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Tex. Local Government Code § 370.005 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 370 / Section 370.005
§ 370.005. MUNICIPAL OR COUNTY POLICY REGARDING MAINTENANCE OF PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS IN GOVERNMENT-OWNED VEHICLES.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, "local government" means:

(1) a county;

(2) a municipality; or

(3) an agency, department, or other division of a county or municipality.

(b) A local government that adopts an ordinance, order, or policy requiring motor vehicles owned by the local government to be equipped with portable fire extinguishers shall require maintenance to be performed on the portable fire extinguishers annually in accordance with standards that are at least as stringent as the National Fire Protection Association Standard Number 10, Portable Fire Extinguishers.
Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 46B.107 — TX Code / Code cr / Chapter 46B / Section 46B.107
§ 46B.107. RELEASE OF DEFENDANT AFTER CIVIL COMMITMENT.
Status: in_force

(a) The release of a defendant committed under this chapter from the commission, an outpatient treatment program, or another facility is subject to disapproval by the committing court if the court or the attorney representing the state has notified the head of the facility or outpatient treatment provider, as applicable, to which the defendant has been committed that a criminal charge remains pending against the defendant.

(b) If the head of the facility or outpatient treatment provider to which a defendant has been committed under this chapter determines that the defendant should be released from the facility, the head of the facility or outpatient treatment provider shall notify the committing court and the sheriff of the county from which the defendant was committed in writing of the release not later than the 14th day before the date on which the facility or outpatient treatment provider intends to release the defendant.

(c) The head of the facility or outpatient treatment provider shall provide with the notice a written statement that states an opinion as to whether the defendant to be released has attained competency to stand trial.

(d) The court shall, on receiving notice from the head of a facility or outpatient treatment provider of intent to release the defendant under Subsection (b), hold a hearing to determine whether release is appropriate under the applicable criteria in Subtitle C or D, Title 7, Health and Safety Code. The court may, on motion of the attorney representing the state or on its own motion, hold a hearing to determine whether release is appropriate under the applicable criteria in Subtitle C or D, Title 7, Health and Safety Code, regardless of whether the court receives notice that the head of a facility or outpatient treatment provider provides notice of intent to release the defendant under Subsection (b). The court may conduct the hearing:

(1) at the facility; or

(2) by means of an electronic broadcast system as provided by Article 46B.013.

(e) If the court determines that release is not appropriate, the court shall enter an order directing the head of the facility or the outpatient treatment provider to not release the defendant.

(f) If an order is entered under Subsection (e), any subsequent proceeding to release the defendant is subject to this article.
Tex. Transportation Code § 501.146 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 501 / Section 501.146
§ 501.146. TITLE TRANSFER; LATE FEE.
Status: in_force

(a) If the application for the transfer of title is not filed during the period provided by Section 501.145, the late fee is to be paid to the county assessor-collector when the application is filed. If the seller holds a general distinguishing number issued under Chapter 503 of this code or Chapter 2301, Occupations Code, the seller is liable for the late fee in the amount of $10. If the seller does not hold a general distinguishing number, subject to Subsection (b) the applicant's late fee is $25.

(b) If the application is filed after the 60th day after the date the purchaser was assigned ownership of the documents under Section 501.0721, the late fee imposed under Subsection (a) accrues an additional penalty in the amount of $25 for each subsequent 30-day period, or portion of a 30-day period, in which the application is not filed.

(c) Subsections (a) and (b) do not apply if the motor vehicle is eligible to be issued:

(1) classic vehicle license plates under Section 504.501; or

(2) antique vehicle license plates under Section 504.502.

(d) A late fee imposed under this section may not exceed $250.
Tex. Property Code § 301.086 — TX Code / Code pr / Chapter 301 / Section 301.086
§ 301.086. TEMPORARY OR PRELIMINARY RELIEF.
Status: in_force

(a) The commission may authorize a civil action for temporary or preliminary relief pending the final disposition of a complaint if the commission concludes after the filing of the complaint that prompt judicial action is necessary to carry out the purposes of this chapter.

(b) On receipt of the commission's authorization, the attorney general shall promptly file the action.

(c) A temporary restraining order or other order granting preliminary or temporary relief under this section is governed by the applicable Texas Rules of Civil Procedure.

(d) The filing of a civil action under this section does not affect the initiation or continuation of administrative proceedings under Section 301.111.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1063.204 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1063 / Section 1063.204
§ 1063.204. MATURITY OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS.
Status: in_force

District general obligation bonds must mature not later than 40 years after the date of issuance.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8291.001 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8291 / Section 8291.001
§ 8291.001. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this chapter:

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

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

(3) "District" means the Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 7.
Tex. Occupations Code § 1101.454 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 1101 / Section 1101.454
§ 1101.454. SALES AGENT LICENSE RENEWAL.
Status: repealed

(a) An applicant applying for the first renewal of a sales agent license must provide to the commission satisfactory evidence of completion of at least 18 semester hours, or equivalent classroom hours, of qualifying real estate courses, including the hours required by Section 1101.455(e).

(b) Repealed by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 825, Sec. 15, eff. September 1, 2005.

(c) Repealed by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 825, Sec. 15, eff. September 1, 2005.

(d) The commission may not waive the requirements for renewal under this section.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8887.002 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8887 / Section 8887.002
§ 8887.002. NATURE OF DISTRICT.
Status: in_force

The district is a groundwater conservation district created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 81D.0035 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 81D / Section 81D.0035
§ 81D.0035. ADVERSE ACTION EXCEPTION FOR CERTAIN HEALTH CARE FACILITIES, HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS, AND PHYSICIANS.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section:

(1) "Health care facility" means a facility that is a provider of services, as defined by Section 1861, Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. Section 1395x).

(2) "Health care provider" and "physician" have the meanings assigned by Section 74.001, Civil Practice and Remedies Code.

(b) A health care facility, health care provider, or physician may establish and enforce a reasonable policy that includes requiring the use of protective medical equipment by an individual who is an employee or contractor of the facility, provider, or physician and who is not vaccinated against COVID-19 based on the level of risk the individual presents to patients from the individual's routine and direct exposure to patients.

(c) Establishing or enforcing a policy described by Subsection (b) is not considered an adverse action under this chapter.
Tex. Education Code § 51.234 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 51 / Section 51.234
§ 51.234. NOTICE OF WITHDRAWAL OF CONSENT.
Status: in_force

When the chief administrative officer of a campus or other facility of a state-supported institution of higher education, or an officer or employee of the institution designated by him to maintain order on the campus or facility, decides to withdraw consent for any person to remain on the campus or facility, he shall notify that person in writing that consent to remain is withdrawn. The written notice must contain all of the following:

(1) that consent to remain on the campus has been withdrawn and the number of days for which consent has been withdrawn, not to exceed 14;

(2) the name and job title of the person withdrawing consent, along with an address where the person withdrawing consent can be contacted during regular working hours;

(3) a brief statement of the activity or activities resulting in the withdrawal of consent; and

(4) notification that the person from whom consent has been withdrawn is entitled to a hearing on the withdrawal not later than three days from the date of receipt by the chief administrative officer of a request for a hearing.
Tex. Water Code § 6.154 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 6 / Section 6.154
§ 6.154. COMPLAINT FILE.
Status: in_force

(a) The board shall maintain a system to promptly and efficiently act on complaints filed with the board. The board shall maintain information about parties to the complaint, the subject matter of the complaint, a summary of the results of the review or investigation of the complaint, and the complaint's disposition.

(b) The board shall make information available describing its procedures for complaint investigation and resolution.
Tex. Occupations Code § 2022.054 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 2022 / Section 2022.054
§ 2022.054. CAREER LADDER; PERFORMANCE EVALUATIONS.
Status: in_force

(a) The executive director or the executive director's designee shall develop an intra-agency career ladder program that addresses opportunities for mobility and advancement for employees within the commission. The program shall require intra-agency posting of all positions concurrently with any public posting.

(b) The executive director or the executive director's designee shall develop a system of annual performance evaluations based on documented employee performance. All merit pay for commission employees must be based on the system established under this subsection.
Tex. Family Code § 264.190 — TX Code / Code fa / Chapter 264 / Section 264.190
§ 264.190. CONFLICT RESOLUTION PROCESS.
Status: in_force

The department and lead entity shall establish a formal process for resolving conflicts or disputes that arise related to the pilot program.
Tex. Natural Resources Code § 53.011 — TX Code / Code nr / Chapter 53 / Section 53.011
§ 53.011. LAND SUBJECT TO PROSPECT.
Status: in_force

Any tract of land that belongs to the state, including islands, salt and freshwater lakes, bays, inlets, marshes, and reefs owned by the state within tidewater limits, the part of the Gulf of Mexico within the state's jurisdiction, unsold surveyed public school land, rivers and channels that belong to the state, and land sold with a reservation of minerals to the state are subject to prospect by any person for those minerals which are not subject to lease or permit under any other statute. A person may not prospect from a location within 2,500 feet of a military base, but prospectors may, from a location more than 2,500 feet from a base, look for minerals within the 2,500-foot strip.
Tex. Government Code § 844.701 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 844 / Section 844.701
§ 844.701. APPLICABILITY.
Status: in_force

Except for a county described by Section 844.601, this subchapter applies to each subdivision that participates in the retirement system.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1035.056 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1035 / Section 1035.056
§ 1035.056. OFFICERS.
Status: in_force

(a) At the board's first regular meeting following the annual election of the directors, the board shall elect a chair, vice chair, and secretary from among its members to serve for a term of one year.

(b) The board may create additional officer positions.
Tex. Family Code § 65.011 — TX Code / Code fa / Chapter 65 / Section 65.011
§ 65.011. APPLICABLE STATUTES REGARDING DISCOVERY.
Status: in_force

Discovery in a proceeding under this chapter is governed by Chapter 39, Code of Criminal Procedure, other than Articles 39.14(i) and (j).
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8185.104 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8185 / Section 8185.104
§ 8185.104. EMINENT DOMAIN.
Status: in_force

(a) The district may exercise the power of eminent domain as provided by this section only if the district submits a letter to the comptroller not later than December 31, 2015, in accordance with the requirements of Section 2206.101(b), Government Code, other than the requirement that the letter be submitted by the date specified by that section.

(b) Notwithstanding the expiration of the district's authority to exercise the power of eminent domain under Section 2206.101(c), Government Code, the district may exercise the power of eminent domain as provided by law applicable to the district on or after the 90th day after the date the district submits a letter in accordance with Subsection (a).
Tex. Occupations Code § 2027.053 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 2027 / Section 2027.053
§ 2027.053. COMMISSION APPROVAL REQUIRED FOR PARI-MUTUEL POOL INCLUSION.
Status: in_force

(a) With commission approval:

(1) wagers accepted on a simulcast race by any out-of-state receiving location may be included in the pari-mutuel pool for the race at the sending in-state racetrack association; and

(2) wagers accepted by an in-state racetrack association on a race simulcast from out-of-state may be included in the pari-mutuel pools for the race at the out-of-state sending track.

(b) The commission may adopt rules necessary to facilitate the interstate commingling of pari-mutuel pools as provided by Subsection (a).

(c) The racetrack where the wager is made is responsible for reporting and remitting this state's share of the pari-mutuel pool.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 593.008 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 593 / Section 593.008
§ 593.008. ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING.
Status: in_force

(a) The proposed client and contestant by right may:

(1) have a public hearing unless the proposed client or contestant requests a closed hearing;

(2) be present at the hearing; and

(3) be represented at the hearing by a person of their choosing, including legal counsel.

(b) The proposed client, contestant, and their respective representative by right may:

(1) have reasonable access at a reasonable time before the hearing to any records concerning the proposed client relevant to the proposed action;

(2) present oral or written testimony and evidence, including the results of an independent determination of an intellectual disability; and

(3) examine witnesses.

(c) The hearing shall be held:

(1) as soon as possible, but not later than the 30th day after the date of the request;

(2) in a convenient location; and

(3) after reasonable notice.

(d) Any interested person may appear and give oral or written testimony.

(e) The executive commissioner by rule shall implement the hearing procedures.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3884.158 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3884 / Section 3884.158
§ 3884.158. BOND MATURITY.
Status: in_force

Bonds may mature not more than 40 years from their date of issue.
Tex. Tax Code § 41A.12 — TX Code / Code tx / Chapter 41A / Section 41A.12
§ 41A.12. USE OF PROPERTIES AS SAMPLES.
Status: in_force

An arbitrator's determination of market value under this chapter is the market value of the property subject to the appeal for the purposes of the study conducted under Section 403.302, Government Code.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1153.003 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1153 / Section 1153.003
§ 1153.003. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this chapter:

(1) "Credit accident and health insurance" means insurance to provide indemnity for payments that become due on a specific credit transaction of a debtor when the debtor is disabled, as defined in the insurance policy.

(2) "Credit life insurance" means insurance on the life of a debtor in connection with a specific credit transaction.

(3) "Credit transaction" includes the lending of money.

(4) "Creditor" means:

(A) a person who lends money or who sells or leases goods, services, property, rights, or privileges, for which the payment is arranged through a credit transaction;

(B) a successor to the right, title, or interest of a person described by Paragraph (A); or

(C) a person who is in any way associated with a person described by Paragraph (A) or (B), including a director, officer, employee, affiliate, associate, or subsidiary of the person described by Paragraph (A) or (B).

(5) "Debtor" means a person who borrows money or who purchases or leases goods, services, property, rights, or privileges, the payment for which is arranged through a credit transaction.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 6913.262 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 6913 / Section 6913.262
§ 6913.262. BONDS EXEMPT FROM TAXATION.
Status: in_force

District bonds, the transfer of district bonds, and income from district bonds, including profits made on the sale of district bonds, are exempt from taxation in this state.
Tex. Utilities Code § 36.154 — TX Code / Code ut / Chapter 36 / Section 36.154
§ 36.154. DEADLINE.
Status: in_force

(a) The regulatory authority shall make a final determination not later than the 185th day after the date the electric utility files the rate-filing package required by Section 36.153.

(b) The deadline prescribed by Subsection (a) is extended two days for each day the actual hearing on the merits of the case exceeds 15 days.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3994.0101 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3994 / Section 3994.0101
§ 3994.0101. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this chapter:

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

(2) "City" means any municipality in the corporate limits or extraterritorial jurisdiction of which the district is located.

(3) "County" means Parker County or Tarrant County.

(4) "Director" means a board member.

(5) "District" means the Veale Ranch Municipal Management District No. 1.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3848.103 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3848 / Section 3848.103
§ 3848.103. AGREEMENTS; GRANTS.
Status: in_force

(a) The district may make an agreement with or accept a gift, grant, or loan from any person.

(b) The implementation of a project is a governmental function or service for the purposes of Chapter 791, Government Code.
Tex. Business Organizations Code § 22.157 — TX Code / Code bo / Chapter 22 / Section 22.157
§ 22.157. SPECIAL BYLAWS AFFECTING NOTICE.
Status: in_force

(a) A corporation may provide in the corporation's bylaws that notice of an annual or regular meeting is not required.

(b) A corporation having more than 1,000 members at the time a meeting is scheduled or called may provide notice of a meeting by publication in a newspaper of general circulation in the community in which the principal office of the corporation is located, if the corporation provides for that notice in its bylaws.
Tex. Government Code § 442.106 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 442 / Section 442.106
§ 442.106. CONCESSIONS.
Status: in_force

The commission may operate or grant contracts to operate concessions on the grounds of historic sites described by Subchapter C. The commission may make rules governing the granting or operating of concessions. The commission may establish and operate staff concessions, including salaries, consumable supplies and materials, operating expenses, rental and other equipment, and other capital outlays.
Tex. Family Code § 104.002 — TX Code / Code fa / Chapter 104 / Section 104.002
§ 104.002. PRERECORDED STATEMENT OF CHILD.
Status: in_force

If a child 12 years of age or younger is alleged in a suit under this title to have been abused, the recording of an oral statement of the child recorded prior to the proceeding is admissible into evidence if:

(1) no attorney for a party was present when the statement was made;

(2) the recording is both visual and aural and is recorded on film or videotape or by other electronic means;

(3) the recording equipment was capable of making an accurate recording, the operator was competent, and the recording is accurate and has not been altered;

(4) the statement was not made in response to questioning calculated to lead the child to make a particular statement;

(5) each voice on the recording is identified;

(6) the person conducting the interview of the child in the recording is present at the proceeding and available to testify or be cross-examined by either party; and

(7) each party is afforded an opportunity to view the recording before it is offered into evidence.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 65.152 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 65 / Section 65.152
§ 65.152. COST SHARING.
Status: in_force

(a) To the extent necessary, the commission shall require enrollees to share the cost of the program, including requiring enrollees to pay a copayment at the point of sale of a prescription drug.

(b) The commission must:

(1) allow an enrollee to pay all or part of the enrollee's share from any source the enrollee selects; and

(2) accept another assistance program if that assistance program wholly or partly covers the enrollee share of the prescription drug cost.

(c) The commission shall require an enrollee to pay a copayment to compensate the pharmacy, pharmacy benefit manager, and commission for the costs of administering the program in accordance with Subsection (d) and under the methodology determined by the commission.

(d) Enrollees shall pay the costs of ongoing administration of the program through an additional charge at the point of sale of an eligible prescription drug only if the total number of enrollees in the program allows for the additional charge to be an amount not to exceed the lesser of:

(1) an amount similar to the amount charged for a prescription drug in other state pharmaceutical assistance programs administered by the commission; or

(2) 10 percent of the total amount charged at the point of sale for the prescription drug.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8352.052 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8352 / Section 8352.052
§ 8352.052. AUTHORITY FOR ROAD PROJECTS.
Status: in_force

Under Section 52, Article III, Texas Constitution, the district may design, acquire, construct, finance, issue bonds for, improve, operate, maintain and convey to this state, a county, or a municipality for operation and maintenance macadamized, graveled, or paved roads, or improvements, including storm drainage, in aid of those roads.
Tex. Occupations Code § 1001.060 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 1001 / Section 1001.060
§ 1001.060. SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION.
Status: in_force

Agricultural work performed in carrying out soil and water conservation practices is exempt from this chapter.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8176.101 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8176 / Section 8176.101
§ 8176.101. TAX TO REPAY BONDS FOR ROAD PROJECTS.
Status: in_force

The district may impose a tax to pay the principal of or interest on bonds issued under Section 8176.151.
Tex. Water Code § 17.851 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 17 / Section 17.851
§ 17.851. PURPOSE.
Status: in_force

The purpose of this subchapter is to provide for the benefit of the public additional methods for financing the conservation and development of water resources of this state including an additional method for making financial assistance available to participants in the conservation and development of water resources of this state. This financial assistance is made available on terms and conditions prescribed by this subchapter, and it is found and determined that this subchapter is in furtherance of a public purpose.