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Tex. Labor Code § 301.073 — TX Code / Code la / Chapter 301 / Section 301.073
§ 301.073. SELF-INCRIMINATION.
Status: in_force

(a) In any cause or proceeding before the commission, a person is not excused from attending and testifying, from producing books, papers, correspondence, memoranda, and other records, or from obeying a subpoena of the commission, a member of the commission, or a representative of the commission on the ground that the testimony or evidence, documentary or otherwise, may tend to incriminate the person or subject the person to a penalty or forfeiture.

(b) A person may not be prosecuted or subjected to penalty or forfeiture for or because of a transaction or thing for which the person is compelled to testify or produce evidence after having claimed a privilege against self-incrimination except for perjury.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 254.1555 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 254 / Section 254.1555
§ 254.1555. CERTAIN FEES PROHIBITED.
Status: in_force

(a) A facility that provides a health care service, including testing or vaccination, to an individual accessing the service from the individual's vehicle may not charge the individual or a third-party payor a facility or observation fee.

(b) This section may not be construed as expanding the type of health care services a facility is authorized to provide under this chapter.
Tex. Government Code § 1504.268 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 1504 / Section 1504.268
§ 1504.268. CONFLICT OR INCONSISTENCY WITH MUNICIPAL CHARTER.
Status: in_force

To the extent of a conflict or inconsistency between this subchapter and a municipal charter, this subchapter controls.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7990.153 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7990 / Section 7990.153
§ 7990.153. 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. Education Code § 51.333 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 51 / Section 51.333
§ 51.333. COLLEGE READINESS ASSESSMENT REQUIRED.
Status: in_force

(a) An institution of higher education shall, using an assessment instrument designated by the board under Section 51.334, assess the academic skills of each entering undergraduate student to determine the student's readiness to enroll in freshman-level academic coursework.

(b) An institution of higher education may not use the assessment required under this section or the results of the assessment as a condition of admission to the institution.
Tex. Government Code § 24.455 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 24 / Section 24.455
§ 24.455.
Status: in_force

Sec. 24.455. 278TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT (LEON, MADISON, AND WALKER COUNTIES). The 278th Judicial District is composed of Leon, Madison, and Walker counties.
Tex. Government Code § 33.0044 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 33 / Section 33.0044
§ 33.0044. DIVISION OF RESPONSIBILITY.
Status: in_force

The commission shall develop and implement policies that clearly separate the policy-making responsibilities of the commission and the management responsibilities of the executive director and staff of the commission.
Tex. Human Resources Code § 44.031 — TX Code / Code hr / Chapter 44 / Section 44.031
§ 44.031. ESTABLISHMENT.
Status: in_force

(a) The Texas Workforce Commission may establish day-care centers for all children who qualify for services under Section 44.032. Where in the opinion of the executive director of the Texas Workforce Commission it appears feasible for the furtherance of the objectives of this legislation, the Texas Workforce Commission may establish cooperative agreements with other state agencies.

(b) The Texas Workforce Commission is not required to establish a day-care center or to provide services under this subchapter unless funds are appropriated for that purpose.
Tex. Insurance Code § 884.408 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 884 / Section 884.408
§ 884.408. IMPLEMENTATION OF SUBCHAPTER.
Status: in_force

The commissioner shall adopt reasonable rules to implement this subchapter, including:

(1) rules adopting mortality and reserving tables required by Sections 884.403(b)(1) and (3); and

(2) reasonable and necessary rules for the content, form, and style of the notice and terms of the grace period required under Section 884.403(b)(2).
Tex. Natural Resources Code § 86.185 — TX Code / Code nr / Chapter 86 / Section 86.185
§ 86.185. PROHIBITION AGAINST GAS IN AIR.
Status: in_force

No gas from a gas well may be permitted to escape into the air after the expiration of 10 days from the time the gas is encountered in the gas well, or from the time of perforating the casing opposite a gas-bearing zone if casing is set through the zone, whichever is later, but the commission may permit the escape of gas into the air for an additional time if the operator of a well or other facility presents information to show the necessity for the escape; provided that the amount of gas which is flared under that authority is charged to the operator's allowable production. A necessity includes but is not limited to the following situations:

(1) cleaning a well of sand or acid or both following stimulation treatment of a well; and

(2) repairing or modifying a gas-gathering system.
Tex. Transportation Code § 284.002 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 284 / Section 284.002
§ 284.002. APPLICABILITY TO CERTAIN COUNTIES AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT CORPORATIONS.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided by Subsection (b), this chapter applies only to a county that:

(1) has a population of 50,000 or more and borders the Gulf of Mexico or a bay or inlet opening into the gulf;

(2) has a population of 2.5 million or more;

(3) is adjacent to a county that has a population of 2.5 million or more; or

(4) borders the United Mexican States.

(b) A local government corporation created under Chapter 431 in a county to which this chapter applies has the same powers as a county acting under this chapter, except as provided by Chapter 362.
Tex. Insurance Code § 38.456 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 38 / Section 38.456
§ 38.456. SPECIAL DATA CALL ON ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES.
Status: in_force

(a) The commissioner shall issue a special data call for an estimate of administrative expenses related to specific legislation analyzed by the analysis program not later than:

(1) except as provided by Subdivision (2), the 30th day after the date the commissioner receives a request from the center; or

(2) if the commissioner receives a request from the center during a regular legislative session, the 10th day after the date the commissioner receives the request.

(b) The commissioner shall provide the special data call issued under this section to health benefit plan issuers affected by the legislation subject to the special data call under Subsection (a), to the extent determined necessary by the commissioner.

(c) A special data call issued under this section must be organized in standardized fields and categories of information and ensure that responses to the special data call enable a valid comparison among health benefit plan issuers.

(d) A health benefit plan issuer to which the commissioner provides a special data call under Subsection (b) shall submit a response to the special data call in the form and manner prescribed by the commissioner before the later of:

(1) the 10th day after the date the commissioner issues the special data call; or

(2) a date determined by the center.

(e) A response to a special data call issued under this section:

(1) must disclose the calculation methodology used by the health benefit plan issuer to develop the response; and

(2) is not subject to disclosure under Chapter 552, Government Code.
Tex. Government Code § 1232.064 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 1232 / Section 1232.064
§ 1232.064. CAREER LADDER; EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATIONS.
Status: in_force

(a) The executive director of the authority or the executive director's designee shall develop an intra-agency career ladder program that addresses opportunities for mobility and advancement for employees within the authority. The program shall require intra-agency posting of all positions concurrently with any public posting.

(b) The executive director of the authority or the executive director's designee shall develop a system of annual performance evaluations that are based on documented employee performance. All merit pay for authority employees must be based on the system established under this subsection.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 772.528 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 772 / Section 772.528
§ 772.528. APPROVAL AND REGISTRATION OF BONDS.
Status: in_force

(a) Bonds issued by a district must be submitted to the attorney general for examination.

(b) If the attorney general finds that the bonds have been authorized in accordance with law, the attorney general shall approve the bonds. On approval by the attorney general, the comptroller shall register the bonds.

(c) After approval and registration, the bonds are incontestable in any court or other forum for any reason and are valid and binding obligations in accordance with the bonds' terms for all purposes.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 431.273 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 431 / Section 431.273
§ 431.273. EXEMPTION FROM LICENSING.
Status: in_force

(a) A person is exempt from licensing under this subchapter if the person engages only in the following types of device distribution:

(1) intracompany sales;

(2) distribution from a place of business located outside of this state; or

(3) the sale, purchase, or trade of a distressed or reconditioned device by a salvage broker or a salvage operator licensed under Chapter 432 (Texas Food, Drug, Device, and Cosmetic Salvage Act).

(a-1) A person is exempt from licensing under this subchapter if the person holds a registration certificate issued under Chapter 266, Occupations Code, and engages only in conduct within the scope of that registration.

(b) An exemption from the licensing requirements under this section does not constitute an exemption from the other provisions of this chapter or the rules adopted by the executive commissioner to administer and enforce this chapter.
Tex. Transportation Code § 201.931 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 201 / Section 201.931
§ 201.931. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this subchapter:

(1) "Digital signature" means an electronic identifier intended by the person using it to have the same force and effect as the use of a manual signature.

(2) "License" means a license or permit for a commercial sign issued under Chapter 391 or for an off-premise sign issued under Chapter 394.
Tex. Agriculture Code § 12.0012 — TX Code / Code ag / Chapter 12 / Section 12.0012
§ 12.0012. NOTIFICATION.
Status: in_force

The department shall, upon submission for publication, notify the Texas Division of Emergency Management of each quarantine it adopts. The department shall thereafter cooperate with the Texas Division of Emergency Management in implementing any necessary safeguards to protect the state's agricultural resources from potential economic, health, or ecological disaster that may result from the quarantined pest or disease.
Tex. Alcoholic Beverage Code § 28.101 — TX Code / Code al / Chapter 28 / Section 28.101
§ 28.101. PUBLIC CONSUMPTION.
Status: in_force

(a) This section applies only to a mixed beverage permit holder whose premises are located in a municipality that:

(1) has a population of less than 15,000;

(2) is located in a county with a population of less than 65,000; and

(3) contains a historic preservation district that borders a lake.

(b) Notwithstanding Section 28.10 or any other law, the holder of a mixed beverage permit whose permitted premises are located on property owned by a municipality that contains a municipally owned conference center and that borders a lake may permit a patron to leave the permitted premises, even though the patron possesses an alcoholic beverage, if:

(1) the beverage is in an open container and appears to be possessed for present consumption; and

(2) the public consumption of alcoholic beverages or possession of an open container of an alcoholic beverage is not prohibited on the municipally owned property where the permitted premises are located.

(c) This section does not affect the prohibition against possessing an open container in a passenger area of a motor vehicle under Section 49.031, Penal Code.
Tex. Government Code § 812.102 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 812 / Section 812.102
§ 812.102. PROCEDURE FOR WITHDRAWAL.
Status: in_force

A member initiates a withdrawal of contributions by filing an application for a refund with the retirement system or the agency or department with which the member holds or most recently held a position.
Tex. Agriculture Code § 50A.001 — TX Code / Code ag / Chapter 50A / Section 50A.001
§ 50A.001. PURPOSE.
Status: in_force

The purpose of the Texas Food for Health Advisory Council is to:

(1) coordinate food-for-health research programs in this state;

(2) promote the use of food-for-health research programs by fruit and vegetable growers and state and federal agencies;

(3) promote increased consumption of fruits and vegetables grown in this state; and

(4) coordinate research in an effort to produce more nutritious fruits and vegetables.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 224.003 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 224 / Section 224.003
§ 224.003. DISASTER EXEMPTION.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, "public health disaster" has the meaning assigned by Section 81.003.

(b) During a public health disaster, a health care facility may prohibit a covered individual who is exempt from the vaccines required in the policy developed by the facility under Section 224.002 from having contact with facility patients.
Tex. Occupations Code § 1102.1051 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 1102 / Section 1102.1051
§ 1102.1051. CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORD INFORMATION REQUIREMENT FOR LICENSE.
Status: in_force

(a) The commission shall require that an applicant for a license or renewal of an unexpired license submit a complete and legible set of fingerprints, on a form prescribed by the commission, to the commission or to the Department of Public Safety for the purpose of obtaining criminal history record information from the Department of Public Safety and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

(b) The commission shall refuse to issue a license to or renew the license of a person who does not comply with the requirement of Subsection (a).

(c) The commission shall conduct a criminal history check of each applicant for a license or renewal of a license using information:

(1) provided by the individual under this section; and

(2) made available to the commission by the Department of Public Safety, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and any other criminal justice agency under Chapter 411, Government Code.

(d) The commission may:

(1) enter into an agreement with the Department of Public Safety to administer a criminal history check required under this section; and

(2) authorize the Department of Public Safety to collect from each applicant the costs incurred by the department in conducting the criminal history check.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8109.402 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8109 / Section 8109.402
§ 8109.402. TAX AUTHORIZED; USE OF REVENUE.
Status: in_force

The district may impose a hotel occupancy tax for any purpose authorized by Section 351.101, Tax Code.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 242.010 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 242 / Section 242.010
§ 242.010. CHANGE OF ADMINISTRATORS.
Status: in_force

An institution that hires a new administrator or person designated as chief manager shall:

(1) notify the department in writing not later than the 30th day after the date on which the change becomes effective; and

(2) pay a $20 administrative fee to the department.
Tex. Occupations Code § 1201.609 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 1201 / Section 1201.609
§ 1201.609. ACTING WITHOUT LICENSE; CRIMINAL PENALTY.
Status: in_force

A person who is not exempt under this chapter and who, without first obtaining a license required under this chapter, performs an act that requires a license under this chapter commits an offense. An offense under this section is a Class B misdemeanor. A second or subsequent conviction for an offense under this section is a Class A misdemeanor.
Tex. Finance Code § 351.003 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 351 / Section 351.003
§ 351.003. SECONDARY MARKET TRANSACTIONS.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided by Subsection (b), this chapter does not prohibit a property tax lender from receiving compensation from a party other than the property tax loan applicant for the sale, transfer, assignment, or release of rights on the closing of a property tax loan transaction.

(b) A person may not sell, transfer, assign, or release rights to a property tax loan to a person who is not licensed under Section 351.051 or exempt from the application of this chapter under Section 351.051(c).

(c) The finance commission shall adopt rules to implement this section.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1049.201 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1049 / Section 1049.201
§ 1049.201. BONDS.
Status: in_force

The district may issue bonds to:

(1) purchase, construct, acquire, repair, or renovate buildings and improvements; and

(2) equip buildings for hospital purposes.
Tex. Finance Code § 89.003 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 89 / Section 89.003
§ 89.003. RENDITION OF CERTAIN PERSONAL PROPERTY FOR AD VALOREM TAXATION.
Status: in_force

(a) Each association and each federal association shall render for ad valorem taxation all of its personal property, other than furniture, fixtures, equipment, and automobiles, as a whole at the value remaining after deducting the following from the total value of its entire assets:

(1) all debts that it owes;

(2) all tax-free securities that it owns;

(3) its loss reserves and surplus;

(4) its savings liability; and

(5) the appraised value of its furniture, fixtures, and real property.

(b) The association or federal association shall render the personal property, other than furniture, fixtures, equipment, and automobiles, to the chief appraiser of the appraisal district in the county in which its principal office is located.

(c) Furniture, fixtures, equipment, and automobiles of an association or federal association shall be rendered and valued for ad valorem taxation as provided by the Tax Code.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8079A.0302 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8079A / Section 8079A.0302
§ 8079A.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. Special District Local Laws Code § 5009.051 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 5009 / Section 5009.051
§ 5009.051. LIMITATION ON POWERS AND DUTIES.
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any other law, the district, the commission, or officers of the district may not have any power or authority over the appointment, remuneration, operations, or conduct of the branch pilots of the Galveston Bar or the commission of pilots of the Galveston Bar.
Tex. Alcoholic Beverage Code § 61.09 — TX Code / Code al / Chapter 61 / Section 61.09
§ 61.09. CHANGE OF LOCATION.
Status: in_force

If a licensee desires to change the licensee's place of business, the licensee may do so by applying to the commission on a form prescribed by the commission and obtaining the commission's consent. The application may be subject to protest and hearing in the same way as an application for an original license. No additional license fee for the unexpired term of the license shall be required in the case of an application for a change of location.
Tex. Transportation Code § 551.452 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 551 / Section 551.452
§ 551.452. LICENSE PLATES FOR PACKAGE DELIVERY VEHICLES.
Status: in_force

(a) The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles may issue distinguishing license plates for a vehicle operated by a motor carrier for the purpose of picking up and delivering mail, parcels, and packages if the vehicle:

(1) is a golf cart, a neighborhood electric vehicle, or an off-highway vehicle; and

(2) is equipped with headlamps, taillamps, reflectors, a parking brake, and mirrors, in addition to any other equipment required by law.

(b) The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles by rule shall establish a procedure to issue the license plates to be used only for operation in accordance with this subchapter.

(c) The license plates must include the words "Package Delivery."

(d) The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles may charge a license plate fee not to exceed $25 annually to be deposited to the credit of the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles fund.
Tex. Transportation Code § 521.302 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 521 / Section 521.302
§ 521.302. FAILURE TO APPEAR.
Status: in_force

A person who requests a hearing under this subchapter and fails to appear without just cause waives the right to a hearing and the department's determination is final.
Tex. Labor Code § 207.111 — TX Code / Code la / Chapter 207 / Section 207.111
§ 207.111. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this subchapter:

(1) "State agency" has the meaning assigned by Section 3(n), Food Stamp Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. Section 2012(n)).

(2) "Uncollected overissuance" has the meaning assigned by Section 13(c)(1), Food Stamp Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. Section 2022(c)(1)).

(3) "Unemployment benefits" means benefits payable under this subtitle and any other amounts payable by the commission under an agreement entered into under any federal law providing for compensation, assistance, or allowances with respect to unemployment.
Tex. Water Code § 15.471 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 15 / Section 15.471
§ 15.471. DEFINITION.
Status: in_force

In this subchapter, "fund" means the state water implementation revenue fund for Texas.
Tex. Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 61.021 — TX Code / Code cp / Chapter 61 / Section 61.021
§ 61.021. WHO MAY ISSUE.
Status: in_force

The judge or clerk of a district court, a county court, or the business court or a justice of the peace may issue a writ of original attachment returnable to the court of issuance.
Tex. Occupations Code § 157.001 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 157 / Section 157.001
§ 157.001. GENERAL AUTHORITY OF PHYSICIAN TO DELEGATE.
Status: in_force

(a) A physician may delegate to a qualified and properly trained person acting under the physician's supervision any medical act that a reasonable and prudent physician would find within the scope of sound medical judgment to delegate if, in the opinion of the delegating physician:

(1) the act:

(A) can be properly and safely performed by the person to whom the medical act is delegated;

(B) is performed in its customary manner; and

(C) is not in violation of any other statute; and

(2) the person to whom the delegation is made does not represent to the public that the person is authorized to practice medicine.

(b) The delegating physician remains responsible for the medical acts of the person performing the delegated medical acts.

(c) The board may determine whether:

(1) an act constitutes the practice of medicine, not inconsistent with this chapter; and

(2) a medical act may be properly or safely delegated by physicians.