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Tex. Business Organizations Code § 21.802 — TX Code / Code bo / Chapter 21 / Section 21.802
§ 21.802. PENALTIES FOR LATE FILING OF CERTAIN INSTRUMENTS.
Status: in_force

(a) A person required under Title 1 or this title to file a change of registered office or agent, a certificate of voluntary withdrawal, or a certificate of termination for a corporation commits an offense if the person does not file the required filing with the secretary of state before the earlier of:

(1) the 30th day after the date of the change, withdrawal, or termination; or

(2) the date the filing is otherwise required by law.

(b) A person who violates Subsection (a) is liable to the state for a civil penalty in an amount not to exceed $2,500 for each violation. In determining the amount of a penalty under this subsection, the court shall consider all the circumstances giving rise to the offense. The attorney general or the prosecuting attorney in the county in which the violation occurs may bring suit to recover the civil penalty imposed under this section.

(c) The attorney general may bring an action in the name of the state to restrain or enjoin a person from violating this section.

(d) In an action or proceeding brought against a person who has not complied with this section, the plaintiff or other party bringing the suit or proceeding may recover, at the court's discretion, reasonable costs and attorney's fees incurred by locating and effecting service of process on the person. Any damages recovered must be in conjunction with a pending action or proceeding and shall be awarded as costs under the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure. This section does not create a private independent cause of action for failure to comply with this section.

(e) A person who is entitled to recover damages under Subsection (d) may request from the attorney general nonconfidential information on the other person for the purpose of effecting service of process. The attorney general shall comply with a request made under this subsection to the extent practicable.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8257.0106 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8257 / Section 8257.0106
§ 8257.0106. INITIAL DISTRICT TERRITORY.
Status: in_force

(a) The district is initially composed of the territory described by Section 2 of the Act enacting this chapter.

(b) The boundaries and field notes contained in Section 2 of the Act enacting this chapter form a closure. A mistake made in the field notes or in copying the field notes in the legislative process does not affect the district's:

(1) organization, existence, or validity;

(2) right to issue any type of bond for the purposes for which the district is created or to pay the principal of and interest on a bond;

(3) right to impose a tax; or

(4) legality or operation.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 222.024 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 222 / Section 222.024
§ 222.024. CERTIFICATION OR ACCREDITATION INSTEAD OF INSPECTION.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided by Subsection (c), a hospital licensed by the Department of State Health Services is not subject to additional annual licensing inspections before the department issues the hospital a license while the hospital maintains:

(1) certification under Title XVIII of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. Section 1395 et seq.); or

(2) accreditation from The Joint Commission, the American Osteopathic Association, or other national accreditation organization for the offered services.

(b) If the Department of State Health Services licenses a hospital exempt from an annual licensing inspection under Subsection (a), the department shall issue a renewal license to the hospital if the hospital annually:

(1) submits a complete application required by the department;

(2) remits any applicable fees;

(3) submits a copy of documentation from the certification or accreditation body showing that the hospital is certified or accredited; and

(4) submits a copy of the most recent fire safety inspection report from the fire marshal in whose jurisdiction the hospital is located.

(c) The Department of State Health Services may conduct an inspection of a hospital exempt from an annual licensing inspection under Subsection (a) before issuing a renewal license to the hospital if the certification or accreditation body has not conducted an on-site inspection of the hospital in the preceding three years and the department determines that an inspection of the hospital by the certification or accreditation body is not scheduled within 60 days.
Tex. Human Resources Code § 48.258 — TX Code / Code hr / Chapter 48 / Section 48.258
§ 48.258. TRACKING SYSTEM FOR REPORTS AND INVESTIGATIONS.
Status: in_force

(a) The commission shall develop and implement a system to track reports and investigations under this subchapter.

(b) To facilitate implementation of the system, the commission shall use appropriate methods of measuring the number and outcome of reports and investigations under this subchapter.
Tex. Education Code § 39A.906 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 39A / Section 39A.906
§ 39A.906. COMMISSIONER AUTHORITY.
Status: in_force

A decision by the commissioner under Chapter 39 or this chapter is final and may not be appealed unless an applicable provision of Chapter 39 or this chapter provides otherwise.
Tex. Insurance Code § 911.308 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 911 / Section 911.308
§ 911.308. SURPLUS REQUIREMENTS.
Status: in_force

(a) A farm mutual insurance company organized between January 1, 1955, and May 21, 1973, shall maintain an unencumbered surplus of $2 for each $100 of insurance in force or an unencumbered surplus of $200,000, whichever amount is less.

(b) A farm mutual insurance company organized under this chapter on or after May 21, 1973, shall maintain an unencumbered surplus in cash of $2 for each $100 of insurance in force or an unencumbered surplus of $200,000, whichever amount is greater.

(c) A company described by Subsection (b) shall invest the minimum unencumbered surplus as provided by Section 822.204. The company may invest funds in excess of the minimum unencumbered surplus as provided by the provisions of Subchapter B, Chapter 424, other than Sections 424.052, 424.072, and 424.073.

(d) A company described by Subsection (b) shall, without delay, restore the minimum unencumbered surplus if the surplus is impaired. The department shall proceed as provided by Subchapter B, Chapter 404.
Tex. Occupations Code § 153.051 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 153 / Section 153.051
§ 153.051. FEES; BUDGET.
Status: in_force

(a) The board by rule shall set reasonable and necessary fees in amounts sufficient to cover the cost of administering this subtitle.

(b) The board may not adjust a fee established on or before September 1, 1993, to an amount less than the amount of the fee on September 1, 1993.

(c) The board shall by annual budget determine the manner of handling the funds received under this subtitle and the purposes for which those funds may be used. The budgeted expenses authorized by the board shall be paid from the funds received by the board and are not a charge on the general revenue of the state.

(d) The board may not set, charge, collect, receive, or deposit any of the following fees in excess of:

(1) $900 for a license;

(2) $400 for a first registration permit;

(3) $200 for a temporary license;

(4) $400 for renewal of a registration permit;

(5) $200 for a physician-in-training permit;

(6) $600 for the processing of an application and the issuance of a registration for anesthesia in an outpatient setting;

(7) $200 for an endorsement to other state medical boards;

(8) $200 for a duplicate license;

(9) $700 for a reinstated license after cancellation for cause; or

(10) $15 for a surcharge under Section 167.014 to administer the Texas Physician Health Program.
Tex. Transportation Code § 174.001 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 174 / Section 174.001
§ 174.001. DEFINITION OF PERSON.
Status: in_force

In this chapter:

(1) "person" includes a corporation, as provided by Section 312.011, Government Code; and

(2) the definition of "person" assigned by Section 311.005, Government Code, does not apply.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1121.301 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1121 / Section 1121.301
§ 1121.301. DISSOLUTION; ELECTION.
Status: in_force

(a) The district may be dissolved only on approval of a majority of the voters voting in an election held for that purpose.

(b) The board may order an election on the question of dissolving the district and disposing of the district's assets and obligations.

(c) The board shall order an election if the board receives a petition requesting an election that is signed by at least 15 percent of the district's registered voters.

(d) The order calling the election must state:

(1) the nature of the election, including the proposition that is to appear on the ballot;

(2) the date of the election;

(3) the hours during which the polls will be open; and

(4) the location of the polling places.

(e) Section 41.001(a), Election Code, does not apply to an election ordered under this section.
Tex. Parks and Wildlife Code § 77.021 — TX Code / Code pw / Chapter 77 / Section 77.021
§ 77.021. SEPARATE OFFENSE.
Status: in_force

Each day on which a violation occurs constitutes a separate offense.
Tex. Alcoholic Beverage Code § 25.04 — TX Code / Code al / Chapter 25 / Section 25.04
§ 25.04. ISSUANCE, CANCELLATION, AND SUSPENSION OF PERMIT.
Status: in_force

(a) A wine and malt beverage retailer's permit is issued by the commission. The qualification of applicants and the application for and issuance of the permit are governed by the same provisions which apply to the application for and issuance of a retail dealer's on-premise license.

(b) The provisions of this code applicable to the cancellation and suspension of a retail dealer's on-premise license also apply to the cancellation and suspension of a wine and malt beverage retailer's permit.
Tex. Insurance Code § 2551.051 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 2551 / Section 2551.051
§ 2551.051. FORMATION; GENERAL PURPOSES AND POWERS.
Status: in_force

(a) A private corporation may be created and licensed under this title for the following purposes:

(1) to compile and own or lease, or to acquire and own or lease, records or abstracts of title to real property or interests in real property in this state or other jurisdictions, to insure titles to that real property or interests in that real property, and to indemnify the owners of that real property, or the holders of interests in or liens on that real property, against loss or damage resulting from an encumbrance on or defect in the title to the real property or interests in the real property;

(2) in transactions in which title insurance is to be or is being issued, to supervise or approve the signing of legal instruments affecting the interest to be insured, disbursement of money, prorations, delivery of legal instruments, closing of transactions, or issuance of commitments for title insurance specifying the requirements for title insurance and the defects in title necessary to be cured or corrected; and

(3) to issue personal property title insurance under Chapter 2751.

(b) A corporation described by Subsection (a) may exercise any of the following powers by including the power in the corporation's charter:

(1) to make and sell abstracts of title in any county of this state or another state;

(2) to accumulate and lend money and to purchase, sell or deal in notes, bonds, and securities, but without banking privileges;

(3) to act as trustee under a lawful trust committed to the corporation by contract or will or by appointment by a court as trustee, receiver, or guardian; and

(4) to act as executor or guardian under the terms of a will or as an administrator of a decedent's estate under the appointment of a court.

(c) Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, a corporation described by Subsection (a) is not authorized to practice law, as that term is defined by the courts of this state. A corporation described by Subsection (a) is not authorized to prepare a legal instrument described by Subsection (a)(2).
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1005.154 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1005 / Section 1005.154
§ 1005.154. RESTRICTION ON EXPENDITURES.
Status: in_force

Money may be spent only for an expense included in the annual budget or an amendment to the budget.
Tex. Transportation Code § 463.202 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 463 / Section 463.202
§ 463.202. POWER TO ISSUE BONDS.
Status: in_force

(a) An authority may issue bonds at any time and for any amounts it considers necessary or appropriate for:

(1) the acquisition, construction, repair, equipping, improvement, or extension of its public transportation system; or

(2) creating or funding self-insurance or retirement or pension fund reserves.

(b) An authority may exercise the powers granted to the governing body of an issuer in connection with the issuance of obligations and the execution of credit agreements under Chapter 1371, Government Code.

(c) A bond that has a maturity longer than five years from the date of issuance may not be issued by an authority until an election has been held and the proposition proposing the issue has been approved by a majority of the votes received on the issue.

(d) Subsection (c) does not apply to:

(1) refunding bonds;

(2) bonds described by Subsection (a)(2); or

(3) commercial paper notes having maturities of 270 days or less that are authorized to be issued and reissued from time to time under a commercial paper program in a maximum principal amount that the chief financial officer certifies, based on reasonable estimates of pledged revenue, can be repaid in full within five years after the date of authorization of the commercial paper program, taking into consideration any other bonds or notes having a prior or parity lien on the pledged revenue, regardless of the final date of the commercial paper program.

(e) A commercial paper program described by Subsection (d)(3) may not be continued beyond five years unless, before issuing any note with a maturity exceeding five years from the date of the initial authorization of the program or five years from the date of any new certification, the chief financial officer provides a new certification that the maximum principal amount of the program, based on reasonable estimates of pledged revenue, can be repaid in full within five years after the date of the most recent new certification, taking into consideration any other bonds or notes having a prior or parity lien on the pledged revenue.
Tex. Government Code § 540.0278 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 540 / Section 540.0278
§ 540.0278.
Status: in_force

Sec. 540.0278. PHARMACY BENEFIT PLAN: PROMPT PAYMENT OF PHARMACY BENEFIT CLAIMS. A Medicaid managed care organization or pharmacy benefit manager, as applicable, under the organization's pharmacy benefit plan required by Section 540.0273 in a contract to which this subchapter applies, must pay claims in accordance with Section 843.339, Insurance Code.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1072.251 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1072 / Section 1072.251
§ 1072.251. IMPOSITION OF AD VALOREM TAX.
Status: in_force

(a) The board shall impose a tax on all property in the district subject to hospital district taxation.

(b) The tax may be used to pay:

(1) indebtedness issued or assumed by the district; and

(2) the maintenance and operating expenses of the district.

(c) The district may not impose a tax to pay the principal of or interest on revenue bonds issued under this chapter.
Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 56A.0525 — TX Code / Code cr / Chapter 56A / Section 56A.0525
§ 56A.0525. AUTHORIZED FORM OF NOTIFICATIONS.
Status: in_force

For purposes of this subchapter, a judge, attorney representing the state, peace officer, or law enforcement agency that is required to notify, inform, or disclose information to a victim, guardian of a victim, or close relative of a deceased victim in accordance with a right granted under this subchapter shall provide the notification or information in the following manner:

(1) electronically, including by text message, videoconference, or e-mail;

(2) by mail;

(3) through an anonymous, online portal; or

(4) by contacting by telephone or otherwise making personal contact with the victim, guardian, or relative, as applicable.
Tex. Government Code § 24.375 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 24 / Section 24.375
§ 24.375.
Status: in_force

Sec. 24.375. 196TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT (HUNT COUNTY). The 196th Judicial District is composed of Hunt County.
Tex. Government Code § 24.576 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 24 / Section 24.576
§ 24.576.
Status: in_force

Sec. 24.576. 432ND JUDICIAL DISTRICT (TARRANT COUNTY). (a) The 432nd Judicial District is composed of Tarrant County.

(b) The 432nd District Court shall give preference to criminal matters.

(c) The terms of the 432nd District Court begin on the first Mondays in January, April, July, and October.

(d) In addition to other jurisdiction provided by law, the 432nd District Court has concurrent original jurisdiction with the county criminal courts in Tarrant County over misdemeanor cases.
Tex. Government Code § 3151.0021 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 3151 / Section 3151.0021
§ 3151.0021. DEFINITION OF CONGRESS AVENUE VIEW CORRIDOR.
Status: in_force

In this chapter, "Congress Avenue view corridor" means all of the area between two lines:

(1) one of which begins at Texas Plane Coordinate X-2817236.98, Y-226449.47 and terminates at Texas Plane Coordinate X-2818255.32, Y-229927.70; and

(2) the second of which begins at Texas Plane Coordinate X-2817394.92, Y-226404.24 and terminates at Texas Plane Coordinate X-2818441.82, Y-229874.83.
Tex. Property Code § 62.101 — TX Code / Code pr / Chapter 62 / Section 62.101
§ 62.101. ESCROW ACCOUNT.
Status: in_force

If a claim for a lien under a recorded notice of lien is not paid or assumed at the closing of a sale, lease, or mortgage of the commercial real estate interest subject to the lien and would prevent the closing of the transaction or conveyance or if a claim for a lien under a recorded notice of lien does not survive the closing, any person named in the notice of lien as obligated to pay the commission shall, on the date of the closing:

(1) establish an escrow account from any net proceeds of the transaction or conveyance in an amount equal to the amount sufficient to satisfy the lien plus 15 percent of that amount; or

(2) file a bond to indemnify against the lien as provided by Subchapter G.
Tex. Occupations Code § 2025.202 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 2025 / Section 2025.202
§ 2025.202. DISCIPLINARY ACTION; ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTY.
Status: in_force

(a) The commission by rule shall establish procedures for disciplinary action against a racetrack license holder.

(b) Notwithstanding the requirements of Section 2033.151, if, after notice and hearing as provided by Section 2033.152, the commission finds that a racetrack license holder or a person employed by the racetrack has violated this subtitle or a commission rule, or if the commission finds during a review or renewal that the racetrack is ineligible for a license under this chapter, the commission may:

(1) revoke, suspend, or refuse to renew the racetrack license;

(2) impose an administrative penalty as provided under Section 2033.051; or

(3) take any other action as provided by commission rule.

(c) The commission may not revoke an active license unless the commission reasonably determines that other disciplinary actions are inadequate to remedy the violation.
Tex. Insurance Code § 2602.105 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 2602 / Section 2602.105
§ 2602.105. MEETING BY CONFERENCE CALL.
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding Chapter 551, Government Code, the board may hold an open meeting by telephone conference call if immediate action is required and convening of a quorum of the board at a single location is not reasonable or practical. The meeting is subject to the notice requirements that apply to other meetings. The notice of the meeting must specify as the location of the meeting the location at which meetings of the board are usually held. Each part of the meeting that is required to be open to the public must be audible to the public at that location and must be recorded. The audio recording shall be retained and made available to the public for 30 days after the meeting date.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 102.2631 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 102 / Section 102.2631
§ 102.2631. COMPLIANCE MATTERS; CLOSED MEETING.
Status: in_force

The oversight committee may conduct a closed meeting under Chapter 551, Government Code, to discuss an ongoing compliance investigation into issues related to fraud, waste, or abuse of state resources.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8381.003 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8381 / Section 8381.003
§ 8381.003. FINDINGS OF BENEFIT AND PUBLIC PURPOSE.
Status: in_force

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

(b) All land and other property included in the boundaries of the district will benefit from the works and projects accomplished by the district under the powers conferred by Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.

(c) The creation of the district is essential to accomplish the purposes of Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8279.155 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8279 / Section 8279.155
§ 8279.155. DEPOSITORY.
Status: in_force

(a) The board shall select one or more banks in this state to act as depository for the district's money.

(b) To the extent that money in the depository bank is not insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, the money must be secured in the manner provided by law for the security of county funds.

(c) A director may be a shareholder in a bank that is a depository of district money.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1117.204 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1117 / Section 1117.204
§ 1117.204. ANNUAL AUDIT.
Status: in_force

Promptly after the close of each fiscal year, the board shall have an annual audit made of the district's books and records by an independent public accountant.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1100.257 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1100 / Section 1100.257
§ 1100.257. REFUNDING BONDS.
Status: in_force

(a) The board may, without an election, issue refunding bonds to refund outstanding indebtedness issued or assumed by the district.

(b) A refunding bond may be:

(1) sold, with the proceeds of the refunding bond applied to the payment of outstanding indebtedness; or

(2) exchanged wholly or partly for not less than a similar principal amount of outstanding indebtedness.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7997.005 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7997 / Section 7997.005
§ 7997.005. 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, or improvement of macadamized, graveled, or paved roads described by Section 54.234, Water Code, or improvements, including storm drainage, in aid of those roads.
Tex. Water Code § 58.157 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 58 / Section 58.157
§ 58.157. CONSENT OF UNITED STATES TO ALTER DISTRICT'S BOUNDARIES.
Status: in_force

Until all money has been paid by the district which is due to the United States under a contract relating to a federal reclamation project, the United States must consent to any change in the boundaries of the district.
Tex. Agriculture Code § 63.141 — TX Code / Code ag / Chapter 63 / Section 63.141
§ 63.141. GENERAL PENALTY.
Status: in_force

(a) A person commits an offense if the person violates a provision of this chapter.

(b) An offense under this section is a Class C misdemeanor unless it is shown that the person has previously committed an offense under this subchapter, in which event it is a Class B misdemeanor.