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Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7201.072 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7201 / Section 7201.072
§ 7201.072. ELIGIBILITY OF DIRECTOR AND GENERAL MANAGER.
Status: in_force

(a) A person is not eligible to serve as a director or general manager of the district if the person or the person's relative within the third degree by consanguinity or affinity, as determined by Chapter 573, Government Code:

(1) received 10 percent or more of gross income for the previous year from a business entity or other organization, other than a governmental entity, that receives money from the district;

(2) is employed by or participates in the management of a business entity or other organization, other than a governmental entity, that receives money from the district;

(3) directly or indirectly owns or controls more than a 10 percent interest in the fair market value of a business or other organization that receives money from the district;

(4) serves as a corporate officer or member of the board of directors of a business entity or other organization that receives money from the district;

(5) is a creditor, debtor, or guarantor in an amount of $5,000 or more of a person or business entity that receives money from the district;

(6) uses or receives a substantial amount of tangible goods, services, or money from the district other than compensation or reimbursement authorized by law; or

(7) is required to register as a lobbyist under Chapter 305, Government Code, because of the person's activities for compensation on behalf of a profession related to the operation of the district.

(b) A person applying to serve as general manager of the district shall disclose any potential violations of Subsection (a) before accepting the position of general manager.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1131.103 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1131 / Section 1131.103
§ 1131.103. GRACE PERIOD.
Status: in_force

(a) A group life insurance policy must provide that the policyholder or premium payor is entitled to a grace period of 31 days for the payment of any premium, other than the first, due under the policy. During the grace period, the death benefit coverage continues in force unless the policyholder or premium payor gives the insurer written notice of discontinuance before the date of discontinuance and in accordance with the policy.

(b) The policy may provide that the policyholder or premium payor is liable to the insurer for payment of a pro rata premium for the time the policy was in force during a grace period.
Tex. Parks and Wildlife Code § 43.806 — TX Code / Code pw / Chapter 43 / Section 43.806
§ 43.806. EXPIRATION OF STAMP.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided by Subsection (b) or (c), a freshwater fishing stamp is valid for fishing only during the yearly period for which the stamp is issued, without regard to the date on which the stamp is acquired. Each yearly period begins on September 1 of the year in which the stamp is issued or another date set by the commission and extends through August 31 of the next year or another date set by the commission. The commission by rule may set the amount of a stamp fee for a stamp issued during a transition period at an amount lower than prescribed in this subchapter and provide for a stamp term for a transition period that is shorter or longer than one year.

(b) A freshwater fishing stamp issued before September 1 or another date set by the commission that does not expire until August 31 of the next year or another date set by the commission is valid from the date of issuance through August 31 of the next year or another date set by the commission.

(c) A freshwater fishing stamp issued in conjunction with a license issued under Section 46.005 or 46.0051 expires on the later of the license expiration date or the date printed on the stamp.
Tex. Local Government Code § 43.903 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 43 / Section 43.903
§ 43.903. EFFECT OF ANNEXATION ON RAILROAD SWITCHING LIMITS OR RATES.
Status: in_force

An annexation by a municipality does not change or otherwise affect the switching limits of a railroad or any rates of a railroad.
Tex. Government Code § 321.020 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 321 / Section 321.020
§ 321.020. COORDINATION OF CERTAIN AUDITS.
Status: in_force

(a) Notwithstanding any other law, a state agency, or a corporation that is dedicated to the benefit of a state agency and that meets the criteria specified by Section B, Article 2.23B, Texas Non-Profit Corporation Act (Article 1396-2.23B, Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes), may employ a private auditor to audit the state agency or corporation only if:

(1) the agency or corporation is authorized to contract with a private auditor through a delegation of authority from the state auditor;

(2) the scope of the proposed audit has been submitted to the state auditor for review and comment; and

(3) the services of the private auditor are procured through a competitive selection process in a manner allowed by law.

(b) At the joint direction of the lieutenant governor and the speaker of the house of representatives, the state auditor shall provide contract management services to the agency or corporation for an audit described by this section.
Tex. Finance Code § 180.061 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 180 / Section 180.061
§ 180.061. RULEMAKING AUTHORITY.
Status: in_force

A rulemaking authority may adopt rules establishing requirements as necessary for:

(1) conducting background checks by obtaining:

(A) criminal history information through fingerprint or other databases;

(B) civil administrative records;

(C) credit history information; or

(D) any other information considered necessary by the Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System and Registry;

(2) payment of fees to apply for or renew licenses through the Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System and Registry;

(3) setting or resetting, as necessary, license renewal dates or reporting periods;

(4) amending or surrendering a license or any other activity a regulatory official considers necessary for participation in the Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System and Registry; and

(5) investigation and examination authority for purposes of investigating a violation or complaint arising under this chapter or for purposes of examining, reviewing, or investigating any license holder or individual subject to this chapter.
Tex. Government Code § 2252.003 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2252 / Section 2252.003
§ 2252.003. PUBLICATION OF OTHER STATES' LAWS ON CONTRACTS.
Status: in_force

(a) The comptroller annually shall publish in the Texas Register:

(1) a list showing each state that regulates the award of a governmental contract to a bidder whose principal place of business is not located in that state; and

(2) the citation to and a summary of each state's most recent law or regulation relating to the evaluation of a bid from and award of a contract to a bidder whose principal place of business is not located in that state.

(b) A governmental entity shall use the information published under this section to evaluate the bid of a nonresident bidder. A governmental entity may rely on information published under this section to meet the requirements of Section 2252.002.
Tex. Property Code § 21.0101 — TX Code / Code pr / Chapter 21 / Section 21.0101
§ 21.0101. EFFECT OF CHAPTER ON SURVEY ACCESS RIGHTS.
Status: in_force

Nothing in this chapter prevents an entity from seeking survey access rights as provided by law.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3820.104 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3820 / Section 3820.104
§ 3820.104. LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES.
Status: in_force

To protect the public interest, the district may contract with Harris County or the City of Houston to provide law enforcement services in the district for a fee.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8511.0704 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8511 / Section 8511.0704
§ 8511.0704. FORM OF BONDS.
Status: in_force

Authority bonds must be:

(1) in the form the board prescribes;

(2) issued in the authority's name;

(3) signed by the president or a vice president; and

(4) attested by the secretary.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8108.003 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8108 / Section 8108.003
§ 8108.003. CONFIRMATION ELECTION REQUIRED.
Status: in_force

If the creation of the district is not confirmed at a confirmation election held under Section 8108.023 before September 1, 2007:

(1) the district is dissolved September 1, 2007, except that:

(A) any debts incurred shall be paid;

(B) any assets that remain after the payment of debts shall be transferred to Hunt County; and

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

(2) this chapter expires September 1, 2010.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1047.102 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1047 / Section 1047.102
§ 1047.102. HOSPITAL SYSTEM.
Status: in_force

The district may contract for the purchase of land, for the hospital system, and for the construction of the hospital.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8343.153 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8343 / Section 8343.153
§ 8343.153. LIMITATION ON AREA OF NEW DISTRICT.
Status: in_force

A new district created by the division of the district may not, at the time the new district is created, contain any land outside the combined area of:

(1) the territory of the district at the time the district was initially created; and

(2) the area added by Section 8343.005.
Tex. Estates Code § 354.054 — TX Code / Code es / Chapter 354 / Section 354.054
§ 354.054. ORDER OF DISCHARGE.
Status: in_force

After an estate has been withdrawn from administration under Section 354.053, the court shall enter an order:

(1) discharging the executor or administrator; and

(2) declaring the administration closed.
Tex. Local Government Code § 505.305 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 505 / Section 505.305
§ 505.305. PAYMENT FOR CLEANUP OF CONTAMINATED PROPERTY; ELECTION.
Status: in_force

(a) The economic development office, with the assistance of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, may encourage a Type B corporation to use proceeds from the sales and use tax imposed under this chapter for the cleanup of contaminated property.

(b) Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, a Type B corporation may use proceeds from the sales and use tax for the cleanup of contaminated property only if the use of tax proceeds for that purpose is authorized by a majority of the voters voting at an election held in the authorizing municipality for that purpose. The ballot in an election held under this subsection shall be printed to provide for voting for or against the proposition: "The use of sales and use tax proceeds for the cleanup of contaminated property."
Tex. Business Organizations Code § 9.053 — TX Code / Code bo / Chapter 9 / Section 9.053
§ 9.053. VENUE.
Status: in_force

In addition to any other venue authorized by law, a suit under Section 9.051 or 9.052 may be brought in Travis County.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1380.002 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1380 / Section 1380.002
§ 1380.002. 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 offered 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) the state Medicaid program, including the Medicaid managed care program operated under Chapters 540 and 540A, Government Code;

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

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

(11) a self-funded health benefit plan sponsored by a professional employer organization under Chapter 91, Labor Code;

(12) county employee group health benefits provided under Chapter 157, Local Government Code; and

(13) health and accident coverage provided by a risk pool created under Chapter 172, Local Government Code.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3863.006 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3863 / Section 3863.006
§ 3863.006. ELIGIBILITY FOR INCLUSION IN SPECIAL ZONES.
Status: in_force

All or any part of the area of the district is eligible to be included in:

(1) a tax increment reinvestment zone created under Chapter 311, Tax Code;

(2) a tax abatement reinvestment zone created under Chapter 312, Tax Code; or

(3) an enterprise zone created under Chapter 2303, Government Code.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1076.058 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1076 / Section 1076.058
§ 1076.058. DISTRICT ADMINISTRATOR; ASSISTANT ADMINISTRATOR.
Status: in_force

(a) The board may appoint a qualified person as district administrator.

(b) The board may appoint an assistant administrator.

(c) The district administrator and any assistant administrator serve at the will of the board and shall receive the compensation determined by the board.

(d) On assuming the duties of district administrator, the administrator shall execute a bond payable to the district in an amount set by the board that:

(1) is conditioned on the administrator performing the administrator's duties; and

(2) contains other conditions the board may require.

(e) On assuming the duties of assistant administrator, the assistant administrator shall execute a bond payable to the district in an amount set by the board that:

(1) is conditioned on the assistant administrator performing the assistant administrator's duties; and

(2) contains other conditions the board may require.
Tex. Government Code § 2269.207 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2269 / Section 2269.207
§ 2269.207. SELECTION OF CONSTRUCTION MANAGER-AGENT.
Status: in_force

A governmental entity shall select a construction manager-agent on the basis of demonstrated competence and qualifications in the same manner that an architect or engineer is selected under Section 2254.004.
Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 58.105 — TX Code / Code cr / Chapter 58 / Section 58.105
§ 58.105. DISCLOSURE OF CERTAIN CHILD VICTIM INFORMATION PROHIBITED.
Status: in_force

Except as required or permitted by other law or by court order, a public servant or other person who has access to or obtains the name, address, telephone number, or other identifying information of a victim younger than 17 years of age may not release or disclose the identifying information to any person who is not assisting in the investigation, prosecution, or defense of the case. This article does not apply to the release or disclosure of a victim's identifying information by:

(1) the victim; or

(2) the victim's parent, conservator, or guardian, unless the parent, conservator, or guardian is a defendant in the case.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 282.028 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 282 / Section 282.028
§ 282.028. OTHER OFFICERS AND DISTRICT EMPLOYEES.
Status: in_force

(a) The board shall appoint other district officers that the board considers necessary.

(b) A person appointed under Subsection (a) serves at the will of the board and is entitled to receive compensation as determined by the board.

(c) The board may contract with or employ legal, technical, and professional assistance and other employees.

(d) If the superintendent is temporarily incapacitated or absent, the board may designate a competent person to perform the superintendent's powers or duties.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8427.203 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8427 / Section 8427.203
§ 8427.203. BONDS FOR ROAD PROJECTS.
Status: in_force

At the time of issuance, the total principal amount of bonds or other obligations issued or incurred to finance road projects and payable from ad valorem taxes may not exceed one-fourth of the assessed value of the real property in the district.
Tex. Tax Code § 171.501 — TX Code / Code tx / Chapter 171 / Section 171.501
§ 171.501. REFUND FOR JOB CREATION IN ENTERPRISE ZONE.
Status: repealed

(a) A corporation that has been certified a qualified business as provided by Chapter 2303, Government Code, may apply for and be granted a refund of franchise tax paid with an initial or annual report if the governing body certifies to the comptroller that the business has created 10 or more new jobs held by qualified employees during the calendar year that contains the end of the accounting period on which the report is based.

(b) Only qualified businesses that have been certified as eligible for a refund under this section by the governing body to the comptroller are entitled to the refund.

(c) Repealed by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 814, Sec. 6.01(10).

(d) The amount of a refund under this section is the lesser of $5,000 or 25 percent of the amount of franchise tax due for any one privilege period before any other applicable credits. For purposes of this subsection, the initial and second periods are considered to be the same privilege period.

(e) In this section:

(1) "Enterprise zone" and "qualified employee" have the meanings assigned to those terms by Section 2303.003, Government Code.

(2) "Governing body" means the governing body of a municipality or county that applied to have the project or activity of a qualified business designated as an enterprise project under Section 2303.405, Government Code.

(3) "New job" has the meaning assigned "permanent new job" by Section 2303.401, Government Code.

(4) "Qualified business" means a person that is certified as a qualified business under Section 2303.402, Government Code.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1070.156 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1070 / Section 1070.156
§ 1070.156. ELECTION RESULTS.
Status: in_force

(a) Territory may not be annexed to the district unless:

(1) an election is held in accordance with this subchapter; and

(2) the annexation is approved by a majority of the voters voting in the election in:

(A) the district; and

(B) the territory proposed to be annexed.

(b) If the territory is annexed to the district, a certified copy of the order canvassing the returns of the election shall be filed and recorded in the deed records of each county in which the district is located following the annexation election.

(c) An election may not be held under this subchapter within six months of an election previously held under this subchapter.
Tex. Government Code § 1401.042 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 1401 / Section 1401.042
§ 1401.042. REFUNDING BONDS.
Status: in_force

The authority may issue a general obligation bond authorized under Section 1401.041 to refund a revenue bond issued under Subchapter D.
Tex. Utilities Code § 16.044 — TX Code / Code ut / Chapter 16 / Section 16.044
§ 16.044. APPROVAL OF BUDGET.
Status: in_force

The commission budget is subject to legislative approval as part of the General Appropriations Act.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 9601.154 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 9601 / Section 9601.154
§ 9601.154. DISTRICT FACILITIES EXEMPT FROM TAXATION AND ASSESSMENT.
Status: in_force

The district is not required to pay a tax or assessment on its facilities or any part of its facilities.
Tex. Business Organizations Code § 200.256 — TX Code / Code bo / Chapter 200 / Section 200.256
§ 200.256. RECORD DATE FOR PURPOSE OTHER THAN WRITTEN CONSENT TO ACTION.
Status: in_force

The record date provided by the trust managers in accordance with Section 6.101 must be at least 10 days before the date on which the particular action requiring the determination of shareholders is to be taken.
Tex. Occupations Code § 2001.553 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 2001 / Section 2001.553
§ 2001.553. UNLICENSED SALES; OFFENSE.
Status: repealed

(a) A person commits an offense if a person sells or attempts to induce the sale of bingo equipment, supplies, or automated bingo services to a licensed authorized organization and the person is not licensed to do so.

(b) Repealed by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 636, Sec. 42(11), eff. October 1, 2009.

(c) An offense under this section is a Class A misdemeanor.
Tex. Government Code § 547A.0008 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 547A / Section 547A.0008
§ 547A.0008. RULES.
Status: in_force

The executive commissioner shall adopt any rules necessary to implement the community collaborative grant program established under this chapter, including rules establishing:

(1) the requirements for an entity to be eligible to receive a grant;

(2) the required elements of a community collaborative an entity operates; and

(3) permissible and prohibited uses of money an entity receives from a grant the commission makes.
Tex. Parks and Wildlife Code § 66.217 — TX Code / Code pw / Chapter 66 / Section 66.217
§ 66.217. FINFISH RESEARCH.
Status: in_force

(a) The department shall conduct continuous research and study of:

(1) the supply, economic value, environment, and breeding habits of the various species of finfish, including red drum and speckled sea trout;

(2) factors affecting the increase or decrease of finfish supply;

(3) the use of trawls, nets, and other devices for the taking of finfish;

(4) the effect on finfish of industrial and other types of water pollution in areas naturally frequented by finfish; and

(5) statistical information gathered by the department on the marketing, harvesting, processing, and catching of finfish landed in this state.

(b) The department shall make findings based on the research required by Subsection (a) of this section.

(c) The findings shall be filed in the permanent records of the department.
Tex. Insurance Code § 4003.001 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 4003 / Section 4003.001
§ 4003.001. LICENSE EXPIRATION.
Status: in_force

(a) Unless a staggered renewal system is adopted under Section 4003.002, each license issued or renewed by the department under Chapter 981 or Subtitle A, B, or C and not suspended or revoked by the commissioner expires on:

(1) the second anniversary of the date the license is issued to or renewed by a person that is not an individual; or

(2) except as provided in Subsection (c):

(A) for a license issued or renewed in an even-numbered year, the individual license holder's birthday each even-numbered year; or

(B) for a license issued or renewed in an odd-numbered year, the individual license holder's birthday each odd-numbered year.

(b) The commissioner by rule may change the two-year expiration period if the commissioner determines that the change is necessary to promote uniformity of license periods of this state with those of other states.

(c) If a person holds more than one license, all licenses issued to the person expire on the earliest expiration date of the licenses held. Thereafter, all licenses expire in accordance with Subsection (a).

(d) Notwithstanding Section 4003.002(b), the commissioner may not prorate the initial application fee for a license based on the expiration period of the license under Subsection (c).