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Tex. Health and Safety Code § 361.978 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 361 / Section 361.978
§ 361.978. MANUFACTURER'S RECOVERY PLAN AND RELATED RESPONSIBILITIES.
Status: in_force

(a) This section does not apply to a television manufacturer that participates in a recycling leadership program described by Section 361.979.

(b) Not later than the first January 31 that occurs after the date the television manufacturer first registers with the commission under Section 361.976, each television manufacturer of covered television equipment sold in this state shall, individually or as a member of a group of television manufacturers, submit to the commission a recovery plan to collect, reuse, and recycle covered television equipment.

(c) An individual television manufacturer that submits a recovery plan under Subsection (b) shall collect, reuse, and recycle covered television equipment. Beginning with the television manufacturer's second year of registration, the individual television manufacturer shall collect, reuse, and recycle the quantity of covered television equipment computed by the commission as the television manufacturer's market share allocation.

(d) A group of television manufacturers that submits a recovery plan under Subsection (b) shall collect, reuse, and recycle covered television equipment. Beginning with the second year of registration for a group of television manufacturers, the group of television manufacturers shall collect, reuse, and recycle a quantity of covered television equipment equal to the sum of the combined market share allocations of the group's participants.

(e) A recovery plan under Subsection (b) must include at a minimum:

(1) a statement of whether the television manufacturer intends to collect and recycle its market share allocation through operation of its plan, individually or in partnership with other television manufacturers;

(2) beginning with the television manufacturer's second year of registration, the total weight of covered television equipment collected, reused, and recycled by or on behalf of the television manufacturer during the preceding year; and

(3) collection methods that allow a consumer to recycle covered television equipment without paying a separate fee at the time of recycling.

(f) The commission shall review the recovery plan for satisfaction of the requirements of this subchapter. If the registration and recovery plan are complete, the commission shall include the television manufacturer on the commission's Internet website listing as provided by Section 361.984(a). The commission may reject the recovery plan if it does not meet all requirements of this subchapter.
Tex. Water Code § 66.016 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 66 / Section 66.016
§ 66.016. DISTRICT NAME.
Status: in_force

(a) A district shall be named the ______________________ (Insert name of county, river, stream, creek, or bayou in district) Stormwater Control District.

(b) A district may not have the same name as any other district.
Tex. Government Code § 1505.216 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 1505 / Section 1505.216
§ 1505.216. TERMS OF ISSUANCE OF REFUNDING BONDS.
Status: in_force

(a) Refunding bonds may:

(1) be issued under this subchapter to refund bonds of:

(A) a single issue or two or more consecutive issues; or

(B) a single series or two or more consecutive series;

(2) combine the pledges related to bonds to be refunded to secure the refunding bonds; or

(3) be secured by a pledge of other or additional revenue.

(b) Refunding bonds issued under this subchapter have the same priority of lien on the revenue pledged to their payment as is pledged to the bonds to be refunded.

(c) If two or more consecutive series or issues of bonds are refunded in a single issue of refunding bonds, the lien on all the refunding bonds is equal if all bonds of the several series or issues of bonds to be refunded are surrendered in exchange for the refunding bonds.

(d) Refunding bonds issued under this subchapter may not have a priority of lien greater than the highest priority of lien of a series or issue of bonds to be refunded.
Tex. Agriculture Code § 52.036 — TX Code / Code ag / Chapter 52 / Section 52.036
§ 52.036. EFFECT OF FILING ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION.
Status: in_force

When the articles of incorporation are filed with the secretary of state, all courts shall receive the articles or a certified copy of the articles as prima facie evidence of:

(1) facts stated in the articles; and

(2) compliance with requirements for incorporation under this chapter.
Tex. Water Code § 13.504 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 13 / Section 13.504
§ 13.504. IMPROPER RENTAL RATE INCREASE.
Status: in_force

If, during the 90-day period preceding the installation of individual meters or submeters, an owner, operator, or manager of an apartment house, manufactured home rental community, or other multiple use facility has increased rental rates and the increase is attributable to increased costs of utilities, the owner, operator, or manager shall immediately reduce the rental rate by the amount of the increase and refund all of the increase that has previously been collected within the 90-day period.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1067.308 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1067 / Section 1067.308
§ 1067.308. REPORT; DISSOLUTION ORDER.
Status: in_force

(a) After the district has paid all district debts and has disposed of all district money and other assets as prescribed by this subchapter, the board shall file a written report with the Commissioners Court of Cooke County summarizing the board's actions in dissolving the district.

(b) Not later than the 10th day after the date the Commissioners Court of Cooke County receives the report and determines that the requirements of this subchapter have been fulfilled, the commissioners court shall enter an order dissolving the district and releasing the board from any further duty or obligation.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7934.153 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7934 / Section 7934.153
§ 7934.153. CONTRACT TAXES.
Status: in_force

(a) In accordance with Section 49.108, Water Code, the district may impose a tax other than an operation and maintenance tax and use the revenue derived from the tax to make payments under a contract after the provisions of the contract have been approved by a majority of the district voters voting at an election held for that purpose.

(b) A contract approved by the district voters may contain a provision stating that the contract may be modified or amended by the board without further voter approval.
Tex. Local Government Code § 43.001 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 43 / Section 43.001
§ 43.001. DEFINITIONS.
Status: repealed

In this chapter:

(1) "Extraterritorial jurisdiction" means extraterritorial jurisdiction as determined under Chapter 42.

(2) Repealed by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 155 (H.B. 347), Sec. 1.01, eff. May 24, 2019.

(3) Repealed by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 155 (H.B. 347), Sec. 1.01, eff. May 24, 2019.

(4) Repealed by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 155 (H.B. 347), Sec. 1.01, eff. May 24, 2019.

(5) Repealed by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 155 (H.B. 347), Sec. 1.01, eff. May 24, 2019.
Tex. Occupations Code § 202.505 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 202 / Section 202.505
§ 202.505. REEXAMINATION IF LICENSE SUSPENDED OR REVOKED.
Status: in_force

The department may refuse to reinstate a license or to issue a new license until a podiatrist has passed the regular license examination if the commission or executive director suspended or revoked the license for:

(1) failure to satisfy continuing education requirements; or

(2) nonpayment of the license renewal fee.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 241.0262 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 241 / Section 241.0262
§ 241.0262. CIRCULATING DUTIES FOR SURGICAL SERVICES.
Status: in_force

Circulating duties in the operating room must be performed by qualified registered nurses. In accordance with approved medical staff policies and procedures, licensed vocational nurses and surgical technologists may assist in circulatory duties under the direct supervision of a qualified registered nurse circulator.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 331.005 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 331 / Section 331.005
§ 331.005. RESPONDING TO INCIDENT OF WORKPLACE VIOLENCE.
Status: in_force

(a) Following an incident of workplace violence, a facility shall at a minimum offer immediate post-incident services, including any necessary acute medical treatment for each health care provider or employee of the facility who is directly involved in the incident.

(b) A facility may not discourage a health care provider or employee from exercising the provider's or employee's right to contact or file a report with law enforcement regarding an incident of workplace violence.

(c) A person may not discipline, including by suspension or termination of employment, discriminate against, or retaliate against another person who:

(1) in good faith reports an incident of workplace violence; or

(2) advises a health care provider or employee of the provider's or employee's right to report an incident of workplace violence.
Tex. Human Resources Code § 152.2201 — TX Code / Code hr / Chapter 152 / Section 152.2201
§ 152.2201. STARR COUNTY.
Status: in_force

(a) The Starr County Juvenile Board is composed of the county judge, the judge of the county court at law in Starr County, and the district judges in Starr County.

(b) The juvenile court judge is the chairman of the board and its chief administrative officer.

(c) The commissioners court may pay the juvenile board members an annual salary set by the commissioners court at not less than $1,200 or more than $10,000 for the added duties imposed on the members. The salary shall be paid in equal monthly installments from the general fund of the county.

(d) The juvenile board shall appoint not more than five persons to serve on an advisory council.

(e) Sections 152.0002, 152.0004, 152.0005, 152.0006, 152.0007, and 152.0008 do not apply to the juvenile board of Starr County.

(f) The Starr County Juvenile Board and the juvenile boards of one or more counties that are adjacent to or in close proximity to Starr County may agree to operate together with respect to all matters, or with respect to certain matters specified by the juvenile boards. Juvenile boards operating together may appoint one fiscal officer to receive and disburse funds for the boards.
Tex. Parks and Wildlife Code § 76.020 — TX Code / Code pw / Chapter 76 / Section 76.020
§ 76.020. OYSTER SHELL RECOVERY AND REPLACEMENT PROGRAM.
Status: in_force

(a) The commission by proclamation may establish and conduct a program to require the recovery of oyster shell or other suitable cultch material from, and replacement of oyster shell in, the coastal waters of the state to maintain or enhance public oyster reefs.

(b) The department may accept grants and donations of money or materials from private or public sources to be applied to the oyster shell recovery and replacement program.
Tex. Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 71.021 — TX Code / Code cp / Chapter 71 / Section 71.021
§ 71.021. SURVIVAL OF CAUSE OF ACTION.
Status: in_force

(a) A cause of action for personal injury to the health, reputation, or person of an injured person does not abate because of the death of the injured person or because of the death of a person liable for the injury.

(b) A personal injury action survives to and in favor of the heirs, legal representatives, and estate of the injured person. The action survives against the liable person and the person's legal representatives.

(c) The suit may be instituted and prosecuted as if the liable person were alive.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 341.002 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 341 / Section 341.002
§ 341.002. RULES FOR SANITATION AND HEALTH PROTECTION.
Status: in_force

The executive commissioner may:

(1) adopt rules consistent with the purposes of this chapter; and

(2) establish standards and procedures for the management and control of sanitation and for health protection measures.
Tex. Agriculture Code § 161.007 — TX Code / Code ag / Chapter 161 / Section 161.007
§ 161.007. EXPOSURE OR INFECTION CONSIDERED CONTINUING.
Status: in_force

If a veterinarian employed by the commission determines that a communicable disease exists among livestock, domestic animals, or domestic fowl or on certain premises or that livestock, domestic animals, or domestic fowl have been exposed to the agency of transmission of a communicable disease, the exposure or infection is considered to continue until the commission determines that the exposure or infection has been eradicated through methods prescribed by rule of the commission.
Tex. Insurance Code § 406.005 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 406 / Section 406.005
§ 406.005. DURATION OF DEPOSIT.
Status: in_force

Subject to Section 406.006, the comptroller shall hold a deposit required under this chapter until the commissioner issues a written order finding that the condition for which the deposit was required no longer exists.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1501.303 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1501 / Section 1501.303
§ 1501.303. SYSTEM BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
Status: in_force

(a) The board of directors of the system is composed of:

(1) nine members appointed by the commissioner; and

(2) the commissioner or the commissioner's representative, who serves as an ex officio member.

(b) Five of the appointed members must be representatives of reinsured health benefit plan issuers selected from individuals nominated by small employer health benefit plan issuers in this state according to procedures developed by the commissioner.

(c) Four of the appointed members must represent the public. A member representing the public may not:

(1) be an officer, director, or employee of an insurance company, agency, agent, broker, solicitor, or adjuster or any other business entity regulated by the department;

(2) be a person required to register under Chapter 305, Government Code; or

(3) be related to a person described by Subdivision (1) or (2) within the second degree by affinity or consanguinity.

(d) Appointed members serve two-year terms expiring December 31 of each odd-numbered year. A member's term continues until a successor is appointed.

(e) A member of the board may not be compensated for serving on the board but is entitled to reimbursement for actual expenses incurred in performing functions as a member of the board as provided by the General Appropriations Act.
Tex. Insurance Code § 841.408 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 841 / Section 841.408
§ 841.408. ISSUANCE OF CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY.
Status: in_force

(a) The commissioner may issue a certificate of authority to a limited purpose subsidiary life insurance company, authorizing the company to transact reinsurance business in this state as a limited purpose subsidiary life insurance company based on a finding that:

(1) the company's application meets the criteria contained in this subsection;

(2) the proposed plan of the limited purpose subsidiary life insurance company provides for viable operation of the company, including a determination by the commissioner that the limited purpose subsidiary life insurance company applicant has sufficiently strong financial support;

(3) the guaranties meet the requirements of Section 841.417;

(4) the terms of any reinsurance arrangement, including the reinsurance contract and related transactions, comply with this subchapter and all applicable insurance laws and rules;

(5) the proposed application and reinsurance arrangement is not hazardous to any ceding insurer; and

(6) the proposed application and reinsurance contract will always fund authorized investments that comply with Section 841.412, including statutory reserves for life insurance with invested assets at least equal to the amount of reserves required under generally accepted accounting principles.

(b) In conjunction with the issuance of a certificate of authority under this section, the commissioner may issue an order that includes any provisions, terms, and conditions regarding the organization, licensing, and operation of the limited purpose subsidiary life insurance company that the commissioner deems appropriate and that are not inconsistent with this chapter, including requesting from the company information to monitor the financial strength of guarantors and requiring the periodic reporting and monitoring of assets behind any guaranties issued.
Tex. Occupations Code § 801.551 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 801 / Section 801.551
§ 801.551. EQUINE DENTAL PROVIDER ADVISORY COMMITTEE.
Status: in_force

(a) The equine dental provider advisory committee is an informal advisory committee to the board and is not subject to Chapter 2110, Government Code.

(b) The advisory committee does not have any independent rulemaking authority but shall advise and assist the board in adopting rules relating to licensed equine dental providers.

(c) The board shall consult the advisory committee regarding matters relating to a disciplinary action that involves a licensed equine dental provider.
Tex. Agriculture Code § 161.005 — TX Code / Code ag / Chapter 161 / Section 161.005
§ 161.005. COMMISSION WRITTEN INSTRUMENTS.
Status: in_force

(a) The commission may authorize the executive director or another employee to sign written instruments on behalf of the commission. A written instrument, including a quarantine or written notice, signed under that authority has the same force and effect as if signed by the entire commission.

(b) Any written instrument issued by the commission is admissible as evidence in court if certified by the presiding officer or the executive director.
Tex. Government Code § 2306.097 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2306 / Section 2306.097
§ 2306.097. ENERGY SERVICES PROGRAM FOR LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS.
Status: in_force

(a) The Energy Services Program for Low-Income Individuals shall operate in conjunction with the community services block grant program and has jurisdiction and responsibility for administration of the following elements of the State Low-Income Energy Assistance Program, from whatever sources funded:

(1) the Energy Crisis Intervention Program;

(2) the weatherization program; and

(3) the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program.

(b) Applications, forms, and educational materials for a program administered under Subsection (a)(1), (2), or (3) must be provided in English, Spanish, and any other appropriate language.
Tex. Government Code § 2308.061 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2308 / Section 2308.061
§ 2308.061. STAFF.
Status: in_force

(a) The council shall have an independent staff with expertise sufficient to perform all duties and responsibilities of the council.

(b) The staff may be supplemented by staff from other state agencies who are temporarily assigned to assist with special projects.
Tex. Election Code § 172.054 — TX Code / Code el / Chapter 172 / Section 172.054
§ 172.054. EXTENDED FILING DEADLINE.
Status: in_force

(a) The deadline for filing an application for a place on the general primary election ballot is extended as provided by this section if a candidate who has made an application that complies with the applicable requirements:

(1) dies on or after the fifth day before the date of the regular filing deadline and on or before the first day after the date of the regular filing deadline;

(2) holds the office for which the application was made and withdraws or is declared ineligible on the date of the regular filing deadline or the first day after the date of the regular filing deadline; or

(3) withdraws or is declared ineligible during the period prescribed by Subdivision (2), and at the time of the withdrawal or declaration of ineligibility no other candidate has made an application that complies with the applicable requirements for the office sought by the withdrawn or ineligible candidate.

(b) An application for an office sought by a withdrawn, deceased, or ineligible candidate must be filed not later than 6 p.m. of the fifth day after the date of the regular filing deadline. An application filed by mail with the state chair is not timely if received later than 5 p.m. of the fifth day after the date of the regular filing deadline.

(c) An extension of the filing deadline under this section applies only to the primary election of the political party for which the withdrawn, deceased, or ineligible candidate applied for a place on the ballot.
Tex. Government Code § 26.188 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 26 / Section 26.188
§ 26.188. GOLIAD COUNTY.
Status: in_force

In addition to other jurisdiction provided by law, the County Court of Goliad County has original concurrent jurisdiction with the justice courts in all civil matters in which the justice courts have jurisdiction under general law.
Tex. Election Code § 252.001 — TX Code / Code el / Chapter 252 / Section 252.001
§ 252.001. APPOINTMENT OF CAMPAIGN TREASURER REQUIRED.
Status: in_force

Each candidate and each political committee shall appoint a campaign treasurer as provided by this chapter.
Tex. Natural Resources Code § 31.021 — TX Code / Code nr / Chapter 31 / Section 31.021
§ 31.021. REIMBURSEMENT FOR NOTARY PUBLIC EXPENSE.
Status: in_force

The land office may reimburse an employee for the fees and costs of a bond that are required for appointment as a notary public if the employee provides notary public service as part of the employee's duties with the land office.
Tex. Human Resources Code § 32.076 — TX Code / Code hr / Chapter 32 / Section 32.076
§ 32.076. SUBSTITUTE DENTISTS.
Status: in_force

To the extent allowed by federal law, the executive commissioner of the Health and Human Services Commission shall adopt rules ensuring that the same standards applying to a physician who bills the medical assistance program for services provided by a substitute physician apply also to a dentist who bills the medical assistance program for services provided by a substitute dentist.
Tex. Government Code § 72.001 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 72 / Section 72.001
§ 72.001. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this chapter:

(1) "Court" means any tribunal forming a part of the judiciary.

(2) "Director" means the administrative director of the courts appointed as provided by this chapter.

(3) "Office" means the Office of Court Administration of the Texas Judicial System.

(4) "Trial court" means any tribunal forming a part of the judiciary, except the supreme court, the court of criminal appeals, and the courts of appeals, but does not include the commissioners court of a county.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8016.0101 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8016 / Section 8016.0101
§ 8016.0101. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this chapter:

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

(2) "Commission" means the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.

(3) "Director" means a board member.

(4) "District" means the Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 235.
Tex. Education Code § 7.022 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 7 / Section 7.022
§ 7.022. INTERNAL AUDIT.
Status: in_force

The auditor appointed by the commissioner under Section 7.055 shall coordinate the agency's efforts to evaluate and improve its internal operations.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8142.052 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8142 / Section 8142.052
§ 8142.052. ELECTION OF DIRECTORS.
Status: in_force

On the uniform election date in May of each even-numbered year, the appropriate number of directors shall be elected.