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Tex. Government Code § 532.0057 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 532 / Section 532.0057
§ 532.0057. FEES, CHARGES, AND RATES.
Status: in_force

(a) The executive commissioner shall adopt reasonable rules and standards governing the determination of fees, charges, and rates for Medicaid payments.

(b) In adopting rules and standards required by Subsection (a), the executive commissioner:

(1) may provide for payment of fees, charges, and rates in accordance with:

(A) formulas, procedures, or methodologies commission rules prescribe;

(B) state or federal law, policies, rules, regulations, or guidelines;

(C) economic conditions that substantially and materially affect provider participation in Medicaid, as the executive commissioner determines; or

(D) available levels of appropriated state and federal funds; and

(2) shall include financial performance standards that, in the event of a proposed rate reduction, provide private ICF-IID facilities and home and community-based services providers with flexibility in determining how to use Medicaid payments to provide services in the most cost-effective manner while continuing to meet state and federal Medicaid requirements.

(c) Notwithstanding any other provision of Chapter 32, Human Resources Code, Chapter 531 or revised provisions of Chapter 531, as that chapter existed on March 31, 2025, or Chapter 540 or 540A, the commission may adjust the fees, charges, and rates paid to Medicaid providers as necessary to achieve the objectives of Medicaid in a manner consistent with the considerations described by Subsection (b)(1).

(d) In adopting rates for Medicaid payments under Subsection (a), the executive commissioner may adopt reimbursement rates for appropriate nursing services provided to recipients with certain health conditions if those services are determined to provide a cost-effective alternative to hospitalization. A physician must certify that the nursing services are medically appropriate for the recipient for those services to qualify for reimbursement under this subsection.

(e) In adopting rates for Medicaid payments under Subsection (a), the executive commissioner may adopt cost-effective reimbursement rates for group appointments with Medicaid providers for certain diseases and medical conditions commission rules specify.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3902.053 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3902 / Section 3902.053
§ 3902.053. APPOINTMENT OF DIRECTORS.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, "homeowner" means a person who owns residential property in the district that is used for personal, family, or household purposes.

(b) Before 500 residential units in the district are sold to homeowners, the owner or owners of a majority of the assessed value of the real property in the district may submit a petition to the governing body of the city requesting that the governing body appoint as directors three persons from persons named in the petition.

(c) After 500 residential units in the district are sold to homeowners:

(1) a majority of the homeowners in the district may submit a petition to the governing body of the city requesting that the governing body appoint as directors two persons from persons named in the petition; and

(2) the owner or owners of a majority of the assessed value of the real property in the district that is not residential property may submit a petition to the governing body of the city requesting that the governing body appoint as director one person from persons named in the petition.

(d) The governing body of the city shall appoint five directors. The appointments may include one or more of the persons named in the petitions.
Tex. Human Resources Code § 33.0181 — TX Code / Code hr / Chapter 33 / Section 33.0181
§ 33.0181. MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING REGARDING ELIGIBILITY DETERMINATIONS FOR CERTAIN INMATES.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, "inmate" means an individual confined in a facility operated by or under contract with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.

(b) The commission and the Texas Department of Criminal Justice shall enter into a memorandum of understanding for the purpose of ensuring that an inmate who is likely to be eligible for supplemental nutrition assistance benefits on discharge or release on parole, mandatory supervision, or conditional pardon is assessed by the commission for eligibility for those benefits before the inmate's discharge or release.

(c) The memorandum of understanding required by this section must:

(1) establish a procedure through which the commission shall accept and process supplemental nutrition assistance program applications from inmates; and

(2) define the roles and responsibilities of each agency under the memorandum.

(d) The memorandum of understanding required by Subsection (b) must be tailored to achieve the goal of ensuring that an inmate described by Subsection (b) who is determined eligible by the commission for supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits may begin receiving services under the program at the time of the inmate's discharge or release on parole, mandatory supervision, or conditional pardon.

(e) The executive commissioner shall adopt rules necessary to implement this section.
Tex. Government Code § 526.0005 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 526 / Section 526.0005
§ 526.0005. INTERNET WEBSITE FOR HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES REFERRAL INFORMATION.
Status: in_force

(a) The network may develop an Internet website to provide information to the public regarding the health and human services provided by public or private entities throughout this state.

(b) The material on the network Internet website must be:

(1) geographically indexed, including by type of service provided within each geographic area; and

(2) designed to inform an individual about the health and human services provided in the area in which the individual lives.

(c) The Internet website may contain:

(1) links to the Internet websites of any local health and human services provider;

(2) the name, address, and telephone number of organizations providing health and human services in a county and a description of the type of services those organizations provide; and

(3) any other information that educates the public about the health and human services provided in a county.

(d) The network shall coordinate with the Department of Information Resources to maintain the Internet website through the state electronic Internet portal project established by the department.
Tex. Government Code § 2002.023 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2002 / Section 2002.023
§ 2002.023. EXCEPTIONS.
Status: in_force

This subchapter does not apply to:

(1) a suspension, revocation, cancellation, denial, or disqualification of a driver's license or commercial driver's license as authorized by:

(A) Subchapter N, Chapter 521, Transportation Code, except Sections 521.304 and 521.305 of that subchapter, or by Subchapter O or P of that chapter;

(B) Chapter 522, Transportation Code;

(C) Chapter 601, Transportation Code;

(D) Chapter 724, Transportation Code; or

(E) Article 42A.406 or 42A.407, Code of Criminal Procedure;

(2) matters related solely to the internal personnel rules and practices of a state agency;

(3) the Texas Workforce Commission, other than to matters of unemployment insurance maintained by the commission; or

(4) a rule or internal procedure of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice or Texas Board of Criminal Justice that applies to an inmate or any other person under the custody or control of the department or to an action taken under that rule or procedure.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1120.023 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1120 / Section 1120.023
§ 1120.023. TEMPORARY OFFICERS.
Status: in_force

(a) The temporary board shall elect a president and a vice president from among the temporary directors.

(b) The temporary board shall appoint a secretary, who need not be a temporary director.

(c) The temporary board shall fill a vacancy in a board office for the remainder of the unexpired term.
Tex. Government Code § 316.033 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 316 / Section 316.033
§ 316.033. FUNDS EXCLUDED.
Status: in_force

This subchapter applies to funds established by state law, but does not apply to any portion of a fund derived from constitutionally dedicated revenues or to funds or fund balances that are:

(1) dedicated by the Texas Constitution;

(2) held in trust or escrow for the benefit of any person or entity other than a state agency;

(3) pledged to the payment of bonds, notes, or other debts;

(4) derived from gifts, donations, or endowments made to state agencies or institutions of higher education;

(5) pledged to the capital trust fund to be used for construction; or

(6) maintained by institutions of higher education, including the Texas State Technical College System.
Tex. Family Code § 231.012 — TX Code / Code fa / Chapter 231 / Section 231.012
§ 231.012. CHILD SUPPORT WORK GROUP.
Status: in_force

(a) The director of the Title IV-D agency may convene a work group representing public and private entities with an interest in child support enforcement in this state to work with the director in developing strategies to improve child support enforcement in this state.

(b) The director of the Title IV-D agency shall appoint the members of the work group after consulting with appropriate public and private entities.

(c) The work group shall meet as convened by the director of the Title IV-D agency and consult with the director on matters relating to child support enforcement in this state, including the delivery of Title IV-D services.

(d) A work group member or the member's designee may not receive compensation but is entitled to reimbursement for actual and necessary expenses incurred in performing the member's duties under this section.

(e) The work group is not an advisory committee as defined by Section 2110.001, Government Code. Chapter 2110, Government Code, does not apply to the work group.
Tex. Government Code § 2400.005 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2400 / Section 2400.005
§ 2400.005. INTERPRETATION.
Status: in_force

(a) This chapter may not be construed to preempt a state or federal law that is equally or more protective of the free exercise of religious beliefs or to narrow the meaning or application of a state or federal law protecting the free exercise of religious beliefs.

(b) This chapter may not be construed to prevent a governmental entity from providing, either directly or through a person who is not seeking protection under this chapter, any benefit or service authorized under state or federal law.
Tex. Transportation Code § 522.021 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 522 / Section 522.021
§ 522.021. APPLICATION; OFFENSE.
Status: in_force

(a) An application for a commercial driver's license or commercial learner's permit must include:

(1) the full name and current residence and mailing address of the applicant;

(2) a physical description of the applicant, including sex, height, and eye color;

(3) the applicant's date of birth;

(4) the applicant's social security number, unless the application is for a non-domiciled commercial driver's license and the applicant is domiciled in a foreign jurisdiction;

(5) certifications, including those required by 49 C.F.R. Section 383.71(a); and

(6) any other information required by the department.

(a-1) If the application is for a non-domiciled commercial driver's license and the applicant is domiciled in a foreign jurisdiction that does not meet the testing and licensing standards established by 49 C.F.R. Part 383, the applicant must present:

(1) a social security card issued to the applicant;

(2) an unexpired foreign passport issued to the applicant;

(3) a Form I-94 Arrival/Departure record or a successor document or an unexpired employment authorization document; and

(4) documentation demonstrating proof of Texas residence as provided by Section 522.0225.

(b) The application must be sworn to and signed by the applicant. An officer or employee of the department may administer the oath. An officer or employee of this state may not charge for administering the oath.

(c) The application must meet the requirements of an application under Section 521.141 and must be accompanied by the fee required under Section 522.029. The department may require documentary evidence to verify the information required by Subsection (a).

(c-1) If the department requires proof of an applicant's identity as part of an application under this section, the department must accept as satisfactory proof of identity an offender identification card or similar form of identification issued to an inmate by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice if the applicant also provides supplemental verifiable records or documents that aid in establishing identity.

(d) A person who knowingly falsifies information or a certification required by Subsection (a) commits an offense and is subject to a 60-day disqualification of the person's commercial driver's license, commercial learner's permit, or application. An offense under this subsection is a Class C misdemeanor.

(e) When the department issues a license to which this section applies, the department shall provide the person to whom the license is issued with written information about the Glenda Dawson Donate Life-Texas Registry operated under Chapter 692A, Health and Safety Code.
Tex. Occupations Code § 1102.251 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 1102 / Section 1102.251
§ 1102.251. FEES.
Status: in_force

The commission shall charge and collect reasonable and necessary fees to cover the cost of administering this chapter for:

(1) filing an original application for an apprentice inspector license;

(2) filing an original application for a real estate inspector license;

(3) filing an original application for a professional inspector license;

(4) renewal of an apprentice inspector license;

(5) renewal of a real estate inspector license;

(6) renewal of a professional inspector license;

(7) a license examination;

(8) a request to change a place of business or to replace a lost or destroyed license; and

(9) filing a request for issuance of a license because of a change of name, return to active status, or change in sponsoring professional inspector.
Tex. Local Government Code § 273.006 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 273 / Section 273.006
§ 273.006. WARRANTS AND BONDS.
Status: in_force

The governing body of a municipality or the commissioners court of a county for the purpose of purchasing or condemning property under this chapter, and improving or equipping the property, may issue negotiable warrants and bonds of the municipality or of the county and levy taxes to provide for the interest and sinking funds of the warrants and bonds.
Tex. Utilities Code § 55.109 — TX Code / Code ut / Chapter 55 / Section 55.109
§ 55.109. IMPLEMENTATION OF PANEL RECOMMENDATIONS.
Status: in_force

The commission may implement the recommendations of the Caller ID Consumer Education Panel and interested parties to the extent consistent with the public interest.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8826.053 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8826 / Section 8826.053
§ 8826.053. ELECTION DATE.
Status: in_force

On the uniform election date in May of each even-numbered year, the appropriate number of directors shall be elected.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7927.203 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7927 / Section 7927.203
§ 7927.203. 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. Government Code § 420A.011 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 420A / Section 420A.011
§ 420A.011. ADMINISTRATIVE ATTACHMENT; SUPPORT.
Status: in_force

(a) The office is administratively attached to the Health and Human Services Commission.

(b) The Health and Human Services Commission shall provide administrative support services, including human resources, budgetary, accounting, purchasing, payroll, information technology, and legal support services, to the office as necessary to carry out the purposes of this chapter.

(c) The office, in accordance with the rules and procedures of the Legislative Budget Board, shall prepare, approve, and submit a legislative appropriations request that is separate from the legislative appropriations request for the Health and Human Services Commission and is used to develop the office's budget structure. The office shall maintain the office's legislative appropriations request and budget structure separately from those of the commission.
Tex. Government Code § 532.0452 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 532 / Section 532.0452
§ 532.0452. PHYSICIAN INCENTIVE PROGRAM TO REDUCE HOSPITAL EMERGENCY ROOM USE FOR NON-EMERGENT CONDITIONS.
Status: in_force

(a) If cost-effective, the executive commissioner by rule shall establish a physician incentive program designed to reduce recipients' use of hospital emergency room services for non-emergent conditions.

(b) In establishing the physician incentive program, the executive commissioner may include only the program components identified as cost-effective in the study conducted under former Section 531.086 before that section expired September 1, 2014.

(c) If the physician incentive program includes the payment of an enhanced reimbursement rate for routine after-hours appointments, the executive commissioner shall implement controls to ensure that the after-hours services billed are actually provided outside of normal business hours.
Tex. Insurance Code § 885.201 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 885 / Section 885.201
§ 885.201. CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY REQUIRED.
Status: in_force

A foreign fraternal benefit society organized and engaging in business before July 1, 1913, that was not authorized to engage in business in this state as of that date may not engage in business in this state without a certificate of authority from the commissioner.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8319.004 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8319 / Section 8319.004
§ 8319.004. CONSENT OF MUNICIPALITY REQUIRED.
Status: in_force

The temporary directors may not hold an election under Section 8319.003 until each municipality in whose corporate limits or extraterritorial jurisdiction the district is located has consented by ordinance or resolution to the creation of the district and to the inclusion of land in the district.
Tex. Government Code § 549.0301 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 549 / Section 549.0301
§ 549.0301. DEFINITION.
Status: in_force

In this subchapter, "board" means the Drug Utilization Review Board.
Tex. Transportation Code § 521.024 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 521 / Section 521.024
§ 521.024. RESTRICTIONS ON CERTAIN COMMON CARRIERS.
Status: in_force

(a) A person under 18 years of age may not operate a motor vehicle while that vehicle is in use as a public or common carrier of persons unless the person is licensed to operate the vehicle.

(b) A person may not operate a taxicab unless the person is at least 18 years of age.
Tex. Labor Code § 203.004 — TX Code / Code la / Chapter 203 / Section 203.004
§ 203.004. DEPOSIT OF FUNDS; EXCEPTION.
Status: in_force

All money paid to the commission under this subtitle:

(1) shall be deposited in the treasury unless:

(A) a state or federal law prohibits deposit in the treasury; or

(B) the deposit would result in the loss of any federal funds; and

(2) may be used only for the administration of this subtitle.
Tex. Occupations Code § 254.018 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 254 / Section 254.018
§ 254.018. TESTIMONY.
Status: in_force

A member of the board may not express an oral or written opinion or serve as an expert witness in a civil action that is:

(1) related to an administrative matter within the board's jurisdiction;

(2) brought against or for a person licensed or registered under this subtitle; and

(3) for the injury to or death of a patient or for a violation of the standard of care or the commission of malpractice.
Tex. Local Government Code § 318.021 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 318 / Section 318.021
§ 318.021.
Status: in_force

Sec. 318.021. APPROPRIATIONS TO HISTORICAL FOUNDATIONS: CERTAIN COUNTIES. The commissioners court of a county with a population of 239,000 to 825,000 may appropriate money from the general fund of the county to a historical foundation or organization in the county for the purpose of purchasing, constructing, restoring, preserving, maintaining, or reconstructing historical landmarks, buildings, and furnishings that are of historical significance to the county. The foundation or organization must be incorporated under the law of this state as a nonprofit corporation.
Tex. Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 16.033 — TX Code / Code cp / Chapter 16 / Section 16.033
§ 16.033. TECHNICAL DEFECTS IN INSTRUMENT.
Status: in_force

(a) A person with a right of action for the recovery of real property or an interest in real property conveyed by an instrument with one of the following defects must bring suit not later than two years after the day the instrument was filed for record with the county clerk of the county where the real property is located:

(1) lack of the signature of a proper corporate officer, partner, or company officer, manager, or member;

(2) lack of a corporate seal;

(3) failure of the record to show the corporate seal used;

(4) failure of the record to show authority of the board of directors or stockholders of a corporation, partners of a partnership, or officers, managers, or members of a company;

(5) execution and delivery of the instrument by a corporation, partnership, or other company that had been dissolved, whose charter had expired, or whose franchise had been canceled, withdrawn, or forfeited;

(6) acknowledgment of the instrument in an individual, rather than a representative or official, capacity;

(7) execution of the instrument by a trustee without record of the authority of the trustee or proof of the facts recited in the instrument;

(8) failure of the record or instrument to show an acknowledgment or jurat that complies with applicable law; or

(9) wording of the stated consideration that may or might create an implied lien in favor of the grantor.

(b) This section does not apply to a forged instrument.

(c) For the purposes of this section, an instrument affecting real property containing a ministerial defect, omission, or informality in the certificate of acknowledgment that has been filed for record for longer than two years in the office of the county recorder of the county in which the property is located is considered to have been lawfully recorded and to be notice of the existence of the instrument on and after the date the instrument is filed.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3931.202 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3931 / Section 3931.202
§ 3931.202. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE TAX.
Status: in_force

(a) If authorized by a majority of the district voters voting at an election held in accordance with Section 3931.201, the district may impose an operation and maintenance tax on taxable property in the district in accordance with Section 49.107, Water Code, for any district purpose, including to:

(1) maintain and operate the district;

(2) construct or acquire improvements; or

(3) provide a service.

(b) The board shall determine the tax rate. The rate may not exceed the rate approved at the election.

(c) Section 49.107(h), Water Code, does not apply to the district.