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Tex. Business & Commerce Code § 3.402 — TX Code / Code bc / Chapter 3 / Section 3.402
§ 3.402. SIGNATURE BY REPRESENTATIVE.
Status: in_force

(a) If a person acting, or purporting to act, as a representative signs an instrument by signing either the name of the represented person or the name of the signer, the represented person is bound by the signature to the same extent the represented person would be bound if the signature were on a simple contract. If the represented person is bound, the signature of the representative is the "authorized signature of the represented person" and the represented person is liable on the instrument, whether or not identified in the instrument.

(b) If a representative signs the name of the representative to an instrument and the signature is an authorized signature of the represented person, the following rules apply:

(1) If the form of the signature shows unambiguously that the signature is made on behalf of the represented person who is identified in the instrument, the representative is not liable on the instrument.

(2) Subject to Subsection (c), the representative is liable on the instrument to a holder in due course that took the instrument without notice that the representative was not intended to be liable on the instrument if (i) the form of the signature does not show unambiguously that the signature is made in a representative capacity, or (ii) the represented person is not identified in the instrument. With respect to any other person, the representative is liable on the instrument unless the representative proves that the original parties did not intend the representative to be liable on the instrument.

(c) If a representative signs the name of the representative as drawer of a check without indication of the representative status and the check is payable from an account of the represented person who is identified on the check, the signer is not liable on the check if the signature is an authorized signature of the represented person.
Tex. Government Code § 540.0855 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 540 / Section 540.0855
§ 540.0855. UTILIZATION REVIEW OF PRIOR AUTHORIZATIONS.
Status: in_force

At least once every two years, the commission shall conduct a utilization review on a sample of cases for children enrolled in the STAR Kids managed care program to ensure that all imposed clinical prior authorizations are based on publicly available clinical criteria and are not being used to negatively impact a recipient's access to care.
Tex. Insurance Code § 2210.6425 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 2210 / Section 2210.6425
§ 2210.6425. CONSTRUCTION OF SUBCHAPTER.
Status: in_force

(a) This subchapter may not be construed to require an insurer to be an association member if the insurer is not otherwise required to be a member under Section 2210.052.

(b) A farm mutual insurance company that is not a fronting insurer as defined by Section 221.001(c) is not a member of the association as a result of the company's collection of surcharges authorized by this subchapter or for any other reason.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8432.104 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8432 / Section 8432.104
§ 8432.104. ROAD STANDARDS AND REQUIREMENTS.
Status: in_force

(a) A road project must meet all applicable construction standards, zoning and subdivision requirements, and regulations of each municipality in whose corporate limits or extraterritorial jurisdiction the road project is located.

(b) If a road project is not located in the corporate limits or extraterritorial jurisdiction of a municipality, the road project must meet all applicable construction standards, subdivision requirements, and regulations of each county in which the road project is located.

(c) If the state will maintain and operate the road, the Texas Transportation Commission must approve the plans and specifications of the road project.

(d) After September 1, 2023, the district, at the district's expense, shall repair and maintain any streets in the district.

(e) The district's repair and maintenance of a street under this section must comply with all applicable construction standards and regulations of Williamson County.
Tex. Government Code § 436.159 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 436 / Section 436.159
§ 436.159. APPROPRIATION REQUIRED.
Status: in_force

In accordance with Section 49-n, Article III, Texas Constitution, general revenue is to be appropriated to the Texas Public Finance Authority in an amount determined by the authority to be necessary to pay the principal, premium if any, and interest on the bonds, and that amount shall be specified in biennial appropriations acts.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8510.0405 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8510 / Section 8510.0405
§ 8510.0405. ASSET MANAGEMENT PLAN.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, "system" means a system for the:

(1) provision of water to the public for human consumption; or

(2) collection and treatment of wastewater.

(b) The authority shall adopt an asset management plan by:

(1) preparing an asset inventory that identifies the assets of each system and the condition of the assets;

(2) developing criteria to prioritize assets for repair or replacement, including:

(A) the date by which the asset will need to be repaired or replaced;

(B) the importance of the asset in providing safe drinking water and complying with regulatory standards;

(C) the importance of the asset to the effective operation of the system; and

(D) other criteria as determined by the authority;

(3) estimating asset repair and replacement costs;

(4) identifying and evaluating potential financing options; and

(5) prioritizing systems that are not in compliance with federal or state regulatory standards, including water quality standards.

(c) The authority shall review and revise the plan as necessary to account for regulatory changes and other developments.

(d) The board shall approve the plan annually as part of its budgeting process.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8147.001 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8147 / Section 8147.001
§ 8147.001. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this chapter:

(1) "Board" means the board of directors of the district.

(2) "City" means the City of Texas City, Texas.

(3) "Director" means a member of the board.

(4) "District" means the Galveston County Municipal Utility District No. 54.
Tex. Human Resources Code § 32.0381 — TX Code / Code hr / Chapter 32 / Section 32.0381
§ 32.0381. ICF-IID PAYMENT RATES.
Status: in_force

(a) The executive commissioner shall set the payment rates for ICF-IID facilities at least annually.

(b) The executive commissioner shall adopt by rule the methodology used by the executive commissioner in setting payment rates for ICF-IID facilities. The methodology shall clearly define the procedures and methods used in projecting the costs of economic and efficient facilities and the procedures and methods used in setting payment rates that reasonably reimburse facilities at each level of care and in each class of providers, including size categories.

(c) The executive commissioner shall ensure that the methodology used in projecting costs and setting payment rates and its implementation is the same for state-operated ICF-IID facilities and for private ICF-IID facilities. Methods used to project costs, including those involving the handling of gifts, grants, and donations, upper limits on facility and administrative costs, occupancy adjustments, and in assessing the cost impact of new or revised requirements, must be the same for state-operated and private facilities.

(d) To the extent allowed by federal law, any differences in methodology or its implementation between state-operated facilities and private facilities must be stated explicitly in the rule, must be related to actual differences in the nature of the expenses incurred by the class of providers, including size categories, and must not favor state-operated facilities in setting payment rates. When the proposed rule or amendments to the rule are published for public comment, the executive commissioner must certify that any differences in methodology between classes of providers, including size categories, are necessitated by cost structure and will not favor state-operated facilities in the setting of payment rates.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 264.011 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 264 / Section 264.011
§ 264.011. BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
Status: in_force

(a) The authority is governed by a board of directors with at least seven and not more than 11 members.

(b) The number of directors shall be determined at the time the authority is created. The number may be changed by amendment of the order creating the authority unless prohibited by the resolution authorizing the issuance of bonds or by the trust indenture securing the bonds. However, a reduction in the number of directors may not shorten the term of an incumbent director.
Tex. Government Code § 420.007 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 420 / Section 420.007
§ 420.007. FUNDING.
Status: in_force

(a) The attorney general may receive grants, gifts, or appropriations of money from the federal government, the state legislature, or private sources to finance the grant program created by this chapter.

(b) The attorney general may not use more than 15 percent of the annual legislative appropriation to the attorney general under Section 420.008(c)(1) for the administration of this chapter.

(c) The sexual assault prevention and crisis services fund is a special account in the general revenue fund. Money deposited to the credit of the fund may be used only as provided by this subchapter and is not available for any other purpose.
Tex. Education Code § 37.015 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 37 / Section 37.015
§ 37.015. REPORTS TO LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT; LIABILITY.
Status: in_force

(a) The principal of a public or private primary or secondary school, or a person designated by the principal under Subsection (d), shall notify any school district police department and the police department of the municipality in which the school is located or, if the school is not in a municipality, the sheriff of the county in which the school is located if the principal has reasonable grounds to believe that any of the following activities occur in school, on school property, or at a school-sponsored or school-related activity on or off school property, whether or not the activity is investigated by school security officers:

(1) conduct that may constitute an offense listed under Section 508.149, Government Code;

(2) deadly conduct under Section 22.05, Penal Code;

(3) a terroristic threat under Section 22.07, Penal Code;

(4) the use, sale, or possession of a controlled substance, drug paraphernalia, or marihuana under Chapter 481, Health and Safety Code;

(5) the possession of any of the weapons or devices listed under Sections 46.01(1)-(14) or Section 46.01(16), Penal Code;

(6) conduct that may constitute a criminal offense under Section 71.02, Penal Code; or

(7) conduct that may constitute a criminal offense for which a student may be expelled under Section 37.007(a) or (e).

(b) A person who makes a notification under this section shall include the name and address of each student the person believes may have participated in the activity.

(c) A notification is not required under Subsection (a) if the person reasonably believes that the activity does not constitute a criminal offense.

(d) The principal of a public or private primary or secondary school may designate a school employee who is under the supervision of the principal to make the reports required by this section.

(e) The person who makes the notification required under Subsection (a) shall also notify each instructional or support employee of the school who has regular contact with a student whose conduct is the subject of the notice.

(f) A person is not liable in civil damages for reporting in good faith as required by this section.
Tex. Transportation Code § 66.035 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 66 / Section 66.035
§ 66.035. APPLICATION FOR LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE.
Status: in_force

To apply for a branch pilot's license or a deputy branch pilot's certificate, a person must give to the board a written application in the form and manner required by board rule.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3936.006 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3936 / Section 3936.006
§ 3936.006. ELIGIBILITY FOR INCLUSION IN SPECIAL ZONES.
Status: in_force

(a) All or any part of the area of the district is eligible to be included in:

(1) a tax increment reinvestment zone created under Chapter 311, Tax Code;

(2) a tax abatement reinvestment zone created under Chapter 312, Tax Code;

(3) an enterprise zone created under Chapter 2303, Government Code; or

(4) an industrial district created under Chapter 42, Local Government Code.

(b) If the city creates a tax increment reinvestment zone described by Subsection (a), the city and the board of directors of the zone, by contract with the district, may grant money deposited in the tax increment fund to the district to be used by the district for the purposes permitted for money granted to a corporation under Section 380.002(b), Local Government Code, including the right to pledge the money as security for any bonds issued by the district for an improvement project.

(c) A tax increment reinvestment zone created by the city in the district is not subject to the limitations provided by Section 311.006(b), Tax Code.
Tex. Insurance Code § 942.158 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 942 / Section 942.158
§ 942.158. ADVANCES OF MONEY BY ATTORNEY IN FACT.
Status: in_force

(a) The attorney in fact for an exchange may advance to the exchange any amount of money necessary to conduct the business of the exchange, including any amount necessary to enable the exchange to comply with a legal requirement.

(b) Subject to the approval of the department, the advanced amount and any agreed interest on that amount, not exceeding 10 percent a year:

(1) is payable only from the surplus of the exchange remaining after providing for all reserves, other liabilities, and required surplus; and

(2) may not otherwise be a liability or claim against the exchange or any of the exchange's assets.

(c) A commission, promotion expense, or other bonus may not be paid in connection with the advance of money to the exchange.

(d) The amount of each advance must be reported in the exchange's annual report.

(e) The department may not arbitrarily refuse approval under Subsection (b).
Tex. Education Code § 43.006 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 43 / Section 43.006
§ 43.006. INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT.
Status: repealed

(a) The State Board of Education may delegate investment authority for the investment of the permanent school fund to the Texas Permanent School Fund Corporation as provided by Subchapter B.

(b) Repealed by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 875 (S.B. 1232), Sec. 1.08, eff. September 1, 2021.

(c) Repealed by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 875 (S.B. 1232), Sec. 1.08, eff. September 1, 2021.

(d) Repealed by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 875 (S.B. 1232), Sec. 1.08, eff. September 1, 2021.

(e) Repealed by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 875 (S.B. 1232), Sec. 1.08, eff. September 1, 2021.

(f) Repealed by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 875 (S.B. 1232), Sec. 1.08, eff. September 1, 2021.

(g) Repealed by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 875 (S.B. 1232), Sec. 1.08, eff. September 1, 2021.

(h) Repealed by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 875 (S.B. 1232), Sec. 1.08, eff. September 1, 2021.

(i) Repealed by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 875 (S.B. 1232), Sec. 1.08, eff. September 1, 2021.

(j) Repealed by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 875 (S.B. 1232), Sec. 1.08, eff. September 1, 2021.

(k) Repealed by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 875 (S.B. 1232), Sec. 1.08, eff. September 1, 2021.
Tex. Election Code § 233.013 — TX Code / Code el / Chapter 233 / Section 233.013
§ 233.013. CONSOLIDATION OF CONTEST.
Status: in_force

If more than one election contest involving the same measure is filed, the actions shall be consolidated.
Tex. Government Code § 761.007 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 761 / Section 761.007
§ 761.007. COOPERATION WITH BOARD.
Status: in_force

The departments, agencies, and officers of this state and its subdivisions may cooperate with the board in any of its activities.
Tex. Insurance Code § 548.202 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 548 / Section 548.202
§ 548.202. CIVIL PENALTY.
Status: in_force

(a) A person who wilfully violates this chapter or a rule adopted under this chapter is liable for a civil penalty of not less than $100 or more than $1,000 for:

(1) each act of violation; and

(2) each day of violation.

(b) The attorney general, at the request of the commissioner, shall bring a suit in the name of the state to recover the civil penalty. The suit must be brought:

(1) in Travis County or the county in which the person resides;

(2) if more than one person commits the violation, in the county in which any of the persons resides; or

(3) in the county in which the violation allegedly occurred.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1030.305 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1030 / Section 1030.305
§ 1030.305. DISPOSITION OR TRANSFER OF DISTRICT ASSETS; DECLARATION OF DISSOLUTION.
Status: in_force

(a) A board order issued under Section 1030.304 that disposes of district assets must satisfy the district's debts and bond obligations in a manner that protects the interests of citizens in the district, including the citizens' collective property rights in the district's assets and property.

(b) In connection with an election in favor of dissolution, the board may not dispose of or transfer the district's assets except for due compensation unless:

(1) the assets are transferred to another governmental agency, such as a county, embracing the district; and

(2) the transferred assets are to be used for the benefit of citizens formerly in the district.

(c) A grant from federal funds, however dispensed, is an obligation to be repaid in satisfaction.

(d) On completion of the requirements of this section, the board shall declare the district dissolved.
Tex. Local Government Code § 62.085 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 62 / Section 62.085
§ 62.085. TAXPAYER PROTEST.
Status: in_force

(a) A district court may not approve a claim against an abolished municipality until the full amount of the claim is established by the judgment of a court of competent jurisdiction if a taxpayer of the municipality:

(1) files a protest against the claim in the district court; and

(2) files a bond that is conditioned that the taxpayer will pay all costs of suit if the claimant fully establishes his claim by the judgment of a state court with jurisdiction of the claim.

(b) The taxpayer's bond must be approved by the court in which it is filed.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3837.102 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3837 / Section 3837.102
§ 3837.102. AGREEMENTS; GRANTS.
Status: in_force

(a) The district may make an agreement with or accept a gift, grant, or loan from any person.

(b) The implementation of a district project is a governmental function or service for the purposes of Chapter 791, Government Code.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 574.105 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 574 / Section 574.105
§ 574.105. RIGHTS OF PATIENT.
Status: in_force

A patient for whom an application for an order to authorize the administration of a psychoactive medication is filed is entitled to:

(1) representation by a court-appointed attorney who is knowledgeable about issues to be adjudicated at the hearing;

(2) meet with that attorney as soon as is practicable to prepare for the hearing and to discuss any of the patient's questions or concerns;

(3) receive, immediately after the time of the hearing is set, a copy of the application and written notice of the time, place, and date of the hearing;

(4) be told, at the time personal notice of the hearing is given, of the patient's right to a hearing and right to the assistance of an attorney to prepare for the hearing and to answer any questions or concerns;

(5) be present at the hearing;

(6) request from the court an independent expert; and

(7) oral notification, at the conclusion of the hearing, of the court's determinations of the patient's capacity and best interests.
Tex. Insurance Code § 102.151 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 102 / Section 102.151
§ 102.151. IMMUNITY.
Status: in_force

Any person or entity involved in the issuance of a qualified charitable gift annuity shall have immunity from suit, including both a defense to liability and the right not to bear the cost, burden, and risk of discovery and trial, as to any claim brought by or on behalf of the donor or the donor's heirs or distributees alleging that the issuance of a charitable gift annuity constitutes engaging in the business of insurance in this state. An interlocutory appeal may be taken if a court denies or otherwise fails to grant a motion for summary judgment that is based on an assertion of the immunity provided in this section.
Tex. Local Government Code § 141.003 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 141 / Section 141.003
§ 141.003. GOVERNING BODY IN TYPE C GENERAL-LAW MUNICIPALITIES.
Status: in_force

(a) In a Type C general-law municipality, the mayor and each member of the governing body are entitled to receive $5 a day for each regular meeting and $3 a day for each special meeting of the governing body.

(b) The mayor or a member of the governing body may not be paid for more than five special meetings in a single month.

(c) In a municipality with a population of 2,000 or more, in lieu of per diem compensation under Subsection (a), the governing body may set the salary of the mayor and each member of the governing body. The amount of salary set for the mayor may not exceed $1,200 a year and the amount of salary set for each member of the governing body may not exceed $600 a year.

(d) In a municipality with a population of less than 2,000, in lieu of per diem compensation under Subsection (a), the governing body may set the mayor's salary at an amount not to exceed $600 a year.

(e) The governing body may set the amount of salary or other compensation to be paid to the municipal clerk, the municipal attorney, the members of the police force, and other officers appointed by the governing body.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 264.013 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 264 / Section 264.013
§ 264.013. OFFICERS.
Status: in_force

(a) The board shall elect:

(1) a president and a vice-president, who must be directors;

(2) a secretary and a treasurer, who are not required to be directors; and

(3) any other officers authorized by the authority's bylaws.

(b) The offices of secretary and treasurer may be combined.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7941A.0105 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7941A / Section 7941A.0105
§ 7941A.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.