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Tex. Government Code § 2306.179 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2306 / Section 2306.179
§ 2306.179. INVESTIGATION.
Status: in_force

The department may:

(1) investigate housing conditions and means for improving those conditions; and

(2) determine the location of slum or blighted areas.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8063.0102 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8063 / Section 8063.0102
§ 8063.0102. NATURE OF DISTRICT.
Status: in_force

The district is a municipal utility district created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Tex. Government Code § 404.058 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 404 / Section 404.058
§ 404.058. OUTSTANDING WARRANTS.
Status: in_force

(a) The comptroller shall compile information concerning outstanding warrants, which must be consistent with the requirements of the uniform statewide accounting system.

(b) The warrant number of an outstanding warrant is excepted from the requirements of Section 552.021 if the warrant is issued by the comptroller.

(c) A person who issues a warrant under Section 403.060(a) may disclose the warrant number of the warrant to a person other than the comptroller only if the comptroller has:

(1) informed the person that the warrant is not an outstanding warrant; or

(2) authorized or required the disclosure.

(d) In this section:

(1) "Outstanding warrant" means any warrant except a warrant that:

(A) has been paid by the comptroller;

(B) has been canceled; or

(C) may not be paid by the comptroller because it was not presented before the date determined under Section 404.046 or other applicable law.

(2) "Warrant number" means the number or other data element printed on a warrant that the comptroller uses to distinguish it from all other warrants that the comptroller may pay during the same period that the comptroller may pay the warrant under Section 404.046 or other applicable law.
Tex. Occupations Code § 1704.205 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 1704 / Section 1704.205
§ 1704.205. BAIL BOND SETTLEMENT.
Status: in_force

Before a final judgment on a forfeiture of a bail bond:

(1) the prosecuting attorney may recommend to the court a settlement in an amount less than the amount stated in the bond; or

(2) the court may, on its own motion, approve a settlement.
Tex. Family Code § 154.306 — TX Code / Code fa / Chapter 154 / Section 154.306
§ 154.306.
Status: in_force

Sec. 154.306. AMOUNT OF SUPPORT AFTER AGE 18. In determining the amount of support to be paid after a child's 18th birthday, the specific terms and conditions of that support, and the rights and duties of both parents with respect to the support of the child, the court shall determine and give special consideration to:

(1) any existing or future needs of the adult child directly related to the adult child's mental or physical disability and the substantial care and personal supervision directly required by or related to that disability;

(2) whether the parent pays for or will pay for the care or supervision of the adult child or provides or will provide substantial care or personal supervision of the adult child;

(3) the financial resources available to both parents for the support, care, and supervision of the adult child; and

(4) any other financial resources or other resources or programs available for the support, care, and supervision of the adult child.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8219.001 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8219 / Section 8219.001
§ 8219.001. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this chapter:

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

(2) "Director" means a member of the board.

(3) "District" means the Klein Public Utility District.
Tex. Local Government Code § 51.075 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 51 / Section 51.075
§ 51.075. AUTHORITY RELATING TO LAWSUITS.
Status: in_force

The municipality may plead and be impleaded in any court.
Tex. Transportation Code § 341.003 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 341 / Section 341.003
§ 341.003. CAUSEWAY CORPORATION.
Status: in_force

(a) A corporation may be formed and chartered under this chapter, Title 32, Revised Statutes, the Texas Business Corporation Act, or the Texas Non-Profit Corporation Act (Article 1396-1.01 et seq., Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes) for the purposes provided by Section 341.002.

(b) The corporation:

(1) is subject to regulation by the commission in regard to the powers and provisions of this chapter;

(2) may contract to convey to an individual or another corporation an easement for the use of its structure;

(3) may impose a reasonable toll for the use of the structure; and

(4) may not discriminate in the time for handling or in the amount charged for a toll.
Tex. Finance Code § 339.004 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 339 / Section 339.004
§ 339.004. APPLICATION OF LICENSING REQUIREMENT AND SUBTITLE B TO CREDIT UNION OR EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLAN.
Status: in_force

(a) A credit union is not subject to Subtitle B and is not required to obtain a license under this title.

(b) With respect to a loan that an employee benefit plan that is subject to Title I of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (29 U.S.C. Sections 1001-1114) makes to a participant in the plan or a participant's beneficiary, the plan is not subject to Subtitle B and is not required to obtain a license under this title.
Tex. Insurance Code § 2651.252 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 2651 / Section 2651.252
§ 2651.252. SPECIAL REPORTS.
Status: in_force

A title insurance company may require special reports from the company's title insurance agents regarding any of its transactions.
Tex. Occupations Code § 2033.003 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 2033 / Section 2033.003
§ 2033.003. PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING WITHOUT LICENSE.
Status: in_force

(a) A person commits an offense if, without a license, the person in any capacity participates or is otherwise involved in horse racing or greyhound racing with pari-mutuel wagering.

(b) An offense under Subsection (a) is a Class A misdemeanor, unless the actor was required by this subtitle to obtain a racetrack license, in which event the offense is a state jail felony.

(c) It is an affirmative defense to prosecution under Subsection (a) that the actor was a spectator or a person placing a wager.
Tex. Estates Code § 202.0025 — TX Code / Code es / Chapter 202 / Section 202.0025
§ 202.0025. ACTION BROUGHT AFTER DECEDENT'S DEATH.
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding Section 16.051, Civil Practice and Remedies Code, a proceeding to declare heirship of a decedent may be brought at any time after the decedent's death.
Tex. Government Code § 809.102 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 809 / Section 809.102
§ 809.102. ENFORCEMENT.
Status: in_force

The attorney general may bring any action necessary to enforce this chapter.
Tex. Government Code § 832.002 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 832 / Section 832.002
§ 832.002. MEMBERSHIP FEE.
Status: in_force

(a) Each member of the retirement system annually shall pay the system a membership fee of $10. A contributing member shall pay the fee with the member's first contribution to the retirement system in each fiscal year in the manner provided by Section 835.101 for payment of the member's contribution to the retirement system.

(b) If the membership fee is not paid with the member's first contribution of the fiscal year to the retirement system, the board of trustees may deduct the amount of the fee from that contribution or from any benefit to which the member becomes entitled.
Tex. Insurance Code § 4201.055 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 4201 / Section 4201.055
§ 4201.055. HEALTH CARE SERVICE PROVIDED UNDER AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE POLICY.
Status: in_force

This chapter does not apply to utilization review of a health care service provided under an automobile insurance policy or contract that is authorized under Chapter 2301 or Article 5.13-2 or that is issued under Chapter 981.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7202.002 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7202 / Section 7202.002
§ 7202.002. NATURE OF DISTRICT.
Status: in_force

The district is a special utility district in Parker County created under and essential to accomplish the purposes of Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.The district is a special utility district in Parker and Palo Pinto Counties created under and essential to accomplish the purposes of Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Tex. Education Code § 61.9771 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 61 / Section 61.9771
§ 61.9771. SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM; SCHOLARSHIP AMOUNT.
Status: in_force

(a) The board shall establish and administer, in accordance with this subchapter and board rules, the Texas Armed Services Scholarship Program under which the board provides an annual conditional scholarship to a student who meets the eligibility criteria prescribed by Section 61.9772 and is appointed to receive a scholarship.

(b) The amount of a scholarship under this subchapter in an academic year is the lesser of:

(1) the greater of $30,000 or an amount equal to the average cost of attendance at an institution of higher education in this state, as determined by board rule; or

(2) the amount available for each scholarship from appropriations that may be used for scholarships under this subchapter for that academic year.
Tex. Local Government Code § 253.007 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 253 / Section 253.007
§ 253.007. SALE OR LEASE OF COMPUTER SOFTWARE BY CERTAIN MUNICIPALITIES.
Status: in_force

(a) This section applies only to a municipality that has a population of more than 5,000.

(b) A municipality that independently or in conjunction with any person develops automated information systems software may contract with a person for the sale, lease, marketing, or other distribution of the software. Any release of municipally developed automated information systems software must be under a contract that provides that the municipality will receive a royalty, license right, or other appropriate compensation for developing the software. The provisions of Chapter 552, Government Code, governing the cost of making copies of public records do not apply to automated information systems software subject to a contract under this section.

(c) In this section, "automated information systems software" means any procedure or software that is designed, operated, or maintained to collect, record, process, store, retrieve, display, or transmit information.

(d) Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, this section does not apply to the cost of production for public inspection or copying of public records collected, assembled, or maintained through use of the software, which cost is governed by Subchapter F, Chapter 552, Government Code, without regard to the cost of developing the software.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8073.0302 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8073 / Section 8073.0302
§ 8073.0302. TAXES FOR BONDS.
Status: in_force

At the time the district issues bonds payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes, the board shall provide for the annual imposition of a continuing direct ad valorem tax, without limit as to rate or amount, while all or part of the bonds are outstanding as required and in the manner provided by Sections 54.601 and 54.602, Water Code.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 401.019 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 401 / Section 401.019
§ 401.019. ADVISORY BOARD DUTIES.
Status: in_force

The advisory board shall:

(1) review and evaluate state radiation policies and programs;

(2) make recommendations and furnish technical advice to the department, the commission, the Railroad Commission of Texas, and other state agencies that may be required on matters relating to development, use, and regulation of sources of radiation; and

(3) review proposed rules and guidelines of any state agency relating to regulation of sources of radiation and recommend changes in proposed or existing rules and guidelines relating to those matters.
Tex. Estates Code § 359.006 — TX Code / Code es / Chapter 359 / Section 359.006
§ 359.006. ADDITIONAL ACCOUNTS.
Status: in_force

(a) At any time after the expiration of 15 months from the date original letters testamentary or of administration are granted to an executor or administrator, an interested person may file a written complaint in the court in which the estate is pending to have the representative cited to appear and make a written exhibit under oath that sets forth fully, in connection with previous exhibits, the condition of the estate.

(b) If it appears to the court, from the exhibit or other evidence, that the executor or administrator has estate funds in the representative's possession that are subject to distribution among the creditors of the estate, the court shall order the funds to be paid out to the creditors in accordance with this title.

(c) A personal representative may voluntarily present to the court the exhibit described by Subsection (a). If the representative has any estate funds in the representative's possession that are subject to distribution among the creditors of the estate, the court shall issue an order similar to the order entered under Subsection (b).
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1076.306 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1076 / Section 1076.306
§ 1076.306. IMPOSITION OF TAX AND RETURN OF SURPLUS TAXES.
Status: in_force

(a) After the board finds that the district is dissolved, the board shall:

(1) determine any debt owed by the district; and

(2) impose on the property included on the district's tax roll a tax that is in proportion of any debt to the property value.

(b) On the payment of all outstanding debts and obligations of the district, the board shall order the board secretary to return to each district taxpayer the taxpayer's pro rata share of all unused tax money.

(c) A taxpayer may request that the taxpayer's share of surplus tax money be credited to the taxpayer's county taxes. If a taxpayer requests the credit, the board shall direct the board secretary to transmit the money to the county tax assessor-collector.
Tex. Business & Commerce Code § 9.333 — TX Code / Code bc / Chapter 9 / Section 9.333
§ 9.333. PRIORITY OF CERTAIN LIENS ARISING BY OPERATION OF LAW.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, "possessory lien" means an interest, other than a security interest or an agricultural lien:

(1) that secures payment or performance of an obligation for services or materials furnished with respect to goods by a person in the ordinary course of the person's business;

(2) that is created by statute or rule of law in favor of the person; and

(3) whose effectiveness depends on the person's possession of the goods.

(b) A possessory lien on goods has priority over a security interest in the goods unless the lien is created by a statute that expressly provides otherwise.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3953.002 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3953 / Section 3953.002
§ 3953.002. NATURE OF DISTRICT.
Status: in_force

The district is a special district created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Tex. Tax Code § 171.105 — TX Code / Code tx / Chapter 171 / Section 171.105
§ 171.105. DETERMINATION OF GROSS RECEIPTS FROM ENTIRE BUSINESS FOR MARGIN.
Status: in_force

(a) Subject to Section 171.1055, in apportioning margin, the gross receipts of a taxable entity from its entire business is the sum of the taxable entity's receipts from:

(1) each sale of the taxable entity's tangible personal property;

(2) each service, rental, or royalty; and

(3) other business.

(b) If a taxable entity sells an investment or capital asset, the taxable entity's gross receipts from its entire business for taxable margin includes only the net gain from the sale.

(c) A combined group shall include in its gross receipts computed under Subsection (a) the gross receipts of each taxable entity that is a member of the combined group, without regard to whether that entity has a nexus with this state for the purpose of taxation.
Tex. Insurance Code § 101.055 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 101 / Section 101.055
§ 101.055. EXCEPTION; CERTAIN ENTITIES THAT REIMBURSE MEDICAL EXPENSES.
Status: in_force

(a) Section 101.051(b)(7) does not apply to:

(1) a program otherwise authorized by law that is established:

(A) by a political subdivision of this state;

(B) by a state agency; or

(C) under Chapter 791, Government Code; or

(2) a multiple employer welfare arrangement that is fully insured as defined by 29 U.S.C. Section 1144(b)(6).

(b) Notwithstanding Subsection (a)(2), the commissioner may apply a law regulating the business of insurance to a multiple employer welfare arrangement described by that subdivision to the extent that the law provides:

(1) standards requiring the maintenance of specified levels of contributions that the plan, or a trust established under the plan, must meet to be considered able to pay benefits in full when due; and

(2) provisions to enforce the standards described by Subdivision (1).
Tex. Occupations Code § 1101.206 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 1101 / Section 1101.206
§ 1101.206. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION.
Status: in_force

(a) The commission shall develop and implement policies that provide the public with a reasonable opportunity to appear before the commission and to speak on any agenda item at a regular commission meeting.

(b) The commission shall prepare and maintain a written plan that describes how a person who does not speak English or who has a physical, mental, or developmental disability may be provided reasonable access to the commission's programs.
Tex. Government Code § 2171.001 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2171 / Section 2171.001
§ 2171.001. TRAVEL DIVISION.
Status: in_force

The travel division of the comptroller is composed of the central travel office and the office of vehicle fleet management.
Tex. Agriculture Code § 74.120 — TX Code / Code ag / Chapter 74 / Section 74.120
§ 74.120. AUTHORITY TO ADOPT RULES.
Status: repealed

(a) The commissioner shall adopt rules to protect individuals, livestock, wildlife, and honeybee colonies on any premises in an eradication zone on which cotton plants are being grown that have been or are being treated to eradicate the boll weevil or the pink bollworm.

(b) Rules adopted under this section shall establish the criteria by which the foundation develops its procedures and methods of treatment, which shall:

(1) establish a methodology for determining when boll weevil or pink bollworm population levels have reached economic significance;

(2) establish an effective treatment regimen that seeks to provide the least possible risk to workers, the public, and the environment;

(3) minimize the effects of the use of pesticides on long-term control methods, including but not limited to the effect a particular pesticide may have on biological controls;

(4) establish methods for monitoring boll weevils, pink bollworms, and secondary pests;

(5) establish methods for verifying pesticide use reduction; and

(6) consider the acute and chronic toxicity of particular pesticides and the quantity of particular pesticides needed. Eradication zone treatment plans may take into account the potential for the use of smaller quantities of more toxic substances to result in fewer health and environmental risks than larger quantities of less toxic substances.

(c) The commissioner may adopt other reasonable rules necessary to carry out the purposes of this subchapter and Subchapters A and B of this chapter. All rules issued under this subchapter must be adopted and published in accordance with state requirements.

(d) Repealed by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 848 (S.B. 703), Sec. 56(6), eff. September 1, 2021.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 4012.0108 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 4012 / Section 4012.0108
§ 4012.0108. CONSTRUCTION OF CHAPTER.
Status: in_force

This chapter shall be liberally construed in conformity with the findings and purposes stated in this chapter.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1025.002 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1025 / Section 1025.002
§ 1025.002. AUTHORITY FOR OPERATION.
Status: in_force

The district operates and is administered and financed in accordance with Section 9, Article IX, Texas Constitution, and has the rights, powers, and duties provided by this chapter.
Tex. Transportation Code § 504.005 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 504 / Section 504.005
§ 504.005. DESIGN AND ALPHANUMERIC PATTERN.
Status: in_force

(a) The department has sole control over the design, typeface, color, and alphanumeric pattern for all license plates.

(b) The department shall prepare the designs and specifications of license plates and devices selected by the board to be used as a unique identifier.

(c) The department shall design each license plate to include a design at least one-half inch wide that represents in silhouette the shape of Texas and that appears between letters and numerals. The department may omit the silhouette of Texas from specially designed license plates.

(d) To promote highway safety, each license plate shall be made with a reflectorized material that provides effective and dependable brightness for the period for which the plate is issued.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8010A.0305 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8010A / Section 8010A.0305
§ 8010A.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.
Tex. Government Code § 24.60092 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 24 / Section 24.60092
§ 24.60092.
Status: in_force

Sec. 24.60092. 467TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT (DENTON COUNTY). The 467th Judicial District is composed of Denton County.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7958A.0202 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7958A / Section 7958A.0202
§ 7958A.0202. TEMPORARY DIRECTORS.
Status: in_force

(a) On or after January 1, 2024, 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 7958A.0103; or

(2) January 1, 2028.

(c) If permanent directors have not been elected under Section 7958A.0103 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 7958A.0103; 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. Occupations Code § 701.058 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 701 / Section 701.058
§ 701.058. MEETINGS.
Status: in_force

The advisory board shall meet at the call of the presiding officer of the commission or the executive director.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7945A.0104 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7945A / Section 7945A.0104
§ 7945A.0104. CONSENT OF MUNICIPALITY REQUIRED.
Status: in_force

The temporary directors may not hold an election under Section 7945A.0103 until each municipality in whose corporate limits or extraterritorial jurisdiction the district is located has consented by ordinance or resolution to the creation of the district and to the inclusion of land in the district.