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Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3919.154 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3919 / Section 3919.154
§ 3919.154. CITY REQUIREMENTS.
Status: in_force

(a) An improvement project in the city must comply with any applicable requirements of the city, including codes and ordinances.

(b) The district may not provide, conduct, or authorize any improvement project on the city's streets, highways, rights-of-way, or easements without the consent of the city.
Tex. Occupations Code § 452.202 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 452 / Section 452.202
§ 452.202. COMPLAINTS.
Status: in_force

(a) The executive council by rule shall establish methods by which consumers and service recipients are notified of the name, mailing address, and telephone number of the executive council for the purpose of directing complaints to the executive council. The executive council may provide for that notice:

(1) on each registration form, application, or written contract for services of a person regulated by the executive council, the occupational therapy board, or the physical therapy board;

(2) on a sign prominently displayed in the place of business of each person regulated by the executive council, the occupational therapy board, or the physical therapy board; or

(3) in a bill for service provided by a person regulated by the executive council, the occupational therapy board, or the physical therapy board.

(b) The executive council shall list with its regular telephone number any toll-free telephone number established under other state law for presenting a complaint about a health professional.
Tex. Tax Code § 201.101 — TX Code / Code tx / Chapter 201 / Section 201.101
§ 201.101. MARKET VALUE.
Status: in_force

(a) The market value of gas is its value at the mouth of the well from which it is produced. The value of gas at the mouth of the well is determined by ascertaining the producer's actual marketing costs and subtracting those costs from the producer's gross cash receipts from the sale of the gas.

(b) Marketing costs are the costs incurred by the producer to get the gas from the mouth of the well to the market, including:

(1) costs for compressing the gas sold;

(2) costs for dehydrating the gas sold;

(3) costs for sweetening the gas sold; and

(4) costs for delivering the gas to the purchaser.

(c) Marketing costs do not include:

(1) costs incurred in producing the gas;

(2) costs incurred in normal lease separation of the oil or condensate; or

(3) insurance premiums on the marketing facility.

(d) Marketing costs are determined by adding:

(1) a reasonable charge for depreciation of the marketing facility being used, provided that, if the facility is rented, the actual rental fee is added;

(2) a return on the producer-owned investment equal to six percent per year on the average depreciable balance;

(3) costs of direct or allocated labor associated with the marketing facility;

(4) costs of materials, supplies, maintenance, repairs, and fuel associated with the marketing facility; and

(5) ad valorem taxes paid on the marketing facility.

(e) If the facility is used for a purpose other than marketing the gas being sold, the cost shall be allocated accordingly.

(f) If the facility is handling gas for outside parties, the average cost for handling all of the gas shall be applied against the facility owner's gas.

(g) The actual cost being charged a producer by an outside party for marketing functions may be used for tax purposes if no other benefit or value accrues to the producer.

(h) A producer receiving a cost reimbursement from the gas purchaser shall include the reimbursement in the gross cash receipts and is entitled to deduct the actual marketing costs incurred.
Tex. Water Code § 65.727 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 65 / Section 65.727
§ 65.727. DISSOLUTION OF DISTRICT PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF BONDS.
Status: in_force

(a) If the board considers it advisable before the issuance of any bonds, notes, or other indebtedness, the board may dissolve a district and liquidate the affairs of the district as provided by this subchapter.

(b) If a majority of the board finds at any time before the issuance of bonds, notes, or other obligations or the final lending of its credit in another form that the proposed undertaking for any reason is impracticable or apparently cannot be successfully and beneficially accomplished, the board may issue notice of a hearing on a proposal to dissolve the district.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3852.154 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3852 / Section 3852.154
§ 3852.154. ASSESSMENTS; LIENS FOR ASSESSMENTS.
Status: in_force

(a) The board by resolution may impose and collect an assessment for any purpose authorized by this chapter only if two-thirds of the directors vote in favor of imposing the assessment.

(b) The board may adjust an annual assessment for a service in accordance with an annual budget adopted by the board to provide those services. The annual adjustment may not be more than the original assessment unless the board provides notice and hearing.

(c) An assessment, a reassessment, or an assessment resulting from an addition to, deletion from, or correction of the assessment roll by the district, penalties and interest on an assessment or reassessment, an expense of collection, and reasonable attorney's fees incurred by the district:

(1) are a first and prior lien against the property assessed;

(2) are superior to any other lien or claim other than a lien or claim for county, school district, or municipal ad valorem taxes; and

(3) are the personal liability of and a charge against the owners of the property even if the owners are not named in the assessment proceeding.

(d) The lien is effective from the date of the board's resolution imposing the assessment until the date the assessment is paid. The board may enforce the lien in the same manner that the board may enforce an ad valorem tax lien against real property.
Tex. Insurance Code § 562.002 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 562 / Section 562.002
§ 562.002. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this chapter:

(1) "Advertisement, solicitation, or marketing material" means material that is made, published, disseminated, circulated, or placed before the public:

(A) in a newspaper, magazine, or other publication;

(B) in a notice, circular, pamphlet, letter, or poster;

(C) over a radio or television station;

(D) through the Internet;

(E) in a telephone sales script; or

(F) in any other manner.

(2) "Discount health care program" means a business arrangement or contract in which an entity, in exchange for fees, dues, charges, or other consideration, offers its members access to discounts on health care services provided by health care providers. The term does not include an insurance policy, certificate of coverage, or other product otherwise regulated by the department or a self-funded or self-insured employee benefit plan.

(3) "Discount health care program operator" means a person who, in exchange for fees, dues, charges, or other consideration, operates a discount health care program and contracts with providers, provider networks, or other discount health care program operators to offer access to health care services at a discount and determines the charge to members.

(4) "Health care services" includes physician care, inpatient care, hospital surgical services, emergency services, ambulance services, laboratory services, audiology services, dental services, vision services, mental health services, substance abuse services, chiropractic services, and podiatry services, and the provision of medical equipment and supplies, including prescription drugs.

(5) "Marketer" means a person who sells or distributes, or offers to sell or distribute, a discount health care program, including a private label entity that places its name on and markets or distributes a discount health care program, but does not operate a discount health care program.

(6) "Member" means a person who pays fees, dues, charges, or other consideration for the right to participate in a discount health care program.

(7) "Person" means an individual, corporation, association, partnership, or other legal entity.

(8) "Program operator" means a discount health plan program operator.

(9) "Provider" means a person who is licensed or otherwise authorized to provide health care services in this state.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3985.0302 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3985 / Section 3985.0302
§ 3985.0302. IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS AND SERVICES.
Status: in_force

(a) The district, using any money available to the district for the purpose, may provide, design, construct, acquire, improve, relocate, operate, maintain, or finance an improvement project or service authorized under this chapter or Chapter 372 or 375, Local Government Code.

(b) The district may contract with a governmental or private entity to carry out an action under Subsection (a).

(c) The implementation of a district project or service is a governmental function or service for the purposes of Chapter 791, Government Code.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1201.008 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1201 / Section 1201.008
§ 1201.008. JUDICIAL REVIEW.
Status: in_force

An insurer that is dissatisfied with an order, act, rule, administrative ruling, or decision of the commissioner under this chapter may, after failing to get relief from the commissioner, file a petition seeking judicial review of the order, act, rule, ruling, or decision in accordance with Subchapter D, Chapter 36. The action has precedence over all other causes on the docket of a different nature.
Tex. Government Code § 24.60054 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 24 / Section 24.60054
§ 24.60054.
Status: in_force

Sec. 24.60054. 512TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT (WILLIAMSON COUNTY). The 512th Judicial District is composed of Williamson County.
Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 45A.161 — TX Code / Code cr / Chapter 45A / Section 45A.161
§ 45A.161. ORDER OF ARGUMENT.
Status: in_force

The attorney representing the state may open and conclude the argument in the case.
Tex. Insurance Code § 801.002 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 801 / Section 801.002
§ 801.002. EXEMPTION FOR CERTAIN FRATERNAL BENEFIT SOCIETIES.
Status: in_force

This chapter does not apply to a fraternal benefit society that:

(1) sells insurance policies only as an incidental benefit to its members; and

(2) on September 6, 1955, was:

(A) organized and licensed by the department as a fraternal benefit society; or

(B) exempt under former Article 10.12 or 10.38, revised as Section 885.004.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1009.113 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1009 / Section 1009.113
§ 1009.113. AUTHORITY TO SUE AND BE SUED.
Status: in_force

The district, through the board, may sue and be sued.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8197.151 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8197 / Section 8197.151
§ 8197.151. AUTHORITY TO ISSUE BONDS AND OTHER OBLIGATIONS.
Status: in_force

(a) The district may issue bonds or other obligations as provided by Chapters 49 and 54, Water Code, to finance the construction, maintenance, or operation of projects under Sections 8197.051 and 8197.052.

(b) The district may not issue bonds or other obligations secured wholly or partly by ad valorem taxes to finance projects authorized by Section 8197.052 unless the issuance is approved by a vote of a two-thirds majority of the voters of the district voting at an election called for that purpose.

(c) Bonds or other obligations issued or incurred to finance projects authorized by Section 8197.052 may not exceed one-fourth of the assessed value of the real property in the district.
Tex. Estates Code § 151.005 — TX Code / Code es / Chapter 151 / Section 151.005
§ 151.005. RESTRICTION ON REMOVAL OF CONTENTS OF SAFE DEPOSIT BOX.
Status: in_force

A person may not remove the contents of a decedent's safe deposit box except as provided by Section 151.002, Section 151.004, or another law.
Tex. Natural Resources Code § 161.126 — TX Code / Code nr / Chapter 161 / Section 161.126
§ 161.126. REPLACEMENT BONDS.
Status: in_force

The board may provide for replacement of bonds that are mutilated, lost, or destroyed.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3981.0306 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3981 / Section 3981.0306
§ 3981.0306. APPROVAL BY THE CITY.
Status: in_force

(a) The district must obtain the approval of the city for:

(1) the plans and specifications of an improvement project financed by bonds, notes, or other obligations; and

(2) the plans and specifications of an improvement project related to the use of land owned by the city, an easement granted by the city, or a right-of-way of a street, road, or highway.

(b) City approval may be by an administrative process that does not involve the city's governing body, unless approval of the city's governing body is required by federal, state, or local law, ordinance, or regulation.

(c) Before issuing bonds, the district must:

(1) provide to the city the documents authorizing the bonds;

(2) provide to the city a certification from each developer of property in the district that the developer is in compliance with the terms and conditions of the developer's project agreement with the city; and

(3) certify that the district is in compliance with the terms and conditions of the ordinance or resolution consenting to the creation of the district under Section 3981.0109 and the operating agreement entered into under that section.

(d) The city must complete the city's review of the documents and certifications required by Subsection (c) not later than the 30th day after the date the city receives the documents and certifications. The city may object to the issuance of the bonds if the city determines that:

(1) the district is not in compliance with the terms and conditions of the ordinance or resolution consenting to the creation of the district under Section 3981.0109;

(2) the district is not in compliance with the operating agreement entered into under Section 3981.0109; or

(3) a developer of property in the district is not in compliance with the terms and conditions of a project agreement that applies to the developer.

(e) If the city objects to the district's issuance of bonds, the district must obtain the consent of the city's governing body to the issuance of the bonds. The city's governing body may not unreasonably withhold consent to the issuance of bonds.

(f) Section 375.207, Local Government Code, does not apply to the district.
Tex. Tax Code § 321.310 — TX Code / Code tx / Chapter 321 / Section 321.310
§ 321.310. DISAPPROVAL OF MUNICIPAL SUIT.
Status: in_force

(a) The comptroller or the attorney general may disapprove of the institution of a suit by a municipality under Section 321.309(b) if:

(1) negotiations between the state and the taxpayer are being conducted for the purpose of the collection of delinquent taxes owed to the state and the municipality seeking to bring suit;

(2) the taxpayer owes substantial taxes to the state and there is a reasonable possibility that the taxpayer may be unable to pay the total amount owed;

(3) the state will bring suit against the taxpayer for all taxes due under Chapter 151 and this chapter; or

(4) the suit involves a critical legal question relating to the interpretation of state law or a provision of the Texas or United States constitution in which the state has an overriding interest.

(b) A notice of disapproval to a municipality must be in writing and give the reason for the determination by the comptroller or attorney general.

(c) A disapproval is final and not subject to review.

(d) Not earlier than one year after the date of a disapproval of the institution of a municipal collection suit, the municipality may again proceed as provided by Section 321.309(b) even though the liability of the taxpayer includes taxes for which the municipality has previously given notice and the comptroller or attorney general has disapproved of the suit.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1099.108 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1099 / Section 1099.108
§ 1099.108. EMINENT DOMAIN.
Status: in_force

(a) The district may exercise the power of eminent domain to acquire a fee simple or other interest in any type of property located in district territory if the interest is necessary to a power, right, or privilege conferred by this chapter.

(b) The district must exercise the power of eminent domain in the manner provided by Chapter 21, Property Code, except the district is not required to deposit in the trial court money or a bond as provided by Section 21.021(a), Property Code.

(c) In a condemnation proceeding brought by the district, the district is not required to:

(1) pay in advance or provide a bond or other security for costs in the trial court;

(2) provide a bond for the issuance of a temporary restraining order or a temporary injunction; or

(3) provide a bond for costs or a supersedeas bond on an appeal or petition for review.
Tex. Insurance Code § 843.409 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 843 / Section 843.409
§ 843.409. EXAMINATION EXPENSES.
Status: in_force

(a) A credit against the amount of premium taxes to be paid by a health maintenance organization in a taxable year may not be allowed on:

(1) an examination fee or expense paid to another state; or

(2) an examination expense:

(A) directly attributable to an examination of the books, records, accounts, or principal offices of a health maintenance organization located outside this state; or

(B) paid in a different taxable year.

(b) The limitations provided by Subsections (a)(1) and (a)(2)(B) apply to foreign health maintenance organizations.
Tex. Insurance Code § 541.201 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 541 / Section 541.201
§ 541.201. INJUNCTIVE RELIEF.
Status: in_force

(a) The attorney general may bring an action under this section if the attorney general has reason to believe that:

(1) a person engaged in the business of insurance in this state is engaging in, has engaged in, or is about to engage in an act or practice defined as unlawful under:

(A) this chapter or a rule adopted under this chapter; or

(B) Section 17.46, Business & Commerce Code; and

(2) the action is in the public interest.

(b) The attorney general may bring the action in the name of the state to restrain by temporary or permanent injunction the person's use of the method, act, or practice.
Tex. Government Code § 552.126 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 552 / Section 552.126
§ 552.126.
Status: in_force

Sec. 552.126. EXCEPTION: CONFIDENTIALITY OF NAME OF APPLICANT FOR SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT. The name of an applicant for the position of superintendent of a public school district is excepted from the requirements of Section 552.021, except that the board of trustees must give public notice of the name or names of the finalists being considered for the position at least 21 days before the date of the meeting at which a final action or vote is to be taken on the employment of the person.
Tex. Government Code § 418.113 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 418 / Section 418.113
§ 418.113. DISASTER DISTRICTS.
Status: in_force

(a) This state is divided into disaster districts to engage in homeland security preparedness and response activities. The boundaries of the disaster districts coincide with the geographic boundaries of the state planning regions established by the governor under Chapter 391, Local Government Code.

(b) A disaster district committee is established for each disaster district. Each committee is composed of local representatives of the state agencies, boards, and commissions and organized volunteer groups with representation on the emergency management council.

(c) Each disaster district committee shall coordinate with political subdivisions located in the disaster district to ensure that state and federal emergency assets are made available as needed to provide the most efficient and effective response possible.

(d) The chair of the emergency management council shall appoint a chair of each disaster district committee based on the declared disaster and phase of disaster response in accordance with the National Incident Management System guidelines. The chair of each disaster district committee shall:

(1) inform the chair of the emergency management council on all matters relating to disasters and emergencies as requested by the chair of the emergency management council; and

(2) inform the public safety director of the Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas on all matters as requested by the public safety director.

(e) Representatives of the emergency management council assigned to each district shall assist the chair of their disaster district committee and provide guidance, counsel, and administrative support as required.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 9092.0201 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 9092 / Section 9092.0201
§ 9092.0201. COMPOSITION OF BOARD; BOARD ELECTION.
Status: in_force

The board consists of five directors elected as follows:

(1) one director represents and is elected from each county commissioners precinct in Franklin County by the voters of that precinct; and

(2) one director represents the district as a whole and is elected from the district at large.
Tex. Occupations Code § 1305.165 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 1305 / Section 1305.165
§ 1305.165. LICENSE ISSUANCE; NONTRANSFERABILITY.
Status: in_force

(a) Not later than the 30th day after the date on which the department determines that an applicant has passed the examination required under this chapter, the executive director shall issue a license to the applicant if the applicant has complied with the application requirements and paid the fees required by this chapter.

(b) A license issued by the executive director is valid throughout this state and is not transferable.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 534.052 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 534 / Section 534.052
§ 534.052. RULES AND STANDARDS.
Status: in_force

(a) The executive commissioner shall adopt rules, including standards, the executive commissioner considers necessary and appropriate to ensure the adequate provision of community-based mental health services through a local mental health authority under this subchapter.

(b) The department shall send a copy of the rules to each local mental health authority or other provider receiving contract funds as a local mental health authority or designated provider.
Tex. Water Code § 60.106 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 60 / Section 60.106
§ 60.106. PLEDGE OF REVENUE FOR PAYMENT OF OBLIGATIONS.
Status: in_force

(a) In proceedings to authorize the issuance of obligations under this subchapter, the district may make the obligations payable from and secured by the pledge of all or part of the revenue derived from the ownership or operation of the land, improvements, facilities, or other properties of the district, exclusive of revenue derived from taxation or assessments, or payable from and secured by the pledge of only revenue which may be derived from the ownership or operation of the land, improvements, facilities, or properties acquired with the proceeds of the sale of the obligations.

(b) The obligations may be issued in more than one series and at any time at which they may be required for carrying out the purposes of the district.

(c) Any pledge of revenue may reserve the right under conditions, specified in the pledge, to issue additional obligations which will be on a parity with, senior to, or subordinate to the obligations then being issued.
Tex. Transportation Code § 313.021 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 313 / Section 313.021
§ 313.021. HIGHWAY IMPROVEMENTS AUTHORIZED.
Status: in_force

(a) A municipality may improve a highway within its limits.

(b) A municipality that has a population of more than 285,000 may make an improvement on a highway outside the municipality's limits if the improvement does not extend more than 150 feet from the municipal limits.
Tex. Government Code § 24.6009 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 24 / Section 24.6009
§ 24.6009.
Status: in_force

Sec. 24.6009. 465TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT (BASTROP COUNTY). The 465th Judicial District is composed of Bastrop County.