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Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1007.106 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1007 / Section 1007.106
§ 1007.106. RULES.
Status: in_force

(a) The board shall adopt rules for the efficient operation of the district, including district facilities.

(b) The board shall:

(1) publish the rules in book form; and

(2) provide copies to interested persons on request at district expense.
Tex. Transportation Code § 364.005 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 364 / Section 364.005
§ 364.005. LEASE, RENTAL, OR DONATION OF FACILITY TO UNITED STATES.
Status: in_force

(a) A county may lease, rent, or donate to the United States property or a building, structure, or other facility acquired, constructed, improved, enlarged, or equipped in whole or in part with proceeds from the sale of bonds issued by a county under this chapter.

(b) The acquisition, construction, improvement, enlargement, or equipment by a county of property or a building, structure, or other facility for lease to and the donation of property or a building, structure, or other facility by a county to the United States for use in performing a federal governmental function in the county or at or near and relating to a toll bridge of the county is a public purpose and proper county function, regardless of whether the toll bridge or the federal facility relating to the toll bridge is located inside or outside the county.
Tex. Business Organizations Code § 5.253 — TX Code / Code bo / Chapter 5 / Section 5.253
§ 5.253. ACTION BY SECRETARY OF STATE.
Status: in_force

(a) After service in compliance with Section 5.252, the secretary of state shall immediately send one of the copies of the process, notice, or demand to the named entity.

(b) The notice must be:

(1) addressed to the most recent address of the entity on file with the secretary of state; and

(2) sent by certified mail, with return receipt requested.
Tex. Government Code § 441.187 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 441 / Section 441.187
§ 441.187. DESTRUCTION OF STATE RECORDS.
Status: in_force

(a) A state record may be destroyed by a state agency if:

(1) the record appears on a records retention schedule approved under Section 441.185 and the record's retention period has expired;

(2) a records destruction request is submitted to the state records administrator and approved by the director and librarian, or the designee of the director and librarian, for a state record that does not appear on the approved records retention schedule of the agency; or

(3) the record is exempted from the need to be listed on a records destruction request under rules adopted by the commission.

(b) A state record may not be destroyed if any litigation, claim, negotiation, audit, open records request, administrative review, or other action involving the record is initiated before the expiration of a retention period for the record set by the commission or in the approved records retention schedule of the agency until the completion of the action and the resolution of all issues that arise from the action, or until the expiration of the retention period, whichever is later.

(c) The director and librarian may destroy any state record in the physical custody of the commission under Section 441.182 whose minimum retention requirements have expired without the consent of the agency head if, in the opinion of the director and librarian and either the attorney general or the state auditor, there is no justification under this subchapter or other state law for the record's further retention.

(d) A state record may be destroyed before the expiration of its retention period on the approved records retention schedule of the state agency that has custody of the record only with the special consent of the director and librarian and, if the record possesses fiscal or financial value, with the concurrent consent of the state auditor.

(e) The commission may adopt rules prescribing the permissible means by which state records may be destroyed.
Tex. Human Resources Code § 40.006 — TX Code / Code hr / Chapter 40 / Section 40.006
§ 40.006. APPLICATION OF OTHER LAWS.
Status: in_force

(a) The department is subject to Chapters 551, 2001, and 2002, Government Code.

(b) The department is not required to comply with Chapter 53, Occupations Code, in issuing a license or conducting a background check under Chapter 42 or 43.
Tex. Occupations Code § 201.154 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 201 / Section 201.154
§ 201.154. CERTIFICATION FOR MANIPULATION UNDER ANESTHESIA PROHIBITED.
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, the board may not adopt a process to certify chiropractors to perform manipulation under anesthesia.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 821.102 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 821 / Section 821.102
§ 821.102. UNLAWFUL RESTRAINT OF DOG; OFFENSE.
Status: in_force

(a) An owner may not leave a dog outside and unattended by use of a restraint unless the owner provides the dog access to:

(1) adequate shelter;

(2) an area that allows the dog to avoid standing water and exposure to excessive animal waste;

(3) shade from direct sunlight; and

(4) potable water.

(b) An owner may not restrain a dog outside and unattended by use of a restraint that:

(1) is a chain;

(2) has weights attached;

(3) is shorter in length than the greater of:

(A) five times the length of the dog, as measured from the tip of the dog's nose to the base of the dog's tail; or

(B) 10 feet; or

(4) is attached to a collar or harness not properly fitted.

(c) A person commits an offense if the person knowingly violates this section. The restraint of each dog that is in violation is a separate offense.

(d) An offense under this section is a Class C misdemeanor, except that the offense is a Class B misdemeanor if the person has previously been convicted under this section.

(e) If conduct constituting an offense under this section also constitutes an offense under any other law, the actor may be prosecuted under this section, the other law, or both.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1120.160 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1120 / Section 1120.160
§ 1120.160. RESTRICTION ON INVESTMENT.
Status: in_force

The board may invest operating, depreciation, or building reserves only in funds or securities specified by Chapter 2256, Government Code.
Tex. Local Government Code § 152.905 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 152 / Section 152.905
§ 152.905. PROCEDURES FOR SETTING COMPENSATION BY DISTRICT JUDGES.
Status: in_force

(a) This section applies only to the compensation of the county auditor, assistant auditors, and court reporters.

(b) Before setting the amount of annual compensation of the county auditor, assistant auditors, and court reporters, the district judge or judges shall hold a public hearing on the matter at which parties in interest and citizens have an opportunity to be heard.

(c) Not earlier than the 30th or later than the 10th day before the date of the hearing, notice of the time, place, and subject of the hearing must be published in a newspaper of general circulation in the county.

(d) At the hearing, the district judge or judges shall set the amount of compensation of the county auditor, assistant auditors, and court reporters considered at the hearing. The vote must be recorded, transcribed, and maintained as a public record.
Tex. Government Code § 434.211 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 434 / Section 434.211
§ 434.211. FUNDING; GRANTS.
Status: in_force

On behalf of the program, the commission may:

(1) accept and spend funds:

(A) appropriated to the commission for the operation of the program; and

(B) received from other sources, including donations and grants; and

(2) provide matching grants to assist in the implementation of the program's goals and objectives.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8072.0101 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8072 / Section 8072.0101
§ 8072.0101. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this chapter:

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

(2) "Commission" means the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.

(3) "Director" means a board member.

(4) "District" means the Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 238.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3880.056 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3880 / Section 3880.056
§ 3880.056. COMPENSATION.
Status: in_force

A director is entitled to receive fees of office and reimbursement for actual expenses as provided by Section 49.060, Water Code. Sections 375.069 and 375.070, Local Government Code, do not apply to the board.
Tex. Parks and Wildlife Code § 31.0565 — TX Code / Code pw / Chapter 31 / Section 31.0565
§ 31.0565. EFFECT OF CERTIFICATE OF TITLE ON INFORMATION IN CERTIFICATE.
Status: in_force

A certificate of title is prima facie evidence of the accuracy of the information in the record that constitutes the certificate.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3848.003 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3848 / Section 3848.003
§ 3848.003. PURPOSE; DECLARATION OF INTENT.
Status: in_force

(a) The creation of the district is essential to accomplish the purposes of Sections 52 and 52-a, Article III, and Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution, and other public purposes stated in this chapter. By creating the district and in authorizing Harris County, the City of Houston, the Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County, and other political subdivisions to contract with the district, the legislature has established a program to accomplish the public purposes set out in Section 52-a, Article III, Texas Constitution.

(b) The creation of the district is necessary to promote, develop, encourage, and maintain transportation, parking, housing, recreation, the arts, safety, scenic beauty, and the public welfare in the area of the district.

(c) This chapter and the creation of the district may not be interpreted to relieve Harris County or the City of Houston from providing the level of services provided as of September 1, 2007, to the area in the district. The district is created to supplement and not to supplant the county or city services provided in the area in the district.
Tex. Government Code § 1507.206 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 1507 / Section 1507.206
§ 1507.206. PLEDGE.
Status: in_force

A municipality may pledge the full faith and credit of the municipality to the payment of a note issued under this subchapter and the interest on the note.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1271.007 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1271 / Section 1271.007
§ 1271.007. RELIGIOUS CONVICTIONS.
Status: in_force

(a) This chapter, Chapters 843, 1272, and 1367, Subchapter A, Chapter 1452, and Subchapter B, Chapter 1507, do not require a health maintenance organization, physician, or provider to recommend, offer advice concerning, pay for, provide, assist in, perform, arrange, or participate in providing or performing any health care service that violates the religious convictions of the health maintenance organization, physician, or provider.

(b) A health maintenance organization that limits or denies health care services under this section shall state the limitations in the evidence of coverage as required by Section 1271.052.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 715.015 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 715 / Section 715.015
§ 715.015. EXEMPTION.
Status: in_force

This chapter does not apply to:

(1) a perpetual care cemetery; or

(2) a family cemetery.
Tex. Occupations Code § 1902.153 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 1902 / Section 1902.153
§ 1902.153. APPRENTICE PUMP INSTALLER PROGRAM.
Status: in_force

The commission by rule shall establish an apprentice pump installer program.
Tex. Education Code § 85.65 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 85 / Section 85.65
§ 85.65. RIGHTS OF PURCHASER; ASSIGNMENT; RELINQUISHMENT.
Status: in_force

(a) Title to all rights purchased may be held by the owners as long as the area produces oil, gas, sulphur, mineral ore, and other minerals in paying quantities.

(b) All rights purchased may be assigned. All assignments shall be filed in the general land office as prescribed by rule, accompanied by 10 cents per acre for each acre assigned and the filing fee as prescribed by rule. An assignment shall not be effective unless filed as required by rule. An assignment shall not relieve the assignor of any liabilities or obligations incurred prior to the assignment.

(c) All rights to all or any part of a leased tract may be released to the state at any time by recording a release instrument in the county or counties in which the tract is located. Releases must also be filed with the chairman of the board and the general land office, accompanied by the filing fee prescribed by rule. A release shall not relieve the owner of any obligations or liabilities incurred prior to the release.

(d) The board shall authorize the laying of pipeline, telephone line, and the opening of roads as deemed reasonably necessary for and incident to the purpose of this subchapter.
Tex. Government Code § 418.023 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 418 / Section 418.023
§ 418.023. CLEARANCE OF DEBRIS.
Status: in_force

(a) Through the use of any state agency or instrumentality, the governor, acting through members of the Emergency Management Council, may clear or remove debris or wreckage from public or private land or water if it threatens public health or safety or public or private property in a state of disaster declared by the governor or major disaster declared by the president of the United States.

(b) The governor may accept funds from the federal government and use the funds to make grants to a local government for the purpose of removing debris or wreckage from public or private land or water.

(c) Debris or wreckage may not be removed from public or private property until the affected local government, corporation, organization, or individual presents to the governor or member of the Emergency Management Council an unconditional authorization for removal. Debris or wreckage may not be removed from private property until the state is indemnified against any claim arising from removal. In instances where it is not practical and further delay would create a greater risk to public health or safety, the governor, acting through the Emergency Management Council, may remove debris or wreckage from public or private property without an unconditional authorization or indemnification.

(d) If the governor provides for clearance of debris or wreckage under this chapter, state employees or other individuals acting by authority of the governor may enter on private land or water to perform tasks necessary to the removal or clearance operation. Except in cases of wilful misconduct, gross negligence, or bad faith, a state employee or agent performing his duties while complying with orders of the governor issued under this chapter is not liable for the death of or injury to a person or for damage to property.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3936.202 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3936 / Section 3936.202
§ 3936.202. PROPERTY TAX AUTHORIZED.
Status: in_force

(a) The district may impose an ad valorem tax on all taxable property in the district to:

(1) pay for an improvement project of the types authorized by Section 52(b), Article III, and Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution, and Chapter 54, Water Code; or

(2) secure the payment of bonds issued for a purpose described by Subdivision (1).

(b) The district may not impose an ad valorem tax to pay for an improvement project under this chapter unless the imposition is approved by the voters of the district voting at an election held for that purpose. The board may call an election to approve the imposition of an ad valorem tax to pay for an improvement project under this chapter only if the board receives a petition requesting the election signed by:

(1) more than 51 percent of the record owners of real property in the district subject to taxation; or

(2) owners representing more than 51 percent of the appraised value of real property in the district subject to taxation, as determined by the tax rolls of the appraisal district.
Tex. Labor Code § 402.00113 — TX Code / Code la / Chapter 402 / Section 402.00113
§ 402.00113. ADMINISTRATIVE ATTACHMENT TO DEPARTMENT.
Status: in_force

(a) The division of workers' compensation is administratively attached to the department.

(b) The department shall provide the staff and facilities necessary to enable the division to perform the duties of the division under this title, including:

(1) administrative assistance and services to the division, including budget planning and purchasing;

(2) personnel and financial services; and

(3) computer equipment and support.

(c) The commissioner of workers' compensation and the commissioner of insurance may enter into agreements as necessary to implement this title.
Tex. Local Government Code § 271.102 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 271 / Section 271.102
§ 271.102. COOPERATIVE PURCHASING PROGRAM PARTICIPATION.
Status: in_force

(a) A local government may participate in a cooperative purchasing program with another local government of this state or another state or with a local cooperative organization of this state or another state.

(b) A local government that is participating in a cooperative purchasing program may sign an agreement with another participating local government or a local cooperative organization stating that the signing local government will:

(1) designate a person to act under the direction of, and on behalf of, that local government in all matters relating to the program;

(2) make payments to another participating local government or a local cooperative organization or directly to a vendor under a contract made under this subchapter, as provided in the agreement between the participating local governments or between a local government and a local cooperative organization; and

(3) be responsible for a vendor's compliance with provisions relating to the quality of items and terms of delivery, to the extent provided in the agreement between the participating local governments or between a local government and a local cooperative organization.

(c) A local government that purchases goods or services under this subchapter satisfies any state law requiring the local government to seek competitive bids for the purchase of the goods or services.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1551.225 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1551 / Section 1551.225
§ 1551.225. BARIATRIC SURGERY COVERAGE.
Status: in_force

(a) The board of trustees shall develop a cost-neutral or cost-positive plan for providing under the group benefits program bariatric surgery coverage for employees eligible to participate in the program under Section 1551.101.

(b) The board of trustees may adopt rules as necessary to implement this section.
Tex. Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 140B.062 — TX Code / Code cp / Chapter 140B / Section 140B.062
§ 140B.062. DISCLOSURE AND USE OF MATERIAL AND INFORMATION.
Status: in_force

(a) The civil investigative demand issued by the attorney general or local prosecutor, any information obtained, maintained, or created in response to the demand, or any documentary material, product of discovery, or other record derived or created during an investigation from the information, is not subject to disclosure under Chapter 552, Government Code, and is not subject to disclosure, discovery, subpoena, or other means of legal compulsion for the release, except as described in Subsections (b) and (c).

(b) The attorney general or local prosecutor may not release or disclose information that is obtained in response to a demand or any documentary material, product of discovery, or other record derived from the information except:

(1) by court order for good cause shown;

(2) with the consent of the person who provided the information to the attorney general or local prosecutor;

(3) to an employee or other person under the direction of the attorney general or local prosecutor;

(4) to an agency of this state, the United States, or another state or foreign country;

(5) to a political subdivision of this state; or

(6) to a person authorized by the attorney general or local prosecutor to receive the information.

(c) The attorney general or local prosecutor may use information obtained in response to a demand, or any documentary material, product of discovery, or other record derived or created from the information as the attorney general or local prosecutor determines necessary in the enforcement of this chapter, including presentation before court.
Tex. Government Code § 424.155 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 424 / Section 424.155
§ 424.155. CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE EMERGENCY RESPONSE MAP FUND.
Status: in_force

(a) The critical infrastructure emergency response map fund is a dedicated account in the general revenue fund administered by the division.

(b) The fund consists of:

(1) legislative appropriations of money to the division for deposit to the credit of the fund for purposes of this subchapter;

(2) any revenue that by law is dedicated for deposit to the fund;

(3) interest or other earnings on money credited to or allocable to the fund; and

(4) gifts, grants, including federal grants, or donations received by the division for the fund.

(c) Money in the fund may be appropriated only to the division to administer the grant program and award grants under Section 424.154.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3964.0106 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3964 / Section 3964.0106
§ 3964.0106. APPLICABILITY OF MUNICIPAL MANAGEMENT DISTRICTS LAW.
Status: in_force

Except as otherwise provided by this chapter, Chapter 375, Local Government Code, applies to the district.
Tex. Government Code § 443.01525 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 443 / Section 443.01525
§ 443.01525. TEJANO MEMORIAL MONUMENT.
Status: in_force

The State Preservation Board shall establish a Tejano memorial monument on the historic south grounds of the Capitol that pays tribute to the contributions of Tejanos to the State of Texas.
Tex. Labor Code § 408.162 — TX Code / Code la / Chapter 408 / Section 408.162
§ 408.162. SUBSEQUENT INJURY FUND BENEFITS.
Status: in_force

(a) If a subsequent compensable injury, with the effects of a previous injury, results in a condition for which the injured employee is entitled to lifetime income benefits, the insurance carrier is liable for the payment of benefits for the subsequent injury only to the extent that the subsequent injury would have entitled the employee to benefits had the previous injury not existed.

(b) The subsequent injury fund shall compensate the employee for the remainder of the lifetime income benefits to which the employee is entitled.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3963.0503 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3963 / Section 3963.0503
§ 3963.0503. BONDS AND OTHER OBLIGATIONS FOR IMPROVEMENT UNDER AGREEMENT.
Status: in_force

If the improvements financed by an obligation will be conveyed to or operated and maintained by a municipality or retail utility provider pursuant to an agreement between the district and the municipality or retail utility provider entered into before the issuance of the obligation, the obligation may be in the form of bonds, notes, or other obligations payable wholly or partly from assessments, issued by public or private sale, in the manner provided by Subchapter A, Chapter 372, Local Government Code.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8868.151 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8868 / Section 8868.151
§ 8868.151. TAXES PROHIBITED.
Status: in_force

The district may not impose a tax.