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Tex. Election Code § 18.0625 — TX Code / Code el / Chapter 18 / Section 18.0625
§ 18.0625. USE OF DRIVER'S LICENSE DATA.
Status: in_force

(a) To maintain the statewide voter registration list and to prevent duplication of registration in more than one state or jurisdiction, the secretary of state shall use data of registered voters who apply for a driver's license or personal identification card in another state to identify voters:

(1) whose addresses have changed;

(2) who are not qualified under Section 11.002(a)(4); or

(3) who are registered to vote in more than one state.

(b) For purposes of implementing this section, the Department of Public Safety shall share with the secretary of state any data related to individuals who hold a driver's license or personal identification card in this state and who apply for a driver's license or personal identification card in another state.

(c) The secretary of state may, in consultation with the Department of Public Safety, adopt rules and establish procedures for the administration of this section.
Tex. Water Code § 56.111 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 56 / Section 56.111
§ 56.111. CONTROL AND REPAIR OF DISTRICT IMPROVEMENTS.
Status: in_force

The board may control and supervise the construction and maintenance of canals, drains, ditches and levees, and other improvements of the district and shall keep them in repair.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 756.041 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 756 / Section 756.041
§ 756.041. DEFINITION.
Status: in_force

In this subchapter, "outdoor shooting range" means an outdoor shooting range, outdoor firing range, or other open property on which persons may fire a weapon for a fee or other remuneration but does not include a deer lease or other similar leases of property for the purpose of hunting or an archery range.
Tex. Local Government Code § 117.052 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 117 / Section 117.052
§ 117.052. DEPOSITS OF REGISTRY FUNDS BY COUNTY AND DISTRICT CLERKS.
Status: in_force

(a) If a depository has been selected under Subchapter B, a county clerk or a district clerk who is to have for more than three days legal custody of money deposited in the registry of the court pending the result of a legal proceeding shall deposit the money in the depository.

(b) The funds deposited shall be carried at the depository selected under this chapter as a special account in the name of the clerk making the deposit.

(c) A clerk is responsible for funds deposited into the registry fund from the following sources:

(1) funds of minors or incapacitated persons;

(2) funds tendered in an interpleader action;

(3) funds paid in satisfaction of a judgment;

(4) child support funds held for more than three days;

(5) cash bonds;

(6) cash bail bonds;

(7) funds in an eminent domain proceeding; and

(8) any other funds tendered to the clerk for deposit into the registry of the court.
Tex. Government Code § 437.004 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 437 / Section 437.004
§ 437.004. REGULATING TEXAS MILITARY FORCES.
Status: in_force

(a) The governor shall make and publish regulations, according to existing federal and state law, to govern the Texas military forces. The regulations must address general orders and forms for the performance of duties of service members on military duty, including provisions governing courts-martial.

(b) The governor may reorganize and provide regulations relating to the organization of any portion of the Texas National Guard, Texas State Guard, emergency militia, or other military force organized under state law.

(c) The governor may obtain from the United States government the arms, equipment, munitions, or other military supplies to which the state is entitled for use by the Texas military forces.

(d) The governor, as the governor determines to be in this state's best interest, shall designate the locations for storage of arms, equipment, munitions, or other military property owned by or under the control of this state.

(e) The governor may delegate the powers granted by this section to the adjutant general.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1087.151 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1087 / Section 1087.151
§ 1087.151. BUDGET.
Status: in_force

The board annually shall have a budget prepared for the next fiscal year that includes:

(1) proposed expenditures and disbursements;

(2) estimated receipts and collections; and

(3) the amount of taxes required to be imposed for the year.
Tex. Government Code § 1503.054 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 1503 / Section 1503.054
§ 1503.054. PLEDGE OF REVENUE.
Status: in_force

In addition to taxes, a municipality may pledge to the timely payment of the principal of and interest on warrants issued under this subchapter all or part of the receipts derived from the operation of the airport, including income, rent, revenue, and tolls.
Tex. Parks and Wildlife Code § 46.106 — TX Code / Code pw / Chapter 46 / Section 46.106
§ 46.106. FORM OF LICENSE.
Status: in_force

Licenses issued under this subchapter shall be on the form prescribed by the department and must contain information necessary for enforcement of this subchapter as required by the department.
Tex. Occupations Code § 1103.503 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 1103 / Section 1103.503
§ 1103.503. STATEMENT OF CHARGES.
Status: in_force

(a) The attorney representing the board shall prepare the statement of charges.

(b) The statement of charges must:

(1) state each act or omission with which the appraiser or appraiser trainee is charged, including any standard of professional practice or rule of professional conduct alleged to have been violated; and

(2) be sufficiently detailed to enable the appraiser or appraiser trainee to prepare a defense.
Tex. Tax Code § 202.004 — TX Code / Code tx / Chapter 202 / Section 202.004
§ 202.004. INSPECTION OF RECORDS AND REPORTS.
Status: in_force

A person required by this chapter to make and keep a record shall keep the record open for inspection by the comptroller or the attorney general at all times. Reports filed under this chapter are open to inspection by the attorney general.
Tex. Education Code § 53.15 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 53 / Section 53.15
§ 53.15. ORGANIZATION OF BOARD; QUORUM; EMPLOYEES; COUNSEL.
Status: in_force

(a) The board shall elect from among its members a president and vice president, and shall elect a secretary and a treasurer who may or may not be directors, and may elect other officers as authorized by the authority's bylaws. The offices of secretary and treasurer may be combined.

(b) The president has the same right to vote on all matters as other members of the board.

(c) A majority constitutes a quorum, and when a quorum is present action may be taken by a majority vote of directors present.

(d) The board may employ a manager or executive director of the facilities and other employees, experts, and agents as it sees fit. It may delegate to the manager the power to employ and discharge employees.

(e) The board may employ legal counsel.
Tex. Occupations Code § 204.110 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 204 / Section 204.110
§ 204.110. NEGOTIATED RULEMAKING AND ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION POLICY.
Status: in_force

(a) Subject to the advice and approval of the medical board, the physician assistant board shall develop and implement a policy to encourage the use of:

(1) negotiated rulemaking procedures under Chapter 2008, Government Code, for the adoption of physician assistant board rules; and

(2) appropriate alternative dispute resolution procedures under Chapter 2009, Government Code, to assist in the resolution of internal and external disputes under the physician assistant board's jurisdiction.

(b) The physician assistant board's procedures relating to alternative dispute resolution must conform, to the extent possible, to any model guidelines issued by the State Office of Administrative Hearings for the use of alternative dispute resolution by state agencies.

(c) The physician assistant board shall designate a trained person to:

(1) coordinate the implementation of the policy adopted under Subsection (a);

(2) serve as a resource for any training needed to implement the procedures for negotiated rulemaking or alternative dispute resolution; and

(3) collect data concerning the effectiveness of those procedures, as implemented by the physician assistant board.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3842.158 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3842 / Section 3842.158
§ 3842.158. CITY NOT REQUIRED TO PAY DISTRICT OBLIGATIONS.
Status: in_force

Except as provided by Section 375.263, Local Government Code, the City of Nassau Bay is not required to pay a bond, note, or other obligation of the district.
Tex. Parks and Wildlife Code § 78.005 — TX Code / Code pw / Chapter 78 / Section 78.005
§ 78.005. EXEMPTION FOR PERSONAL USE AND CONSUMPTION.
Status: in_force

A person who possesses a valid fishing license or who is a resident and is exempt from licensing requirements under Section 46.002 of this code may take or harvest from the public water of the state, for personal use and consumption only, not more than 25 pounds a day of whole mussels and clams, including shell and soft tissue, or 12 pounds a day of mussel and clam shells.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1501.601 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1501 / Section 1501.601
§ 1501.601. PARTICIPATION CRITERIA.
Status: in_force

(a) In this subchapter, "participation criteria" means any criteria or rules established by a large employer to determine the employees who are eligible for enrollment or continued enrollment under the terms of a health benefit plan.

(b) The participation criteria may not be based on health status related factors.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8877.001 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8877 / Section 8877.001
§ 8877.001. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this chapter:

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

(2) "Director" means a board member.

(3) "District" means the Clearwater Underground Water Conservation District.
Tex. Local Government Code § 23.025 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 23 / Section 23.025
§ 23.025. INITIAL TERM OF OFFICE.
Status: in_force

The mayor, aldermen, and marshal elected at the initial election under Section 23.021 hold office until their successors have been duly elected at the following annual municipal election and have qualified.
Tex. Parks and Wildlife Code § 44.003 — TX Code / Code pw / Chapter 44 / Section 44.003
§ 44.003. GAME BREEDER'S LICENSE.
Status: in_force

The department shall issue a game breeder's license on payment of a license fee of $10 or an amount set by the commission, whichever amount is more. The license is valid for a yearly period. Each yearly period begins on September 1 or another date set by the commission and extends through August 31 of the next year or another date set by the commission. The commission by rule may set the amount of a license fee for a license issued during a transition period at an amount lower than prescribed in this section and provide for a license term for a transition period that is shorter or longer than a year.
Tex. Labor Code § 505.057 — TX Code / Code la / Chapter 505 / Section 505.057
§ 505.057. REFUSAL TO SUBMIT TO MEDICAL TREATMENT.
Status: in_force

(a) The commissioner of workers' compensation may order or direct the department to reduce or suspend the compensation of an injured employee if the employee:

(1) persists in insanitary or injurious practices that tend to imperil or retard the employee's recovery; or

(2) refuses to submit to medical, surgical, or other remedial treatment recognized by the state that is reasonably essential to promote the employee's recovery.

(b) Compensation may not be reduced or suspended under this section without reasonable notice to the employee and an opportunity to be heard.
Tex. Government Code § 771.004 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 771 / Section 771.004
§ 771.004. CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS; EXCEPTIONS.
Status: in_force

(a) Before an agency may provide or receive a service or resource under this chapter, the agency must have entered into a written agreement or contract that has been approved by the administrator of each agency that is a party to the agreement or contract.

(b) The agreement or contract must specify:

(1) the kind and amount of services or resources to be provided;

(2) the basis for computing reimbursable costs; and

(3) the maximum cost during the period of the agreement or contract.

(c) A written agreement or contract is not required:

(1) in an emergency for the defense or safety of the civil population or in the planning and preparation for those emergencies;

(2) in cooperative efforts, proposed by the governor, for the economic development of the state; or

(3) in a situation in which the amount involved is less than $50,000.

(d) In an interagency exchange that is exempt from the requirements of a written agreement or contract, the agencies involved shall document the exchange through informal letters of agreement or memoranda.
Tex. Family Code § 162.013 — TX Code / Code fa / Chapter 162 / Section 162.013
§ 162.013. ABATEMENT OR DISMISSAL.
Status: in_force

(a) If the sole petitioner dies or the joint petitioners die, the court shall dismiss the suit for adoption.

(b) If one of the joint petitioners dies, the proceeding shall continue uninterrupted.

(c) If the joint petitioners divorce, the court shall abate the suit for adoption. The court shall dismiss the petition unless the petition is amended to request adoption by one of the original petitioners.
Tex. Government Code § 4001.051 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 4001 / Section 4001.051
§ 4001.051. APPLICABILITY OF DEFINITIONS; CONSTRUCTION OF CERTAIN CONJUNCTIONS.
Status: in_force

(a) The definition for a term provided by this chapter applies in this title unless the context in which the term is used indicates a different meaning.

(b) The term "and" may be construed to mean "or," and the term "or" may be construed to mean "and."
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8002.051 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8002 / Section 8002.051
§ 8002.051. 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. Government Code § 22.305 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 22 / Section 22.305
§ 22.305. PRIORITY OF CERTAIN ELECTION PROCEEDINGS.
Status: in_force

(a) The supreme court or a court of appeals shall prioritize over any other proceeding pending or filed in the court a proceeding for injunctive relief or for a writ of mandamus under Chapter 273, Election Code, pending or filed in the court on or after the 70th day before a general or special election.

(b) If granted, oral argument for a proceeding described by Subsection (a) may be given in person or through electronic means.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3940.155 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3940 / Section 3940.155
§ 3940.155. TAX AND ASSESSMENT ABATEMENTS.
Status: in_force

The district may designate reinvestment zones and may grant abatements of district taxes or assessments on property in the zones.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1054.065 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1054 / Section 1054.065
§ 1054.065. RETIREMENT BENEFITS.
Status: in_force

The board may provide retirement benefits for district employees by:

(1) establishing or administering a retirement program; or

(2) participating in:

(A) the Texas County and District Retirement System; or

(B) another statewide retirement system in which the district is eligible to participate.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7806.152 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7806 / Section 7806.152
§ 7806.152. TAX ASSESSMENT AND COLLECTION.
Status: in_force

The district may:

(1) employ a tax collector; or

(2) contract with any qualified person to assess and collect taxes for the district.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1094.002 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1094 / Section 1094.002
§ 1094.002. AUTHORITY FOR CREATION.
Status: in_force

The Seminole Hospital District of Gaines County, Texas, is created under the authority of Section 9, Article IX, Texas Constitution.
Tex. Labor Code § 204.121 — TX Code / Code la / Chapter 204 / Section 204.121
§ 204.121. EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING INVESTMENT ASSESSMENT.
Status: in_force

(a) In addition to any other taxes imposed under this subtitle, an employment and training investment assessment is imposed on or after January 1, 2006, on each employer paying contributions under this subtitle as a separate assessment of one-tenth of one percent of wages paid by the employer.

(b) The commission shall deposit the revenue from the employment and training investment assessment to the credit of the holding fund created under Section 204.122.

(c) The employment and training investment assessment is due at the same time, collected in the same manner, and subject to the same penalties and interest as other contributions assessed under this subtitle.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 4015.0203 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 4015 / Section 4015.0203
§ 4015.0203. TEMPORARY DIRECTORS.
Status: in_force

(a) On or after the effective date of the Act creating this chapter, the owner or owners of a majority of the assessed value of the real property in the district according to the most recent certified tax appraisal roll for the county may submit a petition to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality requesting that the commission appoint as temporary directors the five persons named in the petition. The commission shall appoint as temporary directors the five persons named in the petition.

(b) The temporary or successor temporary directors shall hold an election to elect five permanent directors as provided by Section 4015.0201.

(c) Temporary directors serve until the earlier of:

(1) the date permanent directors are elected under Subsection (b); or

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

(d) If permanent directors have not been elected under Subsection (b) and the terms of the temporary directors have expired, successor temporary directors shall be appointed or reappointed as provided by Subsection (e) to serve terms that expire on the earlier of:

(1) the date permanent directors are elected under Subsection (b); or

(2) the fourth anniversary of the date of the appointment or reappointment.

(e) If Subsection (d) applies, the owner or owners of a majority of the assessed value of the real property in the district according to the most recent certified tax appraisal roll for the county 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. Special District Local Laws Code § 3853.203 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3853 / Section 3853.203
§ 3853.203. AUTHORIZATION.
Status: in_force

The district may adopt a sales and use tax for the benefit of the district. The board is not required to hold an election to adopt the tax.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8433.105 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8433 / Section 8433.105
§ 8433.105. 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. Agriculture Code § 46.005 — TX Code / Code ag / Chapter 46 / Section 46.005
§ 46.005. DEPARTMENT POWERS AND DUTIES.
Status: in_force

The department shall administer the "Go Texan" Partner Program. The duties of the department in administering the program include:

(1) developing procedures for acceptance and administration of funds received to administer the program, including appropriations, gifts, license plate revenue, and matching funds;

(2) developing application and selection procedures including procedures for soliciting and accepting applications;

(3) developing a general promotional campaign for Texas agricultural products and advertising campaigns for specific Texas agricultural products based on project requests submitted by successful applicants;

(4) developing advertising programs and promotional materials for use by program participants and establishing guidelines on advertising activities by participants;

(5) contracting with media representatives for the purpose of dispersing promotional materials; and

(6) receiving matching funds from program participants and donations or grants from any source, and establishing internal reporting requirements for use of funds.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8835.003 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8835 / Section 8835.003
§ 8835.003. FINDINGS OF PUBLIC USE AND BENEFIT.
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 works and projects accomplished by the district under the powers conferred by Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8147.202 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8147 / Section 8147.202
§ 8147.202. TAXES FOR BONDS AND OTHER OBLIGATIONS.
Status: in_force

At the time bonds or other obligations payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes are issued:

(1) the board shall impose a continuing direct annual ad valorem tax, without limit as to rate or amount, for each year that all or part of the bonds are outstanding; and

(2) the district annually shall impose an ad valorem tax on all taxable property in the district in an amount sufficient to:

(A) pay the interest on the bonds or other obligations as the interest becomes due;

(B) create a sinking fund for the payment of the principal of the bonds or other obligations when due or the redemption price at any earlier required redemption date; and

(C) pay the expenses of imposing the taxes.
Tex. Occupations Code § 901.459 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 901 / Section 901.459
§ 901.459. APPLICABILITY OF PARTNERSHIP REQUIREMENTS TO PARTNER.
Status: in_force

Each partner in a partnership governed by this chapter is subject to the statutory requirements and rules that apply to the partnership.
Tex. Local Government Code § 120.005 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 120 / Section 120.005
§ 120.005. USE OF PUBLIC MONEY FOR CAMPAIGN PROHIBITED.
Status: in_force

A county holding an election under this chapter may not use public money on promotional campaigns or advocacy related to the proposed reduction or reallocation. This section may not be construed to prevent a county official or employee from communicating factual information about a proposed budget or the reasoning behind a proposed budget to the voters in the county.