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Tex. Government Code § 403.207 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 403 / Section 403.207
§ 403.207. ADDITIONAL PROTEST PAYMENTS BEFORE HEARING.
Status: in_force

(a) A petitioner shall pay additional taxes or fees when due under protest after the filing of a suit authorized by this subchapter and before the trial. The petitioner may amend the original petition to include all additional taxes or fees paid under protest before five days before the day the suit is set for a hearing or may elect to file a separate suit. The election does not prevent the court from exercising its power to consolidate or sever suits and claims under the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure.

(b) This section applies to additional taxes or fees paid under protest only if a written protest is filed with the additional taxes or fees and the protest states the same reason for contending the payment of taxes or fees that was stated in the original protest.
Tex. Business Organizations Code § 2.012 — TX Code / Code bo / Chapter 2 / Section 2.012
§ 2.012. LIMITATION ON PURPOSES OF REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUST.
Status: in_force

The purposes of a real estate investment trust are limited by Section 3.012.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7503.001 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7503 / Section 7503.001
§ 7503.001. DEFINITION.
Status: in_force

In this chapter, "district" means the Delta Lake Irrigation District.
Tex. Education Code § 21.153 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 21 / Section 21.153
§ 21.153. CONVERSION OF PROBATIONARY CONTRACT TO CONTINUING CONTRACT.
Status: in_force

(a) A school district that employs a teacher under a probationary contract for the third or, if permitted, fourth consecutive year of service and that elects to employ the teacher in future years under a continuing contract shall notify the teacher in writing of the teacher's election to continuing contract status. The teacher must, not later than the 30th day after the date of notification, file with the superintendent of the school district written notification of the teacher's acceptance of the continuing contract, beginning with the school year following the conclusion of the teacher's period of probationary contract employment.

(b) If the teacher fails to accept the contract within the period prescribed by Subsection (a), the teacher is considered to have refused to accept the contract.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 252.031 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 252 / Section 252.031
§ 252.031. LICENSE REQUIRED.
Status: in_force

A person or governmental unit, acting severally or jointly with any other person or governmental unit, may not establish, conduct, or maintain a facility in this state without a license issued under this chapter.
Tex. Education Code § 61.882 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 61 / Section 61.882
§ 61.882. ESTABLISHMENT; ADMINISTRATION; PURPOSE.
Status: in_force

(a) The Texas Reskilling and Upskilling through Education (TRUE) Program is established to strengthen the Texas workforce and build a stronger Texas economy.

(b) The board shall administer the program in accordance with this subchapter and rules adopted under this subchapter.

(c) Under the program, using funds appropriated or otherwise available for the purpose, the board shall award grants to eligible entities for creating, redesigning, or expanding workforce training programs and delivering education and workforce training that:

(1) lead to postsecondary industry certifications or other workforce credentials required for high-demand occupations;

(2) are developed and provided in consultation with employers who are hiring in high-demand occupations; and

(3) create pathways to employment for students and learners.

(d) In awarding grants under this subchapter, the board:

(1) shall, to the greatest extent practicable:

(A) award grants to at least one eligible entity in each region of the state; and

(B) ensure that each training program:

(i) matches regional workforce needs;

(ii) is supported by a labor market analysis of job postings and employers hiring roles with the skills developed by the program; and

(iii) does not duplicate existing program offerings except as necessary to accommodate regional demand; and

(2) may give preference to applicants that:

(A) represent a consortium of lower-division institutions of higher education;

(B) prioritize training to displaced workers;

(C) offer affordable training programs to students; or

(D) partner with employers, local chambers of commerce, trade associations, economic development corporations, and local workforce boards to analyze job postings and identify employers hiring roles with the skills developed by the training programs.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 390.006 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 390 / Section 390.006
§ 390.006. EXPIRATION.
Status: in_force

This chapter expires on the last day of the state fiscal biennium during which the commission publishes in the Texas Register the notice required by Section 382.037.
Tex. Insurance Code § 524.060 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 524 / Section 524.060
§ 524.060. OTHER EDUCATION.
Status: in_force

The division may provide other appropriate education to the public regarding health coverage and the importance and value of health coverage in accordance with Section 524.003(a).
Tex. Government Code § 2051.052 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2051 / Section 2051.052
§ 2051.052. CANCELLATION OF PUBLISHING CONTRACT.
Status: in_force

The comptroller or a district or county official required to publish a notice may cancel a contract executed by the comptroller or official for the publication if the comptroller or official determines that the newspaper charges a rate higher than the legal rate.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1048.002 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1048 / Section 1048.002
§ 1048.002. AUTHORITY FOR CREATION.
Status: in_force

The district is created under the authority of Section 9, Article IX, Texas Constitution.
Tex. Human Resources Code § 42.260 — TX Code / Code hr / Chapter 42 / Section 42.260
§ 42.260. TELEHEALTH PILOT PROGRAM.
Status: in_force

The commission in coordination with the department and single source continuum contractors shall establish guidelines in the STAR Health program to improve the use of telehealth services to provide and enhance mental health and behavioral health care for children placed in the managing conservatorship of the state.
Tex. Education Code § 21.452 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 21 / Section 21.452
§ 21.452. DEVELOPMENTAL LEAVES OF ABSENCE.
Status: in_force

(a) The board of trustees of a school district may grant a developmental leave of absence for study, research, travel, or another suitable purpose to an employee who:

(1) is employed in a position requiring a permanent teaching certificate; and

(2) has served in the same school district at least five consecutive school years.

(b) The board may grant a developmental leave of absence for one school year at one-half salary or for one-half of a school year at full salary paid to the employee in the same manner, on the same schedule, and with the same deductions as if the employee were on full-time duty.

(c) An employee on developmental leave continues to be a member of the Teacher Retirement System of Texas and is entitled to participate in programs, hold memberships, and receive benefits afforded by employment in the school district.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7912A.0201 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7912A / Section 7912A.0201
§ 7912A.0201. GOVERNING BODY; TERMS.
Status: in_force

(a) The district is governed by a board of five elected directors.

(b) Except as provided by Section 7912A.0202, directors serve staggered four-year terms.
Tex. Government Code § 2303.052 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2303 / Section 2303.052
§ 2303.052. BANK REPORT REGARDING PROGRAM.
Status: in_force

The bank must include the following information regarding the enterprise zone program in the report required by Section 489.107:

(1) an evaluation of the effectiveness of the program;

(2) a description of the use of state and local incentives under this chapter and their effect on revenue; and

(3) suggestions for legislation with regard to the program.
Tex. Property Code § 223.007 — TX Code / Code pr / Chapter 223 / Section 223.007
§ 223.007. ENFORCEMENT.
Status: in_force

(a) A violation of this chapter is a deceptive trade practice actionable under Subchapter E, Chapter 17, Business & Commerce Code.

(b) A court that finds a violation of this chapter may enjoin a managing entity or a person affiliated with the managing entity from taking action in furtherance of development of or construction on residential property used in a residential arrangement subject to an action under this section, including:

(1) filing a petition with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality for the creation of a municipal utility district under Chapter 49, Water Code;

(2) taking action in connection with a petition for the creation of a district described by Subdivision (1) filed with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality before the issuance of the injunction; or

(3) receiving, directly or indirectly, any public money or benefit.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8122.152 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8122 / Section 8122.152
§ 8122.152. UTILITY PROPERTY EXEMPT FROM IMPACT FEES AND ASSESSMENTS.
Status: in_force

The district may not impose an impact fee or assessment on the property, including the equipment, rights-of-way, facilities, or improvements, of:

(1) an electric utility or a power generation company as defined by Section 31.002, Utilities Code;

(2) a gas utility as defined by Section 101.003 or 121.001, Utilities Code;

(3) a telecommunications provider as defined by Section 51.002, Utilities Code; or

(4) a person who provides to the public cable television or advanced telecommunications services.
Tex. Property Code § 92.054 — TX Code / Code pr / Chapter 92 / Section 92.054
§ 92.054. CASUALTY LOSS.
Status: in_force

(a) If a condition results from an insured casualty loss, such as fire, smoke, hail, explosion, or a similar cause, the period for repair does not begin until the landlord receives the insurance proceeds.

(b) If after a casualty loss the rental premises are as a practical matter totally unusable for residential purposes and if the casualty loss is not caused by the negligence or fault of the tenant, a member of the tenant's family, or a guest or invitee of the tenant, either the landlord or the tenant may terminate the lease by giving written notice to the other any time before repairs are completed. If the lease is terminated, the tenant is entitled only to a pro rata refund of rent from the date the tenant moves out and to a refund of any security deposit otherwise required by law.

(c) If after a casualty loss the rental premises are partially unusable for residential purposes and if the casualty loss is not caused by the negligence or fault of the tenant, a member of the tenant's family, or a guest or invitee of the tenant, the tenant is entitled to reduction in the rent in an amount proportionate to the extent the premises are unusable because of the casualty, but only on judgment of a county or district court. A landlord and tenant may agree otherwise in a written lease.
Tex. Education Code § 51.233 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 51 / Section 51.233
§ 51.233. WITHDRAWAL OF CONSENT TO REMAIN ON CAMPUS.
Status: in_force

(a) During periods of disruption, the chief administrative officer of a campus or other facility of a state-supported institution of higher education, or an officer or employee of the institution designated by him to maintain order on the campus or facility, may notify a person that consent to remain on the campus or facility under the control of the chief administrative officer has been withdrawn whenever there is reasonable cause to believe that the person has willfully disrupted the orderly operation of the campus or facility and that his presence on the campus or facility will constitute a substantial and material threat to the orderly operation of the campus or facility.

(b) In no case shall consent be withdrawn for longer than 14 days from the date on which consent was initially withdrawn.

(c) Notification shall be in accordance with procedures set out in Section 51.234 of this code.
Tex. Finance Code § 1.003 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 1 / Section 1.003
§ 1.003. REFERENCE IN LAW TO STATUTE REVISED BY CODE.
Status: in_force

A reference in a law to a statute or a part of a statute revised by this code is considered to be a reference to the part of this code that revises that statute or part of that statute.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1102.108 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1102 / Section 1102.108
§ 1102.108. EMINENT DOMAIN.
Status: in_force

(a) The district may exercise the power of eminent domain to acquire a fee simple or other interest in any type of property, real, personal, or mixed, located in district territory, if the interest is necessary or convenient to exercise a right, power, privilege, or function conferred on the district by this chapter.

(b) The district must exercise the power of eminent domain in the manner provided by Chapter 21, Property Code, except the district is not required to deposit in the trial court money or a bond as provided by Section 21.021(a), Property Code.

(c) In a condemnation proceeding brought by the district, the district is not required to:

(1) pay in advance or provide a bond or other security for costs in the trial court;

(2) provide a bond for the issuance of a temporary restraining order or a temporary injunction; or

(3) provide a bond for costs or a supersedeas bond on an appeal or petition for review.
Tex. Occupations Code § 1803.101 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 1803 / Section 1803.101
§ 1803.101. SOLICITATION DISCLOSURE.
Status: in_force

(a) An oral or a written disclosure shall be given to each person before the person delivers any consideration to a public safety entity, public safety publication, or public safety solicitor.

(b) A written disclosure must be in contrasting eight-point type or larger.

(c) A disclosure must include:

(1) the name of the public safety organization registered under Section 1803.053, if an organization is involved;

(2) a statement that the promotion is independent of affiliation with any public safety organization, if a public safety promoter is involved;

(3) the name of any public safety solicitor employed;

(4) a general statement of the use of net funds received; and

(5) the name, street address, and statewide telephone number established under Section 1803.102 that a person may use to obtain from the secretary of state additional information on the public safety entity, public safety publication, or public safety solicitor.
Tex. Occupations Code § 2023.101 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 2023 / Section 2023.101
§ 2023.101. EMPLOYMENT OF STEWARDS AND JUDGES.
Status: in_force

(a) A horse race meeting must be supervised by three stewards, and a greyhound race meeting must be supervised by three judges.

(b) The commission shall employ each steward and judge for the supervision of a horse race or greyhound race meeting.

(c) The commission shall designate one steward or judge, as appropriate, as the presiding steward or judge for each race meeting.

(d) Following the completion of a race meeting, a racetrack association may submit to the commission for the commission's review written comments regarding the job performance of the stewards and judges. A racetrack association's comments submitted under this section are not binding, in any way, on the commission.
Tex. Education Code § 33.253 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 33 / Section 33.253
§ 33.253. ESTABLISHMENT; PURPOSES.
Status: in_force

(a) The Expanded Learning Opportunities Council is established to:

(1) study issues concerning expanded learning opportunities for this state's public school students, including:

(A) issues related to creating safe places for children outside of the regular school day, improving the academic success of students who participate in expanded learning opportunities programs, and assisting working families; and

(B) other issues prescribed under Section 33.258; and

(2) make recommendations as provided by Section 33.259 to address issues studied under this subchapter.

(b) In conducting studies under this subchapter, the council shall focus on innovative, hands-on learning approaches that complement rather than replicate the regular school curriculum.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7945A.0402 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7945A / Section 7945A.0402
§ 7945A.0402. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE TAX.
Status: in_force

(a) If authorized at an election held under Section 7945A.0401, the district may impose an operation and maintenance tax on taxable property in the district in accordance with Section 49.107, Water Code.

(b) The board shall determine the tax rate. The rate may not exceed the rate approved at the election.
Tex. Transportation Code § 366.164 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 366 / Section 366.164
§ 366.164. RIGHT OF ENTRY.
Status: in_force

(a) To acquire property necessary or useful in connection with a turnpike project, an authority may enter any real property, water, or premises to make a survey, geotechnical evaluation, sounding, or examination.

(b) An entry under Subsection (a) is not:

(1) a trespass; or

(2) an entry under a pending condemnation proceeding.

(c) The authority shall make reimbursements for any actual damages to real property, water, or premises that result from an activity described by Subsection (a).
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3893.106 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3893 / Section 3893.106
§ 3893.106. ANNEXATION OR EXCLUSION OF TERRITORY.
Status: in_force

The district may annex or exclude land from the district in the manner provided by Subchapter C, Chapter 375, Local Government Code.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1061.302 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1061 / Section 1061.302
§ 1061.302. APPLICABILITY OF OTHER LAW.
Status: in_force

Except to the extent that a provision of this subchapter applies, Chapter 323, Tax Code, applies to a tax authorized by this subchapter in the same manner as that chapter applies to the tax authorized by that chapter.
Tex. Utilities Code § 18.005 — TX Code / Code ut / Chapter 18 / Section 18.005
§ 18.005. ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT.
Status: in_force

The commission shall provide the committee with administrative support, including meeting space and staff necessary to assist the committee in carrying out the committee's duties under this chapter.
Tex. Government Code § 25.1563 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 25 / Section 25.1563
§ 25.1563. MAVERICK COUNTY.
Status: in_force

Maverick County has one statutory county court, the County Court at Law of Maverick County.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1103.203 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1103 / Section 1103.203
§ 1103.203. 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 shall call the election. The election must be held in accordance with Chapter 1251, Government Code.

(c) The bond election order must specify:

(1) the date of the election;

(2) the location of the polling places;

(3) the presiding election officers;

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

(5) the maximum maturity of the bonds; and

(6) the maximum interest rate of the bonds.
Tex. Natural Resources Code § 11.043 — TX Code / Code nr / Chapter 11 / Section 11.043
§ 11.043. UNIVERSITY FUND.
Status: in_force

After payment of the amount due to the permanent school fund for proceeds from the sale of the portion of the public land set aside for payment of the public debt by act of the legislature in 1879 and payment directed to be made to the permanent school and university funds by act of the legislature in 1883, the remainder of the land not to exceed two million acres or the proceeds from their sale shall be divided in half and one of the halves shall constitute a permanent endowment fund for The University of Texas System.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1104.025 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1104 / Section 1104.025
§ 1104.025. CERTAIN PRIOR BENEFICIARY DESIGNATIONS NOT AFFECTED.
Status: in_force

This subchapter does not affect the validity of a life insurance policy beneficiary designation made before July 1, 1967, that names as beneficiary a trustee of a trust established by will.
Tex. Transportation Code § 504.654 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 504 / Section 504.654
§ 504.654. EAGLE SCOUT LICENSE PLATES.
Status: in_force

(a) The department shall issue specialty license plates that bear a depiction of the Eagle Scout medal.

(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 Eagle Scout account in the general revenue fund. Money in the account may be used only by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board in making grants to support projects sponsored by Boy Scout councils in this state. The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board shall distribute grants under this section geographically as nearly as possible in proportion to the number of license plates issued under this section in each region of the state.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8430.102 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8430 / Section 8430.102
§ 8430.102. TAXES FOR BONDS.
Status: in_force

At the time the district issues bonds payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes, the board of the district 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. Special District Local Laws Code § 1052.206 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1052 / Section 1052.206
§ 1052.206. MATURITY OF BONDS.
Status: in_force

District bonds must mature not later than 40 years after the date of issuance.
Tex. Water Code § 13.4115 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 13 / Section 13.4115
§ 13.4115. ACTION TO REQUIRE ADJUSTMENT TO CONSUMER CHARGE; PENALTY.
Status: in_force

In regard to a customer complaint arising out of a charge made by a public utility, if the utility commission finds that the utility has failed to make the proper adjustment to the customer's bill after the conclusion of the complaint process established by the utility commission, the utility commission may issue an order requiring the utility to make the adjustment. Failure to comply with the order within 30 days of receiving the order is a violation for which the utility commission may impose an administrative penalty under Section 13.4151.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7918.103 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7918 / Section 7918.103
§ 7918.103. AUTHORITY FOR ROAD PROJECTS.
Status: in_force

Under Section 52, Article III, Texas Constitution, the district may design, acquire, construct, finance, issue bonds for, improve, operate, maintain, and convey to this state, a county, or a municipality for operation and maintenance macadamized, graveled, or paved roads, or improvements, including storm drainage, in aid of those roads.
Tex. Government Code § 25.0035 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 25 / Section 25.0035
§ 25.0035. TERMS OF COURT; TERMS AND SESSIONS OF COURT FOLLOWING CERTAIN DISASTERS.
Status: in_force

(a) The commissioners court, by order, shall set at least two terms a year for the statutory probate court.

(b) Notwithstanding any other law, if a disaster, as defined by Section 418.004, precludes a statutory probate court from holding its terms in accordance with the order of the commissioners court, the presiding judge of the statutory probate courts, with the approval of the judge of the affected statutory probate court, may designate the terms and sessions of court.