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Tex. Insurance Code § 1504.053 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1504 / Section 1504.053
§ 1504.053. CANCELLATION OR NONRENEWAL OF COVERAGE FOR CERTAIN CHILDREN.
Status: in_force

(a) A benefit plan issuer may not cancel or refuse to renew health or dental coverage provided to a child who is enrolled or entitled to enrollment under this chapter unless satisfactory written evidence is filed with the issuer showing that:

(1) the court or administrative order that required the coverage is not in effect; or

(2) the child:

(A) is enrolled in comparable health or dental coverage; or

(B) will be enrolled in comparable health or dental coverage that takes effect not later than the effective date of the cancellation or nonrenewal.

(b) For purposes of this section, a child is not enrolled or entitled to enrollment under this chapter if the child's eligibility for health or dental coverage ends because the parent ceases to be eligible for dependent health or dental coverage.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1117.055 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1117 / Section 1117.055
§ 1117.055. BOARD VACANCY.
Status: in_force

If a vacancy occurs in the office of director, the remaining directors shall appoint a director for the unexpired term.
Tex. Government Code § 2251.052 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2251 / Section 2251.052
§ 2251.052. SUBCONTRACTOR REMEDY FOR VENDOR'S NONPAYMENT OF CONTRACT.
Status: in_force

(a) A subcontractor of a vendor under a contract with a governmental entity may suspend performance required under the contract with the vendor if:

(1) the governmental entity with whom the subcontractor's vendor has a contract does not pay the vendor an undisputed amount within the time limits provided by Subchapter B; or

(2) the governmental entity with whom the subcontractor's vendor has a contract has paid the vendor undisputed amounts and the vendor does not pay the subcontractor an undisputed amount within the time limits provided by Subchapter B.

(b) A subcontractor who suspends performance under Subsection (a) must give the vendor written notice, a copy of which the subcontractor may provide the governmental entity with whom the vendor has a contract:

(1) informing the vendor that payment has not been received; and

(2) stating the intent of the subcontractor to suspend performance for nonpayment.

(c) The subcontractor may not suspend performance under this section before the later of:

(1) the 10th day after the date the subcontractor gives notice under Subsection (b); or

(2) the date specified by Section 2251.053(b), if applicable.

(d) A subcontractor who suspends performance under this section is not:

(1) required to supply further labor, services, or materials until the subcontractor is paid the amount provided for under the contract, plus costs for demobilization and remobilization; or

(2) responsible for damages resulting from suspending work if the vendor has not notified the subcontractor in writing before performance is suspended that payment has been made or the governmental entity has notified the vendor that a bona fide dispute for payment exists.

(e) A notification under Subsection (d)(2) that a bona fide dispute for payment exists must include a list of the specific reasons for nonpayment. If a reason specified is that labor, services, or materials provided by the subcontractor are not provided in compliance with the contract, the subcontractor is entitled to a reasonable opportunity to:

(1) cure the noncompliance of the listed items; or

(2) offer a reasonable amount to compensate for listed items for which noncompliance cannot be promptly cured.
Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 46C.051 — TX Code / Code cr / Chapter 46C / Section 46C.051
§ 46C.051. NOTICE OF INTENT TO RAISE INSANITY DEFENSE.
Status: in_force

(a) A defendant planning to offer evidence of the insanity defense must file with the court a notice of the defendant's intention to offer that evidence.

(b) The notice must:

(1) contain a certification that a copy of the notice has been served on the attorney representing the state; and

(2) be filed at least 20 days before the date the case is set for trial, except as described by Subsection (c).

(c) If before the 20-day period the court sets a pretrial hearing, the defendant shall give notice at the hearing.
Tex. Government Code § 411.066 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 411 / Section 411.066
§ 411.066. JURISDICTION.
Status: in_force

The municipal court of a municipality and the justice courts of a county in which an offense under Section 411.065 was committed have concurrent original jurisdiction over such an offense.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7955.153 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7955 / Section 7955.153
§ 7955.153. 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. Property Code § 62.121 — TX Code / Code pr / Chapter 62 / Section 62.121
§ 62.121. BOND.
Status: in_force

(a) If a lien is fixed or is attempted to be fixed by a recorded instrument under this chapter, any person may file a bond to indemnify against the lien.

(b) The bond shall be filed with the county clerk of the county in which the commercial real estate subject to the lien is located.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1073.152 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1073 / Section 1073.152
§ 1073.152. NOTICE; HEARING; ADOPTION OF BUDGET.
Status: in_force

(a) The board shall hold a public hearing on the proposed annual budget.

(b) The board shall publish notice of the hearing in accordance with Chapter 551, Government Code.

(c) Any district resident is entitled to be present and participate at the hearing.

(d) At the conclusion of the hearing, the board shall adopt a budget by acting on the budget proposed by the district administrator. The board may make any changes in the proposed budget that the board judges to be in the interests of the district's residents and that the law warrants.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1575.054 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1575 / Section 1575.054
§ 1575.054. BUDGET.
Status: in_force

Expenses incurred in developing and administering the group program shall be paid as provided by a budget adopted by the trustee.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 431.279 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 431 / Section 431.279
§ 431.279. REFUSAL TO LICENSE; SUSPENSION OR REVOCATION OF LICENSE.
Status: in_force

(a) The department may refuse an application or may suspend or revoke a license if the applicant or licensee:

(1) has been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor that involves moral turpitude;

(2) is an association, partnership, or corporation and the managing officer has been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor that involves moral turpitude;

(3) has been convicted in a state or federal court of the illegal use, sale, or transportation of intoxicating liquors, narcotic drugs, barbiturates, amphetamines, desoxyephedrine, their compounds or derivatives, or any other dangerous or habit-forming drugs;

(4) is an association, partnership, or corporation and the managing officer has been convicted in a state or federal court of the illegal use, sale, or transportation of intoxicating liquors, narcotic drugs, barbiturates, amphetamines, desoxyephedrine, their compounds or derivatives, or any other dangerous or habit-forming drugs; or

(5) has not complied with this chapter or the rules implementing this chapter.

(b) The department may refuse an application for a license or may suspend or revoke a license if the department determines from evidence presented during a hearing that the applicant or licensee:

(1) has violated Section 431.021(l)(3), relating to the counterfeiting of a drug or the sale or holding for sale of a counterfeit drug;

(2) has violated Chapter 481 (Texas Controlled Substances Act) or 483 (Dangerous Drugs); or

(3) has violated the rules of the public safety director of the Department of Public Safety, including being responsible for a significant discrepancy in the records that state law requires the applicant or licensee to maintain.

(c) The refusal to license an applicant or the suspension or revocation of a license by the department and the appeal from that action are governed by the department's formal hearing procedures and the procedures for a contested case hearing under Chapter 2001, Government Code.
Tex. Government Code § 2155.0011 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2155 / Section 2155.0011
§ 2155.0011. COMPTROLLER POWERS AND DUTIES.
Status: in_force

The comptroller has under this chapter the powers and duties described by Section 2151.004(d).
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3861.158 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3861 / Section 3861.158
§ 3861.158. BONDS AND OTHER OBLIGATIONS; MUNICIPAL APPROVAL.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided by Sections 3861.157 and 3861.161, the district may issue by competitive bid or negotiated sale bonds, notes, or other obligations payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes or assessments in the manner provided by Subchapter A, Chapter 372 or Subchapter J, Chapter 375, Local Government Code.

(b) In exercising the district's borrowing power, the district may issue a bond or other obligation in the form of a bond, note, certificate of participation or other instrument evidencing a proportionate interest in payments to be made by the district, or other type of obligation.

(c) In addition to the sources of money described by Subchapter A, Chapter 372, and Subchapter J, Chapter 375, Local Government Code, district bonds may be secured and made payable, wholly or partly, by a pledge of any part of the net proceeds the district receives from any other district revenue.
Tex. Parks and Wildlife Code § 43.0721 — TX Code / Code pw / Chapter 43 / Section 43.0721
§ 43.0721. LICENSE REQUIRED.
Status: in_force

(a) No person may release banded pen-reared birds under this subchapter unless the person holds a valid private bird hunting area license.

(b) The license must be displayed on the private bird hunting area.

(c) A person is not required to hold a hunting lease license issued under Subchapter D to hunt banded pen-reared birds released under the authority of this subchapter.
Tex. Property Code § 116.052 — TX Code / Code pr / Chapter 116 / Section 116.052
§ 116.052. DISTRIBUTION TO RESIDUARY AND REMAINDER BENEFICIARIES.
Status: in_force

(a) Each beneficiary described in Section 116.051(4) is entitled to receive a portion of the net income equal to the beneficiary's fractional interest in undistributed principal assets, using values as of the distribution date. If a fiduciary makes more than one distribution of assets to beneficiaries to whom this section applies, each beneficiary, including one who does not receive part of the distribution, is entitled, as of each distribution date, to the net income the fiduciary has received after the date of death or terminating event or earlier distribution date but has not distributed as of the current distribution date.

(b) In determining a beneficiary's share of net income, the following rules apply:

(1) The beneficiary is entitled to receive a portion of the net income equal to the beneficiary's fractional interest in the undistributed principal assets immediately before the distribution date, including assets that later may be sold to meet principal obligations.

(2) The beneficiary's fractional interest in the undistributed principal assets must be calculated without regard to property specifically given to a beneficiary and property required to pay pecuniary amounts not in trust.

(3) The beneficiary's fractional interest in the undistributed principal assets must be calculated on the basis of the aggregate value of those assets as of the distribution date without reducing the value by any unpaid principal obligation.

(4) The distribution date for purposes of this section may be the date as of which the fiduciary calculates the value of the assets if that date is reasonably near the date on which assets are actually distributed.

(c) If a fiduciary does not distribute all of the collected but undistributed net income to each person as of a distribution date, the fiduciary shall maintain appropriate records showing the interest of each beneficiary in that net income.

(d) A fiduciary may apply the rules in this section, to the extent that the fiduciary considers it appropriate, to net gain or loss realized after the date of death or terminating event or earlier distribution date from the disposition of a principal asset if this section applies to the income from the asset.
Tex. Water Code § 36.404 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 36 / Section 36.404
§ 36.404. NOTICE.
Status: in_force

(a) If the general manager or board schedules a public hearing on an application for a permit or permit amendment, the general manager or board shall give notice of the hearing as provided by this section.

(b) The notice must include:

(1) the name of the applicant;

(2) the address or approximate location of the well or proposed well;

(3) a brief explanation of the proposed permit or permit amendment, including any requested amount of groundwater, the purpose of the proposed use, and any change in use;

(4) the time, date, and location of the hearing; and

(5) any other information the general manager or board considers relevant and appropriate.

(c) Not later than the 10th day before the date of a hearing, the general manager or board shall:

(1) post notice in a place readily accessible to the public at the district office;

(2) provide notice to the county clerk of each county in the district; and

(3) provide notice by:

(A) regular mail to the applicant;

(B) regular mail, facsimile, or electronic mail to any person who has requested notice under Subsection (d); and

(C) regular mail to any other person entitled to receive notice under the rules of the district.

(d) A person may request notice from the district of a public hearing on a permit or a permit amendment application. The request must be in writing and is effective for the remainder of the calendar year in which the request is received by the district. To receive notice of a public hearing in a later year, a person must submit a new request. An affidavit of an officer or employee of the district establishing attempted service by first class mail, facsimile, or e-mail to the person in accordance with the information provided by the person is proof that notice was provided by the district.

(e) Failure to provide notice under Subsection (c)(3)(B) does not invalidate an action taken by the district at the hearing.
Tex. Occupations Code § 2102.004 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 2102 / Section 2102.004
§ 2102.004. REQUIRED CONTRACT TERMS.
Status: in_force

A contract between a performing rights society and a proprietor for the payment of royalties executed in this state must:

(1) be in writing;

(2) be signed by the parties; and

(3) include the following information:

(A) the proprietor's name and business address;

(B) the name and location of each place of business to which the contract applies;

(C) the name and address of the performing rights society;

(D) the duration of the contract; and

(E) the rates and terms of royalties to be collected under the contract, including any sliding scale or schedule for any increase or decrease of those rates for the duration of the contract.
Tex. Insurance Code § 2001.003 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 2001 / Section 2001.003
§ 2001.003. AUTHORITY TO REQUIRE SWORN STATEMENTS.
Status: in_force

For an insurer described by Section 2001.001, the department may require from the insurer or a director, officer, representative, or agent of the insurer a sworn statement covering any period that states:

(1) the rates and premiums collected for fire insurance on each class of risks and on all property in this state;

(2) the causes of fire, if known to the insurer or individual or if the insurer or individual possesses relevant information or data or can obtain the information or data at reasonable expense; and

(3) all necessary facts and information to allow the department to determine enforcement and to enforce a law described by Section 2001.001(a).
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 62.1015 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 62 / Section 62.1015
§ 62.1015. ELIGIBILITY OF CERTAIN CHILDREN; DISALLOWANCE OF MATCHING FUNDS.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section:

(1) "Charter school" and "regional education service center" have the meanings assigned by Section 1579.002, Insurance Code.

(2) "Employee" has the meaning assigned by Section 1579.003, Insurance Code.

(b) A child of an employee of a charter school, school district, other educational district whose employees are members of the Teacher Retirement System of Texas, or regional education service center may be enrolled in health benefits coverage under the child health plan. A child enrolled in the child health plan under this section:

(1) participates in the same manner as any other child enrolled in the child health plan; and

(2) is subject to the same requirements and restrictions relating to income eligibility, continuous coverage, and enrollment, including applicable waiting periods, as any other child enrolled in the child health plan.

(c) The cost of health benefits coverage for children enrolled in the child health plan under this section shall be paid as provided in the General Appropriations Act. Expenditures made to provide health benefits coverage under this section may not be included for the purpose of determining the state children's health insurance expenditures, as that term is defined by 42 U.S.C. Section 1397ee(d)(2)(B), as amended, unless the commission, after consultation with the appropriate federal agencies, determines that the expenditures may be included without adversely affecting federal matching funding for the child health plan provided under this chapter.
Tex. Government Code § 559.001 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 559 / Section 559.001
§ 559.001. DEFINITION.
Status: in_force

In this chapter, "state governmental body" means a governmental body as defined by Section 552.003 that is part of state government.
Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 16.13 — TX Code / Code cr / Chapter 16 / Section 16.13
§ 16.13. ATTACHMENT EXECUTED FORTHWITH.
Status: in_force

The officer receiving the attachment shall execute it forthwith by bringing before the magistrate the witness named therein, unless such witness shall give bail for his appearance before the magistrate at the time and place required by the writ.
Tex. Occupations Code § 1902.252 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 1902 / Section 1902.252
§ 1902.252. NOTICE REGARDING INJURIOUS WATER; REPAIR OR COMPLETION OF WELL.
Status: in_force

(a) An installer shall notify the department and the landowner or person having a pump installed or repaired on encountering water injurious to vegetation, land, or other water.

(b) To avoid injury or pollution, the installer shall repair or properly complete the well under standards and procedures adopted by the commission.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 9094.0501 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 9094 / Section 9094.0501
§ 9094.0501. AUTHORITY TO ISSUE BONDS AND OTHER OBLIGATIONS.
Status: in_force

The district may issue bonds or other obligations payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes, impact fees, revenue, contract payments, grants, or other district money, or any combination of those sources, to pay for any authorized district purpose.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8326.005 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8326 / Section 8326.005
§ 8326.005. FINDINGS OF PUBLIC PURPOSE AND BENEFIT.
Status: in_force

(a) The district is created to serve a public purpose and benefit.

(b) The district is created to accomplish the purposes of:

(1) a municipal utility district as provided by general law and Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution; and

(2) Section 52, Article III, Texas Constitution, that relate to the construction, acquisition, operation, maintenance, or improvement of macadamized, graveled, or paved roads or improvements, including storm drainage, in aid of those roads.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8828.006 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8828 / Section 8828.006
§ 8828.006. CONFLICTS OF LAW.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as otherwise provided by this chapter, if there is a conflict between this chapter and Chapter 36 or 49, Water Code, this chapter controls.

(b) If there is a conflict between Chapters 36 and 49, Water Code, Chapter 36 controls.
Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 25.01 — TX Code / Code cr / Chapter 25 / Section 25.01
§ 25.01. IN FELONY.
Status: in_force

In every case of felony, when the accused is in custody, or as soon as he may be arrested, the clerk of the court where an indictment has been presented shall immediately make a certified copy of the same, and deliver such copy to the sheriff, together with a writ directed to such sheriff, commanding him forthwith to deliver such certified copy to the accused.
Tex. Labor Code § 402.00116 — TX Code / Code la / Chapter 402 / Section 402.00116
§ 402.00116. CHIEF EXECUTIVE.
Status: in_force

(a) The commissioner of workers' compensation is the division's chief executive and administrative officer. The commissioner shall administer and enforce this title, other workers' compensation laws of this state, and other laws granting jurisdiction to or applicable to the division or the commissioner. Except as otherwise specifically provided by this title, a reference in this title to the "commissioner" means the commissioner of workers' compensation.

(b) The commissioner has the powers and duties vested in the division by this title and other workers' compensation laws of this state.
Tex. Business & Commerce Code § 3.406 — TX Code / Code bc / Chapter 3 / Section 3.406
§ 3.406. NEGLIGENCE CONTRIBUTING TO FORGED SIGNATURE OR ALTERATION OF INSTRUMENT.
Status: in_force

(a) A person whose failure to exercise ordinary care substantially contributes to an alteration of an instrument or to the making of a forged signature on an instrument is precluded from asserting the alteration or the forgery against a person who, in good faith, pays the instrument or takes it for value or for collection.

(b) Under Subsection (a), if the person asserting the preclusion fails to exercise ordinary care in paying or taking the instrument and that failure contributes to loss, the loss is allocated between the person precluded and the person asserting the preclusion according to the extent to which the failure of each to exercise ordinary care contributed to the loss.

(c) Under Subsection (a), the burden of proving failure to exercise ordinary care is on the person asserting the preclusion. Under Subsection (b), the burden of proving failure to exercise ordinary care is on the person precluded.