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Tex. Occupations Code § 351.001 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 351 / Section 351.001
§ 351.001. SHORT TITLE.
Status: in_force

This chapter may be cited as the Texas Optometry Act.
Tex. Tax Code § 327.002 — TX Code / Code tx / Chapter 327 / Section 327.002
§ 327.002. MUNICIPAL SALES AND USE TAX ACT APPLICABLE.
Status: in_force

Except to the extent that a provision of this chapter applies, Chapter 321 applies to the tax authorized by this chapter in the same manner as that chapter applies to the tax authorized by that chapter.
Tex. Government Code § 2008.003 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2008 / Section 2008.003
§ 2008.003. COSTS OF PARTICIPATING IN NEGOTIATED RULEMAKING.
Status: in_force

(a) A member of a negotiated rulemaking committee established under Subchapter B is responsible for the member's own costs in serving on the committee, except as provided by Subsection (b).

(b) The state agency that established the negotiated rulemaking committee may pay a member's technical assistance expenses and reasonable travel and per diem costs related to the member's service on the committee at the rate set in the General Appropriations Act for state employees and may provide a reasonable rate of compensation to the member if:

(1) the member certifies that the member lacks sufficient financial resources to participate as a member of the committee; and

(2) the agency determines that the member's service on the committee is necessary for the adequate representation of an affected interest.

(c) The state agency that established the negotiated rulemaking committee shall provide appropriate administrative support to the committee.
Tex. Tax Code § 11.311 — TX Code / Code tx / Chapter 11 / Section 11.311
§ 11.311. LANDFILL-GENERATED GAS CONVERSION FACILITIES.
Status: repealed

(a) Repealed by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1244 , Sec. 1, eff. January 1, 2016.

(b) A person is entitled to an exemption from taxation of tangible personal property the person owns that is located on or in close proximity to a landfill and is used to:

(1) collect gas generated by the landfill;

(2) compress and transport the gas;

(3) process the gas so that it may be:

(A) delivered into a natural gas pipeline; or

(B) used as a transportation fuel in methane-powered on-road or off-road vehicles or equipment; and

(4) deliver the gas:

(A) into a natural gas pipeline; or

(B) to a methane fueling station.

(c) Property described by this section is considered to be property used as a facility, device, or method for the control of air, water, or land pollution.

(d) Repealed by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1244 , Sec. 1, eff. January 1, 2016.

(e) Property described by Subsection (b) shall be appraised as tangible personal property for ad valorem tax purposes, regardless of whether the property is affixed to or incorporated into real property.

(f) This section may not be construed to exempt from taxation tangible personal property located on or in close proximity to a landfill that is not used in the manner prescribed by Subsection (b).
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3882.153 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3882 / Section 3882.153
§ 3882.153. FINANCING OF PUBLIC PARKING FACILITIES.
Status: in_force

(a) The district may use any of its resources, including revenue, assessments, taxes, or grant or contract proceeds, to pay the cost of acquiring or operating public parking facilities.

(b) The district may:

(1) set, charge, impose, and collect fees, charges, or tolls for the use of the district's public parking facilities; and

(2) issue bonds or notes to finance the cost of the district's public parking facilities.
Tex. Insurance Code § 256.001 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 256 / Section 256.001
§ 256.001. MAINTENANCE TAX IMPOSED.
Status: in_force

A maintenance tax is imposed on each authorized insurer with gross premiums subject to taxation under Section 256.003. The tax required by this chapter is in addition to other taxes imposed that are not in conflict with this chapter.
Tex. Government Code § 321.0161 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 321 / Section 321.0161
§ 321.0161. GROSS MISMANAGEMENT; EXPANDING SCOPE OF AUDIT.
Status: in_force

If in the course of an audit of a state agency or institution the State Auditor finds evidence of gross mismanagement or grossly improper management oversight practices, the State Auditor, after consulting with the head of the agency or institution, shall as soon as is practicable expand the scope of the audit into other aspects of the operations of the agency or institution to determine whether similar problems exist elsewhere.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1806.1041 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1806 / Section 1806.1041
§ 1806.1041. CERTAIN PROMOTIONAL PRACTICES AUTHORIZED.
Status: in_force

Section 1806.104 does not prohibit an insurer, an insurer's employee, or a broker or agent from, in connection with an offer or sale of an insurance policy subject to this subchapter, giving, providing, or allowing or offering to give, provide, or allow an item that is a promotional advertising item, educational item, or traditional courtesy commonly extended to consumers and that is valued at $25 or less.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8295.002 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8295 / Section 8295.002
§ 8295.002. NATURE OF DISTRICT.
Status: in_force

The district is a conservation and reclamation district in Harris County created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Tex. Tax Code § 32.015 — TX Code / Code tx / Chapter 32 / Section 32.015
§ 32.015. TAX LIEN ON MANUFACTURED HOME.
Status: in_force

(a) On payment of the taxes, penalties, and interest for a year for which a valid tax lien has been recorded on the title records of the department, the collector for the taxing unit shall issue a tax certificate showing no taxes due or a tax paid receipt for such year to the person making payment. When the tax certificate showing no taxes due or tax paid receipt is filed with the department or when no suit to collect a personal property tax lien has been filed and the lien has been delinquent for more than four years, the tax lien is extinguished and canceled and shall be removed from the title records of the manufactured home. The collector for a taxing unit may not refuse to issue a tax paid receipt to the person who offers to pay the taxes, penalties, and interest for a particular year or years, even though taxes may also be due for another year or other years.

(b) In this section, "department" and "manufactured home" have the meanings assigned by Section 1201.003, Occupations Code; however, the term "manufactured home" does not include a manufactured home that has been attached to real property and for which the document of title has been canceled under Section 1201.217 of that code.
Tex. Finance Code § 281.006 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 281 / Section 281.006
§ 281.006. RECORDS.
Status: in_force

To the extent permitted by state or federal law, a financial institution shall provide, on request, access to or copies of records relevant to the suspected financial exploitation of a vulnerable adult to the department, the commissioner, a law enforcement agency, or a prosecuting attorney's office, either as part of a report to the department, commissioner, law enforcement agency, or prosecuting attorney's office or at the request of the department, commissioner, law enforcement agency, or prosecuting attorney's office in accordance with an investigation.
Tex. Transportation Code § 504.340 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 504 / Section 504.340
§ 504.340.
Status: in_force

Sec. 504.340. 75TH ARMY RANGER REGIMENT. (a) The department shall issue specialty license plates for a person who is an active or former member of the United States Army 75th Ranger Regiment.

(b) The license plates must include:

(1) a likeness of the 75th Ranger Regiment shoulder sleeve insignia above a likeness of the 75th Ranger Regiment designated unit insignia; and

(2) the words "75th Army Ranger Regiment" at the bottom of the license plates.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 4005.0304 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 4005 / Section 4005.0304
§ 4005.0304. MEMBERSHIP IN CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS.
Status: in_force

The district may join and pay dues to a charitable or nonprofit organization that performs a service or provides an activity consistent with the furtherance of a district purpose.
Tex. Government Code § 2171.105 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2171 / Section 2171.105
§ 2171.105.
Status: in_force

Sec. 2171.105. MANAGEMENT PLAN: INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION. (a) In this section:

(1) "Institution of higher education" has the meaning assigned by Section 61.003, Education Code.

(2) "Plan" means the management plan developed under Section 2171.104.

(b) For institutions of higher education, the plan applies only to vehicles purchased by an institution of higher education with appropriated money.

(c) On the request of a fleet manager appointed by an institution of higher education, the office of vehicle fleet management may grant a waiver from any limit on the number of vehicles subject to the plan that the institution may own.

(d) Any minimum use criteria developed in the plan do not apply to an institution of higher education.
Tex. Alcoholic Beverage Code § 32.19 — TX Code / Code al / Chapter 32 / Section 32.19
§ 32.19. AIDING OR ABETTING VIOLATION.
Status: in_force

A person who commits, assists, aids, or abets a violation of this chapter commits an offense.
Tex. Finance Code § 273.004 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 273 / Section 273.004
§ 273.004. EXEMPTION FROM SECURITIES ACT.
Status: in_force

(a) A security issued by the corporation under this chapter is not considered a "security" under The Securities Act (Title 12, Government Code).

(b) A person authorized by and acting on behalf of the corporation is exempt from the registration and licensing provisions of The Securities Act (Title 12, Government Code) with respect to that person's participation in a sale or other transaction involving a security of the corporation.
Tex. Education Code § 37.303 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 37 / Section 37.303
§ 37.303. REMOVAL OF REGISTERED SEX OFFENDER FROM REGULAR CLASSROOM.
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any provision of Subchapter A, on receiving notice under Article 15.27, Code of Criminal Procedure, or Chapter 62, Code of Criminal Procedure, that a student is required to register as a sex offender under that chapter, a school district shall remove the student from the regular classroom and determine the appropriate placement of the student in the manner provided by this subchapter.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1086.253 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1086 / Section 1086.253
§ 1086.253. TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR.
Status: in_force

The board may provide for the appointment of a tax assessor-collector for the district or may contract for the assessment and collection of taxes as provided by the Tax Code.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3916.213 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3916 / Section 3916.213
§ 3916.213. ELECTIONS REGARDING TAXES AND BONDS.
Status: in_force

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

(1) revenue other than ad valorem taxes; or

(2) contract payments described by Section 3916.210.

(b) The district must hold an election in the manner provided by Subchapter L, Chapter 375, Local Government Code, to obtain voter approval before the district may impose an ad valorem tax or sales and use tax or issue bonds payable from ad valorem taxes.

(c) Section 375.243, Local Government Code, does not apply to the district.

(d) All or any part of any facilities or improvements that may be acquired by a district by the issuance of district bonds may be included in one single proposition to be voted on at the election or the bonds may be submitted in several propositions.
Tex. Government Code § 54.881 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 54 / Section 54.881
§ 54.881. PAPERS TRANSMITTED TO JUDGE.
Status: in_force

At the conclusion of the proceedings, a magistrate shall transmit to the referring court any papers relating to the case, including the magistrate's findings, conclusions, orders, recommendations, or other action taken.
Tex. Property Code § 203.004 — TX Code / Code pr / Chapter 203 / Section 203.004
§ 203.004. ADMINISTRATIVE FEE.
Status: in_force

(a) A complaint filed in connection with Section 203.003 must be accompanied by an administrative fee prescribed by the county commissioners court. The amount of the fee may not exceed the administrative costs to be incurred by the county in pursuing the matter.

(b) The administrative fee shall be deposited in a special county fund. The fund may be used only to administer this chapter.

(c) The commissioners court may waive the administrative fee if the complainant files with the complaint a hardship affidavit in a form approved by the commissioners court.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 592.159 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 592 / Section 592.159
§ 592.159. EFFECT OF ORDER.
Status: in_force

(a) A person's consent to take a psychoactive medication is not valid and may not be relied on if the person is subject to an order issued under Section 592.156.

(b) The issuance of an order under Section 592.156 is not a determination or adjudication of mental incompetency and does not limit in any other respect that person's rights as a citizen or the person's property rights or legal capacity.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7913.103 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7913 / Section 7913.103
§ 7913.103. 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. Insurance Code § 1101.204 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1101 / Section 1101.204
§ 1101.204. DISCLOSURE OF NON-GUARANTEED CHARGE INCREASE AFTER ISSUANCE OF POLICY.
Status: in_force

(a) If an insurer increases a non-guaranteed charge applied to a policy, the insurer must provide a written notice to the policy owner:

(1) disclosing:

(A) each non-guaranteed charge that has changed;

(B) the new scale of non-guaranteed charges after the change;

(C) the current scale of charges; and

(D) the guaranteed maximum scale of charges; and

(2) including a prominent display of any adverse change in the current scale of charges identifying:

(A) the nature of the change;

(B) that the change is adverse or the conditions under which the change would be adverse; and

(C) the new age and year at which the policy will lapse if there are no changes to payments or coverage.

(b) The notice under Subsection (a) must include the insurer's telephone number and the following statement placed prominently on the front of the notice:

"YOU SHOULD KNOW: This increase may change the value of your policy and may change how long your policy will last unless you increase your premium payments or reduce your coverage, if permitted under your policy. Ask your insurance company for an illustration, at no cost, that shows the effect of this change on your policy and discuss with your agent or financial advisor other options that are available to you."

(c) The notice required by Subsection (a) must be given not later than the 90th day before the date the change is applied.

(d) The notice required by Subsection (a) does not constitute an illustration, as defined by rules adopted by the department relating to life insurance illustrations.
Tex. Local Government Code § 232.0315 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 232 / Section 232.0315
§ 232.0315. NOTICE OF WATER AND WASTEWATER REQUIREMENTS BY POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS.
Status: in_force

(a) This section applies only to a county or other political subdivision located in the county that sells:

(1) under Section 34.01, Tax Code, real property presumed to be for residential use under Section 232.022; or

(2) under Section 3, Part VI, Texas Rules of Civil Procedure, and Chapter 34, Civil Practice and Remedies Code, real property presumed to be for residential use under Section 232.022, taken by virtue of a writ of execution.

(b) A county or other political subdivision located in the county shall include in the public notice of sale of the property and the deed conveying the property a statement substantially similar to the following:

"THIS SALE IS BEING CONDUCTED PURSUANT TO STATUTORY OR JUDICIAL REQUIREMENTS. BIDDERS WILL BID ON THE RIGHTS, TITLE, AND INTERESTS, IF ANY, IN THE REAL PROPERTY OFFERED.

"THE PROPERTY IS SOLD AS IS, WHERE IS, AND WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. NEITHER THE SELLER NOR THE SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT WARRANTS OR MAKES ANY REPRESENTATIONS ABOUT THE PROPERTY'S TITLE, CONDITION, HABITABILITY, MERCHANTABILITY, OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. BUYERS ASSUME ALL RISKS.

"IN SOME SITUATIONS, A LOT OF FIVE ACRES OR LESS IS PRESUMED TO BE INTENDED FOR RESIDENTIAL USE. HOWEVER, IF THE PROPERTY LACKS WATER OR WASTEWATER SERVICE, THE PROPERTY MAY NOT QUALIFY FOR RESIDENTIAL USE. A POTENTIAL BUYER WHO WOULD LIKE MORE INFORMATION SHOULD MAKE ADDITIONAL INQUIRIES OR CONSULT WITH PRIVATE COUNSEL."

(c) The statement required by Subsection (b) must be:

(1) printed:

(A) in English and Spanish; and

(B) in 14-point boldface type or 14-point uppercase typewritten letters; and

(2) read aloud at the sale, in English and Spanish, by an agent of the county.

(d) A sale conducted in violation of this section is void.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 6902.055 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 6902 / Section 6902.055
§ 6902.055. VACANCY.
Status: in_force

The Commissioners Court of Crane County by appointment shall fill a vacancy on the board for the unexpired term.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1369.353 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1369 / Section 1369.353
§ 1369.353. CRITERIA FOR DRUGS ON MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE COST LISTS.
Status: in_force

A health benefit plan issuer or pharmacy benefit manager may not include a drug on a maximum allowable cost list unless:

(1) the drug:

(A) has an "A" or "B" rating in the most recent version of the United States Food and Drug Administration's Approved Drug Products with Therapeutic Equivalence Evaluations, also known as the Orange Book; or

(B) is rated "NR" or "NA" or has a similar rating by a nationally recognized reference; and

(2) the drug is:

(A) generally available for purchase by pharmacists and pharmacies in this state from a national or regional wholesaler; and

(B) not obsolete.
Tex. Education Code § 28.021 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 28 / Section 28.021
§ 28.021. STUDENT ADVANCEMENT.
Status: in_force

(a) A student may be promoted only on the basis of academic achievement or demonstrated proficiency of the subject matter of the course or grade level.

(b) In measuring the academic achievement or proficiency of a student who is dyslexic, the student's potential for achievement or proficiency in the area must be considered.

(c) In determining promotion under Subsection (a), a school district shall consider:

(1) the recommendation of the student's teacher;

(2) the student's grade in each subject or course;

(3) the student's score on an assessment instrument administered under Section 39.023(a), (b), or (l), to the extent applicable; and

(4) any other necessary academic information, as determined by the district.

(d) By the start of the school year, a district shall make public the requirements for student advancement under this section.

(e) The commissioner shall provide guidelines to districts based on best practices that a district may use when considering factors for promotion.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 61.062 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 61 / Section 61.062
§ 61.062. RESPONSIBILITY OF GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY.
Status: in_force

A governmental entity that owns, operates, or leases a public hospital shall provide sufficient funding to the hospital to provide basic health care services.
Tex. Occupations Code § 301.4575 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 301 / Section 301.4575
§ 301.4575. PROCEDURES FOR EXPERT ADVANCED PRACTICE REGISTERED NURSE REVIEW.
Status: in_force

An expert advanced practice registered nurse reviewing a complaint against an advanced practice registered nurse under Section 301.457(h) shall:

(1) determine whether the advanced practice registered nurse who is the subject of the complaint has violated the standard of care applicable to the circumstances of the complaint; and

(2) issue a preliminary written report of that determination to the board.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8206.003 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8206 / Section 8206.003
§ 8206.003. CONFIRMATION ELECTION REQUIRED.
Status: in_force

The board shall hold an election to confirm the creation of the district as provided by Section 49.102, Water Code.
Tex. Business Organizations Code § 101.153 — TX Code / Code bo / Chapter 101 / Section 101.153
§ 101.153. FAILURE TO PERFORM ENFORCEABLE PROMISE; CONSEQUENCES.
Status: in_force

(a) A member of a limited liability company, or the member's legal representative or successor, who does not perform an enforceable promise to make a contribution, including a previously made contribution, or to otherwise pay cash or transfer property to the company, is obligated, at the request of the company, to pay in cash the agreed value of the contribution, as stated in the company agreement or the company's records required under Sections 3.151 and 101.501, less:

(1) any amount already paid for the contribution; and

(2) the value of any property already transferred.

(b) The company agreement of a limited liability company may provide that the membership interest of a member who fails to perform an enforceable promise to make a payment of cash or transfer property to the company, whether as a contribution or in connection with a contribution already made, may be:

(1) reduced;

(2) subordinated to other membership interests of nondefaulting members;

(3) redeemed or sold at a value determined by appraisal or other formula; or

(4) made the subject of:

(A) a forced sale;

(B) forfeiture;

(C) a loan from other members of the company in an amount necessary to satisfy the enforceable promise; or

(D) another penalty or consequence.
Tex. Transportation Code § 545.3535 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 545 / Section 545.3535
§ 545.3535. AUTHORITY OF TEXAS TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION TO ALTER SPEED LIMITS ON CERTAIN ROADS.
Status: in_force

(a) The commissioners court of a county by resolution may request the Texas Transportation Commission to determine and declare a reasonable and safe prima facie speed limit that is lower than a speed limit established by Section 545.352 on any part of a farm-to-market or a ranch-to-market road of the highway system that is located in that county and is without improved shoulders.

(b) The commission shall give consideration to local public opinion and may determine and declare a lower speed limit on any part of the road without an engineering and traffic investigation, but the commission must use sound and generally accepted traffic engineering practices in determining and declaring the lower speed limit.

(c) The commission by rule shall establish standards for determining lower speed limits within a set range.