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Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7928A.0106 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7928A / Section 7928A.0106
§ 7928A.0106. INITIAL DISTRICT TERRITORY.
Status: in_force

(a) The district is initially composed of the territory described by Section 2 of the Act enacting this chapter.

(b) The boundaries and field notes contained in Section 2 of the Act enacting this chapter form a closure. A mistake made in the field notes or in copying the field notes in the legislative process does not affect the district's:

(1) organization, existence, or validity;

(2) right to issue any type of bond for the purposes for which the district is created or to pay the principal of and interest on a bond;

(3) right to impose a tax; or

(4) legality or operation.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1070.303 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1070 / Section 1070.303
§ 1070.303. ELECTION TO INCREASE MAXIMUM TAX RATE.
Status: in_force

(a) The board may order an election to increase the district's maximum tax rate to a rate not to exceed 75 cents on each $100 valuation of taxable property in the district.

(b) The maximum tax rate may not be increased unless the increase is approved by a majority of the district voters voting in an election held for that purpose.

(c) An election held under this section must be ordered and notice must be given in the manner provided for a bond election under Subchapter F.

(d) The election order must specify:

(1) the ballot proposition;

(2) the proposed maximum tax rate;

(3) the time of the election;

(4) the location of the polling places; and

(5) the presiding judge for each polling place.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 21.051 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 21 / Section 21.051
§ 21.051. DISTRICT TERRITORY.
Status: in_force

Unless the district territory has been modified under this subchapter, Subchapter J, Chapter 49, Water Code, or other law, the district's territory consists of Rains, Upshur, and Wood Counties and the portion of Smith County north of Interstate Highway 20.
Tex. Water Code § 13.502 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 13 / Section 13.502
§ 13.502. SUBMETERING.
Status: in_force

(a) An apartment house owner, manufactured home rental community owner, multiple use facility owner, or condominium manager may provide for submetering of each dwelling unit or rental unit for the measurement of the quantity of water, if any, consumed by the occupants of that unit.

(b) Except as provided by Subsections (c) and (d), a manager of a condominium or the owner of an apartment house, manufactured home rental community, or multiple use facility, on which construction begins after January 1, 2003, shall provide for the measurement of the quantity of water, if any, consumed by the occupants of each unit through the installation of:

(1) submeters, owned by the property owner or manager, for each dwelling unit or rental unit; or

(2) individual meters, owned by the retail public utility, for each dwelling unit or rental unit.

(c) An owner of an apartment house on which construction begins after January 1, 2003, and which provides government assisted or subsidized rental housing to low or very low income residents shall install a plumbing system in the apartment house that is compatible with the installation of submeters for the measurement of the quantity of water, if any, consumed by the occupants of each unit.

(d) On request by the property owner or manager, a retail public utility shall install individual meters owned by the utility in an apartment house, manufactured home rental community, multiple use facility, or condominium on which construction begins after January 1, 2003, unless the retail public utility determines that installation of meters is not feasible. If the retail public utility determines that installation of meters is not feasible, the property owner or manager shall install a plumbing system that is compatible with the installation of submeters or individual meters. A retail public utility may charge reasonable costs to install individual meters.

(e) An owner of an apartment house, manufactured home rental community, or multiple use facility or a manager of a condominium may not change from submetered billing to allocated billing unless:

(1) the utility commission approves of the change in writing after a demonstration of good cause, including meter reading or billing problems that could not feasibly be corrected or equipment failures; and

(2) the property owner meets rental agreement requirements established by the utility commission.
Tex. Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 38.001 — TX Code / Code cp / Chapter 38 / Section 38.001
§ 38.001. RECOVERY OF ATTORNEY'S FEES.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, "organization" has the meaning assigned by Section 1.002, Business Organizations Code.

(b) A person may recover reasonable attorney's fees from an individual or organization other than a quasi-governmental entity authorized to perform a function by state law, a religious organization, a charitable organization, or a charitable trust, in addition to the amount of a valid claim and costs, if the claim is for:

(1) rendered services;

(2) performed labor;

(3) furnished material;

(4) freight or express overcharges;

(5) lost or damaged freight or express;

(6) killed or injured stock;

(7) a sworn account; or

(8) an oral or written contract.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8489.104 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8489 / Section 8489.104
§ 8489.104. 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. Transportation Code § 544.011 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 544 / Section 544.011
§ 544.011. LANE USE SIGNS.
Status: in_force

If, on a highway having more than one lane with vehicles traveling in the same direction, the Texas Department of Transportation or a local authority places a sign that directs slower traffic to travel in a lane other than the farthest left lane, the sign must read "left lane for passing only."
Tex. Government Code § 1505.253 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 1505 / Section 1505.253
§ 1505.253. AUTHORITY TO ISSUE BONDS.
Status: in_force

A municipality may:

(1) issue bonds for a purpose described by Section 1505.252 and provide for the payment of the principal of and interest on the bonds from the income of the facility, including income from leasing the facility, less the reasonable cost of the operation and maintenance of the facility; or

(2) issue bonds for that purpose in the manner provided for the issuance of other municipal bonds payable from an ad valorem tax imposed on taxable property in the municipality.
Tex. Government Code § 2306.805 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2306 / Section 2306.805
§ 2306.805. HOUSING PRESERVATION INCENTIVES PROGRAM.
Status: in_force

(a) The department shall establish and administer a housing preservation incentives program to provide incentives through loan guarantees, loans, and grants to political subdivisions, housing finance corporations, public housing authorities, for-profit organizations, and nonprofit organizations for the acquisition and rehabilitation of multifamily housing developments assigned a Class A or Class B priority under Section 2306.803.

(b) A loan issued by a lender participating in the program must be fully underwritten by the department.

(c) Consistent with the requirements of federal law, the department may guarantee loans issued under the program by obtaining a Section 108 loan guarantee from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development under the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 (42 U.S.C. Section 5308).

(d) Grants under this program may include direct subsidies offered as an equity contribution to enable an owner to acquire and rehabilitate a Class A or Class B priority property described by Section 2306.802. Grants may also be offered to provide consultation and technical assistance services to a nonprofit organization seeking to acquire and rehabilitate a Class A or Class B priority property.

(e) A housing development that benefits from the incentive program under this section is subject to the requirements concerning:

(1) long-term affordability and safety prescribed by Section 2306.185; and

(2) tenant and manager selection prescribed by Section 2306.269.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3803.006 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3803 / Section 3803.006
§ 3803.006. ELIGIBILITY FOR REINVESTMENT OR ENTERPRISE ZONES.
Status: in_force

(a) All or any part of the area of the district is eligible, regardless of other statutory criteria, to be included in:

(1) a tax increment reinvestment zone created by the City of Houston under Chapter 311, Tax Code; or

(2) a tax abatement reinvestment zone created by the City of Houston under Chapter 312, Tax Code.

(b) All or any part of the area of the district is eligible to be nominated for inclusion in an enterprise zone by the City of Houston under Chapter 2303, Government Code.
Tex. Water Code § 51.0711 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 51 / Section 51.0711
§ 51.0711. SPECIAL DIRECTOR.
Status: in_force

(a) The governing body of a municipality that enters a contract or agreement with a district located in more than one county to jointly construct, acquire, operate, or maintain a regional wastewater system is entitled to appoint a special director to the board of the district. Section 51.072 does not apply to a special director.

(b) The office of special director exists only during the period for which the contract or agreement is in effect. If the contract or agreement is in effect for a term of more than four years, a special director serves for a four-year term of office. A vacancy in the office of special director shall be filled by the governing board of the municipality.

(c) A special director is entitled to vote only on matters before the district's board of directors that are directly related to the regional wastewater system that is the subject of the contract or agreement between the municipality and the district.

(d) In any matter on which the director appointed under this section votes, approval by a majority of the six members of the board is required for approval.
Tex. Business Organizations Code § 101.503 — TX Code / Code bo / Chapter 101 / Section 101.503
§ 101.503. PENALTY FOR REFUSAL TO PERMIT EXAMINATION OF CERTAIN RECORDS.
Status: in_force

(a) A limited liability company that refuses to allow a member or an assignee of a membership interest to examine and copy, on written request that complies with Section 101.502(a), records or other information described by that section is liable to the member or assignee for any cost or expense, including attorney's fees, incurred in enforcing the member's or assignee's rights under Section 101.502. The liability imposed on a limited liability company under this subsection is in addition to any other damages or remedy afforded to the member or assignee by law.

(b) It is a defense to an action brought under this section that the person suing:

(1) has improperly used information obtained through a prior examination of the records or other information of the limited liability company or any other limited liability company, under Section 101.502; or

(2) was not acting in good faith or for a proper purpose in making the person's request for examination.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3835.104 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3835 / Section 3835.104
§ 3835.104. AGREEMENTS; GRANTS.
Status: in_force

(a) The district may make an agreement with or accept a gift, grant, or loan from any person.

(b) The implementation of a project is a governmental function or service for the purposes of Chapter 791, Government Code.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 9004.003 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 9004 / Section 9004.003
§ 9004.003. CONFIRMATION ELECTION REQUIRED.
Status: in_force

If the creation of the district is not confirmed at a confirmation election held under Section 9004.021 before September 1, 2010:

(1) the district is dissolved September 1, 2010, except that:

(A) any debts incurred shall be paid;

(B) any assets that remain after the payment of debts shall be transferred to Hays County; and

(C) the organization of the district shall be maintained until all debts are paid and remaining assets are transferred; and

(2) this chapter expires September 1, 2013.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3854.153 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3854 / Section 3854.153
§ 3854.153. AUTHORITY TO ACQUIRE INTEREST IN LAND.
Status: in_force

The district may acquire any interest in land in accordance with Chapter 49, 54, or 60, Water Code.
Tex. Election Code § 33.001 — TX Code / Code el / Chapter 33 / Section 33.001
§ 33.001. WATCHER DEFINED.
Status: in_force

In this code, "watcher" means a person appointed under this subchapter to observe the conduct of an election on behalf of a candidate, a political party, or the proponents or opponents of a measure.
Tex. Agriculture Code § 76.041 — TX Code / Code ag / Chapter 76 / Section 76.041
§ 76.041. REGISTRATION REQUIRED.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided by Subsection (b), (c), (d), or (e) of this section, before a pesticide is distributed in this state or is delivered for transportation or is transported in intrastate commerce or between points within this state through a point outside the state, it must be registered with the department. The manufacturer or other person whose name appears on the label of the pesticide shall register the pesticide.

(b) Registration is not required for the transportation of a pesticide from one plant or warehouse to another plant or warehouse operated by the same person if the pesticide is used solely at the second plant or warehouse as a constituent of a pesticide that is registered under this chapter.

(c) Registration is not required for a pesticide that is not for use in this state and is being manufactured, transported, or distributed for use only outside of this state.

(d) Registration is not required for a chemical compound being used only to develop plot data as to the possible pesticidal action of the chemical.

(e) Unless otherwise required by department rule, registration is not required for a pesticide that is exempt from registration with the United States Environmental Protection Agency under federal law.

(f) The Texas Feed and Fertilizer Control Service may not register under Chapter 63 a fertilizer that contains a pesticide that must be registered with the department under this chapter unless the constituent pesticide is first registered with the department. The Texas Feed and Fertilizer Control Service shall consult with the department about the current registration status of a pesticide before registering any fertilizer mix containing that pesticide under Chapter 63. The department shall notify the Texas Feed and Fertilizer Control Service of any changes to a pesticide registration.

(g) Except as provided by Subsection (g-1), a pesticide that has been registered with the department must continue to be registered until the earlier of:

(1) the second anniversary of the date the registrant stops distributing the pesticide in this state; or

(2) the date no pesticide remains in the channels of trade in this state.

(g-1) A registrant that initiates a recall of a pesticide from distribution in this state before the pesticide's registration expires is not required to continue to register the pesticide after the expiration date.

(h) If the department issues a stop use, stop distribution, or removal order because the pesticide is not registered with the department, the registrant shall take any necessary action to remedy the situation, including reimbursing a person who is subject to the order for the person's costs in complying with the order.
Tex. Finance Code § 14.063 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 14 / Section 14.063
§ 14.063. APPLICATION OF OPEN MEETINGS LAW.
Status: in_force

The office is a governmental body subject to Chapter 551, Government Code.
Tex. Water Code § 53.101 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 53 / Section 53.101
§ 53.101. PURPOSE OF DISTRICT.
Status: in_force

Fresh water supply districts may be created to conserve, transport, and distribute fresh water from any sources for domestic and commercial purposes.
Tex. Local Government Code § 116.083 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 116 / Section 116.083
§ 116.083. RELEASE OF EXCESS SECURITY.
Status: in_force

If the securities pledged by a depository to secure county funds exceed the amount required under this chapter, the commissioners court shall permit the release of the excess.
Tex. Water Code § 36.111 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 36 / Section 36.111
§ 36.111. RECORDS AND REPORTS.
Status: in_force

(a) The district may require that records be kept and reports be made of the drilling, equipping, and completing of water wells and of the production and use of groundwater.

(b) In implementing Subsection (a), a district may adopt rules that require an owner or operator of a water well that is required to be registered with or permitted by the district, except for the owner or operator of a well that is exempt from permit requirements under Section 36.117(b)(1), to report groundwater withdrawals using reasonable and appropriate reporting methods and frequency.
Tex. Water Code § 27.050 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 27 / Section 27.050
§ 27.050. FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY.
Status: in_force

(a) A person to whom a permit is issued under this subchapter must provide to the railroad commission annually evidence of financial responsibility that is satisfactory to the railroad commission.

(b) In determining whether the person is financially responsible, the railroad commission shall rely on:

(1) the person's most recent quarterly report filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission under Section 13 or 15(d), Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. Section 78m or 78o(d)); or

(2) if the person is not required to file with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission a report described by Subdivision (1), the person's most recent audited financial statement.
Tex. Business & Commerce Code § 506.001 — TX Code / Code bc / Chapter 506 / Section 506.001
§ 506.001. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this chapter:

(1) "Covered information" means deidentified information released by a board, commission, department, or other agency of this state, including an institution of higher education as defined by Section 61.003, Education Code, or a hospital that is maintained or operated by the state.

(2) "Deidentified information" means information with respect to which the holder of the information has made a good faith effort to remove all personal identifying information or other information that may be used by itself or in combination with other information to identify the subject of the information. The term includes aggregate statistics, redacted information, information for which random or fictitious alternatives have been substituted for personal identifying information, and information for which personal identifying information has been encrypted and for which the encryption key is maintained by a person otherwise authorized to have access to the information in an identifiable format.

(3) "Personal identifying information" has the meaning assigned by Section 521.002(a)(1).
Tex. Government Code § 552.141 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 552 / Section 552.141
§ 552.141. CONFIDENTIALITY OF INFORMATION IN APPLICATION FOR MARRIAGE LICENSE.
Status: in_force

(a) Information that relates to the social security number of an individual that is maintained by a county clerk and that is on an application for a marriage license, including information in an application on behalf of an absent applicant and the affidavit of an absent applicant, or is on a document submitted with an application for a marriage license is confidential and may not be disclosed by the county clerk to the public under this chapter.

(b) If the county clerk receives a request to make information in a marriage license application available under this chapter, the county clerk shall redact the portion of the application that contains an individual's social security number and release the remainder of the information in the application.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 242.307 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 242 / Section 242.307
§ 242.307. EXAMINATION.
Status: in_force

(a) The licensing examination shall be prepared or approved by the department and shall be administered by the department to qualified applicants at least twice each calendar year. The department shall have the written portion of the examination, if any, validated by a testing professional.

(b) Not later than the 30th day after the date on which a licensing examination is administered under this subchapter, the department shall notify each examinee of the results of the examination. If an examination is graded or reviewed by a national or state testing service, the department shall notify examinees of the results of the examination not later than two weeks after the date the department receives the results from the testing service. If the notice of the examination results will be delayed for more than 90 days after the examination date, the department shall notify the examinee of the reason for the delay before the 90th day.

(c) If requested in writing by a person who fails the licensing examination, the department shall furnish the person with an analysis of the person's performance on the examination.

(d) The executive commissioner may establish by rule additional educational requirements to be met by an applicant who fails the examination three times.(a) The board may adopt rules consistent with this subchapter.

(b) The board shall:

(1) adopt and publish a code of ethics for nursing facility administrators;

(2) establish the qualifications of applicants for licenses and the renewal of licenses issued under this subchapter;

(3) spend funds necessary for the proper administration of the department's assigned duties under this subchapter;

(4) establish reasonable and necessary fees for the administration and implementation of this subchapter; and

(5) establish a minimum number of hours of continuing education required to renew a license issued under this subchapter and periodically assess the continuing education needs of license holders to determine whether specific course content should be required.

(c) The board is the licensing authority for the healing arts, as provided by 42 U.S.C. Section 1396g, and shall meet the requirements of a state licensing agency for nursing facility practitioners, as provided by 42 C.F.R. Part 431, Subpart N.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8476.105 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8476 / Section 8476.105
§ 8476.105. COMPLIANCE WITH MUNICIPAL CONSENT ORDINANCE OR RESOLUTION.
Status: in_force

The district shall comply with all applicable requirements of any ordinance or resolution that is adopted under Section 54.016 or 54.0165, Water Code, and that consents to the creation of the district or to the inclusion of land in the district.
Tex. Education Code § 12.113 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 12 / Section 12.113
§ 12.113. CHARTER GRANTED.
Status: repealed

(a) Each charter the commissioner grants for an open-enrollment charter school must:

(1) satisfy this subchapter; and

(2) include the information that is required under Section 12.111 consistent with the information provided in the application and any modification the commissioner requires.

(b) Repealed by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1140, Sec. 47(2), eff. September 1, 2013.