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Tex. Alcoholic Beverage Code § 201.81 — TX Code / Code al / Chapter 201 / Section 201.81
§ 201.81. STAMPS FOR DISTILLED SPIRITS.
Status: in_force

Tax stamps for distilled spirits may be issued only in multiples of the rate assessed each half-pint, except that when distilled spirits are contained in containers of one-tenth of a gallon, tax stamps shall be issued at the assessed rate for each type of distilled spirit.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 242.552 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 242 / Section 242.552
§ 242.552. DISCLOSURE OF SUBSTANCE OF COMPLAINT.
Status: in_force

The department may not provide information to the institution relating to the substance of a complaint made under this subchapter before an on-site inspection is begun in accordance with this subchapter.
Tex. Government Code § 2054.461 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2054 / Section 2054.461
§ 2054.461. EXEMPTIONS.
Status: in_force

The department shall adopt rules regarding exempting a state agency from the duty to comply with this subchapter or a provision of this subchapter. In adopting rules under this section, the department shall focus on circumstances in which the benefit of compliance for individuals with disabilities is relatively minor and the cost of compliance is relatively great.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7946A.0503 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7946A / Section 7946A.0503
§ 7946A.0503. 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. Government Code § 1502.074 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 1502 / Section 1502.074
§ 1502.074. CIVIL ENFORCEMENT.
Status: in_force

A person who resides in a municipality and is a taxpayer or holder of a public security issued or an obligation incurred under this chapter and secured by the revenue of the municipality's utility system, park, or swimming pool as provided by this chapter is entitled to enforce this chapter by appropriate civil action in a district court in the county in which the municipality is located.
Tex. Government Code § 2269.002 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2269 / Section 2269.002
§ 2269.002. APPLICABILITY OF CHAPTER TO GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES ENGAGED IN PUBLIC WORKS.
Status: in_force

This chapter applies to a public work contract made by a governmental entity authorized by state law to make a public work contract, including:

(1) a state agency as defined by Section 2151.002, including the Texas Facilities Commission;

(2) a local government, including:

(A) a county;

(B) a municipality;

(C) a school district;

(D) any other special district or authority, including a hospital district, a defense base development authority established under Chapter 379B, Local Government Code, and a conservation and reclamation district, including a river authority or any other type of water district; and

(E) any other political subdivision of this state;

(3) a public junior college as defined by Section 61.003, Education Code; and

(4) a board of trustees governed by Chapter 54, Transportation Code.
Tex. Property Code § 204.008 — TX Code / Code pr / Chapter 204 / Section 204.008
§ 204.008. METHOD OF ADOPTION.
Status: in_force

An extension, addition to, or modification of restrictions proposed by a property owners' association may be adopted:

(1) by a written ballot that states the substance of the amendment and specifies the date by which a ballot must be received to be counted;

(2) at a meeting of the members represented by the property owners' association if written notice of the meeting stating the purpose of the meeting is delivered to each owner of property in the subdivision;

(3) by door-to-door circulation of a petition by the property owners' association or a person authorized by the property owners' association;

(4) by a method permitted by the existing restrictions; or

(5) by a combination of the methods described by this section.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 574.041 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 574 / Section 574.041
§ 574.041. DESIGNATION OF FACILITY.
Status: in_force

(a) In an order for temporary or extended mental health services specifying inpatient care, the court shall commit the patient to a designated inpatient mental health facility. The court shall commit the patient to:

(1) a mental health facility deemed suitable by the local mental health authority for the area;

(2) a private mental hospital under Section 574.042;

(3) a hospital operated by a federal agency under Section 574.043; or

(4) an inpatient mental health facility of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice under Section 574.044.

(b) On request of the local mental health authority, the judge may commit the patient directly to an inpatient mental health facility operated by the department.

(c) A court may not commit a patient to an inpatient mental health facility operated by a community center or other entity designated by the department to provide mental health services unless the facility is licensed under Chapter 577 and the court notifies the local mental health authority serving the region in which the commitment is made.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1022.151 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1022 / Section 1022.151
§ 1022.151. BUDGET.
Status: in_force

(a) The district administrator shall prepare an annual budget for approval by the board.

(b) The proposed budget must contain a complete financial statement of:

(1) the outstanding obligations of the district;

(2) the cash on hand in each district fund;

(3) the money received by the district from all sources during the previous year;

(4) the money available to the district from all sources during the ensuing year;

(5) the balances expected at the end of the year in which the budget is being prepared;

(6) the estimated revenue and balances available to cover the proposed budget;

(7) the estimated tax rate required; and

(8) the proposed expenditures and disbursements and the estimated receipts and collections for the following fiscal year.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1025.303 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1025 / Section 1025.303
§ 1025.303. BALLOT.
Status: in_force

The ballot for an election under this subchapter shall be printed to permit voting for or against the proposition: "The dissolution of the Electra County Hospital District."
Tex. Insurance Code § 1301.0641 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1301 / Section 1301.0641
§ 1301.0641. CONTRACT PROVISIONS PROHIBITING REJECTION OF BATCHED CLAIMS.
Status: in_force

(a) If requested by a preferred provider, an insurer shall include a provision in the preferred provider's contract providing that the insurer or the insurer's clearinghouse may not refuse to process or pay an electronically submitted clean claim, as defined by Subchapter C, because the claim is submitted together with or in a batch submission with a claim that is not a clean claim.

(b) In accordance with Chapters 82 and 84, the commissioner may issue a cease and desist order against or impose sanctions on an insurer that violates this section or a contract provision adopted under this section.
Tex. Parks and Wildlife Code § 76.101 — TX Code / Code pw / Chapter 76 / Section 76.101
§ 76.101. OYSTER LICENSES REQUIRED.
Status: in_force

(a) No person may take or attempt to take oysters from the public water of this state for noncommercial use by the use of a dredge or tongs without first having acquired a sport oyster boat license from the department.

(b) No person may take or attempt to take oysters from the public water of this state, without the use of a boat, for pay or for the purpose of sale, barter, or exchange or any other commercial purpose without first having acquired from the department a commercial oyster fisherman's license.

(c) No person may take or attempt to take oysters from the public water of this state by the use of a dredge, tongs, or other mechanical means, or by the use of a boat or other vessel for pay, or for the purpose of sale, barter, or exchange or any other commercial purpose without first having acquired from the department a commercial oyster boat license.

(d) Each member of the crew of a licensed commercial oyster boat is required to have a general commercial fisherman's license to take oysters while they are on a licensed boat that is being used to take oysters. This subsection does not apply to the holder of a commercial oyster boat captain's license.

(e) The captain and each crew member of a licensed commercial oyster boat, each person on a licensed sport oyster boat, and each person oystering under a commercial oyster fisherman's license must possess and produce on request to any enforcement officer proof of the person's identity.

(f) The captain of a commercial oyster boat must hold a valid commercial oyster boat captain's license to operate a commercial oyster boat while taking or attempting to take oysters from the public water of this state.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1095.004 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1095 / Section 1095.004
§ 1095.004. DISTRICT TERRITORY.
Status: in_force

The boundaries of the district are coextensive with the boundaries of Shackelford County, Texas.
Tex. Natural Resources Code § 91.107 — TX Code / Code nr / Chapter 91 / Section 91.107
§ 91.107. NEW BOND, LETTER OF CREDIT, OR CASH DEPOSIT.
Status: in_force

If an active or inactive well is transferred, sold, or assigned by its operator, the commission shall require the party acquiring the well to file a new bond, letter of credit, or cash deposit as provided by Section 91.104(b), and the financial security of the prior operator shall continue to be required and to remain in effect, and the commission may not approve the transfer of operatorship, until the new bond, letter of credit, or cash deposit is provided or the commission determines that the bond, letter of credit, or cash deposit previously submitted to the commission by the person acquiring the well complies with this subchapter. A transfer of a well from one entity to another entity under common ownership is a transfer for purposes of this section. This section does not apply to a well bore that is included in a well-specific plugging insurance policy described by Section 91.104(c).
Tex. Government Code § 2161.124 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2161 / Section 2161.124
§ 2161.124. STATE AGENCY PROGRESS REPORTS.
Status: in_force

(a) Each state agency, including the comptroller, shall prepare a report for each fiscal year documenting progress under its plan for increasing use of historically underutilized businesses.

(b) The comptroller shall develop a standard form for the report.

(c) The state agency shall file the report with the governor, lieutenant governor, and the speaker of the house of representatives not later than December 31 of each year.
Tex. Insurance Code § 846.006 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 846 / Section 846.006
§ 846.006. APPEAL OF ORDERS.
Status: in_force

A person affected by an order of the commissioner issued under this chapter may appeal that order by filing suit in a district court in Travis County under Subchapter D, Chapter 36.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1903.001 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1903 / Section 1903.001
§ 1903.001. DEFINITION.
Status: in_force

In this subchapter, "hospital" means a public or private institution licensed under Chapter 241 or 577, Health and Safety Code.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1579.1061 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1579 / Section 1579.1061
§ 1579.1061. EXEMPTION FROM PREAUTHORIZATION REQUIREMENTS FOR PHYSICIANS AND HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS PROVIDING CERTAIN HEALTH CARE SERVICES.
Status: in_force

A preauthorization process used by a health coverage plan provided under this chapter is subject to the same limitations and requirements provided by Subchapter N, Chapter 4201, for a preauthorization process used by an insurer.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1355.252 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1355 / Section 1355.252
§ 1355.252. APPLICABILITY OF SUBCHAPTER.
Status: in_force

(a) This subchapter applies only to a health benefit plan that provides benefits or coverage for medical or surgical expenses incurred as a result of a health condition, accident, or sickness and for treatment expenses incurred as a result of a mental health condition or substance use disorder, including an individual, group, blanket, or franchise insurance policy or insurance agreement, a group hospital service contract, an individual or group evidence of coverage, or a similar coverage document, that is offered by:

(1) an insurance company;

(2) a group hospital service corporation operating under Chapter 842;

(3) a fraternal benefit society operating under Chapter 885;

(4) a stipulated premium company operating under Chapter 884;

(5) a health maintenance organization operating under Chapter 843;

(6) a reciprocal exchange operating under Chapter 942;

(7) a Lloyd's plan operating under Chapter 941;

(8) an approved nonprofit health corporation that holds a certificate of authority under Chapter 844; or

(9) a multiple employer welfare arrangement that holds a certificate of authority under Chapter 846.

(b) Notwithstanding Section 1501.251 or any other law, this subchapter applies to coverage under a small employer health benefit plan subject to Chapter 1501.

(c) This subchapter applies to a standard health benefit plan issued under Chapter 1507.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 166.011 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 166 / Section 166.011
§ 166.011. DIGITAL OR ELECTRONIC SIGNATURE.
Status: in_force

(a) For an advance directive in which a signature by a declarant, witness, or notary public is required or used, the declarant, witness, or notary public may sign the directive or a written revocation of the directive using:

(1) a digital signature that:

(A) uses an algorithm approved by the department;

(B) is unique to the person using it;

(C) is capable of verification;

(D) is under the sole control of the person using it;

(E) is linked to data in a manner that invalidates the digital signature if the data is changed;

(F) persists with the document and not by association in separate files; and

(G) is bound to a digital certificate; or

(2) an electronic signature that:

(A) is capable of verification;

(B) is under the sole control of the person using it;

(C) is linked to data in a manner that invalidates the electronic signature if the data is changed; and

(D) persists with the document and not by association in separate files.

(b) In approving an algorithm for purposes of Subsection (a)(1)(A), the department may consider an algorithm approved by the National Institute of Standards and Technology.

(c) The executive commissioner by rule shall modify the advance directive forms required under this chapter as necessary to provide for the use of a digital or electronic signature that complies with the requirements of this section.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 5003.053 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 5003 / Section 5003.053
§ 5003.053. ELECTION; TERMS.
Status: in_force

(a) One commissioner is elected by the voters of the entire port authority. One commissioner is elected from each of the six navigation commissioner precincts as described by Section 5003.052.

(b) The commissioners who represent the six precincts who are elected at the first election after a division of the port authority into new precincts under Section 5003.052 shall draw lots after the election to select three commissioners to serve two-year terms and three commissioners to serve four-year terms. Successor commissioners serve terms as provided by Subsection (c).

(c) Except as provided by Subsection (b), commissioners are elected for staggered four-year terms at elections held each odd-numbered year on the uniform election date in May.
Tex. Transportation Code § 547.206 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 547 / Section 547.206
§ 547.206. COMPLIANCE PROCEEDING HEARING.
Status: in_force

The department shall conduct a hearing on the issue of compliance if a person required by Section 547.205 to be notified requests a hearing in the manner and within the time specified by that section.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1001.202 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1001 / Section 1001.202
§ 1001.202. BALLOT.
Status: in_force

The ballot for an election under this subchapter shall be printed to permit voting for or against the proposition: "The assumption by the City of Amarillo Hospital District of the duty to serve Randall County residents who do not reside within the boundaries of the City of Amarillo or the South Randall County Hospital District, and the imposition of annual taxes to support the Amarillo Hospital District at a rate not to exceed 75 cents on each $100 valuation of taxable property in the proposed area to be served."
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 9003.059 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 9003 / Section 9003.059
§ 9003.059. APPOINTMENT OF SECRETARY AND TREASURER.
Status: in_force

The board shall appoint a secretary and a treasurer. The board may combine the offices of secretary and treasurer. The secretary or treasurer is not required to be a director.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8010.201 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8010 / Section 8010.201
§ 8010.201. AUTHORITY TO ISSUE BONDS AND OTHER OBLIGATIONS.
Status: in_force

The district may issue bonds or other obligations payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes, impact fees, revenue, contract payments, grants, or other district money, or any combination of those sources, to pay for any authorized district purpose.
Tex. Occupations Code § 1701.159 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 1701 / Section 1701.159
§ 1701.159. ACTIVE AND INACTIVE PEACE OFFICERS.
Status: in_force

(a) The commission shall establish a list of active licensed peace officers and a list of inactive licensed peace officers who leave the employment of a law enforcement agency.

(b) A retired peace officer as defined by Section 1701.3161 continues to hold as an inactive license the license the retired officer held at the time the retired officer last served as an elected, appointed, or employed peace officer unless the license was revoked for cause under Section 1701.501.

(c) A retired peace officer who holds an inactive license may not serve as a peace officer unless the person reactivates the license as provided by Section 1701.316 or 1701.3161.
Tex. Local Government Code § 325.044 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 325 / Section 325.044
§ 325.044. MONITORING CONSTRUCTION WORK.
Status: in_force

(a) The board has control of any construction, acquisition, or improvement of the sports facility for which it has contracted. The board shall determine whether or not the contract is being fulfilled.

(b) The board shall have the construction work inspected by engineers, inspectors, or other personnel of the district.

(c) During the progress of the construction work, the employees inspecting the work shall submit to the board written reports that show whether the contractor is complying with the contract.

(d) On completion of construction work, the employees inspecting the work shall submit to the board a final detailed written report including information necessary to show whether the contractor has fully complied with the contract.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8252.003 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8252 / Section 8252.003
§ 8252.003. CONFIRMATION ELECTION REQUIRED.
Status: in_force

If the creation of the district is not confirmed at a confirmation election held under Section 8252.024 before September 1, 2011:

(1) the district is dissolved September 1, 2011, except that:

(A) any debts incurred shall be paid;

(B) any assets that remain after the payment of debts shall be transferred to Collin County; and

(C) the organization of the district shall be maintained until all debts are paid and remaining assets are transferred; and

(2) this chapter expires September 1, 2014.
Tex. Transportation Code § 521.459 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 521 / Section 521.459
§ 521.459. EMPLOYMENT OF UNLICENSED DRIVER.
Status: in_force

(a) Before employing a person as an operator of a motor vehicle used to transport persons or property, an employer shall request from the department:

(1) a list of convictions for traffic violations contained in the department records on the potential employee; and

(2) a verification that the person has a license.

(b) A person may not employ a person as an operator of a motor vehicle used to transport persons or property who does not hold the appropriate driver's license to operate the vehicle as provided by this chapter.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 442.055 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 442 / Section 442.055
§ 442.055. DONOR FORM.
Status: in_force

Before donating a prescription drug under this chapter, a donor shall sign a form prescribed by the department stating that:

(1) the donor is the owner of the donated prescription drug;

(2) the donated prescription drug has been properly stored and the container has not been opened or tampered with;

(3) the donated prescription drug has not been adulterated or misbranded; and

(4) the donor is voluntarily donating the prescription drug.
Tex. Finance Code § 63.009 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 63 / Section 63.009
§ 63.009. EMERGENCY CLOSING.
Status: in_force

(a) If the officers of an association determine that an emergency that affects or may affect the association's offices or operations exists or is impending, the officers, as reasonable, may determine:

(1) not to conduct the involved operations or open the offices on any business or banking day; or

(2) if the association is open, to close the offices or the involved operations for the duration of the emergency.

(b) Subject to Subsection (c), a closed office or operation under this section shall remain closed until the officers determine that the emergency has ended and for any additional time reasonably required to reopen.

(c) An association that closes an office or an operation under this section shall notify the commissioner of its action by any means available and as promptly as conditions permit. An office or operation may not be closed for more than 48 consecutive hours, excluding other legal holidays, without the commissioner's approval.

(d) In this section, "emergency" means a condition or occurrence that may interfere physically with the conduct of normal business at the offices of an association or with the conduct of a particular association operation or that poses an imminent or existing threat to the safety or security of persons, property, or both. The term includes a condition or occurrence arising from:

(1) fire, flood, earthquake, hurricane, tornado, wind, rain, or snowstorm;

(2) labor dispute and strike;

(3) power failure;

(4) transportation failure;

(5) interruption of communication facilities;

(6) shortage of fuel, housing, food, transportation, or labor;

(7) robbery, burglary, or attempted robbery or burglary;

(8) actual or threatened enemy attack;

(9) epidemic or other catastrophe;

(10) riot or civil commotion; or

(11) any other actual or threatened unlawful or violent act.
Tex. Government Code § 2063.601 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2063 / Section 2063.601
§ 2063.601. ELIGIBLE PARTICIPATING ENTITIES.
Status: in_force

A state agency or an entity listed in Section 2059.058 is eligible to participate in cybersecurity support and network security provided by a regional security operations center under this subchapter.