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Tex. Government Code § 813.104 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 813 / Section 813.104
§ 813.104. ALTERNATIVE PAYMENTS AND METHODS TO ESTABLISH OR REESTABLISH SERVICE CREDIT.
Status: in_force

(a) The board of trustees may adopt rules to provide procedures for making installment payments to establish or reestablish credit in the retirement system as alternatives to lump-sum payments otherwise authorized or required by this subtitle. The methods may include payment by payroll deduction.

(b) Except as provided by Subsection (c), payments may not be made under a rule adopted under this section:

(1) to establish or reestablish service credit of a person who is currently retired or has died; or

(2) to establish current service under Section 813.201.

(c) Under a rule adopted under this section, the designated beneficiary of a deceased member or, if none exists, the personal representative of the decedent's estate may establish or reestablish service for which the member was eligible at the time of death if the establishment of the service would result in the payment of a death benefit annuity or an increase in the amount of a death benefit annuity.

(d) The payment for the establishment or reestablishment of service under Subsection (c) must be made in a lump sum and completed before the first payment of a death benefit annuity, but not later than the 60th day after the date the retirement system receives notice of the death.

(e) The retirement system may provide for the electronic filing of agreements to establish or reestablish service credit. In this subsection, "electronic filing" has the meaning assigned by Section 814.010(a).
Tex. Tax Code § 158.058 — TX Code / Code tx / Chapter 158 / Section 158.058
§ 158.058. CREDIT OR REFUND FOR SALES TO NONRESIDENTS.
Status: in_force

If the sales tax imposed by this chapter has previously been paid to the manufacturer by a retailer whose first sale at retail is to a resident of another state and if the manufactured home is transported to and installed on a homesite outside of this state and not titled or registered in this state, the retailer is entitled to a credit or refund of the tax previously paid under this chapter. No credit or refund is due or may be paid if any use or occupancy of the manufactured home occurred prior to the first sale at retail by the retailer.
Tex. Finance Code § 36.313 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 36 / Section 36.313
§ 36.313. EXCESS ASSETS.
Status: in_force

(a) If bank assets remain after the receiver has provided for unclaimed distributions and all of the liabilities of the bank in liquidation, the receiver shall distribute the remaining assets to the shareholders of the bank.

(b) If the remaining assets are not liquid or if they otherwise require continuing administration, the receiver may call a meeting of the shareholders of the bank. The receiver shall give notice of the meeting:

(1) in a newspaper of general circulation in the county where the home office of the bank was located; and

(2) by written notice to the shareholders of record at their last known addresses.

(c) At the meeting, the shareholders shall appoint one or more agents to take over the affairs to continue the liquidation for the benefit of the shareholders. Voting privileges are governed by the bank's bylaws and certificate of formation. If a quorum cannot be obtained at the meeting, the banking commissioner shall appoint an agent. An agent appointed under this subsection shall execute and file with the court a bond approved by the court, conditioned on the faithful performance of all the duties of the trust.

(d) Under order of the court the receiver shall transfer and deliver to the agent or agents for continued liquidation under the court's supervision all assets of the bank remaining in the receiver's hands. The court shall discharge the receiver from further liability to the bank and its depositors, creditors, and shareholders.

(e) The bank may not resume business and the charter of the bank is void on the date the court issues the order directing the receiver to transfer and deliver the remaining assets of the bank to the agent or agents.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8014A.0106 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8014A / Section 8014A.0106
§ 8014A.0106. 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. Occupations Code § 564.101 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 564 / Section 564.101
§ 564.101. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this subchapter:

(1) "Pharmacy peer review committee" means:

(A) a pharmacy peer review, judicial, or grievance committee of a pharmacy society or association that is authorized to evaluate the quality of pharmacy services or the competence of pharmacists and suggest improvements in pharmacy systems to enhance patient care; or

(B) a pharmacy peer review committee established by a person who owns a pharmacy or employs pharmacists that is authorized to evaluate the quality of pharmacy services or the competence of pharmacists and suggest improvements in pharmacy systems to enhance patient care.

(2) "Pharmacy society or association" means a membership organization of pharmacists that is incorporated under the Texas Non-Profit Corporation Act (Article 1396-1.01 et seq., Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes) or that is exempt from the payment of federal income taxes under Section 501(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986.
Tex. Finance Code § 204.206 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 204 / Section 204.206
§ 204.206. EFFECT OF REVOKED REGISTRATION.
Status: in_force

A foreign bank that has had its registration under this subchapter revoked shall cease all activities in this state. Continued activity in this state of an unregistered foreign bank is subject to Subchapter C, Chapter 35.
Tex. Local Government Code § 22.010 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 22 / Section 22.010
§ 22.010. FILLING VACANCY ON GOVERNING BODY OR IN OTHER MUNICIPAL OFFICE.
Status: in_force

(a) If for any reason a single vacancy exists on the governing body of the municipality, a majority of the remaining members who are present and voting, excluding the mayor, may fill the vacancy by appointment unless an election to fill the vacancy is required by Section 11, Article XI, Texas Constitution. The mayor may vote on the appointment only if there is a tie.

(a-1) A person serving as a member of the governing body is not, because of that service, ineligible to be appointed to fill a vacancy in the office of mayor of the municipality, but the person may not vote on the person's own appointment.

(b) The person appointed to fill the vacancy serves until the next regular municipal election.

(c) In lieu of appointing a person to fill a vacancy on the governing body, a special election may be ordered to elect a person to fill the vacancy.

(d) If two or more vacancies on the governing body exist at the same time, a special election shall be ordered to fill the vacancies.

(d-1) A member of the governing body is ineligible to vote to fill a vacancy on the governing body by special election after resigning from the governing body.

(e) If a vacancy exists in any other municipal office, the mayor or acting mayor shall appoint a person to fill the vacancy, subject to confirmation by the governing body.
Tex. Agriculture Code § 41.210 — TX Code / Code ag / Chapter 41 / Section 41.210
§ 41.210. REIMBURSEMENT OF BOARD BY GRAIN BUYER; SUBROGATION OF RIGHTS; REINSURANCE.
Status: in_force

(a) If the board pays a claim against a grain buyer, the board is subrogated to the extent of the amount paid to a grain producer by the board to all rights of the grain producer against the grain buyer and any other entity from which the grain producer is entitled to a payment for the loss giving rise to the grain producer's claim under this subchapter.

(b) Funds recovered under this section shall be deposited with the depository bank selected by the board under Section 41.060.

(c) The board may purchase reinsurance policies to mitigate the board's financial risks.
Tex. Finance Code § 303.003 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 303 / Section 303.003
§ 303.003. COMPUTATION OF WEEKLY CEILING.
Status: in_force

(a) The weekly ceiling is computed by:

(1) multiplying the auction rate by two; and

(2) rounding the result obtained under Subdivision (1) to the nearest one-quarter of one percent.

(b) The weekly rate ceiling becomes effective on Monday of each week and remains in effect through the following Sunday.

(c) In this subchapter, "auction rate" means the auction average rate quoted on a bank discount basis for 26-week treasury bills issued by the United States government, as published by the Federal Reserve Board, for the week preceding the week in which the weekly rate ceiling is to take effect.
Tex. Occupations Code § 2308.502 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 2308 / Section 2308.502
§ 2308.502. CEASE AND DESIST ORDER; INJUNCTION; CIVIL PENALTY.
Status: in_force

(a) The executive director may issue a cease and desist order as necessary to enforce this chapter if the executive director determines that the action is necessary to prevent a violation of this chapter and to protect public health and safety.

(b) The attorney general or executive director may institute an action for an injunction or a civil penalty under this chapter as provided by Section 51.352.
Tex. Government Code § 572.0211 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 572 / Section 572.0211
§ 572.0211. FILING BY HOLDOVER OFFICER NOT REQUIRED.
Status: in_force

(a) An appointed officer who resigns from office and who ceases to participate in the state agency's functions is not required to file a financial statement that is due because of service in that office after the effective date of the resignation.

(b) An appointed officer whose term of office expires and who ceases to participate in the functions of the state agency is not required to file a financial statement that is due because of service in that office after the date the term of office expires.

(c) An appointed officer of a state agency that is abolished or whose functions are transferred to another state agency is not required to file a financial statement that is due because of service after the date that the agency is abolished or the functions of the agency are transferred.

(d) An appointed officer who resigns or whose term of office expires who does not intend to participate in the functions of the state agency shall deliver written notice of the officer's intention to the governor and the commission.
Tex. Insurance Code § 544.053 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 544 / Section 544.053
§ 544.053. EXCEPTIONS.
Status: in_force

(a) A person does not violate Section 544.052 if the refusal to insure or to continue to insure, the limiting of the amount, extent, or kind of coverage, or the charging of an individual a rate that is different from the rate charged another individual for the same coverage is based on sound actuarial principles.

(b) A person does not violate Section 544.052 by providing insurance coverage only to persons who are required to obtain or maintain membership or qualification for membership in a club, group, or organization to be eligible for coverage if:

(1) the requirements are uniform requirements of the insurer as a condition of providing insurance and are applied uniformly throughout this state; and

(2) the person does not engage in an act prohibited under Section 544.052 against a qualified member, except as provided by this section.
Tex. Occupations Code § 604.058 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 604 / Section 604.058
§ 604.058. RULES ON CONSEQUENCES OF CRIMINAL CONVICTION.
Status: in_force

The advisory board shall adopt rules and guidelines as necessary to comply with Chapter 53, except to the extent the requirements of this chapter are stricter than the requirements of Chapter 53.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 9028.154 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 9028 / Section 9028.154
§ 9028.154. ELECTION REQUIRED FOR FEDERAL LOAN.
Status: in_force

The district may not consummate a loan from the federal government unless the loan is authorized by a majority of the votes cast in a district election.
Tex. Insurance Code § 848.106 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 848 / Section 848.106
§ 848.106. QUALITY AND COST OF HEALTH CARE SERVICES.
Status: in_force

(a) A health care collaborative shall establish policies to improve the quality and control the cost of health care services provided by participating physicians and health care providers that are consistent with prevailing professionally recognized standards of medical practice. The policies must include standards and procedures relating to:

(1) the selection and credentialing of participating physicians and health care providers;

(2) the development, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of evidence-based best practices and other processes to improve the quality and control the cost of health care services provided by participating physicians and health care providers, including practices or processes to reduce the occurrence of potentially preventable events;

(3) the development, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of processes to improve patient engagement and coordination of health care services provided by participating physicians and health care providers; and

(4) complaints initiated by participating physicians, health care providers, and patients under Section 848.107.

(b) The governing body of a health care collaborative shall establish a procedure for the periodic review of quality improvement and cost control measures.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 12.031 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 12 / Section 12.031
§ 12.031. DEFINITION.
Status: in_force

In this subchapter, "public health services" means:

(1) personal health promotion, maintenance, and treatment services;

(2) infectious disease control and prevention services;

(3) environmental and consumer health protection services;

(4) laboratory services;

(5) health facility architectural plan review;

(6) public health planning, information, and statistical services;

(7) public health education and information services; and

(8) administration services.
Tex. Water Code § 15.915 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 15 / Section 15.915
§ 15.915. FILING CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT.
Status: in_force

The political subdivision or water supply corporation shall file with the board a certified copy of each construction contract it enters into for the construction of all or part of a project. Each contract must contain or have attached to it the specifications, plans, and details of all work included in the contract.
Tex. Water Code § 60.103 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 60 / Section 60.103
§ 60.103. PRESCRIBING FEES AND CHARGES.
Status: in_force

The district shall prescribe fees and charges to be collected for the use of the land, improvements, and facilities of the district and for the use of any land, improvements, or facilities acquired under the provisions of this subchapter. The fees and charges shall be reasonable, equitable, and sufficient to produce revenue necessary to exercise the powers described by Section 60.101 and adequate to pay the expenses described by Section 60.105.
Tex. Government Code § 37.001 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 37 / Section 37.001
§ 37.001. APPLICABILITY; CONFLICT OF LAW.
Status: in_force

(a) This chapter applies to a court in this state, other than the business court, created by the Texas Constitution, by statute, or as authorized by statute that is located in a county with a population of 25,000 or more.

(b) To the extent of a conflict between this chapter and a specific provision relating to a court, this chapter controls.
Tex. Transportation Code § 521.3451 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 521 / Section 521.3451
§ 521.3451. SUSPENSION OR DENIAL ON ORDER OF JUSTICE OR MUNICIPAL COURT FOR CONTEMPT OF COURT; REINSTATEMENT.
Status: in_force

(a) The department shall suspend or deny the issuance of a driver's license or learner license on receipt of an order to suspend or deny the issuance of either license from a justice or municipal court under Article 45A.461, Code of Criminal Procedure.

(b) The department shall reinstate a license suspended or reconsider a license denied under Subsection (a) on receiving notice from the justice or municipal court that ordered the suspension or denial that the contemnor has fully complied with the court's order.
Tex. Family Code § 105.003 — TX Code / Code fa / Chapter 105 / Section 105.003
§ 105.003. PROCEDURE FOR CONTESTED HEARING.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as otherwise provided by this title, proceedings shall be as in civil cases generally.

(b) On the agreement of all parties to the suit, the court may limit attendance at the hearing to only those persons who have a direct interest in the suit or in the work of the court.

(c) A record shall be made as in civil cases generally unless waived by the parties with the consent of the court.

(d) When information contained in a report, study, or examination is before the court, the person making the report, study, or examination is subject to both direct examination and cross-examination as in civil cases generally.

(e) The hearing may be adjourned from time to time.
Tex. Water Code § 15.903 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 15 / Section 15.903
§ 15.903. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE.
Status: repealed

(a) The fund may be used by the board to provide grants or loans of financial assistance to political subdivisions or water supply corporations for the construction, acquisition, or improvement of water and wastewater projects to provide service to disadvantaged rural communities.

(b) The board may make financial assistance available to a political subdivision or water supply corporation by entering into a grant agreement or a loan agreement and promissory note with the subdivision or corporation, as provided by this subchapter. A political subdivision or water supply corporation may apply for and accept the financial assistance.

(c) The loan agreement must provide for the payment of principal and interest on the debt incurred for the project at a rate to be determined by the board.

(d) The loan agreement must provide for the issuance of a promissory note payable to the board to evidence the obligation of the political subdivision or water supply corporation to repay the loan made in accordance with the terms of the loan agreement.

(e) Repealed by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1151, Sec. 17(2), eff. June 18, 2005.
Tex. Education Code § 38.056 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 38 / Section 38.056
§ 38.056. PROVISION OF CERTAIN SERVICES BY LICENSED HEALTH CARE PROVIDER REQUIRED.
Status: in_force

Any service provided using grant funds awarded under this subchapter must be provided by an appropriate professional who is properly licensed, certified, or otherwise authorized under state law to provide the service.
Tex. Education Code § 130A.008 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 130A / Section 130A.008
§ 130A.008. CENSUS DATE ELIGIBILITY.
Status: in_force

A junior college district may report a student in attendance on the district's approved course census date for the purpose of funding under this chapter.
Tex. Property Code § 301.152 — TX Code / Code pr / Chapter 301 / Section 301.152
§ 301.152. COURT-APPOINTED ATTORNEY.
Status: in_force

On application by a person alleging a discriminatory housing practice or by a person against whom a discriminatory housing practice is alleged, the court may appoint an attorney for the person.
Tex. Government Code § 1509.111 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 1509 / Section 1509.111
§ 1509.111. CHARGES.
Status: in_force

(a) The governing body of a municipality may impose and collect charges for the use or availability of the farmers' market.

(b) The municipality shall impose and collect pledged charges in an amount that will be at least sufficient, with any other pledged resources, to provide for the payment of:

(1) the principal of, interest on, and any other amounts required in connection with the bonds; and

(2) to the extent required by the ordinance authorizing the issuance of the bonds:

(A) expenses incurred in connection with the bonds; and

(B) operation, maintenance, and other expenses incurred in connection with the farmers' market.
Tex. Government Code § 437.354 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 437 / Section 437.354
§ 437.354. AWARDING.
Status: in_force

The governor awards the Texas Legislative Medal of Honor as directed by the legislature under Section 437.351. The governor awards the Lone Star Medal of Valor on recommendation of the adjutant general.
Tex. Tax Code § 111.019 — TX Code / Code tx / Chapter 111 / Section 111.019
§ 111.019. SALE OF SEIZED PROPERTY; DISPOSITION OF PROCEEDS.
Status: in_force

(a) The comptroller may sell at public auction, as provided in the notice, property seized under Section 111.017 of this code and may deliver to the purchaser a bill of sale for personal property sold and a deed for real property sold. A bill of sale or a deed vests in the purchaser the interest or title in the property held by the person liable for the amount.

(b) The comptroller may leave unsold property at the place of the sale at the risk of the person liable for the amount.

(c) The amount by which the proceeds from the sale exceed the amount of taxes, penalties, interest, and costs shall be disposed of by the comptroller as follows:

(1) if before the sale of the property a person who is not the person liable for the amount and who has an interest in or lien on the property files notice of the interest or lien with the comptroller, the comptroller shall hold the amount of the excess pending a determination of the rights of respective parties in the amount of the excess by a court;

(2) if no notice is given under Subdivision (1) of this subsection and the person liable for the amount gives a receipt for the amount of the excess, the comptroller shall return the amount of the excess to the person; or

(3) if no notice is given under Subdivision (1) of this subsection and the comptroller is unable to obtain a receipt under Subdivision (2) of this subsection, the comptroller shall hold the amount as trustee for the owner subject to the order of the person liable for the amount or a successor of the person.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8085.0105 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8085 / Section 8085.0105
§ 8085.0105. FINDINGS OF PUBLIC PURPOSE AND BENEFIT.
Status: in_force

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

(b) The district is created to accomplish the purposes of:

(1) a municipal utility district as provided by general law and Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution; and

(2) Section 52, Article III, Texas Constitution, that relate to the construction, acquisition, improvement, operation, or maintenance of macadamized, graveled, or paved roads, or improvements, including storm drainage, in aid of those roads.
Tex. Government Code § 490C.103 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 490C / Section 490C.103
§ 490C.103. ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTY.
Status: in_force

The office may impose an administrative penalty not to exceed $500 against a person who violates this chapter. A proceeding to impose the administrative penalty is a contested case under Chapter 2001.
Tex. Business & Commerce Code § 622.060 — TX Code / Code bc / Chapter 622 / Section 622.060
§ 622.060. AUDIOVISUAL ENTERTAINMENT WORK, PRODUCT, OR SOUND RECORDING.
Status: in_force

This chapter does not apply to a company if 75 percent or more of the company's business is:

(1) the systematic development, planning, and execution of creating audiovisual entertainment works, products, or sound recordings; and

(2) the distribution, sale, and marketing of those works, products, or recordings.