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Tex. Health and Safety Code § 382.05184 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 382 / Section 382.05184
§ 382.05184. SMALL BUSINESS STATIONARY SOURCE PERMIT.
Status: in_force

(a) Facilities affected by Section 382.0518(g) that are located at a small business stationary source, as defined by Section 5.135, Water Code, and are not required by commission rule to report to the commission under Section 382.014 may apply for a permit under this section before September 1, 2004.

(b) Facilities affected by Section 382.0518(g) that are located at a small business stationary source that does not have an application pending for a permit under this chapter, other than a permit required under Section 382.054, and that has not submitted a notice of shutdown under Section 382.05182, may not emit air contaminants on or after March 1, 2008.

(c) The commission shall grant a permit under this section if, from the information available to the commission, the commission finds that there is no indication that the emissions from the facility will contravene the intent of this chapter, including protection of the public's health and physical property.

(d) If the commission finds that the emissions from the facility will not comply with Subsection (c), the commission may not grant the permit under this section.

(e) A person planning the modification of a facility previously permitted under this section must comply with Section 382.0518 before modifying.

(f) A permit application under this section is not subject to notice and hearing requirements and is not subject to Chapter 2001, Government Code.

(g) The commission may adopt rules as necessary to implement and administer this section.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 62.051 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 62 / Section 62.051
§ 62.051. DUTIES OF EXECUTIVE COMMISSIONER AND COMMISSION IN GENERAL.
Status: in_force

(a) The executive commissioner shall administer a state-designed child health plan program to obtain health benefits coverage for children in low-income families. The executive commissioner shall ensure that the child health plan program is designed and administered in a manner that qualifies for federal funding under Title XXI of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. Section 1397aa et seq.), as amended, and any other applicable law or regulations.

(b) The executive commissioner is responsible for making policy for the child health plan program, including policy related to covered benefits provided under the child health plan. The executive commissioner may not delegate this duty to another agency or entity.

(c) The executive commissioner shall oversee the implementation of the child health plan program and coordinate the activities of each agency necessary to the implementation of the program, including the Texas Department of Insurance.

(d) The executive commissioner shall adopt rules as necessary to implement this chapter.

(e) The commission shall conduct a review of each entity that enters into a contract under Section 62.055 or 62.155 to ensure that the entity is available, prepared, and able to fulfill the entity's obligations under the contract in compliance with the contract, this chapter, and rules adopted under this chapter.

(f) The commission shall ensure that the amounts spent for administration of the child health plan program do not exceed any limit on those expenditures imposed by federal law.
Tex. Water Code § 63.175 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 63 / Section 63.175
§ 63.175. SUPERVISION OF WORK.
Status: repealed

(a) Unless done under the supervision of the United States, all work contracted for by the district shall be done under the supervision of a representative of the district.

(b) Repealed by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 108 (S.B. 755), Sec. 17, eff. May 22, 2019.
Tex. Transportation Code § 224.066 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 224 / Section 224.066
§ 224.066. ADDITIONAL POWERS.
Status: in_force

In addition to the powers granted under this subchapter, the commission has any other power that is reasonable and necessary to allow it to contract with a transportation corporation for the construction of a highway as provided by this subchapter.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8142.102 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8142 / Section 8142.102
§ 8142.102. MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT POWERS AND DUTIES.
Status: in_force

The district has the powers and duties provided by the general law of this state, including Chapters 49 and 54, Water Code, applicable to municipal utility districts created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8327.052 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8327 / Section 8327.052
§ 8327.052. TEMPORARY DIRECTORS.
Status: in_force

(a) On or after September 1, 2011, the owner or owners of a majority of the assessed value of the real property in the district may submit a petition to the commission requesting that the commission appoint as temporary directors the five persons named in the petition. The commission shall appoint as temporary directors the five persons named in the petition.

(b) Temporary directors serve until the earlier of:

(1) the date permanent directors are elected under Section 8327.003; or

(2) September 1, 2015.

(c) If permanent directors have not been elected under Section 8327.003 and the terms of the temporary directors have expired, successor temporary directors shall be appointed or reappointed as provided by Subsection (d) to serve terms that expire on the earlier of:

(1) the date permanent directors are elected under Section 8327.003; or

(2) the fourth anniversary of the date of the appointment or reappointment.

(d) If Subsection (c) applies, the owner or owners of a majority of the assessed value of the real property in the district may submit a petition to the commission requesting that the commission appoint as successor temporary directors the five persons named in the petition. The commission shall appoint as successor temporary directors the five persons named in the petition.
Tex. Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 108.002 — TX Code / Code cp / Chapter 108 / Section 108.002
§ 108.002. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY.
Status: repealed

(a) Except in an action arising under the constitution or laws of the United States, a public servant is not personally liable for damages in excess of $100,000 arising from personal injury, death, or deprivation of a right, privilege, or immunity if:

(1) the damages are the result of an act or omission by the public servant in the course and scope of the public servant's office, employment, or contractual performance for or service on behalf of a state agency, institution, department, or local government; and

(2) for the amount not in excess of $100,000, the public servant is covered:

(A) by the state's obligation to indemnify under Chapter 104;

(B) by a local government's authorization to indemnify under Chapter 102;

(C) by liability or errors and omissions insurance; or

(D) by liability or errors and omissions coverage under an interlocal agreement.

(b) Except in an action arising under the constitution or laws of the United States, a public servant is not liable for damages in excess of $100,000 for property damage if:

(1) the damages are the result of an act or omission by the public servant in the course and scope of the public servant's office, employment, or contractual performance for or service on behalf of a state agency, institution, department, or local government; and

(2) for the amount not in excess of $100,000, the public servant is covered:

(A) by the state's obligation to indemnify under Chapter 104;

(B) by a local government's authorization to indemnify under Chapter 102;

(C) by liability or errors and omissions insurance; or

(D) by liability or errors and omissions coverage under an interlocal agreement.

(c) Repealed by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 204, Sec. 11.07; Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 289, Sec. 5.
Tex. Estates Code § 1354.008 — TX Code / Code es / Chapter 1354 / Section 1354.008
§ 1354.008. DISCHARGE OF RECEIVER.
Status: in_force

(a) If, on hearing the receiver's report and account, the judge is satisfied that the danger of injury, loss, or waste to the estate has abated and that the report and account are correct, the judge shall:

(1) enter an order finding that the danger of injury, loss, or waste to the estate has abated; and

(2) direct the receiver to deliver the estate to:

(A) the person from whom the receiver took possession as receiver;

(B) the person who has custody of the incapacitated person; or

(C) another person the judge finds is entitled to possession of the estate.

(b) A person who receives the estate under Subsection (a) shall execute and file with the clerk an appropriate receipt for the estate that is delivered to the person.

(c) The judge's order shall discharge the receivership and the sureties on the receiver's bond.

(d) If the judge is not satisfied that the danger has abated, or is not satisfied with the receiver's report and account, the judge shall enter an order continuing the receivership in effect until the judge is satisfied that the danger has abated or is satisfied with the report and account.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 107A.002 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 107A / Section 107A.002
§ 107A.002. POWERS OF CENTER.
Status: in_force

The center may:

(1) provide a central information and referral source, including a clearinghouse for health disparities information, and serve as the primary state resource in coordinating, planning, and advocating access to health care services to eliminate health disparities in this state;

(2) coordinate conferences and other training opportunities to increase skills among state agencies and government staff in management and in the appreciation of cultural diversity;

(3) pursue and administer grant funds for innovative projects for communities, groups, and individuals;

(4) provide recommendations and training in improving minority recruitment in state agencies;

(5) publicize information regarding health disparities and minority health issues through the use of the media;

(6) network with existing minority organizations, community-based health groups, and statewide health coalitions;

(7) solicit, receive, and spend grants, gifts, and donations from public and private sources; and

(8) contract with public and private entities in the performance of its responsibilities.
Tex. Finance Code § 348.202 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 348 / Section 348.202
§ 348.202. CREDIT LIFE AND CREDIT HEALTH AND ACCIDENT INSURANCE.
Status: in_force

(a) As additional protection for the contract, a holder may request or require a retail buyer to provide credit life insurance and credit health and accident insurance.

(b) As additional protection for the contract, a seller may offer involuntary unemployment insurance to the buyer at the time the contract is executed.

(c) A holder may include the cost of insurance provided under Subsection (a) or (b), and a policy or agent fee charged in connection with insurance provided under Subsection (a) or (b), as a separate charge in the contract.
Tex. Election Code § 68.055 — TX Code / Code el / Chapter 68 / Section 68.055
§ 68.055. EVALUATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING TABULATION.
Status: in_force

The committee shall submit a written report after each election to the secretary of state, governor, lieutenant governor, and speaker of the house of representatives evaluating the tabulation process and making any recommendations it considers appropriate.
Tex. Government Code § 441.191 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 441 / Section 441.191
§ 441.191. ALIENATION OF STATE RECORDS PROHIBITED.
Status: in_force

(a) A state record may not be sold or donated, loaned, transferred, or otherwise passed out of the custody of the state by a state agency without the consent of the director and librarian.

(b) Subsection (a) does not apply to the temporary transfer of a state record to a person for the purposes of microfilming, duplication, conversion to electronic media, restoration, or similar records preservation or management procedures if the transfer is authorized by the agency head or designated records management officer.
Tex. Transportation Code § 547.751 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 547 / Section 547.751
§ 547.751. ADDITIONAL LIGHTING EQUIPMENT AUTHORIZED FOR MEDICAL EXAMINER VEHICLES.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, "medical examiner vehicle" means a motor vehicle that is owned or leased by a governmental entity for use by a medical examiner or an employee of an office of a medical examiner in the performance of the examiner's or employee's duties relating to an inquest conducted under Subchapter B, Chapter 49, Code of Criminal Procedure.

(a) In this section, "medical examiner vehicle" means a motor vehicle that is owned or leased by a governmental entity for use by a medical examiner or an employee of an office of a medical examiner in the performance of the examiner's or employee's duties relating to an inquest conducted under Subchapter C, Chapter 49A, Code of Criminal Procedure.

(b) A medical examiner vehicle may be equipped with either:

(1) mounted signal lamps that comply with the requirements of Section 547.702(c); or

(2) a signal lamp that is temporarily attached to the vehicle roof and flashes red and blue lights visible at a distance of at least 500 feet in normal sunlight.

(c) The operator of a medical examiner vehicle may use the lighting equipment described by Subsection (b) only when:

(1) necessary to warn other vehicle operators or pedestrians of the approach of the medical examiner vehicle; and

(2) operating the vehicle in the course and scope of the operator's duties relating to an inquest conducted under Subchapter B, Chapter 49, Code of Criminal Procedure.

(c) The operator of a medical examiner vehicle may use the lighting equipment described by Subsection (b) only when:

(1) necessary to warn other vehicle operators or pedestrians of the approach of the medical examiner vehicle; and

(2) operating the vehicle in the course and scope of the operator's duties relating to an inquest conducted under Subchapter C, Chapter 49A, Code of Criminal Procedure.
Tex. Utilities Code § 39.310 — TX Code / Code ut / Chapter 39 / Section 39.310
§ 39.310. PLEDGE OF STATE.
Status: in_force

Transition bonds are not a debt or obligation of the state and are not a charge on its full faith and credit or taxing power. The state pledges, however, for the benefit and protection of financing parties and the electric utility, that it will not take or permit any action that would impair the value of transition property, or, except as permitted by Section 39.307, reduce, alter, or impair the transition charges to be imposed, collected, and remitted to financing parties, until the principal, interest and premium, and any other charges incurred and contracts to be performed in connection with the related transition bonds have been paid and performed in full. Any party issuing transition bonds is authorized to include this pledge in any documentation relating to those bonds.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 9041.153 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 9041 / Section 9041.153
§ 9041.153. CONTRACT TAXES.
Status: in_force

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

(b) A contract approved by the district voters may contain a provision stating that the contract may be modified or amended by the board without further voter approval.
Tex. Government Code § 411.1741 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 411 / Section 411.1741
§ 411.1741. VOLUNTARY CONTRIBUTION TO FUND FOR VETERANS' ASSISTANCE.
Status: in_force

(a) When a person applies for an original or renewal license to carry a handgun under this subchapter, the person may make a voluntary contribution in any amount to the fund for veterans' assistance established by Section 434.017.

(b) The department shall:

(1) include space on the first page of each application for an original or renewal license to carry a handgun that allows a person applying for an original or renewal license to carry a handgun to indicate the amount that the person is voluntarily contributing to the fund; and

(2) provide an opportunity for the person to contribute to the fund during the application process for an original or renewal license to carry a handgun on the department's Internet website.

(c) The department shall send any contribution made under this section to the comptroller for deposit in the state treasury to the credit of the fund for veterans' assistance not later than the 14th day of each month. Before sending the money to the fund, the department may deduct money equal to the amount of reasonable expenses for administering this section.
Tex. Occupations Code § 205.2045 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 205 / Section 205.2045
§ 205.2045. APPEARANCE OF APPLICANT BEFORE ACUPUNCTURE BOARD.
Status: in_force

An applicant for a license to practice acupuncture may not be required to appear before the acupuncture board or a committee of the acupuncture board unless the application raises questions concerning:

(1) a physical or mental impairment of the applicant;

(2) a criminal conviction of the applicant; or

(3) revocation of a professional license held by the applicant.
Tex. Estates Code § 1160.252 — TX Code / Code es / Chapter 1160 / Section 1160.252
§ 1160.252. HEARING ON APPLICATION.
Status: in_force

(a) The county clerk shall immediately call the filing of an application under Section 1160.251 to the attention of the judge of the court in which the guardianship proceeding is pending.

(b) The judge shall set a time and place for a hearing on the application, and the guardian of the estate shall be cited to appear and show cause why the execution of a lease or agreement described by Section 1160.251 should not be ordered.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1044.061 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1044 / Section 1044.061
§ 1044.061. MAINTENANCE OF RECORDS; PUBLIC INSPECTION.
Status: in_force

Except as provided by Section 1044.055, all district records, including books, accounts, notices, minutes, and all other matters of the district and the operation of its facilities, shall be:

(1) maintained at the district office; and

(2) open to public inspection at the district office at all reasonable hours.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3905.105 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3905 / Section 3905.105
§ 3905.105. LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES.
Status: in_force

To protect the public interest, the district may contract with the county or the city to provide law enforcement services in the district for a fee.
Tex. Water Code § 56.297 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 56 / Section 56.297
§ 56.297. DISSOLUTION TAX.
Status: in_force

(a) The commissioners court shall determine the amount of debt owed by the district and shall apportion the amount of the debt among the property taxpayers of the district, and a tax shall be levied on each piece of property in the district to pay for its proportionate share of the debt. Each taxpayer may pay his tax annually or in one payment, and the amount of debt apportioned to each tract of land is a lien on that piece of land for the payment of the debt.

(b) Payment of taxes under this section may be made either in money or by surrender of bonds or other evidences of debt of the district. Any holder or owner of debt owed by the district may surrender his bonds and coupons or approved accounts to the district tax collector to pay for taxes owed on property in the district which is owned by the holder or owner of the debt, and when surrendered, the bonds or evidences of debt shall be marked paid and a receipt issued for them. The holder of bonds and coupons may only surrender coupons that are matured at the time of their surrender, and unmatured bonds are eligible only to pay unmatured tax liability in advance and only for the year in which the bonds mature.

(c) After taxes are paid as provided in this section, the taxpayer and his property are released from further liability for debts of the district, and the district tax collector shall issue a release and a receipt for the taxes which shall be filed with the clerk of the county court in the county in which the property is located in the manner provided by law for filing documents relating to real estate.
Tex. Tax Code § 25.12 — TX Code / Code tx / Chapter 25 / Section 25.12
§ 25.12. MINERAL INTEREST.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided by Subsection (b) of this section, each separate interest in minerals in place shall be listed separately from other interests in the minerals in place in the name of the owner of the interest.

(b) Separate interests in minerals in place, other than interests having a taxable value of less than $500, shall be listed jointly in the name of the operator designated with the railroad commission or the name of all owners or any combination of owners if the designated operator files with the appraisal office before May 1 a written request for joint taxation on a form furnished for that purpose. A qualification pursuant to this subsection for joint taxation remains effective in subsequent tax years and need not be requested again. However, the qualification ceases when the designated operator files a request to cancel joint taxation.

(c) If a written request for joint taxation has been filed under Subsection (b), the notice of appraised value provided for by Section 25.19 for the owners included in the request for joint taxation shall be delivered to the operator, owner, or owners of the mineral interest in whose name the mineral interest is designated for joint taxation. The chief appraiser is not required to deliver a separate notice of appraised value to each owner included in the request for joint taxation. However, the chief appraiser shall deliver a separate notice of appraised value to an owner of an interest in the property who before May 1 files a written request to receive a separate notice of appraised value with the chief appraiser on a form provided by the appraisal district for that purpose. The request is effective for each subsequent year until revoked by the owner or until the owner no longer owns an interest in the property.

(c) If a written request for joint taxation has been filed under Subsection (b), the notice of appraised value provided for by Section 25.19 for the owners included in the request for joint taxation shall be delivered to the operator, owner, or owners of the mineral interest in whose name the mineral interest is designated for joint taxation. The chief appraiser is not required to deliver a separate notice of appraised value to each owner included in the request for joint taxation. Provided, however, a mineral interest owner may request a separate notice of appraised value and the chief appraiser shall deliver a separate notice of appraised value to such owner.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1043.203 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1043 / Section 1043.203
§ 1043.203. GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND ELECTION.
Status: in_force

(a) The district may issue general obligation bonds only if the bonds are authorized by a majority of the district voters voting at an election held for that purpose.

(b) The board may order the election on its own motion.

(c) The order calling the election must specify:

(1) the location of the polling places;

(2) the presiding election officers;

(3) the purpose of the bond issuance;

(4) the amount of the bonds to be authorized;

(5) the maximum interest rate of the bonds; and

(6) the maximum maturity of the bonds.

(d) Notice of a bond election shall be given by publishing a substantial copy of the order calling the election in a newspaper of general circulation in Hopkins County once a week for two consecutive weeks before the date of the election. The first publication must occur at least 14 days before the date of the election.