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Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1048.110 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1048 / Section 1048.110
§ 1048.110. CONSTRUCTION AND PURCHASE CONTRACTS.
Status: in_force

A construction or purchase contract that involves an expenditure of more than the amount provided by Section 271.024, Local Government Code, must comply with the competitive bidding requirements provided by Subchapter B, Chapter 271, Local Government Code.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1117.002 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1117 / Section 1117.002
§ 1117.002. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this chapter:

(1) "Insurance agent" means an agent licensed under this code to sell, solicit the sale of, or negotiate a life insurance or annuity product.

(2) "Senior-specific certification or professional designation" means a certification or designation that implies that an insurance agent holds a special certification or has specialized training in advising or servicing seniors regarding purchasing or selling a life insurance or annuity product.
Tex. Government Code § 325.022 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 325 / Section 325.022
§ 325.022. REVIEW OF PROPOSED LEGISLATION CREATING AN AGENCY.
Status: in_force

(a) Each bill filed in a house of the legislature that would create a new state agency or a new advisory committee to a state agency shall be reviewed by the commission.

(b) The commission shall review the bill to determine if:

(1) the proposed functions of the agency or committee could be administered by one or more existing state agencies or advisory committees;

(2) the form of regulation, if any, proposed by the bill is the least restrictive form of regulation that will adequately protect the public;

(3) the bill provides for adequate public input regarding any regulatory function proposed by the bill; and

(4) the bill provides for adequate protection against conflicts of interest within the agency or committee.

(c) On request, the commission shall forward a written comment on the legislation to the author of the bill and to the presiding officer of the committee to which the bill is referred.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3840.158 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3840 / Section 3840.158
§ 3840.158. BONDS AND OTHER OBLIGATIONS.
Status: in_force

(a) The district may issue by competitive bid or negotiated sale bonds or other obligations payable wholly or partly from taxes, assessments, impact fees, revenue, grants, or other money of the district, or any combination of those sources of money, to pay for any authorized purpose of the district.

(b) The district may issue a bond or other obligation in the form of a bond, note, certificate of participation or other instrument evidencing a proportionate interest in payments to be made by the district, or other type of obligation.

(c) The term of a bond issued under this chapter may not exceed 40 years from the date of issuance.

(d) In addition to any other terms authorized by the board by bond order or resolution, the proceeds of the district's bonds may be used for a reserve fund, credit enhancement, or capitalized interest for the bonds.

(e) The limitation on the outstanding principal amount of bonds, notes, and other obligations provided by Section 49.4645, Water Code, does not apply to the district.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 771.061 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 771 / Section 771.061
§ 771.061. STATEWIDE CONFIDENTIALITY OF INFORMATION.
Status: in_force

(a) Information that a service provider of communications service is required to furnish to a governmental entity, including a regional planning commission, emergency communications district, or public safety answering point, in providing 9-1-1 service or that a service provider, third party, or other entity voluntarily furnishes at the request of a governmental entity in providing 9-1-1 service is confidential and is not available for public inspection. Information that is contained in an address database maintained by a governmental entity or a third party used in providing 9-1-1 service is confidential and is not available for public inspection. The service provider or third party is not liable to any person who uses a 9-1-1 service for the release of information furnished by the service provider or third party in providing 9-1-1 service, unless the act or omission proximately causing the claim, damage, or loss constitutes gross negligence, recklessness, or intentional misconduct.

(b) Information that a service provider furnishes to the commission or an emergency communication district to verify or audit emergency service fees or surcharge remittances and that includes access line or market share information of an individual service provider is confidential and not available for public inspection.

(c) This section shall be interpreted to provide protection relating to confidentiality and immunity and protection from liability with at least the same scope and to at least the same extent as described by federal law, including 47 U.S.C. Section 615a and 47 U.S.C. Section 1472.
Tex. Occupations Code § 1002.257 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 1002 / Section 1002.257
§ 1002.257. RECIPROCAL LICENSE.
Status: in_force

(a) The board by rule may authorize the licensing of a person who has not met the examination requirement of Section 1002.255(a)(3) if the person is licensed or registered to practice a discipline of geoscience under the law of another state or a foreign country.

(b) The board may issue a license to an applicant who provides proof of licensure or registration under requirements that the board determines to be substantially similar to those established by this chapter and who pays the required fees.
Tex. Insurance Code § 2703.152 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 2703 / Section 2703.152
§ 2703.152. FACTORS CONSIDERED IN FIXING PREMIUM RATES.
Status: in_force

(a) In fixing premium rates, the commissioner shall consider all relevant income and expenses of title insurance companies and title insurance agents attributable to engaging in the business of title insurance in this state.

(b) The premium rates fixed by the commissioner must be:

(1) reasonable as to the public; and

(2) nonconfiscatory as to title insurance companies and title insurance agents.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1813.003 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1813 / Section 1813.003
§ 1813.003.
Status: in_force

Sec. 1813.003. REQUIRED POLICY PROVISION: APPRAISAL PROCESS. (a) An insurance policy described by Section 1813.001(a) must contain an appraisal provision that complies with this chapter.

(b) The appraisal provision required by this chapter is intended to provide a type of dispute resolution process solely to determine the amount of loss when that amount is in dispute between the policyholder and the insurer.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1579.1045 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1579 / Section 1579.1045
§ 1579.1045. ALTERNATIVE GROUP HEALTH COVERAGE PROHIBITED.
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any other law, a participating entity may not offer or make available to the entity's employees or their dependents group health coverage not provided under the program.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 442.053 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 442 / Section 442.053
§ 442.053. REQUIREMENTS FOR DONATED PRESCRIPTION DRUGS.
Status: in_force

(a) A donated prescription drug may be accepted or dispensed under this chapter only if the drug is in its original, unopened, sealed, and tamper-evident bottle, container, or unit-dose packaging. A drug packaged in single unit doses may be accepted and dispensed if the outside packaging is opened but the single unit-dose packaging is unopened.

(b) A donated prescription drug may not be accepted or dispensed under this chapter if:

(1) the drug is a controlled substance;

(2) the drug is adulterated or misbranded;

(3) the drug is not stored in compliance with the drug's product label; or

(4) the United States Food and Drug Administration requires the drug to have a risk evaluation or mitigation strategy.

(c) A participating provider shall comply with all applicable provisions of state and federal law relating to the inspection, storage, labeling, and dispensing of prescription drugs.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8170.002 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8170 / Section 8170.002
§ 8170.002. NATURE OF DISTRICT.
Status: in_force

The district is a conservation and reclamation district in Fort Bend and Harris Counties created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Tex. Alcoholic Beverage Code § 102.05 — TX Code / Code al / Chapter 102 / Section 102.05
§ 102.05.
Status: in_force

Sec. 102.05. HOTEL: MULTIPLE INTERESTS AUTHORIZED. A hotel may hold a package store permit, mixed beverage permit, wine and malt beverage retailer's permit, and retail dealer's license if the businesses are completely segregated from each other.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 9011.259 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 9011 / Section 9011.259
§ 9011.259. USE OF BOND PROCEEDS.
Status: in_force

(a) The district may set aside an amount of proceeds from the sale of bonds issued under this subchapter for the payment of:

(1) interest to accrue during two years after the purchase of a system or expected to accrue during construction and two years after construction; and

(2) a reserve interest and sinking fund.

(b) The resolution authorizing the bonds or a trust indenture may provide for setting aside amounts under Subsection (a).

(c) The district may use proceeds from the sale of the bonds to pay an expense incurred in accomplishing the purposes of the district, including:

(1) the fees of attorneys, engineers, or fiscal agents; and

(2) the cost of printing and issuing the bonds.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3828.101 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3828 / Section 3828.101
§ 3828.101. GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES.
Status: in_force

The district has the powers and duties provided by:

(1) the general laws relating to conservation and reclamation districts created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution, including Chapters 49 and 54, Water Code, except that the district's bonds and other securities are not subject to the jurisdiction or supervision of the commission under Chapter 49, Water Code, or other law;

(2) the general laws relating to road districts and road utility districts created under Section 52(b), Article III, Texas Constitution, including Chapters 257 and 441, Transportation Code;

(3) Chapter 372 or 382, Local Government Code, in the same manner as a municipality or a county;

(4) Chapter 375, Local Government Code; and

(5) Chapter 505, Local Government Code.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7917A.0103 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7917A / Section 7917A.0103
§ 7917A.0103. CONFIRMATION AND DIRECTOR ELECTION REQUIRED.
Status: in_force

The temporary directors shall hold an election to confirm the creation of the district and to elect five permanent directors as provided by Section 49.102, Water Code.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7910.202 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7910 / Section 7910.202
§ 7910.202. 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. Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 172.207 — TX Code / Code cp / Chapter 172 / Section 172.207
§ 172.207. STAY OF ARBITRATION AND RESORT TO OTHER PROCEEDINGS.
Status: in_force

(a) The agreement of the parties to submit a dispute to conciliation is an agreement of the parties to stay a judicial proceeding or arbitration from the beginning of conciliation until the termination of conciliation.

(b) Each applicable limitation period, including a period of prescription, is tolled or extended on the beginning of a conciliation under this chapter for each party to the conciliation until the 10th day following the date of termination of the conciliation.

(c) For purposes of this section, conciliation begins when a party requests conciliation of a dispute and each other party agrees to participate in the conciliation.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7947A.0305 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7947A / Section 7947A.0305
§ 7947A.0305. COMPLIANCE WITH MUNICIPAL CONSENT ORDINANCE OR RESOLUTION.
Status: in_force

The district shall comply with all applicable requirements of any ordinance or resolution that is adopted under Section 54.016 or 54.0165, Water Code, and that consents to the creation of the district or to the inclusion of land in the district.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3937.158 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3937 / Section 3937.158
§ 3937.158. COSTS FOR IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS.
Status: in_force

The district may undertake separately or jointly with other persons, including the county, all or part of the cost of an improvement project, including an improvement project:

(1) for improving, enhancing, and supporting public safety and security, fire protection and emergency medical services, and law enforcement in or adjacent to the district; or

(2) that confers a general benefit on the entire district or a special benefit on a definable part of the district.
Tex. Government Code § 1401.043 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 1401 / Section 1401.043
§ 1401.043. REFINANCING CERTAIN OBLIGATIONS.
Status: in_force

(a) The proceeds of a bond issued under Section 1401.041(a), (b), (c)(1), or (d) may be used to refinance an existing obligation for a purpose described by those subsections.

(b) The proceeds of a bond issued under Section 1401.041(c)(2) may be used to refinance an existing obligation for a purpose described by that subdivision.
Tex. Occupations Code § 1603.2104 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 1603 / Section 1603.2104
§ 1603.2104. WAIVER OF CERTAIN LICENSE REQUIREMENTS.
Status: in_force

(a) The department may waive any requirement for a license issued under this subchapter for an applicant holding a license from another jurisdiction that has license requirements substantially equivalent to those of this state.

(b) The department shall issue a license to an applicant under Subsection (a) if the applicant:

(1) submits an application on a form prescribed by the department;

(2) pays the application fee; and

(3) provides proof that the applicant holds a current license to engage in the same or a similar activity issued by another jurisdiction that has license requirements substantially equivalent to those of this state.

(c) The department may not require a personal interview as part of the application process under this section.

(d) A license issued under this section may be renewed as provided by Subchapter G.
Tex. Government Code § 571.079 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 571 / Section 571.079
§ 571.079. POSTING INFORMATION RELATING TO UNPAID PENALTIES ON WEBSITE.
Status: in_force

(a) Not later than the 15th day after the date on which an application for a place on the general primary election ballot or for nomination by convention is required to be filed, the commission shall post on its Internet website:

(1) the name and address of each candidate for an office specified by Section 252.005(1), Election Code, who has failed to pay a civil penalty imposed by the commission for failure to file with the commission a required report or statement under Chapter 254, Election Code, or Chapter 572; and

(2) for each candidate listed under Subdivision (1), the amount of the penalty imposed and the amount paid, if any.

(b) The commission may not post information under this section that relates to a civil penalty while the penalty is the subject of an administrative or judicial appeal by the candidate against whom the penalty is imposed.

(c) The commission shall remove from the commission's Internet website information posted under this section as soon as practicable after the candidate pays the civil penalty in full.
Tex. Government Code § 24.602 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 24 / Section 24.602
§ 24.602. TERMS.
Status: in_force

Except as provided by Section 24.012, the terms of a family district court begin on the first Monday in January and the first Monday in July.
Tex. Occupations Code § 953.003 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 953 / Section 953.003
§ 953.003. EXEMPTIONS FROM CERTAIN OTHER LAWS.
Status: in_force

The acts of marketing, selling, offering for sale, issuing, making, proposing to make, and administering a legal service contract that is regulated by this chapter are exempt from the Insurance Code and other laws of this state regulating the business of insurance.
Tex. Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 31.001 — TX Code / Code cp / Chapter 31 / Section 31.001
§ 31.001. PASSAGE OF TITLE.
Status: in_force

A judgment for the conveyance of real property or the delivery of personal property may pass title to the property without additional action by the party against whom the judgment is rendered.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 9007.001 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 9007 / Section 9007.001
§ 9007.001. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this chapter:

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

(2) "District" means the Bexar-Medina-Atascosa Counties Water Control and Improvement District No. 1.
Tex. Government Code § 1473.139 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 1473 / Section 1473.139
§ 1473.139. SIGNATURES; REGISTRATION BY COUNTY TREASURER.
Status: in_force

A bond issued under this subchapter must be:

(1) signed by the county judge;

(2) countersigned by the county clerk; and

(3) registered by the county treasurer.
Tex. Government Code § 572.034 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 572 / Section 572.034
§ 572.034. CRIMINAL PENALTY.
Status: in_force

(a) An individual commits an offense if the individual is a state officer or candidate or state party chair and knowingly and wilfully fails to file a financial statement as required by this subchapter.

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

(c) In a prosecution for failure to file a financial statement under this section, it is a defense that the individual did not receive copies of the financial statement form required by this subchapter to be mailed to the individual.
Tex. Agriculture Code § 161.009 — TX Code / Code ag / Chapter 161 / Section 161.009
§ 161.009. CONFIDENTIALITY OF BIOSECURITY AND OTHER SENSITIVE INFORMATION.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided by Subsections (b) and (c), information held by the commission is confidential and excepted from disclosure under Chapter 552, Government Code, if the information consists of or relates to a biosecurity plan, a secure food supply plan, an emergency preparedness plan, or biosecurity data that was voluntarily provided to the commission by an owner or caretaker of an animal.

(b) The commission may release information described by Subsection (a) to:

(1) the attorney general's office, for the purpose of law enforcement;

(2) the secretary of the United States Department of Agriculture, for the purpose of animal health protection;

(3) the secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, for the purpose of homeland security;

(4) the Department of State Health Services, for the purpose of protecting the public health from zoonotic diseases;

(5) any person, if required by a court order;

(6) a federal, state, municipal, or county emergency management authority, for the purpose of management or response to natural or man-made disasters; or

(7) any person the executive director of the commission considers appropriate, if:

(A) the executive director determines that:

(i) livestock may be threatened by a disease, agent, or pest; and

(ii) the release of the information is related to actions the commission may take in performance of its powers and duties; or

(B) the executive director determines that the release of the information is necessary for emergency management purposes under Chapter 418, Government Code.

(c) The commission's release of confidential information under Subsection (b):

(1) does not affect the confidentiality of the information;

(2) is not an offense under Section 552.352, Government Code; and

(3) is not a voluntary disclosure for purposes of Section 552.007, Government Code.
Tex. Family Code § 101.0145 — TX Code / Code fa / Chapter 101 / Section 101.0145
§ 101.0145. GUARDIAN AD LITEM.
Status: in_force

"Guardian ad litem" has the meaning assigned by Section 107.001.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 9083.0051 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 9083 / Section 9083.0051
§ 9083.0051. COMPOSITION OF BOARD.
Status: in_force

The board of directors is composed of five elected directors.
Tex. Government Code § 821.010 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 821 / Section 821.010
§ 821.010. PROVISION OF CERTAIN INFORMATION TO COMPTROLLER.
Status: in_force

(a) Not later than June 1 of every fifth year, the retirement system shall provide to the comptroller, for the purpose of assisting the comptroller in the identification of persons entitled to unclaimed property reported to the comptroller, the name, address, social security number, and date of birth of each member, retiree, and beneficiary from the retirement system's records.

(b) Information provided to the comptroller under this section is confidential and may not be disclosed to the public.

(c) The retirement system shall provide the information in the format prescribed by rule of the comptroller.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7994A.0301 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7994A / Section 7994A.0301
§ 7994A.0301. 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 7994A.0303.

(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. Government Code § 30.00896 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 30 / Section 30.00896
§ 30.00896. COURT REPORTER.
Status: repealed

(a) The official court reporter shall be appointed by the chief judge under Section 30.00010.

(b) to (d) Repealed by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 691, Sec. 139(23), eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8820.052 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8820 / Section 8820.052
§ 8820.052. APPOINTMENT OF DIRECTORS.
Status: in_force

(a) The Tarrant County Commissioners Court shall appoint one director from each of the four commissioners precincts in the county to represent the precinct in which the director resides.

(b) The county judge of Tarrant County shall appoint one director who resides in the district to represent the district at large.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1356.005 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1356 / Section 1356.005
§ 1356.005. COVERAGE REQUIRED.
Status: in_force

(a) A health benefit plan that provides coverage to a female who is 35 years of age or older must include coverage for an annual screening by all forms of low-dose mammography for the presence of occult breast cancer.

(a-1) A health benefit plan that provides coverage for a screening mammogram must provide coverage for diagnostic imaging that is no less favorable than the coverage for a screening mammogram.

(b) Coverage required by this section:

(1) may not be less favorable than coverage for other radiological examinations under the plan; and

(2) must be subject to the same dollar limits, deductibles, and coinsurance factors as coverage for other radiological examinations under the plan.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1079.052 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1079 / Section 1079.052
§ 1079.052. QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICE.
Status: in_force

To be eligible to be a candidate for or to serve as a director, a person must be:

(1) a resident of the district; and

(2) a qualified voter.