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Tex. Government Code § 487.152 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 487 / Section 487.152
§ 487.152. ADMINISTRATION.
Status: in_force

(a) Subject to available funding, the department shall administer or contract for the administration of the program.

(b) The department may solicit and accept gifts, grants, donations, and contributions to support the program.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1116.104 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1116 / Section 1116.104
§ 1116.104. HOSPITAL SYSTEM.
Status: in_force

The district has the responsibility to establish a hospital or hospital system within its boundaries to provide hospital and medical care to the district's residents.
Tex. Transportation Code § 501.023 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 501 / Section 501.023
§ 501.023. APPLICATION FOR TITLE.
Status: repealed

(a) The owner of a motor vehicle must present identification and apply for a title as prescribed by the department, unless otherwise exempted by law. To obtain a title, the owner must apply:

(1) to the county assessor-collector in the county in which:

(A) the owner is domiciled; or

(B) the motor vehicle is purchased or encumbered; or

(2) to any county assessor-collector who is willing to accept the application.

(b) The assessor-collector shall send the application to the department or enter it into the department's titling system within 72 hours after receipt of the application.

(c) The owner or a lessee of a commercial motor vehicle operating under the International Registration Plan or other agreement described by Section 502.091 that is applying for a title for purposes of registration only may apply directly to the department. Notwithstanding Section 501.138(a), an applicant for registration under this subsection shall pay the fee imposed by that section. The fee shall be distributed to the appropriate county assessor-collector in the manner provided by Section 501.138.

(d) An application filed by the owner or lessee of a foreign commercial motor vehicle, as defined by Section 648.001, must be accompanied by a copy of the applicable federal declaration form required by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration or its successor in connection with the importation of a motor vehicle or motor vehicle equipment subject to the federal motor vehicle safety, bumper, and theft prevention standards.

(e) Repealed by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 592 (S.B. 876), Sec. 11(1), eff. March 1, 2022.
Tex. Finance Code § 154.155 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 154 / Section 154.155
§ 154.155. CANCELLATION OF CONTRACT.
Status: in_force

(a) A purchaser of a prepaid funeral benefits contract may cancel the contract before maturity by giving written notice of cancellation to the seller on forms prescribed by the department. The seller shall maintain copies of the cancellation forms for examination by the department.

(b) Not later than the 30th day after the date of the cancellation notice, the seller of a trust-funded contract shall withdraw and pay to the purchaser money in the depository being held for the purchaser's use and benefit.

(c) The purchaser or seller may not make a partial cancellation or withdrawal.

(d) The purchaser of a trust-funded contract is entitled to receive the actual amount paid by the purchaser and half of all earnings attributable to that money, less the amount permitted to be retained as provided by Section 154.252, except as provided by Subsection (e) and by Sections 154.1511, 154.1551, and 154.254.

(e) A purchaser who cancels a contract on the solicitation of the seller is entitled to withdraw all money paid to the seller and all earnings attributable to that money. If the money is used to purchase a new prepaid funeral benefits contract under a solicitation by the seller, the new contract must protect the purchaser to an extent equal to or greater than that provided by the original contract, as determined by the department. Under the new contract, the cost to the purchaser of the same or substantially the same services or merchandise may not be greater than that provided by the canceled contract.

(f) The cancellation of an insurance-funded contract by the purchaser is subject to Section 154.205.
Tex. Occupations Code § 901.001 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 901 / Section 901.001
§ 901.001. SHORT TITLE.
Status: in_force

(a) This chapter may be cited as the Public Accountancy Act.

(b) A reference in law to the Public Accountancy Act of 1979 or the Public Accountancy Act of 1991 means this chapter.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3868.058 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3868 / Section 3868.058
§ 3868.058. LIABILITY INSURANCE.
Status: in_force

The district may obtain and pay for comprehensive general liability insurance coverage from commercial insurance companies or other sources that protect and insure the directors against personal liability and from all claims for actions taken as directors or actions and activities taken by the district or by others acting on its behalf.
Tex. Property Code § 27.008 — TX Code / Code pr / Chapter 27 / Section 27.008
§ 27.008. EFFECT OF ARBITRATION ON LIMITATIONS PERIOD.
Status: in_force

The submission of an action subject to this chapter to arbitration has the same effect on the running of a limitations period as a filing in a court in this state.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3798.007 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3798 / Section 3798.007
§ 3798.007. CONSTRUCTION OF CHAPTER.
Status: in_force

This chapter shall be liberally construed in conformity with the findings and purposes stated in this chapter.
Tex. Transportation Code § 521.426 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 521 / Section 521.426
§ 521.426. DISABLED VETERAN EXEMPTION.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided by Subsection (c), a veteran of service in the armed forces of the United States is exempt from the payment of fees under this chapter for the issuance of a driver's license or personal identification certificate if the veteran:

(1) was honorably discharged;

(2) has a service-related disability of at least 60 percent; and

(3) receives compensation from the United States because of the disability.

(b) The department shall adopt rules relating to the proof of entitlement to this exemption.

(c) Subsection (a) does not apply to a person subject to the registration requirements of Chapter 62, Code of Criminal Procedure.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7980A.0302 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7980A / Section 7980A.0302
§ 7980A.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. Transportation Code § 601.156 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 601 / Section 601.156
§ 601.156. SETTING OF HEARING.
Status: in_force

(a) A hearing under this subchapter is subject to the notice and hearing procedures of Sections 521.295-521.303 and shall be heard by a judge of a municipal court or a justice of the peace of the county in which the person requesting the hearing resides. A party is not entitled to a jury.

(b) The court shall set a date for the hearing. The hearing must be held at the earliest practical time after notice is given to the person requesting the hearing.

(c) The department shall summon the person requesting the hearing to appear at the hearing. Notice under this subsection:

(1) shall be:

(A) delivered through personal service;

(B) mailed by first class mail to the person's last known address, as shown by the department's records; or

(C) sent by e-mail if the person has provided an e-mail address to the department and has elected to receive notice electronically; and

(2) must include written charges issued by the department.
Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 5.04 — TX Code / Code cr / Chapter 5 / Section 5.04
§ 5.04. DUTIES OF PEACE OFFICERS.
Status: repealed

(a) The primary duties of a peace officer who investigates a family violence allegation or who responds to a disturbance call that may involve family violence are to protect any potential victim of family violence, enforce the law of this state, enforce a protective order from another jurisdiction as provided by Chapter 88, Family Code, and make lawful arrests of violators.

(a-1) A peace officer who investigates a family violence allegation or who responds to a disturbance call that may involve family violence shall determine whether the address of the persons involved in the allegation or call matches the address of a current licensed foster home or verified agency foster home listed in the Texas Crime Information Center.

(b) A peace officer who investigates a family violence allegation or who responds to a disturbance call that may involve family violence shall advise any possible adult victim of all reasonable means to prevent further family violence, including by providing the written notice adopted by the Health and Human Services Commission under Section 51A.003, Human Resources Code. In addition to the required notice under this subsection, a peace officer may provide to the possible victim any available written information regarding local resources for victims of family violence.

(c) Repealed by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 24 (S.B. 1325), Sec. 7, eff. May 13, 2023.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8337.203 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8337 / Section 8337.203
§ 8337.203. 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. Water Code § 17.871 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 17 / Section 17.871
§ 17.871. DEFINITIONS.
Status: repealed

In this subchapter:

(1) "Bonds" means Texas agricultural water conservation bonds authorized by Article III, Section 50-d, of the Texas Constitution and issued as bonds, notes, or other evidences of indebtedness in accordance with this subchapter.

(2) Repealed by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 200, Sec. 19(w)(2) and Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 352, Sec. 23(2).

(3) "Eligible lending institution" means a financial institution that makes commercial loans, is either a depository of state funds or an institution of the Farm Credit System headquartered in this state, agrees to participate in a linked deposit program established under Section 17.905 and to provide collateral equal to the amount of linked deposits placed with it, and meets any other requirements established by board rule.

(4) "Fund" means the agricultural water conservation fund authorized by Section 50-d, Article III, of the Texas Constitution.

(5) "Person" means an individual, corporation, partnership, association, or other legal entity that is not a political subdivision.

(6) "Political subdivision" includes a district or authority created under Section 52, Article III, or Section 59, Article XVI, of the Texas Constitution, a municipality, a county, an institution of higher education as defined by Section 61.003, Education Code, any interstate compact commission to which the state is a party, and any nonprofit water supply corporation created and operating under Chapter 67.

(7) Repealed by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 200, Sec. 19(w)(2) and Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 352, Sec. 23(2).
Tex. Property Code § 71.003 — TX Code / Code pr / Chapter 71 / Section 71.003
§ 71.003. PRESUMPTION OF INTESTACY.
Status: in_force

An individual is presumed to have died intestate if, on or before the seventh anniversary of the date of the individual's death, the individual's will has not been recorded or probated in the county where the individual's property is located.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3803.005 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3803 / Section 3803.005
§ 3803.005. DISTRICT TERRITORY.
Status: in_force

(a) The district is composed of the territory described by Section 23.04(b), Chapter 165, Acts of the 75th Legislature, Regular Session, 1997, enacting former Section 376.084, Local Government Code, as that territory may have been modified under:

(1) Subchapter J, Chapter 49, Water Code; or

(2) other law.

(b) The boundaries and field notes of the district contained in Section 23.04(b), Chapter 165, Acts of the 75th Legislature, Regular Session, 1997, enacting former Section 376.084, Local Government Code, form a closure. A mistake in the field notes or in copying the field notes in the legislative process does not in any way affect:

(1) the district's organization, existence, and validity;

(2) the district's right to issue any type of bond, including a refunding bond, for a purpose for which the district is created or to pay the principal of and interest on the bond;

(3) the district's right to impose and collect an assessment or tax; or

(4) the legality or operation of the district or the board.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8179.004 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8179 / Section 8179.004
§ 8179.004. DISTRICT TERRITORY.
Status: in_force

(a) The district is composed of the territory described by Section 2, Chapter 146, Acts of the 61st Legislature, Regular Session, 1969 (Article 8280-403, Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes), as that territory may have been modified under:

(1) Subchapter H, Chapter 54, Water Code;

(2) Subchapter J, Chapter 49, Water Code;

(3) former Section 9, Chapter 146, Acts of the 61st Legislature, Regular Session, 1969 (Article 8280-403, Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes); or

(4) other law.

(b) The boundaries and field notes of the district form a closure. If a mistake is made in the field notes or in copying the field notes in the legislative process, the mistake does not affect:

(1) the district's organization, existence, and validity;

(2) the district's 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) the district's right to impose a tax; or

(4) the legality or operation of the district or the board.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3900.207 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3900 / Section 3900.207
§ 3900.207. 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 may not exceed one-fourth of the assessed value of the real property in the district.
Tex. Utilities Code § 121.306 — TX Code / Code ut / Chapter 121 / Section 121.306
§ 121.306.
Status: in_force

Sec. 121.306. POLLUTION OR PUBLIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTY: PAYMENT OF PENALTY. (a) Not later than the 30th day after the date the railroad commission's decision or order imposing an administrative penalty becomes final as provided by Section 2001.144, Government Code, the gas utility charged with the violation shall:

(1) pay the penalty in full; or

(2) if the gas utility seeks judicial review of either the amount of the penalty or the fact of the violation, or both:

(A) pay the penalty to the railroad commission for placement in an escrow account; or

(B) except as provided by Subsection (b), give to the railroad commission a supersedeas bond, in the amount of the penalty and in the form approved by the railroad commission, to stay the collection of the penalty until all judicial review of the order or decision is final.

(b) If the gas utility is appealing a second or subsequent decision or order assessing an administrative penalty against the gas utility, regardless of the finality of judicial review of any previous decision or order, the railroad commission may, but is not required to, accept a supersedeas bond.
Tex. Insurance Code § 31.021 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 31 / Section 31.021
§ 31.021. CHIEF EXECUTIVE.
Status: in_force

(a) The commissioner is the department's chief executive and administrative officer. The commissioner shall administer and enforce this code, other insurance laws of this state, and other laws granting jurisdiction or applicable to the department or the commissioner.

(b) The commissioner has the powers and duties vested in the department by:

(1) this code and other insurance laws of this state; and

(2) Title 5, Labor Code, and other workers' compensation insurance laws of this state.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8019.0106 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8019 / Section 8019.0106
§ 8019.0106. 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. Special District Local Laws Code § 3905.108 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3905 / Section 3905.108
§ 3905.108. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM.
Status: in_force

(a) The district may establish and provide for the administration of one or more programs to promote economic development and to stimulate business and commercial activity in the district, including programs to secure loans and receive grants of public money.

(b) The district may:

(1) contract with the federal government, the state, a political subdivision of the state, a nonprofit organization, or any other person for the administration of the program; and

(2) accept contributions, gifts, or other resources to develop and administer the program.
Tex. Insurance Code § 6002.303 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 6002 / Section 6002.303
§ 6002.303. DISCIPLINARY HEARING.
Status: in_force

(a) If the state fire marshal proposes to suspend, revoke, or refuse to renew a license or registration certificate issued under this chapter, the holder of the license or certificate is entitled to a hearing conducted by the State Office of Administrative Hearings.

(b) Proceedings for a disciplinary action are governed by Chapter 2001, Government Code.

(c) Rules of practice adopted by the commissioner applicable to the proceedings for a disciplinary action may not conflict with rules adopted by the State Office of Administrative Hearings.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8101.253 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8101 / Section 8101.253
§ 8101.253. FORM OF BONDS.
Status: in_force

(a) An authority bond must:

(1) be issued in the name of the authority;

(2) be signed by the president;

(3) be attested to by the secretary; and

(4) have the authority seal impressed on it or a facsimile seal printed on it.

(b) At the option of the board, a bond may be signed in accordance with Chapter 618, Government Code.
Tex. Government Code § 62.1041 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 62 / Section 62.1041
§ 62.1041. DEAF OR HARD OF HEARING JUROR.
Status: in_force

(a) A deaf or hard of hearing person is not disqualified to serve as a juror solely because of hearing loss except as provided by this section.

(b) A deaf or hard of hearing person is disqualified to serve as a juror if, in the opinion of the court, his hearing loss renders him unfit to serve as a juror in that particular case.

(c) A deaf or hard of hearing person serving as a juror shall be reasonably accommodated in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S.C. Section 12101 et seq.). An interpreter who is assisting a deaf or hard of hearing person serving as a juror may accompany the juror during all proceedings and deliberations in the case.

(d) If an interpreter is provided to a deaf or hard of hearing person serving as a juror in a district, county, or justice court, the county shall pay the cost of obtaining those services.

(e) A deaf or hard of hearing juror may request an auxiliary aid or service for a municipal court proceeding. The city shall honor the request unless the city can demonstrate that another effective means of communication exists. The city shall pay the cost unless the auxiliary aid or service will result in a fundamental alteration of the municipal court proceeding or in undue financial or administrative burdens.

(f) In this section, "deaf or hard of hearing" means having a hearing impairment, regardless of the existence of a speech impairment, that inhibits comprehension of an examination or proceeding or communication with others.
Tex. Family Code § 85.001 — TX Code / Code fa / Chapter 85 / Section 85.001
§ 85.001. REQUIRED FINDINGS AND ORDERS.
Status: in_force

(a) At the close of a hearing on an application for a protective order, the court shall find whether family violence has occurred.

(b) If the court finds that family violence has occurred, the court:

(1) shall render a protective order as provided by Section 85.022 applying only to a person found to have committed family violence; and

(2) may render a protective order as provided by Section 85.021 applying to both parties that is in the best interest of the person protected by the order or member of the family or household of the person protected by the order.

(c) A protective order that requires the first applicant to do or refrain from doing an act under Section 85.022 shall include a finding that the first applicant has committed family violence.

(d) If the court renders a protective order for a period of more than two years under Section 85.025(a-1), the court must include in the order a finding described by that subsection.
Tex. Finance Code § 393.618 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 393 / Section 393.618
§ 393.618. EFFECT OF LICENSE SUSPENSION, REVOCATION, OR SURRENDER.
Status: in_force

(a) The suspension, revocation, or surrender of a license issued under this subchapter does not affect the obligation of a contract between the license holder and a consumer entered into before the revocation, suspension, or surrender.

(b) Surrender of a license does not affect the license holder's civil or criminal liability for an act committed before surrender.
Tex. Insurance Code § 4153.055 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 4153 / Section 4153.055
§ 4153.055. EXEMPTIONS FROM EXAMINATION AND CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENT.
Status: in_force

(a) An applicant is not required to take an examination to obtain a risk manager's license if the applicant holds the designation of:

(1) chartered property casualty underwriter (CPCU) from the American Institute for Chartered Property Casualty Underwriters;

(2) certified insurance counselor (CIC) from the national Society of Certified Insurance Counselors;

(3) associate in risk management (ARM) from the Insurance Institute of America; or

(4) Certified Risk Manager (CRM) from The National Alliance for Insurance Education & Research.

(b) A license holder who has held a designation described by Subsection (a)(2), (3), or (4) for a period of not less than 30 years is exempt from continuing education requirements established under this title.