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Tex. Health and Safety Code § 392.007 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 392 / Section 392.007
§ 392.007. AMOUNT OF GRANT.
Status: in_force

(a) The amount the commission shall award for each vehicle being replaced is up to 80 percent, as determined by the commission, of the total cost for replacement of a heavy-duty or light-duty diesel engine.

(b) The commission may revise the standards for determining grant amounts, as needed to reflect changes to federal emission standards and decisions on pollutants of concern.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1120.056 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1120 / Section 1120.056
§ 1120.056. OFFICERS.
Status: in_force

(a) The board shall elect a president and a vice president from among the directors.

(b) The board shall appoint a secretary, who need not be a director.

(c) Each officer of the board serves a one-year term.

(d) The board shall fill a vacancy in a board office for the remainder of the unexpired term.
Tex. Local Government Code § 101.042 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 101 / Section 101.042
§ 101.042. FISCAL YEAR.
Status: in_force

The governing body of the municipality by ordinance may prescribe the fiscal year of the municipality.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1089.115 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1089 / Section 1089.115
§ 1089.115. REIMBURSEMENT FOR SERVICES.
Status: in_force

(a) The board shall require a county, municipality, or public hospital located outside the district to reimburse the district for the district's care and treatment of a sick or injured person of that county, municipality, or public hospital as provided by Chapter 61, Health and Safety Code.

(b) The board shall require the sheriff of Reeves County to reimburse the district for the district's care and treatment of a person who is confined in a jail facility of Reeves County and is not a district resident.

(c) On behalf of the district, the board may contract with the state or federal government for that government to reimburse the district for treatment of a sick or injured person.
Tex. Government Code § 43.147 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 43 / Section 43.147
§ 43.147.
Status: in_force

Sec. 43.147. 100TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT. The voters of the 100th Judicial District elect a district attorney.
Tex. Occupations Code § 351.103 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 351 / Section 351.103
§ 351.103. STAFF ATTORNEY.
Status: in_force

The board is authorized to employ a staff attorney.
Tex. Estates Code § 256.153 — TX Code / Code es / Chapter 256 / Section 256.153
§ 256.153. PROOF OF EXECUTION OF ATTESTED WILL.
Status: in_force

(a) An attested will produced in court that is not self-proved as provided by this title may be proved in the manner provided by this section.

(b) A will described by Subsection (a) may be proved by the sworn testimony or affidavit of one or more of the subscribing witnesses to the will taken in open court.

(c) If all the witnesses to a will described by Subsection (a) are nonresidents of the county or the witnesses who are residents of the county are unable to attend court, the will may be proved:

(1) by the sworn testimony of one or more of the witnesses by written or oral deposition taken in accordance with Section 51.203 or the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure;

(2) if no opposition in writing to the will is filed on or before the date set for the hearing on the will, by the sworn testimony or affidavit of two witnesses taken in open court, or by deposition as provided by Subdivision (1), to the signature or the handwriting evidenced by the signature of:

(A) one or more of the attesting witnesses; or

(B) the testator, if the testator signed the will; or

(3) if it is shown under oath to the court's satisfaction that, after a diligent search was made, only one witness can be found who can make the required proof, by the sworn testimony or affidavit of that witness taken in open court, or by deposition as provided by Subdivision (1), to a signature, or the handwriting evidenced by a signature, described by Subdivision (2).

(d) If none of the witnesses to a will described by Subsection (a) are living, or if each of the witnesses is a member of the armed forces or the armed forces reserves of the United States, an auxiliary of the armed forces or armed forces reserves, or the United States Maritime Service and is beyond the court's jurisdiction, the will may be proved:

(1) by two witnesses to the handwriting of one or both of the subscribing witnesses to the will or the testator, if the testator signed the will, by:

(A) sworn testimony or affidavit taken in open court; or

(B) written or oral deposition taken in accordance with Section 51.203 or the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure; or

(2) if it is shown under oath to the court's satisfaction that, after a diligent search was made, only one witness can be found who can make the required proof, by the sworn testimony or affidavit of that witness taken in open court, or by deposition as provided by Subdivision (1), to a signature or the handwriting described by Subdivision (1).

(e) A witness being deposed for purposes of proving the will as provided by Subsection (c) or (d) may testify by referring to a certified copy of the will, without the judge requiring the original will to be removed from the court's file and shown to the witness.
Tex. Education Code § 51.911 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 51 / Section 51.911
§ 51.911. RELIGIOUS HOLY DAYS.
Status: repealed

(a) In this section:

(1) "Institution of higher education" has the meaning assigned by Section 61.003 of this code, but includes the Southwest College for the Deaf and Texas State Technical College System.

(2) "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.

(b) An institution of higher education shall excuse a student from attending classes or other required activities, including examinations, for the observance of a religious holy day, including travel for that purpose. A student whose absence is excused under this subsection may not be penalized for that absence and shall be allowed to take an examination or complete an assignment from which the student is excused within a reasonable time after the absence.

(c) Repealed by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 218, Sec. 2.

(d) A student who is excused under this section may not be penalized for the absence, but the instructor may appropriately respond if the student fails to satisfactorily complete the assignment or examination.

(e) The Coordinating Board, Texas College and University System, shall adopt rules for the implementation of this section and shall disseminate the rules to the appropriate institutions under its jurisdiction.
Tex. Water Code § 26.0311 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 26 / Section 26.0311
§ 26.0311. STANDARDS FOR CONTROL OF GRAYWATER.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, "graywater" has the meaning provided by Section 341.039, Health and Safety Code.

(b) The commission by rule shall adopt and implement minimum standards for the use of graywater for:

(1) irrigation and other agricultural purposes;

(2) domestic use, to the extent consistent with Section 341.039, Health and Safety Code;

(3) commercial purposes; and

(4) industrial purposes.

(b-1) The standards adopted by the commission under Subsection (b)(2) must allow the use of graywater for toilet and urinal flushing.

(c) The standards adopted by the commission under Subsection (b) must assure that the use of graywater is not a nuisance and does not damage the quality of surface water and groundwater in this state.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 223.029 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 223 / Section 223.029
§ 223.029. USE OF PROCEEDS.
Status: in_force

(a) The proceeds of the bonds may be:

(1) used only for the payment of hospital project costs for which the bonds are issued; and

(2) disbursed in the manner and subject to the restrictions provided in the resolution authorizing the issuance or in the trust agreement securing the bonds.

(b) The issuer shall be paid, from the proceeds of its bonds, money in the amount equal to:

(1) the issuer's actual expenditures for financing, legal, printing, and other expenses incurred in issuing, selling, and delivering the bonds; and

(2) the compensation paid to the issuer's employees for the time the employees spent on activities related to the issuance, sale, and delivery of the bonds.

(c) If the amount of proceeds exceeds the cost of the hospital project for which the bonds are issued, the excess shall be deposited to the credit of the sinking fund for the bonds.

(d) The governing body of the issuer may provide for a bond reserve fund in the resolution authorizing the bonds or an instrument securing the bonds and may set aside amounts from the proceeds for payments into the reserve fund.

(e) Proceeds from the sale of bonds may be invested in:

(1) direct, indirect, or guaranteed obligations of the United States that mature in a manner specified by the resolution authorizing the bonds or another instrument securing the bonds; or

(2) certificates of deposit of a bank or trust company if the deposits are secured by obligations described by Subdivision (1).

(f) The issuer's governing body may designate a trust company or a bank with trust powers to act as depository for proceeds of bonds or revenues from a lease or other contract. The bank or trust company shall furnish indemnifying bonds or pledge securities as required by the issuer to secure the deposits.
Tex. Natural Resources Code § 91.182 — TX Code / Code nr / Chapter 91 / Section 91.182
§ 91.182. OWNERSHIP OF STORED GAS.
Status: in_force

All natural gas in the stratum condemned which is not native gas, and which is subsequently injected into storage facilities is personal property and is the property of the injector or its assigns, and in no event is the gas subject to the right of the owner of the surface of the land or of any mineral or royalty owner's interest under which the storage facilities lie, or of any person other than the injector to produce, take, reduce to possession, either by means of the law of capture or otherwise, waste, or otherwise interfere with or exercise any control over a storage facility. Upon failure, neglect, or refusal of the person to comply with this section, the storer has the right to compel compliance by injunction or by other appropriate relief by application to a court of competent jurisdiction.
Tex. Natural Resources Code § 61.067 — TX Code / Code nr / Chapter 61 / Section 61.067
§ 61.067. DUTY OF STATE.
Status: in_force

(a) It is the duty and responsibility of the state to clean and maintain the condition of all public beaches located within state parks designated by the department.

(a-1) Notwithstanding Sections 61.065 and 61.066, the land office shall clean, maintain, and clear debris from a public beach that is located in an area designated as a threatened area in a declaration of a state of disaster issued under Section 418.014, Government Code. The duty of the land office under this subsection is limited to debris related to the event that is the subject of the disaster declaration.

(a-2) As part of the duty under this section to clean and maintain the condition of public beaches located within state parks, the department shall:

(1) during reasonable daylight hours, as established and posted by the department, from Memorial Day to Labor Day, provide:

(A) occupied lifeguard towers or mobile lifeguard units on each side of each pier, jetty, or other structure that protrudes into the Gulf of Mexico that is located within a state park; or

(B) a single occupied lifeguard tower or mobile lifeguard unit at each pier, jetty, or other structure that protrudes into the Gulf of Mexico that is located within a state park if the single tower provides an unobstructed view of both sides of the structure; and

(2) post within 100 yards of each side of each structure described by Subdivision (1) signs clearly describing the dangerous water conditions that may occur near the structure.

(a-3) The department may suspend or alter the duties imposed under Subsection (a-2) during dangerous weather conditions or emergency operations.

(b) The land office shall consult with the department in adopting rules and procedures for cleaning beaches in state parks and areas adjacent to state parks.

(c) The land office shall expand the Adopt-A-Beach program to the greatest extent feasible to enhance the performance of its duties under this subchapter.

(d) The land office may use any cash, gifts, grants, donations, or in-kind contributions that it receives from a public or private entity through the administration of the Adopt-A-Beach program to assist a municipality, a county, or the department in performing any duty imposed on the city, county, or department by this subchapter.

(e) The land office may adopt rules reasonably necessary to perform its duties under this subchapter.
Tex. Government Code § 612.002 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 612 / Section 612.002
§ 612.002. LIABILITY INSURANCE FOR CERTAIN STATE EMPLOYEES.
Status: in_force

(a) A state agency that owns and operates a motor vehicle, an item of power equipment, an aircraft, or a motorboat or other watercraft of any type or size may insure its employees against liability arising out of the operation, maintenance, or use of the motor vehicle, item of power equipment, aircraft, or motorboat or other watercraft.

(b) A state agency that elects to provide insurance under this section shall purchase one or more policies from a liability insurance company authorized to transact business in this state. The liability insurance purchased under this section must be provided on policy forms approved by the State Board of Insurance as to form and by the attorney general as to liability coverage.

(c) An employee of a state agency that elects not to insure its employees against liability under Subsection (a) is entitled to reimbursement, in addition to any compensation provided in the General Appropriations Act, from maintenance funds of the agency, for any amount spent by the employee for liability insurance that is required by the agency.

(d) The comptroller shall provide forms for claims of employee reimbursement under Subsection (c). The forms shall require a certification from the head of the state agency that:

(1) a regular part of the employee's duties is the operation of a state-owned motor vehicle, item of power equipment, aircraft, or motorboat or other watercraft; and

(2) the agency requires the employee to maintain liability insurance as a prerequisite to the operation of a state-owned motor vehicle, item of power equipment, aircraft, or motorboat or other watercraft.

(e) This section does not waive state immunity from liability for the torts of negligence of its employees.

(f) In this section:

(1) "Employee" includes an officer of a state agency.

(2) "State agency" means an agency, a department, board, commission, or other entity in the executive, legislative, or judicial branch of state government.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 5018.0053 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 5018 / Section 5018.0053
§ 5018.0053. POLLING PLACES.
Status: in_force

For all elections held under this chapter, the board, in each election order, shall designate the number and location of polling places, provided that at least one polling place is located in each of the county commissioners precincts.
Tex. Family Code § 263.307 — TX Code / Code fa / Chapter 263 / Section 263.307
§ 263.307. FACTORS IN DETERMINING BEST INTEREST OF CHILD.
Status: in_force

(a) In considering the factors established by this section, the prompt and permanent placement of the child in a safe environment is presumed to be in the child's best interest.

(b) The following factors should be considered by the court and the department in determining whether the child's parents are willing and able to provide the child with a safe environment:

(1) the child's age and physical and mental vulnerabilities;

(2) the frequency and nature of out-of-home placements;

(3) the magnitude, frequency, and circumstances of the harm to the child;

(4) whether the child has been the victim of repeated harm after the initial report and intervention by the department;

(5) whether the child is fearful of living in or returning to the child's home;

(6) the results of psychiatric, psychological, or developmental evaluations of the child, the child's parents, other family members, or others who have access to the child's home;

(7) whether there is a history of abusive or assaultive conduct by the child's family or others who have access to the child's home;

(8) whether there is a history of substance abuse by the child's family or others who have access to the child's home;

(9) whether the perpetrator of the harm to the child is identified;

(10) the willingness and ability of the child's family to seek out, accept, and complete counseling services and to cooperate with and facilitate an appropriate agency's close supervision;

(11) the willingness and ability of the child's family to effect positive environmental and personal changes within a reasonable period of time;

(12) whether the child's family demonstrates adequate parenting skills, including providing the child and other children under the family's care with:

(A) minimally adequate health and nutritional care;

(B) care, nurturance, and appropriate discipline consistent with the child's physical and psychological development;

(C) guidance and supervision consistent with the child's safety;

(D) a safe physical home environment;

(E) protection from repeated exposure to violence even though the violence may not be directed at the child; and

(F) an understanding of the child's needs and capabilities; and

(13) whether an adequate social support system consisting of an extended family and friends is available to the child.

(c) In the case of a child 16 years of age or older, the following guidelines should be considered by the court in determining whether to adopt the permanency plan submitted by the department:

(1) whether the permanency plan submitted to the court includes the services planned for the child to make the transition from foster care to independent living; and

(2) whether this transition is in the best interest of the child.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3965.0701 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3965 / Section 3965.0701
§ 3965.0701. DISSOLUTION BY CITY ORDINANCE.
Status: in_force

(a) The governing body of the city may dissolve the district by ordinance.

(b) The governing body may not dissolve the district until:

(1) water, sanitary, sewer, and drainage improvements and roads have been constructed to serve at least 90 percent of the developable territory of the district; and

(2) the district has reimbursed each party that has an agreement with the district for all costs advanced to or on behalf of the district.

(c) Until the district is dissolved, the district is responsible for all bonds and other obligations of the district.
Tex. Government Code § 403.621 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 403 / Section 403.621
§ 403.621. CONFIDENTIALITY OF CERTAIN BUSINESS INFORMATION.
Status: in_force

(a) Information provided to the comptroller, the governor, or a school district by an applicant under this subchapter that is a trade secret, as defined by Section 134A.002, Civil Practice and Remedies Code, is confidential and not subject to disclosure under Chapter 552.

(b) Payroll records reported under Section 403.616(c)(1)(A) or (B) by an applicant to the comptroller are confidential and not subject to disclosure under Chapter 552.
Tex. Water Code § 26.452 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 26 / Section 26.452
§ 26.452. UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANK CONTRACTOR.
Status: in_force

(a) A person who offers to undertake, represents that the person is able to undertake, or undertakes to install, repair, or remove an underground storage tank must hold a registration issued by the commission under Chapter 37. If the person is a partnership or joint venture, it need not register in its own name if each partner or joint venture is registered.

(b) An underground storage tank contractor must have an on-site supervisor who is licensed by the commission under Chapter 37 at the site at all times during the critical junctures of the installation, repair, or removal.

(c) This subchapter does not apply to the installation of a storage tank or other facility exempt from regulation under Section 26.344.
Tex. Local Government Code § 507.103 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 507 / Section 507.103
§ 507.103. EMINENT DOMAIN.
Status: in_force

(a) This section does not apply to a spaceport development corporation whose authorizing entity is a single municipality with a population of two million or more.

(a-1) A spaceport development corporation may exercise the power of eminent domain to acquire property for a spaceport, including the power to:

(1) acquire fee title in land condemned;

(2) relocate or modify a railroad, utility line, pipeline, or other facility that may interfere with a spaceport; or

(3) impose a reasonable restriction on using the surface of the property for mineral development if the corporation does not own the mineral rights.

(b) Before exercising the power of eminent domain under this chapter, a spaceport development corporation must obtain a resolution approving the proposed condemnation from the governing body of a county or municipality in which the property is located. For purposes of this chapter, territory in the extraterritorial jurisdiction of a municipality is considered to be in the jurisdiction of the municipality.

(c) Chapter 21, Property Code, governs the exercise of the power of eminent domain by a spaceport development corporation.
Tex. Estates Code § 308.052 — TX Code / Code es / Chapter 308 / Section 308.052
§ 308.052. PROOF OF PUBLICATION.
Status: in_force

A copy of the published notice required by Section 308.051(a)(1), together with the publisher's affidavit, sworn to and subscribed before a proper officer, to the effect that the notice was published as provided in this title for the service of citation or notice by publication, shall be filed in the court in which the cause is pending.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 9067.052 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 9067 / Section 9067.052
§ 9067.052. WATER CONTROL AND IMPROVEMENT 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 51, Water Code, applicable to water control and improvement districts created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution, including the power to construct, participate in, own, maintain, and provide services related to water conservation projects, lakes, reservoirs, canals, and wells, and water, sewer, recycled water, and related utility facilities.