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Tex. Insurance Code § 2007.007 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 2007 / Section 2007.007
§ 2007.007. VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT ASSISTANCE FUND.
Status: in_force

The comptroller shall credit assessments collected under this chapter to the volunteer fire department assistance fund created under Section 614.104, Government Code.
Tex. Transportation Code § 70.083 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 70 / Section 70.083
§ 70.083. PILOTS LIABILITY LIMITED.
Status: in_force

(a) A pilot providing pilot services is not liable for more than $1,000 for damage or loss caused by the pilot's error, omission, fault, or neglect in the performance of the pilot services, except as provided by Subsection (b).

(b) Subsection (a) does not apply to:

(1) damage or loss that arises because of the wilful misconduct or gross negligence of the pilot;

(2) liability for exemplary damages for gross negligence of the pilot and for which no other person is jointly or severally liable; or

(3) an act or omission related to the ownership and operation of a pilot boat unless the pilot boat is directly involved in pilot services other than the transportation of pilots.

(c) This section does not exempt the vessel or its owner or operator from liability for damage or loss caused by the vessel to a person or property on the grounds that:

(1) the vessel was piloted by a pilot; or

(2) the damage or loss was caused by the error, omission, fault, or neglect of a pilot.

(d) In an action brought against a pilot for an act or omission for which liability is limited as provided by this section and in which other claims are made or anticipated with respect to the same act or omission, the court shall dismiss the proceedings as to the pilot to the extent the pleadings allege pilot liability that exceeds $1,000.
Tex. Insurance Code § 2213.051 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 2213 / Section 2213.051
§ 2213.051. CREATION OF BANK SELF-INSURANCE TRUST; COVERAGE.
Status: in_force

(a) A group or association of banks or bankers, composed of any number of members, may create a bank self-insurance trust to self-insure banks that are members of the group or association, or that have any officers who are members of the group or association, against losses described by this section.

(b) The bank self-insurance trust may self-insure a bank described by Subsection (a) against losses resulting from:

(1) dishonest acts and criminal acts of employees;

(2) a robbery or other act commonly included within a bank's bond coverage; and

(3) indemnification for a wrongful act committed by a director, officer, or employee of a member of the group or association, subject to the limitations under Chapter 8, Business Organizations Code.

(c) The trustees shall determine, according to the plan, the amount of coverage to be provided to a bank participating in the bank self-insurance trust.

(d) Expired.

(e) Expired.
Tex. Government Code § 2054.138 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2054 / Section 2054.138
§ 2054.138. SECURITY CONTROLS FOR STATE AGENCY DATA.
Status: in_force

Each state agency entering into or renewing a contract with a vendor authorized to access, transmit, use, or store data for the agency shall include a provision in the contract requiring the vendor to meet the security controls the agency determines are proportionate with the agency's risk under the contract based on the sensitivity of the agency's data. The vendor must periodically provide to the agency evidence that the vendor meets the security controls required under the contract.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8053.0302 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8053 / Section 8053.0302
§ 8053.0302. MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT POWERS AND DUTIES.
Status: in_force

The district has the powers and duties provided by the general law of this state, including Chapters 49 and 54, Water Code, applicable to municipal utility districts created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Tex. Election Code § 171.051 — TX Code / Code el / Chapter 171 / Section 171.051
§ 171.051. DISTRICT EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE ESTABLISHED.
Status: in_force

(a) For each district from which an officer of the federal or state government is elected, a district executive committee is established as provided by this subchapter for each political party holding a primary election.

(b) The state executive committee may by rule require a specific deadline for filling vacancies on a district executive committee before that committee fills a vacancy in nomination for public office, but may not set the deadline for a date later than the date that the vacancy in nomination for public office occurred. The deadline does not apply to the filling of a vacancy if the executive committee contains no members.
Tex. Local Government Code § 115.045 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 115 / Section 115.045
§ 115.045.
Status: in_force

Sec. 115.045. ANNUAL INDEPENDENT AUDIT IN COUNTIES WITH POPULATION OF 350,000 OR MORE. (a) A county with a population of 350,000 or more shall conduct an annual independent audit of all books, records, and accounts of each district, county, and precinct officer, agent, or employee, including the regular county auditor, and of all governmental units of the county hospitals, farms, and other institutions. The audit shall cover all matters relating to the fiscal affairs of the county.

(b) The commissioners court of the county shall employ a disinterested, competent, experienced public accountant or certified public accountant to perform the audit. The court shall contract for the audit at the regular January meeting of the court. The consideration specified in the contract shall be paid from the general fund of the county.

(c) The audit required under this section is in addition to any special audit prepared under Subchapter C or to any regular or special audit report prepared by the regular county auditor.
Tex. Occupations Code § 204.255 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 204 / Section 204.255
§ 204.255. PERMITTED DISCLOSURE OF INVESTIGATIVE INFORMATION.
Status: in_force

(a) Investigative information in the possession of a physician assistant board employee or agent that relates to the discipline of a license holder may be disclosed to:

(1) a licensing authority in another state or country in which the license holder is licensed or has applied for a license; or

(2) a peer review committee reviewing:

(A) an application for privileges; or

(B) the qualifications of the license holder with respect to retaining privileges.

(b) If investigative information in the possession of the physician assistant board or a board employee or agent indicates that a crime may have been committed, the board shall report the information to the proper law enforcement agency. The board shall cooperate with and assist each law enforcement agency conducting a criminal investigation of a license holder by providing information relevant to the investigation. Confidential information disclosed by the board to a law enforcement agency under this subsection remains confidential and may not be disclosed by the law enforcement agency except as necessary to further the investigation.
Tex. Insurance Code § 424.155 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 424 / Section 424.155
§ 424.155. COLLATERAL REQUIREMENTS.
Status: in_force

(a) While a transaction under this subchapter is outstanding, the insurer or the insurer's agent or custodian shall maintain, as to acceptable collateral received in the transaction, either physically or through the book-entry system of the Federal Reserve, Depository Trust Company, Participants Trust Company, or another securities depository approved by the commissioner:

(1) possession of the collateral;

(2) a perfected security interest in the collateral; or

(3) in the case of a jurisdiction outside of the United States, title to, or the rights of a secured creditor to, the collateral.

(b) The amount of collateral required for repurchase, reverse repurchase, and securities lending transactions is the amount required under the Purposes and Procedures Manual of the securities valuation office or a successor publication.
Tex. Occupations Code § 51.402 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 51 / Section 51.402
§ 51.402. EXAMINATIONS.
Status: in_force

(a) Not later than the 30th day after the date a person takes a license examination, the department shall notify the person of the results of the examination.

(b) If the examination is graded or reviewed by a testing service:

(1) the department shall notify the person of the results of the examination not later than the 14th day after the date the department receives the results from the testing service; and

(2) if notice of the examination results will be delayed for longer than 90 days after the examination date, the department shall notify the person of the reason for the delay before the 90th day.

(c) The department may require a testing service to:

(1) notify a person of the results of the person's examination; or

(2) collect a fee for administering a license examination from a person taking the examination.

(d) If requested in writing by a person who fails a license examination, the department shall furnish the person with an analysis of the person's performance on the examination.
Tex. Occupations Code § 110.458 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 110 / Section 110.458
§ 110.458. COLLECTION OF PENALTY.
Status: in_force

(a) If the person does not pay the administrative penalty and the enforcement of the penalty is not stayed, the penalty may be collected.

(b) The attorney general may sue to collect the penalty.
Tex. Transportation Code § 392.031 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 392 / Section 392.031
§ 392.031. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this subchapter:

(1) "Sign" means an outdoor sign, display, light, device, figure, painting, drawing, message, plaque, poster, or other thing designed, intended, or used to advertise or inform.

(2) "State highway right-of-way" means the right-of-way of a highway designated as part of the state highway system.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3957.106 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3957 / Section 3957.106
§ 3957.106. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS.
Status: in_force

(a) The district may engage in activities that accomplish the economic development purposes of the district.

(b) The district may establish and provide for the administration of one or more programs to promote state or local economic development and to stimulate business and commercial activity in the district, including programs to:

(1) make loans and grants of public money; and

(2) provide district personnel and services.

(c) The district may create economic development programs and exercise the economic development powers provided to municipalities by:

(1) Chapter 380, Local Government Code; and

(2) Subchapter A, Chapter 1509, Government Code.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7912A.0303 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7912A / Section 7912A.0303
§ 7912A.0303. AUTHORITY FOR ROAD PROJECTS.
Status: in_force

Under Section 52, Article III, Texas Constitution, the district may design, acquire, construct, finance, issue bonds for, improve, operate, maintain, and convey to this state, a county, or a municipality for operation and maintenance macadamized, graveled, or paved roads, or improvements, including storm drainage, in aid of those roads.
Tex. Finance Code § 122.252 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 122 / Section 122.252
§ 122.252. CONSIDERATION FOR LOAN, INVESTMENT, OR PURCHASE.
Status: in_force

(a) A person commits an offense if the person:

(1) is a director, honorary director, advisory director, committee member, officer, or employee of a credit union; and

(2) knowingly demands or receives, directly or indirectly, consideration for the credit union's making a specific loan or investment or purchasing an asset.

(b) An offense under this section is a Class A misdemeanor.
Tex. Insurance Code § 493.153 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 493 / Section 493.153
§ 493.153. FORM OF TRUST.
Status: in_force

(a) The trust must be established in a form approved by the commissioner or an insurance commissioner or other chief insurance regulatory official of another state who, under the trust instrument, has principal regulatory oversight over the trust.

(b) A copy of the trust instrument and any amendment to the trust instrument must be filed with the insurance commissioner or other chief insurance regulatory official of each state in which the ceding insurer beneficiaries of the trust are domiciled.
Tex. Agriculture Code § 49.001 — TX Code / Code ag / Chapter 49 / Section 49.001
§ 49.001. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this chapter:

(1) "Agricultural crisis" means an event or condition, including adverse weather conditions, water shortages, disruption in transportation, low commodity prices, an animal health issue, crop disease, or insect infestation, that could disrupt or jeopardize an aspect of the agricultural industry.

(2) "Agri-tech program" means the agricultural technology program established under this chapter.

(3) "Applied research" means research directed at gaining the knowledge or understanding necessary to meet a specific and recognized need, including the discovery of new scientific knowledge that has specific objectives relating to products or processes.

(4) "Eligible institution" means an institution of higher education, as that term is defined by Section 61.003, Education Code, that is designated as an eligible institution under Section 49.002(e).
Tex. Tax Code § 351.10691 — TX Code / Code tx / Chapter 351 / Section 351.10691
§ 351.10691.
Status: in_force

Sec. 351.10691. ALLOCATION OF REVENUE: CERTAIN MUNICIPALITIES. (a) This section applies only to a municipality that is the county seat of a county that:

(1) has a population of less than 40,000;

(2) contains a portion of Lake Corpus Christi; and

(3) is adjacent to a county that has a population of less than 400,000 and contains a municipality with a population of at least 300,000.

(b) In addition to other authorized uses, a municipality to which this section applies may use revenue derived from the tax imposed under this chapter to promote tourism by enhancing and upgrading an existing sports facility or field, provided that the municipality complies with Section 351.1076.
Tex. Parks and Wildlife Code § 21.013 — TX Code / Code pw / Chapter 21 / Section 21.013
§ 21.013. EXECUTION OF BONDS.
Status: in_force

(a) The bonds shall be executed on behalf of the department as general obligations of the state as provided in this section.

(b) The bonds shall be signed by the presiding officer and the director, and the seal of the department shall be impressed on them.

(c) The bonds shall be signed by the governor and attested by the secretary of state, and the state seal shall be impressed on them.
Tex. Insurance Code § 885.206 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 885 / Section 885.206
§ 885.206. CONTINUANCE OF CONTRACTS FOLLOWING REVOCATION OF CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY.
Status: in_force

This subchapter may not be construed to prevent a foreign fraternal benefit society that has had its certificate of authority refused under former Article 10.23, Insurance Code, or a predecessor to that statute, or that has had its certificate of authority revoked, from continuing in good faith each contract made in this state during the time the society was authorized to engage in business in this state.
Tex. Occupations Code § 169.004 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 169 / Section 169.004
§ 169.004. LOW-THC CANNABIS PRESCRIBER REGISTRATION.
Status: in_force

(a) Before a physician qualified to prescribe low-THC cannabis under Section 169.002 may prescribe or renew a prescription for low-THC cannabis for a patient under this chapter, the physician must register as the prescriber for that patient in the compassionate-use registry maintained by the department under Section 487.054, Health and Safety Code. The physician's registration must indicate:

(1) the physician's name;

(2) the patient's name and date of birth;

(3) the dosage prescribed to the patient;

(4) the means of administration ordered for the patient; and

(5) the total amount of low-THC cannabis required to fill the patient's prescription.

(b) The department may not publish the name of a physician registered under this section unless permission is expressly granted by the physician.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 532A.002 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 532A / Section 532A.002
§ 532A.002. MEDICAL DIRECTOR.
Status: in_force

(a) The commissioner shall appoint a medical director.

(b) To be qualified for appointment as the medical director under this section, a person must:

(1) be a physician licensed to practice in this state; and

(2) have proven administrative experience and ability in comprehensive health care or human service operations.

(c) The medical director reports to the commissioner and is responsible for the following duties under this title:

(1) oversight of the quality and appropriateness of clinical services delivered in state supported living centers or under contract to the department in relation to intellectual disability services; and

(2) leadership in physician recruitment and retention and peer review.
Tex. Agriculture Code § 63.143 — TX Code / Code ag / Chapter 63 / Section 63.143
§ 63.143. DISTRIBUTION OF ADULTERATED FERTILIZER.
Status: in_force

(a) A person commits an offense if the person distributes, conspires to distribute, or causes another person to distribute a commercial fertilizer that:

(1) has been damaged in a manner that reduces its value;

(2) has damage or an inferiority that has been concealed;

(3) has added to it a substance that increases its bulk or weight, reduces its quality or strength, or makes it appear better or of greater value than it is;

(4) has had an ingredient omitted or extracted, in whole or in part; or

(5) contains or bears a poisonous or deleterious substance that may render it injurious to plants under ordinary conditions of use.

(b) An offense under this section is a Class C misdemeanor unless it is shown that the person has previously been convicted of an offense under this subchapter, in which event it is a Class B misdemeanor.
Tex. Government Code § 2003.907 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2003 / Section 2003.907
§ 2003.907. CONTENTS OF NOTICE OF APPEAL.
Status: in_force

The chief administrative law judge by rule shall prescribe the form of a notice of appeal under this subchapter. The form must require the property owner to provide:

(1) a copy of the order of the appraisal review board;

(2) a brief statement that explains the basis for the property owner's appeal of the order; and

(3) a statement of the property owner's opinion of the appraised or market value, as applicable, of the property that is the subject of the appeal.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3863.051 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3863 / Section 3863.051
§ 3863.051. GOVERNING BODY; TERMS.
Status: in_force

The district is governed by a board of five voting directors who serve staggered terms of four years, with two or three directors' terms expiring June 1 of each odd-numbered year.
Tex. Water Code § 15.328 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 15 / Section 15.328
§ 15.328. LEASE CONTRIBUTION EQUIVALENT TO TAXES.
Status: in_force

The lease may provide for contribution by the lessee to units of local government of amounts equivalent to ad valorem taxes or special assessments.
Tex. Transportation Code § 521.0063 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 521 / Section 521.0063
§ 521.0063. INFORMATION ON BONE MARROW DONATION.
Status: in_force

The department may make available, in a publicly accessible area of a driver's license office, informational materials and videos on bone marrow donation that are developed by an appropriate entity, as determined by the department.
Tex. Natural Resources Code § 161.223 — TX Code / Code nr / Chapter 161 / Section 161.223
§ 161.223. BOARD TO SPECIFY TERMS.
Status: in_force

The board may specify in each individual case the terms of the contract entered into with the purchaser as long as they are not contrary to the provisions of this chapter.
Tex. Estates Code § 256.001 — TX Code / Code es / Chapter 256 / Section 256.001
§ 256.001. WILL NOT EFFECTIVE UNTIL PROBATED.
Status: in_force

Except as provided by Subtitle K with respect to foreign wills, a will is not effective to prove title to, or the right to possession of, any property disposed of by the will until the will is admitted to probate.
Tex. Government Code § 1504.209 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 1504 / Section 1504.209
§ 1504.209. MANAGEMENT AND CONTROL.
Status: in_force

(a) The contract under which an exposition or convention hall is encumbered must provide that the governing body of the municipality shall manage and control the hall during the time the hall is encumbered.

(b) The governing body may:

(1) adopt rules governing the use and rental of the exposition or convention hall and for the payment of those rents; and

(2) provide penalties for:

(A) the violation of rules adopted under Subdivision (1);

(B) the use of the hall without the consent or knowledge of the authorities in charge of the hall; or

(C) any interference with, trespass on, or injury to the hall or the property on which the hall is located.
Tex. Government Code § 74.047 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 74 / Section 74.047
§ 74.047. AUTHORITY OF PRESIDING JUDGE.
Status: in_force

A presiding judge may perform the acts necessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter and to improve the management of the court system and the administration of justice.
Tex. Transportation Code § 364.052 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 364 / Section 364.052
§ 364.052. RIGHTS OF BONDHOLDERS; RECEIVERS.
Status: in_force

(a) The trust indenture or the order or resolution authorizing the issuance of bonds under this chapter may include provisions to protect and enforce the rights and remedies of bondholders, including covenants determining the duties of the county in relation to:

(1) the acquisition of properties and the construction, maintenance, operation, repair, and insurance of the toll bridge or bridges; and

(2) the custody, safekeeping, and disposition of the county's toll bridge revenues.

(b) The holder of a bond issued under this chapter, including the trustee for a bondholder, in addition to all other rights may by mandamus or other judicial proceeding enforce the bondholder's rights against the county and its officers and employees, including the right to:

(1) require the county and its commissioners court:

(A) to impose and collect sufficient tolls and charges to carry out the agreements contained in the bond resolution or order or the trust indenture; or

(B) to perform each agreement or covenant in the bond resolution or trust indenture and each duty arising from the agreement or covenant; or

(2) apply for and obtain the appointment of a receiver for the toll bridge or bridges.

(c) A receiver appointed under this section may enter and take possession of and maintain a toll bridge and collect all revenues and tolls derived from the bridge in the same manner as the county. The receiver shall apply the money collected under this subsection in accordance with the county's obligations under the bond resolution or order or under the trust indenture and as the court may direct.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 5002.055 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 5002 / Section 5002.055
§ 5002.055. ELECTION ADMINISTRATION; NOTICE OF ELECTION.
Status: in_force

(a) The board shall make arrangements for each election.

(b) Notice of the election, signed by the board's presiding officer or secretary, must be published once a week for two consecutive weeks in a newspaper of general circulation within the district. The first publication must occur not later than the 14th day before the date of the election.

(c) All district voters may vote for candidates for commissioner in all navigation precincts.

(d) The board shall declare the results of each election.