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Tex. Health and Safety Code § 147.0052 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 147 / Section 147.0052
§ 147.0052. ISSUANCE OF PERMIT.
Status: in_force

(a) The comptroller shall issue a permit to an applicant if the comptroller:

(1) has received an application and fee;

(2) does not reject the application and deny the permit under Section 147.0053; and

(3) determines that issuing the permit will not jeopardize the administration and enforcement of this chapter.

(b) The permit shall be issued for a designated place of business, except as provided by Section 147.0056.

(c) The permits are nonassignable.

(d) The permit must indicate the type of permit and authorize the sale of e-cigarettes in this state. The permit must show that it is revocable and shall be forfeited or suspended if the conditions of issuance, provisions of this chapter, or rules of the comptroller are violated.
Tex. Labor Code § 504.055 — TX Code / Code la / Chapter 504 / Section 504.055
§ 504.055. EXPEDITED PROVISION OF MEDICAL BENEFITS FOR CERTAIN INJURIES SUSTAINED BY FIRST RESPONDER IN COURSE AND SCOPE OF EMPLOYMENT.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, "first responder" means:

(1) an individual employed by a political subdivision of this state who is:

(A) a peace officer under Article 2A.001, Code of Criminal Procedure;

(B) a person licensed under Chapter 773, Health and Safety Code, as an emergency care attendant, emergency medical technician, emergency medical technician-intermediate, emergency medical technician-paramedic, or licensed paramedic; or

(C) a firefighter subject to certification by the Texas Commission on Fire Protection under Chapter 419, Government Code, whose principal duties are firefighting and aircraft crash and rescue; or

(2) an individual covered under Section 504.012(a) who is providing volunteer services to a political subdivision of this state as:

(A) a volunteer firefighter, without regard to whether the volunteer firefighter is certified under Subchapter D, Chapter 419, Government Code; or

(B) an emergency medical services volunteer, as defined by Section 773.003, Health and Safety Code.

(b) This section applies only to a first responder who sustains a serious bodily injury, as defined by Section 1.07, Penal Code, in the course and scope of employment. For purposes of this section, an injury sustained in the course and scope of employment includes an injury sustained by a first responder providing services on a volunteer basis.

(c) The political subdivision, division, and insurance carrier shall accelerate and give priority to an injured first responder's claim for medical benefits, including all health care required to cure or relieve the effects naturally resulting from a compensable injury described by Subsection (b).

(d) The division shall accelerate, under rules adopted by the commissioner of workers' compensation, a contested case hearing requested by or an appeal submitted by a first responder regarding the denial of a claim for medical benefits, including all health care required to cure or relieve the effects naturally resulting from a compensable injury described by Subsection (b). The first responder shall provide notice to the division and independent review organization that the contested case or appeal involves a first responder.

(e) Except as otherwise provided by this section, a first responder is entitled to review of a medical dispute in the manner provided by Section 504.054.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1008.062 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1008 / Section 1008.062
§ 1008.062. ATTORNEY; ASSISTANT DISTRICT ADMINISTRATOR.
Status: in_force

(a) The board may appoint qualified persons as:

(1) the attorney for the district; and

(2) the assistant district administrator.

(b) The attorney for the district and the assistant district administrator serve at the will of the board and are entitled to the compensation determined by the board.
Tex. Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 17.045 — TX Code / Code cp / Chapter 17 / Section 17.045
§ 17.045. NOTICE TO NONRESIDENT.
Status: in_force

(a) If the secretary of state is served with duplicate copies of process for a nonresident, the documents shall contain a statement of the name and address of the nonresident's home or home office and the secretary of state shall immediately mail a copy of the process to the nonresident at the address provided.

(b) If the secretary of state is served with process under Section 17.044(a)(3), he shall immediately mail a copy of the process to the nonresident (if an individual), to the person in charge of the nonresident's business, or to a corporate officer (if the nonresident is a corporation).

(c) If the person in charge of a nonresident's business is served with process under Section 17.043, a copy of the process and notice of the service must be immediately mailed to the nonresident or the nonresident's principal place of business.

(d) The process or notice must be sent by registered mail or by certified mail, return receipt requested.

(e) If the secretary of state is served with duplicate copies of process as an agent for a person who is a nonresident administrator, executor, heir, guardian, or personal representative of a nonresident, the secretary shall require a statement of the person's name and address and shall immediately mail a copy of the process to the person.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8477.002 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8477 / Section 8477.002
§ 8477.002. NATURE OF DISTRICT.
Status: in_force

The district is a municipal utility district created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Tex. Government Code § 414.0015 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 414 / Section 414.0015
§ 414.0015. CRIME STOPPERS TIPS.
Status: in_force

(a) The council, a crime stoppers organization, or a person accepting information on behalf of the council or a crime stoppers organization may accept tips submitted by any person regarding:

(1) criminal activity;

(2) conduct or threatened conduct that constitutes a danger to public safety or an individual; or

(3) conduct or threatened conduct that would disrupt the efficient and effective operations of a school district or open-enrollment charter school.

(b) A crime stoppers organization may forward a tip submitted under Subsection (a) to the appropriate law enforcement agency, school district, or open-enrollment charter school, except that a tip regarding conduct or threatened conduct described only by Subsection (a)(3) may be forwarded only to the appropriate school district or open-enrollment charter school.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 11020.0502 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 11020 / Section 11020.0502
§ 11020.0502. ELECTION NOT REQUIRED.
Status: in_force

The alliance is not required to hold an election to approve the issuance of revenue bonds or notes or of other obligations under this subchapter.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1131.502 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1131 / Section 1131.502
§ 1131.502. ELIGIBLE MEMBERS.
Status: in_force

All members of the organization or association, or all of any class of members determined by conditions relating to their membership in the organization or association, are eligible for insurance under the policy.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 773.06141 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 773 / Section 773.06141
§ 773.06141. SUSPENSION, REVOCATION, OR DENIAL OF EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES PROVIDER LICENSE.
Status: in_force

(a) The department may suspend, revoke, or deny an emergency medical services provider license on the grounds that the provider's administrator of record, employee, or other representative:

(1) has been convicted of, or placed on deferred adjudication community supervision or deferred disposition for, an offense that directly relates to the duties and responsibilities of the administrator, employee, or representative, other than an offense described by Section 542.304, Transportation Code;

(2) has been convicted of or placed on deferred adjudication community supervision or deferred disposition for an offense, including:

(A) an offense listed in Article 42A.054(a)(2), (3), (4), (7), (8), (9), (11), or (18), Code of Criminal Procedure; or

(B) an offense, other than an offense described by Subdivision (1), for which the person is subject to registration under Chapter 62, Code of Criminal Procedure; or

(3) has been convicted of Medicare or Medicaid fraud, has been excluded from participation in the state Medicaid program, or has a hold on payment for reimbursement under the state Medicaid program under Subchapter G, Chapter 544, Government Code.

(b) An emergency medical services provider that is directly operated by a governmental entity is exempt from this section.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1122.302 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1122 / Section 1122.302
§ 1122.302. NOTICE OF ELECTION.
Status: in_force

(a) The board shall give notice of an election under this subchapter by publishing a substantial copy of the election order in a newspaper with general circulation in the district once a week for two consecutive weeks.

(b) The first publication must appear not later than the 30th day before the date set for the election.
Tex. Property Code § 76.402 — TX Code / Code pr / Chapter 76 / Section 76.402
§ 76.402. NOTICE OF SALE.
Status: in_force

Before the 21st day before the day on which a public sale is held under Section 76.401, the treasurer of the holder shall publish notice of the sale in a newspaper of general circulation in the county where the sale is to be held.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8416.005 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8416 / Section 8416.005
§ 8416.005. FINDINGS OF PUBLIC PURPOSE AND BENEFIT.
Status: in_force

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

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

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

(2) Section 52, Article III, Texas Constitution, that relate to the construction, acquisition, improvement, operation, or maintenance of macadamized, graveled, or paved roads, or improvements, including storm drainage, in aid of those roads.
Tex. Government Code § 24.113 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 24 / Section 24.113
§ 24.113.
Status: in_force

Sec. 24.113. 12TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT (GRIMES, MADISON, AND WALKER COUNTIES). The 12th Judicial District is composed of Grimes, Madison, and Walker counties.
Tex. Transportation Code § 225.190 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 225 / Section 225.190
§ 225.190. SERGEANT ANDREW JAMES CREIGHTON MEMORIAL HIGHWAY.
Status: in_force

(a) The portion of State Highway 3 in the municipal limits of Dickinson is designated as the Sergeant Andrew James Creighton Memorial Highway.

(b) Subject to Section 225.021(c), the department shall:

(1) design and construct markers indicating the designation as the Sergeant Andrew James Creighton Memorial Highway and any other appropriate information; and

(2) erect a marker at each end of the highway and at appropriate intermediate sites along the highway.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 552.153 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 552 / Section 552.153
§ 552.153. REPORT.
Status: in_force

Not later than September 1, 2020, the commission shall prepare and deliver to the governor, the lieutenant governor, the speaker of the house of representatives, and the legislature a written report containing the plan and any recommendations for legislation or other actions necessary.
Tex. Local Government Code § 202.006 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 202 / Section 202.006
§ 202.006. DESTRUCTION OF NONRECORD MATERIAL.
Status: in_force

(a) Material that is not included in the definition of a local government record and is described by Section 201.003(8)(A), (B), or (C) may be disposed of at the discretion of the custodian or the creator of the document, as applicable, subject to any policies developed in each local government or elective county office regarding the destruction.

(b) Extra identical copies of a local government record to which public access is restricted under Chapter 552, Government Code, or other state law may be destroyed only by burning, pulping, or shredding.
Tex. Occupations Code § 802.251 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 802 / Section 802.251
§ 802.251. DISCIPLINARY ACTION; ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTY.
Status: in_force

If a person violates this chapter or a rule adopted under this chapter, the person is subject to any action or penalty under Subchapter F or G, Chapter 51.
Tex. Election Code § 127.152 — TX Code / Code el / Chapter 127 / Section 127.152
§ 127.152. TEST OF TABULATING EQUIPMENT REQUIRED.
Status: in_force

(a) Each unit of automatic tabulating equipment shall be tested, using all applicable ballot formats, in accordance with the testing procedures prescribed by Subchapter D to the extent those procedures can be made applicable.

(b) The general custodian of election records shall conduct the first test. The presiding election judge shall conduct the second and third tests at the polling place. If the second and third tests are not conducted in accordance with this subsection, the automatic tabulating equipment shall be used to count the ballots at a central location in accordance with Subchapter A unless the secretary of state determines that a particular test at the polling place is not feasible for the automatic tabulating equipment.

(c) The general custodian of election records shall preserve the test materials for at least one year after election day or for at least 22 months after election day for an election involving a federal office.
Tex. Election Code § 241.022 — TX Code / Code el / Chapter 241 / Section 241.022
§ 241.022. PROCEDURES FOR NEW ELECTION GENERALLY.
Status: in_force

(a) If the contested election is declared void, the new election shall be held in the same manner as the contested election, except as otherwise provided by this chapter.

(b) Section 232.050 applies to the ballot form for the new election.

(c) Section 232.043 applies to write-in voting in the new election.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 242.402 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 242 / Section 242.402
§ 242.402. QUALITY OF CARE.
Status: in_force

An institution shall provide to each resident the necessary care or service needed to enable the resident to attain and maintain the highest practicable level of physical, emotional, and social well-being, in accordance with:

(1) each resident's individual assessment and comprehensive plan of care; and

(2) the rules and standards relating to quality of care adopted under this chapter.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1501.306 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1501 / Section 1501.306
§ 1501.306. SYSTEM PLAN OF OPERATION.
Status: in_force

(a) The board shall submit to the commissioner a plan of operation and any amendments to that plan necessary or suitable to ensure the fair, reasonable, and equitable administration of the system.

(b) The commissioner, after notice and hearing, may approve the plan of operation if the commissioner determines the plan:

(1) is suitable to ensure the fair, reasonable, and equitable administration of the system; and

(2) provides for the sharing of system gains or losses on an equitable and proportionate basis in accordance with this subchapter.

(c) The plan of operation is effective on the written approval of the commissioner.

(d) The plan of operation must:

(1) establish procedures for:

(A) handling and accounting for system assets and money;

(B) making an annual fiscal report to the commissioner;

(C) selecting an administering health benefit plan issuer or third-party administrator and establishing the powers and duties of the administering issuer or third-party administrator;

(D) reinsuring risks in accordance with this subchapter; and

(E) collecting assessments from reinsured health benefit plan issuers to fund claims and administrative expenses incurred or estimated to be incurred by the system, including the imposition of penalties for late payment of an assessment; and

(2) provide for any additional matter necessary to implement and administer the system.
Tex. Water Code § 17.877 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 17 / Section 17.877
§ 17.877. INVESTMENT SECURITIES.
Status: in_force

The bonds and any interest coupons are investment securities under Chapter 8, Business & Commerce Code, and may be issued registrable as to principal or as to both principal and interest or may be made redeemable before maturity at the option of the board or may contain a mandatory redemption provision.
Tex. Local Government Code § 231.034 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 231 / Section 231.034
§ 231.034. COMPLIANCE WITH COMPREHENSIVE PLAN.
Status: in_force

Zoning regulations must be adopted in accordance with a comprehensive plan and must be designed to:

(1) lessen congestion in the streets and roads;

(2) secure safety from fire, panic, and other dangers;

(3) promote health and the general welfare;

(4) provide adequate light and air;

(5) prevent the overcrowding of land;

(6) avoid undue concentration of population;

(7) facilitate the adequate provision of transportation, water, sewers, parks, and other public requirements; and

(8) assist in developing the area into parks, playgrounds, and recreational areas for the residents of this state and other states and nations.
Tex. Tax Code § 151.3186 — TX Code / Code tx / Chapter 151 / Section 151.3186
§ 151.3186. PROPERTY USED IN CABLE TELEVISION, INTERNET ACCESS, OR TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, "provider" means a provider of cable television service, Internet access service, or telecommunications services.

(b) A provider is entitled to a refund of the tax imposed by this chapter on the sale, lease, or rental or storage, use, or other consumption of tangible personal property if:

(1) the property is sold, leased, or rented to or stored, used, or consumed by a provider or a subsidiary of a provider; and

(2) the property is directly used or consumed by the provider or subsidiary described by Subdivision (1) in or during:

(A) the distribution of cable television service;

(B) the provision of Internet access service; or

(C) the transmission, conveyance, routing, or reception of telecommunications services.

(c) Notwithstanding Subsection (b), property directly used or consumed in or during the provision, creation, or production of a data processing service or information service is not eligible for a refund under this section.

(d) The amount of the refund to which a provider or subsidiary, as described by Subsection (b)(1), is entitled under this section for a calendar year is equal to:

(1) the amount of the tax paid by the provider or subsidiary during the calendar year on property eligible for a refund under this section, if the total amount of tax paid by all providers and subsidiaries described by Subsection (b)(1) that are eligible for a refund under this section is not more than $50 million for the calendar year; or

(2) a pro rata share of $50 million, if the total amount of tax paid by all providers and subsidiaries described by Subsection (b)(1) that are eligible for a refund under this section is more than $50 million for the calendar year.

(e) The refund provided by this section does not apply to the taxes imposed under Subtitle C, Title 3.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8474.203 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8474 / Section 8474.203
§ 8474.203. BONDS FOR ROAD PROJECTS.
Status: in_force

At the time of issuance, the total principal amount of bonds or other obligations issued or incurred to finance road projects and payable from ad valorem taxes may not exceed one-fourth of the assessed value of the real property in the district.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3833.056 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3833 / Section 3833.056
§ 3833.056. VACANCY.
Status: in_force

A vacancy on the board is filled for the remainder of the unexpired term in the same manner as the original appointment.
Tex. Insurance Code § 501.053 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 501 / Section 501.053
§ 501.053. BUSINESS INTEREST; SERVICE AS PUBLIC COUNSEL.
Status: in_force

A person is not eligible for appointment as public counsel if the person or the person's spouse:

(1) is employed by or participates in the management of a business entity or other organization regulated by or receiving funds from the department;

(2) owns or controls, directly or indirectly, more than a 10 percent interest in a business entity or other organization regulated by or receiving funds from the department or the office; or

(3) uses or receives a substantial amount of tangible goods, services, or funds from the department or the office, other than compensation or reimbursement authorized by law for department or office membership, attendance, or expenses.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3900.153 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3900 / Section 3900.153
§ 3900.153. RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY NOT EXEMPT.
Status: in_force

Section 375.161, Local Government Code, does not apply to the district.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 533.052 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 533 / Section 533.052
§ 533.052. CONTRACTING WITH CERTAIN MENTAL HEALTH SERVICE PROVIDERS AND FACILITIES TO PROVIDE SERVICES AND BEDS FOR CERTAIN PERSONS.
Status: in_force

The department shall make every effort, through collaboration and contractual arrangements with local mental health authorities, to contract with and use a broad base of local community outpatient mental health service providers and inpatient mental health facilities, as appropriate, to make available a sufficient and appropriately located amount of outpatient mental health services and a sufficient and appropriately located number of beds in inpatient mental health facilities, as specified in the plan developed by the department under Section 533.051, to ensure the appropriate and timely provision of mental health services to the two groups of patients described by Section 533.051(a).
Tex. Property Code § 208.002 — TX Code / Code pr / Chapter 208 / Section 208.002
§ 208.002. APPLICABILITY.
Status: in_force

(a) This chapter applies only to a historic neighborhood that is located in whole or in part in a municipality with a population of 1.6 million or more located in a county with a population of 2.8 million or more.

(b) This chapter applies to a restrictive covenant regardless of the date on which it was created.

(c) This chapter applies to property in the area of a historic neighborhood that is zoned for or that contains a commercial structure, an industrial structure, an apartment complex, or a condominium development covered by Title 7 only if the owner of the property signed a restrictive covenant that includes the property in a common scheme for preservation of historic property as described by Section 208.004.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8083.0305 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8083 / Section 8083.0305
§ 8083.0305. COMPLIANCE WITH MUNICIPAL CONSENT ORDINANCE OR RESOLUTION.
Status: in_force

The district shall comply with all applicable requirements of any ordinance or resolution that is adopted under Section 54.016 or 54.0165, Water Code, and that consents to the creation of the district or to the inclusion of land in the district.