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Tex. Occupations Code § 351.5015 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 351 / Section 351.5015
§ 351.5015. TEMPORARY SUSPENSION OR RESTRICTION OF LICENSE.
Status: in_force

(a) The board shall appoint a three-member disciplinary panel consisting of board members to determine whether a license issued to a person under this chapter should be temporarily suspended or restricted.

(b) If the disciplinary panel determines from the evidence presented to the panel that a license holder would, by the person's continuation in the practice of optometry or therapeutic optometry, constitute a continuing threat to the public welfare, the disciplinary panel shall temporarily suspend or restrict the license holder's license.

(c) The disciplinary panel may temporarily suspend or restrict a license under this section without notice or hearing if:

(1) the board immediately provides notice of the suspension or restriction to the license holder; and

(2) a hearing before the disciplinary panel concerning the temporary suspension or restriction is scheduled for the earliest possible date following the suspension or restriction.

(d) Notwithstanding Chapter 551, Government Code, the disciplinary panel may hold a meeting by telephone conference call if immediate action is required and convening of the panel at one location is inconvenient for any member of the disciplinary panel.

(e) After the hearing described by Subsection (c)(2), if the disciplinary panel affirms the temporary suspension or restriction of the license holder's license, the board shall schedule an informal settlement conference that meets the requirements of Section 2001.054(c), Government Code, to be held as soon as practicable, unless the license holder waives the informal settlement conference or an informal settlement conference has already been held with regard to the issues that are the basis for the temporary suspension or restriction.

(f) If the license holder is unable to show compliance at the informal settlement conference regarding the issues that are the basis for the temporary suspension or restriction, a board representative shall file a charge under Section 351.503 as soon as practicable.

(g) If after the hearing described by Subsection (c)(2) the disciplinary panel does not temporarily suspend or restrict the license holder's license, the facts that were the basis for the temporary suspension or restriction may not be the sole basis for another proceeding to temporarily suspend or restrict the license holder's license. The board may use those same facts in a subsequent investigation to obtain new information that may be the basis for the temporary suspension or restriction of the license holder's license. For purposes of this subsection, facts that are the basis for the temporary suspension or restriction of a license holder's license include facts presented to the disciplinary panel and facts presented by the board or a representative of the board at the time evidence was presented to the disciplinary panel.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 244.003 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 244 / Section 244.003
§ 244.003. LICENSE REQUIRED.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided by Section 244.004, a person may not establish or operate a birthing center in this state without an appropriate license issued under this chapter.

(b) Each birthing center must have a separate license.

(c) A license is not transferable or assignable.
Tex. Human Resources Code § 40.027 — TX Code / Code hr / Chapter 40 / Section 40.027
§ 40.027. COMMISSIONER.
Status: in_force

(a) The governor, with the advice and consent of the senate, shall appoint a commissioner. The commissioner is to be selected according to education, training, experience, and demonstrated ability.

(b) The commissioner serves a term of two years.

(c) The commissioner shall:

(1) act as the department's chief administrative officer;

(2) oversee the development and implementation of policies and guidelines needed for the administration of the department's functions;

(3) oversee the development of rules relating to the matters within the department's jurisdiction, including the delivery of services to persons and the rights and duties of persons who are served or regulated by the department; and

(4) serve as a liaison between the department and commission.

(d) The commissioner shall administer this chapter and other laws relating to the department.

(e) Notwithstanding any other law, the commissioner shall adopt rules and policies for the operation of and the provision of services by the department.
Tex. Election Code § 51.011 — TX Code / Code el / Chapter 51 / Section 51.011
§ 51.011. OBSTRUCTING DISTRIBUTION OF SUPPLIES.
Status: in_force

(a) A person commits an offense if the person intentionally obstructs the distribution of election supplies for an election.

(b) An offense under this section is a Class A misdemeanor.
Tex. Local Government Code § 351.007 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 351 / Section 351.007
§ 351.007. SPACE REQUIREMENTS.
Status: in_force

(a) A county jail cell designed for one person only must have a clear floor area of 40 square feet or more.

(b) Any other housing area or day room in a county jail must have a clear floor area of 18 square feet or more for each prisoner to be confined in the area or room.

(c) The ceiling height above the finished floor in a cell, compartment, dormitory, or day room in a county jail in which prisoners are confined must be eight feet or more.
Tex. Government Code § 1505.057 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 1505 / Section 1505.057
§ 1505.057. ENCUMBRANCE AS ADDITIONAL SECURITY.
Status: in_force

(a) As additional security for the payment of the principal of and interest on bonds issued under this subchapter, a municipality may encumber any part or all of a project undertaken with funds derived from the bonds.

(b) An encumbrance entered into under this section:

(1) may provide for a grant, to a purchaser under sale or foreclosure, of a franchise to operate the encumbered project for a term not to exceed 20 years from the date of purchase, subject to all laws regulating the same then in force; and

(2) shall:

(A) provide for a trustee to enforce foreclosure; and

(B) provide the municipality with the option at any five-year period within the 20-year term after purchase to repurchase a project, other than reclaimed land acquired by an individual purchaser, under reasonable terms and at a reasonable price stated in the encumbrance.

(c) Subject to Section 1505.076, the governing body of the municipality shall manage and control a project while it is encumbered under this section.
Tex. Finance Code § 66.253 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 66 / Section 66.253
§ 66.253. NOTICE OF CLOSING.
Status: in_force

(a) Immediately after an association is closed by its board or by the commissioner under this subchapter, the commissioner shall post at the main entrance of the association an appropriate notice of the closure. After notice is posted, a judgment lien, attachment lien, or other voluntary lien may not attach to an asset of the association, and a director or an officer or agent of the association may not:

(1) act for the association; or

(2) convey, transfer, assign, pledge, mortgage, or encumber an asset of the association.

(b) An attempt to take an action prohibited under Subsection (a)(2) after the notice is posted or in anticipation of posting the notice, including preferring in any manner a depositor or creditor of the association, is void.
Tex. Finance Code § 342.306 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 342 / Section 342.306
§ 342.306. DATE OF FIRST SCHEDULED INSTALLMENT.
Status: in_force

On a secondary mortgage loan made under this chapter the due date of the first installment may not be scheduled later than three months after the date of the loan.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1091.154 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1091 / Section 1091.154
§ 1091.154. FISCAL YEAR.
Status: in_force

(a) The district operates according to a fiscal year established by the board.

(b) The fiscal year may not be changed:

(1) during a period that revenue bonds of the district are outstanding; or

(2) more than once in a 24-month period.
Tex. Government Code § 468.005 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 468 / Section 468.005
§ 468.005. ADMINISTRATOR OF THE UNITED STATES BUREAU OF THE CENSUS FEDERAL-STATE COOPERATIVE.
Status: in_force

The state agency that employs the state demographer shall serve as the official cognizant administrator for the State of Texas of the United States Bureau of the Census federal-state cooperative program for population estimates and the federal-state cooperative program for population projections and as coordinating agency for the State Data Center program.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3817.102 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3817 / Section 3817.102
§ 3817.102. 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 for purposes of this chapter to be a local government corporation created under Chapter 431, Transportation Code; and

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

(c) The board shall appoint the board of directors of the nonprofit corporation. The board of directors of the nonprofit corporation shall serve in the same manner as, for the same term as, and on the same conditions as the board of directors of a local government corporation created under Chapter 431, Transportation Code.
Tex. Tax Code § 151.418 — TX Code / Code tx / Chapter 151 / Section 151.418
§ 151.418. ISSUANCE OF DIRECT PAYMENT PERMIT.
Status: in_force

(a) The comptroller shall issue a direct payment permit to an applicant for the permit who qualifies as provided by Section 151.419 of this code.

(b) The comptroller is the sole judge of an applicant's qualifications, and the comptroller's refusal to issue a permit to an applicant is not appealable.

(c) An applicant for a direct payment permit who has been denied the issuance of a permit may:

(1) request permission from the comptroller to submit an amended application; or

(2) submit a new application for a direct payment permit after a reasonable period after the denial of the original application.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8325.201 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8325 / Section 8325.201
§ 8325.201. AUTHORITY TO ISSUE BONDS AND OTHER OBLIGATIONS.
Status: in_force

The district may issue bonds or other obligations payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes, impact fees, revenue, contract payments, grants, or other district money, or any combination of those sources, to pay for any authorized district purpose.
Tex. Occupations Code § 651.204 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 651 / Section 651.204
§ 651.204. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION.
Status: in_force

(a) The commission shall develop and implement policies that provide the public with a reasonable opportunity to appear before the commission and to speak on any issue under the commission's jurisdiction.

(b) The commission shall prepare and maintain a written plan that describes how a person who does not speak English or who has a physical, mental, or developmental disability may be provided reasonable access to the commission's programs.

(c) A member of the public is not required to provide notice to the commission before appearing and speaking before the commission.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1578.051 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1578 / Section 1578.051
§ 1578.051. AUTHORITY TO OBTAIN INSURANCE.
Status: in_force

(a) A voluntary association may obtain for any class of the association's membership and for the class's dependents a group policy of:

(1) life insurance;

(2) health insurance;

(3) accident insurance;

(4) accidental death or dismemberment insurance; or

(5) hospital, surgical, or medical expense insurance.

(b) The association may obtain a separate policy for each type of insurance listed under Subsection (a).

(c) The association is the policyholder.
Tex. Business & Commerce Code § 621.006 — TX Code / Code bc / Chapter 621 / Section 621.006
§ 621.006. DEPOSIT REQUIREMENTS.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, "refundable deposit" means a deposit that is required to be returned in its entirety to a consumer if:

(1) it is paid by the consumer for a reservation used by the consumer; or

(2) the consumer provides at least five possible reservation dates, none of which can be confirmed.

(b) An offeror may require a refundable deposit for a gift or prize involving lodging, airfare, a trip, or a recreational activity if the deposit requirement is fully, clearly, and conspicuously disclosed.

(c) A condition that restricts the refund of the deposit must be clearly and conspicuously disclosed in at least 10-point type on the solicitation.
Tex. Occupations Code § 2051.251 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 2051 / Section 2051.251
§ 2051.251. ADOPTION OF IMPLEMENTATION STANDARDS.
Status: in_force

(a) An institution of higher education shall adopt standards relating to the implementation of this chapter, including specific guidelines governing the athlete agent interview program sponsored by the institution under Section 2051.301.

(b) Guidelines adopted under Subsection (a) relating to the athlete agent interview program must specify:

(1) the scheduling of interview periods;

(2) the duration of an interview period;

(3) the location on the institution's campus for conducting interviews; and

(4) any terms or conditions under which an athlete agent may contact an athlete during an interview period.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 9056.152 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 9056 / Section 9056.152
§ 9056.152. PAYMENT OF TAX OR ASSESSMENT NOT REQUIRED.
Status: in_force

The district is not required to pay a tax or assessment on a project or any part of a project.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1054.203 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1054 / Section 1054.203
§ 1054.203. REVENUE BONDS.
Status: in_force

(a) The board may issue revenue bonds to:

(1) purchase, construct, acquire, repair, equip, or renovate buildings or improvements for hospital purposes;

(2) acquire sites to be used for hospital purposes; or

(3) acquire and operate a mobile emergency medical service to assist the district in carrying out its hospital purposes.

(b) The bonds must be payable from and secured by a pledge of all or part of the revenue derived from the operation of the district's hospital system.

(c) The bonds may be additionally secured by a mortgage or deed of trust lien on all or part of district property.

(d) The bonds must be issued in the manner provided by Sections 264.042, 264.043, and 264.046-264.049, Health and Safety Code, for issuance of revenue bonds by a county hospital authority.
Tex. Family Code § 301.001 — TX Code / Code fa / Chapter 301 / Section 301.001
§ 301.001. APPLICABILITY OF CHAPTER.
Status: in_force

This chapter applies only to a civil action brought under this code.
Tex. Water Code § 68.201 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 68 / Section 68.201
§ 68.201. GENERAL POWERS OF DISTRICT.
Status: in_force

(a) A district has all powers necessary or required to accomplish the purposes for which it was created.

(b) A district may do anything necessary, convenient, or desirable to carry out the powers expressly granted or implied by this chapter.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3832.053 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3832 / Section 3832.053
§ 3832.053. ELECTION DATE.
Status: in_force

Elections for directors shall be held on the uniform election date in May in even-numbered years.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7932.106 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7932 / Section 7932.106
§ 7932.106. DIVISION OF DISTRICT.
Status: in_force

(a) The district may be divided into two or more new districts only if the district:

(1) has no outstanding bonded debt; and

(2) is not imposing ad valorem taxes.

(b) This chapter applies to any new district created by the division of the district, and a new district has all the powers and duties of the district.

(c) A new district created by the division of the district may not, at the time the new district is created, contain any land outside the area located within the district as of January 1, 2021.

(d) The board, on its own motion or on receipt of a petition signed by the owner or owners of a majority of the assessed value of the real property in the district, may adopt an order dividing the district.

(e) The board may adopt an order dividing the district before or after the date the board holds an election under Section 7932.003 to confirm the district's creation.

(f) An order dividing the district shall:

(1) name each new district;

(2) include the metes and bounds description of the territory of each new district;

(3) appoint temporary directors for each new district; and

(4) provide for the division of assets and liabilities between the new districts.

(g) On or before the 30th day after the date of adoption of an order dividing the district, the district shall file the order with the commission and record the order in the real property records of each county in which the district is located.

(h) Any new district created by the division of the district shall hold a confirmation and directors' election as required by Section 7932.003.

(i) If the creation of the new district is confirmed, the new district shall provide the election date and results to the commission.

(j) Any new district created by the division of the district must hold an election as required by this chapter to obtain voter approval before the district may impose a maintenance tax or issue bonds payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes.

(k) Municipal consent to the creation of the district and to the inclusion of land in the district acts as municipal consent to the creation of any new district created by the division of the district and to the inclusion of land in the new district.
Tex. Education Code § 105.253 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 105 / Section 105.253
§ 105.253. RULES REGARDING GIFTS AND DONATIONS.
Status: in_force

The board may adopt any rules regarding the receiving and holding of these gifts, donations, and collections that it considers necessary and advisable.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3971.0103 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3971 / Section 3971.0103
§ 3971.0103. PURPOSE; DECLARATION OF INTENT.
Status: in_force

(a) The creation of the district is essential to accomplish the purposes of Sections 52 and 52-a, Article III, and Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution, and other public purposes stated in this chapter.

(b) By creating the district and in authorizing the city and other political subdivisions to contract with the district, the legislature has established a program to accomplish the public purposes set out in Section 52-a, Article III, Texas Constitution.

(c) The creation of the district is necessary to promote, develop, encourage, and maintain employment, commerce, transportation, housing, tourism, recreation, the arts, entertainment, economic development, safety, and the public welfare in the district.

(d) This chapter and the creation of the district may not be interpreted to relieve the city from providing the level of services provided as of the effective date of the Act enacting this chapter to the area in the district. The district is created to supplement and not to supplant city services provided in the district.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8278.006 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8278 / Section 8278.006
§ 8278.006. STATE POLICY REGARDING WASTE DISPOSAL.
Status: in_force

The district's powers and duties are subject to the state policy of encouraging the development and use of integrated area-wide waste collection, treatment, and disposal systems to serve the waste disposal needs of this state's residents, if integrated systems can reasonably be provided for an area, so as to avoid the economic burden on residents and the effect on state water quality caused by the construction and operation of numerous small waste collection, treatment, and disposal facilities.
Tex. Occupations Code § 1302.205 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 1302 / Section 1302.205
§ 1302.205. TERMS; VACANCY.
Status: in_force

(a) Appointed advisory board members serve staggered six-year terms.

(a) Appointed advisory board members serve staggered six-year terms. The terms of three appointed members expire on February 1 of each odd-numbered year.

(b) If a vacancy occurs during an appointed member's term, the presiding officer of the commission, with the commission's approval, shall fill the vacancy for the remainder of the unexpired term with a person who represents the same interests as the predecessor.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7942A.0105 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7942A / Section 7942A.0105
§ 7942A.0105. FINDINGS OF PUBLIC PURPOSE AND BENEFIT.
Status: in_force

(a) The district is created to serve a public purpose and benefit.

(b) The district is created to accomplish the purposes of:

(1) a municipal utility district as provided by general law and Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution; and

(2) Section 52, Article III, Texas Constitution, that relate to the construction, acquisition, improvement, operation, or maintenance of macadamized, graveled, or paved roads, or improvements, including storm drainage, in aid of those roads.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1009.064 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1009 / Section 1009.064
§ 1009.064. EMPLOYEES.
Status: in_force

The board may employ nurses, technicians, and other lay personnel considered necessary for the efficient operation of the district or may delegate that authority to the district administrator.
Tex. Agriculture Code § 161.0311 — TX Code / Code ag / Chapter 161 / Section 161.0311
§ 161.0311. ACCEPTANCE OF GIFTS AND GRANTS.
Status: in_force

(a) The commission may solicit and accept gifts, grants, and donations for the purposes of this chapter.

(b) The commission shall report to the legislature by December 31 of each year the source and amount of each gift, grant, and donation received under this section.