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Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 2.025 — TX Code / Code cr / Chapter 2 / Section 2.025
§ 2.025. SPECIAL DUTY OF DISTRICT OR COUNTY ATTORNEY RELATING TO CHILD SUPPORT.
Status: in_force

If a district or county attorney receives money from a person who is required by a court order to pay child support through a local registry or the Title IV-D agency and the money is presented to the attorney as payment for the court-ordered child support, the attorney shall transfer the money to the local registry or Title IV-D agency designated as the place of payment in the child support order.
Tex. Government Code § 2309.041 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2309 / Section 2309.041
§ 2309.041. GOVERNOR'S PROCLAMATION.
Status: in_force

When the Department of the Navy of the United States Department of Defense makes a final determination to locate a significant new naval military facility in this state, the governor shall issue an official proclamation declaring that determination.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8503.008 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8503 / Section 8503.008
§ 8503.008. DISBURSEMENT OF FUNDS; SURETY BONDS.
Status: in_force

(a) The money of the authority may be disbursed only by checks, drafts, orders, or other instruments signed by the persons authorized by the bylaws or a resolution concurred in by no fewer than a majority of all the directors.

(b) The general manager, the treasurer, and all other officers, agents, and employees of the authority charged with the collection, custody, or payment of any funds of the authority must give bond conditioned on the faithful performance of their duties and an accounting for all funds and property of the authority coming into their hands.

(c) The bonds must be in a form and amount, and with a surety company authorized to do business in this state, approved by the board.

(d) The premiums on the bonds shall be paid by the authority and charged as an operating expense.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 363.001 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 363 / Section 363.001
§ 363.001. SHORT TITLE.
Status: in_force

This chapter may be cited as the Comprehensive Municipal Solid Waste Management, Resource Recovery, and Conservation Act.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1024.115 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1024 / Section 1024.115
§ 1024.115. REIMBURSEMENT FOR SERVICES.
Status: in_force

(a) The board shall require a county, municipality, or public hospital located outside the district to reimburse the district for the district's care and treatment of a sick or injured person of that county, municipality, or public hospital as provided by Chapter 61, Health and Safety Code.

(b) The board shall require the sheriff of Ector County or the police chief of the City of Odessa to reimburse the district for the district's care and treatment of a person who is confined in a jail facility of Ector County or the City of Odessa and is not a district resident.

(c) The board may contract with the state or federal government for that government to reimburse the district for treatment of a sick or injured person.
Tex. Utilities Code § 55.086 — TX Code / Code ut / Chapter 55 / Section 55.086
§ 55.086. INFORMATION REQUIRED ON ACCESS TO LOCAL EXCHANGE COMPANY OPERATOR.
Status: in_force

(a) An operator service provider, on a caller's request, shall inform the caller of the method of access to the local exchange carrier operator serving the exchange from which the call is made.

(b) A charge may not be made for information provided under this section.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1083.155 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1083 / Section 1083.155
§ 1083.155. DEPOSITORY.
Status: in_force

(a) The board shall select one or more banks in Wheeler County to serve as a depository for district money.

(b) District money shall be immediately deposited on receipt with a depository bank, except that sufficient money must be remitted to an appropriate bank to pay the principal of and interest on the district's outstanding bonds or other obligations on or before the maturity date of the principal and interest.

(c) To the extent that money in a depository bank is not insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, the money must be secured in the manner provided by law for the security of county funds.

(d) Membership on the district's board of an officer or director of a bank does not disqualify the bank from being selected as a depository bank.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 166.053 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 166 / Section 166.053
§ 166.053. REGISTRY TO ASSIST TRANSFERS.
Status: in_force

(a) The department shall maintain a registry listing the identity of and contact information for health care providers and referral groups, situated inside and outside this state, that have voluntarily notified the department they may consider accepting or may assist in locating a provider willing to accept transfer of a patient under Section 166.045 or 166.046.

(b) The listing of a provider or referral group in the registry described in this section does not obligate the provider or group to accept transfer of or provide services to any particular patient.

(c) The department shall post the current registry list on its website in a form appropriate for easy comprehension by patients and persons responsible for the health care decisions of patients. The list shall separately indicate those providers and groups that have indicated their interest in assisting the transfer of:

(1) those patients on whose behalf life-sustaining treatment is being sought;

(2) those patients on whose behalf the withholding or withdrawal of life-sustaining treatment is being sought; and

(3) patients described in both Subdivisions (1) and (2).

(d) The registry list described in this section shall include the following disclaimer:

"This registry lists providers and groups that have indicated to the Department of State Health Services their interest in assisting the transfer of patients in the circumstances described, and is provided for information purposes only. Neither the Department of State Health Services nor the State of Texas endorses or assumes any responsibility for any representation, claim, or act of the listed providers or groups."
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8167.002 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8167 / Section 8167.002
§ 8167.002. NATURE OF DISTRICT.
Status: in_force

The district is a conservation and reclamation district in Fort Bend County created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Tex. Government Code § 601.006 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 601 / Section 601.006
§ 601.006. CERTIFIED STATEMENT OF PERSONS ELECTED TO COUNTY OR PRECINCT OFFICES.
Status: in_force

(a) On or immediately after January 1 after a general election for state and county officers, each county clerk shall deliver to the secretary of state a certified statement that contains for each person elected to a county or precinct office in the election:

(1) the name of the person;

(2) the office to which the person was elected; and

(3) the date the person qualified for the office.

(b) The secretary of state shall prescribe necessary forms for the statement and instructions for delivery of the statement.
Tex. Occupations Code § 108.054 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 108 / Section 108.054
§ 108.054. REAPPLICATION.
Status: in_force

A person whose license application is denied under this subchapter:

(1) based on a conviction or placement on deferred adjudication community supervision for an offense described by Section 108.052(2) or (3) may reapply for the license if the conviction or deferred adjudication is reversed, set aside, or vacated on appeal; or

(2) based on a requirement to register as a sex offender under Chapter 62, Code of Criminal Procedure, may reapply for the license after the expiration of the period for which the person is required to register.
Tex. Local Government Code § 232.214 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 232 / Section 232.214
§ 232.214. REQUIREMENTS PRIOR TO SALE OR LEASE.
Status: in_force

(a) A subdivider may not sell or lease land in a subdivision first platted or replatted after July 1, 1995, unless the subdivision plat is approved by the commissioners court in accordance with Section 232.205.

(b) Not later than the 30th day after the date a lot is sold, a subdivider shall record with the county clerk all sales contracts, including the attached disclosure statement required by Section 232.217, leases, and any other documents that convey an interest in the subdivided land.

(c) A document filed under Subsection (b) is a public record.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3894.156 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3894 / Section 3894.156
§ 3894.156. USE OF SURPLUS MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION MONEY.
Status: in_force

If the district has surplus maintenance and operation tax money that is not needed for the purposes for which it was collected, the money may be used for any authorized purpose.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3839.002 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3839 / Section 3839.002
§ 3839.002. TOWNE LAKE MANAGEMENT DISTRICT.
Status: in_force

The Towne Lake Management District is a special district created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Tex. Water Code § 16.319 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 16 / Section 16.319
§ 16.319. QUALIFICATION.
Status: in_force

Political subdivisions wishing to qualify under the National Flood Insurance Program shall have the authority to do so by complying with the directions of the Federal Emergency Management Agency and by:

(1) evidencing to the director a positive interest in securing flood insurance coverage under the National Flood Insurance Program; and

(2) giving to the director satisfactory assurance that measures will have been adopted for the political subdivision that will be not less stringent than the comprehensive criteria for land management and use developed by the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8180.002 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8180 / Section 8180.002
§ 8180.002. NATURE OF DISTRICT.
Status: in_force

The district is a conservation and reclamation district in Harris County created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Tex. Parks and Wildlife Code § 12.204 — TX Code / Code pw / Chapter 12 / Section 12.204
§ 12.204. REWARDS; PAYMENTS.
Status: in_force

No amount in excess of that on deposit in the operation game thief fund is payable as a reward under this section or as a death benefit payment under Section 12.206 of this code. No reward may be granted to a person, or an immediate family member of a person, who is a peace officer, deputy game warden, prosecutor, employee of the department, or member of the judiciary.
Tex. Local Government Code § 344.208 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 344 / Section 344.208
§ 344.208. DEPOSIT OF MONEY.
Status: in_force

(a) The board shall deposit district money in a special account in the treasury of the municipality that created the district.

(b) District money, other than that invested as provided by Section 344.206(c), shall be deposited as received in the treasury of the municipality and must remain on deposit.

(c) The board shall reimburse the municipality for any costs, other than personnel costs, the municipality incurs for performing the duties under this section.
Tex. Finance Code § 305.004 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 305 / Section 305.004
§ 305.004. ADDITIONAL LIABILITY FOR MORE THAN TWICE AUTHORIZED RATE OF LEGAL INTEREST.
Status: in_force

(a) In addition to the amount determined under Section 305.003, a creditor who charges and receives legal interest that is greater than twice the amount authorized by this subtitle is liable to the obligor for:

(1) the principal amount on which the interest is charged and received; and

(2) the interest and all other amounts charged and received.

(b) This section applies only to a transaction subject to this subtitle.
Tex. Property Code § 1.004 — TX Code / Code pr / Chapter 1 / Section 1.004
§ 1.004. PREEMPTION.
Status: in_force

(a) Unless expressly authorized by another statute, a municipality or county may not adopt, enforce, or maintain an ordinance, order, or rule regulating conduct in a field of regulation that is occupied by a provision of this code. An ordinance, order, or rule that violates this section is void, unenforceable, and inconsistent with this code.

(b) For purposes of Subsection (a), a field occupied by a provision of this code includes an ordinance, order, or rule regulating evictions or otherwise prohibiting, restricting, or delaying delivery of a notice to vacate or filing a suit to recover possession of the premises under Chapter 24.
Tex. Labor Code § 505.002 — TX Code / Code la / Chapter 505 / Section 505.002
§ 505.002. APPLICATION OF GENERAL WORKERS' COMPENSATION LAWS; LIMIT ON ACTIONS AND DAMAGES.
Status: in_force

(a) The following provisions of Subtitles A and B apply to and are included in this chapter except to the extent that they are inconsistent with this chapter:

(1) Chapter 401, other than Section 401.012, defining "employee";

(2) Chapter 402;

(3) Chapter 403, other than Sections 403.001-403.005;

(4) Chapters 404 and 405;

(5) Subchapters B, D, E, and H, Chapter 406, other than Sections 406.071-406.073, and 406.075;

(6) Chapter 408, other than Sections 408.001(b) and (c);

(7) Chapters 409 and 410;

(8) Subchapters A and G, Chapter 411, other than Sections 411.003 and 411.004;

(9) Chapters 412-417; and

(10) Chapter 451.

(b) For the purpose of applying the provisions listed by Subsection (a) to this chapter, "employer" means "department."

(c) Neither this chapter nor Subtitle A authorizes a cause of action or damages against the department or an employee of the department beyond the actions and damages authorized by Chapter 101, Civil Practice and Remedies Code.
Tex. Government Code § 481.412 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 481 / Section 481.412
§ 481.412. REPORTS; AUDITS.
Status: repealed

(a) Repealed by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 690 (H.B. 1515), Sec. 16(4), eff. September 1, 2023.

(b) The financial transactions of the fund are subject to audit by the state auditor as provided by Chapter 321.
Tex. Insurance Code § 2210.361 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 2210 / Section 2210.361
§ 2210.361. ASSOCIATION RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING REDUCTIONS IN COVERAGES OR INCREASES IN DEDUCTIBLES.
Status: in_force

(a) The association may make recommendations to the commissioner that would result in a reduction of coverages or an increase in an applicable deductible if the resultant reduction in coverages or increase in deductibles is accompanied by proposed rate credits.

(b) After notice and hearing, the commissioner may accept or reject a recommendation made by the association under this section.
Tex. Parks and Wildlife Code § 11.0201 — TX Code / Code pw / Chapter 11 / Section 11.0201
§ 11.0201. SPECIAL GAME WARDENS.
Status: in_force

(a) The director may commission as a special game warden an honorably retired commissioned game warden of the department.

(b) An applicant for a special game warden commission must meet the minimum standards for licensing of a peace officer under the rules adopted by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement.

(c) Except as provided by Subsection (d) of this section, a special game warden is subject to the orders of the director for special duty to the same extent as other law enforcement officers commissioned under this subchapter.

(d) A special game warden may enforce only:

(1) provisions of this code;

(2) regulations promulgated by the commission;

(3) provisions of the Penal Code; and

(4) other state laws intended to protect life or property, except a law that regulates the use of a motor vehicle on state highways.

(e) The department may assign a special game warden for duty in any area of the state, under the authority of the department's supervisory personnel in that area.

(f) The director has authority over the law enforcement activities of a special game warden regardless of whether the special game warden is on active or inactive status.

(g) The commission by rule shall establish standards governing the conduct and duties of special game wardens.

(h) Before the director may issue a special game warden commission, the applicant must file an oath and a bond in the amount of $2,500. The bond must be executed by a surety company authorized to do business in this state, must indemnify all persons against damages resulting from an unlawful act of the special game warden, and must be payable to the department at the time the applicant receives the commission.

(i) A special game warden commission expires on August 31 of the second calendar year following the year in which the commission is granted. At expiration of the commission, a special game warden is eligible for recommission. A special game warden serves at the will of the director.

(j) The commission by rule shall determine compensation for the services of a special game warden. Compensation for a special game warden may not exceed the actual value of the services rendered by the special game warden.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1451.351 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1451 / Section 1451.351
§ 1451.351. LOSS OF INCOME BENEFITS FOR DISABILITY TREATABLE BY PODIATRIST.
Status: in_force

(a) This section applies only to an insurance policy delivered, issued for delivery, or renewed in this state that provides benefits covering loss of income as a result of an acute temporary disability caused by sickness or injury.

(b) An insurance policy may not deny payment of benefits described by Subsection (a) solely because the disability is certified or attested to by a podiatrist if the disability is caused by a sickness or injury that may be treated within the scope of the podiatrist's license.
Tex. Finance Code § 92.301 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 92 / Section 92.301
§ 92.301. APPLICATION TO CONVERT.
Status: in_force

(a) Another financial institution may convert to a savings bank if the conversion is approved by a majority vote of the members or shareholders of the financial institution cast at an annual meeting or a special meeting called to consider the conversion.

(b) The application to convert must:

(1) be submitted to the commissioner and mailed to the appropriate banking agency not later than the 30th day after the date of the meeting; and

(2) include a copy of the minutes of the meeting, sworn to by the secretary or an assistant secretary.

(c) The copy of the minutes filed under Subsection (b) is presumptive evidence that the meeting was held and the conversion was approved.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1579.101 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1579 / Section 1579.101
§ 1579.101. PLANS OF GROUP COVERAGES.
Status: in_force

(a) The trustee by rule shall establish plans of group coverages for employees participating in the program and their dependents.

(b) The plans must include at least two tiers of group coverage, with coverage at different levels in each tier, ranging from the catastrophic care coverage plan to the primary care coverage plan. Each tier must contain a health coverage plan.

(c) The trustee by rule shall define the requirements of each coverage plan and tier of coverage.

(d) Comparable coverage plans of each tier of coverage established must be offered to employees of all participating entities.
Tex. Finance Code § 122.105 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 122 / Section 122.105
§ 122.105. MEMBERSHIP SHARE REDUCTION.
Status: in_force

A credit union may order a reduction in the membership shares of each of its shareholders if:

(1) the credit union's losses resulting from a depreciation in value of its loans or investments or otherwise exceed its undivided earnings and its reserves, and the estimated value of its assets is less than the total amount due the shareholders;

(2) a majority vote of the credit union's members present at a meeting of members called for that purpose approve the reduction; and

(3) the reduction divides the loss proportionately among the shareholders.
Tex. Local Government Code § 506.051 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 506 / Section 506.051
§ 506.051. APPOINTMENT OF DIRECTORS; TERM.
Status: in_force

(a) The board of directors of a county alliance corporation consists of directors appointed by the commissioners court of each county in the alliance as follows:

(1) three directors from each county if the alliance includes 10 or fewer counties; or

(2) two directors from each county if the alliance includes more than 10 counties.

(b) A director may not serve more than six years.
Tex. Election Code § 66.0021 — TX Code / Code el / Chapter 66 / Section 66.0021
§ 66.0021. VOTE TOTAL FOR CERTAIN ELECTIONS.
Status: in_force

(a) This section applies only to a primary election or the general election for state and county officers.

(b) The general custodian of election records for a primary election or the general election for state and county officers shall maintain a list that states the total number of votes cast in each precinct by personal appearance that is available for public inspection not later than the day after election day.

(c) Each vote total shall be maintained in a downloadable format approved by the secretary of state and posted on the Internet website of the secretary of state.

(d) The secretary of state shall create a system for an early voting clerk for a primary election or the general election for state and county officers to provide the information to the secretary of state for posting on the secretary of state's Internet website under Subsection (c).(a) This section applies only to a primary election or the general election for state and county officers.

(b) The general custodian of election records for a primary election or the general election for state and county officers shall maintain a list that states the total number of votes cast in each precinct by personal appearance on election day that is available for public inspection not later than the day after election day.

(c) Each vote total shall be maintained in a downloadable format approved by the secretary of state and posted on the Internet website of the secretary of state.

(d) The secretary of state shall create a system for an early voting clerk for a primary election or the general election for state and county officers to provide the information to the secretary of state for posting on the secretary of state's Internet website under Subsection (c).
Tex. Utilities Code § 13.042 — TX Code / Code ut / Chapter 13 / Section 13.042
§ 13.042. CONFLICT OF INTEREST.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, "Texas trade association" means a cooperative and voluntarily joined statewide association of business or professional competitors in this state designed to assist its members and its industry or profession in dealing with mutual business or professional problems and in promoting their common interest.

(b) A person may not serve as counsellor or be an employee of the office employed in a "bona fide executive, administrative, or professional capacity," as that phrase is used for purposes of establishing an exemption to the overtime provisions of the federal Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (29 U.S.C. Section 201 et seq.) if the person is:

(1) an officer, employee, or paid consultant of a Texas trade association in the field of utilities; or

(2) the spouse of an officer, manager, or paid consultant of a Texas trade association in the field of utilities.

(c) A person may not serve as counsellor or act as the general counsel to the office if the person is required to register as a lobbyist under Chapter 305, Government Code, because of the person's activities for compensation on behalf of a profession related to the operation of the office.