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Tex. Government Code § 2253.024 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2253 / Section 2253.024
§ 2253.024. INFORMATION FROM CONTRACTOR OR SUBCONTRACTOR.
Status: in_force

(a) A prime contractor, on the written request of a person who provides public work labor or material and when required by Subsection (c), shall provide to the person:

(1) the name and last known address of the governmental entity with whom the prime contractor contracted for the public work;

(2) a copy of the payment and performance bonds for the public work, including bonds furnished by or to the prime contractor; and

(3) the name of the surety issuing the payment bond and the performance bond and the toll-free telephone number maintained by the Texas Department of Insurance under Subchapter B, Chapter 521, Insurance Code, for obtaining information concerning licensed insurance companies.

(b) A subcontractor, on the written request of a governmental entity, the prime contractor, a surety on a bond that covers the public work contract, or a person providing work under the subcontract and when required by Subsection (c), shall provide to the person requesting the information:

(1) the name and last known address of each person from whom the subcontractor purchased public work labor or material, other than public work material from the subcontractor's inventory;

(2) the name and last known address of each person to whom the subcontractor provided public work labor or material;

(3) a statement of whether the subcontractor furnished a bond for the benefit of its subcontractors and materialmen;

(4) the name and last known address of the surety on the bond the subcontractor furnished; and

(5) a copy of that bond.

(c) Information requested shall be provided within a reasonable time but not later than the 10th day after the receipt of the written request for the information.

(d) A person from whom information is requested may require payment of the actual cost, not to exceed $25, for providing the requested information if the person does not have a direct contractual relationship with the person requesting information that relates to the public work.

(e) A person who fails to provide information required by this section is liable to the requesting person for that person's reasonable and necessary costs incurred in getting the requested information.
Tex. Water Code § 49.453 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 49 / Section 49.453
§ 49.453. NOTICE FORM FROM DISTRICT.
Status: in_force

(a) A district covered by Section 49.452 shall also maintain in the district office the particular form of Notice to Purchasers required by Section 49.452 to be furnished by a seller to a purchaser of real property in that district and shall, upon written request of any person, issue the notice form completed by a district with all information required to be furnished by the district. A notice form issued by a district under the provisions of this section shall include a written statement that the notice form is being issued by the district, the date of its issuance, and the district's telephone number. A district shall not be required to orally provide the information.

(b) A district may charge a reasonable fee as determined by the district not to exceed $10 for the issuance of a notice form pursuant to Subsection (a). The notice form shall be delivered by regular mail or made available at the district's office. If a district is requested to deliver the notice form to a person by an alternative method, the district may impose a charge not to exceed the actual cost of such delivery.

(c) A district may delegate the responsibility for issuance of the particular form of Notice to Purchasers to an employee or agent of the district. A district shall file with the commission the name, address, and telephone number of the employee or agent of the district responsible for issuance of the notice forms and shall notify the commission in writing within seven days after there is a change to the information required to be filed with the commission under the provisions of this subsection.

(d) Any notice issued by the district shall contain the information effective as of the date of its issuance.

(e) A district required to maintain an Internet website or have access to a generally accessible Internet website under Section 26.18, Tax Code, shall post or create a process for posting the district's notice to purchasers under Section 49.4521 on the applicable Internet website.
Tex. Property Code § 202.001 — TX Code / Code pr / Chapter 202 / Section 202.001
§ 202.001. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this chapter:

(1) "Dedicatory instrument" means each document governing the establishment, maintenance, or operation of a residential subdivision, planned unit development, condominium or townhouse regime, or any similar planned development. The term includes a declaration or similar instrument subjecting real property to:

(A) restrictive covenants, bylaws, or similar instruments governing the administration or operation of a property owners' association;

(B) properly adopted rules and regulations of the property owners' association; or

(C) all lawful amendments to the covenants, bylaws, instruments, rules, or regulations.

(2) "Property owners' association" means an incorporated or unincorporated association owned by or whose members consist primarily of the owners of the property covered by the dedicatory instrument and through which the owners, or the board of directors or similar governing body, manage or regulate the residential subdivision, planned unit development, condominium or townhouse regime, or similar planned development.

(3) "Petition" means one or more instruments, however designated or entitled, by which one or more actions relating to restrictive covenants are sought to be accomplished.

(4) "Restrictive covenant" means any covenant, condition, or restriction contained in a dedicatory instrument, whether mandatory, prohibitive, permissive, or administrative.

(5) "Front yard" means a yard within a lot having a front building setback line with a setback of not less than 15 feet extending the full width of the lot between the front lot line and the front building setback line.
Tex. Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 35.001 — TX Code / Code cp / Chapter 35 / Section 35.001
§ 35.001. DEFINITION.
Status: in_force

In this chapter, "foreign judgment" means a judgment, decree, or order of a court of the United States or of any other court that is entitled to full faith and credit in this state.
Tex. Government Code § 452.003 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 452 / Section 452.003
§ 452.003. TERMS.
Status: in_force

Appointed members of the commission serve staggered six-year terms with the terms of three members appointed by the governor, one member appointed by the lieutenant governor, and one member appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives expiring on January 31 of each odd-numbered year.
Tex. Government Code § 321.001 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 321 / Section 321.001
§ 321.001. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this chapter:

(1) "Audit plan" means the outline of work approved by the committee for the State Auditor's Office in a year for the performance of audits and related services, including technical assistance, data analysis, consulting and oversight functions, investigations, and the preparation of audit reports and other types of communications.

(2) "Audit working paper" means all documentary and other information prepared or maintained in conducting an audit or investigation, including all intra-agency and interagency communications relating to an audit or investigation and all draft reports or portions thereof.

(3) "Committee" means the legislative audit committee.

(4) "Department" includes every state department, agency, board, bureau, institution, or commission.

(5) "Risk assessment" means the process by which the State Auditor analyzes risks to the state on the basis of, at a minimum, the following:

(A) the identification of problems that can occur in operational or program areas of departments, including institutions of higher education, that are subject to audit by the State Auditor;

(B) a determination of the potential adverse effects from the problems; and

(C) a ranking of the risks associated with the problems.
Tex. Government Code § 549.0256 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 549 / Section 549.0256
§ 549.0256. NOTICE OF PRIOR AUTHORIZATION REQUIREMENT IMPLEMENTATION AND PROCEDURES.
Status: in_force

Not later than the 30th day before the date a prior authorization requirement is implemented, the commission shall post on the Internet for consumers and providers:

(1) notice of the implementation date; and

(2) a detailed description of the procedures to be used in obtaining prior authorization.
Tex. Utilities Code § 51.001 — TX Code / Code ut / Chapter 51 / Section 51.001
§ 51.001. POLICY.
Status: in_force

(a) Significant changes have occurred in telecommunications since the law from which this title is derived was originally adopted. Communications providers, including providers not subject to state regulation, such as wireless communications providers and Voice over Internet Protocol providers, have made investments in this state and broadened the range of communications choices available to consumers. To encourage and accelerate the development of a competitive and advanced telecommunications environment and infrastructure, rules, policies, and principles must be reformulated to reduce regulation of incumbent local exchange companies, ensure fair business practices, and protect the public interest.

(b) It is the policy of this state to:

(1) promote diversity of telecommunications providers and interconnectivity;

(2) encourage a fully competitive telecommunications marketplace; and

(3) maintain a wide availability of high quality, interoperable, standards-based telecommunications services at affordable rates.

(c) The policy goals described by Subsection (b) are best achieved by legislation that modernizes telecommunications regulation by:

(1) guaranteeing the affordability of basic telephone service in a competitively neutral manner; and

(2) fostering free market competition in the telecommunications industry.

(d) The technological advancements, advanced telecommunications infrastructure, and increased customer choices for telecommunications services generated by a truly competitive market play a critical role in Texas' economic future by raising living standards for Texans through:

(1) enhanced economic development; and

(2) improved delivery of education, health, and other public and private services.

(e) The strength of competitive forces varies widely between markets, products, and services. It is the policy of this state to require the commission to take action necessary to enhance competition by adjusting regulation to match the degree of competition in the marketplace to:

(1) reduce the cost and burden of regulation; and

(2) protect markets that are not competitive.

(f) It is the policy of this state to ensure that high quality telecommunications services are available, accessible, and usable by an individual with a disability, unless making the services available, accessible, or usable would:

(1) result in an undue burden, including unreasonable cost or technical infeasibility; or

(2) have an adverse competitive effect.

(g) It is the policy of this state to ensure that customers in all regions of this state, including low-income customers and customers in rural and high cost areas, have access to telecommunications and information services, including interexchange services, cable services, wireless services, and advanced telecommunications and information services, that are reasonably comparable to those services provided in urban areas and that are available at prices that are reasonably comparable to prices charged for similar services in urban areas.
Tex. Business & Commerce Code § 9.201 — TX Code / Code bc / Chapter 9 / Section 9.201
§ 9.201. GENERAL EFFECTIVENESS OF SECURITY AGREEMENT.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as otherwise provided by this title, a security agreement is effective according to its terms between the parties, against purchasers of the collateral, and against creditors.

(b) A transaction subject to this chapter is subject to any applicable rule of law that establishes a different rule for consumers and to:

(1) Title 4, Finance Code; and

(2) Subchapter E, Chapter 17.

(c) In case of conflict between this chapter and a rule of law, statute, or regulation described in Subsection (b), the rule of law, statute, or regulation controls. Failure to comply with a statute or regulation described in Subsection (b) has only the effect the statute or regulation specifies.

(d) This chapter does not:

(1) validate any rate, charge, agreement, or practice that violates a rule of law, statute, or regulation described in Subsection (b); or

(2) extend the application of the rule of law, statute, or regulation to a transaction not otherwise subject to it.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8065.0403 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8065 / Section 8065.0403
§ 8065.0403. 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. Special District Local Laws Code § 3934.102 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3934 / Section 3934.102
§ 3934.102. IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS AND SERVICES.
Status: in_force

The district may provide, design, construct, acquire, improve, relocate, operate, maintain, or finance an improvement project or service using any money available to the district, or contract with a governmental or private entity to provide, design, construct, acquire, improve, relocate, operate, maintain, or finance an improvement project or service authorized under this chapter or Chapter 375, Local Government Code.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8382.102 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8382 / Section 8382.102
§ 8382.102. MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT POWERS AND DUTIES.
Status: in_force

The district has the powers and duties provided by the general law of this state, including Chapters 49 and 54, Water Code, applicable to municipal utility districts created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Tex. Government Code § 2310.053 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2310 / Section 2310.053
§ 2310.053. ASSISTANCE.
Status: in_force

(a) The bank shall assist:

(1) a qualified business in obtaining the benefits of any state incentive or inducement program provided by law;

(2) the governing body of a readjustment zone in obtaining assistance from another state agency, including job training and technical assistance to qualified businesses in a zone; and

(3) the governing body of a readjustment zone in encouraging small business development.

(b) The bank shall provide to persons desiring to locate and engage in business in a readjustment zone information and appropriate assistance relating to the required legal authorization, including a state license, permit, certificate, approval, registration, or charter, to engage in business in this state.

(c) The bank shall publicize existing tax incentives and economic development programs in readjustment zones.

(d) On request the bank shall offer to a unit of local government having a readjustment zone within its jurisdiction technical assistance relating to tax abatement and the development of alternative revenue sources.
Tex. Water Code § 36.359 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 36 / Section 36.359
§ 36.359. FILING OF ORDER WITH COUNTY CLERK AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR.
Status: in_force

A consolidation order issued by the board shall be kept in the records of the consolidated district, recorded in the office of the county clerk in each of the counties in the consolidated district, and filed with the executive director.
Tex. Government Code § 83.002 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 83 / Section 83.002
§ 83.002. EXPENSES.
Status: in_force

This chapter does not prevent an attorney from paying secretarial, paralegal, or other ordinary and reasonable expenses necessarily and actually incurred by the attorney for the preparation of legal instruments.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1001.057 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1001 / Section 1001.057
§ 1001.057. GENERAL DUTIES OF DISTRICT ADMINISTRATOR.
Status: in_force

Subject to the limitations prescribed by the board, the district administrator shall:

(1) perform the duties required by the board;

(2) supervise the work and activities of the district; and

(3) direct the affairs of the district.
Tex. Occupations Code § 1702.384 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 1702 / Section 1702.384
§ 1702.384. FALSIFICATION OF CERTAIN DOCUMENTS; OFFENSE.
Status: in_force

(a) A person commits an offense if the person knowingly falsifies fingerprints or photographs submitted under Section 1702.110.

(b) An offense under this section is a felony of the third degree.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8025A.0501 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8025A / Section 8025A.0501
§ 8025A.0501. 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. Natural Resources Code § 113.083 — TX Code / Code nr / Chapter 113 / Section 113.083
§ 113.083. LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS EMERGENCY.
Status: in_force

(a) In the event of a temporary statewide, regional, or local shortage of liquid petroleum gas in this state or another state, as determined under Subsection (b) of this section, LP gas trucks and operators meeting all certification, permitting, and licensing requirements of the federal government and another state whose governor has declared an LP gas emergency may transport LP gas in this state without having first obtained any license, permit, or certification ordinarily required under state law.

(b) The governor may determine the existence of a temporary statewide, regional, or local shortage of LP gas in this state or another state and on such a determination, the governor may join with the governor of any other state in declaring an LP gas emergency.

(c) The waiver of Texas licensing, permitting, and certification requirements regarding LP gas trucks and operators is valid only during the time of the emergency. An LP gas emergency may not continue for more than 14 days unless renewed by the governor.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8380.002 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8380 / Section 8380.002
§ 8380.002. 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 § 8416.052 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8416 / Section 8416.052
§ 8416.052. TEMPORARY DIRECTORS.
Status: in_force

(a) The temporary board consists of:

(1) David Maxwell;

(2) Bill Richert;

(3) Robin Stoner;

(4) Pam Vollmar; and

(5) Rebecca Covell.

(b) Temporary directors serve until the earlier of:

(1) the date permanent directors are elected under Section 8416.003; 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 8416.003 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 8416.003; 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. Labor Code § 212.106 — TX Code / Code la / Chapter 212 / Section 212.106
§ 212.106. RULES REGARDING HEARINGS CONDUCTED BY TELEPHONE CONFERENCE.
Status: in_force

The commission by rule shall develop procedures to ensure that an appeal tribunal makes every effort in a hearing conducted by telephone conference under this subchapter to obtain all relevant facts and evidence from the parties to the appeal.
Tex. Government Code § 522.0201 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 522 / Section 522.0201
§ 522.0201. DEFINITION.
Status: in_force

In this subchapter, "agency" means the commission or a health and human services agency.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 166.0445 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 166 / Section 166.0445
§ 166.0445. LIMITATION ON LIABILITY FOR PERFORMING CERTAIN MEDICAL PROCEDURES.
Status: in_force

(a) A physician or a health care professional acting under the direction of a physician is not subject to civil liability for participating in a medical procedure performed under Section 166.046(d-2).

(b) A physician or a health care professional acting under the direction of a physician is not subject to criminal liability for participating in a medical procedure performed under Section 166.046(d-2) unless:

(1) the physician or health care professional in participating in the medical procedure acted with a specific malicious intent to cause the death of the patient and that conduct significantly hastened the patient's death; and

(2) the hastening of the patient's death is not attributable to the risks associated with the medical procedure.

(c) A physician or a health care professional acting under the direction of a physician has not engaged in unprofessional conduct by participating in a medical procedure performed under Section 166.046(d-2) unless the physician or health care professional in participating in the medical procedure acted with a specific malicious intent to harm the patient.
Tex. Local Government Code § 501.353 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 501 / Section 501.353
§ 501.353. RESIGNATION OF REGISTERED AGENT.
Status: in_force

(a) A corporation's registered agent may resign by:

(1) giving written notice to the corporation at the corporation's last known address; and

(2) giving three originals of the written notice to the secretary of state not later than the 10th day after the date the notice is mailed or delivered to the corporation.

(b) The notice of resignation must include:

(1) the corporation's last known address;

(2) a statement that written notice of the resignation was given to the corporation; and

(3) the date on which the written notice of resignation was given to the corporation.

(c) If the secretary of state determines that the notice of resignation conforms to this section, the secretary of state shall:

(1) endorse the word "Filed" and the date of the filing on each original of the notice of resignation;

(2) file one of the original notices of resignation in the secretary of state's office;

(3) return one original notice of resignation to the resigning registered agent; and

(4) return one original notice of resignation to the corporation at the corporation's last known address shown in the notice.

(d) The appointment of a registered agent terminates on the 31st day after the date the secretary of state receives the notice of resignation that complies with this section.