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Tex. Education Code § 48.310 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 48 / Section 48.310
§ 48.310. ALLOTMENT FOR COMPLETION OF TEACHER LITERACY OR MATHEMATICS ACHIEVEMENT ACADEMIES.
Status: in_force

An educator preparation program participating in a Preparing and Retaining Educators through Partnership Preservice Program under Section 21.902, 21.903, 21.904, or 21.905 is entitled to an annual allotment for each teacher candidate who completes a literacy achievement academy or mathematics achievement academy under Section 21.4552 or 21.4553 approved by the agency for the purpose in the amount of:

(1) $1,000, or a greater amount set by appropriation for that school year, for the completion of a literacy achievement academy; or

(2) $500, or a greater amount set by appropriation for that school year, for the completion of a mathematics achievement academy.
Tex. Government Code § 432.134 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 432 / Section 432.134
§ 432.134. DISRESPECT TOWARD SUPERIOR COMMISSIONED OFFICER.
Status: in_force

A person subject to this chapter who behaves with disrespect toward his superior commissioned officer shall be punished as a court-martial directs.
Tex. Insurance Code § 2054.008 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 2054 / Section 2054.008
§ 2054.008. INVESTIGATION FILES.
Status: repealed

(a) In this section, "investigation file" means information the company compiles or maintains with respect to a company investigation authorized by law.

(b) Repealed by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 23, Sec. 6, eff. May 4, 2007.

(c) Repealed by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 23, Sec. 6, eff. May 4, 2007.

(d) Except as provided by Subsection (e), a company investigation file:

(1) is confidential; and

(2) may be disclosed only:

(A) in a criminal proceeding;

(B) in a hearing conducted by the division of workers' compensation of the department;

(C) on a judicial determination of good cause; or

(D) to a governmental agency, political subdivision, or regulatory body if the disclosure is necessary or proper for the enforcement of a law of this state, another state, or the United States.

(e) Disclosure of information in an investigation file that is contained in or derived from a claim file, an employer injury report, or an occupational disease report is governed by any confidentiality provision applicable to that information.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 9090.0202 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 9090 / Section 9090.0202
§ 9090.0202. TEMPORARY DIRECTORS.
Status: in_force

(a) The temporary board consists of:

(1) Steven Ward;

(2) Alex Khowaja;

(3) Mark Cain;

(4) William Puder; and

(5) Greg Clutter.

(b) Temporary directors serve until the earlier of:

(1) the date permanent directors are elected under Section 9090.0103; 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 9090.0103 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 9090.0103; 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. Health and Safety Code § 532A.004 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 532A / Section 532A.004
§ 532A.004. ADVISORY COMMITTEES.
Status: in_force

(a) The executive commissioner shall appoint any advisory committees the executive commissioner considers necessary to assist in the effective administration of the department's intellectual disability programs.

(b) The department may reimburse committee members for travel costs incurred in performing their duties as provided by Section 2110.004, Government Code.
Tex. Transportation Code § 601.170 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 601 / Section 601.170
§ 601.170. DEPARTMENT ACTING ON ERRONEOUS INFORMATION.
Status: in_force

If the department is given erroneous information relating to a matter covered by Section 601.151(b)(1) or (b)(2) or to a person's status as an employee of the United States acting within the scope of the person's employment, the department shall take appropriate action as provided by this subchapter not later than the 60th day after the date the department receives correct information.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1045.101 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1045 / Section 1045.101
§ 1045.101. DISTRICT RESPONSIBILITY.
Status: in_force

The district has full responsibility for:

(1) operating hospital and ancillary health care facilities; and

(2) providing medical, hospital, and ancillary health care for the district's needy inhabitants.
Tex. Agriculture Code § 46.012 — TX Code / Code ag / Chapter 46 / Section 46.012
§ 46.012. RULEMAKING AUTHORITY.
Status: in_force

The department shall adopt rules to administer this chapter including rules for the use of the "Go Texan" logo.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3909.155 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3909 / Section 3909.155
§ 3909.155. EXEMPTIONS.
Status: in_force

Section 375.162, Local Government Code, does not apply to an organization exempt from federal income tax under Section 501(a), Internal Revenue Code of 1986, by being described by Section 501(c)(3) of that code, operating in the district. The organization is not exempt from paying a district assessment.
Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 13A.252 — TX Code / Code cr / Chapter 13A / Section 13A.252
§ 13A.252. UNAUTHORIZED USE OF A VEHICLE.
Status: in_force

Unauthorized use of a vehicle may be prosecuted in:

(1) any county in which the unauthorized use of the vehicle occurred; or

(2) the county in which the vehicle was originally reported stolen.
Tex. Education Code § 8.002 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 8 / Section 8.002
§ 8.002. PURPOSE.
Status: in_force

Regional education service centers shall:

(1) assist school districts in improving student performance in each region of the system;

(2) enable school districts to operate more efficiently and economically; and

(3) implement initiatives assigned by the legislature or the commissioner.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8154.151 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8154 / Section 8154.151
§ 8154.151. TAX METHOD.
Status: in_force

(a) The district shall use the ad valorem plan of taxation.

(b) The board is not required to hold a hearing on the adoption of a plan of taxation.
Tex. Occupations Code § 455.252 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 455 / Section 455.252
§ 455.252. EMERGENCY ORDER.
Status: in_force

The executive director may issue an emergency order under Section 51.3511 halting the operation of a massage establishment if:

(1) a law enforcement agency gives notice to the department, or the department otherwise learns, that the law enforcement agency is investigating the massage establishment for an offense under Chapter 20A, Penal Code; or

(2) the department has reasonable cause to believe that an offense under Chapter 20A, Penal Code, is being committed at the massage establishment.
Tex. Occupations Code § 201.104 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 201 / Section 201.104
§ 201.104. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY; REPORT.
Status: in_force

(a) The executive director or the executive director's designee shall prepare and maintain a written policy statement to ensure implementation of an equal employment opportunity program under which all personnel transactions are made without regard to race, color, disability, sex, religion, age, or national origin. The policy statement must include:

(1) personnel policies, including policies relating to recruitment, evaluation, selection, application, training, and promotion of personnel, that are in compliance with Chapter 21, Labor Code;

(2) a comprehensive analysis of the board workforce that meets federal and state guidelines;

(3) procedures by which a determination can be made of the significant underuse in the board workforce of all persons for whom federal or state guidelines encourage a more equitable balance; and

(4) reasonable methods to appropriately address those areas of significant underuse.

(b) A policy statement prepared under Subsection (a) must be:

(1) prepared to cover an annual period;

(2) updated annually;

(3) reviewed by the Commission on Human Rights for compliance with Subsection (a)(1); and

(4) filed with the governor.

(c) The governor shall deliver a biennial report to the legislature based on the information received under Subsection (b). The report may be made separately or as part of other biennial reports made to the legislature.
Tex. Occupations Code § 1304.203 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 1304 / Section 1304.203
§ 1304.203. MULTIPLE VIOLATIONS.
Status: in_force

For purposes of this subchapter, violations are of a similar nature if the violations consist of the same or a similar course of conduct, action, or practice, regardless of the number of times the conduct, act, or practice occurred.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8109.208 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8109 / Section 8109.208
§ 8109.208. SIMILAR IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS.
Status: in_force

An improvement project may include a public improvement, facility, or service similar to a project described by this subchapter.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 247.0275 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 247 / Section 247.0275
§ 247.0275. REGISTRATION WITH TEXAS INFORMATION AND REFERRAL NETWORK.
Status: in_force

(a) An assisted living facility licensed under this chapter shall register with the Texas Information and Referral Network under Section 526.0004, Government Code, to assist the state in identifying persons needing assistance if an area is evacuated because of a disaster or other emergency.

(b) The assisted living facility is not required to identify individual residents who may require assistance in an evacuation or to register individual residents with the Texas Information and Referral Network for evacuation assistance.

(c) The assisted living facility shall notify each resident and the resident's next of kin or guardian regarding how to register for evacuation assistance with the Texas Information and Referral Network.
Tex. Education Code § 38.104 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 38 / Section 38.104
§ 38.104. ANALYSIS OF RESULTS.
Status: in_force

(a) The agency shall analyze the results received by the agency under this subchapter and identify, for each school district, any correlation between the results and the following:

(1) student academic achievement levels;

(2) student attendance levels;

(3) student obesity;

(4) student disciplinary problems; and

(5) school meal programs.

(b) The agency may contract with a public or private entity for that entity to conduct all or part of the analysis required by Subsection (a).

(c) Not later than September 1 of each year, the agency shall report the findings of the analysis under this section of the results obtained during the preceding school year to the School Health Advisory Committee established under Section 1001.0711, Health and Safety Code, for use by the committee in:

(1) assessing the effectiveness of coordinated health programs provided by school districts in accordance with Section 38.014; and

(2) developing recommendations for modifications to coordinated health program requirements or related curriculum.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8038.0105 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8038 / Section 8038.0105
§ 8038.0105. FINDINGS OF PUBLIC PURPOSE AND BENEFIT.
Status: in_force

(a) The district is created to serve a public purpose and benefit.

(b) The district is created to accomplish the purposes of:

(1) a municipal utility district as provided by general law and Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution; and

(2) Section 52, Article III, Texas Constitution, that relate to the construction, acquisition, improvement, operation, or maintenance of macadamized, graveled, or paved roads, or improvements, including storm drainage, in aid of those roads.
Tex. Estates Code § 751.133 — TX Code / Code es / Chapter 751 / Section 751.133
§ 751.133. RELATION OF AGENT TO COURT-APPOINTED GUARDIAN OF ESTATE.
Status: repealed

(a) If, after execution of a durable power of attorney, a court appoints a:

(1) permanent guardian of the estate for a ward who is the principal who executed the power of attorney, on the qualification of the guardian the powers and authority granted to the agent named in the power of attorney are automatically revoked unless the court enters an order that the powers of the agent be suspended during the pendency of the guardianship of the estate; or

(2) temporary guardian of the estate for a ward who is the principal who executed the power of attorney, on the qualification of the guardian the powers and authority granted to the agent named in the power of attorney are automatically suspended for the duration of the guardianship unless the court enters an order that:

(A) affirms and states the effectiveness of the power of attorney; and

(B) confirms the validity of the appointment of the named agent.

(a-1) If the powers and authority of an agent are revoked as provided by Subsection (a), the agent shall:

(1) deliver to the guardian of the estate all assets of the ward's estate that are in the possession of the agent; and

(2) account to the guardian of the estate as the agent would account to the principal if the principal had terminated the powers of the agent.

(b) Repealed by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 210 (S.B. 1650), Sec. 8(2), eff. September 1, 2023.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7931.001 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7931 / Section 7931.001
§ 7931.001. DEFINITION.
Status: in_force

In this chapter, "district" means the Galveston County Municipal Utility District No. 36.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1073.160 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1073 / Section 1073.160
§ 1073.160. SPENDING AND INVESTMENT RESTRICTIONS.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as otherwise provided by this chapter, the district may not incur an obligation payable from district revenue other than the revenue on hand or to be on hand in the current and following district fiscal years.

(b) The board may invest operating, depreciation, or building reserves only in securities described by Subchapter A, Chapter 1505, Government Code, or in accordance with Chapter 2256, Government Code.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3903.060 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3903 / Section 3903.060
§ 3903.060. BOARD MEETINGS.
Status: in_force

The board shall hold meetings at a place accessible to the public.
Tex. Property Code § 22.001 — TX Code / Code pr / Chapter 22 / Section 22.001
§ 22.001. TRESPASS TO TRY TITLE.
Status: in_force

(a) A trespass to try title action is the method of determining title to lands, tenements, or other real property.

(b) The action of ejectment is not available in this state.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7906.153 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7906 / Section 7906.153
§ 7906.153. 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 § 815.009 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 815 / Section 815.009
§ 815.009. BOARD MEMBER TRAINING.
Status: in_force

(a) A person who is appointed to and qualifies for office as a member of the board of trustees may not vote, deliberate, or be counted as a member in attendance at a meeting of the board of trustees until the person completes a training program that complies with this section.

(b) The training program must provide the person with information regarding:

(1) the law governing the retirement system's operations;

(2) the programs, functions, rules, and budget of the retirement system;

(3) the scope of and limitations on the rulemaking authority of the board of trustees;

(4) the results of the most recent formal audit of the retirement system;

(5) the requirements of:

(A) laws relating to open meetings, public information, administrative procedure, and disclosing conflicts of interest; and

(B) other laws applicable to members of the board of trustees in performing their duties; and

(6) any applicable ethics policies adopted by the retirement system or the Texas Ethics Commission.

(c) A person appointed to the board of trustees is entitled to reimbursement, as provided by the General Appropriations Act, for the travel expenses incurred in attending the training program regardless of whether the attendance at the program occurs before or after the person qualifies for office.

(d) The executive director shall create a training manual that includes the information required by Subsection (b). The executive director shall distribute a copy of the training manual annually to each member of the board of trustees. On receipt of the training manual, each member of the board of trustees shall sign and submit to the executive director a statement acknowledging receipt of the training manual.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7938A.0201 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7938A / Section 7938A.0201
§ 7938A.0201. GOVERNING BODY; TERMS.
Status: in_force

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

(b) Except as provided by Section 7938A.0202, directors serve staggered four-year terms.
Tex. Transportation Code § 664.002 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 664 / Section 664.002
§ 664.002. LABELING.
Status: in_force

(a) A person who manufactures or sells an electric bicycle shall apply a permanent label to the electric bicycle in a prominent location that shows in Arial font in at least 9-point type:

(1) whether the electric bicycle is a Class 1, Class 2, or Class 3 electric bicycle;

(2) the top assisted speed of the electric bicycle; and

(3) the motor wattage of the electric bicycle.

(b) A person who changes the motor-powered speed capability or engagement of an electric bicycle shall replace the label required by Subsection (a) to show accurate information about the electric bicycle.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 242.301 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 242 / Section 242.301
§ 242.301. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this subchapter:

(1) "Nursing facility" means an institution or facility that is licensed as a nursing home, nursing facility, or skilled nursing facility by the department under this chapter.

(2) "Nursing facility administrator" or "administrator" means a person who engages in the practice of nursing facility administration, without regard to whether the person has an ownership interest in the facility or whether the functions and duties are shared with any other person.

(3) "Practice of nursing facility administration" means the performance of the acts of administering, managing, supervising, or being in general administrative charge of a nursing facility.In this subchapter:

(1) "Board" means the Texas Board of Nursing Facility Administrators.

(2) "Nursing facility" means an institution or facility that is licensed as a nursing home, nursing facility, or skilled nursing facility by the department under this chapter.

(3) "Nursing facility administrator" or "administrator" means a person who engages in the practice of nursing facility administration, without regard to whether the person has an ownership interest in the facility or whether the functions and duties are shared with any other person.

(4) "Practice of nursing facility administration" means the performance of the acts of administering, managing, supervising, or being in general administrative charge of a nursing facility.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 87.001 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 87 / Section 87.001
§ 87.001. DEFINITIONS.
Status: repealed

In this chapter:

(1) "Birth defect" means a physical or mental functional deficit or impairment in a human embryo, fetus, or newborn resulting from one or more genetic or environmental causes.

(2) "Communicable disease" has the meaning assigned by Section 81.003.

(3) Repealed by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 76, Sec. 8.134, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.

(4) "Environmental causes" means the sum total of all the conditions and elements that make up the surroundings and influence the development of an individual.

(5) Repealed by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1, Sec. 3.1639(33), eff. April 2, 2015.

(6) "Health professional" means an individual whose:

(A) vocation or profession is directly or indirectly related to the maintenance of health in another individual; and

(B) duties require a specified amount of formal education and may require a special examination, certificate, or license or membership in a regional or national association.

(7) "Health facility" includes:

(A) a general or special hospital licensed by the department under Chapter 241;

(B) a physician-owned or physician-operated clinic;

(C) a publicly or privately funded medical school;

(D) a state hospital operated by the department or a state supported living center operated by the Department of Aging and Disability Services;

(E) a genetic evaluation and counseling center;

(F) a public health clinic conducted by a local health unit, health department, or public health district organized and recognized under Chapter 121;

(G) a physician peer review organization; and

(H) another facility specified by department rule.

(8) "Midwife" has the meaning assigned by Section 203.002, Occupations Code.

(9) "Local health unit" has the meaning assigned by Section 121.004.

(10) Repealed by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1, Sec. 3.1639(33), eff. April 2, 2015.