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Tex. Government Code § 526.0401 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 526 / Section 526.0401
§ 526.0401. CASELOAD STANDARDS FOR DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section:

(1) "Caseload standards" means the minimum and maximum number of cases that an employee can reasonably be expected to perform in a normal work month based on the number of cases handled by or the number of different job functions performed by the employee.

(2) "Professional caseload standards" means caseload standards for employees of health and human services agencies that are established or are recommended for establishment by:

(A) management studies conducted for health and human services agencies; or

(B) an authority or association, including:

(i) the Child Welfare League of America;

(ii) the National Eligibility Workers Association;

(iii) the National Association of Social Workers; and

(iv) associations of state health and human services agencies.

(b) Subject to Chapter 316 (H.B. 5), Acts of the 85th Legislature, Regular Session, 2017, the executive commissioner may establish caseload standards and other standards relating to caseloads for each category of caseworker the Department of Family and Protective Services employs.

(c) In establishing standards under this section, the executive commissioner shall:

(1) ensure that the standards are based on the caseworker's actual duties;

(2) ensure that the caseload standards are reasonable and achievable;

(3) ensure that the standards are consistent with existing professional caseload standards;

(4) consider standards developed by other states for caseworkers in similar positions of employment; and

(5) ensure that the standards are consistent with existing caseload standards of other state agencies.

(d) Subject to the availability of funds the legislature appropriates:

(1) the commissioner of the Department of Family and Protective Services shall use the standards established under this section to determine the number of personnel to assign as caseworkers for the department; and

(2) the Department of Family and Protective Services shall use the standards established to assign caseloads to individual caseworkers the department employs.

(e) Nothing in this section may be construed to create a cause of action.
Tex. Transportation Code § 257.118 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 257 / Section 257.118
§ 257.118. ISSUANCE OF BONDS.
Status: in_force

(a) Bonds issued by a road district under this subchapter shall be:

(1) issued in the name of the road district;

(2) signed by the county judge of each county included in whole or part in the district; and

(3) countersigned by the clerk of each of those counties.

(b) The seal of the commissioners court of each county included in whole or part in the district must be impressed on the bonds.

(c) The bonds must be attested by the treasurer or depository of the district.

(d) As nearly as practicable, the bonds shall be issued in the form used for the issuance of county bonds, except as provided by this section.
Tex. Insurance Code § 841.057 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 841 / Section 841.057
§ 841.057. REQUIREMENTS FOR SHARES OF STOCK WITHOUT PAR VALUE.
Status: in_force

(a) The shares of stock of an insurance company operating under this chapter that are divided or converted into shares without par value, if any, must be equal in all respects.

(b) An insurance company may issue and dispose of authorized shares without par value for money or for notes, mortgages, and stocks in the form authorized by law for capital stock of insurance companies. Each share of stock without par value must be fully paid before issuance. After the company receives payment for a share of stock issued under this section, the share is not subject to additional call or assessment, and the subscriber or holder of the share is not required to make an additional payment with respect to the share.

(c) The shareholders of an insurance company authorizing shares of stock without par value must pay a total amount of at least $250,000 for the shares before the company is granted a charter or has its charter amended to authorize the issuance of shares without par value.

(d) When an application for charter or an amendment to the charter authorizing the issuance of shares without par value is filed, the insurance company shall file with the department a statement under oath stating:

(1) the number of shares without par value subscribed; and

(2) the actual consideration the company received for those shares.

(e) If all of the authorized shares of stock without par value are not subscribed and paid for when the charter is granted or the amendment is filed, respectively, the insurance company shall file with the department a certificate authenticated by a majority of the directors stating the number of shares without par value issued and the consideration received for those shares.

(f) The insurance company shall file the certificate required by Subsection (e) not later than the 90th day after the date of issuance of those remaining shares. The portion of the consideration received for shares without par value that is designated as capital by the company's directors, or by the company's shareholders if the charter or articles of incorporation reserve the right to make that determination to the shareholders, constitutes capital and the remainder, if any, constitutes surplus. The company is not required to file an amendment to its charter or take further action to effect the increase in the capital and surplus of the company.
Tex. Transportation Code § 372.104 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 372 / Section 372.104
§ 372.104. DEFAULT; SUIT TO RECOVER OUTSTANDING BALANCE DUE.
Status: in_force

(a) If the registered owner of the vehicle fails to comply with the terms of an agreement described by Section 372.103, a toll project entity may send by first class mail to the person at the address shown on the agreement a written notice demanding payment of the outstanding balance due.

(b) If the registered owner fails to pay the outstanding balance due on or before the 30th day after the date on which the notice is mailed, the toll project entity may, in addition to other remedies available to the entity, refer the matter to an attorney authorized to represent the toll project entity for suit or collection.

(c) The authorized attorney may file suit in a district court in the county in which the toll project entity's administrative offices are primarily located to recover the outstanding balance due. The authorized attorney may recover reasonable attorney's fees, investigative costs, and court costs incurred on behalf of the toll project entity in the proceeding.
Tex. Human Resources Code § 152.0772 — TX Code / Code hr / Chapter 152 / Section 152.0772
§ 152.0772. EL PASO COUNTY INSTITUTIONS.
Status: in_force

(a) The juvenile board of El Paso County shall appoint a person to supervise the county facilities under the jurisdiction of the juvenile board. The supervisor may be the county probation officer. The supervisor shall direct the policies and conduct of each institution.

(b) The juvenile board shall also appoint the head of each facility. The facility head may hire employees that the juvenile board determines are necessary.

(c) The facilities supervisor or employees under the supervisor's control shall supervise each child committed to a county institution until the child becomes of age. The supervisor or employees shall submit periodic reports to the juvenile board as required for the board's approval or action.

(d) The commissioners court shall provide the necessary funds to operate each institution.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3846.259 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3846 / Section 3846.259
§ 3846.259. ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING OF DEVELOPMENT ZONE GOVERNING BODY; OFFICERS.
Status: in_force

(a) Following appointment and qualification, the governing body of the development zone shall meet and organize by electing a president, a vice president, a secretary-treasurer, and other officers the governing body considers appropriate.

(b) If the governing body of the development zone is composed entirely of directors of the district, each director of the development zone holds the same office the director holds as a director of the district.
Tex. Occupations Code § 564.002 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 564 / Section 564.002
§ 564.002. CONFIDENTIALITY.
Status: in_force

(a) All records and proceedings of the board, an authorized agent of the board, or a pharmaceutical organization committee relating to the administration of this chapter are confidential and are not considered public information for purposes of Chapter 552, Government Code. Records considered confidential under this section include:

(1) information relating to a report made under Section 564.001, including the identity of the individual or entity making the report;

(2) the identity of an impaired pharmacist or pharmacy student participating in a program administered under this chapter, except as provided by Section 564.003;

(3) a report, interview, statement, memorandum, evaluation, communication, or other information possessed by the board, an authorized agent of the board, or a pharmaceutical organization committee, related to a potentially impaired pharmacist or pharmacy student;

(4) a policy or procedure of an entity that contracts with the board relating to personnel selection; and

(5) a record relating to the operation of the board, an authorized agent of the board, or a pharmaceutical organization committee, as the record relates to a potentially impaired pharmacist or pharmacy student.

(b) A record or proceeding described by this section is not subject to disclosure, subpoena, or discovery, except to a member of the board or an authorized agent of the board involved in the discipline of an applicant or license holder.
Tex. Utilities Code § 163.057 — TX Code / Code ut / Chapter 163 / Section 163.057
§ 163.057. CONTENTS OF CONCURRENT ORDINANCE.
Status: in_force

A concurrent ordinance creating an agency under Section 163.054 or re-creating an agency under Section 163.055 must, as adopted by each public entity:

(1) contain identical provisions;

(2) define the boundaries of the agency to include the territory within the boundaries of each participating public entity;

(3) designate the name of the agency; and

(4) designate the number, place, initial term, and manner of appointment of directors in accordance with Section 163.059.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 11002.201 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 11002 / Section 11002.201
§ 11002.201. 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 11002.203.

(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. Insurance Code § 36.106 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 36 / Section 36.106
§ 36.106. WAIVER OF CERTAIN NOTICE REQUIREMENTS.
Status: in_force

The commissioner may, on written agreement or stipulation of each party and any intervenor, waive or modify the notice publication requirement of Section 822.059, 822.157, 841.060, or 884.058.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8332.203 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8332 / Section 8332.203
§ 8332.203. 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.
Tex. Insurance Code § 463.152 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 463 / Section 463.152
§ 463.152. CLASSES OF ASSESSMENTS.
Status: in_force

(a) Assessments are classified as Class A or Class B assessments.

(b) Class A assessments are authorized and called to pay:

(1) the association's administrative costs;

(2) administrative expenses that:

(A) are properly incurred under this chapter; and

(B) relate to an unauthorized insurer or to an entity that is not a member insurer; and

(3) other general expenses not related to a particular impaired or insolvent insurer.

(c) Class B assessments are authorized and called to the extent necessary for the association to carry out the association's powers and duties under Sections 463.101, 463.103, 463.109, and 463.111(c) and Subchapter F with regard to an impaired or insolvent insurer.

(d) For purposes of this section, an assessment is authorized at the time a resolution by the board is passed under which an assessment will be called immediately or in the future from member insurers for a specified amount and an assessment is called at the time a notice has been issued by the association to member insurers requiring that an authorized assessment be paid within a period stated in the notice. An authorized assessment becomes a called assessment at the time notice is mailed by the association to member insurers.
Tex. Government Code § 2059.105 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2059 / Section 2059.105
§ 2059.105. NETWORK SECURITY GUIDELINES AND STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES.
Status: in_force

(a) The command shall adopt and provide to all state agencies appropriate network security guidelines and standard operating procedures to ensure efficient operation of the center with a maximum return on investment for the state.

(b) The command shall revise the standard operating procedures as necessary to confirm network security.

(c) Each state agency shall comply with the network security policies, guidelines, and standard operating procedures.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 6602.202 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 6602 / Section 6602.202
§ 6602.202. TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR.
Status: in_force

(a) The tax assessor-collector of Brazoria County is the tax assessor-collector for the district.

(b) The tax assessor-collector shall charge and deduct from payments to the district amounts for the tax assessor-collector's services as may be agreed on by the tax assessor-collector and the board.
Tex. Government Code § 403.301 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 403 / Section 403.301
§ 403.301. PURPOSE.
Status: in_force

It is the policy of this state to ensure equity among taxpayers in the burden of school district taxes and among school districts in the distribution of state financial aid for public education. The purpose of this subchapter is to promote that policy by providing for uniformity in local property appraisal practices and procedures and in the determination of property values for schools in order to distribute state funding equitably.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1052.055 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1052 / Section 1052.055
§ 1052.055. BOARD VACANCY.
Status: in_force

If a vacancy occurs in the office of director, the remaining directors by majority vote shall appoint a director for the unexpired term.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8212.103 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8212 / Section 8212.103
§ 8212.103. ROAD PROJECTS.
Status: in_force

(a) Under Section 52, Article III, Texas Constitution, the district may finance, construct, or acquire a road project as provided by this section.

(b) The district shall employ or contract with a licensed engineer to certify whether a proposed road project meets the criteria for a thoroughfare, arterial, or collector road of:

(1) a county in whose jurisdiction the proposed road project is located; or

(2) a municipality in whose corporate limits or extraterritorial jurisdiction the proposed road project is located.

(c) The district may finance, construct, or acquire a road that has been certified by the licensed engineer as a thoroughfare, arterial, or collector road, or any improvements in aid of the certified road.

(d) A road project must be located:

(1) in the district; or

(2) in another municipal utility district that serves a master planned community the district also serves.

(e) A road project must meet all applicable standards, regulations, ordinances, or orders of:

(1) each municipality in whose corporate limits or extraterritorial jurisdiction the road project is located; and

(2) each county in which the road project is located if the road project is not located in the corporate limits of a municipality.

(f) The district may, with the consent of the municipality or county, convey a completed road project to:

(1) a municipality in whose corporate limits or extraterritorial jurisdiction the road project is located; or

(2) a county in which the road project is located.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7937A.0502 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7937A / Section 7937A.0502
§ 7937A.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. Human Resources Code § 152.0651 — TX Code / Code hr / Chapter 152 / Section 152.0651
§ 152.0651. DEAF SMITH COUNTY.
Status: in_force

(a) The Deaf Smith County Juvenile Board is composed of:

(1) the county judge;

(2) two persons appointed by the Hereford City Commission;

(3) two persons appointed by the commissioners court; and

(4) two persons appointed by the board of trustees of the Hereford Independent School District.

(b) The appointed members serve staggered two-year terms with the terms of one person appointed by the city, one person appointed by the county, and one person appointed by the school district expiring on December 31 of each year.

(c) The board shall elect one of its members as chairman.

(d) Board members serve without compensation.

(e) The commissioners court, Hereford City Commission, and the board of trustees of the Hereford Independent School District may agree to pay equally the costs of the salaries and expenses of the juvenile department. The commissioners court, city commission, and board of trustees shall determine the length of the agreement. The city of Hereford and the Hereford Independent School District may appropriate and spend money to implement this subsection.

(f) Sections 152.0002, 152.0003, 152.0004, 152.0005, 152.0006, 152.0007, and 152.0008 do not apply to the juvenile board of Deaf Smith County.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1275.001 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1275 / Section 1275.001
§ 1275.001. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this chapter:

(1) "Enrollee" means an individual enrolled in a health benefit plan to which this chapter applies.

(2) "Usual and customary rate" means the relevant allowable amount as described by the applicable master benefit plan document.
Tex. Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 154.051 — TX Code / Code cp / Chapter 154 / Section 154.051
§ 154.051. APPOINTMENT OF IMPARTIAL THIRD PARTIES.
Status: in_force

(a) If a court refers a pending dispute for resolution by an alternative dispute resolution procedure under Section 154.021, the court may appoint an impartial third party to facilitate the procedure.

(b) The court may appoint a third party who is agreed on by the parties if the person qualifies for appointment under this subchapter.

(c) The court may appoint more than one third party under this section.
Tex. Government Code § 33.030 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 33 / Section 33.030
§ 33.030. ASSISTANCE TO COMMISSION, SPECIAL MASTER, OR SPECIAL COURT OF REVIEW.
Status: in_force

(a) On request of the commission, the attorney general shall act as its counsel generally or in a particular investigation or proceeding.

(b) A state or local government body or department, an officer or employee of a state or local government body, or an official or agent of a state court shall cooperate with and give reasonable assistance and information to the commission, an authorized representative of the commission, a special master, or a special court of review concerning an investigation or proceeding before the commission, special master, or special court of review.
Tex. Parks and Wildlife Code § 43.805 — TX Code / Code pw / Chapter 43 / Section 43.805
§ 43.805. DISPOSITION OF STAMP FEES.
Status: repealed

(a) After deduction of any collection fee, the net receipts from freshwater fishing stamp and collectable freshwater fishing stamp sales shall be sent to the department.

(b) The net receipts from freshwater fishing stamp and collectable freshwater fishing stamp sales may be spent only for the:

(1) repair, maintenance, renovation, or construction of:

(A) freshwater fish hatcheries in this state; and

(B) facilities supporting the management of and research related to freshwater fisheries;

(2) purchase of game fish that are stocked into the public water of this state;

(3) restoration, enhancement, or management of freshwater fish habitats;

(4) development of shoreline-based projects allowing freshwater angler access; and

(5) administration and operation of freshwater fish hatcheries in an amount not to exceed 20 percent of the average annual net receipts in a state fiscal biennium.

(c) Repealed by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 197 (S.B. 573), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2017.
Tex. Insurance Code § 823.010 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 823 / Section 823.010
§ 823.010. DISCLAIMER OF AFFILIATION.
Status: in_force

(a) A disclaimer of affiliation with an authorized insurer may be filed with the commissioner by any person, including the authorized insurer or a member of an insurance holding company system.

(b) The disclaimer must fully disclose:

(1) all material relationships and bases for affiliation between the person and the insurer; and

(2) the basis for disclaiming the affiliation.

(c) Except as provided by Subsection (d), the disclaimer shall be deemed to have been allowed unless, not later than 60 days after the receipt of a complete disclaimer, the commissioner notifies the filing party that the disclaimer is disallowed.

(d) Notwithstanding Subsection (c), if the commissioner at any time determines that the information disclosed in the disclaimer is incomplete or inaccurate or is no longer accurate, the commissioner may disallow the disclaimer.

(e) If the commissioner disallows a disclaimer, the party who filed the disclaimer may request an administrative hearing. The commissioner shall grant the request for the hearing.

(f) Except as provided by Subsection (h), if the commissioner allows a disclaimer:

(1) the insurer is not required to register or report under Subchapter B due to a duty arising from the insurer's relationship with the party who filed the disclaimer; and

(2) the party who filed the disclaimer is not required to comply with Section 823.154, 823.155, 823.159, or 823.160.

(g) If the commissioner allows a disclaimer, the commissioner at the same time may also waive another provision of this chapter with relation to the party who filed the disclaimer. The commissioner may require reasonable controls and safeguards that are consistent with the purposes of this chapter in granting a waiver under this subsection.

(h) If the commissioner disallows a disclaimer under Subsection (d):

(1) effective on the date of the disallowance, the insurer shall register and report as required by Subchapter B; and

(2) the party who filed the disclaimer shall comply with Sections 823.154, 823.155, 823.159, and 823.160.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3905.007 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3905 / Section 3905.007
§ 3905.007. APPLICABILITY OF MUNICIPAL MANAGEMENT DISTRICTS LAW.
Status: in_force

Except as otherwise provided by this chapter, Chapter 375, Local Government Code, applies to the district.