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Tex. Occupations Code § 453.201 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 453 / Section 453.201
§ 453.201. LICENSE REQUIRED; USE OF TITLE.
Status: in_force

(a) A person may not practice physical therapy or practice as a physical therapist assistant, unless the person is an individual who holds a license issued by the board.

(b) A person, including the person's employee or other agent or representative, may not extend or provide physical therapy services unless the services are provided by a physical therapist.

(c) A person is considered to be practicing physical therapy if the person:

(1) performs, offers to perform, or attempts to perform physical therapy; or

(2) publicly professes to be or holds the person out to be a physical therapist or as providing physical therapy.

(d) Unless the person is a physical therapist, a person, including the person's employee or other agent or representative, may not use in connection with the person's name or business activity:

(1) the words "physical therapy," "physical therapist," "physiotherapy," "physiotherapist," "licensed physical therapist," "registered physical therapist," or "physical therapist assistant";

(2) the letters "PT," "PhT," "LPT," "RPT," "DPT," "MPT," or "PTA"; or

(3) any other words, letters, abbreviations, or insignia indicating or implying, by any means or in any way, that physical therapy is provided or supplied.

(e) A person may not use the title "Physical Therapist" unless the person is a physical therapist.

(f) A person may not use the title "Physical Therapist Assistant" unless the person is a physical therapist assistant.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8473.103 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8473 / Section 8473.103
§ 8473.103. AUTHORITY FOR ROAD PROJECTS.
Status: in_force

Under Section 52, Article III, Texas Constitution, and Section 53.029(c), Water Code, the district may design, acquire, construct, finance, issue bonds for, improve, operate, maintain, and convey to this state, a county, or a municipality for operation and maintenance macadamized, graveled, or paved roads, or improvements, including storm drainage, in aid of those roads.
Tex. Government Code § 3002.108 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 3002 / Section 3002.108
§ 3002.108. WAIVER OF IMMUNITY.
Status: in_force

(a) Notwithstanding any other law, a provision of state law may not be construed to waive or abrogate an immunity described by Section 3002.106 unless the provision expressly waives or abrogates the immunity with specific reference to this section.

(b) Notwithstanding any other law, an attorney representing this state, a political subdivision, or an officer, employee, or agent of this state or a political subdivision may not waive an immunity described by Section 3002.106 or take an action that would result in a waiver of that immunity. A purported waiver or action prohibited under this subsection is considered void and an ultra vires act.
Tex. Local Government Code § 114.001 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 114 / Section 114.001
§ 114.001. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS APPLICABLE TO REPORTS.
Status: in_force

(a) Each report required under this subtitle must be made in writing and must be sworn to before an officer authorized to administer oaths by the officer making the report or by a person designated by the officer to receive fees, commissions, or costs under Section 114.041(b).

(b) A monthly report must be filed within five days after the last day of each month.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7961.0502 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7961 / Section 7961.0502
§ 7961.0502. TAXES FOR BONDS.
Status: in_force

At the time the district issues bonds payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes, the board shall provide for the annual imposition of a continuing direct ad valorem tax, without limit as to rate or amount, while all or part of the bonds are outstanding as required and in the manner provided by Sections 54.601 and 54.602, Water Code.
Tex. Local Government Code § 351.015 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 351 / Section 351.015
§ 351.015. ENFORCEMENT.
Status: in_force

This subchapter is enforceable by the Commission on Jail Standards.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7208.0301 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7208 / Section 7208.0301
§ 7208.0301. GENERAL POWERS.
Status: in_force

Except as otherwise provided by this chapter, the district has all of the rights, powers, privileges, authority, functions, and duties provided by the general law of this state, including Chapters 49 and 65, Water Code, applicable to special utility districts created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8431.202 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8431 / Section 8431.202
§ 8431.202. TAXES FOR BONDS.
Status: in_force

At the time the district issues bonds payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes, the board shall provide for the annual imposition of a continuing direct ad valorem tax, without limit as to rate or amount, while all or part of the bonds are outstanding as required and in the manner provided by Sections 54.601 and 54.602, Water Code.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1049.110 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1049 / Section 1049.110
§ 1049.110. PAYMENT FOR TREATMENT; PROCEDURES.
Status: in_force

(a) A person who resides in the district is entitled to receive necessary medical and hospital care regardless of whether the person has the ability to pay for the care and may apply to receive this care without cost.

(b) The board or the district administrator shall employ a person to investigate the ability of the patient and any relative who is liable for the patient's support to pay for the medical and hospital care received by the patient.

(c) If the investigator determines that the patient or relative legally liable for the patient's support cannot pay all or part of the costs of the patient's care, the expense of the care becomes a charge against the district.

(d) If the patient or a relative legally liable for the patient's support can pay for all or part of the costs of the patient's care, the board shall:

(1) order the patient or relative to pay the district each week an amount specified in the order, which must be proportionate to the person's ability to pay; and

(2) send a billing statement charging that amount to the person.

(e) The district may collect the amount from the patient's estate, or from any relative who is liable for the patient's support, in the manner provided by law for the collection of expenses of the last illness of a deceased person.

(f) If there is a dispute as to the ability to pay, or doubt in the mind of the investigator, the board shall hold a hearing and, after calling witnesses, shall:

(1) determine the question; and

(2) make the proper order based on the board's findings.

(g) A party to the hearing who is not satisfied with the result of the order may appeal to the district court. The appeal is de novo.
Tex. Occupations Code § 1701.255 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 1701 / Section 1701.255
§ 1701.255. ENROLLMENT QUALIFICATIONS.
Status: in_force

(a) The commission by rule shall establish minimum qualifications for a person to enroll in a training program under Section 1701.251(a) that provides instruction in defensive tactics, arrest procedures, firearms, or use of a motor vehicle for law enforcement purposes.

(b) A person who is disqualified by law to be an officer or county jailer may not enroll in a training program described by Subsection (a).

(c) A person may not enroll in a peace officer training program under Section 1701.251(a) unless the person has received:

(1) a high school diploma;

(2) a high school equivalency certificate; or

(3) an honorable discharge from the armed forces of the United States after at least 24 months of active duty service.
Tex. Water Code § 6.055 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 6 / Section 6.055
§ 6.055. OFFICERS OF STATE; OATH.
Status: in_force

Each member of the board is an officer of the state as that term is used in the constitution, and each member shall qualify by taking the official oath of office.
Tex. Local Government Code § 363.208 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 363 / Section 363.208
§ 363.208. DEPOSIT OF FUNDS.
Status: in_force

(a) The board shall deposit district funds in a special account in the treasury of the political subdivision that created the district.

(b) District funds, other than those invested as provided by Section 363.206(c), shall be deposited as received in the treasury of the political subdivision and must remain on deposit.

(c) The board shall reimburse the political subdivision for any costs, other than personnel costs, the political subdivision incurs for performing the duties under this section.
Tex. Human Resources Code § 142.006 — TX Code / Code hr / Chapter 142 / Section 142.006
§ 142.006. AUTHORIZATION TO CARRY FIREARM.
Status: in_force

(a) A juvenile probation officer may carry a firearm in the course of the officer's official duties if:

(1) the juvenile probation officer possesses a certificate of firearms proficiency issued by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement under Section 1701.259, Occupations Code;

(2) the chief juvenile probation officer of the juvenile probation department that employs the juvenile probation officer authorizes the juvenile probation officer to carry a firearm in the course of the officer's official duties; and

(3) the juvenile probation officer has been employed for at least one year by the juvenile probation department described by Subdivision (2).

(b) A juvenile probation officer is disqualified from being authorized to carry a firearm under this section if the officer has been designated a perpetrator in a Texas Juvenile Justice Department abuse, neglect, or exploitation investigation.

(c) This section does not affect the sovereign immunity of the state, an agency of the state, or a political subdivision of the state.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8152.0304 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8152 / Section 8152.0304
§ 8152.0304. ROAD STANDARDS AND REQUIREMENTS.
Status: in_force

(a) A road project must meet all applicable construction standards, zoning and subdivision requirements, and regulations of each municipality in whose corporate limits or extraterritorial jurisdiction the road project is located.

(b) If a road project is not located in the corporate limits or extraterritorial jurisdiction of a municipality, the road project must meet all applicable construction standards, subdivision requirements, and regulations of each county in which the road project is located.

(c) If the state will maintain and operate the road, the Texas Transportation Commission must approve the plans and specifications of the road project.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8852.025 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8852 / Section 8852.025
§ 8852.025. GIFTS AND GRANTS.
Status: in_force

The temporary board may solicit and accept gifts and grants, including services, on the district's behalf from any public or private source to provide revenue for the district before a confirmation election is held under Section 8852.023.
Tex. Utilities Code § 121.506 — TX Code / Code ut / Chapter 121 / Section 121.506
§ 121.506. REPORT OF LEAKAGE.
Status: in_force

An identified natural gas leakage in a school district facility must be reported to the board of trustees of the district in which the facility is located. An identified natural gas leakage in another school facility must be reported to the person responsible for the school facility.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8463.001 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8463 / Section 8463.001
§ 8463.001. 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) "Director" means a board member.

(4) "District" means the Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 211.
Tex. Transportation Code § 63.042 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 63 / Section 63.042
§ 63.042. APPOINTMENT OF DEPUTY PILOTS.
Status: in_force

(a) Each branch pilot may appoint two deputies, subject to examination and approval by the board.

(b) A branch pilot is responsible for the actions of the pilot's deputy pilots.

(c) A branch pilot who appoints a deputy pilot without the approval of the board forfeits the pilot's appointment as a branch pilot.
Tex. Government Code § 418.126 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 418 / Section 418.126
§ 418.126. PRE-EVENT DISASTER RESPONSE CONTRACTS.
Status: in_force

(a) The General Land Office shall solicit proposals for and enter into one or more pre-event contracts that may be activated by the office in the event of a weather-related disaster declaration to obtain services for debris removal from beaches as needed following the disaster.

(b) The Texas Department of Transportation shall solicit proposals for and enter into one or more pre-event contracts that may be activated by the department in the event of a weather-related disaster declaration to obtain services for debris removal from the state highway system as needed following the disaster.

(c) The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs shall solicit proposals for and enter into one or more pre-event contracts that may be activated by the department in the event of a weather-related disaster declaration to obtain temporary or emergency housing as needed following the disaster.

(d) Services obtained under a pre-event contract under this section may be paid for with money from the disaster contingency fund under Section 418.073.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 9084.0103 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 9084 / Section 9084.0103
§ 9084.0103. 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. Health and Safety Code § 171.003 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 171 / Section 171.003
§ 171.003. PHYSICIAN TO PERFORM.
Status: in_force

An abortion may be performed only by a physician licensed to practice medicine in this state.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 386.303 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 386 / Section 386.303
§ 386.303. APPLICATION PACKAGE.
Status: in_force

(a) The commission shall develop a simple, standardized application package for grants under this subchapter. The package must include:

(1) an application form;

(2) a brief description of:

(A) the program;

(B) the projects that are eligible for available funding;

(C) the selection criteria and evaluation process; and

(D) the required documentation;

(3) the name of a person or office to contact for more information;

(4) an example of the contract that an applicant will be required to execute before receiving a grant; and

(5) any other information the commission considers useful to inform the applicant and expedite the application process.

(b) The application form shall require as much information as the commission determines is necessary to properly evaluate each project but shall otherwise minimize the information required.
Tex. Election Code § 13.121 — TX Code / Code el / Chapter 13 / Section 13.121
§ 13.121. OFFICIAL FORM FOR REGISTRATION BY MAIL.
Status: in_force

(a) The officially prescribed application form for registration by mail must be in the form of a business reply postcard, unless another form or system is used under Subsection (b), with postage paid by the state. The secretary of state shall design the form to enhance the legibility of its contents.

(b) The secretary of state shall obtain a permit from the United States Postal Service for use of the postage-paid application form and shall arrange for payment of the postal charges with warrants issued by the comptroller of public accounts. The secretary may use any other form or system made available by the United States Postal Service if the form or system is less costly than the business reply system.

(c) The secretary of state shall have the official application forms for registration by mail printed and shall furnish the forms without charge to each registrar in a quantity the secretary determines sufficient for the proper conduct of voter registration.

(d) The secretary of state shall prescribe the procedures necessary to implement this section.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1047.057 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1047 / Section 1047.057
§ 1047.057. COMPENSATION; EXPENSES.
Status: in_force

A director serves without compensation but shall be reimbursed for actual expenses incurred in the performance of the director's duties under this chapter.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 262.031 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 262 / Section 262.031
§ 262.031. SALE OF PROPERTY; GENERAL PROVISIONS.
Status: in_force

(a) The board may sell, through sealed bids or at a public auction, real property acquired by gift or purchase that the board determines is not needed for hospital purposes if the sale does not violate:

(1) a trust indenture or bond resolution relating to outstanding bonds of the authority;

(2) prior restrictions placed on the use of the property; or

(3) an agreement between the authority and a nonprofit corporation under Chapter 223.

(b) If the board conducts the sale by sealed bids, the board shall provide notice of the sale under Section 272.001, Local Government Code.

(c) If the board conducts the sale by public auction, the board shall publish a notice of the sale once a week for three consecutive weeks in a newspaper of general circulation in each municipality in the authority. The notice must include a description of the property and the date, time, and place of the auction. The first notice must be published not later than the 21st day before the date of the auction.

(d) This section does not affect the authority's powers under Chapter 223.
Tex. Government Code § 324.0086 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 324 / Section 324.0086
§ 324.0086. PLACEMENT IN OTHER DEPOSITORY.
Status: in_force

(a) A member of the legislature may apply to the board to place records that were created or received by the member's office during the member's term in a depository other than the library.

(b) The board shall:

(1) create a list of preapproved depositories in which members of the legislature may place records of their legislative offices; and

(2) by rule adopt policies and procedures to approve additional depositories.

(c) The director is responsible for the preservation of records described by Subsection (a) placed in a depository other than the library. Ownership and legal custody of the records remain with the legislature as provided by Section 324.0085. The records may not be intermingled with other holdings of the institution that serves as a depository.
Tex. Transportation Code § 341.004 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 341 / Section 341.004
§ 341.004. STATEMENT OF LOCATION; PRIORITY.
Status: in_force

(a) Not later than the 90th day after the date the building of a structure begins, the individual, corporation, or association that owns the structure shall file for record with the clerk of the county in which the greater part of the structure is located:

(1) a sworn statement showing:

(A) the location of the structure;

(B) the name and size of the structure;

(C) the name of the body of water the structure will cross;

(D) the date the work began; and

(E) the name of the individual, corporation, or association; and

(2) a map designating the location of the structure.

(b) The right of the individual, corporation, or association to build the structure relates back to the time of the filing of the statement and the map, and the first individual, corporation, or association to file has priority over a subsequent filing.
Tex. Local Government Code § 326.030 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 326 / Section 326.030
§ 326.030. INITIAL TRUSTEES.
Status: in_force

(a) The commissioners court shall declare the five persons receiving the highest number of votes for trustee to be elected as trustees.

(b) The two trustees elected who received the fewest number of votes shall serve until the next board of trustees election following the confirmation election, and the three trustees who received the highest number of votes shall serve until the second succeeding trustee election after the confirmation election.
Tex. Government Code § 404.021 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 404 / Section 404.021
§ 404.021. ELIGIBLE INSTITUTIONS.
Status: in_force

(a) Any state or national bank doing business in the state may be designated by the comptroller as a state depository. Designation of a bank as a depository includes all of the bank's branches within the state.

(b) Any savings and loan association doing business in the state may be designated by the comptroller as a state depository.

(c) Any state or federal credit union doing business in the state may be designated by the comptroller as a state depository.

(d) Deposits of eligible institutions designated as state depositories must be covered by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or the National Credit Union Share Insurance Fund.
Tex. Government Code § 501.139 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 501 / Section 501.139
§ 501.139. MEETINGS.
Status: in_force

(a) The committee shall meet at least once in each quarter of the calendar year and at any other time at the call of the presiding officer.

(b) The committee may hold a meeting by telephone conference call or other video or broadcast technology.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8509.0314 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8509 / Section 8509.0314
§ 8509.0314. LIMITATION ON RIGHTS OF BONDHOLDERS.
Status: in_force

The resolution authorizing the bonds or the trust indenture securing the bonds may limit or qualify the rights of the holders of less than all of the outstanding bonds payable from the same source to institute or prosecute litigation affecting the district's property or income.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3915.055 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3915 / Section 3915.055
§ 3915.055. COMPENSATION.
Status: in_force

A director is entitled to receive fees of office and reimbursement for actual expenses as provided by Section 49.060, Water Code. Sections 375.069 and 375.070, Local Government Code, do not apply to the board.
Tex. Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 138.004 — TX Code / Code cp / Chapter 138 / Section 138.004
§ 138.004. STAY.
Status: in_force

(a) For an action described by Section 138.002(b), all discovery and other proceedings are stayed during the pendency of any motion to dismiss unless the court finds on motion of any party that particularized discovery is necessary to preserve evidence or to prevent undue prejudice to that party.

(b) During the pendency of any stay of discovery, unless otherwise ordered by the court, any party to the action with actual notice of the allegations contained in the petition shall treat all documents, data compilations, including electronically recorded or stored data, and tangible objects that are in the custody or control of the person and that are relevant to the allegations, as if they were the subject of a continuing request for production of documents from an opposing party under the applicable rules of civil procedure.

(c) A party aggrieved by the wilful failure of an opposing party to comply with this section may apply to the court for an order awarding appropriate sanctions.