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Tex. Occupations Code § 504.205 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 504 / Section 504.205
§ 504.205. CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS.
Status: in_force

(a) The department shall recognize, prepare, or administer a continuing education program for chemical dependency counselors. The executive commissioner by rule shall provide for the administration of the continuing education requirements established under this section.

(b) As a prerequisite for renewal of a license issued under this chapter, a license holder, other than a license holder subject to Subsection (c), must participate in the continuing education program and complete continuing education hours in each two-year licensing period as follows:

(1) 40 hours if the license holder holds an associate's or bachelor's degree; and

(2) 24 hours if the license holder holds a master's degree or a more advanced degree.

(c) A license holder must complete at least 24 hours of continuing education in each two-year licensing period as a requirement for renewal of the license if the license holder is also licensed as:

(1) a licensed master social worker under Chapter 505;

(2) a licensed marriage and family therapist under Chapter 502;

(3) a licensed professional counselor under Chapter 503;

(4) a physician practicing medicine under Subtitle B; or

(5) a psychologist under Chapter 501.

(d) Except for the number of hours required, the executive commissioner may not adopt a rule under Subsection (a) that distinguishes between the continuing education requirements for a license holder subject to Subsection (b) and a license holder subject to Subsection (c).
Tex. Alcoholic Beverage Code § 5.56 — TX Code / Code al / Chapter 5 / Section 5.56
§ 5.56. FUNDING OF TEXAS WINE MARKETING ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.
Status: in_force

(a) Notwithstanding any other law, on or before October 1 of each fiscal year, the commission shall transfer from funds appropriated to the commission $250,000 to the Department of Agriculture to be used by the department to implement the Texas Wine Marketing Assistance Program established by Chapter 110.

(b) The commission in accordance with this subsection may recover the amount transferred under Subsection (a) by imposing a surcharge on licenses and permits issued or renewed by the commission each fiscal year. The surcharge shall be an amount equal to the amount transferred under Subsection (a) divided by the number of licenses and permits the commission anticipates issuing during that year, rounded down to the next lowest whole dollar.

(c) The governing body of an incorporated city or town or the commissioners court of a county may not levy and collect a fee under Section 11.38 or 61.36 based on a surcharge imposed under this section.
Tex. Agriculture Code § 163.081 — TX Code / Code ag / Chapter 163 / Section 163.081
§ 163.081. REFUSAL TO VACCINATE FEMALE CALVES.
Status: in_force

(a) A person commits an offense if the person refuses to vaccinate a female calf owned by that person in accordance with the rules of the commission.

(b) An offense under this section is a Class C misdemeanor unless it is shown on the trial of the offense that the defendant has been previously convicted under this section, in which event the offense is a Class B misdemeanor.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8863.001 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8863 / Section 8863.001
§ 8863.001. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this chapter:

(1) "Board" means the district's board of directors.

(2) "Director" means a board member.

(3) "District" means the Neches and Trinity Valleys Groundwater Conservation District.
Tex. Penal Code § 32.49 — TX Code / Code pe / Chapter 32 / Section 32.49
§ 32.49. REFUSAL TO EXECUTE RELEASE OF FRAUDULENT LIEN OR CLAIM.
Status: in_force

(a) A person commits an offense if, with intent to defraud or harm another, the person:

(1) owns, holds, or is the beneficiary of a purported lien or claim asserted against real or personal property or an interest in real or personal property that is fraudulent, as described by Section 51.901(c), Government Code; and

(2) not later than the 21st day after the date of receipt of actual or written notice sent by either certified or registered mail, return receipt requested, to the person's last known address, or by telephonic document transfer to the recipient's current telecopier number, requesting the execution of a release of the fraudulent lien or claim, refuses to execute the release on the request of:

(A) the obligor or debtor; or

(B) any person who owns any interest in the real or personal property described in the document or instrument that is the basis for the lien or claim.

(b) A person who fails to execute a release of the purported lien or claim within the period prescribed by Subsection (a)(2) is presumed to have had the intent to harm or defraud another.

(c) An offense under this section is a Class A misdemeanor, except that the offense is a felony of the third degree if the owner of the real or personal property subject to the fraudulent lien or claim is a person the actor knows is a public servant.
Tex. Occupations Code § 159.0061 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 159 / Section 159.0061
§ 159.0061. APPOINTMENT OF CUSTODIAN OF PHYSICIAN'S RECORDS.
Status: in_force

(a) The board by rule shall establish conditions under which the board may temporarily or permanently appoint a person as a custodian of a physician's billing or medical records. In adopting rules under this section, the board shall consider the death of a physician, the mental or physical incapacitation of a physician, and the abandonment of billing or medical records by a physician.

(b) The rules adopted under this section must provide for:

(1) the release of the billing or medical records by an appointed custodian in compliance with this chapter; and

(2) a fee charged by the appointed custodian that is in addition to the copying fee governed by Section 159.008.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 242.259 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 242 / Section 242.259
§ 242.259. ATTENDANCE REQUIRED.
Status: in_force

(a) The arbitrator may proceed in the absence of any party or representative of a party who, after notice of the proceeding, fails to be present or to obtain a postponement.

(b) An arbitrator may not make an order solely on the default of a party and shall require the party who is present to submit evidence, as required by the arbitrator, before making an award.
Tex. Government Code § 571.129 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 571 / Section 571.129
§ 571.129.
Status: in_force

Sec. 571.129. FORMAL HEARING: STANDARD OF EVIDENCE. During a formal hearing, the commission shall determine by a preponderance of the evidence whether a violation within the jurisdiction of the commission has occurred.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3934.151 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3934 / Section 3934.151
§ 3934.151. DISBURSEMENTS AND TRANSFERS OF MONEY.
Status: in_force

The board by resolution shall establish the number of directors' signatures and the procedure required for a disbursement or transfer of district money.
Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 18B.501 — TX Code / Code cr / Chapter 18B / Section 18B.501
§ 18B.501. PRECLUSION OF NOTIFICATION.
Status: in_force

(a) An authorized peace officer seeking electronic customer data under Article 18B.351 may apply to the court for an order commanding the service provider to whom a warrant, subpoena, or court order is directed not to disclose to any person the existence of the warrant, subpoena, or court order. The order is effective for the period the court considers appropriate.

(b) The court shall enter the order if the court determines that there is reason to believe that notification of the existence of the warrant, subpoena, or court order will have an adverse result.

(c) In this article, an "adverse result" means:

(1) endangering the life or physical safety of an individual;

(2) flight from prosecution;

(3) destruction of or tampering with evidence;

(4) intimidation of a potential witness; or

(5) otherwise seriously jeopardizing an investigation or unduly delaying a trial.
Tex. Education Code § 111.104 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 111 / Section 111.104
§ 111.104. PRIVATE RESEARCH.
Status: in_force

In carrying out its powers and duties, the center may contract with and cooperate with private research entities.
Tex. Government Code § 1502.051 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 1502 / Section 1502.051
§ 1502.051. AUTHORITY TO ISSUE PUBLIC SECURITIES.
Status: in_force

(a) The governing body of a municipality may provide funds to acquire, purchase, construct, improve, renovate, enlarge, or equip property, buildings, structures, facilities, or related infrastructure for:

(1) a utility system;

(2) a park; or

(3) a swimming pool.

(b) In connection with exercising the authority to provide funds for the purposes described by Subsection (a)(1), the governing body of a municipality may provide funds to acquire, purchase, or otherwise obtain any interest in property, including additional water or riparian rights.

(c) The governing body of a municipality may issue public securities and incur obligations under contracts in accordance with this chapter for any purpose authorized by law in connection with providing funds for a purpose described by Subsection (a) or (b).
Tex. Finance Code § 14.153 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 14 / Section 14.153
§ 14.153. ACTION BY LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES.
Status: in_force

(a) The commissioner shall send fingerprints and other identification information to the Department of Public Safety to be retained by that department.

(b) The Department of Public Safety shall use the information to perform a search of the state criminal history files and shall report the findings to the office.

(c) The Department of Public Safety shall send fingerprints and other identification information to the Federal Bureau of Investigation so that the bureau can perform a search of its criminal history files.

(d) The Department of Public Safety shall notify the office of activity reported to the crime records division that identifies a person with a record maintained under this subchapter.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8825.107 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8825 / Section 8825.107
§ 8825.107. ANNUAL ASSESSMENT AND USE OF FEES.
Status: in_force

A fee imposed under Section 8825.105 or 8825.106 may be:

(1) assessed annually; and

(2) used to fund the costs of district operations.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 101A.104 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 101A / Section 101A.104
§ 101A.104. OFFICERS.
Status: in_force

(a) The oversight committee shall elect a presiding officer and assistant presiding officer from among its members every two years. The oversight committee may elect additional officers from among its members.

(b) The presiding officer and assistant presiding officer may not serve in the position to which the officer was elected for consecutive terms.

(c) The oversight committee shall:

(1) establish and approve duties and responsibilities for committee officers; and

(2) develop and implement policies that distinguish the responsibilities of the oversight committee and the committee's officers from the responsibilities of the chief executive officer and institute employees.
Tex. Transportation Code § 451.113 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 451 / Section 451.113
§ 451.113. DRIVING ON CERTAIN AUTHORITY RIGHT-OF-WAY; PENALTY.
Status: in_force

(a) A person commits an offense if, as the operator of a motor vehicle, the person drives on a designated right-of-way of an authority that is used in connection with a motor bus rapid transit system.

(b) It is an exception to the application of Subsection (a) that the person:

(1) was driving a motor vehicle owned or under the control of the authority and was authorized to drive the vehicle on the designated right-of-way; or

(2) was driving an authorized emergency vehicle, as defined by Section 541.201, and responding to a call.

(c) Subsection (a) may be enforced by any peace officer listed in Article 2A.001, Code of Criminal Procedure, in whose jurisdiction the offense is committed.

(d) An offense under this section is a Class C misdemeanor.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1112.254 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1112 / Section 1112.254
§ 1112.254. TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR.
Status: in_force

The tax assessor-collector of Coke County shall assess and collect taxes imposed by the district.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 821.103 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 821 / Section 821.103
§ 821.103. EXCEPTIONS.
Status: in_force

(a) Section 821.102 does not apply to:

(1) the use of a restraint on a dog in a public camping or recreational area in compliance with the requirements of the public camping or recreational area as defined by a federal, state, or local authority or jurisdiction;

(2) the use of a restraint on a dog while the owner and dog engage in, or actively train for, an activity conducted under a valid license issued by this state provided the activity is associated with the use or presence of a dog;

(3) the use of a restraint on a dog while the owner and dog engage in conduct directly related to the business of shepherding or herding cattle or livestock;

(4) the use of a restraint on a dog while the owner and dog engage in conduct directly related to the business of cultivating agricultural products;

(5) a dog left unattended in an open-air truck bed only for the time reasonably necessary for the owner to complete a temporary task that requires the dog to be left unattended in the truck bed;

(6) a dog taken by the owner, or another person with the owner's permission, from the owner's residence or property and restrained by the owner or the person for not longer than the time necessary for the owner to engage in an activity that requires the dog to be temporarily restrained; or

(7) a dog restrained while the owner and dog are engaged in, or actively training for, hunting or field trialing.

(b) Section 821.102(b)(3) does not apply to a restraint attached to a trolley system that allows a dog to move along a running line for a distance equal to or greater than the lengths specified under that subdivision.

(c) This subchapter does not prohibit a person from walking a dog with a handheld leash.
Tex. Family Code § 158.105 — TX Code / Code fa / Chapter 158 / Section 158.105
§ 158.105. ISSUANCE AND DELIVERY OF ORDER OR JUDICIAL WRIT OF WITHHOLDING.
Status: in_force

(a) On filing a request for issuance of an order or judicial writ of withholding, the clerk of the court shall cause a certified copy of the order or writ to be delivered to the obligor's current employer or to any subsequent employer of the obligor.

(b) The clerk shall issue and deliver the certified copy of the order or judicial writ not later than the fourth working day after the date the order is signed or the request is filed, whichever is later.

(c) An order or judicial writ of withholding shall be delivered to the employer by first class mail or, if requested, by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested, by electronic transmission, including electronic mail or facsimile transmission, or by service of citation to:

(1) the person authorized to receive service of process for the employer in civil cases generally; or

(2) a person designated by the employer, by written notice to the clerk, to receive orders or writs of withholding.

(d) The clerk may deliver an order or judicial writ of withholding under Subsection (c) by electronic mail if the employer has an electronic mail address or by facsimile transmission if the employer is capable of receiving documents transmitted in that manner. If delivery is accomplished by electronic mail, the clerk must request acknowledgment of receipt from the employer or use an electronic mail system with a read receipt capability. If delivery is accomplished by facsimile transmission, the clerk's facsimile machine must create a delivery confirmation report.
Tex. Water Code § 53.187 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 53 / Section 53.187
§ 53.187. INVESTMENT OF SINKING FUND.
Status: in_force

The board may invest the district's sinking funds in county, municipal, district, or other bonds in which other sinking funds may by law be invested. The board may also invest the sinking funds in bonds of the series to which the funds apply, if the bonds are offered for redemption before maturity on terms the board deems advantageous to the district.
Tex. Family Code § 262.101 — TX Code / Code fa / Chapter 262 / Section 262.101
§ 262.101. FILING PETITION BEFORE TAKING POSSESSION OF CHILD.
Status: in_force

(a) An original suit filed by a governmental entity that requests permission to take possession of a child without prior notice and a hearing must be supported by an affidavit sworn to by a person with personal knowledge and stating facts sufficient to satisfy a person of ordinary prudence and caution that:

(1) there is an immediate danger to the physical health or safety of the child or the child has been a victim of neglect or sexual abuse;

(2) continuation in the home would be contrary to the child's welfare;

(3) there is no time, consistent with the physical health or safety of the child, for a full adversary hearing under Subchapter C;

(4) the child would not be adequately protected in the child's home with an order for the removal of the alleged perpetrator under Section 262.1015 or 262.1016 or a protective order issued under Title 4;

(5) placing the child with a relative or designated caregiver or with a caregiver under a parental child safety placement agreement authorized by Subchapter L, Chapter 264:

(A) was offered but refused;

(B) was not possible because there was no time, consistent with the physical health or safety of the child and the nature of the emergency, to conduct the caregiver evaluation; or

(C) would pose an immediate danger to the physical health or safety of the child; and

(6) reasonable efforts, consistent with the circumstances and providing for the safety of the child, were made to prevent or eliminate the need for the removal of the child.

(b) The affidavit required by Subsection (a) must describe with specificity in a separate section all reasonable efforts, consistent with the circumstances and providing for the safety of the child, that were made to prevent or eliminate the need for the removal of the child.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1074.055 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1074 / Section 1074.055
§ 1074.055. OFFICERS.
Status: in_force

(a) The board shall elect:

(1) a president and a vice president from among its members; and

(2) a secretary, who need not be a director.

(b) Each officer of the board serves a one-year term.

(c) The board shall fill a vacancy in a board office for the unexpired term.
Tex. Insurance Code § 34.004 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 34 / Section 34.004
§ 34.004. IMMUNITY FOR USE OF ANNUAL STATEMENT INFORMATION.
Status: in_force

(a) A person is not liable in a civil action, including an action for libel or slander, for collecting, reviewing, analyzing, disseminating, or reporting information collected from annual statements filed under Chapter 802 if the person is:

(1) the department, the commissioner, or an employee of the department;

(2) a member or employee of or delegate to the National Association of Insurance Commissioners or an authorized committee, subcommittee, or task force of that association; or

(3) another person who is responsible for collecting, reviewing, analyzing, and disseminating information from filed annual statement convention blanks.

(b) Subsection (a) does not apply to a person who acts with malice.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8136.003 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8136 / Section 8136.003
§ 8136.003. CONFIRMATION ELECTION REQUIRED.
Status: in_force

If the creation of a district is not confirmed at a confirmation election held under Section 8136.023 before September 1, 2007:

(1) the district is dissolved September 1, 2007, except that:

(A) any debts incurred shall be paid;

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

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

(2) the provisions of this chapter relating to that district expire September 1, 2010.
Tex. Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 14.011 — TX Code / Code cp / Chapter 14 / Section 14.011
§ 14.011. EFFECT ON OTHER CLAIMS.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided by Subsection (b), on receipt of an order assessing fees and costs under Section 14.006 that indicates that the court made the finding described by Section 14.007(a), a clerk of a court may not accept for filing another claim by the inmate until the fees and costs assessed under Section 14.006 are paid.

(b) A court may allow an inmate who has not paid the fees and costs assessed against the inmate to file a claim for injunctive relief seeking to enjoin an act or failure to act that creates a substantial threat of irreparable injury or serious physical harm to the inmate.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3855.004 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3855 / Section 3855.004
§ 3855.004. FINDINGS OF BENEFIT AND PUBLIC PURPOSE.
Status: in_force

(a) The district is created to serve a public use and benefit.

(b) All land and other property included in the district will benefit from the improvements and services to be provided by the district under powers conferred by Sections 52 and 52-a, Article III, and Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution, and other powers granted under this chapter.

(c) The creation of the district is in the public interest and is essential to:

(1) further the public purposes of developing and diversifying the economy of the state;

(2) eliminate unemployment and underemployment; and

(3) develop or expand transportation and commerce.

(d) The district will:

(1) promote the health, safety, and general welfare of residents, employers, potential employees, employees, visitors, and consumers in the district, and of the public;

(2) provide needed funding for the district to preserve, maintain, and enhance the economic health and vitality of the district territory as a community and business center; and

(3) promote the health, safety, welfare, and enjoyment of the public by providing pedestrian ways and by landscaping and developing certain areas in the district, which are necessary for the restoration, preservation, and enhancement of scenic beauty.

(e) Pedestrian ways along or across a street, whether at grade or above or below the surface, and street lighting, street landscaping, parking, and street art objects are parts of and necessary components of a street and are considered to be a street or road improvement.

(f) The district will not act as the agent or instrumentality of any private interest even though the district will benefit many private interests as well as the public.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8316.201 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8316 / Section 8316.201
§ 8316.201. 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.