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Tex. Education Code § 54.507 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 54 / Section 54.507
§ 54.507. GROUP HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL SERVICES FEES; TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM.
Status: in_force

(a) The Board of Regents of The Texas A&M University System may levy and collect from each student at any institution of higher education which is a part of The Texas A&M University System a compulsory group hospital and medical services fee not to exceed $75 for each regular semester and not to exceed $25 for each term of each summer session. The compulsory group hospital and medical services fee may not be levied unless the levy of the fee has been approved by a majority vote of those students at the affected institution participating in a general student election called for that purpose.

(b) In addition to the fee authorized under Subsection (a) of this section, the Board of Regents of The Texas A&M University System may levy and collect from each student registered at Prairie View A&M University a supplemental group hospital and medical services fee not to exceed $30 for each regular semester and not to exceed $12.50 for each term of the summer session. The supplemental group hospital and medical services fee may not be levied unless the levy of the fee has been approved by a majority vote of the students registered at Prairie View A&M University participating in a general election called for that purpose.

(c) A fee levied under this section at a component institution of The Texas A&M University System may be used only to provide hospital or other medical services to students registered at that component institution.

(d) If, in an academic year, the total compulsory fee charged under this section is more than 10 percent higher than the compulsory fee charged under this section for the previous academic year, the increase does not take effect unless the increase is approved by a majority vote of the students voting in an election held for that purpose.

(e) If, in an academic year, the total compulsory fee charged under this section is proposed to be increased by an amount less than 10 percent over that charged in the previous academic year, the Board of Regents of The Texas A&M University System may, in lieu of an election, hold a public meeting on the increase prior to its taking effect in which students have the opportunity to comment.

(f) An election under this section must also permit the students to vote on whether hospital and medical services should be provided to students at the institution by the institution or by a private entity. The vote by the students on the responsibility for provision of hospital and medical services to students at the institution is not binding on the institution.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3859.102 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3859 / Section 3859.102
§ 3859.102. NONPROFIT CORPORATION.
Status: in_force

(a) The board by resolution may authorize the creation of a nonprofit corporation to assist and act for the district in implementing a project or providing a service authorized by this chapter.

(b) The nonprofit corporation:

(1) has each power of and is considered for purposes of this chapter to be a local government corporation created under Chapter 431, Transportation Code; and

(2) may implement any project and provide any service authorized by this chapter.

(c) The board shall appoint the board of directors of the nonprofit corporation. The board of directors of the nonprofit corporation shall serve in the same manner as, for the same term as, and on the same conditions as the board of directors of a local government corporation created under Chapter 431, Transportation Code.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8176.151 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8176 / Section 8176.151
§ 8176.151. AUTHORITY TO ISSUE BONDS FOR ROAD PROJECTS.
Status: in_force

(a) The district may issue bonds or other obligations as provided by Chapters 49 and 54, Water Code, to finance the construction, maintenance, or operation of projects under Section 8176.051.

(b) The district may not issue bonds or other obligations secured wholly or partly by ad valorem taxation to finance projects authorized by Section 8176.051 unless the issuance is approved by a vote of a two-thirds majority of the voters in the district or of the defined areas to be benefited by the project as provided by Subchapter J, Chapter 54, Water Code, voting at an election called for that purpose.

(c) Bonds or other obligations issued or incurred to finance projects authorized by Section 8176.051 may not exceed one-fourth of the assessed value of the real property in the district or the defined area, as applicable.
Tex. Insurance Code § 884.551 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 884 / Section 884.551
§ 884.551. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this subchapter:

(1) "Mutual assessment company" means any entity regulated under Chapter 887 or 888.

(2) "Net assets" means a company's funds that are available for the payment of the company's obligations in this state, including uncollected premiums that are not more than three months past due, after the deduction of all unpaid losses and claims, claims for losses, and all other debts.
Tex. Local Government Code § 133.052 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 133 / Section 133.052
§ 133.052. DEPOSIT OF FEES.
Status: in_force

(a) An officer collecting a fee in a case in municipal court shall deposit the money in the municipal treasury.

(b) An officer collecting a fee in a justice, county, or district court shall deposit the money in the county treasury.

(c) A municipal or county clerk collecting a fee shall deposit the money in the municipal or county treasury, as appropriate.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8225.003 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8225 / Section 8225.003
§ 8225.003. FINDINGS OF BENEFIT AND PUBLIC PURPOSE.
Status: in_force

All land and other property in the district will benefit from the improvements and services to be provided by the district.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 182.054 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 182 / Section 182.054
§ 182.054. TERMS OF OFFICE.
Status: in_force

Appointed members of the board serve two-year terms and may continue to serve until a successor has been appointed by the governor.
Tex. Education Code § 49.157 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 49 / Section 49.157
§ 49.157. CREDIT FOR APPRAISAL COSTS.
Status: in_force

The total amount required under Section 49.153 for a district to purchase attendance credit under this subchapter for any school year is reduced by an amount equal to the product of the district's total costs under Section 6.06, Tax Code, for the appraisal district or districts in which it participates multiplied by a percentage that is computed by dividing the total amount required under Section 49.153 by the total amount of taxes imposed in the district for that year less any amounts paid into a tax increment fund under Chapter 311, Tax Code.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8065.0104 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8065 / Section 8065.0104
§ 8065.0104. CONSENT OF MUNICIPALITY REQUIRED.
Status: in_force

The temporary directors may not hold an election under Section 8065.0103 until each municipality in whose corporate limits or extraterritorial jurisdiction the district is located has consented by ordinance or resolution to the creation of the district and to the inclusion of land in the district.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3828.203 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3828 / Section 3828.203
§ 3828.203. AUTHORIZATION; ELECTION.
Status: in_force

(a) The district may adopt, reduce, or repeal the sales and use tax authorized by this subchapter at an election in which a majority of the voters of the district voting in the election approve the adoption, reduction, or repeal of the tax, as applicable.

(b) The board by order may call an election to adopt, reduce, or repeal a sales and use tax. The election must be held on the next available uniform election date that occurs at least 45 days after the date the order calling the election was passed.

(c) The district shall provide notice of the election and shall hold the election in the manner prescribed by Chapter 54, Water Code, for bond elections for municipal utility districts.

(d) The ballots shall be printed to provide for voting for or against the following appropriate proposition:

(1) "Adoption of a ___ percent district sales and use tax within the district";

(2) "Reduction of the district sales and use tax within the district from ___ percent to ___ percent"; or

(3) "Repeal of the district sales and use tax within the district."
Tex. Education Code § 62.003 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 62 / Section 62.003
§ 62.003. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this chapter:

(1) Except as otherwise provided by Subchapters C, D, E, F, G, and I, "eligible institution" means the eligible agencies and institutions of higher education listed in Article VII, Section 17(b), of the Constitution of Texas, and any institution or agency of higher education that is later made eligible to participate in the disbursement of funds pursuant to Article VII, Section 17(c), of the Constitution of Texas.

(2) "Governing board" means the board of regents or other state governmental body to which an eligible agency or institution is assigned for governance by the Texas Constitution or by the laws of the State of Texas.

(3) "Coordinating board" means the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
Tex. Government Code § 511.011 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 511 / Section 511.011
§ 511.011. REPORT ON NONCOMPLIANCE.
Status: in_force

(a) If the commission finds that a county jail does not comply with state law, including Chapter 89, Health and Safety Code, or the rules, standards, or procedures of the commission, it shall report the noncompliance to the county commissioners and sheriff of the county responsible for the county jail and shall send a copy of the report to the governor.

(b) If a notice of noncompliance is issued to a facility operated by a private entity under Section 351.101 or 361.061, Local Government Code, the compliance status of the facility shall be reviewed at the next meeting of the Commission on Jail Standards.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 161.136 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 161 / Section 161.136
§ 161.136. BROCHURE RELATING TO SEXUAL EXPLOITATION.
Status: in_force

(a) A state health care regulatory agency by rule may require a mental health services provider licensed by that agency to provide a standardized written brochure, in wording a patient can understand, that summarizes the law prohibiting sexual exploitation of patients. The brochure must be available in English and in a second language.

(b) The brochure shall include:

(1) procedures for filing a complaint relating to sexual exploitation, including any toll-free telephone number available; and

(2) the rights of a victim of sexual exploitation.

(c) In this section, "mental health services provider" has the meaning assigned by Section 81.001, Civil Practice and Remedies Code.
Tex. Tax Code § 111.202 — TX Code / Code tx / Chapter 111 / Section 111.202
§ 111.202. SUIT LIMITATION.
Status: in_force

At any time within three years after a deficiency or jeopardy determination has become due and payable or within three years after the last recording of a lien, the comptroller may bring an action in the courts of this state, or any other state, or of the United States in the name of the people of the State of Texas to collect the amount delinquent together with penalties and interest.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8416.151 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8416 / Section 8416.151
§ 8416.151. ELECTIONS REGARDING TAXES OR BONDS.
Status: in_force

(a) The district may issue, without an election, bonds and other obligations secured by:

(1) revenue other than ad valorem taxes; or

(2) contract payments described by Section 8416.153.

(b) The district must hold an election in the manner provided by Chapters 49 and 54, Water 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.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8027.0106 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8027 / Section 8027.0106
§ 8027.0106. 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. Insurance Code § 911.303 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 911 / Section 911.303
§ 911.303. REINSURANCE.
Status: in_force

(a) A farm mutual insurance company may reinsure the company's risks with another company against any hazard against which the farm mutual insurance company is permitted to insure.

(b) The farm mutual insurance company may contract for mutual or reciprocal reinsurance with another company on the mutual or cooperative plan subject to the following conditions:

(1) the farm mutual company may assume the reinsurance on the risks of the other company only if the other company reinsures the risks of the farm mutual insurance company; and

(2) the farm mutual company may write or assume the reinsurance only on property that the company is authorized to insure and that is located in this state.

(c) A farm mutual insurance company that reinsures another company's property is liable for the losses of the other company only as specified in the reinsurance contract. The farm mutual insurance company does not become a member or partner of the other company as a result of the reinsurance.

(d) A farm mutual insurance company may pay or collect additional assessments or premiums for the purpose of a contract described by Subsection (b).
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8056.0301 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8056 / Section 8056.0301
§ 8056.0301. AUTHORITY TO ISSUE BONDS AND OTHER OBLIGATIONS FOR ROAD PROJECTS.
Status: in_force

(a) The district may issue bonds or other obligations payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes, impact fees, revenue, contract payments, grants, or other district money, or any combination of those sources, to pay for a road project authorized by Section 8056.0203.

(b) 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.

(c) 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 § 3986.0108 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3986 / Section 3986.0108
§ 3986.0108. CONSTRUCTION OF CHAPTER.
Status: in_force

This chapter shall be liberally construed in conformity with the findings and purposes stated in this chapter.
Tex. Utilities Code § 15.035 — TX Code / Code ut / Chapter 15 / Section 15.035
§ 15.035. APPLICABILITY.
Status: in_force

For the purposes of imposing an administrative penalty under this subchapter, "person" includes:

(1) an electric utility as defined by Section 31.002;

(2) a municipally owned utility; and

(3) an electric cooperative.
Tex. Insurance Code § 4101.203 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 4101 / Section 4101.203
§ 4101.203. CRIMINAL PENALTY.
Status: in_force

A person commits an offense if the person violates Section 4101.051 or 4101.102(c). An offense under this section is a misdemeanor punishable by:

(1) a fine of not more than $500;

(2) confinement in the county jail for not more than six months; or

(3) both the fine and the confinement.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 5201.056 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 5201 / Section 5201.056
§ 5201.056. MATURITY.
Status: in_force

Bonds issued under this chapter must mature not later than 40 years after their date of issuance.
Tex. Government Code § 2056.008 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2056 / Section 2056.008
§ 2056.008. HEARING.
Status: in_force

The Governor's Office of Budget and Planning and the Legislative Budget Board jointly may hold a hearing on any matter required by this chapter.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7968A.0401 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7968A / Section 7968A.0401
§ 7968A.0401. ELECTIONS REGARDING TAXES OR BONDS.
Status: in_force

(a) The district may issue, without an election, bonds and other obligations secured by:

(1) revenue other than ad valorem taxes; or

(2) contract payments described by Section 7968A.0403.

(b) The district must hold an election in the manner provided by Chapters 49 and 54, Water 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.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8329.052 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8329 / Section 8329.052
§ 8329.052. TEMPORARY DIRECTORS.
Status: in_force

(a) The temporary board consists of:

(1) Suzanne Corbin;

(2) Carolyn Davis;

(3) Jeff Hayes;

(4) Sharon Wallingford; and

(5) Ray Deyoe.

(b) Temporary directors serve until the earlier of:

(1) the date permanent directors are elected under Section 8329.003; or

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

(c) If permanent directors have not been elected under Section 8329.003 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 8329.003; 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. Election Code § 161.009 — TX Code / Code el / Chapter 161 / Section 161.009
§ 161.009. PARTY OFFICER SUBJECT TO MANDAMUS.
Status: in_force

The performance of a duty placed by this code on an officer of a political party is enforceable by writ of mandamus in the same manner as if the party officer were a public officer.
Tex. Occupations Code § 104.004 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 104 / Section 104.004
§ 104.004. OTHER PERSONS USING TITLE "DOCTOR".
Status: in_force

In using the title "doctor" as a trade or professional asset or on any manner of professional identification, including a sign, pamphlet, stationery, or letterhead, or as a part of a signature, a person other than a person described by Section 104.003 shall designate the authority under which the title is used or the college or honorary degree that gives rise to the use of the title.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 285.051 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 285 / Section 285.051
§ 285.051. AUTHORITY OF GOVERNING BODY.
Status: in_force

(a) The governing body of a hospital district by resolution may order the sale, lease, or closing of all or part of a hospital owned and operated by the hospital district, including real property. The resolution must include a finding by the governing body that the sale, lease, or closing is in the best interest of the residents of the hospital district.

(b) A sale or closing may not take effect before the expiration of the period in which a petition may be filed under Section 285.052.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 9017.054 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 9017 / Section 9017.054
§ 9017.054. EXCLUSION OF TERRITORY FROM DEFINED AREA.
Status: in_force

Before holding an election under Section 9017.060, the district may exclude territory from the defined area in the manner provided by Sections 49.303, 49.304, 49.305, 49.306, and 49.307, Water Code.
Tex. Government Code § 418.0554 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 418 / Section 418.0554
§ 418.0554.
Status: in_force

Sec. 418.0554. COORDINATING 9-1-1 TEXT MESSAGE CAPABILITY. The division, in consultation with the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, shall coordinate state and local government efforts to make 9-1-1 emergency service capable of receiving text messages from a cellular telephone or other wireless communication device.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3859.002 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3859 / Section 3859.002
§ 3859.002. HARRIS COUNTY IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO.
Status: in_force

9. A special district known as the "Harris County Improvement District No. 9" is a governmental agency and political subdivision of this state.
Tex. Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 125.0017 — TX Code / Code cp / Chapter 125 / Section 125.0017
§ 125.0017. NOTICE BY LAW ENFORCEMENT OF CERTAIN ACTIVITIES.
Status: in_force

If a law enforcement agency has reason to believe an activity described by Section 125.0015(a)(6), (7), or (18) has occurred at property leased to a person operating a massage establishment as defined by Section 455.001, Occupations Code, the law enforcement agency may provide written notice by certified mail to each person maintaining the property of the alleged activity.
Tex. Education Code § 132.0225 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 132 / Section 132.0225
§ 132.0225. DIVISION OF EDUCATION.
Status: in_force

To the extent possible, the agency administrator and commission shall administer their functions under this chapter through the division.