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Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7913.304 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7913 / Section 7913.304
§ 7913.304. TAXES FOR SERVICES, IMPROVEMENTS, AND FACILITIES IN DEFINED AREAS OR DESIGNATED PROPERTY.
Status: in_force

On voter approval and adoption of the order described by Section 7913.303, the district may apply separately, differently, equitably, and specifically its taxing power and lien authority to the defined area or designated property to provide money to construct, administer, maintain, and operate services, improvements, and facilities that primarily benefit the defined area or designated property.
Tex. Transportation Code § 311.903 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 311 / Section 311.903
§ 311.903. STREET WORK REQUIRED OF INHABITANT IN TYPE B GENERAL-LAW MUNICIPALITY.
Status: in_force

(a) The governing body of a Type B general-law municipality may require the male inhabitants of the municipality who are at least 18 years of age but younger than 46 years of age to work on the streets and public alleys. The period of work may not exceed five days in a year.

(b) Instead of performing the work, a person may furnish a substitute to perform the work or may pay a sum not to exceed $1 for each day of work demanded so that a substitute may be employed.

(c) The requirement does not apply to a minister of the gospel actually engaged in the discharge of the minister's duties.
Tex. Finance Code § 96.402 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 96 / Section 96.402
§ 96.402. PAYMENT OF INSURED DEPOSIT LIABILITIES BY FDIC.
Status: in_force

If the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation pays the insured deposit liabilities of a savings bank that has been closed or is being liquidated under this chapter, regardless of whether the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation has become receiver or liquidating agent, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation is subrogated, to the extent of the payment, to all rights that the owners of the deposit accounts have against the savings bank.
Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 1.25 — TX Code / Code cr / Chapter 1 / Section 1.25
§ 1.25. CONFRONTED BY WITNESSES.
Status: in_force

The defendant, upon a trial, shall be confronted with the witnesses, except in certain cases provided for in this Code where depositions have been taken.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8059.0203 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8059 / Section 8059.0203
§ 8059.0203. AUTHORITY FOR ROAD PROJECTS.
Status: in_force

Under Section 52, Article III, Texas Constitution, the district may design, acquire, construct, finance, issue bonds for, improve, operate, maintain, and convey to this state, a county, or a municipality for operation and maintenance macadamized, graveled, or paved roads, or improvements, including storm drainage, in aid of those roads.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8888.160 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8888 / Section 8888.160
§ 8888.160. STORAGE, SALE, OR REUSE OF WATER OR BY-PRODUCT.
Status: in_force

The authority may store, sell, or reuse:

(1) water; or

(2) any by-product from the authority's operations.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1355.101 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1355 / Section 1355.101
§ 1355.101. DEFINITION.
Status: in_force

In this subchapter, "psychiatric day treatment facility" means a mental health facility that:

(1) provides treatment for individuals suffering from acute mental and nervous disorders in a structured psychiatric program using individualized treatment plans with specific attainable goals and objectives that are appropriate to the patient and the program's treatment modality; and

(2) is clinically supervised by a doctor of medicine who is certified in psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
Tex. Insurance Code § 824.151 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 824 / Section 824.151
§ 824.151. PURCHASE OF OUTSTANDING SHARES BY LIFE INSURANCE CORPORATION.
Status: in_force

(a) A life insurance corporation may purchase or contract to purchase all or part of the outstanding shares of another life insurance corporation for purposes of merger or consolidation.

(b) Except as provided by Section 824.152, the provisions of Subchapter D, Chapter 425, that limit investments in the corporate stock of another corporation do not apply to a purchase made under this section.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8048.0308 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8048 / Section 8048.0308
§ 8048.0308. LIMITATION ON USE OF EMINENT DOMAIN.
Status: in_force

(a) The district may not exercise the power of eminent domain outside the district to acquire a site or easement for:

(1) a road project authorized by Section 8048.0303; or

(2) a recreational facility as defined by Section 49.462, Water Code.

(b) The district may not exercise the power of eminent domain in the corporate limits of the City of Van Alstyne unless the city by ordinance or resolution has consented to the exercise of eminent domain authority.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 300C.0104 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 300C / Section 300C.0104
§ 300C.0104. ACCOUNTING.
Status: in_force

The district shall maintain an accounting of the money received from each local government that created the district, including a paying hospital located in a hospital district, county, or municipality that created the district, as applicable.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1012.307 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1012 / Section 1012.307
§ 1012.307. IMPOSITION OF TAX AND RETURN OF SURPLUS TAXES.
Status: in_force

(a) After the board finds that the district is dissolved, the board shall:

(1) determine the debt owed by the district; and

(2) impose on the property included in the district's tax rolls a tax that is in proportion of the debt to the property value.

(b) On the payment of all outstanding debts and obligations of the district, the board shall order the secretary to return to each district taxpayer the taxpayer's pro rata share of all unused tax money.

(c) A taxpayer may request that the taxpayer's share of surplus tax money be credited to the taxpayer's county taxes. If a taxpayer requests the credit, the board shall direct the secretary to transmit the money to the county tax assessor-collector.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8884.001 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8884 / Section 8884.001
§ 8884.001. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this chapter:

(1) "Board" means the district's board of directors.

(2) "Director" means a board member.

(3) "District" means the Saratoga Underground Water Conservation District.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1084.005 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1084 / Section 1084.005
§ 1084.005. 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. Special District Local Laws Code § 1016.206 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1016 / Section 1016.206
§ 1016.206. MATURITY OF BONDS.
Status: in_force

District bonds must mature not later than 40 years after the date of issuance.
Tex. Occupations Code § 2301.602 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 2301 / Section 2301.602
§ 2301.602. DUTY OF BOARD.
Status: in_force

(a) The board shall cause a manufacturer, converter, or distributor to perform an obligation imposed by this subchapter.

(b) The board shall adopt rules for the enforcement and implementation of this subchapter.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7956.005 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7956 / Section 7956.005
§ 7956.005. FINDINGS OF PUBLIC PURPOSE AND BENEFIT.
Status: in_force

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

(b) The district is created to accomplish the purposes of:

(1) a municipal utility district as provided by general law and Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution; and

(2) Section 52, Article III, Texas Constitution, that relate to the construction, acquisition, improvement, operation, or maintenance of macadamized, graveled, or paved roads, or improvements, including storm drainage, in aid of those roads.
Tex. Government Code § 487.603 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 487 / Section 487.603
§ 487.603. FEES.
Status: in_force

(a) The department shall charge a fee for rural physicians to participate in the program.

(b) The fees collected under this section shall be deposited in a special account in the general revenue fund that may be appropriated only to the department for administration of this subchapter.
Tex. Government Code § 544.0257 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 544 / Section 544.0257
§ 544.0257. COMPLETION OF FULL INVESTIGATION OF ALLEGED MEDICAID FRAUD OR ABUSE.
Status: in_force

(a) The office of inspector general shall complete a full investigation of a complaint or allegation of Medicaid fraud or abuse against a provider not later than the 180th day after the date the full investigation begins unless the office determines that more time is needed to complete the investigation.

(b) Except as otherwise provided by this subsection, if the office of inspector general determines that more time is needed to complete a full investigation, the office shall provide notice to the provider who is the subject of the investigation stating that the length of the investigation will exceed 180 days and specifying the reasons why the office was unable to complete the investigation within the 180-day period. The office is not required to provide notice to the provider under this subsection if the office determines that providing notice would jeopardize the investigation.
Tex. Education Code § 37.0062 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 37 / Section 37.0062
§ 37.0062. INSTRUCTIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION SERVICES IN JUVENILE RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES.
Status: in_force

(a) The commissioner shall determine the instructional requirements for education services provided by a school district or open-enrollment charter school in a pre-adjudication secure detention facility or a post-adjudication secure correctional facility operated by a juvenile board or a post-adjudication secure correctional facility operated under contract with the Texas Juvenile Justice Department, including requirements relating to:

(1) the length of the school day;

(2) the number of days of instruction provided to students each school year; and

(3) the curriculum of the educational program.

(b) The commissioner shall coordinate with the Texas Juvenile Justice Department in determining the instructional requirements for education services provided under Subsection (a):

(1) in a pre-adjudication secure detention facility or a post-adjudication secure correctional facility operated by a juvenile board; and

(2) in a post-adjudication secure correctional facility operated under contract with the department.

(c) The commissioner shall adopt rules necessary to administer this section. The rules must ensure that:

(1) a student who receives education services in a pre-adjudication secure detention facility described by this section is offered courses that enable the student to maintain progress toward completing high school graduation requirements; and

(2) a student who receives education services in a post-adjudication secure correctional facility described by this section is offered, at a minimum, the courses necessary to enable the student to complete high school graduation requirements.

(d) The Texas Juvenile Justice Department shall coordinate with the commissioner in establishing standards for:

(1) ensuring security in the provision of education services in the facilities; and

(2) providing children in the custody of the facilities access to education services.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8009.0301 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8009 / Section 8009.0301
§ 8009.0301. 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.
Tex. Transportation Code § 391.123 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 391 / Section 391.123
§ 391.123. RULES RELATING TO SCREENING OF JUNKYARDS.
Status: in_force

The commission may adopt rules governing the location, planting, construction, and maintenance of the materials used in screening junkyards.
Tex. Government Code § 437.254 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 437 / Section 437.254
§ 437.254. EMPLOYEES IN TEXAS MILITARY FORCES; EMERGENCY LEAVE.
Status: in_force

(a) A state employee called to state active duty as a member of the Texas military forces by the governor or other appropriate authority in response to a natural or man-made disaster is entitled to receive paid emergency leave without loss of military leave under Section 437.202 or annual leave.

(b) A state employee called to federal active duty for the purpose of providing assistance to civil authorities in a declared emergency or for training for that purpose is entitled to receive paid emergency leave for not more than 22 workdays without loss of military leave under Section 437.202 or annual leave.

(c) The duty or training under Subsection (b) does not include duty or training carried out under Section 437.202.
Tex. Insurance Code § 401.020 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 401 / Section 401.020
§ 401.020. ACCOUNTANT WORK PAPERS.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, "work papers" means the records kept by an accountant of the procedures followed, the tests performed, the information obtained, and the conclusions reached that are pertinent to the accountant's audit of an insurer's or health maintenance organization's financial statements. The term includes work programs, analyses, memoranda, letters of confirmation and representation, abstracts of company documents and schedules, and commentaries prepared or obtained by the accountant in the course of auditing the financial statements that support the accountant's opinion.

(b) An insurer or health maintenance organization required to file an audited financial report under this subchapter shall require the insurer's or health maintenance organization's accountant to make available for review by the department's examiners the work papers and any record of communications between the accountant and the insurer or health maintenance organization relating to the accountant's audit that were prepared in conducting the audit. The insurer or health maintenance organization shall require that the accountant retain the work papers and records of communications until the earlier of:

(1) the date the department files a report on the examination covering the audit period; or

(2) the seventh anniversary of the date of the last day of the audit period.

(c) The department may copy and retain the copies of pertinent work papers when the department's examiners conduct a review under Subsection (b). The review is considered an investigation, and work papers obtained during that investigation may be made confidential by the commissioner, unless the work papers are admitted as evidence in a hearing before a governmental agency or in a court.
Tex. Occupations Code § 1051.403 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 1051 / Section 1051.403
§ 1051.403. REINSTATEMENT.
Status: in_force

The board may issue or reinstate a certificate of registration under this section to an applicant who:

(1) pays all fees and costs incurred by the board as a result of any proceeding that led to the denial, revocation, or suspension; and

(2) presents evidence to support the issuance or reinstatement of the certificate.
Tex. Occupations Code § 2001.203 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 2001 / Section 2001.203
§ 2001.203. MANUFACTURER'S LICENSE APPLICATION.
Status: in_force

(a) An applicant for a manufacturer's license must file with the commission an application on a form prescribed by the commission.

(b) The application must include:

(1) the name and address of the applicant and the name and address of each of its locations where bingo supplies or equipment are manufactured;

(2) a full description of each type of bingo supply or equipment that the applicant intends to manufacture or market in this state and the brand name, if any, under which each item will be sold;

(3) if the applicant:

(A) is not a corporation, the name and home address of each owner; or

(B) is a corporation, the name and home address of each officer and director and each person owning more than 10 percent of a class of stock in the corporation;

(4) if the applicant is a foreign corporation or other foreign legal entity, the name, business name and address, and address of its registered agent for service in this state;

(5) the name and address of each manufacturer, supplier, and distributor in which the applicant has a financial interest and the details of that financial interest, including any indebtedness between the applicant and the manufacturer, supplier, or distributor of $5,000 or more;

(6) information regarding whether the applicant or a person required to be named in the application has been convicted in this state or another state of criminal fraud or a gambling or gambling-related offense;

(7) information regarding whether the applicant or a person required to be named in the application is an owner, officer, director, shareholder, agent, or employee of a licensed commercial lessor or conducts, promotes, administers, or assists in conducting, promoting, or administering bingo for which a license is required by this chapter;

(8) information regarding whether the applicant or a person required to be named in the application is a public officer or public employee in this state;

(9) the name of each state in which the applicant is or has been licensed to manufacture, distribute, or supply bingo equipment or supplies, each license number, the period of time licensed under each license, and whether a license has been revoked, suspended, withdrawn, canceled, or surrendered and, if so, the reasons for the action taken;

(10) information regarding whether the applicant or a person required to be named in the application is or has been a professional gambler or gambling promoter;

(11) the names and addresses of each manufacturer, supplier, or distributor of bingo equipment or supplies in which the applicant or a person required to be named in the application is an owner, officer, shareholder, director, agent, or employee; and

(12) any other information the commission requests.
Tex. Water Code § 17.030 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 17 / Section 17.030
§ 17.030. BONDS NEGOTIABLE INSTRUMENTS.
Status: in_force

The bonds issued under the provisions of this chapter are negotiable instruments under the laws of this state.
Tex. Occupations Code § 2022.012 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 2022 / Section 2022.012
§ 2022.012. LEGAL REPRESENTATION.
Status: in_force

The attorney general shall:

(1) designate at least one member of the attorney general's staff to counsel and advise the commission and to represent the commission in legal proceedings; and

(2) make available to the appropriate prosecuting attorneys any information obtained regarding violations of this subtitle.
Tex. Government Code § 853.506 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 853 / Section 853.506
§ 853.506. CURRENT SERVICE FOR REEMPLOYED VETERANS.
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any provision of this subtitle to the contrary, contributions, benefits, and service credit for qualified military service will be provided in accordance with Section 414(u) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (26 U.S.C. Section 414). The board of trustees may adopt rules that modify the terms of this subtitle for the purpose of compliance with the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (38 U.S.C. Section 4301 et seq.).
Tex. Education Code § 54.602 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 54 / Section 54.602
§ 54.602. ESTABLISHMENT OF BOARD; FUNCTION.
Status: in_force

(a) The Prepaid Higher Education Tuition Board is in the office of the comptroller.

(b) The board shall administer the following programs:

(1) the prepaid higher education tuition program established under this subchapter;

(2) the higher education savings plan established under Subchapter G;

(3) the prepaid tuition unit undergraduate education program established under Subchapter H;

(4) the Texas Save and Match Program established under Subchapter I; and

(5) the Texas Achieving a Better Life Experience Program established under Subchapter J.

(c) Unless otherwise specified, the provisions of this subchapter concerning the following requirements applicable to the board under this subchapter also apply to the board for purposes of Subchapters G, H, I, and J of this chapter:

(1) membership;

(2) appointments of members;

(3) removal of members;

(4) ethics policy;

(5) training;

(6) board officers;

(7) compensation;

(8) meetings;

(9) public interest information and complaints;

(10) use of technology;

(11) program and facility accessibility;

(12) executive director; and

(13) staff.
Tex. Occupations Code § 1702.365 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 1702 / Section 1702.365
§ 1702.365. ABDUCTION OF CHILD.
Status: in_force

The commission shall revoke a person's license or security officer commission or deny a person's application for, or renewal of, a license or security officer commission on proof that the person or an agent of the person has, after the date of application for a license or security officer commission, abducted or attempted to abduct by force or the threat of force or by misrepresentation, stealth, or unlawful entry a child who at the time of the abduction or attempt is under the care and control of a person who:

(1) has custody or physical possession of the child under a court order; or

(2) is exercising the care and control with the consent of a person who has custody or physical possession of the child under a court order.
Tex. Water Code § 5.758 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 5 / Section 5.758
§ 5.758. REGULATORY FLEXIBILITY.
Status: in_force

(a) The commission by order may exempt an applicant from a requirement of a statute or commission rule regarding the control or abatement of pollution if the applicant proposes to control or abate pollution by an alternative method or by applying an alternative standard that is:

(1) as protective of the environment and the public health as the method or standard prescribed by the statute or commission rule that would otherwise apply; and

(2) not inconsistent with federal law.

(b) The commission may not exempt an applicant under this section unless the applicant can present to the commission evidence that the alternative the applicant proposes is as protective of the environment and the public health as the method or standard prescribed by the statute or commission rule that would otherwise apply.

(c) The commission by rule shall specify the procedure for obtaining an exemption under this section. The rules must provide for public notice and for public participation in a proceeding involving an application for an exemption under this section.

(d) The commission's order must provide a description of the alternative method or standard and condition the exemption on compliance with the method or standard as the order prescribes.

(e) The commission by rule may establish a reasonable fee for applying for an exemption under this section.

(f) A violation of an order issued under this section is punishable as if it were a violation of the statute or rule from which the order grants an exemption.

(g) This section does not authorize exemptions to statutes or regulations for storing, handling, processing, or disposing of low-level radioactive materials.

(h) In implementing the program of regulatory flexibility authorized by this section, the commission shall:

(1) promote the program to businesses in the state through all available appropriate media;

(2) endorse alternative methods that will clearly benefit the environment and impose the least onerous restrictions on business;

(3) fix and enforce environmental standards, allowing businesses flexibility in meeting the standards in a manner that clearly enhances environmental outcomes; and

(4) work to achieve consistent and predictable results for the regulated community and shorter waits for permit issuance.