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Tex. Insurance Code § 462.103 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 462 / Section 462.103
§ 462.103. PLAN OF OPERATION.
Status: in_force

(a) The association shall perform the association's functions under a plan of operation necessary or suitable to ensure the fair, reasonable, and equitable administration of the association. The plan of operation must:

(1) be submitted to and approved in writing by the commissioner;

(2) establish:

(A) procedures under which the powers and duties of the association are performed;

(B) procedures for handling assets of the association;

(C) the amount and method of reimbursing board members;

(D) acceptable forms of proof of covered claims;

(E) regular places and times for board meetings;

(F) procedures for records to be kept of each financial transaction of the association, the association's agents, and the board; and

(G) procedures under which selections for the board are submitted to the commissioner;

(3) provide:

(A) for the establishment of a claims filing procedure that includes:

(i) notice by the association to claimants;

(ii) procedures for filing claims seeking recovery from the association; and

(iii) a procedure for appealing the denial of claims by the association; and

(B) that a member insurer aggrieved by a final action or decision of the association may appeal to the commissioner not later than the 30th day after the date of the action or decision; and

(4) contain additional provisions necessary or proper for the execution of the association's powers and duties.

(b) The association shall submit to the commissioner any amendment to the plan of operation necessary or suitable to ensure the fair, reasonable, and equitable administration of the association. The amendment takes effect on the commissioner's written approval.

(c) If the association does not submit a suitable amendment to the plan of operation, the commissioner after notice and hearing shall adopt reasonable rules as necessary or advisable to implement this chapter. A rule continues in effect until modified by the commissioner or superseded by an amendment submitted by the association and approved by the commissioner.

(d) Each member insurer shall comply with the plan of operation.
Tex. Alcoholic Beverage Code § 19.06 — TX Code / Code al / Chapter 19 / Section 19.06
§ 19.06. TRANSPORTING LIQUOR.
Status: in_force

(a) The holder of a wholesaler's permit may transport liquor, if the transportation is for a lawful purpose, from:

(1) the place of purchase to the holder's place of business; and

(2) the place of sale or distribution to the purchaser.

(b) The holder of a wholesaler's permit may transport liquor from one wet area to another wet area across a dry area if that course of transportation is necessary or convenient.

(c) The holder of a wholesaler's permit transporting liquor under this section shall provide to the commission:

(1) a full description of each motor vehicle used by the permit holder for transporting liquor; and

(2) any other information the commission requires.

(d) The holder of a wholesaler's permit may transport liquor only in a vehicle that is:

(1) described by Subsection (c)(1);

(2) owned or leased in good faith by the permit holder or by the permit holder's agent; and

(3) printed or painted with the designation required by the commission.
Tex. Education Code § 56.402 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 56 / Section 56.402
§ 56.402. PROGRAM NAME; PURPOSE.
Status: in_force

(a) The student financial assistance program authorized by this subchapter is known as the Texas Educational Opportunity Grant Program.

(b) The purpose of this subchapter is to provide a grant of money to enable eligible students to attend two-year public institutions of higher education in this state.
Tex. Business & Commerce Code § 17.853 — TX Code / Code bc / Chapter 17 / Section 17.853
§ 17.853. UNLAWFUL ACTS.
Status: in_force

A person may not:

(1) sell or offer for sale a product represented to be authentic Indian arts and crafts unless the product is in fact authentic Indian arts and crafts;

(2) sell or offer for sale any authentic Indian arts and crafts or nonauthentic Indian arts and crafts represented to be made of silver unless the product is made of coin silver or sterling silver;

(3) sell or offer for sale a product that is nonauthentic Indian arts and crafts unless the product is clearly labeled as to any characteristics that make it nonauthentic;

(4) sell or offer for sale any turquoise, mounted or unmounted, without a disclosure of the true nature of the turquoise; or

(5) sell or offer for sale art represented to be by an American Indian unless it is in fact produced by an American Indian.
Tex. Local Government Code § 363.105 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 363 / Section 363.105
§ 363.105. VOTING REQUIREMENT.
Status: in_force

A concurrence of a majority of the members of the board is necessary in matters relating to the business of a district. A two-thirds majority vote of the board is required to reject any application for funding available under this chapter.
Tex. Water Code § 41.002 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 41 / Section 41.002
§ 41.002. ORIGINAL COPY.
Status: in_force

An original copy of the compact is on file in the office of the secretary of state.
Tex. Agriculture Code § 93.061 — TX Code / Code ag / Chapter 93 / Section 93.061
§ 93.061. OFFENSES.
Status: in_force

A person commits an offense if the person:

(1) accepts for shipment or ships citrus fruit that is not accompanied by a valid certificate of inspection;

(2) ships citrus fruit in bulk except as provided by Section 93.003 of this code;

(3) prepares, delivers for shipment, loads, transports, offers for sale, or sells for shipment citrus fruit that is packed, loaded, or arranged to conceal the true grade or otherwise misrepresent the contents;

(4) mislabels a container of citrus fruit;

(5) while serving as the commissioner or as an employee of the department, is directly or indirectly in the business of buying or selling citrus fruit or dealing in citrus fruit on a commission basis;

(6) intentionally interferes with the commissioner or an employee of the department in the performance of duties;

(7) packs for sale, consigns for sale, or sells citrus fruit that does not conform to minimum grades under this chapter or that has not been inspected under this chapter; or

(8) violates a provision of this chapter.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 4017.0606 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 4017 / Section 4017.0606
§ 4017.0606. ABOLITION OF TAX.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided by Subsection (b), the board may abolish the tax imposed under this subchapter without an election.

(b) The board may not abolish the tax imposed under this subchapter if the district has any outstanding debt or obligation secured by the tax, and repayment of the debt or obligation would be impaired by the abolition of the tax.

(c) If the board abolishes the tax, the board shall notify the comptroller of that action in the same manner the municipal secretary provides notice to the comptroller under Section 321.405(b), Tax Code.

(d) If the board abolishes the tax or decreases the tax rate to zero, a new election to authorize a sales and use tax must be held under Section 4017.0602 before the district may subsequently impose the tax.
Tex. Water Code § 58.450 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 58 / Section 58.450
§ 58.450. FORM OF BONDS.
Status: in_force

(a) The bonds shall be issued in the name of the district and shall be signed by the president and attested by the secretary, with the seal of the district attached.

(b) The bonds shall be issued in denominations of $100 or multiples of $100 and shall be payable annually or semiannually.

(c) The board shall determine and include in the bonds the time, place, manner, and condition of payment of principal and interest on the bonds, but none of the bonds may be made payable more than 40 years from their date.

(d) The lien for payments due to the United States under a contract that was not accompanied by a deposit of bonds with the United States shall be a preferred lien to that of any issue of bonds of any series or any issue of bonds subsequent to the date of the contract.
Tex. Property Code § 82.110 — TX Code / Code pr / Chapter 82 / Section 82.110
§ 82.110. VOTING AND PROXIES.
Status: in_force

(a) If only one of the multiple owners of a unit is present at a meeting of the association, that person may cast the vote or votes allocated to that unit. If more than one of the multiple owners is present, the vote or votes allocated to that unit may be cast only in accordance with the owners' unanimous agreement unless the declaration provides otherwise. Multiple owners are in unanimous agreement if one of the multiple owners casts the votes allocated to a unit and none of the other owners makes prompt protest to the person presiding over the meeting.

(b) Votes allocated to a unit may be cast under a written proxy duly executed by a unit owner. If a unit is owned by more than one person, each owner of the unit may vote or register protest to the casting of votes by the other owners of the unit through a proxy duly executed by the unit owner. A unit owner may not revoke a proxy given under this section except by giving actual notice of revocation to the person presiding over a meeting of the association. A proxy is void if it is not dated or if it purports to be revocable without notice. A proxy terminates one year after its date unless it specifies a shorter or longer time.

(c) Cumulative voting is not allowed.

(d) Voting may be conducted electronically as provided by Section 6.002, Business Organizations Code.
Tex. Education Code § 51A.101 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 51A / Section 51A.101
§ 51A.101. APPLICABILITY OF SUBCHAPTER.
Status: in_force

This subchapter applies only to the following institutions of higher education:

(1) public junior colleges;

(2) public technical institutes; and

(3) public state colleges.
Tex. Occupations Code § 506.254 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 506 / Section 506.254
§ 506.254. REQUIREMENTS FOR LICENSED ASSISTANT BEHAVIOR ANALYST.
Status: in_force

An applicant for a license as a licensed assistant behavior analyst must present evidence to the department that the applicant:

(1) is currently certified by the certifying entity as a Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst or an equivalent certification issued by the certifying entity;

(2) has met the educational requirements of the Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst standard or an equivalent standard adopted by the certifying entity;

(3) has passed the Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst examination, or an equivalent examination offered by the certifying entity, in applied behavior analysis;

(4) is in compliance with all professional, ethical, and disciplinary standards established by the certifying entity;

(5) is not subject to any disciplinary action by the certifying entity; and

(6) is currently supervised by a licensed behavior analyst in accordance with the requirements of the certifying entity.
Tex. Utilities Code § 53.102 — TX Code / Code ut / Chapter 53 / Section 53.102
§ 53.102. STATEMENT OF INTENT TO CHANGE RATES.
Status: in_force

(a) A utility may not change its rates unless the utility files a statement of its intent with the commission at least 35 days before the effective date of the proposed change.

(b) The utility shall also mail or deliver a copy of the statement of intent to the appropriate officer of each affected municipality.

(c) The statement of intent must include:

(1) proposed revisions of tariffs; and

(2) a detailed statement of:

(A) each proposed change;

(B) the effect the proposed change is expected to have on the revenues of the utility;

(C) each class and number of utility consumers affected; and

(D) any other information required by the commission's rules.
Tex. Education Code § 12.064 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 12 / Section 12.064
§ 12.064. PROCEDURE FOR PLACEMENT ON PROBATION OR REVOCATION.
Status: in_force

(a) Each board of trustees that grants a charter under this subchapter shall adopt a procedure to be used for placing on probation or revoking a charter it grants.

(b) The procedure adopted under Subsection (a) must provide an opportunity for a hearing to the campus or program for which a charter is granted under this subchapter and to parents and guardians of students at the campus or in the program. A hearing under this subsection must be held on the campus or on one of the campuses in the case of a cooperative charter program.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7920.104 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7920 / Section 7920.104
§ 7920.104. 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. Finance Code § 66.301 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 66 / Section 66.301
§ 66.301. LIQUIDATION OF ASSOCIATION.
Status: in_force

(a) If the commissioner doubts that an association subject to a conservatorship order can be rehabilitated, the commissioner may set a hearing to determine whether the association should be liquidated. Not later than the 10th day before the hearing date, notice of the hearing shall be given by certified mail to the officers and directors of the association and by publication in a newspaper of general circulation in the county in which the principal office of the association is located.

(b) If the commissioner finds that the association cannot be rehabilitated and it is in the public interest and the best interest of the savings account holders and creditors of the association that the bank be closed and its assets liquidated, the commissioner by liquidation order may appoint a liquidating agent and dissolve the association.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 579.204 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 579 / Section 579.204
§ 579.204. AMENDMENTS TO BUDGET.
Status: in_force

The budget may be amended as required by circumstances. The board must approve all amendments.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1015.208 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1015 / Section 1015.208
§ 1015.208. BONDS EXEMPT FROM TAXATION.
Status: in_force

The following are exempt from taxation by this state or a political subdivision of this state:

(1) bonds issued by the district;

(2) any transaction relating to the bonds; and

(3) profits made in the sale of the bonds.
Tex. Government Code § 304.006 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 304 / Section 304.006
§ 304.006. STATUS AND QUALIFICATIONS OF EMERGENCY INTERIM SUCCESSORS.
Status: in_force

(a) An emergency interim successor is an individual who is designated for possible temporary succession to the powers and duties, but not the office, of a legislator.

(b) An individual may not be designated or serve as an emergency interim successor unless that individual is legally qualified to hold the office of the legislator to whose powers and duties the individual is designated to succeed.
Tex. Estates Code § 1054.153 — TX Code / Code es / Chapter 1054 / Section 1054.153
§ 1054.153. INVESTIGATION REPORT.
Status: in_force

(a) A court investigator shall file with the court a report containing the court investigator's findings and conclusions after conducting an investigation under Section 1054.151 or 1054.152.

(b) In a contested case, the court investigator shall provide copies of the report of the court investigator's findings and conclusions to the attorneys for the parties before the earlier of:

(1) the seventh day after the date the court investigator completes the report; or

(2) the 10th day before the date the trial is scheduled to begin.

(c) Disclosure to a jury of the contents of a court investigator's report is subject to the Texas Rules of Evidence.
Tex. Business Organizations Code § 21.721 — TX Code / Code bo / Chapter 21 / Section 21.721
§ 21.721. DELIVERY OF COPY OF SHAREHOLDERS' AGREEMENT TO TRANSFEREE.
Status: in_force

(a) Before the transfer of shares of a close corporation in which there is a shareholders' agreement, the transferor shall deliver a complete copy of the shareholders' agreement to the transferee.

(b) If the transferor fails to deliver a complete copy of the shareholders' agreement:

(1) the validity and enforceability of the shareholders' agreement against each shareholder of the corporation, including the transferee, is not affected;

(2) the right, title, or interest of the transferee in the transferred shares is not adversely affected; and

(3) the transferee is entitled to obtain on demand from the transferor or from the close corporation a complete copy of the shareholders' agreement at the transferor's expense.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3883.152 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3883 / Section 3883.152
§ 3883.152. PARKING FACILITIES AUTHORIZED; OPERATION BY PRIVATE ENTITY.
Status: in_force

(a) The district may acquire, lease as lessor or lessee, construct, develop, own, operate, and maintain parking facilities or a system of parking facilities, including:

(1) lots, garages, parking terminals, or other structures or accommodations for parking motor vehicles off the streets; and

(2) equipment, entrances, exits, fencing, and other accessories necessary for safety and convenience in parking vehicles.

(b) A parking facility of the district may be leased to or operated on behalf of the district by an entity other than the district.

(c) The district's parking facilities are a program authorized by the legislature under Section 52-a, Article III, Texas Constitution.

(d) The district's parking facilities serve the public purposes of the district and are owned, used, and held for a public purpose even if leased or operated by a private entity for a term of years.
Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 56B.356 — TX Code / Code cr / Chapter 56B / Section 56B.356
§ 56B.356. ATTORNEY'S FEES.
Status: in_force

In the event of judicial review, a court may award as attorney's fees an amount not to exceed 25 percent of the total recovery by the claimant or victim.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3914.201 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3914 / Section 3914.201
§ 3914.201. ELECTIONS REGARDING TAXES AND BONDS.
Status: in_force

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

(1) revenue other than ad valorem taxes; or

(2) contract payments described by Section 3914.203.

(b) The district must hold an election in the manner provided by Subchapter L, Chapter 375, Local Government Code, to obtain voter approval before the district may impose an ad valorem tax or issue bonds payable from ad valorem taxes.

(c) Section 375.243, Local Government Code, does not apply to the district.

(d) All or any part of any facilities or improvements that may be acquired by a district by the issuance of its bonds may be submitted as a single proposition or as several propositions to be voted on at the election.
Tex. Government Code § 2052.202 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2052 / Section 2052.202
§ 2052.202. PUBLICATION REQUEST FORM.
Status: in_force

A state agency that distributes publications to a person shall distribute a publication request form on request or with each copy of the last publication that it distributes before January 1 of each year.
Tex. Estates Code § 204.201 — TX Code / Code es / Chapter 204 / Section 204.201
§ 204.201. ORDER FOR CHANGE OF NAME.
Status: in_force

On the request of an individual determined by the results of genetic testing to be the heir of a decedent and for good cause shown, the court may:

(1) order the name of the individual to be changed; and

(2) if the court orders a name change under Subdivision (1), order the bureau of vital statistics to issue an amended birth record for the individual.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 1003.0525 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 1003 / Section 1003.0525
§ 1003.0525. ADMINISTRATION OF SUBCHAPTER.
Status: in_force

The department shall administer this subchapter.
Tex. Finance Code § 35.104 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 35 / Section 35.104
§ 35.104. POST-HEARING ORDER.
Status: in_force

(a) If after the hearing the banking commissioner finds that the bank has been rehabilitated, that its hazardous condition has been remedied, that irreparable harm is no longer threatened, or that the bank should otherwise be released from the order, the banking commissioner shall release the bank from the order, subject to conditions the banking commissioner from the evidence believes are warranted to preserve the safety and soundness of the bank.

(b) If after the hearing the banking commissioner finds that the bank has failed to comply with the lawful requirements of the banking commissioner, has not been rehabilitated, is insolvent, or otherwise continues in hazardous condition, the banking commissioner by order shall:

(1) appoint or reappoint a supervisor under Section 35.101;

(2) appoint or reappoint a conservator under Section 35.102; or

(3) take other appropriate action authorized by law.

(c) An order issued under Subsection (b) is immediately final for purposes of appeal. The order may be appealed as provided by Sections 31.202 and 31.204.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7988.003 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7988 / Section 7988.003
§ 7988.003. CONFIRMATION AND DIRECTORS' ELECTION REQUIRED.
Status: in_force

The temporary directors shall hold an election to confirm the creation of the district and to elect five permanent directors as provided by Section 49.102, Water Code.
Tex. Natural Resources Code § 161.215 — TX Code / Code nr / Chapter 161 / Section 161.215
§ 161.215. PURCHASE OF LAND.
Status: in_force

Land purchased by the board shall be acquired at the lowest price that can be obtained in the opinion of the board, taking into consideration the quality, location, natural advantages, and improvements of the land. The land shall be paid for in cash and shall be clear of all liens and shall be a part of the fund.
Tex. Natural Resources Code § 161.062 — TX Code / Code nr / Chapter 161 / Section 161.062
§ 161.062. GENERAL DUTIES OF COMMISSIONER.
Status: in_force

The commissioner is the chairman of the board and administrator of the program as provided in Article III, Section 49-b of the Texas Constitution, and shall perform the duties and functions of the board prescribed by law except for those duties and functions provided in Section 161.061 of this code, which shall be performed by the board.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3893.209 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3893 / Section 3893.209
§ 3893.209. BONDS AND OTHER OBLIGATIONS.
Status: in_force

(a) The district may issue bonds, notes, or other obligations in accordance with Subchapter J, Chapter 375, Local Government Code, payable wholly or partly from assessments, impact fees, revenue, grants, or other money of the district, or any combination of these sources of money, to pay for any authorized district purpose.

(b) In exercising the district's power to borrow, the district may issue a bond or other obligation in the form of a bond, note, certificate of participation or other instrument evidencing a proportionate interest in payments to be made by the district, or other type of obligation.
Tex. Business Organizations Code § 1.007 — TX Code / Code bo / Chapter 1 / Section 1.007
§ 1.007. SIGNING OF DOCUMENT OR OTHER WRITING.
Status: in_force

For purposes of this code, a writing has been signed by a person when the writing includes, bears, or incorporates the person's signature. A transmission or reproduction of a writing signed by a person is considered signed by that person for purposes of this code.