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Tex. Alcoholic Beverage Code § 62.09 — TX Code / Code al / Chapter 62 / Section 62.09
§ 62.09. MALT BEVERAGES FOR EXPORT.
Status: in_force

Regardless of any other provision of this code, a holder of a brewer's license may brew and package malt beverages or import them from outside the state, for shipment out of the state, even though the alcohol content, containers, packages, or labels make the beverages illegal to sell within the state. The licensee may export the beverages out of state or deliver them at the licensee's premises for shipment out of the state without being liable for any state tax on malt beverages sold for resale in the state.
Tex. Government Code § 76.012 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 76 / Section 76.012
§ 76.012. REPORTING AND MANAGEMENT SERVICES.
Status: in_force

A department may enter into a contract with a public or private vendor to provide telephone reporting, automated caseload management, and collection services for fines, fees, restitution, and other costs ordered to be paid by a court or fees imposed by a department.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3902.115 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3902 / Section 3902.115
§ 3902.115. NO TOLL ROADS.
Status: in_force

The district may not construct, acquire, maintain, or operate a toll road.
Tex. Water Code § 56.021 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 56 / Section 56.021
§ 56.021. ENGINEER'S BOND.
Status: in_force

The engineer shall execute a bond for $500 with two or more sureties approved by the commissioners court, payable to the county judge for the use and benefit of the district, conditioned on the faithful performance of his duties under this chapter.
Tex. Natural Resources Code § 31.154 — TX Code / Code nr / Chapter 31 / Section 31.154
§ 31.154. REAL PROPERTY INVENTORY.
Status: in_force

The division shall review and keep inventory records of all real property owned by the state. The division shall compile the inventory records from the information submitted under Sections 31.153 and 31.155 of this subchapter.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7803.258 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7803 / Section 7803.258
§ 7803.258. TAXATION; GENERAL PROVISIONS.
Status: in_force

(a) An annexed separately defined area is a separate tax area for the payment of all indebtedness incurred for improvements constructed on authorization of the defined area and for the maintenance of those improvements.

(b) A separately defined area is liable only for indebtedness incurred or taxes imposed for improvements and the maintenance of those improvements authorized by the defined area. No other part of the district, including another separately defined area, is liable for the payment of the indebtedness or taxes described by this subsection.

(c) Taxes in a separately defined area shall be imposed in the manner provided by Sections 7803.152 and 7803.153.

(d) The provisions authorizing a maintenance tax contained in Section 49.107, Water Code, apply to a separately defined area.
Tex. Government Code § 540.0302 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 540 / Section 540.0302
§ 540.0302. PRIOR AUTHORIZATION PROCEDURES FOR HOSPITALIZED RECIPIENT.
Status: in_force

(a) This section applies only to a prior authorization request submitted with respect to a recipient who is hospitalized at the time of the request.

(b) In addition to the requirements of Subchapter F, a contract between a Medicaid managed care organization and the commission to which that subchapter applies must require that, notwithstanding any other law, the organization review and issue a determination on a prior authorization request to which this section applies according to the following time frames:

(1) within one business day after the organization receives the request, except as provided by Subdivisions (2) and (3);

(2) within 72 hours after the organization receives the request if a provider of acute care inpatient services submits the request and the request is for services or equipment necessary to discharge the recipient from an inpatient facility; or

(3) within one hour after the organization receives the request if the request is related to poststabilization care or a life-threatening condition.
Tex. Water Code § 49.056 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 49 / Section 49.056
§ 49.056. GENERAL MANAGER.
Status: in_force

(a) The board may employ or contract with a person to perform such services as general manager for the district as the board may from time to time specify. The board may delegate to the general manager full authority to manage and operate the affairs of the district subject only to orders of the board.

(b) The board may delegate to the general manager the authority to employ all persons necessary for the proper handling of the business and operation of the district and to determine the compensation to be paid all employees other than the general manager.

(c) Except as provided by Section 49.052, a director may be employed as general manager of the district, but the compensation of a general manager who also serves as a director shall be established by the other directors.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1026.058 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1026 / Section 1026.058
§ 1026.058. PETITION TO CHANGE NUMBER OF DIRECTORS.
Status: in_force

(a) A petition to increase or decrease the number of directors by one or two directors may be presented to the board at any time.

(b) A petition to increase or decrease the number of directors must:

(1) be executed by at least 100 registered voters of the district; and

(2) suggest the number of directors the petitioners believe are required for the orderly administration of district affairs.

(c) Not later than the 90th day after the date a proper petition is presented to the board, the board shall order an election on the question of changing the number of directors to a number not to exceed the number suggested by the petition.

(d) The order calling the election shall provide for election officials as in county elections and must specify:

(1) the date of the election; and

(2) the location of the polling places.

(e) Notice of the election shall be published as provided by Section 1251.003, Government Code.

(f) The ballot for the election shall be printed to permit voting for or against the proposition: "Providing for an increase (decrease) in the number of directors of the Farwell Hospital District."

(g) If a proposition to increase the number of directors is approved by a majority of the voters participating in the election:

(1) each director in office shall continue to serve for the term for which the director was elected or appointed; and

(2) the board shall appoint any additional directors to serve until the next regular election of directors, at which time a successor shall be elected.

(h) If a proposition to decrease the number of directors is approved by a majority of the voters participating in the election:

(1) the reduction takes effect at the next regular election or election of directors; and

(2) not more than one position may be deleted at each election.

(i) Another election for the same purpose may not be held before the third anniversary of the date of an election under this section.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 487.102 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 487 / Section 487.102
§ 487.102. ELIGIBILITY FOR LICENSE.
Status: in_force

An applicant for a license to operate as a dispensing organization is eligible for the license if:

(1) as determined by the department, the applicant possesses:

(A) the technical and technological ability to cultivate and produce low-THC cannabis;

(B) the ability to secure:

(i) the resources and personnel necessary to operate as a dispensing organization; and

(ii) premises reasonably located to allow patients listed on the compassionate-use registry access to the organization through existing infrastructure;

(C) the ability to maintain accountability for the raw materials, the finished product, and any by-products used or produced in the cultivation or production of low-THC cannabis to prevent unlawful access to or unlawful diversion or possession of those materials, products, or by-products; and

(D) the financial ability to maintain operations for not less than two years from the date of application;

(2) each director, owner, manager, member, or employee of the applicant is registered under Subchapter D; and

(3) the applicant satisfies any additional criteria determined by the director to be necessary to safely implement this chapter.
Tex. Government Code § 658.006 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 658 / Section 658.006
§ 658.006. STAGGERED WORKING HOURS.
Status: in_force

Normal working hours for employees of a state agency may be staggered for traffic regulation or public safety.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3880.108 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3880 / Section 3880.108
§ 3880.108. NO EMINENT DOMAIN.
Status: in_force

The district may not exercise the power of eminent domain.
Tex. Government Code § 481.047 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 481 / Section 481.047
§ 481.047. CONFIDENTIALITY.
Status: in_force

Information collected by the office concerning the identity, background, finance, marketing plans, trade secrets, or other commercially sensitive information of a lender or export business is confidential unless the lender or export business consents to disclosure of the information.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 9019.151 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 9019 / Section 9019.151
§ 9019.151. TAX METHOD.
Status: in_force

The district shall use the ad valorem plan of taxation.
Tex. Education Code § 8.158 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 8 / Section 8.158
§ 8.158. REPORT.
Status: in_force

(a) Before the last business day of each calendar year, each local mental health authority that employs and supervises a non-physician mental health professional under this subchapter shall prepare and submit a report to the Health and Human Services Commission regarding the outcomes for school districts and students resulting from services provided by the non-physician mental health professional.

(b) Not later than January 31 of the following calendar year, the Health and Human Services Commission shall compile the information submitted under this section and prepare and submit a report to the lieutenant governor, the speaker of the house of representatives, each standing committee of the legislature having primary jurisdiction over mental health, each standing committee of the legislature having primary jurisdiction over public education, and the agency. Before submitting the report under this subsection, the commission shall provide the agency a reasonable opportunity to review and provide input on the contents of the report.
Tex. Business & Commerce Code § 302.152 — TX Code / Code bc / Chapter 302 / Section 302.152
§ 302.152. DISCLOSURE OF CERTAIN CONVICTIONS, PLEAS, JUDGMENTS, ORDERS, BANKRUPTCIES, AND REORGANIZATIONS.
Status: in_force

(a) With respect to the seller and each person identified under Section 302.151(11) or (13), a registration statement must identify each person:

(1) who has been convicted of or pleaded nolo contendere to:

(A) an offense involving an alleged violation of this chapter; or

(B) fraud, theft, embezzlement, fraudulent conversion, or misappropriation of property;

(2) against whom a final judgment or order has been entered in a civil or administrative action, including a stipulated judgment or order, in which the complaint or petition alleged:

(A) acts constituting:

(i) a violation of this chapter; or

(ii) fraud, theft, embezzlement, fraudulent conversion, or misappropriation of property;

(B) the use of false or misleading representations in an attempt to sell or otherwise dispose of property; or

(C) the use of unfair, unlawful, or deceptive business practices;

(3) who is subject to an injunction or restrictive court order relating to business activity as the result of an action brought by a federal, state, or local public agency, including an action affecting a vocational license; or

(4) who, during the previous seven tax years:

(A) has filed in bankruptcy;

(B) has been adjudged a bankrupt;

(C) has been reorganized because of insolvency; or

(D) has been a principal, director, officer, trustee, or general or limited partner of, or had management responsibilities for, a corporation, partnership, joint venture, or other business entity that has filed in bankruptcy, been adjudged a bankrupt, or been reorganized because of insolvency while the person held that position or on or before the first anniversary of the date on which the person last held that position.

(b) For each person identified under Subsection (a)(1), (2), or (3), the statement must disclose:

(1) the court that received the plea of nolo contendere or the court or administrative agency that rendered the conviction, judgment, or order;

(2) the docket number of the matter;

(3) the date the plea of nolo contendere was received or the date of the conviction, judgment, or order; and

(4) the name of any government agency that brought the action resulting in the plea or the conviction, judgment, or order.

(c) For each person identified under Subsection (a)(4), the statement must disclose:

(1) the name and location of the person filing in bankruptcy, adjudged a bankrupt, or reorganized because of insolvency;

(2) the date of the filing, judgment, or reorganization order;

(3) the court having jurisdiction; and

(4) the docket number of the matter.
Tex. Education Code § 56.521 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 56 / Section 56.521
§ 56.521. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this subchapter:

(1) "Competency-based baccalaureate degree program" means a baccalaureate degree program under which academic credit is awarded based solely on a student's attainment of competencies. The term may include a program that is organized around traditional course-based units, including for online or other distance education, that a student must earn for degree completion.

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

(3) "Eligible institution" means:

(A) a general academic teaching institution;

(B) a private or independent institution of higher education;

(C) a public junior college authorized to offer baccalaureate degree programs under Subchapter L, Chapter 130; or

(D) a nonprofit, tax-exempt, regionally accredited college or university operating in accordance with a memorandum of understanding with this state under an executive order issued by the governor and offering competency-based, exclusively online baccalaureate degree programs.

(4) "Expected family contribution" means the amount of discretionary income that should be available to a student from the resources of the student and of the student's family, as determined by the coordinating board following the methodology prescribed by the United States Department of Education for the purpose of determining a student's eligibility for need-based student financial assistance.

(5) "General academic teaching institution," "private or independent institution of higher education," and "public junior college" have the meanings assigned by Section 61.003.

(6) "Program" means the Texas Competency-Based Education Grant Program established under this subchapter.
Tex. Labor Code § 102.001 — TX Code / Code la / Chapter 102 / Section 102.001
§ 102.001. DEFINITION.
Status: in_force

In this chapter, "board" means an arbitration board appointed under this chapter.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7893.0502 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7893 / Section 7893.0502
§ 7893.0502. TAXES FOR BONDS.
Status: in_force

At the time the district issues bonds payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes, the board shall provide for the annual imposition of a continuing direct ad valorem tax, without limit as to rate or amount, while all or part of the bonds are outstanding as required and in the manner provided by Sections 54.601 and 54.602, Water Code.
Tex. Transportation Code § 521.252 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 521 / Section 521.252
§ 521.252. LICENSE REVOCATION.
Status: in_force

(a) The court that signs an order granting an occupational driver's license may, at any time, issue an order revoking the license for good cause.

(b) The court that signed an order granting an occupational driver's license shall issue an order revoking the license if the person is restricted to the operation of a motor vehicle equipped with an ignition interlock device and operates a vehicle that is not equipped with an ignition interlock device, unless authorized to operate the vehicle under Section 521.246(e).

(c) The court shall send a certified copy of the order to the person and to the department.
Tex. Education Code § 73.111 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 73 / Section 73.111
§ 73.111. ACCEPTANCE OF LAND IN MEDICAL CENTER.
Status: in_force

The board may accept for and in behalf of the State of Texas title by proper conveyance or conveyances to any land located in the Texas Medical Center for the operation and maintenance of the program of the institution.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1366.004 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1366 / Section 1366.004
§ 1366.004. REJECTION OF OFFER.
Status: in_force

A rejection of an offer under Section 1366.003 to provide coverage for in vitro fertilization procedures must be in writing.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 9013.051 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 9013 / Section 9013.051
§ 9013.051. DISTRICT TERRITORY.
Status: in_force

(a) The district is composed of the territory described by Section 2, Chapter 18, Acts of the 55th Legislature, 1st Called Session, 1957, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 300, Acts of the 57th Legislature, Regular Session, 1961, as that territory may have been modified under:

(1) Subchapter O, Chapter 51, Water Code;

(2) Subchapter J, Chapter 49, Water Code; or

(3) other law.

(b) The boundaries and field notes of the district form a closure. A mistake in the field notes or in copying the field notes in the legislative process does not affect:

(1) the district's organization, existence, or validity;

(2) the district's right to issue bonds or to pay the principal of and interest on the bonds;

(3) the district's right to impose a tax; or

(4) the legality or operation of the district or its governing body.
Tex. Government Code § 751.002 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 751 / Section 751.002
§ 751.002. OFFICE OF STATE-FEDERAL RELATIONS.
Status: in_force

(a) The Office of State-Federal Relations is an agency of the state and operates within the executive department. The office is administratively attached to the office of the governor. The governor's office shall provide human resources and other administrative support for the office. The office is funded by appropriations made to the office of the governor.

(b) The office is subject to the administrative procedure law, Chapter 2001.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1012.206 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1012 / Section 1012.206
§ 1012.206. MATURITY OF BONDS.
Status: in_force

District bonds must mature not later than 40 years after the date of issuance.
Tex. Local Government Code § 161.152 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 161 / Section 161.152
§ 161.152. COMPLAINT PROCEDURES AND HEARINGS.
Status: in_force

The commission shall adopt the complaint procedures and hearings set forth in this subchapter. The commission may adopt additional procedures not in conflict with this subchapter.
Tex. Insurance Code § 463.162 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 463 / Section 463.162
§ 463.162. ASSIGNMENT OR TRANSFER OF CREDIT.
Status: in_force

(a) A member insurer may assign or transfer a credit against premium tax to another member insurer if:

(1) an acquisition, merger, or total assumption of reinsurance occurs between the insurers; or

(2) the commissioner by order approves the assignment or transfer.

(b) Not later than the later of November 1 or the 60th day after the date of the assignment or transfer, each member insurer shall:

(1) report the assignment or transfer to the comptroller on a form the comptroller prescribes; and

(2) include with the report any documents from the commissioner that show approval of the assignment or transfer.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 9058.0402 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 9058 / Section 9058.0402
§ 9058.0402. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE TAX.
Status: in_force

(a) If authorized at an election held under Section 9058.0401, the district may impose an operation and maintenance tax on taxable property in the district in accordance with Section 49.107, Water Code.

(b) The board shall determine the tax rate. The rate may not exceed the rate approved at the election.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8447.002 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8447 / Section 8447.002
§ 8447.002. NATURE AND PURPOSES OF DISTRICT.
Status: in_force

(a) The district is a municipal utility district created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.

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

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

(2) Section 52, Article III, Texas Constitution, that relate to the construction, acquisition, improvement, operation, or maintenance of macadamized, graveled, or paved roads, or improvements, including storm drainage, in aid of those roads.
Tex. Property Code § 28.0091 — TX Code / Code pr / Chapter 28 / Section 28.0091
§ 28.0091. UNSIGNED CHANGE ORDER.
Status: in_force

(a) A contractor or subcontractor may elect not to proceed with additional work directed by an owner if:

(1) the contractor or subcontractor has not received a written, fully executed change order for the owner-directed additional work; and

(2) the aggregate actual or anticipated value of the additional work plus any previous owner-directed additional work for which the contractor or subcontractor has not received a written, fully executed change order exceeds 10 percent of the contractor's or subcontractor's original contract amount.

(b) A contractor or subcontractor who elects not to proceed with additional work as provided by this section is not responsible for damages associated with the election not to proceed.
Tex. Estates Code § 1159.005 — TX Code / Code es / Chapter 1159 / Section 1159.005
§ 1159.005. COMPLAINT FOR FAILURE TO RENT.
Status: in_force

(a) A person interested in a guardianship may:

(1) file a written and sworn complaint in the court in which the estate is pending; and

(2) have the guardian of the estate cited to appear and show cause why the guardian did not rent any estate property.

(b) The court, on hearing the complaint, shall issue an order that is in the best interests of the estate.
Tex. Insurance Code § 2205.202 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 2205 / Section 2205.202
§ 2205.202. POOL MANAGER; PERFORMANCE BOND REQUIRED.
Status: in_force

(a) The board shall appoint a pool manager who serves at the pleasure of the board, and the board shall supervise the pool manager's activities.

(b) The pool manager shall execute a bond in the amount determined by the board. The bond must be payable to the pool and conditioned on the faithful performance of the pool manager's duties.
Tex. Occupations Code § 1805.053 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 1805 / Section 1805.053
§ 1805.053. SERIAL NUMBER.
Status: in_force

(a) A secondhand dealer may not knowingly purchase a business machine, and a person in the business of repairing or servicing business machines may not knowingly service or repair a business machine, if another person has tampered with a serial number on the machine.

(b) A secondhand dealer or person in the business of repairing or servicing business machines shall file a report not later than the second day after the date a business machine is brought to the secondhand dealer or person if a person has tampered with the serial number on the business machine that is sought to be sold, serviced, or repaired.

(c) The report must contain:

(1) a complete and accurate description of the business machine; and

(2) if available, the name and address of the person attempting to sell the machine or have it serviced or repaired.