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Tex. Government Code § 524.0001 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 524 / Section 524.0001
§ 524.0001. GENERAL RESPONSIBILITY OF COMMISSION FOR HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES SYSTEM; PRIORITIZATION OF CERTAIN DUTIES.
Status: in_force

(a) The commission shall:

(1) supervise the administration and operation of Medicaid, including the administration and operation of the Medicaid managed care system in accordance with Sections 532.0051 and 532.0057;

(2) perform information resources planning and management for the health and human services system under Section 525.0251, with:

(A) the provision of information technology services for the health and human services system as a centralized administrative support service performed either by commission personnel or under a contract with the commission; and

(B) an emphasis on research and implementation on a demonstration or pilot basis of appropriate and efficient uses of new and existing technology to improve the operation of the health and human services system and delivery of health and human services;

(3) monitor and ensure the effective use of all federal funds received for the health and human services system in accordance with Section 525.0052 and the General Appropriations Act;

(4) implement Texas Integrated Enrollment Services as required by Subchapter A, Chapter 545, except that notwithstanding that subchapter, the commission is responsible for determining and must centralize benefits eligibility under the following programs:

(A) the child health plan program;

(B) the financial assistance program under Chapter 31, Human Resources Code;

(C) Medicaid;

(D) the supplemental nutrition assistance program under Chapter 33, Human Resources Code;

(E) long-term care services as defined by Section 22.0011, Human Resources Code;

(F) community-based support services identified or provided in accordance with Subchapter D, Chapter 546; and

(G) other health and human services programs, as appropriate; and

(5) implement programs intended to prevent family violence and provide services to victims of family violence.

(b) The commission shall implement the powers and duties given to the commission under Sections 525.0002, 525.0153, 2155.144, and 2167.004.

(c) After implementing the commission's duties under Subsections (a) and (b), the commission shall implement the powers and duties given to the commission under Section 525.0160.

(d) Nothing in the priorities established by this section is intended to limit the commission's authority to work simultaneously to achieve the multiple tasks assigned to the commission in this section and Section 524.0202(a)(1) when that approach is beneficial in the commission's judgment.
Tex. Local Government Code § 322.005 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 322 / Section 322.005
§ 322.005. EXERCISE OF POWERS BY COMMISSIONERS COURT.
Status: in_force

If establishment of the board is declared by a court to be invalid, the commissioners court of the counties acting jointly may ratify any prior action taken by the board and may exercise the powers granted to the board by this chapter.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1063.115 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1063 / Section 1063.115
§ 1063.115. CONTRACTS FOR HEALTH CARE SERVICES.
Status: in_force

(a) As permitted by the Texas Constitution and Chapter 61, Health and Safety Code, the district may:

(1) enter into a contract relating to the provision of health care services on terms the board determines to be in the district's best interests; and

(2) make payments under the contract.

(b) The term of a contract under this section may not exceed 15 years.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 9038.110 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 9038 / Section 9038.110
§ 9038.110. MUNICIPAL ANNEXATION ADJACENT TO DISTRICT.
Status: in_force

For the purposes of Section 43.003(2), Local Government Code, or other law, including a municipal charter or ordinance relating to annexation, an area adjacent to the district or any new district created by the division of the district is considered adjacent to a municipality in whose corporate limits or extraterritorial jurisdiction any of the land in the area described by Section 2 of the Act creating this chapter is located.
Tex. Local Government Code § 161.060 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 161 / Section 161.060
§ 161.060. REMOVAL OF COMMISSION MEMBER.
Status: in_force

A member of the commission is a county officer described by Section 87.012(15) and may be removed as provided by Chapter 87 if, after a trial, the jury finds good cause for removal, including:

(1) failure to pay local, state, or federal taxes when due;

(2) violation of the ethics code adopted by the commission;

(3) conviction of a felony or misdemeanor;

(4) excessive absenteeism as determined by the commission; and

(5) official misconduct.
Tex. Election Code § 42.0621 — TX Code / Code el / Chapter 42 / Section 42.0621
§ 42.0621. PRECINCTS FOR ELECTIONS HELD ON NOVEMBER UNIFORM ELECTION DATE.
Status: in_force

(a) In an election held on the November uniform election date, the political subdivisions to which Section 42.002(a)(5) applies shall use the regular county election precincts.

(b) If an election precinct is not located wholly within the territory of a political subdivision holding an election in the precinct or a district used to elect an office at the election, election officials shall take reasonable measures to ensure that a voter voting at that precinct may not vote in an election in which the voter is not entitled to vote.

(c) This section does not require a political subdivision to contract with a county under Section 31.092 or hold a joint election with a county under Chapter 271.

(d) The secretary of state shall prescribe procedures to implement this section.
Tex. Government Code § 508.313 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 508 / Section 508.313
§ 508.313. CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION.
Status: in_force

(a) All information obtained and maintained, including a victim protest letter or other correspondence, a victim impact statement, a list of inmates eligible for release on parole, and an arrest record of an inmate, is confidential and privileged if the information relates to:

(1) an inmate of the institutional division subject to release on parole, release to mandatory supervision, or executive clemency;

(2) a releasee; or

(3) a person directly identified in any proposed plan of release for an inmate.

(b) Statistical and general information relating to the parole and mandatory supervision system, including the names of releasees and data recorded relating to parole and mandatory supervision services, is not confidential or privileged and must be made available for public inspection at any reasonable time.

(c) The department, on request or in the normal course of official business, shall provide information that is confidential and privileged under Subsection (a) to:

(1) the governor;

(2) a member of the board or a parole commissioner;

(3) the Criminal Justice Policy Council in performing duties of the council under Section 413.017;

(4) a licensing authority requesting information concerning an inmate or releasee who has submitted an application for an occupational license to the licensing authority; or

(5) an eligible entity requesting information for a law enforcement, prosecutorial, correctional, clemency, or treatment purpose.

(d) In this section, "eligible entity" means:

(1) a government agency, including the office of a prosecuting attorney;

(2) an organization with which the department contracts or an organization to which the department provides a grant; or

(3) an organization to which inmates are referred for services by the department.

(e) This section does not apply to information relating to a sex offender that is authorized for release under Chapter 62, Code of Criminal Procedure.

(f) This section does not apply to information that is subject to required public disclosure under Section 552.029.

(g) This section does not apply to information provided in accordance with Article 56A.051, Code of Criminal Procedure.
Tex. Natural Resources Code § 91.1042 — TX Code / Code nr / Chapter 91 / Section 91.1042
§ 91.1042. BLANKET BOND.
Status: in_force

(a) A person required to file a bond, letter of credit, or cash deposit under Section 91.103 may file a blanket bond to cover all wells for which a bond, letter of credit, or cash deposit is required as follows:

(1) a person who operates 10 or fewer wells shall file a $25,000 blanket bond;

(2) a person who operates more than 10 but fewer than 100 wells shall file a $50,000 blanket bond; and

(3) a person who operates 100 or more wells shall file a $250,000 blanket bond.

(b) Notwithstanding Subsection (a), the commission by rule shall set the amount of the bond for an operator of bay or offshore wells at a reasonable amount that exceeds the amount provided by Subsection (a)(1), (2), or (3), as applicable.

(c) When calculating the number of an operator's wells for purposes of Subsection (a), the commission shall exclude a well if the well bore is included in a well-specific plugging insurance policy described by Section 91.104(c).

(d) If the inclusion of a bay or offshore well whose well bore is included in a well-specific plugging insurance policy described by Section 91.104(c) in the calculation under Subsection (b) of the amount of the bond an operator of bay or offshore wells is required to file would result in an increase in the amount of the bond that would otherwise be required, the rules must provide for the exclusion of the well from the calculation.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1551.065 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1551 / Section 1551.065
§ 1551.065. DISCLOSURE OF SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER.
Status: in_force

The board of trustees may require an individual to disclose the individual's social security number as the board considers necessary to properly administer this chapter and any coverage, service, or benefit authorized by this chapter or as otherwise required by state or federal law.
Tex. Water Code § 13.135 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 13 / Section 13.135
§ 13.135. UNLAWFUL RATES, RULES, AND REGULATIONS.
Status: in_force

A utility may not charge, collect, or receive any rate for utility service or impose any rule or regulation other than as provided in this chapter.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1011.204 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1011 / Section 1011.204
§ 1011.204. MATURITY OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS.
Status: in_force

District general obligation bonds must mature not later than 40 years after the date of issuance.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1097.201 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1097 / Section 1097.201
§ 1097.201. GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS.
Status: in_force

(a) The board may issue and sell general obligation bonds in the name and on the faith and credit of the district for any purpose related to the purchase, construction, acquisition, repair, or renovation of buildings or improvements, and equipping buildings or improvements for a hospital and the hospital system, as determined by the board.

(b) The board shall issue the bonds in compliance with the applicable provisions of Subtitles A and C, Title 9, Government Code.
Tex. Government Code § 494.003 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 494 / Section 494.003
§ 494.003. DIRECTOR'S ACCOUNTS.
Status: in_force

(a) The department shall keep a correct and accurate account of each financial transaction involving the institutional division, including the receipt and disbursement of money by the division. The department shall keep an account of each institutional division unit, industry, and farm, and for each person doing business with the division.

(b) The director of the institutional division or a designee of the director shall provide a receipt for all money received by the institutional division.

(c) The director of the institutional division may require employees of the institutional division to make necessary reports at stated intervals.
Tex. Water Code § 15.476 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 15 / Section 15.476
§ 15.476. SUBCHAPTER CUMULATIVE OF OTHER LAWS.
Status: in_force

(a) This subchapter is cumulative of other laws on the subject, and the board may use provisions of other applicable laws in the issuance of bonds and other obligations and the execution of bond enhancement agreements, but this subchapter is wholly sufficient authority for the issuance of bonds and other obligations, the execution of bond enhancement agreements, and the performance of all other acts and procedures authorized by this subchapter.

(b) In addition to other authority granted by this subchapter, the board may exercise the authority granted to the governing body of an issuer with regard to the issuance of obligations under Chapter 1371, Government Code.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1077.007 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1077 / Section 1077.007
§ 1077.007. RESTRICTION ON STATE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE.
Status: in_force

The legislature may not make a direct appropriation for the construction, maintenance, or improvement of a district facility.
Tex. Government Code § 2254.027 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2254 / Section 2254.027
§ 2254.027. SELECTION OF CONSULTANT.
Status: in_force

In selecting a consultant, a state agency shall:

(1) base its choice on demonstrated competence, knowledge, and qualifications and on the reasonableness of the proposed fee for the services; and

(2) if other considerations are equal, give preference to a consultant whose principal place of business is in the state or who will manage the consulting contract wholly from an office in the state.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8009.0304 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8009 / Section 8009.0304
§ 8009.0304. ROAD STANDARDS AND REQUIREMENTS.
Status: in_force

(a) A road project must meet all applicable construction standards, zoning and subdivision requirements, and regulations of each municipality in whose corporate limits or extraterritorial jurisdiction the road project is located.

(b) If a road project is not located in the corporate limits or extraterritorial jurisdiction of a municipality, the road project must meet all applicable construction standards, subdivision requirements, and regulations of each county in which the road project is located.

(c) If the state will maintain and operate the road, the Texas Transportation Commission must approve the plans and specifications of the road project.
Tex. Occupations Code § 1201.204 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 1201 / Section 1201.204
§ 1201.204. MANUFACTURER'S CERTIFICATE.
Status: in_force

(a) A manufacturer's certificate must show:

(1) on a form prescribed by the director, the original transfer of a manufactured home from the manufacturer to the retailer; and

(2) on a form prescribed by the director, each subsequent transfer of a manufactured home between retailers and from retailer to owner, if the transfer from retailer to owner involves a completed application for the issuance of a statement of ownership.

(b) At the first retail sale of a manufactured home, a manufacturer's certificate automatically converts to a document that does not evidence any ownership interest in the manufactured home described in the document. A security interest in inventory evidenced by a properly recorded inventory finance lien automatically converts to a security interest in proceeds and cash proceeds.

(c) After the first retail sale of a manufactured home, the retailer must submit the original manufacturer's certificate for that home to the department. If an application for an initial statement of ownership is made without the required manufacturer's certificate and the retailer does not provide it as required, the department shall, on or before the issuance of the requested statement of ownership, send written notice to each party currently reflected on the department's records as having a recorded lien on the inventory of that retailer with respect to that home. Failure to include the original manufacturer's certificate with such an application does not impair a consumer's ability to obtain, on submittal of an otherwise complete application, a statement of ownership free and clear of any liens other than liens created by or consented to by the consumer.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 374.153 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 374 / Section 374.153
§ 374.153. CORRECTIVE ACTION.
Status: in_force

(a) Subject to Subchapter E, the commission shall take corrective action for a release from a dry cleaning facility that results in contamination, including contamination that may have moved off the dry cleaning facility.

(b) Corrective action includes the cleanup of affected soil, groundwater, or surface water using the most cost-effective method that:

(1) is technologically feasible and reliable;

(2) provides adequate protection of human health and the environment; and

(3) minimizes, to the extent practical, environmental damage.

(c) The commission shall:

(1) operate and maintain corrective action;

(2) monitor releases from a dry cleaning facility, including contamination that may have moved off the dry cleaning facility;

(3) pay the reasonable costs incurred by the commission in providing field and laboratory services; and

(4) pay the reasonable costs of restoring property, as nearly as practicable, to the conditions that existed before the activities associated with:

(A) the investigation of a release;

(B) a cleanup; or

(C) related corrective action.

(d) The commission shall ensure the removal and proper disposal of wastes generated by a release.

(e) Except as provided by Subchapter E, the commission shall pay the costs of corrective action conducted under this subchapter by the commission or by other entities approved by the commission, regardless of whether the corrective action is included in a corrective action plan.
Tex. Local Government Code § 306.012 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 306 / Section 306.012
§ 306.012. COMPOSITION; TERM.
Status: in_force

(a) The board must be composed of nine trustees appointed by the governing body of the municipality. One of the trustees must be a member of the municipality's governing body.

(b) Trustees serve for staggered terms of two years. Terms expire on the anniversary of the date of appointment, except as provided by Subsection (d).

(c) In appointing the initial board, the governing body shall designate five trustees to serve for terms of two years and four trustees to serve for terms of one year.

(d) The governing body by ordinance may set a date other than the date of appointment as the date on which trustees' terms expire. If the board is in existence at the time the ordinance is adopted, the governing body must implement the new expiration date by reducing the terms of trustees to conform to the new date. However, the expiration date may not be set on a date that would require the governing body to reduce terms by more than 60 days. An ordinance may not be adopted under this subsection more often than once in any five-year period.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8284.105 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8284 / Section 8284.105
§ 8284.105. NOTICE OF ELECTION.
Status: in_force

The board president or secretary may give notice of an election.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8093.0102 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8093 / Section 8093.0102
§ 8093.0102. NATURE AND PURPOSES OF DISTRICT.
Status: in_force

(a) The district is a municipal utility district created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.

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

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

(2) Section 52, Article III, Texas Constitution, that relate to the construction, acquisition, improvement, operation, or maintenance of macadamized, graveled, or paved roads, or improvements, including storm drainage, in aid of those roads.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3876.003 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3876 / Section 3876.003
§ 3876.003. PURPOSE; DECLARATION OF INTENT.
Status: in_force

(a) The creation of the district is essential to accomplish the purposes of Sections 52 and 52-a, Article III, and Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution, and other public purposes stated in this chapter. By creating the district and in authorizing the City of Lake Jackson, Brazoria County, and other political subdivisions to contract with the district, the legislature has established a program to accomplish the public purposes set out in Section 52-a, Article III, Texas Constitution.

(b) The creation of the district is necessary to promote, develop, encourage, and maintain employment, commerce, transportation, housing, tourism, recreation, the arts, entertainment, economic development, safety, and the public welfare in the district.

(c) This chapter and the creation of the district may not be interpreted to relieve the City of Lake Jackson and Brazoria County from providing the level of services provided, as of the effective date of the Act creating this chapter, to the area in the district. The district is created to supplement and not to supplant the city or county services provided in the area in the district.
Tex. Government Code § 490C.051 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 490C / Section 490C.051
§ 490C.051. ESTABLISHMENT OF GENUINE TEXAS PROGRAM.
Status: in_force

The office may establish and administer a program in accordance with this chapter to develop and expand markets for Texas manufactured products.
Tex. Human Resources Code § 22.0011 — TX Code / Code hr / Chapter 22 / Section 22.0011
§ 22.0011. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this chapter:

(1) "Department" means the Department of Aging and Disability Services.

(2) "Long-term care services" means the provision of personal care and assistance related to health and social services given episodically or over a sustained period to assist individuals of all ages and their families to achieve the highest level of functioning possible, regardless of the setting in which the assistance is given.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 9092.0513 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 9092 / Section 9092.0513
§ 9092.0513. REFUNDING BONDS.
Status: in_force

(a) The district may issue refunding bonds to refund outstanding bonds issued under this chapter and interest on those bonds.

(b) Refunding bonds may:

(1) be issued to refund bonds of more than one series and combine the pledges for the outstanding bonds for the security of the refunding bonds; and

(2) be secured by a pledge of other or additional revenue or mortgage liens.

(c) The provisions of this chapter regarding the issuance of other bonds, their security, and the remedies of the holders apply to refunding bonds.

(d) The comptroller shall register the refunding bonds on surrender and cancellation of the bonds to be refunded.

(e) Instead of issuing bonds to be registered on the surrender and cancellation of the bonds to be refunded, the district, in the resolution authorizing the issuance of the refunding bonds, may provide for the sale of the refunding bonds and the deposit of the proceeds in a bank at which the bonds to be refunded were payable. In that case, the refunding bonds may be issued in an amount sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on the bonds to be refunded to their effective option date or maturity date, and the comptroller shall register the refunding bonds without the concurrent surrender and cancellation of the bonds to be refunded.
Tex. Government Code § 321.0135 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 321 / Section 321.0135
§ 321.0135. SPECIAL AUDIT.
Status: in_force

A special audit is a financial audit of limited scope.
Tex. Election Code § 243.007 — TX Code / Code el / Chapter 243 / Section 243.007
§ 243.007. MASTER OF DISCOVERY.
Status: in_force

(a) The governor may appoint a master of discovery for the contest. The master has the authority of a master appointed under Section 241.009.

(b) The master must be a resident of the state who:

(1) is not employed by or related within the third degree by consanguinity or affinity, as determined under Chapter 573, Government Code, to a party to the contest; and

(2) is not an officer of a political party that had a presidential nominee on the ballot of the contested election.