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Tex. Utilities Code § 62.003 — TX Code / Code ut / Chapter 62 / Section 62.003
§ 62.003. REQUIREMENTS RELATING TO AUDIO AND VIDEO PROGRAMMING.
Status: in_force

(a) This section applies only to a provider of advanced services or local exchange telephone service that has more than 500,000 access lines in service in this state and that delivers audio programming with localized content or video programming to its subscribers in those service areas where such provider is not regulated as a cable system under federal law.

(b) Notwithstanding any other provision of this title, a provider of advanced services or local exchange telephone service shall provide subscribers access to the signals of the local broadcast television and radio stations licensed by the Federal Communications Commission to serve those subscribers over the air; provided with respect to low power television stations, this section shall only apply to those low power television stations that are "qualified low power stations" as defined in 47 U.S.C. Section 534(h)(2).

(c) To facilitate access by subscribers of a provider of advanced services or local exchange telephone service to the signals of local broadcast stations, a station either shall be granted mandatory carriage or may request retransmission consent with the provider.

(d) This title does not require a provider of advanced services or local exchange telephone service to provide a television or radio station valuable consideration in exchange for carriage.

(e) A provider of advanced services or local exchange telephone service shall transmit without degradation the signals a local broadcast station delivers to the provider. The transmission quality offered a broadcast station may not be lower than the quality made available to another broadcast station or video or audio programming source.

(f) A provider of advanced services or local exchange telephone service that delivers audio or video programming to its subscribers may not:

(1) discriminate among broadcast stations or between broadcast stations on the one hand and programming providers on the other with respect to transmission of their signals, taking into account any consideration afforded a provider of advanced services or local exchange telephone service by any such programming provider or broadcast station; or

(2) delete, change, or alter a copyright identification transmitted as part of a broadcast station's signal.

(g) A provider of advanced services or local exchange telephone service that delivers audio or video programming shall be subject to any applicable network nonduplication or syndicated exclusivity rules promulgated by the Federal Communications Commission to the extent applicable to cable systems as defined by the commission.

(h) A provider of advanced services or local exchange telephone service that delivers audio or video programming to its subscribers shall include all programming providers in a subscriber programming guide, if any, that lists program schedules.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 361.807 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 361 / Section 361.807
§ 361.807. CERTIFICATION.
Status: in_force

(a) If the executive director determines that an applicant has complied with Section 361.8065 and submitted a complete application, the executive director shall issue a copy of the municipal setting designation certificate to:

(1) the applicant for the municipal setting designation;

(2) each municipality, retail public utility, and private well owner described by Section 361.805(a); and

(3) each person who submitted comments on the application for the municipal setting designation and anyone else who requested a copy during the review period.

(b) The municipal setting designation certificate shall:

(1) indicate that the municipal setting designation eligibility criteria described in Section 361.803 are satisfied and that the executive director has certified the municipal setting designation;

(2) indicate that any person addressing environmental impacts for a property located in the certified municipal setting designation shall complete any necessary investigation and response action requirements in accordance with Section 361.808; and

(3) include a legal description of the outer boundaries of the municipal setting designation.

(c) If the executive director determines that an applicant has submitted a complete application except that an ordinance or restrictive covenant and any required documentation satisfying the requirements described in Section 361.8065 have not been submitted, the executive director shall issue a letter to the applicant listed in Subsection (a) stating that a municipal setting designation will be certified on submission of a copy of the ordinance or restrictive covenant and any required documentation satisfying the requirements described in Section 361.8065. On submission of the ordinance or restrictive covenant and any required documentation satisfying the requirements described in Section 361.8065, the executive director shall issue a municipal setting designation certificate in accordance with Subsections (a) and (b).
Tex. Education Code § 13.281 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 13 / Section 13.281
§ 13.281. INCENTIVE AID.
Status: in_force

(a) A school district created after August 22, 1963, through consolidation may qualify for incentive aid payments from the state.

(b) A school district may not receive incentive aid payments for a period of more than 10 years.

(c) Incentive aid payments may be made only on application to the agency and in compliance with this subchapter.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3839.008 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3839 / Section 3839.008
§ 3839.008. LIBERAL CONSTRUCTION OF CHAPTER.
Status: in_force

This chapter shall be liberally construed in conformity with the findings and purposes stated in this chapter.
Tex. Education Code § 21.04422 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 21 / Section 21.04422
§ 21.04422. TEACHER RESIDENCY PREPARATION.
Status: in_force

(a) The board shall propose rules under this subchapter to create a teacher residency preparation route.

(b) In proposing rules for a teacher residency preparation route under this section, the board must require that the program:

(1) use research-based best practices for recruiting and admitting candidates into the program;

(2) integrate course work, classroom practice, formal observation, and feedback;

(3) require a candidate to receive preservice practice in a prekindergarten through grade 12 classroom for at least one full school year;

(4) use multiple assessments to measure a candidate's progress; and

(5) provide training synchronously, unless the educator preparation program applies to and receives approval from the board for an exception allowing the program to provide training asynchronously.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1575.354 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1575 / Section 1575.354
§ 1575.354. CREDENTIALING COMMITTEES.
Status: in_force

The trustee may establish credentialing committees to evaluate the qualifications of health care providers to participate in the network.
Tex. Government Code § 1232.121 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 1232 / Section 1232.121
§ 1232.121. CERTIFICATION AND DEPOSIT OF PROCEEDS OF OBLIGATIONS.
Status: in_force

(a) After issuing obligations, the board shall certify to the commission or the appropriate state agency and to the comptroller that the proceeds from the issuance are available. The board shall deposit the proceeds in the state treasury.

(b) The proceeds shall be credited to the account of the state agency that is responsible under an agreement for making rental or installment payments to the authority.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1085.303 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1085 / Section 1085.303
§ 1085.303. SALES TAX.
Status: in_force

(a) If the district adopts the tax under Section 1085.302, a tax is imposed on the receipts from the sale at retail of taxable items in the district.

(b) The rate of the tax imposed under Subsection (a) is one-half of one percent.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1098.252 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1098 / Section 1098.252
§ 1098.252. TAX RATE.
Status: in_force

(a) The board may impose the tax at a rate not to exceed the limit approved by the voters.

(b) The tax rate for all purposes may not exceed 75 cents on each $100 valuation of all taxable property in the district.
Tex. Insurance Code § 887.256 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 887 / Section 887.256
§ 887.256. FORM APPROVAL.
Status: in_force

(a) The commissioner shall approve the form and language of an insurance certificate before the certificate is used by an association. The commissioner shall, in cooperation with the several associations, ensure that the certificate forms are as uniform as feasible. Forms for all associations are not required to be uniform.

(b) An insurance certificate form used by an association after May 12, 1939, must comply with this chapter and with any other laws regulating the association.
Tex. Labor Code § 410.003 — TX Code / Code la / Chapter 410 / Section 410.003
§ 410.003. APPLICATION OF ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE AND TEXAS REGISTER ACT.
Status: in_force

Except as otherwise provided by this chapter, Chapter 2001, Government Code does not apply to a proceeding under this chapter.
Tex. Occupations Code § 2035.103 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 2035 / Section 2035.103
§ 2035.103. PETITION REQUIREMENTS.
Status: in_force

A rescission election petition must meet the requirements imposed by this chapter for a petition to request a local option election on the question of the legalization of racing with pari-mutuel wagering.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1458.054 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1458 / Section 1458.054
§ 1458.054. FEES.
Status: in_force

The department may collect a reasonable fee set by the commissioner as necessary to administer the registration process. Fees collected under this chapter shall be deposited in the Texas Department of Insurance operating fund.
Tex. Labor Code § 102.075 — TX Code / Code la / Chapter 102 / Section 102.075
§ 102.075. APPEALS.
Status: in_force

(a) Either party to an arbitration case decided by a district court may file an appeal of the district court's decision not later than the 10th day after the date on which the judgment is entered.

(b) The decision of the court of appeals under this section is final. The clerk of the court of appeals shall certify the decision and the district court shall enter the judgment.

(c) If the court of appeals sustains the exception, it shall set aside the award, but the parties may agree on a judgment to be entered disposing of the dispute. A judgment on an agreement entered into under this subsection has the same force and effect of law as a judgment entered on an award by a board of arbitration.
Tex. Occupations Code § 201.163 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 201 / Section 201.163
§ 201.163. POLICY ON TECHNOLOGICAL SOLUTIONS.
Status: in_force

The board shall implement a policy requiring the board to use appropriate technological solutions to improve the board's ability to perform its functions. The policy must ensure that the public is able to interact with the board on the Internet.
Tex. Government Code § 511.0072 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 511 / Section 511.0072
§ 511.0072. COMPLAINT INFORMATION.
Status: in_force

(a) The commission shall maintain a system to promptly and efficiently act on 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. Government Code § 54.1952 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 54 / Section 54.1952
§ 54.1952. APPOINTMENT.
Status: in_force

(a) The county judge may appoint one or more part-time or full-time magistrates to hear a matter alleging a violation of Section 25.093, Education Code, or alleging truant conduct under Section 65.003(a), Family Code, referred to the magistrate by a court having jurisdiction over the matter.

(b) An appointment under Subsection (a) is subject to the approval of the commissioners court.

(c) A magistrate serves at the pleasure of the county judge.
Tex. Finance Code § 154.413 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 154 / Section 154.413
§ 154.413. NOTIFICATION OF PURCHASER.
Status: in_force

Not later than the 30th day after the date prepaid funeral money is seized under Section 154.412, the commissioner may notify each known person who purchased prepaid funeral benefits under a contract from the permit holder whose permit is canceled. The notice must:

(1) include an explanation of the procedures under this chapter for canceling the contract and claiming money that may be due the person if the person elects to cancel;

(2) inform the person on continuing to make payments under the contract if the person elects to keep the contract in force; and

(3) inform the person that if the person elects to keep the contract in force the commissioner will transfer:

(A) responsibility to perform the contract to a responsible successor permit holder selected by the commissioner; or

(B) the seized money to the fund maintained under Section 154.351,subject to the claims process prescribed by rule under Subchapter H.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1100.061 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1100 / Section 1100.061
§ 1100.061. DISTRICT ADMINISTRATOR; ASSISTANT ADMINISTRATOR.
Status: in_force

(a) The board shall appoint a qualified person as district administrator.

(b) The district administrator may appoint an assistant administrator.

(c) The district administrator shall serve at the will of the board and shall receive the compensation determined by the board.

(d) On assuming the duties of district administrator, the administrator shall execute a bond payable to the district in an amount set by the board of not less than $5,000 that:

(1) is conditioned on the administrator performing the administrator's duties; and

(2) contains any other condition the board requires.
Tex. Government Code § 301.011 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 301 / Section 301.011
§ 301.011. SHORT TITLE.
Status: in_force

This subchapter may be cited as the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1961.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8285.004 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8285 / Section 8285.004
§ 8285.004. DISTRICT TERRITORY.
Status: in_force

(a) The district is composed of the territory described by Section 4, Chapter 658, Acts of the 62nd Legislature, Regular Session, 1971, as that territory may have been modified under:

(1) Subchapter H, Chapter 54, Water Code;

(2) Subchapter J, Chapter 49, Water Code; or

(3) other law.

(b) The boundaries and field notes of the district form a closure. A mistake in copying the field notes in the legislative process or another mistake in the field notes does not affect:

(1) the district's organization, existence, or validity;

(2) the district's right to issue any type of bond for a purpose for which the district is created or to pay the principal of and interest on the bond;

(3) the district's right to impose a tax; or

(4) the legality or operation of the district or its governing body.
Tex. Government Code § 437.106 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 437 / Section 437.106
§ 437.106. HISTORICAL PRESERVATION OF RECORDS AND PROPERTY.
Status: in_force

Except as provided by other law and in accordance with all applicable federal and state requirements, the department shall preserve all historically significant military records or property in the Texas Military Forces Museum.
Tex. Local Government Code § 84.007 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 84 / Section 84.007
§ 84.007. BOND AND OATH.
Status: in_force

(a) Before taking office and within 20 days after the date of a county auditor's appointment, the county auditor must execute a bond. The bond must be:

(1) a good and sufficient surety bond or a bond secured by two or more good and sufficient personal sureties;

(2) in the amount of $5,000 or more;

(3) payable to the district judges;

(4) conditioned on the faithful performance of the duties of county auditor; and

(5) approved by the district judges.

(b) The county auditor must take the official oath and a written oath that lists the positions of public or private trust previously held and the length of service in each of those positions and that states:

(1) that he has the qualifications required by this chapter; and

(2) that he will not be personally interested in a contract with the county.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 288.202 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 288 / Section 288.202
§ 288.202. ASSESSMENT AND COLLECTION OF MANDATORY PAYMENTS.
Status: in_force

The district may collect or, using a competitive bidding process, contract for the assessment and collection of mandatory payments required under this chapter.
Tex. Insurance Code § 982.252 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 982 / Section 982.252
§ 982.252. FORM AND CONTENTS OF FINANCIAL STATEMENT OF ALIEN INSURANCE COMPANY.
Status: in_force

(a) A financial statement required to be filed by an alien insurance company under Section 982.004 must be on a form prescribed by the commissioner and must show, as of the preceding December 31:

(1) the company's general deposits of assets in the United States deposited with officers of any state in trust for the exclusive benefit, security, and protection of the company's policyholders in the United States;

(2) the company's special deposits of assets in the United States deposited with officers of any state in trust for the exclusive benefit, security, and protection of the company's policyholders in a particular state;

(3) the company's trusteed assets in the United States held for the exclusive benefit, security, and protection of the company's policyholders in the United States;

(4) the company's reserves and other liabilities arising out of policies or obligations issued, assumed, or incurred in the United States; and

(5) any further information as determined necessary to implement this section.

(b) In addition to the requirements under Subsection (a), a financial statement filed by an alien life insurance company must show the amount of the company's policy loans to policyholders in the United States, not exceeding the amount of the legal reserve required on each policy.

(c) In determining the net amount of an alien insurance company's liabilities in the United States, the company may deduct:

(1) reinsurance on losses with insurers qualifying for credit, less unpaid reinsurance premiums, with a schedule showing by company the amount deducted; and

(2) unearned premiums on agents' balances or uncollected premiums not more than 90 days past due.

(d) Any liability on an asset not considered in the statement may be applied against that asset.

(e) A special state deposit held for the exclusive benefit of policyholders of a particular state may be allowed as an offset against the alien insurance company's liabilities in that state only.

(f) The statement may include accrued interest at the date of the statement on assets deposited with states and trustees if the interest is collected by the states or trustees.

(g) The United States manager, attorney-in-fact, or authorized assistant United States manager of the alien insurance company shall sign and verify the statement. The United States trustee or trustees shall certify the items of securities and other property held under deeds of trust.

(h) The commissioner may at any time and for any period determined necessary require additional statements of the kind required by this section.
Tex. Finance Code § 31.107 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 31 / Section 31.107
§ 31.107. REGULATION AND EXAMINATION OF RELATED ENTITIES.
Status: in_force

(a) The banking commissioner may regulate and examine, to the same extent as if the services or activities were performed by a state bank on its own premises:

(1) the activities of a state bank affiliate; and

(2) the services or activities of a third-party service provider that a state bank or state bank affiliate has contracted for or otherwise arranged to be performed on behalf of the state bank or state bank affiliate.

(b) The banking commissioner may collect a fee from an examined third-party service provider or affiliate in connection with each examination to cover the cost of the examination or may collect that fee from the state banks that use the examined third-party service provider.

(c) For purposes of this section, a state bank affiliate does not include a company in which ownership or membership is limited to individuals and conditioned by law on the existence and maintenance of professional licensing.

(d) To promote regulatory efficiency, if, in the preceding 24 months, a third-party service provider or affiliate has been examined by a federal or state financial services regulatory agency or by a member agency of the Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council, or its successor agency, the banking commissioner may accept the results of that examination instead of conducting the banking commissioner's own examination of the third-party service provider or affiliate. Nothing in this subsection shall be construed as limiting or restricting the banking commissioner from participating in an examination of a third-party service provider or affiliate conducted by a federal or state financial services regulatory agency or by a member agency of the Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council, or its successor agency.

(e) A third-party service provider that refuses to submit to examination or to pay an assessed fee for examination under this section is subject to an enforcement action under Chapter 35. With respect to a third-party service provider's refusal to submit to examination, the banking commissioner may notify all state banks of the refusal and warn that continued use of the third-party service provider may constitute an unsafe and unsound banking practice.
Tex. Occupations Code § 1954.301 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 1954 / Section 1954.301
§ 1954.301. DISCIPLINARY POWERS OF DEPARTMENT.
Status: in_force

(a) If an act or omission of a person licensed under this chapter constitutes grounds prescribed for disciplinary action under Section 1954.302, the department, after providing the person with notice and an opportunity for a hearing, shall:

(1) revoke or suspend the person's license;

(2) suspend the license on an emergency basis;

(3) modify the license; or

(4) reprimand the person.

(b) If an act or omission of a person registered under this chapter constitutes grounds for disciplinary action under Section 1954.303, the department, after providing the person with notice and an opportunity for a hearing, shall:

(1) refuse to renew the person's registration;

(2) revoke or suspend the registration;

(3) suspend the registration on an emergency basis; or

(4) reprimand the person.

(c) After providing the sponsor of an asbestos training course with notice and an opportunity for a hearing, the department may:

(1) revoke or suspend the approval of the course; or

(2) suspend the approval of the course on an emergency basis.

(d) The department may place on probation a person whose license or registration is suspended. If a suspension is probated, the department may require the person to:

(1) report regularly to the department on matters that are the basis of the probation;

(2) limit practice to the areas prescribed by the department; or

(3) continue or review professional education until the person attains a degree of skill satisfactory to the department in those areas that are the basis of the probation.