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Tex. Occupations Code § 266.201 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 266 / Section 266.201
§ 266.201. PRESCRIPTION REQUIRED.
Status: in_force

(a) A dentist who orders a dental laboratory service shall prepare and deliver to the dental laboratory a prescription or work order for the service to be performed.

(b) The prescription or work order must contain:

(1) the signature and Texas dental license number of the dentist;

(2) the date the prescription or work order is signed;

(3) the patient's name; and

(4) a description of the dental laboratory service ordered.

(c) A dentist shall keep a copy of each prescription or work order at the dentist's office in a separate file for two years for inspection by the board's officers, agents, or employees.

(d) A dentist shall label as provided by board rule a removable dental prosthesis fabricated in this state by the dentist or by a person under a prescription or work order prepared by the dentist.
Tex. Government Code § 2175.903 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2175 / Section 2175.903
§ 2175.903. PROPERTY USED AS TRADE-IN.
Status: in_force

A state agency may offer surplus or salvage property as a trade-in on new property of the same general type if the exchange is in the state's best interests.
Tex. Finance Code § 94.301 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 94 / Section 94.301
§ 94.301. AUTHORIZATION.
Status: in_force

With the prior consent of the commissioner and subject to rules adopted by the finance commission, a savings bank may invest in a subsidiary corporation created under general corporation law.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8347.0401 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8347 / Section 8347.0401
§ 8347.0401. ELECTIONS REGARDING TAXES OR BONDS.
Status: in_force

(a) The district may issue, without an election, bonds and other obligations secured by:

(1) revenue other than ad valorem taxes; or

(2) contract payments described by Section 8347.0403.

(b) The district must hold an election in the manner provided by Chapters 49 and 54, Water Code, to obtain voter approval before the district may impose an ad valorem tax or issue bonds payable from ad valorem taxes.

(c) The district may not issue bonds payable from ad valorem taxes to finance a road project unless the issuance is approved by a vote of a two-thirds majority of the district voters voting at an election held for that purpose.
Tex. Alcoholic Beverage Code § 19.01 — TX Code / Code al / Chapter 19 / Section 19.01
§ 19.01. AUTHORIZED ACTIVITIES.
Status: in_force

The holder of a wholesaler's permit may:

(1) purchase and import liquor from distillers, wineries, and rectifiers who are holders of nonresident seller's permits or from their agents;

(2) purchase liquor from other wholesalers in the state;

(3) sell liquor in the original containers in which it is received to retailers and wholesalers in this state authorized to sell the liquor; and

(4) sell liquor to qualified persons outside the state.
Tex. Government Code § 78.053 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 78 / Section 78.053
§ 78.053. DIRECTOR; STAFF.
Status: in_force

(a) The court of criminal appeals shall appoint a director to direct and supervise the operation of the office. The director serves a four-year term and continues to serve until a successor has been appointed and qualified. The court of criminal appeals may remove the director only for good cause. The director may be reappointed for a second or subsequent term.

(b) The director shall employ attorneys and employ or retain licensed investigators, experts, and other personnel necessary to perform the duties of the office. To be employed by the director, an attorney may not have been found by a state or federal court to have rendered ineffective assistance of counsel during the trial or appeal of a criminal case.

(c) The director and any attorney employed by the office may not:

(1) engage in the private practice of criminal law; or

(2) accept anything of value not authorized by law for services rendered under this subchapter.
Tex. Business & Commerce Code § 302.105 — TX Code / Code bc / Chapter 302 / Section 302.105
§ 302.105. ADDENDA REQUIREMENTS.
Status: in_force

(a) For each quarter after the effective date of a registration statement, the seller shall file with the secretary of state an addendum providing the required registration information for each salesperson who is soliciting or has solicited on behalf of the seller during the preceding quarter.

(b) A seller may comply with Subsection (a) by filing with the secretary of state a copy of the "Employer's Quarterly Report" for employee wages that the seller files with the Texas Workforce Commission.

(c) In addition to filing the quarterly addendum, if a material change in information submitted in a registration statement, other than the information described by Subsection (a), occurs before the date for renewal, a seller shall submit that information to the secretary of state by filing an addendum.
Tex. Government Code § 2166.004 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2166 / Section 2166.004
§ 2166.004. ADDITIONAL EXCEPTIONS.
Status: in_force

In addition to the exceptions provided by Section 2166.003, this chapter does not apply to:

(1) a project constructed by or under the supervision of a public authority created by the laws of this state; or

(2) a state-aided local government project.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8217.001 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8217 / Section 8217.001
§ 8217.001. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this chapter:

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

(2) "Director" means a board member.

(3) "District" means the Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 509.
Tex. Government Code § 824.002 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 824 / Section 824.002
§ 824.002. EFFECTIVE DATE OF RETIREMENT.
Status: in_force

(a) The effective date of a member's service retirement is the last day of the later of the following months:

(1) any month in a three-month period in which the third month is the month in which the member applies for retirement as provided by Section 824.201;

(2) the month in which the member satisfies age and service requirements for service retirement as provided by Section 824.202; or

(3) the month in which the member's employment in a position included in the coverage of the retirement system ends.

(b) The effective date of a member's disability retirement is the last day of the later of the following months:

(1) any month in a three-month period in which the third month is the month in which the member applies for retirement as provided by Section 824.301; or

(2) the month in which the member's employment in a position included in the coverage of the retirement system ends.

(c) For the purposes of this section, a member's employment in a position covered by the retirement system does not end if the member is on leave of absence or has a contract for future employment in a public school, other than a contract for employment that would, if the retiring member and the employer were to comply with all procedural requirements, qualify under Section 824.602 for an exception to the loss of monthly benefits required by Section 824.601.

(d) A person who works not later than June 15 of a year in order to complete all work required for the school year may be considered to have ended employment on May 31 of that year for the purposes of Subsections (a)(3) and (b)(2).

(e) Except as provided by Section 823.403(d), if applicable, not later than two months after the later of a member's retirement date or the last day of the month in which the member's application for retirement is submitted, and before the later of the due date for the first monthly annuity payment or the date on which the retirement system issues the first monthly annuity payment, a member applying for service retirement may, after providing notice to the retirement system, reinstate withdrawn contributions, make deposits for military service and equivalent membership service, and receive service credit as provided by this subtitle.

(f) An effective retirement date may not be changed after it is established except by revocation of retirement under Section 824.005.
Tex. Election Code § 52.070 — TX Code / Code el / Chapter 52 / Section 52.070
§ 52.070. VOTING SQUARE AND INSTRUCTION FOR CANDIDATES.
Status: in_force

(a) A shape for voting shall be printed to the left of each candidate's name on a ballot.

(b) Immediately below "OFFICIAL BALLOT," the following instruction shall be printed: "Vote for the candidate of your choice in each race by placing an 'X' or filling in the shape beside the candidate's name."

(c) Appropriate changes in the instruction shall be made if only one race appears on the ballot or if more than one candidate is to be elected in a race.

(d) If more than one candidate is to be elected in any race on the ballot, "Vote for none, one, two, ... or ___" (in the numerical sequence appropriate for the number of candidates to be elected) shall be printed immediately below each office title appearing on the ballot.

(e) A shape shall be printed to the left of each line provided for write-in voting under Section 52.066(c), but failure to place a mark in the shape does not affect the counting of a write-in vote.

(f) Any variation from this instruction must be approved by the secretary of state.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8316.103 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8316 / Section 8316.103
§ 8316.103. AUTHORITY FOR ROAD PROJECTS.
Status: in_force

Under Section 52, Article III, Texas Constitution, the district may design, acquire, construct, finance, issue bonds for, improve, operate, maintain, and convey to this state, a county, or a municipality for operation and maintenance macadamized, graveled, or paved roads, or improvements, including storm drainage, in aid of those roads.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 4015.0304 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 4015 / Section 4015.0304
§ 4015.0304. LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES.
Status: in_force

To protect the public interest, the district may contract with a qualified party, including the county or the city, to provide law enforcement services in the district for a fee.
Tex. Family Code § 153.073 — TX Code / Code fa / Chapter 153 / Section 153.073
§ 153.073. RIGHTS OF PARENT AT ALL TIMES.
Status: in_force

(a) Unless limited by court order, a parent appointed as a conservator of a child has at all times the right:

(1) to receive information from any other conservator of the child concerning the health, education, and welfare of the child;

(2) to confer with the other parent to the extent possible before making a decision concerning the health, education, and welfare of the child;

(3) of access to medical, dental, psychological, and educational records of the child;

(4) to consult with a physician, dentist, or psychologist of the child;

(5) to consult with school officials concerning the child's welfare and educational status, including school activities;

(6) to attend school activities, including school lunches, performances, and field trips;

(7) to be designated on the child's records as a person to be notified in case of an emergency;

(8) to consent to medical, dental, and surgical treatment during an emergency involving an immediate danger to the health and safety of the child; and

(9) to manage the estate of the child to the extent the estate has been created by the parent or the parent's family.

(b) The court shall specify in the order the rights that a parent retains at all times.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7887.0103 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7887 / Section 7887.0103
§ 7887.0103. CONFIRMATION AND DIRECTOR ELECTION REQUIRED.
Status: in_force

The temporary directors shall hold an election to confirm the creation of the district and to elect five permanent directors as provided by Section 49.102, Water Code.
Tex. Education Code § 21.504 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 21 / Section 21.504
§ 21.504. INFORMATION AND APPLICATIONS.
Status: in_force

(a) The agency shall develop an application for the program.

(b) The agency and the State Board for Educator Certification shall distribute the applications and information regarding the program.
Tex. Election Code § 212.031 — TX Code / Code el / Chapter 212 / Section 212.031
§ 212.031. FINAL ACTION ON PETITION.
Status: in_force

(a) If a recount petition complies with the applicable requirements, the recount coordinator shall approve the petition and note on the petition its approved status and the date of the approval. The recount coordinator shall immediately notify the recount supervisor of the approval. The recount supervisor shall, with the written approval of the recount coordinator, order the recount to be held on the later of the seventh day after the date the petition is determined to comply with the applicable requirements or the day after all ballots have been delivered to the general custodian of election records.

(b) If the petition does not comply with the applicable requirements, the recount coordinator shall determine whether it is correctable by amendment. If the petition is not correctable, the coordinator shall reject the petition. If the petition is correctable, the coordinator shall delay acting on the petition until the deadline for amending it. If at that time the petition is not corrected, the coordinator shall reject the petition.

(c) On rejecting a petition, the recount coordinator shall note on the petition its rejected status and the reason for and date of the rejection.

(d) After approving or rejecting a petition, the recount coordinator shall promptly notify the petitioner of the action taken.

(e) After approving or rejecting a petition submitted under Section 212.026(b), the recount coordinator, if the coordinator is not the same person as the presiding officer of the canvassing authority designated by the joint election agreement, shall promptly notify that presiding officer of the action taken.
Tex. Agriculture Code § 80.003 — TX Code / Code ag / Chapter 80 / Section 80.003
§ 80.003. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this chapter:

(1) "Board" means the board of directors of the Texas Citrus Pest and Disease Management Corporation, Inc.

(2) "Asian citrus psyllid" means Diaphorina citri Kuwayama.

(3) "Commissioner" means the commissioner of agriculture.

(4) "Citrus" means:

(A) a citrus plant;

(B) a part of a citrus plant, including trees, limbs, flowers, roots, and leaves; or

(C) citrus products.

(5) "Citrus greening" means the disease caused by the Asian citrus psyllid.

(6) "Citrus producer" means a person who grows citrus and receives or intends to receive income from the sale of citrus. The term includes an individual who as owner, landlord, tenant, or sharecropper is entitled to share in the citrus grown and available for marketing from a farm or to share in the proceeds from the sale of the citrus from the farm. The term includes a person who owns land that is primarily used to grow citrus and that is appraised based on agricultural use under Chapter 23, Tax Code, regardless of whether the person receives income from the sale of citrus, and there is an irrebuttable presumption that the person intends to receive income from the sale of citrus.

(7) "Suppression" means control of the numbers and migration of a pest to the extent that the commissioner does not consider further management of the pest necessary to prevent economic loss to citrus producers.

(8) "Pest management zone" means a geographic area designated by the commissioner in accordance with Section 80.005 in which citrus producers by referendum approve their participation in a citrus pest control program.

(9) "Corporation" means the Texas Citrus Pest and Disease Management Corporation, Inc., a Texas nonprofit corporation.

(10) "Host" means a plant or plant product in which a pest is capable of completing any portion of its life cycle.

(11) "Infested" means the presence of a pest in any life stage or the existence of generally accepted evidence from which it may be concluded with reasonable certainty that a pest is present.

(12) "Integrated pest management" means the coordinated use of pest and environmental information with available pest control methods, including pesticides, natural predator controls, cultural farming practices, and climatic conditions, to prevent unacceptable levels of pest damage by the most economical means and with the least possible hazard to people, property, and the environment.

(13) "Regulated article" means an article carrying or capable of carrying a pest, including citrus plants, nursery plants, citrus rootstock, or other hosts.

(14) "Disease" means an impairment of the normal state of citrus, caused by a virus or organism, that interrupts or modifies the performance of vital functions in citrus. The term includes citrus greening.

(15) "Pest" means a virus or organism that causes disease or other damage to citrus and that is designated by commissioner rule for suppression under this chapter. The term includes the Asian citrus psyllid.
Tex. Government Code § 546.0503 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 546 / Section 546.0503
§ 546.0503. ASSESSMENTS AND REASSESSMENTS.
Status: in_force

(a) The commission shall ensure that the care coordinator for a Medicaid managed care organization under the STAR Kids managed care program provides for review the results of the initial assessment or annual reassessment of medical necessity to the parent or legally authorized representative of a recipient receiving benefits under the medically dependent children (MDCP) waiver program. The commission shall ensure that providing the results does not delay the determination of the services to be provided to the recipient or the ability to authorize and initiate services.

(b) The commission shall require the signature of a parent or legally authorized representative to verify the parent's or representative's receipt of the results of the initial assessment or reassessment from the care coordinator. A Medicaid managed care organization may not delay the delivery of care pending the signature.

(c) The commission shall provide to a parent or legally authorized representative who disagrees with the results of the initial assessment or reassessment an opportunity to request to dispute the results with the Medicaid managed care organization through a peer-to-peer review with the treating physician of choice.

(d) This section does not affect any rights of a recipient to appeal an initial assessment or reassessment determination through the Medicaid managed care organization's internal appeal process, the Medicaid fair hearing process, or the external medical review process.
Tex. Tax Code § 171.807 — TX Code / Code tx / Chapter 171 / Section 171.807
§ 171.807. APPLICATION FOR CREDIT.
Status: in_force

(a) The comptroller may award a credit to a taxable entity that applies for the credit under this subchapter if the taxable entity is eligible for the credit and the credit is available under Section 171.805(b).

(b) A taxable entity must apply for the credit in the manner prescribed by the comptroller and include with the application any information requested by the comptroller to determine whether the entity is eligible for the credit under this subchapter. The comptroller may adopt rules prescribing the application process for the credit, including rules prescribing:

(1) a process by which the credit is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis;

(2) an enrollment period with application deadlines to submit an application for the credit;

(3) a requirement that a taxable entity must apply for the credit using an electronic application; and

(4) the information required to be submitted with the application for the credit, including the certificate of contribution described by Section 171.804(b).

(c) A taxable entity may not apply for an amount of credit greater than the lesser of:

(1) the taxable entity's designated contributions made to eligible organizations during the relevant period; or

(2) $1 million.

(d) A taxable entity may be awarded an amount of credit less than the total amount of credit to which the entity would otherwise be entitled if awarding the entity the total amount of credit would exceed the limitation under Section 171.805(b).

(e) The comptroller shall notify a taxable entity in writing of the amount of credit, if any, awarded to the entity.

(f) The award or denial of a credit under this subchapter and the amount of any credit awarded is not a contested case under Chapter 2001, Government Code.

(g) Subject to the limitations prescribed by this subchapter, a taxable entity may claim the amount of credit awarded by the comptroller on the report originally due after the entity receives the notice described by Subsection (e).
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 41.005 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 41 / Section 41.005
§ 41.005. REIMBURSEMENT.
Status: in_force

(a) The department shall require a person receiving services under this chapter who is financially able to bear part of the expense, or a person who has a legal obligation to provide for the person's care and treatment and who is financially able to bear part of the expense, to pay for or reimburse the department for that part of the cost of the services provided to the person by the department.

(b) A person who has received services that are covered by some other benefit, or any other person with a legal obligation to support that person, shall reimburse the department to the extent of the services provided when the other benefit is received.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3828.159 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3828 / Section 3828.159
§ 3828.159. USE OF HOTEL OCCUPANCY TAX.
Status: in_force

(a) The district may use the proceeds from a hotel occupancy tax imposed under Section 3828.158 for any of the district's purposes and for the purposes described by Section 352.1015, Tax Code, to the extent the board considers appropriate.

(b) During each interval of three calendar years following the date on which a hotel occupancy tax imposed under Section 3828.158 is initially collected, the board may not apply an annual average of more than 10 percent of the amount of tax collected under that section, excluding any interest earnings or investment profits and after a deduction for the costs of imposing and collecting the taxes, for the administrative expenses of the district or a district purpose other than:

(1) the costs of advertising and promoting tourism; or

(2) the costs of business development and commerce, including the costs of planning, designing, constructing, acquiring, leasing, financing, owning, operating, maintaining, managing, improving, repairing, rehabilitating, or reconstructing improvement projects for:

(A) conferences, conventions, and exhibitions;

(B) manufacturer, consumer, or trade shows; and

(C) civic, community, or institutional events.

(c) For purposes of this section, a reference in Subchapter B, Chapter 352, Tax Code, to a county is a reference to the district and a reference in Subchapter B, Chapter 352, Tax Code, to the county's officers or governing body is a reference to the board.