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Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8214.003 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8214 / Section 8214.003
§ 8214.003. CONFIRMATION ELECTION REQUIRED.
Status: in_force

If the creation of the district is not confirmed at a confirmation election held under Section 8214.023 before September 1, 2011:

(1) the district is dissolved September 1, 2011, except that the district shall:

(A) pay any debts incurred;

(B) transfer to Harris County any assets that remain after the payment of debts; and

(C) maintain the organization of the district until all debts are paid and remaining assets are transferred; and

(2) this chapter expires September 1, 2014.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1092.108 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1092 / Section 1092.108
§ 1092.108. GIFTS AND ENDOWMENTS.
Status: in_force

The board may accept for the district a gift or endowment to be held in trust and administered by the board under the directions, limitations, or other provisions prescribed in writing by the donor that are not inconsistent with the proper management of the district.
Tex. Education Code § 55.115 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 55 / Section 55.115
§ 55.115. HIGH-PERFORMANCE, SUSTAINABLE DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION, AND RENOVATION STANDARDS FOR CERTAIN FACILITIES.
Status: in_force

(a) This section applies to the construction of an institution of higher education building, structure, or other facility, or the renovation of a building, structure, or other facility the cost of which is more than $2 million, or, if less than $2 million, more than 50 percent of the value of the building, structure, or other facility, if any part of the construction or renovation is financed by revenue bonds issued under this subchapter.

(b) A building, structure, or other facility to which this section applies must be designed and constructed or renovated so that the building, structure, or other facility complies with high-performance building standards, approved by the board of regents of the institution, that provide minimum requirements for energy use, natural resources use, and indoor air quality. In approving high-performance building standards, a board of regents shall consider, but is not subject to, the high-performance building evaluation system approved by the state energy conservation office under Section 447.004, Government Code, and may solicit and consider recommendations from the advisory committee appointed under that section.

(c) Except as provided by this section, a building, structure, or other facility to which this section applies must be designed and constructed or renovated to comply with the applicable energy and water conservation design standards established by the state energy conservation office under Section 447.004, Government Code, unless the institution constructing the building determines that compliance with those standards is impractical and notifies the state energy conservation office of the determination and provides to the office documentation supporting the determination.
Tex. Government Code § 614.231 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 614 / Section 614.231
§ 614.231. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this subchapter:

(1) "Law enforcement agency" means an agency of this state or a political subdivision of this state that employs peace officers other than game wardens.

(2) "Reality television program" means a nonfictional television program that features the same live subjects over the course of more than one episode primarily for entertainment purposes, but does not include reporting on a matter of public concern by a journalist as defined by Article 38.11, Code of Criminal Procedure.
Tex. Insurance Code § 826.108 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 826 / Section 826.108
§ 826.108. FILING OF MINUTES, ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION, AND BYLAWS; EFFECTIVE DATE OF CONVERSION.
Status: in_force

(a) Not later than the 30th day after the date on which the eligible members approve the conversion plan, the converting company shall file with the commissioner:

(1) the minutes of the meeting at which the plan was approved; and

(2) the amended or restated articles of incorporation and bylaws of the resulting company.

(b) A conversion plan takes effect on the date that the amended or restated articles of incorporation are filed with the commissioner.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1601.107 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1601 / Section 1601.107
§ 1601.107. COVERAGE FOR DEPENDENTS.
Status: in_force

An individual who is eligible to participate in the uniform program under Section 1601.101, 1601.102, or 1601.1021 is entitled to secure for a dependent of the individual any group coverages provided under this chapter for dependents under rules adopted by the applicable system.
Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 46B.023 — TX Code / Code cr / Chapter 46B / Section 46B.023
§ 46B.023. CUSTODY STATUS.
Status: in_force

During an examination under this subchapter, except as otherwise ordered by the court, the defendant shall be maintained under the same custody or status as the defendant was maintained under immediately before the examination began.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1122.055 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1122 / Section 1122.055
§ 1122.055. DIRECTOR'S BOND.
Status: in_force

(a) Before assuming the duties of office, each director must execute a bond in the amount of $5,000 payable to the district and conditioned on the faithful performance of the director's duties.

(b) The bond shall be kept in the permanent records of the district.

(c) The board may pay for a director's bond with district money.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1049.057 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1049 / Section 1049.057
§ 1049.057. DISTRICT ADMINISTRATOR.
Status: in_force

(a) The board may employ a district administrator to manage the operations of the hospital system.

(b) The district administrator may employ necessary personnel to perform the services provided by the hospital system.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7968.202 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7968 / Section 7968.202
§ 7968.202. TAXES FOR BONDS.
Status: in_force

At the time the district issues bonds payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes, the board shall provide for the annual imposition of a continuing direct ad valorem tax, without limit as to rate or amount, while all or part of the bonds are outstanding as required and in the manner provided by Sections 54.601 and 54.602, Water Code.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7944A.0502 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7944A / Section 7944A.0502
§ 7944A.0502. TAXES FOR BONDS.
Status: in_force

At the time the district issues bonds payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes, the board shall provide for the annual imposition of a continuing direct ad valorem tax, without limit as to rate or amount, while all or part of the bonds are outstanding as required and in the manner provided by Sections 54.601 and 54.602, Water Code.
Tex. Occupations Code § 604.208 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 604 / Section 604.208
§ 604.208. REQUIRED SUSPENSION OF LICENSE OF INCARCERATED CERTIFICATE OR TEMPORARY PERMIT HOLDER.
Status: in_force

Regardless of the offense, the advisory board shall suspend the certificate or temporary permit of a person serving a prison term in a state or federal penitentiary during the term of the incarceration.
Tex. Occupations Code § 1304.0041 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 1304 / Section 1304.0041
§ 1304.0041. CERTAIN EXEMPT AGREEMENTS.
Status: in_force

This chapter does not apply to:

(1) a performance guarantee offered by:

(A) the builder of a residential property; or

(B) the manufacturer or seller of an appliance or other system or component of a residential property;

(2) a residential service contract executed before August 28, 1979;

(3) a guarantee or warranty that is:

(A) designed to guarantee or warrant the repair or service of an appliance, system, or component of a residential property; and

(B) issued by a person who sells, services, repairs, or replaces the appliance, system, or component at the time or before the guarantee or warranty is issued;

(4) a service or maintenance agreement or a warranty that:

(A) is sold, offered for sale, or issued by a manufacturer or merchant who manufactures or sells a product or part of a product, including a structural component, an appliance, or an electrical, plumbing, heating, cooling, or air-conditioning system of a building or residence; and

(B) provides for, warrants, or guarantees the maintenance, repair, replacement, or performance of the product or part of the product; or

(5) home warranty insurance as defined by Section 2005.001, Insurance Code.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8455.101 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8455 / Section 8455.101
§ 8455.101. 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 § 3809.159 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3809 / Section 3809.159
§ 3809.159. MUNICIPALITY NOT REQUIRED TO PAY DISTRICT OBLIGATIONS.
Status: in_force

Except as provided by Section 375.263, Local Government Code, a municipality is not required to pay a bond, note, or other obligation of the district.
Tex. Insurance Code § 426.001 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 426 / Section 426.001
§ 426.001. RESERVES REQUIRED.
Status: in_force

A workers' compensation insurance company engaged in business in this state shall maintain reserves in an amount estimated in the aggregate to provide for the payment of all losses and claims incurred, whether reported or unreported. The company may not maintain reserves in an amount that is greater than reasonably necessary for that purpose.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 34.0159 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 34 / Section 34.0159
§ 34.0159. PROGRAM EVALUATIONS.
Status: in_force

The commission, in collaboration with the task force and other interested parties, shall:

(1) explore options for expanding the pilot program for pregnancy medical homes established under former Section 531.0996, Government Code;

(2) explore methods for increasing the benefits provided under Medicaid, including specialty care and prescriptions, for women at greater risk of a high-risk pregnancy or premature delivery;

(3) evaluate the impact of supplemental payments made to obstetrics providers for pregnancy risk assessments on increasing access to maternal health services;

(4) evaluate a waiver to fund managed care organization payments for case management and care coordination services for women at high risk of severe maternal morbidity on conclusion of their eligibility for Medicaid;

(5) evaluate the average time required for pregnant women to complete the Medicaid enrollment process;

(6) evaluate the use of Medicare codes for Medicaid care coordination;

(7) study the impact of programs funded from the Teen Pregnancy Prevention Program federal grant and evaluate whether the state should continue funding the programs; and

(8) evaluate the use of telemedicine medical services for women during pregnancy and the postpartum period.
Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 62.202 — TX Code / Code cr / Chapter 62 / Section 62.202
§ 62.202. VERIFICATION OF INDIVIDUALS SUBJECT TO COMMITMENT.
Status: in_force

(a) Notwithstanding Article 62.058, if an individual subject to registration under this chapter is civilly committed as a sexually violent predator, the person shall report to the local law enforcement authority designated as the person's primary registration authority by the department to verify the information in the registration form maintained by the authority for that person as follows:

(1) if the person resides at a civil commitment center, not less than once each year; or

(2) if the person does not reside at a civil commitment center, not less than once in each 30-day period following:

(A) the date the person first registered under this chapter; or

(B) if applicable, the date the person moved from the center.

(a-1) For purposes of Subsection (a)(2), a person complies with a requirement that the person register within a 30-day period following a date if the person registers at any time on or after the 27th day following that date but before the 33rd day after that date.

(b) On the date a court releases a person described by Subsection (a) from all requirements of the civil commitment process:

(1) the person's duty to verify registration as a sex offender is no longer imposed by this article; and

(2) the person is required to verify registration as provided by Article 62.058.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 142.042 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 142 / Section 142.042
§ 142.042. POLICY.
Status: in_force

(a) A license holder may adopt written policies and procedures related to the disposal of a patient's unused controlled substance prescription drugs on the patient's death or in other circumstances in which disposal is appropriate.

(b) A license holder that adopts policies and procedures under this section shall:

(1) provide a copy of the policies and procedures to the patient and the patient's family;

(2) discuss the policies and procedures with the patient and the patient's family in a language and manner the patient and patient's family understand; and

(3) document in the patient's clinical record that the policies and procedures were provided and discussed under Subdivisions (1) and (2).
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8156.051 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8156 / Section 8156.051
§ 8156.051. COMPOSITION OF BOARD.
Status: in_force

The district is governed by a board of five directors.
Tex. Government Code § 2155.088 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2155 / Section 2155.088
§ 2155.088. MATERIAL CHANGES TO CONTRACTS.
Status: in_force

(a) Notwithstanding any other law, the performance of a contract for goods or services awarded under this chapter must substantially comply with the terms contained in the written solicitation for the contract and the terms considered in awarding the contract, including terms regarding cost of materials or labor, duration, price, schedule, and scope.

(b) After a contract for goods or services is awarded under this chapter, the governing body of a state agency, if applicable, must hold a meeting to consider a material change to the contract and why that change is necessary. For purposes of this section, a material change includes:

(1) extending the length of or postponing the completion of a contract for six months or more; or

(2) increasing the total consideration to be paid under a contract by at least 10 percent, including by substituting certain goods, materials, products, or services.
Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 46B.101 — TX Code / Code cr / Chapter 46B / Section 46B.101
§ 46B.101. APPLICABILITY.
Status: in_force

This subchapter applies to a defendant against whom a court is required to proceed according to Article 46B.084(e) or according to the court's appropriate determination under Article 46B.071.
Tex. Government Code § 2062.003 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2062 / Section 2062.003
§ 2062.003. CONSENT REQUIRED BEFORE DISSEMINATING CERTAIN PERSONAL IDENTIFYING INFORMATION; RECORDS.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided by Subsection (b), a state agency may not, without written consent, disseminate to any person the personal identifying information of a person who submits information to the state agency for the purpose of obtaining an occupational license.

(b) A state agency may disseminate information described by Subsection (a) with respect to a person without the person's written consent if the dissemination is:

(1) required or permitted by a federal statute or by another law of this state; or

(2) made by or to a law enforcement agency for a law enforcement purpose.

(c) A state agency shall retain the written consent of a person obtained as required under this section in the state agency's records.

(d) For purposes of this section, the term "occupational license" does not include a license or permit that is administered by the comptroller under the Occupations Code.
Tex. Water Code § 49.23603 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 49 / Section 49.23603
§ 49.23603. PETITION ELECTION TO REDUCE TAX RATE FOR CERTAIN DISTRICTS.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, "voter-approval tax rate" means the rate equal to the sum of the following tax rates for the district:

(1) the current year's debt service tax rate;

(2) the current year's contract tax rate; and

(3) the operation and maintenance tax rate that would impose 1.08 times the amount of the operation and maintenance tax imposed by the district in the preceding year on a residence homestead appraised at the average appraised value of a residence homestead in the district in that year, disregarding any homestead exemption available only to disabled persons or persons 65 years of age or older.

(b) This section applies only to a district that is not described by Section 49.23601 or 49.23602.

(c) If the board of a district adopts a combined debt service, contract, and operation and maintenance tax rate that would impose more than 1.08 times the amount of tax imposed by the district in the preceding year on a residence homestead appraised at the average appraised value of a residence homestead in the district in that year, disregarding any homestead exemption available only to disabled persons or persons 65 years of age or older, the qualified voters of the district by petition may require that an election be held to determine whether to reduce the tax rate adopted for the current year to the voter-approval tax rate in accordance with the procedures provided by Sections 26.075 and 26.081, Tax Code.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1085.154 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1085 / Section 1085.154
§ 1085.154. RESTRICTION ON EXPENDITURES.
Status: in_force

Money may be spent only for an expense included in the budget or an amendment to the budget.
Tex. Local Government Code § 391.001 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 391 / Section 391.001
§ 391.001. PURPOSE.
Status: in_force

(a) The purpose of this chapter is to encourage and permit local governmental units to:

(1) join and cooperate to improve the health, safety, and general welfare of their residents; and

(2) plan for the future development of communities, areas, and regions so that:

(A) the planning of transportation systems is improved;

(B) adequate street, utility, health, educational, recreational, and other essential facilities are provided as the communities, areas, and regions grow;

(C) the needs of agriculture, business, and industry are recognized;

(D) healthful surroundings for family life in residential areas are provided;

(E) historical and cultural values are preserved; and

(F) the efficient and economical use of public funds is commensurate with the growth of the communities, areas, and regions.

(b) The general purpose of a commission is to make studies and plans to guide the unified, far-reaching development of a region, eliminate duplication, and promote economy and efficiency in the coordinated development of a region.
Tex. Transportation Code § 520.022 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 520 / Section 520.022
§ 520.022. ACCESS TO SYSTEM.
Status: in_force

The department has the sole authority to determine access to the department's automated registration and titling system.
Tex. Government Code § 2308A.010 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2308A / Section 2308A.010
§ 2308A.010. OPPORTUNITY FOR COMMENT.
Status: in_force

At least 30 days before finalizing state workforce development goals or strategies for achieving those goals developed under Section 2308A.006, the agency, coordinating board, and commission jointly shall post on the initiative's and each respective agency's Internet website the proposed goals or strategies and instructions for submitting comment on those items to the agencies.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1030.106 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1030 / Section 1030.106
§ 1030.106. DISTRICT PROPERTY, FACILITIES, AND EQUIPMENT.
Status: in_force

(a) The board shall determine:

(1) the type, number, and location of buildings required to maintain an adequate hospital system; and

(2) the type of equipment necessary for hospital care.

(b) The board may:

(1) acquire property, including facilities and equipment, for the district for use in the hospital system; and

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

(c) The board may lease hospital facilities for the district.

(d) The board may sell or otherwise dispose of property, including facilities or equipment, for the district.
Tex. Education Code § 55.1797 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 55 / Section 55.1797
§ 55.1797. STEPHEN F.
Status: in_force

AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY; ADDITIONAL BONDS. (a) In addition to the other authority granted by this subchapter, the board of regents of Stephen F. Austin State University may acquire, purchase, construct, improve, renovate, enlarge, or equip property and facilities, including roads and related infrastructure, for construction of an interdisciplinary and applied sciences building, to be financed through the issuance of bonds in accordance with this subchapter, not to exceed the aggregate principal amount of $44,922,833.

(b) The board may pledge irrevocably to the payment of bonds authorized by this section all or any part of the revenue funds of Stephen F. Austin State University, including student tuition charges. The amount of a pledge made under this subsection may not be reduced or abrogated while the bonds for which the pledge is made, or bonds issued to refund those bonds, are outstanding.

(c) In lieu of financing a project described by Subsection (a) for Stephen F. Austin State University, the board may finance in the manner prescribed by that subsection an alternative project for deferred maintenance, infrastructure, or construction at the university in an amount not to exceed the total of the amount authorized for the project and any unspent amount from projects authorized for the university under this chapter. The board shall notify the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board of an alternative project financed as provided by this subsection.

(d) For financing of an alternative project as provided by Subsection (c) in an amount that exceeds $25 million, the board must receive prior written approval from the governor and Legislative Budget Board. A request for approval of financing of an alternative project is considered approved unless the governor or the Legislative Budget Board issues a written disapproval not later than the 30th business day after the date of the receipt of the request.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8329.005 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8329 / Section 8329.005
§ 8329.005. FINDINGS OF PUBLIC PURPOSE AND BENEFIT.
Status: in_force

(a) The district is created to serve a public purpose and benefit.

(b) The district is created to accomplish the purposes of:

(1) a municipal utility district as provided by general law and Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution; and

(2) Section 52, Article III, Texas Constitution, that relate to the construction, acquisition, improvement, operation, or maintenance of macadamized, graveled, or paved roads, or improvements, including storm drainage, in aid of those roads.
Tex. Transportation Code § 201.761 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 201 / Section 201.761
§ 201.761. AGREEMENT BETWEEN LOCAL GOVERNMENT SPONSOR AND DEPARTMENT.
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any provision of this subchapter or any other law, a local government sponsor and the department may enter into an agreement that defines the relative roles and responsibilities of the parties in the preparation and review of environmental review documents for a specific project. For a project for which an environmental decision requires the approval of the Federal Highway Administration and to the extent otherwise permitted by law, the Federal Highway Administration may also be a party to an agreement between a local government sponsor and the department under this section.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1005.005 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1005 / Section 1005.005
§ 1005.005. DISTRICT SUPPORT AND MAINTENANCE NOT STATE OBLIGATION.
Status: in_force

The state may not become obligated for the support or maintenance of the district.