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Tex. Education Code § 51.925 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 51 / Section 51.925
§ 51.925. RELIGIOUS HOLY DAYS.
Status: in_force

(a) An institution of higher education may not discriminate against or penalize in any way a member of the faculty of the institution who is absent from work for the observance of a religious holy day and gives proper notice of that absence if the customary and generally applicable educational practices of the institution permit general personal absence by members of the faculty. If personal absence is customarily penalized, the penalty for absence due to observance of a religious holy day under this section shall be forfeiture of one day's pay equivalent for each day of absence.

(b) In this section, "institution of higher education" has the meaning assigned by Section 61.003 of this code, except that the term includes the Southwest College for the Deaf and Texas State Technical College System.

(c) In this section, "proper notice" means that the faculty member shall provide a listing of religious holy days to be observed during the semester to the chairman of the department and shall provide notice of such days in advance to all students whose class would be canceled due to the faculty member's absence. Notice herein shall be in writing and shall be personally delivered to the chairman of the department, receipt therefor being acknowledged and dated by the chairman, or by certified mail, return receipt requested, addressed to the chairman.

(d) In this section, "religious holy day" means a holy day observed by a religion whose places of worship are exempt from property taxation under Section 11.20, Tax Code.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1034.107 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1034 / Section 1034.107
§ 1034.107. DISTRICT PROPERTY, FACILITIES, AND EQUIPMENT.
Status: in_force

(a) The board shall determine:

(1) the type, number, and location of buildings required to maintain an adequate hospital system; and

(2) the type of equipment necessary for hospital care.

(b) The board may:

(1) acquire property, including facilities and equipment, for the district for use in the hospital system; and

(2) mortgage or pledge the property as security for payment of the purchase price.

(c) The board may lease hospital facilities for the district.

(d) The board may sell or otherwise dispose of property, including facilities or equipment, for the district.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 9006.005 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 9006 / Section 9006.005
§ 9006.005. APPLICABILITY OF OTHER LAW.
Status: in_force

Except as provided in this chapter, general laws pertaining to water control and improvement districts govern the authority.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3963.0202 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3963 / Section 3963.0202
§ 3963.0202. EX OFFICIO DIRECTORS.
Status: in_force

(a) The city manager, city auditor, and city attorney serve as nonvoting ex officio directors.

(b) The city manager, city auditor, or city attorney may appoint a designee to serve as an ex officio director in place of that person.

(c) An ex officio director is entitled to speak on any matter before the board.

(d) An ex officio director is not counted as a director for purposes of establishing a quorum.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3885.106 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3885 / Section 3885.106
§ 3885.106. CONTRACT POWERS.
Status: in_force

The district may contract with a governmental or private entity, on terms determined by the board, to carry out a power or duty authorized by this chapter or to accomplish a purpose for which the district is created.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8092.0503 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8092 / Section 8092.0503
§ 8092.0503. BONDS FOR ROAD PROJECTS.
Status: in_force

At the time of issuance, the total principal amount of bonds or other obligations issued or incurred to finance road projects and payable from ad valorem taxes may not exceed one-fourth of the assessed value of the real property in the district.
Tex. Estates Code § 306.001 — TX Code / Code es / Chapter 306 / Section 306.001
§ 306.001. GRANTING OF LETTERS TESTAMENTARY.
Status: in_force

(a) Before the 21st day after the date a will has been probated, the court shall grant letters testamentary, if permitted by law, to each executor appointed by the will who:

(1) is not disqualified; and

(2) is willing to accept the trust and qualify according to law.

(b) Failure of the court to issue letters testamentary within the period prescribed by this section does not affect the validity of any letters testamentary issued in accordance with law after that period.
Tex. Water Code § 5.015 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 5 / Section 5.015
§ 5.015. CONSTRUCTION OF TITLE.
Status: in_force

This title shall be liberally construed to allow the commission and the executive director to carry out their powers and duties in an efficient and effective manner.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3840.051 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3840 / Section 3840.051
§ 3840.051. COMPOSITION; TERMS.
Status: in_force

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

(b) The board by resolution may change the number of voting directors on the board, but only if the board determines that the change is in the best interest of the district. The board may not consist of fewer than five or more than 15 voting directors.
Tex. Occupations Code § 2001.406 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 2001 / Section 2001.406
§ 2001.406. RENT FOR PREMISES.
Status: repealed

(a) The rent charged by a licensed commercial lessor to a licensed authorized organization to conduct bingo may not exceed $600 for each bingo occasion conducted on the lessor's premises unless the organization subleases the premises to one or more other licensed authorized organizations to conduct bingo, in which event the rent charged by the licensed commercial lessor may not exceed $600 for each day.

(b) Rent for premises used for the conduct of bingo must be paid in a lump sum. Except as otherwise provided by this section, the lump sum must include all expenses authorized by Section 2001.458 that are paid by the licensed authorized organization to the lessor in connection with the use of the premises. A licensed authorized organization or unit may pay as a separate expense, based on the percentage of the total area of the lessor's facility that the organization or unit uses as the bingo premises for the conduct of bingo, the organization's or unit's pro rata share of:

(1) property taxes on the facility that are paid by the lessor, excluding any penalties and interest on the taxes;

(2) water, electric, and gas utility expenses for the facility that are paid by the lessor, excluding any late fees or other penalties; and

(3) property and casualty insurance premiums for the facility that are paid by the lessor, excluding any late fees or other penalties.

(c) Repealed by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 636, Sec. 42(7), eff. October 1, 2009.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 166.008 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 166 / Section 166.008
§ 166.008. CONFLICT BETWEEN ADVANCE DIRECTIVES.
Status: in_force

To the extent that a treatment decision or an advance directive validly executed or issued under this chapter conflicts with another treatment decision or an advance directive executed or issued under this chapter, the treatment decision made or instrument executed later in time controls.
Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 56B.452 — TX Code / Code cr / Chapter 56B / Section 56B.452
§ 56B.452. ESTABLISHMENT.
Status: in_force

(a) The compensation to victims of crime fund is in the state treasury.

(b) Section 403.095, Government Code, does not apply to the fund.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 6607.004 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 6607 / Section 6607.004
§ 6607.004. DISTRICT TERRITORY.
Status: in_force

The district territory is coextensive with the boundaries of Wharton County, Texas.
Tex. Election Code § 32.012 — TX Code / Code el / Chapter 32 / Section 32.012
§ 32.012. PROVISION OF INFORMATION RELATING TO ELECTION JUDGES APPOINTED BY COMMISSIONERS COURT.
Status: in_force

(a) After the commissioners court appoints a presiding election judge and an alternate presiding judge, the county clerk shall provide to the county chair of each political party a list of the individuals appointed by the commissioners court.

(b) The appointment list must be provided in writing.
Tex. Estates Code § 114.103 — TX Code / Code es / Chapter 114 / Section 114.103
§ 114.103. EFFECT OF TRANSFER ON DEATH DEED AT TRANSFEROR'S DEATH.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as otherwise provided in the transfer on death deed, this section, or any other statute or the common law of this state governing a decedent's estate, on the death of the transferor, the following rules apply to an interest in real property that is the subject of a transfer on death deed and owned by the transferor at death:

(1) if the designated beneficiary survives the transferor by 120 hours, the interest in the real property is transferred to the designated beneficiary in accordance with the deed;

(2) the share of any designated beneficiary that fails to survive the transferor by 120 hours lapses, notwithstanding Section 111.052, and is subject to and passes in accordance with Subchapter D, Chapter 255, as if the transfer on death deed were a devise made in a will; and

(3) subject to Subdivision (2), concurrent interests are transferred to the beneficiaries in equal and undivided shares with no right of survivorship.

(b) If a transferor is a joint owner with right of survivorship who is survived by one or more other joint owners, the real property that is the subject of the transfer on death deed belongs to the surviving joint owner or owners. If a transferor is a joint owner with right of survivorship who is the last surviving joint owner, the transfer on death deed is effective.

(c) If a transfer on death deed is made by two or more transferors who are joint owners with right of survivorship, the last surviving joint owner may revoke the transfer on death deed subject to Section 114.057.

(d) A transfer on death deed transfers real property without covenant of warranty of title even if the deed contains a contrary provision.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1107.111 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1107 / Section 1107.111
§ 1107.111. PAYMENT FOR TREATMENT; PROCEDURES.
Status: in_force

(a) When a patient from Titus County is admitted to a district facility, the district administrator shall have an inquiry made into the circumstances of:

(1) the patient; and

(2) the patient's relatives legally liable for the patient's support.

(b) If the district administrator determines that the patient or those relatives cannot pay for all or part of the patient's care and treatment in the hospital, the amount that cannot be paid becomes a charge against the district.

(c) If the district administrator determines that the patient or those relatives can pay for all or part of the patient's care and treatment, the patient or those relatives shall be ordered to pay the district a specified amount each week for the patient's support. The amount ordered must be proportionate to their financial ability and may not exceed the actual per capita cost of maintenance.

(d) The district administrator may collect the amount from the patient's estate, or from those relatives legally liable for the patient's support, in the manner provided by law for the collection of expenses of the last illness of a deceased person.

(e) If there is a dispute as to the ability to pay, or doubt in the mind of the district administrator, the county court shall hold a hearing and, after calling witnesses, shall:

(1) resolve the dispute or doubt; and

(2) issue any appropriate orders.

(f) Either party to the dispute may appeal the order to the district court.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3843.152 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3843 / Section 3843.152
§ 3843.152. PARKING FACILITIES AUTHORIZED; OPERATION BY PRIVATE ENTITY; TAX EXEMPTION.
Status: in_force

(a) The district may acquire, lease as lessor or lessee, construct, develop, own, operate, and maintain parking facilities, including:

(1) lots, garages, parking terminals, or other structures or accommodations for the parking of motor vehicles; and

(2) equipment, entrances, exits, fencing, and other accessories necessary for safety and convenience in the parking of vehicles.

(b) A parking facility of the district must be either leased to or operated on behalf of the district by a private entity or an entity other than the district. The district's parking facilities are a program authorized by the legislature under Section 52-a, Article III, Texas Constitution, and accomplish a public purpose under that section even if leased or operated by a private entity for a term of years.

(c) The district's public parking facilities and any lease to a private entity are exempt from the payment of ad valorem taxes and state and local sales and use taxes.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7960A.0304 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7960A / Section 7960A.0304
§ 7960A.0304. 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. Health and Safety Code § 369.001 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 369 / Section 369.001
§ 369.001. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this chapter:

(1) "Commission" means the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.

(2) "Plastic" means a material made of polymeric organic compounds and additives that can be shaped by flow.

(3) "Plastic bottle" means a plastic container that:

(A) has a neck smaller than the body of the container;

(B) is designed for a screw top, snap cap, or other closure; and

(C) has a capacity of not less than 16 fluid ounces or more than five gallons.

(4) "Rigid plastic container" means a formed or molded container, other than a plastic bottle, that:

(A) is intended for single use;

(B) is composed predominantly of plastic resin;

(C) has a relatively inflexible finite shape or form; and

(D) has a capacity of not less than eight ounces or more than five gallons.
Tex. Occupations Code § 455.004 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 455 / Section 455.004
§ 455.004. APPLICABILITY OF CHAPTER.
Status: in_force

This chapter does not apply to:

(1) a person licensed in this state as a physician, chiropractor, occupational therapist, physical therapist, nurse, cosmetologist, or athletic trainer or as a member of a similar profession subject to state licensing while the person is practicing within the scope of the license;

(2) a school approved by the Texas Education Agency or otherwise approved by the state; or

(3) an instructor otherwise approved by the state to teach in an area of study included in the required course of instruction for issuance of a massage therapist license.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3856.008 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3856 / Section 3856.008
§ 3856.008. LIBERAL CONSTRUCTION OF CHAPTER.
Status: in_force

This chapter shall be liberally construed in conformity with the findings and purposes stated in this chapter.
Tex. Local Government Code § 372.007 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 372 / Section 372.007
§ 372.007. FEASIBILITY REPORT.
Status: in_force

(a) Before holding the hearing required by Section 372.009, the governing body of the municipality may use the services of municipal employees, the governing body of the county may use the services of county employees, or the governing body of the municipality or county may employ consultants to prepare a report to determine whether an improvement should be made as proposed by petition or otherwise or whether the improvement should be made in combination with other improvements authorized under this subchapter. The governing body may also require that a preliminary estimate of the cost of the improvement or combination of improvements be made.

(b) For the purpose of determining the feasibility and desirability of an improvement district, the governing body may take other preliminary steps before the hearing required by Section 372.009, before establishing a public improvement district, or before entering into a contract.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8003A.0303 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8003A / Section 8003A.0303
§ 8003A.0303. 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 § 603.006 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 603 / Section 603.006
§ 603.006. APPLICABILITY OF OTHER LAW.
Status: in_force

Chapter 2110, Government Code, does not apply to the advisory committee.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3869.057 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3869 / Section 3869.057
§ 3869.057. COMPENSATION; EXPENSES; LIABILITY INSURANCE FOR DIRECTORS.
Status: in_force

(a) The district may compensate each initial and each appointed voting director in an amount not to exceed $50 for each board meeting. The total amount of compensation per appointed director per year may not exceed $2,000. The district may not compensate a director serving ex officio.

(b) An initial or appointed voting director is entitled to reimbursement for necessary and reasonable expenses incurred in carrying out the duties and responsibilities of a director. A director serving ex officio is not entitled to reimbursement.

(c) The district may obtain and pay for comprehensive general liability insurance coverage from commercial insurance companies or other sources that protect and insure the directors against personal liability and from any and all claims for actions taken as directors or actions and activities taken by the district or by others acting on its behalf.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 9032.109 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 9032 / Section 9032.109
§ 9032.109. APPOINTMENT OR EMPLOYMENT OF SECRETARY AND TREASURER.
Status: in_force

(a) The board may appoint or employ a secretary. The secretary shall also serve as treasurer.

(b) The secretary is not required to be a director.
Tex. Government Code § 2054.303 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2054 / Section 2054.303
§ 2054.303. BUSINESS CASE AND STATEWIDE IMPACT ANALYSIS.
Status: in_force

(a) For each proposed major information resources project, a state agency must prepare:

(1) a business case providing the initial justification for the project; and

(2) if the state agency has been assigned the rating under Section 2261.258(a)(1):

(A) a statewide impact analysis of the project's effect on the state's common information resources infrastructure; and

(B) a technical architectural assessment of the project, if requested by the quality assurance team.

(b) The agency shall file the documents with the quality assurance team when the agency files its legislative appropriations request.

(c) The department shall use the analysis to ensure that the proposed project does not unnecessarily duplicate existing statewide information resources technology.

(d) After the quality assurance team makes a recommendation relating to a business case under Section 2054.158(b)(2), a state agency shall:

(1) comply with the recommendation; or

(2) submit to the quality assurance team a written explanation regarding why the recommendation is not applicable to the project under review.
Tex. Finance Code § 157.0023 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 157 / Section 157.0023
§ 157.0023. RULEMAKING AUTHORITY.
Status: in_force

(a) The Finance Commission of Texas may adopt rules necessary to implement or fulfill the purpose of this chapter.

(b) The Finance Commission of Texas may by rule adopt standard forms for, and require the use of the forms by, a mortgage banker who represents that an applicant for a loan is preapproved or has prequalified for the loan.

(c) The finance commission may adopt rules under this chapter as required to carry out the intentions of the federal Secure and Fair Enforcement for Mortgage Licensing Act of 2008 (Pub. L. No. 110-289).
Tex. Family Code § 6.404 — TX Code / Code fa / Chapter 6 / Section 6.404
§ 6.404. INFORMATION REGARDING PROTECTIVE ORDERS.
Status: in_force

At any time while a suit for dissolution of a marriage is pending, if the court believes, on the basis of any information received by the court, that a party to the suit or a member of the party's family or household may be a victim of family violence, the court shall inform that party of the party's right to apply for a protective order under Title 4.
Tex. Occupations Code § 1304.1035 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 1304 / Section 1304.1035
§ 1304.1035. IDENTITY RECOVERY SERVICE CONTRACT REPORT; FEE.
Status: in_force

Not later than the 30th day after the date each calendar quarter ends, a provider must report to the department the number of service contracts described by Section 1304.003(a)(2)(B) that were sold or issued to consumers in this state during the most recent calendar quarter and must submit a fee of $1 for each of those service contracts to the department. The report and fee are required only for a service contract that provides only for identity recovery services.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8095.0302 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8095 / Section 8095.0302
§ 8095.0302. MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT POWERS AND DUTIES.
Status: in_force

The district has the powers and duties provided by the general law of this state, including Chapters 49 and 54, Water Code, applicable to municipal utility districts created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 4017.0301 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 4017 / Section 4017.0301
§ 4017.0301. 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. Occupations Code § 1954.202 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 1954 / Section 1954.202
§ 1954.202. NOTICE OF LICENSE EXPIRATION.
Status: in_force

At least one month before a license issued under this chapter expires, the department shall send by first-class mail to the license holder at the license holder's last known address a notice that states:

(1) the date on which the license expires;

(2) the date by which the renewal application must be received by the department for the renewal to be issued and mailed before the license expires; and

(3) the amount of the renewal fee.