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Tex. Transportation Code § 707.001 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 707 / Section 707.001
§ 707.001. DEFINITIONS.
Status: repealed

In this chapter:

(1) "Local authority" has the meaning assigned by Section 541.002.

(2) Repealed by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 372 (H.B. 1631), Sec. 6(3), eff. June 2, 2019.

(3) "Photographic traffic signal enforcement system" means a system that:

(A) consists of a camera system and vehicle sensor installed to exclusively work in conjunction with an electrically operated traffic-control signal; and

(B) is capable of producing at least two recorded images that depict the license plate attached to the front or the rear of a motor vehicle that is not operated in compliance with the instructions of the traffic-control signal.

(4) "Recorded image" means a photographic or digital image that depicts the front or the rear of a motor vehicle.

(5) "Traffic-control signal" has the meaning assigned by Section 541.304.
Tex. Estates Code § 1158.554 — TX Code / Code es / Chapter 1158 / Section 1158.554
§ 1158.554. SUFFICIENCY OF BOND.
Status: in_force

(a) If the guardian of an estate is required by Subtitle D to give a general bond, before the court approves any sale of real estate, the court shall determine whether the bond is sufficient to protect the estate after the sale proceeds are received.

(b) If the court finds that the general bond is sufficient, the court may approve the sale as provided by Section 1158.556(a).

(c) If the court finds that the general bond is insufficient, the court may not approve the sale until the general bond is increased to the amount required by the court, or an additional bond is given, and approved by the court.

(d) An increase in the amount of the general bond, or the additional bond, as applicable under Subsection (c), must be equal to the sum of:

(1) the amount for which the real estate is sold; and

(2) any additional amount the court finds necessary and sets for the estate's protection.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3894.203 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3894 / Section 3894.203
§ 3894.203. ASSUMPTION OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES.
Status: in_force

(a) The district may not be dissolved by the city unless the city assumes the obligations of the district, including any bonds or other indebtedness payable from assessments or other district revenue.

(b) If the city dissolves the district, the board shall transfer ownership of all district property to the city.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1036.058 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1036 / Section 1036.058
§ 1036.058. VOTING REQUIREMENT.
Status: in_force

A concurrence of a majority of the directors voting is necessary in any matter relating to district business.
Tex. Occupations Code § 204.057 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 204 / Section 204.057
§ 204.057. PER DIEM.
Status: in_force

A member of the physician assistant board is entitled to receive a per diem as set by legislative appropriation for each day that the member engages in the business of the board. If the General Appropriations Act does not prescribe the amount of the per diem, the per diem is equal to a member's actual expenses for meals, lodging, and transportation plus $100.
Tex. Agriculture Code § 51.010 — TX Code / Code ag / Chapter 51 / Section 51.010
§ 51.010. BYLAWS AND AMENDMENTS TO ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION.
Status: in_force

(a) Each member of a society shall sign the bylaws of the society.

(b) A society shall obtain the approval of its bylaws and amendments to its articles of incorporation from the attorney general. After obtaining that approval, the society shall file the bylaws or amendments with the secretary of state.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8066.0302 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8066 / Section 8066.0302
§ 8066.0302. MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT POWERS AND DUTIES.
Status: in_force

The district has the powers and duties provided by the general law of this state, including Chapters 49 and 54, Water Code, applicable to municipal utility districts created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Tex. Insurance Code § 441.158 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 441 / Section 441.158
§ 441.158. VENUE.
Status: in_force

(a) A suit against an insurer in conservatorship or against the conservator may be filed only in Travis County unless the cause of action is based on the terms of an insurance policy issued by the insurer.

(b) A conservator appointed under this chapter may file suit in Travis County against any person to preserve, protect, or recover any asset or property of the insurer, including a claim or cause of action that may be asserted by the insurer.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3896.155 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3896 / Section 3896.155
§ 3896.155. MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION TAX; ELECTION.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided by Section 3896.161, the district may impose a tax for maintenance and operation purposes, including for:

(1) planning, constructing, acquiring, maintaining, repairing, and operating all improvement projects, including land, plants, works, facilities, improvements, appliances, and equipment of the district; and

(2) paying costs of services, engineering and legal fees, and organization and administrative expenses.

(b) The district may not impose a maintenance and operation tax unless the maximum tax rate is approved by the governing body of the city and a majority of the district voters voting at an election held for that purpose. If the maximum tax rate is approved, the board may impose the tax at any rate that does not exceed the approved rate.

(c) A maintenance and operation tax election may be held at the same time and in conjunction with any other district election. The election may be called by a separate election order or as part of any other election order.

(d) The proposition in a maintenance and operation tax election may be for a specific maximum rate.
Tex. Natural Resources Code § 33.652 — TX Code / Code nr / Chapter 33 / Section 33.652
§ 33.652. APPLICABILITY OF SUBCHAPTER TO CERTAIN MUNICIPALITIES.
Status: in_force

The provisions of this subchapter relating to coastal counties apply to a municipality if all or substantially all of the gulf beach within a coastal county is located within the boundaries of the municipality.
Tex. Natural Resources Code § 33.054 — TX Code / Code nr / Chapter 33 / Section 33.054
§ 33.054. REVIEW AND AMENDMENT OF MANAGEMENT PROGRAM.
Status: in_force

The commissioner may review the management program periodically and may amend the management program as new information or changed conditions may warrant.
Tex. Occupations Code § 602.053 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 602 / Section 602.053
§ 602.053. PUBLIC MEMBER ELIGIBILITY.
Status: repealed

(a) Repealed by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 838 , Sec. 2.197(8), eff. September 1, 2015.

(b) Repealed by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 838 , Sec. 2.197(8), eff. September 1, 2015.

(c) Repealed by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 838 , Sec. 2.197(8), eff. September 1, 2015.

(d) An advisory committee member representing the public must be a resident of this state for a period of not less than four years preceding appointment. A person may not be a member of the advisory committee representing the public if the person or the person's spouse:

(1) is registered, certified, or licensed by a regulatory agency in a health care profession;

(2) is employed by or participates in the management of a business entity or other organization regulated by or receiving money from the medical board;

(3) owns or controls, directly or indirectly, more than a 10 percent interest in a business entity or other organization regulated by or receiving money from the medical board; or

(4) uses or receives a substantial amount of tangible goods, services, or money from the medical board other than compensation or reimbursement authorized by law for medical board membership, attendance, or expenses.
Tex. Transportation Code § 706.001 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 706 / Section 706.001
§ 706.001. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this chapter:

(1) "Complaint" means a notice of an offense as described by Article 27.14(d) or 45A.101, Code of Criminal Procedure.

(2) "Department" means the Department of Public Safety.

(3) "Driver's license" has the meaning assigned by Section 521.001.

(4) "Highway or street" has the meaning assigned by Section 541.302.

(5) "Motor vehicle" has the meaning assigned by Section 541.201.

(6) "Operator" has the meaning assigned by Section 541.001.

(7) "Political subdivision" means a municipality or county.

(8) "Public place" has the meaning assigned by Section 1.07, Penal Code.

(9) "Traffic law" means a statute or ordinance, a violation of which is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine in an amount not to exceed $1,000, that:

(A) regulates an operator's conduct or condition while operating a motor vehicle on a highway or street or in a public place;

(B) regulates the condition of a motor vehicle while it is being operated on a highway or street;

(C) relates to the driver's license status of an operator while operating a motor vehicle on a highway or street; or

(D) relates to the registration status of a motor vehicle while it is being operated on a highway or street.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1042.056 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1042 / Section 1042.056
§ 1042.056. DISTRICT ADMINISTRATOR.
Status: in_force

(a) The board may employ a district administrator to manage the operations of the hospital system.

(b) The district administrator may:

(1) employ necessary personnel to perform the services provided by the hospital system; and

(2) appoint to the staff any physicians considered advisable for the efficient operation of the hospital system.
Tex. Water Code § 55.166 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 55 / Section 55.166
§ 55.166. CONSTRUCTING BRIDGES AND CULVERTS ACROSS AND OVER COUNTY AND PUBLIC ROADS.
Status: in_force

The district shall build necessary bridges and culverts across and over district canals, laterals, and ditches which cross county or public roads. Funds of the district shall be used to construct the bridges and culverts.
Tex. Government Code § 24.461 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 24 / Section 24.461
§ 24.461.
Status: in_force

Sec. 24.461. 284TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT (MONTGOMERY COUNTY). The 284th Judicial District is composed of Montgomery County.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3878.210 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3878 / Section 3878.210
§ 3878.210. LIMITS ON PARKS AND RECREATION BONDS.
Status: in_force

Bonds issued to finance parks and recreational facilities may not exceed one percent of the assessed value of the real property in the district according to the most recent certified tax appraisal roll for Harris County.
Tex. Water Code § 36.304 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 36 / Section 36.304
§ 36.304. DISSOLUTION OF DISTRICT.
Status: in_force

(a) The commission may dissolve a district that has no outstanding bonded indebtedness.

(b) A district composed of territory entirely within one county may be dissolved even if the district has outstanding indebtedness that matures after the year in which the district is dissolved, whereupon the commissioners court shall levy and collect taxes on all taxable property in the district in an amount sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on the indebtedness when due. The taxes shall be levied and collected in the same manner as county taxes.
Tex. Water Code § 51.432 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 51 / Section 51.432
§ 51.432. SALE OF BONDS.
Status: in_force

(a) After the bonds are issued by the district, the board shall sell the bonds on the best terms and for the best price possible.

(b) The board shall pay the proceeds from the sale of the bonds to the district depository.

(c) The district may exchange bonds for property acquired by purchase or to pay the contract price of work done for the use and benefit of the district.
Tex. Business Organizations Code § 153.205 — TX Code / Code bo / Chapter 153 / Section 153.205
§ 153.205. REQUIREMENTS TO ENFORCE CONDITIONAL OBLIGATION.
Status: in_force

(a) An obligation of a limited partner of a limited partnership that is subject to a condition may be enforced by the partnership creditor described by Section 153.204 only if the condition is satisfied or waived by or with respect to the limited partner.

(b) A conditional obligation of a limited partner of a limited partnership includes a contribution payable on a discretionary call of the limited partnership before the time the call occurs.
Tex. Election Code § 31.042 — TX Code / Code el / Chapter 31 / Section 31.042
§ 31.042. TRANSFER OF RECORDS.
Status: in_force

As soon as practicable after the effective date of the creation of the position of county elections administrator, the officer formerly serving as the voter registrar shall transfer to the administrator all records pertaining to voter registration, and the county officer formerly required to conduct elections shall transfer to the administrator all voting equipment and supplies of which the officer has custody and all records in the officer's possession that pertain to an uncompleted election. The commissioners court shall determine which records of prior elections are to be transferred to the administrator and which are to remain with the officer.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7918.006 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7918 / Section 7918.006
§ 7918.006. INITIAL DISTRICT TERRITORY.
Status: in_force

(a) The district is initially composed of the territory described by Section 2 of the Act enacting this chapter.

(b) The boundaries and field notes contained in Section 2 of the Act enacting this chapter form a closure. A mistake made in the field notes or in copying the field notes in the legislative process does not affect the district's:

(1) organization, existence, or validity;

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

(3) right to impose a tax; or

(4) legality or operation.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 242.047 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 242 / Section 242.047
§ 242.047. ACCREDITATION REVIEW TO SATISFY INSPECTION OR CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS.
Status: in_force

(a) The department shall accept an annual accreditation review from The Joint Commission for a nursing facility instead of an inspection for renewal of a license under Section 242.033 and in satisfaction of the requirements for certification for participation in the medical assistance program under Chapter 32, Human Resources Code, and the federal Medicare program, but only if:

(1) the nursing facility is accredited by The Joint Commission under The Joint Commission's long-term care standards;

(2) The Joint Commission maintains an annual inspection or review program for each nursing facility that the department determines meets the applicable minimum standards;

(3) The Joint Commission conducts an annual on-site inspection or review of the facility;

(4) the nursing facility submits to the department a copy of its annual accreditation review from The Joint Commission in addition to the application, fee, and any report required for renewal of a license or for certification, as applicable; and

(5) the department has:

(A) determined whether a waiver or authorization from a federal agency is necessary under federal law, including for federal funding purposes, before the department accepts an annual accreditation review from The Joint Commission:

(i) instead of an inspection for license renewal purposes;

(ii) as satisfying the requirements for certification for participation in the medical assistance program; or

(iii) as satisfying the requirements for certification for participation in the federal Medicare program; and

(B) obtained any necessary federal waivers or authorizations.

(b) The department shall coordinate its licensing and certification activities with The Joint Commission.

(c) The department and The Joint Commission shall sign a memorandum of agreement to implement this section. The memorandum must provide that if all parties to the memorandum do not agree in the development, interpretation, and implementation of the memorandum, any area of dispute is to be resolved by the executive commissioner.

(d) Except as specifically provided by this section, this section does not limit the department in performing any duties and inspections authorized by this chapter or under any contract relating to the medical assistance program under Chapter 32, Human Resources Code, and Titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. Sections 1395 et seq. and 1396 et seq.), including authority to take appropriate action relating to an institution, such as closing the institution.

(e) This section does not require a nursing facility to obtain accreditation from The Joint Commission.
Tex. Human Resources Code § 101A.253 — TX Code / Code hr / Chapter 101A / Section 101A.253
§ 101A.253. ROLE OF OFFICE.
Status: in_force

The office and the ombudsman program shall operate in cooperation with any regulatory agency funded and mandated by federal and state statute.
Tex. Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 140.002 — TX Code / Code cp / Chapter 140 / Section 140.002
§ 140.002. APPLICABILITY OF CHAPTER.
Status: in_force

(a) This chapter applies to an issuer of a health benefit plan that provides benefits for medical or surgical expenses incurred as a result of a health condition, accident, or sickness, a disability benefit plan, or an employee welfare benefit plan, including an individual, group, blanket, or franchise insurance policy or insurance agreement, a group hospital service contract, or an individual or group evidence of coverage or similar coverage document, including:

(1) an insurance company;

(2) a group hospital service corporation operating under Chapter 842, Insurance Code;

(3) a fraternal benefit society operating under Chapter 885, Insurance Code;

(4) a stipulated premium insurance company operating under Chapter 884, Insurance Code;

(5) a reciprocal exchange operating under Chapter 942, Insurance Code;

(6) a health maintenance organization operating under Chapter 843, Insurance Code;

(7) a multiple employer welfare arrangement that holds a certificate of authority under Chapter 846, Insurance Code; or

(8) an approved nonprofit health corporation that holds a certificate of authority under Chapter 844, Insurance Code.

(b) Notwithstanding Section 172.014, Local Government Code, or any other law, this chapter applies to a risk pool providing health and accident coverage under Chapter 172, Local Government Code.

(c) Notwithstanding any other law, this chapter applies to an issuer of a plan or coverage under Chapter 1551, 1575, 1579, or 1601, Insurance Code.

(d) Notwithstanding any other law, this chapter applies to any self-funded issuer of a plan that provides a benefit described by Subsection (a).

(e) This chapter applies to any policy, evidence of coverage, or contract under which a benefit described by Subsection (a) is provided and:

(1) that is delivered, issued for delivery, or entered into in this state; or

(2) under which an individual or group in this state is entitled to benefits.

(f) This chapter does not apply to:

(1) a workers' compensation insurance policy or any other source of medical benefits under Title 5, Labor Code;

(2) Medicare;

(3) the Medicaid program under Chapter 32, Human Resources Code;

(4) a Medicaid managed care program operated under Chapter 540 or Chapter 540A, Government Code, as applicable;

(5) the state child health plan or any other program operated under Chapter 62 or 63, Health and Safety Code; or

(6) a self-funded plan that is subject to the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (29 U.S.C. Section 1001 et seq.).
Tex. Government Code § 845.205 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 845 / Section 845.205
§ 845.205. OTHER PHYSICIANS.
Status: in_force

The board of trustees may employ physicians in addition to the medical board to report on special cases.
Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 38.101 — TX Code / Code cr / Chapter 38 / Section 38.101
§ 38.101. COMMUNICATIONS BY DRUG ABUSERS.
Status: in_force

A communication to any person involved in the treatment or examination of drug abusers by a person being treated voluntarily or being examined for admission to voluntary treatment for drug abuse is not admissible. However, information derived from the treatment or examination of drug abusers may be used for statistical and research purposes if the names of the patients are not revealed.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7935A.0303 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7935A / Section 7935A.0303
§ 7935A.0303. AUTHORITY FOR ROAD PROJECTS.
Status: in_force

Under Section 52, Article III, Texas Constitution, the district may design, acquire, construct, finance, issue bonds for, improve, operate, maintain, and convey to this state, a county, or a municipality for operation and maintenance macadamized, graveled, or paved roads, or improvements, including storm drainage, in aid of those roads.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8815.007 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8815 / Section 8815.007
§ 8815.007. APPLICABILITY OF OTHER LAW.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as otherwise provided by this chapter, Chapter 49, Water Code, applies to the authority.

(b) This chapter does not prevail over or preempt a provision of Chapter 36, Water Code, or Chapter 8801 of this code that is being implemented by the subsidence district.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 6910.151 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 6910 / Section 6910.151
§ 6910.151. DISTRICT TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR.
Status: in_force

(a) The board shall appoint a tax assessor-collector for the district for a term not to exceed the term of office of the supervisors making the appointment.

(b) The district's tax assessor-collector is not required to be a resident or voter of the district.
Tex. Water Code § 54.804 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 54 / Section 54.804
§ 54.804. ORDER ADOPTING PLANS FOR DEFINED AREA OR DESIGNATED PROPERTY.
Status: repealed

(a) Repealed by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1128 (H.B. 2590), Sec. 24, eff. September 1, 2019.

(b) If the board adopts a proposed plan, it must adopt the definition or designation that it finds, according to the evidence before the board, most equitably distributes the cost of facilities or service and protects the public welfare.

(c) If the proposal includes the issuance of bonds or the imposition of a maintenance tax for the defined area or designated property, the board shall call and hold an election in the defined area or within the boundaries of the designated property only.

(d) The board's order is not subject to judicial review except on the ground of fraud, palpable error, or arbitrary and confiscatory abuse of discretion.
Tex. Local Government Code § 507.102 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 507 / Section 507.102
§ 507.102. ACQUISITION, MORTGAGE, OR DISPOSAL OF PROPERTY.
Status: in_force

(a) A spaceport development corporation may acquire property but only if a site in the territory of the authorizing entity has been designated as the site for a spaceport.

(b) A spaceport development corporation may:

(1) mortgage property; or

(2) convey or otherwise dispose of property.
Tex. Parks and Wildlife Code § 46.111 — TX Code / Code pw / Chapter 46 / Section 46.111
§ 46.111. EFFECTIVE DATE OF SUBCHAPTER.
Status: in_force

This subchapter does not become effective until:

(1) the State of Oklahoma makes provision for the sale of licenses in Oklahoma that are parallel to the licenses authorized by this subchapter;

(2) the State of Oklahoma provides for payment to this state of not less than 30 percent of all revenue collected by Oklahoma for the licenses; and

(3) the department is satisfied that this subchapter and the provisions of Oklahoma law are not in conflict and directs that this subchapter is effective.
Tex. Water Code § 51.709 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 51 / Section 51.709
§ 51.709. HEARING PROCEDURE.
Status: in_force

The board shall hear all interested parties and all evidence in connection with the applications.