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Tex. Election Code § 174.023 — TX Code / Code el / Chapter 174 / Section 174.023
§ 174.023. NOTICE OF DATE, HOUR, AND PLACE.
Status: repealed

(a) The county chair shall post a notice of the date, hour, and place for convening each convention on the county or state party's Internet website or other Internet location easily found through a search engine. If the county party does not maintain an Internet website, the chair shall post the notice on the county commissioner's bulletin board. The notice must remain posted continuously for the 10 days immediately preceding the date of the convention.

(b) Repealed by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1131 (H.B. 2640), Sec. 42(2), eff. September 1, 2019.

(c) If the county chair fails to post or deliver notice in accordance with this section, another member of the county executive committee may post or deliver the notice.
Tex. Government Code § 2305.021 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2305 / Section 2305.021
§ 2305.021. OIL OVERCHARGE ACCOUNT.
Status: in_force

(a) The oil overcharge account is an account in the general revenue fund.

(b) The comptroller shall deposit to the credit of the account any amount received as a result of petroleum overcharge litigation relating to the overpricing of crude oil or refined petroleum products during the 1973-1981 period of mandatory federal price controls.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3883.109 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3883 / Section 3883.109
§ 3883.109. NO EMINENT DOMAIN.
Status: in_force

The district may not exercise the power of eminent domain.
Tex. Government Code § 545.0204 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 545 / Section 545.0204
§ 545.0204. PARTICIPATION OF DIAGNOSTIC LABORATORY SERVICE PROVIDERS IN CERTAIN PROGRAMS.
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any other law, a diagnostic laboratory may participate as an in-state provider under any program a health and human services agency or the commission administers that involves diagnostic laboratory services, regardless of the location where any specific service is performed or where the laboratory's facilities are located, if:

(1) the laboratory or an entity that is a parent, subsidiary, or other affiliate of the laboratory maintains diagnostic laboratory operations in this state;

(2) the laboratory and each entity that is a parent, subsidiary, or other affiliate of the laboratory collectively employ at least 1,000 individuals at places of employment located in this state;

(3) the laboratory is otherwise qualified to provide the services under the program; and

(4) the laboratory is not prohibited from participating as a provider under any benefits program a health and human services agency or the commission administers based on conduct that constitutes fraud, waste, or abuse.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3803.153 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3803 / Section 3803.153
§ 3803.153. MAINTENANCE TAX.
Status: in_force

(a) If authorized at an election held in accordance with Section 3803.158, the district may impose an annual ad valorem tax on taxable property in the district to:

(1) maintain and operate the district and the improvements constructed or acquired by the district; and

(2) provide services to industrial or commercial businesses, residents, or property owners.

(b) The board shall determine the tax rate.
Tex. Government Code § 493.025 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 493 / Section 493.025
§ 493.025. NOTIFICATION OF COURT OF RELEASE.
Status: in_force

On release of an inmate who discharges the inmate's sentence or on release of an inmate on parole or to mandatory supervision, the department promptly shall notify the clerk of the court in which the inmate was convicted of that fact. The notice must be provided by e-mail or other electronic communication.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3892.204 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3892 / Section 3892.204
§ 3892.204. PETITION REQUIRED FOR ASSESSMENT AND FOR FINANCING SERVICES AND IMPROVEMENTS.
Status: in_force

(a) The board may not impose an assessment or finance a service or improvement project under this chapter unless a written petition requesting the improvement or service has been filed with the board.

(b) The petition must be signed by:

(1) the owners of a majority of the assessed value of real property in the district subject to assessment according to the most recent certified tax appraisal roll for Harris County; or

(2) at least 25 owners of real property in the district that will be subject to the assessment, if more than 25 persons own real property subject to the assessment in the district according to the most recent certified tax appraisal roll for Harris County.

(c) The board may act upon a petition, required under this section, signed by qualified petitioners prior to or subsequent to the enactment of this chapter.
Tex. Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 172.032 — TX Code / Code cp / Chapter 172 / Section 172.032
§ 172.032. REQUIREMENTS FOR ARBITRATION AGREEMENT.
Status: in_force

(a) An arbitration agreement must be in writing. The agreement is in writing if it is contained in:

(1) a document signed by each party;

(2) an exchange of letters, telexes, telegrams, or other means of telecommunication that provide a record of the agreement; or

(3) an exchange of statements of claim and defense in which the existence of an agreement is alleged by one party and not denied by another.

(b) A contract reference to a document containing an arbitration clause is an arbitration agreement if the contract is in writing and the reference is sufficient to make that clause part of the contract.
Tex. Finance Code § 182.201 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 182 / Section 182.201
§ 182.201. CONDUCT OF TRUST BUSINESS.
Status: in_force

A state trust company may engage in the trust business at its home office and at other locations as permitted by this subchapter.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 593.091 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 593 / Section 593.091
§ 593.091. ADMISSION AND COMMITMENT.
Status: in_force

A resident admitted or committed to a department residential care facility under law in force before January 1, 1978, may remain in the facility until:

(1) necessary and appropriate alternate placement is found; or

(2) the resident can be admitted or committed to a facility as provided by this chapter, if the admission or commitment is necessary to meet the due process requirements of this subtitle.
Tex. Water Code § 57.335 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 57 / Section 57.335
§ 57.335. GENERAL DUTIES OF TRUSTEES.
Status: in_force

(a) The trustees have control of the disposition and sale of all district property.

(b) The trustees have control of all the property of the district, including the money in the treasury, and shall keep the district's money and all its books, notes, accounts, and choses in action of every kind.

(c) The trustees may sue to recover property and collect debts of the district, and may employ counsel in suits and in caring for the district's property and managing the district's dissolution.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3992.0501 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3992 / Section 3992.0501
§ 3992.0501. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE TAX.
Status: in_force

The district may impose an operation and maintenance tax on taxable property in the district for any district purpose in the manner provided by Section 49.107, Water Code, if authorized by a majority of the district voters voting at an election held in accordance with the Water Code, the Election Code, and any other applicable law, including for:

(1) maintaining and operating the district;

(2) constructing or acquiring improvements; or

(3) providing a service.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 574.110 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 574 / Section 574.110
§ 574.110. EXPIRATION OF ORDER.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided by Subsection (b), an order issued under Section 574.106 expires on the expiration or termination date of the order for temporary or extended mental health services in effect when the order for psychoactive medication is issued.

(b) An order issued under Section 574.106 for a patient who is returned to a correctional facility, as defined by Section 1.07, Penal Code, to await trial in a criminal proceeding continues to be in effect until the earlier of the following dates, as applicable:

(1) the 180th day after the date the defendant was returned to the correctional facility;

(2) the date the defendant is acquitted, is convicted, or enters a plea of guilty; or

(3) the date on which charges in the case are dismissed.
Tex. Government Code § 2063.503 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2063 / Section 2063.503
§ 2063.503. CONTRACT WITH VOLUNTEERS.
Status: in_force

The command shall enter into a contract with each volunteer the command approves to provide rapid response assistance under this subchapter. The contract must require the volunteer to:

(1) acknowledge the confidentiality of information required by Section 2063.510;

(2) protect all confidential information from disclosure;

(3) avoid conflicts of interest that might arise in a deployment under this subchapter;

(4) comply with command security policies and procedures regarding information resources technologies;

(5) consent to background screening required by the command; and

(6) attest to the volunteer's satisfaction of any eligibility criteria established by the command.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7995A.0105 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7995A / Section 7995A.0105
§ 7995A.0105. FINDINGS OF PUBLIC PURPOSE AND BENEFIT.
Status: in_force

(a) The district is created to serve a public purpose and benefit.

(b) The district is created to accomplish the purposes of:

(1) a municipal utility district as provided by general law and Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution; and

(2) Section 52, Article III, Texas Constitution, that relate to the construction, acquisition, improvement, operation, or maintenance of macadamized, graveled, or paved roads, or improvements, including storm drainage, in aid of those roads.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1103.053 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1103 / Section 1103.053
§ 1103.053. BALLOT APPLICATION.
Status: in_force

A person who wants to have the person's name printed on the ballot as a candidate for director must file with the board secretary an application in accordance with Chapter 144, Election Code.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8508.0064 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8508 / Section 8508.0064
§ 8508.0064. AUTHORITY'S OFFICE.
Status: in_force

The authority shall maintain its principal office inside its boundaries.
Tex. Occupations Code § 2028.153 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 2028 / Section 2028.153
§ 2028.153. STATE FEE.
Status: in_force

On each racing day, a greyhound racetrack association shall pay to the comptroller the fee due this state.
Tex. Alcoholic Beverage Code § 37.14 — TX Code / Code al / Chapter 37 / Section 37.14
§ 37.14. MONTHLY REPORTS.
Status: in_force

The commission shall promulgate rules requiring holders of nonresident seller's permits to file monthly reports of liquor sold to persons within this state. The reports shall be supported by copies of invoices. The commission shall prescribe and furnish forms for this purpose.
Tex. Education Code § 51.965 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 51 / Section 51.965
§ 51.965. EMPLOYEE NOTIFICATION.
Status: in_force

(a) If a state law requires an institution of higher education as defined by Section 61.003 to provide written notification to its officers or employees of any requirement, right, duty, or responsibility provided by state law, the institution may provide the notification by use of electronic media.

(b) An institution of higher education may adopt rules and guidelines to ensure that notification provided by electronic media under this section is effective and that any required notification is provided to officers and employees who do not have access to electronic media.
Tex. Insurance Code § 843.102 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 843 / Section 843.102
§ 843.102. HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATION QUALITY ASSURANCE.
Status: in_force

(a) A health maintenance organization shall establish procedures to ensure that health care services are provided to enrollees under reasonable standards of quality of care that are consistent with prevailing professionally recognized standards of medical practice. The procedures must include mechanisms to ensure availability, accessibility, quality, and continuity of care.

(b) A health maintenance organization shall operate a continuing internal quality assurance program to monitor and evaluate its health care services, including primary and specialist physician services and ancillary and preventive health care services, in all institutional and noninstitutional settings.

(c) The commissioner by rule may establish minimum standards and requirements for the quality assurance programs, including standards for ensuring availability, accessibility, quality, and continuity of care.

(d) A health maintenance organization shall record formal proceedings of quality assurance program activities and maintain documentation in a confidential manner. The health maintenance organization shall make the quality assurance program minutes available to the commissioner.

(e) A health maintenance organization shall establish and maintain a physician review panel to assist in:

(1) reviewing medical guidelines or criteria; and

(2) determining prescription drugs to be covered by the health maintenance organization, if the health maintenance organization offers a prescription drug benefit.

(f) A health maintenance organization shall ensure the use and maintenance of an adequate patient record system to facilitate documentation and retrieval of clinical information for the health maintenance organization's evaluation of continuity and coordination of patient care and assessment of the quality of health and medical care provided to enrollees.

(g) The clinical records of enrollees shall be available to the commissioner for examination and review to determine compliance. The records are confidential and privileged and are not subject to the public information law, Chapter 552, Government Code, or to subpoena, except to the extent necessary to enable the commissioner to enforce this section.

(h) A health maintenance organization shall establish a mechanism for the periodic reporting of quality assurance program activities to its governing body, providers, and appropriate health maintenance organization staff.
Tex. Agriculture Code § 14.062 — TX Code / Code ag / Chapter 14 / Section 14.062
§ 14.062. INVALID RECEIPTS.
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any other provision of this code or the Business & Commerce Code, a receipt for grain is void as to any person who receives the receipt with knowledge that the grain purported to be covered by the receipt was not, at the time the receipt was issued, actually stored in the warehouse of the warehouse operator issuing the receipt.
Tex. Natural Resources Code § 31.051 — TX Code / Code nr / Chapter 31 / Section 31.051
§ 31.051. GENERAL DUTIES.
Status: in_force

The commissioner shall:

(1) superintend, control, and direct the official conduct of subordinate officers of the land office;

(2) execute and perform all acts and other things relating to public real property of the state or rights of individuals in public real property which is required by law;

(3) make and enforce suitable rules consistent with the law; and

(4) give information when required to the governor and the legislature relating to public real property and the land office.
Tex. Education Code § 32.1021 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 32 / Section 32.1021
§ 32.1021. STANDARDS.
Status: in_force

The agency shall adopt standards for permissible electronic devices and software applications used by a school district or open-enrollment charter school. In adopting the standards, the agency must:

(1) minimize data collection conducted on students through electronic devices and software applications;

(2) ensure direct and informed parental consent is required for a student's use of a software application, other than a software application necessary for the administration of:

(A) an assessment instrument under Subchapter B, Chapter 39; or

(B) an assessment relating to college, career, or military readiness for which student performance is considered in evaluating a school district's performance under Section 39.054;

(3) ensure software applications do not conduct mental health assessments or other assessments unrelated to educational curricula that are intended to collect information about students without direct and informed parental consent;

(4) ensure that parents are provided the resources necessary to understand cybersecurity risks and online safety regarding their child's use of electronic devices before the child uses an electronic device at the child's school;

(5) specify periods of time during which an electronic device transferred to a student must be deactivated in the interest of student safety;

(6) consider necessary adjustments by age level to the use of electronic devices in the classroom to foster development of students' abilities regarding spending school time and completing assignments without the use of an electronic device;

(7) consider appropriate restrictions on student access to social media websites or applications with an electronic device transferred to a student by a district or school;

(8) require a district or school, before using a social media application for an educational purpose, to determine that an alternative application that is more secure and provides the same educational functionality as the social media application is unavailable for that educational purpose;

(9) consider the required use of an Internet filter capable of notifying appropriate school administrators, who are then required to notify the student's parent, if a student accesses inappropriate or concerning content or words, including content related to:

(A) self-harm;

(B) suicide;

(C) violence to others; or

(D) illicit drugs;

(10) assign to the appropriate officer of a district or school the duty to receive complaints or concerns regarding student use of electronic devices, including cybersecurity and online safety concerns, from district or school staff, other students, or parents; and

(11) provide methods by which a district or school may ensure an operator, as that term is defined by Section 32.151, that contracts with the district or school to provide software applications complies with Subchapter D.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 613.004 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 613 / Section 613.004
§ 613.004. COURT HEARING.
Status: in_force

(a) The court shall hold a hearing on the petition filed under Section 613.003.

(b) A party to the proceeding is entitled on request to a preferential setting for the hearing.

(c) The court shall appoint an attorney ad litem and a guardian ad litem to represent the interest of the ward with an intellectual disability. Neither person appointed may be related to the ward within the second degree by consanguinity.

(d) The hearing must be adversary in order to secure a complete record, and the attorney ad litem shall advocate the ward's interest, if any, in not being a donor.

(e) The petitioner has the burden of establishing good cause for the kidney donation by establishing the prerequisites prescribed by Section 613.002.
Tex. Transportation Code § 21.107 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 21 / Section 21.107
§ 21.107. AVIATION FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM.
Status: in_force

(a) The commission, with the advice of the aviation advisory committee, through the preparation and adoption of an aviation facilities development program, shall provide for a statewide airport system to serve the state's air transportation needs for the least practicable cost.

(b) The program must identify:

(1) the requirements for aviation facilities;

(2) the location of aviation facilities;

(3) the timing of aviation facilities;

(4) eligibility for funding; and

(5) the investment necessary for the program.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1682.006 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1682 / Section 1682.006
§ 1682.006. RISK TRANSFER OR COVERAGE.
Status: in_force

A nonprofit agricultural organization that offers nonprofit agricultural organization health benefits under this chapter may contract with a company authorized to engage in the business of insurance in this state that is not under common control with the nonprofit agricultural organization to:

(1) transfer to that company all or a portion of the organization's risks arising from nonprofit agricultural organization health benefits offered under this chapter; or

(2) obtain insurance coverage from the company guarantying the nonprofit agricultural organization's obligations arising from nonprofit agricultural organization health benefits offered under this chapter.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 577A.054 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 577A / Section 577A.054
§ 577A.054. ISSUANCE AND RENEWAL OF CERTIFICATE.
Status: in_force

(a) The commission shall issue a certificate to an applicant if on inspection and investigation the commission determines the applicant meets the requirements of this chapter and commission rules. The commission may not issue to an applicant a certificate under this chapter unless the applicant is licensed as a general residential operation under Chapter 42, Human Resources Code.

(b) A certificate issued under this chapter expires on the second anniversary of the date the certificate is issued or renewed.

(c) The commission shall renew a certificate if:

(1) the certificate holder submits to the commission a fee established by the executive commissioner under Section 577A.053; and

(2) on inspection and investigation the commission determines the certificate holder meets the requirements of this chapter and commission rules.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 11003.253 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 11003 / Section 11003.253
§ 11003.253. MATURITY.
Status: in_force

District bonds must mature not later than 40 years after the date of their issuance.
Tex. Local Government Code § 244.024 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 244 / Section 244.024
§ 244.024. NOTICE.
Status: in_force

(a) A person who intends to construct or operate a shelter for homeless individuals subject to Section 244.023 shall:

(1) post notice of the proposed location of the shelter at that location; and

(2) provide notice of the proposed location of the shelter to the governing body of the municipality within the boundaries of which the shelter is proposed to be located.

(b) The person shall post and provide the notice required by Subsection (a) before the 61st day before the date the person begins construction or operation of the shelter for homeless individuals, whichever date is earlier.
Tex. Business Organizations Code § 154.002 — TX Code / Code bo / Chapter 154 / Section 154.002
§ 154.002. TRANSFER OF INTEREST IN PARTNERSHIP PROPERTY PROHIBITED.
Status: in_force

A partner does not have an interest that can be transferred, voluntarily or involuntarily, in partnership property.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8049.0303 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8049 / Section 8049.0303
§ 8049.0303. AUTHORITY FOR ROAD PROJECTS.
Status: in_force

Under Section 52, Article III, Texas Constitution, 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.