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Tex. Natural Resources Code § 103.003 — TX Code / Code nr / Chapter 103 / Section 103.003
§ 103.003. CONFLICT WITH ANTITRUST LAWS.
Status: in_force

(a) Agreements and operations under agreements that are in accordance with the provisions in this chapter, being necessary to prevent waste and conserve the natural resources of this state, shall not be construed to be in violation of the provisions of Chapter 15, Business & Commerce Code, as amended.

(b) If a court finds a conflict between the provisions in this chapter and Chapter 15, Business & Commerce Code, as amended, the provisions in this chapter are intended as a reasonable exception necessary for the public interest stated in Subsection (a) of this section.

(c) If a court finds that a conflict exists between the provisions in this chapter and the laws cited in Subsections (a) and (b) of this section and finds that the provisions in this chapter are not a reasonable exception, it is the intent of the legislature that the provisions in this chapter, or any conflicting portion of them, shall be declared invalid rather than declaring the cited laws, or any portion of them, invalid.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 284.007 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 284 / Section 284.007
§ 284.007. LEGAL INVESTMENTS.
Status: in_force

The bonds are legal and authorized investments for:

(1) a bank;

(2) a trust company;

(3) a savings and loan association;

(4) an insurance company;

(5) a small business investment corporation;

(6) a fiduciary;

(7) a trustee;

(8) a guardian; or

(9) an interest or sinking fund or other public funds of the state or a municipality, county, school district, or other political subdivision of the state.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 574.061 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 574 / Section 574.061
§ 574.061. MODIFICATION OF ORDER FOR INPATIENT TREATMENT.
Status: in_force

(a) The facility administrator of a facility to which a patient is committed for inpatient mental health services, not later than the 30th day after the date the patient is committed to the facility, shall assess the appropriateness of transferring the patient to outpatient mental health services. The facility administrator may recommend that the court that entered the commitment order modify the order to require the patient to participate in outpatient mental health services.

(b) A facility administrator's recommendation under Subsection (a) must explain in detail the reason for the recommendation. The recommendation must be accompanied by a supporting certificate of medical examination for mental illness signed by a physician who examined the patient during the seven days preceding the recommendation.

(c) The patient shall be given notice of a facility administrator's recommendation under Subsection (a).

(d) On request of the patient or any other interested person, the court shall hold a hearing on a facility administrator's recommendation that the court modify the commitment order. The court shall appoint an attorney to represent the patient at the hearing and shall consult with the local mental health authority before issuing a decision. The hearing shall be held before the court without a jury and as prescribed by Section 574.031. The patient shall be represented by an attorney and receive proper notice.

(e) If a hearing is not requested, the court may make a decision regarding a facility administrator's recommendation based on:

(1) the recommendation;

(2) the supporting certificate; and

(3) consultation with the local mental health authority concerning available resources to treat the patient.

(f) If the court modifies the order, the court shall designate a person to be responsible for the outpatient services as prescribed by Section 574.037.

(g) The person responsible for the services must comply with Section 574.037(b).

(h) A modified order may extend beyond the term of the original order, but may not exceed the term of the original order by more than 60 days.
Tex. Alcoholic Beverage Code § 101.70 — TX Code / Code al / Chapter 101 / Section 101.70
§ 101.70. COMMON NUISANCE.
Status: in_force

(a) A room, building, boat, structure, or other place where alcoholic beverages are sold, bartered, manufactured, stored, possessed, or consumed in violation of this code or under circumstances contrary to the purposes of this code, the beverages themselves, and all property kept or used in the place, are a common nuisance. A person who maintains or assists in maintaining the nuisance commits an offense.

(b) The county or district attorney in the county where the nuisance exists or the attorney general may sue in the name of the state for an injunction to abate and temporarily and permanently enjoin it. Except as otherwise provided in this section, the proceeding is conducted as other similar proceedings.

(b-1) The city attorney in the city where the nuisance exists may sue in the name of the city for an injunction to abate and temporarily and permanently enjoin it. Except as otherwise provided in this section, the proceeding is conducted as other similar proceedings.

(c) The plaintiff is not required to give a bond. The final judgment is a judgment in rem against the property and a judgment against the defendant. If the court finds against the defendant, on final judgment it shall order that the place where the nuisance exists be closed for one year or less and until the owner, lessee, tenant, or occupant gives bond with sufficient surety as approved by the court in the penal sum of at least $1,000. The bond must be payable to the state and conditioned:

(1) that this code will not be violated;

(2) that no person will be permitted to resort to the place to drink alcoholic beverages in violation of this code; and

(3) that the defendant will pay all fines, costs, and damages assessed against him for any violation of this code.

(d) On appeal, the judgment may not be superseded except on filing an appeal bond in the penal sum of not more than $500, in addition to the bond for costs of the appeal. That bond must be approved by the trial court and must be posted before the judgment of the court may be superseded on appeal. The bond must be conditioned that if the judgment of the trial court is finally affirmed it may be forfeited in the same manner and for any cause for which a bond required on final judgment may be forfeited for an act committed during the pendency of an appeal.
Tex. Government Code § 1503.059 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 1503 / Section 1503.059
§ 1503.059. AUTHORITY TO IMPOSE TAX.
Status: in_force

(a) A municipality that issues warrants under this subchapter shall annually impose a tax in an amount sufficient to pay when due the principal of and interest on the warrants. The tax shall be imposed and paid in the same manner as other taxes of the municipality.

(b) If the warrants are additionally secured by a pledge of the receipts derived from the operation of the airport for which the warrants are issued, the municipality may reduce the tax imposed under this section by the amount of money available that is pledged to the payment of the principal of and interest on the warrants.
Tex. Labor Code § 302.063 — TX Code / Code la / Chapter 302 / Section 302.063
§ 302.063. WAIVERS.
Status: in_force

The commission shall develop objective criteria for the granting of waivers allowed under this chapter.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 248A.255 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 248A / Section 248A.255
§ 248A.255. HEARING.
Status: in_force

(a) If the person requests a hearing, the department shall refer the matter to the State Office of Administrative Hearings, which shall promptly set a hearing date and give written notice of the time and place of the hearing to the person. An administrative law judge of the State Office of Administrative Hearings shall conduct the hearing.

(b) The administrative law judge shall make findings of fact and conclusions of law and promptly issue to the department a proposal for a decision about the occurrence of the violation and the amount of a proposed penalty.
Tex. Occupations Code § 1704.153 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 1704 / Section 1704.153
§ 1704.153. INELIGIBILITY BECAUSE OF CRIMINAL CONVICTION.
Status: in_force

A person is not eligible for a license under this chapter if, after August 27, 1973, the person commits and is finally convicted of a misdemeanor involving moral turpitude or a felony.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8327.101 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8327 / Section 8327.101
§ 8327.101. GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES.
Status: in_force

The district has the powers and duties necessary to accomplish the purposes for which the district is created.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3792.0313 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3792 / Section 3792.0313
§ 3792.0313. PARKING FACILITIES.
Status: in_force

(a) The district may acquire, lease as lessor or lessee, construct, develop, own, operate, and maintain parking facilities or a system of parking facilities, including lots, garages, parking terminals, or other structures or accommodations for parking motor vehicles off the streets and related appurtenances.

(b) The district's parking facilities serve the public purposes of the district and are owned, used, and held for a public purpose even if leased or operated by a private entity for a term of years.

(c) The district's parking facilities are parts of and necessary components of a street and are considered to be a street or road improvement.

(d) The development and operation of the district's parking facilities may be considered an economic development program.
Tex. Government Code § 418.182 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 418 / Section 418.182
§ 418.182. CONFIDENTIALITY OF CERTAIN INFORMATION RELATING TO SECURITY SYSTEMS.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided by Subsections (b) and (c), information, including access codes and passwords, in the possession of a governmental entity is confidential if the information relates to the specifications, operating procedures, or location of a security system used to protect public or private property from an act of terrorism or related criminal activity or a hostile act by a foreign adversary of the United States.

(b) Financial information in the possession of a governmental entity that relates to the expenditure of funds by a governmental entity for a security system is public information that is not excepted from required disclosure under Chapter 552.

(c) Information in the possession of a governmental entity that relates to the location of a security camera in a private office at a state agency, including an institution of higher education, as defined by Section 61.003, Education Code, is public information and is not excepted from required disclosure under Chapter 552 unless the security camera:

(1) is located in an individual personal residence for which the state provides security; or

(2) is in use for surveillance in an active criminal investigation.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8324.105 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8324 / Section 8324.105
§ 8324.105. COMPLIANCE WITH MUNICIPAL CONSENT ORDINANCE OR RESOLUTION.
Status: in_force

The district shall comply with all applicable requirements of any ordinance or resolution that is adopted before the effective date of the Act creating this chapter under Section 54.016 or 54.0165, Water Code, and that consents to the creation of the district or to the inclusion of land in the district.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 142.013 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 142 / Section 142.013
§ 142.013. INJUNCTION.
Status: in_force

(a) A district court, on petition of the department and on a finding by the court that a person is violating this chapter, may by injunction:

(1) prohibit the person from continuing the violation; or

(2) grant any other injunctive relief warranted by the facts.

(b) The attorney general shall institute and conduct a suit authorized by this section at the request of the department and in the name of the state.

(c) A suit for injunctive relief must be brought in Travis County.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 824.003 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 824 / Section 824.003
§ 824.003. REQUIRED INFORMED CONSENT FOR BOARDING OR PROVIDING SERVICES TO DOG OR CAT TO BE LEFT UNATTENDED.
Status: in_force

A kennel owner or operator who is boarding or providing services to a dog or cat at the kennel may not leave the dog or cat unattended without an employee present unless:

(1) the kennel owner or operator provides to the owner of the dog or cat written notice that:

(A) the dog or cat will be left unattended at the kennel without an employee present during the hours specified in the notice; and

(B) if the kennel is not equipped with a functioning fire protection sprinkler system, the facility does not have a fire protection sprinkler system; and

(2) the owner of the dog or cat provides to the kennel owner or operator a signed document consenting to the dog or cat being left unattended as provided in the notice.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1131.201 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1131 / Section 1131.201
§ 1131.201. APPLICABILITY OF SUBCHAPTER.
Status: in_force

This subchapter applies only to a group life insurance policy issued to a group described by Section 1131.051.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8273.106 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8273 / Section 8273.106
§ 8273.106. ADDITIONAL POWERS.
Status: in_force

The authority may purchase, construct, acquire, own, lease, operate, maintain, repair, improve, and extend, inside or outside the authority's boundaries, land or an interest in land, any work, improvement, facility, plant, equipment, or appliance incident, helpful, or necessary to provide for:

(1) the control, storage, preservation, transmission, treatment, and distribution and use of storm water, floodwater, the water of rivers and streams, and groundwater for municipal, domestic, industrial, and other beneficial uses; and

(2) the collection, transportation, processing, disposition, and control of domestic, industrial, or commercial waste.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8496.102 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8496 / Section 8496.102
§ 8496.102. 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. Occupations Code § 2155.101 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 2155 / Section 2155.101
§ 2155.101. DEFINITION.
Status: in_force

In this subchapter, "hotel" means a hotel, motel, inn, or similar business entity that offers more than 10 rooms to the public for temporary lodging for a fee.
Tex. Government Code § 2054.381 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2054 / Section 2054.381
§ 2054.381. CONTRACTING; HISTORICALLY UNDERUTILIZED BUSINESSES.
Status: in_force

(a) In any procurement related to the establishment of a statewide technology center, the department shall maximize vendor competition and, to the extent feasible and cost-effective, interoperability.

(b) In contracting under this subchapter, the department shall follow the requirements of Chapter 2161 and related rules regarding historically underutilized businesses.

(c) The department shall provide to all qualified businesses the opportunity to compete for department contracts under this subchapter.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 119B.003 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 119B / Section 119B.003
§ 119B.003. MEMBERSHIP.
Status: in_force

(a) The advisory committee is composed of seven members appointed by the governor, including at least:

(1) one expert in metabolic health, culinary medicine, lifestyle medicine, or integrative medicine;

(2) one licensed physician certified in functional medicine;

(3) one member representing the Texas Department of Agriculture;

(4) one member representing a rural community;

(5) one member representing an urban community; and

(6) one pediatrician specializing in metabolic health.

(b) In appointing the advisory committee members, the governor must:

(1) consider recommendations provided by:

(A) the chair of the senate committee on health and human services;

(B) the chair of the house of representatives committee on public health; and

(C) the chair of the house of representatives committee on human services; and

(2) ensure not more than two members are affiliated with an academic or health-related institution of higher education if the appointment could reasonably create a conflict of interest between the goals of the advisory committee and the goals of the institution.

(c) An individual is ineligible for appointment to the advisory committee if the individual:

(1) owns or controls an ownership interest in a food, beverage, dietary supplement, or pharmaceutical manufacturing company; or

(2) is related within the third degree of consanguinity or affinity, as determined by Chapter 573, Government Code, to an individual who owns or controls an ownership interest in a food, beverage, dietary supplement, or pharmaceutical manufacturing company.

(d) Before accepting an appointment under this section, an individual must disclose all past or existing affiliations with a food, beverage, dietary supplement, or pharmaceutical manufacturing company or any other affiliation that could reasonably create a conflict of interest with the goals of the advisory committee. An advisory committee member who fails to disclose an affiliation described by this subsection is subject to removal by the governor.

(e) Advisory committee members serve staggered four-year terms.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 193.008 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 193 / Section 193.008
§ 193.008. BURIAL-TRANSIT PERMIT.
Status: in_force

(a) A burial-transit permit issued under the law and rules of a place outside of this state in which a death or fetal death occurred authorizes the transportation of the body in this state. A cemetery or crematory shall accept the permit as authorization for burial, cremation, or other disposal of the body in this state.

(b) The department shall prescribe the form and contents of the burial-transit permit.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8807.106 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8807 / Section 8807.106
§ 8807.106. LIMIT ON PURCHASE OF GROUNDWATER RIGHTS FOR CONSERVATION PURPOSES.
Status: in_force

The district may purchase groundwater rights only if the purchased rights are acquired for conservation purposes and are held in trust permanently.
Tex. Government Code § 2103.0035 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2103 / Section 2103.0035
§ 2103.0035. STATE AGENCY SPENDING OF UNAPPROPRIATED FUNDS.
Status: in_force

(a) A state agency may spend unappropriated funds only by:

(1) a warrant drawn by:

(A) the comptroller; or

(B) a state agency to which the comptroller has delegated authority to print warrants under Section 403.060; or

(2) an electronic funds transfer initiated by the comptroller.

(b) Subsection (a) applies only to funds that Section 404.046 or 404.069 or other law requires to be spent on warrants drawn or electronic funds transfers initiated by the comptroller.
Tex. Labor Code § 204.083 — TX Code / Code la / Chapter 204 / Section 204.083
§ 204.083. ACQUISITION OF ALL OR PART OF EXPERIENCE-RATED ORGANIZATION, TRADE, OR BUSINESS; TRANSFER OF COMPENSATION EXPERIENCE.
Status: in_force

The transfer of the predecessor employer's compensation experience to the successor employer is required if the predecessor employing unit transfers, through any means, all or part of the organization, trade, or business, to the successor employer and there is substantially common management or control or substantially common ownership of the entities.
Tex. Government Code § 2157.121 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2157 / Section 2157.121
§ 2157.121. ACQUISITION THROUGH COMPETITIVE SEALED PROPOSALS.
Status: in_force

(a) The comptroller or other state agency may acquire a telecommunications device, system, or service or an automated information system by using competitive sealed proposals if the comptroller determines that competitive sealed bidding and informal competitive bidding are not practical or are disadvantageous to the state.

(b) A state agency, other than the department, shall send its proposal specifications and criteria to the comptroller for approval or request the comptroller to develop the proposal specifications and criteria.

(c) The department may acquire a telecommunications device, system, or service or an automated information system by using competitive sealed proposals without regard to whether the comptroller makes the determination required under Subsection (a) for other state agencies.
Tex. Education Code § 56.0094 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 56 / Section 56.0094
§ 56.0094. FINANCIAL AID DISPLACEMENT.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section:

(1) "Coordinating board" means the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.

(2) "Gift aid" means a grant, scholarship, exemption, waiver, or other financial aid awarded to a student without a requirement to repay the aid or earn the aid through work.

(b) The coordinating board shall develop a financial aid displacement advisory for use by institutions of higher education under this section that contains:

(1) a statement bordered by a line one point in weight in a font not less than 14 points in size in the following form:

"Financial aid displacement occurs when a student's financial aid is reduced due to receipt of a private scholarship or other reasons identified in this advisory. This practice occurs in Texas and should be taken into consideration while applying for financial aid. The institution to which you are applying is providing in this application a list of recommendations describing how to maximize your financial aid and ensure that you are prepared when financial aid displacement occurs. You are encouraged to reach out to the institution to which you are applying to receive advice on how to avoid financial aid displacement."; and

(2) a list of the most common reasons, as identified by the coordinating board, for which the amount of gift aid awarded may be revised or reduced under this chapter.

(c) Each institution of higher education shall include in the institution's admission application form or provide in the institution's admission application form a link to the financial aid displacement advisory developed under Subsection (b) and, in plain language:

(1) how to apply for gift aid at the institution;

(2) the timeline for financial aid processes at the institution, including application deadlines, suggested deadlines to report gift aid, and other deadlines of which the institution determines a prospective student should be made aware;

(3) a list of recommendations to aid a prospective student in maximizing gift aid awards, as determined by the institution;

(4) a list of recommendations for a prospective student to ensure the student's gift aid will not be reduced; and

(5) contact information for an employee or office at the institution from whom a prospective student may seek advice regarding gift aid.

(d) The coordinating board shall adopt rules necessary to implement this section.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1201.102 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1201 / Section 1201.102
§ 1201.102. PROHIBITION OF POLICY PROVISIONS.
Status: in_force

The commissioner may adopt rules prohibiting specific individual accident and health insurance policy provisions not specifically authorized by statute that the commissioner determines are unjust, unfair, or unfairly discriminatory to:

(1) the policyholder;

(2) an insured under the policy; or

(3) a beneficiary.