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Tex. Insurance Code § 1952.107 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1952 / Section 1952.107
§ 1952.107. RECOVERY UNDER COLLISION OR COMBINED COVERAGE.
Status: in_force

(a) An insured who has collision coverage and uninsured or underinsured property damage liability coverage may recover under the coverage the insured chooses.

(b) If neither the collision coverage or the uninsured or underinsured property damage liability coverage is sufficient alone to cover all damage resulting from a single occurrence, the insured may recover under both coverages. If recovering under both coverages, the insured shall designate one coverage as the primary coverage and pay the deductible applicable to that coverage. The primary coverage must be exhausted before any recovery is made under the secondary coverage.

(c) If both the primary and secondary coverages are used to pay damages from a single occurrence, the insured may not be required to pay the deductible applicable to the secondary coverage when the amount of the deductible otherwise applicable to the secondary coverage is the same as or less than the amount of the deductible applicable to the primary coverage. If both coverages are used to pay damages from a single occurrence and the amount of the deductible otherwise applicable to the secondary coverage is greater than the amount of the deductible applicable to the primary coverage, the insured shall pay the difference between the amount of the two deductibles with respect to the secondary coverage.

(d) The insured may not recover under both the primary and secondary coverages more than the actual damages suffered.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8232.152 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8232 / Section 8232.152
§ 8232.152. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE TAX.
Status: in_force

(a) If authorized at an election held under Section 8232.151, the district may impose an operation and maintenance tax on taxable property in the district as provided by Section 49.107, Water Code.

(b) The board shall determine the tax rate. The rate may not exceed the rate approved at the election.
Tex. Local Government Code § 572.104 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 572 / Section 572.104
§ 572.104. TEMPORARY MANAGEMENT.
Status: in_force

The utility commission or the commission, after providing to the utility or water supply or sewer service corporation notice and an opportunity to be heard by the commissioners at a utility commission or commission meeting, may authorize a public utility agency to temporarily manage and operate a utility or water supply or sewer service corporation in the manner provided by Section 13.4132, Water Code, if the utility or corporation:

(1) has discontinued or abandoned operations or the provision of services;

(2) has been or is being referred to the attorney general for the appointment of a receiver under Section 572.103;

(3) violates a final order of the utility commission or the commission; or

(4) allows any property owned or controlled by it to be used in violation of a final order of the utility commission or the commission.
Tex. Local Government Code § 43.0505 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 43 / Section 43.0505
§ 43.0505. APPLICABILITY.
Status: repealed

(a) This subchapter applies only to an annexation under Subchapter C-1.

(b) Repealed by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 155 (H.B. 347), Sec. 1.01(4), eff. May 24, 2019.
Tex. Alcoholic Beverage Code § 64.01 — TX Code / Code al / Chapter 64 / Section 64.01
§ 64.01. AUTHORIZED ACTIVITIES.
Status: in_force

(a) The holder of a general distributor's license may:

(1) receive malt beverages in unbroken original packages from brewers and brewpubs and from general or branch distributors;

(2) distribute or sell malt beverages in the unbroken original packages in which they are received to general or branch distributors, to local distributor permittees, to permittees or licensees authorized to sell to ultimate consumers, to private club registration permittees, to authorized outlets located on any installation of the national military establishment, or to qualified persons for shipment and consumption outside the state; and

(3) serve free malt beverages for consumption on the licensed premises.

(b) All sales made under the authority of this section except sales to general, local, or branch distributor's licensees must be made in accordance with Sections 61.73 and 102.31 of this code.
Tex. Insurance Code § 2054.606 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 2054 / Section 2054.606
§ 2054.606. SUBSIDIARY NOT ENGAGED IN BUSINESS OF INSURANCE.
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any other provision of this code, for the purposes of offering alternative health benefit coverage as described by Section 2054.601, a subsidiary of the company that acts in accordance with this subchapter is not an insurer and is not engaging in the business of insurance in this state.
Tex. Occupations Code § 206.309 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 206 / Section 206.309
§ 206.309. PROTECTION OF PATIENT IDENTITY.
Status: in_force

In a disciplinary investigation or proceeding conducted under this chapter, the medical board shall protect the identity of each patient whose medical records are examined and used in a public proceeding unless the patient:

(1) testifies in the public proceeding; or

(2) submits a written release in regard to the patient's records or identity.
Tex. Government Code § 472.001 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 472 / Section 472.001
§ 472.001. APPLICABILITY OF CHAPTER.
Status: in_force

This chapter applies to:

(1) the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy;

(2) the Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors; and

(3) the Texas Board of Architectural Examiners.
Tex. Local Government Code § 379B.003 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 379B / Section 379B.003
§ 379B.003. PURPOSE AND NATURE OF AUTHORITY.
Status: in_force

(a) An authority is created to:

(1) accept title to or operate under a lease from the United States or any other person all or a part of the base property and areas around the base property and engage in the economic development of the base property and areas around the base property; or

(2) carry out a base efficiency project.

(b) An authority created under Subsection (a)(2) may not operate a defense base that has been closed or realigned under the Defense Base Closure and Realignment Act of 1990 (10 U.S.C. Section 2687 note) and its subsequent amendments.

(c) An authority exercises public and essential governmental functions.
Tex. Natural Resources Code § 87.132 — TX Code / Code nr / Chapter 87 / Section 87.132
§ 87.132. USE OF GAS FROM CERTAIN WELLS FOR CARBON BLACK MANUFACTURE.
Status: in_force

(a) Gas from any gas well completed on or before September 5, 1947, within a common reservoir producing both sweet and sour gas from which the gas was not sold off the leased premises to an interstate pipeline company during the year immediately preceding September 5, 1947, or gas from any gas well completed after September 5, 1947, within a common reservoir producing both sweet and sour gas, may be used for the manufacture of carbon black without the prior extraction of its natural gasoline content if:

(1) it is used in a plant producing an average recovery of not less than one and one-half pounds of carbon black for each 1,000 cubic feet of gas; and

(2) the royalty rate and market price paid for the gas at the wellhead at least equals the royalty rate and market price paid at the wellhead in the immediate area for gas used for light and fuel purposes.

(b) In arriving at the market price of sour gas, a reduction of not more than one-half cent per 1,000 cubic feet shall be allowed for purifying the gas to render it suitable for light and fuel purposes.

(c) If the gas is used by a producer, any royalty rate paid shall be paid on the same basis.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 246.092 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 246 / Section 246.092
§ 246.092. APPLICATION FOR COURT ORDER FOR REHABILITATION OR LIQUIDATION.
Status: in_force

(a) The commissioner shall request the attorney general to apply to a district court of this state, or to the federal bankruptcy court that has exercised jurisdiction over a provider or facility, for an order directing the appointment of a trustee to rehabilitate or liquidate the facility if the commissioner elects not to place the facility under supervision and:

(1) the provider draws from the provider's loan reserve fund escrow an amount greater than permitted by Section 246.078;

(2) the provider does not repay the loan reserve fund escrow as required by Section 246.078;

(3) the board determines, after a complaint and investigation, that the provider is financially unsound or is unable to meet the income or available cash projections previously filed by the provider and that the ability of the provider to fully perform its obligations under continuing care contracts is endangered; or

(4) the provider is bankrupt, insolvent, or has filed for protection from creditors under a federal or state reorganization, bankruptcy, or insolvency law.

(b) In connection with an application for an order to rehabilitate or liquidate a facility, the court shall consider the manner in which the welfare of persons who have previously contracted with the provider for continuing care at the facility may be best served, and may order that the proceeds of a lien imposed under Section 246.111 may be used in full or partial payment of entrance fees to other facilities on behalf of the residents of the facility being liquidated.
Tex. Insurance Code - Not Codified § 14 — TX Code / Code i1 / Chapter 21 / Section 14
§ 14. POLICYHOLDER STABILIZATION RESERVE FUND.
Status: in_force

(a) The policyholder stabilization reserve fund is created and shall be administered as provided by this article and the plan of operation.

(b) Each policyholder shall pay to the fund annually an amount determined annually by the board of directors as provided by the plan of operation.

(c) The charge shall be computed in proportion to each premium payment due for liability insurance through the association.

(d) The policy shall state the charge separately. The charge is not part of the premium and is not subject to premium taxes, servicing fees, acquisition costs, or any other similar charges.

(e) The association shall collect money for and administer the fund, and the fund shall be treated as a liability of the association along with and in the same manner as premium and loss reserves.

(f) The board of directors shall value the fund annually at the close of the last preceding year.

(g) The association shall continue to collect the charge until the time the net balance of the fund is not less than the projected sum of premiums to be written in the year following the valuation date under Subsection (f) of this section.

(h) All charges collected from policyholders shall be credited to the fund, and the fund shall be charged with any deficit from operations of the association during the previous year.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 9021.152 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 9021 / Section 9021.152
§ 9021.152. CONTRACT TAXES.
Status: in_force

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.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7887.0101 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7887 / Section 7887.0101
§ 7887.0101. 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 Harris County Improvement District No. 27.
Tex. Natural Resources Code § 134.109 — TX Code / Code nr / Chapter 134 / Section 134.109
§ 134.109. VARIANCE FROM REQUIREMENT TO RESTORE CONTOUR.
Status: in_force

(a) The commission may grant a variance from the requirement in Section 134.108(a)(2) to restore to approximate original contour after steep slope surface coal mining if:

(1) the surface owner requests in writing, as part of the permit application, that the variance be granted to render the land suitable after reclamation for industrial, commercial, residential, or public use, including use as a recreational facility;

(2) the watershed control of the affected area is improved; and

(3) other requirements of this section are met.

(b) The watershed control of an affected area is considered to be improved for purposes of Subsection (a) if the potential use of the affected land is:

(1) considered by the commission, after consultation with the appropriate land use planning agencies, if any, to constitute an economic or public use equal to or better than the premining use;

(2) designed and certified by a qualified registered professional engineer in conformance with professional standards established to assure the stability, drainage, and configuration necessary for the intended use of the site; and

(3) approved by the appropriate state environmental agencies.

(c) In granting a variance under this section, the commission shall require the operator to:

(1) backfill with spoil material to cover the highwall completely and ensure that the material maintains stability after mining and reclamation;

(2) place off the mine bench only the amount of spoil necessary to achieve the planned postmining land use;

(3) comply with Section 134.106 in placing spoil off the mine bench;

(4) ensure stability of the spoil retained on the bench; and

(5) meet the other requirements of this chapter.

(d) The commission shall adopt specific rules to govern the granting of variances under this section and may impose additional requirements it considers necessary.

(e) A variance granted under this section shall be reviewed not later than the third anniversary of the date the permit is issued unless the permit holder demonstrates that the proposed development is proceeding in accordance with the terms of the reclamation plan.
Tex. Finance Code § 187.102 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 187 / Section 187.102
§ 187.102. ESTABLISHING AN INTERSTATE TRUST OFFICE.
Status: in_force

(a) An out-of-state trust company that does not operate a trust office in this state may not establish and maintain a de novo trust office in this state unless:

(1) a state trust company would be permitted to establish a de novo trust office in the home state or foreign country of the out-of-state trust company; and

(2) a bank whose home state is this state would be permitted to establish a de novo branch in the home state or foreign country of the out-of-state trust company.

(b) Subject to Subsection (a), a de novo trust office may be established in this state under this section through the acquisition of a trust office in this state of an existing trust institution.
Tex. Insurance Code § 848.110 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 848 / Section 848.110
§ 848.110. RIGHTS OF PHYSICIANS; LIMITATIONS ON PARTICIPATION.
Status: in_force

(a) Before a complaint against a physician under Section 848.107 is resolved, or before a physician's association with a health care collaborative is terminated, the physician is entitled to an opportunity to dispute the complaint or termination through a process that includes:

(1) written notice of the complaint or basis of the termination;

(2) an opportunity for a hearing not earlier than the 30th day after receiving notice under Subdivision (1);

(3) the right to provide information at the hearing, including testimony and a written statement; and

(4) a written decision that includes the specific facts and reasons for the decision.

(b) A health care collaborative may limit a physician or group of physicians from participating in the health care collaborative if the limitation is based on an established development plan approved by the board of directors. Each applicant physician or group shall be provided with a copy of the development plan.
Tex. Local Government Code § 231.223 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 231 / Section 231.223
§ 231.223. DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS GENERALLY.
Status: in_force

The Commissioners Court of Hood County may regulate:

(1) the percentage of a lot that may be occupied or developed;

(2) population density;

(3) the size of buildings;

(4) the location, design, construction, extension, and size of streets and roads;

(5) the location, design, construction, extension, size, and installation of water and wastewater facilities, including the requirements for connecting to a centralized water or wastewater system;

(6) the location, design, construction, extension, size, and installation of drainage facilities and other required public facilities;

(7) the location, design, and construction of parks, playgrounds, and recreational areas; and

(8) the abatement of harm resulting from inadequate water or wastewater facilities.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7817.0304 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7817 / Section 7817.0304
§ 7817.0304. IMPACT FEE AND ASSESSMENT EXEMPTIONS.
Status: in_force

The district may not impose an impact fee or assessment on:

(1) single-family residential property; or

(2) the property, including the equipment, rights-of-way, facilities, or improvements, of:

(A) an electric utility or a power generation company as defined by Section 31.002, Utilities Code;

(B) a gas utility as defined by Section 101.003 or 121.001, Utilities Code;

(C) a telecommunications provider as defined by Section 51.002, Utilities Code; or

(D) a person who provides to the public cable television or advanced telecommunications services.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1026.160 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1026 / Section 1026.160
§ 1026.160. SPENDING AND INVESTMENT RESTRICTIONS.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as otherwise provided by Section 1026.107(c) and by Subchapter E, the district may not incur an obligation payable from district revenue other than the revenue on hand or to be on hand in the current and following district fiscal years.

(b) The board may invest operating, depreciation, or building reserves only in funds or securities specified by Chapter 2256, Government Code.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 102.109 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 102 / Section 102.109
§ 102.109. CODE OF CONDUCT.
Status: in_force

(a) The oversight committee shall adopt a code of conduct applicable to each oversight committee member, program integration committee member, and institute employee.

(b) The code of conduct at a minimum must include provisions prohibiting the member, the employee, or the member's or employee's spouse from:

(1) accepting or soliciting any gift, favor, or service that could reasonably influence the member or employee in the discharge of official duties or that the member, employee, or spouse of the member or employee knows or should know is being offered with the intent to influence the member's or employee's official conduct;

(2) accepting employment or engaging in any business or professional activity that would reasonably require or induce the member or employee to disclose confidential information acquired in the member's or employee's official position;

(3) accepting other employment or compensation that could reasonably impair the member's or employee's independent judgment in the performance of official duties;

(4) making personal investments or having a financial interest that could reasonably create a substantial conflict between the member's or employee's private interest and the member's or employee's official duties;

(5) intentionally or knowingly soliciting, accepting, or agreeing to accept any benefit for exercising the member's official powers or performing the member's or employee's official duties in favor of another;

(6) leasing, directly or indirectly, any property, capital equipment, employee, or service to any entity that receives a grant from the institute;

(7) submitting a grant application for funding by the institute;

(8) serving on the board of directors of an organization established with a grant from the institute; or

(9) serving on the board of directors of a grant recipient.
Tex. Occupations Code § 1104.158 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 1104 / Section 1104.158
§ 1104.158. STATEMENT OF FEES.
Status: in_force

(a) In reporting to a client, an appraisal management company shall separately state the fees:

(1) paid to an appraiser for the completion of an appraisal; and

(2) charged by the company for appraisal management services.

(b) An appraisal management company may not:

(1) prohibit an appraiser from recording in the body of the report that is submitted by the appraiser to the company the fee that the appraiser was paid by the company for completing the appraisal; or

(2) include any fees for appraisal management services performed by the company in the amount the company reports as charges for the actual completion of an appraisal by an appraiser.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8359.108 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8359 / Section 8359.108
§ 8359.108. DIVISION OF DISTRICT.
Status: in_force

(a) The district may be divided into two or more new districts only if the district:

(1) has no outstanding bonded debt; and

(2) is not imposing ad valorem taxes.

(b) This chapter applies to any new district created by the division of the district, and a new district has all the powers and duties of the district.

(c) Any new district created by the division of the district may, at the time the new district is created, contain only:

(1) land within the area described by Section 2 of the Act creating this chapter;

(2) any land previously owned by the United States Army Corps of Engineers; and

(3) any land adjacent to the area described by Section 2 of the Act creating this chapter if that adjacent land is within the extraterritorial jurisdiction of the City of Denison and if that adjacent land has been approved for inclusion in the district under the consent ordinance or resolution adopted by the City of Denison under Section 8359.105.

(d) The board, on its own motion or on receipt of a petition signed by the owner or owners of a majority of the assessed value of the real property in the district, may adopt an order dividing the district.

(e) The board may adopt an order dividing the district only after the date the board holds an election under Section 8359.003 to confirm the district's creation.

(f) An order dividing the district must:

(1) name each new district;

(2) include the metes and bounds description of the territory of each new district;

(3) appoint temporary directors for each new district; and

(4) provide for the division of assets and liabilities between or among the new districts.

(g) On or before the 30th day after the date of adoption of an order dividing the district, the district shall file the order with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality and record the order in the real property records of each county in which the district is located.

(h) Any new district created by the division of the district shall hold a confirmation and directors' election as required by Section 8359.003.

(i) Municipal consent by the City of Denison is not required for the creation of any new district created under this section.

(j) Any new district created by the division of the district must hold an election as required by this chapter to obtain voter approval before the district may impose a maintenance tax or issue bonds payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes.

(k) If the voters of a new district do not confirm the creation of the new district, the assets, obligations, territory, and governance of the new district revert to that of the original district.