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Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7888.0202 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7888 / Section 7888.0202
§ 7888.0202. TEMPORARY DIRECTORS.
Status: in_force

(a) On or after September 1, 2019, the owner or owners of a majority of the assessed value of the real property in the district may submit a petition to the commission requesting that the commission appoint as temporary directors the five persons named in the petition. The commission shall appoint as temporary directors the five persons named in the petition.

(b) Temporary directors serve until the earlier of:

(1) the date permanent directors are elected under Section 7888.0103; or

(2) September 1, 2023.

(c) If permanent directors have not been elected under Section 7888.0103 and the terms of the temporary directors have expired, successor temporary directors shall be appointed or reappointed as provided by Subsection (d) to serve terms that expire on the earlier of:

(1) the date permanent directors are elected under Section 7888.0103; or

(2) the fourth anniversary of the date of the appointment or reappointment.

(d) If Subsection (c) applies, the owner or owners of a majority of the assessed value of the real property in the district may submit a petition to the commission requesting that the commission appoint as successor temporary directors the five persons named in the petition. The commission shall appoint as successor temporary directors the five persons named in the petition.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3985.0202 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3985 / Section 3985.0202
§ 3985.0202. QUALIFICATIONS.
Status: in_force

(a) To be qualified to serve as a director, a person must be at least 18 years old.

(b) Of the elected directors:

(1) two directors must be qualified under Section 375.063, Local Government Code; and

(2) one director must be a resident of the city.

(c) The directors appointed by the governing body of the city must be residents of the city.
Tex. Business Organizations Code § 101.630 — TX Code / Code bo / Chapter 101 / Section 101.630
§ 101.630. EFFECT OF CONVERSION.
Status: in_force

When a conversion takes effect:

(1) the converting series continues to exist without interruption in the form of the converted series rather than in the form of the converting series;

(2) all rights, title, and interests to all property owned by the converting series continues to be owned, subject to any existing liens or other encumbrances on the property, by the converted series in the new form without:

(A) reversion or impairment;

(B) further act or deed; or

(C) any transfer or assignment having occurred;

(3) all liabilities and obligations of the converting series continue to be liabilities and obligations of the converted series in the new form without impairment or diminution because of the conversion;

(4) the rights of creditors or other parties with respect to or against the previous members associated with the converting series in their capacities as members in existence when the conversion takes effect continue to exist as to those liabilities and obligations and may be enforced by the creditors and obligees as if a conversion had not occurred;

(5) a proceeding pending by or against the converting series or by or against any of the converting series' members in their capacities as members may be continued by or against the converted series in the new form and by or against the previous members without a need for substituting a party;

(6) the membership interests of the converting series that are to be converted into membership interests of the converted series as provided by the plan of conversion are converted as provided by the plan, and the former members of the converting series are entitled only to the rights provided by the plan of conversion;

(7) the amendment to the company agreement under the plan of conversion becomes effective; and

(8) if, after the conversion takes effect, a member of the converted series as a member is liable for the liabilities or obligations of the converted series, the member is liable for the liabilities and obligations of the converting series that existed before the conversion took effect only to the extent that the member:

(A) agrees in writing to be liable for the liabilities or obligations;

(B) was liable, before the conversion took effect, for the liabilities or obligations; or

(C) by becoming a member of the converted series, becomes liable under other applicable law for the existing liabilities and obligations of the converted series.
Tex. Transportation Code § 621.303 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 621 / Section 621.303
§ 621.303. MUNICIPAL REGULATION OF LOADS AND EQUIPMENT.
Status: in_force

(a) The governing body of any municipality may regulate the movement and operation on a public road, other than a state highway in the territory of the municipality, of:

(1) an overweight, oversize, or overlength commodity that cannot reasonably be dismantled; and

(2) superheavy or oversize equipment for the transportation of an overweight, oversize, or overlength commodity that cannot be reasonably dismantled.

(b) The governing body of a municipality may not, because of weight, regulate the movement and operation on a state highway or county or municipal road of a combination of vehicles operating under a permit issued under Section 623.402.
Tex. Government Code § 62.021 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 62 / Section 62.021
§ 62.021. DISMISSAL OF JUROR REMOVED FROM PANEL.
Status: in_force

In a county with a population of 2.5 million or more, a prospective juror removed from a jury panel for cause, by peremptory challenge or for any other reason, must be dismissed from jury service. After dismissal, the person may not be placed on another jury panel until the person's name is returned to the jury wheel and drawn again for jury service.
Tex. Government Code § 443A.106 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 443A / Section 443A.106
§ 443A.106. ANNUAL BUDGET AND WORK PLAN.
Status: in_force

(a) The commission shall prepare an annual budget and work plan for the Alamo complex and the buildings in the complex, their contents, and their grounds. The plan must address preservation, usual maintenance, and any necessary construction for the complex.

(b) The commission may satisfy the requirements of this section by overseeing the preparation of an annual budget and work plan described by Subsection (a) by a qualifying nonprofit organization with which the commission contracts under Section 443A.101(d).
Tex. Government Code § 838.105 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 838 / Section 838.105
§ 838.105. ALTERNATIVE PAYMENTS TO ESTABLISH OR REESTABLISH SERVICE CREDIT.
Status: in_force

(a) The board of trustees may adopt rules to provide procedures for making installment payments to establish or reestablish credit in the retirement system as alternatives to lump-sum payments otherwise authorized or required by this subtitle. The methods may include payment by payroll deduction.

(b) Except as provided by Subsection (c), payments may not be made under a rule adopted under this section:

(1) to establish or reestablish service credit of a person who has retired or died; or

(2) to establish current service under Section 838.101.

(c) Under a rule adopted under this section, the designated beneficiary of a deceased member or, if none exists, the personal representative of the decedent's estate may establish or reestablish service for which the member was eligible at the time of death if the establishment or reestablishment of the service would result in the payment of a death benefit annuity.

(d) The payment for the establishment or reestablishment of service under Subsection (c) must be made in a lump sum and completed before the first payment of a death benefit annuity, but not later than the 60th day after the date the retirement system receives notice of the death.
Tex. Property Code § 113.058 — TX Code / Code pr / Chapter 113 / Section 113.058
§ 113.058. BOND.
Status: in_force

(a) A corporate trustee is not required to provide a bond to secure performance of its duties as trustee.

(b) Unless the instrument creating the trust provides otherwise, a noncorporate trustee must give bond:

(1) payable to the trust estate of the trust, the registry of the court, or each person interested in the trust, as their interests may appear; and

(2) conditioned on the faithful performance of the trustee's duties.

(c) The bond must be in an amount and with the sureties required by order of a court in a proceeding brought for this determination.

(d) Any interested person may bring an action to increase or decrease the amount of a bond, require a bond, or substitute or add sureties. Notwithstanding Subsection (b), for cause shown, a court may require a bond even if the instrument creating the trust provides otherwise.

(e) The trustee shall deposit the bond with the clerk of the court that issued the order requiring the bond. A suit on the bond may be maintained on a certified copy. Appropriate proof of a recovery on a bond reduces the liability of the sureties pro tanto.

(f) Failure to comply with this section does not make void or voidable or otherwise affect an act or transaction of a trustee with any third person.
Tex. Transportation Code § 463.058 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 463 / Section 463.058
§ 463.058. USE AND ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY OF OTHERS.
Status: in_force

(a) For a purpose described by Section 463.056(a)(1) and as necessary or useful in the construction, repair, maintenance, or operation of the public transportation system, an authority may:

(1) use a public way, including an alley; and

(2) directly, or indirectly by another person, relocate or reroute the property of another person or alter the construction of the property of another person.

(b) For an act authorized by Subsection (a)(2), an authority may contract with the owner of the property to allow the owner to make the relocation, rerouting, or alteration by the owner's own means or through a contractor of the owner. The contract may provide for reimbursement of the owner for costs or payment to the contractor.

(c) An authority may acquire by eminent domain any interest in real property, including a fee simple interest, except the right of eminent domain may not be exercised:

(1) in a municipality without the approval of each proposed acquisition by the governing body of the municipality or in an unincorporated area without the approval of each proposed acquisition by the commissioners court of the county in which the property to be condemned is located; or

(2) in a manner that would:

(A) unduly impair the existing neighborhood character of property surrounding, or adjacent to, the property to be condemned;

(B) unduly interfere with interstate commerce; or

(C) authorize the authority to run an authority vehicle on a railroad track that is used to transport property.

(d) If an authority, through the exercise of a power under this chapter, makes necessary the relocation or rerouting of, or alteration of the construction of, a road, alley, overpass, underpass, railroad track, bridge, or associated property, an electric, telegraph, telephone, or television cable line, conduit, or associated property, or a water, sewer, gas, or other pipeline, or associated property, the relocation or rerouting or alteration of the construction must be accomplished at the sole cost and expense of the authority, and damages that are incurred by an owner of the property must be paid by the authority.

(e) An authority may not begin an activity authorized under Subsection (a) to alter or damage property of others, including this state or a political subdivision of this state, without having first received the written permission of the owner.

(f) In this subsection, "telecommunications provider" has the meaning assigned by Section 51.002, Utilities Code. Notwithstanding Subsection (a), an authority may not relocate the property of a telecommunications provider on behalf of the provider without the provider's permission.

(g) Subsections (e) and (f) do not apply if the power of eminent domain is exercised.
Tex. Occupations Code § 801.161 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 801 / Section 801.161
§ 801.161. USE OF TECHNOLOGY.
Status: in_force

(a) The board shall implement a policy requiring the board to use appropriate technological solutions to improve the board's ability to perform its functions. The policy must ensure that the public is able to interact with the board on the Internet.

(b) The board may by rule require an applicant or license holder to provide an e-mail address for purposes of receiving correspondence. An e-mail address provided under this section is confidential and is not subject to disclosure under Chapter 552, Government Code.

(c) Notwithstanding any other law, the board may by rule provide that service of any notice, order, or pleading required under this chapter or under Chapter 2001, Government Code, may be made electronically to the e-mail address provided pursuant to Subsection (b).
Tex. Estates Code § 352.052 — TX Code / Code es / Chapter 352 / Section 352.052
§ 352.052. ALLOWANCE FOR DEFENSE OR SUCCESSFUL CONTEST OF WILL.
Status: in_force

(a) A person designated as executor in a will or an alleged will, or as administrator with the will or alleged will annexed, who, for the purpose of having the will or alleged will admitted to probate, defends the will or alleged will or prosecutes any proceeding in good faith and with just cause, whether or not successful, shall be allowed out of the estate the executor's or administrator's necessary expenses and disbursements in those proceedings, including reasonable attorney's fees.

(b) A person designated as a devisee in or beneficiary of a will or an alleged will who, for the purpose of having the will or alleged will admitted to probate, defends the will or alleged will or prosecutes any proceeding in good faith and with just cause, whether or not successful, may be allowed out of the estate the person's necessary expenses and disbursements in those proceedings, including reasonable attorney's fees.

(c) In this subsection, "interested person" does not include a creditor or any other having a claim against the estate. An interested person who, in good faith and with just cause, successfully prosecutes a proceeding to contest the validity of a will or alleged will offered for or admitted to probate may be allowed out of the estate the person's necessary expenses and disbursements in that proceeding, including reasonable attorney's fees.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1901.051 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1901 / Section 1901.051
§ 1901.051. CONSIDERATIONS IN SETTING RATES.
Status: in_force

(a) In setting rates, an insurer shall consider:

(1) past and prospective loss and expense experience for all professional liability insurance for physicians and health care providers written in this state, subject to Subsection (b);

(2) a reasonable margin for underwriting profit and contingencies;

(3) investment income; and

(4) dividends or savings allowed or returned by the insurer to the insurer's policyholders or members.

(b) If the department finds that the group or risk to be insured is not of sufficient size to be credible, an insurer must also consider in setting rates past and prospective loss and expense experience for all professional liability insurance for physicians and health care providers written outside this state.
Tex. Family Code § 261.3027 — TX Code / Code fa / Chapter 261 / Section 261.3027
§ 261.3027. NOTICE OF RIGHT TO RECORD INTERVIEW.
Status: in_force

(a) Before conducting an interview with an alleged perpetrator, the department shall inform the person orally and in writing that:

(1) the person may create an audio or video recording of the interview but may not record the interview in any other manner;

(2) any audio or video recording made by the person may be subject to subpoena under a court order; and

(3) the person may request and receive a copy of the department's current recording policy.

(b) The department shall document in the case file that the department provided the notice required by Subsection (a).

(c) The department shall provide two copies of the written notice to be signed by the person. The department shall provide one signed notice to the person and retain the other signed notice in the case file.

(d) An audio or video recording of the department's interview with an alleged perpetrator may not be posted on an Internet website in a manner that could identify a party involved in the interview.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3795.054 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3795 / Section 3795.054
§ 3795.054. COMPENSATION; EXPENSES.
Status: in_force

(a) The district may compensate each director in an amount not to exceed $50 for each board meeting. The total amount of compensation a director may receive each year may not exceed $2,000.

(b) A director is entitled to reimbursement for necessary and reasonable expenses incurred in carrying out the duties and responsibilities of the board.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7804.101 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7804 / Section 7804.101
§ 7804.101. AUTHORITY TO ISSUE BONDS AND OTHER OBLIGATIONS FOR ROAD PROJECTS.
Status: in_force

(a) The district may issue bonds or other obligations payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes, impact fees, revenue, grants, or other district money, or any combination of those sources, to pay for road projects under Section 7804.052.

(b) 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 district voters voting at an election held for that purpose.

(c) The total principal amount of bonds, notes, or other obligations issued or incurred to finance the road projects may not exceed one-fourth of the assessed value of the real property in the district according to the most recent certified appraisal roll for Fort Bend County.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7956.001 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7956 / Section 7956.001
§ 7956.001. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this chapter:

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

(2) "Commission" means the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.

(3) "Director" means a board member.

(4) "District" means the Double R Municipal Utility District No. 2 of Hunt County.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1118.151 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1118 / Section 1118.151
§ 1118.151. BUDGET.
Status: in_force

The district administrator shall prepare a proposed budget that includes:

(1) proposed expenditures and disbursements;

(2) estimated receipts and collections for the next fiscal year; and

(3) the amount of taxes required to be imposed to meet the proposed budget.
Tex. Education Code § 160.06 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 160 / Section 160.06
§ 160.06. CONSENT TO INCREASED MEMBERSHIP.
Status: in_force

Consent is hereby given by the State of Texas to the membership of the States of West Virginia and Delaware in the Southern Regional Education Compact set out above upon the same terms and conditions as if each had signed, ratified, and approved the same as one of the original contracting states, subject to the approval of the other states party to the compact, and subject to the execution of a copy of the compact by the governor of each of the respective states of West Virginia and Delaware, and subject to the approval of the compact and acceptance of its terms, agreements, and obligations by their respective Legislatures.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1467.083 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1467 / Section 1467.083
§ 1467.083. ISSUE TO BE ADDRESSED; BASIS FOR DETERMINATION.
Status: in_force

(a) The only issue that an arbitrator may determine under this subchapter is the reasonable amount for the health care or medical services or supplies provided to the enrollee by an out-of-network provider.

(b) The determination must take into account:

(1) whether there is a gross disparity between the fee billed by the out-of-network provider and:

(A) fees paid to the out-of-network provider for the same services or supplies rendered by the provider to other enrollees for which the provider is an out-of-network provider; and

(B) fees paid by the health benefit plan issuer to reimburse similarly qualified out-of-network providers for the same services or supplies in the same region;

(2) the level of training, education, and experience of the out-of-network provider;

(3) the out-of-network provider's usual billed charge for comparable services or supplies with regard to other enrollees for which the provider is an out-of-network provider;

(4) the circumstances and complexity of the enrollee's particular case, including the time and place of the provision of the service or supply;

(5) individual enrollee characteristics;

(6) the 80th percentile of all billed charges for the service or supply performed by a health care provider in the same or similar specialty and provided in the same geozip area as reported in a benchmarking database described by Section 1467.006;

(7) the 50th percentile of rates for the service or supply paid to participating providers in the same or similar specialty and provided in the same geozip area as reported in a benchmarking database described by Section 1467.006;

(8) the history of network contracting between the parties;

(9) historical data for the percentiles described by Subdivisions (6) and (7); and

(10) an offer made during the informal settlement teleconference required under Section 1467.084(d).
Tex. Family Code § 264.191 — TX Code / Code fa / Chapter 264 / Section 264.191
§ 264.191. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this subchapter:

(1) "Catchment area" has the meaning assigned by Section 264.152.

(2) "Community-based care contract" means a contract between a single-source continuum contractor and the department or the Health and Human Services Commission under Subchapter B-1.

(3) "Single-source continuum contractor" means an entity that has entered into a contract with the department or the Health and Human Services Commission under Subchapter B-1.(a) The department shall request any change to the contracted scope of work of the lead entity related to the pilot program in writing. The request must include:

(1) a detailed explanation of the proposed change and reasons for the proposed change; and

(2) a comprehensive cost analysis for implementing the proposed change that includes:

(A) the source of funding for the proposed change; or

(B) if funding sufficient to implement the change is not available, an explanation of how existing requirements will be modified for the cost of the proposed change to fit into the existing budget.

(b) A change request under this section is subject to negotiation between the lead entity and the department. The lead entity may reject any proposed change that is not adequately funded or substantially alters the provision of community-based care under the contract executed between the department and the entity, unless the change is required by federal or state law or court order or is necessary to ensure child health or safety. In the event of a dispute between the department and the entity regarding a proposed change or the funding for the change, the department and lead entity shall follow the conflict resolution process described by Section 264.190.

(c) This section may not be construed to limit or restrict the authority of the department to include necessary oversight measures and review processes in a contract under this subchapter to maintain compliance with federal and state requirements. The department retains responsibility for the quality of contracted services and programs and shall ensure that, at a minimum, services are delivered in accordance with applicable state and federal law.

(d) A lead entity and its subcontractors must comply with each applicable court order:

(1) issued in a suit regarding a child for whom the lead entity or its subcontractors have assumed case management responsibilities; or

(2) imposing a requirement on the department that relates to contracted functions assumed by the lead entity or its subcontractors.