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Tex. Tax Code § 162.109 — TX Code / Code tx / Chapter 162 / Section 162.109
§ 162.109. ISSUANCE AND DISPLAY OF LICENSE.
Status: in_force

(a) If the comptroller approves a license application, the comptroller shall issue a license to the applicant. A license must be posted in a conspicuous place or kept available for inspection at the principal place of business of the license holder. A copy of the license must be kept at each place of business or other place of storage from which gasoline is sold, distributed, or used and in each motor vehicle used by the license holder to transport gasoline purchased by the license holder for resale, distribution, or use.

(b) A person holding an interstate trucker's license shall reproduce the license and carry a photocopy with each motor vehicle being operated into or from this state.
Tex. Education Code § 12.252 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 12 / Section 12.252
§ 12.252. APPLICABILITY OF CERTAIN PROVISIONS.
Status: in_force

(a) The provisions of this chapter relating to charter schools do not apply to an adult education program operated under a charter granted under this subchapter except as otherwise provided by this subchapter or by commissioner rule.

(b) An adult education program operated under a charter granted under this subchapter is subject to:

(1) a provision of this title establishing a criminal offense; and

(2) a prohibition, restriction, or requirement, as applicable, imposed by this title or a rule adopted under this title, relating to:

(A) the Public Education Information Management System (PEIMS) to the extent necessary as determined by the commissioner to monitor compliance with this subchapter and, as applicable, Subchapter D;

(B) criminal history records under Subchapter C, Chapter 22;

(C) high school graduation requirements under Section 28.025, to the extent applicable to a program participant;

(D) special education programs under Subchapter A, Chapter 29;

(E) bilingual education under Subchapter B, Chapter 29;

(F) health and safety under Chapter 38;

(G) the requirement under Section 22A.051 or 22A.052 to report misconduct; and

(H) the right of an employee to report a crime, as provided by Section 37.148.
Tex. Natural Resources Code § 32.013 — TX Code / Code nr / Chapter 32 / Section 32.013
§ 32.013. TERMS OF APPOINTED MEMBERS.
Status: in_force

The appointed members of the board serve for terms of two years.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 252.126 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 252 / Section 252.126
§ 252.126. CONFIDENTIALITY; DISCLOSURE OF INVESTIGATION REPORT.
Status: repealed

(a) A report, record, or working paper used or developed in an investigation made under this subchapter is confidential and may be disclosed only as provided by Chapter 48, Human Resources Code, Chapter 261, Family Code, or this section.

(b) Repealed by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 887 (H.B. 4696), Sec. 23(2), eff. September 1, 2023.
Tex. Local Government Code § 378.003 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 378 / Section 378.003
§ 378.003. ADOPTION OF ZONE.
Status: in_force

(a) A municipality may create a zone if the governing body of the municipality adopts a resolution containing:

(1) the determination described by Section 378.002;

(2) a description of the boundaries of the zone;

(3) a finding by the governing body that the creation of the zone benefits and is for the public purpose of increasing the public health, safety, and welfare of the persons in the municipality; and

(4) a finding by the governing body that the creation of the zone satisfies the requirements of Section 312.202, Tax Code.

(b) A municipality may create more than one zone and may include an area in more than one zone.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3855.001 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3855 / Section 3855.001
§ 3855.001. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this chapter:

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

(2) "City" means the city of League City.

(3) "Director" means a board member.

(4) "District" means the League City Improvement District.
Tex. Government Code § 2306.926 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2306 / Section 2306.926
§ 2306.926. LICENSE ISSUANCE; TERM; NOT TRANSFERABLE.
Status: in_force

(a) The department shall issue a license to establish, maintain, and operate a migrant labor housing facility if the facility meets the standards of construction, sanitation, equipment, and operation required by rules adopted under this subchapter.

(b) The license expires on the first anniversary of the date of issuance.

(c) The license issued under this subchapter is not transferable.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8365.106 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8365 / Section 8365.106
§ 8365.106. LIMITATION ON USE OF EMINENT DOMAIN.
Status: in_force

The district may not exercise the power of eminent domain outside the district to acquire a site or easement for:

(1) a road project authorized by Section 8365.103; or

(2) a recreational facility as defined by Section 49.462, Water Code.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8341.104 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8341 / Section 8341.104
§ 8341.104. AUTHORITY FOR ROAD PROJECTS.
Status: in_force

Under Section 52, Article III, Texas Constitution, the district may acquire, construct, improve, operate, and maintain macadamized, graveled, or paved roads, or improvements, including storm drainage, in aid of those roads.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 99A.003 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 99A / Section 99A.003
§ 99A.003. REVIEW AND MODIFICATION OF STATE PLAN.
Status: in_force

The department shall conduct a review and modify as necessary the state plan developed under this chapter at least once every five years.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7202.005 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7202 / Section 7202.005
§ 7202.005. DISTRICT SUPERVISION.
Status: in_force

The rights, powers, privileges, authority, functions, and duties of the district are subject to the continuing right of supervision of the state to be exercised by and through the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
Tex. Government Code § 1473.056 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 1473 / Section 1473.056
§ 1473.056. ELECTION NOT REQUIRED.
Status: in_force

The commissioners court may issue securities under this subchapter without holding an election to approve the issuance.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8881.053 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8881 / Section 8881.053
§ 8881.053. ELECTION DATE.
Status: in_force

The district shall hold an election to elect the appropriate number of directors on the uniform election date in May of each even-numbered year or another date authorized by law.
Tex. Government Code § 24.134 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 24 / Section 24.134
§ 24.134.
Status: in_force

Sec. 24.134. 32ND JUDICIAL DISTRICT (FISHER, MITCHELL, AND NOLAN COUNTIES). (a) The 32nd Judicial District is composed of Fisher, Mitchell, and Nolan counties.

(b) The terms of the 32nd District Court in each county in the district begin on the first Mondays in January, May, and September.
Tex. Property Code § 76.603 — TX Code / Code pr / Chapter 76 / Section 76.603
§ 76.603. AUDIT; BUDGET.
Status: in_force

The unclaimed money fund is subject to:

(1) audit by the auditor of the holder or an independent auditor if the holder does not have an auditor; and

(2) budgetary procedures adopted by the governing body of the holder.
Tex. Government Code § 552.202 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 552 / Section 552.202
§ 552.202. DEPARTMENT HEADS.
Status: in_force

Each department head is an agent of the officer for public information for the purposes of complying with this chapter.
Tex. Tax Code § 154.4095 — TX Code / Code tx / Chapter 154 / Section 154.4095
§ 154.4095. DECEPTIVE TRADE PRACTICE.
Status: in_force

Selling a package of cigarettes described by Section 154.0415, with or without a stamp, is a deceptive trade practice for the purpose of Subchapter E, Chapter 17, Business & Commerce Code.
Tex. Government Code § 171.0154 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 171 / Section 171.0154
§ 171.0154. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR INSTRUCTOR LICENSE.
Status: in_force

The commission by rule shall establish requirements for the issuance of an instructor license under this chapter. The commission by rule may establish eligibility criteria for instructors based on the type of court-ordered program for which the applicant seeks an endorsement, including education and experience requirements.
Tex. Occupations Code § 1001.302 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 1001 / Section 1001.302
§ 1001.302. LICENSE ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS.
Status: in_force

(a) An applicant for a license under this chapter must submit evidence satisfactory to the board showing at least that the applicant has:

(1) graduated from:

(A) an engineering curriculum approved by the board as having satisfactory standing; or

(B) an engineering or related science curriculum at a recognized institution of higher education, other than a curriculum approved by the board under Paragraph (A);

(2) passed the examination requirements prescribed by the board; and

(3) engaged in the active practice of engineering for at least:

(A) four years, if the applicant graduated from a curriculum described by Subdivision (1)(A); or

(B) eight years, if the applicant graduated from a curriculum described by Subdivision (1)(B).

(b) To satisfy the requirement of Subsection (a)(3), an applicant must submit a specific record showing engineering work of a character satisfactory to the board indicating that the applicant is competent to be placed in responsible charge of that work.

(c) For purposes of determining an applicant's qualifications under Subsection (a)(3), the board may not consider as active practice in engineering work:

(1) engineering teaching;

(2) the mere execution, as a contractor, of work designed by an engineer; or

(3) the supervision, as a foreman or superintendent, of the construction of work designed by an engineer.

(d) A person is not eligible to be licensed as an engineer unless the person is of good character and reputation.

(e) A person who has the necessary license qualifications described by this chapter is eligible for the license regardless of whether the person is practicing at the time the person applies for the license.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8088.0204 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8088 / Section 8088.0204
§ 8088.0204. 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. Special District Local Laws Code § 8806.052 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8806 / Section 8806.052
§ 8806.052. METHOD OF ELECTING DIRECTORS.
Status: in_force

One director is elected from each county commissioners precinct in Coke County and one director is elected at large.
Tex. Election Code § 181.0041 — TX Code / Code el / Chapter 181 / Section 181.0041
§ 181.0041. REGISTRATION OF PARTY REQUIRED.
Status: in_force

A political party that intends to make nominations under this chapter for the general election for state and county officers must register with the secretary of state, in the manner prescribed by the secretary, not later than January 2 of the election year.
Tex. Agriculture Code § 188.031 — TX Code / Code ag / Chapter 188 / Section 188.031
§ 188.031. ISSUANCE OF CERTIFICATE TO MEMBER OF PUBLIC; FEE.
Status: in_force

(a) A person may obtain a certificate identifying any lien on file and any notice of claim of lien naming a particular debtor and stating the date and time of filing of each notice and the names and addresses of each lienholder in the certificate.

(b) The amount of the fee for a certificate under Subsection (a) is the same as the amount of the fee provided by Section 9.525(d), Business & Commerce Code.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1058.061 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1058 / Section 1058.061
§ 1058.061. ASSISTANT TO DISTRICT ADMINISTRATOR.
Status: in_force

(a) The board may designate an assistant to the district administrator to discharge a duty or function of the administrator in the event of the administrator's incapacity, absence, or inability to discharge the duty or function.

(b) The assistant shall post the bond required by board order.

(c) The assistant is subject to any limitations prescribed by board order.
Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 56A.3045 — TX Code / Code cr / Chapter 56A / Section 56A.3045
§ 56A.3045. PAYMENT OF COSTS RELATED TO TESTIMONY.
Status: in_force

A law enforcement agency or an office of the attorney representing the state may pay any costs related to the testimony of a licensed health care professional in a criminal proceeding regarding the results of a forensic medical examination described by Article 56A.303 or the manner in which the examination was performed.
Tex. Water Code § 13.190 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 13 / Section 13.190
§ 13.190. EQUALITY OF RATES AND SERVICES.
Status: in_force

(a) A water and sewer utility may not directly or indirectly by any device or in any manner charge, demand, collect, or receive from any person a greater or lesser compensation for any service rendered or to be rendered by the utility than that prescribed in the schedule of rates of the utility applicable to that service when filed in the manner provided in this chapter, and a person may not knowingly receive or accept any service from a utility for a compensation greater or less than that prescribed in the schedules, provided that all rates being charged and collected by a utility on the effective date of this chapter may be continued until schedules are filed.

(b) This chapter does not prevent a cooperative corporation from returning to its members the whole or any part of the net earnings resulting from its operations in proportion to their purchases from or through the corporation.
Tex. Election Code § 102.002 — TX Code / Code el / Chapter 102 / Section 102.002
§ 102.002. CONTENTS OF APPLICATION.
Status: in_force

An application for a late ballot must comply with the applicable provisions of Section 84.002 and must include or be accompanied by a certificate of a licensed physician or chiropractor or accredited Christian Science practitioner in substantially the following form:

"This is to certify that I know that __________ has a sickness or physical condition that will prevent him or her from appearing at the polling place for an election to be held on the __________ day of __________, 20___, without a likelihood of needing personal assistance or of injuring his or her health and that the sickness or physical condition originated on or after __________.

"Witness my hand at __________, Texas, this __________ day of __________, 20___.

________________________________

(signature of physician,

chiropractor, or practitioner)"
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 181.202 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 181 / Section 181.202
§ 181.202. DISCIPLINARY ACTION.
Status: in_force

In addition to the penalties prescribed by this chapter, a violation of this chapter by a covered entity that is licensed by an agency of this state is subject to investigation and disciplinary proceedings, including probation or suspension by the licensing agency. If there is evidence that the violations of this chapter are egregious and constitute a pattern or practice, the agency may:

(1) revoke the covered entity's license; or

(2) refer the covered entity's case to the attorney general for the institution of an action for civil penalties under Section 181.201(b).
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8004.052 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8004 / Section 8004.052
§ 8004.052. TEMPORARY DIRECTORS.
Status: in_force

(a) On or after September 1, 2017, the owner or owners of a majority of the assessed value of the real property in the district may submit a petition to the commission requesting that the commission appoint as temporary directors the five persons named in the petition. The commission shall appoint as temporary directors the five persons named in the petition.

(b) Temporary directors serve until the earlier of:

(1) the date permanent directors are elected under Section 8004.003; or

(2) September 1, 2021.

(c) If permanent directors have not been elected under Section 8004.003 and the terms of the temporary directors have expired, successor temporary directors shall be appointed or reappointed as provided by Subsection (d) to serve terms that expire on the earlier of:

(1) the date permanent directors are elected under Section 8004.003; or

(2) the fourth anniversary of the date of the appointment or reappointment.

(d) If Subsection (c) applies, the owner or owners of a majority of the assessed value of the real property in the district may submit a petition to the commission requesting that the commission appoint as successor temporary directors the five persons named in the petition. The commission shall appoint as successor temporary directors the five persons named in the petition.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 242.251 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 242 / Section 242.251
§ 242.251. SCOPE OF SUBCHAPTER.
Status: in_force

This subchapter applies to any dispute between an institution licensed under this chapter and the department relating to:

(1) renewal of a license under Section 242.033;

(2) suspension or revocation of a license under Section 242.061;

(3) assessment of a civil penalty under Section 242.065;

(4) assessment of a monetary penalty under Section 242.066; or

(5) assessment of a penalty as described by Section 32.021(n), Human Resources Code.
Tex. Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 103.001 — TX Code / Code cp / Chapter 103 / Section 103.001
§ 103.001. CLAIMANTS ENTITLED TO COMPENSATION AND HEALTH BENEFITS COVERAGE.
Status: in_force

(a) A person is entitled to compensation if:

(1) the person has served in whole or in part a sentence in prison under the laws of this state; and

(2) the person:

(A) has received a full pardon on the basis of innocence for the crime for which the person was sentenced;

(B) has been granted relief in accordance with a writ of habeas corpus that is based on a court finding or determination that the person is actually innocent of the crime for which the person was sentenced; or

(C) has been granted relief in accordance with a writ of habeas corpus and:

(i) the state district court in which the charge against the person was pending has entered an order dismissing the charge; and

(ii) the district court's dismissal order is based on a motion to dismiss in which the state's attorney states that no credible evidence exists that inculpates the defendant and, either in the motion or in an affidavit, the state's attorney states that the state's attorney believes that the defendant is actually innocent of the crime for which the person was sentenced.

(b) A person is not entitled to compensation under Subsection (a) for any part of a sentence in prison during which the person was also serving a concurrent sentence for another crime to which Subsection (a) does not apply.

(c) If a deceased person would be entitled to compensation under Subsection (a)(2) if living, including a person who received a posthumous pardon, the person's heirs, legal representatives, and estate are entitled to lump-sum compensation under Section 103.052.

(d) Subject to this section, a person entitled to compensation under Subsection (a) is also eligible to obtain group health benefit plan coverage through the Texas Department of Criminal Justice as if the person were an employee of the department. The person's spouse and dependents may be included in the person's coverage as if the person were an employee of the department. Coverage may be obtained under this subsection for a period of time equal to the total period the claimant served for the crime for which the claimant was wrongfully imprisoned, including any period during which the claimant was released on parole or to mandatory supervision or required to register under Chapter 62, Code of Criminal Procedure. A person who elects to obtain coverage under this subsection shall pay a monthly contribution equal to the total amount of the monthly contributions for that coverage for an employee of the department.

(e) Notwithstanding Section 103.053(c), annuity payments may be reduced by an amount necessary to make the payments required by Subsection (d), and that amount shall be transferred to an appropriate account as provided by the comptroller by rule to fund that coverage.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 171.065 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 171 / Section 171.065
§ 171.065. CRIMINAL OFFENSE.
Status: in_force

(a) A person who intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly violates this subchapter commits an offense. An offense under this subsection is a state jail felony.

(b) A pregnant woman on whom a drug-induced abortion is attempted, induced, or performed in violation of this subchapter is not criminally liable for the violation.

(c) Conduct constituting an offense under this section may also be the basis for an administrative violation under Section 171.064.
Tex. Natural Resources Code § 89.045 — TX Code / Code nr / Chapter 89 / Section 89.045
§ 89.045. LIABILITY FOR DAMAGES.
Status: in_force

(a) The commission and its employees and agents, the operator, the nonoperator, and any private person who has paid money to the commisson to plug or replug a well under Section 89.084 are not liable for any damages that may occur as a result of acts done or omitted to be done by them or each of them in a good-faith effort to carry out this chapter.

(b) The owner of the surface estate of the tract of land on which a well is located is immune from civil liability for any damages that may occur as a result of acts done or omitted to be done in carrying out this chapter by the commission, an employee or agent of the commission, or any other person authorized under this chapter to enter the land.
Tex. Transportation Code § 451.063 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 451 / Section 451.063
§ 451.063. TAX EXEMPTION.
Status: in_force

The property, revenue, and income of an authority are exempt from state and local taxes.
Tex. Occupations Code § 802.051 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 802 / Section 802.051
§ 802.051. GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES; RULES.
Status: in_force

(a) The department shall administer and enforce this chapter.

(b) The commission shall adopt rules necessary to administer and enforce this chapter.