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Tex. Finance Code § 159.252 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 159 / Section 159.252
§ 159.252. INSPECTION; INVESTIGATION.
Status: in_force

(a) The commissioner may conduct an inspection of a wrap lender registered under Chapter 158 as the commissioner determines necessary to determine whether the wrap lender is complying with that chapter and applicable rules. The inspection may include an inspection of the books, records, documents, operations, and facilities of the wrap lender. The commissioner may share evidence of criminal activity gathered during an inspection or investigation with any state or federal law enforcement agency.

(b) For reasonable cause, the commissioner at any time may investigate a wrap lender registered under Chapter 158 to determine whether the lender is complying with that chapter and applicable rules.

(c) The commissioner may conduct an undercover or covert investigation only if the commissioner, after due consideration of the circumstances, determines that the investigation is necessary to prevent immediate harm and to carry out the purposes of Chapter 158.

(d) The finance commission by rule shall provide guidelines to govern an inspection or investigation under this section, including rules to:

(1) determine the information and records of the wrap lender to which the commissioner may demand access during an inspection or investigation; and

(2) establish what constitutes reasonable cause for an investigation.

(e) Information obtained by the commissioner during an inspection or investigation under this section is confidential unless disclosure of the information is permitted or required by other law.

(f) The commissioner may share information gathered during an investigation under this section with a state or federal agency. The commissioner may share information gathered during an inspection with a state or federal agency only if the commissioner determines there is a valid reason for the sharing.

(g) The commissioner may require reimbursement of expenses for each examiner for an on-site examination or inspection of a registered wrap lender under this section if records are located out of state and are not made available for examination or inspection by the examiner in this state. The finance commission by rule shall set the maximum amount for the reimbursement of expenses authorized under this subsection.
Tex. Occupations Code § 1704.2535 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 1704 / Section 1704.2535
§ 1704.2535. FAILURE TO PAY FINAL JUDGMENT BY BAIL BOND SURETY.
Status: in_force

(a) The board or its authorized representative shall immediately notify the sheriff if a bail bond surety fails to pay a final judgment of forfeiture as provided by Section 1704.204(a).

(b) After receiving notification, the sheriff may not accept any bonds from the bail bond surety until the surety pays the judgment.

(c) The bail bond surety's privilege to post bonds is reinstated when the bail bond surety pays the judgment.

(d) A board is not required to provide notice or a hearing before making the notification required by this section.
Tex. Alcoholic Beverage Code § 30.07 — TX Code / Code al / Chapter 30 / Section 30.07
§ 30.07. APPLICATION OF OTHER LAW.
Status: in_force

Section 11.39 does not apply to an applicant for a nonprofit entity temporary event permit.
Tex. Agriculture Code § 147.041 — TX Code / Code ag / Chapter 147 / Section 147.041
§ 147.041. RECORD OF SALES.
Status: in_force

(a) Each livestock auction commission merchant shall keep a record of all livestock sold at auction. The record must give an accurate description of the livestock, including:

(1) the color;

(2) the probable age;

(3) any marks and brands; and

(4) the location of marks and brands.

(b) Records maintained under Subsection (a) of this section are subject to inspection by any citizen of this state.

(c) Each livestock auction commission merchant shall file a quarterly report of all livestock sold with the commissioners court of the county in which the commission merchant transacts business. The report must include:

(1) a description of the livestock;

(2) the name and address of the consignor or the person purporting to own the livestock; and

(3) the name and address of the purchaser.
Tex. Occupations Code § 1954.106 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 1954 / Section 1954.106
§ 1954.106. ELIGIBILITY FOR LICENSE.
Status: in_force

(a) To qualify for a license under this chapter, an applicant must meet the requirements of this section and any other requirements established by the executive commissioner, including asbestos-related education or experience requirements.

(b) A person engaged in removing, encapsulating, or enclosing asbestos must demonstrate to the department that the person:

(1) completed in the preceding 12 months:

(A) a thorough and detailed training course on asbestos removal, encapsulation, and enclosure approved by the United States Environmental Protection Agency or the department; and

(B) a physical examination that meets the requirements stated in the asbestos regulations of the United States Environmental Protection Agency or the United States Occupational Safety and Health Administration;

(2) is capable of complying with all applicable standards of the department, the United States Environmental Protection Agency, the United States Occupational Safety and Health Administration, and any other state or federal agency authorized to regulate activities affecting the control and abatement of asbestos; and

(3) has access to at least one appropriate disposal site for deposit of any asbestos waste the person generates during the term of the license.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1451.255 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1451 / Section 1451.255
§ 1451.255. RIGHT OF FEMALE ENROLLEE TO SELECT OBSTETRICIAN OR GYNECOLOGIST.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided by Subsection (b), a health benefit plan shall permit a female enrollee to select, in addition to a primary care physician, an obstetrician or gynecologist to provide the enrollee with health care services that are within the scope of the professional specialty practice of a properly credentialed obstetrician or gynecologist.

(b) A health benefit plan may limit an enrollee's self-referral under Subsection (a) to only one participating obstetrician or gynecologist to provide both gynecological and obstetrical care to the enrollee. This subsection does not affect the right of an enrollee to select the physician who provides that care.

(c) This section does not preclude an enrollee from selecting a qualified physician, including a family physician or internal medicine physician, to provide the enrollee with health care services described by Subsection (a).

(d) This section does not affect the authority of a health benefit plan issuer to establish selection criteria regarding other physicians who provide services under the plan.
Tex. Government Code § 301.013 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 301 / Section 301.013
§ 301.013. SELECTION OF COMMITTEES.
Status: in_force

(a) In its rules of procedure or in a simple resolution, each house may determine the number, composition, function, membership, and authority of its committees.

(b) By concurrent resolution, the two houses may determine the number, composition, function, membership, and authority of joint committees.
Tex. Transportation Code § 504.657 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 504 / Section 504.657
§ 504.657. HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD LICENSE PLATES.
Status: in_force

(a) The department shall issue specialty license plates for the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. The department shall design the license plates in consultation with the coordinating board.

(b) After deduction of the department's administrative costs, the remainder of the fee shall be deposited to the credit of the "College For Texans" campaign account in the general revenue fund for use only by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for purposes of the campaign.
Tex. Education Code § 66.81 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 66 / Section 66.81
§ 66.81. AUDIT INFORMATION CONFIDENTIAL.
Status: in_force

(a) All documents and information secured, derived, or obtained during the course of an inspection or examination of books, accounts, reports, or other records of the lessee or a third party, as provided by this subchapter, and contracts, agreements, or amendments provided to the board of regents under Section 66.80(a) are confidential and may not be used publicly, opened for public inspection, or disclosed, except for information set forth in a lien filed under this chapter and except as permitted under Subsections (c) and (d). This section shall not apply to records or information provided by the lessee under Section 66.77.

(b) Documents and information made confidential in this section shall not be subject to subpoena directed to the board, the board of regents, the commissioner, the attorney general, or the governor except in a judicial or administrative proceeding in which the state and a person with an equitable or legal interest in the lease or land to which the information relates are parties.

(c) The board, the board of regents, or the attorney general may use documents and information made confidential by the provisions of this section and contracts made confidential by this subchapter to enforce the provisions of this subchapter or may authorize their use in judicial or administrative proceedings in which this state is a party or may authorize their examination by employees, agents, or contractors of the board of regents or the state auditor for audit purposes.

(d) This section does not prohibit:

(1) the delivery of documents and information made confidential by this section to the lessee or its successor, receiver, executor, guarantor, administrator, assignee, or representative;

(2) the publication of statistics classified to prevent the identification of a particular audit or items in a particular audit;

(3) the release of documents or information otherwise available to the public;

(4) the release of documents or information concerning the amount of royalty assessed as a result of an examination conducted under this subchapter or the release of other information which would have been properly included in reports required under Section 66.77;

(5) sharing of documents or information among state agencies pursuant to Section 66.65. Shared documents or information will remain confidential under this section; or

(6) the release of documents or information authorized by the lessee.
Tex. Transportation Code § 622.952 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 622 / Section 622.952
§ 622.952. EMERGENCY VEHICLE.
Status: in_force

(a) The weight limitations of Section 621.101 do not apply to an emergency vehicle.

(b) The weight of an emergency vehicle may not exceed the greater of:

(1) the manufacturer's gross vehicle weight capacity or axle design rating; or

(2) including all enforcement tolerances, a:

(A) gross weight of 86,000 pounds;

(B) single steering axle weight of 24,000 pounds;

(C) single drive axle weight of 33,500 pounds;

(D) tandem axle weight of 62,000 pounds; or

(E) tandem rear drive steer axle weight of 52,000 pounds.

(c) In this section, "emergency vehicle" means a vehicle designed to be used under emergency conditions:

(1) to transport personnel and equipment; and

(2) to support the suppression of fires and mitigation of other hazardous situations.
Tex. Occupations Code § 1103.519 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 1103 / Section 1103.519
§ 1103.519. MOTION FOR REHEARING.
Status: in_force

(a) A party may file a motion for rehearing with the board. The motion must state:

(1) the specific grounds for rehearing; and

(2) the relief sought.

(b) A motion for rehearing filed under this section is governed by Chapter 2001, Government Code.
Tex. Family Code § 101.0125 — TX Code / Code fa / Chapter 101 / Section 101.0125
§ 101.0125. FAMILY VIOLENCE.
Status: in_force

"Family violence" has the meaning assigned by Section 71.004.
Tex. Government Code § 30.01148 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 30 / Section 30.01148
§ 30.01148. DISPOSITION ON APPEAL.
Status: repealed

(a) to (c) Repealed by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 691, Sec. 139(29), eff. Sept. 1, 1999.

(d) Section 30.00009(c) does not apply to this subchapter.
Tex. Business Organizations Code § 10.051 — TX Code / Code bo / Chapter 10 / Section 10.051
§ 10.051. INTEREST EXCHANGES.
Status: in_force

(a) For the purpose of acquiring all of the outstanding ownership or membership interests of one or more classes or series of one or more domestic entities, one or more domestic entities or non-code organizations may adopt a plan of exchange.

(b) To make an interest exchange under this section:

(1) the governing authority of each domestic entity the ownership or membership interests of which are to be acquired in the interest exchange must act on a plan of exchange and, if otherwise required by this code, the owners or members of the domestic entity must approve the plan of exchange in the manner provided by this code; and

(2) each acquiring domestic entity must take all action that may otherwise be required by this code and its governing documents to effect the exchange.

(c) A domestic entity subject to dissenters' rights must provide the notice required by Section 10.355.

(d) If a non-code organization is to acquire ownership or membership interests in the exchange, each non-code organization must take all action that is required under the laws of the organization's jurisdiction of formation and the organization's governing documents to effect the exchange.

(e) If one or more non-code organizations as part of the plan of exchange are to issue ownership or membership interests, the issuance of the ownership or membership interests must be permitted by the laws under which the non-code organizations are incorporated or organized or not inconsistent with those laws.

(f) A plan of exchange may not be effected if any owner or member of a domestic entity that is a party to the interest exchange will, as a result of the interest exchange, become subject to owner liability, without the consent of the owner or member, for the liabilities or obligations of any other person or organization.
Tex. Government Code § 2105.351 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2105 / Section 2105.351
§ 2105.351. JUDICIAL REVIEW.
Status: in_force

A party to a hearing under Subchapter D, E, F, or G may seek judicial review of the agency's action as provided by Subchapter G, Chapter 2001.
Tex. Election Code § 81.002 — TX Code / Code el / Chapter 81 / Section 81.002
§ 81.002. APPLICABILITY OF OTHER CODE PROVISIONS.
Status: in_force

The other titles of this code apply to early voting except provisions that are inconsistent with this title or that cannot feasibly be applied to early voting.
Tex. Business Organizations Code § 21.557 — TX Code / Code bo / Chapter 21 / Section 21.557
§ 21.557. TOLLING OF STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS.
Status: in_force

A written demand filed with the corporation under Section 21.553 tolls the statute of limitations on the claim on which demand is made until the later of:

(1) the 31st day after the expiration of any waiting period under Section 21.553; or

(2) the 31st day after the expiration of any stay granted under Section 21.555, including all continuations of the stay.
Tex. Government Code § 605.002 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 605 / Section 605.002
§ 605.002. LENGTH OF WORKDAY; EMERGENCY WORK.
Status: in_force

(a) In a contract for any work made by or on behalf of the state or a legal or political subdivision of the state eight hours constitutes a day's work.

(b) The time spent by a worker in going to and from the workplace is not a part of the hours of work.

(c) A person having a contract with the state or a legal or political subdivision of the state may not require or permit a laborer, worker, or mechanic to work more than eight hours in a calendar day, except:

(1) in employment to which the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (29 U.S.C. Section 201 et seq.) applies;

(2) in an emergency that may arise in a time of war;

(3) to protect property or human life;

(4) for the housing of inmates of a public institution in case of fire or destruction by the elements; or

(5) for work financed in whole or part by the federal government or any of its agencies in which the total number of hours a week required or permitted of a worker does not exceed the number of hours a week allowed by federal regulation.

(d) A laborer, worker, or mechanic who works in an emergency described by Subsection (c) more than eight hours in a calendar day is entitled to be paid according to the workday provided by Subsection (a).
Tex. Education Code § 61.901 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 61 / Section 61.901
§ 61.901. REPAYMENT AUTHORIZED.
Status: in_force

The board may provide, using funds appropriated for that purpose and in accordance with this subchapter and rules of the board, assistance in the repayment of student loans for dentists who apply and qualify for the assistance.
Tex. Government Code § 26.232 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 26 / Section 26.232
§ 26.232. KENT COUNTY.
Status: in_force

In addition to other jurisdiction provided by law, the County Court of Kent County has original concurrent jurisdiction with the justice courts in all civil matters in which the justice courts have jurisdiction under general law.
Tex. Water Code § 63.174 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 63 / Section 63.174
§ 63.174. INTEREST IN CONTRACT.
Status: in_force

The members of the board and the engineer may not be directly or indirectly interested for themselves or as agents in a contract for the construction of a work to be performed by the district.
Tex. Government Code § 411.1884 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 411 / Section 411.1884
§ 411.1884. TRAINING COURSE FOR TACTICAL MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, "tactical medical professional" means a person who:

(1) is a physician licensed under Subtitle B, Title 3, Occupations Code, or emergency medical services personnel, as defined by Section 773.003, Health and Safety Code; and

(2) is employed or otherwise appointed by the head of a law enforcement agency to provide direct support to a tactical unit of the agency responding to a high-risk incident by providing medical services to victims, officers, and other persons at the incident.

(b) The director, in consultation with the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement, by rule shall establish minimum standards for an initial training course that a tactical medical professional who is a license holder may complete to receive a certification of completion from the department under this section. The training course must:

(1) be administered by a qualified handgun instructor;

(2) provide classroom training and field instruction in the use of handguns; and

(3) require physical demonstrations of proficiency in techniques learned in training.

(c) The department, in consultation with the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement, by rule shall establish minimum standards for an annual continuing education course that is administered by a qualified handgun instructor for a tactical medical professional who has completed the initial training course described by Subsection (b).

(d) The department shall issue a certificate of completion to a tactical medical professional who is a license holder and who completes the initial training course under Subsection (b) or the continuing education course under Subsection (c), as applicable. A certificate of completion expires on the first anniversary of issuance.

(e) A tactical medical professional is responsible for paying to the course provider the costs of a training course under this section.
Tex. Transportation Code § 68.070 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 68 / Section 68.070
§ 68.070. ORDER FILED.
Status: in_force

(a) The board shall file a copy of its order with the county clerk.

(b) The board shall file the order not later than the 20th day after:

(1) the closing date of a hearing held as provided by Section 68.064(b); or

(2) if a hearing is not held, the expiration of the 20-day period provided by Section 68.064(a).
Tex. Family Code § 104.005 — TX Code / Code fa / Chapter 104 / Section 104.005
§ 104.005. SUBSTITUTION FOR IN-COURT TESTIMONY OF CHILD.
Status: in_force

(a) If the testimony of a child is taken as provided by this chapter, the child may not be compelled to testify in court during the proceeding.

(b) The court may allow the testimony of a child of any age to be taken in any manner provided by this chapter if the child, because of a medical condition, is incapable of testifying in open court.
Tex. Local Government Code § 240.031 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 240 / Section 240.031
§ 240.031. DEFINITIONS.
Status: repealed

In this subchapter:

(1) "Major astronomical observatory" means a facility that is established to conduct scientific observations of astronomical phenomena and is equipped with one or more telescopes that:

(A) have objective diameters that total 69 inches or more; and

(B) are permanently mounted in enclosed buildings.

(2) "Outdoor lighting" means any type of fixed or movable lighting equipment that is designed or used for illumination out of doors. The term includes billboard lighting, street lights, searchlights and other lighting used for advertising purposes, and area lighting. The term does not include lighting equipment that is required by law to be installed on motor vehicles or lighting required for the safe operation of aircraft.

(3) Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1166, Sec. 5, eff. January 1, 2012.

(4) "Agricultural use" has the meaning assigned by Section 23.51, Tax Code.
Tex. Estates Code § 301.002 — TX Code / Code es / Chapter 301 / Section 301.002
§ 301.002. PERIOD FOR FILING APPLICATION FOR LETTERS TESTAMENTARY OR OF ADMINISTRATION.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided by Subsection (b) and Section 501.006 with respect to a foreign will, an application for the grant of letters testamentary or of administration of an estate must be filed not later than the fourth anniversary of the decedent's death.

(b) This section does not apply if administration is necessary to:

(1) receive or recover property due a decedent's estate; or

(2) prevent real property in a decedent's estate from becoming a danger to the health, safety, or welfare of the general public and the applicant for the issuance of letters testamentary or of administration is a home-rule municipality that is a creditor of the estate.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8315.102 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8315 / Section 8315.102
§ 8315.102. 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. Natural Resources Code § 134.175 — TX Code / Code nr / Chapter 134 / Section 134.175
§ 134.175. PENALTY ASSESSMENT PROCEDURE.
Status: in_force

(a) The commission may assess an administrative penalty under Section 134.174 only after giving the person charged with a violation an opportunity for a public hearing.

(b) If a public hearing is held, the commission shall make findings of fact and issue a written decision as to the occurrence of the violation and the amount of the penalty. The decision shall incorporate, if appropriate, an order to pay the penalty.

(c) If appropriate, the commission shall consolidate the hearing with other proceedings under Sections 134.161 through 134.173. A hearing under this section is of record and is subject to Chapter 2001, Government Code.

(d) If the person does not take the opportunity for a public hearing, the commission may assess an administrative penalty after determining that a violation has occurred and the amount of the penalty. The commission shall then issue an order to pay the penalty.