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Tex. Natural Resources Code § 61.070 — TX Code / Code nr / Chapter 61 / Section 61.070
§ 61.070. PARKING AND USE FEES.
Status: in_force

Subsection (4), Section 61.069 of this code shall not be construed to prohibit the assessment of a reasonable fee for off-beach parking or for the use of facilities provided for the use and convenience of the public.
Tex. Occupations Code § 110.054 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 110 / Section 110.054
§ 110.054. TERMS.
Status: in_force

Members of the council serve staggered six-year terms. The terms of two or three members expire on February 1 of each odd-numbered year.
Tex. Transportation Code § 22.073 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 22 / Section 22.073
§ 22.073. ADDITIONAL AUTHORIZATION.
Status: in_force

A power or privilege granted to a local government by this chapter may be exercised jointly with a public agency of another state or the United States to the extent permitted by the laws of that state or of the United States. A state agency, when acting jointly with a local government, may exercise a power or privilege granted to a local government by this chapter.
Tex. Estates Code § 1151.153 — TX Code / Code es / Chapter 1151 / Section 1151.153
§ 1151.153. POSSESSION OF PROPERTY HELD IN COMMON OWNERSHIP.
Status: in_force

The guardian of the estate is entitled to possession of a ward's property held or owned in common with a part owner in the same manner as another owner in common or joint owner is entitled.
Tex. Local Government Code § 322.074 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 322 / Section 322.074
§ 322.074. APPROVAL AND REGISTRATION.
Status: in_force

(a) Before the bonds are delivered to the purchaser, the bonds and the records pertaining to the bonds must be submitted to the attorney general for examination and approval. The attorney general shall approve the bonds if issued in accordance with this subchapter.

(b) Bonds approved by the attorney general and registered with the comptroller of public accounts are incontestable.
Tex. Finance Code § 36.309 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 36 / Section 36.309
§ 36.309. APPEAL OF REJECTED CLAIM.
Status: in_force

(a) The receiver's rejection of a claim may be appealed in the court in which the receivership proceeding is pending. The appeal must be brought within three months after the date of service of notice of the rejection.

(b) If the action is timely brought, review is de novo as if originally filed in the court and subject to the rules of procedure and appeal applicable to civil cases. This action is separate from the receivership proceeding and is not initiated by a claimant's attempt to appeal the action of the receiver by intervening in the receivership proceeding.

(c) If the action is not timely brought, the action of the receiver is final and not subject to review.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8456.004 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8456 / Section 8456.004
§ 8456.004. CONSENT OF MUNICIPALITY REQUIRED.
Status: in_force

The temporary directors may not hold an election under Section 8456.003 until each municipality in whose corporate limits or extraterritorial jurisdiction the district is located has consented by ordinance or resolution to the creation of the district and to the inclusion of land in the district.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3863.004 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3863 / Section 3863.004
§ 3863.004. 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;

(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; and

(4) provide for water, wastewater, drainage, road, and recreational facilities for the district.

(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. Water Code § 63.172 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 63 / Section 63.172
§ 63.172. FORMAL REQUIREMENTS OF CONTRACT.
Status: in_force

A contract entered into by the district shall be in writing and signed by the contractors and the commissioners, any two of the commissioners, the executive director of the district, or an authorized representative of the executive director.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 507.008 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 507 / Section 507.008
§ 507.008. COMPLAINTS AND INVESTIGATIONS.
Status: in_force

On presentation of appropriate credentials, a commission representative may enter a facility at reasonable times to inspect and investigate complaints.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1017.151 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1017 / Section 1017.151
§ 1017.151. BUDGET.
Status: in_force

(a) The district administrator shall prepare a proposed annual budget for the district.

(b) The proposed budget must contain a complete financial statement, including a statement of:

(1) the outstanding obligations of the district;

(2) the amount of cash on hand in each district fund;

(3) the amount of money received by the district from all sources during the previous year;

(4) the amount of money available to the district from all sources during the ensuing year;

(5) the amount of the balances expected at the end of the year in which the budget is being prepared;

(6) the estimated amount of revenue and balances available to cover the proposed budget; and

(7) the estimated tax rate required.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3909.152 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3909 / Section 3909.152
§ 3909.152. MONEY USED FOR IMPROVEMENTS OR SERVICES.
Status: in_force

The district may acquire, construct, finance, operate, or maintain any improvement or service authorized under this chapter or Chapter 375, Local Government Code, using any money available to the district.
Tex. Occupations Code § 2035.003 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 2035 / Section 2035.003
§ 2035.003. ELECTION TO APPROVE WAGERING ON SIMULCAST RACES.
Status: in_force

The commissioners court of a county in which a racetrack is conducting live racing may, on its own motion by a majority vote of its members, order an election to approve pari-mutuel wagering on simulcast horse races or greyhound races.
Tex. Government Code § 437.206 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 437 / Section 437.206
§ 437.206. COMMISSIONS.
Status: in_force

(a) An initial state commission in the Texas military forces must be:

(1) in the name and by authority of this state;

(2) sealed with the state seal;

(3) signed by the governor and attested by the secretary of state;

(4) recorded by the Texas military forces; and

(5) conferred without fee.

(b) On the recommendation of the commanding officer or noncommissioned officer of the Texas military forces, the governor may confer on the officer or noncommissioned officer a brevet of a grade higher than the ordinary commission or brevet held by the officer or noncommissioned officer for gallant conduct or meritorious military service. The adjutant general shall specify the criteria for gallant conduct or meritorious military service.

(c) The governor may confer on an officer in active service in the Texas military forces who has previously served in the forces of the United States during a war a brevet of a grade equal to the highest grade in which the officer previously served.

(d) A commission under Subsection (b) or (c) carries only the privileges or rights allowed for similar commissions in the military service of the United States.

(e) The governor, without examination, may appoint and confer a brevet of second lieutenant on an enlisted service member who has served well and faithfully in the Texas military forces for 25 years or more. The service member shall immediately be placed on the retired list.

(f) The governor may delegate the powers granted by this section to the adjutant general.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8331.203 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8331 / Section 8331.203
§ 8331.203. BONDS FOR ROAD PROJECTS.
Status: in_force

At the time of issuance, the total principal amount of bonds or other obligations issued or incurred to finance road projects and payable from ad valorem taxes may not exceed one-fourth of the assessed value of the real property in the district.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8057.0503 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8057 / Section 8057.0503
§ 8057.0503. BONDS FOR ROAD PROJECTS.
Status: in_force

At the time of issuance, the total principal amount of bonds or other obligations issued or incurred to finance road projects and payable from ad valorem taxes may not exceed one-fourth of the assessed value of the real property in the district.
Tex. Insurance Code § 2203.363 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 2203 / Section 2203.363
§ 2203.363. PAYMENT ENFORCEABLE BY MANDAMUS.
Status: in_force

A writ of mandamus and any other legal or equitable remedy are available to a party in interest to require the association or another party to fulfill an agreement or perform a function or duty under:

(1) this subchapter;

(2) the Texas Constitution; or

(3) a bond resolution.
Tex. Insurance Code § 4004.105 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 4004 / Section 4004.105
§ 4004.105. ADJUSTER CONTINUING EDUCATION PROGRAM CONTENTS.
Status: in_force

A continuing education program for adjusters licensed under Chapter 4101 must include education relating to:

(1) Chapter 541;

(2) Chapter 547;

(3) Subchapter A, Chapter 542;

(4) Subchapter E, Chapter 17, Business & Commerce Code; and

(5) any other similar laws specified by the department.
Tex. Government Code § 493.034 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 493 / Section 493.034
§ 493.034. EDUCATIONAL AND VOCATIONAL TRAINING PILOT PROGRAM.
Status: in_force

(a) The department shall establish a pilot program to provide educational and vocational training, employment, and reentry services to:

(1) defendants placed on community supervision under Article 42A.562, Code of Criminal Procedure; and

(2) inmates released on parole who are required to participate in the program as a condition of parole imposed under Section 508.1455.

(b) The department, in consultation with interested parties, shall determine the eligibility criteria for a defendant or inmate to participate in the pilot program, including requiring the defendant or inmate to arrange for suitable housing while participating in the program.

(c) The department, in consultation with interested parties, shall identify at least two and not more than four sites in this state in which the pilot program will operate. In identifying the sites, the department shall consider locating the program in various regions throughout the state, including locations having a variety of population sizes, provided that the department shall select sites based on where the program will have the greatest likelihood of success and regardless of geographic region or population size. The department shall also give consideration to whether a risk and needs assessment is generally conducted before sentencing defendants in a particular location and to the degree to which local judges show support for the establishment of the program in a particular location.

(d) The department shall issue a request for proposals from public or private entities to provide services through the pilot program. The department shall select one or more qualified applicants to provide services through the program to eligible defendants and inmates.

(e) The pilot program consists of approximately 180 days of employment-related services and support and must include:

(1) an initial period during which the defendant or inmate will:

(A) receive training and education related to the defendant's or inmate's vocational goals; and

(B) be employed by the provider;

(2) job placement services designed to provide employment for the defendant or inmate after the period described by Subdivision (1);

(3) assistance in obtaining a high school diploma or industry certification for applicable defendants and inmates;

(4) life-skills training, including information about budgeting and money management; and

(5) counseling and mental health services.

(f) The department shall limit the number of defendants and inmates who may participate in the pilot program to not more than 45 individuals per quarter per program location.

(g) The department shall pay providers not less than $40 per day for each participant.
Tex. Estates Code § 1357.051 — TX Code / Code es / Chapter 1357 / Section 1357.051
§ 1357.051. SCOPE OF SUPPORTED DECISION-MAKING AGREEMENT.
Status: in_force

An adult with a disability may voluntarily, without undue influence or coercion, enter into a supported decision-making agreement with a supporter under which the adult with a disability authorizes the supporter to do any or all of the following:

(1) provide supported decision-making, including assistance in understanding the options, responsibilities, and consequences of the adult's life decisions, without making those decisions on behalf of the adult with a disability;

(2) subject to Section 1357.054, assist the adult in accessing, collecting, and obtaining information that is relevant to a given life decision, including medical, psychological, financial, educational, or treatment records, from any person;

(3) assist the adult with a disability in understanding the information described by Subdivision (2); and

(4) assist the adult in communicating the adult's decisions to appropriate persons.
Tex. Occupations Code § 2309.053 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 2309 / Section 2309.053
§ 2309.053. PRESIDING OFFICER.
Status: in_force

The presiding officer of the commission shall appoint one of the advisory board members to serve as presiding officer of the advisory board for a term of two years. The presiding officer of the advisory board may vote on any matter before the advisory board.
Tex. Government Code § 2051.049 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2051 / Section 2051.049
§ 2051.049. SELECTION OF NEWSPAPER.
Status: in_force

The governmental entity or representative required to publish a notice in a newspaper shall select, in accordance with this subchapter, one or more newspapers to publish the notice.
Tex. Agriculture Code § 103.013 — TX Code / Code ag / Chapter 103 / Section 103.013
§ 103.013. PENALTY FOR FAILURE TO PAY FEE.
Status: in_force

(a) A person commits an offense if the person acts or assumes to act as a license holder under Chapter 101 without first paying the annual fee required by Section 103.011.

(b) An offense under this section is a Class B misdemeanor.

(c) A person commits a separate offense for each day the person acts in violation of this section.
Tex. Occupations Code § 605.352 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 605 / Section 605.352
§ 605.352.
Status: in_force

Sec. 605.352. VIOLATION OF SECTION 102.001. A person licensed under this chapter is considered to have violated this chapter if the person violates Section 102.001.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1104.059 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1104 / Section 1104.059
§ 1104.059. VOTING REQUIREMENT.
Status: in_force

A concurrence of a majority of the directors voting is necessary in any matter relating to district business.
Tex. Human Resources Code § 152.0771 — TX Code / Code hr / Chapter 152 / Section 152.0771
§ 152.0771. EL PASO COUNTY.
Status: repealed

(a) The juvenile board of El Paso County is composed of:

(1) the county judge or:

(A) a member of the commissioners court designated by the county judge; or

(B) an individual who is not a member of the commissioners court and who is designated by the county judge and approved by the commissioners court by majority vote;

(2) each family district court judge;

(3) each juvenile court judge;

(4) up to five judges on the "El Paso Council of Judges" to be elected by majority vote of that council;

(5) a municipal judge from El Paso County selected by the chairman of the juvenile board of El Paso County; and

(6) a justice of the peace in El Paso County selected by the chairman of the juvenile board of El Paso County.

(b) Repealed by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 317, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.

(c) The juvenile board shall hold meetings at least once every three months in accordance with board rules.

(d) The board shall keep records as required by law and board rules.

(e) A juvenile probation officer shall take the oath of office when appointed and the oath and the fact of the appointment shall be filed with the county clerk.

(f) The commissioners court shall provide the juvenile probation officers with:

(1) automobiles and their maintenance and operation expenses for use in official duties; or

(2) an automobile allowance for the use of a personal automobile on official business in the amount determined to be necessary by the commissioners court.

(g), (h) Repealed by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 317, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.
Tex. Agriculture Code § 131.044 — TX Code / Code ag / Chapter 131 / Section 131.044
§ 131.044. CERTIFICATE OF INSPECTION.
Status: in_force

(a) A person who wants a certificate of inspection for bees, equipment, pollen, or honey must request the inspection from the chief apiary inspector.

(b) On receipt of a request, the inspector shall authorize the inspection of the bees, equipment, pollen, or honey for the presence of disease or pests.

(c) If a disease or reportable pest is not found in the bees, equipment, pollen, or honey, the inspector shall certify in writing that the bees, equipment, pollen, or honey is apparently free from disease and reportable pests.

(d) The inspector shall charge fees for inspections requested under this section. The inspector shall set the fees in amounts that are reasonable in relation to the costs of administering this section.

(e) The beekeeper of bees or equipment that contain a reportable disease or reportable pest shall pay an additional fee, in a reasonable amount set by the inspector at not less than $25, for each subsequent inspection that the inspector determines is necessary to contain, treat, or eradicate the disease or pest.
Tex. Tax Code § 202.051 — TX Code / Code tx / Chapter 202 / Section 202.051
§ 202.051. TAX IMPOSED.
Status: in_force

There is imposed a tax on the production of oil.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8012A.0302 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8012A / Section 8012A.0302
§ 8012A.0302. MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT POWERS AND DUTIES.
Status: in_force

The district has the powers and duties provided by the general law of this state, including Chapters 49 and 54, Water Code, applicable to municipal utility districts created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Tex. Government Code § 1333.003 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 1333 / Section 1333.003
§ 1333.003. ELECTION RESULTS; DESTRUCTION OF BONDS.
Status: in_force

(a) The governing body of the municipality shall record the results of an election held under this chapter in its minutes.

(b) If a majority of the qualified voters voting at the election vote in favor of the proposition, the governing body of the municipality shall revoke and burn the unsold bonds.

(c) The municipality shall send to the comptroller a certified copy of the minutes of the municipality showing the revocation and destruction of the bonds.

(d) On receipt of notice under Subsection (c), the comptroller shall cancel the registration of the bonds in the records of the comptroller.
Tex. Agriculture Code § 25.004 — TX Code / Code ag / Chapter 25 / Section 25.004
§ 25.004. REPORT.
Status: in_force

A nonprofit organization that receives a grant under this chapter must at regular intervals prescribed by the department report the results of the organization's program to the department. A report under this section for a prescribed reporting period must include:

(1) a statement of the amount of food purchased and distributed using grant funds;

(2) a statement of the leveraged value of grant funds;

(3) a list of specific programs that benefited from grant funds; and

(4) a detailed accounting of how grant funds were spent.
Tex. Insurance Code § 101.301 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 101 / Section 101.301
§ 101.301. REPORTING REQUIRED.
Status: in_force

(a) A person investigating or adjusting a loss or claim on a subject of insurance in this state shall immediately report to the department an insurance policy or contract that has been entered into by an insurer that is not authorized to transact the insurance in this state.

(b) This section does not apply to:

(1) a transaction described by Section 101.053(b)(4); or

(2) surplus lines insurance procured through eligible surplus lines insurers as defined by Section 981.002.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7806.052 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7806 / Section 7806.052
§ 7806.052. ELIGIBILITY.
Status: in_force

To serve as a director, a person must:

(1) own taxable property in the district; or

(2) be a resident of the district.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8400.151 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8400 / Section 8400.151
§ 8400.151. ANNEXATION BY MUNICIPALITY.
Status: in_force

(a) The governing body of a municipality that plans to annex all or part of the district first must adopt a resolution of intention to annex all or part of the district and transmit that resolution to the district and the following districts:

(1) Travis County Municipal Utility District No. 3;

(2) Travis County Municipal Utility District No. 4;

(3) Travis County Municipal Utility District No. 5;

(4) Travis County Municipal Utility District No. 6;

(5) Travis County Municipal Utility District No. 7;

(6) Travis County Municipal Utility District No. 9; and

(7) Travis County Water Control and Improvement District No. 19.

(b) On receipt of a resolution described by Subsection (a), the district and each of the districts listed in Subsection (a) shall call an election to be held on the next uniform election date on the question of whether the annexation should be authorized.

(c) The municipality may annex the territory described in the resolution only if a majority of the total number of voters voting in all of the districts' elections vote in favor of authorizing the annexation.

(d) The municipality seeking annexation shall pay the costs of the elections held under this section.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1016.156 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1016 / Section 1016.156
§ 1016.156. AUDIT.
Status: in_force

(a) The board shall have an independent audit made of the district's financial condition for the fiscal year.

(b) As soon as the audit is completed, the audit shall be filed at the district's office.
Tex. Estates Code § 201.055 — TX Code / Code es / Chapter 201 / Section 201.055
§ 201.055. ISSUE OF VOID OR VOIDABLE MARRIAGE.
Status: in_force

The issue of a marriage declared void or voided by annulment shall be treated in the same manner as the issue of a valid marriage.