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Tex. Water Code § 26.365 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 26 / Section 26.365
§ 26.365. REGISTRATION OF GEOSCIENTISTS WHO CONTRACT TO PERFORM CORRECTIVE ACTION.
Status: in_force

(a) In administering the program implemented under Section 26.364(a), the commission, on the request of a geoscientist licensed by the Texas Board of Professional Geoscientists, or an equivalent entity that licenses geoscientists, shall register the geoscientist in the program.

(b) A geoscientist registered in the program may contract to perform corrective action under this subchapter unless the Texas Board of Professional Geoscientists, or an equivalent entity that licenses geoscientists, determines that the geoscientist is not qualified to perform a corrective action.

(c) A geoscientist registered under this section is not subject to the commission's examination or continuing education requirements, fees, or disciplinary proceedings.

(d) The commission may not adopt minimum qualifications for a geoscientist licensed by the Texas Board of Professional Geoscientists, or an equivalent entity that licenses geoscientists, to contract with an eligible owner or operator to perform a corrective action under this subchapter.
Tex. Water Code § 58.161 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 58 / Section 58.161
§ 58.161. SUPERIORITY OF LIEN TO SECURE CONTRACT WITH THE UNITED STATES.
Status: in_force

The lien against district land created by a contract with the United States shall be superior to the lien created by any district bonds approved subsequent to the date of the contract with the United States.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7930A.0401 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7930A / Section 7930A.0401
§ 7930A.0401. ELECTIONS REGARDING TAXES OR BONDS.
Status: in_force

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

(1) revenue other than ad valorem taxes; or

(2) contract payments described by Section 7930A.0403.

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

(c) The district may not issue bonds payable from ad valorem taxes to finance a road project unless the issuance is approved by a vote of a two-thirds majority of the district voters voting at an election held for that purpose.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8248.252 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8248 / Section 8248.252
§ 8248.252. ELECTION FOR DIVISION OF DISTRICT.
Status: in_force

(a) After the board has complied with Section 8248.251(d), the board shall hold an election in the district to determine whether the district should be divided as proposed.

(b) The board shall give notice of the election in the same manner required for other district elections prescribed by the Water Code and Election Code.

(c) If a majority of the votes cast are in favor of the division:

(1) the district is divided; and

(2) not later than the 30th day after the date of the election, the district shall provide written notice of the division to:

(A) the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality;

(B) the attorney general;

(C) the commissioners court of each county in which a new district is located; and

(D) any municipality having extraterritorial jurisdiction over territory in each new district.

(d) If a majority of the votes cast are not in favor of the division, the district may not be divided.
Tex. Insurance Code § 541.159 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 541 / Section 541.159
§ 541.159. LIMIT ON RECOVERY AFTER SETTLEMENT OFFER.
Status: in_force

(a) If the court finds that the amount stated in the settlement offer for damages under Section 541.157(1) is the same as, substantially the same as, or more than the amount of damages found by the trier of fact, the claimant may not recover as damages any amount in excess of the lesser of:

(1) the amount of damages stated in the offer; or

(2) the amount of damages found by the trier of fact.

(b) If the court makes the finding described by Subsection (a), the court shall determine reasonable and necessary attorney's fees to compensate the claimant for attorney's fees incurred before the date and time the rejected settlement offer was made. If the court finds that the amount stated in the offer for attorney's fees under Section 541.157(2) is the same as, substantially the same as, or more than the amount of reasonable and necessary attorney's fees incurred by the claimant as of the date of the offer, the claimant may not recover any amount of attorney's fees in excess of the amount of fees stated in the offer.

(c) This section does not apply if the court finds that the offering party:

(1) could not perform the offer at the time the offer was made; or

(2) substantially misrepresented the cash value of the offer.

(d) The court shall award:

(1) damages as required by Section 541.152 if Subsection (a) does not apply; and

(2) attorney's fees as required by Section 541.152 if Subsection (b) does not apply.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3965.0303 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3965 / Section 3965.0303
§ 3965.0303. LOCATION OF IMPROVEMENT PROJECT.
Status: in_force

A district improvement project may be located inside or outside of the district.
Tex. Insurance Code § 2652.201 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 2652 / Section 2652.201
§ 2652.201. GROUNDS FOR LICENSE DENIAL OR DISCIPLINARY ACTION.
Status: in_force

(a) The department may deny an application for a license or discipline an escrow officer under Sections 4005.102, 4005.103, and 4005.104 if the department determines that the applicant or license holder has:

(1) wilfully violated this title;

(2) intentionally made a material misstatement in the license application;

(3) obtained or attempted to obtain the license by fraud or misrepresentation;

(4) misappropriated or converted to the escrow officer's own use or illegally withheld money belonging to a title insurance agent, direct operation, or another person;

(5) been guilty of fraudulent or dishonest practices;

(6) materially misrepresented the terms and conditions of a title insurance policy or contract; or

(7) failed to complete all educational requirements.

(b) The department may not deny an application for a license or discipline an escrow officer under Section 4005.102, 4005.103, or 4005.104 solely because the individual resides in an adjacent state and acts as an escrow officer in this state as a bona fide employee of a title insurance agent or direct operation in this state.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8329.151 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8329 / Section 8329.151
§ 8329.151. ELECTIONS REGARDING TAXES OR BONDS.
Status: in_force

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

(1) revenue other than ad valorem taxes; or

(2) contract payments described by Section 8329.153.

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

(c) The district may not issue bonds payable from ad valorem taxes to finance a road project unless the issuance is approved by a vote of a two-thirds majority of the district voters voting at an election held for that purpose.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1131.351 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1131 / Section 1131.351
§ 1131.351. APPLICABILITY OF SUBCHAPTER.
Status: in_force

This subchapter applies only to a group term life insurance policy extended to a group described by Section 1131.055.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 533A.003 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 533A / Section 533A.003
§ 533A.003. USE OF FUNDS FOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAMS IN LOCAL AUTHORITIES AND COMMUNITY CENTERS.
Status: in_force

(a) To develop or expand a volunteer intellectual disability program in a local intellectual and developmental disability authority or a community center, the department may allocate available funds appropriated for providing volunteer intellectual disability services.

(b) The department shall develop formal policies that encourage the growth and development of volunteer intellectual disability services in local intellectual and developmental disability authorities and community centers.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3798.060 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3798 / Section 3798.060
§ 3798.060. BOARD MEETINGS.
Status: in_force

The board shall hold meetings at a place that is accessible to the public and located in the district or in the city.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1070.064 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1070 / Section 1070.064
§ 1070.064. DAY-CARE SERVICES.
Status: in_force

(a) The board may take any action to provide day-care services for the district's medical staff members, allied health professionals, officers, directors, and employees, including:

(1) spending district money;

(2) entering into agreements; and

(3) acquiring by lease, purchase, or lease to purchase facilities, supplies, and equipment.

(b) The district may provide day-care services to district residents as space permits.
Tex. Tax Code § 113.106 — TX Code / Code tx / Chapter 113 / Section 113.106
§ 113.106. LIEN; SUIT TO DETERMINE VALIDITY.
Status: in_force

(a) In an action to determine the validity of a state tax lien, the lien shall be:

(1) perpetuated and foreclosed; or

(2) nullified.

(b) If a lien is perpetuated and foreclosed, no further action or notice on the judgment is required, and the notice of the state tax lien on record continues in effect.

(c) If all or part of a lien is nullified, a certified copy of the judgment may be filed with the county clerk of the county where the tax lien notice was filed and may be recorded in the same manner as a release by the comptroller.

(d) Execution, order for sale, or other process for the enforcement of the lien may be issued on the judgment at any time.

(e) A person must bring suit to determine the validity of a state tax lien not later than the 10th anniversary of the date the lien was filed. If more than one state tax lien has been filed relating to the same tax liability, the 10-year limitation period provided by this subsection is calculated from the date of the filing of the first lien relating to the liability.

(f) A taxpayer is presumed to have received proper notice of the taxpayer's tax liability if the notice is delivered to the taxpayer's last address of record with the comptroller. The taxpayer may rebut the presumption by presenting substantive evidence that demonstrates that notice of the tax liability was not received. If the taxpayer rebuts the presumption of receipt of proper notice with evidence the comptroller considers satisfactory, the period of limitations for filing suit provided by Subsection (e) does not apply.
Tex. Alcoholic Beverage Code § 51.10 — TX Code / Code al / Chapter 51 / Section 51.10
§ 51.10. COMMISSION MAY ADOPT RULES.
Status: in_force

The commission may adopt rules necessary to regulate the use and operation of minibars.
Tex. Water Code § 36.052 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 36 / Section 36.052
§ 36.052. OTHER LAWS NOT APPLICABLE.
Status: in_force

(a) Other laws governing the administration or operations of districts created under Section 52, Article III, or Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution, shall not apply to any district governed by this chapter. This chapter prevails over any other law in conflict or inconsistent with this chapter, except any special law governing a specific district shall prevail over this chapter.

(b) Notwithstanding Subsection (a), the following provisions prevail over a conflicting or inconsistent provision of a special law that governs a specific district:

(1) Sections 36.107-36.108;

(2) Sections 36.159-36.161; and

(3) Subchapter I.
Tex. Water Code § 58.637 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 58 / Section 58.637
§ 58.637. COMPENSATION OF COMMISSIONERS.
Status: in_force

On approval by the board, each commissioner is entitled to receive $25 a day for each day he actually serves, plus all necessary expenses.
Tex. Local Government Code § 147.002 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 147 / Section 147.002
§ 147.002. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this chapter:

(1) "Firefighter" means a firefighter employed by the municipality who is covered by the municipality's fire pension plan and is classified by the municipality as nonexempt. The term does not include a firefighter with a rank that is above that of battalion chief or section chief.

(2) "Firefighter employee group" means an organization:

(A) in which, on or before September 1, 2007, firefighters of the municipality have participated and paid dues via automatic payroll deduction; and

(B) that exists for the purpose, in whole or in part, of dealing with the municipality concerning grievances, labor disputes, wages, rates of pay, hours of employment, or conditions of employment affecting firefighters.

(3) "Police officer" means a sworn police officer employed by the municipality who is covered by the municipality's police pension plan and is classified by the municipality as nonexempt. The term does not include a police officer with a rank above that of captain, a civilian, or a municipal marshal.

(4) "Police officer employee group" means an organization:

(A) in which, on or before September 1, 2007, at least three percent of the police officers of the municipality have participated and paid dues via automatic payroll deduction; and

(B) that exists for the purpose, in whole or in part, of dealing with the municipality concerning grievances, labor disputes, wages, rates of pay, hours of employment, or conditions of employment affecting police officers.
Tex. Government Code § 617.002 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 617 / Section 617.002
§ 617.002. COLLECTIVE BARGAINING BY PUBLIC EMPLOYEES PROHIBITED.
Status: in_force

(a) An official of the state or of a political subdivision of the state may not enter into a collective bargaining contract with a labor organization regarding wages, hours, or conditions of employment of public employees.

(b) A contract entered into in violation of Subsection (a) is void.

(c) An official of the state or of a political subdivision of the state may not recognize a labor organization as the bargaining agent for a group of public employees.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1060.060 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1060 / Section 1060.060
§ 1060.060. MAINTENANCE OF RECORDS; PUBLIC INSPECTION.
Status: in_force

The board shall:

(1) maintain all district records, including books, accounts, notices, minutes, and other matters of the district and its operation, at the district office; and

(2) make those records available for public inspection at reasonable times.
Tex. Natural Resources Code § 161.323 — TX Code / Code nr / Chapter 161 / Section 161.323
§ 161.323. LIABILITY.
Status: in_force

The liability of the original veteran purchaser and any subsequent assignee or assignees of the veteran are joint and several, but the original veteran purchaser is primarily liable for payment of the money under the original contract of sale and purchase. The board may release an assignor from liability under this section if at least three years have passed since the approved assignment.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 9024.052 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 9024 / Section 9024.052
§ 9024.052. ELECTION OF DIRECTORS.
Status: in_force

On the uniform election date in May of each even-numbered year, the appropriate number of directors shall be elected.
Tex. Local Government Code § 174.204 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 174 / Section 174.204
§ 174.204. STRIKE; PENALTY AGAINST ASSOCIATION.
Status: in_force

(a) A district court for the judicial district in which a municipality is located that finds that an association has called, ordered, aided, or abetted a strike by fire fighters or police officers shall:

(1) impose a fine on the association for each day of the strike equal to 1/26 of the total of the association's annual membership dues, but not less than $2,500 nor more than $20,000; and

(2) order the forfeiture of any membership dues checkoff for a specified period not to exceed 12 months.

(b) If the court finds that the municipality or its representative engaged in acts of extreme provocation that detract substantially from the association's responsibility for the strike, the court may reduce the amount of the fine.

(c) An association that appeals a fine under Subsection (b) is not required to pay the fine until the appeal is finally determined.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3827.007 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3827 / Section 3827.007
§ 3827.007. LIBERAL CONSTRUCTION OF CHAPTER.
Status: in_force

This chapter shall be construed liberally in conformity with the findings and purposes set forth in this chapter.
Tex. Water Code § 60.0381 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 60 / Section 60.0381
§ 60.0381. CONVEYANCE OF LAND BY CERTAIN NAVIGATION DISTRICTS.
Status: in_force

(a) This section applies only to:

(1) a district that controls a ship channel or waterway that is the subject of a project that has been authorized or modified by the United States Congress in the Water Resources Development Act of 2016 (Pub. L. No. 114-322, Title I, 130 Stat. 1632) or the Water Resources Development Act of 2020 (Pub. L. No. 116-260, Div. AA, 134 Stat. 2615); and

(2) a lease entered into before the effective date of the Act enacting this section.

(b) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, including Section 5007.004, Special District Local Laws Code, to the extent that a district has entered into a surface lease with an original term of at least 20 years, the district may sell the land, improvements, easements, and any other interests in the real property or any part of the real property to the surface lease counterparty according to this section. The land, improvements, easements, and any other interests in real property may be conveyed by the district to the surface lease counterparty, without complying with the notice and bidding or other requirements of Sections 60.040-60.042. The sale must be:

(1) approved by the port commission;

(2) executed by the chair of the port commission;

(3) attested by the executive director of the district; and

(4) made for an amount that is not less than the reasonable market value of the land, improvements paid for by the district, easements, or other interest in real property, as applicable, at the time of contracting for the sale.

(c) Money received from the sale of real property as described by this section in excess of the sum of the reasonable market value of the property and the amount of rent due for the unexpired term of the surface lease may be used only for the purpose of a project that has been authorized or modified by the United States Congress in the Water Resources Development Act of 2016 (Pub. L. No. 114-322, Title I, 130 Stat. 1632) or the Water Resources Development Act of 2020 (Pub. L. No. 116-260, Div. AA, 134 Stat. 2615).

(d) A district may not sell land under this section to an entity that presents an undue security or safety risk to this state because of potential sabotage to or subversion of the integrity, operation, or maintenance of a ship channel or waterway of this state.
Tex. Insurance Code § 2204.053 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 2204 / Section 2204.053
§ 2204.053. CONSTITUTION AND BYLAWS.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section:

(1) "Principal office" means an office at which officers and personnel who are engaged in administration, underwriting, claims adjustment, policyholders' service, marketing, accounting, recordkeeping, and support services are located.

(2) "Subscriber" means a person, firm, corporation, or other organization that, on payment of fees or dues required by the constitution and bylaws, the directors designate as a subscriber.

(b) The constitution and bylaws of the exchange must provide for:

(1) the election of nine directors, four of whom represent the public interest and are not members, subscribers, or agents of the exchange;

(2) the locations of the principal offices of the exchange and the members in this state for transacting business described by Section 2204.051(a);

(3) the submission by the exchange, members, and applicants for membership in the exchange of financial information required by rules adopted by the commissioner;

(4) the establishment and maintenance by the exchange of a security fund in a form and amount specified by rules adopted by the commissioner;

(5) the voting power of members; and

(6) members' rights and duties, including the manner of conducting business, financial stability, dues, membership fees, mandatory arbitration, and any other matter necessary or appropriate to conduct business authorized by this chapter.

(c) For an agent transacting business on the exchange to participate in the operation and management of the exchange, the constitution and bylaws of the exchange must provide for the voting power and other rights granted to a nonprofit corporation under the Business Organizations Code.

(c-1) Expired.

(c-2) Expired.

(d) In a manner that complies with the requirements adopted under this section, the exchange may, with the department's approval, amend the exchange's constitution or bylaws in accordance with the terms of the constitution and bylaws.

(e) The constitution, a bylaw, or an amendment to the constitution or a bylaw is invalid without the department's approval.
Tex. Local Government Code § 563.101 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 563 / Section 563.101
§ 563.101. PLEDGE FOR PAYMENT OF BONDS.
Status: in_force

The commissioners court of a county may provide for the payment of the principal of and interest on bonds issued under this chapter:

(1) by pledging all or part of the county's revenue from its wastewater collection and treatment system or water supply and distribution system; or

(2) from other sources.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8083.0105 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8083 / Section 8083.0105
§ 8083.0105. FINDINGS OF PUBLIC PURPOSE AND BENEFIT.
Status: in_force

(a) The district is created to serve a public purpose and benefit.

(b) The district is created to accomplish the purposes of:

(1) a municipal utility district as provided by general law and Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution; and

(2) Section 52, Article III, Texas Constitution, that relate to the construction, acquisition, improvement, operation, or maintenance of macadamized, graveled, or paved roads, or improvements, including storm drainage, in aid of those roads.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8378.151 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8378 / Section 8378.151
§ 8378.151. ELECTIONS REGARDING TAXES OR BONDS.
Status: in_force

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

(1) revenue other than ad valorem taxes; or

(2) contract payments described by Section 8378.153.

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

(c) The district may not issue bonds payable from ad valorem taxes to finance a road project unless the issuance is approved by a vote of a two-thirds majority of the district voters voting at an election held for that purpose.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7991A.0305 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7991A / Section 7991A.0305
§ 7991A.0305. COMPLIANCE WITH MUNICIPAL CONSENT ORDINANCE OR RESOLUTION.
Status: in_force

The district shall comply with all applicable requirements of any ordinance or resolution that is adopted under Section 54.016 or 54.0165, Water Code, and that consents to the creation of the district or to the inclusion of land in the district.