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Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8254.105 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8254 / Section 8254.105
§ 8254.105. DIVISION OF DISTRICT.
Status: in_force

(a) The district may be divided into two new districts only if the district:

(1) has no outstanding bonded debt; and

(2) is not imposing ad valorem taxes.

(b) The division procedure is prescribed by Sections 53.030 through 53.041, Water Code.

(c) Any new district created by the division of the district has all the powers and duties of the district.

(d) Any new district created by the division of the district may not, at the time the new district is created, contain any land:

(1) outside the area described by Section 2 of the Act creating this chapter; or

(2) outside the corporate limits of the city of Gunter.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 829.006 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 829 / Section 829.006
§ 829.006. ISSUANCE OF CERTIFICATE.
Status: in_force

(a) The department or the department's designee shall:

(1) maintain the training records for each person satisfactorily completing any course offered under this chapter for the purpose of documenting and ensuring that the person is in compliance with the requirements of this chapter; and

(2) issue a certificate to each person satisfactorily completing a course offered under this chapter that contains:

(A) the person's name;

(B) the name of the course; and

(C) the date the course was completed.

(b) The department or the department's designee may charge a reasonable fee to cover the cost of issuing a certificate required by Subsection (a).
Tex. Government Code § 2306.265 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2306 / Section 2306.265
§ 2306.265. OPERATION, MAINTENANCE, AND REPAIR.
Status: in_force

The department may:

(1) supervise the operation and maintenance of a housing development; and

(2) order necessary repairs to protect the public interest or the health, welfare, or safety of the housing development occupants.
Tex. Education Code § 75.102 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 75 / Section 75.102
§ 75.102. ADMINISTRATION.
Status: in_force

The administration of the institute for urban studies shall be under the direction of the chancellor and board of regents of The University of Texas System. The administrative officer of the institute shall be appointed by the chief academic executive of his university with the approval of the board. The administrative officer shall appoint the professional and administrative staff of the institute according to usual procedures and with the approval of the board.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3833.257 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3833 / Section 3833.257
§ 3833.257. STATE AUDITOR.
Status: in_force

The state auditor may audit the financial transactions of the district if the state auditor determines the audit is necessary.
Tex. Estates Code § 355.002 — TX Code / Code es / Chapter 355 / Section 355.002
§ 355.002. PRESENTMENT OF CLAIM TO CLERK.
Status: in_force

(a) A claim may also be presented by depositing the claim with the clerk with vouchers and the necessary exhibits and affidavit attached to the claim. On receiving a claim deposited under this subsection, the clerk shall advise the personal representative or the representative's attorney of the deposit of the claim by a letter mailed to the representative's last known address.

(b) A claim deposited under Subsection (a) is presumed to be rejected if the personal representative fails to act on the claim on or before the 30th day after the date the claim is deposited.

(c) Failure of the clerk to give the notice required under Subsection (a) does not affect the validity of the presentment or the presumption of rejection because the personal representative does not act on the claim within the 30-day period prescribed by Subsection (b).

(d) The clerk shall enter a claim deposited under Subsection (a) on the claim docket.
Tex. Government Code § 772.005 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 772 / Section 772.005
§ 772.005. NOTIFICATION OF PLANNING COORDINATION DIVISION BY STATE AGENCY.
Status: in_force

A state agency shall notify the division of planning coordination of each application for federal grant or loan assistance before the agency submits the application.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8434.105 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8434 / Section 8434.105
§ 8434.105. COSTS OF ROAD PROJECT.
Status: in_force

The district may bear the cost of designing, maintaining, improving, and operating a road in the district authorized under Section 8434.103 in accordance with all applicable ordinances and rules of the political subdivision authorized to exercise jurisdiction over the road, regardless of whether the district conveys the road to this state, a county, or a municipality.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3953.005 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3953 / Section 3953.005
§ 3953.005. 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 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 bonds for the purposes for which the district is created or to pay the principal of and interest on the bonds;

(3) right to impose or collect an assessment or tax; or

(4) legality or operation.
Tex. Government Code § 2004.005 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2004 / Section 2004.005
§ 2004.005. PENALTY.
Status: in_force

(a) An individual commits an offense if the individual does not register as required by this chapter.

(b) An offense under this chapter is a misdemeanor punishable by:

(1) a fine of not more than $500;

(2) confinement in jail for a term not to exceed six months; or

(3) both the fine and imprisonment.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 81D.007 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 81D / Section 81D.007
§ 81D.007. RULES.
Status: in_force

The commission shall adopt rules as necessary to implement and enforce this chapter.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3841.151 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3841 / Section 3841.151
§ 3841.151. DISBURSEMENTS AND TRANSFERS OF MONEY.
Status: in_force

The board by resolution shall establish the number of directors' signatures and the procedure required for a disbursement or transfer of the district's money.
Tex. Government Code § 442.047 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 442 / Section 442.047
§ 442.047. DISPOSITION OF ORGANIZATION ASSETS ON DISSOLUTION.
Status: in_force

(a) In the event of an organization's dissolution, the commission is the sole beneficiary of all items held in the organization's name that relate to the commission, except as otherwise provided by the organization's articles of incorporation or the terms of the gift or other transfer of the items to the organization.

(b) An item for which the commission is not the sole beneficiary must be clearly identified and described on an agreed list prepared jointly by the commission and the organization.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1101.002 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1101 / Section 1101.002
§ 1101.002. AUTHORITY FOR OPERATION.
Status: in_force

The Sutton County Hospital District operates and is financed as provided by Section 9, Article IX, Texas Constitution, and by this chapter.
Tex. Water Code § 10.009 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 10 / Section 10.009
§ 10.009. COMPENSATION OF MEMBERS.
Status: in_force

(a) Members of the council serve without compensation but may be reimbursed by legislative appropriation for actual and necessary expenses related to the performance of council duties.

(b) Reimbursement under Subsection (a) is subject to the approval of the presiding officer of the council.
Tex. Government Code § 552.028 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 552 / Section 552.028
§ 552.028. REQUEST FOR INFORMATION FROM INCARCERATED INDIVIDUAL.
Status: in_force

(a) A governmental body is not required to accept or comply with a request for information from:

(1) an individual who is imprisoned or confined in a correctional facility; or

(2) an agent of that individual, other than that individual's attorney when the attorney is requesting information that is subject to disclosure under this chapter.

(b) This section does not prohibit a governmental body from disclosing to an individual described by Subsection (a)(1), or that individual's agent, information held by the governmental body pertaining to that individual.

(c) In this section, "correctional facility" means:

(1) a secure correctional facility, as defined by Section 1.07, Penal Code;

(2) a secure correctional facility and a secure detention facility, as defined by Section 51.02, Family Code; and

(3) a place designated by the law of this state, another state, or the federal government for the confinement of a person arrested for, charged with, or convicted of a criminal offense.
Tex. Occupations Code § 1051.504 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 1051 / Section 1051.504
§ 1051.504. CEASE AND DESIST ORDER.
Status: in_force

(a) If it appears to the board that a person who is not registered under this subtitle is violating or has violated this subtitle, a rule adopted under this subtitle, or another state statute or rule relating to the practice of architecture, landscape architecture, or interior design, the board after providing to the person notice and the opportunity for a hearing may issue a cease and desist order prohibiting the conduct described in the notice.

(b) If the person does not request a hearing before the 22nd day after the date of receiving notice under Subsection (a), the board may:

(1) issue a cease and desist order; and

(2) refer the violation to the attorney general for further action.

(c) If the person requests a hearing before the 22nd day after the date of receiving notice under Subsection (a), the board shall hold the hearing not later than the 30th day after the date the board receives the request for the hearing.

(d) A hearing under this section is subject to Chapter 2001, Government Code.

(e) The board shall adopt rules necessary to implement this section.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8515.0505 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8515 / Section 8515.0505
§ 8515.0505. BOND ELECTION; NOTICE.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided by Subsection (d), the authority may not issue bonds unless a majority of voters voting at an election held in the authority approve the issuance of the bonds.

(b) Before issuing bonds, the board must order an election and provide notice in accordance with this section.

(c) Notice of the election must be given by:

(1) posting a copy of the notice in at least three public places in the authority at least 14 days before the election date; and

(2) publishing a copy of the notice in a newspaper of general circulation in the authority at least once a week for two consecutive weeks, the first of which must be published at least 14 days before the election date.

(d) An election to authorize the issuance of bonds is not required if the bonds are payable from the revenue of an authority system or facility and the board determines that:

(1) the proceeds of the bonds will provide less than $2 million for the purpose of acquiring land or acquiring or constructing the facility, not including the cost of issuing the bonds, interest during construction, and any initial deposit from the proceeds to a reserve fund; and

(2) the bond proceeds will be used:

(A) to acquire land or an interest in land and to construct or acquire a new facility in the nature of a new project or undertaking for the authority, provided that only one series of bonds may be issued to provide for a new project or undertaking for the authority unless additional bonds are approved by a majority of voters voting at an election;

(B) to provide money for repairs, expansion, and improvement of existing authority facilities; or

(C) to provide for the completion of the construction of a project for which the authority has previously issued bonds approved at an election.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1078.156 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1078 / Section 1078.156
§ 1078.156. ANNUAL AUDIT.
Status: in_force

The board annually shall have an audit made of the district's financial condition.
Tex. Water Code § 55.031 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 55 / Section 55.031
§ 55.031. VOTING PRECINCTS.
Status: in_force

(a) The commissioners court, at the time it orders the election, shall order creation of one or more election precincts in the district and shall designate polling places in each precinct.

(b) The election precincts created under this section shall remain the election precincts of the district until changed by an order of its board.
Tex. Government Code § 403.617 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 403 / Section 403.617
§ 403.617. BIENNIAL REPORT TO LEGISLATURE.
Status: in_force

(a) The comptroller shall submit to the lieutenant governor, the speaker of the house of representatives, and each other member of the legislature a report on the agreements entered into under this subchapter. The comptroller must submit the report not later than December 1 of each even-numbered year.

(b) The report must include:

(1) an assessment of the following with regard to the agreements entered into under this subchapter, considered in the aggregate:

(A) the total number of jobs created in this state;

(B) the total effect on personal income in this state;

(C) the total amount of investment in this state;

(D) the total taxable value of property on the tax rolls in this state resulting from the agreements, including property subject to an agreement that has expired;

(E) the total value of property subject to agreements that have not expired; and

(F) the total fiscal effect resulting from the agreements on this state and on local governments in this state; and

(2) an assessment of each agreement entered into under this subchapter that states for each agreement:

(A) the number of required jobs prescribed by the agreement;

(B) the number of jobs actually created under the agreement, including:

(i) each job described by Section 403.604(c)(1)(A);

(ii) each job described by Section 403.604(c)(1)(B); and

(iii) any additional jobs created or maintained in connection with the project that is the subject of the agreement, if reported by the applicant;

(C) the number of total jobs created under the agreement, if the term of the agreement has expired;

(D) the amount of the investment specified by the agreement;

(E) the amount of the actual investment made for the applicable project before the expiration of the agreement;

(F) the difference between the amount of ad valorem taxes that would have been imposed on the property composing the applicable project in the absence of the agreement and the amount of ad valorem taxes actually imposed on that property during the term of the agreement; and

(G) the total amount of state and local tax revenue attributable to the applicable project during the term of the agreement.

(c) The comptroller may not include in the report information that is confidential under law.

(d) The comptroller may use standard economic estimation techniques, including economic multipliers, to prepare the portion of the report described by Subsection (b)(1).

(e) The comptroller may require an applicant to submit information required to complete the report on a form prescribed by the comptroller.
Tex. Government Code § 2003.911 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2003 / Section 2003.911
§ 2003.911. REPRESENTATION OF PARTIES.
Status: in_force

(a) A property owner may be represented at the hearing by:

(1) the property owner;

(2) an attorney who is licensed in this state;

(3) a certified public accountant;

(4) a registered property tax consultant; or

(5) any other person who is not otherwise prohibited from appearing in a hearing held by the office.

(b) The appraisal district may be represented by the chief appraiser or a person designated by the chief appraiser.

(c) An authorized representative of a party may appear at the hearing to offer evidence, argument, or both, in the same manner as provided by Section 41.45, Tax Code.
Tex. Labor Code § 209.022 — TX Code / Code la / Chapter 209 / Section 209.022
§ 209.022. STATE "ON" AND "OFF" INDICATOR WEEKS.
Status: in_force

(a) Except for a week to which Subsection (b) applies, a week is a state "on" indicator week if the rate of insured unemployment for the period consisting of that week and the preceding 12 weeks:

(1) is five percent or more; and

(2) equalled or exceeded 120 percent of the average of the rates for the corresponding 13-week period ending in each of the preceding two calendar years.

(b) If the determination that the week is a state "on" indicator week would begin an extended benefit period, the week is a state "on" indicator week if the rate of insured unemployment for the period consisting of that week and the preceding 12 weeks is six percent or more.

(c) Except for a week to which Subsection (d) applies, a week is a state "off" indicator week if the rate of insured unemployment for the period consisting of that week and the preceding 12 weeks is less than:

(1) five percent; or

(2) 120 percent of the average of the rates for the corresponding 13-week period ending in each of the preceding two calendar years.

(d) If the determination that a week is a state "off" indicator week would end an extended benefit period, the week is a state "off" indicator week if the rate of insured unemployment for the period consisting of that week and the preceding 12 weeks is less than six percent.

(e) Notwithstanding Subsection (d), any week that would otherwise be a state "on" indicator week under Subsection (a) may not be a state "off" indicator week.

(f) The rate of insured unemployment as used in this section is not to be seasonally adjusted.
Tex. Government Code § 411.205 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 411 / Section 411.205
§ 411.205. REQUIREMENT TO DISPLAY LICENSE.
Status: in_force

If a license holder is carrying a handgun on or about the license holder's person when a magistrate or a peace officer demands that the license holder display identification, the license holder shall display:

(1) both the license holder's driver's license or identification certificate issued by the department and the license holder's handgun license; and

(2) if the license holder's handgun license bears a protective order designation, a copy of the applicable court order under which the license holder is protected.
Tex. Occupations Code § 564.103 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 564 / Section 564.103
§ 564.103. CONFIDENTIALITY.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as otherwise provided by this subchapter, all proceedings and records of a pharmacy peer review committee are confidential and all communications made to a pharmacy peer review committee are privileged.

(b) If a court makes a preliminary finding that a proceeding, record, or communication described by Subsection (a) is relevant to an anticompetitive action or an action brought under federal civil rights provisions under 42 U.S.C. Section 1983, then the proceeding, record, or communication is not confidential to the extent it is considered to be relevant.

(c) The final report of, and any written or oral communication made to, a pharmacy peer review committee and the records and proceedings of the committee may be disclosed to another pharmacy peer review committee, appropriate state or federal agencies, national accreditation bodies, or the state board of registration or licensure of this or any other state.

(d) Disclosure to the affected pharmacist of confidential pharmacy peer review committee information pertinent to the matter under review does not constitute waiver of the confidentiality provisions provided by this section.

(e) If a pharmacy peer review committee takes action that could result in censure, license suspension, restriction, limitation, or revocation by the board or denial of membership or privileges in a health care entity, the affected pharmacist must be provided a written copy of the recommendation of the pharmacy peer review committee and a copy of the pharmacy peer review committee's final decision, including a statement of the basis for the decision.

(f) Unless disclosure is required or authorized by law, records or determinations of, or communications to, a pharmacy peer review committee are not subject to subpoena or discovery and are not admissible as evidence in any civil, judicial, or administrative proceeding without waiver of the privilege of confidentiality executed in writing by the committee. The evidentiary privilege created by this section may be invoked by any person or organization in any civil, judicial, or administrative proceeding unless the person or organization has secured a waiver of the privilege executed in writing by the presiding officer, assistant presiding officer, or secretary of the affected pharmacy peer review committee.

(g) Reports, information, or records received and maintained by the board under this subchapter are considered investigative files and are confidential and may only be released as specified in Section 565.055.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8827.101 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8827 / Section 8827.101
§ 8827.101. GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT POWERS AND DUTIES.
Status: in_force

The district has the rights, powers, privileges, functions, and duties provided by the general law of this state, including Chapter 36, Water Code, applicable to groundwater conservation districts created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Tex. Occupations Code § 301.001 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 301 / Section 301.001
§ 301.001. SHORT TITLE.
Status: in_force

This chapter may be cited as the Nursing Practice Act.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1806.101 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1806 / Section 1806.101
§ 1806.101. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this subchapter:

(1) "Insurance" includes a suretyship.

(2) "Insurer" means an insurance company or other legal entity described by Sections 1806.102(a) and (b).

(3) "Policy" includes a bond.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1062.308 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1062 / Section 1062.308
§ 1062.308. REPORT; DISSOLUTION ORDER.
Status: in_force

(a) After the district has paid all district debts and has disposed of all district money and other assets as prescribed by this subchapter, the board shall file a written report with the Commissioners Court of Mitchell County summarizing the board's actions in dissolving the district.

(b) Not later than the 10th day after the date the Commissioners Court of Mitchell County receives the report and determines that the requirements of this subchapter have been fulfilled, the commissioners court shall enter an order dissolving the district and releasing the board from any further duty or obligation.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 534.067 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 534 / Section 534.067
§ 534.067. FEE COLLECTION POLICY.
Status: in_force

The executive commissioner shall establish a uniform fee collection policy for all local mental health authorities that is equitable, provides for collections, and maximizes contributions to local revenue.
Tex. Occupations Code § 402.205 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 402 / Section 402.205
§ 402.205. EXAMINATION PROCEDURES.
Status: in_force

(a) The department or the department's authorized representative shall give each applicant due notice of the date and place of the examination and the subjects, areas, and skills that will be included in the examination. A change may not be made in those subjects, areas, and skills after the date of the examination has been announced and publicized.

(b) An examination shall be conducted in writing and by other means the department determines adequate to ascertain the qualifications of applicants.

(c) An applicant who previously failed an examination or test may retake the examination or test.

(d) An applicant who previously failed a practical test may be retested only on those portions of the practical test that the applicant failed.