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Tex. Government Code § 742.002 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 742 / Section 742.002
§ 742.002. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this chapter:

(1) "Designated state agency" means a state agency either designated or established by state law or designated by the governor to coordinate the actions of a local government participating in a federal financial assistance program.

(2) "Federal financial assistance" means a grant or loan provided by a federal financial assistance program.

(3) "Federal financial assistance program" means a program established by federal law or rule that provides a grant or loan to a local government.

(4) "Local government" means a municipality, county, school district, hospital district, or any other political subdivision of a county or the state.
Tex. Finance Code § 62.201 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 62 / Section 62.201
§ 62.201. CONDITIONS FOR CONVERSION.
Status: in_force

(a) The finance commission by rule shall establish the conditions under which an association may convert to a federal association under Section 5, Home Owners' Loan Act (12 U.S.C. Section 1464), and its subsequent amendments.

(b) The conditions must ensure that the conversion will not cause undue harm to the public interest or another existing association.
Tex. Property Code § 94.105 — TX Code / Code pr / Chapter 94 / Section 94.105
§ 94.105. RETENTION OF SECURITY DEPOSIT; ACCOUNTING.
Status: in_force

(a) Before returning a security deposit, the landlord may deduct from the deposit damages and charges for which the tenant is legally liable under the lease agreement or as a result of breaching the lease.

(b) The landlord may not retain any portion of a security deposit to cover normal wear and tear.

(c) If the landlord retains all or part of a security deposit under this section, the landlord shall give to the tenant the balance of the security deposit, if any, together with a written description and itemized list of all deductions. The landlord is not required to give the tenant a description and itemized list of deductions if:

(1) the tenant owes rent when the tenant surrenders possession of the manufactured home lot; and

(2) no controversy exists concerning the amount of rent owed.
Tex. Labor Code § 207.025 — TX Code / Code la / Chapter 207 / Section 207.025
§ 207.025. PREGNANCY OR TERMINATION OF PREGNANCY.
Status: in_force

Benefits may not be denied to an individual solely because of pregnancy or termination of pregnancy.
Tex. Local Government Code § 371.003 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 371 / Section 371.003
§ 371.003. DUTIES OF BOARD.
Status: in_force

(a) The board shall:

(1) investigate various methods of advertising and promoting the municipality; and

(2) recommend to the governing body of the municipality:

(A) the best method of spending available funds for advertisement and promotion; and

(B) the amount to be appropriated in the next budget of the municipality for advertisement and promotion.

(b) A recommendation of the board is not binding on the governing body of the municipality. The governing body shall determine the methods of advertising and promotion to be used and, subject to this subchapter, the amount to be appropriated.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7959.202 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7959 / Section 7959.202
§ 7959.202. TAXES FOR BONDS.
Status: in_force

At the time the district issues bonds payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes, the board shall provide for the annual imposition of a continuing direct ad valorem tax, without limit as to rate or amount, while all or part of the bonds are outstanding as required and in the manner provided by Sections 54.601 and 54.602, Water Code.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 713.024 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 713 / Section 713.024
§ 713.024. APPOINTMENT OF SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE.
Status: in_force

If a county judge who is acting as a trustee under this subchapter vacates the office or renounces the trust, the district judge shall appoint a person, other than a county commissioner, as successor trustee to execute the trust.
Tex. Insurance Code § 2210.082 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 2210 / Section 2210.082
§ 2210.082. PAYMENT FROM RESERVES AND TRUST FUND; STATE-FUNDED FINANCING ARRANGEMENTS.
Status: in_force

(a) The association shall pay insured losses and operating expenses resulting from an occurrence or series of occurrences in a catastrophe year in excess of premium and other revenue of the association for that catastrophe year from reserves of the association available before or accrued during that catastrophe year and amounts in the catastrophe reserve trust fund available before or accrued during that catastrophe year.

(b) For insured losses and operating expenses for a catastrophe year not paid under Subsection (a), the association shall arrange for financing of not more than $1 billion through one or more financing arrangements entered into with the state as provided by Subchapter M-1 of this code and Section 404.0242, Government Code.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1601.204 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1601 / Section 1601.204
§ 1601.204. AUTHORIZATION OF EMPLOYEE DEDUCTION.
Status: in_force

(a) Except for a participant who participates in a cafeteria plan, each individual eligible to participate in the uniform program under Section 1601.101 must authorize a deduction from the participant's monthly compensation in an amount equal to the difference between:

(1) the total cost for coverages for which the participant applies; and

(2) the amount contributed by the system.

(b) The authorization must be:

(1) in writing or performed electronically; and

(2) in a form satisfactory to the system.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3924.103 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3924 / Section 3924.103
§ 3924.103. LOCATION OF IMPROVEMENT PROJECT.
Status: in_force

An improvement project described by Section 3924.102 may be located:

(1) in the district; or

(2) in an area outside the district if the board determines that the project benefits the district.
Tex. Insurance Code § 541.403 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 541 / Section 541.403
§ 541.403. DENIAL OF PETITION.
Status: in_force

(a) The department must state in writing the reason for denying a petition to adopt, amend, or repeal a rule.

(b) The department is expressly authorized to deny the petition if the action sought would:

(1) destroy uniformity with the laws of other states or the United States; or

(2) not conform to the adopted procedures of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8085.0301 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8085 / Section 8085.0301
§ 8085.0301. 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. Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 152.007 — TX Code / Code cp / Chapter 152 / Section 152.007
§ 152.007. PARTICIPANT FEE FOR CRIMINAL DISPUTE RESOLUTION.
Status: in_force

(a) An entity that provides services for the resolution of criminal disputes under this chapter may collect a reasonable fee set by the commissioners court from a person who receives the services, not to exceed $350, except that a fee may not be collected from an alleged victim of the crime.

(b) Fees collected under this section may be paid on a periodic basis or on a deferred payment schedule at the discretion of the judge, magistrate, or program director administering the pretrial victim-offender mediation program. The fees must be based on the defendant's ability to pay.
Tex. Government Code § 2054.116 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2054 / Section 2054.116
§ 2054.116. SPANISH LANGUAGE CONTENT ON AGENCY WEBSITES.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, "person of limited English proficiency" means a person whose primary language is other than English and whose English language skills are such that the person has difficulty interacting effectively with a state agency.

(b) Each state agency shall make a reasonable effort to ensure that Spanish-speaking persons of limited English proficiency can meaningfully access state agency information online.

(c) In determining whether a state agency is providing meaningful access, an agency shall consider:

(1) the number or proportion of Spanish-speaking persons of limited English proficiency in the agency's eligible service population;

(2) the frequency with which Spanish-speaking persons of limited English proficiency seek information regarding the agency's programs;

(3) the importance of the services provided by the agency's programs; and

(4) the resources available to the agency.

(d) In making a reasonable effort to provide meaningful access, the state agency must avoid:

(1) providing information in Spanish that is limited in scope;

(2) unreasonably delaying the provision of information in Spanish; and

(3) providing program information, including forms, notices, and correspondence, in English only.

(e) This section does not apply to interactive applications provided through the state electronic Internet portal.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1093.111 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1093 / Section 1093.111
§ 1093.111. OPERATING AND MANAGEMENT CONTRACTS.
Status: in_force

The board may enter into an operating or management contract relating to a district facility.
Tex. Family Code § 8.210 — TX Code / Code fa / Chapter 8 / Section 8.210
§ 8.210. NOTICE OF TERMINATION OF EMPLOYMENT AND OF NEW EMPLOYMENT.
Status: in_force

(a) An obligor who terminates employment with an employer who has been withholding income and the obligor's employer shall each notify the court and the obligee of:

(1) the termination of employment not later than the seventh day after the date of termination;

(2) the obligor's last known address; and

(3) the name and address of the obligor's new employer, if known.

(b) The obligor shall inform a subsequent employer of the order or writ of withholding after obtaining employment.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1091.064 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1091 / Section 1091.064
§ 1091.064. RETIREMENT BENEFITS.
Status: in_force

The board may provide retirement benefits for district employees by:

(1) establishing or administering a retirement program; or

(2) participating in:

(A) the Texas County and District Retirement System; or

(B) another statewide retirement system in which the district is eligible to participate.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3975.0504 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3975 / Section 3975.0504
§ 3975.0504. BONDS SECURED BY REVENUE OR CONTRACT PAYMENTS.
Status: in_force

The district may issue, without an election, bonds secured by:

(1) revenue other than ad valorem taxes, including contract revenues; or

(2) contract payments, provided that the requirements of Section 49.108, Water Code, have been met.
Tex. Alcoholic Beverage Code § 5.102 — TX Code / Code al / Chapter 5 / Section 5.102
§ 5.102. RECRUITMENT.
Status: in_force

For the purpose of providing adequate personnel for all job positions in the commission, the commission shall:

(1) develop a recruiting program that identifies underrepresentation with the commission and focuses on recruiting different ethnic, racial, or gender groups for job categories in which underrepresentation occurs; and

(2) require that all applicants be reviewed by the human resources division to ensure consideration of underrepresented ethnic, racial, or gender groups.
Tex. Parks and Wildlife Code § 77.062 — TX Code / Code pw / Chapter 77 / Section 77.062
§ 77.062. CHANGE IN GENERAL CLOSED SEASON.
Status: in_force

Based on sound biological data, the commission may change the opening and closing dates of the June 1 to July 15 closed season to provide for an earlier, later, or longer season not to exceed 60 days. The commission may change the closing date with 72 hours public notice and may reopen the season with 24 hours notice. The commission may delegate to the director the duties and responsibilities of opening and closing the shrimping season under this section.
Tex. Insurance Code § 463.051 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 463 / Section 463.051
§ 463.051. PURPOSE AND REGULATION OF ASSOCIATION.
Status: in_force

(a) The Texas Life and Health Insurance Guaranty Association is a nonprofit legal entity existing to pay benefits and continue coverage as provided by this chapter.

(b) The association is subject to the applicable provisions of this code and other insurance laws of this state and the immediate supervision of the commissioner. The commissioner may examine and regulate the association in the same manner as an insurer under this code.
Tex. Family Code § 262.307 — TX Code / Code fa / Chapter 262 / Section 262.307
§ 262.307. REIMBURSEMENT FOR CARE OF ABANDONED CHILD.
Status: in_force

The Department of Family and Protective Services shall reimburse a designated emergency infant care provider that takes possession of a child under Section 262.302 for the cost to the provider of assuming the care, control, and custody of the child.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 555.054 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 555 / Section 555.054
§ 555.054. ASSISTANT OMBUDSMEN.
Status: in_force

(a) The independent ombudsman shall:

(1) hire assistant ombudsmen to perform, under the direction of the independent ombudsman, the same duties and exercise the same powers as the independent ombudsman; and

(2) station an assistant ombudsman at each center.

(b) The independent ombudsman may hire as assistant ombudsmen only individuals with at least five years of experience ensuring the quality of care and services provided to individuals with an intellectual disability.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 791.022 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 791 / Section 791.022
§ 791.022. ADDITIONAL FIRE ESCAPES FOR CERTAIN OFFICE BUILDINGS, STORES, OR INDUSTRIAL PLANTS.
Status: in_force

(a) This section applies to:

(1) an office building;

(2) a wholesale or retail mercantile establishment or store;

(3) a workshop or manufacturing establishment; or

(4) an industrial plant.

(b) Each facility subject to this section and Section 791.002 that has a lot area greater than 6,000 square feet shall provide, in addition to the fire escape required by Section 791.002, one additional fire escape for:

(1) each 6,000 square feet of area in excess of the initial 6,000 square feet; and

(2) the area in excess of the largest multiple of 6,000 square feet contained in the facility's lot area if that excess is more than 2,500 square feet.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7907A.0303 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7907A / Section 7907A.0303
§ 7907A.0303. 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. Code of Criminal Procedure § 42A.251 — TX Code / Code cr / Chapter 42A / Section 42A.251
§ 42A.251. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this subchapter:

(1) "Council" means the Council on Sex Offender Treatment.

(2) "Sex offender" means a person who has been convicted of, or has entered a plea of guilty or nolo contendere for, an offense under any one of the following provisions of the Penal Code:

(A) Section 20.04(a)(4) (Aggravated Kidnapping), if the person committed the offense with the intent to violate or abuse the victim sexually;

(B) Section 21.08 (Indecent Exposure);

(C) Section 21.11 (Indecency with a Child);

(D) Section 22.011 (Sexual Assault);

(E) Section 22.021 (Aggravated Sexual Assault);

(F) Section 25.02 (Prohibited Sexual Conduct);

(G) Section 30.02 (Burglary), if:

(i) the offense is punishable under Subsection (d) of that section; and

(ii) the person committed the offense with the intent to commit a felony listed in this subdivision;

(H) Section 43.25 (Sexual Performance by a Child); or

(I) Section 43.26 (Possession or Promotion of Child Pornography).
Tex. Utilities Code § 12.155 — TX Code / Code ut / Chapter 12 / Section 12.155
§ 12.155. PROHIBITION ON EMPLOYMENT OR REPRESENTATION.
Status: in_force

(a) A commissioner, a commission employee, or an employee of the State Office of Administrative Hearings involved in hearing utility cases may not:

(1) be employed by a public utility that was in the scope of the commissioner's or employee's official responsibility while the commissioner or employee was associated with the commission or the State Office of Administrative Hearings; or

(2) represent a person before the commission or State Office of Administrative Hearings or a court in a matter:

(A) in which the commissioner or employee was personally involved while associated with the commission or State Office of Administrative Hearings; or

(B) that was within the commissioner's or employee's official responsibility while the commissioner or employee was associated with the commission or State Office of Administrative Hearings.

(b) The prohibition of Subsection (a)(1) applies until the:

(1) second anniversary of the date the commissioner ceases to serve as a commissioner; and

(2) first anniversary of the date the employee's employment with the commission or State Office of Administrative Hearings ceases.

(c) The prohibition of Subsection (a)(2) applies while a commissioner, commission employee, or employee of the State Office of Administrative Hearings involved in hearing utility cases is associated with the commission or State Office of Administrative Hearings and at any time after.

(d) A commissioner may not be employed by an independent organization certified under Section 39.151. The prohibition under this subsection applies until the second anniversary of the date the commissioner ceases to serve as a commissioner.
Tex. Business & Commerce Code § 604.052 — TX Code / Code bc / Chapter 604 / Section 604.052
§ 604.052. FEES OR CHARGES THAT DECREASE UNREDEEMED BALANCE OF CARD.
Status: in_force

The issuer of a stored value card may impose or collect a periodic fee or other charge that causes the unredeemed balance of the card to decrease over time only if the fee:

(1) is reasonable;

(2) is not assessed until after the first anniversary of the date the card is sold or issued; and

(3) is disclosed as required by Subchapter C.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 61.006 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 61 / Section 61.006
§ 61.006. STANDARDS AND PROCEDURES.
Status: repealed

(a) The department shall establish minimum eligibility standards and application, documentation, and verification procedures for counties to use in determining eligibility under this chapter.

(b) The minimum eligibility standards must incorporate a net income eligibility level equal to 21 percent of the federal poverty level based on the federal Office of Management and Budget poverty index.

(b-1) Expired.

(b-2) Repealed by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1128, Sec. 7, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.

(c) The department shall also define the services and establish the payment standards for the categories of services listed in Sections 61.028(a) and 61.0285 in accordance with commission rules relating to the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families-Medicaid program.

(d) The department shall establish application, documentation, and verification procedures that are consistent with the analogous procedures used to determine eligibility in the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families-Medicaid program. Except as provided by Section 61.008(a)(6), the department may not adopt a standard or procedure that is more restrictive than the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families-Medicaid program or procedures.

(e) The department shall ensure that each person who meets the basic income and resources requirements for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program payments but who is categorically ineligible for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families will be eligible for assistance under Subchapter B. Except as provided by Section 61.023(b), the executive commissioner by rule shall also provide that a person who receives or is eligible to receive Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, Supplemental Security Income, or Medicaid benefits is not eligible for assistance under Subchapter B even if the person has exhausted a part or all of that person's benefits.

(f) The department shall notify each county and public hospital of any change to department rules that affect the provision of services under this chapter.

(g) Notwithstanding Subsection (a), (b), or (c) or any other provision of law, the department shall permit payment to a licensed dentist for services provided under Sections 61.028(a)(4) and (6) if the dentist can provide those services within the scope of the dentist's license.

(h) Notwithstanding Subsection (a), (b), or (c), the department shall permit payment to a licensed podiatrist for services provided under Sections 61.028(a)(4) and (6), if the podiatrist can provide the services within the scope of the podiatrist's license.
Tex. Local Government Code § 284.109 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 284 / Section 284.109
§ 284.109. EXCEPTIONS.
Status: in_force

Subject to Subchapter D, a network provider may construct, modify, or maintain in a public right-of-way a network node or node support pole that exceeds the height or distance limitations prescribed by this chapter only if the municipality approves the construction, modification, or maintenance subject to all applicable zoning or land use regulations and applicable codes.
Tex. Property Code § 112.002 — TX Code / Code pr / Chapter 112 / Section 112.002
§ 112.002. INTENTION TO CREATE TRUST.
Status: in_force

A trust is created only if the settlor manifests an intention to create a trust.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 192.002 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 192 / Section 192.002
§ 192.002. FORM OF BIRTH CERTIFICATE.
Status: in_force

(a) The department shall prescribe the form and contents of the birth certificate.

(b) The section of the birth certificate entitled "For Medical and Health Use Only" is not part of the legal birth certificate. Information held by the department under that section of the certificate is confidential. That information may not be released or made public on subpoena or otherwise, except that release may be made for statistical purposes only so that no person, patient, or facility is identified, or to medical personnel of a health care entity, as that term is defined in Subtitle B, Title 3, Occupations Code, or to a faculty member at a medical school, as that term is defined in Section 61.501, Education Code, for statistical or medical research, or to appropriate state or federal agencies for statistical research. The executive commissioner may adopt rules to implement this subsection.

(c) The form must include a space for recording the social security numbers of the mother and father and the signatures of the biological mother and biological father. These social security numbers and signatures are not a part of the legal birth certificate, shall be made available to the agency administering the state's plan under Part D of Title IV of the federal Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. Section 651 et seq.), and may not be used or disseminated for any purpose other than the establishment and the enforcement of child support orders.

(d) The social security numbers of the mother and father recorded on the form shall be made available to the United States Social Security Administration.
Tex. Transportation Code § 225.160 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 225 / Section 225.160
§ 225.160. GEORGE P.
Status: in_force

MITCHELL MEMORIAL HIGHWAY. (a) The portion of Interstate Highway 45 in Montgomery County between its intersection with State Highway 242 and the Montgomery-Harris county line is designated as the George P. Mitchell Memorial Highway.

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

(1) design and construct markers indicating the designation as the George P. Mitchell Memorial Highway and any other appropriate information; and

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