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Tex. Insurance Code § 481.006 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 481 / Section 481.006
§ 481.006. WITHDRAWAL OF DEPOSIT.
Status: in_force

(a) An insurer that makes a deposit as described by this chapter may, at the insurer's option, withdraw all or part of the deposit if:

(1) the insurer first deposits with the comptroller other securities of like class as, and of an amount and value equal to, the securities proposed to be withdrawn; and

(2) the withdrawal and substitution are approved by the commissioner.

(b) An insurer, without making a substitute deposit under Subsection (a), may not withdraw all or part of a deposit made as described by this chapter for the protection of the insurer's policyholders or creditors in a particular state, country, or province that requires the deposit unless:

(1) the insurer files with the commissioner evidence that satisfies the commissioner that the insurer has withdrawn from business and does not have any unsecured liabilities outstanding or potential policyholder liabilities or obligations in the other state, country, or province; and

(2) the commissioner approves the withdrawal.

(c) An insurer, without making a substitute deposit under Subsection (a), may not withdraw all or part of a deposit made as described by this chapter for the protection of all of the insurer's policyholders or creditors, wherever they are located, unless:

(1) the insurer files with the commissioner evidence that satisfies the commissioner that the insurer does not have any unsecured liabilities outstanding or potential policy liabilities or obligations anywhere; and

(2) the commissioner approves the withdrawal.
Tex. Insurance Code § 2651.158 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 2651 / Section 2651.158
§ 2651.158. CERTIFICATION OF UNENCUMBERED ASSETS.
Status: in_force

(a) Unless the agent has elected to make a deposit with the department under Section 2651.012(f), the annual audit of escrow accounts must be accompanied by a certification by the title insurance agent or direct operation that the title insurance agent has the appropriate unencumbered assets in excess of liabilities, exclusive of the value of its abstract plants, as required by Section 2651.012.

(b) The commissioner by rule shall establish the method by which the certification required by this section must be made, which shall not include an audit of operating accounts or a certification by a certified public accountant.
Tex. Human Resources Code § 42.253 — TX Code / Code hr / Chapter 42 / Section 42.253
§ 42.253. CONFIDENTIALITY OF INFORMATION RELATING TO SERVICES FOR HUMAN TRAFFICKING VICTIMS.
Status: in_force

(a) If an applicant for a license to operate a general residential operation will provide services to victims of human trafficking, any information relating to the provision of services for victims of human trafficking is confidential and the commission may not disclose that information.

(b) If a hearing is required under Section 42.0461 for an application for a license to operate a general residential operation and the proposed operation will provide services to victims of human trafficking, the applicant is not required to disclose any information relating to the provision of services for victims of human trafficking.
Tex. Government Code § 442.0095 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 442 / Section 442.0095
§ 442.0095. PROGRAM AND FACILITY ACCESSIBILITY.
Status: in_force

The commission shall comply with federal and state laws related to program and facility accessibility. The executive director shall also prepare and maintain a written plan that describes how a person who does not speak English can be provided reasonable access to the commission's programs and services.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3894.003 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3894 / Section 3894.003
§ 3894.003. PURPOSE; DECLARATION OF INTENT.
Status: in_force

(a) The creation of the district is essential to accomplish the purposes of Sections 52 and 52-a, Article III, and Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution, and other public purposes stated in this chapter. By creating the district and in authorizing the city and other political subdivisions to contract with the district, the legislature has established a program to accomplish the public purposes set out in Section 52-a, Article III, Texas Constitution.

(b) The creation of the district is necessary to promote, develop, encourage, and maintain employment, commerce, transportation, housing, tourism, recreation, the arts, entertainment, economic development, safety, and the public welfare in the district.

(c) This chapter and the creation of the district may not be interpreted to relieve the city or Dallas County from providing the level of services provided to the area in the district as of the effective date of the Act enacting this chapter. The district is created to supplement and not to supplant the city and county services provided in the district.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8456.105 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8456 / Section 8456.105
§ 8456.105. COMPLIANCE WITH MUNICIPAL CONSENT ORDINANCE OR RESOLUTION.
Status: in_force

The district shall comply with all applicable requirements of any ordinance or resolution that is adopted under Section 54.016 or 54.0165, Water Code, and that consents to the creation of the district or to the inclusion of land in the district.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 9053.151 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 9053 / Section 9053.151
§ 9053.151. TAX METHOD.
Status: in_force

(a) The district shall use the ad valorem plan of taxation.

(b) The board is not required to call or hold a hearing on the adoption of a plan of taxation.
Tex. Property Code § 68.057 — TX Code / Code pr / Chapter 68 / Section 68.057
§ 68.057. DUTIES OF TRUSTEE; CRIMINAL OFFENSE.
Status: in_force

(a) A trustee who acquires actual knowledge that a RICO lien notice or a civil action brought under Chapter 140B, Civil Practice and Remedies Code, or criminal proceeding brought under Chapter 72, Penal Code, has been filed against a person for whom the trustee holds legal or record title to real property shall immediately furnish to the appropriate investigative agency:

(1) the name and address of the person, as known to the trustee;

(2) the name and address, as known to the trustee, of each other person for whose benefit the trustee holds title to the real property; and

(3) if requested by the investigative agency, a copy of the trust agreement or other instrument under which the trustee holds legal or record title to the real property.

(b) A trustee who violates this section commits an offense. An offense under this subsection is a Class B misdemeanor.
Tex. Water Code § 51.734 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 51 / Section 51.734
§ 51.734. GOVERNING CONSOLIDATED DISTRICTS.
Status: in_force

(a) After two or more districts are consolidated, they become one district, except for the payment of debts created before consolidation, and are governed as one district.

(b) During a period of 90 days after the date of the election to approve consolidation, the officers of each district shall continue to act jointly as officers of the original districts to wind up the affairs of their respective districts.

(c) The consolidation agreement may provide that the officers of the original districts shall continue to act jointly as officers of the consolidated district until the next general election or name persons to serve as officers of the consolidated district until the next general election if all officers of the original districts agree to resign.

(d) New officers of the consolidated district must qualify as officers of the district within the period of 90 days after the election and shall assume their offices at the expiration of the 90-day period.

(e) The current board shall approve the bond of each new officer.

(f) The consolidation agreement may provide for the establishment of five voting precincts described in the agreement and for the election of one director from each precinct. A district that adopts the precinct method of election will retain that method if it elects to be governed by another chapter of this code.
Tex. Education Code § 89.004 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 89 / Section 89.004
§ 89.004. EXPENDITURE OF STATE FUNDS.
Status: in_force

The board is authorized to expend funds appropriated to it by the legislature for all lawful purposes of the health science center and its component institutions, agencies, and programs as well as funds available under the authority of Section 18, Article VII, Texas Constitution, for the purposes expressed in that section for the support of the health science center and its component institutions, agencies, and programs.
Tex. Government Code § 37.004 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 37 / Section 37.004
§ 37.004. APPOINTMENT OF ATTORNEYS AD LITEM, GUARDIANS AD LITEM, MEDIATORS, AND GUARDIANS; MAINTENANCE OF LISTS.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided by Subsections (c), (d), and (d-1), in each case in which the appointment of an attorney ad litem, guardian ad litem, or guardian is necessary, a court using a rotation system shall appoint the person whose name appears first on the applicable list maintained by the court as required by Section 37.003.

(b) In each case in which the appointment of a mediator is necessary because the parties to the case are unable to agree on a mediator, a court using a rotation system shall appoint the person whose name appears first on the mediator list maintained by the court as required under Section 37.003.

(c) The court may appoint a person included on the applicable list whose name does not appear first on the list, or a person who meets statutory or other requirements to serve and who is not included on the list, if the appointment of that person as attorney ad litem, guardian ad litem, or guardian is agreed on by the parties and approved by the court.

(d) On finding good cause, the court may appoint a person included on the applicable list whose name does not appear first on the list, or a person who meets statutory or other requirements to serve on the case and who is not included on the list, if the appointment of that person as attorney ad litem, guardian ad litem, mediator, or guardian is required on a complex matter because the person:

(1) possesses relevant specialized education, training, certification, skill, language proficiency, or knowledge of the subject matter of the case;

(2) has relevant prior involvement with the parties or case; or

(3) is in a relevant geographic location.

(d-1) The court may appoint a person included on the applicable list whose name does not appear first on the list or a person who meets statutory or other requirements to serve and who is not included on the list if, within 30 days preceding the date of appointment, an initial declaration of a state of disaster is made for the area served by the court.

(e) A person who is not appointed in the order in which the person's name appears on the applicable list shall remain next in order on the list.

(f) After a person has been appointed as an attorney ad litem, guardian ad litem, mediator, or guardian from the applicable list, the court shall place that person's name at the end of the list.

(g) In this section, "declaration of a state of disaster" means a declaration made by:

(1) the president of the United States under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. Section 5121 et seq.);

(2) the governor under Section 418.014; or

(3) the presiding officer of the governing body of a political subdivision under Section 418.108.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 102.051 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 102 / Section 102.051
§ 102.051. POWERS AND DUTIES.
Status: in_force

(a) The institute:

(1) may make grants to provide funds to public or private persons to implement the Texas Cancer Plan, and may make grants to institutions of learning and to advanced medical research facilities and collaborations in this state for:

(A) research into the causes of and cures for all types of cancer in humans;

(B) facilities for use in research into the causes of and cures for cancer;

(C) research, including translational research, to develop therapies, protocols, medical pharmaceuticals, or procedures for the cure or substantial mitigation of all types of cancer in humans; and

(D) cancer prevention and control programs in this state to mitigate the incidence of all types of cancer in humans;

(2) may support institutions of learning and advanced medical research facilities and collaborations in this state in all stages in the process of finding the causes of all types of cancer in humans and developing cures, from laboratory research to clinical trials and including programs to address the problem of access to advanced cancer treatment;

(3) may establish the appropriate standards and oversight bodies to ensure the proper use of funds authorized under this chapter for cancer research and facilities development;

(4) may employ necessary staff to provide administrative support;

(5) shall continuously monitor contracts and agreements authorized by this chapter and ensure that each grant recipient complies with the terms and conditions of the grant contract;

(6) shall ensure that all grant proposals comply with this chapter and rules adopted under this chapter before the proposals are submitted to the oversight committee for approval; and

(7) shall establish procedures to document that the institute, its employees, and its committee members appointed under this chapter comply with all laws and rules governing the peer review process and conflicts of interest.

(b) The institute shall work to implement the Texas Cancer Plan and continually monitor and revise the Texas Cancer Plan as necessary.

(c) The institute shall employ a chief compliance officer to monitor and report to the oversight committee regarding compliance with this chapter and rules adopted under this chapter.

(d) The chief compliance officer shall:

(1) ensure that all grant proposals comply with this chapter and rules adopted under this chapter before the proposals are submitted to the oversight committee for approval; and

(2) attend and observe the meetings of the program integration committee to ensure compliance with this chapter and rules adopted under this chapter.
Tex. Water Code § 63.099 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 63 / Section 63.099
§ 63.099. DISTRICT MANAGER.
Status: in_force

(a) The commission may employ a general manager and give him full authority in the management and operation of the affairs of the district, subject only to the supervision of the commission.

(b) The commission shall fix the term of office and compensation of the manager.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1035.107 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1035 / Section 1035.107
§ 1035.107. GIFTS AND ENDOWMENTS.
Status: in_force

The board may accept for the district a gift or endowment to be held in trust and administered by the board for the purposes and under the directions, limitations, or other provisions prescribed in writing by the donor that are not inconsistent with the proper management and objectives of the district.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8475.255 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8475 / Section 8475.255
§ 8475.255. UTILITY PROPERTY EXEMPT FROM ASSESSMENTS.
Status: in_force

The district may not impose an assessment on the property, including the equipment, rights-of-way, facilities, or improvements, of:

(1) an electric utility or a power generation company as defined by Section 31.002, Utilities Code;

(2) a gas utility as defined by Section 101.003 or 121.001, Utilities Code;

(3) a telecommunications provider as defined by Section 51.002, Utilities Code; or

(4) a person who provides to the public cable television or advanced telecommunications services.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8002A.0403 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8002A / Section 8002A.0403
§ 8002A.0403. CONTRACT TAXES.
Status: in_force

(a) In accordance with Section 49.108, Water Code, the district may impose a tax other than an operation and maintenance tax and use the revenue derived from the tax to make payments under a contract after the provisions of the contract have been approved by a majority of the district voters voting at an election held for that purpose.

(b) A contract approved by the district voters may contain a provision stating that the contract may be modified or amended by the board without further voter approval.
Tex. Alcoholic Beverage Code § 106.116 — TX Code / Code al / Chapter 106 / Section 106.116
§ 106.116. REPORTS OF COURT TO COMMISSION.
Status: in_force

Unless the clerk is otherwise required to include the information in a report submitted under Section 101.09, the clerk of a court, including a justice court, municipal court, or juvenile court, shall furnish to the commission on request a notice of a conviction of an offense under this chapter or an adjudication under Title 3, Family Code, for conduct that constitutes an offense under this chapter. The report must be in the form prescribed by the commission.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8016A.0102 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8016A / Section 8016A.0102
§ 8016A.0102. NATURE OF DISTRICT.
Status: in_force

The district is a municipal utility district created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1111.106 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1111 / Section 1111.106
§ 1111.106. EMINENT DOMAIN.
Status: in_force

(a) The district may exercise the power of eminent domain to acquire a fee simple or other interest in any type of property, real, personal, or mixed, located in district territory, if the interest is necessary or convenient to exercise a right, power, privilege, or function conferred on the district by this chapter.

(b) The district must exercise the power of eminent domain in the manner provided by Chapter 21, Property Code, except the district is not required to deposit in the trial court money or a bond as provided by Section 21.021(a), Property Code.

(c) In a condemnation proceeding brought by the district, the district is not required to:

(1) pay in advance or provide a bond or other security for costs in the trial court;

(2) provide a bond for the issuance of a temporary restraining order or a temporary injunction; or

(3) provide a bond for costs or a supersedeas bond on an appeal or petition for review.
Tex. Tax Code § 323.206 — TX Code / Code tx / Chapter 323 / Section 323.206
§ 323.206. COUNTY TAX INAPPLICABLE WHEN NO STATE TAX; EXCEPTIONS.
Status: in_force

(a) The sales tax authorized by this chapter does not apply to the sale of a taxable item unless the sales tax imposed by Subchapter C, Chapter 151, also applies to the sale.

(b) The excise tax authorized by this chapter on the use, storage, or consumption of a taxable item does not apply to the use, storage, or consumption of an item unless the tax imposed by Subchapter D, Chapter 151, also applies to the use, storage, or consumption.

(c) Subsections (a) and (b) do not apply to the taxes authorized by this chapter on the sale, production, distribution, lease, or rental of, and the use, storage, or consumption of gas and electricity for residential use.

(d) Subsection (b) does not apply to the application of the tax in a situation described by Section 323.205(b).
Tex. Finance Code § 154.408 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 154 / Section 154.408
§ 154.408. CEASE AND DESIST ORDER.
Status: in_force

(a) The commissioner may issue a cease and desist order to a person if the commissioner finds by examination or other credible evidence that the person has violated a law of this state relating to the sale of prepaid funeral benefits, including a violation of this chapter or a final order of the commissioner or rule of the commission.

(b) The order must state:

(1) with reasonable certainty the grounds for the order; and

(2) the effective date of the order.

(c) The order shall be served on the person named in the order by certified mail, return receipt requested, to the last known address of the person.

(d) Except as provided by Section 154.4081, the order takes effect as proposed, except that the order may not take effect before the 16th day after the date the order is mailed unless the person named in the order requests a hearing not later than the 15th day after the date the order is mailed.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8492.102 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8492 / Section 8492.102
§ 8492.102. MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT POWERS AND DUTIES.
Status: in_force

The district has the powers and duties provided by the general law of this state, including Chapters 49 and 54, Water Code, applicable to municipal utility districts created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 246.049 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 246 / Section 246.049
§ 246.049.
Status: in_force

Sec. 246.049. CONTENTS OF DISCLOSURE STATEMENT: CHANGE OF CIRCUMSTANCES. The disclosure statement for a continuing care contract to provide continuing care in a living unit of a facility must state:

(1) the policy of the facility regarding changes in the number of people residing in a living unit because of marriage or other relationships;

(2) the policy of the facility relating to the admission of a spouse to the facility and the consequences if the spouse does not meet the requirements for admission;

(3) the conditions under which a living unit occupied by a resident may be made available by the facility to a different resident other than on the death of the previous resident; and

(4) the health and financial conditions required for acceptance as a resident and for continuation as a resident, including the effect of any change in the health or financial condition of an individual between the date of the continuing care contract and the date on which the individual initially occupies a living unit.
Tex. Transportation Code § 366.182 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 366 / Section 366.182
§ 366.182. OPERATION OF TURNPIKE PROJECT.
Status: in_force

(a) An authority shall operate its turnpike projects through a force of toll-takers and other employees of the authority or through services contracted under Subsection (b) or (c).

(b) An authority may enter into an agreement with one or more persons to provide, on terms and conditions approved by the authority, personnel and services to design, construct, operate, maintain, expand, enlarge, or extend the authority's turnpike projects.

(c) An authority may contract with any state or local governmental entity for the services of peace officers of that agency.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1025.307 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1025 / Section 1025.307
§ 1025.307. REPORT; DISSOLUTION ORDER.
Status: in_force

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

(b) Not later than the 10th day after the date the Commissioners Court of Wichita County receives the report and determines that the requirements of this subchapter have been fulfilled, the commissioners court shall enter an order dissolving the district and releasing the board from any further duty or obligation.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7898.0201 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7898 / Section 7898.0201
§ 7898.0201. 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.