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Tex. Water Code § 32.151 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 32 / Section 32.151
§ 32.151. POWER TO ENTER PROPERTY.
Status: in_force

A member or employee of the commission or an authorized agent or employee of a local government may enter public or private property to inspect and investigate conditions relating to a subsurface area drip dispersal system in connection with subsurface drip dispersal activities or to monitor compliance with a rule, permit, or order of the commission. A member or employee acting under the authority of this section who enters an establishment on public or private property shall observe the establishment's safety, internal security, and fire protection rules.
Tex. Government Code § 2063.408 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2063 / Section 2063.408
§ 2063.408. CLOUD COMPUTING STATE RISK AND AUTHORIZATION MANAGEMENT PROGRAM.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, "cloud computing service" has the meaning assigned by Section 2157.007.

(b) The command shall establish a state risk and authorization management program to provide a standardized approach for security assessment, authorization, and continuous monitoring of cloud computing services that process the data of a state agency. The program must allow a vendor to demonstrate compliance by submitting documentation that shows the vendor's compliance with a risk and authorization management program of:

(1) the federal government; or

(2) another state that the command approves.

(c) The command by rule shall prescribe:

(1) the categories and characteristics of cloud computing services subject to the state risk and authorization management program; and

(2) the requirements for certification through the program of vendors that provide cloud computing services.

(d) A state agency shall require each vendor contracting with the agency to provide cloud computing services for the agency to comply with the requirements of the state risk and authorization management program. The command shall evaluate vendors to determine whether a vendor qualifies for a certification issued by the department reflecting compliance with program requirements.

(e) A state agency may not enter or renew a contract with a vendor to purchase cloud computing services for the agency that are subject to the state risk and authorization management program unless the vendor demonstrates compliance with program requirements.

(f) A state agency shall require a vendor contracting with the agency to provide cloud computing services for the agency that are subject to the state risk and authorization management program to maintain program compliance and certification throughout the term of the contract.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 361.069 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 361 / Section 361.069
§ 361.069. DETERMINATION OF LAND USE COMPATIBILITY.
Status: in_force

The commission in its discretion may, in processing a permit application, make a separate determination on the question of land use compatibility, and, if the site location is acceptable, may at another time consider other technical matters concerning the application. A public hearing may be held for each determination in accordance with Section 361.088. In making a determination on the question of land use compatibility, the commission shall not consider the position of a state or federal agency unless the position is fully supported by credible evidence from that agency during the public hearing.
Tex. Education Code § 39.0226 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 39 / Section 39.0226
§ 39.0226. ASSESSMENT INSTRUMENT STUDY.
Status: in_force

(a) The commissioner shall enter into a memorandum of understanding with a public institution of higher education to conduct a study on items proposed to be included in an assessment instrument required to be administered under Section 39.023(a) under the instructionally supportive assessment program described by Section 39.022. The study must determine whether, for each item that is designed to be on grade level, the item:

(1) is written at a reading level appropriate for students at that grade level; and

(2) includes only:

(A) passages, questions, answers, or other content aligned with the essential knowledge and skills adopted by the State Board of Education under Section 28.002 for the applicable subject for that grade level or a previous grade level; and

(B) passages written at a reading level not higher than that grade level.

(b) Not later than December 1, 2028, the commissioner shall submit to the legislature and the chairs of the standing legislative committees with primary jurisdiction over primary and secondary education a report that includes the results of the study conducted under Subsection (a).

(c) This section expires December 31, 2028.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8873.001 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8873 / Section 8873.001
§ 8873.001. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this chapter:

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

(2) "Director" means a member of the board.

(3) "District" means the Deep East Texas Groundwater Conservation District.
Tex. Parks and Wildlife Code § 61.103 — TX Code / Code pw / Chapter 61 / Section 61.103
§ 61.103. ADOPTION OF PROCLAMATIONS.
Status: in_force

(a) A proclamation under this chapter must be adopted by a quorum of the commission at a meeting of the commission held in the commission's office in Austin.

(b) A proclamation may be adopted at any special or regular meeting of the commission, for which the date and time are designated by the commission.

(c) Any person interested in a proclamation is entitled to be heard at the meeting and may introduce evidence on the imminence of depletion or waste.

(d) For the purpose of adopting a proclamation under this chapter, a quorum of the commission is five members.
Tex. Insurance Code § 4101.060 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 4101 / Section 4101.060
§ 4101.060.
Status: in_force

Sec. 4101.060. CONTINUING EDUCATION: EXEMPTIONS AND WAIVERS. (a) On written request of a licensed adjuster and if the department determines that the adjuster is unable to comply with continuing education requirements under this subchapter because of illness, medical disability, or another extenuating circumstance beyond the control of the adjuster, the department may:

(1) extend the time for the adjuster to comply with the continuing education requirements; or

(2) exempt the adjuster from any of the requirements for a licensing period.

(b) The commissioner by rule shall establish the criteria for an extension or exemption under Subsection (a).

(c) The department may waive any continuing education requirement imposed under this chapter for a nonresident adjuster who holds a valid license from another state if the state has continuing education requirements substantially equivalent to the requirements for a license issued under this chapter.
Tex. Utilities Code § 12.054 — TX Code / Code ut / Chapter 12 / Section 12.054
§ 12.054. REMOVAL OF COMMISSIONER.
Status: in_force

(a) It is a ground for removal from the commission if a commissioner:

(1) does not have at the time of appointment or maintain during service on the commission the qualifications required by Section 12.053;

(2) violates a prohibition provided by Section 12.053 or by Subchapter D;

(3) cannot discharge the commissioner's duties for a substantial part of the term for which the commissioner is appointed because of illness or disability; or

(4) is absent from more than half of the regularly scheduled commission meetings that the commissioner is eligible to attend during a calendar year unless the absence is excused by majority vote of the commission.

(b) The validity of an action of the commission is not affected by the fact that the action is taken when a ground for removal of a commissioner exists.

(c) If the executive director has knowledge that a potential ground for removal exists, the executive director shall notify the presiding officer of the commission of the potential ground. The presiding officer shall then notify the governor and the attorney general that a potential ground for removal exists. If the potential ground for removal involves the presiding officer, the executive director shall notify the next highest officer of the commission, who shall notify the governor and the attorney general that a potential ground for removal exists.
Tex. Insurance Code § 843.306 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 843 / Section 843.306
§ 843.306. TERMINATION OF PARTICIPATION; ADVISORY REVIEW PANEL.
Status: in_force

(a) Before terminating a contract with a physician or provider, a health maintenance organization shall provide to the physician or provider a written explanation of the reasons for termination.

(b) On request, before the effective date of the termination and within a period not to exceed 60 days, a physician or provider is entitled to a review by an advisory review panel of the health maintenance organization's proposed termination, except in a case involving:

(1) imminent harm to patient health;

(2) an action by a state medical or dental board, another medical or dental licensing board, or another licensing board or government agency that effectively impairs the physician's or provider's ability to practice medicine, dentistry, or another profession; or

(3) fraud or malfeasance.

(c) An advisory review panel must:

(1) be composed of physicians and providers who are appointed to serve on the standing quality assurance committee or utilization review committee of the health maintenance organization; and

(2) include, if available, at least one representative of the physician's or provider's specialty or a similar specialty.

(d) The health maintenance organization must consider, but is not bound by, the recommendation of the advisory review panel.

(e) The health maintenance organization on request shall provide to the affected physician or provider a copy of the recommendation of the advisory review panel and the health maintenance organization's determination.

(f) A health maintenance organization may not terminate participation of a physician or provider solely because the physician or provider informs an enrollee of the full range of physicians and providers available to the enrollee, including out-of-network providers.
Tex. Estates Code § 504.002 — TX Code / Code es / Chapter 504 / Section 504.002
§ 504.002. GROUNDS FOR CONTESTING FOREIGN WILL PROBATED IN NON-DOMICILIARY JURISDICTION.
Status: in_force

A foreign will admitted to probate or established in any jurisdiction other than the jurisdiction in which the testator was domiciled at the time of the testator's death may be contested on any grounds that are the basis for the contest of a domestic will.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 264.046 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 264 / Section 264.046
§ 264.046. JUNIOR LIEN BONDS; PARITY BONDS.
Status: in_force

(a) Bonds constituting a junior lien on the revenues or properties may be issued unless prohibited by the bond resolution or the trust indenture.

(b) Parity bonds may be issued under conditions specified by the bond resolution or trust indenture.
Tex. Local Government Code § 336.255 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 336 / Section 336.255
§ 336.255. USE OF TAX.
Status: in_force

A tax collected under this subchapter may be used only for a district purpose and may be pledged as collateral for borrowing money to further those purposes.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1043.155 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1043 / Section 1043.155
§ 1043.155. DEPOSITORY OR TREASURER.
Status: in_force

(a) The board by resolution shall designate a bank or banks in Hopkins County as the district's depository or treasurer. A designated bank serves for three years and until a successor is designated.

(b) All income received by the district shall be deposited with the district depository.

(c) All district money shall be secured in the manner provided for securing county funds.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3861.053 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3861 / Section 3861.053
§ 3861.053. ELIGIBILITY.
Status: in_force

(a) To be qualified to serve as a director, a person must own land in the district.

(b) Section 49.052, Water Code, does not apply to the district.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3806.052 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3806 / Section 3806.052
§ 3806.052. APPOINTMENT OF DIRECTORS.
Status: in_force

The mayor and members of the governing body of the City of Houston shall appoint directors from persons recommended by the board who meet the requirements of Subchapter D, Chapter 375, Local Government Code.
Tex. Government Code § 22.102 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 22 / Section 22.102
§ 22.102. MANDATE.
Status: in_force

When the court from which an appeal is taken is deprived of jurisdiction over the case pending the appeal and the case is determined by a court of appeals or the court of criminal appeals, the mandate of the appellate court that determined the case shall be directed to the court that had jurisdiction over the case, as also provided by Section 22.226.
Tex. Government Code § 2156.121 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2156 / Section 2156.121
§ 2156.121. USE OF COMPETITIVE SEALED PROPOSALS.
Status: in_force

(a) The comptroller or other state agency may follow a procedure using competitive sealed proposals to acquire goods or services if the comptroller determines that competitive sealed bidding and informal competitive bidding for the purchase or type of purchase are not practical or are disadvantageous to the state.

(b) A state agency shall send its proposal specifications and criteria to the comptroller for approval or request the comptroller to develop the proposal specifications and criteria.

(c) The comptroller shall determine whether to delegate sole oversight of the acquisition to a state agency or to retain oversight of the procurement.
Tex. Local Government Code § 43.106 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 43 / Section 43.106
§ 43.106. ANNEXATION OF COUNTY ROADS REQUIRED IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.
Status: in_force

(a) A municipality that proposes to annex any portion of a county road or territory that abuts a county road must also annex the entire width of the county road and the adjacent right-of-way on both sides of the county road.

(b) If a road annexed under Subsection (a) is a gravel road, the county retains control of granting access to the road and its right-of-way from property that:

(1) is not located in the boundaries of the annexing municipality; and

(2) is adjacent to the road and right-of-way.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3831.058 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3831 / Section 3831.058
§ 3831.058. COMPENSATION; EXPENSES.
Status: in_force

A director serves without compensation but is entitled to reimbursement for actual and necessary expenses approved by the board.
Tex. Finance Code § 64.003 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 64 / Section 64.003
§ 64.003. PROHIBITED TRANSACTIONS.
Status: in_force

An association may not engage in a transaction that violates a rule adopted under this subchapter.
Tex. Insurance Code § 6003.155 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 6003 / Section 6003.155
§ 6003.155. DISPLAY OF REGISTRATION CERTIFICATE NUMBER ON CERTAIN DOCUMENTS REQUIRED.
Status: in_force

Each bid, proposal, offer, and installation drawing for a fire protection sprinkler system must prominently display the registration certificate number of the fire protection sprinkler system contractor.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8823.005 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8823 / Section 8823.005
§ 8823.005. APPLICABILITY OF OTHER GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT LAW.
Status: in_force

Except as otherwise provided by this chapter, Chapter 36, Water Code, applies to the district.
Tex. Education Code § 25.0031 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 25 / Section 25.0031
§ 25.0031. TUITION FOR STUDENTS HOLDING CERTAIN STUDENT VISAS.
Status: in_force

(a) Notwithstanding any other provision of this code, if a student is required, as a condition of obtaining or holding the appropriate United States student visa, to pay tuition to the school district or open-enrollment charter school that the student attends to cover the cost of the student's education provided by the district or charter school, the district or charter school shall accept tuition for the student in an amount equal to the full unsubsidized per capita cost of providing the student's education for the period of the student's attendance at school in the district or at the charter school.

(b) The commissioner shall, for purposes of Subsection (a), develop guidelines for determining the amount of the full unsubsidized per capita cost of providing a student's education. A school district or open-enrollment charter school may not accept tuition in an amount greater than the amount computed under the commissioner's guidelines unless the commissioner approves a greater amount as a more accurate reflection of the cost of education to be provided by the district or charter school.

(c) Notwithstanding any other provision of this code, the attendance of a student for whom a school district or open-enrollment charter school accepts tuition under this section is not counted for purposes of allocating state funds to the district or charter school.
Tex. Property Code § 62.024 — TX Code / Code pr / Chapter 62 / Section 62.024
§ 62.024. FILING OF NOTICE OF LIEN.
Status: in_force

(a) A broker claiming a lien under this chapter may not file a notice of lien unless the commission on which the lien is based is earned.

(b) A broker claiming a lien under this chapter must file a notice of lien as provided by Subchapter C with the county clerk of the county in which the commercial real estate is located.

(c) The county clerk shall record the notice of lien in records kept for that purpose and shall index and cross-index the notice of lien in the names of the broker, each person obligated to pay the commission under the commission agreement, and each person who owns an interest in the commercial real estate if the broker claims a lien on that interest.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 401.202 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 401 / Section 401.202
§ 401.202. LICENSING AUTHORITY.
Status: in_force

(a) The commission may grant, deny, renew, revoke, suspend, or withdraw licenses for the disposal of low-level radioactive waste from other persons and for the processing of that waste.

(b) The commission shall receive applications for and may issue not more than one license for a single compact waste disposal facility. The commission may issue the license only for a facility that meets:

(1) requirements for licensing provided by this subchapter and by commission rules; and

(2) requirements for disposal adopted by the commission that meet federal requirements for disposal.

(c) Except as provided by Section 401.216, the commission shall provide that the compact waste disposal facility license authorizes only the disposal of compact waste.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7996.0305 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7996 / Section 7996.0305
§ 7996.0305. COMPLIANCE WITH MUNICIPAL CONSENT ORDINANCE OR RESOLUTION.
Status: in_force

The district shall comply with all applicable requirements of any ordinance or resolution that is adopted under Section 54.016 or 54.0165, Water Code, and that consents to the creation of the district or to the inclusion of land in the district.
Tex. Insurance Code § 2210.207 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 2210 / Section 2210.207
§ 2210.207.
Status: in_force

Sec. 2210.207. WINDSTORM AND HAIL INSURANCE: REPLACEMENT COST COVERAGE. (a) In this section, "roof covering" means:

(1) the roofing material exposed to the weather;

(2) the underlayments applied for moisture protection; and

(3) all flashings required in the replacement of a roof covering.

(b) Subject to any applicable deductibles and the limits for the coverage purchased by the insured, a windstorm and hail insurance policy issued by the association may include replacement cost coverage for one- and two-family dwellings, including outbuildings, as provided under the dwelling extension coverage in the policy.

(c) If, on the effective date of an association policy, the total amount of insurance applicable to a dwelling is equal to 80 percent or more of the full replacement cost of the dwelling or equal to the maximum amount of insurance otherwise available through the association, coverage applicable to the dwelling under the policy is extended to include the full cost of repair or replacement, without a deduction for depreciation.

(d) If, on the effective date of an association policy, the total amount of insurance applicable to a dwelling is equal to less than 80 percent of the full replacement cost of the dwelling and less than the maximum amount of insurance available through the association, liability for loss under the policy may not exceed the replacement cost of the part of the dwelling that is damaged or destroyed, less depreciation.

(e) Notwithstanding this chapter or any other law, the commissioner, after notice and hearing, may adopt rules to:

(1) authorize the association to provide actual cash value coverage instead of replacement cost coverage on the roof covering of a building insured by the association; and

(2) establish:

(A) the conditions under which the association may provide that actual cash value coverage;

(B) the appropriate premium reductions when coverage for the roof covering is provided on an actual cash value basis; and

(C) the disclosure that must be provided to the policyholder, prominently displayed on the face of the windstorm and hail insurance policy.

(f) Notwithstanding Chapter 40, a hearing under Subsection (e) shall be held before the commissioner or the commissioner's designee.

(g) The commissioner may adopt rules as necessary to implement this section.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3885.057 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3885 / Section 3885.057
§ 3885.057. LIABILITY INSURANCE.
Status: in_force

The district may obtain and pay for comprehensive general liability insurance coverage from a commercial insurance company or other source that protects and insures the directors against personal liability and from all claims for actions taken as directors or actions and activities taken by the district or by others acting on its behalf.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8348.108 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8348 / Section 8348.108
§ 8348.108. LIMITATION ON ANNEXATION.
Status: in_force

The district may not annex land without the written consent by resolution or ordinance of each municipality in whose corporate limits or extraterritorial jurisdiction the land is located and the written consent of each water or sewer service provider that holds a certificate of public convenience and necessity and whose certificated service area includes any part of the land.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8359.151 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8359 / Section 8359.151
§ 8359.151. ELECTIONS REGARDING TAXES OR BONDS.
Status: in_force

(a) The district may issue, without an election, bonds and other obligations secured by:

(1) revenue other than ad valorem taxes; or

(2) contract payments described by Section 8359.153.

(b) The district must hold an election in the manner provided by Chapters 49 and 54, Water Code, to obtain voter approval before the district may impose an ad valorem tax or issue bonds payable from ad valorem taxes.

(c) The district may not issue bonds payable from ad valorem taxes to finance a road project unless the issuance is approved by a vote of a two-thirds majority of the district voters voting at an election held for that purpose.
Tex. Election Code § 83.011 — TX Code / Code el / Chapter 83 / Section 83.011
§ 83.011. OFFICE HOURS ON ELECTION DAY.
Status: in_force

The early voting clerk's office shall remain open for early voting activities during the hours the polls are required to be open for voting on election day.
Tex. Local Government Code § 117.117 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 117 / Section 117.117
§ 117.117. QUALIFICATION AS DEPOSITORY.
Status: in_force

A bank selected as a special depository for the registry fund must qualify as the depository in accordance with the same provisions as those prescribed by Subchapter C, Chapter 116, for the qualification as a county depository.