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Tex. Labor Code § 415.008 — TX Code / Code la / Chapter 415 / Section 415.008
§ 415.008. FRAUDULENTLY OBTAINING OR DENYING BENEFITS; ADMINISTRATIVE VIOLATION.
Status: repealed

(a) A person commits an administrative violation if the person, to obtain or deny a payment of a workers' compensation benefit or the provision of a benefit for the person or another, knowingly or intentionally:

(1) makes a false or misleading statement;

(2) misrepresents or conceals a material fact;

(3) fabricates, alters, conceals, or destroys a document; or

(4) conspires to commit an act described by Subdivision (1), (2), or (3).

(b) Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1162, Sec. 37(5), eff. September 1, 2011.

(c) A person who has obtained an excess payment in violation of this section is liable for full repayment plus interest computed at the rate prescribed by Section 401.023. If the person is an employee or person claiming death benefits, the repayment may be redeemed from future income or death benefits to which the person is otherwise entitled.

(d) An employer who has committed an act described by Subsection (a) that results in denial of payments is liable for the past benefit payments that would otherwise have been payable by the insurance carrier during the period of denial, plus interest computed at the rate prescribed by Section 401.023. The insurance carrier is not liable for benefit payments during the period of denial.

(e) If an administrative violation proceeding is pending under this section against an employee or person claiming death benefits, the division may not take final action on the person's benefits.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3846.004 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3846 / Section 3846.004
§ 3846.004. 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 works, projects, improvements, and services to be provided by the district under powers granted by Section 52, Article III, and Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution, and other powers granted under this chapter.

(c) Each improvement project authorized by this chapter is essential to carry out a public purpose.

(d) The creation of the district is in the public interest and is essential to:

(1) further the public purposes of developing and diversifying the economy of the state;

(2) eliminate unemployment and underemployment; and

(3) develop or expand transportation and commerce.

(e) The district will:

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

(2) promote and develop public transportation and pedestrian facilities and systems by new and alternative means, including securing expanded and improved transportation and pedestrian facilities and systems;

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

(4) promote the health, safety, welfare, education, convenience, and enjoyment of the public by:

(A) improving, landscaping, and developing certain areas in and adjacent to the district; and

(B) providing public services and facilities in and adjacent to the district that are necessary for the restoration, preservation, enhancement, and enjoyment of scenic and aesthetic beauty.

(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. Special District Local Laws Code § 8834.116 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8834 / Section 8834.116
§ 8834.116. BOARD BYLAWS AND POLICIES.
Status: in_force

The board may adopt bylaws and policies as necessary to accomplish its purposes.
Tex. Agriculture Code § 80.009 — TX Code / Code ag / Chapter 80 / Section 80.009
§ 80.009. POWERS OF BOARD AND COMMISSIONER.
Status: in_force

(a) The board may:

(1) conduct programs consistent with the declaration of policy stated in Section 80.001;

(2) accept, as necessary to implement this chapter, gifts and grants;

(3) borrow money, with the approval of the commissioner, as necessary to execute this chapter;

(4) take other action and exercise other authority as necessary to execute any act authorized by this chapter or the Texas Non-Profit Corporation Act (Article 1396-1.01 et seq., Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes); and

(5) form an advisory committee composed of individuals from this state, other states, or other countries and change membership on the committee, as necessary. Any advisory committee created under this subdivision for the purpose of establishing treatment methods shall include among its members persons with knowledge of the effects of different treatments on the health of agricultural workers, the local population, and the ecosystem, including but not limited to the effects of a particular method of treatment on beneficial organisms and wildlife, the potential for secondary infestations from nontarget pests, and the potential for pest resistance to particular methods of treatment.

(b) On petition of at least 30 percent of the citrus producers eligible to vote in the proposed area, the commissioner may, or at the commissioner's discretion the commissioner by rule may, add an area to a pest management zone or transfer an area or county from one zone to another zone if:

(1) citrus production has begun or could begin in the area;

(2) the area is adjacent to a pest management zone or is in an area with biological characteristics similar to the pest management zone; and

(3) the addition is approved in a referendum held in the area.

(c) The board must adopt a procurement policy, subject to approval by the commissioner, outlining the procedures to be used in purchasing.

(d) The commissioner at any time may inspect the books and other financial records of the corporation.
Tex. Water Code § 62.071 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 62 / Section 62.071
§ 62.071. ORGANIZATION OF COMMISSION.
Status: in_force

(a) The commission shall organize by electing one of the members chairman and one secretary.

(b) Two of the commissioners constitute a quorum. A concurrence of two is sufficient in all matters relating to the business of the district.
Tex. Insurance Code § 550.002 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 550 / Section 550.002
§ 550.002. INCREASE IN CERTAIN PREMIUM PAYMENTS.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section:

(1) "Account" means a person's account in a financial institution.

(2) "Financial institution" means a state or national bank, a state or federal savings and loan association or corporation, or a state or federal credit union.

(3) "Insurer" means a person or entity engaged in the business of insurance in this state as described by Chapter 101. The term includes a person or entity engaged in the business of surplus lines insurance in this state.

(4) "Person" means an insured, a policy or certificate holder, or an owner of an insurance policy or certificate.

(b) An insurer receiving automatic premium payments through withdrawal of funds from a person's account, including an escrow account, as authorized by that person to pay premiums on insurance coverage provided through that insurer, may not increase the amount of funds to be withdrawn from the account to pay premiums on that coverage unless the insurer, not later than the 30th day before the effective date of the increase in the premium payment amount, notifies the person of the increase by mailing a notice through the United States Postal Service.

(b-1) The notice must include the insurer's toll-free telephone number, mailing address, and electronic mail address, if applicable, through which the person may object to the increase described by Subsection (b). An objection made by the policyholder through a telephone call, mail, or electronic mail constitutes a valid objection for purposes of this section.

(b-2) The insurer may increase the amount of funds to be withdrawn from the account only if the insurer does not receive a valid objection to the increase on or before the fifth day before the date on which the increase is scheduled to take effect.

(c) This section does not require an insurer to notify a person of an increase in a premium payment amount if:

(1) the insurance contract or certificate:

(A) when issued contains a schedule of increasing premiums;

(B) expressly specifies the exact amount of each premium; and

(C) specifies the period for which each premium is payable; or

(2) the increase is the result of a change ordered by the insured.

(d) This section does not apply to an increase in a premium payment that is less than $10 or 10 percent of the previous amount per month.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 9039.110 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 9039 / Section 9039.110
§ 9039.110. 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. Health and Safety Code § 752.007 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 752 / Section 752.007
§ 752.007. CRIMINAL PENALTY.
Status: in_force

(a) A person, firm, corporation, or association or an agent or employee of a person, firm, corporation, or association commits an offense if the person, firm, corporation, association, agent, or employee violates this chapter.

(b) An offense under this section is punishable by a fine of not less than $100 or more than $1,000, confinement in jail for not more than one year, or both.
Tex. Election Code § 254.124 — TX Code / Code el / Chapter 254 / Section 254.124
§ 254.124. ADDITIONAL REPORTS OF COMMITTEE FOR SUPPORTING OR OPPOSING CANDIDATE OR MEASURE.
Status: in_force

(a) In addition to other required reports, for each election in which a specific-purpose committee supports or opposes a candidate or measure, the committee's campaign treasurer shall file two reports.

(b) The first report must be received by the authority with whom the report is required to be filed not later than the 30th day before election day. The report covers the period beginning the day the committee's campaign treasurer appointment is filed or the first day after the period covered by the committee's last required report, as applicable, and continuing through the 40th day before election day.

(c) The second report must be received by the authority with whom the report is required to be filed not later than the eighth day before election day. The report covers the period beginning the 39th day before election day and continuing through the 10th day before election day.

(d) If a specific-purpose committee supports or opposes a candidate or measure in an election after a reporting period prescribed by Subsection (b) or (c), the first report must be received by the authority with whom the report is required to be filed not later than the regular deadline for the report covering the period during which the committee becomes involved in the election. The period covered by the first report begins the day the committee's campaign treasurer appointment is filed or the first day after the period covered by the committee's last required report, as applicable.

(e) In addition to other required reports, the campaign treasurer of a specific-purpose committee that supports or opposes a candidate in a runoff election shall file one report for the runoff election. The runoff election report must be received by the authority with whom the report is required to be filed not later than the eighth day before runoff election day. The report covers the period beginning the ninth day before the date of the main election and continuing through the 10th day before runoff election day.

(f) This section does not apply to a specific-purpose committee supporting only candidates who do not have opponents whose names are to appear on the ballot.
Tex. Government Code § 823.203 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 823 / Section 823.203
§ 823.203. MEMBERSHIP SERVICE FOR OPTIONAL RETIREMENT PROGRAM.
Status: in_force

A member may not establish service credit in the retirement system for any period when the member was participating in the optional retirement program under Chapter 830.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8026A.0303 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8026A / Section 8026A.0303
§ 8026A.0303. AUTHORITY FOR ROAD PROJECTS.
Status: in_force

Under Section 52, Article III, Texas Constitution, the district may design, acquire, construct, finance, issue bonds for, improve, operate, maintain, and convey to this state, a county, or a municipality for operation and maintenance macadamized, graveled, or paved roads, or improvements, including storm drainage, in aid of those roads.
Tex. Utilities Code § 59.080 — TX Code / Code ut / Chapter 59 / Section 59.080
§ 59.080. INTERCONNECTION OF NETWORK SERVICES.
Status: in_force

The private network services provided under this subchapter may be interconnected with other similar networks for distance learning, telemedicine, and information-sharing purposes.
Tex. Local Government Code § 504.003 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 504 / Section 504.003
§ 504.003. AUTHORITY TO CREATE CORPORATION.
Status: in_force

(a) A municipality may authorize the creation under this subtitle of a Type A corporation.

(b) A municipality may not authorize the creation of more than one Type A corporation.
Tex. Business & Commerce Code § 761.052 — TX Code / Code bc / Chapter 761 / Section 761.052
§ 761.052. RESTRICTION ON GIFTS OR INCENTIVES FOR COMPLETING CREDIT CARD APPLICATION.
Status: in_force

A credit card issuer may not offer a gift or other incentive in exchange for the completion of a credit card application as part of a campus credit card marketing activity unless the credit card issuer, at the time the credit card issuer provides a credit card application to an individual, provides financial educational material developed under Section 761.101 to the individual.
Tex. Transportation Code § 521.2462 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 521 / Section 521.2462
§ 521.2462. SUPERVISION OF PERSON ISSUED OCCUPATIONAL DRIVER'S LICENSE.
Status: in_force

(a) The court granting an occupational driver's license under this subchapter may order the person receiving the license to submit to supervision for the purpose of verifying the person's compliance with the conditions specified by the order granting the license, including conditions specified in accordance with Section 521.248.

(a-1) The court may order the supervision of the person to be conducted by:

(1) the local community supervision and corrections department; or

(2) a personal bond office established under Article 17.42, Code of Criminal Procedure.

(a-2) If the court orders the person's supervision to be conducted by the local community supervision and corrections department, the court shall order the person to pay a monthly administrative fee under Section 76.015, Government Code.

(a-3) If the court orders the person's supervision to be conducted by a personal bond office, the office may collect from the person a reasonable administrative fee of not less than $25 and not more than $60 per month.

(b) The court may order the supervision to continue until the end of the period of suspension, revocation, or cancellation of the person's driver's license, including any extensions of that period.

(c) The court for good cause may modify or terminate supervision before the end of the period of license suspension, revocation, or cancellation.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3800.0603 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3800 / Section 3800.0603
§ 3800.0603. SALES AND USE TAX RATE.
Status: in_force

(a) On or after the date the results are declared of an election held under Section 3800.0602 at which the voters approved imposition of the tax authorized by this subchapter, the board shall determine and adopt by resolution or order the initial rate of the tax, which must be in one or more increments of one-eighth of one percent.

(b) After the authorization of a tax under Section 3800.0602, the board may increase or decrease the rate of the tax by one or more increments of one-eighth of one percent.

(c) The board may not decrease the rate of the tax if the decrease would impair the repayment of any outstanding debt or obligation payable from the tax.

(d) The initial rate of the tax or any rate resulting from subsequent increases or decreases may not exceed the lesser of:

(1) the maximum rate authorized by the district voters at the election held under Section 3800.0602; or

(2) a rate that, when added to the rates of all sales and use taxes imposed by other political subdivisions with territory in the district, would result in the maximum combined rate prescribed by Section 321.101(f), Tax Code, at any location in the district.

(e) In determining whether the combined sales and use tax rate under Subsection (d)(2) would exceed the maximum combined rate prescribed by Section 321.101(f), Tax Code, at any location in the district, the board shall include:

(1) any sales and use tax imposed by a political subdivision whose territory overlaps all or part of the district;

(2) any sales and use tax to be imposed by the county or a municipality in which the district is located as a result of an election held on the same date as the election held under Section 3800.0602; and

(3) any increase to an existing sales and use tax imposed by the county or a municipality in which the district is located as a result of an election held on the same date as the election held under Section 3800.0602.

(f) If the district adopts a sales and use tax authorized at an election under Section 3800.0602 and subsequently includes new territory in the district, the district:

(1) is not required to hold another election to approve the imposition of the sales and use tax in the included territory; and

(2) shall impose the sales and use tax in the included territory as provided by Chapter 321, Tax Code.

(g) If the district adopts a sales and use tax authorized at an election under Section 3800.0602 and subsequently excludes territory in the district, the sales and use tax is inapplicable to the excluded territory as provided by Chapter 321, Tax Code, but is applicable to the territory remaining in the district.
Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 56A.202 — TX Code / Code cr / Chapter 56A / Section 56A.202
§ 56A.202. DUTIES OF VICTIM ASSISTANCE COORDINATOR.
Status: in_force

(a) The victim assistance coordinator designated under Article 56A.201 shall:

(1) ensure that a victim, guardian of a victim, or close relative of a deceased victim is provided the rights granted to victims, guardians, or relatives by Subchapter B; and

(2) work closely with appropriate law enforcement agencies, attorneys representing the state, the board, and the judiciary in carrying out the duty described by Subdivision (1).

(b) The victim assistance coordinator shall send to a victim, guardian of a victim, or close relative of a deceased victim a victim impact statement and victims' information booklet described by Article 56A.151 and an application for compensation under Chapter 56B. The victim assistance coordinator shall include an offer to assist in completing the statement and application on request.

(c) The victim assistance coordinator, on request, shall explain the possible use and consideration of the victim impact statement at any sentencing or parole hearing of the defendant.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8038.0302 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8038 / Section 8038.0302
§ 8038.0302. 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. Occupations Code § 1704.203 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 1704 / Section 1704.203
§ 1704.203. BAIL BOND LIMIT; ADDITIONAL SECURITY.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided by Subsection (d), a license holder who holds a license originally issued before September 1, 1999, may not execute, and a person may not accept from the license holder, a bail bond that, in the aggregate with other bail bonds executed by the license holder in that county, results in a total amount that exceeds 10 times the value of the security deposited or executed by the license holder under Section 1704.160.

(b) A county officer or an employee designated by the board shall maintain for each license holder the total amount of the license holder's current liability on bail bonds.

(c) A license holder may not execute a bail bond if the amount of the license holder's current total liability on judgments nisi in that county equals or exceeds twice the amount of security deposited or executed by the license holder under Section 1704.160.

(d) A license holder, at any time, may increase the limits prescribed by this section by depositing or executing additional security.

(e) This section does not apply to a license holder that is a corporation.

(f) A bail bond surety who holds a license originally issued on or after September 1, 1999, and who:

(1) has been licensed for fewer than two years or has had a license under this chapter suspended or revoked may not execute, and a person may not accept from the license holder, bail bonds that in the aggregate exceed 10 times the value of property held as security under Section 1704.160(a)(1)(A) plus five times the value of property held in trust under Section 1704.160(a)(1)(B);

(2) has been licensed for at least two years and fewer than four years may not execute, and a person may not accept from the license holder, bail bonds that in the aggregate exceed 10 times the value of property held as security under Section 1704.160(a)(1)(A) plus six times the value of property held in trust under Section 1704.160(a)(1)(B);

(3) has been licensed for at least four years and fewer than six years may not execute, and a person may not accept from the license holder, bail bonds that in the aggregate exceed 10 times the value of property held as security under Section 1704.160(a)(1)(A) plus eight times the value of property held in trust under Section 1704.160(a)(1)(B); or

(4) has been licensed for at least six years may not execute, and a person may not accept from the license holder, bail bonds that in the aggregate exceed 10 times the value of property held as security under Section 1704.160(a)(1)(A) plus 10 times the value of property held in trust under Section 1704.160(a)(1)(B).

(g) If a bail bond surety is subject to Subsection (f)(1) because the person has had a license under this chapter suspended or revoked and is also subject to Subsection (f)(2), (3), or (4), the prohibition imposed by Subsection (f)(1) controls.