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Tex. Transportation Code § 223.003 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 223 / Section 223.003
§ 223.003. NOTICE OF PROPOSED CONTRACTS.
Status: in_force

(a) A person may apply to have the name of the person placed on a list to receive notice of any proposed contracts.

(b) The department shall send the notice to each person on that list. The department may send the notice by mail or electronically to an e-mail address designated by the person.

(c) The department may require each applicant to pay an annual subscription fee set by the department in an amount not to exceed the average annual costs of sending notices to the applicant.

(d) The department shall deposit money received under this section to the credit of the state highway fund.
Tex. Occupations Code § 1201.302 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 1201 / Section 1201.302
§ 1201.302. INSPECTION BY LOCAL GOVERNMENTAL UNITS.
Status: in_force

(a) To ensure that a manufactured home sold or installed in this state complies with the standards code, the director may by contract provide for a federal agency or an agency or political subdivision of this state or another state to perform an inspection or inspection program under this chapter or under rules adopted by the board.

(b) On request, the department shall authorize a local governmental unit in this state to perform an inspection or enforcement activity related to the construction of a foundation system or the erection or installation of manufactured housing at a homesite under a contract or other official designation and rules adopted by the board. The department may withdraw the authorization if the local governmental unit fails to follow the rules, interpretations, and written instructions of the department.

(c) The department:

(1) shall advise each local governmental unit biennially in writing of the program for contracting installation inspections;

(2) shall encourage local building inspection officials to perform enforcement and inspection activities for manufactured housing installed in the local governmental unit; and

(3) may establish cooperative inspection training programs.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8834.105 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8834 / Section 8834.105
§ 8834.105. MONITORING AND SUPERVISION BY DISTRICT.
Status: in_force

(a) The district may use subsidence compaction monitors, water-level observation wells, and other materials and equipment to determine the amount of groundwater that may be withdrawn while allowing groundwater to rebound and stabilize to a level that will halt subsidence.

(b) The district may use global positioning systems and other geodetic survey methods to monitor land surface elevations and measure subsidence.

(c) The district may coordinate monitoring and data collection activities with other entities, including private entities and federal, state, or local governmental entities.
Tex. Election Code § 274.022 — TX Code / Code el / Chapter 274 / Section 274.022
§ 274.022. CONTRACT FOR PUBLICATION.
Status: in_force

(a) The secretary of state shall contract in writing for the publication of notice of a proposed constitutional amendment with:

(1) each eligible newspaper; or

(2) a statewide association of daily and weekly newspapers in this state.

(b) A contract with a statewide association must provide for publication in each eligible newspaper in this state.

(c) In this subchapter, "eligible newspaper" means a newspaper that meets the requirements prescribed by law for the publication of official notices of officers and departments of the state government.

(d) In this subchapter, "contractor" means a newspaper or statewide association with which the secretary of state contracts under this section.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8247.201 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8247 / Section 8247.201
§ 8247.201. AUTHORITY TO ISSUE BONDS AND OTHER OBLIGATIONS.
Status: in_force

(a) The district may issue bonds or other obligations payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes, impact fees, revenue, grants, or other district money, or any combination of those sources, to pay for any authorized district purpose.

(b) The district may not issue bonds to finance projects authorized by Section 8247.102 unless the issuance is approved by a vote of a two-thirds majority of the voters of the district voting at an election called for that purpose.

(c) Bonds or other obligations issued or incurred to finance projects authorized by Section 8247.102 may not exceed one-fourth of the assessed value of the real property in the district.
Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 5 — TX Code / Code cr / Chapter 49 / Section 5
§ 5. OFFICES.
Status: in_force

The commissioners court shall provide the medical examiner and his staff with adequate office space and shall provide laboratory facilities or make arrangements for the use of existing laboratory facilities in the county, if so requested by the medical examiner.
Tex. Local Government Code § 501.155 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 501 / Section 501.155
§ 501.155. LOAN TO FINANCE PROJECT.
Status: in_force

(a) A corporation may make a secured or unsecured loan to a user for the purpose of providing temporary or permanent financing or refinancing of all or part of the cost of a project, including the refunding of an outstanding obligation, mortgage, or advance issued, made, or given by a person for the cost of a project.

(b) For a loan made under this section, a corporation may charge and collect interest on the terms the corporation's board of directors considers advisable and not in conflict with this subtitle.
Tex. Parks and Wildlife Code § 11.106 — TX Code / Code pw / Chapter 11 / Section 11.106
§ 11.106. EXEMPTIONS.
Status: in_force

Section 11.104 does not apply to:

(1) property that is part of a fund created or specifically authorized by the constitution of this state that is administered by or with the assistance of the School Land Board or the General Land Office; or

(2) land, water, or property owned by the permanent university fund or any other land, water, or property owned by, administered by, or held for the use and benefit of an institution of higher education, as that term is defined in Section 61.003, Education Code.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1097.053 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1097 / Section 1097.053
§ 1097.053. BALLOT PETITION.
Status: in_force

A person who wants to have the person's name printed on the ballot as a candidate for director must file with the board secretary a petition requesting that action. The petition must be:

(1) signed by not fewer than 10 registered voters; and

(2) filed at least 25 days before the date of the election.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7962.0101 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7962 / Section 7962.0101
§ 7962.0101. 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 Jarrell Estates Municipal Utility District No. 1.
Tex. Estates Code § 1055.003 — TX Code / Code es / Chapter 1055 / Section 1055.003
§ 1055.003. INTERVENTION BY INTERESTED PERSON.
Status: in_force

(a) Notwithstanding the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure and except as provided by Subsection (d), an interested person may intervene in a guardianship proceeding only by filing a timely motion to intervene that is served on the parties.

(b) The motion must state the grounds for intervention in the proceeding and be accompanied by a pleading that sets out the purpose for which intervention is sought.

(c) The court has the discretion to grant or deny the motion and, in exercising that discretion, must consider whether:

(1) the intervention will unduly delay or prejudice the adjudication of the original parties' rights; or

(2) the proposed intervenor has such an adverse relationship with the ward or proposed ward that the intervention would unduly prejudice the adjudication of the original parties' rights.

(d) A person who is entitled to receive notice under Section 1051.104 is not required to file a motion under this section to intervene in a guardianship proceeding.
Tex. Occupations Code § 2022.056 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 2022 / Section 2022.056
§ 2022.056. DIVISION OF RESPONSIBILITY.
Status: in_force

The commission by rule shall develop and implement policies that clearly separate the policymaking responsibilities of the commission and the management responsibilities of the executive director and the commission staff.
Tex. Education Code § 61.025 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 61 / Section 61.025
§ 61.025. QUORUM; MEETINGS; AGENDA.
Status: in_force

(a) A majority of the membership of the board constitutes a quorum.

(b) Except as provided by Section 551.126, Government Code, the board shall hold regular quarterly meetings in the city of Austin, and other meetings at places and times scheduled by it in formal sessions and called by the chairman.

(c) An agenda for the meetings in sufficient detail to indicate the items on which final action is contemplated shall be mailed to the chairman of each governing board and to the chief administrative officer of each state institution of higher education at least seven days prior to the meeting.

(d) The board shall develop and implement policies that provide the public with a reasonable opportunity to appear before the board and to speak on any issue under the jurisdiction of the board, including a policy to specifically provide, as an item on the board's agenda at each meeting, an opportunity for public comment before the board makes a decision on any agenda item.

(e) The board may hold a meeting to consider a higher education impact statement, if a higher education impact statement by the board is to be provided under the rules of either the house of representatives or the senate. The meeting shall be called by the chair and the board shall provide notice of the meeting in accordance with Chapter 551, Government Code.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8082.0105 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8082 / Section 8082.0105
§ 8082.0105. 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. Family Code § 261.505 — TX Code / Code fa / Chapter 261 / Section 261.505
§ 261.505. APPLICATION OF OTHER LAW.
Status: in_force

To the extent applicable, except as otherwise provided by this subchapter, Title 4 applies to a protective order issued under this subchapter.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 4205.0504 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 4205 / Section 4205.0504
§ 4205.0504. BONDS SECURED BY REVENUE OR CONTRACT PAYMENTS.
Status: in_force

The district may issue, without an election, bonds secured by:

(1) revenue other than ad valorem taxes, including contract revenues; or

(2) contract payments, provided that the requirements of Section 49.108, Water Code, have been met.
Tex. Utilities Code § 54.154 — TX Code / Code ut / Chapter 54 / Section 54.154
§ 54.154. APPLICATION FOR CERTIFICATE.
Status: in_force

(a) The commission may grant a certificate to encourage an innovative, competitive, and entrepreneurial business to provide telecommunications services.

(b) An applicant for a certificate must:

(1) file with the application:

(A) a sworn statement that the applicant has applied for each municipal consent, franchise, or permit required for the type of services and facilities for which the applicant has applied; and

(B) a description of the services the applicant will provide;

(2) show the areas in which the applicant will provide the services;

(3) demonstrate that the applicant has the financial and technical ability to provide services; and

(4) demonstrate that the services will meet the requirements of this subchapter.
Tex. Insurance Code § 4006.001 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 4006 / Section 4006.001
§ 4006.001. DEFINITION.
Status: in_force

In this chapter, "disability" means any physical, mental, or emotional condition that results in an agent's inability to carry out the agent's professional responsibilities to insureds, the profession, or the public.
Tex. Occupations Code § 1704.211 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 1704 / Section 1704.211
§ 1704.211. CORPORATE POWER OF ATTORNEY.
Status: in_force

(a) A corporation shall, before executing any bail bond, file with the county clerk of the county in which the corporation intends to execute the bond a power of attorney designating an agent of the corporation authorized to execute bail bonds on behalf of the corporation.

(b) An agent designated by a power of attorney under Subsection (a) for a corporation holding a license under this chapter must be designated by the corporation in the corporation's application for a license.

(c) An agent designated by a power of attorney under Subsection (a) is not required under this chapter to obtain a general property and casualty agent license under Chapter 4051, Insurance Code.

(d) A corporation may limit the authority of an agent designated under Subsection (a) by specifying the limitation in the power of attorney that is filed with the county clerk and the board.
Tex. Family Code § 55.65 — TX Code / Code fa / Chapter 55 / Section 55.65
§ 55.65. PROCEEDINGS IN JUVENILE COURT FOR CHILD WITH MENTAL ILLNESS.
Status: in_force

(a) If the juvenile court initiates proceedings for temporary or extended mental health services under Section 55.12(1), the prosecuting attorney or the attorney for the child may file with the juvenile court an application for court-ordered mental health services under Sections 574.001 and 574.002, Health and Safety Code. The juvenile court shall:

(1) set a date for a hearing and provide notice as required by Sections 574.005 and 574.006, Health and Safety Code;

(2) direct the local mental health authority to file, before the date set for the hearing, its recommendation for the child's proposed treatment, as required by Section 574.012, Health and Safety Code;

(3) identify the person responsible for court-ordered outpatient mental health services not later than the third day before the date set for a hearing that may result in the court ordering the child to receive court-ordered outpatient mental health services, as required by Section 574.0125, Health and Safety Code;

(4) appoint physicians necessary to examine the child and to complete the certificates of medical examination for mental illness required under Section 574.009, Health and Safety Code; and

(5) conduct the hearing in accordance with Subchapter C, Chapter 574, Health and Safety Code.

(b) The burden of proof at the hearing is on the party who filed the application.

(c) After conducting a hearing on an application under this section and with consideration given to the least restrictive appropriate setting for treatment of the child and to the parent's, managing conservator's, or guardian's availability and willingness to participate in the treatment of the child, the juvenile court shall:

(1) if the criteria under Section 55.05(a) or (b) are satisfied, order temporary inpatient or outpatient mental health services for the child under Chapter 574, Health and Safety Code; or

(2) if the criteria under Section 55.05(c) or (d) are satisfied, order extended inpatient or outpatient mental health services for the child under Chapter 574, Health and Safety Code.

(d) On receipt of the court's order for inpatient mental health services, the Health and Human Services Commission shall identify a facility and admit the child to the identified facility.

(e) If the child is currently detained in a juvenile detention facility, the juvenile court shall:

(1) order the child released from detention to the child's home or another appropriate place;

(2) order the child detained or placed in an appropriate facility other than a juvenile detention facility; or

(3) conduct a detention hearing and, if the court makes findings under Section 54.01 to support further detention of the child, order the child to remain in the juvenile detention facility subject to further detention orders of the court.
Tex. Finance Code § 182.304 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 182 / Section 182.304
§ 182.304. RIGHTS OF DISSENTERS TO MERGER.
Status: in_force

A shareholder, participant, or participant-transferee may dissent from the merger to the extent and by following the procedure provided by the Business Organizations Code or rules adopted under this subtitle.
Tex. Family Code § 55.68 — TX Code / Code fa / Chapter 55 / Section 55.68
§ 55.68. REFERRAL FOR PROCEEDINGS FOR CHILD WITH MENTAL ILLNESS OR CHILD FOUND UNFIT TO PROCEED OR LACKING RESPONSIBILITY FOR CONDUCT DUE TO MENTAL ILLNESS OR INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY.
Status: in_force

(a) If the juvenile court refers the child's case to an appropriate court for the initiation of proceedings for court-ordered treatment services under Section 55.12(2), 55.37(2), 55.40(2), 55.56(2), or 55.59(2), the juvenile court shall:

(1) send to the clerk of the court to which the case is referred all papers, including evaluations, examination reports, court findings, orders, verdicts, judgments, and reports from facilities and alternative settings, relating to:

(A) the child's mental illness or intellectual disability;

(B) the child's unfitness to proceed, if applicable; and

(C) the finding that the child was not responsible for the child's conduct, if applicable; and

(2) send to the office of the appropriate county attorney or, if a county attorney is not available, to the office of the appropriate district attorney, copies of all papers sent to the clerk of the court under Subdivision (1).

(b) The papers sent to the clerk of a court under Subsection (a)(1) constitute an application for court-ordered mental health services under Section 574.001, Health and Safety Code, or an application for placement under Section 593.041, Health and Safety Code, as applicable.

(c) If the child is currently detained in a juvenile detention facility, the juvenile court shall:

(1) order the child released from detention to the child's home or another appropriate place;

(2) order the child detained or placed in an appropriate facility other than a juvenile detention facility; or

(3) conduct a detention hearing and, if the court makes findings under Section 54.01 to support further detention of the child, order the child to remain in the juvenile detention facility subject to further detention orders of the court.
Tex. Business & Commerce Code § 17.11 — TX Code / Code bc / Chapter 17 / Section 17.11
§ 17.11. DECEPTIVE WHOLESALE AND GOING-OUT-OF-BUSINESS ADVERTISING.
Status: in_force

(a) In Subsection (b) of this section, unless the context requires a different definition, "wholesaler" means a person who sells for the purpose of resale and not directly to a consuming purchaser.

(b) No person may wilfully misrepresent the nature of his business by using in selling or advertising the word manufacturer, wholesaler, retailer, or other word of similar meaning.

(c) No person may wilfully misrepresent the ownership of a business for the purpose of holding a liquidation sale, auction sale, or other sale which represents that the business is going out of business. A person who advertises a liquidation sale, auction sale, or going-out-of-business sale shall state the correct name and permanent address of the owner of the business in the advertising.

(d) A person who violates a provision of Subsection (b) or (c) of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction is punishable by a fine of not less than $100 nor more than $500.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3894.056 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3894 / Section 3894.056
§ 3894.056. OFFICERS.
Status: in_force

The board shall elect from among the directors a chair, vice chair, and secretary.
Tex. Tax Code § 323.311 — TX Code / Code tx / Chapter 323 / Section 323.311
§ 323.311. JUDGMENTS IN COUNTY SUIT.
Status: in_force

(a) A judgment in a suit under Section 323.309(b) for or against a taxpayer does not affect a claim against the taxpayer by another county, a municipality, or the state unless the state is party to the suit.

(b) A county shall abstract a copy of each final judgment for taxes imposed under this chapter in a case in which the state is not a party and shall send to the comptroller a copy of the judgment and the abstract.

(c) A county shall by execution collect the taxes awarded to it in each judgment received by the county and is responsible for the renewal of the judgment before its expiration.

(d) The county shall send to the comptroller for deposit in the county's suspense account the amount of any taxes collected on the judgment.
Tex. Occupations Code § 552.002 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 552 / Section 552.002
§ 552.002. QUALIFICATIONS.
Status: in_force

(a) The board must include representation for pharmacists who are primarily employed in Class A pharmacies and Class C pharmacies.

(b) A pharmacist board member must, at the time of appointment:

(1) be a resident of this state;

(2) have been licensed for the five years preceding appointment;

(3) be in good standing to practice pharmacy in this state; and

(4) be practicing pharmacy in this state.

(b-1) A pharmacy technician board member must, at the time of appointment:

(1) be a resident of this state;

(2) have been registered as a pharmacy technician for the five years preceding appointment;

(3) be in good standing to act as a pharmacy technician in this state; and

(4) be acting as a pharmacy technician in this state.

(c) Each person appointed to the board shall, not later than the 15th day after the date of appointment, qualify by taking the constitutional oath of office.
Tex. Government Code § 2304.006 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2304 / Section 2304.006
§ 2304.006. LIMITATION ON CONSTRUCTION OF HOUSING OR ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY BY DEPARTMENT.
Status: in_force

(a) The department may not construct housing.

(b) The department may not acquire housing except to enforce a lien under Subchapter D.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 773.201 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 773 / Section 773.201
§ 773.201. LEGISLATIVE INTENT.
Status: in_force

The legislature finds that a strong system for stroke survival is needed in the state's communities in order to treat stroke victims in a timely manner and to improve the overall treatment of stroke victims. Therefore, the legislature intends to construct an emergency treatment system in this state so that stroke victims may be quickly identified and transported to and treated in appropriate stroke treatment facilities.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3897.053 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3897 / Section 3897.053
§ 3897.053. ELIGIBILITY.
Status: in_force

(a) To be qualified to serve as a director, a person must be:

(1) an owner of real property in the district; or

(2) an employee of a person described by Subdivision (1).

(b) Section 49.052, Water Code, does not apply to the district.
Tex. Estates Code § 1002.015 — TX Code / Code es / Chapter 1002 / Section 1002.015
§ 1002.015. GUARDIANSHIP PROCEEDING.
Status: in_force

The term "guardianship proceeding" means a matter or proceeding related to a guardianship or any other matter covered by this title, including:

(1) the appointment of a guardian of a minor or other incapacitated person, including an incapacitated adult for whom another court obtained continuing, exclusive jurisdiction in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship when the person was a child;

(2) an application, petition, or motion regarding guardianship or a substitute for guardianship under this title;

(3) a mental health action; and

(4) an application, petition, or motion regarding a trust created under Chapter 1301.