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Tex. Occupations Code § 1951.103 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 1951 / Section 1951.103
§ 1951.103. MEMBERSHIP RESTRICTIONS.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, "Texas trade association" means a cooperative and voluntarily joined statewide association of business or professional competitors in this state designed to assist its members and its industry or profession in dealing with mutual business or professional problems and in promoting their common interest.

(b) A person may not be a member of the committee if:

(1) the person is an officer, employee, or paid consultant of a Texas trade association in the field of pest control except as provided by Section 1951.101(a)(4); or

(2) the person's spouse is an officer, manager, or paid consultant of a Texas trade association in the field of pest control.

(c) A person may not be a member of the committee if the person is required to register as a lobbyist under Chapter 305, Government Code, because of the person's activities for compensation on behalf of a profession related to the operation of the department.
Tex. Water Code § 58.445 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 58 / Section 58.445
§ 58.445. ORDER TO ISSUE BONDS OR EXECUTE CONTRACT.
Status: in_force

After the vote is canvassed and the results are declared to be favorable to the proposition, the board shall make and enter an order directing the issuance of the bonds or the execution of a contract with the United States. The bonds or contract shall be in a sufficient amount to pay for the improvements together with all necessary incidental expenses, but the amount may not be more than the amount specified in the election order and notice of election.
Tex. Local Government Code § 142.064 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 142 / Section 142.064
§ 142.064. RATIFICATION AND ENFORCEABILITY OF AGREEMENT.
Status: in_force

(a) An agreement under this subchapter is enforceable and binding on the public employer, the recognized police officers association, and the police officers covered by the meet and confer agreement only if:

(1) the governing body of the municipality ratified the agreement by a majority vote; and

(2) the recognized police officers association ratified the agreement by conducting a secret ballot election at which the majority of the police officers who would be covered by the agreement favored ratifying the agreement.

(b) A meet and confer agreement ratified as described by Subsection (a) may establish a procedure by which the parties agree to resolve disputes related to a right, duty, or obligation provided by the agreement, including binding arbitration on a question involving interpretation of the agreement.

(c) A state district court of a judicial district in which the municipality is located has jurisdiction to hear and resolve a dispute under the ratified meet and confer agreement on the application of a party to the agreement aggrieved by an action or omission of the other party when the action or omission is related to a right, duty, or obligation provided by the agreement. The court may issue proper restraining orders, temporary and permanent injunctions, or any other writ, order, or process, including contempt orders, that are appropriate to enforcing the agreement.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8004A.0306 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8004A / Section 8004A.0306
§ 8004A.0306. DIVISION OF DISTRICT.
Status: in_force

This chapter applies to any new district created by the division of the district under Section 49.316, Water Code, and a new district has all the powers and duties of the district.
Tex. Transportation Code § 504.613 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 504 / Section 504.613
§ 504.613. HOUSTON LIVESTOCK SHOW AND RODEO LICENSE PLATES.
Status: in_force

(a) The department shall issue specialty license plates including the words "Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo." The department shall design the license plates in consultation with the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.

(b) After deduction of the department's administrative costs, the remainder of the fee for issuance of the license plates shall be deposited to the credit of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo scholarship account in the state treasury. Money in the account may be used only by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board in making grants to benefit the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.
Tex. Transportation Code § 225.005 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 225 / Section 225.005
§ 225.005. DESIGNATION OF HISTORICAL ROUTE.
Status: in_force

(a) The department shall mark with a historical name a farm-to-market or ranch road that follows a historical route if:

(1) a county historical commission applies to the Texas Historical Commission and the department for the marking of the road; and

(2) the Texas Historical Commission certifies that the name has been in common usage in the area for at least 50 years.

(b) The evidence to support a certification under Subsection (a) must:

(1) be submitted by the county historical commission applying for the designation; and

(2) include an affidavit from each of at least five longtime residents of the area.

(c) The department shall prepare and install signs along the road that indicate the road's historical name. The county historical commission applying for the designation shall pay the cost of preparing the signs.
Tex. Government Code § 321.004 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 321 / Section 321.004
§ 321.004. PROCEDURE FOR TIE VOTE.
Status: in_force

(a) If the full committee is present and is not able to resolve a tie vote within a reasonable time on a matter this chapter requires the committee to decide, the committee shall select a member of the house or senate to meet with the committee and to cast the tie-breaking vote.

(b) The seventh member's duty to the committee ends when the member casts the tie-breaking vote and the matter is resolved.
Tex. Local Government Code § 211.055 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 211 / Section 211.055
§ 211.055. LEASE REVIEW PROHIBITED.
Status: in_force

A municipality may not require a real estate broker, agent, or other third party fiduciary to submit for review or provide access to a lease or related document to determine the number of unrelated occupants of a dwelling unit for the purpose of enforcing a dwelling unit occupancy requirement.(a) Except as provided by this section, a municipality may not adopt or enforce an ordinance, rule, or other measure that requires a small lot to have:

(1) a building plane or other setback greater than:

(A) 15 feet from the front or 10 feet from the back of the property; or

(B) five feet from the side of the property;

(2) covered parking;

(3) more than one parking space per unit;

(4) off-site parking;

(5) more than 30 percent open space or permeable surface;

(6) fewer than three full stories not exceeding 10 feet in height measured from the interior floor to ceiling;

(7) a maximum building bulk;

(8) a wall articulation requirement; or

(9) any other zoning restriction that imposes restrictions inconsistent with this subsection, including restrictions through contiguous zoning districts or uses or from the creation of an overlapping zoning district.

(a-1) Notwithstanding Subsection (a)(1), a municipality may require with respect to a small lot a setback related to environmental features, erosion, or waterways, to the extent authorized by federal or other state law.

(b) A municipality may require with respect to a small lot:

(1) the sharing of a driveway with another lot;

(2) permitting fees equivalent to the permitting fees charged for the development of a lot the use of which is restricted to a single-family residence; or

(3) impact fees, to the extent authorized by Chapter 395.

(c) Notwithstanding Subsection (a)(5), a municipality may adopt or enforce an ordinance, rule, or other measure with respect to a small lot that:

(1) applies to land located in an aquifer recharge zone; and

(2) relates to the protection of an aquifer.
Tex. Occupations Code § 501.262 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 501 / Section 501.262
§ 501.262. RECIPROCAL LICENSE.
Status: in_force

The executive council may enter into and implement agreements with other jurisdictions for the issuance of a license by reciprocity if the other jurisdiction's requirements for licensing, certification, or registration are substantially equal to the requirements of this chapter.
Tex. Local Government Code § 5.005 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 5 / Section 5.005
§ 5.005. SPECIAL-LAW MUNICIPALITY.
Status: in_force

(a) A municipality is a special-law municipality if it operates under a municipal charter granted by a local law enacted by the Congress of the Republic of Texas or by the legislature.

(b) A special-law municipality that has amended its municipal charter as authorized by Article XI, Section 5, of the Texas Constitution is also a home-rule municipality.
Tex. Occupations Code § 255.005 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 255 / Section 255.005
§ 255.005. NOTIFICATION OF INVESTIGATION STATUS.
Status: in_force

If a written complaint is filed with the board that the board has authority to resolve, the board, at least quarterly until final disposition of the complaint, shall notify the person filing the complaint and each person who is a subject of the complaint of the status of the investigation unless the notice would jeopardize an undercover investigation.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3958.153 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3958 / Section 3958.153
§ 3958.153. PETITION REQUIRED FOR FINANCING SERVICES AND IMPROVEMENTS WITH ASSESSMENTS.
Status: in_force

(a) The board may not finance a service or improvement project with assessments under this chapter unless a written petition requesting that service or improvement has been filed with the board.

(b) A petition filed under Subsection (a) must be signed by the owners of a majority of the assessed value of real property in the district subject to assessment according to the most recent certified tax appraisal roll for the county.
Tex. Local Government Code § 6.001 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 6 / Section 6.001
§ 6.001. AUTHORITY TO INCORPORATE AS TYPE A GENERAL-LAW MUNICIPALITY.
Status: in_force

A community may incorporate under this subchapter as a Type A general-law municipality if it:

(1) constitutes an unincorporated city or town;

(2) contains 600 or more inhabitants; and

(3) meets the territorial requirements prescribed by Section 5.901.
Tex. Government Code § 2105.253 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2105 / Section 2105.253
§ 2105.253. RULES; CONSIDERATIONS.
Status: in_force

The rules adopted under Section 2105.202(a) and the considerations provided by Section 2105.202(b) apply to a reduction of block grant funds under this subchapter.
Tex. Government Code § 411.138 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 411 / Section 411.138
§ 411.138.
Status: in_force

Sec. 411.138. ACCESS TO CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORD INFORMATION: JUVENILE BOARD OR JUVENILE PROBATION DEPARTMENT. A juvenile board or juvenile probation department is entitled to obtain from the department criminal history record information maintained by the department that relates to a person who is:

(1) an applicant for a position with the juvenile probation department;

(2) an employee for whom the juvenile board or juvenile probation department will seek certification from the Texas Juvenile Justice Department; or

(3) an employee or department applicant who currently holds certification from the Texas Juvenile Justice Department.
Tex. Government Code § 2054.2721 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2054 / Section 2054.2721
§ 2054.2721. INDEPENDENT ANNUAL AUDIT.
Status: in_force

(a) Not later than August 1 of each year, any private vendor chosen to implement or manage the project shall have an audit of the vendor's finances associated with the management and operation of the project performed by an independent certified public accountant selected by the state. The vendor shall pay for the audit and shall have a copy of the audit provided to the department.

(b) Not later than August 15 of each year, the department shall provide a copy of the audit report to:

(1) the presiding officer of each house of the legislature; and

(2) the chair of each committee in the legislature with primary jurisdiction over the department.

(c) The department shall keep a copy of the audit report and make the audit report available for inspection by any interested person during regular business hours.
Tex. Finance Code § 156.505 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 156 / Section 156.505
§ 156.505. RECOVERY LIMITS.
Status: in_force

(a) A person entitled to receive payment out of the recovery fund is entitled to receive reimbursement of actual, out-of-pocket damages as provided by this section.

(b) A payment from the recovery fund may be made as provided by Section 156.504 and this section. A payment for claims:

(1) arising out of the same transaction, including interest, is limited in the aggregate to $25,000, regardless of the number of claimants; and

(2) against a single person licensed as a residential mortgage loan originator under Chapter 157 arising out of separate transactions, including interest, is limited in the aggregate to $50,000 until the fund has been reimbursed for all amounts paid.

(c) In the event there are concurrent claims under Subsections (b)(1) and (2) that exceed the amounts available under the recovery fund, the commissioner shall prorate recovery based on the amount of damage suffered by each claimant.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1033.003 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1033 / Section 1033.003
§ 1033.003. DISTRICT TERRITORY.
Status: in_force

The boundaries of the district are coextensive with the boundaries of the Grapeland Independent School District as those boundaries existed on May 26, 1971.
Tex. Insurance Code § 4004.055 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 4004 / Section 4004.055
§ 4004.055. CONSEQUENCES OF FAILURE TO COMPLETE CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENT.
Status: in_force

(a) The department may not renew a license issued under this title if the license holder fails to:

(1) complete an applicable continuing education requirement not later than the 90th day after the last day of the licensing period; or

(2) pay an applicable fine related to the failure to timely complete continuing education.

(b) The department may not issue a new license under this title to an individual who was previously licensed under this title if the individual fails to:

(1) provide evidence of completion of an applicable continuing education requirement for the expired, nonrenewed, canceled, or revoked license; or

(2) pay an applicable fine related to the failure to timely complete continuing education.

(c) Completion of continuing education after expiration of a license is not a defense in a disciplinary action under Section 4005.101, Section 4005.109, or another provision of this code against an individual who failed to complete continuing education as required by this chapter.
Tex. Insurance Code § 846.059 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 846 / Section 846.059
§ 846.059. FEES; SERVICE OF PROCESS.
Status: in_force

(a) Each multiple employer welfare arrangement shall pay to the department in the amount set by the commissioner:

(1) an application fee for an initial certificate of authority;

(2) an application fee for a final certificate of authority; and

(3) a filing fee for submission of the arrangement's annual statement.

(b) The commissioner shall set the fees described by Subsection (a) in amounts reasonable and necessary to defray the costs of administering this chapter.

(c) Each multiple employer welfare arrangement shall appoint the commissioner as its resident agent for purposes of service of process. The fee for that service is $50, payable at the time of appointment.

(d) Fees paid under this section shall be deposited to the credit of the Texas Department of Insurance operating fund.
Tex. Utilities Code § 121.101 — TX Code / Code ut / Chapter 121 / Section 121.101
§ 121.101. MAINTENANCE OF OFFICE AND RECORDS IN THIS STATE.
Status: in_force

(a) A gas utility shall maintain an office in this state in a county in which some part of the gas utility's property is located. The gas utility shall keep in this office all books, accounts, papers, records, vouchers, and receipts that the railroad commission requires.

(b) A book, account, paper, record, receipt, voucher, or other item of information required by the railroad commission to be kept in this state may not be removed from this state except as prescribed by the railroad commission.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3905.152 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3905 / Section 3905.152
§ 3905.152. DISBURSEMENTS AND TRANSFERS OF MONEY.
Status: in_force

The board by resolution shall establish the number of directors' signatures and the procedure required for a disbursement or transfer of the district's money.
Tex. Occupations Code § 601.252 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 601 / Section 601.252
§ 601.252. REQUIREMENT TO ADOPT RULES.
Status: in_force

(a) Each agency subject to this subchapter, other than the Texas Board of Nursing and the Texas Physician Assistant Board, shall adopt rules to regulate the manner in which a person who holds a license issued by the agency may order, instruct, or direct another authorized person in the performance of a radiologic procedure.

(b) Rules adopted under Subsection (a) must allow a practitioner the right to delegate certain designated radiologic procedures to a person not certified under this chapter if the delegation is allowed by the regulatory board that licenses the practitioner.

(c) Rules adopted under this section by the State Board of Dental Examiners must:

(1) require an authorized person who performs radiologic procedures under the delegation of a dentist, other than a registered nurse, to register with the dental board;

(2) establish reasonable and necessary fees to cover the administrative costs incurred by the dental board in administering a registration program created under this subsection;

(3) establish grounds for the suspension, revocation, or nonrenewal of a registration issued under this subsection; and

(4) establish standards, in addition to those required by this chapter, for training and supervising the operators of the equipment.

(d) In adopting rules under Subsection (c), the State Board of Dental Examiners may take into account whether the radiologic procedure will be performed by a registered nurse.

(e) Rules adopted under this section by the Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation must:

(1) require an authorized person who performs radiologic procedures under the delegation of a podiatrist, other than a registered nurse, to register with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation;

(2) establish reasonable and necessary fees to cover the administrative costs incurred by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation in administering a registration program created under this subsection;

(3) establish grounds for the suspension, revocation, or nonrenewal of a registration issued under this subsection; and

(4) establish standards for training and supervising the operators of podiatric equipment, including standards for curricula and instructors.

(f) In adopting rules under Subsection (e), the Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation may take into account whether the radiologic procedure will be performed by a registered nurse.
Tex. Occupations Code § 454.108 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 454 / Section 454.108
§ 454.108. NEGOTIATED RULEMAKING; ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION.
Status: in_force

(a) The board shall develop a policy to encourage the use of:

(1) negotiated rulemaking under Chapter 2008, Government Code, for the adoption of board rules; and

(2) appropriate alternative dispute resolution procedures under Chapter 2009, Government Code, to assist in the resolution of internal and external disputes under the board's jurisdiction.

(b) The board's procedures relating to alternative dispute resolution must conform, to the extent possible, to any model guidelines issued by the State Office of Administrative Hearings for the use of alternative dispute resolution by state agencies.

(c) The board shall:

(1) coordinate the implementation of the policy adopted under Subsection (a);

(2) provide training as needed to implement the procedures for negotiated rulemaking or alternative dispute resolution; and

(3) collect data concerning the effectiveness of those procedures.
Tex. Agriculture Code § 74.009 — TX Code / Code ag / Chapter 74 / Section 74.009
§ 74.009. COTTON PEST CONTROL AND ERADICATION POLICY.
Status: in_force

The state shall employ all constitutional methods to control and eradicate cotton pests that scientific research demonstrates to be successful, including:

(1) inspection of host plants in the field or host plant products where stored;

(2) quarantine and fumigation of equipment, host plants, and host plant products found to be contaminated;

(3) supervision of the growing of host plants in areas known to be contaminated;

(4) destruction of infested fields of host plants or of infested host plant products;

(5) prevention of planting of host plants in areas where infestation has been found; and

(6) prevention of movement of equipment contaminated or reasonably suspected to be contaminated with cotton pests.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3909.153 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3909 / Section 3909.153
§ 3909.153. PETITION REQUIRED FOR FINANCING SERVICES AND IMPROVEMENTS WITH ASSESSMENTS.
Status: in_force

(a) The board may not finance a service or improvement project with assessments under this chapter unless a written petition requesting that service or improvement has been filed with the board.

(b) A petition filed under Subsection (a) must be signed by the owners of a majority of the assessed value of real property in the district subject to assessment according to the most recent certified tax appraisal roll for the county.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7907.153 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7907 / Section 7907.153
§ 7907.153. CONTRACT TAXES.
Status: in_force

(a) In accordance with Section 49.108, Water Code, the district may impose a tax other than an operation and maintenance tax and use the revenue derived from the tax to make payments under a contract after the provisions of the contract have been approved by a majority of the district voters voting at an election held for that purpose.

(b) A contract approved by the district voters may contain a provision stating that the contract may be modified or amended by the board without further voter approval.