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Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8513.0108 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8513 / Section 8513.0108
§ 8513.0108. CORRECTION OF INVALID PROCEDURES.
Status: in_force

If the board determines that any procedure under this chapter violates the Texas Constitution or the United States Constitution, the board by ordinance may provide an alternative procedure that conforms with the constitution.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8111.051 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8111 / Section 8111.051
§ 8111.051. DIRECTORS; TERMS.
Status: in_force

(a) The district is governed by a board of five directors.

(b) Directors serve staggered four-year terms that expire June 1 of even-numbered years.
Tex. Labor Code § 204.065 — TX Code / Code la / Chapter 204 / Section 204.065
§ 204.065. USE OF SURPLUS.
Status: in_force

(a) If the amount in the compensation fund on a tax rate computation date is more than the ceiling of the compensation fund, the commission may use all or part of that surplus to pay outstanding bond obligations as provided by this section or to provide a surplus credit or a surplus credit rate as provided by Sections 204.0651 and 204.0652 to an employer entitled to an experience rate on the computation date.

(b) If, on the tax rate computation date, there are outstanding bond obligations as described by Subchapter C, Chapter 203, including bond administrative expenses, the commission may transfer all or part of the surplus described by Subsection (a) to the obligation trust fund under Section 203.102 for payment of those obligations. The amount transferred under this subsection may not exceed any amount transferred to the unemployment compensation fund under Section 203.255(b)(2).

(c) To the extent that any portion of the surplus is not used to pay bond obligations, the commission shall use that amount to compute:

(1) a surplus credit under Section 204.0651; or

(2) an annual surplus credit rate under Section 204.0652.

(d) In determining the use of any surplus, the commission shall exercise the options that the commission determines to be in the best interests of the state's employers and workers.
Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 51.02 — TX Code / Code cr / Chapter 51 / Section 51.02
§ 51.02. TO AID IN ARREST.
Status: in_force

All peace officers of the State shall give aid in the arrest and detention of a fugitive from any other State that he may be held subject to a requisition by the Governor of the State from which he fled.
Tex. Insurance Code § 423.106 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 423 / Section 423.106
§ 423.106. REQUIRED EVIDENCE FOR SECURITIES.
Status: in_force

(a) An insurer that deposits securities under Section 423.105 shall provide evidence to the commissioner to establish that:

(1) the securities are recorded in an account in the name of:

(A) the participating custodian bank or member bank through which the insurer deposits the securities with a clearing corporation or in the Federal Reserve book-entry system; or

(B) the insurer, if the insurer makes the deposit directly with the clearing corporation as a direct participant; and

(2) the records of the participating custodian bank, direct participant, or member bank and of the clearing corporation show that the securities are under the commissioner's control.

(b) Evidence under Subsection (a)(1) must be issued, as applicable, by:

(1) the participating custodian bank;

(2) the member bank; or

(3) the insurer, when the insurer makes the deposit directly with the clearing corporation as a direct participant.
Tex. Insurance Code § 524.101 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 524 / Section 524.101
§ 524.101. FUNDING.
Status: in_force

The department may accept gifts and grants from any party, including a health benefit plan issuer or a foundation associated with a health benefit plan issuer, to assist with funding the program. The department shall adopt rules governing acceptance of donations that are consistent with Chapter 575, Government Code. Before adopting rules under this section, the department shall:

(1) submit the proposed rules to the Texas Ethics Commission for review; and

(2) consider the commission's recommendations regarding the regulations.
Tex. Agriculture Code § 71.048 — TX Code / Code ag / Chapter 71 / Section 71.048
§ 71.048. APPEAL OF NOTICE OR ORDER.
Status: in_force

(a) A person who is aggrieved by an order or notice of the department or whose property is to be destroyed under an order or notice is entitled to appeal to a district court of Travis County or to a district court of the county in which the order or notice affects the person.

(b) In order to perfect an appeal under this section, the person must file suit before the 11th day following the day on which the person received the notice or order.

(c) A court may hear and determine an appeal under this section during term or vacation.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1451.117 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1451 / Section 1451.117
§ 1451.117. SELECTION OF NURSE FIRST ASSISTANT.
Status: in_force

An insured may select a nurse first assistant to provide the services scheduled in the health insurance policy that:

(1) are within the scope of the nurse's license; and

(2) are requested by the physician whom the nurse is assisting.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8009A.0202 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8009A / Section 8009A.0202
§ 8009A.0202. TEMPORARY DIRECTORS.
Status: in_force

(a) The temporary board consists of:

(1) Jonathan Nunn;

(2) Jon Anderson;

(3) Cody Hancock;

(4) Danny Green; and

(5) Chad Purser.

(b) Temporary directors serve until the earlier of:

(1) the date permanent directors are elected under Section 8009A.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 8009A.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 8009A.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. Special District Local Laws Code § 8378.006 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8378 / Section 8378.006
§ 8378.006. INITIAL DISTRICT TERRITORY.
Status: in_force

(a) The district is initially composed of the territory described by Section 2 of the Act enacting this chapter.

(b) The boundaries and field notes contained in Section 2 of the Act enacting this chapter form a closure. A mistake made in the field notes or in copying the field notes in the legislative process does not affect the district's:

(1) organization, existence, or validity;

(2) right to issue any type of bond for the purposes for which the district is created or to pay the principal of and interest on a bond;

(3) right to impose a tax; or

(4) legality or operation.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7904.051 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7904 / Section 7904.051
§ 7904.051. GOVERNING BODY; TERMS.
Status: in_force

(a) The district is governed by a board of five elected directors.

(b) Except as provided by Section 7904.052, directors serve staggered four-year terms.
Tex. Labor Code § 407A.153 — TX Code / Code la / Chapter 407A / Section 407A.153
§ 407A.153. PROHIBITED ACTIVITIES.
Status: in_force

The board of trustees may not:

(1) extend credit to individual members for payment of a premium, except under payment plans approved by the commissioner; or

(2) without first advising the commissioner of the nature and purpose of the loan and obtaining prior approval from the commissioner, borrow any money from the group or in the name of the group except in the ordinary course of business.
Tex. Government Code § 490G.006 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 490G / Section 490G.006
§ 490G.006. SCHEDULE OF REVIEW; RECOMMENDATION TO LEGISLATIVE AUDIT COMMITTEE.
Status: in_force

(a) The board shall develop a schedule for the periodic review of each state incentive program or fund described by Section 490G.005 for the purposes of making recommendations on whether to continue the program or fund or whether to improve program or fund effectiveness and efficiency. The board shall review and make recommendations to the legislature regarding each program or fund according to the review schedule.

(b) After conducting a review of a state incentive program or fund under this chapter, the board may recommend to the legislative audit committee that an audit of the program or fund be included in the audit plan under Section 321.013.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7914.101 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7914 / Section 7914.101
§ 7914.101. 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. Government Code § 82.101 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 82 / Section 82.101
§ 82.101. SPECIALTY CERTIFICATION IN JUDICIAL ADMINISTRATION.
Status: in_force

(a) The supreme court shall adopt rules establishing a specialty certification for attorneys in the practice area of judicial administration.

(b) For purposes of establishing a specialty certification for attorneys in the practice area of judicial administration, the Texas Board of Legal Specialization shall make recommendations to the supreme court for the specialty certification and a proposed examination for obtaining the specialty certification.

(c) The Texas Board of Legal Specialization shall make the specialty certification for attorneys in judicial administration available to each judge of an appellate court, district court, statutory county court, statutory probate court, or county court performing judicial functions who is a licensed attorney and who meets the eligibility requirements established by the board.

(d) The supreme court by rule shall require an attorney who holds a specialty certification in judicial administration to annually complete 21 hours of continuing legal education to maintain the certification.

(e) A justice or judge who holds a specialty certification in judicial administration or another specialty certification may be entitled to additional compensation if the legislature makes a specific appropriation for that purpose.
Tex. Government Code § 801.210 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 801 / Section 801.210
§ 801.210. MODEL ETHICAL STANDARDS AND CONFLICT-OF-INTEREST POLICIES.
Status: in_force

(a) The board shall develop and make reasonably accessible on the board's Internet website model ethical standards and model conflict-of-interest policies, including disclosure requirements, for voluntary use by a public retirement system.

(b) A public retirement system is not required to adopt a standard or policy based on the model developed under this section.
Tex. Occupations Code § 901.452 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 901 / Section 901.452
§ 901.452. USE OF TITLE OR ABBREVIATION FOR "PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT.
Status: in_force

" A person may not assume or use the title or designation "public accountant" or any other title, designation, word, letter, abbreviation, sign, card, or device tending to indicate that the person is a public accountant, or a firm composed of public accountants, unless:

(1) the person is certified and licensed under this chapter; and

(2) each of the person's offices in this state for the practice of public accounting is maintained and practices under a firm license as required under Subchapter H.
Tex. Property Code § 74.404 — TX Code / Code pr / Chapter 74 / Section 74.404
§ 74.404. SALE OF MILITARY AWARDS AND DECORATIONS PROHIBITED.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, "military award or decoration" means a military decoration for an act of valor, heroism, or exceptional service, a good conduct medal, a service medal, a service ribbon, or a badge, tab, certificate, or letter awarded in connection with military service.

(b) A military award or decoration delivered to the comptroller under this chapter:

(1) may not be sold under Section 74.401 or destroyed; and

(2) shall be delivered by the comptroller to the Texas military forces.

(c) The Texas military forces shall conduct a reasonable search of public records to locate the person to whom the military award or decoration was awarded. If the department cannot locate the person, the department shall attempt to locate the person's next of kin. If the department locates the person or the person's next of kin, the department shall deliver the award or decoration to the person or the person's next of kin, as applicable.

(d) If the Texas military forces cannot locate the person to whom a military award or decoration was awarded or the person's next of kin, the award or decoration shall be held in trust for the comptroller at:

(1) a museum established by the department; or

(2) if no museum exists, any other public facility designated by the department.

(e) Except as provided by this subsection, a military award or decoration held in trust by a museum or facility designated under Subsection (d) shall be used in a display or exhibit that honors persons who have served the state or nation in military service. If the museum or facility cannot practically incorporate the award or decoration into an established display or exhibit of the museum or facility, the award or decoration shall be kept in a secure storage area or loaned to another museum for use in a display or exhibit that honors persons who have served the state or nation in military service.

(f) This section does not affect a person's right to claim a military award or decoration under Subchapter F.
Tex. Government Code § 2001.040 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2001 / Section 2001.040
§ 2001.040. SCOPE AND EFFECT OF ORDER INVALIDATING AGENCY RULE.
Status: in_force

If a court finds that an agency has not substantially complied with one or more procedural requirements of Sections 2001.022 through 2001.034, the court may remand the rule, or a portion of the rule, to the agency and, if it does so remand, shall provide a reasonable time for the agency to either revise or readopt the rule through established procedure. During the remand period, the rule shall remain effective unless the court finds good cause to invalidate the rule or a portion of the rule, effective as of the date of the court's order.
Tex. Education Code § 62.051 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 62 / Section 62.051
§ 62.051. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this subchapter:

(1) "Eligible institution" means an institution of higher education that is designated as a research university under the coordinating board's accountability system and, for any three consecutive state fiscal years beginning on or after September 1, 2010, made total annual research expenditures in an average annual amount of not less than $450 million.

(2) "Fund" means the Texas research university fund.

(3) "Institution of higher education" has the meaning assigned by Section 61.003.
Tex. Estates Code § 751.057 — TX Code / Code es / Chapter 751 / Section 751.057
§ 751.057. EFFECT OF BANKRUPTCY PROCEEDING.
Status: in_force

(a) The filing of a voluntary or involuntary petition in bankruptcy in connection with the debts of a principal who has executed a durable power of attorney does not revoke or terminate the agency as to the principal's agent.

(b) Any act the agent may undertake with respect to the principal's property is subject to the limitations and requirements of the United States Bankruptcy Code (11 U.S.C. Section 101 et seq.) until a final determination is made in the bankruptcy proceeding.
Tex. Occupations Code § 1801.105 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 1801 / Section 1801.105
§ 1801.105. REMITTANCE OF SALE PROCEEDS.
Status: in_force

Not later than the fifth day after the date of the sale of consigned goods, a commission merchant shall send to the consignor the total amount received from the sale less the commission merchant's commission.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8510.0402 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8510 / Section 8510.0402
§ 8510.0402. RECEIPT OF MONEY.
Status: in_force

The treasurer shall receive and give a receipt for all money received and spent by the authority.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7894.0101 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7894 / Section 7894.0101
§ 7894.0101. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this chapter:

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

(2) "Commission" means the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.

(3) "Director" means a board member.

(4) "District" means the Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 570.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1062.307 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1062 / Section 1062.307
§ 1062.307. IMPOSITION OF TAX AND RETURN OF SURPLUS TAXES.
Status: in_force

(a) After the board finds that the district is dissolved, the board shall:

(1) determine the debt owed by the district; and

(2) impose on the property included in the district's tax rolls a tax that is in proportion of the debt to the property value.

(b) On the payment of all outstanding debts and obligations of the district, the board shall order the person serving as secretary and treasurer to return to each district taxpayer the taxpayer's pro rata share of all unused tax money.

(c) A taxpayer may request that the taxpayer's share of surplus tax money be credited to the taxpayer's county taxes. If a taxpayer requests the credit, the board shall direct the person serving as secretary and treasurer to transmit the money to the county tax assessor-collector.
Tex. Business & Commerce Code § 20.039 — TX Code / Code bc / Chapter 20 / Section 20.039
§ 20.039. RESPECT OF SECURITY FREEZE.
Status: in_force

A consumer reporting agency shall honor a security freeze placed on a consumer file by another consumer reporting agency.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8458.051 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8458 / Section 8458.051
§ 8458.051. GOVERNING BODY; TERMS.
Status: in_force

(a) The district is governed by a board of five elected directors.

(b) Except as provided by Section 8458.052, directors serve staggered four-year terms.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1131.005 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1131 / Section 1131.005
§ 1131.005. GUARANTEEING ISSUANCE OF LIFE INSURANCE POLICY WITHOUT EVIDENCE OF INSURABILITY.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, "qualified pension or profit-sharing plan" means a plan that meets the requirements of:

(1) Section 401 or 403, Internal Revenue Code of 1986, and their subsequent amendments; or

(2) any corresponding provisions of prior or subsequent United States revenue laws.

(b) This code does not prohibit a life insurance company authorized to engage in the business of insurance in this state from guaranteeing to issue individual life insurance policies insuring participants in a qualified pension or profit-sharing plan on other than the term plan without evidence of insurability.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3810.104 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3810 / Section 3810.104
§ 3810.104. AUTHORITY TO CONTRACT FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT.
Status: in_force

To protect the public interest, the district may contract with Harris County or the City of Houston for the county or city to provide law enforcement services in the district for a fee.
Tex. Insurance Code § 846.258 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 846 / Section 846.258
§ 846.258. COVERAGE FOR NEWBORN CHILDREN.
Status: in_force

(a) A multiple employer welfare arrangement's plan document may not limit or exclude initial coverage of a newborn child of a participating employee.

(b) Coverage of a newborn child of a participating employee under this section ends on the 61st day after the date of the child's birth unless:

(1) children are eligible for coverage under the multiple employer welfare arrangement's plan document; and

(2) not later than the 60th day after the date of birth, the arrangement receives:

(A) notice of the birth; and

(B) any required additional premium.
Tex. Property Code § 94.151 — TX Code / Code pr / Chapter 94 / Section 94.151
§ 94.151. WARRANTY OF SUITABILITY.
Status: in_force

By executing a lease agreement, the landlord warrants that the manufactured home lot is suitable for the installation of a manufactured home during the term of the lease agreement.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8329.051 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8329 / Section 8329.051
§ 8329.051. GOVERNING BODY; TERMS.
Status: in_force

(a) The district is governed by a board of five elected directors.

(b) Except as provided by Section 8329.052, directors serve staggered four-year terms.
Tex. Transportation Code § 502.1747 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 502 / Section 502.1747
§ 502.1747. VOLUNTARY CONTRIBUTION TO PARKS AND WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT.
Status: in_force

(a) When a person registers or renews the registration of a motor vehicle under this chapter, the person may contribute $5 or more to the Parks and Wildlife Department.

(b) The department shall:

(1) include space on each motor vehicle registration renewal notice, on the page that states the total fee for registration renewal, that allows a person renewing a registration to indicate the amount that the person is voluntarily contributing to the state parks account;

(2) provide an opportunity to contribute to the state parks account similar to the opportunity described by Subsection (a) and in the manner described by Subdivision (1) in any registration renewal system that succeeds the system in place on September 1, 2011; and

(3) provide an opportunity for a person to contribute to the state parks account during the registration renewal process on the department's Internet website.

(c) If a person makes a contribution under this section and does not pay the full amount of a registration fee, the county assessor-collector may credit all or a portion of the contribution to the person's registration fee.

(d) The county assessor-collector shall send any contribution made under this section to the comptroller for deposit to the credit of the state parks account under Section 11.035, Parks and Wildlife Code. Money received by the Parks and Wildlife Department under this section may be used only for the operation and maintenance of state parks, historic sites, or natural areas under the jurisdiction of the Parks and Wildlife Department.

(e) The department shall consult with the Parks and Wildlife Department in performing the department's duties under this section.
Tex. Finance Code § 61.004 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 61 / Section 61.004
§ 61.004. NOTICE OF HEARING; RIGHT TO RESPOND.
Status: in_force

(a) Notice of a hearing under this subtitle shall be given to each association and federal association in the county in which the subject matter of the hearing is or will be located, except that notice of a hearing held under an order under Chapter 66 shall be given to each party affected by the order.

(b) Each interested party is entitled to an opportunity to respond and present evidence and argument on each issue involved in a hearing under this subtitle.
Tex. Business & Commerce Code § 304.057 — TX Code / Code bc / Chapter 304 / Section 304.057
§ 304.057. GENERAL RULEMAKING AUTHORITY.
Status: in_force

The commission may adopt rules to administer this subchapter and Subchapter F, other than Sections 304.254, 304.255, 304.256, and 304.258, as that subchapter relates to the Texas no-call list.