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Tex. Health and Safety Code § 821.104 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 821 / Section 821.104
§ 821.104. EFFECT OF SUBCHAPTER ON OTHER LAW.
Status: in_force

This subchapter does not preempt a local regulation relating to the restraint of a dog or affect the authority of a political subdivision to adopt or enforce an ordinance or requirement relating to the restraint of a dog if the regulation, ordinance, or requirement:

(1) is compatible with and equal to or more stringent than a requirement prescribed by this subchapter; or

(2) relates to an issue not specifically addressed by this subchapter.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 508.002 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 508 / Section 508.002
§ 508.002. APPLICABILITY.
Status: in_force

This chapter applies to any circumstance in which an environmental or toxic agent is introduced into the environment, including an act of terrorism.
Tex. Insurance Code § 981.152 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 981 / Section 981.152
§ 981.152. BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
Status: in_force

(a) The board of directors of the stamping office exercises the powers of the office.

(b) The board consists of nine members appointed by the commissioner. Four members must represent the public and have a minimum of three years of experience in purchasing commercial insurance. A public representative may not:

(1) be an officer, director, or employee of an insurer, insurance agency, agent, broker, solicitor, or adjuster or any other business entity regulated by the department;

(2) be a person required to register under Chapter 305, Government Code; or

(3) be related to a person described by Subdivision (1) or (2) within the second degree by affinity or consanguinity.

(c) A board member serves a term as established in the plan of operation.
Tex. Insurance Code § 822.203 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 822 / Section 822.203
§ 822.203. CAPITAL REQUIRED GENERALLY.
Status: in_force

To engage in the kinds of insurance business for which an insurance company organized under this chapter holds a certificate of authority, the company must have at least the minimum amount of capital required for a newly incorporated company under Section 822.054.
Tex. Water Code § 26.029 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 26 / Section 26.029
§ 26.029. CONDITIONS OF PERMIT; AMENDMENT.
Status: in_force

(a) In each permit, the commission shall prescribe the conditions on which it is issued, including:

(1) the duration of the permit;

(2) the location of the point of discharge of the waste;

(3) the maximum quantity of waste that may be discharged under the permit at any time and from time to time;

(4) the character and quality of waste that may be discharged under the permit; and

(5) any monitoring and reporting requirements prescribed by the commission for the permittee.

(b) After a public hearing, notice of which shall be given to the permittee, the commission may require the permittee, from time to time, for good cause, in conformance with applicable laws, to conform to new or additional conditions.

(c) A permit does not become a vested right in the permittee.

(d) The notice required by Subsection (b) of this section shall be sent to the permittee at his last known address as shown by the records of the commission.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 364.0345 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 364 / Section 364.0345
§ 364.0345. PENALTIES FOR FAILURE TO USE REQUIRED SERVICE IN CERTAIN AREAS.
Status: in_force

The commissioners court of a county described by Section 364.011(a-2)(2) that requires the use of a county solid waste disposal service under Section 364.034 in the extraterritorial jurisdiction of a municipality may adopt orders to enforce the requirement, including an order establishing a civil or administrative penalty in an amount reasonable and necessary to ensure compliance with the requirement.
Tex. Transportation Code § 201.302 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 201 / Section 201.302
§ 201.302. STATE ROAD MAP.
Status: in_force

The director shall make, regularly revise, and keep in a form convenient for examination in the office of the department a complete road map of the state that shows road construction in the counties.
Tex. Estates Code § 305.101 — TX Code / Code es / Chapter 305 / Section 305.101
§ 305.101. BOND GENERALLY REQUIRED; EXCEPTIONS.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as otherwise provided by this title, a person to whom letters testamentary or of administration will be issued must enter into a bond before issuance of the letters.

(b) Letters testamentary shall be issued without the requirement of a bond to a person named as executor in a will probated in a court of this state if:

(1) the will directs that no bond or security be required of the person; and

(2) the court finds that the person is qualified.

(c) A bond is not required if a personal representative is a corporate fiduciary.
Tex. Government Code § 51.602 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 51 / Section 51.602
§ 51.602. COMPENSATION OF CERTAIN CLERKS.
Status: in_force

The salaries of the clerks of the supreme court, the court of criminal appeals, and the courts of appeals are determined by the legislature in the acts appropriating funds for the support of the judiciary. The legislature shall also fix the amount of supplemental salaries paid to those clerks from court fees and receipts.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3880.210 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3880 / Section 3880.210
§ 3880.210. AUTHORITY TO BORROW MONEY AND TO ISSUE BONDS.
Status: in_force

(a) The district may borrow money on terms and conditions as determined by the board. Section 375.205, Local Government Code, does not apply to a loan, line of credit, or other borrowing from a bank or financial institution secured by revenue other than ad valorem taxes.

(b) The district may issue bonds, notes, or other obligations payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes, assessments, impact fees, revenue, contract payments, grants, or other district money, or any combination of those sources of money, to pay for any authorized district purpose.

(c) The limitation on the outstanding principal amount of bonds, notes, and other obligations provided by Section 49.4645, Water Code, does not apply to the district.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 9024.201 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 9024 / Section 9024.201
§ 9024.201. AUTHORITY TO ISSUE BONDS AND OTHER OBLIGATIONS.
Status: in_force

(a) The district may issue bonds or other obligations as provided by Chapters 49 and 51, Water Code, and to finance the construction, maintenance, or operation of projects under Sections 9024.101 and 9024.102.

(b) The district may not issue bonds to finance projects authorized by Section 9024.102 unless the issuance is approved by a vote of a two-thirds majority of district voters voting at an election called for that purpose.

(c) Bonds or other obligations issued or incurred to finance projects authorized by Section 9024.102 may not exceed one-fourth of the assessed value of the real property in the district.
Tex. Occupations Code § 104.002 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 104 / Section 104.002
§ 104.002. HEALING ART.
Status: in_force

The healing art includes any system, treatment, operation, diagnosis, prescription, or practice to ascertain, cure, relieve, adjust, or correct a human disease, injury, or unhealthy or abnormal physical or mental condition.
Tex. Government Code § 81.0877 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 81 / Section 81.0877
§ 81.0877. APPROVAL OF PROPOSED DISCIPLINARY RULE BY BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
Status: in_force

(a) The board of directors shall vote on each proposed disciplinary rule recommended by the committee not later than the 120th day after the date the rule is received from the committee. The board shall vote for or against the rule or return the rule to the committee for additional consideration.

(b) If a proposed disciplinary rule is approved by a majority of the directors, the board of directors shall petition the supreme court to order a referendum as provided by Section 81.0878 on the rule by the members of the state bar.
Tex. Government Code § 862.004 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 862 / Section 862.004
§ 862.004. DEPARTMENTAL ELECTIONS AND MERGERS.
Status: in_force

The state board may adopt rules for governing body elections under Section 862.001 or for the merger of existing pension plans into the pension system.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1035.006 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1035 / Section 1035.006
§ 1035.006. DISTRICT SUPPORT AND MAINTENANCE NOT STATE OBLIGATION.
Status: in_force

The support and maintenance of the district's hospital system may not become a charge against or obligation of this state.
Tex. Occupations Code § 702.553 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 702 / Section 702.553
§ 702.553. AMOUNT OF CIVIL PENALTY.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided by Subsection (b) and Section 702.554, a person who violates this chapter is subject to a civil penalty in an amount not to exceed $1,000 for a single violation.

(b) If more than one civil penalty is assessed against the same person, the total amount of civil penalties assessed may not exceed $25,000.
Tex. Occupations Code § 559.005 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 559 / Section 559.005
§ 559.005. ISSUANCE OF NEW LICENSE.
Status: in_force

(a) The board may issue a new license to practice pharmacy to a person who is prohibited under Section 559.003(d) from renewing a license if the person has not had a license granted by any other state restricted, suspended, revoked, canceled, or surrendered for any reason and qualifies under this section.

(b) A person qualifies for a license under this section if the person:

(1) was licensed as a pharmacist in this state, moved to another state, and is licensed and has been practicing pharmacy in the other state for the two years preceding the date the application for a new license is submitted;

(2) pays to the board an amount equal to the examination fee for the license; and

(3) passes the Texas Pharmacy Jurisprudence examination.

(c) A person qualifies for a license under this section if the person:

(1) was licensed as a pharmacist in this state;

(2) pays to the board an amount equal to the examination fee for the license; and

(3) passes the Texas Pharmacy Jurisprudence examination and any other examination required by the board and in addition to or instead of passing the examination as required by the board, participates in continuing pharmacy education and practices under conditions set by the board.

(d) A person qualifies for a license under this section if the person:

(1) submits to reexamination; and

(2) complies with the requirements and procedures for obtaining an original license.
Tex. Utilities Code § 55.203 — TX Code / Code ut / Chapter 55 / Section 55.203
§ 55.203. DIRECTORY PUBLISHED BY PRIVATE PUBLISHER.
Status: in_force

(a) A private for-profit publisher of a residential telephone directory that is distributed to the public at minimal or no cost shall include in the directory:

(1) a listing of any toll-free and local telephone numbers of:

(A) state agencies;

(B) state public services; and

(C) each state elected official who represents all or part of the geographical area for which the directory contains listings; and

(2) the Internet address of the state electronic Internet portal and a statement that Internet sites for state agencies may be accessed through the state electronic Internet portal.

(b) The listing required by this section must be:

(1) clearly identified; and

(2) located or clearly referenced at the front of the directory before the main listing of residential and business telephone numbers.

(c) The commission by rule may specify:

(1) the format of the listing; and

(2) criteria for inclusion of agencies, services, and officials.

(d) The commission's rules must require a publisher to list:

(1) the telephone number for state government information; and

(2) telephone numbers alphabetically by:

(A) the subject matter of agency programs; and

(B) agency name.

(e) The commission, with the cooperation of other state agencies, shall:

(1) compile relevant information to ensure accuracy of information in the listing; and

(2) provide the information to a telecommunications utility or telephone directory publisher within a reasonable time after a request by the utility or publisher.

(f) The Department of Information Resources shall cooperate with the commission and with publishers to ensure that the subject matter listing of programs and telephone numbers in the telephone directories are consistent with the categorization developed by the Records Management Interagency Coordinating Council under Section 441.203(j), Government Code.

(g) The rules adopted under Subsection (d) must provide that a telecommunications utility that publishes and distributes to the public a residential or business telephone directory shall list prominently in the directory the contact information for the specialized telecommunications assistance program established under Subchapter E, Chapter 56.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8252.004 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8252 / Section 8252.004
§ 8252.004. INITIAL DISTRICT TERRITORY.
Status: in_force

(a) The district is initially composed of the territory described by Section 3 of the Act creating this chapter.

(b) The boundaries and field notes of the district, as described by Section 3 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:

(1) the organization, existence, or validity of the district;

(2) the right of the district to impose taxes;

(3) the validity of the district's bonds, notes, or indebtedness; or

(4) the legality or operation of the district or the board.
Tex. Election Code § 123.063 — TX Code / Code el / Chapter 123 / Section 123.063
§ 123.063. CONTENTS OF REPORT.
Status: in_force

The report must contain:

(1) a description of the voting system currently used by the authority;

(2) a copy of the written order issued by the secretary of state under Section 122.038 or 122.070 approving the voting system and voting system equipment for use in elections and, if applicable, of the written order issued under Section 122.095 granting conditional approval of the system or equipment; and

(3) a statement that the voting system currently used by the authority has not been modified since the date of filing of the authority's previous report, or if modified, that approval of the modified design has been sought under Subchapter C, Chapter 122.
Tex. Insurance Code § 566.102 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 566 / Section 566.102
§ 566.102. CRIMINAL OFFENSE.
Status: in_force

(a) A nonparticipating supplier who intentionally violates this chapter commits an offense.

(b) An offense under this section is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not less than $500 or more than $1,000.

(c) Notwithstanding any other law, an offense under this section may be prosecuted in:

(1) Travis County; or

(2) a county in which prosecution is authorized under the Code of Criminal Procedure.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3894.103 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3894 / Section 3894.103
§ 3894.103. DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION POWERS.
Status: in_force

The district, using money available to the district, may exercise the powers given to a development corporation under Chapter 505, Local Government Code, including the power to own, operate, acquire, construct, lease, improve, or maintain a project under that chapter.
Tex. Parks and Wildlife Code § 47.006 — TX Code / Code pw / Chapter 47 / Section 47.006
§ 47.006. LICENSE FEE.
Status: in_force

The license fee for resident, nonresident, freshwater, and saltwater guides is $75 or an amount for each guide type set separately by the commission, whichever amount is more.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1065.153 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1065 / Section 1065.153
§ 1065.153. FISCAL YEAR.
Status: in_force

The district operates on a fiscal year that begins on October 1 and ends on September 30.
Tex. Government Code § 543.0052 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 543 / Section 543.0052
§ 543.0052. SOLICITATION OF SUGGESTIONS FOR CLINICAL INITIATIVES.
Status: in_force

(a) Subject to Subsection (b), the commission shall solicit and accept written or electronic suggestions for clinical initiatives from:

(1) a member of the legislature;

(2) the executive commissioner;

(3) the commissioner of state health services;

(4) the commissioner of the Department of Family and Protective Services; and

(5) the medical care advisory committee appointed under Section 32.022, Human Resources Code.

(b) The commission may not accept a suggestion for a clinical initiative that:

(1) is undergoing clinical trials; or

(2) expands a health care provider's scope of practice beyond the law governing the provider's practice.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8512.0201 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8512 / Section 8512.0201
§ 8512.0201. NATURE OF BOARD.
Status: in_force

The board is a state board of a state agency as contemplated by Section 30a, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Tex. Finance Code § 353.203 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 353 / Section 353.203
§ 353.203. MAXIMUM AMOUNT OF CREDIT LIFE AND CREDIT HEALTH AND ACCIDENT COVERAGE.
Status: in_force

(a) At any time the total amount of the policies of credit life insurance in force on one retail buyer on one retail installment contract may not exceed:

(1) the total amount repayable under the contract; and

(2) the greater of the scheduled or actual amount of unpaid indebtedness if the indebtedness is repayable in substantially equal installments.

(b) At any time the total amount of the policies of credit health and accident insurance in force on one retail buyer on one retail installment contract may not exceed the total amount payable under the contract, and the amount of each periodic indemnity payment may not exceed the scheduled periodic payment on the indebtedness.
Tex. Government Code § 573.025 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 573 / Section 573.025
§ 573.025. COMPUTATION OF DEGREE OF AFFINITY.
Status: in_force

(a) A husband and wife are related to each other in the first degree by affinity. For other relationships by affinity, the degree of relationship is the same as the degree of the underlying relationship by consanguinity. For example: if two individuals are related to each other in the second degree by consanguinity, the spouse of one of the individuals is related to the other individual in the second degree by affinity.

(b) An individual's relatives within the third degree by affinity are:

(1) anyone related by consanguinity to the individual's spouse in one of the ways named in Section 573.023(c); and

(2) the spouse of anyone related to the individual by consanguinity in one of the ways named in Section 573.023(c).
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7908A.0304 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7908A / Section 7908A.0304
§ 7908A.0304. ROAD STANDARDS AND REQUIREMENTS.
Status: in_force

(a) A road project must meet all applicable construction standards, zoning and subdivision requirements, and regulations of each municipality in whose corporate limits or extraterritorial jurisdiction the road project is located.

(b) If a road project is not located in the corporate limits or extraterritorial jurisdiction of a municipality, the road project must meet all applicable construction standards, subdivision requirements, and regulations of each county in which the road project is located.

(c) If the state will maintain and operate the road, the Texas Transportation Commission must approve the plans and specifications of the road project.
Tex. Education Code § 29.9074 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 29 / Section 29.9074
§ 29.9074. FENTANYL POISONING AWARENESS WEEK.
Status: in_force

(a) To educate students about the dangers posed by the drug fentanyl and the risks of fentanyl poisoning, including overdose, the governor shall designate a week to be known as Fentanyl Poisoning Awareness Week in public schools.

(b) Fentanyl Poisoning Awareness Week may include age-appropriate instruction, including instruction on the prevention of the abuse of and addiction to fentanyl, as determined by each school district.
Tex. Occupations Code § 1954.356 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 1954 / Section 1954.356
§ 1954.356. JUDICIAL REVIEW.
Status: in_force

Judicial review of a decision or order of the department imposing a penalty under this subchapter is instituted by filing a petition with a district court in Travis County and is under the substantial evidence rule as provided by Subchapter G, Chapter 2001, Government Code.
Tex. Insurance Code § 542A.002 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 542A / Section 542A.002
§ 542A.002. APPLICABILITY OF CHAPTER.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided by Subsection (b), this chapter applies to an action on a claim against an insurer or agent, including:

(1) an action alleging a breach of contract;

(2) an action alleging negligence, misrepresentation, fraud, or breach of a common law duty; or

(3) an action brought under:

(A) Subchapter D, Chapter 541;

(B) Subchapter B, Chapter 542; or

(C) Subchapter E, Chapter 17, Business & Commerce Code.

(b) This chapter does not apply to an action against the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association or to an action relating to or arising from a policy ceded to an insurer by the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association under Subchapter O, Chapter 2210. This chapter applies to an action that relates to or arises from a policy renewed under Section 2210.703.
Tex. Education Code § 33.902 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 33 / Section 33.902
§ 33.902. PUBLIC SCHOOL CHILD CARE.
Status: repealed

(a) In this section, "school-age students" means children enrolled as students in prekindergarten through grade 7.

(b) Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 8, Sec. 21(3), eff. September 28, 2011.

(c) Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 8, Sec. 21(3), eff. September 28, 2011.

(d) The Work and Family Policies Clearinghouse may distribute money appropriated by the legislature to any school district for the purpose of implementing school-age child care before and after the school day and during school holidays and vacations for a school district's school-age students. Eligible use of funds shall include planning, development, establishment, expansion, or improvement of child care services and reasonable start-up costs. The clearinghouse may distribute money to pay fees charged for providing services to students who are considered to be at risk of dropping out of school under Section 29.081. The Texas Workforce Commission shall by rule establish procedures and eligibility requirements for distributing this money to school districts.
Tex. Labor Code § 411.110 — TX Code / Code la / Chapter 411 / Section 411.110
§ 411.110. LABOR DISPUTES.
Status: in_force

(a) It is the intent of the legislature that this subchapter, or an act performed under this subchapter, may not be:

(1) used as an issue involved in a labor dispute; or

(2) used or asserted to advantage in collective bargaining by employers, employees, or their respective representatives.

(b) Notwithstanding any other provision of this subchapter, this subchapter does not apply to a place of employment while that place of employment is subject to picketing or to a strike, slowdown, or other work stoppage.
Tex. Transportation Code § 225.144 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 225 / Section 225.144
§ 225.144. OFFICER ENDY EKPANYA MEMORIAL HIGHWAY.
Status: in_force

(a) The portion of Farm-to-Market Road 518 in Pearland between its intersection with State Highway 35 and Sunset Meadows Drive is designated as the Officer Endy Ekpanya Memorial Highway.

(b) Subject to Section 225.021(c), the department shall:

(1) design and construct markers indicating the designation as the Officer Endy Ekpanya Memorial Highway and any other appropriate information; and

(2) erect a marker at each end of the highway and at appropriate intermediate sites along the highway.