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Tex. Occupations Code § 2154.254 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 2154 / Section 2154.254
§ 2154.254. EMPLOYMENT OF MINORS.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided by Subsection (c), a person may not employ or allow a person younger than 16 years of age to manufacture, distribute, sell, or purchase fireworks in the course of the person's business.

(b) Except as provided by Subsection (c), a person may not employ a person 16 years of age or older but younger than 18 years of age to sell fireworks at a retail sales location unless the person selling fireworks at that location is accompanied by another person who is at least 18 years of age.

(c) An owner of a retail sales location may employ a person who is otherwise prohibited from engaging in that activity by Subsection (a) or (b) to sell fireworks at the owner's retail sales location if the person employed is:

(1) a member of the owner's immediate family;

(2) 12 years of age or older; and

(3) accompanied by another person who is at least 18 years of age while the person is engaged in selling fireworks at that location.
Tex. Transportation Code § 545.419 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 545 / Section 545.419
§ 545.419. RIDING IN HOUSE TRAILER.
Status: in_force

A person may not occupy a house trailer while it is being moved.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3909.104 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3909 / Section 3909.104
§ 3909.104. NONPROFIT CORPORATION.
Status: in_force

(a) The board by resolution may authorize the creation of a nonprofit corporation to assist and act for the district in implementing a project or providing a service authorized by this chapter.

(b) The nonprofit corporation:

(1) has each power of and is considered to be a local government corporation created under Subchapter D, Chapter 431, Transportation Code; and

(2) may implement any project and provide any service authorized by this chapter.

(c) The board shall select directors from the board to serve as the board of directors of the nonprofit corporation. The board may appoint one or more persons who are not directors to the board of directors of the nonprofit corporation if the governing body of the city determines that the appointment is in the best interest of the district. The board of directors of the nonprofit corporation shall serve in the same manner as the board of directors of a local government corporation created under Subchapter D, Chapter 431, Transportation Code, except that a board member is not required to reside in the district.
Tex. Business & Commerce Code § 20.10 — TX Code / Code bc / Chapter 20 / Section 20.10
§ 20.10. REMEDIES CUMULATIVE.
Status: in_force

An action taken under this chapter does not prohibit a consumer from taking any other action authorized by law except that a credit reporting agency may not be subject to suit with respect to any issue that was the subject of an arbitration proceeding brought under Section 20.08.
Tex. Utilities Code § 55.129 — TX Code / Code ut / Chapter 55 / Section 55.129
§ 55.129. PERMIT REQUIRED.
Status: in_force

A person may not use an automated dial announcing device to make a telephone call in which the device plays a recorded message when the connection is completed unless the person has a permit under Section 55.130.
Tex. Local Government Code § 87.012 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 87 / Section 87.012
§ 87.012. OFFICERS SUBJECT TO REMOVAL.
Status: in_force

The district judge may, under this subchapter, remove from office:

(1) a district attorney;

(2) a county attorney;

(3) a county judge;

(4) a county commissioner;

(5) a county clerk;

(6) a district clerk;

(7) a district and county clerk;

(8) a county treasurer;

(9) a sheriff;

(10) a county surveyor;

(11) a county tax assessor-collector;

(12) a constable;

(13) a justice of the peace;

(14) a member of the board of trustees of an independent school district; and

(15) a county officer, not otherwise named by this section, whose office is created under the constitution or other law of this state.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 6610.151 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 6610 / Section 6610.151
§ 6610.151. DISBURSEMENT OF MONEY.
Status: in_force

The district may disburse its money only by a check, draft, order, or other written instrument signed by a person authorized to sign the instrument by board order or resolution.
Tex. Occupations Code § 301.471 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 301 / Section 301.471
§ 301.471. EMERGENCY CEASE AND DESIST ORDER.
Status: in_force

(a) If it appears to the board that a person who is not licensed under this chapter is violating this chapter, a rule adopted under this chapter, or another state statute or rule relating to the practice of professional nursing or vocational nursing and the board determines that the unauthorized activity constitutes a clear, imminent, or continuing threat to the public health and safety, the board may:

(1) issue an emergency cease and desist order prohibiting the person from engaging in the activity; and

(2) report the activity to a local law enforcement agency or the attorney general for prosecution.

(b) An order issued under Subsection (a) must:

(1) be delivered on issuance to the person affected by the order by personal delivery or registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, to the person's last known address;

(2) state the acts or practices alleged to be an unauthorized activity and require the person immediately to cease and desist from the unauthorized activity; and

(3) contain a notice that a request for hearing may be filed under this section.

(c) Unless the person against whom the emergency cease and desist order is directed requests a board hearing in writing before the 11th day after the date it is served on the person, the order is final and nonappealable as to that person. A request for a board hearing must:

(1) be in writing and directed to the board; and

(2) state the grounds for the request to set aside or modify the order.

(d) On receiving a request for a hearing, the board shall serve notice of the time and place of the hearing by personal delivery or registered or certified mail, return receipt requested. The hearing must be held not later than the 10th day after the date the board receives the request for a hearing unless the parties agree to a later hearing date. A hearing under this subsection is subject to Chapter 2001, Government Code.

(e) After the hearing, the board shall affirm, modify, or set aside wholly or partly the emergency cease and desist order. An order affirming or modifying the emergency cease and desist order is immediately final for purposes of enforcement and appeal.

(f) An order under this section continues in effect unless the order is stayed by the board. The board may impose any condition before granting a stay of the order.

(g) The board may release to the public a final cease and desist order issued under this section or information regarding the existence of the order if the board determines that the release would enhance the effective enforcement of the order or will serve the public interest.

(h) A violation of an order issued under this section constitutes grounds for imposing an administrative penalty under this chapter.
Tex. Water Code § 5.125 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 5 / Section 5.125
§ 5.125. COST-SHARING FOR ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE ASSESSMENTS BY CERTAIN BUSINESSES.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, "environmental compliance assessment" means an environmental compliance audit, pollution prevention assessment, or environmental management system audit performed by a small business. The term does not include an audit conducted under Chapter 1101, Health and Safety Code.

(b) The commission may implement cost-sharing to assist with payment of costs for an environmental compliance assessment performed by a business subject to regulation by the commission that employs at least 100 but not more than 250 individuals.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8441.003 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8441 / Section 8441.003
§ 8441.003. CONFIRMATION AND DIRECTORS' 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. Occupations Code § 168.051 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 168 / Section 168.051
§ 168.051. ADOPTION OF RULES.
Status: in_force

The board shall adopt rules necessary to implement this chapter, including rules to address, for a pain management clinic:

(1) the operation of the clinic;

(2) personnel requirements for the clinic, including requirements for a physician who practices at a clinic;

(3) standards to ensure quality of patient care;

(4) certificate application and renewal procedures and requirements;

(5) inspections and complaint investigations; and

(6) patient billing procedures.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1025.055 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1025 / Section 1025.055
§ 1025.055. BOARD VACANCY.
Status: in_force

If a vacancy occurs in the office of director, the remaining directors shall appoint a director for the unexpired term.
Tex. Family Code § 3.104 — TX Code / Code fa / Chapter 3 / Section 3.104
§ 3.104. PROTECTION OF THIRD PERSONS.
Status: in_force

(a) During marriage, property is presumed to be subject to the sole management, control, and disposition of a spouse if it is held in that spouse's name, as shown by muniment, contract, deposit of funds, or other evidence of ownership, or if it is in that spouse's possession and is not subject to such evidence of ownership.

(b) A third person dealing with a spouse is entitled to rely, as against the other spouse or anyone claiming from that spouse, on that spouse's authority to deal with the property if:

(1) the property is presumed to be subject to the sole management, control, and disposition of the spouse; and

(2) the person dealing with the spouse:

(A) is not a party to a fraud on the other spouse or another person; and

(B) does not have actual or constructive notice of the spouse's lack of authority.
Tex. Government Code § 2054.5195 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2054 / Section 2054.5195
§ 2054.5195. INFORMATION SECURITY ASSESSMENT AND PENETRATION TEST REQUIRED.
Status: in_force

(a) This section does not apply to a university system or institution of higher education as defined by Section 61.003, Education Code.

(b) At least once every two years, the department shall require each state agency to complete an information security assessment and a penetration test to be performed by the department or, at the department's discretion, a vendor selected by the department.

(c) The department shall establish rules as necessary to implement this section, including rules for the procurement of a vendor under Subsection (b).
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8143.105 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8143 / Section 8143.105
§ 8143.105. COMPLIANCE WITH MUNICIPAL CONSENT ORDINANCES OR RESOLUTIONS.
Status: in_force

Subject to the limitations of Section 54.016, Water Code, the district shall comply with all applicable requirements of any ordinance or resolution adopted by the city council that consents to the creation of the district or to the inclusion of lands within the district.
Tex. Business & Commerce Code § 254.001 — TX Code / Code bc / Chapter 254 / Section 254.001
§ 254.001. IDENTIFICATION OF PATENT RIGHT.
Status: in_force

(a) A note or lien evidencing or securing the purchase price for a patent right or patent right territory must contain on the face of the note or lien a statement that the note or lien was given for a patent right or patent right territory.

(b) The statement required by Subsection (a):

(1) is notice to a subsequent purchaser of the note or lien of all equities between the original parties to the note or lien; and

(2) subjects a subsequent holder of the note or lien to all defenses available against the original parties to the note or lien.
Tex. Local Government Code § 116.058 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 116 / Section 116.058
§ 116.058. AMOUNT OF SECURITY REQUIRED.
Status: in_force

(a) Personal or surety bonds that secure county deposits must be in an amount equal to the estimated highest daily balance of the county, as determined by the commissioners court. However, the commissioners court may not estimate the highest daily balance at an amount that is less than 75 percent of the highest daily balance of the county for the preceding year, less the amount of bond funds received and expended.

(b) Securities pledged to secure county funds on deposit in a depository must be in an amount equal to the amount of those funds. However, real property securities may not be required in an amount greater than 25 percent of the assessed value of the property in the county, as shown by the certified tax roll for the preceding year.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8015.153 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8015 / Section 8015.153
§ 8015.153. CONTRACT TAXES.
Status: in_force

(a) In accordance with Section 49.108, Water Code, the district may impose a tax other than an operation and maintenance tax and use the revenue derived from the tax to make payments under a contract after the provisions of the contract have been approved by a majority of the district voters voting at an election held for that purpose.

(b) A contract approved by the district voters may contain a provision stating that the contract may be modified or amended by the board without further voter approval.
Tex. Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 9.012 — TX Code / Code cp / Chapter 9 / Section 9.012
§ 9.012. VIOLATION; SANCTION.
Status: in_force

(a) At the trial of the action or at any hearing inquiring into the facts and law of the action, after reasonable notice to the parties, the court may on its own motion, or shall on the motion of any party to the action, determine if a pleading has been signed in violation of any one of the standards prescribed by Section 9.011.

(b) In making its determination of whether a pleading has been signed in violation of any one of the standards prescribed by Section 9.011, the court shall take into account:

(1) the multiplicity of parties;

(2) the complexity of the claims and defenses;

(3) the length of time available to the party to investigate and conduct discovery; and

(4) affidavits, depositions, and any other relevant matter.

(c) If the court determines that a pleading has been signed in violation of any one of the standards prescribed by Section 9.011, the court shall, not earlier than 90 days after the date of the determination, at the trial or hearing or at a separate hearing following reasonable notice to the offending party, impose an appropriate sanction on the signatory, a represented party, or both.

(d) The court may not order an offending party to pay the incurred expenses of a party who stands in opposition to the offending pleading if, before the 90th day after the court makes a determination under Subsection (a), the offending party withdraws the pleading or amends the pleading to the satisfaction of the court or moves for dismissal of the pleading or the offending portion of the pleading.

(e) The sanction may include one or more of the following:

(1) the striking of a pleading or the offending portion thereof;

(2) the dismissal of a party; or

(3) an order to pay to a party who stands in opposition to the offending pleading the amount of the reasonable expenses incurred because of the filing of the pleading, including costs, reasonable attorney's fees, witness fees, fees of experts, and deposition expenses.

(f) The court may not order an offending party to pay the incurred expenses of a party who stands in opposition to the offending pleading if the court has, with respect to the same subject matter, imposed sanctions on the party who stands in opposition to the offending pleading under the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure.

(g) All determinations and orders pursuant to this chapter are solely for purposes of this chapter and shall not be the basis of any liability, sanction, or grievance other than as expressly provided in this chapter.

(h) This section does not apply to any proceeding to which Section 10.004 or Rule 13, Texas Rules of Civil Procedure, applies.
Tex. Water Code § 56.752 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 56 / Section 56.752
§ 56.752. HEARING ON DETERMINATION OF PETITION.
Status: in_force

(a) The board shall hear the petition to determine if the petition meets the requirements of Section 56.751.

(b) The board by order shall set the time and place of the hearing on the petition. The hearing shall be held not less than 30 days after the date of the order.
Tex. Agriculture Code § 122.103 — TX Code / Code ag / Chapter 122 / Section 122.103
§ 122.103. APPLICATION; ISSUANCE.
Status: in_force

(a) A person may apply for a license under this subchapter by submitting an application to the department on a form and in the manner prescribed by the department. The application must be accompanied by:

(1) a legal description of each location where the applicant intends to cultivate or handle hemp and the global positioning system coordinates for the perimeter of each location;

(2) written consent from the applicant or the property owner if the applicant is not the property owner allowing the department, the Department of Public Safety, and any other state or local law enforcement agency to enter onto all premises where hemp is cultivated or handled to conduct a physical inspection or to ensure compliance with this chapter and rules adopted under this chapter;

(3) the application fee; and

(4) any other information required by department rule.

(b) Except as provided by Subsection (c), the department shall issue a license to a qualified applicant not later than the 60th day after the date the department receives the completed application and the required application fees.

(c) A qualified applicant who along with the application submits proof to the department that the applicant holds a license under Chapter 487, Health and Safety Code, is not required to pay an application fee, and the department shall issue the license to the applicant within the time prescribed by Subsection (b).
Tex. Occupations Code § 151.056 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 151 / Section 151.056
§ 151.056. APPLICATION TO TELEMEDICINE.
Status: in_force

(a) A person who is physically located in another jurisdiction but who, through the use of any medium, including an electronic medium, performs an act that is part of a patient care service initiated in this state, including the taking of an x-ray examination or the preparation of pathological material for examination, and that would affect the diagnosis or treatment of the patient, is considered to be engaged in the practice of medicine in this state and is subject to appropriate regulation by the board.

(b) This section does not apply to the act of:

(1) a medical specialist located in another jurisdiction who provides only episodic consultation services on request to a physician licensed in this state who practices in the same medical specialty;

(2) a physician located in another jurisdiction who is providing consultation services to a medical school as defined by Section 61.501, Education Code;

(3) a physician located in another jurisdiction who is providing consultation services to an institution subject to:

(A) Subchapter C, Chapter 73, Education Code; or

(B) Subchapter K, Chapter 74, Education Code; or

(4) a physician located in another jurisdiction of a state having borders contiguous with the borders of this state who is the treating physician of a patient and orders home health or hospice services for a resident of this state to be delivered by a home and community support services agency licensed in this state.
Tex. Insurance Code § 2151.2021 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 2151 / Section 2151.2021
§ 2151.2021. FILE AND USE.
Status: in_force

The association may use a rate, excluding a rate described by Section 2151.2041, on the later of the date specified by the association in the filing or the date the rate is approved or considered approved under this subchapter.
Tex. Transportation Code § 452.060 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 452 / Section 452.060
§ 452.060. AGREEMENT WITH UTILITIES, CARRIERS.
Status: in_force

An authority may agree with any other public or private utility, communication system, common carrier, or transportation system for:

(1) the joint use in the authority of the property of the agreeing entities; or

(2) the establishment of through routes, joint fares, or transfers of passengers.
Tex. Government Code § 411.011 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 411 / Section 411.011
§ 411.011. ASSISTANCE OF STATE EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS.
Status: in_force

(a) The University of Texas and all other state-supported educational institutions shall:

(1) cooperate with the department in carrying out this chapter;

(2) assist in the giving of instruction in the training schools conducted by the bureau of education; and

(3) assist the bureau of identification and records in making necessary chemical tests and analyses and in making statistical analyses, charts, and reports of law enforcement and violations of law.

(b) The commission and the president of the educational institution called on for assistance shall agree on and arrange the nature and extent of the assistance.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7887.0201 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7887 / Section 7887.0201
§ 7887.0201. GOVERNING BODY; TERMS.
Status: in_force

(a) The district is governed by a board of five elected directors.

(b) Except as provided by Section 7887.0202, directors serve staggered four-year terms.
Tex. Family Code § 264.186 — TX Code / Code fa / Chapter 264 / Section 264.186
§ 264.186. DEVELOPMENT OF FUNDING AND RESOURCES.
Status: in_force

(a) The department shall seek input from the lead entity regarding the feasibility of a capitated funding model for the provision of services under the pilot program. If the department determines that a capitated funding model is feasible, the department shall develop a capitated funding model that provides a fixed rate of funding per child receiving services under the pilot program.

(b) Regardless of whether the department implements a capitated funding model under Subsection (a), the department shall ensure that the funding model for the pilot program:

(1) accounts for the additional costs of providing services to geographically dispersed populations in rural areas, including:

(A) increased transportation costs;

(B) challenges in achieving economies of scale in the provision of services;

(C) increased costs for recruiting and retaining qualified staff in rural areas; and

(D) costs related to building and maintaining service provider networks in rural areas;

(2) includes financial risk-sharing mechanisms;

(3) incentivizes desired outcomes and cost savings;

(4) supports innovation;

(5) allows for the reinvestment of cost savings into the program; and

(6) allows the lead entity to flexibly allocate funds within the scope of applicable law.

(c) The department shall pursue leveraging various funding sources, including state and federal funds, to implement and sustain the pilot program.
Tex. Occupations Code § 351.058 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 351 / Section 351.058
§ 351.058. MEETINGS.
Status: in_force

(a) At least twice a year the board shall hold regular meetings.

(b) The board shall hold special meetings on the request of five members of the board or on the call of the presiding officer.

(c) If a quorum is not present on the day set for a meeting, the members present may adjourn from day to day until a quorum is present, but that period may not exceed three successive days.