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Tex. Business Organizations Code § 101.629 — TX Code / Code bo / Chapter 101 / Section 101.629
§ 101.629. CONVERSION NOT WINDING UP EVENT.
Status: in_force

Unless otherwise agreed, the conversion of a converting series under Sections 101.627 through 101.631 does not:

(1) require the limited liability company or the converting series to wind up the series' affairs under Section 11.051, 11.056, 101.552 or 101.616 or to pay the series' liabilities and distribute its assets under Sections 11.053 and 101.617; or

(2) constitute an event requiring winding up of the company or the converting series.
Tex. Finance Code § 186.302 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 186 / Section 186.302
§ 186.302. PROOF OF CLAIM.
Status: in_force

(a) A proof of claim must be in writing, be signed by the claimant, and include:

(1) a statement of the claim;

(2) a description of the consideration for the claim;

(3) a statement of whether collateral is held or a security interest is asserted against the claim and, if so, a description of the collateral or security interest;

(4) a statement of any right of priority of payment for the claim or other specific right asserted by the claimant;

(5) a statement of whether a payment has been made on the claim and, if so, the amount and source of the payment, to the extent known by the claimant;

(6) a statement that the amount claimed is justly owed by the state trust company in liquidation to the claimant; and

(7) any other matter that is required by the court.

(b) The receiver may designate the form of the proof of claim. A proof of claim must be filed under oath unless the oath is waived by the receiver. A proof of claim filed with the receiver is considered filed in an official proceeding for purposes of Chapter 37, Penal Code.

(c) If a claim is founded on a written instrument, the original instrument, unless lost or destroyed, must be filed with the proof of claim. After the instrument is filed, the receiver may permit the claimant to substitute a copy of the instrument until the final disposition of the claim. If the instrument is lost or destroyed, a statement of that fact and of the circumstances of the loss or destruction must be filed under oath with the claim.
Tex. Business & Commerce Code § 17.506 — TX Code / Code bc / Chapter 17 / Section 17.506
§ 17.506.
Status: in_force

Sec. 17.506. DAMAGES: DEFENSES. (a) In an action brought under Section 17.50 of this subchapter, it is a defense to the award of any damages or attorneys' fees if the defendant proves that before consummation of the transaction he gave reasonable and timely written notice to the plaintiff of the defendant's reliance on:

(1) written information relating to the particular goods or service in question obtained from official government records if the written information was false or inaccurate and the defendant did not know and could not reasonably have known of the falsity or inaccuracy of the information;

(2) written information relating to the particular goods or service in question obtained from another source if the information was false or inaccurate and the defendant did not know and could not reasonably have known of the falsity or inaccuracy of the information; or

(3) written information concerning a test required or prescribed by a government agency if the information from the test was false or inaccurate and the defendant did not know and could not reasonably have known of the falsity or inaccuracy of the information.

(b) In asserting a defense under Subdivision (1), (2), or (3) of Subsection (a) of Section 17.506 above, the defendant shall prove the written information was a producing cause of the alleged damage. A finding of one producing cause does not bar recovery if other conduct of the defendant not the subject of a defensive finding under Subdivision (1), (2), or (3) of Subsection (a) of Section 17.506 above was a producing cause of damages of the plaintiff.

(c) In a suit where a defense is asserted under Subdivision (2) of Subsection (a) of Section 17.506 above, suit may be asserted against the third party supplying the written information without regard to privity where the third party knew or should have reasonably foreseen that the information would be provided to a consumer; provided no double recovery may result.

(d) In an action brought under Section 17.50 of this subchapter, it is a defense to a cause of action if the defendant proves that he received notice from the consumer advising the defendant of the nature of the consumer's specific complaint and of the amount of economic damages, damages for mental anguish, and expenses, including attorneys' fees, if any, reasonably incurred by the consumer in asserting the claim against the defendant, and that within 30 days after the day on which the defendant received the notice the defendant tendered to the consumer:

(1) the amount of economic damages and damages for mental anguish claimed; and

(2) the expenses, including attorneys' fees, if any, reasonably incurred by the consumer in asserting the claim against the defendant.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1051.205 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1051 / Section 1051.205
§ 1051.205. EXECUTION OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS.
Status: in_force

(a) The board president shall execute the general obligation bonds in the district's name.

(b) The board secretary shall countersign the bonds in the manner provided by Chapter 618, Government Code.
Tex. Natural Resources Code § 23.0515 — TX Code / Code nr / Chapter 23 / Section 23.0515
§ 23.0515. FIELD NOTES, PLATS, AND OTHER DOCUMENTS.
Status: in_force

(a) In a county in which there is a county surveyor, only the county surveyor may:

(1) file and record field notes and plats of surveys made in the county and other documents required by law to be recorded in the county surveyor's records; and

(2) issue a certificate of fact and certify the correctness of a copy of any document, record, or entry shown by the records of the county surveyor.

(b) If the county surveyor and each authorized deputy of the county surveyor are absent from the county surveyor's office, the county clerk of the county has unrestricted access to the county surveyor's office and public records and may:

(1) record field notes, plats, and other documents required to be recorded in the county surveyor's records; and

(2) issue a certificate of fact and certify the correctness of a copy of any document, record, or entry shown by the official records of the county surveyor.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3959.0004 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3959 / Section 3959.0004
§ 3959.0004. 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 under powers conferred by Sections 52 and 52-a, Article III, and Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution, and other powers granted under this chapter.

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

(c) The creation of the district is in the public interest and is essential to further the public purposes of:

(1) developing and diversifying the economy of the state;

(2) eliminating unemployment and underemployment; and

(3) developing or expanding transportation and commerce.

(d) The district will:

(1) promote the health, safety, and general welfare of residents, employers, potential employees, employees, visitors, and consumers in the district, and of the public;

(2) provide needed funding for the district to preserve, maintain, and enhance the economic health and vitality of the district territory as a community and business center;

(3) promote the health, safety, welfare, and enjoyment of the public by providing pedestrian ways and by landscaping and developing certain areas in the district, which are necessary for the restoration, preservation, and enhancement of scenic beauty; and

(4) provide for water, wastewater, drainage, road, and recreational facilities for the district.

(e) Pedestrian ways along or across a street, whether at grade or above or below the surface, and street lighting, street landscaping, parking, and street art objects are parts of and necessary components of a street and are considered to be a street or road improvement.

(f) The district will not act as the agent or instrumentality of any private interest even though the district will benefit many private interests as well as the public.
Tex. Occupations Code § 1603.151 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 1603 / Section 1603.151
§ 1603.151. NOTIFICATION OF PUBLIC INTEREST INFORMATION AND PARTICIPATION.
Status: in_force

The commission by rule shall establish methods by which consumers and service recipients are notified of the name, mailing address, and telephone number of the department for the purpose of directing complaints to the department regarding barbering and cosmetology. The department may provide for that notice:

(1) on each registration form, application, or written contract for services of a person regulated under this chapter;

(2) on a sign prominently displayed in the place of business of each person regulated under this chapter; or

(3) in a bill for service provided by a person regulated under this chapter.
Tex. Estates Code § 1104.302 — TX Code / Code es / Chapter 1104 / Section 1104.302
§ 1104.302. ANNUAL CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION.
Status: in_force

A private professional guardian must annually apply for a certificate of registration.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3910.008 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3910 / Section 3910.008
§ 3910.008. CONSTRUCTION OF CHAPTER.
Status: in_force

This chapter shall be liberally construed in conformity with the findings and purposes stated in this chapter.
Tex. Local Government Code § 371.041 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 371 / Section 371.041
§ 371.041. PLANNING; FUNDING.
Status: in_force

A municipality may compile statistics, conduct studies, and formulate plans related to future growth and development of the municipality. The municipality must pass an ordinance authorizing the expenditure of funds for those purposes before making the expenditures.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 119.102 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 119 / Section 119.102
§ 119.102. COMPOSITION OF ADVISORY COUNCIL.
Status: in_force

The advisory council is composed of:

(1) members who are appointed by an executive officer of The University of Texas System and nominated by participants in the network and who are:

(A) state and national leaders in population health;

(B) experts in traditional public health and medical fields; and

(C) leaders in the fields of behavioral health, business, insurance, philanthropy, education, and health law and policy; and

(2) representatives from the department and the commission, selected by the executive head of the agency.
Tex. Government Code § 316.022 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 316 / Section 316.022
§ 316.022. COMMITTEE HEARINGS.
Status: in_force

(a) Hearings on the appropriations bills prepared by the director of the Legislative Budget Board and by the governor shall be conducted by the House Appropriations Committee and the Senate Finance Committee.

(b) The committees may begin preliminary hearings on the budget after receiving the bill prepared by the director without waiting for submission of the bill prepared by the governor.

(c) Each head of a government department, institution, or other agency requesting an appropriation is entitled to appear before either committee in behalf of the requested appropriation. A state taxpayer is entitled to appear and to be heard at any hearing on a proposed appropriation.
Tex. Transportation Code § 502.059 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 502 / Section 502.059
§ 502.059. ISSUANCE OF REGISTRATION INSIGNIA.
Status: in_force

(a) On payment of the prescribed fee an applicant for motor vehicle registration shall be issued a registration insignia.

(b) On application and payment of the prescribed fee for a renewal of the registration of a vehicle through the period set by rule, the department shall issue a registration insignia for the validation of the license plate or plates to be attached as provided by Subsection (c).

(c) Except as provided by Subsection (f), the registration insignia for validation of a license plate shall be attached to the inside of the vehicle's windshield, if the vehicle has a windshield, in the lower left corner in a manner that will not obstruct the vision of the driver. If the vehicle does not have a windshield, the owner, when applying for registration or renewal of registration, shall notify the department, and the department shall issue a distinctive device for attachment to the rear license plate of the vehicle.

(d) Department rules may provide for the use of an automated registration process, including:

(1) the automated on-site production of registration insignia; and

(2) automated on-premises and off-premises self-service registration.

(e) Subsection (c) does not apply to:

(1) the issuance of specialized license plates as designated by the department, including state official license plates, exempt plates for governmental entities, and temporary registration plates; or

(2) the issuance or validation of replacement license plates, except as provided by Chapter 504.

(f) The registration insignia shall be attached to the rear license plate of the vehicle, if the vehicle is:

(1) a motorcycle;

(2) machinery used exclusively to drill water wells or construction machinery for which a distinguishing license plate has been issued under Section 502.146; or

(3) oil well servicing, oil clean out, or oil well drilling machinery or equipment for which a distinguishing license plate has been issued under Subchapter G, Chapter 623.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 12.138 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 12 / Section 12.138
§ 12.138. APPROVAL OF RULES.
Status: in_force

A rule to be adopted by the executive commissioner relating to certification of a percentage of an annual distribution under Section 12.132 or collection of information under Sections 12.132, 12.133, and 12.134 must be submitted to the advisory committee and may not become effective before the rule is approved by the advisory committee. If the advisory committee disapproves a proposed rule, the advisory committee shall provide the executive commissioner the specific reasons that the rule was disapproved.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3807.008 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3807 / Section 3807.008
§ 3807.008. LIBERAL CONSTRUCTION OF CHAPTER.
Status: in_force

This chapter shall be liberally construed in conformity with the findings and purposes stated in this chapter.
Tex. Government Code § 526.0003 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 526 / Section 526.0003
§ 526.0003. INFORMATION ON LONG-TERM CARE SERVICES.
Status: in_force

(a) The Internet website maintained under Section 526.0002 must include information for consumers concerning long-term care services. The information must:

(1) be presented in a manner that is easily accessible to and understandable by a consumer; and

(2) allow a consumer to make informed choices concerning long-term care services and include:

(A) an explanation of the manner in which long-term care service delivery is administered in different counties through different programs the commission operates so that an individual can easily understand the service options available in the area in which that individual lives; and

(B) for the STAR+PLUS Medicaid managed care program, information in an accessible format, such as a table, that allows a consumer to evaluate the performance of each participating plan issuer, including for each issuer:

(i) the enrollment in each county;

(ii) additional "value-added" services provided;

(iii) a summary of the financial statistical report required under Section 540.0211;

(iv) complaint information;

(v) any sanction or penalty imposed by any state agency, including a sanction or penalty imposed by the commission or the Texas Department of Insurance;

(vi) consumer satisfaction information; and

(vii) other data, including relevant data from reports of external quality review organizations, that may be used by the consumer to evaluate the quality of the services provided.

(b) In addition to providing the information required by this section through the Internet website, the commission shall, on request by a consumer without Internet access, provide the consumer with a printed copy of the information from the Internet website. The commission may charge a reasonable fee for printing the information. The executive commissioner by rule shall establish the fee amount.
Tex. Family Code § 9.006 — TX Code / Code fa / Chapter 9 / Section 9.006
§ 9.006. ENFORCEMENT OF DIVISION OF PROPERTY.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided by this subchapter and by the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure, the court may render further orders to enforce the division of property made or approved in the decree of divorce or annulment to assist in the implementation of or to clarify the prior order.

(b) The court may specify more precisely the manner of effecting the property division previously made or approved if the substantive division of property is not altered or changed.

(c) An order of enforcement does not alter or affect the finality of the decree of divorce or annulment being enforced.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 4007.0201 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 4007 / Section 4007.0201
§ 4007.0201. GOVERNING BODY; TERMS.
Status: in_force

(a) The district is governed by a board of five voting directors who serve staggered terms of four years, with two or three directors' terms expiring June 1 of each odd-numbered year.

(b) The board by resolution may change the number of voting directors on the board only if the board determines that the change is in the best interest of the district. The board may not consist of fewer than five or more than nine voting directors.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 491.103 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 491 / Section 491.103
§ 491.103. ADMINISTRATION UNDER FEDERAL LAW.
Status: in_force

This subchapter does not preclude a physician from administering ibogaine in accordance with federal law.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8133.002 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8133 / Section 8133.002
§ 8133.002. NATURE OF DISTRICT.
Status: in_force

The district is a municipal utility district in Williamson County created under and essential to accomplish the purposes of Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Tex. Occupations Code § 503.104 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 503 / Section 503.104
§ 503.104. MEMBERSHIP RESTRICTIONS.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, "Texas trade association" means a cooperative and voluntarily joined statewide association of business or professional competitors in this state designed to assist its members and its industry or profession in dealing with mutual business or professional problems and in promoting their common interest.

(b) A person may not be a member of the board if:

(1) the person is an officer, employee, manager, or paid consultant of a Texas trade association in the field of health care; or

(2) the person's spouse is an officer, manager, or paid consultant of a Texas trade association in the field of mental health.

(c) A person may not be a member of the board if the person is required to register as a lobbyist under Chapter 305, Government Code, because of the person's activities for compensation on behalf of a profession related to the operation of the board.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 443.202 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 443 / Section 443.202
§ 443.202. REGULATION OF CERTAIN CANNABINOID OILS.
Status: in_force

(a) This section does not apply to low-THC cannabis regulated under Chapter 487.

(b) Notwithstanding any other law, a person may not sell, offer for sale, possess, distribute, or transport a cannabinoid oil, including cannabidiol oil, in this state:

(1) if the oil contains any material extracted or derived from the plant Cannabis sativa L., other than from hemp produced in compliance with 7 U.S.C. Chapter 38, Subchapter VII; and

(2) unless a sample representing the oil has been tested by a laboratory that is accredited by an independent accreditation body in accordance with International Organization for Standardization ISO/IEC 17025 or a comparable or successor standard and found to have a delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol concentration of not more than 0.3 percent.

(c) The department and the Department of Public Safety shall establish a process for the random testing of cannabinoid oil, including cannabidiol oil, at various retail and other establishments that sell, offer for sale, distribute, or use the oil to ensure that the oil:

(1) does not contain harmful ingredients;

(2) is produced in compliance with 7 U.S.C. Chapter 38, Subchapter VII; and

(3) has a delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol concentration of not more than 0.3 percent.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 365.032 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 365 / Section 365.032
§ 365.032. THROWING CERTAIN SUBSTANCES IN OR NEAR LAKE LAVON; CRIMINAL PENALTY.
Status: in_force

(a) The definitions provided by Section 365.011 apply to this section.

(b) A person commits an offense if the person throws, leaves, or causes to be thrown or left wastepaper, glass, metal, a tin can, refuse, garbage, waste, discarded or soiled personal property, or any other noxious or poisonous substance in the water of or near Lake Lavon in Collin County if the substance is detrimental to fish or to a person fishing in Lake Lavon.

(c) An offense under this section is a Class C misdemeanor unless it is shown on the trial of the defendant that the defendant has previously been convicted of an offense under this section, in which event the offense is a Class A misdemeanor.
Tex. Local Government Code § 391.015 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 391 / Section 391.015
§ 391.015. WITHDRAWAL FROM COMMISSION.
Status: in_force

A participating governmental unit may withdraw from a commission by majority vote of its governing body unless it has been otherwise agreed.
Tex. Transportation Code § 312.004 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 312 / Section 312.004
§ 312.004. CONFLICT OF LAWS.
Status: in_force

To the extent of a conflict between this subchapter or Subchapter B or C and a law granting a special charter to a municipality, the provision of the special charter controls.
Tex. Human Resources Code § 101A.258 — TX Code / Code hr / Chapter 101A / Section 101A.258
§ 101A.258. ACCESS TO RECORDS AND CONFIDENTIALITY.
Status: in_force

(a) The state long-term care ombudsman and representatives shall have access to patient care records of residents as provided by commission rules. Except as provided by Subsection (b), all records and information created or obtained by the state long-term care ombudsman or a representative remain confidential.

(a-1) The state long-term care ombudsman and representatives shall have access to patient care records of a resident if:

(1) the resident or the resident's legal representative consents to the access;

(2) the resident is unable to consent to the access and the resident has no legal representative; or

(3) access to the records is necessary to investigate a complaint and:

(A) a legal representative of the resident refuses to consent to the access;

(B) the state long-term care ombudsman or representative has reasonable cause to believe that the legal representative of the resident is not acting in the best interests of the resident; and

(C) the state long-term care ombudsman approves the access.

(b) The office shall ensure that the identity of a complainant or any resident may be disclosed only with the consent of the person or the person's legal representative or on court order.

(c) Files, records, and other information maintained as part of the ombudsman program may be disclosed only at the discretion of the state long-term care ombudsman.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1076.151 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1076 / Section 1076.151
§ 1076.151. BUDGET.
Status: in_force

The board shall prepare a budget that includes:

(1) proposed expenditures and disbursements;

(2) estimated receipts and collections for the next fiscal year; and

(3) the amount of taxes required to be imposed to meet the proposed budget.