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Tex. Insurance Code § 1806.105 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1806 / Section 1806.105
§ 1806.105. PROFIT SHARING AUTHORIZED; CERTAIN PROHIBITIONS.
Status: in_force

(a) This subchapter does not prohibit an insurer from sharing earned profits with the insurer's policyholders in accordance with a profit sharing agreement contained in the policy, provided that any profit sharing under the policy with those insureds must be uniform among the insureds and may consist only of the equitable distribution of earnings among the insureds in accordance with the terms of the policy.

(b) An insurer may not:

(1) discriminate in the distribution of profits among insureds of the same class;

(2) distribute the profit to an insured before the expiration of the policy; or

(3) establish a class of insureds for the distribution of profits, except on the commissioner's approval.

(c) A distribution of profits or dividends to an insured may not take effect or be distributed until:

(1) the insurer has adequate reserves, as computed on the same basis for all classes of insurers to which this subchapter applies; and

(2) if the policyholder dividend amount exceeds 10 percent of surplus, the commissioner approves the distribution.

(d) The insurer must notify the commissioner in writing of each distribution if the insurer's policyholder dividend amount is not greater than 10 percent of surplus.
Tex. Agriculture Code § 131.063 — TX Code / Code ag / Chapter 131 / Section 131.063
§ 131.063. REGISTRATION OF BRAND; FEE.
Status: repealed

(a) The chief apiary inspector shall register a brand for each person who applies for a brand and pays a recording fee. The inspector shall set the fee at an amount that is reasonable in relation to the costs of administering this section, but at not less than 50 cents.

(b) Repealed by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 882 (H.B. 4538), Sec. 24(4), eff. September 1, 2023.
Tex. Occupations Code § 2001.407 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 2001 / Section 2001.407
§ 2001.407. EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLY TRANSACTIONS.
Status: in_force

(a) A licensed manufacturer may furnish, by sale or otherwise, bingo equipment or supplies to a licensed distributor. A licensed manufacturer may not furnish, by sale or otherwise, bingo equipment or supplies to a person other than a licensed distributor.

(b) A licensed distributor may not furnish by sale, lease, or otherwise, bingo equipment or supplies to a person other than a licensed authorized organization, another licensed distributor, or a person authorized to conduct bingo under Section 2001.551(b)(3) or (4). A sale of bingo equipment or supplies authorized by this section must be made on terms requiring immediate payment or payment not later than the 30th day after the date of actual delivery.

(c) Except as provided by Subsection (c-1), a licensed distributor may not receive by purchase or otherwise bingo equipment or supplies from a person other than a licensed manufacturer or another licensed distributor.

(c-1) A licensed distributor may receive bingo equipment or supplies from a licensed authorized organization if:

(1) the distributor delivered the equipment or supplies to the organization; and

(2) the equipment or supplies were:

(A) defective;

(B) not ordered by the organization; or

(C) delivered in a quantity that exceeds the quantity the organization ordered.

(c-2) A licensed authorized organization that returns bingo equipment or supplies to the licensed distributor as provided by Subsection (c-1) shall:

(1) maintain a record specifying for each returned equipment or supply:

(A) a reason for the return from the reasons listed in Subsection (c-1)(2); and

(B) the quantity returned; and

(2) provide a copy of the record to the distributor.

(c-3) A licensed distributor that receives returned equipment or supplies from a licensed authorized organization as provided by Subsection (c-1) shall:

(1) maintain a record showing receipt of the returned equipment or supplies; and

(2) provide a copy of the record to the organization.

(c-4) A licensed authorized organization may transfer a card-minding device from the premises of the organization to the premises of another licensed authorized organization if each licensed authorized organization agrees to the transfer.

(d) A licensed authorized organization may lease or purchase electronic or mechanical card-minding devices, pull-tab dispensers, bingo machines, consoles, blowers, and flash boards directly from a licensed distributor.

(e) Except for a purchase made by a licensed authorized organization under Subsection (f), a licensed authorized organization or a person authorized to conduct bingo under Section 2001.551(b)(3) or (4) may not obtain by purchase or otherwise bingo equipment or supplies from a person other than a licensed distributor.

(f) With the prior written consent of the commission, a licensed authorized organization may make an occasional sale of bingo cards or of a used bingo flash board or blower to another licensed authorized organization.
Tex. Natural Resources Code § 32.111 — TX Code / Code nr / Chapter 32 / Section 32.111
§ 32.111. ISSUANCE OF AWARD OR LEASE.
Status: in_force

Each award or lease shall be issued by the commissioner according to the minutes approved by the board.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3835.004 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3835 / Section 3835.004
§ 3835.004. FINDINGS OF BENEFIT AND PUBLIC PURPOSE.
Status: in_force

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

(b) All land and other property included in the district will benefit from the improvements and services to be provided by the district under powers conferred by Sections 52 and 52-a, Article III, and Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution, and other powers granted under this chapter.

(c) The creation of the district is in the public interest and is essential to:

(1) further the public purposes of developing and diversifying the economy of the state;

(2) eliminate unemployment and underemployment; and

(3) develop or expand transportation and commerce.

(d) The district will:

(1) promote the health, safety, and general welfare of residents, employers, potential employees, employees, visitors, and consumers in the district, and of the public;

(2) provide needed funding for the district to preserve, maintain, and enhance the economic health and vitality of the district territory as a community and business center; and

(3) promote the health, safety, welfare, and enjoyment of the public by providing pedestrian ways and by landscaping and developing certain areas in the district, which are necessary for the restoration, preservation, and enhancement of scenic beauty.

(e) Pedestrian ways along or across a street, whether at grade or above or below the surface, and street lighting, street landscaping, parking, and street art objects are parts of and necessary components of a street and are considered to be a street or road improvement.

(f) The district will not act as the agent or instrumentality of any private interest even though the district will benefit many private interests as well as the public.
Tex. Finance Code § 342.409 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 342 / Section 342.409
§ 342.409. LENDER'S DUTY IF INSURANCE IS ADJUSTED OR TERMINATED.
Status: in_force

(a) If insurance for which a charge is included in or added to the loan contract is canceled, adjusted, or terminated, the lender shall:

(1) credit to the amount unpaid on the loan the amount of the refund received by the lender for unearned insurance premiums, less the amount of the refund that is applied to the purchase by the lender of similar insurance; and

(2) if the amount to be credited under Subdivision (1) is more than the unpaid balance, refund promptly to the borrower the difference between those amounts.

(b) A cash refund is not required under this section if the amount of the refund is less than $1.
Tex. Local Government Code § 146.014 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 146 / Section 146.014
§ 146.014. RATIFICATION AND ENFORCEABILITY OF AGREEMENT.
Status: in_force

(a) An agreement under this chapter is enforceable and binding on the public employer, the recognized employee association, and the employees covered by the meet and confer agreement only if:

(1) the governing body of the municipality ratified the agreement by a majority vote; and

(2) the recognized employee association ratified the agreement by conducting a secret ballot election at which the majority of the covered employees who are members of the association favored ratifying the agreement.

(b) A meet and confer agreement ratified as described by Subsection (a) may establish a procedure by which the parties agree to resolve disputes related to a right, duty, or obligation provided by the agreement, including binding arbitration on a question involving interpretation of the agreement.

(c) A state district court of a judicial district in which the municipality is located has jurisdiction to hear and resolve a dispute under the ratified meet and confer agreement on the application of a party to the agreement aggrieved by an action or omission of the other party when the action or omission is related to a right, duty, or obligation provided by the agreement. The court may issue proper restraining orders, temporary and permanent injunctions, or any other writ, order, or process, including contempt orders, that are appropriate to enforcing the agreement.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 9055.251 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 9055 / Section 9055.251
§ 9055.251. AUTHORITY TO ISSUE BONDS.
Status: in_force

(a) The district may issue bonds to:

(1) provide a source of water supply for municipalities and other users for municipal, domestic, and industrial purposes; or

(2) carry out any other power conferred by this chapter.

(b) The bonds must be authorized by a board resolution.
Tex. Water Code § 27.023 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 27 / Section 27.023
§ 27.023. JURISDICTION OVER IN SITU URANIUM APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT AND OPERATIONS.
Status: in_force

(a) The commission has exclusive jurisdiction over and shall regulate wells used during the development of permit applications to obtain required premining geologic, hydrologic, and water quality information.

(b) The commission shall require a well described by Subsection (a) to be registered with the commission. A well described by Subsection (a) is not subject to the commission's permitting, notice, and hearing requirements.

(c) If a well described by Subsection (a) is included in an area permit issued by the commission:

(1) the registration status of the well ceases; and

(2) the well is subject to all rules applicable to the area permit, including notice and hearing requirements.
Tex. Government Code § 2157.007 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2157 / Section 2157.007
§ 2157.007. CLOUD COMPUTING SERVICE.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section:

(1) "Cloud computing service" has the meaning assigned by Special Publication 800-145 issued by the United States Department of Commerce National Institute of Standards and Technology, as the definition existed on January 1, 2015.

(2) "Major information resources project" has the meaning assigned by Section 2054.003.

(b) A state agency shall consider:

(1) cloud computing service options, including any security benefits and cost savings associated with purchasing those service options from a cloud computing service provider and from a statewide technology center established by the department, when making purchases for a major information resources project under Section 2054.118; and

(2) cloud computing service options and compatibility with cloud computing services in the development of new information technology software applications.

(b) Except as provided by Subsection (b-1), a state agency shall ensure, when making purchases for an automated information system or a major information resources project, that the system or project is capable of being deployed and run on cloud computing services.

(b-1) When making a purchase for an automated information system or a major information resources project, a state agency may determine that, due to integration limitations with legacy systems, security risks, or costs, the agency is unable to purchase a system or project capable of being deployed and run on cloud computing services.

(b-2) At least 14 days before the date a state agency solicits bids, proposals, offers, or other applicable expressions of interest for a purchase described by Subsection (b-1), the agency shall submit to the Legislative Budget Board for the purchase of an automated information system or to the quality assurance team as defined by Section 2054.003 for the purchase of a major information resources project a report that describes the purchase and the agency's reasoning for making the purchase.

(c) A state agency shall ensure that information resources projects that use cloud computing service options meet or exceed required state standards for cybersecurity.

(d) Using existing resources, the department may review the process for the coordinated development, hosting, and management of computer software for state agencies that use cloud computing services.

(e) Not later than November 15 of each even-numbered year, the department, using existing resources, shall submit a report to the governor, lieutenant governor, and speaker of the house of representatives on the use of cloud computing service options by state agencies. The report must include use cases that provided cost savings and other benefits, including security enhancements. A state agency shall cooperate with the department in the creation of the report by providing timely and accurate information and any assistance required by the department.
Tex. Agriculture Code § 131.003 — TX Code / Code ag / Chapter 131 / Section 131.003
§ 131.003. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST.
Status: in_force

(a) A person may not serve as chief apiary inspector or be an assistant of the chief apiary inspector if the person is an officer, employee, or paid consultant of a trade association in the beekeeping industry.

(b) A person may not serve as chief apiary inspector or be an assistant of the chief apiary inspector of the grade 17 or over, including exempt employees, according to the position classification schedule under the General Appropriations Act, if the person cohabits with or is the spouse of an officer, managerial employee, or paid consultant of a trade association in the beekeeping industry.
Tex. Property Code § 70.3031 — TX Code / Code pr / Chapter 70 / Section 70.3031
§ 70.3031.
Status: in_force

Sec. 70.3031. RECORDING OF LIEN: AIRCRAFT NOT REGISTERED IN UNITED STATES. (a) A holder of a lien under this subchapter on an aircraft that is registered in a nation other than the United States or that is not registered in any national jurisdiction may record the lien on the aircraft by filing with the secretary of state not later than the 180th day after the date of the completion of the contractual storage period or the performance of the last repair, fueling, or maintenance an affidavit that states:

(1) the name, address, and telephone number of the holder of the lien under this subchapter;

(2) the amount due for storage, repairs, fuel, or maintenance;

(3) a complete description of the aircraft; and

(4) the name and last known address of the owner of the aircraft and the number assigned the aircraft by the applicable jurisdiction, if known.

(b) An inaccurate address stated under Subsection (a)(4) does not invalidate the affidavit.

(c) The secretary of state shall maintain a record of information filed with the secretary of state under this section and index the records in the name of the owner of the aircraft.

(d) The fee for filing information with the secretary of state under this section is:

(1) $15 if the information is communicated in writing and consists of one or two pages;

(2) $30 if the information is communicated in writing and consists of more than two pages; and

(3) $5 if the information is communicated by another medium authorized by the secretary of state by rule.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1111A.015 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1111A / Section 1111A.015
§ 1111A.015. AUTHORITY TO ADOPT RULES.
Status: in_force

(a) The commissioner may adopt rules implementing this chapter and regulating the activities and relationships of providers, brokers, insurers, and their authorized representatives.

(b) The commissioner may not adopt a rule establishing a price or fee for the sale or purchase of a life settlement contract. This subsection does not prohibit the commissioner from adopting a rule relating to an unjust price or fee for the sale or purchase of a life settlement contract.

(c) The commissioner may not adopt a rule that regulates the actions of an investor providing money to a life or viatical settlement company.
Tex. Occupations Code § 2001.418 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 2001 / Section 2001.418
§ 2001.418. MINORS.
Status: in_force

(a) An individual younger than 18 years of age may not play bingo conducted under a license issued under this chapter unless the individual is accompanied by the individual's parent or guardian.

(b) A license holder may prohibit all individuals younger than 18 years of age or individuals of an age younger than 18 years of age as determined by the license holder from entering the licensed premises by posting a written notice to that effect at the premises.

(c) An individual younger than 18 years of age may not conduct or assist in the conduct of bingo under this chapter.
Tex. Estates Code § 455.008 — TX Code / Code es / Chapter 455 / Section 455.008
§ 455.008. SMALL ESTATES.
Status: in_force

(a) If gross assets of an estate do not exceed 20 percent of the maximum amount authorized for a small estate affidavit under Section 205.001, the public probate administrator may act without issuance of letters testamentary or of administration if the court approves a statement of administration stating:

(1) the name and domicile of the decedent;

(2) the date and place of death of the decedent; and

(3) the name, address, and relationship of each known heir or devisee of the decedent.

(b) On approval of the statement of administration, the public probate administrator may:

(1) take possession of, collect, manage, and secure the personal property of the decedent;

(2) sell the decedent's personal property at private or public sale or auction, without a court order;

(3) distribute personal property to the estate's personal representative if one is appointed after the statement of administration is filed;

(4) distribute personal property to a distributee of the decedent who presents an affidavit complying with Chapter 205;

(5) sell or abandon perishable property of the decedent if necessary to preserve the estate;

(6) make necessary funeral arrangements for the decedent and pay reasonable funeral charges with estate assets;

(7) distribute to a minor heir or devisee for whom a guardian has not been appointed the share of an intestate estate or a devise to which the heir or devisee is entitled; and

(8) distribute allowances and exempt property as provided by this title.

(c) On the distribution of property and internment of the decedent under this section, the public probate administrator shall file with the clerk an affidavit, to be approved by the court, detailing:

(1) the property collected;

(2) the property's distribution;

(3) the cost of internment; and

(4) the place of internment.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8075.0101 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8075 / Section 8075.0101
§ 8075.0101. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this chapter:

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

(2) "Commission" means the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.

(3) "Director" means a board member.

(4) "District" means the Brazoria-Fort Bend Counties Municipal Utility District No. 3.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1301.0522 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1301 / Section 1301.0522
§ 1301.0522. DESIGNATION OF CERTAIN OPTOMETRISTS, THERAPEUTIC OPTOMETRISTS, AND OPHTHALMOLOGISTS AS PREFERRED PROVIDERS.
Status: in_force

(a) Notwithstanding Section 1301.051, an insurer may not withhold the designation of preferred provider to an optometrist or therapeutic optometrist licensed by the Texas Optometry Board or an ophthalmologist licensed by the Texas Medical Board who:

(1) joins the professional practice of a contracted preferred provider;

(2) applies to the insurer for designation as a preferred provider; and

(3) complies with the terms and conditions of eligibility to be a preferred provider.

(b) An optometrist, therapeutic optometrist, or ophthalmologist designated as a preferred provider under this section must comply with the terms of the preferred provider contract used by the insurer or the insurer's network provider.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7503.003 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7503 / Section 7503.003
§ 7503.003. LEGISLATIVE FINDINGS.
Status: in_force

The legislature finds that the district is essential to accomplish the purposes of Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Tex. Insurance Code § 4151.0022 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 4151 / Section 4151.0022
§ 4151.0022. NONAPPLICABILITY.
Status: in_force

This chapter does not apply to a health care sharing ministry operated under Chapter 1681.
Tex. Insurance Code § 401.061 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 401 / Section 401.061
§ 401.061. DISCIPLINARY ACTION FOR FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH SUBCHAPTER.
Status: in_force

A carrier is subject to disciplinary action under Chapter 82 if the carrier or the carrier's agent fails or refuses to comply with:

(1) this subchapter or a rule adopted under this subchapter; or

(2) a request by the department or an appointed examiner to be examined or to provide information requested as part of an examination.
Tex. Government Code § 411.385 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 411 / Section 411.385
§ 411.385. DUTIES OF TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION.
Status: in_force

The Texas Department of Transportation shall:

(1) cooperate with the department and assist in developing and implementing the alert; and

(2) establish a plan for providing relevant information to the public through an existing system of dynamic message signs located across the state.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 282.064 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 282 / Section 282.064
§ 282.064. FISCAL YEAR.
Status: in_force

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

(b) The fiscal year may not be changed if revenue bonds of the district are outstanding.

(c) The fiscal year may not be changed more than once in any 24-month period.