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Tex. Occupations Code § 153.012 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 153 / Section 153.012
§ 153.012. BOARD DUTIES REGARDING COMPLAINTS.
Status: in_force

(a) The board by rule shall:

(1) adopt a form to standardize information concerning complaints made to the board; and

(2) prescribe information to be provided to a person when the person files a complaint with the board.

(b) The board shall provide reasonable assistance to a person who wishes to file a complaint with the board.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8196.001 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8196 / Section 8196.001
§ 8196.001. DEFINITION.
Status: in_force

"District" means Kaufman County Municipal Utility District No. 5.
Tex. Transportation Code § 202.057 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 202 / Section 202.057
§ 202.057. CONVEYANCE OF EASEMENT OR INTEREST FOR FLOOD CONTROL.
Status: in_force

(a) The commission may, on request of an officer of the United States or the county judge of an affected county, convey without monetary consideration to the United States, or to a county that has agreed to convey real property or an interest in real property to the United States under an Act of Congress, an easement or interest in that property if:

(1) the state acquired the property for use as a right-of-way for a state highway in a county that borders on the United Mexican States, or in a county adjacent to such a county; and

(2) the property is used or is proposed to be used by that county or the United States for the construction, operation, and maintenance of a system to control flood waters of a navigable stream of the state.

(b) If the state does not own fee simple title to the property, the commission may join and consent to an easement to be used for a flood control purpose if the owner of the fee has executed an easement.

(c) The commission may execute a necessary deed, conveyance, or agreement, to be signed by the chair of the commission as provided by commission order, for flood control purposes under this section.

(d) In lieu of the monetary consideration waived by Subsection (a), the commission may make a reservation or agreement for the construction, reconstruction, alteration, operation, or maintenance of a structure or facility used or projected to be used for a highway purpose on real property that is needed for a flood control purpose.
Tex. Government Code § 834.101 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 834 / Section 834.101
§ 834.101. ELIGIBILITY FOR SERVICE RETIREMENT ANNUITY.
Status: in_force

(a) A member is eligible to retire and receive a base service retirement annuity if the member:

(1) is at least 65 years old, currently holds a judicial office, and has at least 10 years of service credited in the retirement system;

(2) is at least 65 years old and has at least 12 years of service credited in the retirement system, regardless of whether the member currently holds a judicial office;

(3) has at least 20 years of service credited in the retirement system, regardless of whether the member currently holds a judicial office; or

(4) has served at least 12 years on an appellate court and the sum of the member's age and amount of service credited in the retirement system equals or exceeds the number 70, regardless of whether the member currently holds a judicial office.

(b) A member who meets service requirements provided by Subsection (a)(1) or (a)(2) is eligible to retire and receive a service retirement annuity actuarially reduced as provided by Section 834.102(d) from the standard service retirement annuity, if the member is at least 60 years old.

(c) A member's resignation from a judicial office before applying for an annuity does not make the member ineligible for the annuity unless the member applies for an annuity under Subsection (a)(1).
Tex. Finance Code § 154.4081 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 154 / Section 154.4081
§ 154.4081. EMERGENCY ORDER.
Status: in_force

(a) The commissioner may issue an emergency order that takes effect immediately if the commissioner finds that immediate and irreparable harm is threatened to the public or a beneficiary under a prepaid funeral benefits contract.

(b) An emergency order remains in effect unless stayed by the commissioner.

(c) The person named in the order may request in writing an opportunity for a hearing to show that the emergency order should be stayed. The written request for a hearing must be filed with the commissioner not later than the 30th day after the date on which the order is hand-delivered or the order is mailed, whichever date is earlier. On receipt of the request, the commissioner shall set a time for the hearing before the 22nd day after the date the commissioner received the request, unless extended at the request of the person named in the order.

(d) The hearing is an administrative hearing relating to the validity of findings that support immediate effect of the order.
Tex. Occupations Code § 1305.163 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 1305 / Section 1305.163
§ 1305.163. EXAMINATION RESULTS.
Status: in_force

(a) Not later than the 30th day after the date on which an examination is administered under this chapter, the department shall notify each examinee of the results of the examination. If an examination is graded or reviewed by a national testing service, the department shall notify examinees of the result of the examination not later than the 14th day after the date on which the department receives the results from the testing service.

(b) If the notice of the examination results will be delayed for more than 60 days after the examination date, the department shall notify each examinee of the reason for the delay before the 60th day.

(c) If requested in writing by a person who fails an examination administered under this chapter, the department shall provide to the person an analysis of the person's performance on the examination.
Tex. Family Code § 266.0043 — TX Code / Code fa / Chapter 266 / Section 266.0043
§ 266.0043. ASSUMPTION OF FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY BY MEDICAL CONSENTERS.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section:

(1) "Health care provider" means an individual who is licensed, certified, or otherwise authorized to provide health care services in this state. The term does not include a pharmacy.

(2) "Managed care plan" has the meaning assigned by Section 540.0001, Government Code.

(3) "Medicaid" and "Medicaid managed care organization" have the meanings assigned by Section 521.0001, Government Code.

(4) "Medicaid managed care plan" means a managed care plan offered by a Medicaid managed care organization.

(5) "Medical consenter" means a person authorized to consent to medical care for a foster child under Section 266.004(b).

(6) "Out-of-network provider" means a health care provider who is not included in the provider network of the Medicaid managed care plan in which a foster child is enrolled.

(7) "Pharmacy" has the meaning assigned by Section 551.003, Occupations Code.

(b) Notwithstanding any other law, a medical consenter other than the department may assume financial responsibility for medical care, including behavioral health services, provided to a foster child by an out-of-network provider engaged by the medical consenter on behalf of the child. For purposes of this section, assuming financial responsibility may include the medical consenter enrolling the child in a health insurance plan.

(c) The department is not liable for the cost of medical care described by Subsection (b), unless a court orders the department to cover the cost of the medical care.

(d) This section may not be construed to:

(1) limit or restrict a foster child's access to Medicaid benefits, including in-network benefits provided under the Medicaid managed care program;

(2) change or limit the rights of parents of children in the temporary managing conservatorship of the department; or

(3) limit a court's authority to order the department to assume financial responsibility for the cost of services provided to a foster child by an out-of-network provider.

(e) Not later than the 10th business day after the date medical care for which a medical consenter assumes financial responsibility under this section is provided, the medical consenter shall notify, in the form and manner prescribed by the department, the child's caseworker of the provision of that care. The department shall ensure the child's health passport includes records of the medical care provided under this section.
Tex. Utilities Code § 39.913 — TX Code / Code ut / Chapter 39 / Section 39.913
§ 39.913. COMBINING CERTAIN REPORTS.
Status: in_force

The commission may combine the reports required under Sections 39.905(b-2) and 39.912.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3866.055 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3866 / Section 3866.055
§ 3866.055. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST.
Status: in_force

Except as provided by Chapter 171, Local Government Code, a director may participate in all board votes and decisions.
Tex. Agriculture Code § 62.004 — TX Code / Code ag / Chapter 62 / Section 62.004
§ 62.004. ELIGIBILITY FOR AND STANDARDS OF CERTIFICATION.
Status: in_force

(a) The board may establish, not inconsistent with federal law, the eligibility of various kinds and varieties of seed and plants for genetic purity and identity certification and the procedures for that certification.

(b) The board may establish standards of genetic purity and identity, not inconsistent with federal law, for classes of certified seed and plants for which the board determines that standards are desirable. In establishing the standards, the board may consider all factors affecting the quality of seed and plants.

(c) The board shall report to the department the kinds and varieties of seed and plants eligible for certification and the standards adopted for certification eligibility.
Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 1.09 — TX Code / Code cr / Chapter 1 / Section 1.09
§ 1.09. CRUELTY FORBIDDEN.
Status: in_force

Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel or unusual punishment inflicted.
Tex. Natural Resources Code § 152.025 — TX Code / Code nr / Chapter 152 / Section 152.025
§ 152.025. LANDOWNER REIMBURSEMENT.
Status: in_force

(a) If the landowner has notified the service of a forest owner under Section 152.064, the landowner is entitled to reasonable reimbursement from the forest owner for amounts:

(1) spent by the landowner for pest control measures under Section 152.062; or

(2) paid on a legal claim under Sections 152.022 through 152.024.

(b) The amount of reimbursement paid by a forest owner under Subsection (a) shall be proportional to the interest owned in the forest by the forest owner.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8346.105 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8346 / Section 8346.105
§ 8346.105. LIMITATION ON USE OF EMINENT DOMAIN.
Status: in_force

The district may not exercise the power of eminent domain outside the district to acquire a site or easement for:

(1) a road project authorized by Section 8346.103; or

(2) a recreational facility as defined by Section 49.462, Water Code.
Tex. Education Code § 39.0535 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 39 / Section 39.0535
§ 39.0535. PERFORMANCE INDICATORS STUDY.
Status: in_force

(a) The commissioner shall enter into a memorandum of understanding with an institution of higher education to conduct a study regarding methods to diversify the performance standards required for domains and indicators of achievement adopted under this subchapter, such as the potential impact of developing indicators that account for advanced academic coursework, student engagement, workforce development, and parental engagement.

(b) Not later than December 1, 2028, the commissioner shall submit to the legislature and the chairs of the standing legislative committees with primary jurisdiction over primary and secondary education a report that includes the results of the study conducted under Subsection (a).

(c) This section expires December 31, 2028.
Tex. Transportation Code § 225.125 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 225 / Section 225.125
§ 225.125. STATE TROOPER BILL DAVIDSON MEMORIAL HIGHWAY.
Status: in_force

(a) The portion of U.S. Highway 59 in Jackson County between mile marker 618 and mile marker 620 on the southbound side is designated as the State Trooper Bill Davidson Memorial Highway.

(b) Subject to Section 225.021(c), the department shall:

(1) design and construct markers indicating the designation as the State Trooper Bill Davidson Memorial Highway and any other appropriate information; and

(2) erect a marker at each end of the highway and at appropriate intermediate sites along the highway.
Tex. Transportation Code § 366.114 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 366 / Section 366.114
§ 366.114. EFFECT OF LIEN.
Status: in_force

(a) A lien on or a pledge of revenue from a turnpike project or system under this chapter or on a reserve, replacement, or other fund established in connection with a bond issued under this chapter:

(1) is enforceable at the time of payment for and delivery of the bond;

(2) applies to an item on hand or subsequently received;

(3) applies without physical delivery of an item or other act; and

(4) is enforceable against any person having any claim, in tort, contract, or other remedy, against the applicable authority without regard to whether the person has notice of the lien or pledge.

(b) A bond resolution is not required to be recorded except in the regular records of the authority.
Tex. Insurance Code § 882.606 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 882 / Section 882.606
§ 882.606. APPLICABLE LAW AFTER CONVERSION.
Status: in_force

After a mutual life insurance company is converted to a stock legal reserve life insurance company, the converted company is governed in the same manner as a company organized under Chapter 841.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1551.152 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1551 / Section 1551.152
§ 1551.152. ELIGIBILITY OF FOSTER CHILD.
Status: in_force

A foster child is eligible for health benefit plan coverage only if the child is not covered by another governmental health program.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 142.020 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 142 / Section 142.020
§ 142.020. DISPOSAL OF SPECIAL OR MEDICAL WASTE.
Status: in_force

(a) A home and community support services agency that generates special or medical waste while providing home health services must dispose of the waste in the same manner that the home and community support services agency disposes of special or medical waste generated in the agency's office location.

(b) A home and community support services agency shall provide both verbal and written instructions to the agency's client regarding the proper procedure for disposing of sharps. Sharps include hypodermic needles; hypodermic syringes with attached needles; scalpel blades; razor blades, disposable razors, and disposable scissors used in medical procedures; and intravenous stylets and rigid introducers.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8007.102 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8007 / Section 8007.102
§ 8007.102. MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT POWERS AND DUTIES.
Status: in_force

The district has the powers and duties provided by the general law of this state, including Chapters 49 and 54, Water Code, applicable to municipal utility districts created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Tex. Government Code § 419.038 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 419 / Section 419.038
§ 419.038. APPOINTMENT TO AIRCRAFT FIRE FIGHTING AND RESCUE FIRE PROTECTION PERSONNEL POSITION.
Status: in_force

(a) The commission shall adopt requirements for certification of aircraft fire fighting and rescue fire protection personnel. A person may not be appointed to an aircraft fire fighting and rescue fire protection personnel position, except on a probationary basis, unless the person has completed the training prescribed by the commission.

(b) Aircraft fire fighting and rescue fire protection personnel appointed on a probationary basis must complete the prescribed training before two years after the date of appointment.

(c) Aircraft fire fighting and rescue fire protection personnel serving under permanent appointment with two or more years' service before September 1, 1984, have satisfied the training requirements.
Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 45A.160 — TX Code / Code cr / Chapter 45A / Section 45A.160
§ 45A.160. DEFENDANT'S RIGHT TO ATTORNEY.
Status: in_force

The defendant has a right to appear by an attorney as in all other cases.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3929.102 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3929 / Section 3929.102
§ 3929.102. IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS.
Status: in_force

The district may provide, or it may enter into contracts with a governmental or private entity to provide, the improvement projects described by Subchapter C-1 or activities in support of or incidental to those projects.
Tex. Utilities Code § 251.004 — TX Code / Code ut / Chapter 251 / Section 251.004
§ 251.004. APPLICATION TO CERTAIN CONTRACTORS AND STATE EMPLOYEES.
Status: in_force

(a) This chapter does not apply to a contractor working in the public right-of-way under a contract with the Texas Department of Transportation.

(b) Excavation by an employee of the Texas Department of Transportation on a segment of the state highway system is not subject to this chapter if the excavation is more than 10 feet from the right-of-way line.
Tex. Local Government Code § 130.001 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 130 / Section 130.001
§ 130.001. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this subchapter:

(1) "Check" means an instrument signed by the maker, containing an unconditional promise or order to pay a sum certain in money, containing no other promise, order, obligation, or power given by the maker, payable on demand, and drawn on a bank.

(2) "Credit card invoice" means the document authorized by the holder of a credit card to be used to provide payment of an amount from the holder's credit card account.

(3) "Maker" means the drawer of a check or the holder of a credit card who authorizes a credit card invoice.

(4) "Payment by electronic means" means payment by telephone or computer but does not include payment in person or by mail.
Tex. Occupations Code § 1951.315 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 1951 / Section 1951.315
§ 1951.315. CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS.
Status: in_force

The department shall administer a mandatory continuing education program for all license holders. Each license holder must comply with the continuing education requirements established by department rule in order to retain or renew a license.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8299.101 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8299 / Section 8299.101
§ 8299.101. MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT POWERS AND DUTIES.
Status: in_force

The district has the powers and duties provided by the general law of this state, including Chapters 49 and 54, Water Code, applicable to municipal utility districts created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Tex. Government Code § 54.2507 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 54 / Section 54.2507
§ 54.2507. OATH OF OFFICE.
Status: in_force

A judge of the criminal law magistrate court must take the constitutional oath of office prescribed for appointed officers.
Tex. Occupations Code § 2001.651 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 2001 / Section 2001.651
§ 2001.651. ORDERING ELECTION.
Status: in_force

The governing body of a county, justice precinct, or municipality:

(1) shall order and hold an election under this chapter in the appropriate political subdivision if the governing body is presented with a petition for an election that meets the requirements of this chapter; and

(2) may order and hold an election on its own motion.
Tex. Occupations Code § 558.002 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 558 / Section 558.002
§ 558.002. UNAUTHORIZED ACQUISITION OF LICENSE.
Status: in_force

A person may not:

(1) impersonate before the board an applicant applying for a license under this subtitle; or

(2) acquire, with the intent to fraudulently acquire the license, a license in a manner other than the manner provided by this subtitle.
Tex. Insurance Code § 4053.002 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 4053 / Section 4053.002
§ 4053.002. EXCEPTION.
Status: in_force

An agent licensed under Subchapter E, Chapter 981, Subchapters B-E or I, Chapter 4051, or Chapter 4056 is not a managing general agent unless the agent accepts 50 percent or more of the agent's total annual business or does $500,000 or more of total annual business as measured by premium volume, whichever amount is less, from insurance policies produced and sold by other agents.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 574.042 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 574 / Section 574.042
§ 574.042. COMMITMENT TO PRIVATE FACILITY.
Status: in_force

The court may order a patient committed to a private mental hospital at no expense to the state if the court receives:

(1) an application signed by the patient or the patient's guardian or next friend requesting that the patient be placed in a designated private mental hospital at the patient's or applicant's expense; and

(2) written agreement from the hospital administrator of the private mental hospital to admit the patient and to accept responsibility for the patient in accordance with this subtitle.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1121.204 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1121 / Section 1121.204
§ 1121.204. REVENUE BONDS.
Status: in_force

(a) The board may issue revenue bonds to:

(1) acquire, purchase, construct, repair, renovate, or equip buildings or improvements for district purposes;

(2) acquire sites to be used for district purposes; or

(3) acquire and operate a mobile emergency medical service to assist the district in carrying out its purposes.

(b) The bonds must be payable from and secured by a pledge of all or part of the revenues derived from the operation of the district.

(c) The bonds may be additionally secured by a mortgage or deed of trust lien on all or part of the district property.

(d) The bonds must be issued in the manner provided by Sections 264.042, 264.043, 264.046, 264.047, 264.048, and 264.049, Health and Safety Code, for issuance of revenue bonds by county hospital authorities.
Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 11.65 — TX Code / Code cr / Chapter 11 / Section 11.65
§ 11.65. BOND FOR CERTAIN APPLICANTS.
Status: in_force

(a) This article applies to an applicant for a writ of habeas corpus seeking relief from the judgment in a criminal case, other than an applicant seeking relief from a judgment imposing a penalty of death.

(b) On making proposed findings of fact and conclusions of law jointly stipulated to by the applicant and the state, or on approving proposed findings of fact and conclusions of law made by an attorney or magistrate appointed by the court to perform that duty and jointly stipulated to by the applicant and the state, the convicting court may order the release of the applicant on bond, subject to conditions imposed by the convicting court, until the applicant is denied relief, remanded to custody, or ordered released.

(c) For the purposes of this chapter, an applicant released on bond under this article remains restrained in his liberty.

(d) Article 44.04(b) does not apply to the release of an applicant on bond under this article.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1080.052 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1080 / Section 1080.052
§ 1080.052. QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICE.
Status: in_force

To qualify for election to the board, a person must:

(1) be at least 18 years of age;

(2) have been a resident of the district for at least two years;

(3) be a qualified voter; and

(4) own taxable property in the district and have duly rendered that property for taxation.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1011.104 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1011 / Section 1011.104
§ 1011.104. RULES.
Status: in_force

(a) The board may adopt rules governing the operation of the district and district facilities.

(b) The rules, on approval by the board, may be published in booklet form at district expense and may be made available to any taxpayer on request.
Tex. Education Code § 13.001 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 13 / Section 13.001
§ 13.001. DEFINITION.
Status: in_force

In this chapter, "membership" means the number of students enrolled in a school district as of a given date.