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Tex. Government Code § 508.1471 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 508 / Section 508.1471
§ 508.1471. RELEASE TO MANDATORY SUPERVISION OF CERTAIN INMATES CONFINED IN COUNTY JAIL.
Status: in_force

(a) This section applies only to an inmate who, at the time the inmate is sentenced to a term of imprisonment in the department, is:

(1) confined in a county jail; and

(2) eligible for immediate release to mandatory supervision.

(b) Before an inmate is released from a county jail to mandatory supervision, the department shall provide notice to a victim, guardian of a victim, or close relative of a deceased victim that the inmate is eligible for release to mandatory supervision. The notice must be sent to the address provided in the victim impact statement or submitted under Section 508.117(b) and must state that the victim, guardian, or close relative may submit, not later than the 14th day after the date of the notice, a written statement to the parole panel considering the inmate's release regarding:

(1) the offense;

(2) the inmate; and

(3) the effect of the offense on the victim, guardian, or close relative.

(c) Notwithstanding any other law, the parole panel may interview a victim, guardian of a victim, or close relative of a deceased victim regarding the release of the inmate to mandatory supervision.

(d) In this section, "victim," "guardian of a victim," and "close relative of a deceased victim" have the meanings assigned by Section 508.117.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 401.208 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 401 / Section 401.208
§ 401.208. STUDY OF CAPACITY.
Status: reserved

(a) At least once every four years, the commission shall conduct a study on the available volume and curie capacity of the compact waste disposal facility for the disposal of party state compact waste and nonparty compact waste.

(a-1) In order to conduct the study under this section, the commission may require a generator of low-level radioactive waste to provide annually:

(1) information reasonably necessary to evaluate the adequacy of the capacity of the compact waste disposal facility as accurately as possible, including the amount in volume and curies that the generator intends to export or dispose of at a facility other than the compact waste disposal facility;

(2) the amount in volume and curies of low-level radioactive waste that was stored on-site at the generator's facility in the preceding year; and

(3) the length of time waste was stored at the generator's facility.

(b) The commission shall consider and make recommendations regarding:

(1) the future volume and curie capacity needs of party state and nonparty state generators and any additional reserved capacity necessary to meet those needs;

(2) the calculation of radioactive decay related to the compact waste disposal facility and radiation dose assessments based on the curie capacity;

(3) the necessity of containerization of the waste;

(4) the effects of the projected volume and radioactivity of the waste on the health and safety of the public; and

(5) the costs and benefits of volume reduction and stabilized waste forms.

(c) The commission shall submit a final report of the results of the study to the standing committees of the senate and the house of representatives with jurisdiction over the disposal of low-level radioactive waste.

(d) The Texas Low-Level Radioactive Waste Disposal Compact Commission shall use the study to anticipate the future capacity needs of the compact waste disposal facility.

(e) The commission may conduct a study described by Subsection (a) at any time if the commission determines that a study is necessary.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8006.0302 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8006 / Section 8006.0302
§ 8006.0302. 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. Special District Local Laws Code § 8874.151 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8874 / Section 8874.151
§ 8874.151. LIMITATION ON TAXES.
Status: in_force

The district may not impose an ad valorem tax at a rate that exceeds five cents on each $100 valuation of taxable property in the district.
Tex. Family Code § 82.022 — TX Code / Code fa / Chapter 82 / Section 82.022
§ 82.022. REQUEST BY RESPONDENT FOR PROTECTIVE ORDER.
Status: in_force

To apply for a protective order, a respondent to an application for a protective order must file a separate application.
Tex. Tax Code § 162.501 — TX Code / Code tx / Chapter 162 / Section 162.501
§ 162.501. TAX ADMINISTRATION FUND.
Status: repealed

(a) Before any other allocation of the taxes collected under this chapter is made, one percent of the gross amount of the taxes shall be deposited in the state treasury in a special fund, subject to the use of the comptroller in the administration and enforcement of this chapter.

(b) The unexpended portion of the special fund shall revert, at the end of the fiscal year, to the other funds to which revenue is allocated by this subchapter in proportion to the amounts originally derived from the respective sources.

(c) Repealed by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1203 , Sec. 21(7), eff. September 1, 2015.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 576.024 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 576 / Section 576.024
§ 576.024. USE OF PHYSICAL RESTRAINT.
Status: in_force

(a) A physical restraint may not be applied to a patient unless a physician prescribes the restraint.

(b) A physical restraint shall be removed as soon as possible.

(c) Each use of a physical restraint and the reason for the use shall be made a part of the patient's clinical record. The physician who prescribed the restraint shall sign the record.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7978.005 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7978 / Section 7978.005
§ 7978.005. FINDINGS OF PUBLIC PURPOSE AND BENEFIT.
Status: in_force

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

(b) The district is created to accomplish the purposes of:

(1) a municipal utility district as provided by general law and Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution; and

(2) Section 52, Article III, Texas Constitution, that relate to the construction, acquisition, or improvement of macadamized, graveled, or paved roads described by Section 54.234, Water Code, or improvements, including storm drainage, in aid of those roads.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3983.0205 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3983 / Section 3983.0205
§ 3983.0205. INITIAL DIRECTORS.
Status: in_force

(a) The initial board consists of the following directors:

(b) Of the initial directors, the terms of directors appointed for positions one through three expire June 1, 2021, and the terms of directors appointed for positions four and five expire June 1, 2023.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 534.056 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 534 / Section 534.056
§ 534.056. COORDINATION OF ACTIVITIES.
Status: in_force

A local mental health authority shall coordinate its activities with the activities of other appropriate agencies that provide care and treatment for persons with drug or alcohol problems.
Tex. Insurance Code § 2155.009 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 2155 / Section 2155.009
§ 2155.009. PRESCRIBED BURN DATA COLLECTION.
Status: in_force

A participating CIPBM shall report in the form and manner prescribed by the service the following information for each prescribed burn the CIPBM conducts:

(1) the amount of land burned in acres by county;

(2) the date of the burn; and

(3) whether the burn resulted in a financial loss or wildfire response.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 4001.0402 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 4001 / Section 4001.0402
§ 4001.0402. ASSESSMENTS; LIENS FOR ASSESSMENTS.
Status: in_force

(a) The board by resolution may impose and collect an assessment for any purpose authorized by this chapter in all or any part of the district.

(b) An assessment, a reassessment, or an assessment resulting from an addition to or correction of the assessment roll by the district, penalties and interest on an assessment or reassessment, an expense of collection, and reasonable attorney's fees incurred by the district:

(1) are a first and prior lien against the property assessed;

(2) are superior to any other lien or claim other than a lien or claim for county, school district, or municipal ad valorem taxes; and

(3) are the personal liability of and a charge against the owners of the property even if the owners are not named in the assessment proceedings.

(c) The lien is effective from the date of the board's resolution imposing the assessment until the date the assessment is paid. The board may enforce the lien in the same manner that the board may enforce an ad valorem tax lien against real property.

(d) The board may make a correction to or deletion from the assessment roll that does not increase the amount of assessment of any parcel of land without providing notice and holding a hearing in the manner required for additional assessments.
Tex. Utilities Code § 181.086 — TX Code / Code ut / Chapter 181 / Section 181.086
§ 181.086. LINES IN OR OUTSIDE STATE.
Status: in_force

A telegraph corporation may construct, own, use, or maintain a telegraph line in or outside this state.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1369.151 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1369 / Section 1369.151
§ 1369.151. APPLICABILITY OF SUBCHAPTER.
Status: in_force

(a) This subchapter applies only to a health benefit plan that provides benefits for medical or surgical expenses incurred as a result of a health condition, accident, or sickness, including an individual, group, blanket, or franchise insurance policy or insurance agreement, a group hospital service contract, or an individual or group evidence of coverage or similar coverage document that is offered by:

(1) an insurance company;

(2) a group hospital service corporation operating under Chapter 842;

(3) a fraternal benefit society operating under Chapter 885;

(4) a stipulated premium company operating under Chapter 884;

(5) a reciprocal exchange operating under Chapter 942;

(6) a health maintenance organization operating under Chapter 843;

(7) a multiple employer welfare arrangement that holds a certificate of authority under Chapter 846; or

(8) an approved nonprofit health corporation that holds a certificate of authority under Chapter 844.

(b) Notwithstanding any other law, this subchapter applies to coverage under:

(1) the basic coverage plan under Chapter 1551;

(2) the basic plan under Chapter 1575;

(3) the primary care coverage plan under Chapter 1579;

(4) the basic coverage plan under Chapter 1601;

(5) the child health plan program under Chapter 62, Health and Safety Code; and

(6) the medical assistance program under Chapter 32, Human Resources Code.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8003.052 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8003 / Section 8003.052
§ 8003.052. TEMPORARY DIRECTORS.
Status: in_force

(a) The temporary board consists of:

(1) Roxanne Ellis;

(2) Elizabeth Galvan;

(3) George Moody;

(4) Doug OwYang; and

(5) Nick Terry.

(b) Temporary directors serve until the earlier of:

(1) the date permanent directors are elected under Section 8003.003; or

(2) the fourth anniversary of the effective date of the Act enacting this chapter.

(c) If permanent directors have not been elected under Section 8003.003 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 8003.003; 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 § 1.004 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1 / Section 1.004
§ 1.004. LIMITATION ON EXERCISE OF EMINENT DOMAIN POWER.
Status: in_force

An entity governed by Title 6 and authorized by law to exercise the power of eminent domain may only exercise the power for a public use in accordance with Section 17, Article I, Texas Constitution.
Tex. Labor Code § 302.041 — TX Code / Code la / Chapter 302 / Section 302.041
§ 302.041. STATE-LOCAL PLANNING PROCESS.
Status: in_force

The director shall design and implement a state-local planning process for workforce training and services provided through the programs under the jurisdiction of the division.
Tex. Insurance Code § 912.157 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 912 / Section 912.157
§ 912.157.
Status: in_force

Sec. 912.157. DENIAL OF CLAIM: NOTICE REQUIRED. (a) A county mutual insurance company shall notify a claimant of the company's intent to deny liability on a claim not later than the 60th day after the date the company receives due proofs that the claim will not be paid.

(b) A company that does not notify a claimant as required by Subsection (a) is presumed as a matter of law to have accepted liability on the claim.
Tex. Natural Resources Code § 133.088 — TX Code / Code nr / Chapter 133 / Section 133.088
§ 133.088. GOVERNMENTAL LIABILITY.
Status: in_force

The provisions of this act shall not be construed to impose any liability upon a state governmental entity or county, or their officers or employees.
Tex. Government Code § 24.167 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 24 / Section 24.167
§ 24.167.
Status: in_force

Sec. 24.167. 327TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT (EL PASO COUNTY). (a) The 327th Judicial District is composed of El Paso County.

(b) The terms of the 327th District Court begin on the first Mondays in February, April, June, September, October, and December.

(c) Section 24.136, relating to the 34th District Court, contains provisions applicable to both that court and the 327th District Court.
Tex. Education Code § 21.4555 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 21 / Section 21.4555
§ 21.4555. CIVICS TRAINING PROGRAM.
Status: in_force

(a) To facilitate the teaching of curriculum consistent with Sections 28.002(h-2) and 28.0022, the commissioner shall develop and make available civics training programs for teachers and administrators.

(b) A civics training program developed under this section must include training in:

(1) the essential knowledge and skills for the social studies curriculum related to civic knowledge adopted under Section 28.002(h-2);

(2) guided classroom discussion of current events, as appropriate for the grade level and consistent with the restrictions under Section 28.0022;

(3) classroom simulations and models of governmental and democratic processes consistent with the requirements and restrictions of Sections 28.002(h-2) and 28.0022;

(4) media literacy, including instruction on verifying information and sources, identifying and responding to logical fallacies, and identifying propaganda, as appropriate for the grade level and consistent with the restrictions under Section 28.0022; and

(5) strategies for incorporating civics instruction into subject areas other than social studies.

(c) The commissioner by rule shall establish the grade levels at which a teacher provides instruction to be eligible to participate in a civics training program. In making the determination, the commissioner shall include grade levels for which the State Board of Education makes significant revisions to the essential knowledge and skills for the social studies curriculum under Section 28.002(h-2).

(d) Each civics training program developed under Subsection (a) must be reviewed and approved by the State Board of Education. The board shall annually review each program.

(e) Each school district and open-enrollment charter school shall ensure that each district or school campus that offers a grade level described by Subsection (c) has at least one teacher and one principal or campus instructional leader who has attended a civics training program. The agency shall provide assistance to school districts and open-enrollment charter schools in complying with the requirements of this subsection.

(f) From funds available for that purpose, a teacher who attends a civics training program may receive a stipend in an amount determined by the commissioner. A stipend received under this section is not included in determining whether a district is paying the teacher the minimum monthly salary under Section 21.402.

(g) The commissioner may delay implementation of Subsection (e) to a school year not later than the 2025-2026 school year if the revision of the essential knowledge and skills for the social studies curriculum under Section 28.002(h-2) or the availability of civics training programs does not occur in a manner that reasonably affords public schools the ability to comply with that subsection by an earlier school year. This subsection expires September 1, 2026.

(h) Nothing in this section may be construed as limiting the teaching of or instruction in the essential knowledge and skills adopted under Subchapter A, Chapter 28.
Tex. Government Code § 403.0221 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 403 / Section 403.0221
§ 403.0221. PERFORMANCE AUDIT OF CERTAIN TRANSIT AUTHORITIES.
Status: in_force

(a) This section applies only to a transit authority that is governed by Chapter 451, Transportation Code, and was confirmed before July 1, 1985, and does not contain a municipality of more than 750,000.

(b) The comptroller may, on the request of an entity listed in Subsection (c), enter into an interlocal contract under Chapter 791 with a transit authority to conduct a performance audit to determine whether the authority is effectively and efficiently providing the services it was created to provide. The comptroller shall report the findings of an audit conducted under this section and make appropriate recommendations on changes in the operations of the authority to the governing body of the authority.

(c) A performance audit under this section may be requested by:

(1) the governing body of the transit authority;

(2) the governing body of the municipality with the largest population in the authority; or

(3) the commissioners court in which the majority of the area of the municipality described in Subdivision (2) is located.

(d) A contract under Subsection (b) shall provide that the authority will reimburse the comptroller for costs incurred in conducting the audit.

(e) The comptroller shall file a report containing the results of an audit performed under this section with the governor, the lieutenant governor, the speaker of the house of representatives, and the presiding officers of the committees of the senate and the house of representatives responsible for approving legislation governing the authority.

(f) An audit may not be conducted under this section more often than once every two years.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1255.106 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1255 / Section 1255.106
§ 1255.106. AMOUNT OF FAMILY LEAVE BENEFITS; OTHER INCOME.
Status: in_force

(a) A group family leave insurance policy must specify:

(1) the amount of benefits that will be paid for covered family leave reasons;

(2) the definition of wages or other income on which the amount of family leave benefits is based; and

(3) the method for calculating those wages or other income.

(b) If the family leave benefits are subject to offsets for wages or other income received by the insured or for which the insured may be eligible, the group family leave insurance policy must specify:

(1) which wages or other income may be offset; and

(2) the circumstances under which the wages or other income may be offset.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 6905.152 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 6905 / Section 6905.152
§ 6905.152. BYLAWS AND RULES.
Status: in_force

The district may adopt and enforce bylaws and rules for the conduct of its affairs.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1044.209 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1044 / Section 1044.209
§ 1044.209. USE OF BOND PROCEEDS.
Status: in_force

The district may use the proceeds of bonds issued under this subchapter to pay:

(1) any expense the board determines is reasonable and necessary to issue, sell, and deliver the bonds;

(2) interest payments on the bonds during a period of acquisition or construction of a project or facility to be provided through the bonds, not to exceed five years;

(3) costs related to the financing of the bond funds, including debt service reserve and contingency funds;

(4) costs related to the bond issuance;

(5) costs related to the acquisition of land or interests in land for a project or facility to be provided through the bonds; and

(6) costs of construction of a project or facility to be provided through the bonds, including the payment of related professional services and expenses.
Tex. Transportation Code § 256.101 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 256 / Section 256.101
§ 256.101. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this subchapter:

(1) "Fund" means the transportation infrastructure fund established under this subchapter.

(2) "Transportation infrastructure project" means the planning for, construction of, reconstruction of, or maintenance of transportation infrastructure, including roads, bridges, and culverts, intended to alleviate degradation caused by the exploration, development, or production of oil or gas. The term includes the lease or rental of equipment used for road maintenance.

(3) "Weight tolerance permit" means a permit issued under Chapter 623 authorizing a vehicle to exceed maximum legal weight limitations.

(4) "Well completion" means the completion, reentry, or recompletion of an oil or gas well.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 364.014 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 364 / Section 364.014
§ 364.014. ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY.
Status: in_force

(a) A county may acquire by purchase, lease, gift, condemnation, or any other manner and may own, maintain, use, and operate property or an interest in property necessary or convenient to the exercise of the powers and purposes provided by this chapter.

(b) The power of eminent domain is restricted to the county and may be exercised in the manner provided by law.

(c) A county may not exercise the power of eminent domain to acquire real property under this section if that power conflicts with a corporation's power of eminent domain as provided by law.