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Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7979.201 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7979 / Section 7979.201
§ 7979.201. AUTHORITY TO ISSUE BONDS AND OTHER OBLIGATIONS.
Status: in_force

The district may issue bonds or other obligations payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes, impact fees, revenue, contract payments, grants, or other district money, or any combination of those sources, to pay for any authorized district purpose.
Tex. Water Code § 62.077 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 62 / Section 62.077
§ 62.077. COUNSEL.
Status: repealed

(a) Repealed by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 108 (S.B. 755), Sec. 18(2), eff. May 22, 2019.

(b) The commission may employ counsel to represent the district in the preparation of any contract, to conduct any proceedings in or out of court, and to be the legal adviser of the commission on such terms as may be agreed upon by the commission.

(c) The fees of counsel shall be determined by the commission.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3869.155 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3869 / Section 3869.155
§ 3869.155. MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION TAX; ELECTION.
Status: in_force

(a) To the extent authorized by a project development agreement entered into under Section 3869.160, the district may impose a tax for maintenance and operation purposes, including for:

(1) planning, constructing, acquiring, maintaining, repairing, and operating all improvement projects, including land, plants, works, facilities, improvements, appliances, and equipment of the district; and

(2) paying costs of services, engineering and legal fees, and organization and administrative expenses.

(b) The district may not impose a maintenance and operation tax unless the maintenance and operation tax is approved by a majority of the district voters voting at an election held for that purpose. The proposition in a maintenance and operation tax election may be for a specific maximum rate or for an unlimited rate. If a maximum tax rate is approved, the board may impose the tax at any rate that does not exceed the approved rate.

(c) A maintenance and operation tax election may be held at the same time and in conjunction with any other district election. The election may be called by a separate election order or as part of any other election order.
Tex. Transportation Code § 68.012 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 68 / Section 68.012
§ 68.012. PROHIBITED INTEREST.
Status: in_force

A person may not be a member of the board if the person, directly or indirectly, is engaged in or has any interest in a pilot boat business, towing business, or other business affected by or connected with the performance of the person's duties as a pilot commissioner.
Tex. Local Government Code § 113.009 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 113 / Section 113.009
§ 113.009. CIVIL LIABILITY OF COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR; AUDIT BY COMPTROLLER.
Status: in_force

(a) Unless an audit of a county tax assessor-collector's office is conducted under Subsection (b), a civil cause of action may not be commenced against a county tax assessor-collector later than four (4) years after the term of the tax assessor-collector ends as provided by Subsection (d).

(b) The comptroller may conduct an audit of the books, records, and accounts of a county tax assessor-collector's office that relate to the assessor-collector's administration of public funds during a term of office. The comptroller shall provide an assessor-collector with notice of an audit under this subsection not later than the first anniversary of the date the term of office that is the subject of the audit ends. An audit must be completed not later than the second anniversary of the date the term of office that is the subject of the audit ends.

(c) If an audit is conducted under Subsection (b), a civil action described by Subsection (a) may not be commenced later than four (4) years after the date the audit conducted under Subsection (b) is completed.

(d) For purposes of this section, a term of office of an assessor-collector ends on:

(1) the date the term expires under law, whether or not the assessor-collector serves during the succeeding term, for an assessor-collector who is serving at the time the term expires; or

(2) the date a successor takes office for an assessor-collector who does not continue serving until the time the term expires under law.
Tex. Transportation Code § 51.007 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 51 / Section 51.007
§ 51.007. EVALUATION AND REPORT.
Status: in_force

(a) In cooperation with appropriate persons, the commission shall continually evaluate the impact of the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway on the state. The evaluation shall include:

(1) an assessment of the importance of the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway that includes identification of its direct and indirect beneficiaries;

(2) identification of principal problems and possible solutions to those problems that includes estimated costs, economic benefits, and environmental effects;

(3) an evaluation of the need for significant modifications to the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway; and

(4) specific recommendations for legislative action that the commission believes are in the best interest of the state in carrying out the state's duties under this chapter.

(b) The commission shall publish a report of its evaluation and present the report to each regular session of the legislature.
Tex. Education Code § 74.001 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 74 / Section 74.001
§ 74.001. COMPOSITION.
Status: in_force

The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston is composed of the following component institutions under the control and management of the Board of Regents of The University of Texas System:

(1) The University of Texas Medical School at Galveston, including:

(A) the Graduate School;

(B) the School of Allied Health Sciences; and

(C) the Marine Biomedical Institute;

(2) The University of Texas Hospitals at Galveston, including:

(A) John Sealy Hospital;

(B) Children's Hospital;

(C) Marvin L. Graves Hospital;

(D) Randall Pavilion;

(E) Moody State School for Cerebral Palsied Children;

(F) R. Waverly Smith Pavilion;

(G) Jennie Sealy Hospital;

(H) John W. McCullough Outpatient Clinic;

(I) Rebecca Sealy Outpatient Facility; and

(J) Rosa and Henry Ziegler Hospital; and

(3) other institutions that may be assigned to it from time to time.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7969.151 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7969 / Section 7969.151
§ 7969.151. ELECTIONS REGARDING TAXES OR BONDS.
Status: in_force

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

(1) revenue other than ad valorem taxes; or

(2) contract payments described by Section 7969.153.

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

(c) The district may not issue bonds payable from ad valorem taxes to finance a road project unless the issuance is approved by a vote of a two-thirds majority of the district voters voting at an election held for that purpose.
Tex. Government Code § 2116.074 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2116 / Section 2116.074
§ 2116.074. TITLE TO AND CONTROL OF REAL PROPERTY.
Status: in_force

The comptroller, subject to the lease-to-purchase agreement or other comparable financing agreement executed under Section 1232.1026, shall obtain in the name of this state title to any real property acquired or building constructed under this subchapter and retain control of that real property.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8426.104 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8426 / Section 8426.104
§ 8426.104. 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. Government Code § 660.017 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 660 / Section 660.017
§ 660.017. EXCESS REIMBURSEMENTS.
Status: in_force

A state employee who receives a reimbursement for a travel expense that exceeds the amount the employee may receive under this chapter or the travel provisions of the General Appropriations Act shall immediately return the amount of the excess.
Tex. Government Code § 43.107 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 43 / Section 43.107
§ 43.107.
Status: in_force

Sec. 43.107. 18TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT. The voters of the 18th Judicial District elect a district attorney.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8367.101 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8367 / Section 8367.101
§ 8367.101. GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES.
Status: in_force

The district has the powers and duties necessary to accomplish the purposes for which the district is created.
Tex. Insurance Code § 887.355 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 887 / Section 887.355
§ 887.355.
Status: in_force

Sec. 887.355. DIVISION OF FUNDS: CERTAIN LIFE INSURANCE CERTIFICATES WITH NO RATE INCREASE. (a) This section applies to a life insurance certificate in force on December 31, 1965, on which the assessment rate has not been increased.

(b) An association may:

(1) deposit in a mortuary fund at least the net renewal premium, based on the reserve table adopted by the association; and

(2) deposit in an expense fund the remaining portion of the premium.

(c) This section does not apply to an association operating on an assessment-as-needed basis.
Tex. Insurance Code § 83.051 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 83 / Section 83.051
§ 83.051. AUTHORITY OF COMMISSIONER TO ISSUE ORDER.
Status: in_force

(a) The commissioner ex parte may issue an emergency cease and desist order if:

(1) the commissioner believes that:

(A) an authorized person engaging in the business of insurance is:

(i) committing an unfair act; or

(ii) in a hazardous condition or a hazardous financial condition under Section 843.406 or Subchapter A, Chapter 404, as determined by the commissioner; or

(B) an unauthorized person:

(i) is engaging in the business of insurance in violation of Chapter 101 or in violation of a rule adopted under that chapter; and

(ii) does not meet a statutory exception or exemption; and

(2) with respect to conduct described by Subdivision (1)(A), it appears to the commissioner that the alleged conduct:

(A) is fraudulent;

(B) is hazardous or creates an immediate danger to the public safety; or

(C) is causing or can be reasonably expected to cause public injury that:

(i) is likely to occur at any moment;

(ii) is incapable of being repaired or rectified; and

(iii) has or is likely to have influence or effect.

(b) An order is final on the 61st day after the date it is served, unless the affected person requests a hearing under Section 83.053.
Tex. Insurance Code § 271.008 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 271 / Section 271.008
§ 271.008. DUTY TO ADVISE COMPTROLLER OF RATE.
Status: in_force

The commissioner shall advise the comptroller of the applicable rate of assessment of the maintenance fee not later than the 45th day before the due date of the maintenance fee return for the period for which that fee is due.
Tex. Local Government Code § 232.093 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 232 / Section 232.093
§ 232.093. APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS OF PLANNING COMMISSION.
Status: in_force

(a) The commissioners court may appoint a planning commission consisting of five members. Members are appointed for staggered terms of two years.

(b) A person appointed as a member of the planning commission must be a citizen of the United States and reside in the county.

(c) The commissioners court shall file with the county clerk a certificate of appointment for each commission member.

(d) The commissioners court shall fill any vacancy on the commission.

(e) Before a planning commission member undertakes the duties of the office, the member must:

(1) take the official oath; and

(2) swear in writing that the member will promote the interest of the county as a whole and not only a private interest or the interest of a special group or location in the county.

(f) A member of the planning commission serves at the pleasure of the commissioners court and is subject to removal as provided by Chapter 87.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 775.118 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 775 / Section 775.118
§ 775.118. CRIMINAL PENALTY; CONTEMPT OF FIRE INVESTIGATION.
Status: in_force

(a) A person commits an offense if the person is a witness in connection with an investigation by the fire marshal and:

(1) refuses to be sworn;

(2) refuses to appear and testify; or

(3) fails to produce to the fire marshal any document or item relating to an investigation under this subchapter.

(b) An offense under this section is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not more than $25.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7899.0101 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7899 / Section 7899.0101
§ 7899.0101. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this chapter:

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

(2) "District" means the Williamson County Municipal Utility District No. 29.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8471.002 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8471 / Section 8471.002
§ 8471.002. NATURE OF DISTRICT.
Status: in_force

The district is a municipal utility district created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 2B.0052 — TX Code / Code cr / Chapter 2B / Section 2B.0052
§ 2B.0052. RACIAL PROFILING PROHIBITED.
Status: in_force

A peace officer may not engage in racial profiling.
Tex. Education Code § 33.256 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 33 / Section 33.256
§ 33.256. MEETINGS.
Status: in_force

(a) The council shall meet in person at least three times each year and may hold additional meetings by conference call if necessary.

(b) Section 551.125, Government Code, applies to a meeting held by conference call under this section, except that Section 551.125(b), Government Code, does not apply.
Tex. Transportation Code § 395.057 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 395 / Section 395.057
§ 395.057. REGULATION BY TOLL ROAD AUTHORITY.
Status: in_force

A toll road authority may not regulate a motorist information panel or business sign erected, maintained, or regulated under this subchapter.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8200.052 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8200 / Section 8200.052
§ 8200.052. CONVEYANCE OF ROAD TO MUNICIPALITY OR COUNTY.
Status: in_force

On completion of a road or road facility authorized by this section, the district, with the consent of a municipality or county, may convey the road or road facility to the municipality or county if the conveyance is free of all indebtedness of the district. If the municipality or county becomes the owner of a road or road facility, the municipality or county is responsible for all future maintenance and upkeep and the district has no further responsibility for the road or road facility or its maintenance or upkeep, unless otherwise agreed to by the district and the municipality or county.
Tex. Election Code § 212.026 — TX Code / Code el / Chapter 212 / Section 212.026
§ 212.026. AUTHORITY TO WHOM PETITION SUBMITTED.
Status: in_force

(a) In an election for which there is only one canvassing authority, a petition for an initial recount must be submitted to the presiding officer of the canvassing authority.

(b) In an election for which there is only one canvassing authority and which is canvassed jointly with another election, a recount petition must be submitted to the presiding officer of the authority designated by law as the canvassing authority for the election rather than the presiding officer of the canvassing authority designated by the joint election agreement.

(c) In an election for which a final canvass is made by a canvassing authority at the state level, a recount petition must be submitted to the presiding officer of the final canvassing authority.

(d) In an election for which there is more than one local canvassing authority and no final canvass at the state level, a recount petition must be submitted to the presiding officer of each local canvassing authority within whose jurisdiction a recount is desired.

(e) In a general election for governor or lieutenant governor, a recount petition must be submitted to the secretary of state.

(f) If the presiding officer of a local canvassing authority is ineligible or unable to serve as recount coordinator, the timely submission of a recount petition to that officer instead of the person substituting as the recount coordinator does not make the petition invalid. In that case, the presiding officer shall promptly deliver the petition to the substitute coordinator.
Tex. Water Code § 26.303 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 26 / Section 26.303
§ 26.303. HANDLING AND DISPOSAL OF POULTRY CARCASSES.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided by Subsection (a-1), the commission by rule shall adopt requirements for the safe and adequate handling, storage, transportation, and disposal of poultry carcasses. The rules must:

(1) specify the acceptable methods for disposal of poultry carcasses, including:

(A) placement in a landfill permitted by the commission to receive municipal solid waste;

(B) composting;

(C) cremation or incineration;

(D) extrusion;

(E) on-farm freezing;

(F) rendering; and

(G) any other method the commission determines to be appropriate;

(2) require poultry carcasses stored on the site of a poultry facility to be stored in a varmint-proof receptacle to prevent odor, leakage, or spillage;

(3) prohibit the storage of poultry carcasses on the site of a poultry facility for more than 72 hours unless the carcasses are refrigerated or frozen; and

(4) authorize the on-site burial of poultry carcasses only in the event of a major die-off that exceeds the capacity of a poultry facility to handle and dispose of poultry carcasses by the normal means used by the facility.

(a-1) A rule adopted under Subsection (a) may not apply to the disposal of carcasses of poultry that died as a result of a disease, which is governed by Section 161.004, Agriculture Code.

(b) A person must obtain any permit required by other law before disposing of poultry carcasses as provided by Subsection (a)(1).
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8064.0104 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8064 / Section 8064.0104
§ 8064.0104. CONSENT OF MUNICIPALITY REQUIRED.
Status: in_force

The temporary directors may not hold an election under Section 8064.0103 until each municipality in whose corporate limits or extraterritorial jurisdiction the district is located has consented by ordinance or resolution to the creation of the district and to the inclusion of land in the district.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 366.017 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 366 / Section 366.017
§ 366.017. REQUIRED REPAIRS; PENALTY.
Status: in_force

(a) The commission or authorized agent may require a property owner to repair a malfunctioning on-site sewage disposal system on the owner's property:

(1) not later than the 30th day after the date on which the owner is notified by the commission or authorized agent of the malfunctioning system if the owner has not been notified of the malfunctioning system during the preceding 12 months;

(2) not later than the 20th day after the date on which the owner is notified by the commission or authorized agent of the malfunctioning system if the owner has been notified of the malfunctioning system once during the preceding 12 months; or

(3) not later than the 10th day after the date on which the owner is notified by the commission or authorized agent of the malfunctioning system if the owner has been notified of the malfunctioning system at least twice during the preceding 12 months.

(b) The property owner must take adequate measures as soon as practicable to abate an immediate health hazard.

(c) The property owner may be assessed an administrative or a civil penalty under Chapter 7, Water Code, for each day that the on-site sewage disposal system remains unrepaired.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7997A.0103 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7997A / Section 7997A.0103
§ 7997A.0103. CONFIRMATION AND DIRECTOR 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. Finance Code § 185.212 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 185 / Section 185.212
§ 185.212. JUDICIAL REVIEW OF ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTY.
Status: in_force

(a) If on judicial review the court sustains the penalty order, the court shall order the person to pay the full amount of the penalty or a lower amount determined by the court. If the court does not sustain the order, a penalty is not owed.

(b) When the judgment of the court becomes final, if the person paid the amount of the penalty and if that amount is reduced or is not upheld by the court, the court shall order that the appropriate amount plus accrued interest computed at the annual rate of 10 percent be remitted to the person. The interest shall be paid for the period beginning on the date the penalty was paid and ending on the date the penalty is remitted. If the person gave a supersedeas bond and the amount of the penalty is not upheld by the court, the court shall order the release of the bond. If the person gave a supersedeas bond and the amount of the penalty is reduced, the court shall order the release of the bond after the person pays the amount of the penalty.

(c) If the judgment of the court requires payment of a penalty that has not previously been paid, the court shall order as part of its judgment that interest accrues on the penalty at the annual rate of 10 percent, beginning on the date the judgment is final and ending on the date the penalty and interest are paid.
Tex. Occupations Code § 1103.521 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 1103 / Section 1103.521
§ 1103.521. DECISION; ORDER.
Status: in_force

(a) The administrative law judge shall file the judge's final decision in a contested case hearing with the executive director.

(b) A copy of the decision and order shall immediately be:

(1) sent by certified mail, return receipt requested, to the appraiser at the appraiser's last known address; or

(2) personally delivered to the appraiser.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8119.023 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8119 / Section 8119.023
§ 8119.023. CONFIRMATION AND INITIAL DIRECTORS' ELECTION.
Status: in_force

(a) The temporary directors shall hold an election to confirm the creation of the district and to elect five directors as provided by Section 49.102, Water Code.

(b) Section 41.001(a), Election Code, does not apply to a confirmation and initial directors' election held under this section.
Tex. Transportation Code § 644.003 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 644 / Section 644.003
§ 644.003. RULES.
Status: in_force

The department may adopt rules to administer this chapter.