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Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 17.031 — TX Code / Code cr / Chapter 17 / Section 17.031
§ 17.031. RELEASE ON PERSONAL BOND.
Status: in_force

(a) Any magistrate in this state may release a defendant eligible for release on personal bond under Article 17.03 of this code on his personal bond where the complaint and warrant for arrest does not originate in the county wherein the accused is arrested if the magistrate would have had jurisdiction over the matter had the complaint arisen within the county wherein the magistrate presides. The personal bond may not be revoked by the judge of the court issuing the warrant for arrest except for good cause shown.

(b) If there is a personal bond office in the county from which the warrant for arrest was issued, the court releasing a defendant on his personal bond will forward a copy of the personal bond to the personal bond office in that county.
Tex. Local Government Code § 561.010 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 561 / Section 561.010
§ 561.010. PROVISION OF FLOOD RELIEF TO COLONIAS.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, "colonia" means a geographic area that consists of 11 or more dwellings located in close proximity to each other in an area that may be described as a community or neighborhood and that:

(1) has a majority population composed of individuals and families of low income, as defined by Section 2306.004, Government Code, and based on the federal Office of Management and Budget poverty index, and meets the qualifications of an economically distressed area under Section 17.921, Water Code; or

(2) has the physical and economic characteristics of a colonia, as determined by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs.

(b) A county may provide assistance for the removal from private property, including a road, of flood water resulting from a natural disaster in a colonia if the removal of the water is necessary to protect the health and safety of the colonia.
Tex. Alcoholic Beverage Code § 103.23 — TX Code / Code al / Chapter 103 / Section 103.23
§ 103.23. ALLOCATION OF PROCEEDS OF SALE.
Status: in_force

Proceeds from a forfeiture sale and proceeds in escrow which are forfeited to the state in a forfeiture suit shall be disposed of by depositing 35 percent of the proceeds in a separate fund in the state treasury designated as the confiscated liquor fund and depositing 65 percent of the proceeds in the general revenue fund. The confiscated liquor fund may be appropriated to the commission to defray the expenses of accumulating evidence pertaining to violations of this code; assembling, storing, transporting, selling, and accounting for confiscated alcoholic beverages, containers, devices, and property; and any other purposes deemed necessary by the commission in administering and enforcing this code. Any unexpended balance in the confiscated liquor fund at the end of a biennium shall remain in the fund subject to further appropriation for the same purposes.
Tex. Local Government Code § 215.002 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 215 / Section 215.002
§ 215.002. MOTOR VEHICLES AND ACCESSORIES.
Status: in_force

(a) A municipality by ordinance may license and otherwise regulate persons engaged primarily or incidentally in the sale or exchange of motor vehicles or motor vehicle parts or accessories within the limits of the municipality.

(b) A municipality may prescribe penalties for the violation of the ordinance.

(c) Any money collected under the ordinance may be used by the municipality only for the enforcement of the ordinance and any other laws regulating the sale, exchange, or theft of motor vehicles or motor vehicle parts or accessories.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1093.056 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1093 / Section 1093.056
§ 1093.056. COMPENSATION; EXPENSES.
Status: in_force

A director or officer serves without compensation but may be reimbursed for actual expenses incurred in the performance of official duties. The expenses must be:

(1) reported in the district's records; and

(2) approved by the board.
Tex. Transportation Code § 56.003 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 56 / Section 56.003
§ 56.003. REVOLVING LOAN PROGRAM.
Status: in_force

(a) The commission by rule shall establish a revolving loan program to use money from the fund to enhance the financing capabilities of entities responsible for the local share of qualified project costs by providing revenue or security for:

(1) low-interest loans;

(2) longer repayment terms for loans; and

(3) flexible loan repayment terms, including:

(A) loan structures similar to a line of credit; and

(B) authorized prepayment of loans in advance of the loan's stated maturity date.

(b) To be a qualified project, a project must:

(1) deepen or widen a ship channel;

(2) be authorized by the United States Congress; and

(3) meet any other standards provided by commission rule.

(c) A project for maintenance dredging is not a qualified project under this section.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8267.0403 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8267 / Section 8267.0403
§ 8267.0403. 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. Government Code § 609.5026 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 609 / Section 609.5026
§ 609.5026. STATE MATCHING CONTRIBUTIONS.
Status: in_force

Subject to a separate legislative appropriation for that purpose, the Employees Retirement System of Texas may make matching contributions to a 401(k) plan on behalf of employees participating in the plan solely from, and in an amount specified by, the appropriation.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8356.102 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8356 / Section 8356.102
§ 8356.102. 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. Special District Local Laws Code § 7906A.0305 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7906A / Section 7906A.0305
§ 7906A.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. Parks and Wildlife Code § 31.177 — TX Code / Code pw / Chapter 31 / Section 31.177
§ 31.177. FEES.
Status: in_force

(a) The commission by rule shall establish and collect a reasonable fee for:

(1) the issuance of a party boat operator license under this subchapter; and

(2) the annual water safety inspection of a party boat required by this subchapter.

(b) A fee collected by the department under this subchapter and any interest that accrues on the fee shall be deposited to the credit of the game, fish, and water safety account established under Section 11.032.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8806.105 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8806 / Section 8806.105
§ 8806.105. ACQUISITION OF LAND.
Status: in_force

The district may acquire land to erect a dam or drain a lake, depression, or draw.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7802.102 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7802 / Section 7802.102
§ 7802.102. POWERS AND DUTIES OF BOARD.
Status: in_force

The board has the powers and duties delegated to the commissioners court and county judge under Chapter 57, Water Code.
Tex. Transportation Code § 724.001 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 724 / Section 724.001
§ 724.001. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this chapter:

(1) "Alcohol concentration" has the meaning assigned by Section 49.01, Penal Code.

(2) "Arrest" includes the taking into custody of a child, as defined by Section 51.02, Family Code.

(3) "Controlled substance" has the meaning assigned by Section 481.002, Health and Safety Code.

(4) "Criminal charge" includes a charge that may result in a proceeding under Title 3, Family Code.

(5) "Criminal proceeding" includes a proceeding under Title 3, Family Code.

(6) "Dangerous drug" has the meaning assigned by Section 483.001, Health and Safety Code.

(7) "Department" means the Department of Public Safety.

(8) "Drug" has the meaning assigned by Section 481.002, Health and Safety Code.

(9) "Intoxicated" has the meaning assigned by Section 49.01, Penal Code.

(10) "License" has the meaning assigned by Section 521.001.

(11) "Operate" means to drive or be in actual control of a motor vehicle or watercraft.

(12) "Public place" has the meaning assigned by Section 1.07, Penal Code.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1101.251 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1101 / Section 1101.251
§ 1101.251. IMPOSITION OF AD VALOREM TAX.
Status: in_force

(a) The board may impose a tax on all property in the district subject to district taxation.

(b) The tax may be used to pay:

(1) indebtedness issued or assumed by the district; and

(2) district maintenance and operating expenses.

(c) The district may not impose a tax to pay the principal of or interest on revenue bonds issued under this chapter.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7991A.0103 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7991A / Section 7991A.0103
§ 7991A.0103. CONFIRMATION AND DIRECTOR ELECTION REQUIRED.
Status: in_force

The temporary directors shall hold an election to confirm the creation of the district and to elect five permanent directors as provided by Section 49.102, Water Code.
Tex. Agriculture Code § 60.003 — TX Code / Code ag / Chapter 60 / Section 60.003
§ 60.003. FINDINGS.
Status: in_force

(a) Agriculture is a critical element in Texas' economic, cultural, and historical development but is under considerable pressure as a result of market concentration, competitive forces, adverse weather conditions, urbanization, and other factors.

(b) Agriculture is a vital component of a diversified state economy, creates numerous economic opportunities, and serves to renew the state's natural resources through the annual production of crops and livestock and the use and reuse of agricultural by-products.

(c) The state must increase economic opportunities, including value-added operations, to keep more agriculture-based activity in the state and ensure that agriculture remains a vital force in the economy. In order to accomplish this goal, the state must provide incentives to promote the development of agricultural facilities.

(d) The means and measures authorized by this chapter are in the public interest and serve a public purpose of this state in promoting the development of agricultural facilities and operations by providing incentives for the development of projects that result in employment and economic activity.

(e) The creation of agricultural development districts is essential to accomplish the purposes of Section 52-a, Article III, Texas Constitution, and to accomplish the other public purposes stated in this chapter and further serves the purposes of Section 59, Article XVI, and Section 52, Article III, Texas Constitution.
Tex. Water Code § 15.012 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 15 / Section 15.012
§ 15.012. MANAGEMENT OF FUND.
Status: in_force

(a) The board may invest, reinvest, and direct the investment of money accumulated in the fund.

(b) Money appropriated by the legislature to the fund shall be deposited in this fund. Gifts or grants from the United States government, local or regional governments, private sources, or other sources may be deposited in this fund.

(c) Money appropriated to the fund by the legislature for a specific purpose stated in Subchapter C, E, F, M, N, O, or P of this chapter shall be placed in the appropriate fund or account created by that subchapter.

(d) The money held in the fund may be invested as provided by law for investment of money under Section 404.024, Government Code.
Tex. Local Government Code § 150.001 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 150 / Section 150.001
§ 150.001.
Status: in_force

Sec. 150.001. APPLICATION OF SUBCHAPTER TO CERTAIN MUNICIPALITIES WITH POPULATION OF 10,000 OR MORE. This subchapter applies only to a municipality with a population of 10,000 or more, but does not apply to a municipality in which Chapter 143 applies.
Tex. Insurance Code § 2208.203 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 2208 / Section 2208.203
§ 2208.203. GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES OF POOL MANAGER.
Status: in_force

(a) The pool manager shall manage and conduct the affairs of the pool under the general supervision of the board and shall perform any other duties as directed by the board.

(b) In addition to any other duties provided by the board, the pool manager shall:

(1) receive and pass on applications for insurance coverage from the pool;

(2) negotiate contracts for the pool; and

(3) prepare, and submit to the board for approval, proposed policy forms for coverage from the pool.

(c) The pool manager may refuse to renew the coverage of a public entity insured by the pool based on the guidelines included in the plan of operation.
Tex. Local Government Code § 177A.002 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 177A / Section 177A.002
§ 177A.002. EFFECT ON LABOR AGREEMENTS.
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any other law, including Section 142.067, 142.117, 143.207, 143.307, 143.361, 147.004, or 174.005, a collective bargaining, meet and confer, or other similar agreement that provides a benefit for an ill or injured employee must provide a benefit that, at a minimum, complies with this chapter.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3886.104 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3886 / Section 3886.104
§ 3886.104. PROJECT DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT REQUIRED.
Status: in_force

Before the district may issue bonds, impose taxes, or borrow money, the district and the town must negotiate and execute a mutually approved and accepted interlocal project development agreement regarding the district's development plans and rules for:

(1) the development and operation of the district; and

(2) the financing of improvement projects.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7921A.0306 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7921A / Section 7921A.0306
§ 7921A.0306. DIVISION OF DISTRICT.
Status: in_force

(a) The board, on its own motion or on receipt of a petition signed by the owner or owners of a majority of the assessed value of the real property in the district, may adopt an order dividing the district.

(b) An order dividing a district may create one or more new districts and may provide for the continuation of the district.

(c) An order dividing the district must:

(1) name any new district;

(2) include the metes and bounds description of the territory of each of the districts;

(3) appoint temporary directors for any new district; and

(4) provide for the division of assets and liabilities between the districts.

(d) The board may adopt an order dividing the district before or after the date the board holds an election to confirm the district's creation.

(e) The district may be divided only if the district:

(1) has never issued any bonds; and

(2) is not imposing ad valorem taxes.

(f) A new district created by the division of the district may not, at the time the new district is created, contain any land outside the area described by Section 2 of the Act enacting this chapter.

(g) On or before the 30th day after the date of adoption of an order dividing the district, the district shall file the order with the commission and record the order in the real property records of each county in which the district is located.

(h) This chapter applies to any new district created by the division of the district, and a new district has all the powers and duties of the district.

(i) A new district created by the division of the district shall hold a confirmation and directors' election.

(j) If the creation of the new district is confirmed, the new district shall provide the election date and results to the commission.

(k) A new district created by the division of the district must hold an election as required by this chapter to obtain voter approval before the district may impose a maintenance tax or issue bonds payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes.

(l) The district may continue to rely on confirmation, directors', bond, or tax elections held prior to the division.

(m) Municipal consent to the creation of the district and to the inclusion of land in the district acts as municipal consent to the creation of any new district created by the division of the district and to the inclusion of land in the new district.
Tex. Water Code § 61.152 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 61 / Section 61.152
§ 61.152. PETITION.
Status: in_force

(a) If the board decides to exercise the rights, powers, and authority provided in this subchapter, it shall certify this desire to the commissioners court and shall submit a petition requesting that an election be held.

(b) The commissioners court shall schedule a hearing on the petition not less than 30 nor more than 60 days after the date of the petition. The hearing may be held at any place designated by the commissioners court.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1105.253 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1105 / Section 1105.253
§ 1105.253. TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR.
Status: in_force

The tax assessor-collector of Terry County shall assess and collect taxes imposed by the district.
Tex. Finance Code § 125.101 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 125 / Section 125.101
§ 125.101. FORM OF ACCOUNT.
Status: in_force

(a) A member of a credit union or of a federal credit union doing business in this state may designate one or more persons to own a share or deposit account with the member in a multiple-party account.

(b) The account may provide for a right of survivorship.
Tex. Election Code § 127.063 — TX Code / Code el / Chapter 127 / Section 127.063
§ 127.063. DESIGN OF BALLOT BOX.
Status: in_force

A sealed ballot box used under this subchapter must be equipped with a lock to prevent opening the box without a key and designed and constructed so that:

(1) the ballots can be deposited and delivered without damage that will render them unfit for processing in automatic tabulating equipment;

(2) the box can be sealed to detect any unauthorized opening of the box; and

(3) the slot used by voters to deposit ballots can be sealed to prevent any unauthorized deposit in the box.
Tex. Water Code § 55.653 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 55 / Section 55.653
§ 55.653. NOTICE OF TAXES.
Status: in_force

After the board makes the record specified in Section 55.652 of this code, the board shall mail to each property owner whose name appears in the record, notice of the amount of taxes levied on his property and the date and place at which the property owner may appear and contest the correctness and equitableness of the tax.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1701.003 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1701 / Section 1701.003
§ 1701.003. APPLICABILITY OF CHAPTER TO CERTAIN INSURERS.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided by Subsection (b), this chapter applies to any insurer that uses a document described by Section 1701.002 in this state, including:

(1) a life, accident, health, or casualty insurance company;

(2) a mutual life insurance company;

(3) a mutual insurance company other than a mutual life insurance company;

(4) a mutual or natural premium life insurance company;

(5) a general casualty company;

(6) a Lloyd's plan;

(7) a reciprocal or interinsurance exchange;

(8) a fraternal benefit society; and

(9) a group hospital service corporation.

(b) This chapter does not apply to a society, company, or other insurer whose activities are by statute exempt from department control and that is entitled by statute to a certificate from the department showing that exempt status.
Tex. Local Government Code § 344.203 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 344 / Section 344.203
§ 344.203. ANNUAL BUDGET PROPOSAL.
Status: in_force

(a) The board shall propose an annual budget. The board shall consider the applications for program funding in preparing the proposed budget.

(b) The proposed budget must contain a complete financial statement, including a statement of:

(1) the outstanding obligations of the district;

(2) the amount of cash on hand to the credit of each fund of the district;

(3) the amount of money received by the district from all sources during the previous year;

(4) the estimated amount of money available to the district from all sources during the current fiscal year;

(5) the amount of money needed to fund programs approved for funding by the board;

(6) the amount of money requested for programs that were not approved for funding by the board;

(7) the tax rate for the next fiscal year;

(8) the amount of the balances expected at the end of the year in which the budget is being prepared; and

(9) the estimated amount of revenues and balances available to cover the proposed budget.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8326.103 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8326 / Section 8326.103
§ 8326.103. AUTHORITY FOR ROAD PROJECTS.
Status: in_force

(a) 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.

(b) The district may exercise the powers provided by this section without submitting a petition to or obtaining approval from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality as required by Section 54.234, Water Code.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3826.156 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3826 / Section 3826.156
§ 3826.156. 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 cable operator as defined by 47 U.S.C. Section 522, as amended.
Tex. Natural Resources Code § 91.108 — TX Code / Code nr / Chapter 91 / Section 91.108
§ 91.108. DEPOSIT AND USE OF FUNDS.
Status: in_force

Subject to the refund provisions of Section 91.1091, if applicable, proceeds from bonds and other financial security required pursuant to this chapter and benefits under well-specific plugging insurance policies described by Section 91.104(c) that are paid to the state as contingent beneficiary of the policies shall be deposited in the oil and gas regulation and cleanup fund and, notwithstanding Sections 81.068 and 91.113, may be used only for actual well plugging and surface remediation.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8429.052 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8429 / Section 8429.052
§ 8429.052. 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. Code of Criminal Procedure § 35.18 — TX Code / Code cr / Chapter 35 / Section 35.18
§ 35.18. OTHER EVIDENCE ON CHALLENGE.
Status: in_force

Upon a challenge for cause, the examination is not confined to the answers of the juror, but other evidence may be heard for or against the challenge.
Tex. Water Code § 43.002 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 43 / Section 43.002
§ 43.002. ORIGINAL COPY.
Status: in_force

An original copy of the compact is on file in the office of the secretary of state.