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Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8491.0204 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8491 / Section 8491.0204
§ 8491.0204. ROAD STANDARDS AND REQUIREMENTS.
Status: in_force

(a) A road project must meet all applicable construction standards 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 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. Agriculture Code § 62.002 — TX Code / Code ag / Chapter 62 / Section 62.002
§ 62.002. STATE SEED AND PLANT BOARD.
Status: in_force

(a) The State Seed and Plant Board is an agency of the state. The board is composed of:

(1) one individual, appointed by the president of Texas A&M University, from the Soils and Crop Sciences Department, Texas Agricultural Experiment Station, Texas A&M University;

(2) one individual, appointed by the president of Texas Tech University, from the Department of Plant and Soil Sciences, Texas Tech University;

(3) one individual, appointed by the commissioner, licensed as a Texas Foundation, Registered, or Certified seed or plant producer who is not employed by a public institution;

(4) one individual, appointed by the commissioner, who sells Texas Foundation, Registered, or Certified seed or plants; and

(5) one individual, appointed by the commissioner, actively engaged in farming but not a producer or seller of Texas Foundation, Registered, or Certified seed or plants.

(b) An individual appointed from a state university serves on the board as an ex officio member. A member serves for a term of two years and until a successor has qualified. Members serve without compensation but are entitled to reimbursement by the state for actual expenses incurred in the performance of their duties.

(c) A member whose employment is terminated with the agency or department from which the member was appointed or who ceases to be engaged in the business or professional activity that the member was appointed to represent vacates membership on the board.

(d) The commissioner shall designate a member of the board as the chairman to serve in that capacity at the pleasure of the commissioner. The board annually shall elect a vice-chairman and secretary. The board shall meet at times and places determined by the chairman.

(e) Appointments to the board shall be made without regard to the race, color, disability, sex, religion, age, or national origin of the appointees.
Tex. Local Government Code § 323.052 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 323 / Section 323.052
§ 323.052. COUNTY LIBRARY BONDS.
Status: in_force

(a) A county may issue bonds, and impose ad valorem taxes for payment of the bonds, to pay the cost of:

(1) purchasing, constructing, repairing, equipping, or improving a building or other permanent improvement for county library use; or

(2) acquiring land for county library use.

(b) The issuance of the bonds and the imposition of the taxes must be in conformity with Subtitles A and C, Title 9, Government Code.
Tex. Local Government Code § 325.043 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 325 / Section 325.043
§ 325.043. CONTRACTOR'S BOND.
Status: in_force

(a) A contractor shall execute a bond. The bond must be in an amount determined by the board, not to exceed the contract price, payable to the district, approved by the board, and conditioned on the faithful performance of the obligations, agreements, and covenants of the contract.

(b) The bond must provide that if the contractor defaults on the contract, the contractor will pay to the district all damages sustained as a result of the default. The district shall deposit the bond in its depository and shall keep a copy of the bond in its main office.
Tex. Occupations Code § 454.306 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 454 / Section 454.306
§ 454.306. SUBPOENA.
Status: in_force

(a) The board may request or compel by subpoena:

(1) the attendance of a witness for examination under oath; and

(2) the production for inspection and copying of records, documents, and other evidence relevant to the investigation of an alleged violation of this chapter.

(b) If a person fails to comply with a subpoena issued under this section, the board, acting through the attorney general, may bring an action to enforce the subpoena in a district court in Travis County or in a county in which a hearing conducted by the board may be held. If the court determines that good cause exists for the subpoena, the court shall order compliance. The court may punish for contempt a person who does not obey the order.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7985A.0306 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7985A / Section 7985A.0306
§ 7985A.0306. DIVISION OF DISTRICT.
Status: in_force

(a) The board, on its own motion or on receipt of a petition signed by the owner or owners of a majority of the assessed value of the real property in the district, may adopt an order dividing the district.

(b) An order dividing a district may create one or more new districts and may provide for the continuation of the district.

(c) An order dividing the district shall:

(1) name any new district;

(2) include the metes and bounds description of the territory of each of the districts;

(3) appoint temporary directors for any new district; and

(4) provide for the division of assets and liabilities between the districts.

(d) The board may adopt an order dividing the district before or after the date the board holds an election to confirm the district's creation.

(e) The district may be divided only if the district:

(1) has never issued any bonds; and

(2) is not imposing ad valorem taxes.

(f) A new district created by the division of the district may not, at the time the new district is created, contain any land outside the area described by Section 2 of the Act enacting this chapter.

(g) On or before the 30th day after the date of adoption of an order dividing the district, the district shall file the order with the commission and record the order in the real property records of each county in which the district is located.

(h) This chapter applies to any new district created by the division of the district, and a new district has all the powers and duties of the district.

(i) A new district created by the division of the district shall hold a confirmation and directors' election.

(j) If the creation of the new district is confirmed, the new district shall provide the election date and results to the commission.

(k) A new district created by the division of the district must hold an election as required by this chapter to obtain voter approval before the district may impose a maintenance tax or issue bonds payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes.

(l) The district may continue to rely on confirmation, directors', bond, or tax elections held prior to the division.

(m) Municipal consent to the creation of the district and to the inclusion of land in the district acts as municipal consent to the creation of any new district created by the division of the district and to the inclusion of land in the new district.
Tex. Government Code § 2304.001 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2304 / Section 2304.001
§ 2304.001. SHORT TITLE.
Status: in_force

This chapter may be cited as the Texas Housing Rehabilitation Act.
Tex. Water Code § 11.144 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 11 / Section 11.144
§ 11.144. APPROVAL FOR ALTERATIONS.
Status: in_force

All holders of permits and certified filings shall obtain the approval of the commission before making any alterations, enlargements, extensions, or other changes to any reservoir, dam, main canal, or diversion work on which a permit has been granted or a certified filing recorded. A detailed statement and plans for alterations or changes shall be filed with the commission and approved by the executive director before the alterations or changes are made. This section does not apply to the ordinary maintenance or emergency repair of the facility.
Tex. Government Code § 664.003 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 664 / Section 664.003
§ 664.003. DEFINITION.
Status: in_force

In this subchapter, "state agency" means a department, institution, commission, or other agency of the state.
Tex. Local Government Code § 351.144 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 351 / Section 351.144
§ 351.144.
Status: in_force

Sec. 351.144. CONTRACTS FOR PURCHASE OF VEHICLES, EQUIPMENT, AND SUPPLIES OVER $5,000. (a) If the estimated amount of a proposed contract for the purchase of vehicles, equipment, or supplies is more than $15,000, the board shall ask for competitive bids in accordance with the bidding procedures provided by the County Purchasing Act (Subchapter C, Chapter 262) except that the bids shall be presented to the board and the board shall award the contract.

(b) This section does not apply to purchases of property from public agencies or to contracts for personal or professional services.
Tex. Water Code § 11.02361 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 11 / Section 11.02361
§ 11.02361. TEXAS ENVIRONMENTAL FLOWS SCIENCE ADVISORY COMMITTEE.
Status: repealed

(a) The Texas environmental flows science advisory committee consists of at least five but not more than nine members appointed by the advisory group.

(b) The advisory group shall appoint to the science advisory committee persons who will provide an objective perspective and diverse technical expertise, including expertise in hydrology, hydraulics, water resources, aquatic and terrestrial biology, geomorphology, geology, water quality, computer modeling, and other technical areas pertinent to the evaluation of environmental flows.

(c) Members of the science advisory committee serve five-year terms expiring March 1. A vacancy on the science advisory committee is filled by appointment by the co-presiding officers of the advisory group for the unexpired term.

(d) Chapter 2110, Government Code, does not apply to the size, composition, or duration of the science advisory committee.

(e) The science advisory committee shall:

(1) serve as an objective scientific body to advise and make recommendations to the advisory group on issues relating to the science of environmental flow protection; and

(2) develop recommendations to help provide overall direction, coordination, and consistency relating to:

(A) environmental flow methodologies for bay and estuary studies and instream flow studies;

(B) environmental flow programs at the commission, the Parks and Wildlife Department, and the board; and

(C) the work of the basin and bay expert science teams described in Section 11.02362.

(f) To assist the advisory group to assess the extent to which the recommendations of the science advisory committee are considered and implemented, the commission, the Parks and Wildlife Department, and the board shall provide written reports to the advisory group, at intervals determined by the advisory group, that describe:

(1) the actions taken by each agency in response to each recommendation; and

(2) for each recommendation not implemented, the reason it was not implemented.

(g) Repealed by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1102 (S.B. 1397), Sec. 21(2), eff. September 1, 2023.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7949A.0201 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7949A / Section 7949A.0201
§ 7949A.0201. GOVERNING BODY; TERMS.
Status: in_force

(a) The district is governed by a board of five elected directors.

(b) Except as provided by Section 7949A.0202, directors serve staggered four-year terms.
Tex. Human Resources Code § 152.2001 — TX Code / Code hr / Chapter 152 / Section 152.2001
§ 152.2001. RED RIVER COUNTY.
Status: in_force

(a) The Red River County Juvenile Board is composed of the county judge and the district judges in the county.

(b) The commissioners court may pay the members of the juvenile board additional annual compensation set by the commissioners court at not less than $1,200 for the added duties imposed on the members. The compensation is payable in equal monthly installments out of the general funds of the county.

(c) The commissioners court may reimburse the juvenile court judge in the county for the judge's actual and necessary expenses incurred in attending seminars and other educational or instructional meetings relating to juvenile problems. Annual reimbursement provided to a judge under this subsection may not exceed $600.

(d) The commissioners court shall provide the funds for the salaries and reasonable expenses of the juvenile probation officers.

(e) Sections 152.0002, 152.0003, 152.0004, 152.0005, 152.0006, 152.0007, and 152.0008(a) do not apply to the juvenile board of Red River County.
Tex. Local Government Code § 507.052 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 507 / Section 507.052
§ 507.052. OFFICERS.
Status: in_force

(a) The board of directors of a spaceport development corporation shall elect a presiding officer from among its members.

(b) The board of directors by rule may provide for the election of other officers.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 21.404 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 21 / Section 21.404
§ 21.404. MATURITY OF BONDS.
Status: in_force

District bonds may mature not more than 50 years after the date of issuance.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 791.003 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 791 / Section 791.003
§ 791.003. COMPLIANCE.
Status: in_force

A building constructed after September 1, 1925, and subject to this chapter shall be equipped with fire escapes and must meet all other requirements of this chapter before the building is wholly or partially occupied or used.
Tex. Government Code § 53.102 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 53 / Section 53.102
§ 53.102. OFFICE OF BAILIFF; APPOINTMENT.
Status: in_force

(a) The judge of each county court at law of Tarrant County may appoint one person to serve as bailiff of that court.

(b) The bailiff is an officer of the court and performs the duties of the office under the direction and supervision of the judge of the court.
Tex. Property Code § 221.025 — TX Code / Code pr / Chapter 221 / Section 221.025
§ 221.025.
Status: in_force

Sec. 221.025. EFFECT OF REGISTRATION ON OTHER LAWS: EXEMPTION FROM CERTAIN LAWS. (a) A developer's compliance with this chapter exempts the developer's offer and disposition of timeshare interests subject to this chapter from securities and dealer registration under The Securities Act (Title 12, Government Code).

(b) A timeshare plan created as a condominium regime before January 1, 1994, that complies with this chapter is exempt from the requirements of Section 81.112 relating to club membership.

(c) A timeshare plan subject to Chapter 82 that complies with this chapter is exempt from the requirements of:

(1) Section 82.0675 relating to club membership; and

(2) Sections 82.103(c)-(e) relating to declarant control.

(c-1) The exemption provided by Subsection (c)(2) applies to a timeshare plan created before September 1, 2013, and to the project instrument governing the timeshare property subject to the timeshare plan only if the developer and the association agree to the application of the exemption in writing and the project instrument is amended to provide for the application of the exemption. If the conditions provided by this subsection are not satisfied, a timeshare plan created before September 1, 2013, and the timeshare property subject to the timeshare plan are governed by any developer control provisions provided in the project instrument, notwithstanding any other law.

(d) A developer's compliance with this chapter as to any timeshare plan exempts any company, as defined by Chapter 181, Finance Code (Texas Trust Company Act), that holds title to the timeshare interests in the timeshare plan from compliance with the Texas Trust Company Act as to the company's activities relating to the holding of that title.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3862.052 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3862 / Section 3862.052
§ 3862.052. QUALIFICATIONS OF DIRECTORS APPOINTED BY CITY.
Status: in_force

(a) To be qualified to serve as a director appointed by the governing body of the city, a person must be:

(1) a resident of the district who is also a registered voter of the district;

(2) an owner of property in the district;

(3) an owner of stock or a partnership or membership interest, whether beneficial or otherwise, of a corporate partnership, limited liability company, or other entity owner of a direct or indirect interest in property in the district;

(4) an owner of a beneficial interest in a trust, or a trustee in a trust, that directly or indirectly owns property in the district; or

(5) an agent, employee, or tenant of a person described by Subdivision (2), (3), or (4).

(b) Section 49.052, Water Code, does not apply to the district.
Tex. Water Code § 55.248 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 55 / Section 55.248
§ 55.248. CHARGES FOR USE OF TOLL BRIDGE FACILITIES AND FERRY SERVICE.
Status: in_force

The board may fix a reasonable amount of compensation to be charged by the owner or operator of a toll bridge or a ferry service or other type of transportation service for use of the facilities.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 11004.110 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 11004 / Section 11004.110
§ 11004.110. DIVISION OF DISTRICT.
Status: in_force

(a) The district may be divided into two or more new districts only if:

(1) the district has no outstanding bonded debt; and

(2) the district is not imposing ad valorem taxes.

(b) This chapter applies to any new district created by the division of the district, and a new district has all the powers and duties of the district.

(c) Any new district created by the division of the district may not, at the time the new district is created, contain any land outside the area described by Section 2 of the Act creating this chapter.

(d) The board, on its own motion or on receipt of a petition signed by the owner or owners of a majority of the assessed value of the real property in the district, may adopt an order dividing the district.

(e) The board may adopt an order dividing the district before or after the date the board holds an election under Section 11004.003 to confirm the district's creation.

(f) An order dividing the district shall:

(1) name each new district;

(2) include the metes and bounds description of the territory of each new district;

(3) appoint temporary directors for each new district or provide that the owner or owner of a majority of the assessed value of the real property in each new district may submit a petition to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality requesting that the commission appoint as temporary directors the five persons named in the petition; and

(4) provide for the division of assets and liabilities between or among the new districts.

(g) On or before the 30th day after the date of adoption of an order dividing the district, the district shall file the order with the commission and record the order in the real property records of each county in which the district is located.

(h) Any new district created by the division of the district shall hold a confirmation and directors' election as required by Section 11004.003. A new district that is not confirmed is subject to dissolution under general laws.

(i) Municipal consent to the creation of the district and to the inclusion of land in the district granted under Section 11004.004 acts as municipal consent to the creation of any new district created under this section and to the inclusion of land in the new district.

(j) Any new district created by the division of the district must hold an election as required by this chapter to obtain voter approval before the district may impose a maintenance tax or issue bonds payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 11002.103 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 11002 / Section 11002.103
§ 11002.103. IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS AND SERVICES.
Status: in_force

Except as provided by Section 11002.113, the district may provide improvement projects and services in the same manner as a municipal management district under Section 375.112, Local Government Code.
Tex. Utilities Code § 35.151 — TX Code / Code ut / Chapter 35 / Section 35.151
§ 35.151. ELECTRIC ENERGY STORAGE.
Status: in_force

This subchapter applies only to the ownership or operation of electric energy storage equipment or facilities in the ERCOT power region that are intended to:

(1) provide energy or ancillary services at wholesale, including electric energy storage equipment or facilities listed on a power generation company's registration with the commission or, for an exempt wholesale generator, on the generator's registration with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission; or

(2) provide reliable delivery of electric energy to distribution customers.
Tex. Insurance Code § 38.003 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 38 / Section 38.003
§ 38.003. UNDERWRITING GUIDELINES FOR OTHER LINES; CONFIDENTIALITY.
Status: in_force

(a) This section applies to all underwriting guidelines that are not subject to Section 38.002.

(b) For purposes of this section, "insurer" means a reciprocal or interinsurance exchange, mutual insurance company, capital stock company, county mutual insurance company, Lloyd's plan, life, accident, or health or casualty insurance company, health maintenance organization, mutual life insurance company, mutual insurance company other than life, mutual, or natural premium life insurance company, general casualty company, fraternal benefit society, group hospital service company, or other legal entity engaged in the business of insurance in this state. The term includes an affiliate as described by Section 823.003(a) if that affiliate is authorized to write and is writing insurance in this state.

(c) The department or the office of public insurance counsel may obtain a copy of an insurer's underwriting guidelines.

(d) Underwriting guidelines are confidential, and the department or the office of public insurance counsel may not make the guidelines available to the public.

(e) The department or the office of public insurance counsel may disclose to the public a summary of an insurer's underwriting guidelines in a manner that does not directly or indirectly identify the insurer.

(f) When underwriting guidelines are furnished to the department or the office of public insurance counsel, only a person within the department or the office of public insurance counsel with a need to know may have access to the guidelines. The department and the office of public insurance counsel shall establish internal control systems to limit access to the guidelines and shall keep records of the access provided.

(g) This section does not preclude the use of underwriting guidelines as evidence in prosecuting a violation of this code. Each copy of an insurer's underwriting guidelines that is used in prosecuting a violation is presumed to be confidential and is subject to a protective order until all appeals of the case have been exhausted. If an insurer is found, after the exhaustion of all appeals, to have violated this code, a copy of the underwriting guidelines used as evidence of the violation is no longer presumed to be confidential.

(h) A violation of this section is a violation of Chapter 552, Government Code.