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Tex. Insurance Code § 546.001 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 546 / Section 546.001
§ 546.001. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this chapter:

(1) "DNA" means deoxyribonucleic acid.

(2) "Genetic characteristic" means a scientifically or medically identifiable genetic or chromosomal variation, composition, or alteration that predisposes an individual to a disease, disorder, or syndrome.

(3) "Genetic information" means information that is:

(A) obtained from or based on a scientific or medical determination of the presence or absence in an individual of a genetic characteristic; or

(B) derived from the results of a genetic test performed on an individual.

(4) "Genetic test" means a presymptomatic laboratory test of an individual's genes, gene products, or chromosomes that:

(A) analyzes the individual's DNA, RNA, proteins, or chromosomes; and

(B) is performed to identify any genetic variation, composition, or alteration that is associated with the individual's having a predisposition for:

(i) developing a clinically recognized disease, disorder, or syndrome; or

(ii) being a carrier of a clinically recognized disease, disorder, or syndrome.

The term does not include a blood test, cholesterol test, urine test, or other physical test used for a purpose other than determining a genetic or chromosomal variation, composition, or alteration in a specific individual; a routine physical examination or a routine test performed as part of a physical examination; a test to determine drug use; or a test to determine the presence of the human immunodeficiency virus.

(5) "RNA" means ribonucleic acid.
Tex. Agriculture Code § 101.0185 — TX Code / Code ag / Chapter 101 / Section 101.0185
§ 101.0185. CIVIL PENALTY; INJUNCTION.
Status: in_force

(a) A person who violates this chapter or a rule adopted under this chapter is liable to the state for a civil penalty not to exceed $500 for each violation. Each day a violation continues may be considered a separate violation for purposes of a civil penalty assessment.

(b) On request of the department, the attorney general or the county attorney or district attorney of the county in which the violation is alleged to have occurred shall file suit to collect the penalty.

(c) A civil penalty collected under this section shall be deposited in the state treasury to the credit of the General Revenue Fund. All civil penalties recovered in suits first instituted by a local government or governments under this section shall be equally divided between the State of Texas and the local government or governments with 50 percent of the recovery to be paid to the General Revenue Fund and the other 50 percent equally to the local government or governments first instituting the suit.

(d) The department is entitled to appropriate injunctive relief to prevent or abate a violation of this chapter or a rule adopted under this chapter. On request of the department, the attorney general or the county or district attorney of the county in which the alleged violation is threatened or is occurring shall file suit for the injunctive relief.
Tex. Government Code § 406.007 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 406 / Section 406.007
§ 406.007. FEES PAID TO SECRETARY OF STATE.
Status: in_force

(a) The applicant must submit to the secretary of state:

(1) a fee of $10 for approving and filing the bond of the notary public, if required; and

(2) a fee of $1 to be appropriated to and used by the secretary of state only for hiring an investigator and for preparing and distributing the materials required to be distributed under Section 406.008.

(b) The secretary of state shall charge for use of the state a fee of $10 for a notary public commission. The applicant must pay the fee in advance to the secretary of state.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8047.0306 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8047 / Section 8047.0306
§ 8047.0306. DIVISION OF DISTRICT.
Status: in_force

(a) The district may be divided into two or more new districts only if:

(1) the district has no outstanding bonded debt; and

(2) the district is not imposing ad valorem taxes.

(b) This chapter applies to any new district created by the division of the district, and a new district has all the powers and duties of the district.

(c) Any new district created by the division of the district may not, at the time the new district is created, contain any land outside the area described by Section 2 of the Act enacting this chapter.

(d) The board, on its own motion or on receipt of a petition signed by the owner or owners of a majority of the assessed value of the real property in the district, may adopt an order dividing the district.

(e) The board may adopt an order dividing the district before or after the date the board holds an election under Section 8047.0103 to confirm the creation of the district.

(f) An order dividing the district shall:

(1) name each new district;

(2) include the metes and bounds description of the territory of each new district;

(3) appoint temporary directors for each new district; and

(4) provide for the division of assets and liabilities between or among the new districts.

(g) On or before the 30th day after the date of adoption of an order dividing the district, the district shall file the order with the commission and record the order in the real property records of each county in which the district is located.

(h) Any new district created by the division of the district shall hold a confirmation and directors' election as required by Section 8047.0103.

(i) If the creation of the new district is confirmed, the new district shall provide the election date and results to the commission.

(j) Any new district created by the division of the district must hold an election as required by this chapter to obtain voter approval before the district may impose a maintenance tax or issue bonds payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes.

(k) Municipal consent to the creation of the district and to the inclusion of land in the district granted under Section 8047.0104 acts as municipal consent to the creation of any new district created by the division of the district and to the inclusion of land in the new district.
Tex. Occupations Code § 1701.1524 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 1701 / Section 1701.1524
§ 1701.1524. RULES RELATING TO CONSEQUENCES OF CRIMINAL CONVICTION OR DEFERRED ADJUDICATION.
Status: in_force

(a) The commission by rule shall establish guidelines consistent with this chapter that are necessary to comply with Chapter 53 to the extent that chapter applies to persons licensed under this chapter.

(b) In its rules under this section, the commission shall list the offenses for which a conviction would constitute grounds for the commission to take action under Section 53.021 or for which placement on deferred adjudication community supervision would constitute grounds for the commission to take action under this chapter.
Tex. Parks and Wildlife Code § 12.103 — TX Code / Code pw / Chapter 12 / Section 12.103
§ 12.103. ENTERING LAND; USE OF INFORMATION OBTAINED BY ENTRY; CIVIL PENALTY.
Status: in_force

(a) To enforce the game and fish laws of the state and to conduct scientific investigations and research regarding wild game or fish, an authorized employee of the department may enter on any land or water where wild game or fish are known to range or stray. No action may be sustained against an employee of the department to prevent his entering on land or water when acting in his official capacity as described by this subsection.

(b) Except as provided by Subsection (d) or (d-1), the department may use information collected by an employee of the department on privately owned land only for the purposes of scientific investigations and research described in Subsection (a) and only if authorized in writing by the landowner or the landowner's agent. Unless the department first obtains the written consent of the landowner or the landowner's agent, the department may not:

(1) use other incidental information obtained on the land that does not pertain directly to the investigation or research authorized under Subsection (a); or

(2) enter or permit the entry of any information that does not pertain directly to the investigation or research authorized under Subsection (a), into a database:

(A) maintained by the department and available to a person other than a department employee;

(B) maintained by a natural heritage program administered by the department; or

(C) established and maintained by any other person.

(c) Except as provided by Subsection (d) or (d-1), information collected under this section may only be reported or compiled in a manner that prevents the identification of an individual parcel or specific parcels of private property without the written consent of the landowner or the landowner's agent.

(d) The department may collect and enter data as necessary relating to the occurrence or harvest of natural resources in public land or water. The department may collect and report standardized annual wildlife survey information required by the Pitman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration Act (16 U.S.C. Section 669 et seq.).

(d-1) The department may disclose information collected under this section to the Texas Animal Health Commission as needed to carry out a governmental purpose.

(e) The department is liable to a private landowner for a civil penalty in the amount of $1,000 for a violation of this section involving information collected by an employee of the department on the landowner's property. A landowner may bring suit to collect the penalty in the county in which the land is located or the county in which the landowner resides.
Tex. Occupations Code § 901.652 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 901 / Section 901.652
§ 901.652. PUBLIC PURPOSE.
Status: in_force

The scholarships required by this subchapter serve a public purpose of the state as described by Section 901.155.
Tex. Transportation Code § 173.104 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 173 / Section 173.104
§ 173.104. PRESIDING OFFICER.
Status: in_force

(a) The directors shall elect one member as presiding officer.

(b) The presiding officer may select another director to preside in the absence of the presiding officer.
Tex. Property Code § 92.152 — TX Code / Code pr / Chapter 92 / Section 92.152
§ 92.152. APPLICATION OF SUBCHAPTER.
Status: in_force

(a) This subchapter does not apply to:

(1) a room in a hotel, motel, or inn or to similar transient housing;

(2) residential housing owned or operated by a public or private college or university accredited by a recognized accrediting agency as defined under Section 61.003, Education Code;

(3) residential housing operated by preparatory schools accredited by the Texas Education Agency, a regional accrediting agency, or any accrediting agency recognized by the commissioner of education; or

(4) a temporary residential tenancy created by a contract for sale in which the buyer occupies the property before closing or the seller occupies the property after closing for a specific term not to exceed 90 days.

(b) Except as provided by Subsection (a), a dwelling to which this subchapter applies includes:

(1) a room in a dormitory or rooming house;

(2) a mobile home;

(3) a single family house, duplex, or triplex; and

(4) a living unit in an apartment, condominium, cooperative, or townhome project.
Tex. Water Code § 15.615 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 15 / Section 15.615
§ 15.615. DEPOSIT AGREEMENT.
Status: in_force

If the board approves an application of an eligible lending institution, the board and the eligible lending institution shall enter into a written deposit agreement. The agreement shall contain the conditions on which the linked deposit is made. On execution of the agreement, the board shall place a linked deposit from the revolving fund with the eligible lending institution in accordance with the agreement. A delay in payment or a default on a loan by an applicant does not affect the validity of the deposit agreement.
Tex. Natural Resources Code § 32.014 — TX Code / Code nr / Chapter 32 / Section 32.014
§ 32.014. CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD.
Status: in_force

The commissioner serves as chairman of the board.
Tex. Water Code § 5.5553 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 5 / Section 5.5553
§ 5.5553. NOTICE OF DRAFT PERMIT.
Status: in_force

(a) This section applies only to a permit application that is eligible to be referred for a contested case hearing under Section 5.556 or 5.557.

(b) Notwithstanding any other law, not later than the 30th day before the date the commission issues a draft permit in connection with a permit application, the executive director shall provide written notice to the state senator and state representative of the area in which the facility that is the subject of the permit is located.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3967.0603 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3967 / Section 3967.0603
§ 3967.0603. SALES AND USE TAX RATE.
Status: in_force

(a) On or after the date the results are declared of an election held under Section 3967.0602, at which the voters approved imposition of the tax authorized by this subchapter, the board shall determine and adopt by resolution or order the initial rate of the tax, which must be in one or more increments of one-eighth of one percent.

(b) After the election held under Section 3967.0602, the board may increase or decrease the rate of the tax by one or more increments of one-eighth of one percent.

(c) The initial rate of the tax or any rate resulting from subsequent increases or decreases may not exceed the lesser of:

(1) the maximum rate authorized by the district voters at the election held under Section 3967.0602; or

(2) a rate that, when added to the rates of all sales and use taxes imposed by other political subdivisions with territory in the district, would result in the maximum combined rate prescribed by Section 321.101(f), Tax Code, at any location in the district.
Tex. Water Code § 5.587 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 5 / Section 5.587
§ 5.587. TEMPORARY AND INDEFINITE PERMIT REPORTING.
Status: in_force

(a) This section does not apply to a person who holds a temporary permit or permit with an indefinite term that has a regular reporting requirement.

(b) A person who holds a temporary permit or permit with an indefinite term shall report to the commission annually whether the activity subject to the permit is ongoing.
Tex. Transportation Code § 474.003 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 474 / Section 474.003
§ 474.003. LIMITATION ON CONTRACTOR'S RESPONSIBILITY FOR CERTAIN DEFECTS.
Status: in_force

(a) A contractor who enters into a contract with a governmental entity is not civilly liable or otherwise responsible for the accuracy, adequacy, sufficiency, suitability, or feasibility of any project specifications and is not liable for any damage to the extent caused by:

(1) a defect in those project specifications; or

(2) the errors, omissions, or negligent acts of a governmental entity, or of a third party retained by a governmental entity under a separate contract, in the rendition or conduct of professional duties arising out of or related to the project specifications.

(b) A covenant or promise contained in a contract governed by this chapter is void and unenforceable to the extent that the covenant or promise conflicts with Subsection (a).

(c) This section does not apply to a consultant retained in a separate contract by a governmental entity to expressly monitor the compliance with project specifications by another contractor with whom the governmental entity has entered into a contract.

(c-1) This section does not apply to a design-build contract.

(d) This section does not relieve a contractor from the contractor's obligations or liability under a contract with a governmental entity.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 11003.257 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 11003 / Section 11003.257
§ 11003.257. ADDITIONAL SECURITY.
Status: in_force

(a) District bonds, including refunding bonds, that are not payable wholly from ad valorem taxes may be additionally secured, at the discretion of the board, by a deed of trust or mortgage lien on physical property of the district and all franchises, easements, water rights, and appropriation permits, leases, and contracts and all rights appurtenant to the property, vesting in the trustee power to:

(1) sell the property for the payment of the debt;

(2) operate the property; and

(3) take other action to further secure the bonds.

(b) A purchaser under a sale under the deed of trust lien, if one is given:

(1) is the absolute owner of property, facilities, and rights purchased; and

(2) is entitled to maintain and operate the property, facilities, and rights.
Tex. Family Code § 160.753 — TX Code / Code fa / Chapter 160 / Section 160.753
§ 160.753. ESTABLISHMENT OF PARENT-CHILD RELATIONSHIP.
Status: in_force

(a) Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter or another law, the mother-child relationship exists between a woman and a child by an adjudication confirming the woman as a parent of the child born to a gestational mother under a gestational agreement if the gestational agreement is validated under this subchapter or enforceable under other law, regardless of the fact that the gestational mother gave birth to the child.

(b) The father-child relationship exists between a child and a man by an adjudication confirming the man as a parent of the child born to a gestational mother under a gestational agreement if the gestational agreement is validated under this subchapter or enforceable under other law.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3928.151 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3928 / Section 3928.151
§ 3928.151. DISBURSEMENTS AND TRANSFERS OF MONEY.
Status: in_force

The board by resolution shall establish the number of directors' signatures and the procedure required for a disbursement or transfer of district money.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 11020.0209 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 11020 / Section 11020.0209
§ 11020.0209. MEETINGS AND ACTIONS OF BOARD; QUORUM.
Status: in_force

(a) The board may meet as many times each year as the board considers appropriate.

(b) A concurrence of a majority of the directors present and voting is sufficient for transacting any business of the alliance unless other applicable law, or the alliance by rule, requires a concurrence of a greater number of directors for a specific type of decision.

(c) Directors of the alliance are public officials and are entitled to governmental immunity for their actions in their capacity as directors and officers of the alliance.
Tex. Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 83.001 — TX Code / Code cp / Chapter 83 / Section 83.001
§ 83.001. CIVIL IMMUNITY.
Status: in_force

A defendant who uses force or deadly force that is justified under Chapter 9, Penal Code, is immune from civil liability for personal injury or death that results from the defendant's use of force or deadly force, as applicable.
Tex. Alcoholic Beverage Code § 71.10 — TX Code / Code al / Chapter 71 / Section 71.10
§ 71.10. WARNING SIGN REQUIRED.
Status: in_force

(a) Each holder of a retail dealer's off-premise license shall display in a prominent place on the licensee's premises a sign stating in letters at least two inches high: IT IS A CRIME (MISDEMEANOR) TO CONSUME LIQUOR OR MALT BEVERAGES ON THESE PREMISES.

(b) A licensee who fails to comply with this section commits a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not more than $25.
Tex. Occupations Code § 505.351 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 505 / Section 505.351
§ 505.351. LICENSE REQUIRED.
Status: in_force

(a) A person may not use or cause to be used the title "social worker," "licensed baccalaureate social worker," "licensed master social worker," "licensed clinical social worker," or "licensed social worker," or any combination, variation, or abbreviation of those titles, as a professional or business identification, representation, asset, or means of obtaining a benefit unless the person holds an appropriate license issued under this chapter.

(b) A person may not use a title that implies that the person holds a license in social work unless the person holds an appropriate license issued under this chapter.

(c) A person who engages in or attempts to engage in conduct described by this section is considered to be engaged in the practice of social work.
Tex. Education Code § 19.0051 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 19 / Section 19.0051
§ 19.0051. EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS.
Status: in_force

(a) The Windham School District shall develop and provide an educational program that includes the curriculum requirements for a high school diploma under Section 28.025 or a course of instruction that prepares the person for the high school equivalency examination to each person confined or imprisoned in the department who is not a high school graduate and is:

(1) younger than 18 years of age; or

(2) eligible to receive special education services under Subchapter A, Chapter 29, and younger than 22 years of age.

(b) In developing a person's educational program under Subsection (a), the Windham School District shall consider:

(1) the duration of the person's confinement or imprisonment;

(2) the person's current level of education;

(3) the person's educational goals and preference; and

(4) if applicable, recommendations of the person's admission, review, and dismissal committee.

(c) The board may adopt rules as necessary to implement this section.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3942.0304 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3942 / Section 3942.0304
§ 3942.0304. MEMBERSHIP IN CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS.
Status: in_force

The district may join and pay dues to a charitable or nonprofit organization that performs a service or provides an activity consistent with the furtherance of a district purpose.
Tex. Education Code § 55.1736 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 55 / Section 55.1736
§ 55.1736. TEXAS WOMAN'S UNIVERSITY SYSTEM.
Status: in_force

(a) In addition to the other authority granted by this subchapter, the board of regents of the Texas Woman's University System may issue bonds in accordance with this subchapter in the aggregate principal amount not to exceed $25,797,500 to finance the renovation of academic and administrative buildings at a component institution of the system.

(b) The board may pledge irrevocably to the payment of those bonds all or any part of the revenue funds of the Texas Woman's University System, including student tuition charges. The amount of a pledge made under this subsection may not be reduced or abrogated while the bonds for which the pledge is made, or bonds issued to refund those bonds, are outstanding.

(c) Any portion of the proceeds of bonds authorized by this section for one or more specified projects that is not required for the specified projects may be used to renovate existing structures and facilities at a component institution of the system.
Tex. Estates Code § 255.302 — TX Code / Code es / Chapter 255 / Section 255.302
§ 255.302. EXCEPTION.
Status: in_force

A specific devise does not pass to the devisee subject to a debt described by Section 255.301 if the will in which the devise is made specifically states that the devise passes without being subject to the debt. A general provision in the will stating that debts are to be paid is not a specific statement for purposes of this section.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3887.104 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3887 / Section 3887.104
§ 3887.104. RULES; ENFORCEMENT.
Status: in_force

(a) The district may adopt rules:

(1) to administer or operate the district;

(2) for the use, enjoyment, availability, protection, security, and maintenance of the district's property and facilities; or

(3) to provide for public safety and security in the district.

(b) The district may enforce its rules by injunctive relief.

(c) To the extent a district rule conflicts with a county rule, order, or regulation, the county rule, order, or regulation controls.