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Tex. Government Code § 2003.050 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2003 / Section 2003.050
§ 2003.050. PROCEDURAL RULES.
Status: in_force

(a) The chief administrative law judge shall adopt rules that govern the procedures, including the discovery procedures, that relate to a hearing conducted by the office.

(b) Notwithstanding other law, the procedural rules of the state agency on behalf of which the hearing is conducted govern procedural matters that relate to the hearing only to the extent that the chief administrative law judge's rules adopt the agency's procedural rules by reference.

(c) The rules of the office regarding the participation of a witness by telephone must include procedures to verify the identity of the witness who is to appear by telephone.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 9026.151 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 9026 / Section 9026.151
§ 9026.151. TAX METHOD.
Status: in_force

(a) The district shall use the ad valorem plan of taxation.

(b) The board is not required to call or hold a hearing on the adoption of a plan of taxation.
Tex. Government Code § 406.002 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 406 / Section 406.002
§ 406.002. TERM.
Status: in_force

The term of a notary public expires four years after the date the notary public qualifies.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 242.156 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 242 / Section 242.156
§ 242.156. REQUIRED MEDICAL EXAMINATION.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as required by federal law, the department shall require that each resident be given at least one medical examination each year.

(b) The executive commissioner shall specify the details of the examination.
Tex. Occupations Code § 206.254 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 206 / Section 206.254
§ 206.254. ESTABLISHMENT OF CERTAIN FUNCTIONS AND STANDARDS.
Status: in_force

A surgical assistant and the surgical assistant's delegating physician shall ensure that:

(1) the surgical assistant's scope of function is identified;

(2) the delegation of medical tasks is appropriate to the surgical assistant's level of competence;

(3) the relationship between the surgical assistant and the delegating physician and the access of the surgical assistant to the delegating physician are defined; and

(4) a process is established for evaluating the surgical assistant's performance.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8081.0401 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8081 / Section 8081.0401
§ 8081.0401. ELECTIONS REGARDING TAXES OR BONDS.
Status: in_force

(a) The district may issue, without an election, bonds and other obligations secured by:

(1) revenue other than ad valorem taxes; or

(2) contract payments described by Section 8081.0403.

(b) The district must hold an election in the manner provided by Chapters 49 and 54, Water Code, to obtain voter approval before the district may impose an ad valorem tax or issue bonds payable from ad valorem taxes.

(c) The district may not issue bonds payable from ad valorem taxes to finance a road project unless the issuance is approved by a vote of a two-thirds majority of the district voters voting at an election held for that purpose.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8876.023 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8876 / Section 8876.023
§ 8876.023. INITIAL DIRECTORS.
Status: in_force

(a) If the creation of the district is confirmed at an election held under Section 8876.022, the temporary directors become the initial directors and serve until permanent directors are appointed under Section 8876.052.

(b) The initial directors of the board shall draw lots to determine which three directors shall serve a term expiring December 1 of the year two years after the date of the election in which the district is confirmed and which four directors shall serve a term expiring December 1 of the year four years after the date of the election in which the district is confirmed.
Tex. Occupations Code § 1002.456 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 1002 / Section 1002.456
§ 1002.456. JUDICIAL REVIEW.
Status: in_force

The order of the board is subject to judicial review.
Tex. Education Code § 54.612 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 54 / Section 54.612
§ 54.612. COMPENSATION AND EXPENSES OF APPOINTED BOARD MEMBERS.
Status: in_force

Appointed members of the board shall serve without pay but shall be reimbursed for their actual expenses incurred in attending meetings of the board or in performing other work of the board when that work is approved by the presiding officer of the board.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1202.052 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1202 / Section 1202.052
§ 1202.052. CANCELLATION PROHIBITED FOR AIDS OR HIV.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, "AIDS" and "HIV" have the meanings assigned by Section 81.101, Health and Safety Code.

(b) Except as provided by Subsection (c), an insurer that delivers or issues for delivery an individual accident and health insurance policy in this state may not cancel that policy during its term because the insured:

(1) has been diagnosed as having AIDS or HIV;

(2) has been treated for AIDS or HIV; or

(3) is being treated for AIDS or HIV.

(c) The insurer may cancel the policy for:

(1) failure to pay a premium when due; or

(2) fraud or misrepresentation in obtaining coverage by not disclosing a diagnosis of an AIDS or HIV-related condition.

(d) The provisions of Chapter 1201, including provisions relating to the applicability, purpose, and enforcement of that chapter, construction of policies under that chapter, rulemaking under that chapter, and definitions of terms applicable in that chapter, apply to this section.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1153.106 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1153 / Section 1153.106
§ 1153.106. RATE OUTSIDE CERTAIN PERCENTAGES OF PRESUMPTIVE RATE.
Status: in_force

(a) An insurer may file with the commissioner a proposed rate for credit life and credit accident and health insurance that is more than 30 percent higher or more than 30 percent lower than the presumptive rate adopted by the commissioner under this subchapter.

(b) The commissioner may disapprove a rate filed under this section on the ground that the rate is not actuarially justified.

(c) A rate filed under this section is considered approved and the insurer may use the rate if the rate is not disapproved by the commissioner before the 60th day after the date the insurer filed the rate.

(d) A hearing under this section is a contested case hearing conducted under Chapter 2001, Government Code. Judicial review of any action of the commissioner under this section is governed by Subchapter D, Chapter 36.
Tex. Government Code § 542.0113 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 542 / Section 542.0113
§ 542.0113. USE OF INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGY.
Status: in_force

A pilot program participant is not required to use an innovative technology described by Section 542.0102(c)(9). If a participant chooses to use an innovative technology described by that subdivision, the commission shall ensure that:

(1) services associated with the technology are delivered in a manner that:

(A) ensures the participant's privacy, health, and well-being;

(B) provides access to housing in the most integrated and least restrictive environment;

(C) assesses individual needs and preferences to promote autonomy, self-determination, the use of the consumer direction model, and privacy;

(D) increases personal independence;

(E) specifies the extent to which the innovative technology will be used, including:

(i) the times of day during which the technology will be used;

(ii) the place in which the technology is authorized to be used;

(iii) the types of telemonitoring or remote monitoring that will be used; and

(iv) the purposes for which the technology will be used; and

(F) is consistent with and agreed on during the person-centered planning process;

(2) staff overseeing the use of the innovative technology:

(A) review the person-centered and implementation plans for each participant before overseeing the use of the innovative technology; and

(B) demonstrate competency regarding the support needs of each participant using the innovative technology;

(3) a participant using the innovative technology is able to request the removal of equipment associated with the technology and, on receipt of a request for the removal, the equipment is immediately removed; and

(4) a participant is not required to use telemedicine at any point during the pilot program and, if the participant refuses to use telemedicine, the managed care organization providing pilot program health care services to the participant arranges for services that do not include telemedicine.
Tex. Local Government Code § 51.031 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 51 / Section 51.031
§ 51.031. SUBCHAPTER APPLICABLE TO TYPE B GENERAL-LAW MUNICIPALITY.
Status: in_force

This subchapter applies only to a Type B general-law municipality.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 6901.054 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 6901 / Section 6901.054
§ 6901.054. LIMITATION ON USE OF EMINENT DOMAIN.
Status: in_force

The district may not exercise the power of eminent domain outside the boundaries of the district.
Tex. Insurance Code § 2301.056 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 2301 / Section 2301.056
§ 2301.056. REQUIREMENT FOR FORMS; DECLARATIONS PAGE REQUIREMENT.
Status: in_force

(a) A residential property insurance policy form must include a declarations page that:

(1) lists and identifies each type of deductible under the residential property insurance policy; and

(2) states the exact dollar amount of each deductible under the residential property insurance policy.

(b) If a residential property insurance policy or an endorsement attached to the policy contains a provision that may cause the exact dollar amount of a deductible under the policy to change, the declarations page must identify or include a written disclosure that clearly identifies the applicable policy provision or endorsement. The policy provision or endorsement must explain how any change in the applicable deductible amount is determined.

(c) A disclosure containing a list required by Subsection (a)(1), or a disclosure containing an identification of each applicable policy provision or endorsement, may be provided on a page separate from the declarations page.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 5002.054 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 5002 / Section 5002.054
§ 5002.054. PLACING CANDIDATE ON BALLOT.
Status: in_force

A request for placing the name of a candidate on the ballot must be filed with the board's presiding officer and be:

(1) in writing and signed by the candidate; or

(2) in the form of a petition signed by at least 25 qualified voters of the district.
Tex. Estates Code § 361.154 — TX Code / Code es / Chapter 361 / Section 361.154
§ 361.154. SUCCESSOR EXECUTOR ALSO SUCCEEDS TO PRIOR RIGHTS AND DUTIES.
Status: in_force

An executor who accepts appointment and qualifies after letters of administration have been granted on the estate shall, in the manner prescribed by Section 361.153, succeed to the previous administrator, and shall administer the estate as if the executor's administration were a continuation of the former administration, subject to any legal directions of the testator with respect to the estate that are contained in the will.
Tex. Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 140A.104 — TX Code / Code cp / Chapter 140A / Section 140A.104
§ 140A.104. EVIDENCE.
Status: in_force

(a) In a proceeding under this chapter, the state bears the burden of proof by a preponderance of the evidence.

(b) A person convicted in a criminal proceeding is precluded, in a proceeding under this chapter, from subsequently denying the essential allegations of the criminal offense of which the person was convicted. For purposes of this subsection, a verdict or a plea, including a plea of nolo contendere, is considered a conviction.

(c) An individual may not be held liable under this chapter based on the conduct of another person unless the finder of fact finds by a preponderance of the evidence that the individual authorized, requested, commanded, participated in, ratified, or recklessly tolerated the unlawful conduct of the other person.

(d) An enterprise may not be held liable under this chapter based on the conduct of a person unless the finder of fact finds by a preponderance of the evidence that a director or high managerial agent performed, authorized, requested, commanded, participated in, ratified, or recklessly tolerated the unlawful conduct of the person.

(e) A bank or savings and loan association insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, a credit union insured by the National Credit Union Administration, or the holder of a money transmission license as defined by Chapter 152, Finance Code, may not be held liable in damages or for other relief under this chapter, unless the finder of fact finds by a preponderance of the evidence that the person or agent acquiring or maintaining an interest in or transporting, transacting, transferring, or receiving the funds on behalf of another did so knowing that the funds were the proceeds of an offense and that a director or high managerial agent performed, authorized, requested, commanded, participated in, ratified, or recklessly tolerated the unlawful conduct of the person or agent.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1049.003 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1049 / Section 1049.003
§ 1049.003. DISTRICT TERRITORY.
Status: in_force

The boundaries of the district are coextensive with the boundaries of Kimble County.
Tex. Government Code § 411.383 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 411 / Section 411.383
§ 411.383. ADMINISTRATION.
Status: in_force

(a) The director is the statewide coordinator of the alert.

(b) The director shall adopt rules and issue directives as necessary to ensure proper implementation of the alert. The rules and directives must include:

(1) the procedures to be used by a local law enforcement agency to verify whether a person reported missing is a senior citizen with an impaired mental condition or a person with Alzheimer's disease and whether the person's location is unknown;

(2) a description of the circumstances under which a local law enforcement agency is required to report a missing senior citizen or person with Alzheimer's disease to the department; and

(3) the procedures to be used by an individual or entity to report information about a missing senior citizen or person with Alzheimer's disease to designated media outlets in Texas.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 5013.001 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 5013 / Section 5013.001
§ 5013.001. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this chapter:

(1) "Authority" means the Port of Harlingen Authority.

(2) "Port commission" means the governing body of the authority.

(3) "Port commissioner" means a member of the port commission.

(4) "Treasurer" means the treasurer of the authority.
Tex. Government Code § 2252.152 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2252 / Section 2252.152
§ 2252.152. CONTRACTS WITH COMPANIES ENGAGED IN BUSINESS WITH IRAN, SUDAN, OR FOREIGN TERRORIST ORGANIZATION PROHIBITED.
Status: in_force

A governmental entity may not enter into a governmental contract with a company that is identified on a list prepared and maintained under Section 806.051, 807.051, or 2252.153.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 285.231 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 285 / Section 285.231
§ 285.231. ELECTION TO INCREASE MAXIMUM TAX RATE.
Status: in_force

(a) Registered voters of a hospital district that is authorized to impose ad valorem taxes and that has a maximum tax rate of less than 75 cents on the $100 valuation of all taxable property in the district may file a petition with the secretary of the governing body of the hospital district requesting an election to authorize the increase of that maximum tax rate. The petition must be signed by at least the lesser of:

(1) 100 of the registered voters of the district; or

(2) the number equal to 15 percent of the registered voters of the district.

(b) The petition must state the maximum tax rate to be voted on at the election, which may not exceed 75 cents on the $100 valuation of all taxable property in the district.

(c) The governing body of the hospital district by order shall set a time and place to hold a hearing on the petition to increase the maximum tax rate of the district. The governing body shall set a date for the hearing that is not earlier than the 10th day after the date the governing body issues the order.

(d) If after the hearing the governing body of the hospital district finds that the petition is in proper form and that an increase of the maximum tax rate would benefit the district, the governing body shall order an election to authorize the increase of the maximum tax rate to the tax rate stated in the petition. The order calling the election must state the:

(1) nature of the election, including the proposition that is to appear on the ballot;

(2) date of the election;

(3) maximum tax rate to be voted on at the election;

(4) hours during which the polls will be open; and

(5) location of the polling places.

(e) The governing body of the hospital district shall give notice of the election by publishing a substantial copy of the election order in a newspaper with general circulation in the district once a week for two consecutive weeks. The first publication must appear before the 35th day before the date set for the election.

(f) The ballot for the election shall be printed to permit voting for or against the proposition: "The increase by the _______________ (name of district) Hospital District of the maximum rate of annual taxes imposed for hospital purposes to a rate not to exceed _______________ (insert the amount prescribed by the petition, not to exceed 75 cents) on each $100 valuation of all taxable property in the district."

(g) After ordering an election under this subchapter, the governing body of the hospital district shall hold the election on the first authorized uniform election date prescribed by Section 41.001, Election Code, that allows sufficient time to comply with other requirements of law.

(h) If the majority of the votes cast in the district favor the proposition, the maximum tax rate of the district is increased to the tax rate stated in the petition.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3920.004 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3920 / Section 3920.004
§ 3920.004. FINDINGS OF BENEFIT AND PUBLIC PURPOSE.
Status: in_force

(a) The district is created to serve a public use and benefit.

(b) All land and other property included in the district will benefit from the improvements and services to be provided by the district under powers conferred by Sections 52 and 52-a, Article III, and Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution, and other powers granted under this chapter.

(c) The creation of the district is in the public interest and is essential to further the public purposes of:

(1) developing and diversifying the economy of the state;

(2) eliminating unemployment and underemployment; and

(3) developing or expanding transportation and commerce.

(d) The district will:

(1) promote the health, safety, and general welfare of residents, employers, potential employees, employees, visitors, and consumers in the district, and of the public;

(2) provide needed funding for the district to preserve, maintain, and enhance the economic health and vitality of the district territory as a community and business center;

(3) promote the health, safety, welfare, and enjoyment of the public by providing pedestrian ways and by landscaping and developing certain areas in the district, which are necessary for the restoration, preservation, and enhancement of scenic beauty; and

(4) provide for water, wastewater, drainage, road, and recreational facilities for the district.

(e) Pedestrian ways along or across a street, whether at grade or above or below the surface, and street lighting, street landscaping, parking, and street art objects are parts of and necessary components of a street and are considered to be a street or road improvement.

(f) The district will not act as the agent or instrumentality of any private interest even though the district will benefit many private interests as well as the public.
Tex. Election Code § 243.003 — TX Code / Code el / Chapter 243 / Section 243.003
§ 243.003. PETITION.
Status: in_force

(a) The contestant must state the grounds for the contest in a petition in the same manner as a petition in an election contest in the district court.

(b) The contestant must file the petition with the secretary of state not later than the later of the 10th day after the date the election records are publicly available under Section 1.012 or the official result of the contested election is determined.

(c) The contestant may not file the petition before the day after the date of the contested election.

(d) The petition must state the name and address of the contestant or an agent for the contestant to whom a copy of the contestee's answer is to be delivered. If there is more than one contestant, the petition must designate one to receive the copy on behalf of all the contestants.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8449.004 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8449 / Section 8449.004
§ 8449.004. CONSENT OF MUNICIPALITY REQUIRED.
Status: in_force

The temporary directors may not hold an election under Section 8449.003 until each municipality in whose corporate limits or extraterritorial jurisdiction the district is located has consented by ordinance or resolution to the creation of the district and to the inclusion of land in the district.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 6905.158 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 6905 / Section 6905.158
§ 6905.158. PERSONNEL.
Status: in_force

The district may appoint and determine the duties, tenure, qualifications, and compensation of district officers and employees, as well as any agent, professional advisor, or counselor, including any financial consultant, accountant, attorney, architect, engineer, appraiser, or financing expert, considered necessary or advisable by the board.