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Tex. Property Code § 53.233 — TX Code / Code pr / Chapter 53 / Section 53.233
§ 53.233. CONTENTS OF NOTICE.
Status: in_force

(a) Whether based on written or oral agreement, the notice must contain:

(1) the amount claimed;

(2) the name of the party to whom the materials were delivered or for whom the labor was performed;

(3) the dates and place of delivery or performance;

(4) a description reasonably sufficient to identify the materials delivered or labor performed and the amount due;

(5) a description reasonably sufficient to identify the project for which the material was delivered or the labor performed; and

(6) the claimant's business address.

(b) The notice must be accompanied by a statement under oath that the amount claimed is just and correct and that all payments, lawful offsets, and credits known to the affiant have been allowed.
Tex. Education Code § 61.319 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 61 / Section 61.319
§ 61.319. CIVIL PENALTY.
Status: in_force

(a) A person who violates this subchapter or a rule adopted under this subchapter is liable for a civil penalty in addition to any injunctive relief or any other remedy. A civil penalty may not exceed $1,000 a day for each violation.

(b) The attorney general, at the request of the board, shall bring a civil action to collect a civil penalty under this section.
Tex. Insurance Code § 962.052 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 962 / Section 962.052
§ 962.052. ISSUANCE OF CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY.
Status: in_force

(a) The commissioner shall issue a certificate of authority to a domestic or foreign insurer that applies for a certificate if:

(1) the applicant has:

(A) complied with the requirements of this chapter and all other requirements imposed on the applicant by law; and

(B) paid any deposit imposed by law; and

(2) the operational history of the applicant indicates a condition such that the expanded operation of the applicant in this state or the applicant's operations outside this state will not create a condition that might be hazardous to the applicant's policyholders or creditors or to the public, when that operational history is reviewed in conjunction with:

(A) the applicant's loss experience;

(B) the kinds and nature of risks insured;

(C) the financial condition of the applicant and the applicant's ownership;

(D) the applicant's proposed method of operation;

(E) the applicant's affiliations;

(F) the applicant's investments;

(G) any contracts leading to contingent liability or agreements relating to guaranty and surety, other than insurance; and

(H) the ratio of the applicant's total annual premium and net investment income to commission expenses, general insurance expenses, policy benefits paid, and required policy reserve increases.

(b) The commissioner shall file in the department's offices any documents delivered to the commissioner under this section.

(c) The certificate of authority authorizes the insurer to engage in the kind or kinds of business in this state specified in the certificate.
Tex. Occupations Code § 953.159 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 953 / Section 953.159
§ 953.159. CANCELING A LEGAL SERVICE CONTRACT.
Status: in_force

(a) A company may cancel a legal service contract by mailing a written notice of cancellation to the legal service contract holder at the legal service contract holder's last known address according to the records of the company. The company must mail the notice before the fifth day preceding the effective date of the cancellation. The notice must state the effective date of the cancellation and the reason for the cancellation.

(b) The company is not required to provide prior notice of cancellation if the legal service contract is canceled because of:

(1) nonpayment of the consideration for the contract;

(2) a material misrepresentation by the legal service contract holder to the company;

(3) a substantial breach of a duty by the legal service contract holder; or

(4) cancellation of the contract by the legal service contract holder.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1203.053 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1203 / Section 1203.053
§ 1203.053. CERTAIN COORDINATION OF BENEFITS PROVISIONS PROHIBITED.
Status: in_force

An insurance policy subject to this subchapter may not be delivered, issued for delivery, or renewed in this state if:

(1) a provision of the policy excludes or reduces the payment of benefits for dental expenses to or on behalf of an insured;

(2) the reason for the exclusion or reduction is that dental benefits are payable or have been paid to or on behalf of the insured under another insurance policy; and

(3) the exclusion or reduction would apply before the full amount of the dental expenses incurred by the insured and covered by both policies have been paid or reimbursed or the full amount of the applicable policy limit of the policy containing the exclusion or reduction is reached.
Tex. Finance Code § 351.0022 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 351 / Section 351.0022
§ 351.0022. WAIVER PROHIBITED.
Status: in_force

Except as specifically permitted by this chapter or Chapter 32, Tax Code, a property owner may not waive or limit a requirement imposed on a property tax lender by this chapter or Chapter 32, Tax Code.
Tex. Education Code § 13.006 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 13 / Section 13.006
§ 13.006. TAXING AUTHORITY TRANSFER.
Status: in_force

(a) If all or part of the territory of a school district is annexed to another district, the receiving district may levy taxes at the rate established in accordance with law for the district as a whole and is not required to conduct an election for the purpose of taxing the territory received.

(b) Conversion of a common school district or rural high school district to an independent school district or separation from municipal control does not affect the taxes levied for school purposes. The new district may levy and collect taxes at the same rate at which the taxes were previously levied and is not required to conduct an election for that purpose.
Tex. Family Code § 201.018 — TX Code / Code fa / Chapter 201 / Section 201.018
§ 201.018. VISITING ASSOCIATE JUDGE.
Status: in_force

(a) If an associate judge appointed under this subchapter is temporarily unable to perform the judge's official duties because of absence or illness, injury, or other disability, a judge of a court having jurisdiction of a suit under this title, Title 1, Chapter 45, or Title 4 may appoint a visiting associate judge to perform the duties of the associate judge during the period of the associate judge's absence or disability if the commissioners court of a county in which the court has jurisdiction authorizes the employment of a visiting associate judge.

(b) To be eligible for appointment under this section, a person must have served as an associate judge for at least two years.

(c) Sections 201.001 through 201.017 apply to a visiting associate judge appointed under this section.

(d) This section does not apply to an associate judge appointed under Subchapter B.
Tex. Insurance Code § 443.052 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 443 / Section 443.052
§ 443.052. COMMENCEMENT OF FORMAL DELINQUENCY PROCEEDING.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as authorized by Section 203(e)(3), Pub. L. No. 111-203, any formal delinquency proceeding against a person shall be commenced by filing a petition in the name of the commissioner or department.

(b) The petition must state the grounds upon which the proceeding is based and the relief requested and may include a prayer for restraining orders and injunctive relief as described in Section 443.008. On the filing of the petition or order, a copy shall be forwarded by first class mail or electronic communication as permitted by the receivership court to the insurance regulatory officials and guaranty associations in states in which the insurer did business.

(c) Any petition that prays for injunctive relief must be verified by the commissioner or the commissioner's designee, but need not plead or prove irreparable harm or inadequate remedy at law. The commissioner shall provide only the notice as the receivership court may require.

(d) If any temporary restraining order is prayed for:

(1) the receivership court may issue an initial order containing the relief requested;

(2) the receivership court shall set a time and date for the return of summons, not later than 10 days after the time and date of the issuance of the initial order, at which time the person proceeded against may appear before the receivership court for a summary hearing;

(3) the order must state the time and date of its issuance; and

(4) the order may not continue in effect beyond the time and date set for the return of summons, unless the receivership court expressly enters one or more orders extending the restraining order.

(e) If a temporary restraining order is not requested, the receivership court shall cause summons to be issued. The summons must specify a return date not later than the 30th day after the date of issuance and that an answer must be filed at or before the return date.
Tex. Insurance Code § 4201.051 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 4201 / Section 4201.051
§ 4201.051. PERSONS PROVIDING INFORMATION ABOUT SCOPE OF COVERAGE OR BENEFITS.
Status: in_force

This chapter does not apply to a person who:

(1) provides information to an enrollee about scope of coverage or benefits provided under a health insurance policy or health benefit plan; and

(2) does not determine whether a particular health care service provided or to be provided to an enrollee is:

(A) medically necessary or appropriate; or

(B) experimental or investigational.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1251.402 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1251 / Section 1251.402
§ 1251.402. LIABILITY OF POLICYHOLDER NOT AFFECTED.
Status: in_force

Subchapter H and this subchapter do not affect the legal liability of a policyholder for the death of or injury to a member of a group.
Tex. Government Code § 411.1871 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 411 / Section 411.1871
§ 411.1871. NOTICE OF SUSPENSION OR REVOCATION OF CERTAIN LICENSES.
Status: in_force

The department shall notify the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education if the department takes any action against the license of a person identified by the commission as a person certified under Section 1701.260, Occupations Code, including suspension or revocation.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1098.158 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1098 / Section 1098.158
§ 1098.158. FINANCIAL REPORT.
Status: in_force

As soon as practicable after the close of each fiscal year, the district administrator shall prepare for the board:

(1) a complete sworn statement of all district money; and

(2) a complete account of the disbursements of that money.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 161.256 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 161 / Section 161.256
§ 161.256. JURISDICTION OF COURTS.
Status: in_force

A justice court or municipal court may exercise jurisdiction over any matter in which a court under this subchapter may impose a requirement that a defendant attend an e-cigarette and tobacco awareness program or perform e-cigarette- and tobacco-related community service.
Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 1.06 — TX Code / Code cr / Chapter 1 / Section 1.06
§ 1.06. SEARCHES AND SEIZURES.
Status: in_force

The people shall be secure in their persons, houses, papers and possessions from all unreasonable seizures or searches. No warrant to search any place or to seize any person or thing shall issue without describing them as near as may be, nor without probable cause supported by oath or affirmation.
Tex. Insurance Code § 846.007 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 846 / Section 846.007
§ 846.007. PREMIUM RATES; ADJUSTMENTS.
Status: in_force

(a) A multiple employer welfare arrangement may charge premiums in accordance with this section to the group of employees or dependents who meet the participation criteria and who do not decline coverage.

(b) A multiple employer welfare arrangement may not charge an adjustment to premium rates for individual employees or dependents for health status related factors or duration of coverage. Any adjustment must be applied uniformly to the rates charged for all participating employees and dependents of participating employees of the employer.

(c) Subsection (b) does not restrict the amount that an employer may be charged for coverage.

(d) A multiple employer welfare arrangement may establish premium discounts, rebates, or a reduction in otherwise applicable copayments or deductibles in return for adherence to programs of health promotion and disease prevention. A discount, rebate, or reduction established under this subsection does not violate Section 1702.152.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3915.007 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3915 / Section 3915.007
§ 3915.007. APPLICABILITY OF MUNICIPAL MANAGEMENT DISTRICTS LAW.
Status: in_force

Except as otherwise provided by this chapter, Chapter 375, Local Government Code, applies to the district.
Tex. Government Code § 432.129 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 432 / Section 432.129
§ 432.129. UNLAWFUL ENLISTMENT, APPOINTMENT, OR SEPARATION.
Status: in_force

A person subject to this chapter who effects an enlistment or appointment in or a separation from the state military forces of a person who is known to him to be ineligible for that enlistment, appointment, or separation because it is prohibited by law, regulation, or order shall be punished as a court-martial directs.
Tex. Business & Commerce Code § 621.054 — TX Code / Code bc / Chapter 621 / Section 621.054
§ 621.054. LIMITATIONS ON CONDITIONING GIFT ON PAYMENT OF CONSIDERATION, CHARGE, OR EXPENSE.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, "redemption or shipping fee" means any kind of consideration paid to the offeror. The term does not include a refundable deposit.

(b) Except as provided by Subsection (c), an offeror may notify a person that the person will receive a gift, the receipt of which is conditioned on the person paying consideration of any kind, paying a charge, or incurring an expense, only if the offeror fully, clearly, and conspicuously discloses the consideration, charge, or expense.

(c) An offeror may not charge a redemption or shipping fee for a gift regardless of whether full disclosure of the fee is made.

(d) A gift is not prohibited in a legitimate trade promotion if the advertising regarding the promotion fully discloses any contractual obligation to be assumed to qualify for the gift.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 6913.002 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 6913 / Section 6913.002
§ 6913.002. NATURE OF DISTRICT.
Status: in_force

The district is created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Tex. Agriculture Code § 102.163 — TX Code / Code ag / Chapter 102 / Section 102.163
§ 102.163. AMENDMENT OF MARKETING AGREEMENT OR LICENSE.
Status: in_force

(a) If the department has reason to believe that an amendment of a marketing agreement or license is necessary or desirable to achieve the policy of this subchapter, the department shall conduct a hearing on the proposed amendment in the manner provided for the original hearing on execution of the agreement or issuance of the license.

(b) Notice of a hearing under this section must refer to the marketing agreement to be amended by name and date of execution and must refer to the license to be amended by name and date of adoption.

(c) The department may adopt an amendment under this section if it finds that the proposed amendment:

(1) will not prevent the marketing agreement or license from meeting the requirements of Section 102.156 of this code; and

(2) will tend to facilitate the administration of the marketing agreement or license or will enable the marketing agreement or license to better meet the requirements of Section 102.156 of this code.

(d) A marketing agreement or license is not affected by a negative department finding under Subsection (c) of this section.

(e) In considering an amendment under this section, the department shall consider the evidence presented at the original hearing or a hearing on a previously proposed amendment.

(f) An amendment under this section is not effective until approved by the handlers and producers in the manner provided by Section 102.160 of this code.
Tex. Insurance Code § 3504.0002 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 3504 / Section 3504.0002
§ 3504.0002. APPLICABILITY.
Status: in_force

(a) This chapter applies to a travel insurance policy or certificate that:

(1) provides coverage to a resident of this state or is sold, solicited, negotiated, or offered in this state; and

(2) is delivered or issued for delivery in this state.

(b) This chapter does not apply to a cancellation fee waiver or travel assistance service except as expressly provided in this chapter.
Tex. Government Code § 3000.001 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 3000 / Section 3000.001
§ 3000.001. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this chapter:

(1) "National model code" has the meaning assigned by Section 214.217, Local Government Code.

(2) "Governmental entity" has the meaning assigned by Section 2007.002.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3890.251 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3890 / Section 3890.251
§ 3890.251. AUTHORITY TO ESTABLISH DEFINED AREAS OR DESIGNATED PROPERTY.
Status: in_force

The district may define areas or designate certain property of the district to pay for improvements, facilities, or services that primarily benefit that area or property and do not generally and directly benefit the district as a whole.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1251.309 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1251 / Section 1251.309
§ 1251.309. CONTINUATION OF CERTAIN COVERAGES.
Status: in_force

(a) Any period of previous coverage under the health insurance policy or contract, including a policy or contract executed under Chapter 1551, must be used in full or partial satisfaction of any required probationary or waiting periods provided in the contract for dependent coverage.

(b) If a health insurance policy or contract provides to a group member continuation rights to cover the period between the time the member retires and the time the member is eligible for coverage by Medicare, those same continuation rights must be made available to the group member's dependents.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7997.051 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7997 / Section 7997.051
§ 7997.051. GOVERNING BODY; TERMS.
Status: in_force

(a) The district is governed by a board of five elected directors.

(b) Except as provided by Section 7997.052, directors serve staggered four-year terms.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 571.0167 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 571 / Section 571.0167
§ 571.0167. HABEAS CORPUS PROCEEDINGS.
Status: in_force

(a) A petition for a writ of habeas corpus arising from a commitment order must be filed in the court of appeals for the county in which the order is entered.

(b) The state shall be made a party in a habeas corpus proceeding described in Subsection (a). The appropriate attorney prescribed by Section 571.016 shall represent the state.

(c) In a habeas corpus proceeding in which a department inpatient mental health facility or a physician employed by a department inpatient mental health facility is a party as a result of enforcing a commitment order, the appropriate attorney prescribed by Section 571.016 shall represent the facility or physician, or both the facility and physician if both are parties, unless the attorney determines that representation violates the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1116.354 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1116 / Section 1116.354
§ 1116.354. COMPOSITION OF BOARD AFTER ANNEXATION OF MORE THAN ONE SCHOOL DISTRICT; TERMS; VOTING REQUIREMENT.
Status: in_force

(a) If a majority of the voters in the area of more than one school district approve annexation, the board may appoint two directors who are residents of the annexed area to serve in addition to the six sitting directors, for a total of eight directors.

(b) If the board appoints two directors under Subsection (a), the board shall appoint:

(1) one director to serve until the next regular election of directors following appointment; and

(2) one director to serve until the election of directors following the next regular election of directors.

(c) During any time the board is composed of eight directors, a concurrence of five is sufficient in any matter relating to district business.
Tex. Utilities Code § 39.906 — TX Code / Code ut / Chapter 39 / Section 39.906
§ 39.906. DISPLACED WORKERS.
Status: in_force

In order to mitigate potential negative impacts on utility personnel directly affected by electric industry restructuring, the commission shall allow the recovery of reasonable employee-related transition costs incurred and projected for severance, retraining, early retirement, outplacement, and related expenses for the employees.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8309.002 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8309 / Section 8309.002
§ 8309.002. NATURE OF DISTRICT.
Status: in_force

The district is a municipal utility district created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Tex. Transportation Code § 460.608 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 460 / Section 460.608
§ 460.608. ACCOUNTING OF MAINTENANCE AND OPERATING EXPENSES.
Status: in_force

An authority shall, under an agreement under Section 460.602:

(1) provide to the municipality an annual accounting, with supporting documentation, of the annual maintenance and operating expenses of providing service to the public transportation financing area; and

(2) notify the municipality when amounts owed for all previous years' maintenance and operating expenses and for any capital cost incurred for the benefit of the public transportation financing area have been fully paid.
Tex. Local Government Code § 179.055 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 179 / Section 179.055
§ 179.055. DISCHARGE OF HANDGUN.
Status: in_force

A first responder may discharge a handgun while on duty only in self-defense.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1113.106 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1113 / Section 1113.106
§ 1113.106. DISTRICT PROPERTY.
Status: in_force

(a) The board may sell or lease property owned by the district at public auction or at private sale, on terms the board may determine.

(b) The sale or lease of property and the terms of the sale or lease must be approved by a vote of at least three-fourths of the total number of directors. The vote must be recorded by resolution in the district's minutes.

(c) After the adoption of a resolution authorizing a sale or lease, the board shall hold a public hearing on the proposed sale or lease. Notice of the public hearing and the subject of the hearing must be published in the English language in a newspaper of general circulation in the district once a week for three consecutive weeks preceding the hearing. The last of the notices must be published not less than five days before the date set for the hearing.

(d) Not more than 10 days after the date of the public hearing, the board shall again vote on the proposed sale or lease as stated in the initial resolution. The sale or lease must be approved by a vote of at least three-fourths of the total number of directors. The vote must be recorded in the district's minutes.

(e) Any transfer, lease, or sale of district property must be by an instrument signed by the board presiding officer and attested by the board secretary.
Tex. Labor Code § 311.005 — TX Code / Code la / Chapter 311 / Section 311.005
§ 311.005. COMMISSION DUTIES; LOCAL WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARDS.
Status: in_force

(a) The commission shall:

(1) administer its responsibilities under this chapter as part of the commission's workforce development system;

(2) cooperate with other state agencies as appropriate; and

(3) provide information and technical assistance to the agency, secondary and postsecondary schools, employers, local workforce development boards, and other entities.

(b) A local workforce development board, working in partnership with other local and regional entities, shall provide to secondary and postsecondary schools and employers in the area in which the board is established information and technical assistance as necessary to implement this chapter.