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Tex. Insurance Code § 843.009 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 843 / Section 843.009
§ 843.009. APPEALS; JUDICIAL REVIEW.
Status: in_force

(a) A person who is affected by a rule, ruling, or decision of the department or the commissioner is entitled to have the rule, ruling, or decision reviewed by the commissioner by applying to the commissioner.

(b) An application must identify:

(1) the applicant;

(2) the rule, ruling, or decision affecting the applicant;

(3) the interest of the applicant in the rule, ruling, or decision;

(4) the grounds of the applicant's objection;

(5) the action sought of the commissioner; and

(6) the reasons and grounds for the commissioner to take the action.

(c) An applicant shall file the original application with the chief clerk of the department with a certification that a true and correct copy of the application has been filed with the commissioner.

(d) Not later than the 30th day after the date the application is filed, and after 10 days' written notice to each party of record, the commissioner shall review the action in a hearing. In the hearing, any evidence and any matter pertinent to the application may be submitted to the commissioner regardless of whether it was included in the application.

(e) After the hearing, the commissioner shall render a decision at the earliest possible date. The application has precedence over all other business of a different nature pending before the commissioner.

(f) The commissioner shall adopt rules, consistent with this section, relating to applications under this section and consideration of those applications that the commissioner considers advisable.

(g) A person who is affected by a rule, ruling, or decision of the commissioner and is dissatisfied with the rule, ruling, or decision may, after failing to get relief from the commissioner, file a petition seeking judicial review of the rule, ruling, or decision under Subchapter D, Chapter 36. The action has precedence over all other causes on the docket of a different nature.
Tex. Occupations Code § 1704.001 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 1704 / Section 1704.001
§ 1704.001. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this chapter:

(1) "Bail bond" means a cash deposit, or similar deposit or written undertaking, or a bond or other security, given to guarantee the appearance of a defendant in a criminal case.

(2) "Bail bond surety" means a person who:

(A) executes a bail bond as a surety or cosurety for another person; or

(B) for compensation deposits cash to ensure the appearance in court of a person accused of a crime.

(3) "Board" means a county bail bond board.

(4) "Bonding business" or "bail bond business" means the solicitation, negotiation, or execution of a bail bond by a bail bond surety.

(4-a) "Final judgment" means a judgment that disposes of all issues and parties in a case.

(5) "Person" means an individual or corporation.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7910.003 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7910 / Section 7910.003
§ 7910.003. CONFIRMATION AND DIRECTORS' ELECTION REQUIRED.
Status: in_force

The temporary directors shall hold an election to confirm the creation of the district and to elect five permanent directors as provided by Section 49.102, Water Code.
Tex. Insurance Code § 843.352 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 843 / Section 843.352
§ 843.352. CONFLICT WITH OTHER LAW.
Status: in_force

To the extent of any conflict between this subchapter and Subchapter C, Chapter 1204, this subchapter controls.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8016.0104 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8016 / Section 8016.0104
§ 8016.0104. CONSENT OF MUNICIPALITY REQUIRED.
Status: in_force

The temporary directors may not hold an election under Section 8016.0103 until each municipality in whose corporate limits or extraterritorial jurisdiction the district is located has consented by ordinance or resolution to the creation of the district and to the inclusion of land in the district.
Tex. Government Code § 26.164 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 26 / Section 26.164
§ 26.164. DIMMIT COUNTY.
Status: in_force

(a) The terms of the County Court of Dimmit County begin on the second Mondays in January, April, July, and October and may continue for three weeks.

(b) The commissioners court may change the court terms under Section 26.002.
Tex. Education Code § 8.012 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 8 / Section 8.012
§ 8.012. CONTRACT MANAGEMENT GUIDE.
Status: in_force

The agency shall comply with the comptroller's contract management guide developed under Section 2262.051, Government Code, in each contract between the agency and a regional education service center established under this chapter.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8801.158 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8801 / Section 8801.158
§ 8801.158. ISSUANCE OF PERMIT.
Status: in_force

(a) Within a reasonable period after a permit hearing under Section 8801.157, but not later than the 60th day after the date of the hearing, the board shall:

(1) decide whether to issue the permit; and

(2) set the terms of the permit if it decides to issue the permit.

(b) In deciding whether to issue a permit and in setting the terms of the permit, the board shall consider:

(1) the purpose of this chapter;

(2) the district plan;

(3) the quality, quantity, and availability of surface water or alternative water supplies at prices that are competitive with prices charged by suppliers of surface water in the district;

(4) the economic impact on the applicant of a decision to issue or deny the permit, or of the permit terms, in relation to the effect on subsidence that would result;

(5) the applicant's use of water conservation measures;

(6) the applicant's compliance with the requirements of this chapter or any rule, permit, or order of the district; and

(7) all other relevant factors.

(c) The board shall issue a permit to an applicant if, on presentation of adequate proof, the board finds that:

(1) there is no other adequate and available substitute or supplemental source of alternative water supplies at prices competitive with the prices charged by suppliers of alternative water supplies in the district; and

(2) compliance with any provision of this chapter or any district rule will result in an arbitrary taking of property or in the practical closing and elimination of a lawful business, occupation, or activity without sufficient corresponding benefit or advantage to the public.

(d) The permit must state the terms prescribed by the board. The permit must include:

(1) the name and address of the person to whom the permit is issued;

(2) the location of the well;

(3) the date the permit expires;

(4) conditions and restrictions placed on groundwater withdrawal; and

(5) other terms necessary to control and prevent subsidence.

(e) The board may condition issuance of a permit under this section on the resolution of a prior or continuing violation of this chapter or any rule, permit, or order of the district. The board may require an applicant to pay a civil penalty or settlement amount, or take other necessary action, to resolve a prior or continuing violation.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 9032.201 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 9032 / Section 9032.201
§ 9032.201. HEARING ON CHANGE IN METHOD OF TAXATION; LIMITATION.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided by Subsection (b), the district may call a hearing to consider changing the method of taxation.

(b) Once district bonds are approved by the attorney general or district court, the district may not change the plan of taxation.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8814.056 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8814 / Section 8814.056
§ 8814.056. COMPOSITION OF BOARD FOLLOWING ANNEXATION OR CONSOLIDATION.
Status: in_force

If the district annexes territory or consolidates with another district, the board shall determine the composition of the board in a manner that is equitable for the residents of the district as provided by Chapter 36, Water Code.
Tex. Education Code § 56.095 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 56 / Section 56.095
§ 56.095. FUNDING; LIMITATION ON FUNDING.
Status: repealed

(a) The doctoral incentive loan repayment program may be funded only from a source provided by this section. The total amount of loan repayment assistance paid under the program may not exceed the amount of money available for the program under this section.

(b) Repealed by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 835, Sec. 19, eff. September 1, 2015.

(c) The coordinating board may solicit and accept gifts and grants from any public or private source for the purposes of the doctoral incentive loan repayment program.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8149.202 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8149 / Section 8149.202
§ 8149.202. TAXES FOR BONDS AND OTHER OBLIGATIONS.
Status: in_force

At the time bonds or other obligations payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes are issued:

(1) the board shall impose a continuing direct annual ad valorem tax, without limit as to rate or amount, for each year that all or part of the bonds are outstanding; and

(2) the district annually shall impose the continuing direct annual ad valorem tax on all taxable property in the district in an amount sufficient to:

(A) pay the interest on the bonds or other obligations as the interest becomes due;

(B) create a sinking fund for the payment of the principal of the bonds or other obligations when due or the redemption price at any earlier required redemption date; and

(C) pay the expenses of imposing the taxes.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3920.008 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3920 / Section 3920.008
§ 3920.008. CONSTRUCTION OF CHAPTER.
Status: in_force

This chapter shall be liberally construed in conformity with the findings and purposes stated in this chapter.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8355.202 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8355 / Section 8355.202
§ 8355.202. 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. Special District Local Laws Code § 8371.051 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8371 / Section 8371.051
§ 8371.051. COMPOSITION OF BOARD.
Status: in_force

The board is composed of five elected directors.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1107.104 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1107 / Section 1107.104
§ 1107.104. COMPUTATION OF DEATH BENEFIT.
Status: in_force

The value of a death benefit available under an annuity contract that provides a cash surrender benefit may not be less than the value of the cash surrender benefit.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3936.107 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3936 / Section 3936.107
§ 3936.107. LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES.
Status: in_force

To protect the public interest, the district may contract with a qualified party, including the city or a county, to provide law enforcement services in the district for a fee.
Tex. Election Code § 172.121 — TX Code / Code el / Chapter 172 / Section 172.121
§ 172.121. CERTIFICATION OF CANDIDATES FOR STATEWIDE AND DISTRICT OFFICES FOR PLACEMENT ON RUNOFF BALLOT.
Status: in_force

(a) The state chair shall certify on the secretary of state's website for placement on the runoff primary election ballot the name of each general primary candidate for a statewide or district office who is to be a candidate in the runoff.

(b) The secretary of state shall update the status of each candidate as appropriate by posting next to the candidate's name on the secretary of state's website whether the person lost in the primary or is in a runoff for the position as soon as practicable after the state canvass of the general primary election is completed.
Tex. Estates Code § 256.101 — TX Code / Code es / Chapter 256 / Section 256.101
§ 256.101. PROCEDURE ON FILING OF SECOND APPLICATION WHEN ORIGINAL APPLICATION HAS NOT BEEN HEARD.
Status: in_force

(a) If, after an application for the probate of a decedent's will or the appointment of a personal representative for the decedent's estate has been filed but before the application is heard, an application is filed for the probate of a will of the same decedent that has not previously been presented for probate, the court shall:

(1) hear both applications together; and

(2) determine:

(A) if both applications are for the probate of a will, which will should be admitted to probate, if either, or whether the decedent died intestate; or

(B) if only one application is for the probate of a will, whether the will should be admitted to probate or whether the decedent died intestate.

(b) The court may not sever or bifurcate the proceeding on the applications described in Subsection (a).
Tex. Government Code § 1201.028 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 1201 / Section 1201.028
§ 1201.028. SINGLE MEETING OF GOVERNING BODY SUFFICIENT.
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any other law, including a provision in a municipal charter, the following actions taken at a meeting of the governing body of an issuer are effective immediately and a subsequent meeting is not required:

(1) a resolution, order, or ordinance calling an election to:

(A) authorize the issuance and sale of a public security; or

(B) approve the resources, revenue, or income of the issuer that may be pledged as security for a public security;

(2) a resolution, order, or ordinance canvassing the results of an election described by Subdivision (1); or

(3) a public security authorization.
Tex. Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 103.002 — TX Code / Code cp / Chapter 103 / Section 103.002
§ 103.002. NOTICE TO WRONGFULLY IMPRISONED PERSON.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section:

(1) "Department" means the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.

(2) "Penal institution" has the meaning assigned by Article 62.001, Code of Criminal Procedure.

(3) "Wrongfully imprisoned person" has the meaning assigned by Section 501.091, Government Code, as added by Chapter 1389 (S.B. 1847), Acts of the 81st Legislature, Regular Session, 2009.

(b) The department shall provide to each wrongfully imprisoned person information, both orally and in writing, that includes:

(1) guidance on how to obtain compensation under this chapter; and

(2) a list of and contact information for nonprofit advocacy groups, identified by the department, that assist wrongfully imprisoned persons in filing claims for compensation under this chapter.

(c) The department must provide the information required under Subsection (b):

(1) at the time of the release of the wrongfully imprisoned person from a penal institution; or

(2) as soon as practicable after the department has reason to believe that the person is entitled to compensation under Section 103.001(a).
Tex. Government Code § 548.0056 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 548 / Section 548.0056
§ 548.0056. BIENNIAL REPORT.
Status: in_force

Not later than December 1 of each even-numbered year, the commission shall report to the speaker of the house of representatives and the lieutenant governor on the effects of telemedicine medical services, teledentistry dental services, telehealth services, and home telemonitoring services on Medicaid in this state, including:

(1) the number of physicians, dentists, health professionals, and licensed health care facilities using the services;

(2) the geographic and demographic disposition of the physicians, dentists, and health professionals;

(3) the number of patients receiving the services;

(4) the types of services being provided;

(5) the utilization cost; and

(6) the cost savings to Medicaid from using the services.
Tex. Government Code § 2176.051 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2176 / Section 2176.051
§ 2176.051. INTERAGENCY MAIL SERVICE.
Status: in_force

(a) The comptroller shall operate a messenger service for delivering unstamped written communications and packages between the following entities located in Travis County:

(1) state agencies;

(2) the legislature; and

(3) legislative agencies.

(b) All entities described by Subsection (a) shall use the service.
Tex. Natural Resources Code § 152.106 — TX Code / Code nr / Chapter 152 / Section 152.106
§ 152.106. NOTICE FINAL.
Status: in_force

If the final judgment is against the landowner, or if the landowner fails to seek relief in the district court of the county in which the land is located, the notice from the service is final, and the service shall summarily take the measures necessary to control the infestation.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 5012.0204 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 5012 / Section 5012.0204
§ 5012.0204. DEPOSIT OF PROCEEDS.
Status: in_force

The proceeds of sale of authority bonds shall be deposited in one or more banks or trust companies, and shall be paid out according to the terms on which the authority and the purchasers of the bonds agree.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8251.003 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8251 / Section 8251.003
§ 8251.003. FINDING OF PUBLIC USE AND BENEFIT.
Status: in_force

The district is created to serve a public use and benefit.
Tex. Election Code § 201.021 — TX Code / Code el / Chapter 201 / Section 201.021
§ 201.021. TIME VACANCY OCCURS GENERALLY.
Status: in_force

For purposes of this title, a vacancy in office occurs at the time prescribed by this subchapter.
Tex. Utilities Code § 56.106 — TX Code / Code ut / Chapter 56 / Section 56.106
§ 56.106. TELECOMMUNICATIONS RELAY ACCESS SERVICE ASSESSMENTS.
Status: in_force

(a) The commission shall set appropriate assessments for all telecommunications utilities to fund the telecommunications relay access service.

(b) In setting an assessment, the commission shall consider:

(1) the aggregate calling pattern of service users; and

(2) any other factor the commission finds appropriate and in the public interest.

(c) The commission shall:

(1) review the assessments annually; and

(2) adjust the assessments as appropriate.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8038.0106 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8038 / Section 8038.0106
§ 8038.0106. 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. Occupations Code § 251.002 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 251 / Section 251.002
§ 251.002. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this subtitle:

(1) "Board" means the State Board of Dental Examiners.

(2) "Executive director" means the executive director of the board.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8819.153 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8819 / Section 8819.153
§ 8819.153. LIMITATION ON INDEBTEDNESS.
Status: in_force

The district may issue bonds and notes under Subchapter F, Chapter 36, Water Code, except that the total indebtedness created by that issuance may not exceed $500,000 at any time.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8341.151 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8341 / Section 8341.151
§ 8341.151. ELECTIONS REGARDING TAXES OR BONDS.
Status: in_force

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

(1) revenue other than ad valorem taxes; or

(2) contract payments described by Section 8341.153.

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

(c) The district may not issue bonds payable from ad valorem taxes to finance a road project unless the issuance is approved by a vote of a two-thirds majority of the district voters voting at an election held for that purpose.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3800.0307 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3800 / Section 3800.0307
§ 3800.0307. ADDING OR EXCLUDING LAND.
Status: in_force

The district may add or exclude land in the manner provided by Subchapter J, Chapter 49, Water Code, or by Subchapter H, Chapter 54, Water Code.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3902.051 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3902 / Section 3902.051
§ 3902.051. GOVERNING BODY; TERMS.
Status: in_force

The district is governed by a board of five directors who serve staggered terms of four years, with two or three directors' terms expiring May 31 of each even-numbered year.
Tex. Government Code § 25.2411 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 25 / Section 25.2411
§ 25.2411. WASHINGTON COUNTY.
Status: in_force

Washington County has one statutory county court, the County Court at Law of Washington County.
Tex. Insurance Code § 425.127 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 425 / Section 425.127
§ 425.127.
Status: in_force

Sec. 425.127. RISK CONTROL TRANSACTIONS: INTERNAL CONTROL PROCEDURES. An insurance company that enters into a derivative transaction shall establish written internal control procedures that provide for:

(1) a quarterly report to the board of directors that reviews:

(A) each derivative transaction entered into, outstanding, or closed out;

(B) the results and effectiveness of the derivatives program; and

(C) the credit risk exposure to each counterparty for over-the-counter derivative transactions based on the counterparty exposure amount;

(2) a system for determining whether hedging or replication strategies used have been effective;

(3) a system of regular reports, at least monthly, to management that include:

(A) a description of each derivative transaction entered into, outstanding, or closed out during the period since the last report;

(B) the purpose of each outstanding derivative transaction;

(C) a performance review of the derivative instrument program; and

(D) the counterparty exposure amount for each over-the-counter derivative transaction;

(4) a written authorization that identifies the responsibilities and limitations of authority of each person authorized to effect and maintain derivative transactions; and

(5) appropriate documentation for each transaction, including:

(A) the purpose of the transaction;

(B) the assets or liabilities to which the transaction relates;

(C) the specific derivative instrument used in the transaction;

(D) for an over-the-counter derivative transaction, the name of the counterparty and the counterparty exposure amount; and

(E) for an exchange-traded derivative instrument, the name of the exchange and the name of the firm that handled the transaction.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 9020.152 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 9020 / Section 9020.152
§ 9020.152. MAINTENANCE TAX RATE.
Status: in_force

In calling a maintenance tax election, the board must specify the maximum proposed tax rate. To impose a maintenance tax at a rate that exceeds the maximum proposed rate approved by the voters, the board must submit the question of a tax rate increase to the voters.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3838.001 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3838 / Section 3838.001
§ 3838.001. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this chapter:

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

(2) "District" means the Pearland Municipal Management District No. 1.

(3) "Economic development corporation" means a corporation created under the Development Corporation Act (Subtitle C1, Title 12, Local Government Code).
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 9072.203 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 9072 / Section 9072.203
§ 9072.203. BONDS FOR ROAD PROJECTS.
Status: in_force

At the time of issuance, the total principal amount of bonds or other obligations issued or incurred to finance road projects and payable from ad valorem taxes may not exceed one-fourth of the assessed value of the real property in the district.