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Tex. Natural Resources Code § 91.204 — TX Code / Code nr / Chapter 91 / Section 91.204
§ 91.204. PERMITS.
Status: in_force

(a) The commission by rule may require a person who creates, operates, maintains, or abandons an underground hydrocarbon storage facility to obtain a permit from the commission. A permit issued by the commission may contain provisions and conditions necessary to implement the policies of this subchapter. The commission may adopt reasonable rules for the amendment, revocation, transfer, or suspension of a permit.

(b) A person desiring to obtain a permit or to amend a permit must submit an application containing the information required by the commission.
Tex. Insurance Code § 4055.103 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 4055 / Section 4055.103
§ 4055.103. ISSUANCE OF LICENSE.
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter or this code, the commissioner may issue a specialty license to a retail distributor of goods, an automobile dealer, a bank, a state or federal savings and loan, a state or federal credit union, a finance company, a production credit association, a manufactured home retailer, or a mobile home retailer that complies with this subchapter. The specialty license may be issued only for the limited purposes specified by this subchapter.
Tex. Finance Code § 180.060 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 180 / Section 180.060
§ 180.060. CONTINUING EDUCATION COURSES.
Status: in_force

(a) To renew a residential mortgage loan originator license, a license holder must annually complete the minimum number of hours and type of continuing education courses required by the S.A.F.E. Mortgage Licensing Act, the minimum requirements established by the Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System and Registry, and any additional requirements established by the regulatory official.

(b) Continuing education courses, including the course provider, must be reviewed and approved by the Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System and Registry as required by the S.A.F.E. Mortgage Licensing Act. Course credit must be granted in accordance with that Act.

(c) Nothing in this section precludes any continuing education course approved in accordance with the S.A.F.E. Mortgage Licensing Act from being provided by:

(1) the employer of the license holder;

(2) an entity affiliated with the license holder by an agency contract; or

(3) a subsidiary or affiliate of the employer or entity.

(d) A person who successfully completes continuing education requirements approved by the Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System and Registry for another state shall be given credit toward completion of the continuing education requirements of this section.
Tex. Government Code § 2256.0207 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2256 / Section 2256.0207
§ 2256.0207.
Status: in_force

Sec. 2256.0207. AUTHORIZED INVESTMENTS: PUBLIC JUNIOR COLLEGE DISTRICT FUNDS FROM MANAGEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT OF MINERAL RIGHTS. (a) In addition to other investments authorized under this subchapter, the governing board of a public junior college district may invest funds received by the district from a lease or contract for the management and development of land owned by the district and leased for oil, gas, or other mineral development in any investment authorized to be made by a trustee under Subtitle B, Title 9, Property Code (Texas Trust Code).

(b) Funds invested by the governing board of a public junior college district under this section shall be segregated and accounted for separately from other funds of the district.
Tex. Government Code § 497.084 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 497 / Section 497.084
§ 497.084. HONOR FARMS.
Status: in_force

This subchapter does not apply to an institutional division farm established by the board as an honor farm.
Tex. Education Code § 54.776 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 54 / Section 54.776
§ 54.776. STATEMENT REGARDING STATUS OF PREPAID TUITION CONTRACT.
Status: in_force

Not later than January 31 of each year, the board shall provide without charge to each purchaser a statement of:

(1) the amount paid by the purchaser under the prepaid tuition contract;

(2) the total number of each type of tuition unit covered by the contract at any one time;

(3) the number of each type of tuition unit remaining under the contract;

(4) the value of the purchasers' tuition units if redeemed at any general academic teaching institution or two-year institution of higher education designated for that year by the purchaser in the time and manner required by the board, not to exceed five institutions; and

(5) any other information the board determines by rule is necessary or appropriate.
Tex. Insurance Code § 4003.003 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 4003 / Section 4003.003
§ 4003.003. NOTICE OF LICENSE EXPIRATION.
Status: in_force

Not later than the 30th day before the date a person's license expires, the department shall send written notice of the impending license expiration to the person at the person's last known mailing address according to the department's records.
Tex. Utilities Code § 181.008 — TX Code / Code ut / Chapter 181 / Section 181.008
§ 181.008. AUTHORITY RELATING TO TRANSPORT OR SALE.
Status: in_force

(a) A gas or electric corporation has the power to generate, make, manufacture, transport, and sell gas, electric current, and power to an individual, the public, or a municipality for any purpose.

(b) A gas or electric corporation may:

(1) impose reasonable charges for an action taken under Subsection (a); and

(2) construct, maintain, and operate power plants and substations and any machinery, apparatus, pipe, pole, wire, device, or arrangements as necessary to operate its lines in this state.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3874.107 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3874 / Section 3874.107
§ 3874.107. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.
Status: in_force

(a) The district may create economic development and other programs under Section 52-a, Article III, Texas Constitution, and may impose and collect ad valorem taxes for those purposes. The district has the economic development powers that Chapter 380, Local Government Code, provides to a municipality with a population of more than 100,000. Each economic development program and each project that will receive public funds under an economic development program must be approved by the governing body of the city by ordinance, order, or resolution.

(b) The district shall provide the city written notice not later than the 30th day before the date of a meeting at which the board will adopt terms of an economic development program. The district may not adopt an economic development program or improvement project to be funded under an economic development program unless the governing body of the city has approved the program or improvement project by ordinance, order, or resolution.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 9020.202 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 9020 / Section 9020.202
§ 9020.202. PLEDGE OF REVENUE TO PAY BONDS.
Status: in_force

When the board selects a plan of taxation, the board may pledge authority revenue to pay bonds authorized by voters.
Tex. Human Resources Code § 203.014 — TX Code / Code hr / Chapter 203 / Section 203.014
§ 203.014. TOLL-FREE NUMBER.
Status: in_force

(a) The department shall establish a permanent, toll-free number for the purpose of receiving any information concerning the abuse, neglect, or exploitation of children in the custody of the department or housed in a local probation facility.

(b) The department shall ensure that:

(1) the toll-free number is prominently displayed in each department facility and each local probation facility;

(2) children in the custody of the department or housed in a local probation facility and employees of the department and the facility have confidential access to telephones for the purpose of calling the toll-free number; and

(3) the toll-free number is in operation and answered by staff 24 hours a day, every day of the year.

(c) The office of inspector general shall operate the toll-free number required by Subsection (a) and the 24-hour incident reporting center and shall share the complaints received with the appropriate department entity.
Tex. Government Code § 1435.054 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 1435 / Section 1435.054
§ 1435.054. EXECUTION OF BONDS.
Status: in_force

The bonds shall be executed as provided by law for municipal bonds.
Tex. Occupations Code § 155.202 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 155 / Section 155.202
§ 155.202. RULES.
Status: in_force

The board shall adopt rules in accordance with this subchapter relating to the licensing and regulation of physician graduates, including rules relating to:

(1) procedures and fees for the issuance, term, and renewal of a license under this subchapter, including continuing medical education requirements for renewal of the license;

(2) practices and requirements for the supervision of physician graduates; and

(3) any other matter necessary to ensure protection of the public, including disciplinary procedures.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7959A.0202 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7959A / Section 7959A.0202
§ 7959A.0202. TEMPORARY DIRECTORS.
Status: in_force

(a) The temporary board consists of:

(1) Joshua Tarr;

(2) Sarah Hognig;

(3) Kevin Stutts;

(4) Joseph Monk; and

(5) Kenneth Hepburn.

(b) Temporary directors serve until the earlier of:

(1) the date permanent directors are elected under Section 7959A.0103; or

(2) the fourth anniversary of the effective date of the Act enacting this chapter.

(c) If permanent directors have not been elected under Section 7959A.0103 and the terms of the temporary directors have expired, successor temporary directors shall be appointed or reappointed as provided by Subsection (d) to serve terms that expire on the earlier of:

(1) the date permanent directors are elected under Section 7959A.0103; or

(2) the fourth anniversary of the date of the appointment or reappointment.

(d) If Subsection (c) applies, the owner or owners of a majority of the assessed value of the real property in the district may submit a petition to the commission requesting that the commission appoint as successor temporary directors the five persons named in the petition. The commission shall appoint as successor temporary directors the five persons named in the petition.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 301.036 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 301 / Section 301.036
§ 301.036. MEMBERSHIP NOT REQUIRED.
Status: in_force

A component institution of an institution that is supported by the federal or state government or a department, division, or agency of the federal government is not required to be a member of a cooperative association created under this subchapter but may be a member of one or more associations.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 6902.201 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 6902 / Section 6902.201
§ 6902.201. AUTHORITY TO ISSUE BONDS.
Status: in_force

(a) The district may issue bonds to carry out any power provided by this chapter. The bonds must be authorized by a board resolution.

(b) The bonds may be payable from and secured by revenue or property taxes, or both revenue and property taxes, of the district, in the manner and under the terms of the resolution authorizing the issuance of the bonds.

(c) The district may issue bonds, provide for and secure the payment of the bonds, and provide for the rights of the bondholders, in the manner and to the extent permitted by this chapter.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7993A.0301 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7993A / Section 7993A.0301
§ 7993A.0301. 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. Business & Commerce Code § 57.351 — TX Code / Code bc / Chapter 57 / Section 57.351
§ 57.351. DEFINITION OF TERMINATE AND TERMINATION.
Status: in_force

For purposes of this subchapter, "terminate" and "termination" do not include the phrase substantially change the competitive circumstances of a dealer agreement.
Tex. Human Resources Code § 22.019 — TX Code / Code hr / Chapter 22 / Section 22.019
§ 22.019. DUE PROCESS PROCEDURES.
Status: in_force

(a) The commission and the department may not retroactively apply a rule, standard, guideline, or policy interpretation under this title.

(b) Any changes in agency policy shall be adopted in accordance with the rulemaking provisions of Chapter 2001, Government Code. Periodic bulletins and indexes shall be used to notify contractors of changes in policy and to explain the changes. A change in agency policy may not be adopted if it takes effect before the date on which contractors are notified as prescribed by this subsection.

(c) The executive commissioner shall adopt a rule requiring the commission or the department, as applicable, to respond in writing to each written inquiry from a contractor under this title not later than the 14th day after the date on which the commission or the department receives the inquiry.
Tex. Local Government Code § 243.009 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 243 / Section 243.009
§ 243.009. FEES.
Status: in_force

A municipality or county may impose fees on applicants for a license or other permit issued under this chapter or for the renewal of the license or other permit. The fees must be based on the cost of processing the applications and investigating the applicants.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7917.203 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7917 / Section 7917.203
§ 7917.203. BONDS FOR ROAD PROJECTS.
Status: in_force

At the time of issuance, the total principal amount of bonds or other obligations issued or incurred to finance road projects and payable from ad valorem taxes may not exceed one-fourth of the assessed value of the real property in the district.
Tex. Education Code § 29.359 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 29 / Section 29.359
§ 29.359. APPROVED EDUCATION-RELATED EXPENSES.
Status: in_force

(a) Subject to Subsection (b), a participating parent may request that program money be spent only for the following education-related expenses incurred by a participating child at a preapproved education service provider or vendor of educational products:

(1) tuition and fees for:

(A) a private school;

(B) a higher education provider;

(C) an online educational course or program; or

(D) a program that provides training for an industry-based credential approved by the agency;

(2) the purchase of textbooks or other instructional materials or uniforms required by a private school, higher education provider, or course in which the child is enrolled, including purchases made through a third-party vendor of educational products;

(3) fees for classes or other educational services provided by a school district or open-enrollment charter school if the classes or services do not qualify the child to be included in the school's average daily attendance;

(4) costs related to academic assessments;

(5) fees for services provided by a private tutor or teaching service;

(6) fees for transportation provided by a fee-for-service transportation provider for the child to travel to and from a preapproved education service provider or vendor of educational products;

(7) fees for educational therapies or services provided by a practitioner or provider, only for fees that are not covered by any federal, state, or local government benefits such as Medicaid or the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) or by any private insurance that the child is enrolled in at the time of receiving the therapies or services;

(8) costs of computer hardware or software and other technological devices required by an education service provider or vendor of educational products or prescribed by a physician to facilitate a child's education, not to exceed in any year 10 percent of the total amount transferred to the participating child's account that year; and

(9) costs of breakfast or lunch provided to a child during the school day by a private school.

(b) Money transferred under the program to a participating child's account may not be used to pay any person who is related to the program participant within the third degree by consanguinity or affinity, as determined under Chapter 573, Government Code.

(c) A finding that a program participant requested that program money be spent to pay for an expense not allowed under Subsection (a) does not affect the validity of any payment requested by the participant for an approved education-related expense that is allowed under that subsection.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7926.102 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7926 / Section 7926.102
§ 7926.102. 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 § 3863.102 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3863 / Section 3863.102
§ 3863.102. AGREEMENTS; GRANTS.
Status: in_force

(a) The district may make an agreement with or accept a gift, grant, or loan from any person.

(b) The implementation of a project is a governmental function or service for the purposes of Chapter 791, Government Code.
Tex. Occupations Code § 1101.104 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 1101 / Section 1101.104
§ 1101.104. QUALIFICATIONS AND STANDARDS OF CONDUCT INFORMATION.
Status: in_force

The commission shall provide, as often as necessary, to its members and employees information regarding their:

(1) qualifications for office or employment under this chapter and Chapter 1102; and

(2) responsibilities under applicable laws relating to standards of conduct for state officers or employees.
Tex. Transportation Code § 225.149 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 225 / Section 225.149
§ 225.149. CHARLES H.
Status: in_force

ROAN MEMORIAL HIGHWAY. (a) The portion of U.S. Highway 287 in Claude is designated as the Charles H. Roan Memorial Highway.

(b) Subject to Section 225.021(c), the department shall:

(1) design and construct markers indicating the designation as the Charles H. Roan Memorial Highway and any other appropriate information; and

(2) erect a marker at each end of the highway and at appropriate intermediate sites along the highway.
Tex. Parks and Wildlife Code § 43.804 — TX Code / Code pw / Chapter 43 / Section 43.804
§ 43.804. DESIGN AND ISSUANCE OF STAMPS.
Status: in_force

(a) The department may issue a freshwater fishing stamp to any person on the payment to the department of $5. Except as provided by Subsection (e), a stamp must be signed on its face by the person using it for the stamp to be valid for fishing purposes.

(b) The department may issue a collectible freshwater fishing stamp to any person on the payment to the department of $5. A collectible freshwater fishing stamp does not authorize a person to fish and is not valid for fishing purposes.

(c) The commission by rule shall prescribe the form, design, and manner of issuance of the freshwater fishing stamp and the collectible freshwater fishing stamp. The department retains all reproduction rights to the design of the freshwater fishing stamp and the collectible freshwater fishing stamp.

(d) The commission may contract with and pay a person for designing and producing the freshwater fishing stamp or the collectible freshwater fishing stamp.

(e) The commission by rule may prescribe alternate requirements for identifying the purchaser of a freshwater fishing stamp issued in an automated manner.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 593.042 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 593 / Section 593.042
§ 593.042. FORM OF APPLICATION.
Status: in_force

(a) An application for commitment of a person to a residential care facility must:

(1) be executed under oath; and

(2) include:

(A) the name, birth date, sex, and address of the proposed resident;

(B) the name and address of the proposed resident's parent or guardian, if applicable;

(C) a short, plain statement of the facts demonstrating that commitment to a facility is necessary and appropriate; and

(D) a short, plain statement explaining the inappropriateness of admission to less restrictive services.

(b) If the report required under Section 593.013 is completed, a copy must be included in the application.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 293C.102 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 293C / Section 293C.102
§ 293C.102. DEPOSITORY.
Status: in_force

(a) The commissioners court of each county that collects a mandatory payment authorized under this chapter by resolution shall designate one or more banks located in the county as the depository for mandatory payments received by the county.

(b) All income received by a county under this chapter, including the revenue from mandatory payments remaining after discounts and fees for assessing and collecting the payments are deducted, shall be deposited with the county depository in the county's local provider participation fund and may be withdrawn only as provided by this chapter.

(c) All funds under this chapter shall be secured in the manner provided for securing county funds.
Tex. Government Code § 411.146 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 411 / Section 411.146
§ 411.146. DNA SAMPLES.
Status: in_force

(a) The director may not accept a DNA record or DNA sample collected from an individual who at the time of collection is alive, unless the director reasonably believes the sample was submitted voluntarily or as required by this subchapter and is:

(1) a blood sample collected in a medically approved manner by:

(A) a physician, registered nurse, licensed vocational nurse, licensed clinical laboratory technologist; or

(B) an individual who is trained to properly collect blood samples under this subchapter; or

(2) a specimen other than a blood sample collected:

(A) in a manner approved by the director by rule adopted under this section; and

(B) by an individual who is trained to properly collect the specimen under this subchapter.

(b) The director shall provide at no cost to a person collecting a DNA sample as described by Subsection (a) the collection kits, labels, report forms, instructions, and training for collection of DNA samples under this section.

(c)(1) The director shall adopt rules regarding the collection, preservation, shipment, and analysis of a DNA database sample under this subchapter, including the type of sample or specimen taken.

(2) A criminal justice agency permitted or required to collect a DNA sample for forensic DNA analysis, including rapid DNA analysis, under this subchapter:

(A) may collect the sample or contract with a phlebotomist, laboratory, state agency, private entity, or institution of higher education for services to collect the sample at the time determined by the agency; and

(B) shall:

(i) preserve each sample collected until it is forwarded to the director under Subsection (d); and

(ii) maintain a record of the collection of the sample.

(c-1) Subject to the other requirements prescribed by this subchapter and rules adopted under this subchapter, a law enforcement agency may perform a rapid DNA analysis under this subchapter if:

(1) the agency requests the director's approval to use a system capable of performing a rapid DNA analysis; and

(2) the director authorizes the agency to use the system described by Subdivision (1) to perform rapid DNA analyses.

(d) A criminal justice agency that collects a DNA sample under this section shall send the sample to:

(1) the director at the department's crime laboratory; or

(2) another location as required by the director by rule.

(e) A DNA laboratory or an authorized law enforcement agency may analyze a DNA sample collected under this section only:

(1) to type the genetic markers contained in the sample;

(2) for criminal justice or law enforcement purposes; or

(3) for other purposes described by this subchapter.

(f) If possible, a second DNA sample must be collected from an individual in a criminal investigation if forensic DNA evidence is necessary for use as substantive evidence in the investigation, prosecution, or defense of a case.