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Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7953.201 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7953 / Section 7953.201
§ 7953.201. AUTHORITY TO ISSUE BONDS AND OTHER OBLIGATIONS.
Status: in_force

The district may issue bonds or other obligations payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes, impact fees, revenue, contract payments, tax increment payments, grants, or other district money, or any combination of those sources, to pay for any authorized district purpose.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 401.105 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 401 / Section 401.105
§ 401.105. RECOGNITION OF OTHER LICENSES.
Status: in_force

The executive commissioner or commission, each within the jurisdiction of that officer or agency, by rule may recognize other federal or state licenses the executive commissioner or commission, as appropriate, considers desirable, subject to registration requirements the executive commissioner or commission, as appropriate, may prescribe.
Tex. Education Code § 105.202 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 105 / Section 105.202
§ 105.202. UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS.
Status: in_force

The University of North Texas is a coeducational institution of higher education located in the city of Denton.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 286.041 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 286 / Section 286.041
§ 286.041. BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
Status: in_force

The directors shall be elected at large, by place, or by a combination of both, in accordance with the petition prescribed by Section 286.021.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3857.101 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3857 / Section 3857.101
§ 3857.101. MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT.
Status: in_force

The district has the powers given to a municipal utility district created under Chapters 49 and 54, Water Code.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1098.059 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1098 / Section 1098.059
§ 1098.059. GENERAL DUTIES OF DISTRICT ADMINISTRATOR.
Status: in_force

Subject to the limitations prescribed by the board, the district administrator shall:

(1) supervise the work and activities of the district; and

(2) direct the general affairs of the district.
Tex. Government Code § 1506.159 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 1506 / Section 1506.159
§ 1506.159. SALE OF BONDS.
Status: in_force

A municipality may sell bonds issued under this subchapter in the manner and under the terms provided by the ordinance authorizing the issuance of the bonds.
Tex. Education Code § 19.011 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 19 / Section 19.011
§ 19.011. COORDINATION WITH OTHER STATE AGENCIES.
Status: in_force

(a) In order to achieve the goals stated in Section 19.003, the district with the cooperation of the Health and Human Services Commission, the Texas Workforce Investment Council, the Texas Workforce Commission, the Texas Economic Development and Tourism Office, and the department shall provide persons confined or imprisoned in the department:

(1) information from local workforce and development boards on job training and employment referral services; and

(2) information on the tax refund voucher program under Subchapter H, Chapter 301, Labor Code.

(b) The district shall coordinate career and technical education and job training programs with a local workforce development board authorized by the Texas Workforce Commission to ensure that district students are equipped with the skills necessary to compete for current and emerging jobs.

(c) The district may enter into an agreement with a governmental entity, including the Texas Workforce Commission, the Department of Public Safety, the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, other regulatory entities, or the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, to obtain and share data necessary to support and evaluate district and postsecondary education programs within the department.
Tex. Local Government Code § 232.035 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 232 / Section 232.035
§ 232.035. CIVIL PENALTIES.
Status: in_force

(a) A subdivider or an agent of a subdivider may not cause, suffer, allow, or permit a lot to be sold in a subdivision if the subdivision has not been platted as required by this subchapter.

(b) Notwithstanding any other remedy at law or equity, a subdivider or an agent of a subdivider may not cause, suffer, allow, or permit any part of a subdivision over which the subdivider or an agent of the subdivider has control, or a right of ingress and egress, to become a public health nuisance as defined by Section 341.011, Health and Safety Code.

(c) A subdivider who fails to provide, in the time and manner described in the plat, for the construction or installation of water or sewer service facilities described on the plat or on the document attached to the plat or who otherwise violates this subchapter or a rule or requirement adopted by the commissioners court under this subchapter is subject to a civil penalty of not less than $500 or more than $1,000 for each violation and for each day of a continuing violation but not to exceed $5,000 each day and shall also pay court costs, investigative costs, and attorney's fees for the governmental entity bringing the suit.

(d) Except as provided by Subsection (e), a person who violates Subsection (a) or (b) is subject to a civil penalty of not less than $10,000 or more than $15,000 for each lot conveyed or each subdivision that becomes a nuisance. The person must also pay court costs, investigative costs, and attorney's fees for the governmental entity bringing the suit.

(e) A person who violates Subsection (b) is not subject to a fine under Subsection (d) if the person corrects the nuisance not later than the 30th day after the date the person receives notice from the attorney general or a local health authority of the nuisance.

(f) Venue for an action under this section is in a district court of Travis County, a district court in the county in which the defendant resides, or a district court in the county in which the violation or threat of violation occurs.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8501.269 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8501 / Section 8501.269
§ 8501.269. REFUNDING OBLIGATION.
Status: in_force

(a) The authority may authorize and issue, on terms the board considers advisable, a refunding obligation to provide for the retirement of an outstanding obligation issued by the authority under this chapter. The refunding obligation:

(1) may be issued for an obligation that is due or to become due; and

(2) is subject to the provisions of this chapter relating to the issuance of other obligations.

(b) A refunding obligation may be:

(1) exchanged for like par amounts of the outstanding obligation; or

(2) sold, with the proceeds being used to retire the outstanding obligation.

(c) The refunding obligation must be:

(1) secured in all respects to the same extent as other obligations issued under this chapter; and

(2) paid from the same revenue from which the refunded obligation was to be paid.
Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 2A.103 — TX Code / Code cr / Chapter 2A / Section 2A.103
§ 2A.103. DUTIES OF COUNTY ATTORNEYS.
Status: in_force

(a) Each county attorney shall attend the terms of court for trial courts other than district courts in the attorney's county and represent the state in all criminal cases under examination or prosecution in that county.

(b) In the absence of the district attorney, the county attorney shall represent the state alone and, when requested by the district attorney, shall aid the district attorney in prosecuting a case in behalf of the state in district court.

(c) The county attorney shall represent the state in the appeal of a case prosecuted by the county attorney.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 12.072 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 12 / Section 12.072
§ 12.072. VECTOR-BORNE AND ZOONOTIC DISEASE MITIGATION IN BORDER COUNTIES.
Status: in_force

(a) To address vector-borne and zoonotic diseases and standardize practices in counties located along the international border with Mexico, the department shall:

(1) consult with the Department of Agriculture and other appropriate state agencies to study:

(A) the ongoing and potential needs of border counties related to vector-borne and zoonotic diseases;

(B) the availability of and capacity for vector mitigation and control, including increased staffing, equipment, education, and training; and

(C) strategies to improve or develop continuing education and public outreach initiatives for vector-borne and zoonotic disease prevention, including sanitation, removal of standing water, use of repellant, and reporting to health authorities of rashes and other symptoms of vector-borne and zoonotic diseases;

(2) develop rapid local and regional response and support plans for:

(A) ongoing vector-borne and zoonotic disease control activities; and

(B) disasters, including flooding, hurricanes, and outbreaks of vector-borne diseases; and

(3) perform any administrative actions necessary to address the findings from the study described by Subdivision (1) and to implement any appropriate strategies developed under this section.

(b) The department may solicit and accept gifts, grants, and donations to implement and administer this section. The department shall coordinate with appropriate federal agencies, state agencies, nonprofit organizations, public and private hospitals, institutions of higher education, and private entities in implementing and administering this section.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3886.107 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3886 / Section 3886.107
§ 3886.107. NAME CHANGE.
Status: in_force

The board by resolution may change the district's name. The board shall give written notice of the change to the town.
Tex. Occupations Code § 1702.224 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 1702 / Section 1702.224
§ 1702.224. ALARM SYSTEMS MONITOR.
Status: in_force

(a) An individual acts as an alarm systems monitor for purposes of this chapter if the individual monitors an alarm system or detection device.

(b) This section does not apply to an individual employed exclusively and regularly by an employer, other than a license holder, in connection with the affairs of that employer and with whom the individual has an employee-employer relationship.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3941.004 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3941 / Section 3941.004
§ 3941.004. FINDINGS OF BENEFIT AND PUBLIC PURPOSE.
Status: in_force

(a) The district is created to serve a public use and benefit.

(b) All land and other property included in the district will benefit from the improvements and services to be provided by the district under powers conferred by Sections 52 and 52-a, Article III, and Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution, and other powers granted under this chapter.

(c) The creation of the district is in the public interest and is essential to further the public purposes of:

(1) developing and diversifying the economy of the state;

(2) eliminating unemployment and underemployment; and

(3) developing or expanding transportation and commerce.

(d) The district will:

(1) promote the health, safety, and general welfare of residents, employers, potential employees, employees, visitors, and consumers in the district, and of the public;

(2) provide needed funding for the district to preserve, maintain, and enhance the economic health and vitality of the district territory as a community and business center;

(3) promote the health, safety, welfare, and enjoyment of the public by providing pedestrian ways and by landscaping and developing certain areas in the district, which are necessary for the restoration, preservation, and enhancement of scenic beauty; and

(4) provide for water, wastewater, drainage, road, and recreational facilities for the district.

(e) Pedestrian ways along or across a street, whether at grade or above or below the surface, and street lighting, street landscaping, parking, and street art objects are parts of and necessary components of a street and are considered to be a street or road improvement.

(f) The district will not act as the agent or instrumentality of any private interest even though the district will benefit many private interests as well as the public.
Tex. Water Code § 62.315 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 62 / Section 62.315
§ 62.315. CHANGE OF MEMBERSHIP OF NAVIGATION BOARD.
Status: in_force

(a) After the annexation, the board shall be composed of the county judges and commissioners courts of the county of the annexing district and of the annexed county.

(b) Each individual member of the board shall be entitled to a vote and a majority in number of the individuals composing the board shall constitute a quorum. The action of a majority of the quorum shall control.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 6616.0102 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 6616 / Section 6616.0102
§ 6616.0102. NATURE OF DISTRICT.
Status: in_force

The district is a drainage district created in Liberty County under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution, subject to approval at a confirmation election under Section 6616.0152.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8027.0302 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8027 / Section 8027.0302
§ 8027.0302. MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT POWERS AND DUTIES.
Status: in_force

The district has the powers and duties provided by the general law of this state, including Chapters 49 and 54, Water Code, applicable to municipal utility districts created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Tex. Agriculture Code § 14.083 — TX Code / Code ag / Chapter 14 / Section 14.083
§ 14.083. DENIAL, REVOCATION, MODIFICATION, OR SUSPENSION OF LICENSE OR PROBATION.
Status: in_force

(a) The department may deny an application for a license or license renewal if the applicant fails to comply with a requirement of this chapter, a rule adopted by the department under this chapter, or a lawful order of the commissioner or the commissioner's designee.

(b) The department may revoke, modify, or suspend a license or assess an administrative penalty against, place on probation, or reprimand a license holder for a violation of this chapter, a rule adopted by the department under this chapter, or a lawful order of the commissioner or the commissioner's designee.

(c) In addition to or in lieu of a license suspension authorized by another provision of this chapter, if the department considers it necessary, the department may suspend a license and prohibit the movement of grain into or out of a warehouse for up to 30 days without a hearing. For good cause, a suspension under this subsection may be extended for additional periods of up to 30 days each, not to exceed a total of 90 days of suspension in a licensing period.

(d) During a period of license suspension or probation, the department may seal and restrict access to the warehouse operator's buildings, bins, or other similar structures used to receive, store, ship, or handle grain, for hire, and require the warehouse operator to:

(1) maintain additional information in the records of the warehouse or report regularly to the department on matters that are the basis of the suspension or probation;

(2) limit practice to the areas prescribed by the department;

(3) operate under conditions or by methods prescribed by the department; or

(4) continue or renew professional education until the person attains a degree of skill satisfactory to the department in those areas that are the basis of the suspension or probation.

(e) Except as provided by Subsection (c), if the department proposes to deny, revoke, modify, or suspend a person's application or license or place a warehouse operator on probation, the person is entitled to a hearing conducted under Section 12.032. The decision of the department is appealable in the same manner as provided for contested cases under Chapter 2001, Government Code.

(f) A license suspension under Subsection (c) remains in effect until lifted by the department through written notice to the warehouse operator or as provided by Section 14.066 or until it expires by operation of law in accordance with the department's notice of suspension or the limitations provided by Subsection (c).
Tex. Government Code § 1373.008 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 1373 / Section 1373.008
§ 1373.008. MATURITY OR TERM OF OBLIGATIONS.
Status: in_force

(a) The maximum maturity or term of an obligation issued or incurred pursuant to this chapter may not exceed the lesser of:

(1) the reasonably expected weighted average useful life of the eligible project as certified by a licensed professional engineer selected by the issuer; or

(2) 50 years from the date of issuance or incurrence of the obligation.

(b) The determination of reasonably expected weighted average useful life of an eligible project made under Subsection (a) may not be contested for any reason.
Tex. Local Government Code § 232.110 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 232 / Section 232.110
§ 232.110. APPORTIONMENT OF COUNTY INFRASTRUCTURE COSTS.
Status: in_force

(a) If, under any authority expressly authorized by this chapter, a county requires, including under an agreement under Chapter 242, as a condition of approval for a property development project that the developer bear a portion of the costs of county infrastructure improvements by the making of dedications, the payment of fees, or the payment of construction costs, the developer's portion of the costs may not exceed the amount required for infrastructure improvements that are roughly proportionate to the proposed development as approved by a professional engineer who holds a license issued under Chapter 1001, Occupations Code, and is retained by the county. The county's determination shall be completed within thirty days following the submission of the developer's application for determination under this subsection.

(b) A developer who disputes the determination made under Subsection (a) may appeal to the commissioners court of the county. At the appeal, the developer may present evidence and testimony under procedures adopted by the commissioners court. After hearing any testimony and reviewing the evidence, the commissioners court shall make the applicable determination within 30 days following the final submission of any testimony or evidence by the developer.

(c) A developer may appeal the determination of the commissioners court to a county or district court of the county in which the development project is located within 30 days of the final determination by the commissioners court.

(d) A county may not require a developer to waive the right of appeal authorized by this section as a condition of approval for a development project.

(e) A developer who prevails in an appeal under this section is entitled to applicable costs and to reasonable attorney's fees, including expert witness fees.

(f) This section does not diminish the authority or modify the procedures specified by Chapter 395.

(g) This section does not increase or expand, and shall not be interpreted to increase or expand, the authority of a county to regulate plats or subdivisions under this chapter.
Tex. Business Organizations Code § 22.2111 — TX Code / Code bo / Chapter 22 / Section 22.2111
§ 22.2111. RESIGNATION OF DIRECTOR.
Status: in_force

Except as provided by the certificate of formation or bylaws, a director of a corporation may resign at any time by providing written notice to the corporation.
Tex. Business Organizations Code § 200.252 — TX Code / Code bo / Chapter 200 / Section 200.252
§ 200.252. SPECIAL MEETINGS.
Status: in_force

A special meeting of the shareholders of a real estate investment trust may be called by:

(1) a trust manager, an officer of the real estate investment trust, or any other person authorized to call special meetings by the certificate of formation or bylaws of the real estate investment trust; or

(2) the holders of at least 10 percent of all of the shares of the real estate investment trust entitled to vote at the proposed special meeting unless a greater or lesser percentage of shares is specified in the certificate of formation, not to exceed 50 percent of the shares entitled to vote.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 181.056 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 181 / Section 181.056
§ 181.056. AMERICAN RED CROSS.
Status: in_force

This chapter does not prohibit the American Red Cross from accessing any information necessary to perform its duties to provide biomedical services, disaster relief, disaster communication, or emergency leave verification services for military personnel.
Tex. Government Code § 507.033 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 507 / Section 507.033
§ 507.033. REHABILITATION PROGRAMS.
Status: in_force

(a) The department may allow a state jail defendant who is capable of serving as a tutor to tutor functionally illiterate defendants and shall actively encourage volunteer organizations to aid in the tutoring of defendants. A person who acts as a tutor may function only as a teacher and advisor to a defendant and may not exercise supervisory authority or control over the defendant.

(b) The department shall actively encourage volunteer organizations to provide the following programs for defendants who are housed in state jail felony facilities operated by or under contract with the department:

(1) literacy and education programs;

(2) life skills programs;

(3) job skills programs;

(4) parent-training programs;

(5) drug and alcohol rehabilitation programs;

(6) support group programs;

(7) arts and crafts programs; and

(8) other programs determined by the department to aid defendants confined in state jail felony facilities in the transition from confinement or supervision back into society and to reduce incidents of recidivism among defendants.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1086.063 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1086 / Section 1086.063
§ 1086.063. APPOINTMENT OF STAFF AND EMPLOYEES.
Status: in_force

(a) The board may appoint to the staff any doctors the board considers necessary for the efficient operation of the district and may make temporary appointments as considered necessary.

(b) The district may employ technicians, nurses, fiscal agents, accountants, architects, additional attorneys, and other necessary employees.

(c) The board may delegate to the district administrator the authority to employ persons for the district.
Tex. Water Code § 17.022 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 17 / Section 17.022
§ 17.022. APPROVAL OF BONDS; REGISTRATION.
Status: in_force

Before bonds are delivered to the purchasers, the bonds and the record pertaining to their issuance shall be submitted to the attorney general for his approval. When the attorney general's approval is obtained, the bonds shall be registered in the office of the state comptroller.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7900.0401 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7900 / Section 7900.0401
§ 7900.0401. ELECTIONS REGARDING TAXES OR BONDS.
Status: in_force

(a) The district may issue, without an election, bonds and other obligations secured by:

(1) revenue other than ad valorem taxes; or

(2) contract payments described by Section 7900.0403.

(b) The district must hold an election in the manner provided by Chapters 49 and 54, Water Code, to obtain voter approval before the district may impose an ad valorem tax or issue bonds payable from ad valorem taxes.

(c) The district may not issue bonds payable from ad valorem taxes to finance a road project unless the issuance is approved by a vote of a two-thirds majority of the district voters voting at an election held for that purpose.
Tex. Natural Resources Code § 91.056 — TX Code / Code nr / Chapter 91 / Section 91.056
§ 91.056. USE OF FINDINGS AND FIELD RULES.
Status: in_force

(a) Any person may use the findings and field rules of the commission for any purposes under this subchapter.

(b) If the findings or field rules are not used as provided in Subsection (a) of this section in determining volumes under this subchapter, the volumes otherwise determined shall be corrected to the basis of the standard cubic foot of gas as defined in Section 91.052 of this code.