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Tex. Election Code § 276.016 — TX Code / Code el / Chapter 276 / Section 276.016
§ 276.016. UNLAWFUL SOLICITATION AND DISTRIBUTION OF APPLICATION TO VOTE BY MAIL.
Status: in_force

(a) A public official or election official commits an offense if the official, while acting in an official capacity, knowingly:

(1) solicits the submission of an application to vote by mail from a person who did not request an application;

(2) distributes an application to vote by mail to a person who did not request the application unless the distribution is expressly authorized by another provision of this code;

(3) authorizes or approves the expenditure of public funds to facilitate third-party distribution of an application to vote by mail to a person who did not request the application; or

(4) completes any portion of an application to vote by mail and distributes the application to an applicant.

(b) An offense under this section is a state jail felony.

(c) Subsection (a)(2) does not apply if the public official or election official engaged in the conduct described by Subsection (a)(2) by providing access to an application to vote by mail from a publicly accessible Internet website.

(d) Subsection (a)(4) does not apply if the public official or election official engaged in the conduct described by Subsection (a)(4) while lawfully assisting the applicant under Section 84.003.

(e) Subsection (a) does not apply if the public official or election official:

(1) provided general information about voting by mail, the vote by mail process, or the timelines associated with voting to a person or the public; or

(2) engaged in the conduct described by Subsection (a) while acting in the official's capacity as a candidate for a public elective office.

(f) The remedy provided under this chapter is cumulative, and does not restrict any other remedies provided by this code or by law. A violation of this section is subject to injunctive relief or mandamus as provided by this code.
Tex. Utilities Code § 44.003 — TX Code / Code ut / Chapter 44 / Section 44.003
§ 44.003. GRID RESILIENCE INFORMATION.
Status: in_force

(a) Each of the following members of the security commission shall apply for a secret security clearance or an interim secret security clearance to be granted by the federal government:

(1) the representative of the independent organization certified under Section 39.151 for the ERCOT power region;

(2) the representative of the Texas Division of Emergency Management; and

(3) the representative of the commission.

(b) A member of the security commission listed under Subsection (a) who is granted an applicable security clearance under that subsection is a member of the information security working group.

(c) The information security working group shall determine:

(1) which information created or obtained by the security commission is confidential;

(2) which members of the security commission may access which types of information received by the security commission; and

(3) which members, other than members of the working group, should apply for a secret security clearance or interim clearance granted by the federal government.

(d) Information that the information security working group determines is confidential under Subsection (c) shall be stored and maintained by the independent organization certified under Section 39.151 for the ERCOT power region.

(e) The security commission must maintain a reasonable balance between public transparency and security for information determined to be confidential under Subsection (c).

(f) Confidential information created or obtained by the security commission is not subject to disclosure under Chapter 552, Government Code.

(g) A meeting of the security commission that involves the discussion of confidential information is not subject to Chapter 551, Government Code.
Tex. Occupations Code § 1958.103 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 1958 / Section 1958.103
§ 1958.103. REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS FOR EMPLOYEES.
Status: in_force

The commission may adopt rules to require the registration of employees supervised by license holders.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8118.105 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8118 / Section 8118.105
§ 8118.105. 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. Special District Local Laws Code § 8318.151 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8318 / Section 8318.151
§ 8318.151. ELECTIONS REGARDING TAXES OR BONDS.
Status: in_force

(a) The district may issue, without an election, bonds and other obligations secured by:

(1) revenue other than ad valorem taxes; or

(2) contract payments described by Section 8318.153.

(b) The district must hold an election in the manner provided by Chapters 49 and 54, Water Code, to obtain voter approval before the district may impose an ad valorem tax or issue bonds payable from ad valorem taxes.

(c) The district may not issue bonds payable from ad valorem taxes to finance a road project unless the issuance is approved by a vote of a two-thirds majority of the district voters voting at an election held for that purpose.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1071.207 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1071 / Section 1071.207
§ 1071.207. REFUNDING BONDS.
Status: in_force

(a) The board may, without an election, issue refunding bonds to refund outstanding bonds issued or assumed by the district.

(b) A refunding bond may be:

(1) sold, with the proceeds of the refunding bond applied to the payment of the bonds to be refunded; or

(2) exchanged wholly or partly for not less than a similar amount of outstanding bonds and the unpaid matured interest on the bonds.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 822.046 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 822 / Section 822.046
§ 822.046. DEFENSE.
Status: in_force

(a) It is a defense to prosecution under Section 822.044 or Section 822.045 that the person is a veterinarian, a peace officer, a person employed by a recognized animal shelter, or a person employed by the state or a political subdivision of the state to deal with stray animals and has temporary ownership, custody, or control of the dog in connection with that position.

(b) It is a defense to prosecution under Section 822.044 or Section 822.045 that the person is an employee of the institutional division of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice or a law enforcement agency and trains or uses dogs for law enforcement or corrections purposes.

(c) It is a defense to prosecution under Section 822.044 or Section 822.045 that the person is a dog trainer or an employee of a guard dog company under Chapter 1702, Occupations Code.
Tex. Property Code § 201.002 — TX Code / Code pr / Chapter 201 / Section 201.002
§ 201.002. FINDINGS AND PURPOSE.
Status: in_force

(a) The legislature finds that:

(1) the pending expiration of property restrictions applicable to real estate subdivisions in municipalities and in the extraterritorial jurisdiction area of municipalities where there is no zoning creates uncertainty in living conditions and discourages investments in affected subdivisions;

(2) owners of land in affected subdivisions are reluctant or unable to provide proper maintenance, upkeep, and repairs of structures because of the pending expiration of the restrictions;

(3) financial institutions cannot or will not lend money for investments, maintenance, upkeep, or repairs in affected subdivisions;

(4) these conditions cause dilapidation of housing and other structures and cause unhealthful and unsanitary conditions in affected subdivisions, contrary to the health, safety, and welfare of the citizens; and

(5) the existence of racial covenants in subdivisions, regardless of their unenforceability, is offensive, repugnant, and harmful to members of racial or ethnic minority groups, and public policy requires that these covenants be deleted.

(b) The purpose of this chapter is to provide a procedure for extending the term of, creation of, additions to, or modification of restrictions and to provide for the removal of any restriction or other provision relating to race, religion, or national origin that is void and unenforceable under either the United States Constitution or Section 5.026.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3853.159 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3853 / Section 3853.159
§ 3853.159. COMPETITIVE BIDDING.
Status: in_force

Section 375.221, Local Government Code, applies to the district only for a contract that has a value greater than $25,000.
Tex. Agriculture Code § 161.0411 — TX Code / Code ag / Chapter 161 / Section 161.0411
§ 161.0411. DOMESTIC AND EXOTIC FOWL REGISTRATION.
Status: in_force

(a) A seller, distributor, or transporter of live domestic or exotic fowl in this state shall register with the commission under this section. The commission may exempt from registration a person participating in a disease surveillance program recognized by the commission.

(b) A person may apply for a certificate of registration or a renewal of a certificate of registration under this section by submitting an application and an annual fee prescribed by the commission. A person must complete an application for a certificate of registration that includes a list of each location at which the person conducts the sale, distribution, or transportation of domestic or exotic fowl.

(c) The commission shall adopt rules to administer this section, including rules relating to the testing, identification, transportation, inspection, sanitation, and disinfection of domestic and exotic fowl.

(d) The commission shall prescribe and collect an annual fee for registration as a seller, distributor, or transporter of domestic or exotic fowl in this state.

(e) The commission may set fees under this section in amounts that do not exceed the amounts necessary to enable the commission to recover the costs of administering this section.

(f) A person commits an offense if the person knowingly violates this section or fails to comply with an order or rule adopted under this section.

(g) An offense under this section is a Class C misdemeanor unless it is shown on the trial of the offense that the defendant has been previously convicted under this section, in which event the offense is a Class B misdemeanor.
Tex. Insurance Code § 4004.252 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 4004 / Section 4004.252
§ 4004.252. AGENT EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS.
Status: in_force

(a) Unless an agent has completed eight hours of professional training related to a Medicare-related product, an agent may not:

(1) sell, solicit, negotiate, or receive an application or contract for the Medicare-related product in this state; or

(2) represent an insurer in relation to the Medicare-related product in this state.

(b) The training required under Subsection (a) may be used to satisfy the continuing education requirements established under Subchapter B.
Tex. Tax Code § 183.001 — TX Code / Code tx / Chapter 183 / Section 183.001
§ 183.001. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

(a) The definitions in Section 1.04, Alcoholic Beverage Code, apply to this chapter.

(b) In this chapter:

(1) "Permittee" means a mixed beverage permittee, a private club registration permittee, a private club exemption certificate permittee, a private club registration permittee with a retailer late hours certificate, a nonprofit entity temporary event permittee, a private club registration permittee holding a food and beverage certificate, a mixed beverage permittee with a retailer late hours certificate, a mixed beverage permittee holding a food and beverage certificate, or a distiller's and rectifier's permittee.

(2) "Business day" means the period beginning at 3 a.m. one day and ending at 3 a.m. the next day.

(3) "Sales price" has the meaning assigned by Section 151.007, as applicable.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7903.006 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7903 / Section 7903.006
§ 7903.006. 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. Election Code § 123.005 — TX Code / Code el / Chapter 123 / Section 123.005
§ 123.005. MULTIPLE METHODS OF VOTING AT SAME POLLING PLACE.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as otherwise provided by this code, only one kind of voting system may be used at a polling place in an election.

(b) Except as otherwise provided by this title, regular paper ballots may not be used at a polling place using a voting system.
Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 51.09 — TX Code / Code cr / Chapter 51 / Section 51.09
§ 51.09. GOVERNOR MAY DEMAND FUGITIVE.
Status: in_force

When the Governor deems it proper to demand a person who has committed an offense in this State and has fled to another State, he may commission any suitable person to take such requisition. The accused, if brought back to the State, shall be delivered up to the sheriff of the county in which it is alleged he has committed the offense.
Tex. Water Code § 60.0725 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 60 / Section 60.0725
§ 60.0725. NUISANCES; POLLUTION.
Status: in_force

The commission may suppress and prevent nuisances, pollution, and improper disposal of materials on any district property to:

(1) accomplish the purposes stated in Section 60.071;

(2) protect other district property; or

(3) promote the health, safety, and general welfare of persons using other district property.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8279.003 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8279 / Section 8279.003
§ 8279.003. FINDINGS OF BENEFIT AND PUBLIC PURPOSE.
Status: in_force

(a) The district is created to serve a public use and benefit.

(b) All land and other property included in the boundaries of the district will benefit from the works and projects accomplished by the district under the powers conferred by Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.

(c) The creation of the district is essential to accomplish the purposes of Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.

(d) The accomplishment of the purposes stated in this chapter is for the benefit of the people of this state and for the improvement of their property and industries. The district in carrying out the purposes of this chapter will be performing an essential public function under the Texas Constitution.
Tex. Labor Code § 407.044 — TX Code / Code la / Chapter 407 / Section 407.044
§ 407.044. TERM OF CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY; RENEWAL.
Status: in_force

(a) A certificate of authority to self-insure is valid for one year after the date of issuance and may be renewed under procedures prescribed by the commissioner.

(b) The commissioner may stagger the renewal dates of certificates of authority to self-insure to facilitate the work load of the division.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 437.004 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 437 / Section 437.004
§ 437.004. PUBLIC HEALTH DISTRICT AUTHORITY TO REQUIRE PERMIT.
Status: in_force

(a) Subject to Section 437.0045, a public health district that is established by at least one county and one or more municipalities in the county by order may require food service establishments, retail food stores, mobile food units, and roadside food vendors in the district to obtain a permit from the district.

(b) If the public health district has an administrative board, the administrative board must adopt the order in accordance with its procedures.

(c) If the district does not have an administrative board, the governing body of each member of the district must adopt the order. Subject to Section 437.009(b), the order is effective throughout the public health district on the 30th day after the first date on which the governing bodies of all members have adopted the order.

(d) This chapter does not restrict the authority of a municipality that is a member of a public health district to adopt ordinances or administer a permit system concerning food service establishments, retail food stores, mobile food units, and roadside food vendors, to the extent those ordinances or that system does not conflict with a provision of state law.
Tex. Utilities Code § 54.254 — TX Code / Code ut / Chapter 54 / Section 54.254
§ 54.254. REQUIRED REFUSAL OF SERVICE.
Status: in_force

A holder of a certificate of convenience and necessity, a certificate of operating authority, or a service provider certificate of operating authority shall refuse to serve a customer in the holder's certificated area if the holder is prohibited from providing the service under Section 212.012, 232.029, or 232.0291, Local Government Code.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8214.001 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8214 / Section 8214.001
§ 8214.001. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this chapter:

(1) "Board" means the district's board of directors.

(2) "Director" means a board member.

(3) "District" means Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 494.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 555.061 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 555 / Section 555.061
§ 555.061. TOLL-FREE NUMBER.
Status: in_force

(a) The office shall establish a permanent, toll-free number for the purpose of receiving any information concerning the violation of a right of a resident or client.

(b) The office shall ensure that:

(1) the toll-free number is prominently displayed in the main administration area and other appropriate common areas of a center; and

(2) a resident, a client, the legally authorized representative of a resident or client, and a center employee have confidential access to a telephone for the purpose of calling the toll-free number.
Tex. Property Code § 211.005 — TX Code / Code pr / Chapter 211 / Section 211.005
§ 211.005. EFFECT OF ADOPTING AMENDMENT PROCEDURE.
Status: in_force

After the effective date of the adoption of the amendment procedure under this chapter, any proposed amendment to the restrictions described by Section 211.002(b) applicable to the subdivision or unit or parcel of the subdivision, as applicable, must be submitted for approval to the owners under the amendment procedure.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3861.253 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3861 / Section 3861.253
§ 3861.253. ASSUMPTION OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES.
Status: in_force

(a) After the city dissolves the district, the city assumes the obligations of the district, including any bonds or other indebtedness payable from assessments or other district revenue.

(b) If the city dissolves the district, the board shall transfer ownership of all district property to the city.
Tex. Insurance Code § 828.053 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 828 / Section 828.053
§ 828.053. MINIMUM STOCK ACQUISITION.
Status: in_force

The purchasing company shall obtain or seek to obtain at least the number of shares of the other insurance company necessary to vote an approval of the total assumption reinsurance agreement under the laws of the state in which the other insurance company is organized by one or more of the following means:

(1) initially purchasing or contracting to purchase the shares; or

(2) offering to purchase, making a tender offer for, requesting or inviting tenders of, or otherwise seeking to acquire the shares in the open market or otherwise.
Tex. Business & Commerce Code § 52.104 — TX Code / Code bc / Chapter 52 / Section 52.104
§ 52.104. PAYMENT FOR SERVICES; OPTION TO TERMINATE CONTRACT.
Status: in_force

(a) For purposes of this section, delivery of a promissory note, bill of exchange, or negotiable instrument of any kind to the invention developer or to a third party for the benefit of the invention developer is payment, regardless of the date or dates appearing on the instrument.

(b) Notwithstanding any contractual provision to the contrary, payment for invention development services may not be required, made, or received before the fourth working day after the date the customer receives a copy of the contract for invention development services signed by the invention developer and the customer.

(c) Until the payment for invention development services is made, the parties to the contract have the option to terminate the contract. The customer may exercise the option to terminate by refraining from making payment to the invention developer. The invention developer may exercise the option to terminate by giving to the customer a written notice of the invention developer's exercise of the option. The written notice becomes effective when the customer receives the notice.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3871.109 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3871 / Section 3871.109
§ 3871.109. TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT; COMPENSATION.
Status: in_force

The board may employ and establish the terms of employment and compensation of an executive director or general manager and any other district employees the board considers necessary. An employee may not receive annual compensation of more than $150,000 from public funds of the district.
Tex. Estates Code § 354.053 — TX Code / Code es / Chapter 354 / Section 354.053
§ 354.053. ORDER FOR DELIVERY OF ESTATE.
Status: in_force

On the giving and approval of the bond under Section 354.052, the court shall enter an order requiring the executor or administrator to promptly deliver to each person entitled to any portion of the estate that portion to which the person is entitled.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1365.051 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1365 / Section 1365.051
§ 1365.051. APPLICABILITY.
Status: in_force

(a) This subchapter applies only to a health benefit plan that provides benefits for medical or surgical expenses incurred as a result of a health condition, accident, or sickness, including an individual, group, blanket, or franchise insurance policy or insurance agreement, a group hospital service contract, or an individual or group evidence of coverage or similar coverage document that is offered by:

(1) an insurance company;

(2) a group hospital service corporation operating under Chapter 842;

(3) a health maintenance organization operating under Chapter 843;

(4) an approved nonprofit health corporation that holds a certificate of authority under Chapter 844;

(5) a multiple employer welfare arrangement that holds a certificate of authority under Chapter 846;

(6) a stipulated premium company operating under Chapter 884;

(7) a fraternal benefit society operating under Chapter 885;

(8) a Lloyd's plan operating under Chapter 941; or

(9) an exchange operating under Chapter 942.

(b) This subchapter applies to coverage under a group health benefit plan described by Subsection (a) provided to a resident of this state, regardless of whether the group policy, agreement, or contract is delivered, issued for delivery, or renewed within or outside this state.

(c) Notwithstanding any other law, this subchapter applies to:

(1) a small employer health benefit plan subject to Chapter 1501, including coverage provided through a health group cooperative under Subchapter B of that chapter;

(2) a standard health benefit plan issued under Chapter 1507;

(3) a basic coverage plan under Chapter 1551;

(4) a basic plan under Chapter 1575;

(5) a primary care coverage plan under Chapter 1579;

(6) a plan providing basic coverage under Chapter 1601;

(7) a regional or local health care program operated under Section 75.104, Health and Safety Code; and

(8) a self-funded health benefit plan sponsored by a professional employer organization under Chapter 91, Labor Code.