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Tex. Human Resources Code § 48.1522 — TX Code / Code hr / Chapter 48 / Section 48.1522
§ 48.1522. REPORTS OF CRIMINAL CONDUCT TO LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided by Subsection (b), if during the course of the department's or another state agency's investigation of reported abuse, neglect, or exploitation, including an investigation of reported abuse, neglect, or exploitation under Subchapter F, a caseworker of the department or other state agency, as applicable, or the caseworker's supervisor has cause to believe that the elderly person or person with a disability has been abused, neglected, or exploited by another person in a manner that constitutes a criminal offense under any law, including Sections 22.04 and 32.55, Penal Code, the caseworker or supervisor shall:

(1) immediately notify an appropriate law enforcement agency, unless the law enforcement agency reported the alleged abuse, neglect, or exploitation to the department; and

(2) provide the law enforcement agency with a copy of the investigation report of the department or other state agency, as applicable, in a timely manner.

(b) If during the course of the department's investigation of reported abuse, neglect, or exploitation a caseworker of the department or the caseworker's supervisor has cause to believe that a person with a disability who is a resident or client of a state supported living center or the ICF-IID component of the Rio Grande State Center has been abused, neglected, or exploited by another person in a manner that constitutes a criminal offense under any law, including Section 22.04, Penal Code, in addition to the report to the appropriate law enforcement agency required by Subsection (a), the caseworker shall immediately notify the commission's office of inspector general and promptly provide the commission's office of inspector general with a copy of the department's investigation report.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 161.001 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 161 / Section 161.001
§ 161.001. LIABILITY OF PERSON WHO ORDERS OR ADMINISTERS IMMUNIZATION.
Status: in_force

(a) A person who administers or authorizes the administration of a vaccine or immunizing agent is not liable for an injury caused by the vaccine or immunizing agent if the immunization is required by department rule or is otherwise required by law or other rules.

(b) A person who administers or authorizes the administration of a vaccine or immunizing agent is not liable or responsible for the failure to immunize a child because of the failure or refusal of a parent, managing conservator, or guardian to consent to the vaccination or immunization required under this chapter. Consent to the vaccination or immunization must be given in the manner authorized by Chapter 32, Family Code.

(c) A person who fails to comply with Section 161.004 is not liable or responsible for that failure, and that failure does not create a cause of action.

(d) This section does not apply to a negligent act in administering the vaccine or immunizing agent.
Tex. Election Code § 276.015 — TX Code / Code el / Chapter 276 / Section 276.015
§ 276.015. VOTE HARVESTING.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section:

(1) "Benefit" means anything reasonably regarded as a gain or advantage, including a promise or offer of employment, a political favor, or an official act of discretion, whether to a person or another party whose welfare is of interest to the person.

(2) "Vote harvesting services" means in-person interaction with one or more voters, in the physical presence of an official ballot or a ballot voted by mail, intended to deliver votes for a specific candidate or measure.

(b) A person commits an offense if the person, directly or through a third party, knowingly provides or offers to provide vote harvesting services in exchange for compensation or other benefit.

(c) A person commits an offense if the person, directly or through a third party, knowingly provides or offers to provide compensation or other benefit to another person in exchange for vote harvesting services.

(d) A person commits an offense if the person knowingly collects or possesses a mail ballot or official carrier envelope in connection with vote harvesting services.

(e) This section does not apply to:

(1) an activity not performed in exchange for compensation or a benefit;

(2) interactions that do not occur in the presence of the ballot or during the voting process;

(3) interactions that do not directly involve an official ballot or ballot by mail;

(4) interactions that are not conducted in-person with a voter; or

(5) activity that is not designed to deliver votes for or against a specific candidate or measure.

(f) An offense under this section is a felony of the third degree.

(g) If conduct that constitutes an offense under this section also constitutes an offense under any other law, the actor may be prosecuted under this section, the other law, or both.

(h) Records necessary to investigate an offense under this section or any other section of this code shall be provided by an election officer in an unredacted form to a law enforcement officer upon request. Records obtained under this subsection are not subject to public disclosure.
Tex. Insurance Code § 823.454 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 823 / Section 823.454
§ 823.454. ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTY.
Status: in_force

(a) A director or officer of an insurer or insurance holding company system that is subject to this chapter is subject to an administrative penalty under Chapter 84 if the director or officer knowingly and wilfully:

(1) participates in or assents to a transaction or an investment that has not been properly reported or submitted under this chapter;

(2) permits an officer, agent, or employee of the insurer or holding company system, as appropriate, to engage in a transaction or make an investment that has not been properly reported or submitted under this chapter; or

(3) violates this chapter.

(b) The amount of an administrative penalty under this section may not exceed $10,000 for each violation.
Tex. Occupations Code § 454.053 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 454 / Section 454.053
§ 454.053. MEMBERSHIP RESTRICTIONS.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, "Texas trade association" means a cooperative and voluntarily joined statewide association of business or professional competitors in this state designed to assist its members and its industry or profession in dealing with mutual business or professional problems and in promoting their common interest.

(b) A person may not be a member of the board if:

(1) the person is an officer, employee, or paid consultant of a Texas trade association in the field of health care; or

(2) the person's spouse is an officer, manager, or paid consultant of a Texas trade association in the field of health care.

(c) A person may not be a member of the board if the person is required to register as a lobbyist under Chapter 305, Government Code, because of the person's activities for compensation on behalf of a profession related to the operation of the executive council or the board.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1094.403 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1094 / Section 1094.403
§ 1094.403. BALLOT.
Status: in_force

The ballot for an election under this subchapter must be printed to permit voting for or against the proposition: "The dissolution of the Seminole Hospital District of Gaines County, Texas."
Tex. Government Code § 662.106 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 662 / Section 662.106
§ 662.106. HYDROCEPHALUS AWARENESS MONTH.
Status: in_force

(a) September is Hydrocephalus Awareness Month to:

(1) increase public awareness of hydrocephalus, a serious neurological condition characterized by the abnormal buildup of cerebrospinal fluids in the ventricles of the brain; and

(2) encourage the development of partnerships between the federal government, health care professionals, and patient advocacy groups to advance the public's understanding of the condition, improve the diagnosis and treatment of the condition, and support research for a cure.

(b) Hydrocephalus Awareness Month shall be regularly observed by appropriate activities in public schools and other places to increase awareness of hydrocephalus.
Tex. Estates Code § 356.254 — TX Code / Code es / Chapter 356 / Section 356.254
§ 356.254. OPPOSITION TO SALE.
Status: in_force

During the period prescribed in a citation issued under Section 356.253, any person interested in the estate may file:

(1) a written opposition to the sale; or

(2) an application for the sale of other estate property.
Tex. Agriculture Code § 43.016 — TX Code / Code ag / Chapter 43 / Section 43.016
§ 43.016. EXPENSES.
Status: in_force

On warrants drawn by the director and approved by the county judge, the county shall pay all expenses incurred in the operation of the experiment station, including the cost of labor and the director's salary, out of its general funds.
Tex. Transportation Code § 1001.006 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 1001 / Section 1001.006
§ 1001.006. DEFENSE BY ATTORNEY GENERAL.
Status: in_force

The attorney general shall defend an action brought against the board or the department or an action brought against an employee of the department as a result of the employee's official act or omission, regardless of whether at the time of the institution of the action that person has terminated service with the department.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3934.203 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3934 / Section 3934.203
§ 3934.203. 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. Special District Local Laws Code § 3851.156 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3851 / Section 3851.156
§ 3851.156. TAXES FOR BONDS AND OTHER OBLIGATIONS.
Status: in_force

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

(1) the board shall impose a continuing direct annual ad valorem tax for each year that all or part of the bonds are outstanding; and

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

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

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

(C) pay the expenses of imposing the taxes.

(b) Bonds or other obligations that are secured by and payable from ad valorem taxes may not be issued unless the bonds and the imposition of the taxes are approved by a majority of the voters in the district voting at an election held for that purpose.

(c) The district shall hold an election required by this section in the manner provided by Subchapter L, Chapter 375, Local Government Code.
Tex. Education Code § 21.063 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 21 / Section 21.063
§ 21.063. TEACHER DESIGNATIONS ON CERTIFICATE.
Status: in_force

The board shall place on or remove from a teacher's certificate the appropriate designation issued to the teacher under Section 21.3521:

(1) after being notified by the agency of the issuance or removal of the designation; or

(2) if the board determines that removal of the designation is necessary because of action taken against the teacher's certificate.
Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 43.11 — TX Code / Code cr / Chapter 43 / Section 43.11
§ 43.11. AUTHORITY FOR CONFINEMENT.
Status: in_force

When, by the judgment and sentence of the court, a defendant is to be confined in jail, a certified copy of such judgment and sentence shall be sufficient authority for the sheriff to place such defendant in jail.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3975.0503 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3975 / Section 3975.0503
§ 3975.0503. AUTHORITY TO BORROW MONEY AND TO ISSUE BONDS AND OTHER OBLIGATIONS.
Status: in_force

(a) The district may borrow money on terms determined by the board.

(b) The district, by competitive bid or negotiated sale, may issue bonds, notes, or other obligations payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes, assessments, impact fees, revenue, contract payments, grants, or other district money, or any combination of those sources of money, to pay for any authorized district purpose.

(c) The limitation on the outstanding principal amount of bonds, notes, or other obligations provided by Section 49.4645, Water Code, does not apply to the district.
Tex. Family Code § 71.0021 — TX Code / Code fa / Chapter 71 / Section 71.0021
§ 71.0021. DATING VIOLENCE.
Status: in_force

(a) "Dating violence" means an act, other than a defensive measure to protect oneself, by an actor that:

(1) is committed against a victim or applicant for a protective order:

(A) with whom the actor has or has had a dating relationship; or

(B) because of the victim's or applicant's marriage to or dating relationship with an individual with whom the actor is or has been in a dating relationship or marriage; and

(2) is intended to result in physical harm, bodily injury, assault, or sexual assault or that is a threat that reasonably places the victim or applicant in fear of imminent physical harm, bodily injury, assault, or sexual assault.

(b) For purposes of this title, "dating relationship" means a relationship between individuals who have or have had a continuing relationship of a romantic or intimate nature. The existence of such a relationship shall be determined based on consideration of:

(1) the length of the relationship;

(2) the nature of the relationship; and

(3) the frequency and type of interaction between the persons involved in the relationship.

(c) A casual acquaintanceship or ordinary fraternization in a business or social context does not constitute a "dating relationship" under Subsection (b).
Tex. Education Code § 31.0214 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 31 / Section 31.0214
§ 31.0214. ADJUSTMENT FOR HIGH ENROLLMENT GROWTH DISTRICTS.
Status: in_force

Each year the commissioner shall adjust the instructional materials and technology allotment of school districts experiencing high enrollment growth. The commissioner shall establish a procedure for determining high enrollment growth districts eligible to receive an adjustment under this section and the amount of the instructional materials and technology allotment those districts will receive.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 431.244 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 431 / Section 431.244
§ 431.244. FEDERAL REGULATIONS ADOPTED AS STATE RULES.
Status: in_force

(a) A regulation adopted by the secretary under the federal Act concerning pesticide chemicals, food additives, color additives, special dietary use, processed low acid food, acidified food, infant formula, bottled water, or vended bottled water is a rule for the purposes of this chapter, unless the executive commissioner modifies or rejects the rule.

(b) A regulation adopted under the Fair Packaging and Labeling Act (15 U.S.C. 1451 et seq.) is a rule for the purposes of this chapter, unless the executive commissioner modifies or rejects the rule. The executive commissioner may not adopt a rule that conflicts with the labeling requirements for the net quantity of contents required under Section 4 of the Fair Packaging and Labeling Act (15 U.S.C. 1453) and the regulations adopted under that Act.

(c) A regulation adopted by the secretary under Sections 403(b) through (i) of the federal Act is a rule for the purposes of this chapter unless the executive commissioner modifies or rejects the rule. The executive commissioner may not adopt a rule that conflicts with the limitations provided by Sections 403(q) and (r) of the federal Act.

(d) A federal regulation that this section provides as a rule for the purposes of this chapter is effective:

(1) on the date that the regulation becomes effective as a federal regulation; and

(2) whether or not the executive commissioner or department has fulfilled the rulemaking provisions of Chapter 2001, Government Code.

(e) If the executive commissioner modifies or rejects a federal regulation, the executive commissioner shall comply with the rulemaking provisions of Chapter 2001, Government Code.

(f) For any federal regulation adopted as a state rule under this chapter, including a regulation considered to be a rule for purposes of this chapter under Subsection (a), (b), or (c), the department shall provide on its Internet website:

(1) a link to the text of the federal regulation;

(2) a clear explanation of the substance of and purpose for the regulation; and

(3) information on providing comments in response to any proposed or pending federal regulation, including an address to which and the manner in which comments may be submitted.
Tex. Penal Code § 38.113 — TX Code / Code pe / Chapter 38 / Section 38.113
§ 38.113. UNAUTHORIZED ABSENCE FROM COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS FACILITY, COUNTY CORRECTIONAL CENTER, OR ASSIGNMENT SITE.
Status: in_force

(a) A person commits an offense if the person:

(1) is sentenced to or is required as a condition of community supervision or correctional programming to submit to a period of detention or treatment in a community corrections facility or county correctional center;

(2) fails to report to or leaves the facility, the center, or a community service assignment site as directed by the court, community supervision and corrections department supervising the person, or director of the facility or center in which the person is detained or treated, as appropriate; and

(3) in failing to report or leaving acts without the approval of the court, the community supervision and corrections department supervising the person, or the director of the facility or center in which the person is detained or treated.

(b) An offense under this section is a state jail felony.
Tex. Occupations Code § 2401.253 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 2401 / Section 2401.253
§ 2401.253. AUTHORITY TO INVESTIGATE AND FILE COMPLAINT.
Status: in_force

(a) The department may investigate a violation of this chapter.

(b) Any law enforcement agency may file a complaint with:

(1) the district attorney of Travis County; or

(2) the prosecuting attorney of the county in which a violation is alleged to have occurred.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 366.013 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 366 / Section 366.013
§ 366.013. INSTALLATION AND USE OF WATER SOFTENERS AND REVERSE OSMOSIS SYSTEMS.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided by Subsection (b), an owner may install or use a water softener that discharges effluent into an on-site sewage disposal system only if the installed water softener:

(1) conserves water by design;

(2) regenerates using a demand-initiated regeneration control device, commonly known as a DIR device; and

(3) is clearly labeled as being equipped with a DIR device, with the label affixed to the outside of the system so that it may be inspected and easily read.

(b) An owner may use a water softener that discharges effluent into an on-site sewage disposal system and that does not meet the requirements of Subsection (a) if the water softener was installed before September 1, 2003. The owner must replace the water softener with a water softener that meets the requirements of Subsection (a) if the owner:

(1) replaces the water softener; or

(2) installs a new on-site sewage disposal system for the building or other property served by the existing system.

(c) An owner may install and use a point-of-use reverse osmosis system that discharges effluent into an on-site sewage disposal system.

(d) An owner may install and use a point-of-entry reverse osmosis system that discharges effluent into an on-site sewage disposal system if the calculated volume of effluent:

(1) does not cause hydraulic overloading; or

(2) has been adequately addressed in the design of the on-site sewage disposal system.

(e) This section does not apply to an aerobic, nonstandard, or proprietary on-site sewage treatment system unless the water softener drain line to the system bypasses the treatment system and flows into the pump tank or directly into the discharge method.

(f) The commission by rule shall adopt and implement standards for the use of water softeners and reverse osmosis systems in a building or other property served by an on-site sewage disposal system.
Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 20A.258 — TX Code / Code cr / Chapter 20A / Section 20A.258
§ 20A.258. EXAMINATION OF ACCUSED OR SUSPECTED PERSON.
Status: in_force

(a) Before the examination of an accused or suspected person who is subpoenaed to appear before the grand jury, the person shall be:

(1) provided the warnings described by Subsection (b) orally and in writing; and

(2) given a reasonable opportunity to:

(A) retain counsel or apply to the court for an appointed attorney; and

(B) consult with counsel before appearing before the grand jury.

(b) The warnings required under Subsection (a)(1) must consist of the following:

"Your testimony before this grand jury is under oath. Any material question that is answered falsely before this grand jury subjects you to being prosecuted for aggravated perjury. You have the right to refuse to make answers to any question, the answer to which would incriminate you in any manner. You have the right to have a lawyer present outside this chamber to advise you before making answers to questions you feel might incriminate you. Any testimony you give may be used against you at any subsequent proceeding. If you are unable to employ a lawyer, you have the right to have a lawyer appointed to advise you before making an answer to a question, the answer to which you feel might incriminate you."

(c) In examining an accused or suspected person, the grand jury shall:

(1) first state:

(A) the offense of which the person is accused or suspected;

(B) the county in which the offense is alleged to have been committed; and

(C) as closely as possible, the time the offense was committed; and

(2) direct the examination to the offense under investigation.
Tex. Occupations Code § 402.5521 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 402 / Section 402.5521
§ 402.5521. REFUND FOR HEARING INSTRUMENT.
Status: in_force

The commission or executive director may order a license holder to pay a refund to a consumer who returns a hearing instrument during the 30-day trial period required by rules adopted under Section 402.1021.
Tex. Election Code § 17.006 — TX Code / Code el / Chapter 17 / Section 17.006
§ 17.006. VENUE.
Status: in_force

Venue of an appeal under this chapter is in the county served by the registrar who issued the decision from which the appeal is taken.