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Tex. Agriculture Code § 92.012 — TX Code / Code ag / Chapter 92 / Section 92.012
§ 92.012. NOTICE.
Status: in_force

A person who intends to pack tomatoes for transportation shall give timely written or oral notice to the department:

(1) of the time and place the tomatoes are to be packed and transported; or

(2) that the tomatoes are to be packed and transported to the inspection station nearest the point of loading for transportation.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 773.252 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 773 / Section 773.252
§ 773.252. ESTABLISHMENT OF PROGRAM.
Status: in_force

(a) The department shall establish the emergency medical services assistance program to provide financial and educational assistance to eligible emergency medical services providers.

(b) The program includes grants to eligible emergency medical services providers and an educational curriculum to provide training to rural emergency medical services personnel.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1049.105 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1049 / Section 1049.105
§ 1049.105. RULES.
Status: in_force

(a) The board shall adopt rules for the efficient operation of the district, including district facilities.

(b) The board shall:

(1) publish the rules in book form; and

(2) provide copies to interested persons on request at district expense.
Tex. Occupations Code § 952.203 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 952 / Section 952.203
§ 952.203. INJUNCTIVE RELIEF.
Status: in_force

(a) The state bar or a lawyer referral service certified under this chapter may bring an action to enjoin a violation of this chapter and may recover costs and attorney's fees related to obtaining the injunction.

(b) Bond or other security may not be required of the state bar or a referral service as a condition for the issuance of an injunction under this section.
Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 67.254 — TX Code / Code cr / Chapter 67 / Section 67.254
§ 67.254. COLLECTION OF INFORMATION.
Status: in_force

(a) On request by the office of the attorney general, a criminal justice agency or juvenile justice agency shall make a reasonable attempt to provide gang and foreign terrorist organization information to the office of the attorney general for the purpose of maintaining an updated, comprehensive gang resource system.

(b) The office of the attorney general shall cooperate with criminal justice agencies and juvenile justice agencies in collecting and maintaining the accuracy of the information included in the gang resource system.
Tex. Education Code § 111.15 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 111 / Section 111.15
§ 111.15. COMPENSATION.
Status: in_force

Members of the board shall serve without pay, but shall be reimbursed for their actual expenses incurred in attending the work of the board, subject to the approval of the chairman.
Tex. Natural Resources Code § 131.005 — TX Code / Code nr / Chapter 131 / Section 131.005
§ 131.005. RECLAMATION.
Status: in_force

(a) The basic objective of reclamation is to reestablish on a continuing basis, where required, vegetation and other natural conditions consistent with the anticipated subsequent use of the affected land.

(b) The process of reclamation may require contouring, terracing, grading, backfilling, resoiling, revegetation, compaction and stabilization and settling ponds, water impoundments, diversion ditches, and other water treatment facilities in order to minimize water diminution to existing water sources, pollution, soil and wind erosion, or flooding resulting from mining or any other activity that may be considered necessary to accomplish the reclamation of the land affected to a substantially beneficial condition.
Tex. Education Code § 62.166 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 62 / Section 62.166
§ 62.166. WINDING UP OF CONTRACTS AND AWARDS IN CONNECTION WITH TEXAS EMERGING TECHNOLOGY FUND.
Status: in_force

(a) The governor's university research initiative is the successor to the Texas emerging technology fund. Awards from the Texas emerging technology fund shall be wound up in accordance with this section and Section 490.104, Government Code, and contracts governing awards from that fund shall be wound up in accordance with this section.

(b) If a contract governing an award from the Texas emerging technology fund provides for the distribution of royalties, revenue, or other financial benefits to the state, including royalties, revenue, or other financial benefits realized from the commercialization of intellectual or real property developed from an award from the fund, those royalties, revenues, or other financial benefits shall continue to be distributed in accordance with the terms of the contract unless the award recipient and the governor agree otherwise. Unless otherwise required by law, royalties, revenue, or other financial benefits accruing to the state under a contract described by this subsection, including any money returned or repaid to the state by an award recipient, shall be credited to the governor's university research initiative fund.

(c) If money awarded from the Texas emerging technology fund is encumbered by a contract executed before September 1, 2015, but has not been distributed before that date, the money shall be distributed from the governor's university research initiative fund in accordance with the terms of the contract, unless the award recipient and the governor agree otherwise.

(d) Except for an obligation regarding the distribution of royalties, revenue, or other financial benefits to the state as provided by Subsection (b), if money awarded from the Texas emerging technology fund under a contract executed before September 1, 2015, has been fully distributed and the entity that received the award has fully performed all specific actions under the terms of the contract governing the award, the entity is considered to have fully satisfied the entity's obligations under the contract. The entity shall file with the office a final report showing the purposes for which the award money has been spent and, if award money remains unspent, the purposes for which the recipient will spend the remaining money.
Tex. Occupations Code § 1001.351 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 1001 / Section 1001.351
§ 1001.351. LICENSE OR REGISTRATION TERM AND RENEWAL.
Status: in_force

(a) The board shall adopt rules providing for the renewal of a license or registration issued under this chapter. The rules must provide that a license or registration issued under this chapter is valid for a term of not less than two years.

(b) The board by rule may adopt a system under which licenses and registrations expire on various dates during the year. For the year in which the license or registration expiration date is changed, the board shall prorate license or registration fees on a monthly basis so that each license or registration holder pays only that portion of the license or registration fee that is allocable to the number of months during which the license or registration is valid. On renewal of the license or registration on the new expiration date, the total license or registration renewal fee is payable.
Tex. Occupations Code § 651.652 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 651 / Section 651.652
§ 651.652. APPLICABILITY.
Status: repealed

(a) This subchapter applies only to a crematory that sells goods or services related to the burial or final disposition of a body.

(b) Repealed by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., R.S., Ch. 562, Sec. 44, eff. March 1, 2004.
Tex. Government Code § 1502.073 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 1502 / Section 1502.073
§ 1502.073. NOTICE TO GOVERNING BODY BEFORE FORECLOSURE OR OTHER ACTION.
Status: in_force

(a) Unless written notice is given to the governing body of the municipality and to any board of trustees in accordance with this section that there is a default in payment of any installment of principal of or interest on an obligation issued under this subchapter and that payment has been demanded:

(1) a collection fee may not accrue;

(2) a foreclosure proceeding may not be begun in a court or through a trustee; and

(3) an option to mature any part of the obligation because of the default may not be exercised.

(b) A notice under Subsection (a) must be sent by prepaid registered mail to each member of the governing body and each member of any board of trustees, addressed to the member at the post office in the municipality.

(c) An action described by Subsection (a) may not be taken before the 91st day after the date the notice is mailed.

(d) A payment of a delinquent installment of principal and interest that is paid before the expiration of the period prescribed by Subsection (c) and that is accompanied by a payment of interest as prescribed in the contract, at a rate not to exceed 10 percent per year, from the date of default until the date of payment, has the same effect as if paid on the date the installment was originally due.
Tex. Water Code § 13.252 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 13 / Section 13.252
§ 13.252. INTERFERENCE WITH OTHER RETAIL PUBLIC UTILITY.
Status: in_force

If a retail public utility in constructing or extending a line, plant, or system interferes or attempts to interfere with the operation of a line, plant, or system of any other retail public utility, or furnishes, makes available, renders, or extends retail water or sewer utility service to any portion of the service area of another retail public utility that has been granted or is not required to possess a certificate of public convenience and necessity, the utility commission may issue an order prohibiting the construction, extension, or provision of service or prescribing terms and conditions for locating the line, plant, or system affected or for the provision of the service.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8466.054 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8466 / Section 8466.054
§ 8466.054. 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. Health and Safety Code § 712.061 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 712 / Section 712.061
§ 712.061. OFFER AND SALE OF UNDEVELOPED MAUSOLEUM SPACE.
Status: in_force

(a) A corporation may not directly or indirectly sell or offer for sale an undeveloped mausoleum space unless before the sale or offer the corporation:

(1) establishes a preconstruction trust as provided by Section 712.063 or executes and submits a performance bond payable to the commissioner as provided by Section 712.067; and

(2) submits a written notice to the commissioner as required by Subsection (b).

(b) The written notice to the commissioner must set forth:

(1) the date the corporation anticipates that sales of undeveloped mausoleum spaces will begin;

(2) a copy of the sales contract proposed for use that complies with Section 712.066;

(3) if the corporation establishes a preconstruction trust as provided by Section 712.063, a copy of the executed preconstruction trust agreement that complies with this subchapter and identifies the preconstruction trustee;

(4) if the corporation submits a performance bond payable to the commissioner as provided by Section 712.067, the executed, original performance bond in the amount required by Section 712.067 and documentation supporting the corporation's computation of that amount; and

(5) other information the commissioner reasonably requires to properly administer and enforce this subchapter.

(c) At any time before beginning construction of the mausoleum or mausoleum section in which undeveloped mausoleum spaces are being sold, a corporation that has established a preconstruction trust may substitute a performance bond that meets the requirements of Section 712.067. On acceptance of the performance bond by the commissioner, the corporation may terminate and withdraw all proceeds deposited in the preconstruction trust.
Tex. Water Code § 58.166 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 58 / Section 58.166
§ 58.166. ANNUAL TAX BY CONTRIBUTOR.
Status: in_force

(a) The contract for contribution may provide that instead of issuing bonds the contributor may levy, assess, and collect an annual tax in a specific sum. The levy or assessment is a lien on the property subject to the contributor's taxing power.

(b) The contributor shall collect the tax at its own expense and pay it annually to the district to which the contribution is to be made. The district shall hold the annual payment as a trust fund and annually apply it to the bonds issued by it to provide funds for the construction of the improvements to which the contribution is made.

(c) The contributor shall submit the contract of contribution to its electors for approval and for authority to levy and assess a sufficient tax to meet the annual payments fixed in the contract. The election for the approval of the contract and the authorized taxes for the fulfillment of the contract shall conform to appropriate law under which the contributing political subdivision was organized and authorized to create bonded indebtedness.

(d) Payment of the annual sums of contribution shall conform to the contract of contribution.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1016.203 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1016 / Section 1016.203
§ 1016.203. GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND ELECTION.
Status: in_force

(a) The district may issue general obligation bonds only if the bonds are authorized by a majority of the district voters voting at an election held for that purpose.

(b) The order calling the election shall provide for clerks as in county elections and must specify:

(1) the date of the election;

(2) the location of the polling places;

(3) the presiding and alternate election judges for each polling place;

(4) the amount of the bonds to be authorized;

(5) the maximum maturity of the bonds; and

(6) the maximum interest rate of the bonds.

(c) Notice of a bond election shall be given as provided by Section 1251.003, Government Code.
Tex. Natural Resources Code § 62.045 — TX Code / Code nr / Chapter 62 / Section 62.045
§ 62.045. VACANCY.
Status: in_force

A vacancy on the board shall be filled by appointment of the commissioners court.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3833.052 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3833 / Section 3833.052
§ 3833.052. QUALIFICATIONS.
Status: in_force

(a) To be qualified to serve as a director, a person must be at least 18 years of age and be eligible to vote in the:

(1) city, if fewer than 1,000 individuals reside in the district; or

(2) district, if 1,000 or more individuals reside in the district.

(b) A change in the number of individuals who reside in the district does not affect a director's entitlement to serve out the remainder of the director's term.
Tex. Local Government Code § 552.041 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 552 / Section 552.041
§ 552.041. SHORT TITLE.
Status: in_force

This subchapter may be cited as the Municipal Drainage Utility Systems Act.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 759.005 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 759 / Section 759.005
§ 759.005. LIABILITY.
Status: in_force

(a) The liability of an operator is limited to those injuries or damages proximately caused by a breach of the operator's duties prescribed by Section 757.002.

(b) The determination of the percentage of responsibility for an injury or damage shall be made according to Chapter 33, Civil Practice and Remedies Code.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3872.113 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3872 / Section 3872.113
§ 3872.113. LIMITED EMINENT DOMAIN.
Status: in_force

(a) The district may exercise the power of eminent domain only for the purposes, only to the extent, and subject to the limitations the general law provides for a municipal utility district.

(b) The district may not exercise the power of eminent domain outside the district to acquire a site or easement for:

(1) a road project authorized by Section 3872.104; or

(2) a recreational facility as defined by Section 49.462, Water Code.
Tex. Government Code § 813.403 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 813 / Section 813.403
§ 813.403. ELIGIBILITY FOR SERVICE CREDIT PREVIOUSLY CANCELED.
Status: in_force

A member may, under Section 813.102(b), reestablish service credit previously canceled if the member, after cancellation of the credit, takes an oath of office for a position included in the elected class.
Tex. Estates Code § 1154.002 — TX Code / Code es / Chapter 1154 / Section 1154.002
§ 1154.002. APPRAISERS' FEES.
Status: in_force

An appraiser appointed by the court is entitled to receive a reasonable fee, payable out of the estate, for the performance of the appraiser's duties as an appraiser.
Tex. Water Code § 13.413 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 13 / Section 13.413
§ 13.413. PAYMENT OF COSTS OF RECEIVERSHIP.
Status: in_force

The receiver may, subject to the approval of the court and after giving notice to all interested parties, sell or otherwise dispose of all or part of the real or personal property of a water or sewer utility against which a proceeding has been brought under this subchapter to pay the costs incurred in the operation of the receivership. The costs include:

(1) payment of fees to the receiver for his services;

(2) payment of fees to attorneys, accountants, engineers, or any other person or entity that provides goods or services necessary to the operation of the receivership; and

(3) payment of costs incurred in ensuring that any property owned or controlled by a water or sewer utility is not used in violation of a final order of the utility commission or the commission.
Tex. Transportation Code § 681.009 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 681 / Section 681.009
§ 681.009. DESIGNATION OF PARKING SPACES BY POLITICAL SUBDIVISION OR PRIVATE PROPERTY OWNER.
Status: in_force

(a) A political subdivision or a person who owns or controls property used for parking may designate one or more parking spaces or a parking area for the exclusive use of vehicles transporting persons with disabilities.

(b) A political subdivision must designate a parking space or area by conforming to the standards and specifications adopted by the Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation under Section 469.052, Government Code, relating to the identification and dimensions of parking spaces for persons with disabilities. A person who owns or controls private property used for parking may designate a parking space or area without conforming to those standards and specifications, unless required to conform by law.

(c) A political subdivision may require a private property owner or a person who controls property used for parking:

(1) to designate one or more parking spaces or a parking area for the exclusive use of vehicles transporting persons with disabilities; or

(2) to conform to the standards and specifications referred to in Subsection (b) when designating a parking space or area for persons with disabilities.

(d) The department shall provide at cost a design and stencil for use by a political subdivision or person who owns or controls property used for parking to designate spaces as provided by this section.

(e) Parking spaces or areas designated for the exclusive use of vehicles transporting persons with disabilities may be used by vehicles displaying a white on blue shield disabled parking placard, license plates issued under Section 504.201, 504.202(b-1), or 504.2025(d), or a white on red shield disabled parking placard.
Tex. Water Code § 28.051 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 28 / Section 28.051
§ 28.051. POWER TO ENTER PROPERTY.
Status: in_force

Members of the commission, employees and agents of the commission, and authorized agents or employees of local governments may enter public or private property at any time to inspect and investigate conditions relating to shaft activities or to monitor compliance with a rule, permit, or other order of the commission. Members, employees, or agents acting under the authority of this section who enter an establishment on public or private property shall observe the establishment's safety, internal security, and fire protection rules.
Tex. Transportation Code § 452.527 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 452 / Section 452.527
§ 452.527. MEETINGS.
Status: in_force

(a) The executive committee shall hold at least one regular meeting each month to transact the business of the subregional authority.

(b) The presiding officer may call special meetings as necessary.

(c) The executive committee by resolution shall:

(1) set the time, place, and day of regular meetings; and

(2) adopt rules and bylaws as necessary to conduct meetings.
Tex. Natural Resources Code § 113.134 — TX Code / Code nr / Chapter 113 / Section 113.134
§ 113.134. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY.
Status: in_force

The Department of Public Safety shall cooperate with the commission in the administration and enforcement of this chapter and the rules promulgated under this chapter to the extent that they are applicable to motor vehicles.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1118.202 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1118 / Section 1118.202
§ 1118.202. TAX TO PAY GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS.
Status: in_force

The board may issue general obligation bonds only if the board imposes an ad valorem tax at a rate sufficient to create an interest and sinking fund to pay the principal of and interest on the bonds as the bonds mature.
Tex. Family Code § 6.601 — TX Code / Code fa / Chapter 6 / Section 6.601
§ 6.601. ARBITRATION PROCEDURES.
Status: in_force

(a) On written agreement of the parties, the court may refer a suit for dissolution of a marriage to arbitration. The agreement must state whether the arbitration is binding or nonbinding.

(b) If the parties agree to binding arbitration, the court shall render an order reflecting the arbitrator's award.
Tex. Government Code § 575.005 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 575 / Section 575.005
§ 575.005. ACCEPTANCE OF GIFT FROM PARTY TO CONTESTED CASE PROHIBITED.
Status: in_force

A state agency may not accept a gift from a person who is a party to a contested case before the agency until the 30th day after the date the decision in the case becomes final under Section 2001.144. In this section, "contested case" has the meaning assigned by Section 2001.003.
Tex. Government Code § 26.048 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 26 / Section 26.048
§ 26.048. MOTIONS AGAINST COURT OFFICERS.
Status: in_force

A county court may hear and determine any motion against the sheriff or another officer of the court for failure to pay money collected under process of the court or for other defalcation of duty in connection with a process of the court.
Tex. Government Code § 523.0355 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 523 / Section 523.0355
§ 523.0355. CONFLICT OF INTEREST.
Status: in_force

An individual may not serve as ombudsman in an ombudsman program if the individual or the individual's spouse:

(1) is employed by or participates in the management of a business entity or other organization receiving funds from the commission;

(2) owns or controls, directly or indirectly, any interest in a business entity or other organization receiving funds from the commission; or

(3) is required to register as a lobbyist under Chapter 305 because of the individual's activities for compensation on behalf of a profession related to the commission's operation.