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Tex. Health and Safety Code § 501.001 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 501 / Section 501.001
§ 501.001. DEFINITIONS.
Status: repealed

In this chapter:

(1) Repealed by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1, Sec. 3.1639(96), eff. April 2, 2015.

(2) "Commerce" includes the operation of a business or service establishment and other commerce in this state that is subject to the jurisdiction of this state.

(3) "Commissioner" means the commissioner of state health services.

(4) "Department" means the Department of State Health Services.

(4-a) "Executive commissioner" means the executive commissioner of the Health and Human Services Commission.

(5) "Label" means a display of written, printed, or other graphic matter:

(A) on the immediate container, excluding the package liner, of any substance; or

(B) directly on the article or on a tag or other suitable material affixed to the article, if the article is unpackaged or not packaged in an immediate container intended or suitable for delivery to the ultimate consumer.

(6) "Misbranded hazardous substance" means either of the following that is not properly packaged or does not bear a proper label required by this chapter:

(A) a hazardous substance; or

(B) a toy or other article intended for use by children that bears or contains a hazardous substance in a manner that is accessible by a child to whom the toy or other article is entrusted, intended, or packaged in a form suitable for use in a household or by children.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3930.008 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3930 / Section 3930.008
§ 3930.008. LIBERAL CONSTRUCTION OF CHAPTER.
Status: in_force

This chapter shall be liberally construed in conformity with the findings and purposes stated in this chapter.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1099.104 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1099 / Section 1099.104
§ 1099.104. HOSPITAL SYSTEM.
Status: in_force

(a) The district shall provide for:

(1) the establishment of a hospital system by:

(A) purchasing, constructing, acquiring, repairing, or renovating buildings and equipment; and

(B) equipping the buildings; and

(2) the administration of the hospital system for hospital purposes.

(b) The hospital system may include:

(1) facilities for domiciliary care of the sick, injured, or geriatric;

(2) facilities for outpatient clinics;

(3) dispensaries;

(4) convalescent home facilities;

(5) necessary nurses domiciliaries and training centers;

(6) blood banks;

(7) community mental health centers;

(8) research centers or laboratories; and

(9) any other facilities the board considers necessary for hospital care.
Tex. Finance Code § 201.005 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 201 / Section 201.005
§ 201.005. COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS; FEES.
Status: in_force

(a) To carry out the purposes of this subtitle, to the extent permitted by federal law, the commissioner may:

(1) enter into cooperative, coordinating, or information sharing agreements with another bank supervisory agency, a functional regulatory agency, or an organization affiliated with or representing one or more bank supervisory agencies;

(2) with respect to periodic examination or other supervision or investigation, accept reports of examination or investigation by, and reports submitted to, another bank supervisory agency or functional regulatory agency in lieu of conducting examinations or investigations or receiving reports as might otherwise be required or permissible under this subtitle;

(3) enter into contracts with another bank supervisory agency or functional regulatory agency having concurrent regulatory or supervisory jurisdiction to engage the services of the agency for reasonable compensation to assist in connection with the commissioner's performance of official duties under this subtitle or other law, or to provide services to the agency for reasonable compensation in connection with the agency's performance of official duties under law, except that Chapter 2254, Government Code, does not apply to the contracts;

(4) enter into joint examinations or joint enforcement actions with another bank supervisory agency or functional regulatory agency having concurrent regulatory or supervisory jurisdiction, except that the commissioner may independently take action under Section 201.009 if the commissioner determines that the action is necessary to carry out the commissioner's responsibilities under this subtitle or to enforce compliance with the laws of this state; and

(5) assess supervisory and examination fees to be paid by a state bank, state savings bank, bank holding company, or foreign bank in connection with the commissioner's performance of duties under this subtitle.

(b) Supervisory or examination fees assessed by the commissioner in accordance with this subtitle may be shared with another bank supervisory agency, a functional regulatory agency, or an organization affiliated with or representing one or more bank supervisory agencies in accordance with an agreement between the commissioner and the agency or organization. The commissioner may also receive a portion of supervisory or examination fees assessed by another bank supervisory agency or functional regulatory agency in accordance with an agreement between the commissioner and the agency.

(c) A cooperative agreement entered into by the commissioner under this section does not limit the authority of a law enforcement officer, regulatory supervisor, or other official of this state who is not a party to the agreement to enforce the laws of this state applicable to a branch of an out-of-state state bank located in this state.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 119.101 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 119 / Section 119.101
§ 119.101. ADVISORY COUNCIL.
Status: in_force

The network shall establish an advisory council to advise the network on the health care needs of this state.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3964.0103 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3964 / Section 3964.0103
§ 3964.0103. PURPOSE; LEGISLATIVE FINDINGS.
Status: in_force

(a) The creation of the district is essential to accomplish the purposes of Sections 52 and 52-a, Article III, and Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution, and other public purposes stated in this chapter. By creating the district and in authorizing the city 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 creation of 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 from providing the level of services provided to the area in the district as of the effective date of the Act enacting this chapter. The district is created to supplement and not to supplant the city services provided in the district.
Tex. Business Organizations Code § 9.054 — TX Code / Code bo / Chapter 9 / Section 9.054
§ 9.054. LATE FILING FEE.
Status: in_force

(a) The secretary of state may collect from a foreign filing entity a late filing fee if the entity has transacted business in this state for more than 90 days without registering under this chapter. The secretary may condition the effectiveness of a registration after the 90-day period on the payment of the late filing fee.

(b) The amount of the late filing fee is an amount equal to the product of the amount of the registration fee for the foreign filing entity multiplied by the number of calendar years that the entity transacted business in this state without being registered. For purposes of computing the fee, a partial calendar year is counted as a full calendar year.
Tex. Natural Resources Code § 91.178 — TX Code / Code nr / Chapter 91 / Section 91.178
§ 91.178. RELOCATION OF FACILITIES.
Status: in_force

In the event the acquisition or operation of a storage facility acquired through the exercise of the power of eminent domain requires the relocation or alteration of any railroad, electric, telegraph, telephone, or pipeline lines or facilities, the expense of the relocation or alteration shall be borne by the storer. The expense of relocation means the actual cost incurred in providing a comparable replacement line or facility, less net salvage value from the sale or other disposition of the old facility.
Tex. Occupations Code § 2001.160 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 2001 / Section 2001.160
§ 2001.160. TRANSFER OF LICENSE.
Status: repealed

(a) On approval by the commission, a licensed commercial lessor may transfer a commercial lessor license if the person to whom the license will be transferred otherwise meets the requirements of this subchapter.

(b) Expired.

(c) Repealed by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 636, Sec. 42(3), eff. October 1, 2009.

(d) Subject to Subsections (e) and (f), if an individual who holds a commercial lessor license dies or becomes incapacitated as determined by a court of this state, the individual's license is part of the individual's estate and is subject to the applicable laws governing the disposition and control of the person's property. The license is not considered to have been transferred, subject to compliance with Subsection (g). The individual's estate may take any action with respect to the individual's license that the individual could have taken while the individual was alive or had capacity.

(e) Unless the commission revokes or suspends the license under this chapter, or an injunction is issued under this section, a licensed authorized organization that conducts bingo lawfully at premises under a license to which Subsection (d) applies may continue conducting bingo at the premises after the death or incapacity of the commercial lessor license holder.

(f) On the showing by the commission of a cause that would be sufficient for the commission to revoke or suspend a license under this chapter or an applicable commission rule, a district court in the county for which a commercial lessor license was issued or the commission by order may temporarily or permanently enjoin the conduct of bingo at premises under a license to which Subsection (d) applies.

(g) The estate or guardian of an individual to whom Subsection (d) applies shall notify the commission not later than one year after the date the individual dies or is determined to be incapacitated by a court of this state. The estate or guardian and the heirs or other appropriate person shall promptly take all necessary steps to complete a transfer of the license to the heirs or other appropriate person.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8331.151 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8331 / Section 8331.151
§ 8331.151. 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 8331.153.

(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. Local Government Code § 322.043 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 322 / Section 322.043
§ 322.043. CONTRACTS.
Status: in_force

(a) The board may enter a contract, including a lease or other agreement, with any person as the board considers necessary or convenient to carry out the purposes and powers granted by this chapter, including a contract connected with, incident to, or affecting the acquisition, financing, construction, equipment, maintenance, or operation of a facility located or to be located in or pertaining to a park under its control.

(b) To be effective, a contract must be:

(1) approved by resolution of the board;

(2) executed by the chairman or vice-chairman; and

(3) attested by the secretary or treasurer.
Tex. Transportation Code § 54.102 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 54 / Section 54.102
§ 54.102. AUTHORITY OF MUNICIPALITY TO ISSUE OBLIGATIONS.
Status: in_force

The governing body of a municipality by ordinance may issue in the name of the municipality obligations payable from taxes, revenue, or both to provide money for a port improvement or facility.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 433.043 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 433 / Section 433.043
§ 433.043. STANDARDS OF LABELING, COMPOSITION, AND FILL.
Status: in_force

(a) If the executive commissioner determines that standards are necessary to protect the public, the executive commissioner may adopt rules prescribing:

(1) the style and type size that must be used for material required to be incorporated in labeling to avoid false or misleading labeling of an article subject to this subchapter or Subchapter B; and

(2) subject to Subsection (b), a definition or standard of identity or composition or a standard of fill of container for an article subject to this subchapter.

(b) A standard prescribed under Subsection (a)(2) must be consistent with standards established under the Federal Meat Inspection Act (21 U.S.C. Section 601 et seq.), the Federal Poultry Products Inspection Act (21 U.S.C. Section 451 et seq.), and the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. Section 301 et seq.). To avoid inconsistency, the department shall consult with the United States Secretary of Agriculture before the standard is prescribed.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3877.102 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3877 / Section 3877.102
§ 3877.102. NONPROFIT CORPORATION.
Status: in_force

(a) The board by resolution may authorize the creation of a nonprofit corporation to assist and act for the district in implementing a project or providing a service authorized by this chapter.

(b) The nonprofit corporation:

(1) has each power of and is considered for purposes of this chapter to be a local government corporation created under Chapter 431, Transportation Code; and

(2) may implement any project and provide any service authorized by this chapter.

(c) The board shall appoint the board of directors of the nonprofit corporation. The board of directors of the nonprofit corporation shall serve in the same manner as the board of directors of a local government corporation created under Chapter 431, Transportation Code, except that a board member is not required to reside in the district.
Tex. Transportation Code § 451.356 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 451 / Section 451.356
§ 451.356. INCONTESTABILITY.
Status: in_force

Bonds are incontestable after they are:

(1) approved by the attorney general;

(2) registered by the comptroller; and

(3) sold and delivered to the purchaser.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8453.203 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8453 / Section 8453.203
§ 8453.203. BONDS FOR ROAD PROJECTS.
Status: in_force

At the time of issuance, the total principal amount of bonds or other obligations issued or incurred to finance road projects and payable from ad valorem taxes may not exceed one-fourth of the assessed value of the real property in the district.
Tex. Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 9.002 — TX Code / Code cp / Chapter 9 / Section 9.002
§ 9.002. APPLICABILITY.
Status: in_force

(a) This chapter applies to an action in which a claimant seeks:

(1) damages for personal injury, property damage, or death, regardless of the legal theories or statutes on the basis of which recovery is sought, including an action based on intentional conduct, negligence, strict tort liability, products liability (whether strict or otherwise), or breach of warranty; or

(2) damages other than for personal injury, property damage, or death resulting from any tortious conduct, regardless of the legal theories or statutes on the basis of which recovery is sought, including libel, slander, or tortious interference with a contract or other business relation.

(b) This chapter applies to any party who is a claimant or defendant, including but not limited to:

(1) a county;

(2) a municipality;

(3) a public school district;

(4) a public junior college district;

(5) a charitable organization;

(6) a nonprofit organization;

(7) a hospital district;

(8) a hospital authority;

(9) any other political subdivision of the state; and

(10) the State of Texas.

(c) In an action to which this chapter applies, the provisions of this chapter prevail over all other law to the extent of any conflict.
Tex. Government Code § 540.0054 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 540 / Section 540.0054
§ 540.0054. PROVIDER AND RECIPIENT EDUCATION PROGRAMS.
Status: in_force

(a) In adopting rules to implement a Medicaid managed care program, the executive commissioner shall establish guidelines for, and require Medicaid managed care organizations to provide, education programs for providers and recipients using a variety of techniques and media.

(b) A provider education program must include information on:

(1) Medicaid policies, procedures, eligibility standards, and benefits;

(2) recipients' specific problems and needs; and

(3) recipients' rights and responsibilities under the bill of rights and the bill of responsibilities prescribed by Section 532.0301.

(c) A recipient education program must present information in a manner that is easy to understand. A program must include information on:

(1) a recipient's rights and responsibilities under the bill of rights and the bill of responsibilities prescribed by Section 532.0301;

(2) how to access health care services;

(3) how to access complaint procedures and the recipient's right to bypass the Medicaid managed care organization's internal complaint system and use the notice and appeal procedures otherwise required by Medicaid;

(4) Medicaid policies, procedures, eligibility standards, and benefits;

(5) the Medicaid managed care organization's policies and procedures; and

(6) the importance of prevention, early intervention, and appropriate use of services.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8855.051 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8855 / Section 8855.051
§ 8855.051. GOVERNING BODY; TERMS.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided by Subchapter D, the district is governed by a board of eight directors appointed as follows:

(1) two directors appointed by the Ellis County Commissioners Court;

(2) two directors appointed by the Hill County Commissioners Court;

(3) two directors appointed by the Johnson County Commissioners Court; and

(4) two directors appointed by the Somervell County Commissioners Court.

(b) Directors serve staggered four-year terms, with the term of one director from each of the four counties expiring on August 31 of each odd-numbered year.

(c) A director may serve multiple consecutive terms.
Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 67.202 — TX Code / Code cr / Chapter 67 / Section 67.202
§ 67.202. RIGHT TO REQUEST REVIEW OF CRIMINAL INFORMATION.
Status: in_force

(a) On receipt of a written request of a person or the parent or guardian of a child that includes a showing by the person or the parent or guardian that a law enforcement agency may have collected criminal information under this chapter relating to the person or child that is inaccurate or does not comply with the submission criteria under Article 67.054(b), the head of the agency or the designee of the agency head shall review criminal information collected by the agency under this chapter relating to the person or child to determine if:

(1) reasonable suspicion exists to believe that the information is accurate; and

(2) the information complies with the submission criteria established under Article 67.054(b).

(b) If, after conducting a review of criminal information under Subsection (a), the agency head or designee determines that reasonable suspicion does not exist to believe that the information is accurate, or determines that the information does not comply with the submission criteria, the agency shall:

(1) destroy all records containing the information; and

(2) notify the department and the person who requested the review of the agency's determination and the destruction of the records.

(c) If, after conducting a review of criminal information under Subsection (a), the agency head or designee determines that reasonable suspicion exists to believe that the information is accurate, and determines that the information complies with the submission criteria, the agency shall notify the person who requested the review:

(1) of the agency's determination; and

(2) that the person is entitled to seek judicial review of the agency's determination under Article 67.203.

(d) On receipt of notice under Subsection (b)(2), the department immediately shall destroy all records containing the information that is the subject of the notice in the intelligence database maintained by the department under Article 67.052.

(e) A person who is committed to the Texas Juvenile Justice Department or confined in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice does not, while committed or confined, have the right to request review of criminal information under this article.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1021.058 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1021 / Section 1021.058
§ 1021.058. VOTING REQUIREMENT.
Status: in_force

A concurrence of four directors is sufficient in any matter relating to district business.
Tex. Government Code § 2269.256 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2269 / Section 2269.256
§ 2269.256. REVIEW OF BIDS OR PROPOSALS.
Status: in_force

(a) The construction manager-at-risk shall review all trade contractor or subcontractor bids or proposals in a manner that does not disclose the contents of the bid or proposal during the selection process to a person not employed by the construction manager-at-risk, architect, engineer, or governmental entity. All bids or proposals shall be made available to the governmental entity on request and to the public after the later of the award of the contract or the seventh day after the date of final selection of bids or proposals.

(b) If the construction manager-at-risk reviews, evaluates, and recommends to the governmental entity a bid or proposal from a trade contractor or subcontractor but the governmental entity requires another bid or proposal to be accepted, the governmental entity shall compensate the construction manager-at-risk by a change in price, time, or guaranteed maximum cost for any additional cost and risk that the construction manager-at-risk incurs because of the governmental entity's requirement that another bid or proposal be accepted.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8235.005 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8235 / Section 8235.005
§ 8235.005. INITIAL DISTRICT TERRITORY.
Status: in_force

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

(b) The boundaries and field notes contained in Section 2 of the Act creating this chapter form a closure. A mistake 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 a purpose for which the district is created or to pay the principal of and interest on the bond;

(3) right to impose an assessment or tax; or

(4) legality or operation.