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Tex. Insurance Code § 1696.002 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1696 / Section 1696.002
§ 1696.002. PROHIBITED COVERAGE THROUGH HEALTH BENEFIT EXCHANGE.
Status: in_force

(a) A qualified health plan offered through a health benefit exchange may not provide coverage for elective abortion.

(b) This section does not prevent a person from purchasing optional or supplemental coverage for elective abortion under a health benefit plan other than a qualified health plan offered through a health benefit exchange.
Tex. Occupations Code § 605.155 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 605 / Section 605.155
§ 605.155. EXAMINATIONS.
Status: in_force

The department must approve any examination required for a license under this chapter. Each examination shall be offered at least once each year.
Tex. Education Code § 135.55 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 135 / Section 135.55
§ 135.55. SUITS; VENUE.
Status: in_force

The board may sue, and may be sued, in the name of the Texas State Technical College System, with venue being in either McLennan County or Travis County.
Tex. Transportation Code § 548.256 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 548 / Section 548.256
§ 548.256. PROOF OF COMPLIANCE WITH INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS REQUIRED TO REGISTER VEHICLE.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided by Subsection (b) or (c), before a vehicle may be registered, the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles or the county assessor-collector registering the vehicle shall verify that the vehicle complies with the applicable inspection requirements under this chapter and Chapter 382, Health and Safety Code, as indicated in the department's inspection database. If the database information is not available, the owner of the vehicle may present a vehicle inspection report issued for the vehicle.

(b) The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles or a county assessor-collector may register a vehicle that is not in compliance with the applicable inspection requirements under this chapter or Chapter 382, Health and Safety Code, if the vehicle is located in another state at the time the applicant applies for registration or registration renewal under Chapter 502 and the applicant certifies that the vehicle is located in another state and the applicant will comply with the applicable inspection requirements under this chapter, Chapter 382, Health and Safety Code, and the department's administrative rules regarding inspection requirements once the vehicle is operated in this state. The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles or the county assessor-collector shall add a notation to the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles' registration database for law enforcement to verify the inspection status of the vehicle.

(c) Subsection (a) does not apply to:

(1) a vehicle that is being registered under the International Registration Plan as authorized by Section 502.091; or

(2) a token trailer that is being registered under Section 502.255, including a token trailer that is being registered for an extended period under Section 502.0023.
Tex. Local Government Code § 375.0645 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 375 / Section 375.0645
§ 375.0645. ELECTION OF DIRECTORS.
Status: in_force

(a) This section applies only to a district created by order of the commission providing for an elected board of directors as requested in the petition requesting creation of the district as provided by Section 375.022(d).

(b) The commission shall appoint the initial directors under Section 375.026, and subsequent directors are elected in the manner provided by Subchapter D, Chapter 49, Water Code.

(c) An elected director is entitled to receive fees of office and reimbursement for actual expenses as provided by Section 49.060, Water Code.

(d) Sections 375.069 and 375.070 do not apply to an elected director.

(e) Section 49.052(f), Water Code, does not exempt an elected director from disqualification under that section.

(f) Sections 375.064, 375.161, and 375.243 do not apply to a district with an elected board.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7926.201 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7926 / Section 7926.201
§ 7926.201. AUTHORITY TO ISSUE BONDS AND OTHER OBLIGATIONS.
Status: in_force

The district may issue bonds or other obligations payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes, impact fees, revenue, contract payments, grants, or other district money, or any combination of those sources, to pay for any authorized district purpose.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1079.108 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1079 / Section 1079.108
§ 1079.108. EMINENT DOMAIN.
Status: in_force

(a) The district may exercise the power of eminent domain to acquire a fee simple or other interest in property located in district territory if the property interest is necessary to exercise a right or authority conferred by this chapter.

(b) The district must exercise the power of eminent domain in the manner provided by Chapter 21, Property Code, except that the district is not required to deposit in the trial court money or a bond as provided by Section 21.021(a), Property Code.

(c) In a condemnation proceeding brought by the district, the district is not required to:

(1) pay in advance or provide a bond or other security for costs in the trial court;

(2) provide a bond for the issuance of a temporary restraining order or a temporary injunction; or

(3) provide a bond for costs or a supersedeas bond on an appeal or petition for review.
Tex. Family Code § 6.305 — TX Code / Code fa / Chapter 6 / Section 6.305
§ 6.305. ACQUIRING JURISDICTION OVER NONRESIDENT RESPONDENT.
Status: in_force

(a) If the petitioner in a suit for dissolution of a marriage is a resident or a domiciliary of this state at the time the suit for dissolution is filed, the court may exercise personal jurisdiction over the respondent or over the respondent's personal representative although the respondent is not a resident of this state if:

(1) this state is the last marital residence of the petitioner and the respondent and the suit is filed before the second anniversary of the date on which marital residence ended; or

(2) there is any basis consistent with the constitutions of this state and the United States for the exercise of the personal jurisdiction.

(b) A court acquiring jurisdiction under this section also acquires jurisdiction over the respondent in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.
Tex. Local Government Code § 232.0033 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 232 / Section 232.0033
§ 232.0033.
Status: in_force

Sec. 232.0033. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: FUTURE TRANSPORTATION CORRIDORS. (a) This section applies to each county in the state. The requirements provided by this section are in addition to the other requirements of this chapter.

(b) If all or part of a subdivision for which a plat is required under this chapter is located within a future transportation corridor identified in an agreement under Section 201.619, Transportation Code:

(1) the commissioners court of a county in which the land is located:

(A) may refuse to approve the plat for recordation unless the plat states that the subdivision is located within the area of the alignment of a transportation project as shown in the final environmental decision document that is applicable to the future transportation corridor; and

(B) may refuse to approve the plat for recordation if all or part of the subdivision is located within the area of the alignment of a transportation project as shown in the final environmental decision document that is applicable to the future transportation corridor; and

(2) each purchase contract or lease between the subdivider and a purchaser or lessee of land in the subdivision must contain a conspicuous statement that the land is located within the area of the alignment of a transportation project as shown in the final environmental decision document that is applicable to the future transportation corridor.

(c) The commissioners court of a county or the court's designee may not refuse to review a plat application or refuse to approve a plat for recordation for failure to identify a corridor, as defined by Section 201.619, Transportation Code, unless the corridor is part of an agreement between the Texas Department of Transportation and the county under that section.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 4019.0901 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 4019 / Section 4019.0901
§ 4019.0901. DISSOLUTION.
Status: in_force

(a) The board shall dissolve the district on written petition filed with the board by the owners of:

(1) at least two-thirds of the assessed value of the property subject to assessment by the district based on the most recent certified county property tax rolls; or

(2) at least two-thirds of the surface area of the district, excluding roads, streets, highways, utility rights-of-way, other public areas, and other property exempt from assessment by the district according to the most recent certified county property tax rolls.

(b) The board by majority vote may dissolve the district at any time.

(c) The district may not be dissolved by its board under Subsection (a) or (b) if the district:

(1) has any outstanding bonded indebtedness until that bonded indebtedness has been repaid or defeased in accordance with the order or resolution authorizing the issuance of the bonds;

(2) has a contractual obligation to pay money until that obligation has been fully paid in accordance with the contract; or

(3) owns, operates, or maintains public works, facilities, or improvements unless the district contracts with another person for the ownership, operation, or maintenance of the public works, facilities, or improvements.

(d) Sections 375.261, 375.262, and 375.264, Local Government Code, do not apply to the district.
Tex. Transportation Code § 504.308 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 504 / Section 504.308
§ 504.308. DISTINGUISHED FLYING CROSS MEDAL RECIPIENTS.
Status: in_force

The department shall issue specialty license plates for persons who have received the Distinguished Flying Cross medal and Distinguished Flying Cross medal with Valor. The license plates must bear a depiction of the Distinguished Flying Cross medal and the words "Distinguished Flying Cross" at the bottom of each license plate. License plates issued under this section to recipients of the Distinguished Flying Cross medal with Valor that are not personalized must also include the letter "V" as a prefix or suffix to the numerals on each plate.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8150.0025 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8150 / Section 8150.0025
§ 8150.0025. DECLARATION OF INTENT.
Status: in_force

(a) By creating the district and in authorizing the city, the county, and other political subdivisions to contract with the district, the legislature has established a program to accomplish the public purposes set out in Section 52-a, Article III, Texas Constitution.

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

(c) This chapter and the creation of the district may not be interpreted to relieve the city or the county from providing services to the area in the district. The district is created to supplement and not to supplant city and county services provided in the district.
Tex. Occupations Code § 651.163 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 651 / Section 651.163
§ 651.163. REQUEST FOR ATTORNEY GENERAL'S OPINION.
Status: in_force

A request for an opinion under Subchapter C, Chapter 402, Government Code, must be approved by the commissioners.
Tex. Agriculture Code § 72.011 — TX Code / Code ag / Chapter 72 / Section 72.011
§ 72.011. ESTABLISHMENT.
Status: repealed

(a) When advised of the existence of Mexican fruit fly within a county or part of a county in this state, the department shall certify that fact and proclaim the county or part of a county quarantined under this chapter.

(b) If the department determines that the exigencies of the situation require a modified quarantine, the department may designate a modified quarantined area.

(c) Repealed by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 506, Sec. 9.23(3), eff. September 1, 2009.
Tex. Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 12.003 — TX Code / Code cp / Chapter 12 / Section 12.003
§ 12.003. CAUSE OF ACTION.
Status: in_force

(a) The following persons may bring an action to enjoin violation of this chapter or to recover damages under this chapter:

(1) the attorney general;

(2) a district attorney;

(3) a criminal district attorney;

(4) a county attorney with felony responsibilities;

(5) a county attorney;

(6) a municipal attorney;

(7) in the case of a fraudulent judgment lien, the person against whom the judgment is rendered; and

(8) in the case of a fraudulent lien or claim against real or personal property or an interest in real or personal property, the obligor or debtor, or a person who owns an interest in the real or personal property.

(b) Notwithstanding any other law, a person or a person licensed or regulated by Title 11, Insurance Code (the Texas Title Insurance Act), does not have a duty to disclose a fraudulent, as described by Section 51.901(c), Government Code, court record, document, or instrument purporting to create a lien against or assert a claim to or an interest in real property in connection with a sale, conveyance, mortgage, or other transfer of the real property or interest in real property.

(c) Notwithstanding any other law, a purported judgment lien or document establishing or purporting to establish a judgment lien against property in this state, that is issued or purportedly issued by a court or a purported court other than a court established under the laws of this state or the United States, is void and has no effect in the determination of any title or right to the property.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 501.0232 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 501 / Section 501.0232
§ 501.0232. REVIEW AND LABELING OF HAZARDOUS ART MATERIALS.
Status: in_force

(a) Art materials shall be reviewed by a toxicologist.

(b) Art materials shall be labeled in the manner required by department rule. The rules adopted under this subsection shall be consistent with the Federal Hazardous Substances Act (15 U.S.C. Section 1261 et seq.), as amended, and federal regulations adopted under that Act. Until the executive commissioner adopts rules under this subsection, art materials shall be labeled in the manner required by the Federal Hazardous Substances Act (15 U.S.C. Section 1261 et seq.), and federal regulations adopted under that Act, as of September 1, 2001.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7959A.0401 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7959A / Section 7959A.0401
§ 7959A.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 7959A.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 § 7894.0103 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7894 / Section 7894.0103
§ 7894.0103. CONFIRMATION AND DIRECTOR 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. Special District Local Laws Code § 8512.0504 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8512 / Section 8512.0504
§ 8512.0504. POWER TO ISSUE BONDS.
Status: in_force

(a) The authority may issue bonds for any corporate purpose.

(b) The bonds must be authorized by a board resolution.
Tex. Insurance Code § 2053.055 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 2053 / Section 2053.055
§ 2053.055. RATE ADJUSTMENT.
Status: in_force

If the commissioner determines that an insurance company's rates do not meet with the standards imposed by Section 2053.002, the commissioner may order the insurance company to adjust the rates to meet those standards. An insurance company may appeal an order under this section in accordance with Subchapter D, Chapter 36.
Tex. Auxiliary Water Laws § 7863 — TX Code / Code wl / Chapter 3 / Section 7863
§ 7863. CHANGE IN PLANS.
Status: in_force

If after an election has been held for the issuance of bonds, the directors shall consider it necessary to make any modification or change in any proposed improvements, they shall, with the concurrence of all the directors, be authorized to make such change.
Tex. Water Code § 17.906 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 17 / Section 17.906
§ 17.906. APPLICATION BY ELIGIBLE LENDING INSTITUTIONS TO PARTICIPATE IN LINKED DEPOSIT PROGRAM.
Status: in_force

To participate in the agricultural water conservation linked deposit program, an eligible lending institution must:

(1) solicit loan applications, which must contain a description of an agricultural water conservation project;

(2) review applications to determine if applicants are eligible and creditworthy; and

(3) submit the applications of eligible and creditworthy applicants to the executive administrator with a certification:

(A) of the interest rate applicable to each applicant by the eligible lending institution; and

(B) of the soil and water conservation district in which an applicant is located by a director of the district that states that:

(i) the applicant of the proposed project has a soil and water conservation plan approved by the district; and

(ii) the project furthers or implements the plan.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 9086.0106 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 9086 / Section 9086.0106
§ 9086.0106. INITIAL DISTRICT TERRITORY.
Status: in_force

(a) The district is initially composed of the territory described by Section 2 of the Act enacting this chapter.

(b) The boundaries and field notes contained in Section 2 of the Act enacting this chapter form a closure. A mistake made in the field notes or in copying the field notes in the legislative process does not affect the district's:

(1) organization, existence, or validity;

(2) right to issue any type of bond for the purposes for which the district is created or to pay the principal of and interest on a bond;

(3) right to impose a tax; or

(4) legality or operation.
Tex. Local Government Code § 373A.002 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 373A / Section 373A.002
§ 373A.002. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this chapter:

(1) "Affordable housing" means housing that is located in a district and is affordable to households earning 70 percent or less of the area median family income, adjusted for household size, as determined annually by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development.

(1-a) "Central business district" means a compact and contiguous geographical area of a municipality in which at least 90 percent of the land is used or zoned for commercial purposes and that has historically been the primary location in the municipality where business has been transacted.

(2) "Community housing development organization" has the meaning assigned by 42 U.S.C. Section 12704.

(2-a) "County" means the county containing all or the greatest portion of a homestead preservation reinvestment zone. For purposes of applying other law to a district or program created under this chapter, including Chapter 311, Tax Code, a reference in the other law to a "county" has the meaning assigned by this subdivision.

(3) "District" means a homestead preservation district designated under Subchapter B.

(3-a) "Project costs" has the meaning assigned by Section 311.002(1), Tax Code.

(4) "Taxing unit" has the meaning assigned by Section 1.04, Tax Code.

(5) "Trust" means a homestead land trust created or designated under Subchapter C.

(6) "Zone" means a homestead preservation reinvestment zone created under Subchapter D.
Tex. Labor Code § 407.132 — TX Code / Code la / Chapter 407 / Section 407.132
§ 407.132. SPECIAL FUND.
Status: in_force

Funds advanced by the association under this subchapter do not become assets of the impaired employer but are a special fund advanced to the commissioner, trustee in bankruptcy, receiver, or other lawful conservator only for the payment of compensation liabilities, including the costs of claims administration and legal costs.
Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 18B.402 — TX Code / Code cr / Chapter 18B / Section 18B.402
§ 18B.402. NOTICE TO SUBSCRIBER OR CUSTOMER.
Status: in_force

Not later than the third day after the date of the receipt of the notice under Article 18B.401(c) from the applicable service provider, the authorized peace officer who presented the subpoena or court order requesting the copy shall provide notice of the creation of the copy to the subscriber or customer whose electronic customer data is the subject of the subpoena or court order.
Tex. Government Code § 501.171 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 501 / Section 501.171
§ 501.171. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this subchapter:

(1) "Correctional facility" means a facility operated by or under contract with the department.

(2) "Inmate" means an inmate or state jail defendant confined in a facility operated by or under contract with the department.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3984.0504 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3984 / Section 3984.0504
§ 3984.0504. BONDS SECURED BY REVENUE OR CONTRACT PAYMENTS.
Status: in_force

The district may issue, without an election, bonds secured by:

(1) revenue other than ad valorem taxes, including contract revenues; or

(2) contract payments, provided that the requirements of Section 49.108, Water Code, have been met.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8359.109 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8359 / Section 8359.109
§ 8359.109. DISSOLUTION OF DISTRICT.
Status: in_force

The district may be dissolved by ordinance or resolution of the governing body of the City of Denison after the date on which at least 95 percent of the infrastructure authorized by this chapter and the Water Code to serve full development in the district has been completed. On dissolution, the City of Denison shall:

(1) take over the property and other assets of the district;

(2) assume all debts, liabilities, or other obligations of the district;

(3) perform the functions of the district; and

(4) pay any landowner or developer for costs and expenses incurred by the landowner or developer in connection with the district that would otherwise be eligible for reimbursement from the proceeds of bonds issued by the district.
Tex. Transportation Code § 463.067 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 463 / Section 463.067
§ 463.067. CONTINUATION OF EXISTING RAIL USE.
Status: in_force

For purposes of ownership or transfer of ownership of an interest in real property, a rail mass transit system line operating on property previously used by a railroad, railway, street railway, or interurban railway is a continuation of existing rail use.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 9305.0101 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 9305 / Section 9305.0101
§ 9305.0101. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this chapter:

(1) "Board" means the district's board of directors.

(2) "Director" means a board member.

(3) "District" means the Escondido Watershed District.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3829.051 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3829 / Section 3829.051
§ 3829.051. COMPOSITION; TERMS.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided by Subsection (c), the district is governed by a board of five directors appointed under Section 3829.052.

(b) Directors serve staggered terms of four years, with two or three directors' terms expiring June 1 of each odd-numbered year.

(c) The board by resolution may increase or decrease the number of directors on the board if the board finds it is in the best interest of the district. The board may not consist of fewer than 5 or more than 15 directors.