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Tex. Estates Code § 455.011 — TX Code / Code es / Chapter 455 / Section 455.011
§ 455.011. WITHDRAWAL OF PUBLIC PROBATE ADMINISTRATOR AND APPOINTMENT OF SUCCESSOR.
Status: in_force

(a) If a public probate administrator has taken any action under Section 455.008, 455.009, or 455.010 and a qualified person more entitled to serve as a personal representative under Section 304.001 comes forward or a will of a decedent is found naming an executor, the public probate administrator may surrender the administration of the estate and the assets of the estate to the person once the person has qualified under this title.

(b) Before surrendering the administration of the estate, the public probate administrator must file a verified affidavit that shows fully and in detail:

(1) the condition of the estate;

(2) the charges and claims that have been approved or established by suit or that have been rejected and may be established later;

(3) the amount of each claim that has been rejected and may be established later;

(4) the property of the estate in the administrator's possession; and

(5) any other facts that are necessary in determining the condition of the estate.

(c) The court may require any other filing from the public probate administrator that the court considers appropriate to fully show the condition of the estate before surrendering the estate under this section.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1059.308 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1059 / Section 1059.308
§ 1059.308. REPORT; DISSOLUTION ORDER.
Status: in_force

(a) After the district has paid all district debts and has disposed of all district money and other assets as prescribed by this subchapter, the board shall file a written report with the Commissioners Court of McCulloch County summarizing the board's actions in dissolving the district.

(b) Not later than the 10th day after the date the Commissioners Court of McCulloch County receives the report and determines that the requirements of this subchapter have been fulfilled, the commissioners court shall enter an order dissolving the district and releasing the board from any further duty or obligation.
Tex. Finance Code § 92.609 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 92 / Section 92.609
§ 92.609. DISTRIBUTIONS.
Status: in_force

Subject to rules adopted by the finance commission, distributions of cash or other assets of a limited savings bank may be made to the members as provided by the company agreement. Without the prior written approval of the commissioner to use a different distribution method, distributions must be made to the members according to the relative interests of the members as reflected in the governing documents of the limited savings bank filed with and approved by the commissioner.
Tex. Insurance Code § 443.207 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 443 / Section 443.207
§ 443.207. LIABILITY OF TRANSFEREE.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as otherwise provided in this section, to the extent that the receiver obtains an order under Section 443.201 or avoids a transfer under Section 443.202, 443.203, 443.204, 443.205, or 443.206, the receiver may recover the property transferred, or the value of the property, from:

(1) the initial transferee of the transfer or the entity for whose benefit the transfer was made; or

(2) any immediate or mediate transferee of the initial transferee.

(b) The receiver may not recover under Subsection (a)(2) from:

(1) a transferee that takes for value, including satisfaction or securing of a present or antecedent debt, in good faith, and without knowledge of the voidability of the transfer avoided; or

(2) any immediate or mediate good faith transferee of the transferee.

(c) Any transfer avoided in accordance with this chapter is preserved for the benefit of the receivership estate, but only with respect to property of the insurer.

(d) In addition to the remedies specifically provided under Sections 443.201-443.206 and Subsection (a), if the receiver is successful in establishing a claim to the property or any part of the property, the receiver is entitled to recover judgment for:

(1) rental for the use of the tangible property from the later of the entry of the receivership order or the date of the transfer;

(2) in the case of funds or intangible property, the greater of:

(A) the actual interest or income earned by the property; or

(B) interest at the statutory rate for judgments from the later of the date of the entry of the receivership order or the date of the transfer; and

(3) except as to recoveries from guaranty associations, all costs, including investigative costs and other expenses necessary to the recovery of the property or funds, and reasonable attorney's fees.

(e) In any action under this section, the receivership court may allow the receiver to seek recovery of the property involved or the property's value.

(f) In any action under Sections 443.201-443.206, the receiver has the burden of proving the avoidability of a transfer, and the person against whom recovery or avoidance is sought has the burden of proving the nature and extent of any affirmative defense.
Tex. Government Code § 171.0352 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 171 / Section 171.0352
§ 171.0352. GROUNDS FOR DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS.
Status: in_force

The commission or executive director may deny an application for an initial or renewal license, revoke or suspend a license, place on probation a person whose license has been suspended, or reprimand a license holder who:

(1) violates this chapter, a rule adopted under this chapter, or an order of the commission or executive director;

(2) permits or engages in misrepresentation, fraud, or deceit regarding a court-ordered program provided or instructed by the license holder;

(3) engages in conduct that harms, endangers, or is likely to harm or endanger the health, welfare, or safety of a participant or the public as defined by commission rule;

(4) violates the code of ethics adopted and published by the commission; or

(5) violates a standard of practice or conduct as adopted by commission rule.
Tex. Occupations Code § 651.260 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 651 / Section 651.260
§ 651.260. DUPLICATE LICENSE.
Status: in_force

(a) A license holder may apply to the commission for a duplicate license:

(1) if a license issued under this chapter is lost or destroyed; or

(2) as needed to comply with Section 651.261.

(b) The license holder must submit the application on a form prescribed by the commission and must submit with the application an affidavit verifying:

(1) for an applicant under Subsection (a)(1), the loss or destruction of the license;

(2) that the license holder is the person to whom the license was issued; and

(3) for an applicant under Subsection (a)(1), any other information concerning the loss or destruction of the license the commission requires.

(c) The commission shall issue a duplicate license after receipt of the information and payment of the fee set by the commission for the duplicate license.
Tex. Occupations Code § 156.002 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 156 / Section 156.002
§ 156.002. EXEMPTION FOR CERTAIN PHYSICIANS.
Status: in_force

(a) The board by rule may exempt a retired physician from the registration permit fee requirement.

(b) A physician licensed by the board whose only practice is voluntary charity care, as defined by board rule, is exempt from the registration permit fee requirement.

(c) A retired physician whose only practice is voluntary medical care for a disaster relief organization is exempt from the registration permit fee requirement.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 4021.0302 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 4021 / Section 4021.0302
§ 4021.0302. IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS AND SERVICES.
Status: in_force

(a) The district, using any money available to the district for the purpose, may provide, design, construct, acquire, improve, relocate, operate, maintain, or finance an improvement project or service authorized under this chapter or Chapter 375, Local Government Code.

(b) The district may contract with a governmental or private entity to carry out an action under Subsection (a).

(c) The implementation of a district project or service is a governmental function or service for the purposes of Chapter 791, Government Code.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3855.107 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3855 / Section 3855.107
§ 3855.107. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS.
Status: in_force

(a) The district may establish and provide for the administration of one or more programs to promote state or local economic development and to stimulate business and commercial activity in the district, including programs to:

(1) make loans and grants of public money; and

(2) provide district personnel and services.

(b) The district has all of the powers of a municipality under Chapter 380, Local Government Code.
Tex. Government Code § 2256.020 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2256 / Section 2256.020
§ 2256.020.
Status: in_force

Sec. 2256.020. AUTHORIZED INVESTMENTS: INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION. In addition to the authorized investments permitted by this subchapter, an institution of higher education may purchase, sell, and invest its funds and funds under its control in the following:

(1) cash management and fixed income funds sponsored by organizations exempt from federal income taxation under Section 501(f), Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (26 U.S.C. Section 501(f));

(2) negotiable certificates of deposit issued by a bank that has a certificate of deposit rating of at least 1 or the equivalent by a nationally recognized credit rating agency or that is associated with a holding company having a commercial paper rating of at least A-1, P-1, or the equivalent by a nationally recognized credit rating agency; and

(3) corporate bonds, debentures, or similar debt obligations rated by a nationally recognized investment rating firm in one of the two highest long-term rating categories, without regard to gradations within those categories.
Tex. Occupations Code § 203.157 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 203 / Section 203.157
§ 203.157. ROSTER; NOTICE TO COUNTY OFFICIALS.
Status: in_force

(a) The department shall maintain a roster of each person licensed as a midwife in this state.

(b) The roster shall contain for each person the information required on the licensure form under this chapter and other information the department determines necessary to accurately identify each licensed midwife. The information is public information as defined by Chapter 552, Government Code.

(c) The department shall post a list of licensed midwives on the department's Internet website.
Tex. Government Code § 2107.004 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2107 / Section 2107.004
§ 2107.004. NOTICE BY COMPTROLLER TO ATTORNEY GENERAL FOR FURTHER COLLECTION.
Status: in_force

Except as provided by Section 2107.003, not later than the 30th day after the comptroller determines that its efforts to collect a delinquent obligation have failed, the comptroller shall report the uncollected and delinquent obligation to the attorney general for further collection efforts.
Tex. Education Code § 33.210 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 33 / Section 33.210
§ 33.210. IMMUNITY FROM LIABILITY.
Status: in_force

This subchapter does not waive any liability or immunity of a school district or its officers or employees. This subchapter does not create any liability for or a cause of action against a school district or its officers or employees.
Tex. Family Code § 31.008 — TX Code / Code fa / Chapter 31 / Section 31.008
§ 31.008. WAIVER OF CITATION.
Status: in_force

(a) A party to a suit under this chapter may waive the issuance or service of citation after the suit is filed by filing with the clerk of the court in which the suit is filed the waiver of the party acknowledging receipt of a copy of the filed petition.

(b) The party executing the waiver may not sign the waiver using a digitized signature.

(c) The waiver must contain the mailing address of the party executing the waiver.

(d) The waiver must be sworn before a notary public who is not an attorney in the suit or conform to the requirements for an unsworn declaration under Section 132.001, Civil Practice and Remedies Code. This subsection does not apply if the party executing the waiver is incarcerated.

(e) The Texas Rules of Civil Procedure do not apply to a waiver executed under this section.

(f) For purposes of this section, "digitized signature" has the meaning assigned by Section 101.0096.
Tex. Local Government Code § 303.023 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 303 / Section 303.023
§ 303.023. PROCEDURE.
Status: in_force

A governing body of a sponsor that determines that it is in the public interest and to the benefit of the sponsor's residents and the citizens of this state that a corporation be created to finance, refinance, or provide the costs of public facilities of the sponsor may by resolution stating that determination:

(1) authorize and approve the creation of a corporation to act on behalf of the sponsor; and

(2) approve proposed articles of incorporation for the corporation.
Tex. Education Code § 51B.151 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 51B / Section 51B.151
§ 51B.151. SCREENING OF FOREIGN RESEARCHERS REQUIRED.
Status: in_force

(a) Before offering a person employment for a research or research-related support position at the institution or granting a person access to research data or activities or other sensitive data of the institution, an institution of higher education must screen the person as provided by this subchapter if the person:

(1) is a citizen of a foreign country and is not a permanent resident of the United States; or

(2) is affiliated with an institution or program, or has at least one year of employment or training, in a foreign adversary, other than employment or training by an agency of the United States.

(b) A screening under this section must include a background check to determine if the person has any ties to a foreign adversary that would prevent the person from being able to maintain the security or integrity of the institution of higher education and research data or activities or other sensitive data of the institution. The council may establish a risk-based framework for the screening of a person under this subchapter, which may prescribe low-risk circumstances under which the screening may be waived.

(c) If an institution of higher education procures a third party to conduct a background check under Subsection (b), the institution may consult with the Department of Public Safety and the council in determining whether the third party is qualified to conduct a background check that meets the requirements of that subsection.

(d) An institution of higher education may screen additional persons as provided by this subchapter for a position described by Subsection (a) at the institution's discretion.

(e) An institution of higher education may waive the screening requirement under Subsection (a) for a person who possesses an active United States government security clearance issued by a federal agency.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8052.0302 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8052 / Section 8052.0302
§ 8052.0302. 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. Insurance Code § 501.052 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 501 / Section 501.052
§ 501.052. QUALIFICATIONS.
Status: in_force

To be eligible to serve as public counsel, a person must:

(1) be licensed to practice law in this state;

(2) have demonstrated a strong commitment to and involvement in efforts to safeguard the rights of the public; and

(3) possess the knowledge and experience necessary to practice effectively in insurance proceedings.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8090.0302 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8090 / Section 8090.0302
§ 8090.0302. 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. Tax Code § 171.211 — TX Code / Code tx / Chapter 171 / Section 171.211
§ 171.211. EXAMINATION OF RECORDS.
Status: in_force

To determine the franchise tax liability of a taxable entity, the comptroller may investigate or examine the records of the taxable entity.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1013.305 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1013 / Section 1013.305
§ 1013.305. TRANSFER OR ADMINISTRATION OF ASSETS.
Status: in_force

(a) If a majority of the votes in the election held under this subchapter favor dissolution, the board shall:

(1) transfer the land, buildings, improvements, equipment, and other assets that belong to the district to Castro County or another governmental agency in Castro County; or

(2) administer the property, assets, and debts until all money has been disposed of and all district debts have been paid or settled.

(b) If the board makes the transfer under Subsection (a)(1), the county or agency assumes all debts and obligations of the district at the time of the transfer, and the district is dissolved.
Tex. Family Code § 53.035 — TX Code / Code fa / Chapter 53 / Section 53.035
§ 53.035. GRAND JURY REFERRAL.
Status: in_force

(a) The prosecuting attorney may, before filing a petition under Section 53.04, refer an offense to a grand jury in the county in which the offense is alleged to have been committed.

(b) The grand jury has the same jurisdiction and powers to investigate the facts and circumstances concerning an offense referred to the grand jury under this section as it has to investigate other criminal activity.

(c) If the grand jury votes to take no action on an offense referred to the grand jury under this section, the prosecuting attorney may not file a petition under Section 53.04 concerning the offense unless the same or a successor grand jury approves the filing of the petition.

(d) If the grand jury votes for approval of the prosecution of an offense referred to the grand jury under this section, the prosecuting attorney may file a petition under Section 53.04.

(e) The approval of the prosecution of an offense by a grand jury under this section does not constitute approval of a petition by a grand jury for purposes of Section 53.045.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3939.0302 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3939 / Section 3939.0302
§ 3939.0302. IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS AND SERVICES.
Status: in_force

(a) The district, using any money available to the district for the purpose, may provide, design, construct, acquire, improve, relocate, operate, maintain, or finance an improvement project or service authorized under this chapter or Chapter 375, Local Government Code.

(b) The district may contract with a governmental or private entity to carry out an action under Subsection (a).

(c) The implementation of a district project or service is a governmental function or service for the purposes of Chapter 791, Government Code.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 481.0756 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 481 / Section 481.0756
§ 481.0756. WAIVERS FROM ELECTRONIC PRESCRIBING.
Status: in_force

(a) The appropriate regulatory agency that issued the license, certification, or registration to a prescriber is authorized to grant a prescriber a waiver from the electronic prescribing requirement under the provisions of this section.

(b) The board shall convene an interagency workgroup that includes representatives of each regulatory agency that issues a license, certification, or registration to a prescriber.

(c) The work group described by Subsection (b) shall establish recommendations and standards for circumstances in which a waiver from the electronic prescribing requirement is appropriate and a process under which a prescriber may request and receive a waiver.

(d) The board shall adopt rules establishing the eligibility for a waiver, including:

(1) economic hardship;

(2) technological limitations not reasonably within the control of the prescriber; or

(3) other exceptional circumstances demonstrated by the prescriber.

(e) Each regulatory agency that issues a license, certification, or registration to a prescriber shall adopt rules for the granting of waivers consistent with the board rules adopted under Subsection (d).

(f) A waiver may be issued to a prescriber for a period of one year. A prescriber may reapply for a subsequent waiver not earlier than the 30th day before the date the waiver expires if the circumstances that necessitated the waiver continue.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8171.101 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8171 / Section 8171.101
§ 8171.101. MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT POWERS.
Status: in_force

The district has the rights, powers, privileges, and functions provided by general law applicable to a municipal utility district created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution, including Chapters 49 and 54, Water Code.
Tex. Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 41.014 — TX Code / Code cp / Chapter 41 / Section 41.014
§ 41.014. INTEREST ON DAMAGES SUBJECT TO MEDICARE SUBROGATION.
Status: in_force

(a) Subject to this section, postjudgment interest does not accrue on the unpaid balance of an award of damages to a plaintiff attributable to any portion of the award to which the United States has a subrogation right under 42 U.S.C. Section 1395y(b)(2)(B) before the defendant receives a recovery demand letter issued by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services or a designated contractor under 42 C.F.R. Section 411.22.

(b) Postjudgment interest under this section does not accrue if the defendant pays the unpaid balance before the 31st day after the date the defendant receives the recovery demand letter.

(c) If the defendant appeals the award of damages, this section does not apply.

(d) This section does not prevent the accrual of postjudgment interest on any portion of an award to which the United States does not have a subrogation right under 42 U.S.C. Section 1395y(b)(2)(B).
Tex. Government Code § 552.158 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 552 / Section 552.158
§ 552.158.
Status: in_force

Sec. 552.158. EXCEPTION: CONFIDENTIALITY OF PERSONAL INFORMATION REGARDING APPLICANT FOR APPOINTMENT BY GOVERNOR. The following information obtained by the governor or senate in connection with an applicant for an appointment by the governor is excepted from the requirements of Section 552.021:

(1) the applicant's home address;

(2) the applicant's home telephone number; and

(3) the applicant's social security number.
Tex. Labor Code § 411.065 — TX Code / Code la / Chapter 411 / Section 411.065
§ 411.065. ANNUAL INFORMATION SUBMITTED BY INSURANCE COMPANY.
Status: in_force

(a) Each insurance company writing workers' compensation insurance in this state shall submit to the division at least once a year detailed information on the type of accident prevention facilities offered to that insurance company's policyholders.

(b) The information must include:

(1) the amount of money spent by the insurance company on accident prevention services;

(2) the number of site inspections performed;

(3) accident prevention services for which the insurance company contracts;

(4) a breakdown of the premium size of the risks to which services were provided;

(5) evidence of the effectiveness of and accomplishments in accident prevention; and

(6) any additional information required by the commissioner.
Tex. Tax Code § 352.104 — TX Code / Code tx / Chapter 352 / Section 352.104
§ 352.104. PLEDGE FOR BONDS.
Status: in_force

A county may pledge the revenue derived from the tax imposed under this chapter for the payment of bonds that are issued by the county under Section 1477.303, Government Code, for one or more of the purposes provided by Section 352.101.