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Tex. Water Code § 56.242 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 56 / Section 56.242
§ 56.242. MAINTENANCE TAX.
Status: in_force

(a) The board shall have a tax assessed and collected on district property sufficient to maintain, repair, and preserve district improvements and to pay legal debts, demands, and obligations of the district, but in districts operating under Article III, Section 52, of the Texas Constitution, the tax may not be in an amount greater than one-half of one percent of the total assessed valuation of the district for that year.

(b) Taxes collected under this section shall be placed in the construction and maintenance fund.

(c) The board may issue negotiable notes payable from the maintenance tax authorized by Subsection (a) to meet the financial obligations of the district, as described by Subsection (a). The notes shall be payable over a period not to exceed five years from the date of issuance. Notes issued under this subsection are not required to be approved by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. A district may not have outstanding, at any one time, notes in excess of $3 million under this subsection.

(d) The board may issue negotiable notes to pay any lawful expenditure of the district, other than principal and interest on debt, including all costs to improve or repair any existing drainage canal, ditch, watercourse, or other work constructed, repaired, or improved by the district. The notes may be payable from and secured by a lien on and pledge of any available funds of the district, including the proceeds of a maintenance tax. Notes issued under this subsection shall be payable over a period not to exceed 20 years from the date of issuance and if issued for a term longer than one year must be treated as "debt" as defined by Section 26.012, Tax Code. The maximum debt service on all notes issued under this subsection may not exceed in any fiscal year of a district an amount that could be paid from the proceeds of one-fourth of the maximum tax the district is authorized by law to levy on the date any notes are issued.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 481.067 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 481 / Section 481.067
§ 481.067. RECORDS.
Status: in_force

(a) A person who is registered with the Federal Drug Enforcement Administration to manufacture, distribute, analyze, or dispense a controlled substance shall keep records and maintain inventories in compliance with recordkeeping and inventory requirements of federal law and with additional rules the board or director adopts.

(b) The pharmacist-in-charge of a pharmacy shall maintain the records and inventories required by this section.

(c) A record required by this section must be made at the time of the transaction that is the basis of the record. A record or inventory required by this section must be kept or maintained for at least two years after the date the record or inventory is made.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8831.052 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8831 / Section 8831.052
§ 8831.052. ELECTION OF DIRECTORS.
Status: in_force

(a) Three directors are elected by the voters of the entire district. One director is elected from each county commissioners precinct by the voters of that precinct. The directors elected from precincts 1-4 occupy positions 1-4, respectively, on the board. The at-large directors occupy positions 5-7, respectively, on the board.

(b) A person shall indicate on the application for a place on the ballot the position on the board for which the person is a candidate.

(c) At the first election after the county commissioners precincts are redrawn under Section 18, Article V, Texas Constitution, each director in office on the effective date of the change, or elected to a term of office beginning on or after the effective date of the change, shall serve, unless otherwise removed as provided by law, in the position to which each was elected for the entire term to which elected, even though the change in boundaries places the director's residence outside the precinct from which the director was elected.
Tex. Occupations Code § 651.203 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 651 / Section 651.203
§ 651.203. RECORD OF COMPLAINTS.
Status: repealed

(a) The commission shall maintain a file on each written complaint filed with the commission. The file must include:

(1) the subject matter of the complaint;

(2) the date the complaint is received by the commission;

(3) the name of the person who filed the complaint;

(4) the name of each person contacted in relation to the complaint;

(5) a summary of the results of the review or investigation of the complaint; and

(6) an explanation of the reason the file was closed, if the commission closed the file without taking action other than to investigate the complaint.

(b) Repealed by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 124 (H.B. 1540), Sec. 36(3), eff. September 1, 2019.
Tex. Government Code § 791.015 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 791 / Section 791.015
§ 791.015. SUBMISSION OF DISPUTES TO ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION PROCEDURES.
Status: in_force

Local governments that are parties to an interlocal contract may provide in the contract for the submission of disputes arising under the contract to the alternative dispute resolution procedures authorized by Chapter 2009.
Tex. Water Code § 49.23601 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 49 / Section 49.23601
§ 49.23601. AUTOMATIC ELECTION TO APPROVE TAX RATE FOR LOW TAX RATE DISTRICTS.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, "voter-approval tax rate" means the rate equal to the sum of the following tax rates for the district:

(1) the current year's debt service tax rate;

(2) the current year's contract tax rate; and

(3) the operation and maintenance tax rate that would impose 1.08 times the amount of the operation and maintenance tax imposed by the district in the preceding year on a residence homestead appraised at the average appraised value of a residence homestead in the district in that year, disregarding any homestead exemption available only to disabled persons or persons 65 years of age or older.

(b) This section applies only to a district the board of which has adopted an operation and maintenance tax rate for the current tax year that is 2.5 cents or less per $100 of taxable value.

(c) If the board of a district adopts a combined debt service, contract, and operation and maintenance tax rate that would impose more than 1.08 times the amount of tax imposed by the district in the preceding year on a residence homestead appraised at the average appraised value of a residence homestead in the district in that year, disregarding any homestead exemption available only to disabled persons or persons 65 years of age or older, an election must be held in accordance with the procedures provided by Sections 26.07(c)-(g), Tax Code, to determine whether to approve the adopted tax rate. If the adopted tax rate is not approved at the election, the district's tax rate is the voter-approval tax rate.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3901.103 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3901 / Section 3901.103
§ 3901.103. RECREATIONAL FACILITIES.
Status: in_force

The district may develop or finance recreational facilities as authorized by Chapter 375, Local Government Code, Sections 52 and 52-a, Article III, Texas Constitution, Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution, and any other law that applies to the district.
Tex. Education Code § 56.247 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 56 / Section 56.247
§ 56.247. STUDENT ENDOWMENT FUND.
Status: in_force

(a) Each institution shall establish a student endowment fund consisting of the revenue from the additional student fee and the interest and other income from investment of the fund. The fund shall be invested by the governing board in accordance with the policies governing investment of other funds held and invested by the board on behalf of the institution.

(b) Scholarships and internships shall be paid from the fund, subject to the requirements of this section and Section 56.246.

(c) Scholarships and internships may be paid from both the income and the principal of the fund, except that after the first five-year period after the date the fund is established, not more than five percent of the principal of the fund may be expended for scholarships and internships for any year.

(d) For purposes of this section, five percent of the capital gains for any year from investment of the fund is considered income.
Tex. Utilities Code § 184.032 — TX Code / Code ut / Chapter 184 / Section 184.032
§ 184.032. METERED SALE UNDER COMMISSION RULES.
Status: in_force

The metered sale of electricity by a recreational vehicle park owner in compliance with submetering rules adopted by the commission under Title 2 does not constitute the provision of electric service for compensation.
Tex. Occupations Code § 454.060 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 454 / Section 454.060
§ 454.060. CIVIL LIABILITY.
Status: in_force

A member of the board is not liable in a civil action for an act performed in good faith while performing duties as a board member.
Tex. Local Government Code § 272.004 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 272 / Section 272.004
§ 272.004. TRANSFERS OF PROPERTY BY CERTAIN POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, "political subdivision" has the same meaning as the term "issuer" under Section 1371.001, Government Code.

(b) A political subdivision may sell, lease as a lessee or lessor, or otherwise transfer property in the same manner as the subregional board of a regional transportation authority under Sections 452.108(d) and (e), Transportation Code.

(c) A sale, lease, or other transfer of property under this section must be approved by a majority of the voters voting at an election held within the boundaries of the political subdivision if the agreement:

(1) involves the levy by the political subdivision of a tax in an amount sufficient to make payments due under the agreement; and

(2) is executed on or after September 1, 1999.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 9085.0504 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 9085 / Section 9085.0504
§ 9085.0504. BONDS FOR RECREATIONAL FACILITIES.
Status: in_force

(a) The district may develop recreational facilities and issue bonds for recreational facilities as provided by Chapter 49, Water Code, regardless of whether the district's territory overlaps with the territory of a political subdivision that is authorized to develop recreational facilities and issue bonds for recreational facilities under Chapter 49, Water Code.

(b) The authority of the district to develop recreational facilities and issue bonds for recreational facilities under this section does not limit the authority of another political subdivision whose territory the territory of the district may overlap, wholly or partly, to develop recreational facilities and issue bonds for recreational facilities under Chapter 49, Water Code.
Tex. Insurance Code § 566.001 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 566 / Section 566.001
§ 566.001. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this chapter:

(1) "Assignment" means an agreement in which a supplier agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as payment for medical equipment or a medical device or supply.

(2) "Durable medical equipment" means medical equipment that:

(A) can withstand repeated use;

(B) is expected to last at least three years;

(C) is primarily and customarily used to serve a medical purpose;

(D) is generally not useful in the absence of an illness or injury; and

(E) is appropriate for use in the home.

(3) "Enrollee" means an individual enrolled in Medicare.

(4) "Medicare" means the health benefit coverage provided under the Health Insurance for the Aged Act (42 U.S.C. Section 1395 et seq.).

(5) "Nonparticipating supplier" means an entity or person who:

(A) provides Medicare-covered durable medical equipment, orthotic devices or supplies, or prosthetic devices or supplies to Medicare enrollees; and

(B) is not enrolled in Medicare as a participating supplier.

(6) "Orthotic device or supply" means:

(A) a custom-fitted or custom-fabricated medical device designed to correct a deformity, improve function, or relieve symptoms of a disease; or

(B) a medical supply related to a device described by Paragraph (A).

(7) "Prosthetic device or supply" means:

(A) an artificial medical device designed to replace all or part of a limb or internal organ; or

(B) a medical supply related to a device described by Paragraph (A).
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8341.006 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8341 / Section 8341.006
§ 8341.006. FINDINGS OF PUBLIC PURPOSE AND BENEFIT.
Status: in_force

(a) The district is created to serve a public purpose and benefit.

(b) The district is created to accomplish the purposes of:

(1) a municipal utility district as provided by general law and Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution; and

(2) Section 52, Article III, Texas Constitution, that relate to the construction, acquisition, improvement, operation, or maintenance of macadamized, graveled, or paved roads, or improvements, including storm drainage, in aid of those roads.

(c) The creation of the district is in the public interest and is essential to accomplish the purposes of Section 52-a, Article III, Texas Constitution, and to:

(1) further the public purposes of developing and diversifying the economy of the state;

(2) eliminate unemployment and underemployment; and

(3) develop or expand transportation and commerce.

(d) The district will:

(1) promote the health, safety, and general welfare of residents, employers, potential employees, employees, visitors, and consumers in the district, and of the public; and

(2) provide needed funding for the district to preserve, maintain, and enhance the economic health and vitality of the district territory as a community and business center.

(e) The district will not act as the agent or instrumentality of any private interest even though the district will benefit many private interests as well as the public.
Tex. Business Organizations Code § 101.616 — TX Code / Code bo / Chapter 101 / Section 101.616
§ 101.616. EVENT REQUIRING WINDING UP.
Status: in_force

Subject to Sections 101.617, 101.618, 101.619, and 101.620, the business and affairs of a protected series or registered series are required to be wound up:

(1) if the winding up of the limited liability company is required under Section 101.552(a) or Chapter 11; or

(2) on the earlier of:

(A) the time specified for winding up the protected series or registered series in the company agreement;

(B) the occurrence of an event specified with respect to the protected series or registered series in the company agreement;

(C) the occurrence of a majority vote of all of the members associated with the protected series or registered series approving the winding up of the protected series or registered series or, if there is more than one class or group of members associated with the protected series or registered series, a majority vote of the members of each class or group of members associated with the protected series or registered series approving the winding up of the protected series or registered series;

(D) if the protected series or registered series has no members, the occurrence of a majority vote of all of the managers associated with the protected series or registered series approving the winding up of the protected series or registered series or, if there is more than one class or group of managers associated with the protected series or registered series, a majority vote of the managers of each class or group of managers associated with the protected series or registered series approving the winding up of the protected series or registered series; or

(E) a determination by a court in accordance with Section 101.621.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7893.0501 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7893 / Section 7893.0501
§ 7893.0501. AUTHORITY TO ISSUE BONDS AND OTHER OBLIGATIONS.
Status: in_force

The district may issue bonds or other obligations payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes, impact fees, revenue, contract payments, grants, or other district money, or any combination of those sources, to pay for any authorized district purpose.
Tex. Occupations Code § 110.461 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 110 / Section 110.461
§ 110.461. ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE.
Status: in_force

A proceeding under this subchapter is a contested case under Chapter 2001, Government Code.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 168.002 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 168 / Section 168.002
§ 168.002. DIABETES MANAGEMENT AND TREATMENT PLAN.
Status: in_force

(a) A diabetes management and treatment plan must be developed and implemented for each student with diabetes who will seek care for the student's diabetes while at school or while participating in a school activity. The plan shall be developed by:

(1) the student's parent or guardian; and

(2) the physician responsible for the student's diabetes treatment.

(b) A diabetes management and treatment plan must:

(1) identify the health care services the student may receive at school;

(2) evaluate the student's ability to manage and level of understanding of the student's diabetes; and

(3) be signed by the student's parent or guardian and the physician responsible for the student's diabetes treatment.

(c) The parent or guardian of a student with diabetes who seeks care for the student's diabetes while the student is at school shall submit to the school a copy of the student's diabetes management and treatment plan. The plan must be submitted to and reviewed by the school:

(1) before or at the beginning of the school year;

(2) on enrollment of the student, if the student enrolls in the school after the beginning of the school year; or

(3) as soon as practicable following a diagnosis of diabetes for the student.
Tex. Water Code § 57.346 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 57 / Section 57.346
§ 57.346. FINAL TRUSTEE REPORT.
Status: in_force

(a) After the trustees pay all valid claims established against the district and satisfy the cost and expenses of controlling and managing the district, they shall file a report of the final settlement with the commissioners court.

(b) The trustees shall include in the report:

(1) a full and complete account of all money received and paid during their trusteeship;

(2) an account of the disposition of all property which came under their control as trustees; and

(3) an account of all other matters relating to the management of the affairs of the district.

(c) On the approval of the report, the commissioners court shall direct the trustees to turn over any property or money remaining in their control to the person designated by the commissioners court to receive the money or property.

(d) When the trustees have complied with the direction of the commissioners court, they shall report their compliance to the commissioners court. After the trustees have reported their compliance, the commissioners court shall discharge the trustees and their sureties and close the trust estate.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 296A.151 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 296A / Section 296A.151
§ 296A.151. MANDATORY PAYMENTS BASED ON PAYING HOSPITAL NET PATIENT REVENUE.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided by Subsection (e), the commissioners court of a county that collects a mandatory payment authorized under this chapter may require an annual mandatory payment to be assessed on the net patient revenue of each institutional health care provider located in the county. The commissioners court may provide for the mandatory payment to be assessed quarterly. In the first year in which the mandatory payment is required, the mandatory payment is assessed on the net patient revenue of an institutional health care provider as determined by the data reported to the Department of State Health Services under Sections 311.032 and 311.033 in the fiscal year ending in 2017 or, if the institutional health care provider did not report any data under those sections in that fiscal year, as determined by the institutional health care provider's Medicare cost report submitted for the 2017 fiscal year or for the closest subsequent fiscal year for which the provider submitted the Medicare cost report. The county shall update the amount of the mandatory payment on an annual basis.

(b) The amount of a mandatory payment authorized under this chapter must be uniformly proportionate with the amount of net patient revenue generated by each paying hospital in the county. A mandatory payment authorized under this chapter may not hold harmless any institutional health care provider, as required under 42 U.S.C. Section 1396b(w).

(c) The commissioners court of a county that collects a mandatory payment authorized under this chapter shall set the amount of the mandatory payment. The amount of the mandatory payment required of each paying hospital may not exceed an amount that, when added to the amount of the mandatory payments required from all other paying hospitals in the county, equals an amount of revenue that exceeds six percent of the aggregate net patient revenue of all paying hospitals in the county.

(d) Subject to the maximum amount prescribed by Subsection (c), the commissioners court of a county that collects a mandatory payment authorized under this chapter shall set the mandatory payments in amounts that in the aggregate will generate sufficient revenue to cover the administrative expenses of the county for activities under this chapter, to fund the nonfederal share of a Medicaid supplemental payment program, and to pay for indigent programs, except that the amount of revenue from mandatory payments used for administrative expenses of the county for activities under this chapter in a year may not exceed the lesser of four percent of the total revenue generated from the mandatory payment or $20,000.

(e) A paying hospital may not add a mandatory payment required under this section as a surcharge to a patient.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3943.0605 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3943 / Section 3943.0605
§ 3943.0605. TAX RATES.
Status: in_force

The district may impose the sales and use tax in increments of one-eighth of one percent, with a minimum tax of one-half percent and a maximum tax of one percent.
Tex. Insurance Code § 36.110 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 36 / Section 36.110
§ 36.110. NEGOTIATED RULEMAKING AND ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION POLICY.
Status: in_force

(a) The commissioner shall develop and implement a policy to encourage the use of:

(1) negotiated rulemaking procedures under Chapter 2008, Government Code, for the adoption of department rules; and

(2) appropriate alternative dispute resolution procedures under Chapter 2009, Government Code, to assist in the resolution of internal and external disputes under the department's jurisdiction.

(b) The department's procedures relating to alternative dispute resolution must conform, to the extent possible, to any model guidelines issued by the State Office of Administrative Hearings for the use of alternative dispute resolution by state agencies.

(c) The commissioner shall:

(1) coordinate the implementation of the policy adopted under Subsection (a);

(2) provide training as needed to implement the procedures for negotiated rulemaking or alternative dispute resolution; and

(3) collect data concerning the effectiveness of those procedures.
Tex. Transportation Code § 521.2461 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 521 / Section 521.2461
§ 521.2461. TESTING FOR ALCOHOL OR CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES.
Status: in_force

The court granting an occupational driver's license under this subchapter may require as a condition of the license that the person submit to periodic testing for alcohol or controlled substances, to be conducted by an entity specified by the court, if the person's license has been suspended, revoked, or canceled under Chapter 524 or 724 or as a result of the person's conviction for an offense relating to the operating of a motor vehicle while intoxicated.