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Tex. Occupations Code § 1002.252 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 1002 / Section 1002.252
§ 1002.252. EXEMPTIONS.
Status: in_force

The following activities do not require a license under this chapter:

(1) geoscientific work performed by an employee or a subordinate of a license holder under this chapter if the work does not include the responsible charge of geoscientific work and is performed under the direct supervision of a licensed geoscientist who is responsible for the work;

(2) geoscientific work performed by an officer or employee of the United States practicing solely as such an officer or employee;

(3) geoscientific work performed exclusively in exploring for and developing oil, gas, or other energy resources, base metals, or precious or nonprecious minerals, including sand, gravel, or aggregate, if the work is done in and for the benefit of private industry;

(4) geoscientific research conducted through an academic institution, local, state, or federal governmental agency, nonprofit research institution, or for-profit organization, including submission of a report on the research to a public agency, unless the work is covered by Section 1002.251(c);

(5) teaching geoscience or a related physical or natural science;

(6) work customarily performed by a cartographer, technician, or physical or natural scientist, including a geologist, geophysicist, soil scientist, chemist, archaeologist, geographer, or oceanographer, if the work does not include the public practice of geoscience;

(7) work performed by an archaeologist, geoscientist, or other person conducting a stratigraphic or historical geological investigation for archaeological purposes;

(8) testifying or preparing and presenting an exhibit or document for the sole purpose of being placed in evidence before an administrative or judicial tribunal or hearing if the testimony, exhibit, or document does not imply that the person is licensed under this chapter;

(9) the evaluation by a state agency, as defined by Section 2001.003, Government Code, or by a hearing examiner of an exhibit or document offered or placed in evidence before an administrative tribunal; or

(10) the determination of the suitability of a site for a specific on-site sewage disposal system by a person who has successfully completed site evaluation training approved by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality and is:

(A) registered by the commission as:

(i) an installer, if the commission recognizes only one level of installer; or

(ii) the highest level of installer recognized by the commission, if the commission recognizes more than one level of installer;

(B) a designated representative; or

(C) a registered professional sanitarian.
Tex. Government Code § 485.028 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 485 / Section 485.028
§ 485.028. FILM ARCHIVE PROGRAM.
Status: in_force

(a) The office may contract with an organization that is exempt from taxation under Section 501(c)(3), Internal Revenue Code of 1986, to provide technical resources regarding archiving moving image projects, improving public access to the moving image heritage of Texas, including campaign material, and discovering, preserving, and collecting digital copies of the moving image heritage of Texas. A contract entered into under this section must require an organization to:

(1) provide service to the public;

(2) assist private organizations statewide; and

(3) provide technical assistance with archiving and preserving moving images and digitization work.

(b) The office by rule may develop policies and procedures for coordinating with state agencies to implement this section.

(c) The office shall establish performance measures for contractors that enter into a contract under this section.
Tex. Government Code § 609.202 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 609 / Section 609.202
§ 609.202. AUTOMATIC PARTICIPATION; DEFAULT INVESTMENT PRODUCT.
Status: in_force

(a) This section applies only to an employee of a hospital district that elects under Section 609.201(b) to require automatic employee participation in a deferred compensation plan under this section.

(b) An employee automatically participates in a deferred compensation plan provided by the hospital district unless the employee affirmatively elects not to participate in the plan. Notwithstanding Sections 609.007(a) and (c), an employee is not required to affirmatively contract for and consent to participation in a plan under this section.

(c) An employee participating in a deferred compensation plan under this section makes a contribution of three percent of the compensation earned by the employee to a default investment product selected by the plan administrator based on the criteria established under Section 609.113 and the rules adopted under Subsection (f). The contribution is made by automatic payroll deduction.

(d) At any time, an employee participating in a deferred compensation plan under this section may, in accordance with rules adopted by the board of the hospital district, or its designee, elect to end participation in the plan, to contribute to a different investment product, to contribute a different amount to the plan, or to designate all or a portion of the employee's contribution as a Roth contribution subject to the availability of a Roth contribution program.

(e) A hospital district to which this subchapter applies shall ensure that, at the time of employment, each employee is informed of:

(1) the elections the employee may make under this section; and

(2) the responsibilities of the employee under Section 609.010.

(f) The board of the hospital district, or its designee, shall adopt rules to implement the requirements of this section. The rules must ensure that the operation of a deferred compensation plan under this section conforms to the applicable requirements of any federal rule that provides fiduciary relief for investments in qualified default investment alternatives or otherwise governs default investment alternatives under participant-directed individual account plans.

(g) The amount deducted under this section from an employee's compensation is not deducted for payment of a debt and the automatic payroll deduction is not garnishment or assignment of wages.

(h) Using existing resources, the hospital district shall inform new employees of their automatic enrollment in a deferred compensation plan and their right to opt out of enrollment. Using existing resources, this information must be included as part of the new employee orientation process. The district shall maintain a record of a new employee's acknowledgment of receipt of information regarding the ability to opt out of enrollment in a deferred compensation plan.
Tex. Business Organizations Code § 22.361 — TX Code / Code bo / Chapter 22 / Section 22.361
§ 22.361. NOTICE OF FORFEITURE.
Status: in_force

Notice of forfeiture under Section 22. 360 shall be mailed to the corporation's registered agent at the registered office or to the corporation at:

(1) the address of the principal place of business of the corporation as it appears in the certificate of formation;

(2) the last known address of the corporation as it appears on record in the office of the secretary of state; or

(3) any other known place of business of the corporation.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 9074.002 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 9074 / Section 9074.002
§ 9074.002. NATURE OF DISTRICT.
Status: in_force

The district is a water control and improvement district created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 6913.059 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 6913 / Section 6913.059
§ 6913.059. ANNEXATION ELECTION RESULTS.
Status: in_force

(a) The commissioners court shall issue an order declaring the results of the annexation election.

(b) If the order shows that a majority of the votes cast are in favor of annexation, the commissioners court shall annex the proposed territory to the district. The annexation is incontestable except in the time for contesting elections under the Election Code.

(c) A certified copy of the order shall be recorded in the deed records of Haskell County.
Tex. Occupations Code § 2052.054 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 2052 / Section 2052.054
§ 2052.054. CONTINUING EDUCATION.
Status: in_force

(a) The commission may recognize, prepare, or administer continuing education programs for persons licensed under this chapter.

(b) Participation in a continuing education program under Subsection (a) is voluntary.

(c) Section 51.405 does not apply to this chapter.
Tex. Insurance Code § 651.107 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 651 / Section 651.107
§ 651.107. ENGAGING IN BUSINESS BY MAIL OR OUTSIDE THE COMMUNITY.
Status: in_force

This chapter does not prohibit a license holder from engaging in the business of insurance premium financing:

(1) by mail; or

(2) with persons who do not reside in the same community as the licensed location.
Tex. Local Government Code § 352.001 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 352 / Section 352.001
§ 352.001. FIRE PROTECTION OF COUNTY RESIDENTS.
Status: in_force

(a) The commissioners court of a county may furnish fire protection or fire-fighting equipment to the residents of the county or of an adjoining county who live outside municipalities.

(b) The commissioners court may:

(1) purchase fire trucks or other fire-fighting equipment;

(2) issue time warrants and levy and collect taxes to pay the principal of and interest on the time warrants as provided by law; and

(3) contract with the governing body of a municipality located within the county or within an adjoining county to use fire trucks or other fire-fighting equipment that belongs to the municipality.

(c) The commissioners court of a county may contract with an incorporated volunteer fire department that is located within the county to provide fire protection to an area of the county that is located outside the municipalities in the county. The court may pay for that protection from the general fund of the county.
Tex. Insurance Code § 401.151 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 401 / Section 401.151
§ 401.151. EXPENSES OF EXAMINATION OF DOMESTIC INSURER.
Status: in_force

(a) A domestic insurer examined on behalf of this state by the department or under the department's authority shall pay the expenses of the examination in an amount the commissioner certifies as just and reasonable.

(b) The department shall collect an assessment at the time of the examination to cover all expenses attributable directly to that examination, including:

(1) the salaries and expenses of department employees; and

(2) expenses described by Section 803.007.

(c) The department shall also impose an annual assessment on domestic insurers in an amount sufficient to meet all other expenses and disbursements necessary to comply with the laws of this state relating to the examination of insurers.

(d) In determining the amount of the assessment under Subsection (c), the department:

(1) shall consider:

(A) the insurer's total annual premium receipts or admitted assets, or both, that are not attributable to 90 percent of pension plan contracts as defined by Section 818(a), Internal Revenue Code of 1986; or

(B) the total amount of the insurer's insurance in force; and

(2) may not consider insurance premiums for insurance contracted for by a state or federal governmental entity to provide welfare benefits to designated welfare recipients or contracted for in accordance with or in furtherance of Title 2, Human Resources Code, or the federal Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. Section 301 et seq.).

(e) The amount of all examination and evaluation fees paid to the state by an insurer in each taxable year shall be allowed as a credit on the amount of premium taxes due.

(f) Expired.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7501.001 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7501 / Section 7501.001
§ 7501.001. DEFINITION.
Status: in_force

In this chapter, "district" means the Donna Irrigation District, Hidalgo County No. 1.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3905.107 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3905 / Section 3905.107
§ 3905.107. ANNEXATION.
Status: in_force

In addition to the authority to annex territory under Subchapter C, Chapter 375, Local Government Code, the district has the authority to annex territory located in a reinvestment zone created by the city under Chapter 311, Tax Code, if the city's governing body consents to the annexation.
Tex. Water Code § 16.355 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 16 / Section 16.355
§ 16.355. AUTHORITY OVER FACILITIES.
Status: in_force

A political subdivision may construct, contract for construction, operate, or contract with any person for operation of any water supply or sewer services or facilities provided by the political subdivision with financial assistance obtained under Subchapter K, Chapter 17, of this code.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8338.001 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8338 / Section 8338.001
§ 8338.001. DEFINITION.
Status: in_force

In this chapter, "district" means the Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 161.
Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 23 — TX Code / Code cr / Chapter 51 / Section 23
§ 23. APPLICATION FOR ISSUANCE OF REQUISITION; BY WHOM MADE; CONTENTS.
Status: in_force

1. When the return to this State of a person charged with crime in this State is required, the State's attorney shall present to the Governor his written motion for a requisition for the return of the person charged, in which motion shall be stated the name of the person so charged, the crime charged against him, the approximate time, place and circumstances of its commission, the State in which he is believed to be, including the location of the accused therein at the time the motion is made and certifying that, in the opinion of the said State's attorney the ends of justice require the arrest and return of the accused to this State for trial and that the proceeding is not instituted to enforce a private claim.

2. When the return to this State is required of a person who has been convicted of a crime in this State and has escaped from confinement, or broken the terms of his bail, probation or parole, the prosecuting attorney of the county in which the offense was committed, the parole board, or the warden of the institution or sheriff of the county, from which escape was made, shall present to the Governor a written application for a requisition for the return of such person, in which application shall be stated the name of the person, the crime of which he was convicted, the circumstances of his escape from confinement, or the circumstances of the breach of the terms of his bail, probation or parole, the State in which he is believed to be, including the location of the person therein at the time application is made.

3. The application shall be verified by affidavit, shall be executed in duplicate and shall be accompanied by two certified copies of the indictment returned, or information and affidavit filed, or of the complaint made to the judge or magistrate, stating the offense with which the accused is charged, or of the judgment of conviction or of the sentence. The prosecuting officer, parole board, warden or sheriff may also attach such further affidavits and other documents in duplicate as he shall deem proper to be submitted with such application. One copy of the application, with the action of the Governor indicated by endorsement thereon, and one of the certified copies of the indictment, complaint, information, and affidavits, or of the judgment of conviction or of the sentence shall be filed in the office of the Governor. The other copies of all papers shall be forwarded with the Governor's requisition.
Tex. Government Code § 508.153 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 508 / Section 508.153
§ 508.153. STATEMENTS OF VICTIM.
Status: in_force

(a) A parole panel considering for release on parole or mandatory supervision an inmate who is serving a sentence for an offense in which a person was a victim shall allow:

(1) the victim, a guardian of the victim, a close relative of the deceased victim, or a representative of the victim, the victim's guardian, or the victim's close relative to provide a written statement to the panel; and

(2) the victim, guardian of the victim, or close relative of the deceased victim to appear in person before the board members to present a statement of the person's views about:

(A) the offense;

(B) the inmate; and

(C) the effect of the offense on the victim.

(b) If more than one person is entitled to appear in person before the board members or parole commissioners, only the person chosen by all persons entitled to appear as the persons' sole representative may appear.

(c) The panel shall consider the statements and the information provided in a victim impact statement in determining whether to recommend an inmate for release on parole.

(d) This section does not limit the number of persons who may provide written statements for or against the release of the inmate on parole.

(e) In this section:

(1) "Close relative of a deceased victim" means a person who, regardless of whether the victim's death was related to the offense committed, was:

(A) the spouse of the victim at the time of the victim's death;

(B) a parent of the deceased victim;

(C) an adult brother, sister, or child of the deceased victim; or

(D) the nearest relative of the deceased victim by consanguinity, if the persons described by Paragraphs (A) through (C) are deceased or are incapacitated due to physical or mental illness or infirmity.

(2) "Guardian of a victim" and "victim" have the meanings assigned by Section 508.117.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8343.155 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8343 / Section 8343.155
§ 8343.155. CONFIRMATION ELECTION FOR NEW DISTRICT.
Status: in_force

(a) A new district created by the division of the district shall hold a confirmation and directors' election as required by Section 8343.003.

(b) The results of that election must be filed as required by Sections 49.102(e) and (f), Water Code.

(c) The division of the district is not effective unless the voters of each proposed new district vote to confirm the creation of their new district.
Tex. Water Code § 13.514 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 13 / Section 13.514
§ 13.514. TERM AND PROVISIONS OF A PRIVATIZATION CONTRACT.
Status: in_force

A privatization contract may be for a term and contain provisions that the governing body of an eligible city determines are in the best interests of the eligible city, including provisions relating to allocation of liabilities, indemnification, and purchase of all or a portion of the facilities.
Tex. Local Government Code § 250.008 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 250 / Section 250.008
§ 250.008. LINKAGE FEES PROHIBITED.
Status: in_force

(a) A political subdivision may not adopt or enforce a charter provision, ordinance, order, or other regulation that imposes, directly or indirectly, a fee on new construction for the purposes of offsetting the cost or rent of any unit of residential housing.

(b) For purposes of this section:

(1) a fee is imposed indirectly on new construction if a charter provision, ordinance, order, or other regulation allows acceptance by the political subdivision of a fee on new construction; and

(2) new construction includes zoning, subdivisions, site plans, and building permits associated with new construction.

(c) This section does not apply to:

(1) an affordable housing and property tax abatement program:

(A) adopted under Chapter 378 or Chapter 312, Tax Code, by a municipality with a population of more than 700,000; and

(B) for which eligibility is maintained as required under Chapter 312, Tax Code, as applicable; or

(2) an ordinance, order, or other similar measure that permits the voluntary payment of a fee in lieu of other consideration to a political subdivision in connection with the issuance of a zoning waiver related to new construction that allows a multifamily residential or commercial structure to exceed height or square footage limitations.

(d) A charter provision, ordinance, order, or other regulation adopted by a political subdivision that conflicts with this section is null and void.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3952.106 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3952 / Section 3952.106
§ 3952.106. TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT; COMPENSATION.
Status: in_force

The board may employ and establish the terms of employment and compensation of an executive director or general manager and any other district employees the board considers necessary.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3798.006 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3798 / Section 3798.006
§ 3798.006. APPLICABILITY OF MUNICIPAL MANAGEMENT DISTRICTS LAW.
Status: in_force

Except as otherwise provided by this chapter, Chapter 375, Local Government Code, applies to the district.
Tex. Local Government Code § 351.183 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 351 / Section 351.183
§ 351.183. PROGRAMS.
Status: in_force

The sheriff, through a county correctional center program, may:

(1) house and provide work programs and counseling for:

(A) persons convicted of misdemeanors and sentenced to a term of confinement in county jail;

(B) persons required as a condition of misdemeanor or felony probation to serve a term of confinement in county jail; or

(C) persons required to serve a term of confinement in county jail as punishment for violation of a condition of misdemeanor or felony probation; or

(2) in cooperation with the community supervision and corrections department serving the county, operate work programs and counseling programs for persons required as a condition of misdemeanor or felony probation to participate in those programs.
Tex. Government Code § 854.401 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 854 / Section 854.401
§ 854.401. ELIGIBILITY FOR SUPPLEMENTAL DISABILITY RETIREMENT ANNUITY.
Status: in_force

(a) A member as an employee of a municipal department included, as provided by Section 852.003, in the coverage of the supplemental disability benefits fund is eligible to retire and receive a supplemental disability retirement annuity if the member:

(1) is eligible to receive a disability retirement annuity under Section 854.302;

(2) is the subject of a certification and finding under Section 854.402, as well as a certification under the applicable finding provided by Section 854.303; and

(3) filed an application for the benefits before January 1, 1989.

(b) Any claim for supplemental disability benefits not filed with the board of trustees before January 1, 1989, is barred.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1301.159 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1301 / Section 1301.159
§ 1301.159. ANNUAL LIST OF PREFERRED PROVIDERS.
Status: in_force

A current list of preferred providers shall be provided to each insured at least annually.