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Tex. Parks and Wildlife Code § 223.021 — TX Code / Code pw / Chapter 223 / Section 223.021
§ 223.021. RECREATIONAL USE OF LAKE SABINE.
Status: in_force

The governing body of the city of Port Arthur, with respect to the waters of Lake Sabine within the corporate limits of the city, may designate or otherwise regulate by ordinance certain areas of the lake as bathing, fishing, swimming, recreational, or other restricted areas and may adopt rules relating to that regulation.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3938.202 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3938 / Section 3938.202
§ 3938.202. PROPERTY TAX AUTHORIZED.
Status: in_force

(a) The district may impose an ad valorem tax on all taxable property in the district to:

(1) pay for an improvement project of the types authorized by Section 52(b), Article III, and Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution; or

(2) secure the payment of bonds issued for a purpose described by Subdivision (1).

(b) The district may not impose an ad valorem tax to pay for an improvement project under this chapter unless the imposition is approved by the voters of the district voting at an election held for that purpose. The board may call an election to approve the imposition of an ad valorem tax to pay for an improvement project under this chapter only if the board receives a petition requesting the election signed by:

(1) more than 51 percent of the record owners of real property in the district subject to taxation; or

(2) owners representing more than 51 percent of the appraised value of real property in the district subject to taxation, as determined by the tax rolls of the appraisal district.
Tex. Estates Code § 356.255 — TX Code / Code es / Chapter 356 / Section 356.255
§ 356.255. HEARING ON APPLICATION AND ANY OPPOSITION.
Status: in_force

(a) The clerk of the court in which an application for an order of sale is filed shall immediately call to the judge's attention any opposition to the sale that is filed during the period prescribed in the citation issued under Section 356.253. The court shall hold a hearing on the application if an opposition to the sale is filed during the period prescribed in the citation.

(b) A hearing on an application for an order of sale is not required under this section if no opposition to the application is filed during the period prescribed in the citation. The court may determine that a hearing on the application is necessary even if no opposition is filed during that period.

(c) If the court orders a hearing under Subsection (a) or (b), the court shall designate in writing a date and time for the hearing on the application and any opposition, together with the evidence pertaining to the application and any opposition. The clerk shall issue a notice of the date and time of the hearing to the applicant and to each person who files an opposition to the sale, if applicable.

(d) The judge, by entries on the docket, may continue a hearing held under this section from time to time until the judge is satisfied concerning the application.
Tex. Occupations Code § 206.155 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 206 / Section 206.155
§ 206.155. LICENSE HOLDER ACCESS TO COMPLAINT INFORMATION.
Status: in_force

(a) The medical board shall provide a license holder who is the subject of a formal complaint filed under this chapter with access to all information in its possession that the medical board intends to offer into evidence in presenting its case in chief at the contested hearing on the complaint, subject to any other privilege or restriction established by rule, statute, or legal precedent. The medical board shall provide the information not later than the 30th day after receipt of a written request from the license holder or the license holder's counsel, unless good cause is shown for delay.

(b) Notwithstanding Subsection (a), the medical board is not required to provide:

(1) medical board investigative reports;

(2) investigative memoranda;

(3) the identity of a nontestifying complainant;

(4) attorney-client communications;

(5) attorney work product; or

(6) other material covered by a privilege recognized by the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure or the Texas Rules of Evidence.

(c) The provision of information does not constitute a waiver of privilege or confidentiality under this chapter or other law.
Tex. Labor Code § 407.082 — TX Code / Code la / Chapter 407 / Section 407.082
§ 407.082. EXAMINATION OF RECORDS; ADMINISTRATIVE VIOLATION.
Status: in_force

(a) Each certified self-insurer shall maintain the books, records, and payroll information necessary to compile the annual report required under Section 407.081 and any other information reasonably required by the commissioner.

(b) The certified self-insurer may maintain the books, records, and payroll information in locations outside this state.

(c) The material maintained by the certified self-insurer shall be open to examination by an authorized agent or representative of the division at reasonable times to ascertain the correctness of the information.

(d) The examination may be conducted at any location, including the division's Austin offices, or, at the certified self-insurer's option, in the offices of the certified self-insurer. The certified self-insurer shall pay the reasonable expenses, including travel expenses, of an inspector who conducts an inspection at its offices.

(e) An unreasonable refusal on the part of a certified self-insurer to make available for inspection the books, records, payroll information, or other required information constitutes grounds for the revocation of the certificate of authority to self-insure and is an administrative violation.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 715.008 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 715 / Section 715.008
§ 715.008. COURT ORDER.
Status: in_force

(a) The court shall issue an order authorizing the nonprofit corporation to restore, operate, and maintain the cemetery if the court finds that:

(1) the facts stated in the petition filed by a nonprofit corporation under this chapter are true and correct;

(2) the written plan accompanying the petition demonstrates the nonprofit corporation's ability to restore, operate, and maintain the historic cemetery in accordance with this chapter; and

(3) authorizing the nonprofit corporation to restore, operate, and maintain the cemetery is in the best interest of the public.

(b) The written plan must be incorporated in the court's order.

(c) The court's order is binding on all parties to the action.

(d) The court retains continuing jurisdiction to monitor and review compliance with the court's order.
Tex. Government Code § 44.299 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 44 / Section 44.299
§ 44.299. ROCKWALL COUNTY.
Status: in_force

(a) The criminal district attorney of Rockwall County must be a practicing attorney in this state.

(b) The criminal district attorney shall attend each term and session of the district courts in Rockwall County and each term and session of the inferior courts of the county held for the transaction of criminal business and shall exclusively represent the state in all criminal matters before those courts.

(c) The criminal district attorney shall perform the duties conferred by law on county and district attorneys in the various counties and districts.

(d) The criminal district attorney shall collect the fees, commissions, and perquisites that are provided by law for similar services rendered by a district or county attorney.

(e) The Commissioners Court of Rockwall County shall pay the salaries of the members of the staff of the criminal district attorney in equal bimonthly installments from the officers' salary fund of the county.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 6906.152 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 6906 / Section 6906.152
§ 6906.152. AUTHORITY TO BORROW MONEY AND ISSUE BONDS.
Status: in_force

The district, in the manner and to the extent permitted by this chapter, may:

(1) borrow money for any of its corporate purposes;

(2) enter into agreements in connection with the borrowing;

(3) issue its bonds for money borrowed;

(4) provide for and secure the payment of its bonds; and

(5) provide for the rights of the holders of its bonds.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8337.002 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8337 / Section 8337.002
§ 8337.002. NATURE OF DISTRICT.
Status: in_force

The district is a municipal utility district created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Tex. Family Code § 262.305 — TX Code / Code fa / Chapter 262 / Section 262.305
§ 262.305. REPORT TO LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY; INVESTIGATION.
Status: in_force

(a) Immediately after assuming care, control, and custody of a child under Section 262.303, the Department of Family and Protective Services shall report the child to appropriate state and local law enforcement agencies as a potential missing child.

(b) A law enforcement agency that receives a report under Subsection (a) shall investigate whether the child is reported as missing.
Tex. Property Code § 201.008 — TX Code / Code pr / Chapter 201 / Section 201.008
§ 201.008. NOTICE AND CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE.
Status: in_force

(a) Not later than the 60th day after the date on which a petition that meets the requirements of this chapter is filed, the committee shall give notice directed to all persons who then are record owners of property in the subdivision. The notice must contain:

(1) the name of the subdivision covered by the petition;

(2) a copy of the petition;

(3) a statement that the proper number of property owners in the subdivision have signed and acknowledged the petition; and

(4) the date the petition was filed with the county clerk.

(b) Except as provided by Subsection (d), the notice required by Subsection (a) must be:

(1) published once a week for two consecutive weeks in a newspaper of general circulation in the county or counties where the subdivision is located; and

(2) sent by certified mail, return receipt requested, to each person who owned land in the subdivision as of the date the notice is given, excluding the owners of land dedicated for public use or for use by utilities.

(c) If the committee acts in good faith in determining ownership and giving notice as required by this section, the failure to give personal notice to an owner does not affect the application of an extension, modification, or creation of, or addition to, a restriction under this chapter to the property of a person who signed the petition.

(d) Instead of the information required by Subsection (a)(2), a notice published as required by Subsection (b)(1) may contain a general description of the purpose and effect of the petition.

(e) On compliance with the notice requirements of this section, a majority of the members of the committee shall execute a certificate of compliance and file the certificate with the county clerk of each county where the subdivision is located.

(f) The county clerk of each county shall record the certificate in the real property records of the county.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 501.004 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 501 / Section 501.004
§ 501.004. DESIGNATION OF STRONG SENSITIZER.
Status: in_force

Before designating a substance as a strong sensitizer, the department must determine that the substance has a significant potential for causing hypersensitivity considering the frequency of occurrence and the severity of the reaction.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8081.0303 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8081 / Section 8081.0303
§ 8081.0303. AUTHORITY FOR ROAD PROJECTS.
Status: in_force

Under Section 52, Article III, Texas Constitution, the district may design, acquire, construct, finance, issue bonds for, improve, operate, maintain, and convey to this state, a county, or a municipality for operation and maintenance macadamized, graveled, or paved roads, or improvements, including storm drainage, in aid of those roads.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1652.202 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1652 / Section 1652.202
§ 1652.202. PERMITTED COMPENSATION ARRANGEMENTS.
Status: in_force

(a) The commissioner by rule shall limit the commission or other compensation that may be paid to an agent for the sale of a Medicare supplement benefit plan or certificate, including a replacement plan or certificate.

(b) The rules must conform to, but may not be more restrictive than, the requirements of federal law necessary for this state to obtain or retain certification as a state with an approved regulatory program.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7208.0154 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7208 / Section 7208.0154
§ 7208.0154. EXPIRATION OF SUBCHAPTER.
Status: in_force

This subchapter expires September 1, 2027.
Tex. Occupations Code § 263.0001 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 263 / Section 263.0001
§ 263.0001. DEFINITION.
Status: in_force

In this chapter, "license" means a license, certificate, registration, permit, or other authorization that is issued under this subtitle.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8420.202 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8420 / Section 8420.202
§ 8420.202. 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. Insurance Code § 425.051 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 425 / Section 425.051
§ 425.051. SHORT TITLE.
Status: in_force

This subchapter may be cited as the Standard Valuation Law.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1369.357 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1369 / Section 1369.357
§ 1369.357. APPEAL FROM MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE COST PRICE DETERMINATION.
Status: in_force

(a) A health benefit plan issuer or pharmacy benefit manager must provide in the contract with each pharmacist or pharmacy a procedure for the pharmacist or pharmacy to appeal a maximum allowable cost price of a drug on or before the 10th day after the date a pharmacy benefit claim for the drug is made.

(b) The health benefit plan issuer or pharmacy benefit manager shall respond to an appeal described by Subsection (a) in a documented communication not later than the 10th day after the date the appeal is received by the health benefit plan issuer or pharmacy benefit manager.

(c) If the appeal is successful, the health benefit plan issuer or pharmacy benefit manager shall:

(1) adjust the maximum allowable cost price that is the subject of the appeal effective on the day after the date the appeal is decided;

(2) apply the adjusted maximum allowable cost price to all similarly situated pharmacists and pharmacies as determined by the health benefit plan issuer or pharmacy benefit manager; and

(3) allow the pharmacist or pharmacy that succeeded in the appeal to reverse and rebill the pharmacy benefit claim giving rise to the appeal.

(d) If the appeal is not successful, the health benefit plan issuer or pharmacy benefit manager shall disclose to the pharmacist or pharmacy:

(1) each reason the appeal is denied; and

(2) the national drug code number from the national or regional wholesalers from which the drug is generally available for purchase by pharmacists and pharmacies in this state at the maximum allowable cost price that is the subject of the appeal.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 323.0046 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 323 / Section 323.0046
§ 323.0046. BASIC SEXUAL ASSAULT RESPONSE POLICY AND TRAINING FOR CERTAIN HEALTH CARE FACILITY PERSONNEL.
Status: in_force

(a) A health care facility that has an emergency department shall provide at least one hour of basic sexual assault response training to facility employees and contractors who provide patient admission functions, patient-related administrative support functions, or direct patient care. The training must include instruction on:

(1) the provision of survivor-centered, trauma-informed care to sexual assault survivors; and

(2) the rights of sexual assault survivors under Chapter 56A, Code of Criminal Procedure, including:

(A) the availability of a forensic medical examination, including an examination that is available when a sexual assault survivor does not report the assault to a law enforcement agency; and

(B) the role of an advocate as defined by Section 420.003, Government Code, in responding to a sexual assault survivor.

(b) An employee or contractor described by Subsection (a) who completes a continuing medical or nursing education course in forensic evidence collection described by Section 156.057 or 301.306, Occupations Code, that is approved or recognized by the appropriate licensing board is considered to have completed basic sexual assault response training for purposes of this section.

(c) Each health care facility that has an emergency department and that is not a SAFE-ready facility shall develop a written policy to ensure that all appropriate facility personnel complete the basic sexual assault response training required by Subsection (a).
Tex. Insurance Code § 2251.151 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 2251 / Section 2251.151
§ 2251.151. REQUIREMENT TO FILE RATES FOR PRIOR APPROVAL UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.
Status: in_force

(a) The commissioner by order may require an insurer to file with the department for the commissioner's approval all rates, supplementary rating information, and any supporting information in accordance with this subchapter if the commissioner determines that:

(1) the insurer's rates require supervision because of the insurer's financial condition or rating practices; or

(2) a statewide insurance emergency exists.

(a-1) If an insurer files a petition under Subchapter D, Chapter 36, for judicial review of an order disapproving a rate under this chapter, the insurer must use the rates in effect for the insurer at the time the petition is filed and may not file and use any higher rate for the same line of insurance subject to this chapter before the matter subject to judicial review is finally resolved unless the insurer, in accordance with this subchapter, files the new rate with the department, along with any applicable supplementary rating information and supporting information, and obtains the commissioner's approval of the rate.

(b) From the date of the filing of the rate with the department to the effective date of the new rate, the insurer's previously filed rate that is in effect on the date of the filing remains in effect.

(c) The commissioner may require an insurer to file the insurer's rates under this section until the commissioner determines that the conditions described by Subsection (a) no longer exist.

(c-1) If the commissioner requires an insurer to file the insurer's rates under this section, the commissioner shall periodically assess whether the conditions described by Subsection (a) continue to exist. If the commissioner determines that the conditions no longer exist, the commissioner shall issue an order excusing the insurer from filing the insurer's rates under this section.

(d) For purposes of this section, a rate is filed with the department on the date the department receives the rate filing.

(e) If the commissioner requires an insurer to file the insurer's rates under this section, the commissioner shall issue an order specifying the commissioner's reasons for requiring the rate filing and explaining any steps the insurer must take and any conditions the insurer must meet in order to be excused from filing the insurer's rates under this section. An affected insurer is entitled to a hearing on written request made to the commissioner not later than the 30th day after the date the order is issued.

(f) The commissioner by rule shall define:

(1) the financial conditions and rating practices that may subject an insurer to this section under Subsection (a)(1); and

(2) the process by which the commissioner determines that a statewide insurance emergency exists under Subsection (a)(2).
Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 9A.004 — TX Code / Code cr / Chapter 9A / Section 9A.004
§ 9A.004. CONSEQUENCE OF REFUSAL TO EXECUTE BOND.
Status: in_force

If a defendant refuses to execute a bond when required under Article 9A.002, the court may:

(1) commit the defendant to jail; or

(2) issue an order requiring the sheriff to seize and destroy the implements of or the goods and property used in conducting the trade, business, or occupation for which the defendant was convicted.
Tex. Utilities Code § 35.152 — TX Code / Code ut / Chapter 35 / Section 35.152
§ 35.152. GENERATION ASSETS.
Status: in_force

(a) Electric energy storage equipment or facilities that are intended to be used to sell energy or ancillary services at wholesale are generation assets.

(b) The owner or operator of electric energy storage equipment or facilities that are generation assets under Subsection (a) is a power generation company and is required to register under Section 39.351(a). The owner or operator of the equipment or facilities is entitled to:

(1) interconnect the equipment or facilities;

(2) obtain transmission service for the equipment or facilities; and

(3) use the equipment or facilities to sell electricity or ancillary services at wholesale in a manner consistent with the provisions of this title and commission rules applicable to a power generation company or an exempt wholesale generator.

(c) Notwithstanding Subsection (a), this section does not affect a determination made by the commission in a final order issued before December 31, 2010.

(d) Subsection (b) does not require a municipally owned utility or an electric cooperative that owns or operates electric energy storage equipment or facilities described by Subsection (a) to register as a power generation company under Section 39.351(a).
Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 10 — TX Code / Code cr / Chapter 24 / Section 10
§ 10. UNIFORMITY OF INTERPRETATION.
Status: in_force

This Act shall be so construed as to effect its general purpose to make uniform the laws of those states which enact it.
Tex. Government Code § 2003.043 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2003 / Section 2003.043
§ 2003.043. TEMPORARY ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE.
Status: in_force

(a) The chief administrative law judge may contract with a qualified individual to serve as a temporary administrative law judge if an administrative law judge employed by the office is not available to hear a case within a reasonable time.

(b) The chief administrative law judge shall adopt rules relating to the qualifications of a temporary judge.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7932.203 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7932 / Section 7932.203
§ 7932.203. 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. Special District Local Laws Code § 1047.060 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1047 / Section 1047.060
§ 1047.060. MAINTENANCE OF RECORDS.
Status: in_force

(a) The board shall:

(1) keep an account of all board meetings and proceedings; and

(2) maintain in a safe place all district records and accounts, including all contracts, notices, duplicate vouchers, and duplicate receipts.

(b) The information described by Subsection (a) shall be delivered to the board's successors in office.
Tex. Local Government Code § 62.082 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 62 / Section 62.082
§ 62.082. NOTICE OF CLAIMS.
Status: in_force

(a) A receiver may not allow or approve a claim or account against an abolished municipality until notice of presentment of the claim or account is given by publication in a newspaper in the municipality in which the claim is filed or presented for four consecutive weeks or, if a newspaper is not published in the municipality, by posting the notice for four consecutive weeks at the door of the courthouse of the county in which the municipality is located.

(b) The published or posted notice must state:

(1) the name and residence address of the creditor;

(2) the amount and date of the claim and account; and

(3) the purpose for which the claim or account was incurred.