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Tex. Education Code § 156.005 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 156 / Section 156.005
§ 156.005. ADMINISTRATION OF PROGRAM; GUIDELINES AND PROCEDURES.
Status: in_force

(a) The research coordinating board shall administer the program to:

(1) make grants and loans to consortium members for:

(A) adult stem cell research projects, including projects to develop therapies, protocols, or medical procedures involving adult stem cells;

(B) the development of facilities to be used solely for adult stem cell research projects; and

(C) the commercialization of products or technology involving adult stem cell research and treatments;

(2) support consortium members in all stages of the process of developing treatments and cures based on adult stem cell research, beginning with initial laboratory research through successful clinical trials;

(3) establish appropriate regulatory standards and oversight bodies for:

(A) adult stem cell research conducted by consortium members; and

(B) the development of facilities for consortium members conducting adult stem cell research; and

(4) assist consortium members in applying for grants or loans under the program.

(b) The research coordinating board shall develop research priorities, guidelines, and procedures for providing grants and loans for specific research projects conducted by consortium members. The priorities, guidelines, and procedures must require the grants and loans to be made on a competitive, peer review basis.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 242.009 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 242 / Section 242.009
§ 242.009. FEDERAL FUNDS.
Status: in_force

The department may accept and use any funds allocated by the federal government to the department for administrative expenses.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1009.051 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1009 / Section 1009.051
§ 1009.051. BOARD; ELECTION.
Status: in_force

(a) The board consists of five elected directors.

(b) One director is elected from each county commissioners precinct and one director is elected from the district at large.
Tex. Utilities Code § 251.052 — TX Code / Code ut / Chapter 251 / Section 251.052
§ 251.052. NONPROFIT CORPORATION.
Status: in_force

The corporation is a public nonprofit corporation and has all the powers and duties incident to a nonprofit corporation under the Texas Non-Profit Corporation Act (Article 1396-1.01 et seq., Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes), except that the corporation:

(1) may not make donations for the public welfare or for charitable, scientific, or educational purposes or in aid of war activities;

(2) may not merge or consolidate with another corporation;

(3) is not subject to voluntary or involuntary dissolution; and

(4) may not be placed in receivership.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 9034.201 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 9034 / Section 9034.201
§ 9034.201. 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 § 2177.001 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2177 / Section 2177.001
§ 2177.001. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this chapter:

(1) "Advisory council" means the Texas Pharmaceutical Initiative Advisory Council established under this chapter.

(2) "Board" means the governing board of the initiative.

(3) "Commission" means the Health and Human Services Commission.

(4) "Generic biological product" means a biological product approved pursuant to an application under Section 351(k), Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. Section 262(k)).

(5) "Generic drug" means a prescription drug approved pursuant to an application under Section 505(j), Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. Section 355(j)).

(6) "Initiative" means the Texas Pharmaceutical Initiative established under this chapter.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 506.003 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 506 / Section 506.003
§ 506.003. FEDERAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS; OTHER STANDARDS.
Status: in_force

(a) In this chapter, a reference to a federal law or regulation means a reference to the most current version of that law or regulation.

(b) In this chapter, a reference to nomenclature systems developed by the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC) or the Chemical Abstracts Service (CAS), or to other information, including information such as classification codes, performance standards, systematic names, standards, and systems described in publications sponsored by private technical or trade organizations, means a reference to the most current version of the publication.
Tex. Water Code § 53.179 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 53 / Section 53.179
§ 53.179. SELLING BONDS.
Status: in_force

After the bonds are registered, the board shall sell them on the best terms and for the best price possible. The board shall promptly pay to the district depository the money received from the sale of the bonds. The district depository shall hold the money for the district.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1074.060 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1074 / Section 1074.060
§ 1074.060. APPOINTMENT OF STAFF AND EMPLOYEES.
Status: in_force

(a) The board may appoint to the staff any doctors the board considers necessary for the efficient operation of the district if warranted.

(b) The board may employ, and may delegate to the district administrator the authority to employ, technicians, nurses, fiscal agents, accountants, architects, and other necessary employees for the district.
Tex. Local Government Code § 335.033 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 335 / Section 335.033
§ 335.033. MEETINGS.
Status: in_force

The board shall conduct its meetings in the district.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7999.002 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7999 / Section 7999.002
§ 7999.002. NATURE OF DISTRICT.
Status: in_force

The district is a municipal utility district created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8117.153 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8117 / Section 8117.153
§ 8117.153. CONTRACT TAXES.
Status: in_force

(a) In accordance with Section 49.108, Water Code, the district may impose a tax other than an operation and maintenance tax and use the revenue derived from the tax to make payments under a contract after the provisions of the contract have been approved by a majority of the district voters voting at an election held for that purpose.

(b) A contract approved by the district voters may contain a provision stating that the contract may be modified or amended by the board without further voter approval.
Tex. Finance Code § 345.056 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 345 / Section 345.056
§ 345.056. USE OF OPTIONAL CEILING.
Status: in_force

As an alternative to the maximum rate or amount authorized for a time price differential under Section 345.055 or 345.057, a retail installment contract may provide for a rate or amount of time price differential that does not exceed the rate or amount authorized by Chapter 303.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 841.0845 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 841 / Section 841.0845
§ 841.0845. NOTICE OF INTENT REGARDING NEW RESIDENCE OR FACILITY.
Status: in_force

(a) The office shall provide advance notice of any intent to house one or more committed persons at a new residence or facility that has not previously served as housing for committed persons under this chapter.

(b) A vendor shall provide advance notice of any intent to submit a proposal to the office for the construction or renovation of a residence or facility that will serve as a new location for housing committed persons under this chapter.

(c) Notice must be provided in writing to each member of the legislature who represents a district containing territory in the affected county as follows:

(1) by a vendor, not later than the 30th day before the date that the vendor will submit a proposal described by Subsection (b) to the office; and

(2) by the office:

(A) as soon as practicable after awarding a contract for the construction or renovation of a residence or facility that will serve as a new location for housing committed persons under this chapter; or

(B) if a construction or renovation contract is unnecessary for the purpose, not later than the 30th day before the date that the residence or facility will first be used as housing for committed persons under this chapter, except as provided by Subsection (d).

(d) The office may provide notice required by Subsection (c)(2)(B) not later than 72 hours before transferring a committed person to the residence or facility if the transfer is necessary due to:

(1) a medical emergency;

(2) a serious behavioral or health and safety issue; or

(3) release from a secure correctional facility.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1048.207 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1048 / Section 1048.207
§ 1048.207. MATURITY OF BONDS.
Status: in_force

District bonds must mature not later than the 40th anniversary of the date of issuance.
Tex. Agriculture Code § 161.055 — TX Code / Code ag / Chapter 161 / Section 161.055
§ 161.055. SLAUGHTER PLANT COLLECTION.
Status: in_force

(a) The commission may require slaughter plants to collect and submit blood samples and other diagnostic specimens for testing for disease.

(b) The commission by rule shall determine the method of collecting, submitting, and testing of blood samples and other diagnostic specimens.

(c) The owner or operator of a slaughter plant commits an offense if the slaughter plant fails to comply with this section or a rule adopted under this section. An offense under this subsection is a Class C misdemeanor unless it is shown on the trial of the offense that the defendant has been previously convicted under this section, in which event the offense is a Class B misdemeanor.
Tex. Insurance Code § 225.009 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 225 / Section 225.009
§ 225.009. PREPAYMENT OF TAX.
Status: in_force

(a) A surplus lines agent shall prepay the tax imposed by this chapter when the amount of the accrued taxes due is equal to at least $70,000.

(b) A surplus lines agent shall prepay the taxes using a form prescribed by the comptroller. The prepayment is due on or before the 15th day of the month following the month in which the amount of taxes described by this section accrues.

(c) The comptroller by rule may change the accrued tax amount for which prepayment is required under Subsection (a) and the prepayment deadline under Subsection (b).

(d) Notwithstanding Subsections (a), (b), and (c), if this state enters a cooperative agreement, reciprocal agreement, or compact with another state for the allocation of surplus lines tax as authorized by Chapter 229, the tax shall be allocated and reported in accordance with the terms of the agreement or compact.
Tex. Transportation Code § 504.682 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 504 / Section 504.682
§ 504.682. FALLEN LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER LICENSE PLATES.
Status: in_force

(a) The department shall issue specialty license plates to honor law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty. The license plates must include:

(1) the words "A Hero Remembered Never Dies";

(2) the words "Honoring Law Enforcement"; and

(3) a depiction of a badge covered by a black mourning band.

(b) After deduction of the department's administrative costs, the remainder of the fee for issuance of the license plates shall be deposited to the credit of an account created by the comptroller in the manner provided by Section 504.6012(b). Money deposited to that account may be used only by the Employees Retirement System of Texas to provide financial assistance to surviving family members of peace officers killed in the line of duty under Chapter 615, Government Code.

(c) Section 504.702 does not apply to a specialty license plate issued under this section.
Tex. Labor Code § 207.048 — TX Code / Code la / Chapter 207 / Section 207.048
§ 207.048. LABOR DISPUTES.
Status: in_force

(a) An individual is disqualified for benefits for a benefit period in which the individual's total or partial unemployment is caused by:

(1) the individual's stoppage of work because of a labor dispute at the factory, establishment, or other premises where the individual is or was last employed; or

(2) a labor dispute at another place that:

(A) is owned or operated by the same employing unit that owns or operates the premises where the individual is or was last employed; and

(B) supplies material or services necessary to the continued and usual operation of the premises where the individual is or was last employed.

(b) Disqualification for benefits under this section does not apply to an individual who shows to the satisfaction of the commission that the individual:

(1) is not participating in, financing, or directly interested in the labor dispute; and

(2) does not belong to a grade or class of workers any members of which were employed at the premises of the labor dispute immediately before the beginning of the labor dispute and any of whom are participating in, financing, or directly interested in the dispute.

(c) For the purposes of Subsection (b)(1), failure or refusal to cross a picket line or refusal for any reason during the continuance of the labor dispute to accept and perform an individual's available and customary work at the factory, establishment, or other premises where the individual is or was last employed constitutes participation and interest in the labor dispute.

(d) An individual may not be disqualified for benefits under Subsection (b)(2) if the individual shows that the individual:

(1) is not, and at the time of the labor dispute, was not:

(A) a member of a labor organization that is the same as, represented by, or directly affiliated, acting in concert, or in sympathy with the labor organization involved in the labor dispute at the premises of the labor dispute; or

(B) acting in concert or in sympathy with the labor organization involved in the labor dispute at the premises of the labor dispute; and

(2) has made an unconditional offer to return to work at the premises where the individual is or was last employed.

(e) If separate branches of work that are commonly conducted as separate businesses in separate premises are conducted in separate departments of the same premises, each department is a separate factory, establishment, or other premises.

(f) For the purposes of this section, "premises" includes a vessel.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 4501.053 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 4501 / Section 4501.053
§ 4501.053. APPOINTMENT OF DIRECTORS.
Status: in_force

(a) Not later than August 31 of each year, by majority vote:

(1) the city council of the City of Palestine shall appoint as a voting director one person proposed by the mayor of Palestine; and

(2) the city council of the City of Rusk shall appoint as a voting director one person proposed by the mayor of Rusk.

(b) Not later than September 30 of every third year, by majority vote, the directors appointed under Subsection (a) shall appoint a seventh director.
Tex. Utilities Code § 104.253 — TX Code / Code ut / Chapter 104 / Section 104.253
§ 104.253. RULE OR STANDARD.
Status: in_force

(a) A gas utility may file with the regulatory authority a standard, classification, regulation, or practice the utility follows.

(b) The standard, classification, regulation, or practice continues in force until:

(1) amended by the utility; or

(2) changed by the regulatory authority as provided by this subtitle.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8465.054 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8465 / Section 8465.054
§ 8465.054. ROAD STANDARDS AND REQUIREMENTS.
Status: in_force

(a) A road project must meet all applicable construction standards, zoning and subdivision requirements, and regulations of each municipality in whose corporate limits or extraterritorial jurisdiction the road project is located.

(b) If a road project is not located in the corporate limits or extraterritorial jurisdiction of a municipality, the road project must meet all applicable construction standards, subdivision requirements, and regulations of each county in which the road project is located.

(c) If the state will maintain and operate the road, the Texas Transportation Commission must approve the plans and specifications of the road project.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8018A.0202 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8018A / Section 8018A.0202
§ 8018A.0202. TEMPORARY DIRECTORS.
Status: in_force

(a) On or after the effective date of the Act enacting this chapter, the owner or owners of a majority of the assessed value of the real property in the district may submit a petition to the commission requesting that the commission appoint as temporary directors the five persons named in the petition. The commission shall appoint as temporary directors the five persons named in the petition.

(b) Temporary directors serve until the earlier of:

(1) the date permanent directors are elected under Section 8018A.0103; or

(2) the fourth anniversary of the effective date of the Act enacting this chapter.

(c) If permanent directors have not been elected under Section 8018A.0103 and the terms of the temporary directors have expired, successor temporary directors shall be appointed or reappointed as provided by Subsection (d) to serve terms that expire on the earlier of:

(1) the date permanent directors are elected under Section 8018A.0103; or

(2) the fourth anniversary of the date of the appointment or reappointment.

(d) If Subsection (c) applies, the owner or owners of a majority of the assessed value of the real property in the district may submit a petition to the commission requesting that the commission appoint as successor temporary directors the five persons named in the petition. The commission shall appoint as successor temporary directors the five persons named in the petition.
Tex. Government Code § 24.551 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 24 / Section 24.551
§ 24.551.
Status: in_force

Sec. 24.551. 406TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT (WEBB COUNTY). (a) The 406th Judicial District is composed of Webb County.

(b) The 406th District Court shall give preference to cases involving family violence, cases under the Family Code, and cases under the Health and Safety Code.

(c) The 406th District Court has concurrent jurisdiction with the other district courts in Webb County.

(d) In addition to other jurisdiction provided by law, the 406th District Court has the:

(1) criminal jurisdiction of a county court; and

(2) civil jurisdiction of a county court in all cases under the Family Code or the Health and Safety Code.

(e) The terms of the 406th District Court begin on the first Mondays in January, April, July, and October. Each term continues until the court disposes of its business.

(f) A criminal complaint may be presented to the grand jury of any district court in Webb County, and a resulting indictment may be returned to any other district court in Webb County with the appropriate criminal jurisdiction.
Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 18B.405 — TX Code / Code cr / Chapter 18B / Section 18B.405
§ 18B.405. REQUEST FOR COPY OF ELECTRONIC CUSTOMER DATA BY AUTHORIZED PEACE OFFICER.
Status: in_force

(a) An authorized peace officer who reasonably believes that notice to a subscriber or customer regarding a subpoena or court order would result in the destruction of or tampering with the electronic customer data sought may request the creation of a copy of the data.

(b) The peace officer's belief is not subject to challenge by the subscriber or customer or by a provider of an electronic communications service or a provider of a remote computing service.
Tex. Insurance Code § 2210.001 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 2210 / Section 2210.001
§ 2210.001. PURPOSE.
Status: in_force

The primary purpose of the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association is the provision of an adequate market for windstorm and hail insurance in the seacoast territory of this state. The legislature finds that the provision of adequate windstorm and hail insurance is necessary to the economic welfare of this state, and without that insurance, the orderly growth and development of this state would be severely impeded. This chapter provides a method by which adequate windstorm and hail insurance may be obtained in certain designated portions of the seacoast territory of this state. The association is intended to serve as a residual insurer of last resort for windstorm and hail insurance in the seacoast territory. The association shall:

(1) function in such a manner as to not be a direct competitor in the private market; and

(2) provide windstorm and hail insurance coverage to those who are unable to obtain that coverage in the private market.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1110.053 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1110 / Section 1110.053
§ 1110.053. EX OFFICIO DIRECTOR.
Status: in_force

The chief of staff may serve as an ex officio director without the right to vote as a director.
Tex. Estates Code § 358.254 — TX Code / Code es / Chapter 358 / Section 358.254
§ 358.254. PROCEDURE TO BE FOLLOWED AFTER ENTRY OF ORDER.
Status: in_force

After entry of an order under Section 358.253, the procedure prescribed with respect to an original lease application, or with respect to an original application for authority to commit royalty or minerals to pooling or unitization, whichever is appropriate, shall be followed.
Tex. Parks and Wildlife Code § 21.003 — TX Code / Code pw / Chapter 21 / Section 21.003
§ 21.003. SALE PRICE.
Status: in_force

The department may not sell an installment or series of bonds for an amount less than the face value of all of the bonds comprising the installment or series with the accrued interest from their date of issuance.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 9601.153 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 9601 / Section 9601.153
§ 9601.153. INVESTMENT OF DISTRICT MONEY.
Status: in_force

(a) Chapter 2256, Government Code, applies to the district and the investment of district funds and funds under district control.

(b) The board may invest bond proceeds in a manner determined by the board or in the manner permitted or required in the proceedings authorizing the issuance of bonds or in the trust indenture securing the bonds.
Tex. Election Code § 83.005 — TX Code / Code el / Chapter 83 / Section 83.005
§ 83.005. CLERK FOR CITY ELECTIONS.
Status: in_force

The city secretary is the early voting clerk for an election ordered by an authority of a city.
Tex. Government Code § 1507.204 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 1507 / Section 1507.204
§ 1507.204. AUTHORITY TO PASS ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS.
Status: in_force

If the issuance of the notes is authorized at the election, the governing body of the municipality may pass ordinances and resolutions for the issuance of the notes.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3807.104 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3807 / Section 3807.104
§ 3807.104. PLANS FOR WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT SERVICES.
Status: in_force

(a) The district shall develop and implement one or more plans for workforce development services. The services may include:

(1) job training;

(2) workforce education;

(3) financing of special educational opportunities;

(4) student summer work programs; or

(5) other projects that promote workforce development.

(b) To assist in implementing a plan for workforce development services, the district may:

(1) accept a donation, grant, or loan from any person;

(2) work with a school at any level;

(3) work with any person that provides workforce development money or projects; or

(4) participate with any other entity.