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Tex. Government Code § 3001.001 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 3001 / Section 3001.001
§ 3001.001. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this chapter:

(1) "Agricultural pole barn" means a nonresidential farm building in which 70 percent or more of the perimeter walls are permanently open and allow free ingress and egress.

(2) "Governmental entity" has the meaning assigned by Section 2007.002.

(3) "Livestock market" has the meaning assigned by Section 161.111, Agriculture Code.

(4) "Nonresidential farm building" means any temporary or permanent building on a farm, ranch, or other agricultural facility that is used primarily for agricultural purposes and not intended to be used as a residential dwelling. The term includes a barn, greenhouse, shade house, farm office, storage building, workshop, poultry house, animal handling facility, or commodity storage and feed processing facility.
Tex. Local Government Code § 211.010 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 211 / Section 211.010
§ 211.010. APPEAL TO BOARD.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided by Subsection (e), any of the following persons may appeal to the board of adjustment a decision made by an administrative official that is not related to a specific application, address, or project:

(1) a person aggrieved by the decision; or

(2) any officer, department, board, or bureau of the municipality affected by the decision.

(a-1) Except as provided by Subsection (e), any of the following persons may appeal to the board of adjustment a decision made by an administrative official that is related to a specific application, address, or project:

(1) a person who:

(A) filed the application that is the subject of the decision;

(B) is the owner or representative of the owner of the property that is the subject of the decision; or

(C) is aggrieved by the decision and is the owner of real property within 200 feet of the property that is the subject of the decision; or

(2) any officer, department, board, or bureau of the municipality affected by the decision.

(b) The appellant must file with the board and the official from whom the appeal is taken a notice of appeal specifying the grounds for the appeal. The appeal must be filed not later than the 20th day after the date the decision is made. On receiving the notice, the official from whom the appeal is taken shall immediately transmit to the board all the papers constituting the record of the action that is appealed.

(c) An appeal stays all proceedings in furtherance of the action that is appealed unless the official from whom the appeal is taken certifies in writing to the board facts supporting the official's opinion that a stay would cause imminent peril to life or property. In that case, the proceedings may be stayed only by a restraining order granted by the board or a court of record on application, after notice to the official, if due cause is shown.

(d) The board shall set a reasonable time for the appeal hearing and shall give public notice of the hearing and due notice to the parties in interest. A party may appear at the appeal hearing in person or by agent or attorney. The board shall decide the appeal at the next meeting for which notice can be provided following the hearing and not later than the 60th day after the date the appeal is filed.

(e) A member of the governing body of the municipality who serves on the board of adjustment under Section 211.008(g) may not bring an appeal under this section.
Tex. Business & Commerce Code § 271.008 — TX Code / Code bc / Chapter 271 / Section 271.008
§ 271.008. APPLICABILITY TO CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS; EXCEPTIONS.
Status: in_force

(a) Sections 271.004-271.007 apply to the determination of the law that governs an issue relating to a transaction involving real property other than a matter described by Subsection (b), including the validity or enforceability of an indebtedness incurred in consideration for the transfer of, or the payment of which is secured by a lien on, real property.

(b) Sections 271.004-271.007 do not apply to the determination of the law that governs:

(1) whether a transaction transfers or creates an interest in real property for security purposes or otherwise;

(2) the nature of an interest in real property that is transferred or created by a transaction;

(3) the method for foreclosure of a lien on real property;

(4) the nature of an interest in real property that results from foreclosure; or

(5) the manner and effect of recording or failing to record evidence of a transaction that transfers or creates an interest in real property.
Tex. Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 65.013 — TX Code / Code cp / Chapter 65 / Section 65.013
§ 65.013. STAY OF JUDGMENT OR PROCEEDING.
Status: in_force

An injunction may not be granted to stay a judgment or proceeding at law except to stay as much of the recovery or cause of action as the complainant in his petition shows himself equitably entitled to be relieved against and as much as will cover the costs.
Tex. Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 90.012 — TX Code / Code cp / Chapter 90 / Section 90.012
§ 90.012. SUPREME COURT RULEMAKING.
Status: in_force

The supreme court may promulgate amendments to the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure regarding the joinder of claimants in asbestos-related actions or silica-related actions if the rules are consistent with Section 90.009.
Tex. Transportation Code § 601.005 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 601 / Section 601.005
§ 601.005. EVIDENCE IN CIVIL SUIT.
Status: in_force

A person at a trial for damages may not refer to or offer as evidence of the negligence or due care of a party:

(1) an action taken by the department under this chapter;

(2) the findings on which that action is based; or

(3) the security or evidence of financial responsibility filed under this chapter.
Tex. Tax Code § 113.107 — TX Code / Code tx / Chapter 113 / Section 113.107
§ 113.107. ASSIGNMENT OF JUDGMENT ON LIEN.
Status: in_force

(a) A judgment perpetuating and foreclosing a tax lien may be transferred and assigned for the amount of the taxes covered in the judgment and may be reassigned by a subsequent holder.

(b) An assignment shall be filed and recorded and shall be released in the same manner as are liens before judgment.

(c) If notice of the assignment is given as provided by Subchapter E of Chapter 111 of this code, the assignee is fully subrogated to and succeeds to all rights, liens, and remedies of the state.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 9501.053 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 9501 / Section 9501.053
§ 9501.053. ELIGIBILITY FOR APPOINTMENT.
Status: in_force

To be eligible for appointment as a member of the commission, a person must own real property in and be a qualified voter of the area in which the commission has jurisdiction.
Tex. Government Code § 404.116 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 404 / Section 404.116
§ 404.116. LIABILITY INSURANCE FOR CERTAIN BOARD MEMBERS, OFFICIALS, AND STAFF.
Status: in_force

(a) The trust company may purchase or otherwise acquire insurance to protect members of the advisory board and the trust company staff.

(b) Insurance purchased or acquired by the trust company under this section may:

(1) protect against any type of liability to third persons that might be incurred while conducting trust company business; and

(2) provide for all costs of defending against such liability, including court costs and attorney's fees.

(c) This section does not authorize the purchase or acquisition of insurance to protect against liability not described in Subsection (b).
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1089.101 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1089 / Section 1089.101
§ 1089.101. DISTRICT RESPONSIBILITY.
Status: in_force

The district has full responsibility for:

(1) operating hospital facilities; and

(2) providing medical and hospital care for the district's needy inhabitants.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 9039.153 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 9039 / Section 9039.153
§ 9039.153. 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. Government Code § 4003.205 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 4003 / Section 4003.205
§ 4003.205. DEALER NAMED IN OFFER.
Status: in_force

A dealer whose name is included in a written, printed, or broadcast offer along with the name of a registered dealer is not deemed, on that fact alone, to have made an offer in this state to sell a security.
Tex. Education Code § 134A.010 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 134A / Section 134A.010
§ 134A.010. GRANT AMOUNT.
Status: in_force

The amount of a grant awarded to an entity under this chapter for a training program may not exceed $15,000 per training program participant.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 437B.154 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 437B / Section 437B.154
§ 437B.154. NOTICE OF LOCATION FOR INSPECTIONS.
Status: in_force

A mobile food vendor shall make available to the department a list of all locations at which the vendor intends to operate, to the best of the vendor's knowledge. A vendor may provide the list of locations through the vendor's social media or on the vendor's Internet website. If the vendor does not provide the list of operating locations on social media or the vendor's Internet website, the vendor shall submit to the department in the form and manner the department prescribes a list of the locations at which the vendor intends to operate, to the best of the vendor's knowledge.
Tex. Family Code § 51.05 — TX Code / Code fa / Chapter 51 / Section 51.05
§ 51.05. COURT SESSIONS AND FACILITIES.
Status: in_force

(a) The juvenile court shall be deemed in session at all times. Suitable quarters shall be provided by the commissioners court of each county for the hearing of cases and for the use of the judge, the probation officer, and other employees of the court.

(b) The juvenile court and the juvenile board shall report annually to the commissioners court on the suitability of the quarters and facilities of the juvenile court and may make recommendations for their improvement.
Tex. Labor Code § 407A.008 — TX Code / Code la / Chapter 407A / Section 407A.008
§ 407A.008. RULES.
Status: in_force

The commissioner shall adopt rules as necessary to implement this chapter.
Tex. Insurance Code § 271.005 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 271 / Section 271.005
§ 271.005. MAXIMUM RATE; ANNUAL ADJUSTMENT.
Status: in_force

(a) The rate of assessment set by the commissioner may not exceed one percent of the gross premiums subject to assessment under Section 271.006.

(b) The commissioner shall annually adjust the rate of assessment of the maintenance fee so that the fee imposed that year, together with any unexpended funds produced by the fee, produces the amount the commissioner determines is necessary to pay the expenses during the succeeding year of regulating title insurance.
Tex. Election Code § 254.063 — TX Code / Code el / Chapter 254 / Section 254.063
§ 254.063. SEMIANNUAL REPORTING SCHEDULE FOR CANDIDATE.
Status: in_force

(a) A candidate shall file two reports for each year as provided by this section.

(b) The first report shall be filed not later than July 15. The report covers the period beginning January 1, the day the candidate's campaign treasurer appointment is filed, or the first day after the period covered by the last report required to be filed under this subchapter, as applicable, and continuing through June 30.

(c) The second report shall be filed not later than January 15. The report covers the period beginning July 1, the day the candidate's campaign treasurer appointment is filed, or the first day after the period covered by the last report required to be filed under this subchapter, as applicable, and continuing through December 31.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8510.0211 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8510 / Section 8510.0211
§ 8510.0211. SEPARATION OF POLICYMAKING AND MANAGEMENT FUNCTIONS.
Status: in_force

The board shall develop and implement policies that clearly separate the board's policymaking responsibilities and the general manager's and staff's management responsibilities.
Tex. Labor Code § 201.091 — TX Code / Code la / Chapter 201 / Section 201.091
§ 201.091. TOTAL AND PARTIAL UNEMPLOYMENT.
Status: in_force

(a) An individual is totally unemployed in a benefit period during which the individual does not perform services for wages in excess of the greater of:

(1) $5; or

(2) 25 percent of the benefit amount.

(b) An individual is partially unemployed in a benefit period of less than full-time work if the individual's wages payable for that benefit period are less than the sum of:

(1) the benefit amount the individual would be entitled to receive if the individual was totally unemployed; and

(2) the greater of:

(A) $5; or

(B) 25 percent of the benefit amount.

(c) For purposes of this subtitle, an individual is considered unemployed if the individual is:

(1) totally unemployed as defined by Subsection (a); or

(2) partially unemployed as defined by Subsection (b).

(d) Notwithstanding Subsection (b), an individual is not partially unemployed for purposes of this subtitle for a benefit period in which the individual's working hours are reduced by the individual's employer as a result of misconduct connected with the work on the part of the individual. Such limitation will be effective for a maximum of four weeks from the effective date of such a reduction in hours.

(e) For purposes of this subtitle, an individual is not considered unemployed and is not eligible to receive benefits for any benefit period during which the individual works the individual's customary full-time hours, regardless of the amount of wages the individual earns during the benefit period.

(f) For purposes of this subtitle, an individual who last worked for a temporary help firm is not considered to be unemployed until three business days have passed since the date the individual's last assignment ended.
Tex. Labor Code § 408.105 — TX Code / Code la / Chapter 408 / Section 408.105
§ 408.105. SALARY CONTINUATION IN LIEU OF TEMPORARY INCOME BENEFITS.
Status: in_force

(a) In lieu of payment of temporary income benefits under this subchapter, an employer may continue to pay the salary of an employee who sustains a compensable injury under a contractual obligation between the employer and employee, such as a collective bargaining agreement, written agreement, or policy.

(b) Salary continuation may include wage supplementation if:

(1) employer reimbursement is not sought from the carrier as provided by Section 408.127; and

(2) the supplementation does not affect the employee's eligibility for any future income benefits.
Tex. Water Code § 57.111 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 57 / Section 57.111
§ 57.111. CONDITIONING CONTRACT ON SALE OF BONDS.
Status: in_force

After the approval and registration of bonds by the proper state officials as provided in this chapter, the board may award contracts conditioned on the sale of bonds in an amount equal to the contract price.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7928A.0303 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7928A / Section 7928A.0303
§ 7928A.0303. AUTHORITY FOR ROAD PROJECTS.
Status: in_force

Under Section 52, Article III, Texas Constitution, the district may design, acquire, construct, finance, issue bonds for, improve, operate, maintain, and convey to this state, a county, or a municipality for operation and maintenance macadamized, graveled, or paved roads, or improvements, including storm drainage, in aid of those roads.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 362.041 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 362 / Section 362.041
§ 362.041. REFUNDING BONDS.
Status: in_force

(a) The governing body of an issuer may issue refunding bonds to refund the principal of, interest on, and any redemption premium applicable to outstanding bonds. The refunding bonds may:

(1) refund more than one series of outstanding bonds and combine the revenue pledged to the outstanding bonds for the security of the refunding bonds; and

(2) be secured by other or additional revenues and deed of trust liens.

(b) The provisions of this chapter relating to issuance of bonds, security for bonds, approval by the attorney general, and remedies of bondholders apply to refunding bonds.

(c) The comptroller shall register refunding bonds:

(1) on the surrender and cancellation of the original bonds; or

(2) without surrender and cancellation of the original bonds if:

(A) the resolution authorizing the refunding bonds provides that their proceeds be deposited in the bank where the original bonds are payable; and

(B) the refunding bonds are issued in an amount sufficient to pay the principal of, interest on, and any redemption premium applicable to the original bonds up to their option date or maturity date.
Tex. Government Code § 547A.0006 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 547A / Section 547A.0006
§ 547A.0006. ANNUAL REVIEW OF OUTCOME MEASURES.
Status: in_force

The commission shall contract with an independent third party to verify annually whether a community collaborative is meeting the outcome measures the entity that operates the collaborative selects under Section 547A.0004.
Tex. Water Code § 51.041 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 51 / Section 51.041
§ 51.041. CONVERSION OF DISTRICT; NOTICE.
Status: in_force

(a) Notice of the adoption of a resolution under Section 51.040 of this code shall be given by publishing the resolution in a newspaper with general circulation in the county or counties in which the district is located.

(b) The notice shall be published once a week for two consecutive weeks with the first publication not less than 14 full days before the time set for a hearing.

(c) The notice shall:

(1) state the time and place of the hearing;

(2) set out the resolution in full; and

(3) notify all interested persons to appear and offer testimony for or against the proposal contained in the resolution.
Tex. Alcoholic Beverage Code § 102.73 — TX Code / Code al / Chapter 102 / Section 102.73
§ 102.73. TERMINATION AND NOTICE OF CANCELLATION.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided in Subsection (c), and except as may be specifically agreed upon at the time by the parties, a brewer or beer distributor may not cancel, fail to renew, or otherwise terminate an agreement unless the brewer or distributor furnishes prior notification in accordance with Subsection (b) to the affected party.

(b) The notification required under Subsection (a) of this section shall be in writing and must be received by the affected party not less than 90 days before the date on which the agreement will be cancelled, not renewed, or otherwise terminated. Such notification shall contain a statement of intention to cancel, failure to renew, or otherwise terminate an agreement, a statement of reasons therefor, and the date on which such action shall take effect.

(c) A brewer or distributor may cancel, fail to renew, or otherwise terminate an agreement without furnishing any prior notification for any of the following reasons:

(1) in the event of insolvency or bankruptcy or dissolution or liquidation of the other party;

(2) in the event the other party shall make an assignment for the benefit of creditors or similar disposition of substantially all of the assets of such party's business;

(3) in the event of a conviction or plea of guilty or no contest to a charge of violating a law or regulation or the revocation or suspension of a license or permit for a period of 30 days or more relating to the business and which materially and adversely affects the party's ability to continue in business; or

(4) in the event of the failure to pay amounts owing the other when due, upon demand therefor, in accordance with agreed payment terms.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8142.101 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8142 / Section 8142.101
§ 8142.101. GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES.
Status: in_force

The district has the powers and duties necessary to accomplish the purposes for which the district is created.
Tex. Government Code § 1208.003 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 1208 / Section 1208.003
§ 1208.003. PREEMPTION.
Status: in_force

This chapter is a statute described by Section 9.109(c)(2), Business & Commerce Code, and an issuer is considered to be a governmental unit for purposes of that section.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 42.010 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 42 / Section 42.010
§ 42.010. RECOVERY OF COSTS.
Status: in_force

(a) The department may recover the costs of services provided under this chapter from a person who does not reimburse the department as required by Section 42.009(c), or from any third party who has a legal obligation to pay other benefits and to whom notice of the department's interest has been given.

(b) At the request of the commissioner, the attorney general may bring suit in the appropriate court of Travis County on behalf of the department.

(c) In a judgment in favor of the department, the court may award attorney's fees, court costs, and interest accruing from the date on which the department provides the service to the date on which the department is reimbursed.
Tex. Government Code § 2306.6728 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2306 / Section 2306.6728
§ 2306.6728. DEPARTMENT POLICY AND PROCEDURES REGARDING RECIPIENTS OF CERTAIN FEDERAL HOUSING ASSISTANCE.
Status: in_force

(a) The department by rule shall adopt a policy regarding the admittance to low income housing tax credit properties of income-eligible individuals and families receiving assistance under Section 8, United States Housing Act of 1937 (42 U.S.C. Section 1437f).

(b) The policy must provide a reasonable minimum income standard that is not otherwise prohibited by this chapter and that is to be used by owners of low income housing tax credit properties and must place reasonable limits on the use of any other factors that impede the admittance of individuals and families described by Subsection (a) to those properties, including credit histories, security deposits, and employment histories.

(c) The department by rule shall establish procedures to monitor low income housing tax credit properties that refuse to admit individuals and families described by Subsection (a). The department by rule shall establish enforcement mechanisms with respect to those properties, including a range of sanctions to be imposed against the owners of those properties.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8039.0202 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8039 / Section 8039.0202
§ 8039.0202. TEMPORARY DIRECTORS.
Status: in_force

(a) On or after the effective date of the Act enacting this chapter, 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 temporary directors the five persons named in the petition. The commission shall appoint as temporary directors the five persons named in the petition.

(b) Temporary directors serve until the earlier of:

(1) the date permanent directors are elected under Section 8039.0103; 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 8039.0103 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 8039.0103; 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.