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Tex. Occupations Code § 51.001 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 51 / Section 51.001
§ 51.001. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this chapter:

(1) "Advisory board" means an entity with multiple members that has as its primary function advising the commission or department.

(1-a) "Commission" means the Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation.

(1-b) "Communicate directly with" has the meaning assigned by Section 305.002, Government Code.

(2) "Department" means the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.

(2-a) "Gift" includes a gratuity, trip, meal, or other thing of value for which the recipient does not compensate the person making the gift and that is not conferred on account of kinship or a personal, professional, or business relationship independent of the official status of the recipient.

(2-b) "Legislation" has the meaning assigned by Section 305.002, Government Code.

(3) "License" means a license, certificate, registration, title, or permit issued by the department.

(4) "License holder" means a person who holds a license issued by the department.

(4-a) "Member of the legislative branch" has the meaning assigned by Section 305.002, Government Code.

(4-b) "Participated" means to have taken action as an officer or employee through decision, approval, disapproval, recommendation, giving advice, or similar action.

(4-c) "Particular matter" includes an investigation, an application, a request for a ruling or determination, a license proceeding, rulemaking, a contract, a controversy, a claim, a charge, an accusation, an arrest, or a judicial or other proceeding.

(4-d) "Person that has a significant financial interest in the lottery" means:

(A) a person or a board member, officer, trustee, or general partner of a person that manufactures, distributes, sells, or produces lottery equipment, supplies, services, or advertising;

(B) an employee of a person that manufactures, distributes, sells, or produces lottery equipment, supplies, services, or advertising and that employee is directly involved in the manufacturing, distribution, selling, or production of lottery equipment, supplies, services, or advertising;

(C) a person or a board member, officer, trustee, or general partner of a person that has made a bid to operate the lottery in the preceding two years or that intends to make a bid to operate the lottery or an employee of the person if the employee is directly involved in making the bid; or

(D) a sales agent.

(4-e) "Political committee" has the meaning assigned by Section 251.001, Election Code.

(4-f) "Political contribution" has the meaning assigned by Section 251.001, Election Code.

(5) "Respondent" means a person, regardless of whether the person is a license holder, who is charged with violating a law establishing a regulatory program administered by the department or a rule adopted or order issued by the commission or executive director.

(6) "Sanction" means an action by the executive director against a license holder or another person, including the denial, suspension, or revocation of a license, the reprimand of a license holder, or the placement of a license holder on probation.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3930.054 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3930 / Section 3930.054
§ 3930.054. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided by this section:

(1) a director may participate in all board votes and decisions; and

(2) Chapter 171, Local Government Code, governs conflicts of interest of board members.

(b) Section 171.004, Local Government Code, does not apply to the district. A director who has a substantial interest in a business or charitable entity that will receive a pecuniary benefit from a board action shall file an affidavit with the board secretary declaring the interest. Another affidavit is not required if the director's interest changes.

(c) After the affidavit is filed, the director may participate in a discussion or vote on that action if:

(1) a majority of the directors have a similar interest in the same entity; or

(2) all other similar business or charitable entities in the district will receive a similar pecuniary benefit.

(d) A director who is also an officer or employee of a public entity may not participate in a discussion of or vote on a matter regarding a contract with that same public entity.

(e) For purposes of this section, a director has a substantial interest in a charitable entity in the same manner that a person would have a substantial interest in a business entity under Section 171.002, Local Government Code.
Tex. Local Government Code § 108.056 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 108 / Section 108.056
§ 108.056. EFFECT ON OTHER MUNICIPAL BONDS.
Status: in_force

This subchapter does not affect the authority of a municipality to issue bonds for other purposes.
Tex. Water Code § 152.058 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 152 / Section 152.058
§ 152.058. GUARANTEE AND OTHER CREDIT SUPPORT RELATING TO PUBLIC SECURITIES AND OTHER OBLIGATIONS.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, "public security" has the meaning assigned by Section 1202.001, Government Code.

(b) Under Section 52-a, Article III, Texas Constitution, a river authority that has created a corporation under Section 152.051 may guarantee or otherwise provide credit support for any public security or other obligation or contract of that corporation if the board of directors of the river authority determines that the guarantee or other credit agreement:

(1) is beneficial to a public purpose of the river authority; and

(2) is for the public purpose of:

(A) the development and diversification of the economy of the state;

(B) the elimination of unemployment or underemployment in the state; or

(C) the development or expansion of commerce in the state.

(c) A determination by the board of directors of a river authority under Subsection (b) is conclusive.

(d) A guarantee or other credit agreement authorized by Subsection (b) may provide for the guarantee of or other credit support for public securities or other obligations or contracts of the corporation, all or a portion of which may be authorized, executed, and delivered in the future.

(e) Chapter 1202, Government Code, applies to a guarantee or other credit agreement under this section as if the guarantee or other credit agreement were a public security.
Tex. Transportation Code § 22.154 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 22 / Section 22.154
§ 22.154. INCORPORATION.
Status: in_force

A nonprofit airport facility financing corporation may be incorporated under this chapter by filing its articles of incorporation with the secretary of state in the manner prescribed for the incorporation of nonprofit corporations under the Texas Non-Profit Corporation Act (Article 1396-1.01 et seq., Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes). On filing of the articles of incorporation, the secretary of state shall issue a certificate of incorporation showing that the corporation is incorporated under this chapter.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1079.113 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1079 / Section 1079.113
§ 1079.113. CONTRACTS WITH GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES FOR SERVICES.
Status: in_force

The board may contract with a political subdivision of this state or with a state or federal agency for the district to:

(1) furnish a mobile emergency medical service; or

(2) provide for the investigatory or welfare needs of district inhabitants.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8282.160 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8282 / Section 8282.160
§ 8282.160. PROVISION OF WATER AND SEWER SERVICES BY CITY.
Status: in_force

(a) Notwithstanding Section 8282.157(a), to the extent that the city considers practical, the city may provide water supply and sewer services to residential retail customers in the district and may provide water supply and wastewater treatment services to the district, under a mutually agreeable contract or otherwise.

(b) The district is responsible for an off-site extension that is required to provide water supply and sewer service.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3864.055 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3864 / Section 3864.055
§ 3864.055. COMPENSATION.
Status: in_force

A director is entitled to receive fees of office and reimbursement for actual expenses as provided by Section 49.060, Water Code. Sections 375.069 and 375.070, Local Government Code, do not apply to the board.
Tex. Transportation Code § 370.175 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 370 / Section 370.175
§ 370.175. EXEMPTION FROM TAXATION OR ASSESSMENT.
Status: in_force

(a) An authority is exempt from taxation of or assessments on:

(1) a transportation project or system;

(2) property the authority acquires or uses under this chapter for a transportation project or system; or

(3) income from property described by Subdivision (1) or (2).

(b) An authority is exempt from payment of development fees, utility connection fees, assessments, and service fees imposed or assessed by any governmental entity or any property owners' or homeowners' association. This subsection does not apply to fees or assessments charged under approved rate schedules or line extension policies of a municipally owned electric or gas utility.
Tex. Agriculture Code § 147.004 — TX Code / Code ag / Chapter 147 / Section 147.004
§ 147.004. REMITTANCE OF SALE PROCEEDS.
Status: in_force

(a) Within 48 hours after the sale of consigned livestock, a commission merchant shall:

(1) remit the net proceeds of the sale to each person entitled to receive those proceeds or to another person to whom the person directs that the proceeds be paid; or

(2) if requested by a person, deposit the proceeds due that person to the credit of that person in a state or national bank in the city or county of the commission merchant's principal place of business.

(b) In calculating the time allowed for remittance of proceeds under this section by a livestock commission merchant, Sundays, holidays, and the day of sale are excluded. In calculating the time allowed for remittance of proceeds under this section by a livestock auction commission merchant, Sundays, holidays, and the day of sale are included.
Tex. Human Resources Code § 136.005 — TX Code / Code hr / Chapter 136 / Section 136.005
§ 136.005. INVESTMENT COMMITTEE.
Status: in_force

(a) Before contracting with a development corporation, the commission shall require the development corporation to establish an investment committee to approve loan requests of community health centers.

(b) The investment committee must consist of seven members as follows:

(1) at least two members with lending experience;

(2) at least two members who receive health care services from a community health center; and

(3) at least one member who represents the Texas Association of Community Health Centers, Inc.
Tex. Election Code § 84.032 — TX Code / Code el / Chapter 84 / Section 84.032
§ 84.032. REQUEST FOR CANCELLATION.
Status: in_force

(a) A person desiring to cancel the person's application for a ballot to be voted by mail must submit a request for the cancellation to an election officer as provided by this section.

(b) A request must:

(1) be in writing and signed by the applicant;

(2) specify the election for which the application was made; and

(3) except as provided by Subsection (c), (d), or (e), be received by the early voting clerk:

(A) not later than the third day before election day; and

(B) if an early voting ballot sent to the applicant is returned to the clerk as a marked ballot, before the marked ballot's arrival at the address on the carrier envelope.

(c) An applicant may submit a request after the close of early voting by personal appearance by appearing in person and:

(1) returning the ballot to be voted by mail to the early voting clerk; or

(2) executing an affidavit that the applicant:

(A) has not received the ballot to be voted by mail;

(B) never requested a ballot to be voted by mail; or

(C) received notice of a defect under Section 87.0271(b) or (c) or 87.0411(b) or (c).

(c) An applicant may submit a request by appearing in person and:

(1) returning the ballot to be voted by mail to the early voting clerk; or

(2) executing an affidavit that the applicant:

(A) has not received the ballot to be voted by mail;

(B) never requested a ballot to be voted by mail; or

(C) received notice of a defect under Section 87.0271(b) or (c) or 87.0411(b) or (c).

(d) An applicant may also submit a request by appearing in person and returning the ballot to be voted by mail or presenting a notice received under Section 86.006(h) to:

(1) the early voting clerk or deputy early voting clerk at any polling place that is open for early voting by personal appearance; or

(2) the presiding election judge on election day at the applicant's precinct polling place.

(d-1) An election officer shall maintain a register of ballots to be voted by mail returned at a polling place under Subsection (d). An election officer shall enter on the register the name of each voter who returns a ballot to be voted by mail and the ballot's number. The secretary of state shall adopt a form to be used for this purpose.

(e) An applicant may also submit a request at any time after the early voting ballot is returned to the early voting clerk as a marked ballot and before the ballot is delivered to the early voting ballot board by appearing in person and executing an affidavit that the applicant did not mark the ballot.

(f) A request for cancellation in a manner other than as authorized by this section, including a request by letter, has no effect.
Tex. Water Code § 20.073 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 20 / Section 20.073
§ 20.073. PRICE AND TERMS OF PURCHASE.
Status: in_force

The board shall purchase political subdivision bonds at prices and under terms the board determines to be reasonable.
Tex. Water Code § 54.811 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 54 / Section 54.811
§ 54.811. PLEDGE OF FAITH AND CREDIT.
Status: in_force

If at an election, the voters approve the issuance of bonds and the levy of a tax that applies only to a designated area, the district may issue bonds that pledge only the faith and credit based on the property values in the defined area and may not pledge the full faith and credit of the district.
Tex. Transportation Code § 601.191 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 601 / Section 601.191
§ 601.191. OPERATION OF MOTOR VEHICLE IN VIOLATION OF MOTOR VEHICLE LIABILITY INSURANCE REQUIREMENT; OFFENSE.
Status: in_force

(a) A person commits an offense if the person operates a motor vehicle in violation of Section 601.051.

(b) Except as provided by Subsections (c) and (d), an offense under this section is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not less than $175 or more than $350.

(c) If a person has been previously convicted of an offense under this section, an offense under this section is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not less than $350 or more than $1,000.

(d) If the court determines that a person who has not been previously convicted of an offense under this section is economically unable to pay the fine, the court may reduce the fine to less than $175.

(e) A citation issued for an offense under this section must include an affirmative indication that the peace officer was unable at the time of the alleged offense to verify financial responsibility for the vehicle through the verification program established under Subchapter N.
Tex. Government Code § 1507.155 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 1507 / Section 1507.155
§ 1507.155. MATURITY.
Status: in_force

Bonds issued under this subchapter must mature not later than five years after their date of issuance as provided by the ordinance authorizing the issuance and sale of the bonds.
Tex. Labor Code § 501.048 — TX Code / Code la / Chapter 501 / Section 501.048
§ 501.048. STATE AGENCY SUMMARY IN BUDGET REQUESTS.
Status: in_force

Each state agency shall submit in the administrative statement of its biennial budget request a summary containing:

(1) the number of first reports of injury filed by the agency during the preceding biennium;

(2) the amount of workers' compensation indemnity and medical benefits paid to or for employees during the preceding biennium;

(3) the number of on-the-job injuries per 100 of its employees during each year of the preceding biennium; and

(4) a description of the efforts made by the agency to increase job safety and to reduce job injuries, including the participation of the head of the agency and the executive staff of the agency in training programs offered by the division and others.
Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 27.13 — TX Code / Code cr / Chapter 27 / Section 27.13
§ 27.13. PLEA OF GUILTY OR NOLO CONTENDERE IN FELONY.
Status: in_force

A plea of "guilty" or a plea of "nolo contendere" in a felony case must be made in open court by the defendant in person; and the proceedings shall be as provided in Articles 26.13, 26.14 and 27.02. If the plea is before the judge alone, same may be made in the same manner as is provided for by Articles 1.13 and 1.15.
Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 49A.056 — TX Code / Code cr / Chapter 49A / Section 49A.056
§ 49A.056. REQUIRED NOTICE OF DEATH IN PENAL INSTITUTION.
Status: in_force

(a) If a person confined in a penal institution dies, the sheriff or other person in charge of the penal institution shall as soon as practicable provide notice of the death to the justice of the peace of the precinct in which the penal institution is located.

(b) This article does not apply to a death that occurs in a facility operated by or under contract with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
Tex. Transportation Code § 171.001 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 171 / Section 171.001
§ 171.001. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this chapter:

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

(2) "Bonds" has the meaning assigned by Section 172.001.

(3) "District" means a freight rail district created under this chapter.

(4) "Rail facilities" has the meaning assigned by Section 172.001, except that the term includes property and interests necessary or convenient for the provision of a nonrural rail transportation system.

(5) "Revenue" has the meaning assigned by Section 172.001.
Tex. Local Government Code § 232.0305 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 232 / Section 232.0305
§ 232.0305. COUNTY INSPECTOR.
Status: in_force

(a) The commissioners court may impose a fee on a subdivider of property under this subchapter for an inspection of the property to ensure compliance with the subdivision regulations adopted under this subchapter, Section 16.343, Water Code, or other law.

(b) Fees collected under this section may be used only to fund inspections conducted under this section.
Tex. Finance Code § 187.304 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 187 / Section 187.304
§ 187.304. CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION.
Status: in_force

Information obtained directly or indirectly by the banking commissioner relative to the financial condition or business affairs of a trust institution, other than the public portions of a report of condition or income statement, or a present, former, or prospective shareholder, participant, officer, director, manager, affiliate, or service provider of the trust institution, whether obtained through application, examination, or otherwise, and each related file or record of the department is confidential and may not be disclosed by the banking commissioner or an employee of the department except as expressly provided by Subchapter D, Chapter 181.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8019.0202 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8019 / Section 8019.0202
§ 8019.0202. TEMPORARY DIRECTORS.
Status: in_force

(a) The temporary board consists of:

(1) Rose Ann Hancock;

(2) Kimberly Newman;

(3) Morgan L. Horvitz;

(4) Gigi Zientek; and

(5) Michelle McCormick.

(b) Temporary directors serve until the earlier of:

(1) the date permanent directors are elected under Section 8019.0103; or

(2) the fourth anniversary of the effective date of the Act enacting this chapter.

(c) If permanent directors have not been elected under Section 8019.0103 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 8019.0103; 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. Occupations Code § 403.151 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 403 / Section 403.151
§ 403.151. PRACTICE SETTING.
Status: in_force

(a) A licensed dyslexia practitioner may practice only in, or provide telehealth services from a remote location only to, an educational setting, including a school, learning center, or clinic.

(b) A licensed dyslexia therapist may practice in, or provide telehealth services from a remote location to, a school, learning center, clinic, or private practice setting.

(c) A license holder may provide telehealth services only in a practice setting described by this section, regardless of the physical location of the license holder or the recipient of the telehealth services.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1097.103 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1097 / Section 1097.103
§ 1097.103. MANAGEMENT, CONTROL, AND ADMINISTRATION.
Status: in_force

The board shall manage, control, and administer the district's hospitals and hospital system.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 254.103 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 254 / Section 254.103
§ 254.103. INSPECTIONS.
Status: in_force

The department may inspect a facility at reasonable times as necessary to ensure compliance with this chapter.
Tex. Natural Resources Code § 61.125 — TX Code / Code nr / Chapter 61 / Section 61.125
§ 61.125. PUBLIC HEARING.
Status: in_force

(a) Not less than one month but more than two weeks after notice is published, the commissioners court shall conduct a hearing at the time and place stated in the notice.

(b) At the hearing, the commissioners shall allow all interested persons to express their views on the proposed order.
Tex. Occupations Code § 453.203 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 453 / Section 453.203
§ 453.203. QUALIFICATIONS FOR PHYSICAL THERAPIST OR PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT LICENSE.
Status: in_force

(a) An applicant for a physical therapist license must, in addition to other requirements and qualifications established by the board, present:

(1) evidence satisfactory to the board that the applicant has completed an accredited physical therapy educational program; or

(2) official documentation from an educational credentials review agency approved by the board certifying that the applicant has completed a program equivalent to a Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education accredited program.

(b) An applicant for a physical therapist assistant license must, in addition to other requirements and qualifications established by the board, present evidence satisfactory to the board that the applicant has completed an accredited physical therapist assistant program or an accredited physical therapy educational program.

(c) A physical therapy educational program or physical therapist assistant program is an accredited program if the program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education.