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Tex. Agriculture Code § 301.156 — TX Code / Code ag / Chapter 301 / Section 301.156
§ 301.156. ELECTION ON PETITION.
Status: in_force

(a) On the return to the county clerks of petitions signed by at least 10 percent of the qualified voters residing in each county within the target area or operational area in the notice requesting an election, the commissioners court of each county shall call and hold an election. Notice under Chapter 111, Local Government Code, of the commissioners court meeting to call and hold the election is not required. The date of the election shall be determined by the commissioners court in accordance with this subchapter, notwithstanding Sections 41.004 and 41.0041, Election Code.

(b) A petition under this subchapter must be filed with the clerk of each county within 30 days immediately following the date of the first publication of notice.

(c) An election under this subchapter must be held within 45 days after the date the petition is received to determine whether or not the qualified voters in the target area or operational area approve the issuance of the permit.

(d) Immediately on calling the election, the clerk of each county within the target area or operational area shall notify the executive director of the date of the election.

(e) Except as otherwise provided by this chapter, elections must be held in accordance with the Election Code.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 102.1063 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 102 / Section 102.1063
§ 102.1063. INVESTIGATION OF UNREPORTED CONFLICTS OF INTEREST.
Status: in_force

(a) An oversight committee member, a program integration committee member, a research and prevention programs committee member, or an institute employee who becomes aware of a potential conflict of interest described by Section 102.106 that has not been reported shall immediately notify the chief executive officer of the potential conflict of interest. On notification, the chief executive officer shall notify the presiding officer of the oversight committee and the general counsel, who shall determine the nature and extent of any unreported conflict.

(b) A grant applicant seeking an investigation regarding whether a prohibited conflict of interest was not reported shall file a written request with the institute's chief executive officer. The applicant must:

(1) include in the request all facts regarding the alleged conflict of interest; and

(2) submit the request not later than the 30th day after the date the chief executive officer presents final funding recommendations for the affected grant cycle to the oversight committee.

(c) On notification of an alleged conflict of interest under Subsection (a) or (b), the institute's general counsel shall:

(1) investigate the matter; and

(2) provide to the chief executive officer and presiding officer of the oversight committee an opinion that includes:

(A) a statement of facts;

(B) a determination of whether a conflict of interest or another impropriety or self-dealing exists; and

(C) if the opinion provides that a conflict of interest or another impropriety or self-dealing exists, recommendations for an appropriate course of action.

(d) If the conflict of interest, impropriety, or self-dealing involves the presiding officer of the oversight committee, the institute's general counsel shall provide the opinion to the next ranking oversight committee member who is not involved with the conflict of interest, impropriety, or self-dealing.

(e) After receiving the opinion and consulting with the presiding officer of the oversight committee, the chief executive officer shall take action regarding the recusal of the individual from any discussion of or access to information related to the conflict of interest or other recommended action related to the impropriety or self-dealing. If the alleged conflict of interest, impropriety, or self-dealing is held by, or is an act of, the chief executive officer, the presiding officer of the oversight committee shall take actions regarding the recusal or other action.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3933.008 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3933 / Section 3933.008
§ 3933.008. APPLICABILITY OF MUNICIPAL MANAGEMENT DISTRICT LAW.
Status: in_force

Except as provided by this chapter, Chapter 375, Local Government Code, applies to the district.
Tex. Local Government Code § 116.053 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 116 / Section 116.053
§ 116.053. SURETY BOND.
Status: in_force

(a) One or more bonds issued and executed by one or more solvent surety companies authorized to do business in this state, payable to the county judge and the judge's successors in office and filed with the commissioners court, qualifies as security under this subchapter if the bond is approved by the commissioners court.

(b) After the commissioners court approves a surety bond, it shall be filed in the county clerk's office.
Tex. Local Government Code § 379H.006 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 379H / Section 379H.006
§ 379H.006. CONSTRUCTION.
Status: in_force

This chapter shall be construed liberally to carry out the intended purposes as a complete and independent authorization for the performance of each and every act and thing authorized by this chapter, and all powers granted shall be broadly interpreted to carry out the intended purposes and not as a limitation of powers. Except as otherwise provided by this chapter, a land bank, in the exercise of its powers and duties under this chapter and with respect to real property held by the land bank, has the same amount of control as if the land bank represented a private property owner, and the land bank is not subject to restrictions imposed by the charter, ordinances, or resolutions of a local unit of government.
Tex. Election Code § 122.098 — TX Code / Code el / Chapter 122 / Section 122.098
§ 122.098. SUBSEQUENT APPROVAL.
Status: in_force

If a voting system or voting system equipment subject to an order under Section 122.095(c) is subsequently approved under Subchapter B, the approval nullifies the order.
Tex. Alcoholic Beverage Code § 11.36 — TX Code / Code al / Chapter 11 / Section 11.36
§ 11.36. REFUND OF FEE.
Status: in_force

The commission may not refund a permit fee except when the permittee is prevented from continuing in business because of a local option election or when an application for a permit is rejected by the commission or administrator. As much of the proceeds from permit fees as is necessary may be appropriated for that purpose.
Tex. Local Government Code § 337.011 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 337 / Section 337.011
§ 337.011. AUTHORITY TO CREATE.
Status: in_force

(a) A municipality or county may create a nonmember, nonstock, public, cultural educational facilities finance corporation for the sole purpose of acquiring, constructing, providing, improving, financing, and refinancing cultural facilities for the public purposes stated in this chapter.

(b) The municipality or county shall create and organize the corporation in the same manner as a health facilities development corporation is created and organized under Chapter 221, Health and Safety Code.
Tex. Tax Code § 154.2085 — TX Code / Code tx / Chapter 154 / Section 154.2085
§ 154.2085. EXPORT WAREHOUSE'S RECORDS.
Status: in_force

(a) Each export warehouse shall keep, at each of the warehouse's places of business in this state, records of all cigarettes received, distributed, and delivered.

(b) The records must include:

(1) invoices for receipts and deliveries;

(2) orders for receipts and deliveries;

(3) shipping records for receipts and deliveries; and

(4) shipping records for distribution and delivery.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7923A.0102 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7923A / Section 7923A.0102
§ 7923A.0102. NATURE OF DISTRICT.
Status: in_force

The district is a municipal utility district created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8358.154 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8358 / Section 8358.154
§ 8358.154. ALLOCATION OF TAXES.
Status: in_force

Section 54.016(f), Water Code, does not apply to the district.
Tex. Business & Commerce Code § 102.101 — TX Code / Code bc / Chapter 102 / Section 102.101
§ 102.101. POSTING OF CERTAIN SIGN REQUIRED.
Status: in_force

(a) A sexually oriented business shall post by the sink area in each restroom on the premises one sign that directs a victim of human trafficking to contact the National Human Trafficking Resource Center. Except as provided by Subsection (c), the sign must be 11 inches by 17 inches in size.

(b) The attorney general by rule shall prescribe the design, content, and manner of display of the sign required by this section. The sign must:

(1) be in both English and Spanish;

(2) include the telephone number and Internet website of the National Human Trafficking Resource Center; and

(3) include the contact information for reporting suspicious activity to the Department of Public Safety.

(c) The attorney general by rule may require the sign to:

(1) be in an additional language other than English or Spanish;

(2) be larger than 11 inches by 17 inches in size if the attorney general determines that a larger sign is appropriate; and

(3) include other information the attorney general considers necessary and appropriate.
Tex. Government Code § 2203.004 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2203 / Section 2203.004
§ 2203.004. REQUIREMENT TO USE STATE PROPERTY FOR STATE PURPOSES.
Status: in_force

State property may be used only for state purposes. A person may not entrust state property to a state officer or employee or to any other person if the property is not to be used for state purposes.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 166.045 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 166 / Section 166.045
§ 166.045. LIABILITY FOR FAILURE TO EFFECTUATE DIRECTIVE.
Status: in_force

(a) A physician, health care facility, or health care professional who has no knowledge of a directive is not civilly or criminally liable for failing to act in accordance with the directive.

(b) A physician, or a health professional acting under the direction of a physician, is subject to review and disciplinary action by the appropriate licensing board for failing to effectuate a qualified patient's directive in violation of this subchapter or other laws of this state. This subsection does not limit remedies available under other laws of this state.

(c) If an attending physician refuses to comply with a directive or treatment decision and does not wish to follow the procedure established under Section 166.046, life-sustaining treatment shall be provided to the patient, but only until a reasonable opportunity has been afforded for the transfer of the patient to another physician or health care facility willing to comply with the directive or treatment decision.

(d) A physician, health professional acting under the direction of a physician, or health care facility is not civilly or criminally liable or subject to review or disciplinary action by the person's appropriate licensing board if the person has complied with the procedures outlined in Section 166.046.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7933A.0304 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7933A / Section 7933A.0304
§ 7933A.0304. ROAD STANDARDS AND REQUIREMENTS.
Status: in_force

(a) A road project must meet all applicable construction standards, zoning and subdivision requirements, and regulations of each municipality in whose corporate limits or extraterritorial jurisdiction the road project is located.

(b) If a road project is not located in the corporate limits or extraterritorial jurisdiction of a municipality, the road project must meet all applicable construction standards, subdivision requirements, and regulations of each county in which the road project is located.

(c) If the state will maintain and operate the road, the Texas Transportation Commission must approve the plans and specifications of the road project.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3986.0506 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3986 / Section 3986.0506
§ 3986.0506. BONDS SECURED BY AD VALOREM TAXES; ELECTIONS.
Status: in_force

(a) If authorized at an election under Section 3986.0501, the district may issue bonds payable from ad valorem taxes.

(b) At the time the district issues bonds payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes, the board shall provide for the annual imposition of a continuing direct annual ad valorem tax, without limit as to rate or amount, for each year that all or part of the bonds are outstanding as required and in the manner provided by Sections 54.601 and 54.602, Water Code.

(c) All or any part of any facilities or improvements that may be acquired by a district by the issuance of its bonds may be submitted as a single proposition or as several propositions to be voted on at the election.
Tex. Government Code § 481.072 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 481 / Section 481.072
§ 481.072. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this subchapter:

(1) "Cost" has the meaning assigned that term by Subtitle C1, Title 12, Local Government Code.

(2) "Project" has the meaning assigned that term by Subtitle C1, Title 12, Local Government Code.

(3) "User" includes any person.
Tex. Government Code § 540.0307 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 540 / Section 540.0307
§ 540.0307. MAXIMUM PERIOD FOR PRIOR AUTHORIZATION DECISION; ACCESS TO CARE.
Status: in_force

The combined amount of time provided for the time frames prescribed by the utilization review and prior authorization procedures described by Sections 540.0301, 540.0303, and 540.0305 and the timeline for reconsidering an adverse determination on a prior authorization described by Section 540.0306 may not exceed the time frame for a decision under federally prescribed time frames. It is the intent of the legislature that these provisions allow sufficient time to provide necessary documentation and avoid unnecessary denials without delaying access to care.
Tex. Occupations Code § 603.405 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 603 / Section 603.405
§ 603.405. PROBATION.
Status: in_force

The medical board may require a person whose license suspension is probated to:

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

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

(3) continue the person's professional education until the license holder attains a degree of skill satisfactory to the medical board in those areas that are the basis of the probation.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7502.205 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7502 / Section 7502.205
§ 7502.205. CAPITALIZED INTEREST AND DISCOUNT ON BONDS.
Status: in_force

(a) Capitalized interest on bonds issued under this subchapter may not exceed two years.

(b) A discount on bonds issued under this subchapter may not exceed five percent of the par value of the bonds.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 9084.0105 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 9084 / Section 9084.0105
§ 9084.0105. 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 water control and improvement district as provided by general law and Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution, including the collection, transportation, processing, disposal, and control of domestic, industrial, or communal waste and the gathering, conducting, diverting, and control of local stormwater or other harmful excesses of water; 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.
Tex. Transportation Code § 453.452 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 453 / Section 453.452
§ 453.452. ELECTION PROCEDURES.
Status: in_force

(a) The provisions of Subchapter D that relate to the notice and conduct of an election under that subchapter apply to an election to dissolve a transit department unless a different requirement is specified in this subchapter.

(b) The board shall send a notice of the election to the Texas Department of Transportation and the comptroller.
Tex. Government Code § 442.072 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 442 / Section 442.072
§ 442.072. COMMISSION JURISDICTION; AGREEMENTS FOR HISTORIC SITES.
Status: in_force

(a) The following historic sites in this state are under the commission's jurisdiction:

(1) Acton State Historic Site;

(2) Barrington Living History Farm State Historic Site;

(3) Bush Family Home State Historic Site;

(4) Caddo Mounds State Historic Site;

(5) Casa Navarro State Historic Site;

(6) Confederate Reunion Grounds State Historic Site;

(7) Eisenhower Birthplace State Historic Site;

(8) Fannin Battleground State Historic Site;

(9) Fanthorp Inn State Historic Site;

(10) Fort Griffin State Historic Site;

(11) Fort Lancaster State Historic Site;

(12) Fort Martin Scott State Historic Site;

(13) Fort McKavett State Historic Site;

(14) French Legation State Historic Site;

(15) Fulton Mansion State Historic Site;

(16) Goodnight Ranch State Historic Site;

(17) Harvey House State Historic Site;

(18) Iwo Jima Monument and Museum State Historic Site;

(19) Kreische Brewery State Historic Site;

(20) Landmark Inn State Historic Site;

(21) Levi Jordan State Historic Site;

(22) Lipantitlan State Historic Site;

(23) Magoffin Home State Historic Site;

(24) Mission Dolores State Historic Site;

(25) Monument Hill State Historic Site;

(26) National Museum of the Pacific War;

(27) Old Socorro Mission State Historic Site;

(28) Palmito Ranch Battlefield State Historic Site;

(29) Port Isabel Lighthouse State Historic Site;

(30) Presidio La Bahia State Historic Site;

(31) Sabine Pass Battleground State Historic Site;

(32) Sam Bell Maxey House State Historic Site;

(33) Sam Rayburn House State Historic Site;

(34) San Felipe de Austin State Historic Site;

(35) San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site;

(36) Star of the Republic Museum State Historic Site;

(37) Starr Family Home State Historic Site;

(38) Stephen F. Austin Memorial State Historic Site;

(39) Varner-Hogg Plantation State Historic Site; and

(40) Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site.

(b) The commission may enter into an agreement with a nonprofit or for-profit corporation, foundation, association, or other nonprofit or for-profit entity for the expansion, renovation, management, operation, or financial support of a historic site.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8123.003 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8123 / Section 8123.003
§ 8123.003. 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. Special District Local Laws Code § 8858.101 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8858 / Section 8858.101
§ 8858.101. GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT POWERS AND DUTIES.
Status: in_force

The district has the rights, powers, privileges, functions, and duties provided by the general law of this state, including Chapter 36, Water Code, applicable to groundwater conservation districts created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Tex. Transportation Code § 501.074 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 501 / Section 501.074
§ 501.074. TRANSFER OF VEHICLE BY OPERATION OF LAW.
Status: in_force

(a) The department shall issue a new title for a motor vehicle registered in this state for which the ownership is transferred by operation of law or other involuntary divestiture of ownership after receiving:

(1) a certified copy of an order appointing a temporary administrator or of the probate proceedings;

(2) letters testamentary or letters of administration;

(3) if administration of an estate is not necessary, an affidavit showing that administration is not necessary, identifying all heirs, and including a statement by the heirs of the name in which the certificate shall be issued;

(4) a court order; or

(5) the bill of sale from an officer making a judicial sale.

(b) If a lien is foreclosed by nonjudicial means, the department may issue a new title in the name of the purchaser at the foreclosure sale on receiving the affidavit of the lienholder of the fact of the nonjudicial foreclosure.

(c) If a constitutional or statutory lien is foreclosed, the department may issue a new title in the name of the purchaser at the foreclosure sale on receiving:

(1) the affidavit of the lienholder of the fact of the creation of the lien and of the divestiture of title according to law; and

(2) proof of notice as required by Sections 70.004 and 70.006, Property Code, or by Section 59.0445, Property Code.

(d) Notwithstanding the terms of Section 501.005, in the event of a conflict between this section and other law, this section controls.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1702.153 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1702 / Section 1702.153
§ 1702.153. PROHIBITED DISCRIMINATION AND DISTINCTIONS.
Status: in_force

Except as provided by Section 1702.154 and other applicable provisions in this code specific to particular types of accident and health coverage or health care plan coverage, an insurer or health maintenance organization may not, with respect to an accident and health insurance policy or health care plan contract, make or permit a distinction or an unfair discrimination between individuals of the same class and equal life expectancy regarding:

(1) the rate charged;

(2) the dividend or other payable benefit; or

(3) any of the other terms of the policy or contract.
Tex. Insurance Code § 84.051 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 84 / Section 84.051
§ 84.051. RELEASE OF BOND.
Status: in_force

(a) If the person gave a supersedeas bond and if the administrative penalty is not upheld by the court, the court shall order, when the judgment becomes final, the release of the bond.

(b) If the person gave a supersedeas bond and if the amount of the penalty is reduced, the court shall order the release of the bond after the person pays the reduced amount.
Tex. Government Code § 2063.405 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2063 / Section 2063.405
§ 2063.405. DATA SECURITY PLAN FOR ONLINE AND MOBILE APPLICATIONS.
Status: in_force

(a) Each state agency implementing an Internet website or mobile application that processes any sensitive personal or personally identifiable information or confidential information must:

(1) submit a biennial data security plan to the command not later than June 1 of each even-numbered year to establish planned beta testing for the website or application; and

(2) subject the website or application to a vulnerability and penetration test and address any vulnerability identified in the test.

(b) The command shall review each data security plan submitted under Subsection (a) and make any recommendations for changes to the plan to the state agency as soon as practicable after the command reviews the plan.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7983A.0102 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7983A / Section 7983A.0102
§ 7983A.0102. NATURE OF DISTRICT.
Status: in_force

The district is a municipal utility district created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Tex. Parks and Wildlife Code § 43.607 — TX Code / Code pw / Chapter 43 / Section 43.607
§ 43.607. PENALTY.
Status: in_force

(a) A person commits an offense if the person:

(1) violates a provision of this subchapter or a regulation of the department adopted under this subchapter;

(2) violates a condition of permit imposed under Section 43.603(a);

(3) fails to maintain records required by Section 43.605; or

(4) kills or allows to be killed a deer temporarily detained under Section 43.602(a)(1).

(b) An offense under Subsections (a)(1)-(3) is a Class C Parks and Wildlife Code misdemeanor.

(c) An offense under Subsection (a)(4) is a Class A Parks and Wildlife Code misdemeanor.