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Tex. Local Government Code § 117.053 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 117 / Section 117.053
§ 117.053. WITHDRAWAL OF FUNDS.
Status: in_force

(a) If a commissioners court selects a new depository under Subchapter B, when the depository qualifies, the county clerk and the district clerk shall transfer the funds in a special account from the old depository to the new depository, and the clerks may draw checks on the accounts for this purpose.

(b) Except as provided by Subsection (a), a clerk may not draw a check on special account funds held by a depository except to pay a person entitled to the funds. The payment must be made under an order of the court of proper jurisdiction in which the funds were deposited except that an appeal bond shall be paid without a written order of the court on receipt of mandate or dismissal and funds deposited under Chapter 1355, Estates Code, may be paid without a written order of the court. The clerk shall place on the check the style and number of the proceeding in which the money was deposited with the clerk.

(c) The clerk shall transfer any registry funds into a separate account when directed to by a written order of a court of proper jurisdiction or when the clerk is required to under Chapter 1355, Estates Code. The clerk shall transfer the funds into a separate account in:

(1) interest-bearing deposits in a financial institution doing business in this state that is insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation;

(2) United States treasury bills;

(3) an eligible interlocal investment pool that meets the requirements of Sections 2256.016, 2256.017, and 2256.019, Government Code; or

(4) a no-load money market mutual fund, if the fund:

(A) is regulated by the Securities and Exchange Commission;

(B) has a dollar weighted average stated maturity of 90 days or fewer; and

(C) includes in its investment objectives the maintenance of a stable net asset value of $1 for each share.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3915.103 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3915 / Section 3915.103
§ 3915.103. DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION POWERS.
Status: in_force

The district, using money available to the district, may exercise the powers given to a development corporation under Chapter 505, Local Government Code, including the power to own, operate, acquire, construct, lease, improve, or maintain a project under that chapter.
Tex. Alcoholic Beverage Code § 109.07 — TX Code / Code al / Chapter 109 / Section 109.07
§ 109.07. SALVOR MAY REJECT BID.
Status: in_force

A salvor may reject a bid made on only a part of a whole salvage.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 773.056 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 773 / Section 773.056
§ 773.056. APPROVAL OF TRAINING PROGRAMS; CERTIFICATION OF INSTRUCTORS, EXAMINERS, AND COORDINATORS.
Status: in_force

(a) The department shall approve each course or training program that meets the minimum standards adopted under Section 773.050.

(b) The department shall issue a certificate to each program instructor, examiner, or course coordinator who meets the minimum standards adopted under Section 773.050. The certificate is valid for two years. The department shall charge a fee of not more than $10 to replace a lost or stolen certificate.
Tex. Human Resources Code § 43.008 — TX Code / Code hr / Chapter 43 / Section 43.008
§ 43.008. LICENSING.
Status: in_force

(a) The department shall issue a license to a person who has satisfied all the licensing requirements.

(b) The license is valid for a period of two years from the date issued.
Tex. Family Code § 5.105 — TX Code / Code fa / Chapter 5 / Section 5.105
§ 5.105. CITATION; NOTICE OF HEARING.
Status: in_force

Citation and notice of hearing for a suit filed as provided by this subchapter shall be issued and served in the manner provided in Subchapter D, Chapter 3.
Tex. Water Code § 62.308 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 62 / Section 62.308
§ 62.308. HEARING.
Status: in_force

The commissioners court of the county to be annexed shall conduct the hearing at some place inside the county to be annexed.
Tex. Government Code § 54.859 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 54 / Section 54.859
§ 54.859. JUDICIAL IMMUNITY.
Status: in_force

A criminal law hearing officer has the same judicial immunity as a district judge, statutory county court judge, and justice of the peace.
Tex. Natural Resources Code § 12.004 — TX Code / Code nr / Chapter 12 / Section 12.004
§ 12.004. IMPLEMENTATION OF COMPACT.
Status: in_force

(a) If the State of Oklahoma enters into the Red River Boundary Compact in substantially the form provided by Section 12.002, the Commissioner of the General Land Office has the authority to negotiate with the appropriate Oklahoma representative to establish procedures for implementing the compact's provisions. The commissioner shall conduct the negotiations in cooperation with the Red River Boundary Commission.

(b) The Commissioner of the General Land Office shall report annually to the governor of this state, or more frequently if necessary, on the status of the negotiations.

(c) A procedure for implementing a provision of the compact must be approved by the governor of this state.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1901.055 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1901 / Section 1901.055
§ 1901.055. CLAIM SURCHARGE.
Status: in_force

A claim surcharge assessed by an insurer against a physician or health care provider under a professional liability insurance policy may be based only on claims actually paid by an insurer as a result of:

(1) a settlement; or

(2) an adverse judgment or decision of a court.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 143.004 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 143 / Section 143.004
§ 143.004. SUSPENSION OR REVOCATION OF EMPLOYER'S PERMIT.
Status: in_force

The board may suspend or revoke an employer's permit if the board finds that the employer has violated this chapter or has failed to comply with a provision of the permit.
Tex. Government Code § 80.004 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 80 / Section 80.004
§ 80.004. MAIL.
Status: in_force

(a) The definition of mail in this chapter includes:

(1) first-class mail;

(2) first-class United States mail;

(3) ordinary or regular mail; and

(4) international first-class mail.

(b) The definition of mail in this chapter does not include:

(1) any form of mail that requires proof of delivery;

(2) certified mail;

(3) certified mail or a comparable mailing method that provides proof of delivery;

(4) certified mail, restricted delivery;

(5) certified mail, return receipt requested;

(6) delivery by the United States Postal Service using a signature confirmation service;

(7) documents delivered by common or contract carriers, including Federal Express or United Parcel Service;

(8) express mail offered by the United States Postal Service;

(9) first-class mail, return receipt requested;

(10) freight mail;

(11) interagency mail;

(12) international registered mail, return receipt requested;

(13) mail, return receipt requested;

(14) personal service or hand delivery;

(15) prepaid registered mail;

(16) registered mail;

(17) registered mail, return receipt requested; and

(18) certified or registered mail, restricted delivery, return receipt requested.
Tex. Parks and Wildlife Code § 21.004 — TX Code / Code pw / Chapter 21 / Section 21.004
§ 21.004. INTEREST RATE.
Status: in_force

The department shall determine the rate of interest of an installment or series of bonds and shall determine whether interest is payable annually or semiannually.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7923A.0201 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7923A / Section 7923A.0201
§ 7923A.0201. GOVERNING BODY; TERMS.
Status: in_force

(a) The district is governed by a board of five elected directors.

(b) Except as provided by Section 7923A.0202, directors serve staggered four-year terms.
Tex. Transportation Code § 521.123 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 521 / Section 521.123
§ 521.123.
Status: in_force

Sec. 521.123. DESIGNATOR ON LICENSE ISSUED TO PERSON UNDER 21 YEARS OF AGE. The department shall:

(1) designate and clearly mark as a provisional license each original driver's license issued by the department to a person who is under 18 years of age; and

(2) for each original, renewed, or duplicate license issued to a person who is under 21 years of age:

(A) indicate "UNDER 21" on the face of the license; and

(B) orient the information on the license to clearly distinguish the license from a license that is issued to a person who is 21 years of age or older.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3844.152 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3844 / Section 3844.152
§ 3844.152. PARKING FACILITIES AUTHORIZED; OPERATION BY PRIVATE ENTITY; TAX EXEMPTION.
Status: in_force

(a) The district may acquire, lease as lessor or lessee, construct, develop, own, operate, and maintain parking facilities, including:

(1) lots, garages, parking terminals, or other structures or accommodations for the parking of motor vehicles; and

(2) equipment, entrances, exits, fencing, and other accessories necessary for safety and convenience in the parking of vehicles.

(b) A parking facility of the district must be either leased to or operated on behalf of the district by a private entity or an entity other than the district. The district's parking facilities are a program authorized by the legislature under Section 52-a, Article III, Texas Constitution, and accomplish a public purpose under that section even if leased or operated by a private entity for a term of years.

(c) The district's public parking facilities and any lease to a private entity are exempt from the payment of ad valorem taxes and state and local sales and use taxes.
Tex. Family Code § 153.610 — TX Code / Code fa / Chapter 153 / Section 153.610
§ 153.610. QUALIFICATIONS OF PARENTING COORDINATOR.
Status: in_force

(a) The court shall determine the required qualifications of a parenting coordinator, provided that a parenting coordinator must have experience working in a field relating to families, have practical experience with high-conflict cases or litigation between parents, and:

(1) hold at least:

(A) a bachelor's degree in counseling, education, family studies, psychology, or social work; or

(B) a graduate degree in a mental health profession, with an emphasis in family and children's issues; or

(2) be licensed in good standing as an attorney in this state.

(b) In addition to the qualifications prescribed by Subsection (a), a parenting coordinator must complete at least:

(1) eight hours of family violence dynamics training provided by a family violence service provider;

(2) 40 classroom hours of training in dispute resolution techniques in a course conducted by an alternative dispute resolution system or other dispute resolution organization approved by the court; and

(3) 24 classroom hours of training in the fields of family dynamics, child development, family law and the law governing parenting coordination, and parenting coordination styles and procedures.

(c) In appropriate circumstances, a court may, with the agreement of the parties, appoint a person as parenting coordinator who does not satisfy the requirements of Subsection (a) or Subsection (b)(2) or (3) if the court finds that the person has sufficient legal or other professional training or experience in dispute resolution processes to serve in that capacity.

(d) The actions of a parenting coordinator who is not an attorney do not constitute the practice of law.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 103.0131 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 103 / Section 103.0131
§ 103.0131. ASSESSMENT OF PROGRAMS TO PREVENT AND TREAT DIABETES.
Status: in_force

(a) In conjunction with developing each state plan described in Section 103.013, the council shall conduct a statewide assessment of existing programs for the prevention of diabetes and treatment of individuals with diabetes that are administered by the commission or a health and human services agency, as defined by Section 521.0001, Government Code. As part of the assessment, the council shall collect data regarding:

(1) the number of individuals served by the programs;

(2) the areas where services to prevent diabetes and treat individuals with diabetes are unavailable; and

(3) the number of health care providers treating individuals with diabetes under the programs.

(b) Not later than November 1 of each odd-numbered year, the council shall submit to the governor, the lieutenant governor, and the legislature a written report containing the findings of the assessment conducted under Subsection (a).
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8152.0501 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8152 / Section 8152.0501
§ 8152.0501. AUTHORITY TO ISSUE BONDS AND OTHER OBLIGATIONS.
Status: in_force

The district may issue bonds or other obligations payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes, impact fees, revenue, contract payments, grants, or other district money, or any combination of those sources, to pay for any authorized district purpose.
Tex. Government Code § 54.1954 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 54 / Section 54.1954
§ 54.1954. COMPENSATION.
Status: in_force

A magistrate is entitled to the compensation set by the commissioners court. The compensation shall be paid from the general fund of the county.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3979.0401 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3979 / Section 3979.0401
§ 3979.0401. PETITION REQUIRED FOR FINANCING SERVICES AND IMPROVEMENTS WITH ASSESSMENTS.
Status: in_force

(a) The board may not finance a service or improvement project with assessments under this chapter unless a written petition requesting that service or improvement has been filed with the board.

(b) A petition filed under Subsection (a) must be signed by the owners of a majority of the assessed value of real property in the district subject to assessment according to the most recent certified tax appraisal roll for the county.
Tex. Transportation Code § 397.013 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 397 / Section 397.013
§ 397.013. REVOCATION OF LICENSE.
Status: in_force

The appropriate municipal authority may revoke or refuse to issue or renew a person's municipal license to operate an automotive wrecking and salvage yard if the authority finds the person violated a provision of this chapter.
Tex. Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 51.017 — TX Code / Code cp / Chapter 51 / Section 51.017
§ 51.017. SERVICE OF NOTICE ON COURT REPORTER.
Status: repealed

(a) In addition to requirements for service of notice of appeal imposed by Rule 25.1(e), Texas Rules of Appellate Procedure, notice of appeal, including an interlocutory appeal, must be served on each court reporter responsible for preparing the reporter's record.

(b) Repealed by Acts 2025, 89th Leg., 2nd C.S., Ch. 7 (H.B. 16), Sec. 12.10(10), eff. December 4, 2025.
Tex. Education Code § 1001.209 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 1001 / Section 1001.209
§ 1001.209.
Status: in_force

Sec. 1001.209. BOND REQUIREMENTS: DRIVING SAFETY PROVIDER. (a) Before a license may be issued to a driving safety provider, the provider must provide a corporate surety bond in the amount of $10,000.

(b) A bond issued under Subsection (a) must be:

(1) issued by a company authorized to do business in this state;

(2) payable to the department to be used:

(A) for payment of a refund due a student of the provider's approved driving safety courses;

(B) to cover the payment of unpaid fees or penalties assessed by the executive director or the commission; or

(C) to recover any cost associated with providing course completion certificate numbers, including the cancellation of certificate numbers;

(3) conditioned on the compliance of the provider and its officers, agents, and employees with this chapter and rules adopted under this chapter; and

(4) issued for a period corresponding to the term of the license.
Tex. Transportation Code § 522.025 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 522 / Section 522.025
§ 522.025. LIMITATIONS ON ISSUANCE OF LICENSE OR PERMIT.
Status: in_force

(a) The department may not issue a commercial driver's license or commercial learner's permit to a person who is disqualified from driving a commercial motor vehicle or while the person's driver's license or driving privilege is suspended, revoked, or canceled in any state.

(b) The department may not issue a commercial driver's license to a person who has a driver's license, commercial driver's license, or commercial learner's permit issued by another state unless the person surrenders the license or permit. The department shall notify the issuing state of the surrendered license or permit.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 437.0073 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 437 / Section 437.0073
§ 437.0073. MEDALLION FOR MOBILE FOOD UNITS IN CERTAIN POPULOUS MUNICIPALITIES.
Status: in_force

(a) This section applies only to a municipality with a population of 1.5 million or more.

(b) Any person desiring to operate one or more mobile food units in a municipality subject to this section other than restricted operations mobile food units shall obtain an individual medallion for each operating mobile food unit from the health officer of the municipality. Each medallion will be issued unit-by-unit only after an inspection reveals satisfactory compliance with the provisions of this chapter and applicable municipal regulations or ordinances relating to mobile food units. The medallions shall remain the property of the municipality.

(c) A person may not operate or cause to be operated any mobile food unit that does not possess a valid medallion issued by the health officer.

(d) A medallion shall be affixed by the health officer or the health officer's authorized agents on the mobile food unit in a conspicuous place where it can be viewed by patrons.

(e) Application for a medallion shall be made on forms provided by the health officer and must include:

(1) the applicant's full name and mailing address;

(2) the address of the location at which the mobile food unit is stationed when not in use;

(3) the business name and address of the commissary or other fixed food service establishment from which potentially hazardous food supplies are obtained;

(4) the address of the servicing area;

(5) a description of the mobile food unit that includes the manufacturer's make, model, and serial number;

(6) the vehicle's state registration number; and

(7) the signature of the applicant.

(f) All of the provisions of this chapter and applicable municipal regulations or ordinances pertaining to food service establishments apply to the commissary or other fixed food service establishment from which the food supplies are obtained. Any suspension or revocation of the food dealer's permit for a food service establishment is cause for suspension or revocation of the medallion of any mobile food unit that is supplied or serviced by the establishment.
Tex. Local Government Code § 161.166 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 161 / Section 161.166
§ 161.166.
Status: in_force

Sec. 161.166. FORMAL HEARING: PROCEDURE. (a) Not later than the 10th day before the date of a scheduled formal hearing or on the granting of a motion for discovery by the respondent, the commission shall provide to the respondent:

(1) a list of proposed witnesses to be called at the hearing;

(2) copies of all documents expected to be introduced as exhibits at the hearing; and

(3) a brief statement as to the nature of the testimony expected to be given by each witness to be called at the hearing.

(b) The respondent may not be compelled to give evidence or testimony that violates the respondent's right against self-incrimination under the United States Constitution or the Texas Constitution.

(c) The commission shall adopt rules governing discovery, hearings, and related procedures consistent with this chapter and Chapter 2001, Government Code.
Tex. Transportation Code § 547.329 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 547 / Section 547.329
§ 547.329. AUXILIARY PASSING LAMPS PERMITTED.
Status: in_force

(a) A motor vehicle may be equipped with no more than two auxiliary passing lamps.

(b) An auxiliary passing lamp shall be mounted on the front of the vehicle at a height from 24 to 42 inches.

(c) An auxiliary passing lamp may be used with headlamps as specified by Section 547.333.
Tex. Family Code § 162.416 — TX Code / Code fa / Chapter 162 / Section 162.416
§ 162.416. DISCLOSURE OF IDENTIFYING INFORMATION.
Status: in_force

(a) When a match has been made and confirmed to the administrator's satisfaction, the administrator shall mail to each registrant, at the registrant's last known address, by fax or registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, delivery restricted to addressee only, a written notice:

(1) informing the registrant that a match has been made and confirmed;

(2) reminding the registrant that the registrant may withdraw the registration before disclosures are made, if desired; and

(3) notifying the registrant that before any identifying disclosures are made, the registrant must:

(A) sign a written consent to disclosure that allows the disclosure of identifying information about the other registrants to the registrant and allows the disclosure of identifying information about the registrant to other registrants;

(B) participate in counseling for not less than one hour with a social worker or mental health professional who has expertise in postadoption counseling; and

(C) provide the administrator with written certification that the counseling required under Subdivision (B) has been completed.

(b) Identifying information about a registrant shall be released without the registrant's having consented after the match to disclosure if the registrant is dead, the registrant's registration was valid at the time of death, and the registrant had in writing specifically authorized the postdeath disclosure in the registrant's application or in a supplemental statement filed with the administrator.

(c) Identifying information about a deceased birth parent may not be released until each surviving child of the deceased birth parent is an adult or until each child's surviving parent, guardian, managing conservator, or legal custodian consents in writing to the disclosure.

(d) The administrator shall prepare and release written disclosure statements identifying information about each of the registrants if the registrants complied with Subsection (a) and, before the 60th day after the date notification of match was mailed, the registrant or registrants have not withdrawn their registrations.

(e) If the administrator establishes that a match cannot be made because of the death of an adoptee, birth parent, or biological sibling, the administrator shall promptly notify the affected registrant. The administrator shall disclose the reason why a match cannot be made and may disclose nonidentifying information concerning the circumstances of the person's death.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1902.002 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1902 / Section 1902.002
§ 1902.002. COVERAGE FOR PHYSICIANS OR HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS UNDER VENDOR ENDORSEMENTS OR CERTAIN POLICIES.
Status: in_force

A physician or health care provider is considered a vendor for purposes of coverage under a vendor's endorsement or a manufacturer's general liability or products liability policy.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1039.207 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1039 / Section 1039.207
§ 1039.207. EXECUTION OF BONDS.
Status: in_force

(a) The board president shall execute, in the district's name, district bonds payable from taxes or revenue.

(b) The board secretary shall countersign the bonds in the manner provided by Chapter 618, Government Code.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7915A.0302 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7915A / Section 7915A.0302
§ 7915A.0302. MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT POWERS AND DUTIES.
Status: in_force

The district has the powers and duties provided by the general law of this state, including Chapters 49 and 54, Water Code, applicable to municipal utility districts created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.