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Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7985A.0102 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7985A / Section 7985A.0102
§ 7985A.0102. NATURE OF DISTRICT.
Status: in_force

The district is a municipal utility district created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 293C.151 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 293C / Section 293C.151
§ 293C.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 six percent of the hospital's net patient revenue.

(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 an intergovernmental transfer described by Section 293C.103(c)(1), 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. Health and Safety Code § 534.115 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 534 / Section 534.115
§ 534.115. PEER REVIEW ORGANIZATION.
Status: in_force

The department shall assist a local intellectual and developmental disability authority in developing a peer review organization to provide self-assessment of programs and to supplement department reviews under Section 534.110.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 1101.155 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 1101 / Section 1101.155
§ 1101.155. NOTICE REQUIREMENT FOR CERTAIN AUDITS BEGUN BEFORE ACQUISITION CLOSING DATE.
Status: in_force

(a) A person that begins an environmental or health and safety audit before becoming the owner of the regulated facility or operation that is the subject of the audit may continue the audit after the acquisition closing date if, not later than the 45th day after the acquisition closing date, the person provides notice to an appropriate regulatory agency of the fact that the person intends to continue an ongoing audit.

(b) The notice must specify:

(1) the facility or portion of the facility being audited;

(2) the date the audit began; and

(3) the general scope of the audit.

(c) The person must certify in the notice that before the acquisition closing date:

(1) the person was not responsible for the scope of the environmental, health, or safety compliance being audited at the regulated facility or operation;

(2) the person did not have the largest ownership share of the seller;

(3) the seller did not have the largest ownership share of the person; and

(4) the person and the seller did not have a common corporate parent or a common majority interest owner.
Tex. Education Code § 12.1013 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 12 / Section 12.1013
§ 12.1013. CHARTER AUTHORIZER ACCOUNTABILITY.
Status: in_force

(a) The commissioner shall select a center for education research authorized by Section 1.005 to prepare an annual report concerning the performance of open-enrollment charter schools by authorizer compared to campus charters and matched traditional campuses, which shall be provided annually under Subchapters J and K, Chapter 39.

(b) The format of the report must enable the public to distinguish and compare the performance of each type of public school by classifying the schools as follows:

(1) open-enrollment charters granted by the State Board of Education;

(2) open-enrollment charters granted by the commissioner;

(3) charters granted by school districts; and

(4) matched traditional campuses.

(c) The report must include the performance of each public school in each class described by Subsection (b) as measured by the achievement indicators adopted under Section 39.053(c) and student attrition rates.

(d) The report must also:

(1) aggregate and compare the performance of open-enrollment charter schools granted charters by the State Board of Education, open-enrollment charter schools granted charters by the commissioner, campuses and programs granted charters by school districts, and matched traditional campuses; and

(2) rate the aggregate performance of elementary, middle or junior high, and high schools within each class described by Subsection (b) as indicated by the composite rating that would be assigned to the class of elementary, middle or junior high, and high schools if the students attending all schools in that class were cumulatively enrolled in one elementary, middle or junior high, or high school.

(e) The report must also include an analysis of whether the performance of matched traditional campuses would likely improve if there were consolidation of school districts within the county in which the campuses are located. This subsection applies only to a county that includes at least seven school districts and at least 10 open-enrollment charter schools.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 461A.152 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 461A / Section 461A.152
§ 461A.152. CONTRACT MONITORING.
Status: in_force

The department shall establish a formal program to monitor program-related client services contracts made by the department. The department must:

(1) monitor compliance with financial and performance requirements using a risk assessment methodology; and

(2) obtain and evaluate program cost information to ensure that each cost, including an administrative cost, is reasonable and necessary to achieve program objectives.
Tex. Government Code § 2267.007 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2267 / Section 2267.007
§ 2267.007. QUALIFYING PROJECTS IN CAPITOL COMPLEX.
Status: in_force

The Texas Facilities Commission may develop or operate a qualifying project located in the Capitol complex, as defined by Section 443.0071, as provided by this chapter only if specifically granted the authority by the legislature.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8024.0001 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8024 / Section 8024.0001
§ 8024.0001. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this chapter:

(1) "City" means the City of Houston, Texas.

(2) "District" means the Baybrook Municipal Utility District No. 1.
Tex. Occupations Code § 1103.002 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 1103 / Section 1103.002
§ 1103.002. PURPOSE.
Status: in_force

The purpose of this chapter is to:

(1) conform state law relating to the regulation of real estate appraisers to the requirements adopted under Title XI, Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery, and Enforcement Act of 1989; and

(2) enforce standards for the appraisal of real property.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8374.153 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8374 / Section 8374.153
§ 8374.153. CONTRACT TAXES.
Status: in_force

(a) In accordance with Section 49.108, Water Code, the district may impose a tax other than an operation and maintenance tax and use the revenue derived from the tax to make payments under a contract after the provisions of the contract have been approved by a majority of the district voters voting at an election held for that purpose.

(b) A contract approved by the district voters may contain a provision stating that the contract may be modified or amended by the board without further voter approval.
Tex. Government Code § 865.020 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 865 / Section 865.020
§ 865.020. MEDICAL BOARD.
Status: in_force

(a) The state board shall designate a medical board composed of three physicians.

(b) To be eligible to serve as a member of the medical board, a physician must be licensed to practice medicine in the state and be of good standing in the medical profession. A physician who is eligible to participate in the pension system may not be a member of the medical board.

(c) The medical board shall:

(1) investigate essential statements and certificates made by or on behalf of a member of the pension system in connection with an application for disability retirement or, as requested by the executive director, with an application for an on-duty death benefit; and

(2) report in writing to the executive director its conclusions and recommendations on all matters referred to it.

(d) The medical board is not subject to subpoena regarding findings it makes in assisting the executive director under this section, and its members may not be held liable for any opinions, conclusions, or recommendations made under this section.
Tex. Agriculture Code § 161.023 — TX Code / Code ag / Chapter 161 / Section 161.023
§ 161.023. MANDATORY TRAINING PROGRAM FOR COMMISSIONERS.
Status: in_force

(a) A person who is appointed to and qualifies for office as a member of the commission may not vote, deliberate, or be counted as a member in attendance at a meeting of the commission until the person completes a training program that complies with this section.

(b) The training program must provide the person with information regarding:

(1) the law governing commission operations;

(2) the programs, functions, rules, and budget of the commission;

(3) the scope of and limitations on the rulemaking authority of the commission;

(4) the results of the most recent formal audit of the commission;

(5) the requirements of:

(A) laws relating to open meetings, public information, administrative procedure, and disclosing conflicts of interest; and

(B) other laws applicable to members of a state policy-making body in performing their duties; and

(6) any applicable ethics policies adopted by the commission or the Texas Ethics Commission.

(c) A person appointed to the commission is entitled to reimbursement, as provided by the General Appropriations Act, for the travel expenses incurred in attending the training program, regardless of whether attendance at the program occurs before or after the person qualifies for the office.

(d) The executive director of the commission shall create a training manual that includes the information required by Subsection (b). The executive director shall distribute a copy of the training manual annually to each member of the commission. Each member of the commission shall sign and submit to the executive director a statement acknowledging that the member received and has reviewed the training manual.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8048.0102 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8048 / Section 8048.0102
§ 8048.0102. NATURE OF DISTRICT.
Status: in_force

The district is a municipal utility district created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Tex. Water Code § 57.121 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 57 / Section 57.121
§ 57.121. INTERPRETATION OF DISTRICT POWERS.
Status: in_force

Except as expressly provided, specific powers authorized by this chapter may not operate as a limitation on the general powers authorized by this chapter.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 4008.0309 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 4008 / Section 4008.0309
§ 4008.0309. NO EMINENT DOMAIN POWER.
Status: in_force

The district may not exercise the power of eminent domain.
Tex. Water Code § 60.205 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 60 / Section 60.205
§ 60.205. OTHER EXPENSES NOT AFFECTED.
Status: in_force

Since this subchapter authorizes disbursements from the promotion and development fund for unusual purposes and occasions not covered by other law, the setting aside of the fund and disbursements from the fund shall not affect payment of other expenses customarily approved, audited, and paid out of the regular funds of the district.
Tex. Government Code § 2152.003 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2152 / Section 2152.003
§ 2152.003. GIFTS, GRANTS, AND DONATIONS.
Status: in_force

The commission may solicit, contract for, receive, accept, or administer gifts, grants, and donations of money or property from any source for any lawful public purpose related to the commission.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8813.053 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8813 / Section 8813.053
§ 8813.053. DISQUALIFICATION OF DIRECTORS.
Status: in_force

The common law doctrine of incompatibility does not disqualify an official or employee of a public entity from serving as a director of the authority. A director who is also an officer or employee of a public entity may not participate in the discussion of or vote on a matter regarding a contract with that public entity.
Tex. Insurance Code § 85.051 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 85 / Section 85.051
§ 85.051. VENUE FOR PROSECUTION.
Status: in_force

(a) A person who violates the Penal Code or a penal provision of this code while engaged in the business of insurance may be prosecuted in:

(1) Travis County; or

(2) a county in which prosecution is authorized under the Code of Criminal Procedure.

(b) A law limiting regulation by the department under this code or another insurance law of this state does not restrict the application of this section.

(c) This section controls if there is a conflict or ambiguity between this section and another provision of this code or another insurance law of this state.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1041.253 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1041 / Section 1041.253
§ 1041.253. TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided by Subsection (b), the tax assessor-collector of Lipscomb County shall assess and collect taxes imposed by the district.

(b) By majority vote the board may appoint a district tax assessor-collector under Section 285.041, Health and Safety Code.
Tex. Natural Resources Code § 161.077 — TX Code / Code nr / Chapter 161 / Section 161.077
§ 161.077. COMMUNICATIONS CENTER.
Status: in_force

(a) Based on the memorandum of understanding described by Section 161.076, the board shall operate a consolidated communications center to provide information regarding the benefits and services available to veterans of this state, including benefits and services offered by the board and the commission.

(b) In operating the communications center, employees must be knowledgeable about the functions of the center and be able to access information regarding all available veterans benefits and services and shall:

(1) answer the veterans toll-free hotline; and

(2) disseminate to veterans, including newly discharged veterans, information regarding the benefits and services, as appropriate.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1090.156 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1090 / Section 1090.156
§ 1090.156. AUDIT.
Status: in_force

The board shall have an audit made of the district's financial condition.
Tex. Election Code § 43.0015 — TX Code / Code el / Chapter 43 / Section 43.0015
§ 43.0015.
Status: in_force

Sec. 43.0015. DESIGNATION OF LOCATION: USE OF EARLY VOTING POLLING PLACE ON ELECTION DAY. The authority responsible for designating polling places under this subchapter shall, at a minimum, designate as locations for polling places on election day:

(1) the location designated as the main early voting polling place under Section 85.002;

(2) each location designated as a permanent branch polling place under Section 85.061; and

(3) each location designated as a temporary branch polling place under Section 85.062.
Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 33.05 — TX Code / Code cr / Chapter 33 / Section 33.05
§ 33.05. ON BAIL DURING TRIAL.
Status: in_force

If the defendant is on bail when the trial commences, such bail shall be considered as discharged if he is acquitted. If a verdict of guilty is returned against him, the discharge of his bail shall be governed by other provisions of this Code.
Tex. Natural Resources Code § 161.180 — TX Code / Code nr / Chapter 161 / Section 161.180
§ 161.180. TEMPORARY TRANSFERS.
Status: in_force

Amounts temporarily transferred from the fund to the veterans' housing assistance fund or the veterans' housing assistance fund II under the Texas Constitution shall be returned to the fund as soon as practicable. Investment earnings allocated by the board to the transferred amounts shall be credited to the fund as if the transfer had not been made.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8418.052 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8418 / Section 8418.052
§ 8418.052. MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT POWERS AND DUTIES.
Status: in_force

The district has the powers and duties provided by the general law of this state, including Chapters 49 and 54, Water Code, applicable to municipal utility districts created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1805.051 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1805 / Section 1805.051
§ 1805.051. LICENSE APPLICATION.
Status: in_force

(a) A corporation, unincorporated association, partnership, or individual may file with the commissioner an application for an advisory organization license for the kinds of insurance specified in the application.

(b) The applicant must:

(1) file with the commissioner:

(A) a copy of the applicant's:

(i) constitution and bylaws;

(ii) article of agreement or association or certificate of incorporation; and

(iii) rules governing the applicant's activities as an advisory organization; and

(B) a statement of qualifications to act as an advisory organization; and

(2) pay a $100 license fee.
Tex. Occupations Code § 1704.104 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 1704 / Section 1704.104
§ 1704.104. POSTING OF BOARD RULE OR ACTION.
Status: in_force

A board shall post a rule adopted or an action taken by the board in an appropriate place in the county courthouse for the 10 days preceding the date the rule or action takes effect.
Tex. Education Code § 53B.40 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 53B / Section 53B.40
§ 53B.40. APPROVAL OF BONDS; REGISTRATION; NEGOTIABILITY.
Status: in_force

Bonds issued under this chapter and the record relating to their issuance shall be submitted to the attorney general, and if he finds that they have been issued in accordance with this chapter and constitute valid and binding obligations of the authority and are secured as recited therein he shall approve them, and they shall be registered by comptroller of public accounts who shall certify the registration thereon. Thereafter, they are incontestable. The bonds shall be negotiable and shall contain the following provision: "The holder hereof shall never have the right to demand payment thereof out of money raised or to be raised by taxation."
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 293.102 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 293 / Section 293.102
§ 293.102. 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. A bank designated as a depository serves for two years or until a successor is designated.

(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. Code of Criminal Procedure § 42A.002 — TX Code / Code cr / Chapter 42A / Section 42A.002
§ 42A.002. REFERENCE IN LAW.
Status: in_force

A reference in a law to a statute or a part of a statute revised in this chapter by Chapter 770 (H.B. 2299), Acts of the 84th Legislature, Regular Session, 2015, is considered to be a reference to the part of this chapter that revises that statute or part of that statute.
Tex. Transportation Code § 727.002 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 727 / Section 727.002
§ 727.002. TAMPERING WITH ODOMETER; OFFENSE.
Status: in_force

(a) A person commits an offense if the person, with intent to defraud, disconnects or resets an odometer to reduce the number of miles indicated on the odometer.

(b) Except as provided by Subsection (c), an offense under this section is punishable by:

(1) confinement in the county jail for not more than two years;

(2) a fine not to exceed $1,000; or

(3) both the confinement and fine.

(c) If it is shown on the trial of an offense under this section that the person has previously been convicted of an offense under this section, the offense is punishable by:

(1) confinement in the county jail for not less than 30 days or more than two years; and

(2) a fine not to exceed $2,000.

(d) In this section, "odometer" means an instrument for measuring and recording the distance a motor vehicle travels while in operation but does not include an auxiliary odometer designed to be reset by the operator to record mileage on trips.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3795.201 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3795 / Section 3795.201
§ 3795.201. ELECTIONS REGARDING TAXES AND BONDS.
Status: in_force

(a) The district may issue, without an election, bonds, notes, and other obligations secured by revenue other than ad valorem taxes.

(b) The district must hold an election in the manner provided by Subchapter L, Chapter 375, Local Government Code, to obtain voter approval before the district may impose an ad valorem tax or issue bonds payable from ad valorem taxes.

(c) The district may not issue bonds payable from ad valorem taxes to finance a road project unless the issuance is approved by a vote of a two-thirds majority of the district voters voting at an election held for that purpose.