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Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7976.052 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7976 / Section 7976.052
§ 7976.052. 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.
Tex. Water Code § 16.189 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 16 / Section 16.189
§ 16.189. LEASE PAYMENTS.
Status: in_force

In leasing a state facility for a term of years, the board shall require payments that will recover over the lease period not less than the total of:

(1) all principal and interest requirements applicable to the debt incurred by the state in acquiring the facility; and

(2) the state's cost for operation, maintenance, and rehabilitation of the facility.
Tex. Transportation Code § 172.257 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 172 / Section 172.257
§ 172.257. TAX EXEMPTION.
Status: in_force

District property and revenue and the interest on bonds issued by the district are exempt from any tax imposed by this state or a political subdivision of this state.
Tex. Government Code § 485A.051 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 485A / Section 485A.051
§ 485A.051. GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided by Subsection (b), the office shall administer and monitor the implementation of this chapter.

(b) The office and the comptroller's office shall jointly establish criteria and procedures for:

(1) approving a qualified area recognized as a media production development zone by a nominating body;

(2) designating a qualified location in a media production development zone as a qualified media production location; and

(3) certifying a person as a qualified person under Section 485A.201.
Tex. Water Code § 26.036 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 26 / Section 26.036
§ 26.036. WATER QUALITY MANAGEMENT PLANS.
Status: in_force

(a) The executive director shall develop and prepare, and from time to time revise, comprehensive water quality management plans for the different areas of the state, as designated by the commission.

(b) The executive director may contract with local governments, regional planning commissions, planning agencies, other state agencies, colleges and universities in the state, and any other qualified and competent person to assist in developing and preparing, and from time to time revising, water quality management plans for areas designated by the commission.

(c) With funds provided for the purpose by legislative appropriation, the commission may make grants or interest-free loans to, or contract with, local governments, regional planning commissions, and planning agencies to pay administrative and other expenses of such entities for developing and preparing, and from time to time revising, water quality management plans for areas designated by the commission. The period of time for which funding under this provision may be provided for developing and preparing or for revising a plan may not exceed three consecutive years in each instance. Any loan made pursuant to this subsection shall be repaid when the construction of any project included in the plan is begun.

(d) Any person developing or revising a plan shall, during the course of the work, consult with the commission and with local governments and other federal, state, and local governmental agencies which in the judgment of the commission may be affected by or have a legitimate interest in the plan.

(e) Insofar as may be practical, the water quality management plans shall be reasonably compatible with the other governmental plans for the area, such as area or regional transportation, public utility, zoning, public education, recreation, housing, and other related development plans.
Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 3 — TX Code / Code cr / Chapter 51 / Section 3
§ 3. FORM OF DEMAND.
Status: in_force

No demand for the extradition of a person charged with crime in another State shall be recognized by the Governor unless in writing, alleging, except in cases arising under Section 6, that the accused was present in the demanding State at the time of the commission of the alleged crime, and that thereafter he fled from the State, and accompanied by a copy of an indictment found or by information supported by affidavit in the State having jurisdiction of the crime, or by a copy of an affidavit before a magistrate there, together with a copy of any warrant which issued thereupon; or by a copy of a judgment of conviction or of a sentence imposed in execution thereof, together with a statement by the Executive Authority of the demanding State that the person claimed has escaped from confinement or has broken the terms of his bail, probation or parole. The indictment, information, or affidavit made before the magistrate must substantially charge the person demanded with having committed a crime under the law of that State; and the copy of indictment, information, affidavit, judgment of conviction or sentence must be authenticated by the Executive Authority making the demand; provided, however, that all such copies of the aforesaid instruments shall be in duplicate, one complete set of such instruments to be delivered to the defendant or to his attorney.
Tex. Education Code § 56.481 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 56 / Section 56.481
§ 56.481. PURPOSE.
Status: in_force

The purpose of this program is to encourage attendance at public institutions of higher education in this state by outstanding high school students in the top 10 percent of their graduating class.
Tex. Government Code § 1207.030 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 1207 / Section 1207.030
§ 1207.030. ESTABLISHMENT AND USE OF TRUST FUND.
Status: in_force

(a) The paying agent shall deposit the money received from the comptroller, except that amount representing the charges of the paying agent, in an interest and sinking fund to be established and maintained as a trust fund for the payment of the obligation being refunded.

(b) The paying agent shall, from the interest and sinking fund, pay or redeem the obligations to be refunded when properly presented for payment or redemption.

(c) If there is more than one paying agent, the agent to whom the comptroller sent the money under Section 1207.029 shall make appropriate financial arrangements to ensure that the necessary money will be available to any other paying agent to pay or redeem an obligation to be refunded when presented for payment or redemption.
Tex. Utilities Code § 52.109 — TX Code / Code ut / Chapter 52 / Section 52.109
§ 52.109. AVAILABILITY OF SERVICE.
Status: in_force

(a) The commission may require a telecommunications utility that provides a service to make that service available in an exchange served by the telecommunications utility within a reasonable time after receipt of a bona fide request for the service in that exchange.

(b) A telecommunications utility may not be required to extend a service to an area if:

(1) the local exchange company is unable to provide the required access or other service; or

(2) extending the service would, after consideration of the public interest to be served, impose unreasonable costs on or require unreasonable investments by the telecommunications utility.

(c) The commission may require from a telecommunications utility or a local exchange company information necessary to enforce this section.
Tex. Education Code § 8.003 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 8 / Section 8.003
§ 8.003. GOVERNANCE.
Status: in_force

(a) Each regional education service center is governed by a board of directors composed of seven members.

(b) The commissioner shall adopt rules to provide for the local selection, appointment, and continuity of membership of regional education service center boards of directors.

(c) A vacancy on a regional education service center board of directors shall be filled by appointment by the remaining members of the board for the unexpired term.

(d) A member of the board is not entitled to compensation from the regional education service center but is entitled to reimbursement with center funds for necessary expenses incurred in performing duties as a board member.

(e) Each regional education service center board of directors shall develop policies to ensure the sound management and operation of the center consistent with Section 8.002. Subject to approval of the board of directors, regional education service centers shall offer programs and activities to school districts and campuses under Sections 8.051, 8.052, and 8.053.

(f) Each regional education service center board of directors shall adopt an annual budget for the following year after conducting a public hearing on the center's performance during the preceding year on standards established by the commissioner under Section 8.101.
Tex. Government Code § 30.01547 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 30 / Section 30.01547
§ 30.01547.
Status: in_force

Sec. 30.01547. JOINT COURT: JUDGES. (a) Notwithstanding any other law, a joint municipal court of record created under Section 30.01546 is presided over by a municipal judge or alternate municipal judge who is appointed by a majority vote of each of the governing bodies of the contracting municipalities for a two-year term.

(b) The judge of a joint municipal court of record may be removed from office as provided by Section 30.000085 by the governing bodies of the contracting municipalities at any time for incompetency, misconduct, malfeasance, or inability to perform the tasks of the office.
Tex. Government Code § 82.002 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 82 / Section 82.002
§ 82.002. CONFLICT OF INTEREST.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, "Texas trade association" means a cooperative and voluntarily joined statewide association of business or professional competitors in this state designed to assist its members and its industry or profession in dealing with mutual business or professional problems and in promoting their common interest.

(b) A person may not be a member of the Board of Law Examiners and may not be a board employee employed in a "bona fide executive, administrative, or professional capacity," as that phrase is used for purposes of establishing an exemption to the overtime provisions of the federal Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (29 U.S.C. Section 201 et seq.), and its subsequent amendments, if:

(1) the person is an officer, employee, or paid consultant of a Texas trade association in the field of board interest; or

(2) the person's spouse is an officer, manager, or paid consultant of a Texas trade association in the field of board interest.

(c) A person may not be a member of the board or act as the general counsel to the board if the person is required to register as a lobbyist under Chapter 305 because of the person's activities for compensation on behalf of a profession related to the operation of the board.

(d) A member of the board who has a financial interest, other than a remote financial interest, in a decision pending before the board is disqualified from participating in the decision.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1008.059 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1008 / Section 1008.059
§ 1008.059. VOTING REQUIREMENT.
Status: in_force

A concurrence of four directors is sufficient in any matter relating to district business.
Tex. Estates Code § 1203.053 — TX Code / Code es / Chapter 1203 / Section 1203.053
§ 1203.053. REMOVAL ORDER.
Status: in_force

An order removing a guardian shall:

(1) state the cause of the removal;

(2) require that, if the removed guardian has been personally served with citation, any letters of guardianship issued to the removed guardian be surrendered and that, regardless of whether the letters have been delivered, all the letters be canceled of record; and

(3) require the removed guardian to:

(A) deliver any estate property in the guardian's possession to the persons entitled to the property or to one who has been appointed and has qualified as successor guardian; and

(B) relinquish control of the ward's person as required in the order.
Tex. Local Government Code § 203.062 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 203 / Section 203.062
§ 203.062. PROVISION OF CERTAIN RECORDS AND OTHER INFORMATION TO COMPTROLLER.
Status: in_force

(a) A special purpose district shall transmit records and other information to the comptroller annually for purposes of providing the comptroller with information to operate and update the Special Purpose District Public Information Database under Section 403.0241, Government Code.

(b) The special purpose district may comply with Subsection (a) by affirming that records and other information previously transmitted are current.

(c) The special purpose district shall transmit the records and other information in a form and in the manner prescribed by the comptroller.
Tex. Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 125.005 — TX Code / Code cp / Chapter 125 / Section 125.005
§ 125.005. ATTORNEY'S FEES AND COSTS IN ACTION UNDER CHAPTER.
Status: in_force

In an action brought under this chapter, the court may award a prevailing party reasonable attorney's fees in addition to costs incurred in bringing the action. In determining the amount of attorney's fees, the court shall consider:

(1) the time and labor involved;

(2) the novelty and difficulty of the questions;

(3) the expertise, reputation, and ability of the attorney; and

(4) any other factor considered relevant by the court.
Tex. Government Code § 424.101 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 424 / Section 424.101
§ 424.101. CIVIL LIABILITY FOR DAMAGE TO CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE FACILITY.
Status: in_force

(a) A defendant who engages in conduct constituting an offense under Section 424.051, 424.052, 424.053, or 424.054 is liable to the property owner, as provided by this subchapter, for damages arising from that conduct.

(b) It is not a defense to liability under this section that a defendant has been acquitted or has not been prosecuted or convicted under Section 424.051, 424.052, 424.053, or 424.054, or has been convicted of a different offense or of a different type or class of offense, for the conduct that is alleged to give rise to liability under this section.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1020.109 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1020 / Section 1020.109
§ 1020.109. EMINENT DOMAIN.
Status: in_force

(a) The district may exercise the power of eminent domain to acquire a fee simple or other interest in any type of property located in district territory if the interest is necessary for the district to exercise a power, right, or privilege conferred by this chapter.

(b) The district must exercise the power of eminent domain in the manner provided by Chapter 21, Property Code, except the district is not required to deposit in the trial court money or a bond as provided by Section 21.021(a), Property Code.

(c) In a condemnation proceeding brought by the district, the district is not required to:

(1) pay in advance or provide a bond or other security for costs in the trial court;

(2) provide a bond for the issuance of a temporary restraining order or a temporary injunction; or

(3) provide a bond for costs or a supersedeas bond on an appeal or writ of error.
Tex. Government Code § 1505.059 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 1505 / Section 1505.059
§ 1505.059. BONDS NOT PAYABLE FROM TAXES.
Status: in_force

(a) A bond issued under this subchapter:

(1) is not a debt of the municipality within the meaning of any state constitutional or statutory limitation; and

(2) may not be included in determining the power of the municipality to issue bonds for any purpose authorized by law.

(b) Each bond and coupon issued under this subchapter must state on its face that:

(1) the bond or coupon is issued under this subchapter;

(2) the bond or coupon is not a debt of the municipality within the meaning of any state constitutional or statutory limitation; and

(3) the holder of the bond or coupon is not entitled to demand payment of the bond or coupon from any money raised by taxation.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8479.156 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8479 / Section 8479.156
§ 8479.156. TAX OR BOND ELECTION.
Status: in_force

Before a new district created by the division of the district may impose a maintenance tax or issue bonds payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes, the new district must hold an election as required by this chapter to obtain voter approval.
Tex. Water Code § 37.001 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 37 / Section 37.001
§ 37.001. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this chapter:

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

(2) "License" means an occupational license or class of license issued by the commission to an individual.

(3) "Registration" means an occupational registration issued by the commission to a person.
Tex. Occupations Code § 1151.002 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 1151 / Section 1151.002
§ 1151.002. DEFINITIONS.
Status: repealed

In this chapter:

(1) "Appraisal" means a function described by Chapter 23 or 25, Tax Code, that:

(A) is performed by an employee of a political subdivision or by a person acting on behalf of a political subdivision; and

(B) involves an opinion of value of a property interest.

(2) "Assessment" means a function described by Chapter 26, Tax Code, performed by an employee of a political subdivision or by a person acting on behalf of a political subdivision to determine an amount of ad valorem tax for the political subdivision.

(3) "Assessor-collector" means the chief administrator of the tax office of a taxing unit who is responsible for:

(A) assessment under Chapter 26, Tax Code; and

(B) collection under Chapter 31, Tax Code.

(4) Repealed by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 450, Sec. 41(1), eff. September 1, 2009.

(5) "Code of ethics" means a formal statement of ethical standards of conduct adopted by the commission.

(6) "Collection" means a function described by Chapter 31, Tax Code, or Section 33.02, 33.03, or 33.04, Tax Code.

(7) "Collector" means the chief administrator of the tax office of a taxing unit who:

(A) is responsible for collection under Chapter 31, Tax Code; and

(B) is not responsible for assessment.

(7-a) "Commission" means the Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation.

(7-b) "Board" means the Texas Tax Professional Advisory Board.

(7-c) "Department" means the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.

(8) "Governing body" means the governing body of a taxing unit as defined by Section 1.04, Tax Code.
Tex. Water Code § 28A.054 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 28A / Section 28A.054
§ 28A.054. REPORT.
Status: in_force

The commission shall provide a specific section in the annual enforcement report under Section 5.126 with information regarding the implementation of this chapter, including:

(1) the results of the survey to locate unregistered active aggregate production operations under Section 28A.052;

(2) the number and general location of the registered aggregate production operations;

(3) the number of inspectors trained in multiple areas related to the inspection of aggregate production operations;

(4) the number of inspections conducted; and

(5) the results of the inspections.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 363.041 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 363 / Section 363.041
§ 363.041. COMPOSITION OF ADVISORY COUNCIL.
Status: in_force

The Municipal Solid Waste Management and Resource Recovery Advisory Council is composed of the following 18 members appointed by the commission:

(1) an elected official from a municipality with a population of 750,000 or more;

(2) an elected official from a municipality with a population of 100,000 or more but less than 750,000;

(3) an elected official from a municipality with a population of 25,000 or more but less than 100,000;

(4) an elected official from a municipality with a population of less than 25,000;

(5) two elected officials of separate counties, one of whom is from a county with a population of less than 150,000;

(6) an official from a municipality or county solid waste agency;

(7) a representative from a private environmental conservation organization;

(8) a representative from a public solid waste district or authority;

(9) a representative from a planning region;

(10) a representative of the financial community;

(11) a representative from a solid waste management organization composed primarily of commercial operators;

(12) two persons representing the public who would not otherwise qualify as members under this section;

(13) a registered waste tire processor;

(14) a professional engineer from a private engineering firm with experience in the design and management of solid waste facilities;

(15) a solid waste professional with experience managing or operating a commercial solid waste landfill; and

(16) a person who is experienced in the management and operation of a composting or recycling facility or an educator with knowledge of the design and management of solid waste facilities.
Tex. Transportation Code § 366.175 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 366 / Section 366.175
§ 366.175. USE OF SURPLUS REVENUE.
Status: in_force

The board of an authority may by resolution authorize the use of surplus revenue of a turnpike project or system to pay the costs of another turnpike project or system other than a project financed under Subchapter G. The board may in the resolution prescribe terms for the use of the revenue, including the pledge of the revenue, but may not take an action under this section that violates, impairs, or is inconsistent with a bond resolution, trust agreement, or indenture governing the use of the surplus revenue.
Tex. Estates Code § 360.203 — TX Code / Code es / Chapter 360 / Section 360.203
§ 360.203. APPLICABILITY OF PROVISIONS RELATING TO SALE OF REAL ESTATE.
Status: in_force

The provisions of this title relating to reports of sales of real estate, the giving of an increased general or additional bond on the sale of real estate, and the vesting of title to property sold by decree or by deed apply to sales made under this subchapter.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 141.0111 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 141 / Section 141.0111
§ 141.0111. REQUIRED INFORMATION ABOUT ABUSE REPORTING.
Status: in_force

A youth camp operator shall develop and maintain a written policy regarding the method for reporting to the department suspected abuse occurring at the camp. The operator on request of any person shall provide a copy of the policy to the person.
Tex. Local Government Code § 325.066 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 325 / Section 325.066
§ 325.066. SWORN STATEMENT.
Status: in_force

As soon as practicable after the close of the fiscal year, the general manager shall prepare for the board a sworn statement of the amount of money that belongs to the district and an account of the disbursements of that money.
Tex. Agriculture Code § 41.103 — TX Code / Code ag / Chapter 41 / Section 41.103
§ 41.103. GENERAL PENALTY.
Status: in_force

(a) A person commits an offense if the person violates any provision of Subchapters B-E of this chapter.

(b) An offense under this section is a Class C misdemeanor.
Tex. Alcoholic Beverage Code § 108.53 — TX Code / Code al / Chapter 108 / Section 108.53
§ 108.53. ADVERTISING SIGNS.
Status: in_force

Consistent with other provisions of this code, the commission shall promulgate rules allowing for signs advertising alcoholic beverages at charitable or civic events such as fairs, rodeos, or other events of a temporary nature. This section does not authorize, nor shall any rule of the commission authorize, a retailer of alcoholic beverages to derive, directly or indirectly, any money or consideration of any kind as a result of alcoholic beverage advertising, and the commission's rules shall reflect the intent that the charity or civic endeavor receive the proceeds, if any, from such advertising signs.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1035.062 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1035 / Section 1035.062
§ 1035.062. CONTINUING EDUCATION; RETRAINING.
Status: in_force

The board may spend district money for continuing education and retraining of employees.