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Tex. Health and Safety Code § 592.103 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 592 / Section 592.103
§ 592.103. STANDING ORDERS FOR RESTRAINTS PROHIBITED.
Status: in_force

(a) A person may not issue a standing order to administer on an as-needed basis mechanical or physical restraints to a resident of a state supported living center.

(b) A person may not administer mechanical or physical restraints to a resident of a state supported living center pursuant to a standing order to administer restraints on an as-needed basis.
Tex. Estates Code § 353.104 — TX Code / Code es / Chapter 353 / Section 353.104
§ 353.104. PREFERENCE OF FAMILY ALLOWANCE.
Status: in_force

The family allowance made for the support of the decedent's surviving spouse, minor children, and adult incapacitated children shall be paid in preference to all other debts of or charges against the estate, other than Class 1 claims.
Tex. Government Code § 419.904 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 419 / Section 419.904
§ 419.904. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICTS.
Status: in_force

The commission may on request provide technical assistance to emergency services districts, including advice on the efficient and effective provision of fire protection within a district.
Tex. Insurance Code § 562.052 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 562 / Section 562.052
§ 562.052. FALSE INFORMATION AND ADVERTISING.
Status: in_force

It is an unfair method of competition or an unfair or deceptive act or practice in the business of discount health care programs to make, publish, disseminate, circulate, or place before the public or directly or indirectly cause to be made, published, disseminated, circulated, or placed before the public an advertisement, solicitation, or marketing material containing an untrue, deceptive, or misleading assertion, representation, or statement regarding the discount health care program.
Tex. Agriculture Code § 59.003 — TX Code / Code ag / Chapter 59 / Section 59.003
§ 59.003. LIMITED IMMUNITY FROM SUIT OR LIABILITY.
Status: in_force

A member of the board may be sued and held personally liable for damages that result from an official act or omission only if the act or omission is corrupt or malicious.
Tex. Business & Commerce Code § 2A.532 — TX Code / Code bc / Chapter 2A / Section 2A.532
§ 2A.532. LESSOR'S RIGHTS TO RESIDUAL INTEREST.
Status: in_force

In addition to any other recovery permitted by this chapter or other law, the lessor may recover from the lessee an amount that will fully compensate the lessor for any loss of or damage to the lessor's residual interest in the goods caused by the default of the lessee.
Tex. Water Code § 26.019 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 26 / Section 26.019
§ 26.019. ORDERS.
Status: in_force

The commission is authorized to issue orders and make determinations necessary to effectuate the purposes of this chapter.
Tex. Estates Code § 353.001 — TX Code / Code es / Chapter 353 / Section 353.001
§ 353.001. TREATMENT OF CERTAIN CHILDREN.
Status: in_force

For purposes of distributing exempt property and making a family allowance, a child is a child of his or her mother and a child of his or her father, as provided by Sections 201.051, 201.052, and 201.053.
Tex. Insurance Code § 565.004 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 565 / Section 565.004
§ 565.004. CONSTRUCTION OF CHAPTER.
Status: in_force

(a) This chapter shall be construed and applied to promote the underlying purposes as provided by Section 565.001.

(b) This chapter may not be construed or applied to require:

(1) an insurer to write any line or type of business that the insurer does not write; or

(2) a material change in the insurer's current business plans.

(c) Nothing in this chapter is intended to create any type of private cause of action or independent basis in a civil or criminal proceeding.

(d) Nothing in this chapter is intended to prohibit the use of information that is relevant and related to the risk being insured even if that information may also be used or considered in developing an environmental, social, or governance model, score, factor, or standard.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 288.205 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 288 / Section 288.205
§ 288.205. PURPOSE; CORRECTION OF INVALID PROVISION OR PROCEDURE.
Status: in_force

(a) The purpose of this chapter is to generate revenue from a mandatory payment required by the district to provide the nonfederal share of a Medicaid supplemental payment program.

(b) To the extent any provision or procedure under this chapter causes a mandatory payment under this chapter to be ineligible for federal matching funds, the district may provide by rule for an alternative provision or procedure that conforms to the requirements of the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1086.116 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1086 / Section 1086.116
§ 1086.116. AUTHORITY TO SUE AND BE SUED.
Status: in_force

The board may sue and be sued on behalf of the district.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7901A.0103 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7901A / Section 7901A.0103
§ 7901A.0103. CONFIRMATION AND DIRECTOR ELECTION REQUIRED.
Status: in_force

The temporary directors shall hold an election to confirm the creation of the district and to elect five permanent directors as provided by Section 49.102, Water Code.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1094.203 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1094 / Section 1094.203
§ 1094.203. AMENDMENTS TO BUDGET.
Status: in_force

The budget may be amended as required by circumstances. The board must approve all amendments.
Tex. Property Code § 208.007 — TX Code / Code pr / Chapter 208 / Section 208.007
§ 208.007. REGULAR AND SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS.
Status: in_force

The procedure established by this chapter for the amendment of restrictive covenants may not be used to establish a regular or special assessment.
Tex. Water Code § 15.912 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 15 / Section 15.912
§ 15.912. CONSIDERATIONS IN ACTING ON APPLICATION.
Status: in_force

(a) In acting on an application for financial assistance, the board shall consider:

(1) the needs of the area to be served by the project and the benefit of the project to the area in relation to the needs of other areas requiring state assistance in any manner and the benefits of those projects to the other areas;

(2) the availability of revenue to the political subdivision or water supply corporation from all sources for any necessary repayment of the cost of the project, including all interest;

(3) the relationship of the project to overall statewide needs; and

(4) any other factors that the board considers relevant.

(b) The board may not accept an application for a loan or grant of financial assistance from the fund for a project recommended through the state and regional water planning processes under Sections 16.051 and 16.053 if the applicant has failed to satisfactorily complete a request by the executive administrator or a regional planning group for information relevant to the project.
Tex. Property Code § 74.707 — TX Code / Code pr / Chapter 74 / Section 74.707
§ 74.707. WAIVER OR ABATEMENT OF PENALTY OR INTEREST.
Status: in_force

(a) The comptroller may waive penalty or interest, in whole or in part, imposed on delinquent property if the comptroller determines that the holder has made a good faith effort to comply with Chapters 72-75, or for other good cause.

(b) The comptroller may provide for periods during which a holder of delinquent property may report and remit the unclaimed property without paying a penalty or interest.

(c) The comptroller may waive penalty and interest imposed on delinquent property if the holder delivering the property was required to deliver the property on or before November 1, 1997.
Tex. Insurance Code § 2053.102 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 2053 / Section 2053.102
§ 2053.102. TREATMENT OF PAYMENTS UNDER STATISTICAL PLAN.
Status: in_force

A statistical plan developed under Section 2053.101 must require the following payments to be reported separately and not to be considered as a loss or expense for purposes of computing a premium rate modifier or surcharge of an insured:

(1) a direct payment made by an insurance company to influence public policy; and

(2) any amount paid by an insurance company:

(A) as damages in an action against the insurance company for malice or bad faith; or

(B) as a fine or penalty.
Tex. Transportation Code § 67.032 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 67 / Section 67.032
§ 67.032. EXEMPTION.
Status: in_force

The requirement to use a pilot does not apply to a vessel exempt under federal law from payment of state pilotage rates.
Tex. Insurance Code § 2054.201 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 2054 / Section 2054.201
§ 2054.201. EXAMINATION BY DEPARTMENT.
Status: in_force

(a) The department shall examine the company in the manner and under the conditions specified by Chapters 86 and 401 for the examination of insurers.

(b) The company shall pay the costs of the examination.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 775.084 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 775 / Section 775.084
§ 775.084. COMPETITIVE BIDS.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided by Subsection (i), the board must submit to competitive bids an expenditure of more than $100,000 for:

(1) one item or service; or

(2) more than one of the same or a similar type of item or service in a fiscal year.

(b) The board shall request bids on items to be purchased or leased or services to be performed as provided by this subsection. The board shall notify suppliers, vendors, or providers by advertising for bids or by providing at least three suppliers, vendors, or purchasers with written notice by mail of the intended purchase. If the board decides to advertise for bids, the advertisement must be published in accordance with Section 262.025(a), Local Government Code. If the board receives fewer than three bids in response to the advertisement, the board shall give written notice directly to at least three suppliers, vendors, or providers of the intended purchase. If three suppliers, vendors, or providers are not available or known to the board, the board shall give written notice by mail directly to each supplier, vendor, or provider known to the board.

(c) The advertisement or notice for competitive bidding must:

(1) describe the work to be performed or the item to be purchased or leased;

(2) state the location at which the bidding documents, plans, specifications, or other data may be examined; and

(3) state the time and place for submitting bids and the time and place that bids will be opened.

(d) The board may not prepare restrictive bid specifications.

(e) Bids may be opened only by the board at a public meeting or by a district officer or employee at or in a district office.

(f) The board may reject any bid. The board may not award a contract to a bidder who is not the lowest bidder unless, before the bid is awarded, the lowest bidder is given notice of the proposed award and an opportunity to appear before the board or its designated representative and present evidence concerning the bidder's responsibility.

(g) A contract awarded in violation of this section is void.

(h) This section applies to an expenditure of district tax revenues by any party or entity for the purchase of services, vehicles, equipment, or goods.

(i) This section does not apply to:

(1) the purchase or lease of real property;

(2) an item or service that the board determines can be obtained from only one source;

(3) a contract for fire extinguishment and suppression services, emergency rescue services, or ambulance services;

(4) an emergency expenditure;

(5) the purchase of vehicle fuel;

(6) the purchase of firefighter bunker gear;

(7) the purchase of insurance coverage; or

(8) repairs funded by a payment made under an insurance claim.

(j) Subsection (i) does not prohibit the board from soliciting competitive bids for any item, service, or contract listed in Subsection (i).

(k) A contract for a public works project must be administered in the manner provided by Subchapter B or H, Chapter 271, Local Government Code, except as provided by this section.
Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 56B.507 — TX Code / Code cr / Chapter 56B / Section 56B.507
§ 56B.507. COLLECTION OF PENALTY.
Status: in_force

If the person does not pay the administrative penalty and the enforcement of the penalty is not stayed, the attorney general may file suit to collect the penalty.
Tex. Government Code § 2306.005 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2306 / Section 2306.005
§ 2306.005. REFERENCES TO FORMER LAW.
Status: in_force

A reference in law to the Texas Housing Agency or the Texas Department of Community Affairs means the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 4017.0202 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 4017 / Section 4017.0202
§ 4017.0202. APPOINTMENT OF DIRECTORS.
Status: in_force

The commission shall appoint directors from persons recommended by the board.
Tex. Government Code § 403.039 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 403 / Section 403.039
§ 403.039. TEXAS IDENTIFICATION NUMBER SYSTEM.
Status: in_force

(a) The comptroller shall assign a Texas Identification Number to each person who supplies property or services to the state for compensation or reimbursement.

(b) The Texas Identification Number system shall be used by each state agency as the primary identification system for persons who supply property or services to the agency for compensation or reimbursement. The agency may assign secondary numbers if the secondary numbering system does not unnecessarily create duplication of data bases, efforts, or costs.

(c) All state agencies shall cooperate with the comptroller to convert existing relevant identification systems to the Texas Identification Number system. The comptroller may adopt rules governing the conversion to and the administration of the Texas Identification Number system, including rules on the procedure for applying for a number under the system.

(d) In this section, "state agency" means any department, commission, board, office, or other agency in the executive, legislative, or judicial branch of state government, including an institution of higher education.
Tex. Local Government Code § 551.006 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 551 / Section 551.006
§ 551.006. IRRIGATION SYSTEMS.
Status: in_force

(a) A municipality with a population of 20,000 or more by ordinance shall require an installer of an irrigation system:

(1) to hold a license issued under Section 1903.251, Occupations Code; and

(2) to obtain a permit before installing a system within the territorial limits or extraterritorial jurisdiction of the municipality.

(b) The ordinance shall include minimum standards and specifications for designing, installing, and operating irrigation systems in accordance with Section 1903.053, Occupations Code, and any rules adopted by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality under that section.

(c) A municipality may employ or contract with a licensed plumbing inspector or a licensed irrigation inspector to enforce the ordinance.

(d) A municipality may charge an installer of an irrigation system a fee for obtaining or renewing a permit under Subsection (a)(2). The municipality shall set the fee in an amount sufficient to enable the municipality to recover the cost of administering this section.

(e) This section does not apply to:

(1) an on-site sewage disposal system, as defined by Section 366.002, Health and Safety Code; or

(2) an irrigation system:

(A) used on or by an agricultural operation as defined by Section 251.002, Agriculture Code; or

(B) connected to a groundwater well used by the property owner for domestic use.
Tex. Transportation Code § 452.0611 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 452 / Section 452.0611
§ 452.0611. ENFORCEMENT OF FARES AND OTHER CHARGES; PENALTIES.
Status: in_force

(a) An executive committee by resolution may prohibit the use of the public transportation system by a person who fails to possess evidence showing that the appropriate fare for the use of the system has been paid and may establish reasonable and appropriate methods, using transit police officers or fare enforcement officers under Section 452.0612, to ensure that persons using the public transportation system pay the appropriate fare for that use.

(b) An executive committee by resolution may provide that a fare for or charge for the use of the public transportation system that is not paid incurs a penalty, not to exceed $100.

(c) The authority shall post signs designating each area in which a person is prohibited from using the transportation system without possession of evidence showing that the appropriate fare has been paid.

(d) A person commits an offense if:

(1) the person or another for whom the person is criminally responsible under Section 7.02, Penal Code, uses the public transportation system and does not possess evidence showing that the appropriate fare has been paid; and

(2) the person fails to pay the appropriate fare or other charge for the use of the public transportation system and any penalty on the fare on or before the 30th day after the date the authority notifies the person that the person is required to pay the amount of the fare or charge and the penalty.

(e) The notice required by Subsection (d)(2) may be included in a citation issued to the person by a peace officer under Article 14.06, Code of Criminal Procedure, or by a fare enforcement officer under Section 452.0612, in connection with an offense relating to the nonpayment of the appropriate fare or charge for the use of the public transportation system.

(f) An offense under Subsection (d) is a Class C misdemeanor.

(g) An offense under Subsection (d) is not a crime of moral turpitude.
Tex. Tax Code § 351.1012 — TX Code / Code tx / Chapter 351 / Section 351.1012
§ 351.1012. ELECTRONIC TAX ADMINISTRATION SYSTEM.
Status: in_force

(a) Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, a municipality may spend each year not more than the lesser of one percent or $75,000 of the revenue derived from the tax authorized by this chapter during that year for the creation, maintenance, operation, and administration of an electronic tax administration system. A municipality may not use revenue the municipality is authorized to spend under this subsection to conduct an audit.

(b) A municipality may contract with a third party to assist in the creation, maintenance, operation, or administration of the electronic tax administration system.
Tex. Local Government Code § 303.043 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 303 / Section 303.043
§ 303.043. NET EARNINGS.
Status: in_force

No part of a corporation's net earnings remaining after payment of its bonds and expenses in accomplishing its public purpose may benefit a person other than the sponsor of the corporation.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8478.102 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8478 / Section 8478.102
§ 8478.102. MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT POWERS AND DUTIES.
Status: in_force

The district has the powers and duties provided by the general law of this state, including Chapters 49 and 54, Water Code, applicable to municipal utility districts created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Tex. Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 64.003 — TX Code / Code cp / Chapter 64 / Section 64.003
§ 64.003. FOREIGN APPOINTMENT.
Status: in_force

A court outside this state may not appoint a receiver for:

(1) a person who resides in this state and for whom appointment of a receiver has been applied for in this state; or

(2) property located in this state.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3916.118 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3916 / Section 3916.118
§ 3916.118. NO EMINENT DOMAIN POWER.
Status: in_force

The district may not exercise the power of eminent domain.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7206.001 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7206 / Section 7206.001
§ 7206.001. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this chapter:

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

(2) "Commission" means the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.

(3) "Corporation" means the Crystal Clear Water Supply Corporation.

(4) "Director" means a board member.

(5) "District" means the Crystal Clear Special Utility District.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3953.155 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3953 / Section 3953.155
§ 3953.155. RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY NOT EXEMPT.
Status: in_force

Section 375.161, Local Government Code, does not apply to a tax authorized or approved by the voters of the district or a required payment for a service provided by the district, including water and sewer services.
Tex. Occupations Code § 801.410 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 801 / Section 801.410
§ 801.410. VENUE FOR APPEAL.
Status: in_force

An appeal of an action of the board must be filed in a district court in Travis County.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1079.157 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1079 / Section 1079.157
§ 1079.157. INSPECTION OF ANNUAL AUDIT AND DISTRICT RECORDS.
Status: in_force

The annual audit and other district records shall be open to inspection during regular business hours at the district's principal office.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3967.0301 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3967 / Section 3967.0301
§ 3967.0301. GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES.
Status: in_force

The district has the powers and duties necessary to accomplish the purposes for which the district is created.
Tex. Property Code § 70.303 — TX Code / Code pr / Chapter 70 / Section 70.303
§ 70.303.
Status: in_force

Sec. 70.303. RECORDING OF LIEN: AIRCRAFT REGISTERED IN UNITED STATES. A holder of a lien under this subchapter may record the lien on the aircraft by filing with the Federal Aviation Administration Aircraft Registry not later than the 180th day after the date of the completion of the contractual storage period or the performance of the last repair or maintenance a verified document in the form and manner required by applicable federal laws and regulations that states:

(1) the name, address, and telephone number of the holder of the lien under this subchapter;

(2) the amount due for storage, fuel, repairs, or maintenance;

(3) a complete description of the aircraft; and

(4) the name and address of the owner of the aircraft and the number assigned the aircraft by the Federal Aviation Administration, if known.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 246.057 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 246 / Section 246.057
§ 246.057.
Status: in_force

Sec. 246.057. CANCELLATION OF CONTRACT: DEATH OR INCAPACITY BEFORE OCCUPANCY. (a) A continuing care contract to provide continuing care in a living unit in a facility is canceled if the resident:

(1) dies before occupying a living unit in the facility; or

(2) is precluded under the terms of the contract from occupying a living unit in the facility because of illness, injury, or incapacity.

(b) If a continuing care contract is canceled under this section, the resident or the resident's legal representative is entitled to a refund of all money or property transferred to the provider, minus:

(1) any nonstandard costs specifically incurred by the provider or facility at the request of the resident that are described in the contract or in an addendum to the contract signed by the resident;

(2) a reasonable service charge, if set out in the contract, that may not exceed the greater of $1,000 or two percent of the entrance fee; and

(3) any money transferred to the provider for optional modifications to the resident's or prospective resident's living unit under an agreement that is separate from the continuing care contract.