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Tex. Finance Code § 303.502 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 303 / Section 303.502
§ 303.502.
Status: in_force

Sec. 303.502. APPLICABILITY OF CHAPTER 24, INSURANCE CODE. (a) Except as inconsistent with this chapter:

(1) a person subject to Chapter 651, Insurance Code, who contracts for, charges, or receives an interest rate authorized by this chapter remains subject to that chapter; and

(2) a party to an insurance premium finance agreement, including an agreement for an open-end account, has all the rights provided by Chapter 651, Insurance Code.

(b) The licensing requirements of Chapter 342 do not apply to a transaction described by Subsection (a)(1). The penalty provisions of this title do not apply to a transaction described by Subsection (a)(1).
Tex. Government Code § 2152.055 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2152 / Section 2152.055
§ 2152.055. INFORMATION ABOUT QUALIFICATIONS AND STANDARDS OF CONDUCT.
Status: in_force

The commission shall provide its members and employees, as often as necessary, information regarding their:

(1) qualifications for office or employment under this subtitle; and

(2) responsibilities under applicable laws relating to standards of conduct for state officers or employees.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 246.113 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 246 / Section 246.113
§ 246.113. PRODUCTION OF EVIDENCE.
Status: in_force

(a) In an investigation or proceeding under this chapter, the board may:

(1) require or allow a person to file a written statement regarding any of the facts and circumstances concerning the matter to be investigated;

(2) administer oaths and affirmations;

(3) subpoena witnesses;

(4) compel attendance;

(5) take evidence; and

(6) require the production of any books, papers, correspondence, memoranda, agreements, or other documents or records considered relevant to the inquiry.

(b) The board may bring suit in district court to enforce a subpoena if the person to whom a subpoena is directed fails to comply.
Tex. Natural Resources Code § 51.129 — TX Code / Code nr / Chapter 51 / Section 51.129
§ 51.129. LIEN.
Status: in_force

(a) During the continuance of the lease and after forfeiture, the state has a lien on all property owned by the lessee which is located on the leased premises to secure payment of rent due.

(b) The lien is superior to all other liens.

(c) A reservation of the lien in the lease is not essential to preserve its validity.
Tex. Government Code § 764.001 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 764 / Section 764.001
§ 764.001. TRI-STATE CORRIDOR COMMISSION MEMBERSHIP.
Status: in_force

(a) The Tri-State Corridor Commission consists of 12 members.

(b) The political subdivisions in the area the commission serves shall jointly appoint nine voting members to the commission. The state highway departments of Texas, Arkansas, and Louisiana shall each appoint one nonvoting member to the commission.

(c) Members of the commission serve without compensation.
Tex. Election Code § 258.007 — TX Code / Code el / Chapter 258 / Section 258.007
§ 258.007. SUBSCRIPTION TO CODE VOLUNTARY.
Status: in_force

The subscription to the Code of Fair Campaign Practices by a candidate or a political committee is voluntary.
Tex. Local Government Code § 501.002 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 501 / Section 501.002
§ 501.002. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this subtitle:

(1) "Authorizing unit" means the unit that authorizes the creation of a corporation under this subtitle.

(2) "Board of directors" means the board of directors of a corporation.

(3) "Bonds" includes evidences of indebtedness, including bonds and notes.

(4) "Corporate headquarters facilities" means buildings proposed for construction or occupancy as the principal office for a business enterprise's administrative and management services.

(5) "Corporation" means a corporation organized under this subtitle.

(6) "Cost," with respect to a project, has the meaning assigned by Section 501.152.

(7) "County alliance" means two or more counties that jointly authorize the creation of a corporation under this subtitle.

(8) "District" means a conservation and reclamation district established under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.

(9) "Economic development office" means the Texas Economic Development and Tourism Office within the office of the governor.

(10) "Governing body" means the commissioners court of a county or the governing body of a municipality or district.

(11) "Institution of higher education" has the meaning assigned by Section 61.003, Education Code.

(12) "Primary job" means:

(A) a job that is:

(i) available at a company for which a majority of the products or services of that company are ultimately exported to regional, statewide, national, or international markets infusing new dollars into the local economy; and

(ii) included in one of the following sectors of the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS):

(B) a job that is included in North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) sector number 928110, National Security, for the corresponding index entries for Armed Forces, Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Military Bases.

(13) "Project" means a project specified as such under Subchapter C.

(14) "Resolution" means a resolution, order, ordinance, or other official action by the governing body of a unit.

(15) "Type A corporation" means a corporation governed by Chapter 504.

(16) "Type B corporation" means a corporation governed by Chapter 505.

(17) "Unit" means a municipality, county, or district that may create and use a corporation under this subtitle.
Tex. Estates Code § 501.006 — TX Code / Code es / Chapter 501 / Section 501.006
§ 501.006. ANCILLARY LETTERS TESTAMENTARY.
Status: in_force

(a) On application, an executor named in a foreign will admitted to ancillary probate in this state in accordance with this chapter is entitled to receive ancillary letters testamentary on proof made to the court that:

(1) the executor has qualified to serve as executor in the jurisdiction in which the will was previously admitted to probate or otherwise established;

(2) the executor is not disqualified from serving in that capacity in this state; and

(3) if the will is admitted to ancillary probate in this state after the fourth anniversary of the testator's death, the executor continues to serve in that capacity in the jurisdiction in which the will was previously admitted to probate or otherwise established.

(b) After the proof required by Subsection (a) is made, the court shall enter an order directing that ancillary letters testamentary be issued to the executor. The court shall revoke any letters of administration previously issued by the court to any other person on application of the executor after personal service of citation on the person to whom the letters were issued.
Tex. Local Government Code § 161.172 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 161 / Section 161.172
§ 161.172. APPLICABILITY OF OTHER ACTS.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided by Section 161.173(b), Chapter 552, Government Code, does not apply to documents or any additional evidence relating to the processing, preliminary review, preliminary review hearing, or resolution of a sworn complaint.

(b) Chapter 551, Government Code, does not apply to the processing, preliminary review, preliminary review hearing, or resolution of a sworn complaint, but does apply to the conduct of a formal hearing under Sections 161.164-161.167. Chapter 551, Government Code, does not apply to the deliberation by the commission regarding a contested complaint following the conclusion of a formal hearing, but does apply to the meeting at which the commission issues a final decision stating the resolution of the final hearing.

(c) Subchapters C-H, Chapter 2001, Government Code, apply only to a formal hearing under this subchapter, the resolution of a formal hearing, and the appeal of a final order of the commission, and only to the extent consistent with this chapter.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3956.151 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3956 / Section 3956.151
§ 3956.151. 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. Health and Safety Code § 712.0255 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 712 / Section 712.0255
§ 712.0255. JUDICIAL MODIFICATION OR TERMINATION OF FUND.
Status: in_force

(a) The commissioner may petition a court to modify or terminate a fund under Section 112.054, Property Code. In addition to the grounds described by that section, the commissioner may petition a court under that section if the permissible distributions from the fund are inadequate to maintain, repair, and care for the perpetual care cemetery and another source for providing additional contributions to the fund is unavailable.

(b) If feasible, the corporation for the perpetual care cemetery and the trustee of the fund are necessary parties to an action described by this section. A court may not modify or terminate the fund without the consent of the commissioner.

(c) At the request or with the consent of the commissioner, the court may order the distribution and transfer of all or a portion of the assets in the fund to a nonprofit corporation, municipality, county, or other appropriate person who is willing to accept, continue to care for, and maintain the perpetual care cemetery. A transfer under this subsection does not limit the court's ability to modify or terminate the fund under an action described by this section.
Tex. Occupations Code § 554.0021 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 554 / Section 554.0021
§ 554.0021. RECOGNITION AND APPROVAL OF PHARMACIST CERTIFICATION PROGRAMS.
Status: in_force

(a) The board shall determine and issue standards for recognizing and approving pharmacist certification programs.

(b) In adopting standards under Subsection (a), the board shall include a requirement that a pharmacist may not use the designation "board certified" unless the pharmacist has successfully completed a certification program that meets the board's standards.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1039.206 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1039 / Section 1039.206
§ 1039.206. MATURITY OF BONDS.
Status: in_force

District bonds payable from taxes or revenue must mature not later than 40 years after the date of issuance.
Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 17.025 — TX Code / Code cr / Chapter 17 / Section 17.025
§ 17.025. OFFICERS TAKING BAIL BOND.
Status: in_force

A jailer licensed under Chapter 1701, Occupations Code, is considered to be an officer for the purposes of taking a bail bond and discharging any other related powers and duties under this chapter.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 5010.0307 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 5010 / Section 5010.0307
§ 5010.0307. ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY; EMINENT DOMAIN.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, "property" means property of any kind, except that the term does not include a lighter, tug, barge, or other floating equipment of any nature.

(b) If necessary or convenient to exercising a power, right, privilege, or function conferred on the district by this chapter, the district:

(1) by gift or purchase may acquire property or an interest in property that is inside or outside the district boundaries; or

(2) by exercising the power of eminent domain may acquire property or an interest in property that is inside or outside the district boundaries.

(c) The district must exercise the power of eminent domain in the manner provided by Chapter 21, Property Code, except that the district is not required to give bond for appeal or bond for costs in any judicial proceeding.

(d) The district's authority under this section to exercise the power of eminent domain expired on September 1, 2013, unless the district submitted a letter to the comptroller in accordance with Section 2206.101(b), Government Code, not later than December 31, 2012.
Tex. Property Code § 301.063 — TX Code / Code pr / Chapter 301 / Section 301.063
§ 301.063. COMPLAINTS.
Status: in_force

As provided by Subchapters E and F, the commission shall receive, investigate, seek to conciliate, and act on complaints alleging violations of this chapter.
Tex. Human Resources Code § 42.001 — TX Code / Code hr / Chapter 42 / Section 42.001
§ 42.001. PURPOSE.
Status: in_force

The purpose of this chapter is to protect the health, safety, and well-being of the children of the state who reside in child-care facilities by establishing statewide minimum standards for their safety and protection and by regulating the facilities through a licensing program. It is the policy of the state to ensure the protection of all children under care in child-care facilities and to encourage and assist in the improvement of child-care programs. It is also the intent of the legislature that freedom of religion of all citizens is inviolate. With respect to a school or child-care facility sponsored by a religious organization, nothing in this chapter gives a governmental agency authority to regulate, control, supervise, or in any way be involved in the:

(1) form, manner, or content of religious instruction, ministry, teaching, or the curriculum offered by the school or facility;

(2) ability of the school or facility to select and supervise qualified personnel, and otherwise control the terms of employment, including the right to employ individuals who share the religious views of the school or facility;

(3) internal self-governance and autonomy of the school or facility; or

(4) religious environment of the school or facility, such as symbols, art, icons, and scripture.
Tex. Education Code § 51.235 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 51 / Section 51.235
§ 51.235. REPORT TO CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER.
Status: in_force

Whenever consent is withdrawn by any authorized officer or employee other than the chief administrative officer, the officer or employee shall submit a written report to the chief administrative officer within 24 hours, unless the authorized officer or employee has reinstated consent for the person to remain on the campus. The report must contain all of the following:

(1) the description of the person from whom consent was withdrawn, including, if available, the person's name, address, and phone number; and

(2) a statement of the facts giving rise to the withdrawal of consent.
Tex. Government Code § 417.0052 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 417 / Section 417.0052
§ 417.0052. TEXAS FIRE INCIDENT REPORTING SYSTEM.
Status: in_force

The state fire marshal, under the direction of the commissioner, is responsible for maintaining and administering the Texas Fire Incident Reporting System.
Tex. Occupations Code § 605.252 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 605 / Section 605.252
§ 605.252. LICENSE ELIGIBILITY.
Status: repealed

(a) To be eligible for a license to practice orthotics or prosthetics in this state, a person must:

(1) submit an application in the manner and on the form prescribed by the executive director;

(2) pay the nonrefundable application fee;

(3) have completed formal training, including the required hours of classroom education and clinical practice, in an area of study the commission by rule determines to be necessary and appropriate;

(4) have completed a clinical residency in the professional area for which a license is sought that complies with the standards, guidelines, or procedures established by the department for a clinical residency that is offered in this state or another state; and

(5) have passed each written and practical examination approved and required by the department.

(b) The requirements for a license established by commission rule must include the requirement that the applicant hold:

(1) a bachelor's or graduate degree in orthotics and prosthetics from:

(A) an education program recognized and accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs that is offered at an institution of higher education; or

(B) a practitioner education program that has education standards that are equivalent to or exceed the standards adopted by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs; or

(2) a bachelor's degree in another subject and an orthotic or prosthetic certificate issued by a practitioner education program:

(A) recognized and accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs; or

(B) that has education standards that are equivalent to or exceed the standards adopted by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs.

(c) To meet the clinical residency requirements for a license, the applicant must complete a professional clinical residency that meets the requirements established by commission rule and is conducted under the direct supervision of a licensed orthotist, licensed prosthetist, or a licensed prosthetist orthotist in the discipline for which licensure is sought. The clinical residency requirements adopted by the commission must be equivalent to or exceed the standards set by the National Commission on Orthotic and Prosthetic Education.

(d) Repealed by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1105 (H.B. 4007), Sec. 7.006(1), eff. September 1, 2017.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3883.002 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3883 / Section 3883.002
§ 3883.002. NATURE OF DISTRICT.
Status: in_force

The Harris County Improvement District No. 15 is a special district created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Tex. Education Code § 56.001 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 56 / Section 56.001
§ 56.001. SHORT TITLE.
Status: in_force

This Chapter may be cited as the Student Financial Assistance Act of 1975.
Tex. Education Code § 45.113 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 45 / Section 45.113
§ 45.113. TRUST FOR COUNTY PERMANENT SCHOOL FUND.
Status: in_force

(a) Notwithstanding former Subchapter E, Chapter 17, as that subchapter existed on May 1, 1995, the commissioners court of a county may:

(1) sell or otherwise dispose of county school lands in the manner determined by the court;

(2) establish an irrevocable trust for the proceeds of a sale or other disposition under Subdivision (1); and

(3) invest the principal of a trust created under Subdivision (2) in any investment permitted for other county funds under Chapter 2256, Government Code.

(b) The members of the commissioners court and their successors in office must be the sole trustees of a trust established under Subsection (a)(2). The trustees may not delegate the authority to manage or invest the trust but may contract with qualified persons for investment advice.

(c) The principal of a trust established under Subsection (a)(2) constitutes a portion of the county permanent school fund and must be held in perpetuity for the benefit of the public schools in the county. The income of a trust established under Subsection (a)(2) constitutes a portion of the county available school fund and may be distributed as permitted by law.
Tex. Finance Code § 66.157 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 66 / Section 66.157
§ 66.157. VENUE.
Status: in_force

A suit filed against an association or its conservator while a conservatorship order is in effect must be brought in Travis County.
Tex. Government Code § 411.1991 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 411 / Section 411.1991
§ 411.1991. PEACE OFFICERS.
Status: in_force

(a) A person may apply for a license issued under this subchapter if the person is:

(1) licensed as a peace officer under Chapter 1701, Occupations Code, and employed as a peace officer by a law enforcement agency;

(2) a railroad peace officer appointed by the director under Article 2A.005, Code of Criminal Procedure, who holds a certificate of authority issued by the director under that article and a peace officer license issued by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement;

(3) a special ranger of the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association appointed by the director under Article 2A.006, Code of Criminal Procedure, who holds a certificate of authority issued by the director under that article and a peace officer license issued by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement; or

(4) a member of the Texas military forces, excluding Texas State Guard members who are serving in the Texas Legislature.

(a-1) An applicant who is a peace officer described by Subsection (a)(1), (2), or (3) shall submit to the department:

(1) the name and rank of the applicant; and

(2) a current copy of the applicant's license issued by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement and evidence of employment as a peace officer, railroad peace officer, or special ranger, as applicable.

(a-2) The department shall adopt rules regarding the information required to be included in an application submitted by a member of the Texas military forces under this section.

(b) The department may issue a license under this subchapter to an applicant under this section if the applicant complies with Subsection (a-1) or rules adopted under Subsection (a-2), as applicable.

(b-1) An applicant under this section who is a peace officer described by Subsection (a)(1), (2), or (3) and who complies with Subsection (a-1) and the other requirements of this subchapter is not required to complete the handgun proficiency course described by Section 411.188 to obtain a license issued under this subchapter.

(c) The department shall waive any fee required for a license issued under this subchapter to an applicant under this section.

(d) A license issued under this section expires as provided by Section 411.183.
Tex. Finance Code § 92.053 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 92 / Section 92.053
§ 92.053. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR MUTUAL SAVINGS BANK.
Status: in_force

(a) A mutual savings bank's articles of incorporation must include a statement of the amount of deposit liability of the savings bank and the amount of the expense fund with which the savings bank will begin business.

(b) Before approving the articles of incorporation of a mutual savings bank, the commissioner shall require the savings bank to have subscriptions for an aggregate amount of deposit accounts and an expense fund in an aggregate amount the finance commission by rule establishes as necessary for the successful operation of a mutual savings bank.
Tex. Education Code § 19.0022 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 19 / Section 19.0022
§ 19.0022. SUNSET PROVISION.
Status: in_force

The Windham School District is subject to review under Chapter 325, Government Code (Texas Sunset Act). The district shall be reviewed during the period in which the Texas Department of Criminal Justice is reviewed.
Tex. Labor Code § 101.105 — TX Code / Code la / Chapter 101 / Section 101.105
§ 101.105. ANNUAL ELECTION OF OFFICERS, AGENTS, ORGANIZERS, AND REPRESENTATIVES.
Status: in_force

An election for labor union officers, agents, organizers, and representatives must be held at least once each year, except as provided by Section 101.108.
Tex. Transportation Code § 501.107 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 501 / Section 501.107
§ 501.107. APPLICABILITY OF SUBCHAPTER TO RECYCLER.
Status: in_force

(a) This subchapter does not apply to a sale to, purchase by, or other transaction by or with, a metal recycler except as provided by Subsections (b) and (c).

(b) A metal recycler shall submit to the department the properly assigned manufacturer's certificate of origin, regular certificate of title, nonrepairable vehicle title, salvage vehicle title, or comparable out-of-state ownership document that the person receives in conjunction with the purchase of a motor vehicle not later than the 60th day after the date the metal recycler receives the title or out-of-state ownership document.

(c) This subchapter applies to a transaction with a metal recycler in which a motor vehicle:

(1) is sold or delivered to the metal recycler for the purpose of reuse or resale as a motor vehicle or as a source of used parts; and

(2) is used for that purpose.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1017.153 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1017 / Section 1017.153
§ 1017.153. AMENDMENTS TO BUDGET.
Status: in_force

After adoption, the annual budget may be amended on the board's approval.