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Tex. Water Code § 7.0026 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 7 / Section 7.0026
§ 7.0026. SUSPENSION OF ENFORCEMENT ACTION AGAINST CERTAIN REGIONAL WATER, SEWER, OR SOLID WASTE SERVICES.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, "retail public utility" has the meaning assigned by Section 13.002.

(b) If a water supply, sewer, wastewater treatment, or solid waste disposal service operated by or for a municipality, county, regional service area, or unincorporated service area is being integrated into a regional water supply, sewer, wastewater treatment, or solid waste disposal service administered by another entity, including a retail public utility, the commission may enter into a compliance agreement with the regional service under which the commission will not initiate an enforcement action against the regional service for existing or anticipated violations resulting from the operation by the regional service of the service being integrated. A compliance agreement under this section must include provisions necessary to bring the service being integrated into compliance.

(c) If a water supply, sewer, or wastewater treatment service operated by a retail public utility, other than a municipality or county, is being integrated into a regional water supply, sewer, or wastewater treatment service administered by another entity, including a separate retail public utility, the commission may enter into a compliance agreement with the regional service under which the commission will not initiate an enforcement action against the regional service for existing or anticipated violations resulting from the operation by the regional service of the service being integrated. A compliance agreement under this section must include provisions necessary to bring the service being integrated into compliance.

(d) This section does not prohibit the commission from initiating an enforcement action against a regional service that is a party to a compliance agreement if the regional service does not substantially comply with the agreement.
Tex. Property Code § 71.101 — TX Code / Code pr / Chapter 71 / Section 71.101
§ 71.101. PETITION FOR ESCHEAT.
Status: in_force

(a) If any person, including the attorney general, the comptroller, or a district attorney, criminal district attorney, county attorney, county clerk, district clerk, or attorney ad litem is informed or has reason to believe that real or personal property is subject to escheat under this chapter, the person may file a sworn petition requesting the escheat of the property and requesting a writ of possession for the property.

(b) The petition must contain:

(1) a description of the property;

(2) the name of the deceased owner of the property;

(3) the name of the tenants or persons claiming the estate, if known; and

(4) the facts supporting the escheat of the estate.

(c) If the petition is filed by a person other than the attorney general, the person shall send to the attorney general written notice of the filing and a copy of the petition to permit the attorney general to elect to participate on behalf of the state.

(d) An action brought under this section is governed by the procedure relating to class actions provided by the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure.

(e) A petition filed under this section is not subject to an objection relating to misjoinder of parties or causes of action.
Tex. Local Government Code § 379A.003 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 379A / Section 379A.003
§ 379A.003. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this chapter:

(1) "Board" means the board of directors of a municipal development corporation.

(2) "Corporation" means a municipal development corporation created under this chapter.
Tex. Government Code § 2253.023 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2253 / Section 2253.023
§ 2253.023. ATTEMPTED COMPLIANCE.
Status: in_force

(a) A bond furnished by a prime contractor in an attempt to comply with this chapter shall be construed to comply with this chapter regarding the rights created, limitations on those rights, and remedies provided.

(b) A provision in a bond furnished by a prime contractor in an attempt to comply with this chapter that expands or restricts a right or liability under this chapter shall be disregarded, and this chapter shall apply to that bond.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 166.0465 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 166 / Section 166.0465
§ 166.0465. ETHICS OR MEDICAL COMMITTEE DECISION RELATED TO PATIENT DISABILITY.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, "disability" has the meaning assigned by the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 in 42 U.S.C. Section 12102.

(b) During the review process under Section 166.046(b), the ethics or medical committee may not consider a patient's disability that existed before the patient's current admission unless the disability is relevant in determining whether the medical or surgical intervention is medically appropriate.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1013.301 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1013 / Section 1013.301
§ 1013.301. DISSOLUTION; ELECTION.
Status: in_force

(a) The district may be dissolved only on approval of a majority of the district voters voting in an election held for that purpose.

(b) The board may order an election on the question of dissolving the district and disposing of the district's assets and obligations.

(c) The board shall order an election if the board receives a petition requesting an election that is signed by a number of district residents equal to at least 15 percent of the registered voters in the district.

(d) The order calling the election must state:

(1) the nature of the election, including the proposition to appear on the ballot;

(2) the date of the election;

(3) the hours during which the polls will be open; and

(4) the location of the polling places.

(e) Section 41.001(a), Election Code, does not apply to an election ordered under this section.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 437A.007 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 437A / Section 437A.007
§ 437A.007. PERMIT RENEWAL; NOTICE.
Status: in_force

A mobile food service establishment annually shall renew the establishment's permit under this chapter.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1251.303 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1251 / Section 1251.303
§ 1251.303. PHYSICAL EXAMINATION NOT REQUIRED.
Status: in_force

An individual who exercises the option to continue group coverage under this subchapter may not be required to take and pass a physical examination as a condition to continuing coverage.
Tex. Penal Code § 33.05 — TX Code / Code pe / Chapter 33 / Section 33.05
§ 33.05. TAMPERING WITH DIRECT RECORDING ELECTRONIC VOTING MACHINE.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section:

(1) "Direct recording electronic voting machine" has the meaning assigned by Section 121.003, Election Code.

(2) "Measure" has the meaning assigned by Section 1.005, Election Code.

(b) A person commits an offense if the person knowingly accesses a computer, computer network, computer program, computer software, or computer system that is a part of a voting system that uses direct recording electronic voting machines and by means of that access:

(1) prevents a person from lawfully casting a vote;

(2) changes a lawfully cast vote;

(3) prevents a lawfully cast vote from being counted; or

(4) causes a vote that was not lawfully cast to be counted.

(c) An offense under this section does not require that the votes as affected by the person's actions described by Subsection (b) actually be the votes used in the official determination of the outcome of the election.

(d) An offense under this section is a felony of the first degree.

(e) Notwithstanding Section 15.01(d), an offense under Section 15.01(a) is a felony of the third degree if the offense the actor intends to commit is an offense under this section.

(f) With the consent of the appropriate local county or district attorney, the attorney general has concurrent jurisdiction with that consenting local prosecutor to investigate or prosecute an offense under this section.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 81.012 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 81 / Section 81.012
§ 81.012. DESIGNATED INFECTION CONTROL OFFICER.
Status: in_force

(a) An entity that employs or uses the services of an emergency response employee or volunteer shall nominate a designated infection control officer and an alternate designated infection control officer to:

(1) receive notification of a potential exposure to a reportable disease from a health care facility;

(2) notify the appropriate health care providers of a potential exposure to a reportable disease;

(3) act as a liaison between the entity's emergency response employees or volunteers who may have been exposed to a reportable disease during the course and scope of employment or service as a volunteer and the destination hospital of the patient who was the source of the potential exposure;

(4) investigate and evaluate an exposure incident, using current evidence-based information on the possible risks of communicable disease presented by the exposure incident; and

(5) monitor all follow-up treatment provided to the affected emergency response employee or volunteer, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law.

(b) The executive commissioner by rule shall prescribe the qualifications required for a person to be eligible to be designated as an infection control officer under this section. The qualifications must include a requirement that the person be trained as a health care provider or have training in the control of infectious and communicable diseases.

(c) The entity that employs or uses the services of an emergency response employee or volunteer is responsible for notifying the local health authorities or local health care facilities, according to any local rules or procedures, that the entity has a designated infection control officer or alternate designated infection control officer.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1579.154 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1579 / Section 1579.154
§ 1579.154. PARTICIPATION BY CHARTER SCHOOLS; ELIGIBILITY.
Status: in_force

(a) A charter school is eligible to participate in the program if the school agrees:

(1) that all records of the school relating to participation in the program are open to inspection by the trustee, the administering firm, the commissioner of education, or a designee of any of those entities; and

(2) to have the school's accounts relating to participation in the program annually audited by a certified public accountant at the school's expense.

(b) A charter school must notify the trustee of the school's intent to participate in the program in the manner and within the time required by rules adopted by the trustee.
Tex. Alcoholic Beverage Code § 63.03 — TX Code / Code al / Chapter 63 / Section 63.03
§ 63.03. LIABILITY FOR TAXES; BOND.
Status: in_force

The holder of a nonresident brewer's license that transports malt beverages into Texas in a motor vehicle owned or leased by the licensee is not primarily responsible for the payment of the taxes on the malt beverages, which remains the responsibility of the holder of the brewer's or distributor's license. However, the nonresident brewer shall furnish the commission with a bond in an amount which, in the commission's judgment, will protect the revenue of the state from the tax due on the malt beverages over any six-week period.
Tex. Auxiliary Water Laws § 7846 — TX Code / Code wl / Chapter 3 / Section 7846
§ 7846. AUDIT AND REPORT.
Status: in_force

The directors shall annually require an audit to be made of the district records and accounts, at the time and in the manner provided for audits of Water Improvement Districts under Chapter 2 of this title, and on the first of January of each year they shall make and file a report of the condition of the district affairs and other data required of directors of Water Improvement Districts.
Tex. Transportation Code § 22.002 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 22 / Section 22.002
§ 22.002. PUBLIC PURPOSE; COUNTY OR MUNICIPAL PURPOSE.
Status: in_force

(a) Subject to Chapter 101, Civil Practice and Remedies Code, the following functions are public and governmental functions, exercised for a public purpose, and matters of public necessity:

(1) the acquisition of an interest in real property under this chapter;

(2) the planning, acquisition, establishment, construction, improvement, equipping, maintenance, operation, regulation, protection, and policing of an airport or air navigation facility under this chapter, including the acquisition or elimination of an airport hazard;

(3) the exercise of any other power granted by this chapter to local governments and other public agencies, to be severally or jointly exercised; and

(4) the acquisition and use of property and privileges by or on behalf of a local government or other public agency in the manner and for the purposes described by this chapter.

(b) In the case of a county, a function described by Subsection (a) is a county function and purpose. In the case of a municipality, a function described by Subsection (a) is a municipal function and purpose.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 253.006 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 253 / Section 253.006
§ 253.006. INFORMAL PROCEEDINGS.
Status: in_force

The executive commissioner by rule shall adopt procedures governing informal proceedings held in compliance with Section 2001.056, Government Code.
Tex. Transportation Code § 171.154 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 171 / Section 171.154
§ 171.154. INTERMUNICIPAL COMMUTER RAIL POWERS.
Status: in_force

(a) The district may exercise the powers of an intermunicipal commuter rail district created under Chapter 173 or former Article 6550c-1, Revised Statutes, only if the concurrent order or ordinance creating the district specifies that the district may exercise those powers. The order or ordinance may not grant the district the power to impose a tax.

(b) In the event of a conflict between this chapter and a power granted by Chapter 173, this chapter controls. In the event of a conflict between Chapter 173 and Chapter 172, Chapter 172 controls over Chapter 173.
Tex. Business Organizations Code § 6.154 — TX Code / Code bo / Chapter 6 / Section 6.154
§ 6.154. VOTING OF INTERESTS IN AN ESTATE OR TRUST.
Status: in_force

(a) An administrator, executor, guardian, or conservator of an estate who holds an ownership interest as part of the estate may vote the interest, in person or by proxy, without transferring the interest into the person's name.

(b) An ownership interest in the name of a trust may be voted in person or by proxy by:

(1) the trustee; or

(2) a person authorized to act on behalf of the trust by the trust agreement or the trustee.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 85.012 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 85 / Section 85.012
§ 85.012. MODEL WORKPLACE GUIDELINES.
Status: in_force

(a) To ensure consistent public policy, the department, in consultation with appropriate state and local agencies and private entities, shall develop model workplace guidelines concerning persons with HIV infection and related conditions.

(b) The model workplace guidelines must include provisions stating that:

(1) all employees will receive some education about methods of transmission and prevention of HIV infection and related conditions;

(2) accommodations will be made to keep persons with HIV infection employed and productive for as long as possible;

(3) the confidentiality of employee medical records will be protected;

(4) HIV-related policies will be consistent with current information from public health authorities, such as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention of the United States Public Health Service, and with state and federal law and regulations;

(5) persons with HIV infection are entitled to the same rights and opportunities as persons with other communicable diseases; and

(6) employers and employees should not engage in discrimination against persons with HIV infection unless based on accurate scientific information.

(c) The department shall develop more specific model workplace guidelines for employers in businesses with educational, correctional, health, or social service responsibilities.

(d) The department shall make the model workplace guidelines available on request.

(e) Employers should be encouraged to adopt HIV-related workplace guidelines that incorporate, at a minimum, the guidelines established by the department under this section.

(f) This chapter does not create a new cause of action for a violation of workplace guidelines.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 613.001 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 613 / Section 613.001
§ 613.001. DEFINITION.
Status: in_force

In this chapter, "ward with an intellectual disability" means a ward who is a person with an intellectual disability, as defined by Subtitle D.
Tex. Government Code § 487.560 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 487 / Section 487.560
§ 487.560. REPORTING REQUIREMENT.
Status: in_force

The department shall provide a report on the permanent endowment fund for the rural communities health care investment program to the Legislative Budget Board not later than November 1 of each year. The report must include the total amount of money the department received from the fund, the purpose for which the money was used, and any additional information that may be requested by the Legislative Budget Board.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 11003.152 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 11003 / Section 11003.152
§ 11003.152. PERMITS.
Status: in_force

(a) The district may obtain through appropriate proceedings an appropriation permit or a diversion permit from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.

(b) The district may acquire a water appropriation permit from a permit owner by contract or otherwise.
Tex. Parks and Wildlife Code § 22.183 — TX Code / Code pw / Chapter 22 / Section 22.183
§ 22.183. HUBBARD LAKE.
Status: in_force

(a) The department may create, develop, operate, and maintain a state park on the land donated by the West Central Texas Municipal Water District located on Hubbard Lake in Stephens County.

(b) The department may accept additional gifts of any adjoining land or interest in land donated by the West Central Texas Water Municipal District to enlarge the park created by Subsection (a) of this section.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 113.0102 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 113 / Section 113.0102
§ 113.0102. TERMS; VACANCY.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided by Subsection (b), the executive committee shall establish:

(1) the terms of executive committee members; and

(2) procedures for the reappointment of members.

(b) An executive committee member described by Section 113.0101(a)(7) serves a two-year term and is eligible for reappointment.

(c) A vacancy on the executive committee shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment.
Tex. Occupations Code § 206.305 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 206 / Section 206.305
§ 206.305. REHABILITATION ORDER.
Status: in_force

(a) The medical board, through an agreed order or after a contested case proceeding, may impose a rehabilitation order on an applicant, as a prerequisite for issuing a license, or on a license holder based on:

(1) the person's intemperate use of drugs or alcohol directly resulting from habituation or addiction caused by medical care or treatment provided by a physician;

(2) the person's intemperate use of drugs or alcohol during the five years preceding the date of the report that could adversely affect the person's ability to safely practice as a surgical assistant, if the person:

(A) reported the use;

(B) has not previously been the subject of a substance abuse related order of the medical board; and

(C) has not committed a violation of the standard of care as a result of the intemperate use of drugs or alcohol;

(3) a judgment by a court that the person is of unsound mind; or

(4) the results of a mental or physical examination, or an admission by the person, indicating that the person suffers from a potentially dangerous limitation or an inability to practice as a surgical assistant with reasonable skill and safety because of illness or any other physical or mental condition.

(b) The medical board may not issue an order under this section if, before the individual signs the proposed order, the board receives a valid complaint with regard to the individual based on the individual's intemperate use of drugs or alcohol in a manner affecting the standard of care.

(c) The medical board must determine whether an individual has committed a standard of care violation described by Subsection (a)(2) before imposing an order under this section.

(d) The medical board may disclose a rehabilitation order to a local or statewide private medical or surgical assistant association only as provided by Section 206.3075.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8814.065 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8814 / Section 8814.065
§ 8814.065. MEETINGS.
Status: in_force

The board shall hold regular meetings at the district office on a date established by the board.
Tex. Insurance Code § 962.702 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 962 / Section 962.702
§ 962.702. REFUSAL TO ISSUE OR RENEW CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY OR LICENSE; SUSPENSION OR REVOCATION.
Status: in_force

If, after notice and hearing, the commissioner finds that the applicant, certificate holder, or license holder has violated this chapter or another provision of this code, the commissioner may refuse to issue or renew a certificate of authority or a license, or may suspend or revoke a certificate of authority or a license.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 242.0442 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 242 / Section 242.0442
§ 242.0442. COMMISSION EVALUATION OF REGULATORY CAPACITY.
Status: in_force

(a) Not later than January 31 of each year, the commission shall evaluate the commission's capacity to regulate institutions under this chapter and formulate a strategy to effectively perform licensing duties, enforcement activities, and complaint investigations for that year.

(b) The commission shall continue to regularly evaluate the commission's capacity to regulate institutions under this chapter and implement corrective measures as necessary.

(c) The commission shall monitor the commission's staffing of employees who perform inspections, surveys, or investigations of institutions under this chapter and fill any vacant positions as soon as possible.

(d) Not later than January 1 of each year, the commission shall evaluate the commission's compliance during the previous year with Sections 242.043, 242.044, and 242.0441.
Tex. Government Code § 24.223 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 24 / Section 24.223
§ 24.223.
Status: in_force

Sec. 24.223. 121ST JUDICIAL DISTRICT (TERRY AND YOAKUM COUNTIES). (a) The 121st Judicial District is composed of Terry and Yoakum counties.

(b) The terms of the 121st District Court begin:

(1) in Terry County on the second Mondays in May and November; and

(2) in Yoakum County on the second Mondays in June and December.
Tex. Penal Code § 9.62 — TX Code / Code pe / Chapter 9 / Section 9.62
§ 9.62. EDUCATOR-STUDENT.
Status: in_force

The use of force, but not deadly force, against a person is justified:

(1) if the actor is entrusted with the care, supervision, or administration of the person for a special purpose; and

(2) when and to the degree the actor reasonably believes the force is necessary to further the special purpose or to maintain discipline in a group.