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Tex. Occupations Code § 204.210 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 204 / Section 204.210
§ 204.210. PROTECTION FOR REFUSAL TO ENGAGE IN CERTAIN CONDUCT.
Status: in_force

(a) A person may not suspend, terminate, or otherwise discipline, discriminate against, or retaliate against:

(1) a physician assistant who refuses to engage in an act or omission as provided by Subsection (b); or

(2) a person who advises a physician assistant of the physician assistant's rights under this section.

(b) A physician assistant may refuse to engage in an act or omission relating to patient care that would constitute grounds for reporting the physician assistant to the physician assistant board under Section 204.208 or that violates this chapter or a rule adopted under this chapter if the physician assistant notifies the person at the time of the refusal that the reason for refusing is that the act or omission:

(1) constitutes grounds for reporting the physician assistant to the physician assistant board; or

(2) is a violation of this chapter or a rule adopted under this chapter.

(c) An act by a person under Subsection (a) does not constitute a violation of this section if a medical peer review committee determines:

(1) that the act or omission the physician assistant refused to engage in was not:

(A) conduct reportable to the physician assistant board under Section 204.208; or

(B) a violation of this chapter or a rule adopted under this chapter; or

(2) that:

(A) the act or omission in which the physician assistant refused to engage was conduct reportable to the physician assistant board or a violation of this chapter or a rule adopted under this chapter; and

(B) the person:

(i) rescinds any disciplinary or discriminatory action taken against the physician assistant;

(ii) compensates the physician assistant for any lost wages; and

(iii) restores to the physician assistant any lost benefits.

(d) A physician assistant's rights under this section may not be nullified by a contract.

(e) An appropriate licensing agency may take action against a person who violates this section.
Tex. Government Code § 609.515 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 609 / Section 609.515
§ 609.515.
Status: in_force

Sec. 609.515. TRANSFER TO 457 PLAN OF INSTITUTION OF HIGHER EDUCATION. (a) The board of trustees, as authorized by 26 C.F.R. Section 1.457-10(b)(1) and (3), shall allow the transfer from its TexaSaver 457 plan to the plan administrator of a 457 plan created by an institution of higher education under Subchapter D of all deferred amounts and investment income administered by the TexaSaver 457 plan for employees of the institution of higher education who are participating in or eligible to participate in the institution's 457 plan at the time of the transfer.

(b) The institution of higher education must make a request to the board of trustees to begin a transfer under this section.

(c) The board of trustees and the institution of higher education requesting the transfer under this section shall cooperate to ensure that the transfer is accomplished as expeditiously as possible.

(d) After the transfer:

(1) the plan administrator for the 457 plan created by an institution of higher education is responsible for all fiduciary duties, plan administration duties, and other responsibilities regarding the deferred amounts and investment income transferred; and

(2) the board of trustees is relieved of all fiduciary duties, plan administration duties, and any other responsibility or liability regarding the deferred amounts and investment income transferred.
Tex. Government Code § 838.103 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 838 / Section 838.103
§ 838.103. MILITARY SERVICE.
Status: repealed

(a) An eligible member may establish service credit in the retirement system for military service performed that is creditable in the retirement system.

(b) A member eligible to establish military service credit is one who:

(1) has at least eight years of service credit in the retirement system;

(2) does not receive and is not eligible to receive federal retirement payments based on 20 years or more of active federal military duty; and

(3) has been released from military duty under conditions not dishonorable.

(c) Military service creditable in the retirement system is active duty federal military service.

(d) A member may establish one month of service credit for each month or fraction of a month of duty, but not more than 48 months of service credit in the retirement system for military service.

(e) A member may establish credit under this section by depositing with the retirement system in a lump sum a contribution computed for each month of military service claimed at the rate of six percent of the member's current monthly state compensation, plus, if the member does not establish the credit before the first anniversary of the date of first eligibility, interest computed on the basis of the state fiscal year at an annual rate of 10 percent from the date of first eligibility to the date of deposit.

(f) The state shall contribute for each month of military service established under this section an amount computed on the basis of the member's current monthly state compensation at the rate of state contribution, as provided by Section 840.103(a), for the fiscal year in which the credit is established.

(g) The board of trustees may require members applying for credit under this section to submit any information the board considers necessary to enable it to determine eligibility for credit, amount of service, or amounts of required contributions.

(h) The retirement system shall use military service credit in computing death benefits and in determining eligibility to select an optional death benefit plan.

(i) Repealed by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1048, Sec. 56(a), eff. Sept. 1, 1997.
Tex. Human Resources Code § 152.0501 — TX Code / Code hr / Chapter 152 / Section 152.0501
§ 152.0501. COLLINGSWORTH COUNTY.
Status: in_force

(a) The Collingsworth County Juvenile Board is composed of the county judge and the district judges in Collingsworth County.

(b) The juvenile court judge is the chairman of the board and its chief administrative officer.

(c) The commissioners court shall pay the juvenile board members additional monthly compensation set by the commissioners court at not less than $50 nor more than $150 for the added duties imposed on the members. The additional compensation shall be paid from the general fund of the county.

(d) The chairman shall certify all claims for expenses of the juvenile probation officer as necessary in the performance of the officer's duties.

(e) Sections 152.0002, 152.0004, 152.0005, 152.0006, 152.0007, and 152.0008 do not apply to the juvenile board of Collingsworth County.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8473.004 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8473 / Section 8473.004
§ 8473.004. CONSENT OF MUNICIPALITY REQUIRED.
Status: in_force

The temporary directors may not hold an election under Section 8473.003 until each municipality in whose corporate limits or extraterritorial jurisdiction the district is located has consented by ordinance or resolution to the creation of the district and to the inclusion of land in the district.
Tex. Education Code § 54.801 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 54 / Section 54.801
§ 54.801. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this subchapter:

(1) "Accredited out-of-state institution of higher education," "career school," "general academic teaching institution," "medical and dental unit," "private or independent institution of higher education," "registered apprenticeship program," and "two-year institution of higher education" have the meanings assigned by Section 54.751.

(2) "Beneficiary" means a beneficiary on whose behalf a purchaser enters into a prepaid tuition contract with the board under Subchapter H or for whom a savings trust account is opened under Subchapter G.

(3) "Board" means the Prepaid Higher Education Tuition Board.

(4) "Fund" means the Texas save and match trust fund established under Section 54.808.

(5) "Program" means the Texas Save and Match Program established under this subchapter.

(6) "Program entity" means the Texas Match the Promise Foundation, a Texas nonprofit corporation, or any other tax-exempt charitable organization established by law to implement the program.
Tex. Education Code § 51.242 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 51 / Section 51.242
§ 51.242. REFUSING OR FAILING TO LEAVE BUILDING CLOSED TO PUBLIC.
Status: in_force

No person may refuse or fail to leave a building under the control and management of a public agency, including a state-supported institution of higher education, during those hours of the day or night when the building is regularly closed to the public, upon being requested to do so by a guard, watchman, or other employee of a public agency, including a state-supported institution of higher education, controlling and managing the building or property, if the surrounding circumstances are such as to indicate to a reasonable person that the individual or individuals have no apparent lawful business to pursue.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 166.206 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 166 / Section 166.206
§ 166.206. PROCEDURE FOR FAILURE TO EXECUTE DO-NOT-RESUSCITATE ORDER OR PATIENT INSTRUCTIONS.
Status: in_force

(a) If a physician, health care facility, or hospital does not wish to execute or comply with a DNR order or the patient's instructions concerning the provision of cardiopulmonary resuscitation, the physician, facility, or hospital shall inform the patient, the legal guardian or qualified relatives of the patient, or the agent of the patient under a medical power of attorney of the benefits and burdens of cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

(b) If, after receiving notice under Subsection (a), the patient or another person authorized to act on behalf of the patient and the physician, health care facility, or hospital remain in disagreement, the physician, facility, or hospital shall make a reasonable effort to transfer the patient to another physician, facility, or hospital willing to execute or comply with a DNR order or the patient's instructions concerning the provision of cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

(c) The procedures required by this section may not be construed to control or supersede Section 166.203(a).
Tex. Finance Code § 92.203 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 92 / Section 92.203
§ 92.203. REGULATORY CAPITAL.
Status: in_force

A savings bank shall maintain regulatory capital in the amount prescribed by rule of the finance commission. The amount may not be less than the amount of regulatory capital required for a corresponding national bank.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1452.102 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1452 / Section 1452.102
§ 1452.102. APPLICABILITY.
Status: in_force

This subchapter applies only to a physician who joins an established medical group that has a current contract in force with a managed care plan.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1111.001 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1111 / Section 1111.001
§ 1111.001. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this chapter:

(1) "Board" means the board of hospital managers of the district.

(2) "District" means the Walker County Hospital District of Walker County, Texas.

(3) "Manager" means a member of the board. (New.)
Tex. Education Code § 22.051 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 22 / Section 22.051
§ 22.051. DEFINITION; OTHER IMMUNITY.
Status: in_force

(a) In this subchapter, "professional employee of a school district" includes:

(1) a superintendent, principal, teacher, including a substitute teacher, supervisor, social worker, school counselor, nurse, and teacher's aide employed by a school district;

(2) a teacher employed by a company that contracts with a school district to provide the teacher's services to the district;

(3) a student in an education preparation program participating in a field experience or internship;

(4) a school bus driver certified in accordance with standards and qualifications adopted by the Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas;

(5) a member of the board of trustees of an independent school district; and

(6) any other person employed by a school district whose employment requires certification and the exercise of discretion.

(b) The statutory immunity provided by this subchapter is in addition to and does not preempt the common law doctrine of official and governmental immunity.
Tex. Natural Resources Code § 103.041 — TX Code / Code nr / Chapter 103 / Section 103.041
§ 103.041. AUTHORIZED COOPERATIVE FACILITIES FOR SEPARATELY OWNED PROPERTY.
Status: in_force

The commission may approve agreements by persons owning or controlling leases or other interests in separate property in oil fields, gas fields, or oil and gas fields for the construction and operation of cooperative facilities necessary for the conservation and utilization of gas, including facilities for extracting and separating hydrocarbons from gas or casinghead gas.
Tex. Water Code § 11.0841 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 11 / Section 11.0841
§ 11.0841. CIVIL REMEDY.
Status: in_force

(a) Nothing in this chapter affects the right of any private corporation, individual, or political subdivision that has a justiciable interest in pursuing any available common-law remedy to enforce a right or to prevent or seek redress or compensation for the violation of a right or otherwise redress an injury.

(b) A district court may award the costs of litigation, including reasonable attorney fees and expert costs, to any political subdivision of the state, private corporation, or individual that is a water right holder and that prevails in a suit for injunctive relief to redress an unauthorized diversion, impoundment, or use of surface water in violation of this chapter or a rule adopted pursuant to this chapter.

(c) For purposes of this section, the Parks and Wildlife Department has:

(1) the rights of a holder of a water right that is held in the Texas Water Trust, including the right to file suit in a civil court to prevent the unlawful use of such a right;

(2) the right to act in the same manner that a holder of a water right may act to protect the holder's rights in seeking to prevent any person from appropriating water in violation of a set-aside established by the commission under Section 11.1471 to meet instream flow needs or freshwater inflow needs; and

(3) the right to file suit in a civil court to prevent the unlawful use of a set-aside established under Section 11.1471.
Tex. Transportation Code § 547.383 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 547 / Section 547.383
§ 547.383. LIGHTING REQUIREMENTS ON PARKED VEHICLES.
Status: in_force

(a) A vehicle, other than a moped or a motorcycle equipped with a motor that has an engine piston displacement of 250 cubic centimeters or less, shall be equipped with at least one lamp, or a combination of lamps, that:

(1) emits a white or amber light visible at a distance of 1,000 feet from the front and a red light visible at a distance of 1,000 feet from the rear; and

(2) is mounted so that at least one lamp is installed as near as practicable to the side of the vehicle that is closest to passing traffic.

(b) A vehicle, other than a moped or a motorcycle equipped with a motor that has an engine piston displacement of 250 cubic centimeters or less, that is parked or stopped on a roadway or shoulder at a time specified in Section 547.302(a) shall display a lamp that complies with Subsection (a).

(c) A vehicle that is lawfully parked on a highway is not required to display lights at night-time if there is sufficient light to reveal a person or vehicle on the highway at a distance of 1,000 feet.

(d) A lighted headlamp on a parked vehicle shall be dimmed.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3979.0315 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3979 / Section 3979.0315
§ 3979.0315. AUDIT EXEMPTION.
Status: in_force

(a) The district may elect to complete an annual financial report in lieu of an annual audit under Section 375.096(a)(6), Local Government Code, if:

(1) the district had no bonds or other long-term (more than one year) liabilities outstanding during the fiscal period;

(2) the district did not have gross receipts from operations, loans, taxes, assessments, or contributions in excess of $250,000 during the fiscal period; and

(3) the district's cash and temporary investments were not in excess of $250,000 during the fiscal period.

(b) Each annual financial report prepared in accordance with this section must be open to public inspection and accompanied by an affidavit signed by a duly authorized representative of the district attesting to the accuracy and authenticity of the financial report.

(c) The annual financial report and affidavit shall be substantially similar in form to the annual financial report and affidavit forms prescribed by the executive director of the commission under Section 49.198, Water Code.
Tex. Government Code § 3101.001 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 3101 / Section 3101.001
§ 3101.001. STATE SEAL.
Status: in_force

(a) The state seal is as provided by Section 19, Article IV, Texas Constitution.

(b) The reverse side of the state seal contains a shield displaying a depiction of:

(1) the Alamo;

(2) the cannon of the Battle of Gonzales; and

(3) Vince's Bridge.

(c) The shield on the reverse side of the state seal is encircled by:

(1) live oak and olive branches; and

(2) the unfurled flags of:

(A) the Kingdom of France;

(B) the Kingdom of Spain;

(C) the United Mexican States;

(D) the Republic of Texas;

(E) the Confederate States of America; and

(F) the United States of America.

(d) Above the shield is emblazoned the motto, "REMEMBER THE ALAMO," and beneath the shield are the words, "TEXAS ONE AND INDIVISIBLE."

(e) A white five-pointed star hangs over the shield, centered between the flags.

(f) The secretary of state by rule shall adopt the standard design for the state seal, including the reverse side of the seal.
Tex. Government Code § 24.60040 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 24 / Section 24.60040
§ 24.60040.
Status: in_force

Sec. 24.60040. 495TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT (HARRIS COUNTY). (a) The 495th Judicial District is composed of Harris County.

(b) The 495th District Court shall give preference to criminal cases.
Tex. Finance Code § 154.411 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 154 / Section 154.411
§ 154.411. RESTITUTION.
Status: in_force

The commissioner may issue an order to a person requiring restitution if, after notice and opportunity for hearing, the commissioner finds that the person:

(1) failed to deposit money in accordance with Subchapter F; or

(2) misappropriated, converted, or illegally withheld or failed or refused to pay on demand money entrusted to the person that belongs to the beneficiary under a prepaid funeral benefits contract.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3994.0502 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3994 / Section 3994.0502
§ 3994.0502. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE TAX.
Status: in_force

(a) If authorized by a majority of the district voters voting at an election under Section 3994.0501, the district may impose an operation and maintenance tax on taxable property in the district in the manner provided by Section 49.107, Water Code, for any district purpose, including to:

(1) maintain and operate the district;

(2) construct or acquire improvements; or

(3) provide a service.

(b) The board shall determine the operation and maintenance tax rate. The rate may not exceed the rate approved at the election.
Tex. Insurance Code § 542.058 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 542 / Section 542.058
§ 542.058. DELAY IN PAYMENT OF CLAIM.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as otherwise provided, if an insurer, after receiving all items, statements, and forms reasonably requested and required under Section 542.055, delays payment of the claim for a period exceeding the period specified by other applicable statutes or, if other statutes do not specify a period, for more than 60 days, the insurer shall pay damages and other items as provided by Section 542.060.

(b) Subsection (a) does not apply in a case in which it is found as a result of arbitration or litigation that a claim received by an insurer is invalid and should not be paid by the insurer.

(c) A life insurer that receives notice of an adverse, bona fide claim to all or part of the proceeds of the policy before the applicable payment deadline under Subsection (a) shall pay the claim or properly file an interpleader action and tender the benefits into the registry of the court not later than the 90th day after the date the insurer receives all items, statements, and forms reasonably requested and required under Section 542.055. A life insurer that delays payment of the claim or the filing of an interpleader and tender of policy proceeds for more than 90 days shall pay damages and other items as provided by Section 542.060 until the claim is paid or an interpleader is properly filed.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8462.003 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8462 / Section 8462.003
§ 8462.003. CONFIRMATION AND DIRECTORS' 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. Agriculture Code § 132.005 — TX Code / Code ag / Chapter 132 / Section 132.005
§ 132.005. SAMPLES.
Status: in_force

(a) The department shall prescribe methods of selecting samples of lots or containers of eggs. The methods must be:

(1) reasonably calculated to ensure a fair representation of the entire lot or container sampled; and

(2) similar to methods prescribed for sampling by the United States Department of Agriculture.

(b) The department may enter during ordinary business hours a retail place of business where eggs are offered for sale to the ultimate consumer or a distribution center where eggs are held after being received from a packing plant and take for inspection representative samples of eggs and containers to determine if this chapter has been violated.

(c) The department shall compensate a place of business located in this state for the actual cost of eggs taken as samples under Subsection (b) of this section.

(d) A sample of eggs taken under this section or an official certificate of grade is prima facie evidence in the courts of this state of the condition of the entire lot from which the sample is taken.
Tex. Labor Code § 308.004 — TX Code / Code la / Chapter 308 / Section 308.004
§ 308.004. TRAINING COURSES; APPROVAL.
Status: in_force

(a) Each training course shall be designed by a local participating employer to meet the needs of that employer. The training course must instruct the trainee in a prearranged curriculum of skills that uses systems specific to and produced by the employer's industry.

(b) The length of a training course may not be less than six months or more than 12 months unless an exception is approved by the division. The duration of a course shall be based on specific training needs.

(c) An employer whose participation is approved under Section 308.003 shall submit to the division in the manner prescribed by the commission a description of the employer's proposed training course. The employer shall work with the division and the Texas Skill Standards Board to develop a training course that incorporates instruction in the skill standards applicable to that industry. A training course may not be used by an employer participating in the plan until the course is approved by the commission.