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Tex. Insurance Code § 1575.408 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1575 / Section 1575.408
§ 1575.408. REIMBURSEMENT FOR ACTUAL AND REASONABLE EXPENSES.
Status: in_force

A committee member is entitled to reimbursement for actual and reasonable expenses incurred in performing functions as a committee member.
Tex. Insurance Code § 4002.002 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 4002 / Section 4002.002
§ 4002.002. EXAMINATION FOR LIMITED LICENSE.
Status: in_force

(a) The commissioner shall prescribe a limited written examination for an applicant for a limited agent' s license under Chapter 4051 or 4054.

(b) The examination must determine the applicant's competence and understanding of:

(1) the basic principles of insurance contracts;

(2) the basic laws of this state regulating the business of insurance; and

(3) the ethical obligations and duties of an agent.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1017.155 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1017 / Section 1017.155
§ 1017.155. FISCAL YEAR.
Status: in_force

(a) The district operates on 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. Special District Local Laws Code § 9057.003 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 9057 / Section 9057.003
§ 9057.003. FINDINGS OF BENEFIT AND PUBLIC PURPOSE.
Status: in_force

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

(b) All land included in the boundaries of the district will benefit from that inclusion.

(c) The district is essential to accomplish the purposes of Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Tex. Family Code § 8.253 — TX Code / Code fa / Chapter 8 / Section 8.253
§ 8.253. INTERSTATE REQUEST FOR WITHHOLDING.
Status: in_force

(a) The registration of a foreign order that provides for spousal maintenance or alimony as provided in Chapter 159 is sufficient for filing a notice of application for a writ of withholding.

(b) The notice must be filed with the clerk of the court having venue as provided in Chapter 159.

(c) The notice of application for a writ of withholding may be delivered to the obligor at the same time that an order is filed for registration under Chapter 159.
Tex. Local Government Code § 86.023 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 86 / Section 86.023
§ 86.023. COLLECTION LIABILITY.
Status: in_force

If, for collection, a constable receives a bond, bill, note, or account from any person and the constable gives a receipt in an official capacity for the instrument or account, the constable and the constable's sureties are liable under the constable's bond for the amount collected if the constable fails to pay the amount on demand to the person for whom the constable made the collection.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1052.252 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1052 / Section 1052.252
§ 1052.252. TAX RATE.
Status: in_force

(a) The board may impose the tax at a rate not to exceed 75 cents on each $100 valuation of taxable property in the district.

(b) In setting the tax rate, the board shall consider the income of the district from sources other than taxation.
Tex. Property Code § 74.602 — TX Code / Code pr / Chapter 74 / Section 74.602
§ 74.602. USE OF MONEY.
Status: in_force

Except as provided by Section 381.004, Local Government Code, and Section 74.604 the comptroller shall use the unclaimed money received under this chapter or any other statute requiring the delivery of unclaimed property to the comptroller to pay the claims of persons or states establishing ownership of property in the possession of the comptroller under this chapter or under any other unclaimed property or escheat statute.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1301.053 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1301 / Section 1301.053
§ 1301.053. APPEAL RELATING TO DESIGNATION AS PREFERRED PROVIDER.
Status: in_force

(a) An insurer that does not designate a practitioner as a preferred provider shall provide a reasonable mechanism for reviewing that action. The review mechanism must incorporate, in an advisory role only, a review panel.

(b) A review panel must be composed of at least three individuals selected by the insurer from a list of participating practitioners and must include one member who is a practitioner in the same or similar specialty as the affected practitioner, if available. The practitioners contracting with the insurer in the applicable service area shall provide the list of practitioners to the insurer.

(c) On request, the insurer shall provide to the affected practitioner:

(1) the panel's recommendation, if any; and

(2) a written explanation of the insurer's determination, if that determination is contrary to the panel's recommendation.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8869.004 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8869 / Section 8869.004
§ 8869.004. DISTRICT TERRITORY.
Status: in_force

The district's boundaries are coextensive with the boundaries of Nolan County, unless the district's territory has been modified under:

(1) Subchapter J or K, Chapter 36, Water Code; or

(2) other law.
Tex. Agriculture Code § 41.209 — TX Code / Code ag / Chapter 41 / Section 41.209
§ 41.209. PAYMENT OF CLAIM.
Status: in_force

(a) After a claim is initiated by a grain producer under Section 41.208, the board may take any action necessary to:

(1) investigate the grain producer's claim; and

(2) determine the amount due to the grain producer within the limit prescribed by Subsection (b) and subject to Subsection (f).

(b) In determining the amount due to a grain producer under Subsection (a) for a loss of grain, the board may award the grain producer 85 percent of:

(1) the value of the grain on the claim initiation date, as determined by board rule, if the grain has not been sold; or

(2) the contract price of the grain, if the grain has been sold.

(c) The board shall make a determination under Subsection (a) within a reasonable period of time as established by the board.

(d) Except as provided by Subsection (e), the board shall, not later than the 30th day after the date the board makes a determination under Subsection (a):

(1) pay to the grain producer the amount determined under Subsection (a); or

(2) notify the grain producer that the grain producer's claim is denied.

(e) If claims filed with the board that are due to grain producers under this section exceed the amount of the board's budget allocated for the payment of claims, the board shall pay each grain producer on a prorated basis without regard to the order in which claims are made or approved. The board shall pay the remainder of the amount owed to each grain producer on a prorated basis from future revenue as the revenue is collected.

(f) The board may deny a grain producer's claim in whole or in part:

(1) if the grain producer has failed to pay assessments under Section 41.206;

(2) if the applicable grain buyer has a history of failure to collect assessments as required by Section 41.206;

(3) if the documentation submitted by the grain producer in support of the grain producer's claim is incomplete, false, or fraudulent;

(4) to prevent the grain producer from recovering from multiple payments an amount greater than the amount the grain producer lost due to the financial failure of a grain buyer or to the grain buyer's refusal, failure, or inability to deliver to the grain producer grain held by the grain buyer as a bailment, including:

(A) payments made by the board;

(B) payments made from a grain warehouse operator's bond;

(C) payments ordered by a bankruptcy court; or

(D) a recovery under a state or federal crop insurance policy or program; or

(5) if documentation submitted by the grain producer demonstrates that deferred payment on sold grain was beyond normal and customary practices.

(g) Notwithstanding Subsection (f)(3), if the board determines that the documentation submitted in support of a grain producer's claim is incomplete, the board shall give the grain producer an opportunity to provide complete documentation.

(h) The board may adopt rules specifying the circumstances under which a claim may be denied in whole or in part under Subsection (f).
Tex. Government Code § 1201.041 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 1201 / Section 1201.041
§ 1201.041. PUBLIC SECURITY AS NEGOTIABLE INSTRUMENT AND INVESTMENT SECURITY.
Status: in_force

A public security is:

(1) a negotiable instrument;

(2) an investment security to which Chapter 8, Business & Commerce Code, applies; and

(3) a legal and authorized investment for:

(A) an insurance company;

(B) a fiduciary or trustee; or

(C) a sinking fund of a municipality or other political subdivision or public agency of this state.
Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 23.15 — TX Code / Code cr / Chapter 23 / Section 23.15
§ 23.15. ARREST IN CAPITAL CASES.
Status: in_force

Where an arrest is made under a capias in a capital case, the sheriff shall confine the defendant in jail, and the capias shall, for that purpose, be a sufficient commitment. This Article is applicable when the arrest is made in the county where the prosecution is pending.
Tex. Agriculture Code § 162.014 — TX Code / Code ag / Chapter 162 / Section 162.014
§ 162.014. REVIEW OF CURRENT TUBERCULOSIS PROGRAMS AND IMPLEMENTATION OF IMPROVED PROGRAM.
Status: in_force

(a) The following agencies, colleges, and services jointly shall conduct a review of the state's current programs to research, control, and eradicate animal tuberculosis in both traditional and nontraditional farm and ranch animals:

(1) the commission;

(2) the Department of Agriculture;

(3) the Texas Agricultural Experiment Station;

(4) the Texas Agricultural Extension Service;

(5) the Texas Animal Damage Control Service;

(6) the Texas Department of Health;

(7) the College of Veterinary Medicine, Texas A&M University; and

(8) the Texas Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory.

(b) The Texas Agricultural Experiment Station is the coordinating agency for the review.

(c) Each agency, college, or service conducting the review under Subsection (a) shall as part of its review seek the advice and opinions of persons who are involved in commercially raising or feeding traditional or nontraditional farm or ranch animals. The Texas Agricultural Experiment Station shall ensure that persons who are involved in commercially raising or feeding traditional or nontraditional farm or ranch animals have ample notice of and opportunity to comment on the review's findings and that the comments of those persons are considered part of the review's findings.

(d) The agencies, colleges, and services listed under Subsection (a) shall implement an improved program based on the review conducted under Subsection (a) that is designed to research, control, and eradicate animal tuberculosis in both traditional and nontraditional farm and ranch animals. The agencies, colleges, and services shall agree on the elements of the improved program that will be implemented by each agency, college, or service. The improved program may not conflict with current law.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3958.055 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3958 / Section 3958.055
§ 3958.055. COMPENSATION.
Status: in_force

A director is entitled to receive fees of office and reimbursement for actual expenses as provided by Section 49.060, Water Code. Sections 375.069 and 375.070, Local Government Code, do not apply to the board.
Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 13A.255 — TX Code / Code cr / Chapter 13A / Section 13A.255
§ 13A.255. CREDIT CARD OR DEBIT CARD ABUSE.
Status: in_force

An offense under Section 32.31, Penal Code, may be prosecuted in any county in which:

(1) the offense was committed; or

(2) any person whose credit card or debit card was unlawfully possessed or used resides.
Tex. Government Code § 411.197 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 411 / Section 411.197
§ 411.197. RULES.
Status: in_force

The director shall adopt rules to administer this subchapter.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8012.106 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8012 / Section 8012.106
§ 8012.106. DIVISION OF DISTRICT.
Status: in_force

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

(1) the district has no outstanding bonded debt;

(2) the district is not imposing ad valorem taxes; and

(3) the requirements of Subsection (k) have been met.

(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) Any 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 described by Section 4 of the Act enacting this chapter.

(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 8012.003 to confirm the creation of the district.

(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 or among 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 8012.003.

(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) If the district is located wholly or partly in the corporate limits or the extraterritorial jurisdiction of a municipality, the district may not divide under this section unless the municipality by resolution or ordinance consents to the division of the district. If the district is not located wholly or partly in the corporate limits or extraterritorial jurisdiction of a municipality, the district may not divide under this section unless the commissioners court of each county in which the district is wholly or partly located adopts a resolution or order consenting to the division of the district.
Tex. Finance Code § 180.051 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 180 / Section 180.051
§ 180.051. STATE LICENSE REQUIRED; RENEWAL.
Status: in_force

(a) Unless exempted by Section 180.003 or acting under the temporary authority described under Section 180.0511, an individual may not engage in business as a residential mortgage loan originator with respect to a dwelling located in this state unless the individual:

(1) is licensed to engage in that business under Chapter 156, 157, 342, 347, 348, or 351; and

(2) complies with the requirements of this chapter.

(b) Unless exempted by Section 180.003, a loan processor or underwriter who is an independent contractor may not engage in the activities of a loan processor or underwriter unless the independent contractor loan processor or underwriter obtains and maintains the appropriate residential mortgage loan originator license and complies with the requirements of this chapter.

(c) The individual must renew the license annually to be considered licensed for purposes of this section.

(d) Notwithstanding any provision of law listed in Subsection (a)(1), the regulatory official shall provide for annual renewal of licenses for individuals seeking to engage in residential mortgage loan origination activities.
Tex. Occupations Code § 2004.005 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 2004 / Section 2004.005
§ 2004.005. TICKET DISCLOSURES.
Status: in_force

The following information must be printed on each raffle ticket sold or offered for sale under this chapter:

(1) the name of the raffle for which the ticket is offered for sale and the sales station at which the ticket was purchased;

(2) the date on which the random draw to determine the winner of the raffle will occur and the manner in which the winning ticket for the raffle will be announced;

(3) the procedure and location for claiming a prize;

(4) the time allowed for a prize winner to claim a prize; and

(5) the logo of the professional sports team charitable foundation, the logo of the professional sports team associated with the foundation, or both.
Tex. Natural Resources Code § 191.054 — TX Code / Code nr / Chapter 191 / Section 191.054
§ 191.054. PERMIT FOR SURVEY AND DISCOVERY, EXCAVATION, RESTORATION, DEMOLITION, OR STUDY.
Status: in_force

(a) The committee may issue a permit to other state agencies or political subdivisions or to qualified private institutions, companies, or individuals for the survey and discovery, excavation, demolition, or restoration of, or the conduct of scientific or educational studies at, in, or on landmarks, or for the discovery of eligible landmarks on public land if it is the opinion of the committee that the permit is in the best interest of the State of Texas.

(b) Restoration shall be defined as any rehabilitation of a landmark excepting normal maintenance or alterations to nonpublic interior spaces.

(c) The permit shall:

(1) be on a form approved by the attorney general;

(2) specify the location, nature of the activity, and the time period covered by the permit; and

(3) provide for the termination of any right in the investigator or permittee under the permit on the violation of any of the terms of the permit.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 533.108 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 533 / Section 533.108
§ 533.108. PRIORITIZATION OF FUNDING FOR DIVERSION OF PERSONS FROM INCARCERATION IN CERTAIN COUNTIES.
Status: in_force

(a) A local mental health authority may develop and may prioritize its available funding for:

(1) a system to divert members of the priority population, including those members with co-occurring substance abuse disorders, before their incarceration or other contact with the criminal justice system, to services appropriate to their needs, including:

(A) screening and assessment services; and

(B) treatment services, including:

(i) assertive community treatment services;

(ii) inpatient crisis respite services;

(iii) medication management services;

(iv) short-term residential services;

(v) shelter care services;

(vi) crisis respite residential services;

(vii) outpatient integrated mental health services;

(viii) co-occurring substance abuse treatment services;

(ix) psychiatric rehabilitation and service coordination services;

(x) continuity of care services; and

(xi) services consistent with the Texas Correctional Office on Offenders with Medical or Mental Impairments model;

(2) specialized training of local law enforcement and court personnel to identify and manage offenders or suspects who may be members of the priority population; and

(3) other model programs for offenders and suspects who may be members of the priority population, including crisis intervention training for law enforcement personnel.

(b) A local mental health authority developing a system, training, or a model program under Subsection (a) shall collaborate with other local resources, including local law enforcement and judicial systems and local personnel.

(c) A local mental health authority may not implement a system, training, or a model program developed under this section until the system, training, or program is approved by the department.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 242.845 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 242 / Section 242.845
§ 242.845.
Status: in_force

Sec. 242.845. AUTHORIZED ELECTRONIC MONITORING: WHO MAY REQUEST. (a) If a resident has capacity to request electronic monitoring and has not been judicially declared to lack the required capacity, only the resident may request authorized electronic monitoring under this subchapter, notwithstanding the terms of any durable power of attorney or similar instrument.

(b) If a resident has been judicially declared to lack the capacity required for taking an action such as requesting electronic monitoring, only the guardian of the resident may request electronic monitoring under this subchapter.

(c) If a resident does not have capacity to request electronic monitoring but has not been judicially declared to lack the required capacity, only the legal representative of the resident may request electronic monitoring under this subchapter. The executive commissioner by rule shall prescribe:

(1) guidelines that will assist institutions, family members of residents, advocates for residents, and other interested persons to determine when a resident lacks the required capacity; and

(2) who may be considered to be a resident's legal representative for purposes of this subchapter, including:

(A) persons who may be considered the legal representative under the terms of an instrument executed by the resident when the resident had capacity; and

(B) persons who may become the legal representative for the limited purpose of this subchapter under a procedure prescribed by the executive commissioner.
Tex. Government Code § 540.0754 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 540 / Section 540.0754
§ 540.0754. EVALUATION OF CERTAIN PROGRAM SERVICES.
Status: in_force

The external quality review organization shall periodically conduct studies and surveys to assess the quality of care and satisfaction with health care services provided to recipients who are:

(1) enrolled in the STAR+PLUS Medicaid managed care program; and

(2) eligible to receive health care benefits under both Medicaid and the Medicare program.
Tex. Alcoholic Beverage Code § 108.03 — TX Code / Code al / Chapter 108 / Section 108.03
§ 108.03. REGULATION OF PROMOTIONAL ACTIVITIES.
Status: in_force

The commission shall adopt rules permitting and regulating the use of business cards, menu cards, stationery, service vehicles and equipment, and delivery vehicles and equipment that bear alcoholic beverage advertising. The commission shall also adopt rules permitting and regulating the use of insignia advertising malt beverages, distilled spirits, or wine by brand name on caps, regalia, or uniforms worn by employees of manufacturers, distributors, distillers, or wineries or by participants in a game, sport, athletic contest, or revue if the participants are sponsored by a manufacturer, distributor, distiller, or winery.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8493.052 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8493 / Section 8493.052
§ 8493.052. TEMPORARY DIRECTORS.
Status: in_force

(a) On or after the effective date of the Act enacting this chapter, the owner or owners of a majority of the assessed value of the real property in the district may submit a petition to the commission requesting that the commission appoint as temporary directors the five persons named in the petition. The commission shall appoint as temporary directors the five persons named in the petition.

(b) Temporary directors serve until the earlier of:

(1) the date permanent directors are elected under Section 8493.003; or

(2) the fourth anniversary of the effective date of the Act enacting this chapter.

(c) If permanent directors have not been elected under Section 8493.003 and the terms of the temporary directors have expired, successor temporary directors shall be appointed or reappointed as provided by Subsection (d) to serve terms that expire on the earlier of:

(1) the date permanent directors are elected under Section 8493.003; or

(2) the fourth anniversary of the date of the appointment or reappointment.

(d) If Subsection (c) applies, the owner or owners of a majority of the assessed value of the real property in the district may submit a petition to the commission requesting that the commission appoint as successor temporary directors the five persons named in the petition. The commission shall appoint as successor temporary directors the five persons named in the petition.