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Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8101.203 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8101 / Section 8101.203
§ 8101.203. DEPOSITORY.
Status: in_force

(a) The board shall designate one or more banks to serve as depository for the authority's money.

(b) All of the authority's money shall be deposited in the depository bank or banks, except that:

(1) money pledged to pay bonds may be deposited with the trustee bank or banks named in the trust indenture; and

(2) money for payment of the principal of and interest on bonds shall be remitted to the bank of payment.

(c) To the extent that money in the depository banks and the trustee bank are not insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, they must be secured in the manner provided by law for the security of county funds.

(d) Before designating a depository bank or banks, the board shall issue a notice that:

(1) states the time and place of the board's meeting for that purpose; and

(2) invites the banks to submit applications to be designated depositories.

(e) The notice must be published one time in a newspaper published in the city of Athens at least 10 days before the date set for receiving applications.

(f) The board shall prescribe the terms of service for depositories.

(g) At the time mentioned in the notice, the board shall:

(1) consider the applications and the management and condition of the banks filing applications; and

(2) designate as depository the bank or banks that:

(A) offer the most favorable terms for handling the authority's money; and

(B) the board finds have proper management and are in condition to handle the authority's money.

(h) If the board does not receive any applications by the time stated in the notice, or if the board rejects all applications, the board shall designate a bank or banks on terms it finds advantageous to the authority.
Tex. Government Code § 2054.101 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2054 / Section 2054.101
§ 2054.101. INSTRUCTIONS FOR PREPARING OPERATING PLANS.
Status: in_force

(a) The Legislative Budget Board may provide instructions to guide state agencies in their preparation of biennial operating plans.

(b) The instructions may:

(1) specify the format of the plans;

(2) specify the information required to be included in the plans; and

(3) list the general criteria that the Legislative Budget Board may use to evaluate the plans.
Tex. Education Code § 38.103 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 38 / Section 38.103
§ 38.103. REPORTING OF PHYSICAL FITNESS RESULTS.
Status: in_force

(a) A school district shall provide the results of individual student performance on the physical fitness assessment required by this subchapter to the agency. The results may not contain the names of individual students or teachers or a student's social security number or date of birth.

(b) The results of individual student performance on the physical fitness assessment instrument are confidential and may be released only in accordance with state and federal law.
Tex. Water Code § 16.324 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 16 / Section 16.324
§ 16.324. COUNTY AUTHORITY TO SET FEE.
Status: in_force

The commissioners court of a county may set a reasonable fee for the county's issuance of a permit authorized by this subchapter for which a fee is not specifically prescribed. The fee must be set and itemized in the county's budget as part of the budget preparation process.
Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 11.49 — TX Code / Code cr / Chapter 11 / Section 11.49
§ 11.49. ORDER OF ARGUMENT.
Status: in_force

The applicant shall have the right by himself or counsel to open and conclude the argument upon the trial under habeas corpus.
Tex. Agriculture Code § 80.025 — TX Code / Code ag / Chapter 80 / Section 80.025
§ 80.025. COOPERATIVE PROGRAMS AUTHORIZED.
Status: in_force

(a) The corporation may carry out programs to destroy and manage pests in this state by cooperating through written agreements, as approved by the commissioner, with:

(1) an agency of the federal government;

(2) a state agency;

(3) an appropriate agency of a foreign country contiguous to the affected area to the extent allowed by federal law;

(4) a person who is engaged in growing, processing, marketing, or handling citrus;

(5) a group of persons in this state involved in similar programs to carry out the purposes of this chapter; or

(6) an appropriate state agency of another state contiguous to the affected area, to the extent allowed by federal law, the law of the contiguous state, and the law of this state.

(b) An agreement entered into under this section may provide for cost sharing and for division of duties and responsibilities under this chapter and may include other provisions to carry out the purposes of this chapter.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8282.164 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8282 / Section 8282.164
§ 8282.164. APPLICABILITY OF CITY ORDINANCES, CODES, RESOLUTIONS, AND RULES.
Status: in_force

Except as expressly provided, this chapter does not exempt the district from the terms of any applicable ordinances, codes, resolutions, or rules of the city.
Tex. Occupations Code § 952.002 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 952 / Section 952.002
§ 952.002. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this chapter:

(1) "Lawyer referral service" means a person or the service provided by the person that refers potential clients to lawyers regardless of whether the person uses the term "referral service" to describe the service provided.

(2) "State bar" means the State Bar of Texas.
Tex. Finance Code § 352.009 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 352 / Section 352.009
§ 352.009. APPLICABILITY OF CHAPTER.
Status: in_force

This chapter applies to a refund anticipation loan that is extended to a person who is located in this state at the time the loan is made.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 85.006 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 85 / Section 85.006
§ 85.006. EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES.
Status: in_force

(a) The department shall develop and promote the availability of educational materials concerning HIV and prevention of HIV infection specifically designed to address the concerns of persons with physical or mental disabilities.

(b) In developing those educational materials, the department shall consult persons with disabilities or consult experts in the appropriate professional disciplines.

(c) To the maximum extent possible, state-funded HIV education and prevention programs shall be accessible to persons with physical disabilities.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 161.124 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 161 / Section 161.124
§ 161.124. PROHIBITED IMAGES AND SIGNAGE; CRIMINAL OFFENSE.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, "e-cigarette" and "retailer" have the meanings assigned by Section 161.081.

(b) A retailer commits an offense if the retailer uses in any manner related to the retailer's marketing, advertising, or sale of cigarettes, e-cigarettes, or tobacco products a sign, logo, or other design mark that:

(1) depicts a cartoon-like fictional character primarily aimed at entertaining minors;

(2) imitates or mimics the trademarks or visual appearance of products primarily marketed to minors;

(3) includes a symbol primarily used to market products to minors;

(4) includes an image of a celebrity; or

(5) includes an image resembling a food product, such as candy or juice.

(c) An offense under this section is a Class B misdemeanor.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3001.209 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3001 / Section 3001.209
§ 3001.209. NOTICE OF HEARING ON PROPOSED ASSESSMENT.
Status: in_force

(a) The board shall provide notice of a hearing for a proposed assessment in a newspaper with general circulation in Chambers County. The publication must be made not later than the 30th day before the date of the hearing.

(b) The notice must include the:

(1) time and place of the hearing;

(2) purpose for the proposed assessment;

(3) estimated cost of the purpose for which the assessment is proposed, including interest during construction and associated financing costs; and

(4) proposed assessment method.

(c) Not later than the 30th day before the date of the hearing, the board shall mail written notice containing the information required by Subsection (b) to each property owner in the district that will be subject to the assessment at the current address of the owner of the property to be assessed, as reflected on the tax rolls.
Tex. Utilities Code § 15.105 — TX Code / Code ut / Chapter 15 / Section 15.105
§ 15.105. NOTICE.
Status: in_force

(a) Notice of a proposed order must be given not later than the 10th day before the date set for a hearing if the commission requires notice and hearing before issuing the order.

(b) On issuance of an order under Section 15.104 with or without a hearing, the commission shall serve on the person affected by the order an order that:

(1) contains a statement of the charges; and

(2) requires the person immediately to cease and desist from the acts, methods, or practices stated in the order.

(c) The commission shall serve the order by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, to the person's last known address.
Tex. Tax Code § 162.226 — TX Code / Code tx / Chapter 162 / Section 162.226
§ 162.226. INFORMATION REQUIRED ON DYED DIESEL FUEL BONDED USER'S RETURN.
Status: in_force

The quarterly return and supplements of each dyed diesel fuel bonded user shall contain for the period covered by the return:

(1) the number of net gallons of tax-free dyed diesel fuel received by the dyed diesel fuel bonded user during the quarter, sorted by product code and receipt date;

(2) the number of net gallons of dyed diesel fuel used by the dyed diesel fuel bonded user during the quarter, sorted by product code; and

(3) any other information required by the comptroller.
Tex. Parks and Wildlife Code § 50.002 — TX Code / Code pw / Chapter 50 / Section 50.002
§ 50.002. LICENSE FEES.
Status: repealed

(a) The fee for the combination license is $12 or an amount set by the commission, whichever amount is more.

(b) The fee for the lifetime license is $500 or an amount set by the commission, whichever amount is more.

(c) Repealed by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 931, Sec. 80, eff. June 16, 1995.
Tex. Family Code § 234.012 — TX Code / Code fa / Chapter 234 / Section 234.012
§ 234.012. RELEASE OF INFORMATION FROM STATE CASE REGISTRY.
Status: in_force

Unless prohibited by a court in accordance with Section 105.006(c), the state case registry shall, on request under Section 231.301 and to the extent permitted by federal law, provide the information required under Sections 105.006 and 105.008 in any case included in the registry under Section 234.001(b) to:

(1) any party to the proceeding;

(2) an amicus attorney;

(3) an attorney ad litem;

(4) a friend of the court;

(5) a guardian ad litem;

(6) a domestic relations office;

(7) a prosecuting attorney or juvenile court acting in a proceeding under Title 3; or

(8) a governmental entity or court acting in a proceeding under Chapter 262.
Tex. Government Code § 2252.004 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2252 / Section 2252.004
§ 2252.004. CONTRACT INVOLVING FEDERAL FUNDS.
Status: in_force

This subchapter does not apply to a contract involving federal funds.
Tex. Finance Code § 275.152 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 275 / Section 275.152
§ 275.152. REGISTRATION.
Status: in_force

The stock of a mutual trust investment company may be registered in the name of one or more nominees of the owner of the stock.
Tex. Agriculture Code § 71.010 — TX Code / Code ag / Chapter 71 / Section 71.010
§ 71.010. APPEALS.
Status: in_force

(a) A person who is aggrieved and will be injured by a quarantine or whose property is to be destroyed by order of the department is entitled to appeal to the district court of any county in which the quarantine or order is established or issued. In order to appeal, the person must give written notice of appeal to the department not later than the 10th day following the date of the order or proclamation. The notice must name the district court in which the application is filed.

(b) Immediately after receipt of a notice of appeal, the department shall make a certified copy of the order or proclamation and transmit it to the district court named in the notice.

(c) On receipt of the application for appeal and copy of the order or proclamation, the clerk of the court shall docket the cause on the civil docket in the style: "__________________, Commissioner of Agriculture vs. __________________, defendant." The suit shall be tried in the manner provided for the trial of civil cases. The judgment of the court on final hearing shall be "that the orders and proclamations of the commissioner be approved and enforced" or "that said orders and proclamations be and are vacated and held for naught," as the court may determine.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3981.0202 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3981 / Section 3981.0202
§ 3981.0202. QUORUM.
Status: in_force

(a) Three members of the board constitute a quorum regardless of whether the board has five or six members.

(b) A majority vote of a quorum of the board is required for official action.

(c) For purposes of determining the requirements for a quorum of the board, the following are not counted:

(1) a board position vacant for any reason, including death, resignation, or disqualification; or

(2) a director who is abstaining from participation in a vote because of a conflict of interest.
Tex. Election Code § 122.092 — TX Code / Code el / Chapter 122 / Section 122.092
§ 122.092. APPOINTMENT OF EXAMINERS.
Status: in_force

(a) The secretary of state shall appoint four persons as examiners, one of whom must be a full-time employee of the secretary, to assist in a reexamination of an approved voting system or voting system equipment. The attorney general shall appoint two persons as examiners, one of whom must be a full-time employee of the general.

(b) Two of the secretary of state's appointees must have demonstrated knowledge of and experience in the operation of the system or equipment.

(c) Only one person employed by the secretary of state may be appointed.

(d) A person who has a pecuniary interest in the manufacturing or marketing of any part of a voting system or voting system equipment is ineligible for appointment.
Tex. Water Code § 16.323 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 16 / Section 16.323
§ 16.323. ENFORCEMENT BY POLITICAL SUBDIVISION.
Status: in_force

(a) If it appears that a person has violated, is violating, or is threatening to violate this subchapter or a rule adopted or order issued under this subchapter, a political subdivision may institute a civil suit in the appropriate court for:

(1) injunctive relief to restrain the person from continuing the violation or threat of violation, including an order directing the person to remove illegal improvements and restore preexisting conditions;

(2) the assessment and recovery of the civil penalty provided by Section 16.322; or

(3) both the injunctive relief and the civil penalty.

(b) On application for injunctive relief and a finding that a person has violated, is violating, or is threatening to violate this subchapter or a rule adopted or order issued under this subchapter, the court shall grant the injunctive relief that the facts warrant.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1114.103 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1114 / Section 1114.103
§ 1114.103. MANAGEMENT, CONTROL, AND ADMINISTRATION.
Status: in_force

The board shall manage, control, and administer the district's services, money, and resources.
Tex. Occupations Code § 1701.455 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 1701 / Section 1701.455
§ 1701.455. SUBPOENA.
Status: in_force

Information submitted to the commission under this subchapter is subject to subpoena only in a judicial proceeding.
Tex. Human Resources Code § 203.016 — TX Code / Code hr / Chapter 203 / Section 203.016
§ 203.016. DATA REGARDING PLACEMENT IN DISCIPLINARY SECLUSION.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section:

(1) "Disciplinary seclusion" means the separation of a resident from other residents for disciplinary reasons and the placement of the resident alone in an area from which egress is prevented for more than 90 minutes.

(2) "Juvenile facility" means a facility that serves juveniles under juvenile court jurisdiction and that is operated as a pre-adjudication secure detention facility, a short-term detention facility, or a post-adjudication secure correctional facility.

(b) The department shall collect the following data during the annual registration of juvenile facilities and make the data publicly available:

(1) the number of placements in disciplinary seclusion lasting at least 90 minutes but less than 24 hours;

(2) the number of placements in disciplinary seclusion lasting 24 hours or more but less than 48 hours; and

(3) the number of placements in disciplinary seclusion lasting 48 hours or more.
Tex. Finance Code § 14.208 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 14 / Section 14.208
§ 14.208. INJUNCTION; APPEAL.
Status: repealed

(a) If the commissioner has reasonable cause to believe that a person is violating a statute to which this chapter applies, the commissioner, in addition to any other authorized action, may issue an order to cease and desist from the violation or an order to take affirmative action, or both, to enforce compliance.

(b) If a person against whom an order under this section is made requests a hearing not later than the 30th day after the date the order is served, the commissioner shall set and give notice of a hearing before a hearings officer. Chapter 2001, Government Code, governs the hearing and the right to judicial review in district court. Based on the findings of fact, conclusions of law, and recommendations of the hearings officer, the commissioner by order may find whether a violation has occurred.

(c) If a hearing is not timely requested under Subsection (b), the order is considered final and becomes enforceable. The commissioner, after giving notice, may impose against a person who violates a cease and desist order an administrative penalty in an amount not to exceed $1,000 for each day of violation. In addition to any other remedy provided by law, the commissioner on relation of the attorney general may institute in district court a suit for injunctive relief and to collect an administrative penalty. A bond is not required of the commissioner with respect to injunctive relief granted under this section. In the action, the court may enter as proper an order awarding a preliminary or final injunction.

(d) Repealed by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 767 (H.B. 1442), Sec. 95(1), eff. September 1, 2019.
Tex. Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 37.001 — TX Code / Code cp / Chapter 37 / Section 37.001
§ 37.001. DEFINITION.
Status: in_force

In this chapter, "person" means an individual, partnership, joint-stock company, unincorporated association or society, or municipal or other corporation of any character.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 283.132 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 283 / Section 283.132
§ 283.132. CONVERSION ELECTION REQUIRED.
Status: in_force

(a) A district may be converted under this subchapter only if the conversion is approved by a majority of the qualified voters of the county in which the district is located who vote at an election called and held for that purpose.

(b) The commissioners court shall order a conversion election not later than the 20th day after the date of presentation of a petition for conversion signed by at least five percent of the qualified property taxpaying voters of the county.

(c) If the election is on the question of conversion of a district created in accordance with Chapter 281, when the commissioners court orders the election, the court shall determine the amount of tax necessary:

(1) to operate and maintain the district's hospital system;

(2) to make improvements and additions to the hospital system, including the acquisition of necessary sites; and

(3) to pay when due the principal of and interest on district bonds assumed by the original district but excluding bonds issued by the original district.

(d) The election shall be held on the first authorized uniform election date prescribed by the Election Code that allows sufficient time to comply with other requirements of law and that occurs at least 30 days after the date on which the court orders the election.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8079A.0105 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8079A / Section 8079A.0105
§ 8079A.0105. FINDINGS OF PUBLIC PURPOSE AND BENEFIT.
Status: in_force

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

(b) The district is created to accomplish the purposes of:

(1) a municipal utility district as provided by general law and Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution; and

(2) Section 52, Article III, Texas Constitution, that relate to the construction, acquisition, improvement, operation, or maintenance of macadamized, graveled, or paved roads, or improvements, including storm drainage, in aid of those roads.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1113.001 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1113 / Section 1113.001
§ 1113.001. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this chapter:

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

(2) "Director" means a member of the board.

(3) "District" means the Wilbarger County Hospital District.
Tex. Tax Code § 322.303 — TX Code / Code tx / Chapter 322 / Section 322.303
§ 322.303. STATE'S SHARE.
Status: in_force

Before sending any money to a taxing entity under this subchapter, the comptroller shall deduct two percent of the amount of the taxes collected within the entity area during the period for which a distribution is made as the state's charge for its services under this chapter and shall credit the money deducted to the general revenue fund.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1051.114 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1051 / Section 1051.114
§ 1051.114. PAYMENT FOR TREATMENT; PROCEDURES.
Status: in_force

(a) When a patient who resides in the district is admitted to a district facility, the district administrator may have an inquiry made into the circumstances of:

(1) the patient; and

(2) the patient's relatives who are legally liable for the patient's support.

(b) If the district administrator determines that the patient or those relatives cannot pay all or part of the costs of the care and treatment in the hospital, the amount of the costs that cannot be paid becomes a charge against the district.

(c) If the district administrator determines that the patient or those relatives can pay for all or part of the costs of the patient's care and treatment, the patient or those relatives shall be ordered to pay the district a specified amount each week for the patient's care and support. The amount ordered must be proportionate to the person's financial ability.

(d) The district administrator may collect the amount from the patient's estate, or from any relative who is legally liable for the patient's support, in the manner provided by law for the collection of expenses of the last illness of a deceased person.

(e) If there is a dispute as to the ability to pay, or doubt in the mind of the district administrator, the board shall hold a hearing and, after calling witnesses, shall:

(1) resolve the dispute or doubt; and

(2) issue any appropriate orders.

(f) A final order of the board may be appealed to the district court. The substantial evidence rule applies to the appeal.