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Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7806.105 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7806 / Section 7806.105
§ 7806.105. DISTRICT ELECTIONS.
Status: in_force

(a) Notice of an election must be published once a week for two consecutive weeks in a newspaper with general circulation in the district, with the first publication occurring at least 14 days before the date of the election.

(b) A bond or maintenance tax election may be held at the same time.
Tex. Government Code § 2263.002 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2263 / Section 2263.002
§ 2263.002. DEFINITION.
Status: in_force

In this chapter, "financial advisor or service provider" includes a person or business entity who acts as a financial advisor, financial consultant, money or investment manager, or broker.
Tex. Transportation Code § 552.001 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 552 / Section 552.001
§ 552.001. TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNALS.
Status: in_force

(a) A traffic control signal displaying green, red, and yellow lights or lighted arrows applies to a pedestrian and a sidewalk user as provided by this section unless the pedestrian or sidewalk user is otherwise directed by a special pedestrian control signal.

(b) A pedestrian or sidewalk user facing a green signal may proceed across a roadway within a marked or unmarked crosswalk unless the sole green signal is a turn arrow.

(c) A pedestrian or sidewalk user facing a steady red signal alone or a steady yellow signal may not enter a roadway.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3893.155 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3893 / Section 3893.155
§ 3893.155. PAYMENT IN LIEU OF TAXES TO OTHER TAXING UNIT.
Status: in_force

If the district's acquisition of property for a parking facility that is leased to or operated by a private entity results in the removal from a taxing unit's tax rolls of real property otherwise subject to ad valorem taxation, the district shall pay to the taxing unit in which the property is located, on or before January 1 of each year, as a payment in lieu of taxes, an amount equal to the ad valorem taxes that otherwise would have been imposed for the preceding tax year on that real property by the taxing unit, without including the value of any improvements constructed on the property.
Tex. Government Code § 441.0085 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 441 / Section 441.0085
§ 441.0085. ADOPT-A-LIBRARY PROGRAM.
Status: in_force

(a) The commission may establish or may assist other state agencies or organizations in the establishment of an Adopt-A-Library program to encourage investment in and donations to public libraries in this state.

(b) The commission may use any cash, gift, grant, donation, or in-kind contribution that it receives from a public or private entity through the Adopt-A-Library program to assist the commission or public libraries in this state in the establishment, provision, improvement, or expansion of library services.

(c) The commission shall provide information about the Adopt-A-Library program on the commission's Internet website.

(d) The commission may adopt rules reasonably necessary to perform its duties under this section.

(e) For purposes of Subchapter I, Chapter 659:

(1) the Adopt-A-Library program is considered an eligible charitable organization entitled to participate in the state employee charitable campaign; and

(2) a state employee is entitled to authorize a deduction for contributions to the Adopt-A-Library program as a charitable contribution under Section 659.132.
Tex. Human Resources Code § 22.0255 — TX Code / Code hr / Chapter 22 / Section 22.0255
§ 22.0255. ELECTRONIC BENEFITS TRANSFER CARD; RETURNED-MAIL REDUCTION.
Status: in_force

(a) The commission shall develop and implement policies and procedures designed to improve the commission's electronic benefits transfer cards used for federal and state entitlement programs administered by the commission.

(b) The commission shall set an annual goal of reducing the amount of returned mail it receives under the programs described by Subsection (a) so that the percentage rate of returned mail is within one percent of the percentage rate of returned mail reported annually for the credit card and debit card industries.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1115.110 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1115 / Section 1115.110
§ 1115.110. CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS.
Status: in_force

A construction contract that involves the expenditure of more than $10,000 may be made only after advertising in the manner provided by Chapter 252 and Subchapter C, Chapter 262, Local Government Code.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3889.109 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3889 / Section 3889.109
§ 3889.109. PARKING FACILITIES.
Status: in_force

(a) The district may acquire, lease as lessor or lessee, construct, develop, own, operate, and maintain parking facilities or a system of parking facilities, including lots, garages, parking terminals, or other structures or accommodations for parking motor vehicles off the streets and related appurtenances.

(b) The district's parking facilities serve the public purposes of the district and are owned, used, and held for a public purpose even if leased or operated by a private entity for a term of years.

(c) The district's parking facilities are necessary components of a street and are considered to be a street or road improvement.

(d) The development and operation of the district's parking facilities may be considered an economic development program.
Tex. Insurance Code § 4053.051 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 4053 / Section 4053.051
§ 4053.051. LICENSE REQUIRED; EXEMPTIONS.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided by Subsection (b), a person, firm, or corporation may not act as a managing general agent unless the person, firm, or corporation holds a license issued under this chapter.

(b) A business corporation is not required to hold a license issued under this chapter to act as a managing general agent if:

(1) the corporation is authorized to engage in business in this state;

(2) all of the corporation's outstanding stock is solely owned by an insurer authorized to engage in business in this state and the corporation's business affairs are completely controlled by that insurer;

(3) the principal purpose for which the corporation exists is to facilitate the accumulation of commissions from the insurer and its subsidiaries and affiliates for the account of and payment to an agent who could otherwise lawfully receive the commissions directly from the insurer and its subsidiaries and affiliates; and

(4) the corporation does not engage in any other act of a managing general agent as provided by this chapter.

(c) Notwithstanding Subsection (b), the managing general agent shall execute on the insurer's behalf a contract entered into with an agent.
Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 22.09 — TX Code / Code cr / Chapter 22 / Section 22.09
§ 22.09. WHEN SURETY IS DEAD.
Status: in_force

If the surety is dead at the time the forfeiture is taken, the forfeiture shall nevertheless be valid. The final judgment shall not be rendered where a surety has died, either before or after the forfeiture has been taken, unless his executor, administrator or heirs, as the case may be, have been cited to appear and show cause why the judgment should not be made final, in the same manner as provided in the case of the surety.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3951.351 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3951 / Section 3951.351
§ 3951.351. DISSOLUTION.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided by Subsection (b), the board:

(1) may dissolve the district; and

(2) shall dissolve the district on receipt of a written petition requesting dissolution signed by the owners of 75 percent of the acreage of real property in the district.

(b) The board may not dissolve the district until the district's outstanding indebtedness or contractual obligations have been repaid or discharged.

(c) After the board dissolves the district, the board shall transfer ownership of all district property and assets to the county.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 101A.152 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 101A / Section 101A.152
§ 101A.152. PROGRAM INTEGRATION COMMITTEE.
Status: in_force

(a) The institute shall establish a program integration committee to carry out the duties assigned under this chapter.

(b) The program integration committee is composed of:

(1) the chief executive officer, who serves as the presiding officer of the program integration committee;

(2) three senior-level institute employees responsible for program policy and oversight, appointed by the chief executive officer with the approval of a majority of the oversight committee members; and

(3) the executive commissioner or the executive commissioner's designee.
Tex. Human Resources Code § 48.253 — TX Code / Code hr / Chapter 48 / Section 48.253
§ 48.253. ACTION ON REPORT.
Status: in_force

(a) On receipt by the commission of a report of alleged abuse, neglect, or exploitation under this subchapter, the commission shall initiate a prompt and thorough investigation as needed to evaluate the accuracy of the report and to assess the need for emergency protective services, unless the commission, in accordance with rules adopted under this subchapter, determines that the report:

(1) is frivolous or patently without a factual basis; or

(2) does not concern abuse, neglect, or exploitation.

(b) After receiving a report that alleges that a provider is or may be the person who committed the alleged abuse, neglect, or exploitation, the commission shall notify the provider in accordance with rules adopted by the executive commissioner.

(c) The provider identified under Subsection (b) shall:

(1) cooperate completely with an investigation conducted under this subchapter; and

(2) provide the commission complete access during an investigation to:

(A) all sites owned, operated, or controlled by the provider; and

(B) clients and client records.

(d) The executive commissioner shall adopt rules governing investigations conducted under this subchapter.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 433.0815 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 433 / Section 433.0815
§ 433.0815. INTERFERENCE WITH INSPECTION; CRIMINAL PENALTIES.
Status: in_force

(a) A person commits an offense if the person with criminal negligence interrupts, disrupts, impedes, or otherwise interferes with a livestock inspector while the inspector is performing a duty under this chapter.

(b) An offense under this section is a Class B misdemeanor.

(c) It is a defense to prosecution under this section that the interruption, disruption, impediment, or interference alleged consisted of speech only.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7950.101 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7950 / Section 7950.101
§ 7950.101. 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 § 7930A.0403 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7930A / Section 7930A.0403
§ 7930A.0403. CONTRACT TAXES.
Status: in_force

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

(b) A contract approved by the district voters may contain a provision stating that the contract may be modified or amended by the board without further voter approval.
Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 2B.0056 — TX Code / Code cr / Chapter 2B / Section 2B.0056
§ 2B.0056. PRIMA FACIE EVIDENCE.
Status: in_force

The data collected as a result of the reporting requirements of Articles 2B.0053 and 2B.0055 does not constitute prima facie evidence of racial profiling.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 362.038 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 362 / Section 362.038
§ 362.038. OTHER SECURITY.
Status: in_force

(a) The bonds may be additionally secured by a mortgage, deed of trust lien, or security interest in a designated system of the issuer's governing body and all property and rights appurtenant to the system.

(b) The mortgage, deed of trust lien, or security interest may give the trustee the power to operate the system, sell the system to pay the debt, or take any other action to secure the bonds.

(c) A purchaser at a sale under a mortgage or deed of trust lien is the absolute owner of the system and rights purchased.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1018.104 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1018 / Section 1018.104
§ 1018.104. HOSPITAL SYSTEM.
Status: in_force

(a) The district may:

(1) provide for the establishment of a hospital system by:

(A) purchasing, constructing, acquiring, repairing, or renovating buildings and equipment;

(B) equipping the buildings; and

(C) administering the system for hospital purposes; or

(2) provide hospital services by lease or contract.

(b) The hospital system may include any facilities the board considers necessary for hospital care.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 571.0066 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 571 / Section 571.0066
§ 571.0066. PRESCRIPTION MEDICATION INFORMATION.
Status: in_force

(a) The executive commissioner by rule shall require a mental health facility that admits a patient under this subtitle to provide to the patient in the patient's primary language, if possible, information relating to prescription medications ordered by the patient's treating physician.

(b) At a minimum, the required information must:

(1) identify the major types of prescription medications; and

(2) specify for each major type:

(A) the conditions the medications are commonly used to treat;

(B) the beneficial effects on those conditions generally expected from the medications;

(C) side effects and risks associated with the medications;

(D) commonly used examples of medications of the major type; and

(E) sources of detailed information concerning a particular medication.

(c) The facility shall also provide the information to the patient's family on request, but only to the extent not otherwise prohibited by state or federal confidentiality laws.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1065.253 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1065 / Section 1065.253
§ 1065.253. TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR.
Status: in_force

The tax assessor-collector of Motley County shall assess and collect taxes imposed by the district.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1366.002 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1366 / Section 1366.002
§ 1366.002. EXCEPTION.
Status: in_force

This subchapter does not apply to:

(1) a credit accident and health insurance policy subject to Chapter 1153;

(2) any group specifically provided for or authorized by law in existence and covered under a policy filed with the State Board of Insurance before April 1, 1975;

(3) accident and health coverages that are incidental to any form of a group automobile, casualty, property, workers' compensation, or employers' liability policy approved by the commissioner; or

(4) any policy or contract of insurance with a state agency, department, or board providing health services:

(A) to eligible individuals under Chapter 32, Human Resources Code; or

(B) under a state plan adopted in accordance with 42 U.S.C. Sections 1396-1396g, as amended, or 42 U.S.C. Section 1397aa et seq., as amended.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 11003.107 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 11003 / Section 11003.107
§ 11003.107. DUTIES OF OFFICERS AND ASSISTANTS.
Status: in_force

(a) The board president shall preside at board meetings and perform other duties prescribed by the board.

(b) The board secretary is the official custodian of the minutes, books, records, and seal of the board and shall perform other duties and functions prescribed by the board. An assistant board secretary may perform any duty or function of the board secretary.

(c) The board treasurer shall perform duties and functions prescribed by the board.
Tex. Transportation Code § 251.159 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 251 / Section 251.159
§ 251.159. DELEGATION OF COMMISSIONERS' AUTHORITY.
Status: in_force

(a) This section applies only to a county with a population of more than 78,000.

(b) The commissioners court of a county may delegate to the county engineer or other county employee any function of the commissioners court under this subchapter, except as provided by Subsection (e). An action of the county engineer or other county employee under this section has the same effect as if the action were an action of the commissioners court.

(c) Before issuing a traffic regulation under this subchapter, the commissioners court, in lieu of publishing notice required by a law other than this subchapter, may give notice of the proposed regulation by posting a conspicuous sign in any location to be affected by the regulation.

(d) The commissioners court is not required to hold a public hearing on the proposed traffic regulation unless a resident of the county requests a public hearing. The request must be in writing and made before the eighth day after the later of:

(1) the date that the sign is posted; or

(2) the date that the notice under Section 251.152 is published.

(e) If a public hearing is requested, the commissioners court may not delegate the duty to hold the hearing.
Tex. Government Code § 477.0101 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 477 / Section 477.0101
§ 477.0101. OLYMPIC GAMES TRUST FUND.
Status: in_force

The Olympic Games trust fund is established outside the treasury. The trust fund is held in trust by the comptroller for the administration of this subtitle.
Tex. Insurance Code § 425.205 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 425 / Section 425.205
§ 425.205.
Status: in_force

Sec. 425.205. AUTHORIZED INVESTMENTS FOR ALL FUNDS: GOVERNMENT BONDS. (a) Subject to this section, an insurer may invest any of the insurer's funds and accumulations in:

(1) a bond, treasury bill, note, or certificate of indebtedness of the United States or any other obligation or security fully guaranteed as to principal and interest by the full faith and credit of the United States;

(2) a bond of Canada or a province or municipality of Canada;

(3) a bond of a state, county, or municipality of the United States;

(4) a bond or interest-bearing warrant issued by a county, municipality, school district, or other subdivision that is:

(A) organized under the laws of a state of the United States; and

(B) authorized to issue the bond or warrant under the constitution and laws of that state;

(5) a bond or interest-bearing warrant issued by an educational institution that is:

(A) organized under the laws of a state of the United States; and

(B) authorized to issue the bond or warrant under the constitution and laws of that state;

(6) a bond or warrant, including a revenue or special obligation, of an educational institution located in a state of the United States;

(7) a bond or warrant payable from designated revenues of a municipality, county, drainage district, road district, or other civil administration, agency, authority, instrumentality, or subdivision that is:

(A) organized under the laws of a state of the United States; and

(B) authorized to issue the bond or warrant under the constitution and laws of that state;

(8) a paving certificate or other certificate or evidence of indebtedness issued by a municipality in a state of the United States and secured by a first lien on real estate; and

(9) a bond issued under the Farm Credit Act of 1971 (12 U.S.C. Section 2001 et seq.) that is issued against and secured by promissory notes or obligations, the payment of which is secured by mortgage, deed of trust, or other valid lien on unencumbered real property located in this state.

(b) An insurer may invest in a bond or warrant described by Subsection (a)(4) or (5) only if the issuer of the bond or warrant has made legal provision to impose a tax to meet the obligation.

(c) An insurer may invest in a bond or warrant described by Subsection (a)(6) only if the special revenue or income to meet the principal and interest payments as they accrue on the obligation has been appropriated, pledged, or otherwise provided by the educational institution.

(d) An insurer may invest in a bond or warrant described by Subsection (a)(7) only if special revenue or income to meet the principal and interest payments as they accrue on the obligation has been appropriated, pledged, or otherwise provided by the municipality or other entity.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3954.205 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3954 / Section 3954.205
§ 3954.205. CONTRACT TAXES.
Status: in_force

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

(b) A contract approved by the district voters may contain a provision stating that the contract may be modified or amended by the board without further voter approval.
Tex. Education Code § 67.52 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 67 / Section 67.52
§ 67.52. PROGRAMS.
Status: in_force

The observatory shall conduct basic research in astronomy, along with optical and radio astronomy research, toward the establishment of a highly developed astronomy and space-science program, including the acquisition and support of the technical and maintenance staffs and facilities essential to the operation of an observatory of the first class, and may assist in the conduct of a comprehensive instructional program in astronomy and space science.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 9051.101 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 9051 / Section 9051.101
§ 9051.101. COMPOSITION OF BOARD; TERMS.
Status: in_force

The board consists of five elected directors who serve staggered four-year terms that begin on May 16 following their election.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 9052.003 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 9052 / Section 9052.003
§ 9052.003. FINDINGS OF BENEFIT AND PUBLIC PURPOSE.
Status: in_force

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

(b) All land and other property in the district will benefit from the creation of the district and the improvements the district will purchase, construct, or otherwise acquire.

(c) The district is essential to accomplish the purposes of Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Tex. Government Code § 411.203 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 411 / Section 411.203
§ 411.203. RIGHTS OF EMPLOYERS.
Status: in_force

This subchapter does not prevent or otherwise limit the right of a public or private employer to prohibit persons who are licensed under this subchapter from carrying a handgun on the premises of the business. In this section, "premises" has the meaning assigned by Section 46.03, Penal Code.
Tex. Insurance Code § 4051.205 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 4051 / Section 4051.205
§ 4051.205. WITHDRAWAL OF COMPANY'S AUTHORITY.
Status: in_force

The department may withdraw from a county mutual insurance company the authority under this subchapter to offer instruction and administer an examination.
Tex. Water Code § 51.762 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 51 / Section 51.762
§ 51.762. CONSENT OF DEBT HOLDERS.
Status: in_force

If the district has outstanding bonded debt or debt under a loan from a governmental agency, a written consent to the exclusion from an authorized representative of the holders of the debt shall be obtained and filed with the district before the hearing is held.