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Tex. Occupations Code § 1302.064 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 1302 / Section 1302.064
§ 1302.064. TECHNOLOGY INTEGRATION.
Status: in_force

This chapter does not apply to a person licensed under Chapter 1702 of this code or Chapter 6002, Insurance Code, who sells, designs, or offers to sell or design a product or technology, including a burglar alarm or fire alarm, that is integrated with an air conditioning or refrigeration system if the sale, design, or offer does not include the installation of any part of an air conditioning or refrigeration system by that person.
Tex. Local Government Code § 552.912 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 552 / Section 552.912
§ 552.912. CERTAIN DAMAGES CAUSED BY SEWAGE BACKUP.
Status: in_force

(a) A municipality or a river authority, other than a river authority listed in Subsection (c), may pay actual property damages caused by the backup of the municipality's or river authority's sanitary sewer system regardless of whether the municipality or river authority would be liable for the damages under Chapter 101, Civil Practice and Remedies Code.

(b) This section does not waive governmental immunity from suit or liability.

(c) This section does not apply to the Trinity River Authority, the San Jacinto River Authority, the Sabine River Authority, or the Lower Neches Valley River Authority.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1460.002 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1460 / Section 1460.002
§ 1460.002. EXEMPTION.
Status: in_force

This chapter does not apply to:

(1) a Medicaid managed care program operated under Chapter 540 or 540A, Government Code, as applicable;

(2) a Medicaid program operated under Chapter 32, Human Resources Code;

(3) the child health plan program under Chapter 62, Health and Safety Code, or the health benefits plan for children under Chapter 63, Health and Safety Code; or

(4) a Medicare supplement benefit plan, as defined by Chapter 1652.
Tex. Natural Resources Code § 161.020 — TX Code / Code nr / Chapter 161 / Section 161.020
§ 161.020. PURCHASE OF SUPPLIES.
Status: in_force

The board may purchase at state expense through the comptroller supplies, including stationery, stamps, printing, record books, and other things that may be needed to carry on the board's functions as a state agency in performing the duties imposed by this chapter.
Tex. Insurance Code § 425.232 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 425 / Section 425.232
§ 425.232.
Status: in_force

Sec. 425.232. AUTHORIZED INVESTMENTS: IMPROVED INCOME-PRODUCING REAL PROPERTY. (a) In this section, "improved income-producing real property" includes all commercial and industrial real property, a substantial portion of which has been materially enhanced in value by the construction of durable, permanent-type buildings and other improvements costing an amount at least equal to the value of the real property, excluding the buildings and improvements, that is held or acquired by purchase, lease, or otherwise for the production of income. The term does not include agricultural, horticultural, farm and ranch, or residential property, or single or multiunit family dwelling property.

(b) Notwithstanding Sections 425.229, 425.230, and 425.231, subject to this section, a domestic insurer may:

(1) invest any of the insurer's funds and accumulations in improved income-producing real property or any interest in improved income-producing real property; and

(2) hold, improve, maintain, manage, lease, sell, or convey improved income-producing real property or an interest in improved income-producing real property.

(c) The aggregate amount of an insurer's investments in all income-producing real property, including improvements, may not exceed 15 percent of the insurer's admitted assets. The amount of an insurer's investment in a single piece of improved income-producing real property, including improvements, may not exceed five percent of the insurer's admitted assets. For purposes of this subsection, an insurer's admitted assets are determined from the insurer's annual statement as of the preceding December 31 and filed with the department as required by law. Section 425.229(f) applies to the value of any investment made under this section.

(d) The investment authority granted by this section is in addition to that granted by Sections 425.229, 425.230, and 425.231, except that an insurer may not make an investment in improved income-producing real property that, when added to the insurer's investments under Section 425.229, would exceed the limitations imposed by Section 425.229(e).

(e) This section does not permit an insurer to purchase undeveloped real property for the purpose of development or subdivision.
Tex. Local Government Code § 143.087 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 143 / Section 143.087
§ 143.087. STRIKE PROHIBITION.
Status: in_force

(a) A fire fighter or police officer may not engage in a strike against the governmental agency that employs the fire fighter or police officer.

(b) In addition to the penalty prescribed by Section 143.016, if a fire fighter or police officer is convicted of an offense for violating this section, the person shall be automatically released and discharged from the fire or police department. After the person is discharged from the department, the person may not receive any pay or compensation from public funds used to support the fire or police department.
Tex. Government Code § 466.160 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 466 / Section 466.160
§ 466.160. SUMMARY SUSPENSION OF LICENSE.
Status: in_force

(a) The department may suspend a sales agent's license summarily without notice or hearing if the department finds that the action is necessary to maintain the integrity, security, honesty, or fairness of the operation or administration of the lottery or to prevent financial loss to the state and:

(1) the sales agent fails to deposit money received from ticket sales under Section 466.351;

(2) an event occurs that would render the sales agent ineligible for a license under Section 466.155;

(3) the sales agent refuses to permit the executive director, the department, or the state auditor to examine the agent's books, records, papers, or other objects under Section 466.017(b); or

(4) the executive director learns the sales agent has failed to disclose information that would, if disclosed, render the sales agent ineligible for a license under Section 466.155.

(b) The department may summarily suspend a sales agent's license if proceedings for a preliminary hearing before the State Office of Administrative Hearings are initiated simultaneously with the summary suspension. The preliminary hearing shall be set for a date not later than 10 days after the date of the summary suspension, unless the parties agree to a later date.

(c) At the preliminary hearing, the sales agent must show cause why the license should not remain suspended pending a final hearing on suspension or revocation. The rules governing a hearing on any other license suspension or revocation under this chapter govern a final administrative hearing under this subsection. A hearing under this section is subject to Section 2001.058(e).

(d) To initiate a proceeding to summarily suspend a sales agent's license, the department must serve notice to the sales agent informing the agent of the right to a preliminary hearing and of the time and place of the preliminary hearing. The notice must be personally served on the sales agent or an officer, employee, or agent of the sales agent or sent by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested, to the sales agent's mailing address as it appears on the department's records. The notice must state the alleged violations that constitute grounds for summary suspension. The suspension is effective at the time the notice is served. If notice is served in person, the sales agent shall immediately surrender the license to the department. If notice is served by mail, the sales agent shall immediately return the license to the department. If the sales agent uses an on-line electronic terminal to sell tickets, the executive director or a lottery operator on the instructions of the executive director may terminate the connection of the terminal to the department's lottery computer at the time:

(1) the proceeding to summarily suspend the license is initiated; or

(2) the department discovers the sales agent has failed to deposit money received from ticket sales, if the sales agent's license is being summarily suspended under Subsection (a)(1).
Tex. Election Code § 127.094 — TX Code / Code el / Chapter 127 / Section 127.094
§ 127.094. DESIGN OF TEST.
Status: in_force

(a) The test must be designed to determine whether the automatic tabulating equipment accurately counts ballots and otherwise functions properly.

(b) A group of test ballots shall be counted with the equipment using the program prepared for processing the ballots voted in the election. The test ballots must be printed on the same stock as the official ballots for the election. The test ballots used for the first test of automatic tabulating equipment used in a central counting station and the test of automatic tabulating equipment used at a polling place must be the test ballots generated during the public test of logic and accuracy conducted under Section 129.023. The test materials for subsequent tests of the equipment used in a central counting station must be the electronic media produced during the testing of automatic tabulating equipment conducted in conjunction with the public test of logic and accuracy.

(c) The group of test ballots must contain a predetermined number of valid votes for each candidate and for and against each proposition on the ballot for the election. The test group must also contain ballots with votes in excess of the allowable number and with other improper votes.

(d) The same test shall be administered each time the equipment is tested for the same election.

(e) The secretary of state may prescribe additional requirements for the test.
Tex. Education Code § 45.0532 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 45 / Section 45.0532
§ 45.0532. LIMITATION ON GUARANTEE OF CHARTER DISTRICT BONDS.
Status: in_force

(a) In addition to the general limitation under Section 45.053, the commissioner may not approve charter district bonds for guarantee under this subchapter in a total amount that exceeds the charter capacity of the guaranteed bond program.

(a-1) The commissioner may not approve charter district refunding or refinanced bonds for guarantee under this subchapter in a total amount that exceeds one-half of the charter capacity.

(b) For purposes of this section, the charter capacity of the guaranteed bond program is the percentage of the total capacity of the guaranteed bond program established by the board under Sections 45.053(d) and 45.0531 that is equal to the percentage of the number of students enrolled in open-enrollment charter schools in this state compared to the total number of students enrolled in all public schools in this state, as determined by the commissioner. Each time the board increases the limit under Section 45.053(d), the total amount of charter district bonds that may be guaranteed increases accordingly under Subsection (a).

(c) Notwithstanding Subsections (a) and (b), the commissioner may not approve charter district bonds for guarantee under this subchapter if the guarantee will result in lower bond ratings for school district bonds for which a guarantee is requested under this subchapter.

(d) The commissioner may request that the comptroller place the portion of the permanent school fund committed to the guarantee of charter district bonds in a segregated account if the commissioner determines that a separate account is needed to avoid any negative impact on the bond ratings of school district bonds for which a guarantee is requested under this subchapter.

(e) A guarantee of charter district bonds must be made in accordance with this chapter and any applicable federal law.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1104.153 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1104 / Section 1104.153
§ 1104.153. AMENDMENTS TO BUDGET.
Status: in_force

After the annual budget is adopted, the budget may be amended on the board's approval.
Tex. Government Code § 30.00012 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 30 / Section 30.00012
§ 30.00012. COURT FACILITIES.
Status: in_force

The governing body shall provide courtrooms, jury rooms, offices, office furniture, libraries, law books, and other facilities and supplies that the governing body determines are necessary for the proper operation of the municipal courts of record.
Tex. Property Code § 240.057 — TX Code / Code pr / Chapter 240 / Section 240.057
§ 240.057. TAX QUALIFIED DISCLAIMER.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, "Internal Revenue Code" has the meaning assigned by Section 111.004.

(b) Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, if, as a result of a disclaimer or transfer, the disclaimed or transferred interest is treated under the Internal Revenue Code as never having been transferred to the disclaimant, the disclaimer or transfer is effective as a disclaimer under this chapter.
Tex. Government Code § 444.004 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 444 / Section 444.004
§ 444.004. COMPENSATION.
Status: in_force

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

(b) A member is not entitled to other compensation for service on the commission but is entitled to reimbursement for travel and other necessary expenses in the performance of commission business in an amount not exceeding the amount authorized to be paid a member of the legislature for similar expenses.
Tex. Occupations Code § 2501.251 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 2501 / Section 2501.251
§ 2501.251. CRIMINAL PENALTY.
Status: in_force

(a) A person commits an offense if the person knowingly violates this chapter.

(b) An offense under this section is a Class A misdemeanor.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 395.005 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 395 / Section 395.005
§ 395.005. REFUELING INFRASTRUCTURE, EQUIPMENT, AND SERVICES.
Status: in_force

A grant recipient may purchase, lease, or install refueling infrastructure or equipment or procure refueling services with money from a grant under the program if:

(1) the purchase, lease, installation, or procurement is made in conjunction with the purchase or lease of a motor vehicle as described by Section 395.004 or the conversion of a motor vehicle to operate primarily on an alternative fuel;

(2) the grant recipient demonstrates that a refueling station that meets the needs of the recipient is not available within five miles of the location at which the recipient's vehicles are stored or primarily used; and

(3) for the purchase or installation of refueling infrastructure or equipment, the infrastructure or equipment will be owned and operated by the grant recipient, and for the lease of refueling infrastructure or equipment or the procurement of refueling services, a third-party service provider engaged by the grant recipient will provide the infrastructure, equipment, or services.
Tex. Government Code § 794.001 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 794 / Section 794.001
§ 794.001. AUTHORITY TO DEVELOP AND EXECUTE COMPACT.
Status: in_force

On behalf of this state, the governor may develop and execute an interstate compact for border security among interested states.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 6610.101 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 6610 / Section 6610.101
§ 6610.101. GENERAL POWERS.
Status: in_force

(a) The district has the powers of government and may exercise the rights, privileges, and functions provided under this chapter.

(b) The district may perform any act necessary or proper to carry out a district purpose.
Tex. Government Code § 54.855 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 54 / Section 54.855
§ 54.855. OATH.
Status: in_force

A criminal law hearing officer must take the constitutional oath of office required of appointed officers of this state.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1075.106 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1075 / Section 1075.106
§ 1075.106. PURCHASING AND ACCOUNTING.
Status: in_force

The board may prescribe:

(1) the method and manner of making purchases and expenditures by and for the district; and

(2) all accounting and control procedures.
Tex. Finance Code § 32.405 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 32 / Section 32.405
§ 32.405. SALE OF ASSETS.
Status: in_force

(a) A state bank may sell a portion of its assets to another financial institution or other buyer, except that the prior written approval of the banking commissioner is required if the sales price exceeds an amount equal to three times the bank's unimpaired capital and surplus. The finance commission by rule may require a state bank to obtain the prior written approval of the banking commissioner for a transaction not otherwise subject to approval that involves potentially substantial risks to the safety and soundness of the selling bank.

(b) If the prior approval of the banking commissioner for a sale of assets is not required under Subsection (a) and the sale involves the disposition of a branch office or another established location of the state bank, the state bank must provide written notice of the transaction to the banking commissioner at least 30 days before the expected closing date of the transaction.

(c) The board of a state bank, with the prior written approval of the banking commissioner, may cause the bank to sell all or substantially all of its assets without shareholder approval if:

(1) the banking commissioner finds the interests of depositors and creditors are jeopardized because of insolvency or imminent insolvency and that the sale is in their best interest; and

(2) the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or its successor approves the transaction and agrees to provide assistance to the prospective buyer under 12 U.S.C. Section 1823(c) or a comparable law unless the deposits of the bank are not insured.

(d) A sale under Subsection (c) must include an assumption and promise by the buyer to pay or otherwise discharge:

(1) all of the bank's liabilities to depositors;

(2) all of the bank's liabilities for salaries of the bank's employees incurred before the date of the sale;

(3) obligations incurred by the banking commissioner arising out of the supervision or sale of the bank; and

(4) fees and assessments due the department.

(e) This section does not affect the banking commissioner's right to take action under another law. The sale by a state bank of all or substantially all of its assets with shareholder approval is considered a voluntary dissolution and liquidation and is governed by Subchapter B, Chapter 36.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 101A.056 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 101A / Section 101A.056
§ 101A.056. GIFTS AND GRANTS.
Status: in_force

(a) The institute may solicit and accept gifts and grants from any source for the purposes of this chapter.

(b) The institute may not supplement the salary of any institute employee or officer with a gift or grant the institute receives.
Tex. Government Code § 24.371 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 24 / Section 24.371
§ 24.371.
Status: in_force

Sec. 24.371. 192ND JUDICIAL DISTRICT (DALLAS COUNTY). The 192nd Judicial District is composed of Dallas County.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8104.005 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8104 / Section 8104.005
§ 8104.005. OTHER DISTRICTS REQUIRED TO CONTRACT WITH AUTHORITY.
Status: in_force

To encourage the policy provided by Section 8104.004 and to prevent wasteful duplication, each conservation and reclamation district that is created in the authority after June 15, 1973, shall contract with the authority to provide facilities and services that the authority is authorized to provide under this chapter if the authority:

(1) has those facilities and services; or

(2) determines it can provide those facilities and services.
Tex. Local Government Code § 105.011 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 105 / Section 105.011
§ 105.011. DEPOSITORY AUTHORIZED.
Status: in_force

(a) Before awarding a depository services contract to a depository, the governing body of a municipality shall receive applications for the performance of depository services from one or more banks, credit unions, or savings associations.

(b) The governing body may consider the application of a bank, credit union, or savings association that is not doing business within the municipality if:

(1) the bank, credit union, or savings association maintains a place of business within the state and offers within the state the services required by the depository services contract; and

(2) the governing body, prior to giving the notice required by Section 105.012, has adopted a written policy expressly permitting the consideration of applications received by the municipality from a bank, credit union, or savings association that is not doing business within the municipality, after taking into consideration what is in the best interest of the municipality in establishing a depository.

(c) The designated officer shall request, receive, and review applications for the performance of depository services. The designated officer shall present the specifications of each application to the governing body who will then select a depository.
Tex. Occupations Code § 901.203 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 901 / Section 901.203
§ 901.203. COMPLAINT INFORMATION.
Status: in_force

(a) The board shall maintain a system to promptly and efficiently act on complaints filed with the board. The board shall maintain information about parties to the complaint, the subject matter of the complaint, a summary of the results of the review or investigation of the complaint, and its disposition.

(b) The board shall make information available describing its procedures for complaint investigation and resolution.

(c) The board shall periodically notify the complaint parties of the status of the complaint until final disposition unless the notice would jeopardize an undercover investigation.
Tex. Finance Code § 371.051 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 371 / Section 371.051
§ 371.051. PAWNSHOP LICENSE REQUIRED.
Status: in_force

A person may not engage in business as a pawnbroker unless the person holds a pawnshop license.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8068.0402 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8068 / Section 8068.0402
§ 8068.0402. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE TAX.
Status: in_force

(a) If authorized at an election held under Section 8068.0401, the district may impose an operation and maintenance tax on taxable property in the district in accordance with Section 49.107, Water Code.

(b) The board shall determine the tax rate. The rate may not exceed the rate approved at the election.
Tex. Education Code § 7.005 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 7 / Section 7.005
§ 7.005. COOPERATION BETWEEN STATE AGENCIES OF EDUCATION.
Status: in_force

The State Board of Education and the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, in conjunction with other appropriate agencies, shall ensure that long-range plans and educational programs established by each board provide a comprehensive education for the students of this state under the jurisdiction of that board, extending from early childhood education through postgraduate study. In assuring that programs are coordinated, the boards shall use the P-16 Council established under Section 61.076.
Tex. Insurance Code § 885.060 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 885 / Section 885.060
§ 885.060. FRATERNAL BENEFIT SOCIETY'S LAWS BINDING.
Status: in_force

A fraternal benefit society's laws may provide that a lodge or a subordinate officer or member of the society may not waive any provision of those laws. Those laws are binding on:

(1) the society;

(2) each member of the society; and

(3) each beneficiary of a member.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8041.0502 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8041 / Section 8041.0502
§ 8041.0502. TAXES FOR BONDS.
Status: in_force

At the time the district issues bonds payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes, the board shall provide for the annual imposition of a continuing direct ad valorem tax, without limit as to rate or amount, while all or part of the bonds are outstanding as required and in the manner provided by Sections 54.601 and 54.602, Water Code.