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Tex. Occupations Code § 2001.558 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 2001 / Section 2001.558
§ 2001.558. INJUNCTION; CIVIL PENALTY.
Status: in_force

(a) If the commission, the appropriate governing body, or the attorney general has reason to believe that this chapter has been or is about to be violated, the commission, the governing body, or the attorney general may petition a court for injunctive relief to restrain the violation.

(b) Venue for an action seeking injunctive relief is in a district court in Travis County.

(c) If the court finds that this chapter has been violated or is about to be violated, the court shall issue a temporary restraining order and, after due notice and hearing, a temporary injunction, and after a final trial, a permanent injunction to restrain the violation.

(d) If the court finds that this chapter has been knowingly violated, the court shall order all proceeds from the illegal bingo to be forfeited to the appropriate governing body as a civil penalty.
Tex. Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 14.008 — TX Code / Code cp / Chapter 14 / Section 14.008
§ 14.008. HEARING.
Status: in_force

(a) The court may hold a hearing under this chapter at a jail or a facility operated by or under contract with the department or may conduct the hearing with video communications technology that permits the court to see and hear the inmate and that permits the inmate to see and hear the court and any other witness.

(b) A hearing conducted under this section by video communications technology shall be recorded on videotape. The recording is sufficient to serve as a permanent record of the hearing.
Tex. Occupations Code § 2028.254 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 2028 / Section 2028.254
§ 2028.254. OTHER FEES AND TAXES PROHIBITED.
Status: in_force

A county or municipality may not assess or collect any other license fee, privilege tax, excise tax, or racing fee on admissions to, or wagers placed at, a racetrack.
Tex. Parks and Wildlife Code § 12.4061 — TX Code / Code pw / Chapter 12 / Section 12.4061
§ 12.4061. PARKS AND WILDLIFE CODE STATE JAIL FELONY.
Status: in_force

(a) An individual adjudged guilty of a Parks and Wildlife Code state jail felony shall be punished by confinement in a state jail for a term of not more than two years or less than 180 days.

(b) In addition to confinement, an individual adjudged guilty of a Parks and Wildlife Code state jail felony may be punished by a fine of not less than $1,500 and not more than $10,000.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1061.058 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1061 / Section 1061.058
§ 1061.058. VOTING REQUIREMENT.
Status: in_force

A concurrence of four directors is sufficient in any matter relating to district business.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 12.0112 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 12 / Section 12.0112
§ 12.0112. TERM OF LICENSE.
Status: in_force

(a) Notwithstanding other law and except as provided by Subsection (b), the term of each license issued by the department, or by a regulatory board or other agency that is under the jurisdiction of the department or administratively attached to the department, is two years. The department, regulatory board, or agency may provide for staggering the issuance and renewal of licenses.

(b) This section does not apply to:

(1) a license issued for a youth camp under Chapter 141;

(2) a food manager certificate issued under Subchapter G, Chapter 438; or

(3) a license or registration under Chapter 401.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 9063.151 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 9063 / Section 9063.151
§ 9063.151. TAX METHOD; HEARING REQUIRED.
Status: in_force

Before an election authorizing bonds, the board must hold a public hearing on the adoption of the plan of taxation to be used by the authority and adopt a plan of taxation.
Tex. Agriculture Code § 128.048 — TX Code / Code ag / Chapter 128 / Section 128.048
§ 128.048. APPLICABILITY OF OTHER LAW.
Status: in_force

Chapter 9, Business & Commerce Code, applies to a lien created under this chapter to the extent Chapter 9 is consistent with this chapter.
Tex. Human Resources Code § 42.256 — TX Code / Code hr / Chapter 42 / Section 42.256
§ 42.256. TREATMENT MODEL.
Status: in_force

(a) Each general residential operation providing treatment services shall, on issuance of an initial or renewal license under this chapter, submit to the commission information on the operation's treatment model. A general residential operation that contracts with the department to provide residential care for children in foster care shall submit information on the operation's treatment model to the department on execution and renewal of a contract.

(b) The operation shall annually assess the overall effectiveness of the model adopted under this section.

(c) The treatment model must address all aspects related to children's care, including children's therapeutic needs. The model shall include:

(1) the manner in which treatment goals will be individualized and identified for each child;

(2) the method the operation will use to measure the effectiveness of each treatment goal for the child;

(3) the actions the operation will take if the treatment goals are not met; and

(4) the method the operation will use to monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of the treatment model.

(d) A general residential operation may change a treatment model adopted under this section after notifying the commission of the change and submitting the new treatment model to the commission.

(e) The executive commissioner may adopt rules to implement this section.

(f) The general residential operation shall adopt policies and procedures to implement the treatment model.
Tex. Transportation Code § 202.030 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 202 / Section 202.030
§ 202.030. APPROVAL OF TRANSFERS.
Status: in_force

(a) The attorney general must approve a transfer or conveyance that is made under this subchapter if the value of the real property transferred or conveyed is $100,000 or more.

(b) The state's right to full and exclusive right of possession of all retained rights-of-way may not be infringed or lessened in any way by a transfer or conveyance made under this subchapter.
Tex. Insurance Code § 2055.004 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 2055 / Section 2055.004
§ 2055.004. PLAN OF OPERATION.
Status: in_force

(a) A group shall:

(1) adopt a plan of operation; and

(2) file a copy of the plan of operation with the department.

(b) The plan of operation must include:

(1) provisions governing the composition and selection of a governing board;

(2) the methods for administering the group; and

(3) guidelines governing the workers' compensation insurance coverage obtained by the group that include provisions governing:

(A) the payment of premiums;

(B) the distribution of discounts; and

(C) the methods for providing risk management.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 254.102 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 254 / Section 254.102
§ 254.102. FEES.
Status: in_force

The executive commissioner by rule shall set fees imposed by this chapter in amounts reasonable and necessary to defray the cost of administering this chapter.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7908.001 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7908 / Section 7908.001
§ 7908.001. DEFINITION.
Status: in_force

In this chapter, "district" means the Canyon Falls Municipal Utility District No. 1 of Denton County.
Tex. Family Code § 58.258 — TX Code / Code fa / Chapter 58 / Section 58.258
§ 58.258. ORDER SEALING RECORDS.
Status: in_force

(a) An order sealing the records of a person under this subchapter must include either the following information or the reason one or more of the following is not included in the order:

(1) the person's:

(A) full name;

(B) sex;

(C) race or ethnicity;

(D) date of birth;

(E) driver's license or identification card number; and

(F) social security number;

(2) each instance of conduct indicating a need for supervision or delinquent conduct alleged against the person or for which the person was referred to the juvenile justice system;

(3) the date on which and the county in which each instance of conduct was alleged to have occurred;

(4) if any petitions relating to the person were filed in juvenile court, the cause number assigned to each petition and the court and county in which each petition was filed; and

(5) a list of the entities believed to be in possession of the records that have been ordered sealed, including the entities listed under Subsection (b).

(b) Not later than the 60th day after the date of the entry of the order, the court shall provide a copy of the order to:

(1) the Department of Public Safety;

(2) the Texas Juvenile Justice Department, if the person was committed to the department;

(3) the clerk of court;

(4) the juvenile probation department serving the court;

(5) the prosecutor's office;

(6) each law enforcement agency that had contact with the person in relation to the conduct that is the subject of the sealing order;

(7) each public or private agency that had custody of or that provided supervision or services to the person in relation to the conduct that is the subject of the sealing order; and

(8) each official, agency, or other entity that the court has reason to believe has any record containing information that is related to the conduct that is the subject of the sealing order.

(c) On entry of the order, all adjudications relating to the person are vacated and the proceedings are dismissed and treated for all purposes as though the proceedings had never occurred. The clerk of court shall:

(1) seal all court records relating to the proceedings, including any records created in the clerk's case management system; and

(2) send copies of the order to all entities listed in the order by any reasonable method, including certified mail or secure electronic means.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 142.0095 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 142 / Section 142.0095
§ 142.0095. INVESTIGATIONS OF HOME AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICES AGENCIES PROVIDING HOSPICE SERVICES.
Status: in_force

The commission or its authorized representative shall investigate an allegation of abuse, neglect, or exploitation of a client of any age of a home and community support services agency if:

(1) the abuse, neglect, or exploitation occurs when the client is receiving inpatient hospice services; and

(2) the alleged perpetrator of the abuse, neglect, or exploitation is an employee, volunteer, contractor, or subcontractor of the home and community support services agency.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1031.106 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1031 / Section 1031.106
§ 1031.106. DISTRICT PROPERTY, FACILITIES, AND EQUIPMENT.
Status: in_force

(a) The board may:

(1) purchase or lease property, including facilities or equipment, for the district to use in the health care system; and

(2) mortgage or pledge the property as security for the payment of the purchase price.

(b) The board may lease district health care facilities to individuals, corporations, or other legal entities for a term not to exceed 20 years.

(c) The board may sell or otherwise dispose of the district's property, including facilities or equipment.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 81.043 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 81 / Section 81.043
§ 81.043. RECORDS AND REPORTS OF HEALTH AUTHORITY.
Status: repealed

(a) Each health authority shall keep a record of each case of a reportable disease that is reported to the authority.

(b) A health authority shall report reportable diseases to the department's central office at least as frequently as the interval set by department rule.

(c) Repealed by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1, Sec. 3.1639(28), eff. April 2, 2015.

(d) Repealed by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1, Sec. 3.1639(28), eff. April 2, 2015.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1575.008 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1575 / Section 1575.008
§ 1575.008. COVERAGE EXEMPT FROM INSURANCE LAW.
Status: in_force

A coverage plan provided under this chapter is exempt from any other insurance law, including common law, that does not expressly apply to the plan or this chapter.
Tex. Occupations Code § 1951.404 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 1951 / Section 1951.404
§ 1951.404. LIST OF STUDY MATERIALS AND SEMINARS.
Status: in_force

The department shall make public a list of study materials and educational seminars that are available to help applicants successfully complete any examination administered under this chapter.
Tex. Election Code § 101.105 — TX Code / Code el / Chapter 101 / Section 101.105
§ 101.105. BALLOTING MATERIALS TO BE SENT BY E-MAIL.
Status: in_force

Balloting materials to be sent by e-mail under this subchapter include:

(1) the appropriate ballot;

(2) ballot instructions, including instructions that inform a voter that the ballot must be returned by mail to be counted;

(3) instructions prescribed by the secretary of state on:

(A) how to print a return envelope from the federal Voting Assistance Program website; and

(B) how to create a carrier envelope or signature sheet for the ballot; and

(4) a list of certified write-in candidates, if applicable.
Tex. Natural Resources Code § 87.211 — TX Code / Code nr / Chapter 87 / Section 87.211
§ 87.211. PROHIBITED LOCATION.
Status: in_force

Unless adequate precaution is taken to minimize the emission of smoke from the plant, no channel-type carbon black plant shall be erected or constructed closer than five miles to:

(1) the limits of a city, town, or village incorporated at or before the time the erection or construction of the plant is begun; or

(2) a commercially operated citrus fruit orchard planted not less than one year before the time the erection or construction of the plant is commenced.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1693.002 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1693 / Section 1693.002
§ 1693.002. REQUIRED INFORMATION.
Status: in_force

An identification card or other similar document issued by a qualified health plan issuer to an enrollee of a qualified health plan purchased through an exchange must, in addition to any requirement under other law, including Sections 843.209, 1301.162, and 1369.153, display on the card or document in a location of the issuer's choice the acronym "QHP."
Tex. Government Code § 54A.207 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 54A / Section 54A.207
§ 54A.207. CASES THAT MAY BE REFERRED.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided by this section, a judge of a court may refer to an associate judge any aspect of a suit over which the probate court has jurisdiction, including any matter ancillary to the suit.

(b) Unless a party files a written objection to the associate judge hearing a trial on the merits, the judge may refer the trial to the associate judge. A trial on the merits is any final adjudication from which an appeal may be taken to a court of appeals.

(c) A party must file an objection to an associate judge hearing a trial on the merits or presiding at a jury trial not later than the 10th day after the date the party receives notice that the associate judge will hear the trial. If an objection is filed, the referring court shall hear the trial on the merits or preside at a jury trial.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8117.001 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8117 / Section 8117.001
§ 8117.001. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this chapter:

(1) "Board" means the board of directors of the district.

(2) "Director" means a member of the board.

(3) "District" means the East Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 13.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 9013.251 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 9013 / Section 9013.251
§ 9013.251. ISSUANCE OF BONDS.
Status: in_force

To accomplish a district purpose, the district may issue bonds as provided by general law for water control and improvement districts to obtain money necessary to furnish land or easements or permanent improvements on the land or easements.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1021.114 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1021 / Section 1021.114
§ 1021.114. PAYMENT FOR TREATMENT; PROCEDURES.
Status: in_force

(a) When a patient who resides in the district is admitted to a district facility, the district administrator may have an inquiry made into the circumstances of:

(1) the patient; and

(2) the patient's relatives who are legally liable for the patient's support.

(b) If the district administrator determines that the patient or those relatives cannot pay all or part of the costs of the care and treatment in the hospital, the amount of the costs that cannot be paid becomes a charge against the district.

(c) If the district administrator determines that the patient or those relatives can pay for all or part of the costs of the patient's care and treatment, the patient or those relatives shall be ordered to pay the district a specified amount each week for the patient's care and support. The amount ordered must be proportionate to the person's financial ability.

(d) The district administrator may collect the amount from the patient's estate, or from any relative who is legally liable for the patient's support, in the manner provided by law for the collection of expenses of the last illness of a deceased person.

(e) If there is a dispute as to the ability to pay, or doubt in the mind of the district administrator, the board shall hold a hearing and, after calling witnesses, shall:

(1) resolve the dispute or doubt; and

(2) issue any appropriate orders.

(f) The final order of the board may be appealed to the district court. The substantial evidence rule applies to the appeal.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 768.003 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 768 / Section 768.003
§ 768.003. RODEOS ASSOCIATED WITH SCHOOL.
Status: in_force

(a) This section applies only to a primary or secondary school that sponsors, promotes, or otherwise is associated with a rodeo in which children who attend the school are likely to participate.

(b) A primary or secondary school to which this section applies shall, before the first rodeo associated with the school in each school year, conduct a mandatory educational program on safety, including the proper use of protective gear, for children planning to participate in the rodeo. The educational program may consist of an instructional video, subject to department approval.

(c) A child may not participate in a rodeo associated with the child's school during a school year unless the child has completed the educational program under Subsection (b) not more than one year before the first day of the rodeo.
Tex. Education Code § 54.615 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 54 / Section 54.615
§ 54.615. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR; STAFF.
Status: in_force

(a) The comptroller serves as the executive director of the board.

(b) The employees of the comptroller selected by the comptroller for that purpose serve as the staff of the board.

(c) The comptroller shall select and supervise the staff of the board and perform other duties delegated to the comptroller by the board.

(d) The comptroller shall provide to members of the board and to board staff, as often as necessary, information regarding their qualifications for office or employment under this subchapter and their responsibilities under applicable laws relating to standards of conduct for state officers or employees.

(e) The board shall develop and implement policies that clearly separate the policy-making responsibilities of the board and the management responsibilities of the comptroller and the staff of the board.
Tex. Occupations Code § 1704.210 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 1704 / Section 1704.210
§ 1704.210. WITHDRAWAL OF SECURITY.
Status: in_force

(a) A license holder may withdraw the security or a portion of the security deposited or executed under Section 1704.160, and the security shall be returned to the license holder or the license holder's heirs or assigns, if the person requesting the withdrawal is:

(1) a license holder in good standing and the amount of the security remaining after the withdrawal is:

(A) at least the minimum amount required by Section 1704.160; and

(B) an amount sufficient to maintain the ratios required by Section 1704.203; or

(2) a former license holder who has ceased to engage in the bonding business, or a former license holder's heir or assign, and the amount of the security remaining after the withdrawal is sufficient to:

(A) pay any outstanding judgments; and

(B) secure any unexpired obligation on a bail bond executed by the former license holder.

(b) The board may adopt rules to limit the number of times in a year security may be returned to a license holder under this section.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7806.201 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7806 / Section 7806.201
§ 7806.201. AUTHORITY TO ISSUE BONDS.
Status: in_force

(a) The board may issue bonds or notes of the district for any authorized purpose or combination of purposes under Chapter 54, Water Code.

(b) Sections 49.181 and 49.182, Water Code, do not apply to the district.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3937.101 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3937 / Section 3937.101
§ 3937.101. GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES.
Status: in_force

The district has the powers and duties necessary to accomplish the purposes for which the district is created.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3885.107 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3885 / Section 3885.107
§ 3885.107. EMERGENCY SERVICES.
Status: in_force

(a) This section applies only to territory in the district:

(1) that is in the extraterritorial jurisdiction of the city;

(2) for which a plat has been filed; and

(3) that includes 100 or more residents.

(b) To protect the public interest, the district shall provide or contract with a qualified party to provide emergency services, including law enforcement, fire, and ambulance services, in the territory described by Subsection (a).
Tex. Alcoholic Beverage Code § 62.07 — TX Code / Code al / Chapter 62 / Section 62.07
§ 62.07. IMPORTATION OF MALT BEVERAGES.
Status: in_force

The holder of a brewer's license may import malt beverages into this state in barrels or other containers in accordance with the provisions of this code.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8371.101 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8371 / Section 8371.101
§ 8371.101. MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT POWERS.
Status: in_force

The district has the rights, powers, privileges, and functions conferred by general law applicable to a municipal utility district, including Chapters 49 and 54, Water Code.
Tex. Occupations Code § 2308.208 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 2308 / Section 2308.208
§ 2308.208. MUNICIPAL OR COUNTY ORDINANCE REGULATING UNAUTHORIZED VEHICLES AND TOWING OF MOTOR VEHICLES.
Status: in_force

The governing body of a municipality or the commissioners court of a county may adopt an ordinance that is identical to this chapter or that imposes additional requirements that exceed the minimum standards of this chapter but may not adopt an ordinance conflicting with this chapter.
Tex. Election Code § 182.007 — TX Code / Code el / Chapter 182 / Section 182.007
§ 182.007. PARTY'S CERTIFICATION OF NOMINEES.
Status: in_force

(a) The county chair shall certify in writing for placement on the general election ballot the name and address of each of the political party's nominees.

(b) Not later than the 20th day after the date of the county convention, the county chair shall deliver the certification to the authority responsible for having the official general election ballot prepared in the county.

(c) The county chair may not certify a candidate's name:

(1) if, before delivering the certification, the county chair learns that the name is to be omitted from the ballot under Section 145.035 or Section 162.0151; or

(2) for an office for which the candidate's application is invalid under Section 141.033.