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Tex. Local Government Code § 363.161 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 363 / Section 363.161
§ 363.161. AUTHORITY TO SUE AND BE SUED.
Status: in_force

The board may sue and be sued in the name of the district.
Tex. Utilities Code § 186.006 — TX Code / Code ut / Chapter 186 / Section 186.006
§ 186.006. EMPLOYEE RIGHTS.
Status: in_force

This subchapter does not limit the right of an employee of a public utility to:

(1) quit work and leave the employer's premises at any time the employee chooses; or

(2) refuse to report for work when the employee does not want to report.
Tex. Estates Code § 202.005 — TX Code / Code es / Chapter 202 / Section 202.005
§ 202.005. APPLICATION FOR PROCEEDING TO DECLARE HEIRSHIP.
Status: in_force

A person authorized by Section 202.004 to commence a proceeding to declare heirship must file an application in a court specified by Section 33.004 to commence the proceeding. The application must state:

(1) the decedent's name and date and place of death;

(2) the names and physical addresses where service can be had of the decedent's heirs, the relationship of each heir to the decedent, whether each heir is an adult or minor, and the true interest of the applicant and each of the heirs in the decedent's estate or in the trust, as applicable;

(3) if the date or place of the decedent's death or the name or physical address where service can be had of an heir is not definitely known to the applicant, all the material facts and circumstances with respect to which the applicant has knowledge and information that might reasonably tend to show the date or place of the decedent's death or the name or physical address where service can be had of the heir;

(4) that all children born to or adopted by the decedent have been listed;

(5) that each of the decedent's marriages has been listed with:

(A) the date of the marriage;

(B) the name of the spouse;

(C) the date and place of termination if the marriage was terminated; and

(D) other facts to show whether a spouse has had an interest in the decedent's property;

(6) whether the decedent died testate and, if so, what disposition has been made of the will;

(7) a general description of all property, as applicable:

(A) belonging to the decedent's estate that is subject to distribution under a judgment in the proceeding; or

(B) held in trust for the benefit of the decedent; and

(8) an explanation for the omission from the application of any of the information required by this section.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 534.002 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 534 / Section 534.002
§ 534.002. BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR CENTER ESTABLISHED BY ONE LOCAL AGENCY.
Status: in_force

(a) The board of trustees of a community center established by one local agency is composed of:

(1) the members of the local agency's governing body;

(2) not fewer than five or more than nine qualified voters who reside in the region to be served by the center and who are appointed by the local agency's governing body; and

(3) a sheriff or a representative of a sheriff of a county in the region served by the community center who is appointed by the local agency's governing body to serve as an ex officio nonvoting member.

(b) If a qualified voter appointed to a community center under Subsection (a)(2) is the sheriff of the only county in the region served by a community center, Subsection (a)(3) does not apply.

(c) If a qualified voter appointed to a community center under Subsection (a)(2) is a sheriff of a county in the region served by a community center and the region served by the community center consists of more than one county, under Subsection (a)(3) the local agency's governing body shall appoint a sheriff or a representative of a sheriff from a different county in the region served by the community center.

(d) Subsection (a)(3) does not prevent a sheriff or representative of a sheriff from being included on the board of trustees of a community center as a voting member of the board.
Tex. Finance Code § 15.408 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 15 / Section 15.408
§ 15.408. CONSUMER COMPLAINTS.
Status: in_force

(a) The department shall maintain a system to promptly and efficiently act on complaints filed with the department. The department shall maintain information about parties to the complaint, the subject matter of the complaint, a summary of the results of the review or investigation of the complaint, and its disposition.

(b) The department shall make information available describing its procedures for complaint investigation and resolution.

(c) The department shall periodically notify the complaint parties of the status of the complaint until final disposition unless the notice would jeopardize an investigation.
Tex. Occupations Code § 1151.055 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 1151 / Section 1151.055
§ 1151.055. COMPENSATION; REIMBURSEMENT.
Status: in_force

A board member may not receive compensation for the member's services.
Tex. Transportation Code § 173.001 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 173 / Section 173.001
§ 173.001. DEFINITION OF PERSON.
Status: in_force

In this chapter:

(1) "person" includes a corporation, as provided by Section 312.011, Government Code; and

(2) the definition of "person" assigned by Section 311.005, Government Code, does not apply.
Tex. Business & Commerce Code § 306.051 — TX Code / Code bc / Chapter 306 / Section 306.051
§ 306.051. UNAUTHORIZED OR FRAUDULENT PROCUREMENT, SALE, OR RECEIPT OF TELEPHONE RECORDS.
Status: in_force

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

(1) obtains, attempts to obtain, or conspires with another to obtain a telephone record of a resident of this state without the authorization of the resident to whom the record pertains by:

(A) making a statement the person knows to be false to an agent of a telephone company;

(B) making a statement the person knows to be false to a telephone company;

(C) fraudulently accessing the record through the telephone company's Internet website; or

(D) providing to a telephone company a document that the person knows:

(i) is fraudulent;

(ii) has been lost or stolen;

(iii) has been obtained by fraud; or

(iv) contains a false, fictitious, or fraudulent statement or representation;

(2) asks another person to obtain a telephone record of a resident of this state knowing that the record will be obtained in a manner prohibited by this section;

(3) sells, transfers, or attempts to sell or transfer a telephone record of a resident of this state without authorization of the resident to whom the record pertains; or

(4) offers to obtain or offers to sell a telephone record that has been or will be obtained without authorization from the resident to whom the record pertains.

(b) An offense under this section is a Class A misdemeanor, except that a fine shall not exceed $20,000.

(c) In addition to the penalties provided by Subsection (b), a person convicted of an offense under this section may be required to forfeit personal property used or intended to be used in violation of this section.

(d) In addition to the penalties provided by Subsections (b) and (c), a person convicted of an offense under this section shall be ordered to pay to a resident whose telephone record was obtained in a manner prohibited by this section an amount equal to the sum of:

(1) the greater of the resident's financial loss, if proof of the loss is submitted to the satisfaction of the court, or $1,000; and

(2) the amount of any financial gain received by the person as the direct result of the offense.

(e) An offense under this section may be prosecuted in:

(1) the county in which the customer whose telephone record is the subject of the prosecution resided at the time of the offense; or

(2) any county in which any part of the offense took place regardless of whether the defendant was ever present in the county.

(f) If venue lies in more than one county under Subsection (e), a defendant may be prosecuted in only one county for the same conduct.

(g) If conduct constituting an offense under this section also constitutes an offense under another section of this code or of any other law, including the Penal Code, the actor may be prosecuted under either section or under both sections.

(h) This section does not create a private right of action.
Tex. Family Code § 153.076 — TX Code / Code fa / Chapter 153 / Section 153.076
§ 153.076. DUTY TO PROVIDE INFORMATION.
Status: in_force

(a) The court shall order that each conservator of a child has a duty to inform the other conservator of the child in a timely manner of significant information concerning the health, education, and welfare of the child.

(b) The court shall order that each conservator of a child has the duty to inform the other conservator of the child if the conservator resides with for at least 30 days, marries, or intends to marry a person who the conservator knows:

(1) is registered as a sex offender under Chapter 62, Code of Criminal Procedure; or

(2) is currently charged with an offense for which on conviction the person would be required to register under that chapter.

(b-1) The court shall order that each conservator of a child has the duty to inform the other conservator of the child if the conservator:

(1) establishes a residence with a person who the conservator knows is the subject of a final protective order sought by an individual other than the conservator that is in effect on the date the residence with the person is established;

(2) resides with, or allows unsupervised access to a child by, a person who is the subject of a final protective order sought by the conservator after the expiration of the 60-day period following the date the final protective order is issued; or

(3) is the subject of a final protective order issued after the date of the order establishing conservatorship.

(c) The notice required to be made under Subsection (b) must be made as soon as practicable but not later than the 40th day after the date the conservator of the child begins to reside with the person or the 10th day after the date the marriage occurs, as appropriate. The notice must include a description of the offense that is the basis of the person's requirement to register as a sex offender or of the offense with which the person is charged.

(c-1) The notice required to be made under Subsection (b-1) must be made as soon as practicable but not later than:

(1) the 30th day after the date the conservator establishes residence with the person who is the subject of the final protective order, if the notice is required by Subsection (b-1)(1);

(2) the 90th day after the date the final protective order was issued, if the notice is required by Subsection (b-1)(2); or

(3) the 30th day after the date the final protective order was issued, if the notice is required by Subsection (b-1)(3).

(d) A conservator commits an offense if the conservator fails to provide notice in the manner required by Subsections (b) and (c), or Subsections (b-1) and (c-1), as applicable. An offense under this subsection is a Class C misdemeanor.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1204.201 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1204 / Section 1204.201
§ 1204.201. PROHIBITION OF EXCLUSION OF CERTAIN MEDICAL ASSISTANCE BENEFITS.
Status: in_force

An individual or group accident and health insurance policy delivered or issued for delivery in this state, including a policy issued by a group hospital service corporation operating under Chapter 842, may not include a provision that excludes or limits the insurer's or group hospital service corporation's coverage from paying benefits covered by Chapter 32, Human Resources Code.
Tex. Election Code § 201.023 — TX Code / Code el / Chapter 201 / Section 201.023
§ 201.023. RESIGNATION.
Status: in_force

If an officer submits a resignation, whether to be effective immediately or at a future date, a vacancy occurs on the date the resignation is accepted by the appropriate authority or on the eighth day after the date of its receipt by the authority, whichever is earlier.
Tex. Business & Commerce Code § 102.002 — TX Code / Code bc / Chapter 102 / Section 102.002
§ 102.002. PROHIBITION ON CERTAIN ACTIVITIES BY SEX OFFENDER IN RELATION TO BUSINESS.
Status: in_force

A sex offender may not:

(1) wholly or partly own a sexually oriented business; or

(2) serve as a director, officer, operator, manager, or employee of a sexually oriented business.
Tex. Government Code § 1508.106 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 1508 / Section 1508.106
§ 1508.106. OBLIGATION NOT PAYABLE FROM TAXES.
Status: in_force

(a) An obligation issued under this subchapter:

(1) is not a debt of the municipality;

(2) may be a charge only on the property and revenue encumbered; and

(3) may not be included in determining the power of the municipality to issue bonds for any purpose authorized by law.

(b) A contract, bond, warrant, or note issued or executed under this subchapter must contain the following provision: "The holder of this obligation is not entitled to demand payment of this obligation out of any money raised by taxation."
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 591.022 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 591 / Section 591.022
§ 591.022. CIVIL PENALTY.
Status: in_force

(a) A person who intentionally violates the rights guaranteed by this subtitle to a person with an intellectual disability is liable to the person injured by the violation in an amount of not less than $100 or more than $5,000.

(b) A person who recklessly violates the rights guaranteed by this subtitle to a person with an intellectual disability is liable to the person injured by the violation in an amount of not less than $100 or more than $1,000.

(c) A person who intentionally releases confidential information or records of a person with an intellectual disability in violation of law is liable to the person injured by the unlawful disclosure for $1,000 or three times the actual damages, whichever is greater.

(d) A cause of action under this section may be filed by:

(1) the injured person;

(2) the injured person's parent, if the person is a minor;

(3) a guardian, if the person has been adjudicated incompetent; or

(4) the injured person's next friend in accordance with Rule 44, Texas Rules of Civil Procedure.

(e) The cause of action may be filed in a district court in Travis County or in the county in which the defendant resides.

(f) This section does not supersede or abrogate other remedies existing in law.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 252.182 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 252 / Section 252.182
§ 252.182. RESPITE CARE.
Status: in_force

(a) A facility licensed under this chapter may provide respite care for an individual who has a diagnosis of an intellectual disability or a related condition without regard to whether the individual is eligible to receive intermediate care services under federal law.

(b) The executive commissioner may adopt rules for the regulation of respite care provided by a facility licensed under this chapter.
Tex. Occupations Code § 258.207 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 258 / Section 258.207
§ 258.207. COUNSEL FOR ADVISORY COMMITTEE.
Status: in_force

The board shall designate an attorney employed by the board to:

(1) act as counsel and provide legal advice to the advisory committee; and

(2) be present during the advisory committee's meetings and deliberations.
Tex. Government Code § 44.329 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 44 / Section 44.329
§ 44.329. TYLER COUNTY.
Status: in_force

(a) The criminal district attorney of Tyler County shall represent the state in all matters in the district and inferior courts in Tyler County.

(b) The criminal district attorney shall perform the duties conferred by law on county and district attorneys in this state.

(c) The criminal district attorney shall collect the fees, commissions, and perquisites that are provided by law for similar services rendered by a district or county attorney.

(d) With the approval of the Commissioners Court of Tyler County, the criminal district attorney may appoint the staff required for the proper and efficient operation and administration of the office.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3833.203 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3833 / Section 3833.203
§ 3833.203. GRANTS; LOANS.
Status: in_force

The district may accept a grant or loan from any person for any district purpose.
Tex. Transportation Code § 452.714 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 452 / Section 452.714
§ 452.714. CREATION OF UNITS OF ELECTION.
Status: in_force

(a) Within 30 days after the date the commissioners court receives a notice under Section 452.713(a)(2), the commissioners court, by order, shall designate not more than five units of election in the unincorporated area of the county.

(b) The boundaries of each designated unit of election must coincide with a county voting precinct so that, to the extent practicable, no county voting precinct is divided between two or more designated units of election.
Tex. Estates Code § 1202.156 — TX Code / Code es / Chapter 1202 / Section 1202.156
§ 1202.156. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ORDER MODIFYING GUARDIANSHIP.
Status: in_force

If the court finds that a guardian's powers or duties should be expanded or limited, the order modifying the guardianship must contain findings of fact and specify, in addition to the information required by Section 1202.154:

(1) the specific powers, limitations, or duties of the guardian with respect to the care of the ward or the management of the ward's property, as appropriate;

(2) the specific areas of protection and assistance to be provided to the ward;

(3) any limitation of the ward's rights;

(4) if the ward's incapacity resulted from a mental condition, whether the ward retains the right to vote and make personal decisions regarding residence; and

(5) that the clerk shall modify the letters of guardianship to the extent applicable to conform to the order.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1002.001 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1002 / Section 1002.001
§ 1002.001. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this chapter:

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

(2) "District" means the Angleton-Danbury Hospital District of Brazoria County, Texas.

(3) "Director" means a member of the board.
Tex. Occupations Code § 402.001 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 402 / Section 402.001
§ 402.001. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this chapter:

(1) "Advisory board" means the Hearing Instrument Fitters and Dispensers Advisory Board.

(2) "Commission" means the Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation.

(3) "Department" means the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.

(3-a) "Executive director" means the executive director of the department.

(4) "Fitting and dispensing hearing instruments" means the measurement of human hearing by the use of an audiometer or other means to make selections, adaptations, or sales of hearing instruments. The term includes prescribing, ordering, or authorizing the use of hearing instruments, the making of impressions for earmolds to be used as a part of the hearing instruments, and providing any necessary postfitting counseling for the purpose of fitting and dispensing hearing instruments.

(4-a) "Hearing aid" means any wearable device designed for, offered for the purpose of, or represented as aiding persons with or compensating for impaired hearing. The term includes hearing instruments and over-the-counter hearing aids.

(5) "Hearing instrument" means a prescription hearing aid as that term is defined by 21 C.F.R. Section 800.30.

(6) "License" means a license issued by the department under this chapter to a person authorized to fit and dispense hearing instruments.

(6-a) "Over-the-counter hearing aid" has the meaning assigned by 21 C.F.R. Section 800.30.

(7) "Sale" includes a lease, rental, or any other purchase or exchange for value. The term does not include a sale at wholesale by a manufacturer to a person licensed under this chapter or to a distributor for distribution and sale to a person licensed under this chapter.
Tex. Business Organizations Code § 22.212 — TX Code / Code bo / Chapter 22 / Section 22.212
§ 22.212. VACANCY.
Status: in_force

(a) Unless otherwise provided by the certificate of formation or bylaws of the corporation, a vacancy in the board of directors of a corporation shall be filled by the affirmative vote of the majority of the remaining directors, regardless of whether that majority is less than a quorum. A director elected to fill a vacancy is elected for the unexpired term of the member's predecessor in office.

(b) A vacancy in the board occurring because of an increase in the number of directors shall be filled by election at an annual meeting or at a special meeting of members called for that purpose. If a corporation has no members or has no members with the right to vote on the vacancy, the vacancy shall be filled as provided by the certificate of formation or bylaws.
Tex. Occupations Code § 1152.108 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 1152 / Section 1152.108
§ 1152.108. BOARD POWERS.
Status: in_force

The board shall:

(1) recommend to the commission standards of practice, conduct, and ethics for registrants to be adopted under this chapter;

(2) recommend to the commission amounts for the fees it may set under this chapter;

(3) recommend to the commission contents for the senior property tax consultant registration examination and standards of acceptable performance;

(4) assist and advise the commission in recognizing continuing education programs and educational courses for registrants; and

(5) advise the commission in establishing educational requirements for initial applicants.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1107.102 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1107 / Section 1107.102
§ 1107.102. COMPUTATION OF PAID-UP ANNUITY BENEFIT UNDER CERTAIN CONTRACTS.
Status: in_force

(a) This section applies only to an annuity contract that does not provide a cash surrender benefit.

(b) Subject to Subsection (e), the present value of a paid-up annuity benefit available as a nonforfeiture option before the maturity date may not be less than the present value of the portion of the maturity value of the paid-up annuity benefit provided under the contract that arises from considerations paid on the contract before the date the contract is surrendered in exchange for or is changed to a deferred paid-up annuity.

(c) The present value of a paid-up annuity benefit under Subsection (b) shall be:

(1) computed for the period before the maturity date on the basis of the interest rate specified in the contract for accumulating the net considerations paid on the contract to determine the maturity value; and

(2) increased by any additional amount credited by the company to the contract.

(d) Subject to Subsection (e), for an annuity contract that does not provide a death benefit before annuity payments begin, the present value of a paid-up annuity benefit available as a nonforfeiture option shall be computed using the interest rate and the mortality table specified in the contract for determining the maturity value of the paid-up annuity benefit.

(e) The present value of a paid-up annuity benefit may not be less than the minimum nonforfeiture amount on the date of surrender or change.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1075.107 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1075 / Section 1075.107
§ 1075.107. RATES AND CHARGES.
Status: in_force

The board shall prescribe the rates and charges for:

(1) services;

(2) supplies; and

(3) the use of hospital facilities.
Tex. Business Organizations Code § 11.413 — TX Code / Code bo / Chapter 11 / Section 11.413
§ 11.413. SUPPLEMENTAL PROVISIONS FOR APPLICATION OF PROCEEDS FROM LIQUIDATION OF NONPROFIT CORPORATION.
Status: in_force

(a) In proceedings under Section 11.405, the property of a nonprofit corporation or the proceeds resulting from a sale, conveyance, or other disposition of its property shall be applied to:

(1) pay, satisfy, and discharge all costs and expenses of the court proceedings and all liabilities and obligations of the nonprofit corporation; or

(2) make adequate provision for the payment, satisfaction, and discharge of the costs, expenses, liabilities, or obligations described by Subdivision (1).

(b) Any property remaining after application is made under this section must be applied and distributed in the manner provided by Section 22.304.