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Tex. Occupations Code § 403.106 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 403 / Section 403.106
§ 403.106. REQUIREMENTS FOR TRAINING PROGRAMS.
Status: in_force

(a) For purposes of determining whether an applicant satisfies the training requirements for a license under this chapter, a multisensory structured language education training program completed by the applicant must:

(1) be accredited by a nationally recognized accrediting organization;

(2) have in writing defined goals and objectives, areas of authority, and policies and procedures;

(3) have the appropriate financial and management resources to operate the training program, including a knowledgeable administrator and standard accounting and reporting procedures;

(4) have a physical site, equipment, materials, supplies, and environment suitable for the training program;

(5) have a sufficient number of instructional personnel who have completed the requirements for certification in multisensory structured language education;

(6) have been reviewed by multisensory structured language education professionals who are not affiliated with the training program;

(7) have developed and followed procedures to maintain and improve the quality of training provided by the program;

(8) have provided direct instruction in the principles and in each element of multisensory structured language education for a minimum of:

(A) 200 contact hours of course work for training program participants who seek a licensed dyslexia therapist license; and

(B) 45 contact hours of course work for training program participants who seek a licensed dyslexia practitioner license;

(9) have required training program participants to complete a program of supervised clinical experience in which the participants provided multisensory structured language education to students or adults, either individually or in small groups for a minimum of:

(A) 700 hours for training program participants who seek a licensed dyslexia therapist license; and

(B) 60 hours for training program participants who seek a licensed dyslexia practitioner license;

(10) have required training program participants to demonstrate the application of multisensory structured language education principles of instruction by completing demonstration lessons observed by an instructor and followed by a conference with and a written report by the instructor; and

(11) have provided instruction based on the Texas Education Agency publication "The Dyslexia Handbook: Procedures Concerning Dyslexia and Related Disorders (2007)," or a revised version of that publication approved by the department.

(b) A training program must require a training program participant who seeks a licensed dyslexia practitioner license to have completed at least five demonstration lessons described by Subsection (a)(10) and a participant who seeks a licensed dyslexia therapist license to have completed at least 10 demonstration lessons.

(c) The department shall determine whether a training program meets the requirements of this section.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 286.047 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 286 / Section 286.047
§ 286.047. BOARD VACANCY.
Status: in_force

A vacancy in the office of director shall be filled for the unexpired term by appointment by the remaining directors.
Tex. Business Organizations Code § 5.101 — TX Code / Code bo / Chapter 5 / Section 5.101
§ 5.101. APPLICATION FOR RESERVATION OF NAME.
Status: in_force

(a) Any person may file an application with the secretary of state to reserve the exclusive use of a name under this chapter.

(b) The application must be:

(1) accompanied by any required filing fee; and

(2) signed by the applicant or by the agent or attorney of the applicant.
Tex. Finance Code § 122.057 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 122 / Section 122.057
§ 122.057. OFFICERS; EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.
Status: in_force

(a) At the annual organizational meeting, the board shall elect from its membership a chairman, vice chairman, treasurer, and secretary. The offices of treasurer and secretary may be held by the same individual.

(b) An officer elected under Subsection (a):

(1) serves a one-year term or until the officer's successor is elected and qualified; and

(2) has the duties the bylaws prescribe.

(c) The board may appoint from its membership an executive committee of at least three persons to exercise, between board meetings, authority specifically delegated by the board under conditions specified by the board. At each board meeting, the executive committee shall report to the board regarding any meeting held or action taken by the committee between board meetings.

(d) The bylaws may establish a minimum age requirement to hold office in the credit union.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1091.113 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1091 / Section 1091.113
§ 1091.113. PAYMENT FOR TREATMENT; PROCEDURES.
Status: in_force

(a) If an individual who resides in the district is admitted as a patient to a district facility, the district administrator may have an inquiry made into the financial circumstances of:

(1) the patient; and

(2) a relative of the patient who is legally responsible for the patient's support.

(b) To the extent that the patient or a relative of the patient who is legally responsible for the patient's support cannot pay for care and treatment provided by the district, the district shall supply the care and treatment without charging the patient or the patient's relative.

(c) On determining that the patient or a relative legally responsible for the patient's support can pay for all or part of the care and treatment provided by the district, the district administrator shall report that determination to the board, and the board shall issue an order directing the patient or the relative to pay the district a specified amount each week. The amount must be based on the individual's ability to pay.

(d) The district administrator may collect money owed to the district from the patient's estate or from that of a relative legally responsible for the patient's support in the manner provided by law for the collection of expenses in the last illness of a deceased person.

(e) If there is a dispute relating to an individual's ability to pay or if the district administrator has any doubt concerning an individual's ability to pay, the board shall:

(1) call witnesses;

(2) hear and resolve the question; and

(3) issue a final order.

(f) A final order of the board may be appealed only to a district court in Colorado County. The substantial evidence rule applies to the appeal.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8050.0202 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8050 / Section 8050.0202
§ 8050.0202. TEMPORARY DIRECTORS.
Status: in_force

(a) On or after the effective date of the Act enacting this chapter, the owner or owners of a majority of the assessed value of the real property in the district may submit a petition to the commission requesting that the commission appoint as temporary directors the five persons named in the petition. The commission shall appoint as temporary directors the five persons named in the petition.

(b) Temporary directors serve until the earlier of:

(1) the date permanent directors are elected under Section 8050.0103; or

(2) the fourth anniversary of the effective date of the Act enacting this chapter.

(c) If permanent directors have not been elected under Section 8050.0103 and the terms of the temporary directors have expired, successor temporary directors shall be appointed or reappointed as provided by Subsection (d) to serve terms that expire on the earlier of:

(1) the date permanent directors are elected under Section 8050.0103; or

(2) the fourth anniversary of the date of the appointment or reappointment.

(d) If Subsection (c) applies, the owner or owners of a majority of the assessed value of the real property in the district may submit a petition to the commission requesting that the commission appoint as successor temporary directors the five persons named in the petition. The commission shall appoint as successor temporary directors the five persons named in the petition.
Tex. Human Resources Code § 36.1021 — TX Code / Code hr / Chapter 36 / Section 36.1021
§ 36.1021. STANDARD OF PROOF.
Status: in_force

In an action under this subchapter, the state or person bringing the action must establish each element of the action, including damages, by a preponderance of the evidence.
Tex. Labor Code § 408.063 — TX Code / Code la / Chapter 408 / Section 408.063
§ 408.063. WAGE PRESUMPTIONS; ADMINISTRATIVE VIOLATION.
Status: in_force

(a) To expedite the payment of income benefits, the commissioner may by rule establish reasonable presumptions relating to the wages earned by an employee, including the presumption that an employee's last paycheck accurately reflects the employee's usual wage.

(b) Not later than the 30th day after the date the employer receives notice of an injury to the employee, the employer shall file a wage statement showing the amount of all wages paid to the employee.

(c) An employer who fails to file a wage statement in accordance with Subsection (b) commits an administrative violation.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 12.0122 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 12 / Section 12.0122
§ 12.0122. SALE OF LABORATORY SERVICES.
Status: in_force

(a) The department may enter into a contract for the sale and provision of laboratory services in accordance with this section.

(b) The department may enter into a contract with:

(1) a federal, state, or local governmental entity; or

(2) a freestanding public health clinic owned or controlled by a nonprofit organization.

(c) For purposes of Subsection (b)(1), a contract with a federal governmental entity does not include a contract relating to Medicare managed care services.

(d) The executive commissioner by rule may establish fees that the department may collect for the sale of laboratory services.

(e) The department may enter into a contract with a party in or outside of this state.

(f) In this section, "laboratory services" means the activities performed by the laboratory established by the department. The term includes the provision of supplies and test materials and the performance of scientific procedures to analyze or assess specimens from any source, but does not include tissue and cytology specimens, except for pap smears for recipients under federally funded programs or genetic testing.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8283.154 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8283 / Section 8283.154
§ 8283.154. EMINENT DOMAIN.
Status: in_force

To carry out an authority power or purpose, the authority, in the manner provided by Chapter 49, Water Code, may exercise the power of eminent domain to acquire land, an easement, or other property inside or outside the authority's boundaries.
Tex. Agriculture Code § 49.004 — TX Code / Code ag / Chapter 49 / Section 49.004
§ 49.004. USE OF FUNDS IN AGRICULTURAL TECHNOLOGY ACCOUNT.
Status: in_force

(a) From funds appropriated for the agri-tech program, the comptroller shall issue warrants to each eligible institution in the amount certified by the department to the comptroller.

(b) Funds awarded from the agricultural technology account may be expended to support the particular research project for which the award is made and may not be expended for the general support of research and instruction at the institution conducting or sponsoring the project or for the construction or remodeling of a facility.

(c) Funds in the agricultural technology account shall be used, when practicable within the purposes of this chapter, to match grants provided by the federal government or private industry for specific collaborative research projects at eligible institutions.

(d) Supplies, materials, services, and equipment purchased with funds obtained under this section are not subject to the purchasing authority of the comptroller.
Tex. Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 103.153 — TX Code / Code cp / Chapter 103 / Section 103.153
§ 103.153. EMPLOYEES NOT LIABLE AFTER PAYMENT OF COMPENSATION.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, "employee" and "governmental unit" have the meanings assigned by Section 101.001.

(b) A person who receives compensation under this chapter may not bring any action involving the same subject matter, including an action involving the person's arrest, conviction, or length of confinement, against any governmental unit or an employee of any governmental unit.
Tex. Utilities Code § 162.153 — TX Code / Code ut / Chapter 162 / Section 162.153
§ 162.153. ARTICLES OF AMENDMENT.
Status: in_force

(a) The president or vice president, on behalf of the telephone cooperative, shall execute and acknowledge the approved articles of amendment. The cooperative's seal must be affixed to the articles of amendment and attested by its secretary.

(b) The articles of amendment must state:

(1) that the articles of amendment are executed under this chapter;

(2) the name of the telephone cooperative;

(3) the address of the cooperative's principal office; and

(4) the amendment to the articles of incorporation.

(c) The president or vice president executing the articles of amendment shall make and attach to the articles an affidavit stating that the cooperative complied with this subchapter with respect to the amendment set forth in the articles.
Tex. Finance Code § 126.451 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 126 / Section 126.451
§ 126.451. BOARD RESOLUTION.
Status: in_force

Unless the commissioner has issued a liquidation order, the board may adopt a resolution recommending voluntary dissolution of the credit union and directing submission of the question of liquidation to the members of the credit union.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3889.051 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3889 / Section 3889.051
§ 3889.051. GOVERNING BODY; TERMS.
Status: in_force

The district is governed by a board of seven directors who serve staggered terms of four years expiring June 1 of each even-numbered year.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8314.0103 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8314 / Section 8314.0103
§ 8314.0103. CONFIRMATION AND DIRECTOR ELECTION REQUIRED.
Status: in_force

The temporary directors shall hold an election to confirm the creation of the district and to elect five permanent directors as provided by Section 49.102, Water Code.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 108.0095 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 108 / Section 108.0095
§ 108.0095. NOTIFICATION OF DATA COLLECTION.
Status: in_force

(a) A provider shall provide to a patient whose data is being collected under this chapter written notice on a form prescribed by the department of the collection of the patient's data for health care purposes.

(b) The notice provided under this section must include the name of the agency or entity receiving the data and of an individual within the agency or entity whom the patient may contact regarding the collection of data.

(c) The department shall include the notice required under this section on an existing department form and make the form available on the department's Internet website.
Tex. Occupations Code § 1702.115 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 1702 / Section 1702.115
§ 1702.115. ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS FOR SECURITY SERVICES CONTRACTOR LICENSE.
Status: in_force

(a) An applicant for a company license to engage in the business of a security services contractor must have, before the date of the application, two consecutive years' experience in each security services field for which the person applies as an employee or owner of a security services contractor or satisfy other requirements set by the commission.

(b) The applicant's experience must have been obtained legally and must be:

(1) reviewed by the department; and

(2) determined to be adequate to qualify the applicant to engage in the business of a security services contractor.
Tex. Human Resources Code § 31.01261 — TX Code / Code hr / Chapter 31 / Section 31.01261
§ 31.01261. PROVISION OF EMPLOYMENT SERVICES TO CERTAIN NONRECIPIENT PARENTS.
Status: in_force

The Texas Workforce Commission shall provide employment services, including needs assessment, job training, postemployment, and related support services, to nonrecipient parents to the same extent the services are provided to recipients under this chapter.
Tex. Government Code § 2155.068 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2155 / Section 2155.068
§ 2155.068. UNIFORM STANDARDS AND SPECIFICATIONS.
Status: in_force

(a) The comptroller may coordinate uniform standards and specifications for goods purchased by the comptroller. The comptroller by rule may adopt appropriate standards developed by a nationally recognized standards-making association as part of its specifications and standards program.

(b) The comptroller shall enlist the cooperation of other state agencies in the establishment, maintenance, and revision of uniform standards and specifications.

(c) The comptroller shall review contracts administered by the comptroller to ensure that all goods and services meet contract specifications.

(d) As part of the standards and specifications program, the comptroller shall:

(1) review contracts for opportunities to recycle waste produced at state buildings;

(2) develop and update a list of equipment and appliances that meet the energy efficiency standards provided by Section 2158.301; and

(3) assist state agencies in selecting products under Section 2158.301, as appropriate.
Tex. Government Code § 2177.006 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2177 / Section 2177.006
§ 2177.006. BUSINESS PLAN.
Status: in_force

Not later than June 1 of each even-numbered year, the board shall prepare and submit to the governor, the legislature, and the Legislative Budget Board a business plan on:

(1) implementing the initiative, including the initiative's organizational structure and related programs;

(2) establishing procedures and policies for the administration of the initiative, including documenting the process and resources required for the provision to individuals described by Section 2177.002 of the following services:

(A) establishing or contracting for statewide pharmacy benefit manager services;

(B) establishing policies and conditions to operate or contract for the operation of a distribution network, central service center, and associated network of satellite distribution facilities to distribute prescription drugs and related medical supplies; and

(C) providing advanced pharmaceutical preparation and related services, including:

(i) manufacturing generic drugs and generic biological products;

(ii) providing gene therapies and precision medicine; and

(iii) providing advanced laboratories for quality control, preparation, and compounding of drugs in support of innovative therapeutics and drug research;

(3) establishing procedures to document compliance by board members and personnel with applicable laws governing conflicts of interest;

(4) establishing the conditions for state agencies that facilitate health plans to participate in the initiative;

(5) identifying potential cost savings from implementation of the initiative;

(6) identifying the funding and resources needed to implement this chapter;

(7) providing recommendations on best practices and cost savings related to the provision of pharmacy benefits using program utilization; and

(8) providing other board recommendations, with supporting documentation, on continuation of the initiative.
Tex. Local Government Code § 202.003 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 202 / Section 202.003
§ 202.003. METHOD OF DESTRUCTION.
Status: in_force

(a) A local government record may be destroyed by burning, shredding, pulping, or burial in a landfill or by sale or donation for recycling purposes except as provided by Subsection (b).

(b) Records to which public access is restricted under Chapter 552, Government Code, or other state law may be destroyed only by burning, pulping, or shredding.

(c) A local government that sells or donates records for recycling purposes shall establish procedures for ensuring that the records are rendered unrecognizable as local government records by the recycler.

(d) The director and librarian may approve other methods of destruction that render the records unrecognizable as local government records.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1005.102 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1005 / Section 1005.102
§ 1005.102. RESTRICTION ON COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL TAXATION AND DEBT.
Status: in_force

Baylor County and the City of Seymour may not impose a tax or issue a bond or other obligation for hospital purposes or to provide medical care or other services the district provides to district residents.
Tex. Water Code § 15.618 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 15 / Section 15.618
§ 15.618. LIMITATIONS ON PROGRAM.
Status: in_force

(a) The maximum amount of a loan under the linked deposit program is $250,000.

(b) The board may withdraw linked deposits from an eligible lending institution if the institution ceases to be either a state depository or a Farm Credit System institution headquartered in this state.
Tex. Occupations Code § 1101.056 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 1101 / Section 1101.056
§ 1101.056. OFFICERS.
Status: in_force

(a) The governor shall designate a commission member who is a licensed broker as presiding officer. The presiding officer serves in that capacity at the pleasure of the governor.

(b) At a regular meeting in February of each year, the commission shall elect an assistant presiding officer and secretary from its membership.

(c) The presiding officer, assistant presiding officer, and secretary constitute the executive committee of the commission.
Tex. Agriculture Code § 125.015 — TX Code / Code ag / Chapter 125 / Section 125.015
§ 125.015. LIABILITY UNDER OTHER LAWS.
Status: in_force

(a) The provision of information to an agricultural laborer does not in any way affect the liability of an employer with regard to the health and safety of a laborer or other person exposed to chemicals, nor does it affect the employer's responsibility to take any action to prevent the occurrence of occupational disease as required under any other provision of law.

(b) The provision of information to an agricultural laborer does not affect any other duty or responsibility of a manufacturer, producer, or formulator to warn ultimate users of a chemical under any other provision of law.
Tex. Government Code § 53.052 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 53 / Section 53.052
§ 53.052. APPOINTMENT.
Status: in_force

An order signed by the appointing judge and entered on the minutes of the court is evidence of appointment of a bailiff. The judge shall give written notice to the commissioners court and each constable of Harris County of the appointment and date employed.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8005A.0102 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8005A / Section 8005A.0102
§ 8005A.0102. NATURE OF DISTRICT.
Status: in_force

The district is a municipal utility district created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Tex. Insurance Code § 542.203 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 542 / Section 542.203
§ 542.203. APPLICABILITY OF SUBCHAPTER.
Status: in_force

This subchapter applies to any insurer that delivers, issues for delivery, or renews in this state a private passenger automobile insurance policy, including a reciprocal or interinsurance exchange, mutual insurance company, association, Lloyd's plan, or other insurer.
Tex. Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 15.0821 — TX Code / Code cp / Chapter 15 / Section 15.0821
§ 15.0821. ADMINISTRATIVE RULES FOR TRANSFER.
Status: in_force

The justices of the peace in each county shall, by majority vote, adopt local rules of administration regarding the transfer of a pending case from one precinct to a different precinct.