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Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 9023.207 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 9023 / Section 9023.207
§ 9023.207. BOARD VOTE.
Status: in_force

(a) The directors shall vote to disannex municipal territory if the majority of the votes cast in an election under this subchapter is for disannexation.

(b) The directors shall vote to disannex the municipal territory at the same board meeting at which the directors canvass the election results.
Tex. Election Code § 501.032 — TX Code / Code el / Chapter 501 / Section 501.032
§ 501.032. REQUIREMENTS TO ORDER ELECTION.
Status: in_force

(a) The commissioners court, at its next regular session on or after the 30th day after the date the petition is filed, shall order a local option election to be held on the issue set out in the petition if the petition is filed with the voter registrar not later than the 60th day after the date the petition is issued and bears the actual signatures of a number of qualified voters of the political subdivision equal to at least:

(1) 35 percent of the registered voters in the subdivision who voted in the most recent gubernatorial election for a ballot issue that permits voting for or against:

(A) "The legal sale of all alcoholic beverages for off-premise consumption only.";

(B) "The legal sale of all alcoholic beverages except mixed beverages.";

(C) "The legal sale of all alcoholic beverages including mixed beverages."; or

(D) "The legal sale of mixed beverages.";

(2) 25 percent of the registered voters in the political subdivision who voted in the most recent general election for a ballot issue that permits voting for or against "The legal sale of wine on the premises of a holder of a winery permit."; or

(3) 35 percent of the registered voters in the political subdivision who voted in the most recent gubernatorial election for an election on any other ballot issue.

(b) Voters whose names appear on the list of registered voters with the notation "S," or a similar notation, shall be excluded from the computation of the number of registered voters of a particular territory.
Tex. Government Code § 840.006 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 840 / Section 840.006
§ 840.006. RECORDS OF BOARD OF TRUSTEES.
Status: in_force

The board shall keep a record of all of its proceedings. Records of the board are open to public inspection.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 713.029 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 713 / Section 713.029
§ 713.029. COUNTY AUTHORITY TO PURCHASE BURIAL GROUNDS FOR VETERANS.
Status: in_force

(a) A commissioners court may purchase burial grounds to be used exclusively for the burial of honorably discharged persons who:

(1) have served in the United States armed forces during a war in which the United States participated; and

(2) die without leaving sufficient means to pay funeral expenses.

(b) A commissioners court may not purchase burial grounds under this section if there is a national military cemetery or other military plot in the county in which honorably discharged veterans of the United States armed forces may be buried free of charge.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 9034.052 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 9034 / Section 9034.052
§ 9034.052. TEMPORARY DIRECTORS.
Status: in_force

(a) The temporary board consists of:

(1) Jay Henry;

(2) Mark Schindler;

(3) David Vercellino;

(4) Chris Sitka; and

(5) Chrystal Seymour.

(b) Temporary directors serve until the earlier of:

(1) the date permanent directors are elected under Section 9034.003; or

(2) the fourth anniversary of the effective date of the Act creating this chapter.

(c) If permanent directors have not been elected under Section 9034.003 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 9034.003; 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 Texas Commission on Environmental Quality 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. Insurance Code § 1508.203 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1508 / Section 1508.203
§ 1508.203. FILING; APPROVAL.
Status: in_force

(a) A health benefit plan issuer shall file with the department, for review and approval by the commissioner, premium rates to be charged for qualifying health benefit plans.

(b) If the commissioner limits health benefit plan issuer participation in the program under Section 1508.101(b), premium rates proposed to be charged for each qualifying health benefit plan will be considered as an element in the contract procurement process required under that section.
Tex. Government Code § 35.003 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 35 / Section 35.003
§ 35.003. VACANCY.
Status: in_force

In the event of a vacancy, the governor shall appoint a replacement to fill the unexpired portion of the term.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 32.041 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 32 / Section 32.041
§ 32.041. LEGISLATIVE FINDINGS.
Status: in_force

(a) The legislature finds that the perinatal period beginning before conception and continuing through the first year of life poses unique challenges for the health care system. The development of a coordinated, cooperative system of perinatal health care within a geographic area will reduce unnecessary mortality and morbidity for women and infants.

(b) In order to improve the health of women and infants, it is necessary to promote health education, to provide assurance of reasonable access to safe and appropriate perinatal services, and to improve the quality of perinatal care by encouraging optimal use of health care personnel.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8163.001 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8163 / Section 8163.001
§ 8163.001. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this chapter:

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

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

(3) "District" means the Travis-Creedmoor Municipal Utility District.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7816.0307 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7816 / Section 7816.0307
§ 7816.0307. APPROVAL OF RECLAMATION PLAN, AMENDMENT, OR PROJECT.
Status: in_force

In addition to any other requirements in this chapter, a reclamation plan adopted by the district, an amendment to a reclamation plan, or a project of the district that is not included in a reclamation plan must be approved by any appropriate municipalities before the plan, amendment, or project takes effect.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7931A.0503 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7931A / Section 7931A.0503
§ 7931A.0503. BONDS FOR ROAD PROJECTS.
Status: in_force

At the time of issuance, the total principal amount of bonds or other obligations issued or incurred to finance road projects and payable from ad valorem taxes may not exceed one-fourth of the assessed value of the real property in the district.
Tex. Local Government Code § 118.121 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 118 / Section 118.121
§ 118.121. FEE SCHEDULE.
Status: in_force

A justice of the peace shall collect the following fees for services rendered after judgment (Sec. 118.123):

(1) Transcript . . . . . . $10.00

(2) Abstract of judgment . . . . . . $5.00

(3) Execution, order of sale, writ of restitution, or other writ or process . . . $5.00 per page

(4) Certified copy of court papers . . . $2.00 for first page

. . . $0.25 for each additional page

(5) Issuing other document (no return required) . . . $1.00 for first page

. . . $0.25 for each additional page
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7816.0204 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7816 / Section 7816.0204
§ 7816.0204. SECRETARY'S DUTIES.
Status: in_force

The board secretary shall keep accurate minutes and shall certify any action taken by the board.
Tex. Business & Commerce Code § 4.216 — TX Code / Code bc / Chapter 4 / Section 4.216
§ 4.216. INSOLVENCY AND PREFERENCE.
Status: in_force

(a) If an item is in or comes into the possession of a payor or collecting bank that suspends payment and the item has not been finally paid, the item must be returned by the receiver, trustee, or agent in charge of the closed bank to the presenting bank or the closed bank's customer.

(b) If a payor bank finally pays an item and suspends payments without making a settlement for the item with its customer or the presenting bank, which settlement is or becomes final, the owner of the item has a preferred claim against the payor bank.

(c) If a payor bank gives or a collecting bank gives or receives a provisional settlement for an item and thereafter suspends payments, the suspension does not prevent or interfere with the settlement's becoming final if the finality occurs automatically upon the lapse of certain time or the happening of certain events.

(d) If a collecting bank receives from subsequent parties settlement for an item, which settlement is or becomes final, and the bank suspends payments without making a settlement for the item with its customer, which settlement is or becomes final, the owner of the item has a preferred claim against the collecting bank.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1115.152 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1115 / Section 1115.152
§ 1115.152.
Status: in_force

Sec. 1115.152. PROPOSED BUDGET: NOTICE AND HEARING; APPROVAL OF BUDGET. (a) The board shall hold a public hearing on the proposed annual budget.

(b) At least 10 days before the date of the hearing, notice of the hearing must be published one time.

(c) Any district resident is entitled to be present and participate at the hearing.

(d) At the conclusion of the hearing, the board shall act on the budget as proposed by the district administrator. The board may make any changes in the proposed budget that the board judges the law warrants and the interests of the taxpayers demand. The budget must be approved by the board.
Tex. Education Code § 51.163 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 51 / Section 51.163
§ 51.163. INFORMATION NETWORK ASSOCIATION FUND.
Status: in_force

The Information Network Association Fund is a special fund in the state treasury. All money deposited in the treasury by the Western Information Network Association or any other regional network association created by the Coordinating Board, Texas College and University System, shall be credited to the special fund and disbursed as provided by legislative appropriation.
Tex. Agriculture Code § 50D.001 — TX Code / Code ag / Chapter 50D / Section 50D.001
§ 50D.001. DEFINITION.
Status: in_force

In this chapter, "board" means the Texas Olive Oil Industry Advisory Board.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8458.005 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8458 / Section 8458.005
§ 8458.005. 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. Insurance Code § 557.003 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 557 / Section 557.003
§ 557.003. LENDER'S RELEASE OR REFUSAL TO RELEASE INSURANCE PROCEEDS.
Status: in_force

Not later than the 10th day after the date a lender receives from the insured a request for release of all or part of the insurance proceeds held by the lender, the lender shall:

(1) if the lender has received sufficient evidence of the insured's compliance with the requirements specified by the lender under Section 557.002 for release of the proceeds, release to the insured, as requested, all or part of the proceeds; or

(2) provide notice to the insured that explains specifically:

(A) the reason for the lender's refusal to release the proceeds to the insured; and

(B) each requirement with which the insured must comply for the lender to release the proceeds.
Tex. Finance Code § 154.4061 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 154 / Section 154.4061
§ 154.4061. PATTERN OF WILFUL DISREGARD.
Status: in_force

(a) If, after a hearing conducted as provided by Chapter 2001, Government Code, the trier of fact finds that a violation of this chapter or a rule of the Finance Commission of Texas establishes a pattern of wilful disregard for the requirements of this chapter or rules of the finance commission, the trier of fact may recommend to the commissioner that the maximum administrative penalty permitted under Section 154.406 be imposed on the person committing the violation or that the commissioner cancel or not renew the person's permit under this chapter.

(b) For the purposes of this section, violations corrected as provided by Section 154.406 may be included in determining whether a pattern of wilful disregard for the requirements of this chapter or rules of the finance commission exists.
Tex. Natural Resources Code § 32.1073 — TX Code / Code nr / Chapter 32 / Section 32.1073
§ 32.1073. FIXING ROYALTY, BONUS, AND RENTAL.
Status: in_force

In offering land for lease under this subchapter, the board may:

(1) set the royalty and rental and provide for bidding on a basis of the highest cash bonus offered; or

(2) set the cash bonus and rental and provide for bidding on the basis of the highest royalty offered.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3805.1525 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3805 / Section 3805.1525
§ 3805.1525. ASSESSMENT IN PART OF DISTRICT.
Status: in_force

An assessment may be imposed on only a part of the district if only that part will benefit from the service or improvement.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1111.006 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1111 / Section 1111.006
§ 1111.006. DISTRICT SUPPORT AND MAINTENANCE NOT STATE OBLIGATION.
Status: in_force

The support and maintenance of the district's hospital system may not become a charge against or obligation of this state.
Tex. Tax Code § 152.069 — TX Code / Code tx / Chapter 152 / Section 152.069
§ 152.069. REGISTRATION OF MOTOR VEHICLE USING SELLER-FINANCING.
Status: in_force

(a) The seller of a motor vehicle sold in a seller-financed sale shall apply for the registration of, and a Texas certificate of title for, the motor vehicle in the name of the purchaser to the appropriate county tax assessor-collector not later than the 45th day after the date the motor vehicle is delivered to the purchaser.

(b) The seller shall provide to the county tax assessor-collector a joint statement as prescribed by Section 152.062 in lieu of the motor vehicle sales tax imposed by Section 152.021. The statement shall include the seller's permit identification number issued by the comptroller.
Tex. Occupations Code § 2305.0041 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 2305 / Section 2305.0041
§ 2305.0041. LIMITATION ON BUYING AND SELLING CATALYTIC CONVERTERS.
Status: in_force

A person subject to this subchapter may not buy or sell a catalytic converter removed from a motor vehicle unless the catalytic converter was removed from the motor vehicle in connection with the person's repair of the vehicle.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3886.101 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3886 / Section 3886.101
§ 3886.101. GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES.
Status: in_force

The district has the powers and duties necessary to accomplish the purposes for which the district is created.
Tex. Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 71.012 — TX Code / Code cp / Chapter 71 / Section 71.012
§ 71.012. QUALIFICATION OF FOREIGN PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE.
Status: in_force

If the executor or administrator of the estate of a nonresident individual is the plaintiff in an action under this subchapter, the foreign personal representative of the estate who has complied with the requirements of Chapter 503, Estates Code, for the probate of a foreign will is not required to apply for ancillary letters testamentary under Section 501.006, Estates Code, to bring and prosecute the action.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8018A.0403 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8018A / Section 8018A.0403
§ 8018A.0403. 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.
Tex. Local Government Code § 399.018 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 399 / Section 399.018
§ 399.018. PROHIBITED ACTS.
Status: in_force

A local government that establishes a region under this chapter may not:

(1) make the issuance of a permit, license, or other authorization from the local government to a person who owns property in the region contingent on the person entering into a written contract to repay the financing of a qualified project through contractual assessments under this chapter; or

(2) otherwise compel a person who owns property in the region to enter into a written contract to repay the financing of a qualified project through contractual assessments under this chapter.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 11020.0202 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 11020 / Section 11020.0202
§ 11020.0202. ELIGIBILITY TO SERVE AS DIRECTOR.
Status: in_force

(a) To be eligible to serve as a director, a person must be:

(1) at least 18 years of age; and

(2) a resident of the territory located in the alliance or an employee of a sponsor.

(b) A director who also serves on the governing body of a sponsor is not a dual officeholder and is not prohibited by the common law doctrine of incompatibility from serving on both the board and the governing body.

(c) Service on the board by a public officeholder is an additional duty of that person's office.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1059.203 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1059 / Section 1059.203
§ 1059.203. GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND ELECTION.
Status: in_force

(a) The district may issue general obligation bonds only if the bonds are authorized by a majority of the district voters voting at an election held for that purpose.

(b) The board may order a bond election.

(c) The order calling the election must specify:

(1) the nature and date of the election;

(2) the hours during which the polls will be open;

(3) the location of polling places;

(4) the amount of the bonds to be authorized; and

(5) the maximum maturity of the bonds.

(d) Notice of a bond election shall be given as provided by Section 1251.003, Government Code.

(e) The board shall declare the results of the bond election.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1131.404 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1131 / Section 1131.404
§ 1131.404. MINIMUM ENROLLMENT.
Status: in_force

(a) The policy must cover at least 10 agents on the date the policy is issued.

(b) Subject to Subsection (c), a policy as to which the insured agents pay part of the premium must cover, on the date the policy is issued, at least:

(1) 75 percent of the eligible agents; or

(2) 75 percent of any class or classes of eligible agents, determined by conditions relating to the services the agents provide to the principal.

(c) Benefits may be extended to another class of agents if 75 percent of the class request coverage.

(d) A policy as to which the insured agents do not pay any part of the premium must insure:

(1) all eligible agents; or

(2) all of any class or classes of eligible agents determined by conditions relating to the services the agents provide to the principal.
Tex. Insurance Code - Not Codified § 16 — TX Code / Code i1 / Chapter 21 / Section 16
§ 16. IMMUNITY.
Status: in_force

The association, its agents and employees, an insurer, a licensed agent, or the board or its authorized representatives are not liable for any statements made in good faith by them.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 390.004 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 390 / Section 390.004
§ 390.004. ELIGIBILITY OF PROJECTS FOR GRANTS.
Status: in_force

(a) The commission by rule shall establish criteria for setting priorities for projects eligible to receive grants under this chapter. The commission shall review and may modify the criteria and priorities as appropriate.

(b) A school bus proposed for retrofit must be used on a regular, daily route to and from a school and have at least five years of useful life remaining unless the applicant agrees to remove the retrofit device at the end of the life of the bus and reinstall the device on another bus.

(c) A school bus proposed for replacement must:

(1) be of model year 2006 or earlier;

(2) have been owned and operated by the applicant for at least the two years before submission of the grant application;

(3) be in good operational condition; and

(4) be currently used on a regular, daily route to and from a school.

(d) A school bus proposed for purchase to replace a pre-2007 model year school bus must be of the current model year or the year before the current model year at the time of submission of the grant application.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1027.112 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1027 / Section 1027.112
§ 1027.112. OPERATING AND MANAGEMENT CONTRACTS.
Status: in_force

The board may enter into an operating or management contract relating to a district facility.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3894.057 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3894 / Section 3894.057
§ 3894.057. COMPENSATION OF DIRECTORS; REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES.
Status: in_force

A director is not entitled to compensation for service on the board but is entitled to be reimbursed for necessary expenses incurred in carrying out the duties and responsibilities of a director.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3864.005 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3864 / Section 3864.005
§ 3864.005. INITIAL DISTRICT TERRITORY.
Status: in_force

(a) The district is initially composed of the territory described by Section 2 of the Act enacting this chapter.

(b) The boundaries and field notes contained in Section 2 of the Act enacting this chapter form a closure. A mistake in the field notes or in copying the field notes in the legislative process does not affect the district's:

(1) organization, existence, or validity;

(2) right to issue any type of bond for the purposes for which the district is created or to pay the principal of and interest on a bond;

(3) right to impose or collect an assessment or tax; or

(4) legality or operation.