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Tex. Local Government Code § 561.008 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 561 / Section 561.008
§ 561.008. BREAKWATERS IN CERTAIN COUNTIES.
Status: in_force

(a) The commissioners court of a county that borders the Gulf of Mexico, other than Jefferson, Kenedy, Kleberg, Nueces, Orange, or Willacy County, may:

(1) construct breakwaters;

(2) issue bonds, time warrants, or certificates of indebtedness of the county to pay for the construction; and

(3) impose ad valorem taxes to pay the bonds, warrants, or certificates.

(b) The commissioners court shall:

(1) issue any bonds and impose related taxes in compliance with Subtitles A and C, Title 9, Government Code; or

(2) issue any time warrants in compliance with Subchapter C, Chapter 262, and impose related taxes in compliance with Chapter 1251, Government Code.

(c) A certificate of indebtedness must be authorized by order of the commissioners court. A certificate of indebtedness must mature not later than 35 years after its date and must be signed by the county judge and attested by the county clerk. The commissioners court shall impose a tax sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on the certificate as they become due.

(d) A county that maintains a permanent improvement fund shall pay the debt incurred under this section from that fund.
Tex. Local Government Code § 386.031 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 386 / Section 386.031
§ 386.031. CRITERIA FOR DEVELOPMENT ZONE CREATION.
Status: repealed

(a) To be created as a development zone, an area must:

(1) have a continuous boundary;

(2) be at least 10 square miles but not larger than an area that is equal to five percent of the area, excluding lakes, waterways, and transportation arteries, of the municipality, county, or combination of municipalities and the county nominating the area as a development zone;

(3) be an area of pervasive poverty, unemployment, or economic distress;

(4) be located in a county with a population of 3.3 million or more;

(5) be adjacent to major transportation nodes and thoroughfares that may be used for exporting products to major airports, railways, and ports; and

(6) be designated as a development zone by an ordinance or order adopted by each creating body.

(b) A municipality may contain not more than three development zones within its jurisdiction.

(c) A county may contain not more than three development zones in its unincorporated areas.

(d) Repealed by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 814, Sec. 6.01(9).
Tex. Education Code § 111.124 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 111 / Section 111.124
§ 111.124. POWERS AND DUTIES.
Status: in_force

The center shall:

(1) collaborate with appropriate federal, state, and local agencies and private business or nonprofit entities as necessary to coordinate efforts after a hurricane in the Gulf Coast region;

(2) develop smart materials and devices for use in hurricane protection and mitigation systems for structural monitoring;

(3) develop anchor systems for window and door screens, dwellings and other buildings, pipelines, and other onshore and offshore structures to withstand hurricane wind damage;

(4) develop test facilities for evaluating the performance of new products, materials, or techniques designed to protect against hurricane wind damage;

(5) develop specifications and standards for products used for protecting against hurricane wind damage;

(6) design buildings, houses, and other structures to withstand hurricane wind damage; and

(9) provide hurricane-related educational programs, seminars, conferences, and workshops to the community designed to ensure safety, minimize loss of life, and mitigate the destruction of property associated with hurricane wind damage.
Tex. Occupations Code § 501.401 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 501 / Section 501.401
§ 501.401. GROUNDS FOR DISCIPLINARY ACTION.
Status: in_force

The executive council shall take disciplinary action under Subchapter G, Chapter 507, against a license holder who:

(1) violates this chapter or a rule adopted under this chapter;

(2) is convicted of a felony or of any offense that would be a felony under the laws of this state, or of a violation of a law involving moral turpitude;

(3) uses drugs or alcohol to an extent that affects the person's professional competency;

(4) engages in fraud or deceit in connection with services provided as a psychologist;

(5) except as provided by Section 501.263:

(A) aids or abets the practice of psychology by a person not licensed under this chapter in representing that the person is licensed under this chapter;

(B) represents that the person is licensed under this chapter to practice psychology when the person is not licensed; or

(C) practices psychology in this state without a license under this chapter or without being qualified for an exemption under Section 501.004; or

(6) commits an act for which liability exists under Chapter 81, Civil Practice and Remedies Code.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 252.205 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 252 / Section 252.205
§ 252.205. RULES; ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTY.
Status: in_force

(a) The executive commissioner shall adopt rules for the administration of this subchapter, including rules related to the imposition and collection of the quality assurance fee.

(b) The executive commissioner may not adopt rules granting any exceptions from the quality assurance fee.

(c) An administrative penalty assessed under this subchapter in accordance with Section 252.065 may not exceed one-half of the amount of the outstanding quality assurance fee or $20,000, whichever is greater.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 242.842 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 242 / Section 242.842
§ 242.842. CRIMINAL AND CIVIL LIABILITY.
Status: in_force

(a) It is a defense to prosecution under Section 16.02, Penal Code, or any other statute of this state under which it is an offense to intercept a communication or disclose or use an intercepted communication, that the communication was intercepted by an electronic monitoring device placed in the room of a resident of an institution.

(b) This subchapter does not affect whether a person may be held to be civilly liable under other law in connection with placing an electronic monitoring device in the room of a resident of an institution or in connection with using or disclosing a tape or recording made by the device except:

(1) as specifically provided by this subchapter; or

(2) to the extent that liability is affected by:

(A) a consent or waiver signed under this subchapter; or

(B) the fact that authorized electronic monitoring is required to be conducted with notice to persons who enter a resident's room.

(c) A communication or other sound acquired by an audio electronic monitoring device installed under the provisions of this subchapter concerning authorized electronic monitoring is not considered to be:

(1) an oral communication as defined by Article 18A.001, Code of Criminal Procedure; or

(2) a communication as defined by Section 123.001, Civil Practice and Remedies Code.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 262.034 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 262 / Section 262.034
§ 262.034. FACILITIES AND SERVICES FOR ELDERLY AND DISABLED.
Status: repealed

(a) The authority may construct, acquire, own, operate, enlarge, improve, furnish, or equip one or more of the following types of facilities or services for the care of the elderly or disabled:

(1) a nursing home or similar long-term care facility;

(2) elderly housing;

(3) assisted living;

(4) home health;

(5) personal care;

(6) special care;

(7) continuing care; and

(8) durable medical equipment.

(b) The authority may lease or enter into an operations or management agreement relating to all or part of a facility or service for the care of the elderly or disabled that is owned by the authority. The authority may sell, transfer, otherwise convey, or close all or part of the facility and may discontinue a service.

(c) The authority may issue revenue bonds and other notes in accordance with this chapter to acquire, construct, or improve a facility for the care of the elderly or disabled or to implement the delivery of a service for the care of the elderly or disabled.

(d) Repealed by Acts 2025, 89th Leg., R.S., Ch. 349 (H.B. 3788), Sec. 6, eff. September 1, 2025.

(e) Repealed by Acts 2025, 89th Leg., R.S., Ch. 349 (H.B. 3788), Sec. 6, eff. September 1, 2025.

(f) Repealed by Acts 2025, 89th Leg., R.S., Ch. 349 (H.B. 3788), Sec. 6, eff. September 1, 2025.

(g) Repealed by Acts 2025, 89th Leg., R.S., Ch. 349 (H.B. 3788), Sec. 6, eff. September 1, 2025.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3900.208 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3900 / Section 3900.208
§ 3900.208. PROJECT DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT REQUIRED TO IMPOSE TAXES OR BORROW MONEY, INCLUDING BONDS.
Status: in_force

Before the district may issue bonds, impose taxes, impose assessments, or borrow money, the district and the city must negotiate and execute a mutually approved and accepted project development agreement regarding the development plans and rules for:

(1) the development and operation of the district; and

(2) the financing of improvement projects.
Tex. Occupations Code § 2309.052 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 2309 / Section 2309.052
§ 2309.052. TERMS; VACANCIES.
Status: repealed

(a) Advisory board members serve staggered terms of six years.

(b) Repealed by Acts 2025, 89th Leg., R.S., Ch. 871 (S.B. 2075), Sec. 62(5), eff. September 1, 2025.

(c) If a vacancy occurs during a term, the presiding officer of the commission shall appoint a replacement who meets the qualifications of the vacated position to serve for the remainder of the term.
Tex. Labor Code § 315.005 — TX Code / Code la / Chapter 315 / Section 315.005
§ 315.005. ADULT EDUCATION AND LITERACY ADVISORY COMMITTEE.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, "advisory committee" means the adult education and literacy advisory committee created under this section.

(b) The commission shall establish an adult education and literacy advisory committee composed of not more than nine members appointed by the commission. Members of the advisory committee must have expertise in the field of adult education and literacy and may include adult educators, providers, advocates, current or former adult education and literacy program students, and leaders in the nonprofit community engaged in literacy promotion efforts. The advisory committee's membership must include at least one representative of the business community and at least one representative of a local workforce development board.

(c) The advisory committee shall:

(1) meet at least quarterly;

(2) report to the commission at least annually; and

(3) advise the commission on:

(A) the development of:

(i) policies and program priorities that support the development of an educated and skilled workforce in this state;

(ii) statewide curriculum guidelines and standards for adult education and literacy services that ensure a balance of education and workplace skill development;

(iii) a statewide strategy for improving student transitions to postsecondary education and career and technical education training; and

(iv) a centralized system for collecting and tracking comprehensive data on adult basic education and literacy program performance outcomes;

(B) the exploration of potential partnerships with entities in the nonprofit community engaged in literacy promotion efforts, entities in the business community, and other appropriate entities to improve statewide literacy programs; and

(C) any other issue the commission considers appropriate.

(d) Chapter 2110, Government Code, does not apply to the size, composition, or duration of the advisory committee.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 5012.0002 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 5012 / Section 5012.0002
§ 5012.0002. LEGISLATIVE FINDINGS OF PURPOSE AND BENEFIT.
Status: in_force

(a) The authority is a port district essential to accomplish the purposes of Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.

(b) All territory in the authority benefits from the authority's improvements, works, and facilities.
Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 44.05 — TX Code / Code cr / Chapter 44 / Section 44.05
§ 44.05. RECEIPT OF MANDATE.
Status: repealed

By order of the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals dated December 18, 1985, effective September 1, 1986, adopting the Texas Rules of Appellate Procedure, pursuant to Section 4, Chapter 685 (H.B. 13), Acts of the 69th Legislature, Regular Session, 1985, this article was repealed.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1301.007 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1301 / Section 1301.007
§ 1301.007. RULES.
Status: in_force

The commissioner shall adopt rules as necessary to:

(1) implement this chapter; and

(2) ensure reasonable accessibility and availability of preferred provider services to residents of this state.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8813.151 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8813 / Section 8813.151
§ 8813.151. REVENUE BONDS AND NOTES.
Status: in_force

(a) The authority may issue bonds or notes payable solely from revenue from any source, including:

(1) tolls, charges, rates, fees, user fees, and special assessments the authority imposes or collects;

(2) the sale of water, water services, water rights or capacity, water transmission rights or services, water pumping, or any other service or product of the authority provided inside or outside the boundaries of the authority;

(3) grants or gifts;

(4) the ownership or operation of all or a designated part of the authority's works, improvements, facilities, plants, or equipment; and

(5) contracts between the authority and any person.

(b) Notes issued by the authority may be first or subordinate lien notes at the board's discretion.

(c) In connection with any bonds or notes of the authority, the authority may exercise any power of an issuer under Chapter 1371, Government Code.

(d) The authority may conduct a public, private, or negotiated sale of the bonds or notes.

(e) The authority may enter into one or more indentures of trust to further secure its bonds or notes.

(f) The authority may issue bonds or notes in more than one series as necessary to carry out the purposes of this chapter. In issuing bonds or notes secured by revenue of the authority, the authority may reserve the right to issue additional bonds or notes secured by the authority's revenue that are on a parity with or are senior or subordinate to the bonds or notes issued earlier.

(g) A resolution of the board authorizing the bonds or notes or a trust indenture securing the bonds or notes may specify additional provisions that constitute a contract between the authority and its bondholders or noteholders.

(h) Bonds and notes may be additionally secured by deed of trust or mortgage on any or all of the authority's facilities.

(i) The authority may issue refunding bonds or notes to refund any of its bonds or notes in any manner provided by law.

(j) Sections 49.153, 49.154, and 49.181, Water Code, do not apply to bonds or notes issued by the authority. Commission rules regarding bonds or notes do not apply to bonds or notes issued by the authority.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1066.112 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1066 / Section 1066.112
§ 1066.112. CONTRACTS WITH GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES FOR SERVICES.
Status: in_force

The board may contract with a political subdivision of this state or with a state or federal agency for the district to:

(1) furnish a mobile emergency medical service; or

(2) provide for the investigatory or welfare needs of district inhabitants.
Tex. Alcoholic Beverage Code § 101.68 — TX Code / Code al / Chapter 101 / Section 101.68
§ 101.68. CONSIGNMENT SALE PROHIBITED.
Status: in_force

A person commits an offense if he is a party to, or directly or indirectly interested in or connected with, a consignment sale of an alcoholic beverage.
Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 34.03 — TX Code / Code cr / Chapter 34 / Section 34.03
§ 34.03. INSTRUCTIONS TO SHERIFF.
Status: in_force

When the sheriff is ordered by the court to summon persons upon a special venire whose names have not been selected under the Jury Wheel Law, the court shall, in every case, caution and direct the sheriff to summon such persons as have legal qualifications to serve on juries, informing him of what those qualifications are, and shall direct him, as far as he may be able to summon persons of good character who can read and write, and such as are not prejudiced against the defendant or biased in his favor, if he knows of such bias or prejudice.
Tex. Transportation Code § 284.037 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 284 / Section 284.037
§ 284.037. REVENUE BOND ELECTION NOT REQUIRED.
Status: in_force

(a) The issuance of bonds under this chapter that are payable solely from revenues may be authorized without an election.

(b) If an election is not held, notice of intention to issue the revenue bonds must be given as provided by Section 252.041, Local Government Code.

(c) The authority to issue the revenue bonds is subject to the right of referendum provided by Section 252.045, Local Government Code.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1011.001 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1011 / Section 1011.001
§ 1011.001. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this chapter:

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

(2) "Director" means a member of the board.

(3) "District" means the Schleicher County Hospital District.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1091.160 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1091 / Section 1091.160
§ 1091.160. SPENDING AND INVESTMENT RESTRICTIONS.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided by Sections 1091.109, 1091.201, 1091.204, and 1091.205, the district may not incur a debt payable from district revenue other than the revenue on hand or to be on hand in the current fiscal year and the immediately following fiscal year of the district.

(b) The board may invest operating, depreciation, or building reserves only in funds or securities specified by Chapter 2256, Government Code.
Tex. Local Government Code § 321.028 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 321 / Section 321.028
§ 321.028. SEAL.
Status: in_force

The board shall adopt a seal, and the seal shall be placed on each lease, deed, or other instrument usually executed under seal and on other instruments as required by the board.
Tex. Occupations Code § 2308.456 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 2308 / Section 2308.456
§ 2308.456. REQUEST FOR HEARING.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided by Subsections (c) and (c-1), a person entitled to a hearing under this chapter must deliver a written request for the hearing to the court before the 14th day after the date the vehicle was removed and placed in the vehicle storage facility or booted, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays.

(b) A request for a hearing must contain:

(1) the name, address, and telephone number of the owner or operator of the vehicle;

(2) the location from which the vehicle was removed or in which the vehicle was booted;

(3) the date when the vehicle was removed or booted;

(4) the name, address, and telephone number of the person or law enforcement agency that authorized the removal or booting;

(5) the name, address, and telephone number of the vehicle storage facility in which the vehicle was placed;

(6) the name, address, and telephone number of the towing company that removed the vehicle or of the booting company that installed a boot on the vehicle;

(7) a copy of any receipt or notification that the owner or operator received from the towing company, the booting company, or the vehicle storage facility; and

(8) if the vehicle was removed from or booted in a parking facility:

(A) one or more photographs that show the location and text of any sign posted at the facility restricting parking of vehicles; or

(B) a statement that no sign restricting parking was posted at the parking facility.

(c) If notice was not given under Section 2308.454, the 14-day deadline for requesting a hearing under Subsection (a) does not apply, and the owner or operator of the vehicle may deliver a written request for a hearing at any time.

(c-1) The 14-day period for requesting a hearing under Subsection (a) does not begin until the date on which the towing company or vehicle storage facility provides to the vehicle owner or operator the information necessary for the vehicle owner or operator to complete the material for the request for hearing required under Subsections (b)(2) through (6).

(d) A person who fails to deliver a request in accordance with Subsection (a) waives the right to a hearing.
Tex. Election Code § 172.129 — TX Code / Code el / Chapter 172 / Section 172.129
§ 172.129. STATEMENTS MADE BY ELECTION OFFICER WHEN PRIMARIES CONDUCTED AT SAME LOCATION.
Status: in_force

(a) This section applies only to a polling place used to hold an election for more than one political party.

(b) An election officer conducting a primary election may not:

(1) suggest a political party's ballot to a voter; or

(2) discuss any race on the ballot with a voter.
Tex. Human Resources Code § 112.051 — TX Code / Code hr / Chapter 112 / Section 112.051
§ 112.051. REPORTS TO LEGISLATURE.
Status: in_force

The office shall submit by February 1 of each odd-numbered year biennial reports to the legislature detailing findings of the office and the results of programs under Section 112.048 and recommending improvements in the delivery of developmental disability prevention services.
Tex. Finance Code § 92.601 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 92 / Section 92.601
§ 92.601. APPLICATION TO ORGANIZE.
Status: in_force

(a) Five or more adult residents of this state may apply to organize a savings bank as a limited savings bank by submitting to the commissioner:

(1) an application to organize a limited savings bank that is:

(A) in a form specified by the commissioner; and

(B) signed by each organizer; and

(2) the filing fee.

(b) An application must contain:

(1) two copies of the limited savings bank's certificate of formation containing:

(A) the name of the savings bank;

(B) the location of the principal office;

(C) the names and addresses of the initial managers; and

(D) to the extent not inconsistent with this subtitle, the proper business of a savings bank, or a rule adopted by the finance commission related to savings banks, other provisions included in:

(i) the articles of organization of a limited liability company organized under the Texas Limited Liability Company Act (Article 1528n, Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes) if the limited savings bank was organized before January 1, 2006; or

(ii) the certificate of formation of a limited liability company organized under Chapter 101, Business Organizations Code, if:

(a) the limited savings bank was organized on or after January 1, 2006; or

(b) the organizers elect to include those provisions, if the limited savings bank was organized before January 1, 2006;

(2) two copies of the savings bank's company agreement;

(3) data sufficiently detailed and comprehensive in nature to enable the commissioner to make findings under Section 92.058, including statements, exhibits, and maps;

(4) financial information about each applicant, organizer, manager, officer, or member that the finance commission requires by rule; and

(5) other information relating to the savings bank and its operation that the finance commission requires by rule.

(c) Financial information described by Subsection (b) is confidential and not subject to public disclosure unless the commissioner finds that disclosure is necessary and in the public interest.

(d) The statement of fact must be signed and sworn to.

(e) Subchapter B applies to the organization of a limited savings bank except to the extent inconsistent with this section.
Tex. Transportation Code § 225.187 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 225 / Section 225.187
§ 225.187. DAVID NELSON MEMORIAL HIGHWAY.
Status: in_force

(a) The portion of Farm-to-Market Road 41 in Lubbock County is designated as the David Nelson Memorial Highway.

(b) Subject to Section 225.021(c), the department shall:

(1) design and construct markers indicating the designation as the David Nelson Memorial Highway and any other appropriate information; and

(2) erect a marker at each end of the highway and at appropriate intermediate sites along the highway.