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Tex. Education Code § 19.0041 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 19 / Section 19.0041
§ 19.0041. PROGRAM DATA COLLECTION AND BIENNIAL EVALUATION AND REPORT.
Status: repealed

(a) To evaluate the effectiveness of its programs, the Windham School District shall compile and analyze information for each of its programs, including performance-based information and data related to academic, career and technical education, life skills, and postsecondary education programs. This information shall be disaggregated by sex and include for each person who participates in district programs an evaluation of:

(1) institutional disciplinary violations;

(2) subsequent arrests;

(3) subsequent convictions or confinements;

(4) the cost of confinement;

(5) educational achievement;

(6) high school equivalency examination passage;

(7) the kind of training services provided;

(8) the kind of employment the person obtains on release;

(9) whether the employment was related to training;

(10) the difference between the amount of the person's earnings on the date employment is obtained following release and the amount of those earnings on the first anniversary of that date;

(11) the retention factors associated with the employment; and

(12) the number and percentage of students who completed training in a regulated industry who applied for and were issued or denied a certificate or license by a state agency.

(b) The Windham School District shall use the information compiled and analyzed under Subsection (a) to biennially:

(1) evaluate whether its programs meet the goals under Section 19.003 and make changes to the programs as necessary; and

(2) submit a report to the board, the legislature, and the governor's office.

(c) Repealed by Acts 2025, 89th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1022 (S.B. 2405), Sec. 105(2), eff. September 1, 2025.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3848.052 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3848 / Section 3848.052
§ 3848.052. APPOINTMENT OF DIRECTORS.
Status: in_force

The mayor and members of the governing body of the City of Houston shall appoint voting directors from persons recommended by the board. A person is appointed if a majority of the members of the governing body, including the mayor, vote to appoint that person.
Tex. Finance Code § 157.020 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 157 / Section 157.020
§ 157.020. MORTGAGE CALL REPORT.
Status: in_force

(a) Each mortgage banker shall file a mortgage call report with the commissioner or the commissioner's authorized designee on a form prescribed by the commissioner or authorized designee. The report must be filed as frequently as required by the Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System and Registry. The report is a statement of condition of the mortgage banker and the mortgage banker's operations, including financial statements and production activity volumes, and any other similar information required by the Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System and Registry.

(a-1) A licensed residential mortgage loan originator, as required by the commissioner, shall file a mortgage call report with the commissioner or the commissioner's authorized designee on a form prescribed by the commissioner or authorized designee. The report:

(1) is a statement of condition of the residential mortgage loan originator;

(2) must include any information required by the commissioner; and

(3) must be filed as frequently as required by the commissioner.

(b) The information contained in the mortgage call report related to residential mortgage loan origination volume or other trade information is confidential and may not be disclosed by the commissioner, the commissioner's authorized designee, or any other employee of the Department of Savings and Mortgage Lending.
Tex. Finance Code § 66.054 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 66 / Section 66.054
§ 66.054. SUBPOENA; ADMINISTRATION OF OATH OR AFFIRMATION.
Status: in_force

(a) In an examination conducted under this subchapter, the commissioner, the deputy commissioner, or an examiner or auditor of the commissioner may:

(1) subpoena witnesses;

(2) administer an oath or affirmation to a person, including a director, officer, agent, or employee of an association; or

(3) require and compel by subpoena the production of documents, including records, books, papers, and contracts.

(b) The commissioner may apply to a district court in Travis County for an order requiring a person to obey a subpoena or to appear or answer questions in connection with an examination.

(c) The court shall issue an order under Subsection (b) if the court finds good cause to issue the subpoena or to take testimony.
Tex. Penal Code § 28.07 — TX Code / Code pe / Chapter 28 / Section 28.07
§ 28.07. INTERFERENCE WITH RAILROAD PROPERTY.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section:

(1) "Railroad property" means:

(A) a train, locomotive, railroad car, caboose, work equipment, rolling stock, safety device, switch, or connection that is owned, leased, operated, or possessed by a railroad; or

(B) a railroad track, rail, bridge, trestle, or right-of-way owned or used by a railroad.

(2) "Tamper" means to move, alter, or interfere with railroad property.

(b) A person commits an offense if the person:

(1) throws an object or discharges a firearm or weapon at a train or rail-mounted work equipment; or

(2) without the effective consent of the owner:

(A) enters or remains on railroad property, knowing that it is railroad property;

(B) tampers with railroad property;

(C) places an obstruction on a railroad track or right-of-way; or

(D) causes in any manner the derailment of a train, railroad car, or other railroad property that moves on tracks.

(c) An offense under Subsection (b)(1) is a Class B misdemeanor unless the person causes bodily injury to another, in which event the offense is a felony of the third degree.

(d) An offense under Subsection (b)(2)(A) is a Class C misdemeanor.

(e) An offense under Subsection (b)(2)(B), (b)(2)(C), or (b)(2)(D) is a Class C misdemeanor unless the person causes pecuniary loss of $100 or more, in which event the offense is:

(1) a Class B misdemeanor if the amount of pecuniary loss is $100 or more but less than $750;

(2) a Class A misdemeanor if the amount of pecuniary loss is $750 or more but less than $2,500;

(3) a state jail felony if the amount of pecuniary loss is $2,500 or more but less than $30,000;

(4) a felony of the third degree if the amount of the pecuniary loss is $30,000 or more but less than $150,000;

(5) a felony of the second degree if the amount of pecuniary loss is $150,000 or more but less than $300,000; or

(6) a felony of the first degree if the amount of the pecuniary loss is $300,000 or more.

(f) The conduct described in Subsection (b)(2)(A) is not an offense under this section if it is undertaken by an employee of the railroad or by a representative of a labor organization which represents or is seeking to represent the employees of the railroad as long as the employee or representative has a right to engage in such conduct under the Railway Labor Act (45 U.S.C. Section 151 et seq.).
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8047.0106 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8047 / Section 8047.0106
§ 8047.0106. INITIAL DISTRICT TERRITORY.
Status: in_force

(a) The district is initially composed of the territory described by Section 2 of the Act enacting this chapter.

(b) The boundaries and field notes contained in Section 2 of the Act enacting this chapter form a closure. A mistake made in the field notes or in copying the field notes in the legislative process does not affect the district's:

(1) organization, existence, or validity;

(2) right to issue any type of bond for the purposes for which the district is created or to pay the principal of and interest on a bond;

(3) right to impose a tax; or

(4) legality or operation.
Tex. Occupations Code § 564.102 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 564 / Section 564.102
§ 564.102. PHARMACY PEER REVIEW COMMITTEE.
Status: in_force

(a) A pharmacy peer review committee may be established to evaluate the quality of pharmacy services or the competence of pharmacists and suggest improvements in pharmacy systems to enhance patient care.

(b) The committee may review documentation of quality-related activities in a pharmacy, assess system failures and personnel deficiencies, determine facts, and make recommendations or issue decisions in a written report that can be used for continuous quality improvement purposes.

(c) A pharmacy peer review committee includes the members, employees, and agents of the committee, including assistants, investigators, attorneys, and any other agent that serves the committee in any capacity.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8808.003 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8808 / Section 8808.003
§ 8808.003. CONFIRMATION ELECTION REQUIRED.
Status: in_force

If the creation of the district is not confirmed at a confirmation election held before September 1, 2009:

(1) the district is dissolved on September 1, 2009, except that:

(A) any debts incurred shall be paid;

(B) any assets that remain after the payment of debts shall be transferred to Duval 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 on September 1, 2012.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3903.203 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3903 / Section 3903.203
§ 3903.203. TAXES FOR BONDS AND OTHER OBLIGATIONS.
Status: in_force

At the time bonds or other obligations payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes are issued:

(1) the board shall impose a continuing direct annual ad valorem tax for each year that all or part of the bonds are outstanding; and

(2) the district annually shall impose an ad valorem tax on all taxable property in the district in an amount sufficient to:

(A) pay the interest on the bonds or other obligations as the interest becomes due; and

(B) create a sinking fund for the payment of the principal of the bonds or other obligations when due or the redemption price at any earlier required redemption date.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3894.160 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3894 / Section 3894.160
§ 3894.160. TAXES FOR BONDS AND OTHER OBLIGATIONS.
Status: in_force

(a) At the time bonds or other obligations payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes are issued:

(1) the board shall impose a continuing direct annual ad valorem tax, without limit as to rate or amount, for each year that all or part of the bonds are outstanding; and

(2) the district annually shall impose an ad valorem tax on all taxable property in the district in an amount sufficient to:

(A) pay the interest on the bonds or other obligations as the interest becomes due;

(B) create a sinking fund for the payment of the principal of the bonds or other obligations when due or the redemption price at any earlier required redemption date; and

(C) pay the expenses of imposing the taxes.

(b) Bonds or other obligations that are secured by and payable from ad valorem taxes may not be issued unless the bonds and the imposition of the taxes are approved by:

(1) a majority of the district voters voting at an election held for that purpose; and

(2) the governing body of the city.

(c) The district shall hold an election required by this section in the manner provided by Chapter 54, Water Code.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7967.101 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7967 / Section 7967.101
§ 7967.101. 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. Transportation Code § 391.065 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 391 / Section 391.065
§ 391.065. RULES; FORMS.
Status: in_force

(a) The commission may adopt rules to implement this subchapter and Subchapters A and B.

(b) For the efficient management and administration of this chapter and to reduce the number of employees required to enforce this chapter, the commission shall adopt rules for issuing standardized forms that are for submission by license holders and applicants and that provide for an accurate showing of the number, location, or other information required by the commission for each license holder's or applicant's commercial signs under this chapter or off-premise signs under Chapter 394.

(c) The commission may not adopt a rule under this chapter that restricts competitive bidding or advertising by the holder of a license issued under this chapter other than a rule to prohibit false, misleading, or deceptive practices. The limitation provided by this section applies only to rules relating to the occupation of erecting or maintaining commercial signs and does not affect the commission's power to regulate the orderly and effective display of commercial signs under this chapter. A rule to prohibit false, misleading, or deceptive practices may not:

(1) restrict the use of:

(A) any legal medium for an advertisement;

(B) the license holder's advertisement under a trade name; or

(C) the license holder's personal appearance or voice in an advertisement, if the license holder is an individual; or

(2) relate to the size or duration of an advertisement by the license holder.
Tex. Natural Resources Code § 61.176 — TX Code / Code nr / Chapter 61 / Section 61.176
§ 61.176. AREAS EXEMPT FROM SUBCHAPTER.
Status: in_force

This subchapter does not apply to a public beach that is within the boundaries of a state park designated by the department or to a remote beach on any island or peninsula which is not accessible by public road or common carrier ferry facility as long as that condition exists.
Tex. Insurance Code § 443.352 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 443 / Section 443.352
§ 443.352. TERMINATION OF LIQUIDATION PROCEEDINGS.
Status: in_force

When all property justifying the expense of collection and distribution has been collected and distributed under this chapter, the liquidator shall apply to the receivership court for an order discharging the liquidator and terminating the proceeding. The receivership court may grant the application and make any other orders, including orders to transfer any remaining funds that are uneconomic to distribute, or pursuant to Section 443.302(c), assign any assets that remain unliquidated, including claims and causes of action, as may be deemed appropriate.
Tex. Occupations Code § 801.452 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 801 / Section 801.452
§ 801.452. AMOUNT OF PENALTY.
Status: in_force

(a) The amount of an administrative penalty may not exceed $5,000 for each violation per day.

(b) The amount of the penalty shall be based on the schedule of sanctions adopted under Section 801.411.

(c) A committee described by Section 801.408(c) or (d) shall recommend the amount of the administrative penalty based on the schedule of sanctions adopted under Section 801.411.
Tex. Government Code § 402.0231 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 402 / Section 402.0231
§ 402.0231. CORPORATE INTEGRITY UNIT.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, " corporate fraud" means a violation of state or federal law or rules relating to fraud committed by a corporation, limited liability company, or registered limited liability partnership or an officer, director, or partner of those entities while acting in a representative capacity.

(b) A corporate integrity unit is created within the office of the attorney general to assist in the enforcement of the laws relating to corporate fraud or other similar illegal activities. The unit shall:

(1) assist district attorneys and county attorneys in the investigation and prosecution of corporate fraud or other similar illegal activities allegedly committed by corporations, limited liability companies, and registered limited liability partnerships;

(2) assist state agencies with investigation of complaints and administrative enforcement actions for corporate fraud violations, including the assessment of an administrative penalty or other administrative sanction; and

(3) serve as a clearinghouse for information relating to the investigation and prosecution of corporate fraud and other similar illegal activities in this state.

(c) To the extent allowed by law, a state agency or local law enforcement agency shall cooperate with the corporate integrity unit by providing information requested by the unit as necessary to carry out the purposes of this section. Information disclosed under this subsection is confidential and not subject to disclosure under Chapter 552.
Tex. Education Code § 21.064 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 21 / Section 21.064
§ 21.064. LEGACY MASTER TEACHER CERTIFICATIONS.
Status: in_force

(a) The board shall recognize a master teacher certificate issued under former Section 21.0481, 21.0482, 21.0483, or 21.0484 until the certificate expires. The board shall note a designation of "legacy" on the certificate.

(b) A master teacher certificate described by Subsection (a) is not eligible for funding under the teacher incentive allotment under Section 48.112.
Tex. Finance Code § 34.203 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 34 / Section 34.203
§ 34.203. LOAN EXPENSES AND FEES.
Status: in_force

(a) A bank may require a borrower to pay all reasonable expenses and fees incurred in connection with the making, closing, disbursing, extending, readjusting, or renewing of a loan, regardless of whether those expenses or fees are paid to third parties. A fee charged by the bank under this section may not exceed the cost the bank reasonably expects to incur in connection with the transaction to which the fee relates. Payment for those expenses may be:

(1) collected by the bank from the borrower and:

(A) retained by the bank; or

(B) paid to a person rendering services for which a charge has been made; or

(2) paid directly by the borrower to a third party to whom they are payable.

(b) This section does not authorize the bank to charge its borrower for payment of fees and expenses to an officer or director of the bank for services rendered in the person's capacity as an officer or director.

(c) A bank may charge a penalty for prepayment or late payment. Only one penalty may be charged by the bank on each past due payment. Unless otherwise agreed in writing, prepayment of principal must be applied on the final installment of the note or other obligation until that installment is fully paid, and further prepayments must be applied on installments in the inverse order of their maturity.

(d) Fees and expenses charged and collected as provided by this section are not considered a part of the interest or compensation charged by the bank for the use, forbearance, or detention of money.

(e) To the extent of any conflict between this section and a provision of Subtitle B, Title 4, the provision of Subtitle B, Title 4, prevails.
Tex. Human Resources Code § 36.111 — TX Code / Code hr / Chapter 36 / Section 36.111
§ 36.111. REDUCTION OF AWARD.
Status: in_force

(a) If the court finds that the action was brought by a person who planned and initiated the violation of Section 36.002 on which the action was brought, the court may, to the extent the court considers appropriate, reduce the share of the proceeds of the action the person would otherwise receive under Section 36.110, taking into account the person's role in advancing the case to litigation and any relevant circumstances pertaining to the violation.

(b) If the person bringing the action is convicted of criminal conduct arising from the person's role in the violation of Section 36.002, the court shall dismiss the person from the civil action and the person may not receive any share of the proceeds of the action. A dismissal under this subsection does not prejudice the right of the state to continue the action.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8014A.0103 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8014A / Section 8014A.0103
§ 8014A.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. Natural Resources Code § 161.018 — TX Code / Code nr / Chapter 161 / Section 161.018
§ 161.018. MINUTES OF BOARD.
Status: in_force

Minutes of each meeting of the board shall be kept, and only those matters that actually transpire at the meeting shall be entered in the minutes.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7903A.0101 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7903A / Section 7903A.0101
§ 7903A.0101. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this chapter:

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

(2) "Commission" means the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.

(3) "Director" means a board member.

(4) "District" means the Harris-Waller Counties Municipal Utility District No. 7.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3821.005 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3821 / Section 3821.005
§ 3821.005. DISTRICT TERRITORY.
Status: in_force

(a) The district is composed of the territory described by Section 4, Chapter 1160, Acts of the 78th Legislature, Regular Session, 2003, as that territory may have been modified under:

(1) Section 3821.108 or its predecessor statute, former Section 27, Chapter 1160, Acts of the 78th Legislature, Regular Session, 2003;

(2) Subchapter J, Chapter 49, Water Code; or

(3) other law.

(b) The boundaries and field notes of the district contained in Section 4, Chapter 1160, Acts of the 78th Legislature, Regular Session, 2003, form a closure. A mistake made in the field notes or in copying the field notes in the legislative process does not in any way affect the district's:

(1) organization, existence, or validity;

(2) right to issue any type of bond for a purpose for which the district is created or to pay the principal of and interest on a bond;

(3) right to impose or collect an assessment or tax; or

(4) legality or operation.
Tex. Occupations Code § 101.201 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 101 / Section 101.201
§ 101.201. FALSE, MISLEADING, OR DECEPTIVE ADVERTISING.
Status: reserved

(a) A person may not use advertising that is false, misleading, deceptive, or not readily subject to verification.

(b) False, misleading, or deceptive advertising or advertising not readily subject to verification includes advertising that:

(1) makes a material misrepresentation of fact or omits a fact necessary to make the statement as a whole not materially misleading;

(2) makes a representation likely to create an unjustified expectation about the results of a health care service or procedure;

(3) compares a health care professional's services with another health care professional's services unless the comparison can be factually substantiated;

(4) contains a testimonial;

(5) causes confusion or misunderstanding as to the credentials, education, or licensing of a health care professional;

(6) represents that health care insurance deductibles or copayments may be waived or are not applicable to health care services to be provided if the deductibles or copayments are required;

(7) represents that the benefits of a health benefit plan will be accepted as full payment when deductibles or copayments are required;

(8) makes a representation that is designed to take advantage of the fears or emotions of a particularly susceptible type of patient; or

(9) represents in the use of a professional name a title or professional identification that is expressly or commonly reserved to or used by another profession or professional.