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Tex. Family Code § 154.308 — TX Code / Code fa / Chapter 154 / Section 154.308
§ 154.308. REMEDY NOT EXCLUSIVE.
Status: in_force

(a) This subchapter does not affect a parent's:

(1) cause of action for the support of a disabled child under any other law; or

(2) ability to contract for the support of a disabled child.

(b) This subchapter does not affect the substantive or procedural rights or remedies of a person other than a parent, including a governmental or private entity or agency, with respect to the support of a disabled child under any other law.
Tex. Finance Code § 123.201 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 123 / Section 123.201
§ 123.201. POWER TO BORROW OR LEND.
Status: in_force

(a) A credit union may:

(1) lend its funds, or engage in any other type of financing transaction authorized by applicable law or rules adopted by the commission; and

(2) borrow money from any source, subject to Subsection (b).

(b) A credit union may not incur a debt without the commissioner's prior approval if the debt will cause the debt of the credit union, including a deposit of a nonmember financial institution, to exceed an amount equal to 500 percent of the credit union's unencumbered reserves and undivided earnings.

(c) The commissioner shall grant or deny a request for approval under Subsection (b) not later than the 10th day after the date on which the request is made.
Tex. Water Code § 56.294 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 56 / Section 56.294
§ 56.294. ELECTION.
Status: in_force

(a) Notice of the election to dissolve the district shall be posted and the election shall be held as provided by this chapter for elections to create a district.

(b) The ballots for the election shall be printed to provide for voting for or against the following proposition: "Dissolution of the drainage district."

(c) For the proposition to carry, two-thirds of those persons voting at the election must vote to dissolve the district.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 591.002 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 591 / Section 591.002
§ 591.002. PURPOSE.
Status: in_force

(a) It is the public policy of this state that persons with an intellectual disability have the opportunity to develop to the fullest extent possible their potential for becoming productive members of society.

(b) It is the purpose of this subtitle to provide and assure a continuum of quality services to meet the needs of all persons with an intellectual disability in this state.

(c) The state's responsibility to persons with an intellectual disability does not replace or impede parental rights and responsibilities or terminate the activities of persons, groups, or associations that advocate for and assist persons with an intellectual disability.

(d) It is desirable to preserve and promote living at home if feasible. If living at home is not possible and placement in a residential care facility is necessary, a person must be admitted in accordance with basic due process requirements, giving appropriate consideration to parental desires if possible. The person must be admitted to a facility that provides habilitative training for the person's condition, that fosters the personal development of the person, and that enhances the person's ability to cope with the environment.

(e) Because persons with an intellectual disability have been denied rights solely because they are persons with an intellectual disability, the general public should be educated to the fact that persons with an intellectual disability who have not been adjudicated incompetent and for whom a guardian has not been appointed by a due process proceeding in a court have the same rights and responsibilities enjoyed by all citizens of this state. All citizens are urged to assist persons with an intellectual disability in acquiring and maintaining rights and in participating in community life as fully as possible.
Tex. Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 101.103 — TX Code / Code cp / Chapter 101 / Section 101.103
§ 101.103. LEGAL REPRESENTATION.
Status: in_force

(a) The attorney general shall defend each action brought under this chapter against a governmental unit that has authority and jurisdiction coextensive with the geographical limits of this state. The attorney general may be fully assisted by counsel provided by an insurance carrier.

(b) A governmental unit having an area of jurisdiction smaller than the entire state shall employ its own counsel according to the organic act under which the unit operates, unless the governmental unit has relinquished to an insurance carrier the right to defend against the claim.
Tex. Insurance Code § 2209.203 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 2209 / Section 2209.203
§ 2209.203. GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES OF POOL MANAGER.
Status: in_force

(a) The pool manager shall manage and conduct the affairs of the pool under the general supervision of the board and shall perform any other duties as directed by the board.

(b) In addition to any other duties provided by the board, the pool manager shall:

(1) receive and pass on applications for liability coverage from the pool;

(2) negotiate contracts for the pool; and

(3) prepare, and submit to the board for approval, proposed policy forms for coverage from the pool.

(c) The pool manager may refuse to renew the coverage of a nonprofit organization insured by the pool based on the guidelines included in the plan of operation.
Tex. Family Code § 58.404 — TX Code / Code fa / Chapter 58 / Section 58.404
§ 58.404. INFORMATION COLLECTED BY DEPARTMENT.
Status: in_force

The department may collect and maintain all information related to juvenile offenders and all offenses committed by a juvenile offender, including all information collected and maintained under Subchapters B and D.
Tex. Local Government Code § 344.103 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 344 / Section 344.103
§ 344.103. OFFICERS.
Status: in_force

(a) The board shall elect from among its members a president and vice president.

(b) The board shall appoint a secretary. The secretary may be a director.

(c) The person who performs the duties of auditor for the municipality shall serve as treasurer of the district.

(d) Each officer of the board serves for a term of one year.

(e) A vacancy in a board office shall be filled by the board for the unexpired term.
Tex. Labor Code § 408.003 — TX Code / Code la / Chapter 408 / Section 408.003
§ 408.003. REIMBURSABLE EMPLOYER PAYMENTS; SALARY CONTINUATION; OFFSET AGAINST INCOME BENEFITS; LIMITS.
Status: in_force

(a) After an injury, an employer may:

(1) initiate benefit payments, including medical benefits; or

(2) on the written request or agreement of the employee, supplement income benefits paid by the insurance carrier by an amount that does not exceed the amount computed by subtracting the amount of the income benefit payments from the employee's net preinjury wages.

(b) If an injury is found to be compensable and an insurance carrier initiates compensation, the insurance carrier shall reimburse the employer for the amount of benefits paid by the employer to which the employee was entitled under this subtitle. Payments that are not reimbursed or reimbursable under this section may be reimbursed under Section 408.127.

(c) The employer shall notify the division and the insurance carrier on forms prescribed by the commissioner of the initiation of and amount of payments made under this section.

(d) Employer payments made under this section:

(1) may not be construed as an admission of compensability; and

(2) do not affect the payment of benefits from another source.

(e) If an employer does not notify the insurance carrier of the injury in compliance with Section 409.005, the employer waives the right to reimbursement under this section.

(f) Salary continuation payments made by an employer for an employee's disability resulting from a compensable injury shall be considered payment of income benefits for the purpose of determining the accrual date of any subsequent income benefits under this subtitle.

(g) If an employer is subject to a contractual obligation with an employee or group of employees, such as a collective bargaining agreement or a written agreement or policy, under which the employer is required to make salary continuation payments, the employer is not eligible for reimbursement under this section for those payments.

(h) Payments made as salary continuation or salary supplementation do not affect the exclusive remedy provisions of Section 408.001.
Tex. Local Government Code § 395.072 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 395 / Section 395.072
§ 395.072. RECORDS OF HEARINGS.
Status: in_force

A record must be made of any public hearing provided for by this chapter. The record shall be maintained and be made available for public inspection by the political subdivision for at least 10 years after the date of the hearing.
Tex. Insurance Code § 826.004 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 826 / Section 826.004
§ 826.004. CERTAIN CONVERSIONS PROHIBITED.
Status: in_force

A mutual insurance company may not convert to a stock insurance company under this chapter if, as a direct result of the conversion, any affiliate or other person acquires control of the resulting company, unless that affiliate or person complies with Section 823.154.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8119.101 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8119 / Section 8119.101
§ 8119.101. UTILITIES.
Status: in_force

The district may not impose an impact fee or assessment on the property, equipment, rights-of-way, facilities, or improvements of:

(1) an electric utility as defined by Section 31.002, Utilities Code;

(2) a gas utility as defined by Section 101.003 or 121.001, Utilities Code;

(3) a telecommunications provider as defined by Section 51.002, Utilities Code; or

(4) a cable operator as defined by 47 U.S.C. Section 522, as amended.
Tex. Labor Code § 212.001 — TX Code / Code la / Chapter 212 / Section 212.001
§ 212.001. PROCEDURES.
Status: in_force

The manner in which disputed claims are presented, the reports on disputed claims required from claimants, employers, or other persons, and the conduct of hearings and appeals must be in accordance with rules adopted by the commission for determining the rights of parties to disputed claims.
Tex. Education Code § 130.0036 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 130 / Section 130.0036
§ 130.0036. REPORT ON STUDENT ENROLLMENT STATUS.
Status: in_force

(a) In the form and manner and at the times required by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, a junior college district shall report to the coordinating board on the enrollment status of students of the junior college district. The report must include information on:

(1) students seeking a degree;

(2) students seeking a certificate;

(3) students enrolled in workforce continuing education courses;

(4) students enrolled in college credit courses who are not seeking a degree or certificate;

(5) students enrolled in courses for credit to transfer to another institution;

(6) students enrolled in developmental education courses by course level; and

(7) enrollment in other categories as specified by the coordinating board.

(b) In administering this section, the coordinating board shall attempt to avoid duplicating other reporting requirements applicable to junior college districts. The coordinating board shall consult with the governing boards of the state's junior college districts in determining the form, manner, and times of reports under this section.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3791.0501 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3791 / Section 3791.0501
§ 3791.0501. TAX ELECTION REQUIRED.
Status: in_force

The district must hold an election in the manner provided by Chapter 49, Water Code, or, if applicable, Chapter 375, Local Government Code, to obtain voter approval before the district may impose an ad valorem tax.
Tex. Property Code § 221.086 — TX Code / Code pr / Chapter 221 / Section 221.086
§ 221.086. QUORUM.
Status: in_force

(a) Unless the project instrument provides for a larger quorum requirement, the percentage of voting interests constituting a quorum at a meeting of the members of an association is 10 percent of the voting interests of owners who are not delinquent in assessments, voting in person or by proxy.

(b) If a quorum is not present at any meeting of the association at which board members will be elected, the meeting may be adjourned and reconvened not later than the 90th day after the date of adjournment for the sole purpose of electing board members. Unless the project instrument provides for a larger quorum requirement, the quorum for the reconvened meeting is 10 percent of the voting interests of owners who are not delinquent in assessments, voting in person or by proxy.

(c) Unless the project instrument provides otherwise, a quorum of the board is considered present throughout a board meeting if the members entitled to cast a majority of the votes are present at the beginning of the meeting.
Tex. Government Code § 657.006 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 657 / Section 657.006
§ 657.006. FEDERAL LAW AND GRANTS.
Status: in_force

To the extent that this chapter conflicts with federal law or a limitation provided by a federal grant to a state agency, this chapter shall be construed to operate in harmony with the federal law or limitation of the federal grant.
Tex. Transportation Code § 394.085 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 394 / Section 394.085
§ 394.085. VIOLATIONS OF REGULATIONS OR PROHIBITIONS IMPOSED BY POPULOUS COUNTIES ON ON-PREMISE SIGNS.
Status: in_force

(a) If a county adopts a prohibition or regulation under Section 394.063, the attorney representing the county in district court may seek injunctive relief to prevent the violation or threatened violation of the prohibition or regulation.

(b) A violation of a prohibition or regulation adopted under Section 394.063 is a Class C misdemeanor.
Tex. Natural Resources Code § 51.077 — TX Code / Code nr / Chapter 51 / Section 51.077
§ 51.077. LIEN.
Status: in_force

To secure the payment of principal and interest due on a sale of public school land and university land the state has an express lien for the use and benefit of the fund to which the land belongs. The lien is in addition to any right and remedy that the state has for enforcement of the payment of principal and interest due and unpaid, up to and including the period required to reinstate the land award and obligation.
Tex. Occupations Code § 2302.152 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 2302 / Section 2302.152
§ 2302.152. NOTICE OF EXPIRATION.
Status: in_force

Not later than the 31st day before the expiration date of a person's license, the department shall send written notice of the impending expiration to the person at the person's last known address according to department records.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1032.209 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1032 / Section 1032.209
§ 1032.209. ADDITIONAL MEANS OF SECURING REPAYMENT OF BONDS.
Status: in_force

In addition to the authority to issue general obligation bonds and revenue bonds under this subchapter, the board may provide for the security and payment of district bonds from a pledge of a combination of ad valorem taxes as authorized by Section 1032.202 and revenue and other sources authorized by Section 1032.206.
Tex. Occupations Code § 156.0015 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 156 / Section 156.0015
§ 156.0015. CRIMINAL RECORD CHECK.
Status: in_force

(a) In addition to the information required by Section 156.001, a license holder shall submit to the board with the registration permit renewal application a complete set of fingerprints. The board shall submit to the Department of Public Safety each set of fingerprints received under this section for the purpose of completing the criminal record check described by Section 155.008.

(b) The board may suspend or refuse to renew the registration of a license holder who fails to submit a complete set of fingerprints under this section.

(c) This section does not apply to a license holder who previously submitted a complete set of fingerprints:

(1) as part of an application for a license; or

(2) as part of a previous application to renew a registration permit under this section.
Tex. Property Code § 161.021 — TX Code / Code pr / Chapter 161 / Section 161.021
§ 161.021. AUTHORITY OF FIDUCIARY.
Status: in_force

A fiduciary who holds a security in a fiduciary capacity may:

(1) employ a bank incorporated in this state or a national bank located in this state as custodian of the security; and

(2) whether the fiduciary is an individual or a bank and if any individual who is a cofiduciary with the bank consents, authorize the security to be registered and held in the name of a nominee of the bank without disclosing the fiduciary relationship.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8422.152 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8422 / Section 8422.152
§ 8422.152. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE TAX.
Status: in_force

(a) If authorized at an election held under Section 8422.151, the district may impose an operation and maintenance tax on taxable property in the district in accordance with Section 49.107, Water Code.

(b) The board shall determine the tax rate. The rate may not exceed the rate approved at the election.
Tex. Insurance Code § 884.406 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 884 / Section 884.406
§ 884.406. ANNUAL STATEMENT.
Status: in_force

A stipulated premium company that issues or maintains in force policies under this subchapter shall file the annual statement required by Section 884.256 not later than March 1 of each year.
Tex. Local Government Code § 351.141 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 351 / Section 351.141
§ 351.141. FINAL APPROVAL AND CONVEYANCE BY BOARD.
Status: in_force

(a) On receiving the final construction inspection report, the board shall give notice and schedule a public hearing to determine whether the jail facility is complete as specified in the district's plans and in the contract.

(b) At the hearing, the board may require the presentation of any additional information or testimony necessary to make a determination, and the receiving county, if any, may have its representative attend the hearing and present any information and testimony that the receiving county considers necessary.

(c) At the conclusion of the hearing, if the board determines that the work on the jail facility is complete, the board shall pass a resolution to convey the jail facility to the receiving county subject to the requirements of this subchapter if the jail facility is not already owned by the receiving county. The board shall file a copy of the resolution, together with the instrument of conveyance, with the clerk of the receiving county.

(d) The jail district shall make any conveyance of a jail facility to a receiving county as provided by this subchapter free of all interest and indebtedness of the district.

(e) If the board determines that the work on the jail facility has not been completed satisfactorily, the board shall take necessary actions to have the jail facility completed as required by the district's plans, the contract, and the receiving county.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1050.201 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1050 / Section 1050.201
§ 1050.201. GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS.
Status: in_force

The board may issue and sell general obligation bonds in the name and on the faith and credit of the district for any purpose relating to:

(1) the purchase, construction, acquisition, repair, or renovation of buildings or improvements; and

(2) equipping buildings or improvements for hospital purposes.
Tex. Insurance Code § 562.201 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 562 / Section 562.201
§ 562.201. 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 discount health care programs 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

(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. Labor Code § 92.0115 — TX Code / Code la / Chapter 92 / Section 92.0115
§ 92.0115. AUTHORITY TO OPERATE.
Status: in_force

Subject to Section 92.013 and unless prohibited by a governmental subdivision, a person may operate as a temporary common worker employer in this state if the person meets the requirements of this chapter.
Tex. Occupations Code § 454.051 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 454 / Section 454.051
§ 454.051. BOARD MEMBERSHIP.
Status: in_force

(a) The Texas Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners consists of nine members appointed by the governor with the advice and consent of the senate as follows:

(1) four occupational therapist members who have practiced occupational therapy for at least the three years preceding appointment to the board;

(2) two occupational therapy assistant members, each of whom has practiced as an occupational therapy assistant for at least the three years preceding appointment to the board; and

(3) three members who represent the public and who are not occupational therapists.

(b) Appointments to the board shall be made without regard to the race, creed, sex, religion, or national origin of the appointee.
Tex. Agriculture Code § 147.002 — TX Code / Code ag / Chapter 147 / Section 147.002
§ 147.002. COMMISSION MERCHANTS.
Status: in_force

(a) A person is subject to this chapter as a livestock commission merchant if the person:

(1) pursues the business of selling livestock on consignment for a commission or other charges;

(2) solicits consignment of livestock as a livestock commission merchant; or

(3) advertises or holds himself or herself out to be a livestock commission merchant.

(b) A person is subject to this chapter as a livestock auction commission merchant if the person:

(1) pursues the business of selling livestock at auction on consignment for a commission or other charges;

(2) solicits consignment of livestock as a livestock auction commission merchant; or

(3) advertises or holds himself or herself out to be a livestock auction commission merchant.
Tex. Labor Code § 61.066 — TX Code / Code la / Chapter 61 / Section 61.066
§ 61.066. COMMISSION ACTION; ENFORCEMENT OF ORDER.
Status: in_force

(a) The commission, in the name of the state and the attorney general, may:

(1) bring a suit in a district court in Travis County to enforce a final order from which an appeal under this chapter has not been taken; or

(2) serve on the defaulting party a notice of assessment stating the amount due.

(b) A notice of assessment served under this section is prima facie evidence of the contents of the notice. However, the defaulting party may show the incorrectness of the notice of assessment.

(c) The notice shall be served in the manner provided by law for service of process on a defendant in a civil action in district court.

(d) A person aggrieved by the determination of the commission as stated in the notice of assessment may seek judicial review of the assessment by filing a petition for judicial review in a Travis County district court not later than the 30th day after the date on which the notice of assessment is served. A copy of the petition shall be served in the manner prescribed by law for service of process on a defendant in a civil action in district court on:

(1) a member of the commission; or

(2) a person designated by the commission for service of process.

(e) If the party on whom a notice of assessment is served does not seek judicial review as provided by this section, the assessment is final for all purposes. An assessment that is not contested or that is upheld after judicial review shall be recorded, enforced, renewed, and otherwise treated as the final judgment of a district court.

(f) Unless the adverse party prevails in the civil action or the notice of assessment is reversed by a reviewing court, the adverse party shall pay all costs of either action, including attorney's fees, investigation costs, service costs, court costs, and other applicable costs.