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Tex. Education Code § 51.953 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 51 / Section 51.953
§ 51.953. CERTAIN REVENUE RECEIVED FROM STUDENT HEALTH CENTER SERVICES.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section:

(1) "Health benefit plan" means any health benefit plan regulated under the Insurance Code, including:

(A) an individual or group health insurance policy; or

(B) an evidence of coverage issued by a health maintenance organization.

(2) "Institution of higher education" has the meaning assigned by Section 61.003.

(b) Amounts received by an institution of higher education from a health benefit plan issuer as a result of a claim filed with the issuer by or on behalf of the institution's student health center are institutional funds under Section 51.009 and may be used only for the construction, improvement, operation, or maintenance of the student health center or to increase or enhance the services offered by the student health center. It is the intent of the legislature that those amounts be in addition to other amounts of money allocated to the student health center and those other amounts not be reduced.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3922.008 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3922 / Section 3922.008
§ 3922.008. CONSTRUCTION OF CHAPTER.
Status: in_force

This chapter shall be liberally construed in conformity with the findings and purposes stated in this chapter.
Tex. Occupations Code § 502.159 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 502 / Section 502.159
§ 502.159. EX PARTE COMMUNICATION PROHIBITED.
Status: in_force

A member of the executive council or board or an employee of the executive council who is assigned to make a decision, a finding of fact, or a conclusion of law in a proceeding pending before the executive council may not directly or indirectly communicate with a party to the proceeding or the party's representative unless notice and an opportunity to participate are given to each party to the proceeding.
Tex. Government Code § 411.14101 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 411 / Section 411.14101
§ 411.14101.
Status: in_force

Sec. 411.14101. ACCESS TO CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORD INFORMATION: STATE OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS. (a) In this section, "office" means the State Office of Administrative Hearings.

(b) The office is entitled to obtain criminal history record information as provided by Subsection (c) that relates to a person who is:

(1) an employee of, or an applicant for employment with, the office; or

(2) a contractor, subcontractor, volunteer, or intern of the office, or an applicant to serve in one of those capacities.

(c) Subject to Section 411.087 and consistent with the public policy of this state, the office is entitled to:

(1) obtain through the Federal Bureau of Investigation criminal history record information maintained or indexed by that bureau that pertains to a person described by Subsection (b); and

(2) obtain from the department or any other criminal justice agency in this state criminal history record information maintained by the department or that criminal justice agency that relates to a person described by Subsection (b).

(d) The office may not release or disclose to any person criminal history record information obtained from the Federal Bureau of Investigation under Subsection (c)(1). Criminal history record information obtained by the office under Subsection (c)(2) may not be released or disclosed to any person except by court order or with the written consent of the person who is the subject of the criminal history record information.

(e) The office shall destroy criminal history record information that is obtained under this section after the information is used for its authorized purpose.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1021.156 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1021 / Section 1021.156
§ 1021.156. AUDIT.
Status: in_force

(a) The district shall have an independent audit made of the district's financial condition for the fiscal year.

(b) As soon as the audit is completed, the audit shall be filed at the district's office.
Tex. Agriculture Code § 52.151 — TX Code / Code ag / Chapter 52 / Section 52.151
§ 52.151. TAX EXEMPTIONS.
Status: in_force

A marketing association is exempt from all franchise or license taxes, except that a marketing association is exempt from the franchise tax imposed by Chapter 171, Tax Code, only if exempted by that chapter.
Tex. Estates Code § 752.1145 — TX Code / Code es / Chapter 752 / Section 752.1145
§ 752.1145. DIGITAL ASSET TRANSACTIONS.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, "digital asset" has the meaning assigned by Section 2001.002.

(b) The language conferring authority with respect to digital assets in a statutory durable power of attorney empowers the attorney in fact or agent, without further reference to a specific digital asset, to access digital assets as provided in Chapter 2001.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1015.308 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1015 / Section 1015.308
§ 1015.308. SPENDING RESTRICTIONS.
Status: in_force

After the effective date of the district's dissolution, the board may not spend any money except:

(1) as authorized by law; and

(2) as necessary to pay reasonable dissolution expenses and the district's legal debts incurred before that date.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 143.001 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 143 / Section 143.001
§ 143.001. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this chapter:

(1) "Employer" means a person who, directly, indirectly, or through an employee, agent, independent contractor, or any other person, delivers to another person materials for articles that are:

(A) to be manufactured in a home and returned to the employer; and

(B) not for the personal use of the employer or a member of the employer's family.

(2) "Home" means a room, house, apartment, or other premises, whichever is most extensive, that is used in whole or in part as a dwelling.

(3) "Industrial homework" means the manufacture, in a home, of articles for an employer.

(4) "Manufacture" includes preparation, alteration, repair, or finishing, in whole or in part, for profit or compensation.
Tex. Human Resources Code § 51.0051 — TX Code / Code hr / Chapter 51 / Section 51.0051
§ 51.0051. MAXIMIZING FEDERAL FUNDING FOR PROGRAMS TO BENEFIT VICTIMS OF FAMILY VIOLENCE.
Status: in_force

To maximize the state's receipt of federal matching funds for emergency assistance under Part A, Title IV, Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. Section 601 et seq.):

(1) the commission shall:

(A) ensure that a contract made under Section 51.003 includes provisions necessary to maximize federal funding for services for victims of family violence; and

(B) file amendments to the state's plan for aid and services to needy families with children under Part A, Title IV, Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. Section 601 et seq.), that are necessary to maximize federal funding; and

(2) the executive commissioner shall establish by rule any reporting procedures that federal law requires as a condition of receiving federal matching funds.
Tex. Government Code § 3106.006 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 3106 / Section 3106.006
§ 3106.006. PRESENTATION; AWARD.
Status: in_force

(a) The governor or the governor's representative shall present in the name of the state a star of Texas award under this chapter to the appropriate recipient or surviving next of kin during a public ceremony held on, or as near as practicable to, September 11 of each year.

(b) At a minimum, the award shall consist of a medal, a certificate, and a ribbon suitable for wearing on a uniform.
Tex. Occupations Code § 503.401 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 503 / Section 503.401
§ 503.401. DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS.
Status: repealed

(a) A person licensed under this chapter is subject to disciplinary action under Subchapter G, Chapter 507, if the person:

(1) violates this chapter or a rule or code of ethics adopted under this chapter;

(2) commits an act for which the license holder would be liable under Chapter 81, Civil Practice and Remedies Code;

(3) is legally committed to an institution because of mental incompetence from any cause; or

(4) directly or indirectly offers to pay or agrees to accept remuneration to or from any person for securing or soliciting a patient or patronage.

(b) Repealed by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 768 (H.B. 1501), Sec. 2.113(80), eff. September 1, 2019.

(c) Repealed by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 768 (H.B. 1501), Sec. 2.113(80), eff. September 1, 2019.

(d) Repealed by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 768 (H.B. 1501), Sec. 2.113(80), eff. September 1, 2019.
Tex. Local Government Code § 233.152 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 233 / Section 233.152
§ 233.152. APPLICABILITY.
Status: in_force

This subchapter applies only to a county that has adopted a resolution or order requiring the application of the provisions of this subchapter and that:

(1) is located within 50 miles of an international border; or

(2) has a population of more than 100.
Tex. Education Code § 39A.206 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 39A / Section 39A.206
§ 39A.206. COMPENSATION.
Status: in_force

(a) The commissioner may authorize payment of a board of managers appointed under Subchapter C from agency funds. The commissioner may adopt rules necessary to implement this subsection.

(b) A conservator or a member of a management team appointed to serve on a board of managers may continue to be compensated as determined by the commissioner.
Tex. Local Government Code § 351.103 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 351 / Section 351.103
§ 351.103. CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS.
Status: in_force

A contract made under Section 351.102 must:

(1) if the contract includes operation or management of the facility by the private vendor, require the private vendor to operate the facility in compliance with minimum standards adopted by the Commission on Jail Standards and receive and retain a certification of compliance from the commission;

(2) if the contract includes operation or management of the facility by the private vendor, provide for regular, on-site monitoring by the sheriff;

(3) if the contract includes construction, require a performance bond approved by the commissioners court that is adequate and appropriate for the proposed construction contract;

(4) provide for assumption of liability by the private vendor for all claims arising from the services performed under the contract by the private vendor;

(5) if the contract includes operation or management of the facility by the private vendor, provide for an adequate plan of insurance for the private vendor and its officers, guards, employees, and agents against all claims, including claims based on violations of civil rights, arising from the services performed under the contract by the private vendor;

(6) if the contract includes operation or management of the facility by the private vendor, provide for a plan for the purchase and assumption of operations by the county in the event of the bankruptcy of the private vendor;

(7) if the contract includes operation or management of the facility by the private vendor and if the contract involves conversion of an existing county facility to private vendor operation, require the private vendor to give preferential consideration in hiring to employees at the existing facility who meet or exceed the company's qualifications and standards for employment in available positions;

(8) if the contract includes operation or management of the facility by the private vendor, require the private vendor to provide health care benefits comparable to that of the county;

(9) provide for an adequate plan of insurance to protect the county against all claims arising from the services performed under the contract by the private vendor and to protect the county from actions by a third party against the private vendor, its officers, guards, employees, and agents as a result of the contract; and

(10) if the contract includes operation or management of the facility by the private vendor, contain comprehensive standards for conditions of confinement.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8126.152 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8126 / Section 8126.152
§ 8126.152. TAX TO REPAY BONDS.
Status: in_force

The district may impose a tax to pay the principal of or interest on bonds issued under Section 8126.201.
Tex. Government Code § 62.113 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 62 / Section 62.113
§ 62.113. COMPILATION OF LIST OF NONCITIZENS.
Status: in_force

(a) The clerk of the court shall maintain a list of the name and address of each person who is disqualified under this subchapter from jury service because the person is not a citizen of the United States.

(b) On the third business day of each month, the clerk shall send a copy of the list of persons disqualified because of citizenship in the previous month to:

(1) the voter registrar of the county;

(2) the secretary of state; and

(3) the county or district attorney for an investigation of whether the person committed an offense under Section 13.007, Election Code, or other law.

(c) A list compiled under this section may not be used for a purpose other than a purpose described by Subsection (b) or Section 16.0332 or 18.068, Election Code.

(d) A person commits an offense if the person violates Subsection (c). An offense under this section is a Class C misdemeanor.

(e) The information required to be filed with the secretary of state under this section must be filed electronically. The secretary of state may waive this requirement on application for a waiver submitted by the clerk.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3971.0507 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3971 / Section 3971.0507
§ 3971.0507. CONSENT OF MUNICIPALITY REQUIRED.
Status: in_force

(a) The board may not issue bonds until each municipality in whose corporate limits or extraterritorial jurisdiction the district is located has consented by ordinance or resolution to the creation of the district and to the inclusion of land in the district.

(b) This section applies only to the district's first issuance of bonds payable from ad valorem taxes.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3855.108 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3855 / Section 3855.108
§ 3855.108. NO EMINENT DOMAIN.
Status: in_force

The district may not exercise the power of eminent domain.
Tex. Government Code § 1205.022 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 1205 / Section 1205.022
§ 1205.022. VENUE.
Status: in_force

An issuer may bring an action under this chapter in a district court of Travis County or of the county in which the issuer has its principal office.
Tex. Government Code § 432.102 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 432 / Section 432.102
§ 432.102. INITIAL ACTION ON RECORD.
Status: in_force

After trial by court-martial the record shall be forwarded to the convening authority, and action on the record may be taken by the person who convened the court, a commissioned officer then commanding, a successor in command, or any officer exercising general court-martial jurisdiction.
Tex. Occupations Code § 2051.205 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 2051 / Section 2051.205
§ 2051.205. FILING REQUIREMENTS.
Status: in_force

(a) A registered athlete agent shall, not later than the 10th day after the date an athlete signs an agent contract or financial services contract, file a copy of the contract with:

(1) the secretary of state; and

(2) if the athlete is a student at an institution of higher education, the athletic director of the athlete's institution.

(b) If the schedule of fees in an agent or financial services contract is changed, the athlete agent shall file with the secretary a copy of the changed contract.
Tex. Parks and Wildlife Code § 62.106 — TX Code / Code pw / Chapter 62 / Section 62.106
§ 62.106. EXCEPTIONS.
Status: in_force

(a) This subchapter does not apply to a peace officer or other employee of a municipality, a county, or this state, or a person acting at the direction of such an officer or employee, who, while acting in an official capacity or at the direction of such an officer or employee acting in an official capacity, injures or kills a dangerous wild animal that the officer or employee reasonably believes to present, under the circumstances, the possibility of danger to the public. A person described by this subsection is immune from criminal or civil liability and from prosecution or civil suit for causing injury or death to the animal.

(b) This subchapter does not apply to a licensed veterinarian or an employee of a sanctuary exempt from federal taxation under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (26 U.S.C. Section 501) or of a facility accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, who, while in the course of such employment, humanely euthanizes a dangerous wild animal to eliminate the suffering of that animal due to illness or injury. A person described by this subsection is immune from criminal or civil liability and from prosecution or civil suit for causing injury or death to the animal.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8000A.0501 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8000A / Section 8000A.0501
§ 8000A.0501. AUTHORITY TO ISSUE BONDS AND OTHER OBLIGATIONS.
Status: in_force

The district may issue bonds or other obligations payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes, impact fees, revenue, contract payments, grants, or other district money, or any combination of those sources, to pay for any authorized district purpose.
Tex. Finance Code § 304.1045 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 304 / Section 304.1045
§ 304.1045. FUTURE DAMAGES.
Status: in_force

Prejudgment interest may not be assessed or recovered on an award of future damages.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3894.155 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3894 / Section 3894.155
§ 3894.155. MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION TAX; ELECTION.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided by Section 3894.161, the district may impose a tax for maintenance and operation purposes, including for:

(1) planning, constructing, acquiring, maintaining, repairing, and operating all improvement projects, including land, plants, works, facilities, improvements, appliances, and equipment of the district; and

(2) paying costs of services, engineering and legal fees, and organization and administrative expenses.

(b) The district may not impose a maintenance and operation tax unless the maximum tax rate is approved by the governing body of the city and a majority of the district voters voting at an election held for that purpose. If the maximum tax rate is approved, the board may impose the tax at any rate that does not exceed the approved rate.

(c) A maintenance and operation tax election may be held at the same time and in conjunction with any other district election. The election may be called by a separate election order or as part of any other election order.

(d) The proposition in a maintenance and operation tax election may be for a specific maximum rate.
Tex. Transportation Code § 370.167 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 370 / Section 370.167
§ 370.167. SEVERANCE OF REAL PROPERTY.
Status: in_force

(a) If a transportation project of an authority severs a property owner's real property, the authority shall pay:

(1) the value of the property acquired; and

(2) the damages, if any, to the remainder of the owner's property caused by the severance, including damages caused by the inaccessibility of one tract from the other.

(b) At its option, an authority may negotiate for and purchase the severed real property or any part of the severed real property if the authority and the property owner agree on terms for the purchase. An authority may sell and dispose of severed real property that it determines is not necessary or useful to the authority. Severed property must be appraised before being offered for sale by the authority.
Tex. Government Code § 658.005 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 658 / Section 658.005
§ 658.005. REGULAR OFFICE HOURS FOR STATE EMPLOYEES.
Status: in_force

(a) Normal office hours of a state agency are from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. These hours are the regular working hours for a full-time state employee. The offices of a state agency shall remain open during the noon hour each working day with at least one person on duty to accept calls, receive visitors, or transact business.

(b) If a chief administrator of a state agency considers it necessary or advisable, offices also may be kept open during other hours and on other days, and the time worked counts toward the 40 hours a week that are required under Section 658.002.

(c) The chief administrator of a state agency may make exceptions to the minimum length of the workweek established by this chapter to take care of any emergency or public necessity that the chief administrator finds to exist.

(d) This section does not apply to an employee paid by the hour.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3979.0707 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3979 / Section 3979.0707
§ 3979.0707. ABOLITION OF TAX.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided by Subsection (b), the board may abolish the tax imposed under this subchapter.

(b) The board may not abolish the tax imposed under this subchapter if the district has outstanding debt secured by the tax, and repayment of the debt would be impaired by the abolition of the tax.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3816.009 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3816 / Section 3816.009
§ 3816.009. 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. Occupations Code § 152.007 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 152 / Section 152.007
§ 152.007. PER DIEM.
Status: in_force

(a) Each board member is entitled to receive a per diem as set by legislative appropriation for each day that the member engages in the business of the board.

(b) If the General Appropriations Act does not prescribe the amount of the per diem, the per diem consists of actual expenses for meals, lodging, and transportation, plus $100.
Tex. Natural Resources Code § 81.01012 — TX Code / Code nr / Chapter 81 / Section 81.01012
§ 81.01012. GIFTS, GRANTS, AND DONATIONS.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, "contested case" has the meaning assigned by Section 2001.003, Government Code.

(b) The commission may apply for, request, solicit, contract for, receive, accept, and administer gifts, grants, and donations of money or other assistance from any source to carry out any commission purpose or power.

(c) The commission may not, under Subsection (b), accept a gift or donation of money or of property from a party in a contested case during the period from the inception of the contested case until the 30th day after the date a final order is signed in the contested case.
Tex. Election Code § 33.061 — TX Code / Code el / Chapter 33 / Section 33.061
§ 33.061. UNLAWFULLY OBSTRUCTING WATCHER.
Status: in_force

(a) A person commits an offense if the person serves in an official capacity at a location at which the presence of watchers is authorized and knowingly prevents a watcher from observing an activity or procedure the person knows the watcher is entitled to observe, including by taking any action to obstruct the view of a watcher or distance the watcher from the activity or procedure to be observed in a manner that would make observation not reasonably effective.

(b) An offense under this section is a Class A misdemeanor.