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Tex. Finance Code § 353.016 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 353 / Section 353.016
§ 353.016. COMPUTATION OF TIME PRICE DIFFERENTIAL USING TRUE DAILY EARNINGS METHOD.
Status: in_force

Under the true daily earnings method, the earned time price differential is computed by multiplying the daily rate of the time price differential by the number of days the actual unpaid principal balance is outstanding. Under this method:

(1) a payment is credited at the time received, with a payment received before the scheduled installment date resulting in a greater reduction in the unpaid principal balance than otherwise scheduled, and a payment received after the scheduled installment date resulting in less of a reduction in the unpaid principal balance than otherwise scheduled;

(2) a partial payment is applied first to time price differential with any remainder applied to the unpaid principal balance; and

(3) accrued but unpaid time price differential is not:

(A) added to the unpaid principal balance; or

(B) compounded.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8472.253 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8472 / Section 8472.253
§ 8472.253. METHOD OF NOTICE FOR HEARING.
Status: in_force

The district shall mail notice of the hearing to each property owner in the district who will be subject to the assessment at the current address to be assessed as reflected on the tax rolls. The district may mail the notice by certified or first class United States mail. The board shall determine the method of notice.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3802.151 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3802 / Section 3802.151
§ 3802.151. PETITION REQUIRED FOR FINANCING SERVICES AND IMPROVEMENTS.
Status: in_force

The board may not finance a service or an improvement project under this chapter unless a written petition requesting that service or improvement has been filed with the board. The petition must be signed by:

(1) the owners of a majority of the assessed value of real property in the district according to the most recent certified tax appraisal roll for Harris County; or

(2) at least 50 owners of property in the district, if more than 50 persons own property in the district according to the most recent certified tax appraisal roll for Harris County.
Tex. Government Code § 418.152 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 418 / Section 418.152
§ 418.152. COMPENSATION FOR SERVICES AND PROPERTY.
Status: in_force

(a) Services or the taking or use of property shall be compensated only to the extent that:

(1) the obligations recognized in this chapter are exceeded in a particular case; and

(2) the claimant may not be considered to have volunteered services or property without compensation.

(b) Personal services may not be compensated by the state or a subdivision or agency of the state except under statute or ordinance.

(c) Compensation for property may be made only if the property was commandeered or otherwise used in coping with a disaster and its use or destruction was ordered by the governor or a member of the disaster forces of this state.
Tex. Education Code § 45.107 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 45 / Section 45.107
§ 45.107. INVESTMENT OF GIFTS, DEVISES, AND BEQUESTS.
Status: in_force

A gift, devise, or bequest made to a school district to provide college scholarships for graduates of the district may be invested by the board of trustees of the district as provided by Section 117.004, Property Code, unless otherwise specifically provided by the terms of the gift, devise, or bequest.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3889.007 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3889 / Section 3889.007
§ 3889.007. APPLICABILITY OF MUNICIPAL MANAGEMENT DISTRICTS LAW.
Status: in_force

Except as otherwise provided by this chapter, Chapter 375, Local Government Code, applies to the district.
Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 45A.305 — TX Code / Code cr / Chapter 45A / Section 45A.305
§ 45A.305. DISMISSAL OF COMPLAINT ON COMPLIANCE WITH JUDICIAL REQUIREMENTS.
Status: in_force

(a) On determining that the defendant has complied with the requirements imposed by the judge under this subchapter, the judge shall dismiss the complaint.

(b) If a complaint is dismissed under Subsection (a), there is not a final conviction and the complaint may not be used against the person for any purpose.

(c) The docket must clearly note that the judge dismissed the complaint and that there is not a final conviction.

(d) Records relating to a complaint dismissed as provided by Subsection (a) may be expunged under Subchapter A, B, or C, Chapter 55A.
Tex. Business Organizations Code § 21.162 — TX Code / Code bo / Chapter 21 / Section 21.162
§ 21.162. VALUE AND SUFFICIENCY OF CONSIDERATION.
Status: in_force

In the absence of fraud in the transaction, the judgment of the board of directors, the shareholders, or the party approving the plan of conversion or the plan of merger, as appropriate, is conclusive in determining the value and sufficiency of the consideration received for the shares.
Tex. Transportation Code § 373.059 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 373 / Section 373.059
§ 373.059. PROJECT LOCATED IN TERRITORY OF MORE THAN ONE LOCAL TOLL PROJECT ENTITY.
Status: in_force

If a toll project is in the territory of more than one local toll project entity, only the local toll project entity that first constructed toll projects may exercise the options and other rights under this subchapter. The local toll project entity exercising an option or other right under this section:

(1) may do so only with respect to the portion of the project located in the territory of that local toll project entity; and

(2) shall do so on behalf of another local toll project entity in whose territory the project will be located if requested by the other entity after the original entity declines to exercise its option.
Tex. Insurance Code § 4004.101 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 4004 / Section 4004.101
§ 4004.101. PROGRAM CERTIFICATION.
Status: in_force

(a) The department shall certify continuing education programs for agents and adjusters. The certification criteria must be designed to ensure that continuing education programs enhance the knowledge, understanding, and professional competence of the license holder.

(b) Only a program that satisfies the criteria established by rule by the commissioner may receive certification.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1081.154 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1081 / Section 1081.154
§ 1081.154. RESTRICTION ON EXPENDITURES.
Status: in_force

Money may be spent only for an expense included in the budget or an amendment to the budget.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 4020.0309 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 4020 / Section 4020.0309
§ 4020.0309. DIVISION OF DISTRICT.
Status: in_force

(a) The district may be divided into two or more new districts only if the district has no outstanding bonded debt.

(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 not, at the time the new district is created, contain any land outside the area described by Section 2 of the Act enacting this chapter.

(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) 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 initial directors for each new district; and

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

(f) 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.

(g) Municipal consent to the creation of the district and to the inclusion of land in the district granted under Section 4020.0503 acts as municipal consent to the creation of any new district created by the division of the district and to the inclusion of land in the new district.
Tex. Labor Code § 21.116 — TX Code / Code la / Chapter 21 / Section 21.116
§ 21.116. RELIANCE ON COMMISSION INTERPRETATION OR OPINION.
Status: in_force

(a) A person is not liable for an unlawful employment practice performed in good faith and in conformity with and in reliance on a written interpretation or opinion of the commission.

(b) In a proceeding alleging an unlawful employment practice, the respondent has the burden of pleading and proving the defense provided by this section.
Tex. Government Code § 419.041 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 419 / Section 419.041
§ 419.041. SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS.
Status: in_force

(a) A fire department shall furnish with self-contained breathing apparatus all of its fire protection personnel who engage in operations where the personnel might encounter atmospheres that are immediately dangerous to life or health, where the potential for such exposure exists, or where the atmosphere is unknown.

(b) All self-contained breathing apparatus shall comply with the minimum standards of the National Fire Protection Association or its successor.

(c) A fire department shall develop and maintain a standard operating procedure covering the proper use, selection, care, and maintenance of all of its breathing apparatus.

(d) A fire department shall require each self-contained breathing apparatus used by the department to be inspected at least monthly. The inspection shall comply with the minimum standards of the National Fire Protection Association or its successor.

(e) A fire department shall require each self-contained breathing apparatus used by the department to be tested annually for overall condition and proper functioning. The tests shall comply with the minimum standards of the National Fire Protection Association or its successor.

(f) A fire department that uses self-contained breathing apparatus shall have samples of the breathing air used to refill the cylinders of the self-contained breathing apparatus tested at least every six months by a competent testing laboratory that has equipment designed to test compressed breathing air. The quality of the compressed breathing air and the laboratory conducting the tests of the compressed breathing air quality must conform with the quality and testing procedures established by the National Fire Protection Association or its successor.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1154.001 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1154 / Section 1154.001
§ 1154.001. SHORT TITLE.
Status: in_force

This chapter may be cited as the Act for the Regulation of Funding Agreements, Guaranteed Investment Contracts, and Synthetic Guaranteed Investment Contracts.
Tex. Education Code § 44.0331 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 44 / Section 44.0331
§ 44.0331. MANAGEMENT FEES UNDER CERTAIN COOPERATIVE PURCHASING CONTRACTS.
Status: in_force

(a) A school district that enters into a purchasing contract valued at $25,000 or more under Section 44.031(a)(5), under Subchapter F, Chapter 271, Local Government Code, or under any other cooperative purchasing program authorized for school districts by law shall document a contract-related fee, including a management fee, paid by or to the district and the purpose of each fee under the contract.

(b) The amount, purpose, and disposition of any fee described by Subsection (a) must be presented in a written report and submitted annually in an open meeting of the board of trustees of the school district. The written report must appear as an agenda item.

(c) The commissioner may audit the written report described by Subsection (b).
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 574.202 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 574 / Section 574.202
§ 574.202. CERTAIN TESTIMONY BY CLOSED-CIRCUIT VIDEO TELECONFERENCING PERMITTED.
Status: in_force

(a) A judge or magistrate may permit a physician or a nonphysician mental health professional to testify at a hearing or proceeding by closed-circuit video teleconferencing if:

(1) closed-circuit video teleconferencing is available to the judge or magistrate for that purpose;

(2) the proposed patient and the attorney representing the proposed patient do not file with the court a written objection to the use of closed-circuit video teleconferencing;

(3) the closed-circuit video teleconferencing system provides for a simultaneous, compressed full-motion video and interactive communication of image and sound between all persons involved in the hearing; and

(4) on request of the proposed patient, the proposed patient and the proposed patient's attorney can communicate privately without being recorded or heard by the judge or magistrate or by the attorney representing the state.

(b) The judge or magistrate must provide written notice of the use of closed-circuit video teleconferencing to the proposed patient, the proposed patient's attorney, and the attorney representing the state not later than the third day before the date of the hearing.

(c) On motion of the proposed patient or of the attorney representing the state the court shall, or on the court's discretion the court may, terminate testimony by closed-circuit video teleconferencing under this section at any time during the testimony and require the physician or nonphysician mental health professional to testify in person.

(d) A recording of the testimony under Subsection (a) shall be made and preserved with the court's record of the hearing.
Tex. Occupations Code § 1302.059 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 1302 / Section 1302.059
§ 1302.059. MOTOR VEHICLES.
Status: in_force

This chapter does not apply to a person who engages in or employs a person who engages in air conditioning services only on a motor vehicle or an MVAC-like appliance as defined by 40 C.F.R. Section 82.152.
Tex. Family Code § 65.054 — TX Code / Code fa / Chapter 65 / Section 65.054
§ 65.054. STATE'S PETITION.
Status: in_force

(a) A petition for an adjudication of a child for truant conduct initiates an action of the state against a child who has allegedly engaged in truant conduct.

(b) The proceedings shall be styled "In the matter of _______________, Child," identifying the child by the child's initials only.

(c) The petition may be on information and belief.

(d) The petition must state:

(1) with reasonable particularity the time, place, and manner of the acts alleged to constitute truant conduct;

(2) the name, age, and residence address, if known, of the child who is the subject of the petition;

(3) the names and residence addresses, if known, of at least one parent, guardian, or custodian of the child and of the child's spouse, if any; and

(4) if the child's parent, guardian, or custodian does not reside or cannot be found in the state, or if their places of residence are unknown, the name and residence address of any known adult relative residing in the county or, if there is none, the name and residence address of the known adult relative residing nearest to the location of the court.

(e) Filing fees may not be charged for the filing of the state's petition.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1369.267 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1369 / Section 1369.267
§ 1369.267. WAIVER PROHIBITED.
Status: in_force

The provisions of this subchapter may not be waived, voided, or nullified by contract.
Tex. Local Government Code § 241.015 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 241 / Section 241.015
§ 241.015. INCORPORATION OF AIRPORT ZONING REGULATION INTO COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE.
Status: in_force

A political subdivision may incorporate an airport zoning regulation in a comprehensive zoning ordinance and administer and enforce it in connection with the administration and enforcement of the comprehensive zoning ordinance if:

(1) the two zoning regulations apply, in whole or in part, to the same area; and

(2) the comprehensive zoning ordinance includes, among other matters, a regulation on the height of buildings.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1901.254 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1901 / Section 1901.254
§ 1901.254. PROHIBITION OF USE OF CERTAIN INFORMATION FOR PHYSICIAN OR HEALTH CARE PROVIDER.
Status: in_force

(a) For the purpose of writing professional liability insurance for physicians and health care providers, an insurer may not consider whether, or the extent to which, a physician or health care provider provides services in this state to individuals who are recipients of Medicaid or covered by the state child health plan program established by Chapter 62, Health and Safety Code, including any consideration resulting in:

(1) denial of coverage;

(2) refusal to renew coverage;

(3) cancellation of coverage;

(4) limitation of the amount, extent, or kind of coverage available; or

(5) a determination of the rate or premium to be paid.

(b) The commissioner may adopt rules as necessary to implement this section.
Tex. Election Code § 141.035 — TX Code / Code el / Chapter 141 / Section 141.035
§ 141.035. APPLICATION AS PUBLIC INFORMATION.
Status: in_force

An application for a place on the ballot, including an accompanying petition, is public information immediately on its filing.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1089.001 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1089 / Section 1089.001
§ 1089.001. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this chapter:

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

(2) "Director" means a member of the board.

(3) "District" means the Reeves County Hospital District.
Tex. Occupations Code § 107.003 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 107 / Section 107.003
§ 107.003. NONAPPLICABILITY OF CHAPTER TO CERTAIN CHEMICALLY DEPENDENT PERSONS.
Status: in_force

Except as provided by Subchapter C, this chapter does not apply to a person being treated by a physician for chemical dependency because of the person's use of a dangerous drug or controlled substance.
Tex. Finance Code § 94.053 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 94 / Section 94.053
§ 94.053. COLLECTION OF LOAN EXPENSES.
Status: in_force

An expense payment authorized by this subchapter may be:

(1) collected by the savings bank from the borrower and:

(A) retained by the savings bank; or

(B) paid to a person rendering a service for which a charge was made, including an officer, director, or employee of the savings bank rendering the service; or

(2) paid directly by the borrower to the person rendering the service.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7968A.0302 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7968A / Section 7968A.0302
§ 7968A.0302. MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT POWERS AND DUTIES.
Status: in_force

The district has the powers and duties provided by the general law of this state, including Chapters 49 and 54, Water Code, applicable to municipal utility districts created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Tex. Parks and Wildlife Code § 47.051 — TX Code / Code pw / Chapter 47 / Section 47.051
§ 47.051. PENALTY.
Status: in_force

Except as provided by Sections 47.052 and 47.053, a person who violates a provision of this chapter commits an offense that is a Class C Parks and Wildlife Code misdemeanor.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3900.103 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3900 / Section 3900.103
§ 3900.103. WATER DISTRICT POWERS.
Status: in_force

The district has the powers provided by the general laws relating to conservation and reclamation districts created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution, including Chapters 49 and 54, Water Code.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8003A.0301 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8003A / Section 8003A.0301
§ 8003A.0301. GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES.
Status: in_force

The district has the powers and duties necessary to accomplish the purposes for which the district is created.
Tex. Tax Code § 151.514 — TX Code / Code tx / Chapter 151 / Section 151.514
§ 151.514. NOTICES.
Status: in_force

The comptroller shall give notice of a determination made under this subchapter promptly as provided by Sections 111.008(b) and (c) of this code. Any other notice required by this subchapter shall be given in the same manner. Notices under this subchapter are effective as provided by Section 111.008(c) of this code.
Tex. Water Code § 5.127 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 5 / Section 5.127
§ 5.127. ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, "environmental management system" means a documented management system to address applicable environmental regulatory requirements that includes organizational structure, planning activities, responsibilities, practices, procedures, processes, and resources for developing, implementing, achieving, reviewing, and maintaining an environmental policy directed toward continuous improvement.

(b) The commission by rule shall adopt a comprehensive program that provides regulatory incentives to encourage the use of environmental management systems by regulated entities, state agencies, local governments, and other entities as determined by the commission. The incentives may include:

(1) on-site technical assistance;

(2) accelerated access to information about programs; and

(3) to the extent consistent with federal requirements:

(A) inclusion of information regarding an entity's use of an environmental management system in the entity's compliance history and compliance summaries; and

(B) consideration of the entity's implementation of an environmental management system in scheduling and conducting compliance inspections.

(c) The rules must provide that an environmental management system, at a minimum, must require the entity implementing the system to:

(1) adopt a written environmental policy;

(2) identify the environmental aspects and impacts of the entity's activities;

(3) set priorities, goals, and targets for continuous improvement in environmental performance and for ensuring compliance with environmental laws, regulations, and permit terms applicable to the facility;

(4) assign clear responsibilities for implementation, training, monitoring, and corrective action and for ensuring compliance with environmental laws, regulations, and permit terms applicable to the facility;

(5) document implementation of procedures and results; and

(6) evaluate and refine implementation over time to improve attainment of environmental goals and targets and the system itself.

(d) The commission shall:

(1) integrate the use of environmental management systems into its regulatory programs, including permitting, compliance assistance, and enforcement;

(2) develop model environmental management systems for small businesses and local governments; and

(3) establish environmental performance indicators to measure the program's performance.
Tex. Government Code § 547.0407 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 547 / Section 547.0407
§ 547.0407. REPORT BY COMMUNITY COLLABORATIVE.
Status: in_force

Not later than the 90th day after the last day of the state fiscal year for which the commission distributes a grant under this subchapter, the grant recipient shall prepare and submit a report to the commission describing the effect of the grant money and matching funds in fulfilling the purpose described by Section 547.0402.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3881.203 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3881 / Section 3881.203
§ 3881.203. PETITION REQUIRED FOR FINANCING SERVICES AND IMPROVEMENTS WITH ASSESSMENTS.
Status: in_force

(a) The board may not finance a service or improvement project with assessments under this chapter unless a written petition requesting that service or improvement has been filed with the board.

(b) A petition filed under Subsection (a) must be signed by the owners of a majority of the assessed value of real property in the district subject to assessment according to the most recent certified tax appraisal roll for Harris County.