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Tex. Government Code § 549.0307 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 549 / Section 549.0307
§ 549.0307. ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT FOR BOARD.
Status: in_force

The commission shall provide administrative support and resources as necessary for the board to perform the board's duties.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8109.303 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8109 / Section 8109.303
§ 8109.303. TAXES FOR BONDS.
Status: in_force

(a) At the time the district issues bonds payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes, the board shall provide for the annual imposition of an ad valorem tax, without limit as to rate or amount, as required by Section 54.601, Water Code.

(b) The board shall annually impose the tax while all or part of the bonds are outstanding. Sections 54.601 and 54.602, Water Code, govern the amount and rate of the tax.
Tex. Government Code § 434.301 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 434 / Section 434.301
§ 434.301. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this subchapter:

(1) "Commission" means the Texas Veterans Commission.

(2) "Institution of higher education" has the meaning assigned by Section 61.003, Education Code.
Tex. Local Government Code § 157.903 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 157 / Section 157.903
§ 157.903. AUTHORITY TO INDEMNIFY ELECTED AND APPOINTED COUNTY OFFICERS.
Status: in_force

The commissioners court of a county by order may provide for the indemnification of an elected or appointed county officer against personal liability for the loss of county funds, or loss of or damage to personal property, incurred by the officer in the performance of official duties if the loss was not the result of the officer's negligence or criminal action.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7216.002 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7216 / Section 7216.002
§ 7216.002. NATURE OF DISTRICT.
Status: in_force

The district is a conservation and reclamation district in Johnson, Hill, Ellis, and Tarrant Counties created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1082.201 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1082 / Section 1082.201
§ 1082.201. GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS.
Status: in_force

The board may issue and sell general obligation bonds authorized by an election in the name and on the faith and credit of the district to:

(1) purchase, construct, acquire, repair, or renovate buildings or improvements; or

(2) equip buildings or improvements for hospital purposes.
Tex. Transportation Code § 521.0062 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 521 / Section 521.0062
§ 521.0062. INFORMATION ON DRIVING WITH AUTISM.
Status: in_force

The department may make available, in a publicly accessible area of a driver's license office, informational materials and videos on driving with autism that are developed by an appropriate entity, as determined by the department.
Tex. Finance Code § 62.204 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 62 / Section 62.204
§ 62.204. HEARING ON APPLICATION.
Status: in_force

(a) A hearing set under Section 62.203(2) shall be held not later than the 25th day after the date the application is filed unless a later date is agreed to by the applicant and the commissioner.

(b) The commissioner or a hearing officer designated by the commissioner shall conduct the hearing.

(c) The hearing shall be conducted as a contested case as provided by Chapter 2001, Government Code, except that:

(1) a proposal for decision may not be made; and

(2) the commissioner shall render a final decision or order not later than the 15th day after the date the hearing is closed.

(d) The provisions of Chapter 2001, Government Code, relating to motion for rehearing and judicial review are available to the applicant if the commissioner refuses to approve the conversion.
Tex. Local Government Code § 233.031 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 233 / Section 233.031
§ 233.031. AUTHORITY LIMITED TO UNINCORPORATED AREAS; CONFLICT WITH MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY.
Status: in_force

(a) The authority under this subchapter to establish building and set-back lines applies only to areas outside the corporate limits of municipalities.

(b) If the lines conflict with lines adopted by a municipality, the municipal lines prevail if they are in the extraterritorial jurisdiction of the municipality.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8317.051 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8317 / Section 8317.051
§ 8317.051. GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES.
Status: in_force

The district has the powers and duties necessary to accomplish the purposes described by Section 8317.002.
Tex. Penal Code § 12.47 — TX Code / Code pe / Chapter 12 / Section 12.47
§ 12.47. PENALTY IF OFFENSE COMMITTED BECAUSE OF BIAS OR PREJUDICE.
Status: in_force

(a) If an affirmative finding under Article 42.014, Code of Criminal Procedure, is made in the trial of an offense other than a first degree felony or a Class A misdemeanor, the punishment for the offense is increased to the punishment prescribed for the next highest category of offense. If the offense is a Class A misdemeanor, the minimum term of confinement for the offense is increased to 180 days. This section does not apply to the trial of an offense of injury to a disabled individual under Section 22.04, if the affirmative finding in the case under Article 42.014, Code of Criminal Procedure, shows that the defendant intentionally selected the victim because the victim was disabled.

(b) The attorney general, if requested to do so by a prosecuting attorney, may assist the prosecuting attorney in the investigation or prosecution of an offense committed because of bias or prejudice. The attorney general shall designate one individual in the division of the attorney general's office that assists in the prosecution of criminal cases to coordinate responses to requests made under this subsection.
Tex. Transportation Code § 54.152 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 54 / Section 54.152
§ 54.152. AUTHORITY TO ISSUE TAX REFUNDING OBLIGATIONS.
Status: in_force

The governing body of a municipality, under the procedures provided by this chapter, may issue tax obligations to refund outstanding tax obligations, including original or refunding obligations, issued by the municipality under this chapter.
Tex. Natural Resources Code § 134.168 — TX Code / Code nr / Chapter 134 / Section 134.168
§ 134.168. APPLICATION FOR COMMISSION REVIEW OF NOTICE OR ORDER.
Status: in_force

(a) A permit holder to whom the commission issues a notice or order under Section 134.161 or 134.162 or an affected person may apply to the commission for review of the notice or order not later than the 30th day after the date of receipt of the notice or order or the date the notice or order is modified, vacated, or terminated.

(b) The filing of an application for review under this section does not stay a notice or order.
Tex. Local Government Code § 111.0106 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 111 / Section 111.0106
§ 111.0106. SPECIAL BUDGET FOR GRANT OR AID MONEY.
Status: in_force

The county auditor or the county judge in a county that does not have a county auditor shall certify to the commissioners court the receipt of all public or private grant or aid money that is available for disbursement in a fiscal year but not included in the budget for that fiscal year. On certification, the court shall adopt a special budget for the limited purpose of spending the grant or aid money for its intended purpose.
Tex. Education Code § 61.5361 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 61 / Section 61.5361
§ 61.5361. ACCEPTANCE OF FUNDS.
Status: in_force

The coordinating board may accept gifts, grants, and donations for the purposes of this subchapter.
Tex. Labor Code § 406.093 — TX Code / Code la / Chapter 406 / Section 406.093
§ 406.093. LEGALLY INCOMPETENT EMPLOYEES.
Status: in_force

(a) The guardian of an injured employee who is a minor or is otherwise legally incompetent may exercise on the employee's behalf the rights and privileges granted to the employee under this subtitle.

(b) The commissioner by rule shall adopt procedures relating to the method of payment of benefits to legally incompetent employees.
Tex. Finance Code § 62.551 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 62 / Section 62.551
§ 62.551. INAPPLICABILITY OF SUBCHAPTER.
Status: in_force

This subchapter does not apply to a conversion, reorganization, merger, consolidation, or voluntary liquidation under Subchapter E, F, G, H, J, or K.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8242.004 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8242 / Section 8242.004
§ 8242.004. FINDINGS OF BENEFIT AND PUBLIC PURPOSE.
Status: in_force

(a) All land and other property included in the district will benefit from the improvements and services to be provided by the district.

(b) The district is created to accomplish the purposes of a municipal utility district as provided by general law.
Tex. Government Code § 558.002 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 558 / Section 558.002
§ 558.002. STATE EXAMINATIONS.
Status: in_force

(a) A deaf or hearing impaired person taking a state examination required for state employment or issuance of a state license is entitled, on request, to an interpreter.

(b) The interpreter may be paid for not more than eight hours for interpreting in a calendar day and is entitled to $5 for each hour of interpreting in a calendar day, except that the interpreter is entitled to $15 for the first hour.
Tex. Family Code § 201.206 — TX Code / Code fa / Chapter 201 / Section 201.206
§ 201.206. PERSONNEL.
Status: in_force

(a) The presiding judge of an administrative judicial region or the presiding judges of the administrative judicial regions, by majority vote, may appoint personnel as needed to implement and administer the provisions of this subchapter.

(b) The salaries of the personnel shall be paid from county funds available for payment of officers' salaries subject to the approval of the commissioners court or from funds available from the state and federal governments as provided by this subchapter.
Tex. Local Government Code § 306.016 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 306 / Section 306.016
§ 306.016. ORGANIZATION; MEETINGS.
Status: in_force

(a) The board shall annually elect from its membership a chairman, a vice-chairman, a secretary, and a treasurer, except that the first chairman shall be designated by the governing body of the municipality at the time of appointment of the first trustees. Officers serve in that capacity for a term of one year.

(b) The offices of secretary and treasurer may be held by the same person.

(c) The board shall hold regular meetings at times fixed by the board and may hold special meetings at other times as necessary. Special meetings may be called by the chairman or by any three trustees.
Tex. Finance Code § 157.0132 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 157 / Section 157.0132
§ 157.0132. CRIMINAL AND OTHER BACKGROUND CHECKS.
Status: in_force

(a) On receipt of an application for a residential mortgage loan originator license, the commissioner shall, at a minimum, conduct a criminal background and credit history check of the applicant.

(b) The commissioner shall conduct criminal background and credit history checks in accordance with Section 180.054, and, in connection with each application for a residential mortgage loan originator license or other individual license, the commissioner may conduct a criminal background check through the Department of Public Safety.

(c) The commissioner shall keep confidential any background information obtained under this section and may not release or disclose the information unless:

(1) the information is a public record at the time the commissioner obtains the information; or

(2) the commissioner releases the information:

(A) under order from a court; or

(B) to a governmental agency.

(d) Notwithstanding Subsection (c), criminal history record information obtained from the Federal Bureau of Investigation may be released or disclosed only to a governmental entity or as authorized by federal statute, federal rule, or federal executive order.
Tex. Local Government Code § 391.005 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 391 / Section 391.005
§ 391.005. POWERS.
Status: in_force

(a) A commission may contract with a participating governmental unit to perform a service if:

(1) the participating governmental unit could contract with a private organization without governmental powers to perform the service; and

(2) the contract to perform the service does not impose a cost or obligation on a participating governmental unit not a party to the contract.

(b) A commission may:

(1) purchase, lease, or otherwise acquire property;

(2) hold or sell or otherwise dispose of property;

(3) employ staff and consult with and retain experts; or

(4)(A) provide retirement benefits for its employees through a jointly contributory retirement plan with an agency, firm, or corporation authorized to do business in the state; or

(B) participate in the Texas Municipal Retirement System, the Employees Retirement System of Texas, or the Texas County and District Retirement System when those systems by legislation or administrative arrangement permit participation.

(c) Participating governmental units may by joint agreement provide for the manner of cooperation between participating governmental units and provide for the methods of operation of the commission, including:

(1) employment of staff and consultants;

(2) apportionment of costs and expenses;

(3) purchase of property and materials; and

(4) addition of a governmental unit.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 245.015 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 245 / Section 245.015
§ 245.015. CIVIL PENALTY.
Status: in_force

(a) A person who knowingly violates this chapter or who knowingly fails to comply with a rule adopted under this chapter is liable for a civil penalty of not less than $100 or more than $500 for each violation if the department determines the violation threatens the health and safety of a patient.

(b) Each day of a continuing violation constitutes a separate ground for recovery.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 361.015 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 361 / Section 361.015
§ 361.015.
Status: in_force

Sec. 361.015. JURISDICTION: RADIOACTIVE WASTE. (a) The commission is the state agency under Chapter 401 that licenses and regulates radioactive waste storage, processing, and disposal activities not preemptively regulated by the federal government.

(b) Except as provided by Subsection (a), the Health and Human Services Commission, acting through the Department of State Health Services or other department as designated by the executive commissioner of the Health and Human Services Commission, is the state agency under Chapter 401 that regulates radioactive waste activities not preemptively regulated by the federal government.
Tex. Business Organizations Code § 152.207 — TX Code / Code bo / Chapter 152 / Section 152.207
§ 152.207. STANDARDS OF CONDUCT APPLICABLE TO PERSON WINDING UP PARTNERSHIP BUSINESS.
Status: in_force

Sections 152.204-152.206 apply to a person winding up the partnership business as the personal or legal representative of the last surviving partner to the same extent that those sections apply to a partner.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1201.007 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1201 / Section 1201.007
§ 1201.007. NOTICE AND HEARING.
Status: in_force

The commissioner may adopt a general rule or order relating to a matter covered by this chapter only after a hearing held after the 10th day following the date the department by mail notifies each insurer to which this chapter applies.
Tex. Occupations Code § 2307.006 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 2307 / Section 2307.006
§ 2307.006. PROHIBITIONS.
Status: in_force

An insurer may not:

(1) condition the provision of a product, service, insurance policy renewal, pricing, or other benefit on the purchase of any good or service from its tied repair facilities;

(2) share information with its tied repair facilities that is not made available on identical terms and conditions to other repair facilities with which the insurer has entered into a favored facility agreement;

(3) engage in a joint marketing program with its tied repair facilities;

(4) provide its tied repair facilities a recommendation, referral, description, advantage, or access to its policyholders or other beneficiaries under its insurance policies that is not provided on identical terms to other repair facilities with which the insurer has entered into a favored facility agreement;

(5) provide a tied repair facility access to the insurer's products or services on terms and conditions different from those under which the insurer provides access to the same products or services to another repair facility with which the insurer has entered into a favored facility agreement;

(6) allow a tied repair facility to use the insurer's name, trademark, tradename, brand, or logo in a manner different than that allowed for any other favored facility;

(7) subsidize the business activities or operating expenses of a tied repair facility;

(8) directly or indirectly require a policyholder of the insurer or other beneficiary under the insurer's policy to obtain a damage estimate on a vehicle covered by the insurance policy at a tied repair facility;

(9) authorize or allow a person representing the insurer, whether an employee or an independent contractor, to recommend to a policyholder or other beneficiary under the insurance policy that the policyholder or other beneficiary obtain repairs at a tied repair facility, except to the same extent that the person recommends other repair facilities with whom the insurer has entered into a favored facility agreement;

(10) require a policyholder or beneficiary to use a claims center located on the premises of a tied repair facility;

(11) enter into a favored facility agreement exclusively with its tied repair facilities;

(12) retaliate or discriminate against a person who:

(A) files an action as provided by this chapter; or

(B) assists or participates in any manner in an investigation, judicial proceeding, or other action brought or maintained as provided by this chapter; or

(13) include earnings or losses of a tied repair facility in a rate filing made under Chapter 5, Insurance Code.
Tex. Utilities Code § 121.507 — TX Code / Code ut / Chapter 121 / Section 121.507
§ 121.507. ENFORCEMENT.
Status: in_force

The railroad commission shall enforce this subchapter.
Tex. Family Code § 42.006 — TX Code / Code fa / Chapter 42 / Section 42.006
§ 42.006. DAMAGES.
Status: in_force

(a) Damages may include:

(1) reasonable and necessary attorney's fees, court costs, and expenses incurred in:

(A) locating a child who is the subject of the order;

(B) recovering possession of the child if the petitioner is entitled to possession; and

(C) enforcing the order and prosecuting the suit; and

(2) mental suffering and anguish incurred by the plaintiff because of a violation of the order.

(b) A person liable for damages who acted with malice or with an intent to cause harm to the plaintiff may be liable for exemplary damages.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 773.065 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 773 / Section 773.065
§ 773.065. ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTY.
Status: in_force

(a) The department may assess an administrative penalty against an emergency medical services provider or a course coordinator who violates this chapter or a rule adopted or an order issued under this chapter.

(b) In determining the amount of the penalty, the department shall consider:

(1) the emergency medical services provider's or course coordinator's previous violations;

(2) the seriousness of the violation;

(3) any hazard to the health and safety of the public;

(4) the emergency medical services provider's or course coordinator's demonstrated good faith; and

(5) any other matter as justice may require.

(c) The penalty may not exceed $7,500 for each violation. The executive commissioner by rule shall establish gradations of penalties in accordance with the relative seriousness of the violation.

(d) Each day a violation continues may be considered a separate violation.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8079.0104 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8079 / Section 8079.0104
§ 8079.0104. CONSENT OF MUNICIPALITY REQUIRED.
Status: in_force

The temporary directors may not hold an election under Section 8079.0103 or 8079.0401, issue bonds, or incur debt 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. Government Code § 437.211 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 437 / Section 437.211
§ 437.211. MANAGEMENT OF UNIT FUNDS.
Status: in_force

(a) The commanding officer of each unit is the custodian of the unit fund. The commanding officer shall:

(1) receive, keep, properly disburse, and document the use of the money in the fund; and

(2) submit to the department an itemized statement of money received and disbursed during the preceding reporting period:

(A) on September 1 of each year; and

(B) when there is a change of the commanding officer of the unit.

(b) The unit fund consists of:

(1) donations made to the fund;

(2) rental income from state facilities under the management of the unit that are leased for less than three days;

(3) revenue received from the sale of goods or services to members of the unit and visitors; and

(4) depository interest and investment income earned on amounts in the fund.

(c) A unit fund is a special fund held outside the state treasury to be administered by the commanding officer of the unit without further appropriation. A unit fund is not subject to Chapter 2256. The department shall develop policies and procedures concerning the administration of the funds. If any part of the fund remains unexpended and unobligated at the end of the state fiscal year, that amount is dedicated for the same purposes in the subsequent year. Money in the fund may not be diverted for any other purpose.

(d) Chapter 94, Human Resources Code, does not apply to vending facilities operated for the benefit of a unit fund.
Tex. Government Code § 542.0151 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 542 / Section 542.0151
§ 542.0151. DELIVERY OF ACUTE CARE SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS WITH AN INTELLECTUAL OR DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY.
Status: in_force

(a) Subject to Sections 540.0701 and 540.0753, the commission shall:

(1) provide acute care Medicaid benefits to individuals with an intellectual or developmental disability through the STAR+PLUS Medicaid managed care program or the most appropriate integrated capitated managed care program delivery model; and

(2) monitor the provision of those benefits.

(b) The commission, in collaboration with the advisory committee, shall analyze the outcomes of providing acute care Medicaid benefits to individuals with an intellectual or developmental disability under a model described by Subsection (a). The analysis must:

(1) include an assessment of the effects of the delivery model on:

(A) access to and quality of acute care services; and

(B) the number and types of fair hearing and appeals processes in accordance with federal law;

(2) be incorporated into the report to the legislature required under Section 542.0054; and

(3) include recommendations for delivery model improvements and implementation for the legislature's consideration, including recommendations for needed statutory changes.
Tex. Water Code § 17.872 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 17 / Section 17.872
§ 17.872. ISSUANCE OF BONDS.
Status: in_force

The board by resolution may provide for the issuance of negotiable bonds, to be known as Texas agricultural water conservation bonds, in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $200 million pursuant to Article III, Section 50-d, of the Texas Constitution.