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Tex. Insurance Code § 1101.155 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1101 / Section 1101.155
§ 1101.155. CASH VALUE TABLE.
Status: in_force

A life insurance policy to which this subchapter applies must include a table that shows in dollar amounts the cash value of the policy and the options available to the policy owner if the owner defaults in premium payments during each of the first 20 years that the policy will be in force or each of the years during which premiums are payable, beginning with the first year in which the cash values and options are available.
Tex. Water Code § 44.008 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 44 / Section 44.008
§ 44.008. POWERS AND DUTIES.
Status: in_force

(a) The members are responsible for administering the provisions of the compact, and have all the powers and duties prescribed by the compact.

(b) The members may meet and confer with the Louisiana members at any place the administration considers proper.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 281.104 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 281 / Section 281.104
§ 281.104. EXECUTION OF BONDS.
Status: in_force

The county judge of the county in which the district is created shall execute the bonds in the name of the district, and the county clerk shall countersign the bonds.
Tex. Insurance Code § 2203.004 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 2203 / Section 2203.004
§ 2203.004. APPLICABILITY OF OTHER LAW.
Status: in_force

The association is subject to Sections 401.051, 401.052, 401.054-401.062, 401.151, 401.152, 401.155, and 401.156 and Subchapter A, Chapter 86.
Tex. Local Government Code § 240.046 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 240 / Section 240.046
§ 240.046. COMPLIANCE REQUIRED.
Status: in_force

A person may not drill a private water well in a county that has chosen to regulate the placement of private water wells under this subchapter unless the placement of the well complies with this subchapter and applicable rules and has been approved by the county health officer or an official designated by the commissioners court.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1508.201 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1508 / Section 1508.201
§ 1508.201. RATING; PREMIUM PRACTICES IN GENERAL.
Status: in_force

(a) A health benefit plan issuer participating in the program must:

(1) use rating practices for qualifying health benefit plans that are consistent with the purposes of this chapter; and

(2) in setting premiums for qualifying health benefit plans, consider the availability of reimbursement from the fund.

(b) A health benefit plan issuer participating in the program shall apply rating factors consistently with respect to all small employers in a class of business.

(c) Differences in premium rates charged for qualifying health benefit plans must be reasonable and reflect objective differences in plan design.
Tex. Agriculture Code § 203.158 — TX Code / Code ag / Chapter 203 / Section 203.158
§ 203.158. APPROVAL OF APPLICATION.
Status: in_force

The board may approve an application for cost sharing if, after considering the factors listed in Section 203.157 and any other relevant factors, the board finds:

(1) the owner of the land fully agrees to cooperate in the cost-sharing contract; and

(2) the method of eradication is a method approved by the board under Section 203.055.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3837.004 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3837 / Section 3837.004
§ 3837.004. FINDINGS OF BENEFIT AND PUBLIC PURPOSE.
Status: in_force

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

(b) All land and other property included in the district will benefit from the improvements and services to be provided by the district under powers conferred by Sections 52 and 52-a, Article III, and Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution, and other powers granted under this chapter.

(c) The creation of the district is in the public interest and is essential to:

(1) further the public purposes of developing and diversifying the economy of the state;

(2) eliminate unemployment and underemployment; and

(3) develop or expand transportation and commerce.

(d) The district will:

(1) promote the health, safety, education, and general welfare of residents, employers, potential employees, employees, visitors, and consumers in the district, and of the public;

(2) provide needed funding for the district to preserve, maintain, and enhance the economic health and vitality of the district territory as a community and business center; and

(3) promote the health, safety, welfare, education, and enjoyment of the public by providing pedestrian ways and by landscaping and developing certain areas in the district, which are necessary for the restoration, preservation, and enhancement of scenic beauty.

(e) Pedestrian ways along or across a street, whether at grade or above or below the surface, and street lighting, street landscaping, parking, and street art objects are parts of and necessary components of a street and are considered to be a street or road improvement.

(f) The district will not act as the agent or instrumentality of any private interest even though the district will benefit many private interests as well as the public.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8828.052 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8828 / Section 8828.052
§ 8828.052. ELECTION OF DIRECTORS.
Status: in_force

(a) Directors are elected according to the commissioners precinct method as provided by this section.

(b) One director is elected by the voters of the entire district. One director is elected from each county commissioners precinct by the voters of that precinct.

(c) A person shall indicate on the application for a place on the ballot:

(1) the precinct that the person seeks to represent; or

(2) that the person seeks to represent the district at large.

(d) At the first election of the district after the county commissioners precincts are redrawn under Section 18, Article V, Texas Constitution, a new director is elected from each precinct. The directors shall draw lots to determine which two directors shall serve two-year terms and which two directors shall serve four-year terms.
Tex. Tax Code § 204.001 — TX Code / Code tx / Chapter 204 / Section 204.001
§ 204.001. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this chapter:

(1) "Commission" means the Railroad Commission of Texas.

(2) "Field" means an accumulation of oil or gas or both that is not in natural pressure communication or otherwise connected to any other accumulation of oil or gas or both.

(3) "New field" means a field that has been certified by the commission as a previously unrecognized and unidentified field.

(4) "Discovery well" means an oil or gas well by which a new field discovery is made.

(5) "Spud" means the initial penetration of the earth by the drill bit for an oil or gas well under proper permit from the commission.

(6) "Completed" means the well has been equipped to produce hydrocarbons and the commission has been notified as required by commission rules.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1222.0002 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1222 / Section 1222.0002
§ 1222.0002. APPLICABILITY OF CHAPTER.
Status: in_force

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

(1) an insurance company;

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(9) an exchange operating under Chapter 942.

(b) Notwithstanding any other law, this chapter applies to:

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

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

(3) a basic coverage plan under Chapter 1551;

(4) a basic plan under Chapter 1575;

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

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

(7) health benefits provided by or through a church benefits board under Subchapter I, Chapter 22, Business Organizations Code;

(8) group health coverage made available by a school district in accordance with Section 22.004, Education Code;

(9) the state Medicaid program, including the Medicaid managed care program operated under Chapters 540 and 540A, Government Code;

(10) the child health plan program under Chapter 62, Health and Safety Code;

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

(12) a self-funded health benefit plan sponsored by a professional employer organization under Chapter 91, Labor Code.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 285.151 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 285 / Section 285.151
§ 285.151. ASSETS TRANSFERRED ON DISSOLUTION.
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any general or special law, if a hospital district is dissolved and the money or other assets of the district are transferred to a county or other governmental entity under a process established in accordance with Section 9, Article IX, Texas Constitution, the governmental entity shall use all transferred assets to:

(1) pay the outstanding debts and obligations of the district relating to the assets at the time of the transfer, if any; and

(2) furnish medical and hospital care for indigent persons who reside in the territory within the jurisdiction of the governmental entity.
Tex. Utilities Code § 58.205 — TX Code / Code ut / Chapter 58 / Section 58.205
§ 58.205. EXTENSION OR WAIVER OF INFRASTRUCTURE REQUIREMENTS.
Status: in_force

(a) For an electing company that serves more than one million but fewer than two million access lines, the commission may temporarily extend a deadline prescribed by Section 58.203 if the company demonstrates that the extension is in the public interest.

(b) For an electing company that serves fewer than one million access lines, the commission may waive a requirement prescribed by Section 58.203 if the company demonstrates that the investment is not viable economically.

(c) Before granting a waiver under Subsection (b), the commission must consider the public benefits that would result from compliance with the requirement.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7931A.0202 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7931A / Section 7931A.0202
§ 7931A.0202. TEMPORARY DIRECTORS.
Status: in_force

(a) On or after the effective date of the Act enacting this chapter, the owner or owners of a majority of the assessed value of the real property in the district may submit a petition to the commission requesting that the commission appoint as temporary directors the five persons named in the petition. The commission shall appoint as temporary directors the five persons named in the petition.

(b) Temporary directors serve until the earlier of:

(1) the date permanent directors are elected under Section 7931A.0103; or

(2) the fourth anniversary of the effective date of the Act enacting this chapter.

(c) If permanent directors have not been elected under Section 7931A.0103 and the terms of the temporary directors have expired, successor temporary directors shall be appointed or reappointed as provided by Subsection (d) to serve terms that expire on the earlier of:

(1) the date permanent directors are elected under Section 7931A.0103; or

(2) the fourth anniversary of the date of the appointment or reappointment.

(d) If Subsection (c) applies, the owner or owners of a majority of the assessed value of the real property in the district may submit a petition to the commission requesting that the commission appoint as successor temporary directors the five persons named in the petition. The commission shall appoint as successor temporary directors the five persons named in the petition.
Tex. Tax Code § 151.024 — TX Code / Code tx / Chapter 151 / Section 151.024
§ 151.024. PERSONS WHO MAY BE REGARDED AS RETAILERS.
Status: in_force

If the comptroller determines that it is necessary for the efficient administration of this chapter to regard a salesman, representative, peddler, or canvasser as the agent of a dealer, distributor, supervisor, or employer under whom he operates or from whom he obtains the tangible personal property that he sells, whether or not the sale is made in his own behalf or for the dealer, distributor, supervisor, or employer, the comptroller may so regard the salesman, representative, peddler, or canvasser, and may regard the dealer, distributor, supervisor, or employer as a retailer or seller for the purpose of this chapter.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1107.067 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1107 / Section 1107.067
§ 1107.067. HEALTH CARE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS.
Status: in_force

The board may spend district money, enter into agreements, and take other necessary action to conduct, participate in, or assist health care educational programs for staff members or employees or potential staff members or employees.
Tex. Government Code § 2175.372 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2175 / Section 2175.372
§ 2175.372. PERSONNEL.
Status: in_force

(a) The commission may employ, compensate, and prescribe the duties of personnel, other than members of advisory boards and committees, necessary and suitable to administer this subchapter.

(b) The commission may fill a personnel position only with an individual selected and appointed on a nonpartisan merit basis.
Tex. Government Code § 24.161 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 24 / Section 24.161
§ 24.161.
Status: in_force

Sec. 24.161. 59TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT (GRAYSON COUNTY). (a) The 59th Judicial District is composed of Grayson County.

(b) The terms of the 59th District Court begin on the first Mondays in January and July.

(c) The judge of the 59th District Court may impanel the grand jury in Grayson County as provided by law for any terms of his court that he considers proper.

(d) Section 24.116, relating to the 15th District Court, contains provisions applicable to both that court and the 59th District Court.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8144.005 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8144 / Section 8144.005
§ 8144.005. INITIAL DISTRICT TERRITORY.
Status: in_force

(a) The district is initially composed of the territory described by Section 2 of the Act creating this chapter.

(b) The boundaries and field notes contained in Section 2 of the Act creating 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 or collect an assessment or tax; or

(4) legality or operation.
Tex. Occupations Code § 2001.001 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 2001 / Section 2001.001
§ 2001.001. SHORT TITLE.
Status: in_force

This chapter may be cited as the Bingo Enabling Act.
Tex. Natural Resources Code § 118.001 — TX Code / Code nr / Chapter 118 / Section 118.001
§ 118.001. AUTHORITY TO REQUIRE PLAN FOR PIPELINE ASSESSMENT OR TESTING.
Status: in_force

(a) The Railroad Commission of Texas by rule may require an operator to file for commission approval a plan for assessment or testing of a pipeline if the commission finds that:

(1) there is reason to believe that the pipeline may present a hazard to public health or safety;

(2) the commission lacks adequate information to assess the risk to public health or safety presented by the pipeline; or

(3) a plan is necessary for the commission to initiate or complete a pipeline safety investigation.

(b) The Railroad Commission of Texas may take enforcement action against a person who fails to:

(1) submit a required plan; or

(2) participate in a pipeline safety investigation.
Tex. Government Code § 490A.001 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 490A / Section 490A.001
§ 490A.001. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this chapter:

(1) "Entrepreneur participant" means an individual who has a business or an idea for a business and registers with the network.

(2) "Fund" means the Texas Entrepreneurship Network fund.

(3) "Network" means the Texas Entrepreneurship Network.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8017A.0402 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8017A / Section 8017A.0402
§ 8017A.0402. 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.
Tex. Education Code § 88.607 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 88 / Section 88.607
§ 88.607.
Status: in_force

Sec. 88.607. MARITIME/MARINE INDUSTRY COUNCIL. (a) The Maritime/Marine Industry Council is composed of at least nine persons appointed by the Director of the Texas Transportation Institute with at least the following representation:

(1) one member shall be the President of the Texas Waterway Operators or the president's designated representative;

(2) one member shall be the President of the Texas Ports Association or the president's designated representative;

(3) four members shall be representatives from Texas ports to be selected by the membership of the Texas Ports Association;

(4) three members shall be representatives from the barge industry;

(5) the director of the center shall be an ex officio member;

(6) a representative from the Texas Department of Transportation designated by the Texas Department of Transportation shall be an ex officio member; and

(7) two registered professional engineers having relevant marine experience shall be ex officio members.

(b) The Maritime/Marine Industry Council shall make program priority recommendations to the director and serve as a resource group for the center.
Tex. Water Code § 53.189 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 53 / Section 53.189
§ 53.189. ASSESSOR AND COLLECTOR--OFFICE.
Status: in_force

The assessor and collector shall maintain an office.
Tex. Government Code § 24.542 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 24 / Section 24.542
§ 24.542.
Status: in_force

Sec. 24.542. 397TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT (GRAYSON COUNTY). The 397th Judicial District is composed of Grayson County.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1111.005 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1111 / Section 1111.005
§ 1111.005. CORRECTION OF INVALID PROCEDURES.
Status: in_force

If a court holds that any procedure under this chapter violates the constitution of this state or of the United States, the district by resolution may provide an alternative procedure that conforms with the constitution.
Tex. Water Code § 66.001 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 66 / Section 66.001
§ 66.001. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this chapter:

(1) "District" means a stormwater control district.

(2) "Commission" means the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.

(3) "Executive director" means the executive director of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.

(4) "Board" means the board of directors of a district.

(5) "Director" means a member of the board.
Tex. Natural Resources Code § 61.130 — TX Code / Code nr / Chapter 61 / Section 61.130
§ 61.130. RIGHTS OF THE PUBLIC.
Status: in_force

The right of the public to use the public beaches defined in this subchapter is inviolate and is subject only to orders adopted by a commissioners court under this subchapter and to ordinances enacted by an incorporated city, town, or village.
Tex. Local Government Code § 316.004 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 316 / Section 316.004
§ 316.004. SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES; WAIVER.
Status: in_force

The commissioners court may set and collect the fees in different amounts or may waive the fees in consideration of the following factors:

(1) the time of the day at which or the day of the week on which a facility or service is used;

(2) the size of a group wishing to use a facility or service;

(3) the special circumstances of certain classes of persons, including elderly persons and indigent persons; or

(4) other factors that the court considers to justify a different fee or the waiver of a fee.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1501.010 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1501 / Section 1501.010
§ 1501.010. GENERAL RULES.
Status: in_force

The commissioner shall adopt rules necessary to:

(1) implement this chapter; and

(2) meet the minimum requirements of federal law, including regulations.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8511.0313 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8511 / Section 8511.0313
§ 8511.0313. SERVICE CONTRACTS AND CHARGES.
Status: in_force

(a) The authority may enter into a service contract and may adopt resolutions and orders establishing rates and providing for the collection of fees and charges for:

(1) the sale or use of water;

(2) water transmission, treatment, and storage facility services;

(3) solid and liquid waste collection, treatment, and disposal services and facilities;

(4) the use of park and recreational facilities;

(5) the sale of power and electric energy; and

(6) other services or facilities sold, provided, or supplied by the authority.

(b) The fees and charges must be sufficient to produce revenue adequate to:

(1) pay expenses necessary for the operation and maintenance of the authority's properties and facilities;

(2) pay the principal of or the interest on any bonds or other obligations issued by the authority when due and payable;

(3) fulfill any reserve or other fund obligations of the authority in connection with the bonds or other obligations; and

(4) pay any other expenses the board may consider necessary and proper for the authority's operations.
Tex. Insurance Code § 822.057 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 822 / Section 822.057
§ 822.057. APPLICATION FOR CHARTER.
Status: repealed

(a) To obtain a charter for an insurance company, the incorporators must pay to the department the fees prescribed by law and file with the department:

(1) an application for charter on the form and containing the information prescribed by the commissioner;

(2) the company's proposed articles of incorporation;

(3) an affidavit made by the incorporators or officers of the company that states that:

(A) the capital and surplus is the bona fide property of the company; and

(B) the information in the articles of incorporation is true and correct; and

(4) if the application provides for the issuance of shares of stock without par value, a certificate authenticated by the incorporators stating:

(A) the number of shares without par value that are subscribed; and

(B) the actual consideration received by the company for those shares.

(b) If the commissioner is not satisfied with the affidavit filed under Subsection (a)(3), the commissioner may require that the incorporators provide at their expense additional evidence of a matter required in the affidavit before the commissioner:

(1) receives the proposed articles of incorporation or the application for charter; or

(2) issues a certificate of authority to the company.

(c) Repealed by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1022, Sec. 19(1), eff. June 19, 2009.