.002
§ 353.002. DEFINITIONS.
Status: repealed

In this chapter:

(1) Repealed by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1, Sec. 5.318(3), eff. April 2, 2015.

(2) Repealed by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 838 , Sec. 3.031(3), eff. September 1, 2015.

(2-a) "Direct communication" includes communication by telephone, facsimile, or electronic mail.

(3) "Disposable contact lenses" means soft contact lenses that:

(A) are dispensed in sealed packages;

(B) are sterilized and sealed by the manufacturer; and

(C) according to the physician's, optometrist's, or therapeutic optometrist's instructions concerning wear, have a recommended lens replacement interval of less than three months.

(3-a) "Executive commissioner" means the executive commissioner of the Health and Human Services Commission.

(4) Repealed by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 838 , Sec. 3.031(3), eff. September 1, 2015.

(5) "Optometrist" means a person licensed to practice optometry or therapeutic optometry by the Texas Optometry Board.

(6) "Pharmacist" means a person licensed to practice pharmacy by the Texas State Board of Pharmacy.

(7) "Physician" means a person licensed to practice medicine by the Texas Medical Board.

(8) "Therapeutic optometrist" means a person licensed to practice therapeutic optometry by the Texas Optometry Board.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1025.109 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1025 / Section 1025.109
§ 1025.109. GIFTS AND ENDOWMENTS.
Status: in_force

The board may accept for the district a gift or endowment to be held in trust and administered by the board for the purposes and under the directions, limitations, or other provisions prescribed in writing by the donor that are not inconsistent with the proper management and objectives of the district.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8509.0205 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8509 / Section 8509.0205
§ 8509.0205. ENFORCEMENT BY PEACE OFFICERS.
Status: in_force

(a) A licensed peace officer may make an arrest when necessary to prevent or abate the commission of an offense:

(1) in violation of a district rule or a law of this state that occurs or threatens to occur on any land, water, or easement owned or controlled by the district; or

(2) involving damage to any property owned or controlled by the district.

(b) A peace officer may make an arrest under Subsection (a)(2) at any location.
Tex. Occupations Code § 604.022 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 604 / Section 604.022
§ 604.022. APPOINTMENT OF ADVISORY BOARD.
Status: in_force

(a) The advisory board consists of nine members appointed by the governor with the advice and consent of the senate as follows:

(1) four respiratory care practitioners who each have at least five years of experience as a respiratory care practitioner;

(2) two physicians licensed in this state who supervise respiratory care practitioners; and

(3) three members who represent the public.

(b) Appointments to the advisory board shall be made without regard to the race, color, disability, sex, religion, age, or national origin of the appointee.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 6905.159 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 6905 / Section 6905.159
§ 6905.159. GENERAL MANAGER.
Status: in_force

(a) The district may employ a general manager who may be the city manager of the City of Beeville.

(b) The general manager may:

(1) employ and discharge employees; and

(2) exercise other powers conferred on the general manager by the board.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8502.015 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8502 / Section 8502.015
§ 8502.015. CONTRACTS, GRANTS, AND LOANS.
Status: in_force

(a) The board may negotiate and contract with the federal government or with any of its agencies for grants, loans, and advancements from the United States for the furtherance of any purpose set forth in this chapter.

(b) The authority may receive and accept grants, loans, or allotments from the United States and others for furtherance of any of the purposes set forth in this chapter.

(c) An opinion from the attorney general as to whether a grant, loan, or allotment has been received by the authority from the United States or others shall be authority for the action of any person charged with any duty contingent on such grant, loan, or allotment.
Tex. Transportation Code § 71.156 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 71 / Section 71.156
§ 71.156. RECOVERY OF PILOTAGE CHARGES.
Status: in_force

(a) A pilot may bring an action to recover compensation for pilotage or services offered, including:

(1) pilot services rendered in accordance with Section 71.152 to a vessel in the jurisdiction of the pilot board of a navigation district in Cameron County;

(2) payment under Section 71.154 for pilot services available but not used; and

(3) payment under Section 71.155 for unauthorized pilot services.

(b) A pilot prevailing in an action brought under this section to recover payment under Section 71.155 is entitled to recover the pilot's court costs and reasonable attorney's fees.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3924.154 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3924 / Section 3924.154
§ 3924.154. RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY NOT EXEMPT.
Status: in_force

Section 375.161, Local Government Code, does not apply to a tax authorized or approved by the voters of the district or a required payment for a service provided by the district, including water and sewer services.
Tex. Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 23.001 — TX Code / Code cp / Chapter 23 / Section 23.001
§ 23.001. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this chapter:

(1) "Religious organization" means an organization that meets the standards for qualification as a religious organization under Section 11.20, Tax Code.

(2) "Religious holy day" means a day on which the tenets of a religious organization prohibit its members from participating in secular activities, such as court proceedings.
Tex. Education Code § 130A.005 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 130A / Section 130A.005
§ 130A.005. ADMINISTRATION OF PROGRAM.
Status: in_force

(a) The coordinating board may adopt rules, require reporting, and take other actions consistent with Chapter 61, Chapter 130, and this chapter as necessary to implement and administer the program.

(b) In adopting rules under this section, the coordinating board shall consult with the advisory committee established under Section 130.001(b)(5).

(c) Notwithstanding Section 61.033, the coordinating board is not required to use negotiated rulemaking procedures under Chapter 2008, Government Code, for the adoption of rules under this section.

(d) The coordinating board may use the emergency rulemaking procedures established under Section 2001.034, Government Code, to adopt rules necessary to align the funding formulas under this chapter with appropriations or other legislative action. The coordinating board is not required to make the finding described by Section 2001.034(a), Government Code, to adopt rules under this subsection.
Tex. Government Code § 551.044 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 551 / Section 551.044
§ 551.044.
Status: in_force

Sec. 551.044. EXCEPTION TO GENERAL RULE: GOVERNMENTAL BODY WITH STATEWIDE JURISDICTION. (a) The secretary of state must post notice on the Internet of a meeting of a state board, commission, department, or officer having statewide jurisdiction for at least seven days before the day of the meeting. The secretary of state shall provide during regular office hours a computer terminal at a place convenient to the public in the office of the secretary of state that members of the public may use to view notices of meetings posted by the secretary of state.

(b) Subsection (a) does not apply to:

(1) the Texas Department of Insurance, as regards proceedings and activities under Title 5, Labor Code, of the department, the commissioner of insurance, or the commissioner of workers' compensation; or

(2) the governing board of an institution of higher education.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1037.053 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1037 / Section 1037.053
§ 1037.053. BALLOT PETITION.
Status: in_force

A person who wants to have the person's name printed on the ballot as a candidate for director must file with the board secretary a petition requesting that action. The petition must be:

(1) signed by at least 10 registered voters; and

(2) filed at least 25 days before the date of the election.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1063.106 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1063 / Section 1063.106
§ 1063.106. PURCHASING AND ACCOUNTING PROCEDURES.
Status: in_force

The board may prescribe:

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

(2) all accounting and control procedures.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1952.158 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1952 / Section 1952.158
§ 1952.158. EXCLUSION OF BENEFITS.
Status: in_force

An insurer shall exclude benefits to an insured or the insured's personal representative under the coverage required by this subchapter if the insured's conduct contributed to the injury the insured sustained and that conduct:

(1) involved intentionally causing injury to the insured; or

(2) occurred while committing a felony or while seeking to elude lawful apprehension or arrest by a law enforcement official.
Tex. Occupations Code § 2022.105 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 2022 / Section 2022.105
§ 2022.105. BOOKS AND RECORDS; INSPECTION.
Status: in_force

(a) The commission shall require racetrack associations, managers, totalisator license holders, and concessionaires to keep books and records and to submit financial statements to the commission.

(b) Except as provided by Section 2024.002(b), the commission shall adopt rules relating to the matters described by Subsection (a).
Tex. Government Code § 26.003 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 26 / Section 26.003
§ 26.003. ADJOURNMENT OF COURT BY SHERIFF OR CONSTABLE.
Status: in_force

If the county judge fails to appear at the time appointed for holding court and a visiting judge is not appointed, the sheriff shall adjourn the court from day to day for three days. If the sheriff fails to adjourn the court, a constable shall do so. If the judge does not appear on the fourth day and no visiting judge is appointed, the sheriff or constable shall adjourn the court until the next regular term.
Tex. Election Code § 32.055 — TX Code / Code el / Chapter 32 / Section 32.055
§ 32.055. INELIGIBILITY OF CAMPAIGN TREASURER.
Status: in_force

(a) A person is ineligible to serve as an election judge or clerk in an election if the person is the campaign treasurer of a candidate in that election.

(b) In this section, "candidate" means a person who has taken affirmative action, as described by the law regulating political funds and campaigns, for the purpose of gaining nomination or election.
Tex. Occupations Code § 1954.102 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 1954 / Section 1954.102
§ 1954.102. LICENSE CLASSIFICATIONS.
Status: in_force

(a) The executive commissioner shall determine and specify the scope, purpose, eligibility, qualifications, and compliance requirements for each class of license and any other license necessary for the executive commissioner and department to carry out their duties under this chapter.

(b) A person must be licensed as:

(1) an asbestos abatement supervisor, if the person is an individual who:

(A) supervises the removal, encapsulation, or enclosure of asbestos; and

(B) is designated as the competent person, as that term is defined by 29 C.F.R. Section 1926.1101;

(2) an asbestos abatement contractor, if the person is designated as the contractor for a project:

(A) in which asbestos abatement, encapsulation, or enclosure will be conducted; and

(B) that is not designated as a small-scale, short-duration activity;

(3) an inspector, if the person is an individual who performs an asbestos survey of a facility;

(4) a management planner, if the person develops a management plan or an inspection or survey report;

(5) an air-monitoring technician, if the person is a technician who performs air monitoring for an asbestos abatement project or related activity;

(6) a consultant, if the person designs specifications for an asbestos abatement project;

(7) a transporter, if the person engages in the transportation of asbestos-containing materials from a facility in this state; or

(8) a training sponsor, if the person sponsors or certifies an asbestos training or refresher course.

(c) A laboratory may be licensed as an asbestos laboratory only if the laboratory:

(1) is accredited by the National Voluntary Laboratory and Analytical Proficiency Accreditation or is enrolled in the EPA Proficiency Analytical Testing rounds, as appropriate; or

(2) has similar qualifications as required by the executive commissioner.
Tex. Government Code § 72.121 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 72 / Section 72.121
§ 72.121. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this subchapter:

(1) "Estate" has the meaning assigned by Section 1002.010, Estates Code.

(1-a) "Financial institution" has the meaning assigned by Section 201.101, Finance Code.

(1-b) "Guardianship proceeding" has the meaning assigned by Section 1002.015, Estates Code.

(2) "Program" means the guardianship abuse, fraud, and exploitation deterrence program established by this subchapter.

(3) "Ward" has the meaning assigned by Section 1002.030, Estates Code.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 61.051 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 61 / Section 61.051
§ 61.051. APPLICATION OF SUBCHAPTER.
Status: in_force

(a) This subchapter applies to health care services and assistance provided to a person who resides in the service area of a public hospital or hospital district.

(b) For the purposes of this subchapter, a hospital is not considered to be a public hospital and is not responsible for providing care under this subchapter if the hospital:

(1) is owned, operated, or leased by a municipality with a population of less than 5,500;

(2) was leased before January 1, 1981, by a municipality that at the time of the lease did not have a legal obligation to provide indigent health care; or

(3) was established under Section 265.031.
Tex. Government Code § 2161.0011 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2161 / Section 2161.0011
§ 2161.0011. COMPTROLLER POWERS AND DUTIES.
Status: in_force

The comptroller has under this chapter the powers and duties described by Section 2151.004(d).
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8143.051 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8143 / Section 8143.051
§ 8143.051. DIRECTORS; TERMS.
Status: in_force

(a) The district is governed by a board of five directors.

(b) Except as provided by Section 8143.053, directors serve staggered four-year terms.
Tex. Education Code § 62.163 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 62 / Section 62.163
§ 62.163. MATCHING GRANTS TO RECRUIT DISTINGUISHED RESEARCHERS.
Status: in_force

(a) From the governor's university research initiative fund, the office shall award matching grants to assist eligible institutions in recruiting distinguished researchers.

(b) An eligible institution may apply to the office for a matching grant from the fund. If the office approves a grant application, the office shall award to the applicant institution a grant amount equal to the amount committed by the institution for the recruitment of a distinguished researcher.

(c) A grant application must identify the source and amount of the eligible institution's matching funds and must demonstrate that the proposed use of the grant has the support of the institution's president and of the institution's governing board, the chair of the institution's governing board, or the chancellor of the university system, if the institution is a component of a university system. An applicant eligible institution may commit for matching purposes any funds of the institution available for that purpose other than appropriated general revenue.

(d) A matching grant may not be used by an eligible institution to recruit a distinguished researcher from:

(1) another eligible institution; or

(2) a private or independent institution of higher education.