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Tex. Water Code § 13.150 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 13 / Section 13.150
§ 13.150. REPORTS REQUIRED FOR WATER AND SEWER UTILITIES.
Status: in_force

(a) This section applies only to a utility that provides retail water or sewer utility service through fewer than 10,000 taps or connections.

(b) Except as provided by Subsection (c), a utility shall deliver to the utility commission a report of the utility's financial, managerial, and technical capacity to provide continuous and adequate service to its customers not later than the third anniversary of the date that the utility violates a final order of the commission by failing to:

(1) provide system capacity that is greater than the required raw water or groundwater production rate or the anticipated daily demand of the system;

(2) provide a minimum pressure of 35 pounds per square inch throughout the distribution system under normal operating conditions; or

(3) maintain accurate or properly calibrated testing equipment or other means of monitoring the effectiveness of a chemical treatment or pathogen inactivation or removal process.

(c) A utility that has an existing obligation to deliver a report under Subsection (b) is not required to deliver another report as a result of the occurrence of an event described by Subsection (b) if the event occurs before the date that the utility delivers the report required by Subsection (b).

(d) On receiving notice that a utility has violated an order described by Subsection (b), the commission shall provide written notice of the violation to the utility commission.

(e) The utility commission shall deliver a copy of a report received under Subsection (b) to:

(1) each state senator representing a district that contains a portion of the service area of the utility that submitted the report; and

(2) each state representative representing a district that contains a portion of the service area of the utility that submitted the report.

(f) If a utility fails to deliver a report in accordance with Subsection (b), the utility commission shall report the failure to:

(1) the commission;

(2) each state senator representing a district that contains a portion of the utility's service area; and

(3) each state representative representing a district that contains a portion of the utility's service area.
Tex. Business Organizations Code § 8.004 — TX Code / Code bo / Chapter 8 / Section 8.004
§ 8.004. LIMITATIONS IN CHAPTER.
Status: in_force

Except as provided in Section 8.151, a provision for an enterprise to indemnify or advance expenses to a governing person is valid only to the extent it is consistent with this chapter.
Tex. Local Government Code § 334.303 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 334 / Section 334.303
§ 334.303. TAX RATE.
Status: in_force

(a) The tax authorized by this subchapter is imposed at the tax rate on each member of the professional sports team for each professional game the member plays at the approved venue project.

(b) The amount of the tax may be imposed at any uniform monetary amount not to exceed $5,000 a game.

(c) The ballot proposition at the election held to adopt the tax must specify the maximum rate of the tax to be adopted.

(d) The municipality by ordinance or the county by order may repeal or decrease the rate of the tax imposed under this subchapter.
Tex. Local Government Code § 231.172 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 231 / Section 231.172
§ 231.172. AREA SUBJECT TO REGULATION.
Status: in_force

This subchapter applies to the area of land in El Paso County, to be known as the El Paso Mission Trail Historical Area, described by Section 2, House Bill No. 2561, Acts of the 72nd Legislature, Regular Session, 1991.
Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 38.12 — TX Code / Code cr / Chapter 38 / Section 38.12
§ 38.12. RELIGIOUS OPINION.
Status: in_force

No person is incompetent to testify on account of his religious opinion or for the want of any religious belief.
Tex. Government Code § 436.052 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 436 / Section 436.052
§ 436.052. TERMS AND OFFICERS; EX OFFICIO MEMBERS; DESIGNATION OF REPRESENTATIVE.
Status: in_force

(a) The 13 public members of the commission serve staggered terms of six years with the terms of four or five members expiring February 1 of each odd-numbered year. A legislative member vacates the person's position on the commission if the person ceases to be the chair of the applicable legislative committee. The ex officio member of the commission described by Section 436.051(a)(2)(C) vacates the person's position on the commission if the person ceases to hold the position that qualifies the person for service on the commission.

(a-1) The ex officio member of the commission described by Section 436.051(a)(2)(C) may designate a representative to serve on the commission in the member's absence. A representative designated under this subsection must be an officer or employee of the state agency the ex officio member serves.

(b) The governor shall designate a member of the commission as the presiding officer of the commission to serve in that capacity at the pleasure of the governor.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 533.0001 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 533 / Section 533.0001
§ 533.0001. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this chapter:

(1) "Commissioner" means the commissioner of state health services.

(2) "Department" means the Department of State Health Services.

(3) "Department facility" means a facility listed in Section 532.001(b).
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7917.153 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7917 / Section 7917.153
§ 7917.153. CONTRACT TAXES.
Status: in_force

(a) In accordance with Section 49.108, Water Code, the district may impose a tax other than an operation and maintenance tax and use the revenue derived from the tax to make payments under a contract after the provisions of the contract have been approved by a majority of the district voters voting at an election held for that purpose.

(b) A contract approved by the district voters may contain a provision stating that the contract may be modified or amended by the board without further voter approval.
Tex. Education Code § 51.102 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 51 / Section 51.102
§ 51.102. LEGISLATIVE FINDINGS AND PURPOSE.
Status: in_force

The legislature finds that higher education is vitally important to the welfare, if not the survival, of Texas and the United States at this stage in history and that the quality of higher education is dependent upon the quality of college and university faculties. The legislature finds, therefore, that money spent on recognized means for producing an excellent system of public higher education is money spent to serve a public purpose of great importance. The legislature finds further that a sound program of faculty development leaves of absence designed to enable the faculty member to engage in study, research, writing, and similar projects for the purpose of adding to the knowledge available to himself, his students, his institution, and society generally is a well-recognized means for improving a state's program of public higher education. The legislature's purpose in establishing the faculty development leave program provided for by this subchapter is to improve further the higher education available to the youth at the state-supported colleges and universities and to establish this program of faculty development leaves as part of the plan of compensation for the faculty of these colleges and universities.
Tex. Government Code § 526.0402 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 526 / Section 526.0402
§ 526.0402. JOINT TRAINING FOR CERTAIN CASEWORKERS.
Status: in_force

(a) The executive commissioner shall provide for joint training for health and human services caseworkers whose clients are children, including caseworkers employed by:

(1) the commission;

(2) the Department of State Health Services;

(3) a local mental health authority; and

(4) a local intellectual and developmental disability authority.

(b) The joint training must be designed to increase a caseworker's knowledge and awareness of the services available to children at each health and human services agency or local mental health or intellectual and developmental disability authority, including long-term care programs and services available under a Section 1915(c) waiver program.
Tex. Labor Code § 302.0044 — TX Code / Code la / Chapter 302 / Section 302.0044
§ 302.0044. WAGE TRACKING OF TANF CHOICES PROGRAM RECIPIENTS.
Status: in_force

(a) The commission, in consultation with local workforce development boards, shall compile the following information with regard to each recipient of employment services under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) CHOICES program:

(1) whether the recipient is placed in employment paying wages equal to or exceeding 200 percent of the federal poverty level for a family that is the size of the recipient's family; and

(2) if the recipient is placed in employment earning wages equal to or exceeding the amount described by Subdivision (1), whether the recipient has earned that amount before the first anniversary of the date of the recipient's initial date of employment.

(b) Not later than December 15 of each year, the commission shall report to the legislature the percentage of recipients of employment services under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) CHOICES program who meet the wage criteria described by Subsections (a)(1) and (2).
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1065.052 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1065 / Section 1065.052
§ 1065.052. NOTICE OF ELECTION.
Status: in_force

At least 10 days before the date of an election of directors, notice of the election shall be published one time in a newspaper of general circulation in Motley County.
Tex. Government Code § 653.012 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 653 / Section 653.012
§ 653.012. QUALIFICATION FOR OFFICE OR EMPLOYMENT.
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any other law that requires a state officer or employee to obtain a surety bond, a state officer or employee otherwise qualified to hold office, employment, or to serve as a notary public shall not be disqualified because a surety bond has not been obtained for such officer or employee.
Tex. Human Resources Code § 152.2332 — TX Code / Code hr / Chapter 152 / Section 152.2332
§ 152.2332. COLLECTION AND DISBURSEMENT OF SUPPORT PAYMENTS IN TRAVIS COUNTY.
Status: in_force

(a) The juvenile board of Travis County may designate the chief probation officer to collect and disburse child and spousal support payments that are required by court order to be made to the county or that are voluntarily made to the county. The chief probation officer shall disburse the payments in the manner the court by order states is in the best interest of the spouse or child.

(b) The officer shall obtain a surety bond in an amount determined by the juvenile board from a corporate surety authorized to make the bonds in this state and approved by the commissioners court. The bond shall be payable to the district judges in the county and conditioned on the faithful performance of the officer's duties and on the proper accounting of the money entrusted to the officer. The county shall pay the premium for the bond from the general fund of the county.

(c) The officer shall keep an accurate and complete record of money received and disbursed under this section. The records are court records and may be inspected at reasonable times by the parties, their representatives, and attorneys. The records may be introduced into evidence as prescribed by the Texas Rules of Evidence. The county auditor shall inspect and examine the records and audit the accounts quarterly. The auditor shall report the results of the audit to the juvenile board and include any recommendations the auditor may have.

(d) The chief juvenile probation officer may appoint necessary personnel with the approval of the juvenile board to administer this section. The personnel serve at the pleasure of the chief juvenile probation officer.

(e) The commissioners court shall provide from the general fund the money necessary to administer this section in the amount recommended by the juvenile board and approved by the commissioners court.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3501.055 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3501 / Section 3501.055
§ 3501.055. RULES FOR PROCEEDINGS.
Status: in_force

The board shall adopt rules for its proceedings.
Tex. Transportation Code § 503.093 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 503 / Section 503.093
§ 503.093. ACTION TO ENFORCE SUBCHAPTER.
Status: in_force

(a) The department or any interested person may bring an action, including an action for an injunction, to:

(1) enforce a provision of Subchapter B; or

(2) prohibit a person from operating in violation of the person's application for a general distinguishing number.

(b) A plaintiff other than the department may recover the plaintiff's attorney's fees.
Tex. Transportation Code § 223.102 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 223 / Section 223.102
§ 223.102. AWARD OF EMERGENCY HIGHWAY IMPROVEMENT CONTRACT.
Status: in_force

As an alternative to the procedure provided by Subchapter A, in a highway emergency the department may award a highway improvement contract in accordance with rules adopted by the commission, which may include:

(1) contractor eligibility;

(2) notification of prospective bidders;

(3) bidding requirements;

(4) procedures for awarding the contract;

(5) bonding or other requirements to ensure satisfactory performance by the contractor and the protection of claimants supplying labor and materials used in performance;

(6) contract form and content; and

(7) provision for a waiver of or exception to a procedure or requirement adopted under this section.
Tex. Alcoholic Beverage Code § 46.04 — TX Code / Code al / Chapter 46 / Section 46.04
§ 46.04. STORAGE INFORMATION.
Status: in_force

The holder of a bonded warehouse permit shall furnish such information concerning the liquor stored and withdrawn as may be required by the commission.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3950.253 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3950 / Section 3950.253
§ 3950.253. SALES AND USE TAX.
Status: in_force

(a) The district may impose a sales and use tax if authorized by a majority of the voters of the district voting at an election called for that purpose. Revenue from the tax may be used for any purpose for which ad valorem tax revenue of the district may be used.

(b) The district may not adopt a sales and use tax if as a result of the adoption of the tax the combined rate of all sales and use taxes imposed by the district and other political subdivisions of this state having territory in the district would exceed two percent at any location in the district.

(c) If the voters of the district approve the adoption of the tax at an election held on the same election date on which another political subdivision adopts a sales and use tax or approves an increase in the rate of its sales and use tax and as a result the combined rate of all sales and use taxes imposed by the district and other political subdivisions of this state having territory in the district would exceed two percent at any location in the district, the election to adopt a sales and use tax under this chapter has no effect.
Tex. Occupations Code § 1701.203 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 1701 / Section 1701.203
§ 1701.203. RECORDS OF COMPLAINTS.
Status: in_force

(a) The commission shall maintain a system to promptly and efficiently act on jurisdictional complaints filed with the commission. The commission shall maintain information about parties to the complaint, the subject matter of the complaint, a summary of the results of the review or investigation of the complaint, and its disposition.

(b) The commission shall make information available describing its procedures for complaint investigation and resolution.

(c) The commission shall periodically notify the complaint parties of the status of the complaint until final disposition unless the notice would jeopardize an investigation.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1109.209 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1109 / Section 1109.209
§ 1109.209. 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 by the district;

(2) any transaction relating to the bonds; and

(3) profits made in the sale of the bonds.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8262.155 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8262 / Section 8262.155
§ 8262.155. DEPOSITORY.
Status: in_force

(a) The board shall select one or more banks in this state to act as depository for the district's money.

(b) To the extent that money in the depository bank is not insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, the money must be secured in the manner provided by law for the security of county funds.

(c) A director may be a shareholder in a bank that is a depository of district money.
Tex. Insurance Code § 2301.006 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 2301 / Section 2301.006
§ 2301.006. FILING AND APPROVAL OF FORMS.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided by Section 2301.008, an insurer may not deliver or issue for delivery in this state a form for use in writing insurance described by Section 2301.003 unless the form has been filed with and approved by the commissioner.

(b) An insurer must file the form not later than the 60th day before the date an insurer uses the form or delivers the form for use.

(c) A filed form is approved at the expiration of 60 days after the date the form is filed unless the commissioner by order approves or disapproves the form during the 60-day period. The commissioner's approval of a filed form constitutes a waiver of any unexpired portion of the 60-day period.

(d) The commissioner may extend by not more than 10 days the 60-day period described by Subsection (c) during which the commissioner may approve or disapprove a form filed by an insurer. The commissioner shall notify the insurer of the extension before the expiration of the 60-day period.

(e) A filed form for which an extension has been granted under Subsection (d) is considered approved at the expiration of the extension period described by that subsection absent an earlier approval or disapproval of the form.
Tex. Water Code § 11.456 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 11 / Section 11.456
§ 11.456. MAINTAINING CURRENT STATUS.
Status: in_force

(a) To protect water rights holders in a river basin or segment of a river basin during the proceedings under Section 11.452 of this code, the commission may issue an order or orders at the beginning of the proceedings under Section 11.452 of this code or may request the attorney general to seek injunctive relief to protect the water rights holders during the proceedings.

(b) On request of the commission, the attorney general shall seek injunctive relief to carry out the purpose of Subsection (a) of this section.

(c) The commission is not required to comply with the requirements of Chapter 2001, Government Code in issuing orders under Subsection (a) of this section and there is no right of appeal from those orders.
Tex. Tax Code § 154.045 — TX Code / Code tx / Chapter 154 / Section 154.045
§ 154.045. RECALL BY COMPTROLLER.
Status: in_force

(a) The comptroller may recall unused stamps.

(b) If the comptroller recalls stamps, the purchaser, on the comptroller's demand, shall surrender the stamps to the comptroller for exchange.

(c) If the comptroller recalls stamps and receives them from the purchaser, the comptroller shall issue stamps with different serial numbers for the recalled stamps.
Tex. Labor Code § 408.021 — TX Code / Code la / Chapter 408 / Section 408.021
§ 408.021. ENTITLEMENT TO MEDICAL BENEFITS.
Status: in_force

(a) An employee who sustains a compensable injury is entitled to all health care reasonably required by the nature of the injury as and when needed. The employee is specifically entitled to health care that:

(1) cures or relieves the effects naturally resulting from the compensable injury;

(2) promotes recovery; or

(3) enhances the ability of the employee to return to or retain employment.

(b) Medical benefits are payable from the date of the compensable injury.

(c) Except in an emergency, all health care must be approved or recommended by the employee's treating doctor.

(d) An insurance carrier's liability for medical benefits may not be limited or terminated by agreement or settlement.
Tex. Government Code § 443.0151 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 443 / Section 443.0151
§ 443.0151. VISITOR PARKING FACILITIES.
Status: in_force

(a) The board shall operate a garage or similar parking facility for the benefit of visitors to the Capitol Complex. The parking facility is under the control of the board.

(b) The board may set and collect a fee for parking. Revenue from the parking facility shall be credited to the Capitol fund. If revenue bonds are issued for the project, the board shall transfer to the Texas Public Finance Authority the amount necessary for the debt service on not more than one-half of the total amount of bonds issued.

(c) The Department of Public Safety shall enforce the rules of the board governing parking in the facility in the same manner in which the department enforces the department's rules under Subchapter E, Chapter 411, including the issuance of administrative citations for violations of the board's rules. Except as provided by board rule, the parking rules of the department adopted under that subchapter do not apply to parking in the facility.
Tex. Education Code § 31.074 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 31 / Section 31.074
§ 31.074. DISTRIBUTION.
Status: in_force

(a) The commissioner shall provide for the distribution of open education resource instructional materials in a manner consistent with distribution of instructional materials approved under Subchapter B.

(b) The commissioner may use a competitive process to contract for printing, other reproduction, or storage of open education resource instructional material on behalf of a school district or open-enrollment charter school. The commissioner may not require a school district or open-enrollment charter school to contract with a state-approved provider for the printing, reproduction, or storage of open education resource instructional material.

(c) The agency is not required to comply with Subchapters C and D, Chapter 2052, Government Code, with regard to the printing or reproduction of an open education resource instructional material made available under this subchapter.