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Tex. Occupations Code § 801.355 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 801 / Section 801.355
§ 801.355. LEASING SPACE FROM MERCANTILE ESTABLISHMENT.
Status: in_force

(a) The practice of a veterinarian who leases space from a mercantile establishment and practices veterinary medicine on the premises of the mercantile establishment must be owned by a veterinarian. The practice and the leased space must be under the exclusive control of a veterinarian.

(b) The leased space must be definite and apart from the space occupied by other occupants of the premises. The leased space must be separated from the space used by other occupants by solid and opaque partitions or walls that extend from the floor to the ceiling. The requirement of this subsection is not satisfied by the use of railings, curtains, or other similar arrangements.

(c) The leased space must have a patient's entrance that:

(1) opens to a public street, hall, lobby, corridor, or other public thoroughfare other than the aisle of a mercantile establishment; and

(2) is actually used as an entrance by the veterinarian's patients.

(d) The leased space may have an additional patient's entrance, that may be nonopaque, that opens from the inside of the mercantile establishment directly into the leased space.

(e) The practice of the veterinarian may not be conducted in any part as a department or concession of the mercantile establishment. A legend or sign that states "Veterinary Department," or that contains other words implying that the practice is not an independent veterinary practice, may not be displayed on the premises or in an advertisement for the premises. The use of the veterinarian's name must clearly indicate that the practice is independent and not under the ownership or control of the mercantile establishment.

(f) The patient and business records of the practice of the veterinarian are the sole property of the veterinarian. The mercantile establishment or a person who is not a veterinarian may not control the records, except that:

(1) business records that are essential to the initiation or continuation of a percentage of gross receipts lease of space may be inspected by the lessor; and

(2) a veterinarian may enter into a management agreement that permits an employee or agent of the management company to access or copy patient records as necessary to perform management functions.
Tex. Education Code § 38.0032 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 38 / Section 38.0032
§ 38.0032. DYSLEXIA TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES.
Status: in_force

(a) The agency shall annually develop a list of training opportunities regarding dyslexia that satisfy the requirements of Section 21.054(b). The list of training opportunities must include at least one opportunity that is available online.

(b) A training opportunity included in the list developed under Subsection (a) must:

(1) comply with the knowledge and practice standards of an international organization on dyslexia; and

(2) enable an educator to:

(A) understand and recognize dyslexia; and

(B) implement instruction that is systematic, explicit, and evidence-based to meet the educational needs of a student with dyslexia.
Tex. Election Code § 253.131 — TX Code / Code el / Chapter 253 / Section 253.131
§ 253.131. LIABILITY TO CANDIDATES.
Status: in_force

(a) A person who knowingly makes or accepts a campaign contribution or makes a campaign expenditure in violation of this chapter is liable for damages as provided by this section.

(b) If the contribution or expenditure is in support of a candidate, each opposing candidate whose name appears on the ballot is entitled to recover damages under this section.

(c) If the contribution or expenditure is in opposition to a candidate, the candidate is entitled to recover damages under this section.

(d) In this section, "damages" means:

(1) twice the value of the unlawful contribution or expenditure; and

(2) reasonable attorney's fees incurred in the suit.

(e) Reasonable attorney's fees incurred in the suit may be awarded to the defendant if judgment is rendered in the defendant's favor.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 258.006 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 258 / Section 258.006
§ 258.006. ENFORCEMENT; COMPLAINT RESOLUTION.
Status: in_force

(a) The commission shall enforce this chapter in accordance with:

(1) Subchapter C, Chapter 241, against a hospital licensed under that chapter as if the hospital violated that chapter;

(2) Chapter 577 and rules adopted under Sections 577.010 and 577.013, against a hospital licensed under Chapter 577 as if the hospital violated that chapter; and

(3) rules adopted under Section 241.026(a).

(b) The commission shall establish a process to provide prompt review and timely resolution of each complaint submitted under this chapter. The commission must:

(1) develop a procedure, or designate an existing procedure, through which a party may submit a written or verbal complaint;

(2) establish a time to review and respond to the complaint; and

(3) provide the complainant written notice of the commission's decision regarding the complaint, including:

(A) the contact information of the commission employee responsible for the complaint;

(B) commission actions in reviewing, evaluating, or investigating the complaint;

(C) the results of the commission's review of the complaint;

(D) for each reviewed complaint for which an investigation is not conducted, an explanation of the reason the commission resolved the complaint without investigation; and

(E) the date the complaint is resolved.

(c) All information and materials in the possession of or obtained or compiled by the commission in connection with a complaint and investigation are confidential and not subject to disclosure in accordance with:

(1) Section 241.051(d) for a complaint submitted against a hospital licensed under Chapter 241; or

(2) Section 577.013(e) for a complaint submitted against a hospital licensed under Chapter 577.
Tex. Local Government Code § 73.015 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 73 / Section 73.015
§ 73.015. SUBSEQUENT RELOCATION.
Status: in_force

After an election for the location or removal of a county seat has been held and the question settled, an application for another relocation of the county seat may not be submitted within 10 years after the date of the last election. However, an application may be submitted and a relocation election held within two years after the date of the last election to move a county seat from a site more than five miles from a railroad operating as a common carrier to a site on a railroad.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 142.0104 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 142 / Section 142.0104
§ 142.0104. CHANGE IN APPLICATION INFORMATION.
Status: in_force

(a) If certain application information as specified by department rule changes after the applicant submits an application to the department for a license under this chapter or after the department issues the license, the license holder shall report the change to the department and pay a fee not to exceed $50 not later than the time specified by department rule.

(b) The executive commissioner by rule shall:

(1) specify the information provided in an application that a license holder shall report to the department if the information changes;

(2) prescribe the time for reporting a change in the application information required by Subdivision (1);

(3) establish which changes required to be reported under Subdivision (1) will require department evaluation and approval; and

(4) set the amount of a late fee to be assessed against a license holder who fails to report a change in the application information within the time prescribed under Subdivision (2).
Tex. Transportation Code § 283.103 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 283 / Section 283.103
§ 283.103. TOLLS REQUIRED.
Status: in_force

The county shall impose tolls and other charges for use of the project in amounts that are sufficient to:

(1) pay operation and maintenance costs of the project;

(2) pay principal and interest when due on the bonds;

(3) establish a reserve fund if required; and

(4) establish an adequate depreciation and replacement fund.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1131.052 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1131 / Section 1131.052
§ 1131.052. LABOR UNIONS.
Status: in_force

(a) A group life insurance policy may be issued to a labor union to insure the union's members who are actively engaged in the same occupation.

(b) For purposes of this chapter:

(1) a labor union is considered to be an employer; and

(2) a member of a labor union is considered to be an employee of the union.

(c) The labor union is the policyholder under a policy to which this section applies.
Tex. Local Government Code § 159.0071 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 159 / Section 159.0071
§ 159.0071. NOTIFICATION TO PROSECUTING ATTORNEY.
Status: in_force

The county clerk of each county in which a person is required to file a financial statement under this chapter shall maintain a list of the county officers, candidates for county office, justices of the peace, and candidates for the office of justice of the peace required to file the financial statement. Not later than the 10th day after each applicable filing deadline, the county clerk shall provide to the county attorney or criminal district attorney a copy of the list showing for each county officer, candidate for county office, justice of the peace, and candidate for justice of the peace:

(1) whether the officer, justice, or candidate timely filed a financial statement as required by this subchapter;

(2) whether the officer, justice, or candidate timely requested and was granted an extension of time to file as provided for by Section 159.004 and the new due date for each such officer, justice, or candidate; or

(3) whether the officer, justice, or candidate did not timely file a financial statement or receive an extension of time.
Tex. Finance Code § 275.004 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 275 / Section 275.004
§ 275.004. INVESTMENT OF CORPORATION ASSETS.
Status: in_force

A mutual trust investment company may invest its assets only in investments in which a trustee may invest under the laws of this state.
Tex. Property Code § 5.020 — TX Code / Code pr / Chapter 5 / Section 5.020
§ 5.020. EASEMENTS RESTRICTING POSSESSION OF FIREARMS OR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES PROHIBITED.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section:

(1) "Alcoholic beverage" has the meaning assigned by Section 1.04, Alcoholic Beverage Code.

(2) "Firearm" has the meaning assigned by Section 46.01, Penal Code. The term includes any firearm parts, firearm accessories, and firearm ammunition.

(b) This section does not apply to a right-of-way easement for a pipeline, electric transmission line, or other utility.

(c) An instrument granting an access easement may not restrict or prohibit an easement holder or an easement holder's guest from possessing, carrying, or transporting a firearm or an alcoholic beverage over the servient estate while using the easement for the easement's purpose.

(d) The owner of a servient estate may not enforce a restrictive covenant in an instrument granting an access easement over the servient estate that restricts or prohibits the easement holder or the easement holder's guest from possessing, carrying, or transporting a firearm or an alcoholic beverage over the servient estate while using the easement for the easement's purpose.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3959.0106 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3959 / Section 3959.0106
§ 3959.0106. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS.
Status: in_force

(a) The district may engage in activities that accomplish the economic development purposes of the district.

(b) The district may establish and provide for the administration of one or more programs to promote state or local economic development and to stimulate business and commercial activity in the district, including programs to:

(1) make loans and grants of public money; and

(2) provide district personnel and services.

(c) The district may create economic development programs and exercise the economic development powers provided to municipalities by:

(1) Chapter 380, Local Government Code; and

(2) Subchapter A, Chapter 1509, Government Code.
Tex. Finance Code § 33.206 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 33 / Section 33.206
§ 33.206. INTEREST IN LIMITED BANKING ASSOCIATION; TRANSFERABILITY OF INTEREST.
Status: in_force

(a) The interest of a participant in a limited banking association is the personal property of the participant and may be transferred as provided by the bylaws or the participation agreement.

(b) The bylaws or the participation agreement may not require the consent of any other participant in order for a participant to transfer participation shares, including voting rights.
Tex. Labor Code § 214.003 — TX Code / Code la / Chapter 214 / Section 214.003
§ 214.003. FORFEITURE OR CANCELLATION OF BENEFITS PAID AND REMAINING BENEFITS; PENALTY.
Status: in_force

(a) If, by wilful nondisclosure or misrepresentation of a material fact, whether the nondisclosure or misrepresentation is made by the person or for the person by another, a person receives a benefit when a condition imposed by this subtitle for the person's qualifying for the benefit is not fulfilled or the person is disqualified from receiving the benefit:

(1) the person forfeits the:

(A) benefit received; and

(B) rights to benefits that remain in the benefit year in which the nondisclosure or misrepresentation occurred; and

(2) the commission shall require the person to pay a penalty in an amount equal to 15 percent of the amount forfeited under Subdivision (1)(A).

(b) If a person attempts to obtain or increase benefits by a nondisclosure or misrepresentation as provided by Subsection (a), the commission may cancel the person's right to benefits that remain in the benefit year in which the nondisclosure or misrepresentation occurred.

(c) A forfeiture, cancellation, or penalty imposed under this section is effective only after the person has been afforded an opportunity for a fair hearing before the commission or its duly designated representative.

(d) A person who is assessed a penalty by the commission under Subsection (a)(2) is liable for the amount of the penalty. The commission may collect the penalty in the same manner as provided by Sections 213.031, 213.032, 213.033, 213.035, and 213.051 for the collection of past-due contributions. The commission shall deposit a penalty assessed under Subsection (a)(2) in the unemployment compensation fund established under Section 203.021.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3981.0302 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3981 / Section 3981.0302
§ 3981.0302. IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS AND SERVICES.
Status: in_force

(a) The district, using any money available to the district for the purpose, may provide, design, construct, acquire, improve, relocate, operate, maintain, or finance an improvement project or service authorized under this chapter or Chapter 375, Local Government Code.

(b) The district may contract with a governmental or private entity to carry out an action under Subsection (a).

(c) The implementation of a district project or service is a governmental function or service for the purposes of Chapter 791, Government Code.
Tex. Occupations Code § 2001.655 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 2001 / Section 2001.655
§ 2001.655. BALLOT PROPOSITION.
Status: in_force

(a) In an election to legalize bingo under this chapter in a political subdivision, the ballot shall be prepared to provide for voting for or against the proposition: "Legalizing bingo games for charitable purposes as authorized by the Bingo Enabling Act in (name of political subdivision)."

(b) In an election to prohibit bingo under this chapter in a political subdivision, the ballot shall be prepared to provide for voting for or against the proposition: "Prohibiting bingo games for charitable purposes as authorized by the Bingo Enabling Act in (name of political subdivision)."
Tex. Agriculture Code § 80.0175 — TX Code / Code ag / Chapter 80 / Section 80.0175
§ 80.0175. SUIT TO COLLECT DELINQUENT ASSESSMENT.
Status: in_force

(a) At any time after an assessment becomes delinquent, the corporation may investigate conditions that relate to the prompt remittance of the assessment by a citrus producer.

(b) If the corporation determines that a citrus producer has failed to remit an assessment to the corporation as required by this chapter, the corporation may:

(1) independently bring suit against the citrus producer to obtain appropriate injunctive relief or a judgment in the amount due to the corporation, including:

(A) the amount of delinquent assessments;

(B) penalties assessed under Section 80.017(a); and

(C) interest on delinquent assessments and penalties; or

(2) request the department, the attorney general, or a county or district attorney having jurisdiction to file suit on the corporation's behalf.

(c) A court shall order the injunctive relief necessary to ensure payment of the delinquent assessments by the citrus producer.

(d) A court shall grant injunctive relief under Subsection (b) without a bond.

(e) In a petition for injunctive relief under Subsection (b), the corporation may also seek to secure payment of assessments for the current year that are not yet delinquent. The corporation shall estimate the amount of any assessments for the year that have not yet been made.

(f) A petition under Subsection (b) is sufficient if it alleges that:

(1) the corporation is legally constituted and authorized to impose and collect assessments from citrus producers;

(2) assessments in the amounts stated were legally imposed on the citrus producer for each year specified in the suit;

(3) the assessments are delinquent;

(4) penalties, interest, and costs allowed by law in the amounts stated are due in connection with the assessments;

(5) the citrus producer named in the suit was legally subject to assessments under this chapter when the assessments became due;

(6) the corporation has done all things required under this chapter to enforce the payment of the assessments; and

(7) the attorney signing the petition is legally authorized to prosecute the suit on behalf of the corporation.

(g) The corporation, the department, the attorney general, and a county or district attorney are entitled to recover reasonable expenses incurred in obtaining injunctive relief or a judgment under this section, including:

(1) investigatory costs and fees;

(2) reasonable attorney's fees; and

(3) court costs.

(h) Venue for a suit under this section is in:

(1) Travis County; or

(2) the county in which the citrus producer named in the suit is located or conducts business related to the production of citrus.
Tex. Government Code § 2101.011 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2101 / Section 2101.011
§ 2101.011. FINANCIAL INFORMATION REQUIRED OF STATE AGENCIES.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section:

(1) "Annual financial report" means the annual financial report required by this section.

(2) "Appropriated money" means money appropriated by the legislature under the General Appropriations Act or other law.

(3) "Institution of higher education" has the meaning assigned by Section 61.003, Education Code.

(b) Except as provided by Subsections (b-1) and (b-2), not later than November 1 of each year, a state agency shall submit an annual financial report regarding the agency's use of appropriated money during the preceding fiscal year to:

(1) the governor;

(2) the comptroller;

(3) the Legislative Reference Library;

(4) the state auditor; and

(5) the Legislative Budget Board.

(b-1) An institution of higher education shall submit the annual financial report described by Subsection (b) not later than November 20 of each year.

(b-2) A state agency may submit an audited financial report in place of the report described by Subsection (b). An audited financial report must be submitted not later than December 15 of each year.

(c) A state agency's annual financial report must include information on all assets, liabilities, and fund balances, including:

(1) cash on hand and on deposit in banks and accounts in the state treasury;

(2) the value of the agency's inventory of movable equipment and other fixed assets;

(3) an itemization of the investments, bonds, notes, and other securities owned by any special funds under the agency's jurisdiction, including the amount and value of the securities;

(4) all money due the agency from any source;

(5) all outstanding commitments of the agency, including amounts due for services or goods received by the agency;

(6) a summary by source of all revenue collected or accruing through the agency;

(7) a summary of all appropriations, expenditures, bona fide encumbrances, and other disbursements by the agency; and

(8) any other financial information requested by the comptroller.

(d) The comptroller may require the reporting of the financial information for any entity that the comptroller determines is a component unit of a statewide reporting entity in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles as prescribed or modified by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board or its successors.
Tex. Family Code § 110.001 — TX Code / Code fa / Chapter 110 / Section 110.001
§ 110.001. GENERAL RULE.
Status: in_force

Except as provided by this chapter, fees in a matter covered by this title shall be as in civil cases generally.
Tex. Government Code § 802.201 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 802 / Section 802.201
§ 802.201. ASSETS IN TRUST.
Status: in_force

The governing body of a public retirement system shall hold or cause to be held in trust the assets appropriated or dedicated to the system, for the benefit of the members and retirees of the system and their beneficiaries.