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Tex. Tax Code § 34.07 — TX Code / Code tx / Chapter 34 / Section 34.07
§ 34.07. SUBROGATION OF PURCHASER AT VOID SALE.
Status: in_force

(a) The purchaser at a void or defective tax sale or tax resale is subrogated to the rights of the taxing unit in whose behalf the property was sold or resold to the same extent a purchaser at a void or defective sale conducted in behalf of a judgment creditor is subrogated to the rights of the judgment creditor.

(b) Except as provided by Subsection (c), the purchaser at a void or defective tax sale or tax resale is subrogated to the tax lien of the taxing unit in whose behalf the property was sold or resold to the same extent a purchaser at a void or defective mortgage or other lien foreclosure sale is subrogated to the lien of the lienholder, and the purchaser is entitled to a reforeclosure of the lien to which the purchaser is subrogated.

(c) If the purchaser at a void or defective tax sale or tax resale paid less than the total amount of the judgment against the property, the purchaser is subrogated to the tax lien only in the amount the purchaser paid at the sale or resale.

(d) In lieu of pursuing the subrogation rights provided by this section to which a purchaser is subrogated, a purchaser at a void tax sale or tax resale may elect to file an action against the taxing units to which proceeds of the sale were distributed to recover an amount from each taxing unit equal to the distribution of taxes, penalties, interest, and attorney's fees the taxing unit received. In a suit filed under this subsection, the purchaser may include a claim for, and is entitled to recover, any excess proceeds of the sale that remain on deposit in the registry of the court or, in the alternative, is entitled to have judgment against any party to whom the excess proceeds have been distributed. A purchaser who files a suit authorized by this subsection waives all rights of subrogation otherwise provided by this section. This subsection applies only to an original purchaser at a tax sale or resale and only if that purchaser has not subsequently sold the property to another person.

(e) If the purchaser prevails in a suit filed under Subsection (d), the court shall expressly provide in its final judgment that:

(1) the tax sale is vacated and set aside; and

(2) any lien on the property extinguished by the tax sale is reinstated on the property effective as of the date on which the lien originally attached to the property.

(f) A suit filed against the taxing units under Subsection (d) may not be maintained unless the action is instituted before the first anniversary of the date of sale or resale. In this subsection:

(1) "Date of sale" means the date on which the sheriff or constable conducted the sale of the property under Section 34.01.

(2) "Date of resale" means the date on which the grantor's acknowledgment was taken or, in the case of multiple grantors, the latest date of acknowledgment by the grantors as shown in the deed.
Tex. Estates Code § 1352.001 — TX Code / Code es / Chapter 1352 / Section 1352.001
§ 1352.001. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this chapter:

(1) "Home equity loan" means a loan made under Section 50(a)(6), Article XVI, Texas Constitution.

(2) "Residence homestead" has the meaning assigned by Section 11.13, Tax Code.
Tex. Natural Resources Code § 61.073 — TX Code / Code nr / Chapter 61 / Section 61.073
§ 61.073. CONDITIONS FOR PAYMENTS.
Status: in_force

No payments shall be made under this subchapter until the land office finds that:

(1) there will be available in the budget of the city or county not less than $20,000 to clean and maintain public beaches within its jurisdiction for the state fiscal year for which reimbursement is sought; and

(2) there will be available in the budget of the city or county for the purpose of cleaning and maintaining the public beaches within its jurisdiction for the state fiscal year for which reimbursement is sought an amount not less than the total amount spent by the city or county to clean the beaches in the state fiscal year ending August 31, 1969.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8149.203 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8149 / Section 8149.203
§ 8149.203. CERTAIN AUTHORITY OF TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY NOT APPLICABLE.
Status: in_force

Sections 49.181 and 49.182 do not apply to a road project undertaken by the district or to bonds issued by the district to finance the project.
Tex. Occupations Code § 562.016 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 562 / Section 562.016
§ 562.016. LIST OF APPROVED INTERCHANGEABLE BIOLOGICAL PRODUCTS.
Status: in_force

The board shall maintain on the board's Internet website a link to the United States Food and Drug Administration's list of approved interchangeable biological products.
Tex. Agriculture Code § 80.010 — TX Code / Code ag / Chapter 80 / Section 80.010
§ 80.010. BOARD DUTIES.
Status: in_force

(a) The board shall have an annual independent audit of the books, records of account, and minutes of proceedings maintained by the corporation prepared by an independent certified public accountant or a firm of independent certified public accountants. The audit must include information for each zone in which a suppression program has been conducted under this chapter. The audit shall be filed with the board, the commissioner, and the state auditor and be made available to the public by the corporation or the commissioner. The transactions of the corporation are subject to audit by the state auditor in accordance with Chapter 321, Government Code.

(b) Not later than the 45th day after the last day of the fiscal year, the board shall submit to the commissioner a report itemizing all income and expenditures and describing all activities of the corporation during the fiscal year.

(c) The corporation shall provide fidelity bonds in amounts determined by the board for employees or agents who handle money for the corporation.

(d) The corporation and the board are state agencies for the following purposes only:

(1) exemption from taxation, including exemption from sales and use taxes and taxes under Chapter 152, Tax Code; and

(2) exemption from vehicle registration fees.

(e) Funds collected by the corporation are not state funds and are not required to be deposited in the state treasury. The corporation shall deposit all money collected under this chapter in a bank or other depository approved by the commissioner.

(f) The board shall collect data on the type and quantity of pesticides used in accordance with this chapter. The data shall be filed with the commissioner.

(g) All money collected under this chapter shall be used solely to finance programs approved by the commissioner as consistent with this chapter.

(h) The corporation is subject to the requirements of:

(1) the open meetings law, Chapter 551, Government Code; and

(2) the public information law, Chapter 552, Government Code.

(i) A board member may not vote on any matter in which the member has a direct pecuniary interest. A board member is subject to the same restrictions as a local public official under Chapter 171, Local Government Code.
Tex. Government Code § 24.196 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 24 / Section 24.196
§ 24.196.
Status: in_force

Sec. 24.196. 94TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT (NUECES COUNTY). (a) The 94th Judicial District is composed of Nueces County.

(b) The terms of the 94th District Court begin on the first Mondays in January and July. The terms are designated the January-July and July-January terms.

(c) Section 24.130, relating to the 28th District Court, contains provisions applicable to both that court and the 94th District Court.

(d) In addition to other jurisdiction provided by law, the 94th District Court has concurrent jurisdiction with the county courts at law in Nueces County to receive a guilty plea in a misdemeanor case pending in a county court at law in Nueces County and dispose of the case, regardless of whether the case is transferred to the district court. The judgment, order, or action of the district court is valid and binding as if the case were pending in the district court.
Tex. Local Government Code § 335.003 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 335 / Section 335.003
§ 335.003. OTHER USES OF VENUE PERMITTED.
Status: in_force

This chapter does not prohibit the use of a venue for an event that is not related to a purpose described by Section 334.001, such as a community-related event.
Tex. Natural Resources Code § 33.171 — TX Code / Code nr / Chapter 33 / Section 33.171
§ 33.171. ENFORCEMENT OF RIGHTS OF LITTORAL OWNERS.
Status: in_force

(a) A littoral owner whose rights may be affected by any action of the board under this chapter may bring suit for a declaratory judgment against the State of Texas in a district court in Travis County to try the issues.

(b) Service of citation may be obtained by serving the commissioner.

(c) The state is entitled to receive notice of a claim against the School Land Board under this subchapter not later than the 180th day after the day the action of the board giving rise to the claim occurred. The notice must reasonably describe:

(1) the action of the board that affected the littoral owner's rights;

(2) the time and place of the board's action; and

(3) the nature of the claim, specifying, as applicable, the manner in which:

(A) the board's action affected the title to or boundary of coastal public land to the detriment of the littoral owner;

(B) the board's action affected an interest in land sought or granted under this chapter; or

(C) the board violated this chapter or a rule adopted by the board under this chapter.

(d) The notice requirement of Subsection (c) is a jurisdictional prerequisite to the institution of suit under this section regardless of actual notice, express or implied, to the board or the state.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 9206.003 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 9206 / Section 9206.003
§ 9206.003. CONFIRMATION ELECTION REQUIRED.
Status: in_force

If the creation of the district is not confirmed at a confirmation election held under Section 9206.064 before September 1, 2011:

(1) the district is dissolved September 1, 2011, except that:

(A) any debts incurred shall be paid;

(B) any assets that remain after the payment of debts shall be transferred to Grayson 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, 2014.
Tex. Government Code § 508.044 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 508 / Section 508.044
§ 508.044. POWERS AND DUTIES OF BOARD.
Status: in_force

A board member shall give full time to the duties of the member's office, including duties imposed on the board by the Texas Constitution and other law.
Tex. Transportation Code § 251.157 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 251 / Section 251.157
§ 251.157. PROHIBITING OR RESTRICTING USE OF ROAD.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, "road supervisor" means a person authorized to supervise roads in a county or in a district or precinct of a county.

(b) A road supervisor may prohibit or restrict, if an alternative, more suitable road is available within the county at the time, the use of a road or a section of a road under the supervisor's control by any vehicle that will unduly damage the road when:

(1) because of wet weather or recent construction or repairs, the road cannot be safely used without probable serious damage to it; or

(2) a bridge or culvert on the road is unsafe.

(c) Before prohibiting or restricting the use of a road under this section, the road supervisor shall post notices that state the road and the expected duration of the prohibition or restriction, and identify the alternate route. The notices must be posted at locations that enable drivers to detour to avoid the restricted road.

(d) The road supervisor may not prohibit the use of a road under this section until a detour has been provided.

(e) If the owner or operator of a vehicle that is prohibited or restricted from using a road under this section is aggrieved by the prohibition or restriction, the person may file with the county judge of the county in which the restricted road is located a written complaint that sets forth the nature of the grievance. On the filing of the complaint the county judge promptly shall set the issue for a hearing to be held not later than the third day after the date on which the complaint is filed. The county judge shall give the road supervisor, the county engineer, and the commissioners court written notice of the date and purpose of each hearing.

(f) The county judge shall hear testimony offered by the parties. On conclusion of the hearing, the county judge shall sustain, revoke, or modify the road supervisor's decision on the prohibition or restriction. The county judge's judgment is final as to the issues raised.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3844.006 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3844 / Section 3844.006
§ 3844.006. TORT LIABILITY.
Status: in_force

The district is a governmental unit under Chapter 101, Civil Practice and Remedies Code, and the operations of the district are essential government functions and are not proprietary functions for any purpose, including the application of Chapter 101, Civil Practice and Remedies Code.
Tex. Water Code § 20.015 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 20 / Section 20.015
§ 20.015. BOARD MEETINGS.
Status: in_force

(a) The board shall hold regular meetings at times provided by its rules and shall meet at least once each calendar year.

(b) The board may hold special meetings at the call of the chairman or on request of a majority of the directors.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3962.0901 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3962 / Section 3962.0901
§ 3962.0901. DISSOLUTION.
Status: in_force

(a) The board shall dissolve the district on written petition filed with the board by the owners of:

(1) 66 percent or more of the assessed value of the property subject to assessment by the district based on the most recent certified county property tax rolls; or

(2) 66 percent or more of the surface area of the district, excluding roads, streets, highways, utility rights-of-way, other public areas, and other property exempt from assessment by the district according to the most recent certified county property tax rolls.

(b) The board by majority vote may dissolve the district at any time.

(c) The district may not be dissolved by its board under Subsection (a) or (b) if the district:

(1) has any outstanding bonded indebtedness until that bonded indebtedness has been repaid or defeased in accordance with the order or resolution authorizing the issuance of the bonds;

(2) has a contractual obligation to pay money until that obligation has been fully paid in accordance with the contract; or

(3) owns, operates, or maintains public works, facilities, or improvements unless the district contracts with another person for the ownership, operation, or maintenance of the public works, facilities, or improvements.

(d) Sections 375.261, 375.262, and 375.264, Local Government Code, do not apply to the district.
Tex. Agriculture Code § 41.012 — TX Code / Code ag / Chapter 41 / Section 41.012
§ 41.012. CERTIFICATION BY COMMISSIONER.
Status: in_force

(a) Within 30 days following the day on which a petition for certification is received, the commissioner shall hold a public hearing to consider the petition.

(b) If the commissioner determines that, on the basis of testimony presented at the public hearing, the petitioning organization is representative of the producers of the agricultural commodity within the boundaries described in the petition and that the petition conforms to the purposes and provisions of this chapter, the commissioner shall certify that the organization is representative of the producers of the commodity within the described area and is authorized to conduct the assessment referendum and board election.
Tex. Government Code § 51.803 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 51 / Section 51.803
§ 51.803. SUPREME COURT REGULATION AND APPROVAL.
Status: in_force

(a) The supreme court shall adopt rules and procedures to regulate the use of electronic copying devices for filing in the courts.

(b) An instrument may only be filed as provided by this subchapter if the district, county, or court of appeals has established a system for receiving electronically transmitted information from an electronic copying device, and the system has been approved by the supreme court. A district or county clerk or clerk of a court of appeals who believes there is justification for use of an electronic filing system in the clerk's office must request approval of the system from the supreme court. The supreme court shall approve or disapprove the system and may withdraw approval any time the system does not meet its requirements.
Tex. Natural Resources Code § 116.102 — TX Code / Code nr / Chapter 116 / Section 116.102
§ 116.102. TESTING LABORATORIES.
Status: in_force

The commission shall adopt rules relating to testing of CNG and LNG equipment and to the qualifications required of the persons who are to perform those tests.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1002.152 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1002 / Section 1002.152
§ 1002.152. NOTICE OF HEARING.
Status: in_force

(a) The board shall pass an order fixing a time and place at which the petition shall be heard.

(b) The secretary shall issue notice of the time and place of the hearing. The notice must describe the territory proposed to be annexed by metes and bounds or by lot and block number, if there is a recorded map or plat and survey of the land.

(c) Notice of the hearing shall be given by publication of a copy of the notice in a newspaper of general circulation in Brazoria County at least one time, the date of the first publication to be at least 10 days before the date of the hearing.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8141.0103 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8141 / Section 8141.0103
§ 8141.0103. CONFIRMATION AND DIRECTOR ELECTION REQUIRED.
Status: in_force

The temporary directors shall hold an election to confirm the creation of the district and to elect five permanent directors as provided by Section 49.102, Water Code.
Tex. Estates Code § 360.254 — TX Code / Code es / Chapter 360 / Section 360.254
§ 360.254. JOINTLY OWNED PROPERTY.
Status: in_force

(a) A person who has a joint interest with a decedent's estate in any property may apply to the court that granted letters testamentary or of administration on the estate for a partition of the property.

(b) On application under Subsection (a), the court shall partition the property between the applicant and the decedent's estate.

(c) The provisions of this title relating to the partition and distribution of an estate govern a partition under this section to the extent applicable.
Tex. Water Code § 7.306 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 7 / Section 7.306
§ 7.306. HEARINGS.
Status: in_force

A hearing under this subchapter shall be conducted in accordance with the hearing rules adopted by the commission and the applicable provisions of Chapter 2001, Government Code.
Tex. Finance Code § 1.004 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 1 / Section 1.004
§ 1.004. PREEMPTION.
Status: in_force

(a) Unless expressly authorized by another statute and except as provided by Subsection (b), a municipality or county may not adopt, enforce, or maintain an ordinance, order, or rule regulating conduct in a field of regulation that is occupied by a provision of this code. An ordinance, order, or rule that violates this section is void, unenforceable, and inconsistent with this code.

(b) A municipality or county may enforce or maintain an ordinance, order, or rule regulating any conduct under Chapter 393 and any conduct related to a credit services organization, as defined by Section 393.001 or by any other provision of this code, or a credit access business, as defined by Section 393.601 or by any other provision of this code, if:

(1) the municipality or county adopted the ordinance, order, or rule before January 1, 2023; and

(2) the ordinance, order, or rule would have been valid under the law as it existed before the date this section was enacted.
Tex. Business Organizations Code § 9.105 — TX Code / Code bo / Chapter 9 / Section 9.105
§ 9.105. USE OF DISTINGUISHABLE NAME REQUIRED.
Status: in_force

If the secretary of state determines that the name of a foreign filing entity or the fictitious name under which it is registered to transact business in this state does not comply with Chapter 5, the secretary of state may not accept for filing the certificate of reinstatement unless the foreign filing entity contemporaneously amends its registration to change its name to a name that complies with Chapter 5, or provides a fictitious name under which the foreign filing entity will transact business in this state that complies with Chapter 5.If the secretary of state determines that a foreign filing entity's name or the name under which it is registered to transact business in this state is the same as, deceptively similar to, or similar to a name of a filing entity or foreign filing entity as provided by or reserved or registered under this code, the secretary of state may not accept for filing the certificate of reinstatement unless the foreign filing entity amends its registration to change its name or obtains written consent for the use of the similar name. Sections 4.007 and 4.008 apply to a written consent for the use of a similar name under this section to the same extent those sections apply to filing instruments.
Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 49A.251 — TX Code / Code cr / Chapter 49A / Section 49A.251
§ 49A.251. WAITING PERIOD BEFORE CREMATION; OFFENSE.
Status: in_force

(a) The body of a deceased person may not be cremated within 48 hours after the time of death as indicated on the death certificate, unless:

(1) the death certificate indicates death was caused by:

(A) Asiatic cholera;

(B) bubonic plague;

(C) typhus fever; or

(D) smallpox; or

(2) the time requirement is waived in writing by the medical examiner or, in counties not having a medical examiner, a justice of the peace.

(b) In a public health disaster, the Department of State Health Services may designate additional communicable diseases for which cremation within 48 hours after the time of death is authorized.

(c) A person commits an offense if the person knowingly violates this article. An offense under this subsection is a Class B misdemeanor.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7201.103 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7201 / Section 7201.103
§ 7201.103. INTERLOCAL CONTRACTS.
Status: in_force

In accordance with Chapter 791, Government Code, the district and the Rio Grande Regional Water Authority may enter into a contract under which the Rio Grande Regional Water Authority may provide administrative or any other contract activities for or with the district. The district may enter into interlocal cooperation contracts with any public or private entity, request any necessary regulatory approval required, and charge fees and rates adequate to generate revenue sufficient to cover all expenses of the district based on cost-of-service principles. For purposes of Chapter 791, Government Code, performance under a contract is a governmental function or service.
Tex. Business & Commerce Code § 610.003 — TX Code / Code bc / Chapter 610 / Section 610.003
§ 610.003. INVESTIGATIVE AUTHORITY OF ATTORNEY GENERAL.
Status: in_force

(a) If the attorney general has reasonable cause to believe that a person or entity has engaged in, is engaging in, or is about to engage in a violation of this chapter, the attorney general shall issue a civil investigative demand. The procedures established for the issuance of a civil investigative demand under Section 15.10 apply to the same extent and manner to the issuance of a civil investigative demand under this section.

(b) The attorney general may request, pursuant to a civil investigative demand issued under Subsection (a), that a person or entity disclose any data that is relevant to an investigation conducted by the attorney general. The attorney general shall evaluate the data for compliance with the requirements set forth in Section 610.002.