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Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 63.022 — TX Code / Code cr / Chapter 63 / Section 63.022
§ 63.022. REMOVAL OF FLAG FROM RECORDS.
Status: in_force

(a) On the return of a missing child under 11 years of age, the law enforcement agency shall notify each school or day care facility that has maintained flagged records for the child and the bureau of vital statistics that the child is no longer missing. The law enforcement agency shall notify the clearinghouse that notification under this section has been made. The bureau of vital statistics shall notify the appropriate municipal or county birth certificate agency. The clearinghouse shall notify the school, day care facility, or bureau of vital statistics that the missing child is no longer missing if the clearinghouse determines that the notification was not provided by the law enforcement agency.

(b) On notification by the law enforcement agency or the clearinghouse that a missing child has been recovered, the school, day care facility, or birth certificate agency that maintained flagged records shall remove the flag from the records.

(c) A school, day care facility, or birth certificate agency that has reason to believe a missing child has been recovered may request confirmation that the missing child has been recovered from the appropriate law enforcement agency or the clearinghouse. If a response is not received after the 45th day after the date of the request for confirmation, the school, day care facility, or birth certificate agency may remove the flag from the record and shall inform the law enforcement agency or the clearinghouse that the flag has been removed.
Tex. Estates Code § 123.052 — TX Code / Code es / Chapter 123 / Section 123.052
§ 123.052. REVOCATION OF CERTAIN NONTESTAMENTARY TRANSFERS; TREATMENT OF FORMER SPOUSE AS BENEFICIARY UNDER CERTAIN POLICIES OR PLANS.
Status: in_force

(a) The dissolution of the marriage revokes a provision in a trust instrument that was executed by a divorced individual as settlor before the divorced individual's marriage was dissolved and that:

(1) is a revocable disposition or appointment of property made to the divorced individual's former spouse or any relative of the former spouse who is not a relative of the divorced individual;

(2) revocably confers a general or special power of appointment on the divorced individual's former spouse or any relative of the former spouse who is not a relative of the divorced individual; or

(3) revocably nominates the divorced individual's former spouse or any relative of the former spouse who is not a relative of the divorced individual to serve:

(A) as a personal representative, trustee, conservator, agent, or guardian; or

(B) in another fiduciary or representative capacity.

(b) Subsection (a) does not apply if one of the following provides otherwise:

(1) a court order;

(2) the express terms of a trust instrument executed by the divorced individual before the individual's marriage was dissolved; or

(3) an express provision of a contract relating to the division of the marital estate entered into between the divorced individual and the individual's former spouse before, during, or after the marriage.

(c) Sections 9.301 and 9.302, Family Code, govern the designation of a former spouse as a beneficiary of certain life insurance policies or as a beneficiary under certain retirement benefit plans or other financial plans.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 182.056 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 182 / Section 182.056
§ 182.056. OFFICERS; CONFLICT OF INTEREST.
Status: in_force

(a) The governor shall designate a member of the board as presiding officer to serve in that capacity at the pleasure of the governor.

(b) Any board member or a member of a committee formed by the board with direct interest in a matter, personally or through an employer, before the board shall abstain from deliberations and actions on the matter in which the conflict of interest arises and shall further abstain on any vote on the matter, and may not otherwise participate in a decision on the matter.

(c) Each board member shall file a conflict of interest statement and a statement of ownership interests with the board to ensure disclosure of all existing and potential personal interests related to board business.
Tex. Transportation Code § 451.510 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 451 / Section 451.510
§ 451.510. GROUNDS FOR REMOVAL FROM BOARD.
Status: in_force

The grounds for removal of a member of a board are:

(1) inefficiency in office;

(2) nonfeasance or malfeasance in office;

(3) not having at the time of appointment or not maintaining during service on the board the qualifications for office described by Section 451.507;

(4) a violation of Chapter 171, Local Government Code, or Section 451.112;

(5) the inability, because of illness or disability, to discharge the member's duties of office during a substantial part of the term for which the member is appointed; and

(6) absence, without having been excused by a majority vote of the board, from more than one-half of the regularly scheduled board meetings that the member is eligible to attend during a calendar year.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1070.117 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1070 / Section 1070.117
§ 1070.117. AUTHORITY TO SUE AND BE SUED.
Status: in_force

(a) The district, through the board, may sue and be sued.

(b) The district is entitled to all causes of action and defenses to which similar authorities performing only governmental functions are entitled.
Tex. Education Code § 65.38 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 65 / Section 65.38
§ 65.38. NONSECTARIAN.
Status: in_force

No religious qualification shall be required for admission to any office or privilege in the university system. No course of instruction of a sectarian character shall be taught in the system.
Tex. Tax Code § 41.63 — TX Code / Code tx / Chapter 41 / Section 41.63
§ 41.63. COMPENSATION FOR SUBPOENAED WITNESS.
Status: in_force

(a) An individual who is not a party to the proceeding and who complies with a subpoena issued as provided by this subchapter is entitled to:

(1) the reasonable costs of producing the documents;

(2) mileage of 15 cents a mile for going to and returning from the place of the proceeding; and

(3) a fee of $10 a day for each whole or partial day that the individual is necessarily present at the proceedings.

(b) The appraisal review board by rule may prescribe greater mileage or fee, but an increase is not effective unless uniformly applicable to all individuals who are entitled to mileage or fee as provided by Subsection (a) of this section.

(c) Compensation authorized as provided by this section is paid by the appraisal office if the subpoena is issued on the motion of the appraisal review board or by the party requesting the subpoena.

(d) Compensation is not payable unless the amount claimed is approved by the appraisal review board that issued the subpoena.
Tex. Government Code § 2051.154 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2051 / Section 2051.154
§ 2051.154. LEGAL MATERIAL IN OFFICIAL ELECTRONIC RECORD.
Status: in_force

(a) If the official publisher publishes legal material only in an electronic record, the official publisher shall:

(1) designate the electronic record as official; and

(2) comply with Sections 2051.155, 2051.157, and 2051.158.

(b) If the official publisher publishes legal material in an electronic record and also publishes the material in a record other than an electronic record, the official publisher may designate the electronic record as official if the official publisher complies with Sections 2051.155, 2051.157, and 2051.158.
Tex. Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 154.001 — TX Code / Code cp / Chapter 154 / Section 154.001
§ 154.001. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this chapter:

(1) "Court" includes an appellate court, a district court, the business court, a constitutional county court, a statutory county court, a family law court, a probate court, a municipal court, or a justice of the peace court.

(2) "Dispute resolution organization" means a private profit or nonprofit corporation, political subdivision, or public corporation, or a combination of these, that offers alternative dispute resolution services to the public.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8283.101 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8283 / Section 8283.101
§ 8283.101. COMPOSITION OF BOARD; TERMS.
Status: in_force

(a) The board consists of at least six and not more than nine directors appointed as follows:

(1) three directors appointed by the governing body of the City of Denison;

(2) three directors appointed by the governing body of the City of Sherman; and

(3) any directors appointed under Sections 8283.102 and 8283.103.

(b) Except for a director appointed under Section 8283.103, a director serves a two-year term that begins January 1 following the director's appointment.

(c) A director's term may not be shortened because of the annexation of a municipality under Section 8283.102 or 8283.103.

(d) The City of Denison or the City of Sherman by ordinance may provide for staggered terms for directors it appoints, but the term of an incumbent may not be shortened or be longer than two years.
Tex. Natural Resources Code § 111.188 — TX Code / Code nr / Chapter 111 / Section 111.188
§ 111.188. ANNUAL RATE HEARING.
Status: in_force

The commission shall hold a general hearing once each year for the purpose of adjusting rates to conform to the basis of rates and charges provided in this subchapter.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 9002.004 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 9002 / Section 9002.004
§ 9002.004. INITIAL DISTRICT TERRITORY.
Status: in_force

(a) The district is initially composed of the territory described by Section 1.02 of the Act creating this chapter.

(b) The boundaries and field notes contained in Section 1.02 of the Act creating 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:

(1) the organization, existence, or validity of the district;

(2) the right of the district to impose taxes; or

(3) the legality or operation of the district or the board.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8361.202 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8361 / Section 8361.202
§ 8361.202. 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. Parks and Wildlife Code § 47.076 — TX Code / Code pw / Chapter 47 / Section 47.076
§ 47.076. LICENSE RENEWAL.
Status: in_force

A person seeking to renew a license established by this subchapter must have held the license during the preceding license year.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8263.104 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8263 / Section 8263.104
§ 8263.104. COMPLIANCE WITH MUNICIPAL CONSENT ORDINANCES OR RESOLUTIONS.
Status: in_force

Subject to the limitations of Section 54.016, Water Code, the district shall comply with all applicable requirements of any ordinance or resolution adopted by the governing body of the municipality that consents to the creation of the district or to the inclusion of lands within the district.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7213.005 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7213 / Section 7213.005
§ 7213.005. INITIAL DISTRICT TERRITORY.
Status: in_force

(a) The district is initially composed of the territory described by Section 2 of the Act creating this chapter.

(b) The boundaries and field notes contained in Section 2 of the Act creating 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:

(1) the organization, existence, or validity of the district;

(2) the right of the district to issue any type of bond, including a refunding bond, for a purpose for which the district is created or to pay the principal of and interest on a bond; or

(3) the legality or operation of the district or the board of directors of the district.
Tex. Insurance Code § 2202.203 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 2202 / Section 2202.203
§ 2202.203. NOTICE AND HEARING.
Status: in_force

(a) Before the commissioner may deny an application for a certificate of authority or discipline a certificate holder under this subchapter, the commissioner must:

(1) give notice by certified mail to the applicant or certificate holder; and

(2) set a date on which the applicant or certificate holder may appear to be heard and produce evidence.

(b) A hearing under Subsection (a) may not be set for a date that is earlier than the 20th day or later than the 30th day after the date the notice is mailed.

(c) The notice must contain specific reasons for the hearing and a list of the matters to be considered at the hearing.

(d) At the hearing, the commissioner or a department employee designated to conduct the hearing may:

(1) administer oaths, require the appearance of witnesses, and examine any person under oath; and

(2) on the commissioner's initiative or on the request of the applicant or certificate holder, require the production of books, records, or papers relevant to the inquiry.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 401.053 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 401 / Section 401.053
§ 401.053. CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM FOR LOW-LEVEL RADIOACTIVE WASTE.
Status: in_force

The department may establish a classification system for low-level radioactive waste that is based on radiological, chemical, and biological characteristics and on physical state so that low-level radioactive waste can be managed safely and compatibly.
Tex. Education Code § 12.258 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 12 / Section 12.258
§ 12.258. STUDENT ELIGIBILITY; ADMISSION.
Status: in_force

(a) A person who is at least 18 years of age and not more than 50 years of age is eligible to enroll in an adult education program operated under a charter granted under this subchapter if the person:

(1) has failed to complete the curriculum requirements for high school graduation; or

(2) has failed to perform satisfactorily on an assessment instrument required for high school graduation.

(b) In admitting students to an adult education program operated under a charter granted under this subchapter, an eligible entity shall give priority to a person who has not earned a high school equivalency certificate.
Tex. Water Code § 7.062 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 7 / Section 7.062
§ 7.062. STAYS.
Status: in_force

Within the 30-day period described by Section 7.061, a person who acts under Section 7.061(3) may:

(1) stay enforcement of the penalty by:

(A) paying the amount of the penalty to the court for placement in an escrow account; or

(B) giving to the court a supersedeas bond that is approved by the court for the amount of the penalty and that is effective until all judicial review of the commission's order is final; or

(2) request the court to stay enforcement of the penalty by:

(A) filing with the court a sworn affidavit of the person stating that the person is financially unable to give the supersedeas bond; and

(B) sending a copy of the affidavit to the executive director by certified mail.
Tex. Occupations Code § 1101.302 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 1101 / Section 1101.302
§ 1101.302. BOND REQUIRED.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, "educational institution" means a school, excluding an accredited college or university, authorized by the commission under this chapter to offer a real estate or real estate inspection educational program or course of study.

(b) An educational institution shall maintain a corporate surety bond or other security acceptable to the commission that is:

(1) in the amount of $20,000;

(2) payable to the commission; and

(3) for the benefit of a party who suffers damages caused by the failure of the institution to fulfill obligations related to the commission's approval.
Tex. Family Code § 157.105 — TX Code / Code fa / Chapter 157 / Section 157.105
§ 157.105. RELEASE HEARING.
Status: in_force

(a) If the respondent is taken into custody and not released on bond, the respondent shall be brought before the court that issued the capias on or before the third working day after the arrest. The court shall determine whether the respondent's appearance in court at a designated time and place can be assured by a method other than by posting the bond or security previously established.

(a-1) The court may conduct the release hearing under Subsection (a) through the use of teleconferencing, videoconferencing, or other remote electronic means if the court determines that the method of appearance will facilitate the hearing.

(b) If the respondent is released without posting bond or security, the court shall set a hearing on the alleged contempt at a designated date, time, and place and give the respondent notice of hearing in open court. No other notice to the respondent is required.

(c) If the court is not satisfied that the respondent's appearance in court can be assured and the respondent remains in custody, a hearing on the alleged contempt shall be held as soon as practicable, but not later than the seventh day after the date that the respondent was taken into custody, unless the respondent and the respondent's attorney waive the accelerated hearing.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7816.0205 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7816 / Section 7816.0205
§ 7816.0205. TREASURER.
Status: in_force

(a) The board may appoint a district treasurer.

(b) The district treasurer shall execute a bond in an amount determined by the board payable to the district and conditioned on the faithful performance of the treasurer's duties.
Tex. Insurance Code § 4201.103 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 4201 / Section 4201.103
§ 4201.103. CERTIFICATE RENEWAL.
Status: in_force

Certification may be renewed biennially by filing, not later than March 1, a renewal form with the commissioner accompanied by a fee in an amount set by the commissioner.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1131.804 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1131 / Section 1131.804
§ 1131.804. AMOUNTS OF INSURANCE.
Status: in_force

(a) The amounts of insurance under the policy must be based on a plan that precludes individual selection by the insured or the policyholder.

(b) The amount of insurance on the life of the spouse or a child may not exceed the amount of insurance for which the insured is eligible under the policy.
Tex. Family Code § 107.262 — TX Code / Code fa / Chapter 107 / Section 107.262
§ 107.262. OVERSIGHT BOARD.
Status: in_force

(a) The commissioners court of a county or the commissioners courts of two or more counties may establish an oversight board for an office of child representation or office of parent representation created in accordance with this subchapter.

(b) A commissioners court that establishes an oversight board under this section shall appoint members of the board. Members may include one or more of the following:

(1) an attorney with substantial experience in child welfare law;

(2) the judge of a trial court having family law jurisdiction in the county or counties for which the office was created;

(3) a county commissioner; and

(4) a county judge.

(c) A commissioners court may delegate to the oversight board any power or duty of the commissioners court to provide oversight of an office of child representation or office of parent representation under this subchapter, including:

(1) recommending selection and removal of a chief counsel of the office;

(2) setting policy for the office; and

(3) developing a budget proposal for the office.

(d) An oversight board established under this section may not access privileged or confidential information.

(e) A judge who serves on an oversight board under this section has judicial immunity in a suit arising from the performance of a power or duty described by Subsection (c).
Tex. Insurance Code § 2651.0021 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 2651 / Section 2651.0021
§ 2651.0021. PROFESSIONAL TRAINING PROGRAM.
Status: in_force

(a) The commissioner shall adopt by rule a professional training program for a title insurance agent and the management personnel of the title insurance agent.

(b) The professional training program must be designed to provide information regarding:

(1) the basic principles and coverages related to title insurance;

(2) recent and prospective changes in those principles and coverages;

(3) applicable rules and laws;

(4) proper conduct of the license holder's title insurance business;

(5) accounting principles and practices and financial responsibilities and practices relevant to title insurance; and

(6) the duties and responsibilities of a title insurance agent.

(c) Professional training program hours may be used to satisfy the continuing education requirements established under Section 2651.204.

(d) A professional training program course must be offered by:

(1) a statewide title insurance association, statewide title agents' association or professional association, or local chapter of a statewide title insurance or title agents' association or professional association;

(2) an accredited college or university;

(3) a career school or college as defined by Section 132.001, Education Code;

(4) the State Bar of Texas;

(5) an educational publisher;

(6) a title insurance company authorized to engage in business in this state;

(7) a company that owns one or more title insurance companies authorized to engage in business in this state;

(8) a public school system in this state; or

(9) an individual accredited as an instructor by an entity described by Subdivisions (1)-(8).

(e) An individual is exempt from the professional training requirement of this section if the individual has held in this state for at least five years a position as management personnel with a title insurance agent, or a comparable position, as determined under rules adopted by the commissioner.
Tex. Labor Code § 317.008 — TX Code / Code la / Chapter 317 / Section 317.008
§ 317.008. PROVIDER PERFORMANCE REVIEW.
Status: in_force

(a) The commission by rule shall prescribe minimum performance standards for providers participating in the program. The minimum performance standards must include:

(1) a graduation rate of at least 50 percent; and

(2) a program cost per graduate of $7,000 or less.

(b) For purposes of Subsections (a)(1) and (2), the commission by rule shall develop formulas to make the appropriate calculations. The graduation rate must be calculated one cohort year in arrears.

(c) The commission shall review data from each participating approved provider annually to ensure that the services offered by the provider are meeting the minimum performance standards. If the commission determines that an approved provider did not meet the minimum performance standards in the previous calendar year, the commission shall place the provider on probationary status for the remainder of the current calendar year.

(d) The commission shall remove from the approved provider list published under Section 317.005 any provider that does not meet the minimum performance standards for two consecutive calendar years.