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Tex. Government Code § 540.0712 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 540 / Section 540.0712
§ 540.0712. PROMOTION AND PRINCIPLES OF PATIENT-CENTERED MEDICAL HOME.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, "patient-centered medical home" means a medical relationship:

(1) between a primary care physician and a patient in which the physician:

(A) provides comprehensive primary care to the patient; and

(B) facilitates partnerships between the physician, the patient, any acute care and other care providers, and, when appropriate, the patient's family; and

(2) that encompasses the following primary principles:

(A) the patient has an ongoing relationship with the physician, who is trained to be the first contact for and to provide continuous and comprehensive care to the patient;

(B) the physician leads a team of individuals at the practice level who are collectively responsible for the patient's ongoing care;

(C) the physician is responsible for providing all of the care the patient needs or for coordinating with other qualified providers to provide care to the patient throughout the patient's life, including preventive care, acute care, chronic care, and end-of-life care;

(D) the patient's care is coordinated across health care facilities and the patient's community and is facilitated by registries, information technology, and health information exchange systems to ensure that the patient receives care when and where the patient wants and needs the care and in a culturally and linguistically appropriate manner; and

(E) quality and safe care is provided.

(b) The commission shall, to the extent possible, work to ensure that Medicaid managed care organizations:

(1) promote the development of patient-centered medical homes for recipients; and

(2) provide payment incentives for providers that meet the requirements of a patient-centered medical home.
Tex. Water Code § 17.074 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 17 / Section 17.074
§ 17.074. INTEREST AND SINKING FUND.
Status: in_force

The Texas Water Development Bonds Interest and Sinking Fund, referred to as the "interest and sinking fund," is a special fund in the State Treasury into which there shall be paid, from sources specified in this chapter, amounts other than amounts required to be paid into the economically distressed areas interest and sinking fund sufficient to:

(1) pay the interest coming due on all outstanding bonds other than bonds covered by Sections 17.0111 and 17.0112 of this code during the ensuing fiscal year;

(2) pay the principal on all bonds other than bonds covered by Sections 17.0111 and 17.0112 of this code that mature during the ensuing fiscal year, plus collection charges and exchanges on the bonds; and

(3) establish a reserve equal to the average annual principal and interest requirements on all outstanding bonds other than bonds covered by Sections 17.0111 and 17.0112 of this code.
Tex. Occupations Code § 2001.312 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 2001 / Section 2001.312
§ 2001.312. FAILURE TO FILE FEE REPORTS.
Status: in_force

A person is not eligible for a license or a license renewal unless all required reports and requested information have been filed under this chapter.
Tex. Education Code § 73.109 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 73 / Section 73.109
§ 73.109. FEE SCHEDULE.
Status: in_force

The president shall establish a schedule of minimum fees and charges conforming to the fees and charges customarily made for similar services in the community in which the services are rendered.
Tex. Estates Code § 353.153 — TX Code / Code es / Chapter 353 / Section 353.153
§ 353.153. TITLE TO PROPERTY OF INSOLVENT ESTATE.
Status: in_force

If on final settlement an estate proves to be insolvent, the decedent's surviving spouse and children have absolute title to all property and allowances set aside or paid to them under this title. The distributees are entitled to distribution of any remaining exempt property held by the executor or administrator in the same manner as other estate property. The property and allowances set aside or paid to the decedent's surviving spouse or children, and any remaining exempt property held by the executor or administrator, may not be taken for any of the estate debts except as provided by Section 353.155.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 6917.004 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 6917 / Section 6917.004
§ 6917.004. APPLICABILITY OF OTHER LAW.
Status: in_force

Except as otherwise provided by this chapter, the following laws apply to the district:

(1) Chapters 49, 51, and 53, Water Code;

(2) Chapters 372 and 375, Local Government Code; and

(3) Chapter 257, Transportation Code, and other general laws applicable to road districts created under Section 52, Article III, Texas Constitution, to the extent those provisions can apply to the district.
Tex. Insurance Code § 4051.361 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 4051 / Section 4051.361
§ 4051.361. ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTY.
Status: in_force

If the department determines that an insurer has violated this subchapter, the insurer is subject to an administrative penalty as provided by Chapter 84 of not less than $1,000 or more than $10,000.
Tex. Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 75A.003 — TX Code / Code cp / Chapter 75A / Section 75A.003
§ 75A.003. POSTED WARNING.
Status: in_force

For the purposes of limitation of liability under Section 75A.002(a)(1), an agritourism entity must post and maintain a sign in a clearly visible location on or near any premises on which an agritourism activity is conducted. The sign must contain the following language:

UNDER TEXAS LAW (CHAPTER 75A, CIVIL PRACTICE AND REMEDIES CODE), AN AGRITOURISM ENTITY IS NOT LIABLE FOR ANY INJURY TO OR DEATH OF AN AGRITOURISM PARTICIPANT RESULTING FROM AN AGRITOURISM ACTIVITY.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8474.254 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8474 / Section 8474.254
§ 8474.254. ASSESSMENTS; LIENS FOR ASSESSMENTS.
Status: in_force

(a) An assessment or a reassessment imposed under this subchapter by the district, penalties and interest on an assessment or reassessment, an expense of collection, and reasonable attorney's fees incurred by the district:

(1) are a first and prior lien against the property assessed;

(2) are superior to any other lien or claim other than a lien or claim for county, school district, or municipal ad valorem taxes; and

(3) are the personal liability of and a charge against the owners of the property even if the owners are not named in the assessment proceedings.

(b) The lien is effective from the date of the board's resolution imposing the assessment until the date the assessment is paid. The board may enforce the lien in the same manner that the board may enforce an ad valorem tax lien against real property.

(c) The board may make a correction to or deletion from the assessment roll that does not increase the amount of assessment of any parcel of land without providing notice and holding a hearing in the manner required for additional assessments.
Tex. Water Code § 55.242 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 55 / Section 55.242
§ 55.242. RULES AND REGULATIONS.
Status: in_force

The board may make and adopt reasonable rules and regulations which are necessary

(1) to preserve the sanitary condition of water controlled by the district;

(2) to prevent waste or unauthorized use of water; and

(3) to regulate residence, boating, camping, and recreational and business privileges on any land or water owned or controlled by the district.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8341.003 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8341 / Section 8341.003
§ 8341.003. CONFIRMATION AND DIRECTORS' ELECTION REQUIRED.
Status: in_force

(a) The temporary directors shall hold an election to confirm the creation of the district and to elect five permanent directors as provided by Section 49.102, Water Code.

(b) If the creation of the district is not confirmed at a confirmation election held under this section before September 1, 2015:

(1) the district is dissolved December 31, 2015, except that:

(A) any debts incurred shall be paid;

(B) any assets that remain after the payment of debts shall be transferred to Hunt County or the City of Greenville, as mutually determined by the governing bodies of Hunt County and the City of Greenville; and

(C) the organization of the district shall be maintained until all debts are paid and remaining assets are transferred; and

(2) this chapter expires September 1, 2018.
Tex. Water Code § 63.285 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 63 / Section 63.285
§ 63.285. DUTY OF ASSESSOR AND COLLECTOR.
Status: in_force

The assessor and collector shall assess and collect taxes for the district.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8083.0301 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8083 / Section 8083.0301
§ 8083.0301. GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES.
Status: in_force

The district has the powers and duties necessary to accomplish the purposes for which the district is created.
Tex. Labor Code § 407A.456 — TX Code / Code la / Chapter 407A / Section 407A.456
§ 407A.456. PLAN OF OPERATION.
Status: in_force

(a) The board shall adopt a plan of operation governing the board's activities and the operation of the guaranty fund and the trust fund.

(b) The plan of operation adopted by the board is subject to approval by the commissioner.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 771.079 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 771 / Section 771.079
§ 771.079.
Status: in_force

Sec. 771.079. 9-1-1 SERVICES FEE FUND. (a) The 9-1-1 services fee fund is an account in the general revenue fund.

(b) The account consists of:

(1) fees deposited in the fund as provided by Sections 771.071 and 771.0711;

(2) money deposited to the account under Section 771.0713(c-3); and

(3) notwithstanding Section 404.071, Government Code, all interest attributable to money held in the account.

(c) Except as provided by Subsection (c-1), money in the account may be appropriated only to the commission for planning, development, provision, or enhancement of the effectiveness of 9-1-1 service or for contracts with regional planning commissions for 9-1-1 service, including for the purposes of:

(1) maintaining 9-1-1 service levels while providing for a transition to a system capable of addressing newer technologies and capable of addressing other needs;

(2) planning and deploying statewide, regional, and local emergency network systems; and

(3) updating geospatial mapping technologies.

(c-1) The legislature may appropriate money from the account to provide assistance to volunteer fire departments under Subchapter G, Chapter 614, Government Code, only if:

(1) the purposes described by Subsection (c) have been accomplished or are fully funded for the fiscal period for which an appropriation under this subsection is made; and

(2) all other sources of revenue dedicated for the purposes of providing assistance to volunteer fire departments under Subchapter G, Chapter 614, Government Code, are obligated for the fiscal period for which an appropriation under this subsection is made.

(d) Section 403.095, Government Code, does not apply to the account.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 161.00707 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 161 / Section 161.00707
§ 161.00707. INFORMATION AND EDUCATION FOR FIRST RESPONDERS.
Status: in_force

The department shall develop a program for informing first responders about the immunization registry and educating first responders about the benefits of being included in the immunization registry, including:

(1) ensuring that first responders receive necessary immunizations to prevent the spread of communicable diseases to which a first responder may be exposed during a public health emergency, declared disaster, terrorist attack, hostile military or paramilitary action, or extraordinary law enforcement emergency; and

(2) preventing duplication of vaccinations.
Tex. Government Code § 820.004 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 820 / Section 820.004
§ 820.004. RULES.
Status: in_force

The board of trustees may adopt rules necessary to implement this chapter.
Tex. Business Organizations Code § 11.104 — TX Code / Code bo / Chapter 11 / Section 11.104
§ 11.104. ACTION BY SECRETARY OF STATE.
Status: in_force

The secretary of state shall remove from its active records a domestic filing entity whose period of duration specified in its certificate of formation has expired when the secretary of state determines that:

(1) the entity has failed to file a certificate of termination in accordance with Section 11.101; and

(2) the entity has failed to file an amendment to extend its period of duration in accordance with Section 11.152.
Tex. Natural Resources Code § 131.301 — TX Code / Code nr / Chapter 131 / Section 131.301
§ 131.301. DISCHARGE RULES, ORDERS, AND PERMITS.
Status: in_force

To prevent the pollution of surface and subsurface water in the state, the commission has the exclusive authority to adopt rules and may issue orders and permits relating to the discharge or runoff of waste or any other substance or material from any permitted uranium exploration activity. Notwithstanding any provision of any other section of this chapter, a rule adopted, order issued, or permit issued by the commission under this subchapter shall be administered and enforced solely in the manner provided by this subchapter by the rule, order, or permit, or by Chapter 2001, Government Code.
Tex. Local Government Code § 335.022 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 335 / Section 335.022
§ 335.022. ORDER CREATING DISTRICT.
Status: in_force

A county and a municipality, two or more counties, two or more municipalities, or a combination of municipalities, counties, or municipalities and counties may create a district under this chapter by adopting concurrent orders. A concurrent order must:

(1) contain identical provisions;

(2) define the boundaries of the district to be coextensive with the combined boundaries of each creating political subdivision; and

(3) designate the number of directors, the manner of appointment, and the manner in which the chair will be appointed in accordance with Section 335.031.
Tex. Government Code § 436.057 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 436 / Section 436.057
§ 436.057. DIRECTOR; STAFF.
Status: in_force

(a) The commission shall, subject to approval of the governor, hire a director to serve as the chief executive officer of the commission and to perform the administrative duties of the commission.

(b) The director shall hire at least one full-time employee who is knowledgeable about or has experience with military installations.

(c) The director may hire other staff within the guidelines established by the commission.
Tex. Labor Code § 501.0431 — TX Code / Code la / Chapter 501 / Section 501.0431
§ 501.0431. COMPILATION OF STATISTICS RELATING TO FRAUD.
Status: in_force

The director shall maintain statistics on the number, type, and disposition of fraudulent claims for medical benefits under this chapter.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 119A.004 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 119A / Section 119A.004
§ 119A.004. TERMS; VACANCY.
Status: in_force

(a) Advisory council members appointed by the lieutenant governor and the speaker of the house of representatives serve terms that coincide with the advisory council members' terms of office. The remaining members serve two-year terms.

(b) A vacancy on the advisory council shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment.

(c) A member appointed to fill a vacancy holds the office for the unexpired portion of the term.

(d) Each member may be reappointed to serve on the advisory council.
Tex. Local Government Code § 334.005 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 334 / Section 334.005
§ 334.005. SPECIFIC PERFORMANCE.
Status: in_force

(a) The legislature expressly finds and determines that:

(1) the presence of a professional sports team in an approved venue project built or renovated under this chapter provides a unique value to the municipality or county that built or renovated the project that cannot be adequately valued in money; and

(2) the municipality or county that built or renovated the approved venue project would suffer irreparable injury if a professional sports team breaches its obligation to play its home games in the approved venue project as required by an agreement between the sports team and the municipality or county.

(b) An agreement described by Subsection (a)(2) shall be enforceable by specific performance in the courts of this state. A waiver of this remedy is contrary to public policy and is unenforceable and void.
Tex. Government Code § 2175.065 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2175 / Section 2175.065
§ 2175.065. DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY TO STATE AGENCY.
Status: in_force

(a) The commission may authorize a state agency to dispose of surplus or salvage property if the agency demonstrates to the commission its ability to dispose of the property under this chapter in a manner that results in cost savings to the state, under commission rules adopted under this chapter.

(b) The commission shall establish by rule the criteria for determining that a delegation of authority to a state agency results in cost savings to the state.

(c) If property is disposed of under this section, the disposing state agency shall report the transaction to the commission. The report must include a description of the property disposed of, the reasons for disposal, the price paid for the property disposed of, and the recipient of the property disposed of.

(d) If the commission determines that a violation of a state law or rule has occurred based on the report under Subsection (c), the commission shall report the violation to the Legislative Budget Board.
Tex. Local Government Code § 501.006 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 501 / Section 501.006
§ 501.006. USE OF CORPORATION TO FINANCE PROJECT.
Status: in_force

A unit may use a corporation to issue bonds on the unit's behalf to finance the cost of a project, including a project in a federally designated empowerment zone or enterprise community or in an enterprise zone designated under Chapter 2303, Government Code, to promote and develop new and expanded business enterprises for the promotion and encouragement of employment and the public welfare.
Tex. Business Organizations Code § 4.156 — TX Code / Code bo / Chapter 4 / Section 4.156
§ 4.156.
Status: in_force

Sec. 4.156. FILING FEES: PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS. For a filing by or for a professional association, the secretary of state shall impose the following fees:

(1) for filing a certificate of formation or an application for registration as a foreign professional association, $750; and

(2) for filing any other instrument, the fee provided for the filing of a similar instrument under Section 4.152.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7928.002 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7928 / Section 7928.002
§ 7928.002. NATURE OF DISTRICT.
Status: in_force

The district is a municipal utility district created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Tex. Occupations Code § 1101.106 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 1101 / Section 1101.106
§ 1101.106. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY; REPORT.
Status: repealed

(a) The executive director or the executive director's designee shall prepare and maintain a written policy statement to ensure implementation of an equal employment opportunity program under which all personnel transactions are made without regard to race, color, disability, sex, religion, age, or national origin. The policy statement must include:

(1) personnel policies, including policies relating to recruitment, evaluation, selection, appointment, training, and promotion of personnel;

(2) a comprehensive analysis of the commission workforce that meets federal and state guidelines;

(3) procedures by which a determination can be made of significant underuse in the commission workforce of all persons for whom federal or state guidelines encourage a more equitable balance; and

(4) reasonable methods to appropriately address those areas of underuse.

(b) A policy statement prepared under Subsection (a) must:

(1) cover a two-year period; and

(2) be updated with each strategic plan filed as required by Chapter 2056, Government Code.

(c) Repealed by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1158 , Sec. 92, eff. January 1, 2016.
Tex. Local Government Code § 551.004 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 551 / Section 551.004
§ 551.004. PROTECTION OF PLAYA LAKES BY CERTAIN HOME-RULE MUNICIPALITIES.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, "playa lake" means a natural saucer-like depression in the topography, typically having a clayey bottom that is normally located in an arid or semiarid part of the state and collects runoff from rain but is subject to rapid evaporation. The term includes all areas within the basin projected to be inundated by pooled storm water runoff, as determined by an engineering analysis performed according to the specific requirements adopted by and in effect for a municipality.

(b) The governing body of a home-rule municipality with a population of 185,000 or more may regulate the filling of a playa lake within the municipality's extraterritorial jurisdiction as a means for the effective management of storm water runoff to prevent:

(1) harmful flooding; or

(2) excess surface water.

(c) A regulation adopted under this section may not:

(1) interfere with normal agricultural practices, including moving soil, berming for tail water reuse, plowing, seeding, cultivating, and harvesting for the production of food or fiber; or

(2) prohibit any practice or activity that does not decrease the water holding capacity of a playa lake.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1040.253 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1040 / Section 1040.253
§ 1040.253. TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR.
Status: in_force

The tax assessor-collector of Haskell County shall assess and collect taxes imposed by the district.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 435.004 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 435 / Section 435.004
§ 435.004. INSPECTION OF MILK AND MILK PRODUCTS BY DEPARTMENT.
Status: repealed

(a) The department shall sample, test, or inspect Grade "A" pasteurized milk and milk products, Grade "A" raw milk and milk products for pasteurization, milk for manufacturing purposes, and dairy products that are offered for sale.

(b) Grade "A" pasteurized milk and milk products and Grade "A" raw milk and milk products for pasteurization that come from beyond the limits of state inspection shall be sampled, tested, or inspected to determine if department standards and requirements for milk and milk products are met.

(c) Sampling, testing, and inspection of Grade "A" pasteurized milk and milk products and Grade "A" raw milk and milk for pasteurization shall include, in addition to any other tests that may be required, tests for:

(1) plate count or direct microscopic count;

(2) antibiotics;

(3) sediments;

(4) phosphatase; and

(5) water and any elements foreign to the natural contents of Grade "A" pasteurized milk and milk products and Grade "A" raw milk and milk products for pasteurization.

(d) Repealed by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1387, Sec. 5, eff. September 1, 2007.
Tex. Water Code § 49.315 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 49 / Section 49.315
§ 49.315. ADDING AND EXCLUDING LAND BEFORE CONFIRMATION.
Status: in_force

(a) A district may add or exclude land in accordance with this subchapter:

(1) after a district is created by order of the commission or another governmental entity or by special Act of the legislature; and

(2) before a confirmation election is held as required by Section 49.102.

(b) If land is added or excluded as provided by this section, the election to confirm the district required by Section 49.102 shall be to confirm the district as modified.