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Tex. Family Code § 51.07 — TX Code / Code fa / Chapter 51 / Section 51.07
§ 51.07. TRANSFER TO ANOTHER COUNTY FOR DISPOSITION.
Status: in_force

(a) When a child has been found to have engaged in delinquent conduct or conduct indicating a need for supervision under Section 54.03, the juvenile court may transfer the case and transcripts of records and documents to the juvenile court of the county where the child resides for disposition of the case under Section 54.04. Consent by the court of the county where the child resides is not required.

(b) For purposes of Subsection (a), while a child is the subject of a suit under Title 5, the child is considered to reside in the county in which the court of continuing exclusive jurisdiction over the child is located.
Tex. Occupations Code § 351.106 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 351 / Section 351.106
§ 351.106. QUALIFICATIONS AND STANDARDS OF CONDUCT INFORMATION.
Status: in_force

The board shall provide, as often as necessary, to its members and employees information regarding their:

(1) qualifications for office or employment under this chapter; and

(2) responsibilities under applicable law relating to standards of conduct for state officers or employees.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 6916.053 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 6916 / Section 6916.053
§ 6916.053. JOINT ROAD PROJECTS.
Status: in_force

(a) A district may contract with a state agency, political subdivision, or corporation created under Chapter 431, Transportation Code, for a joint road project.

(b) The contract may:

(1) provide for joint payment of project costs; and

(2) require the state agency, political subdivision, or corporation to design, construct, or improve a project, including landscaping, as provided by the contract.
Tex. Local Government Code § 271.051 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 271 / Section 271.051
§ 271.051. CERTIFICATES AS INVESTMENTS OR AS SECURITY FOR DEPOSITS.
Status: in_force

(a) Certificates approved by the attorney general are legal and authorized investments for:

(1) banks, savings banks, trust companies, and savings and loan associations;

(2) insurance companies;

(3) fiduciaries, trustees, and guardians; and

(4) sinking funds of municipalities, counties, school districts, or other political corporations or subdivisions of the state.

(b) Certificates approved by the attorney general are eligible to secure deposits of public funds of the state or a municipality, county, school district, or other political corporation or subdivision of the state. The certificates are sufficient security for the deposits to the extent of the face value of the certificates, if accompanied by any appurtenant unmatured interest coupons.
Tex. Government Code § 466.257 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 466 / Section 466.257
§ 466.257. METHOD, LOCATION, AND HOURS FOR PURCHASE OF TICKET.
Status: in_force

A person may only purchase a ticket:

(1) in person;

(2) at the location of a licensed sales agency; and

(3) during the normal business hours of the licensed sales agency.
Tex. Insurance Code § 541.266 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 541 / Section 541.266
§ 541.266. DISPOSITION.
Status: in_force

(a) A class action under this subchapter may not be dismissed, settled, or compromised without the approval of the court.

(b) Notice of the proposed dismissal, settlement, or compromise shall be given to all members of the class in the manner the court directs.
Tex. Water Code § 36.174 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 36 / Section 36.174
§ 36.174. FORM OF BONDS OR NOTES.
Status: in_force

(a) A district may issue its bonds or notes in various series or issues.

(b) Bonds or notes may mature serially or otherwise not more than 50 years from their date and shall bear interest at any rate permitted by the constitution and laws of this state.

(c) A district's bonds, notes, and interest coupons, if any, are investment securities under the terms of Chapter 8, Business & Commerce Code, and may be issued registrable as to principal or as to both principal and interest and may be made redeemable before maturity, at the option of the district, or may contain a mandatory redemption provision.

(d) A district's bonds and notes may be issued in the form, denominations, and manner and under the terms, conditions, and details, and shall be signed and executed as provided by the board in the resolution or order authorizing their issuance.
Tex. Property Code § 301.001 — TX Code / Code pr / Chapter 301 / Section 301.001
§ 301.001. SHORT TITLE.
Status: in_force

This chapter may be cited as the Texas Fair Housing Act.
Tex. Water Code § 55.001 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 55 / Section 55.001
§ 55.001. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this chapter:

(1) "District" means a water improvement district created under this chapter.

(2) "Board" means the board of directors of a water improvement district.

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

(4) "Executive director" means the executive director of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3503.001 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3503 / Section 3503.001
§ 3503.001. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this chapter:

(1) "Authority" means the TexAmericas Center.

(2) "Board" means the authority's board of directors.

(3) "Property" means land, improvements, and personal property described in Section 3503.004.
Tex. Utilities Code § 104.109 — TX Code / Code ut / Chapter 104 / Section 104.109
§ 104.109. BONDED RATES.
Status: in_force

(a) A gas utility may put a changed rate into effect by filing a bond with the regulatory authority if the regulatory authority fails to make a final determination within 90 days from the date the proposed increase would otherwise be effective.

(b) The bonded rate may not exceed the proposed rate.

(c) The bond must be:

(1) payable to the regulatory authority in an amount, in a form, and with a surety approved by the regulatory authority; and

(2) conditioned on refund.

(d) The gas utility shall refund or credit against future bills:

(1) money collected under the bonded rates in excess of the rate finally ordered; and

(2) interest on that money, at the current interest rate as determined by the regulatory authority.
Tex. Natural Resources Code § 51.243 — TX Code / Code nr / Chapter 51 / Section 51.243
§ 51.243. REQUISITES OF A PATENT.
Status: in_force

(a) Each patent for land from the state shall be issued in the name and by authority of the state under the state seal and the land office seal and shall be signed by the governor and countersigned by the commissioner.

(b) Before the patent is delivered to the person who is entitled to it, it shall be registered in the land office patent book.
Tex. Utilities Code § 35.002 — TX Code / Code ut / Chapter 35 / Section 35.002
§ 35.002. RIGHT TO COMPETE AT WHOLESALE.
Status: in_force

A provider of generation, including an electric utility affiliate, exempt wholesale generator, and qualifying facility, may compete for the business of selling power.
Tex. Government Code § 411.506 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 411 / Section 411.506
§ 411.506. INFORMAL COMPLAINT RESOLUTION AND INFORMAL PROCEEDINGS.
Status: in_force

(a) The commission by rule shall establish procedures for the informal resolution of complaints filed with the department related to a violation of a law or rule governing a program or person subject to this subchapter, including procedures governing:

(1) informal disposition of a contested case under Section 2001.056; and

(2) an informal proceeding held in compliance with Section 2001.054.

(b) Any settlement agreement arising from the procedures described by Subsection (a) must be approved by the director or the director's designee.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8205.104 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8205 / Section 8205.104
§ 8205.104. COMPLIANCE WITH MUNICIPAL CONSENT RESOLUTIONS.
Status: in_force

The district shall comply with all applicable requirements of any resolution, adopted by the governing body of a municipality, that consents to the creation of the district or to the inclusion of land in the district.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7803.103 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7803 / Section 7803.103
§ 7803.103. EMINENT DOMAIN.
Status: in_force

(a) The district may exercise the power of eminent domain in Dallas County to acquire the fee simple title to or an easement or right-of-way to, over, or through any private or public land, water, or land under water that is in the district, borders the district, is adjacent or opposite to the district, or is outside of the district if the property has a direct effect on the accomplishment of the purposes for which the district is created and is necessary for making, constructing, and maintaining all levees and other improvements for the improvement of rivers, creeks, streams, or drainage courses in the district or bordering the district to prevent the overflow of water.

(b) The district may not exercise the power of eminent domain under Subsection (a) to acquire land or other property that is used for cemetery purposes.

(c) The district shall pay adequate compensation to the owner of property that is taken, damaged, or destroyed for the purposes described by Subsection (a).

(d) A condemnation proceeding must be brought in the name of the district.
Tex. Insurance Code § 401.015 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 401 / Section 401.015
§ 401.015. RESIGNATION OR DISMISSAL OF ACCOUNTANT; STATEMENT CONCERNING DISAGREEMENTS.
Status: in_force

(a) If an accountant who signed an audited financial report for an insurer or health maintenance organization resigns as accountant for the insurer or health maintenance organization or is dismissed by the insurer or health maintenance organization after the report is filed, the insurer or health maintenance organization shall notify the department not later than the fifth business day after the date of the resignation or dismissal.

(b) Not later than the 10th business day after the date the insurer or health maintenance organization notifies the department under Subsection (a), the insurer or health maintenance organization shall file a written statement with the commissioner advising the commissioner of any disagreements between the accountant and the insurer's or health maintenance organization's personnel responsible for presenting the insurer's or health maintenance organization's financial statements that:

(1) relate to accounting principles or practices, financial statement disclosure, or auditing scope or procedures;

(2) occurred during the 24 months preceding the date of the resignation or dismissal; and

(3) would have caused the accountant to note the disagreement in connection with the audited financial report if the disagreement were not resolved to the satisfaction of the accountant.

(c) The statement required by Subsection (b) must include a description of disagreements that were resolved to the accountant's satisfaction and those that were not resolved to the accountant's satisfaction.

(d) The insurer or health maintenance organization shall file with the statement required by Subsection (b) a letter signed by the accountant stating whether the accountant agrees with the insurer's or health maintenance organization's statement and, if not, the reasons why the accountant does not agree. If the accountant fails to provide the letter, the insurer or health maintenance organization shall file with the commissioner a copy of a written request to the accountant for the letter.
Tex. Local Government Code § 378.002 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 378 / Section 378.002
§ 378.002. CREATION OF ZONE.
Status: in_force

A municipality may create a neighborhood empowerment zone covering a part of the municipality if the municipality determines the creation of the zone would promote:

(1) the creation of affordable housing, including manufactured housing, in the zone;

(2) an increase in economic development in the zone;

(3) an increase in the quality of social services, education, or public safety provided to residents of the zone; or

(4) the rehabilitation of affordable housing in the zone.
Tex. Business Organizations Code § 251.154 — TX Code / Code bo / Chapter 251 / Section 251.154
§ 251.154. LIABILITY.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided by Subsection (b), a member or subscriber of a cooperative association is not jointly or severally liable for a debt of the cooperative association. A subscriber is liable for any unpaid amount on the subscriber's membership certificates or invested capital certificates.

(b) A subscriber who assigns the subscriber's interest in membership certificates or invested capital certificates is jointly and severally liable with the assignee until the appropriate certificates are fully paid.
Tex. Agriculture Code § 41.156 — TX Code / Code ag / Chapter 41 / Section 41.156
§ 41.156. COUNCIL MEMBERS.
Status: in_force

(a) A member of the council must be:

(1) nominated by the entity qualified to collect the proceeds of and administer the beef check off program established by federal law in this state or, in the entity's absence, the certified organizations that composed the entity; and

(2) appointed by the commissioner.

(b) A council member serves a one-year term or until his or her successor is appointed. A council member may serve not more than six consecutive one-year terms, except that a council member who is elected to serve as an officer during the member's sixth consecutive one-year term may serve as chairman or past chairman for not more than two additional consecutive one-year terms.

(c) The commissioner shall fill a vacancy on the council by appointment for the unexpired term from nominations received in accordance with Subsection (a).

(d) A council member is not a state officer for purposes of Section 572.021, Government Code, solely because of the member's service on the council.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8835.152 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8835 / Section 8835.152
§ 8835.152. AUTHORITY TO ISSUE BONDS AND NOTES.
Status: in_force

The district may issue bonds and notes under Subchapter F, Chapter 36, Water Code, not to exceed $500,000 of total indebtedness at any time.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 171.0631 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 171 / Section 171.0631
§ 171.0631. VOLUNTARY AND INFORMED CONSENT REQUIRED.
Status: in_force

A person may not provide an abortion-inducing drug to a pregnant woman without satisfying the applicable informed consent requirements of Subchapter B.
Tex. Occupations Code § 901.603 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 901 / Section 901.603
§ 901.603. INTERVENTION IN ACTION.
Status: in_force

Subject to approval by the board, a license holder or a professional organization of certified public accountants may intervene in an action by the board or may bring an action in the name of the license holder or professional organization to enforce any provision of this chapter against a person who does not hold a license or firm license.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 501.031 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 501 / Section 501.031
§ 501.031. EXAMINATIONS AND INVESTIGATIONS.
Status: in_force

(a) To enforce this chapter, an officer, employee, or agent of the department, on the presentation of appropriate credentials to the owner, operator, or agent, at reasonable times may enter a factory, warehouse, or establishment in which a hazardous substance is manufactured, processed, packaged, or held for introduction into commerce in this state or in which a hazardous substance is held after introduction into commerce, or a vehicle used to transport or hold a hazardous substance in commerce, for the purpose of inspecting within reasonable limits and in a reasonable manner the factory, warehouse, establishment, or vehicle and all pertinent equipment, finished and unfinished materials, and labeling in the factory, warehouse, establishment, or vehicle.

(b) The officer, employee, or agent of the department may obtain samples of any materials, packaging, labeling, or finished product.
Tex. Agriculture Code § 95.032 — TX Code / Code ag / Chapter 95 / Section 95.032
§ 95.032. CERTIFICATE OF INSPECTION.
Status: in_force

(a) After completing a citrus fruit inspection, the inspector shall issue a certificate of inspection for all citrus fruit that meets the requirements of this chapter.

(b) A person may not make or issue a false certificate of inspection.

(c) A person may not sell, transport, or deliver for transportation citrus fruit that is not accompanied by a certificate of inspection.

(d) A certificate of inspection shall be in the form provided by the department and shall state that all inspection fees under this chapter have been paid.
Tex. Transportation Code § 451.152 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 451 / Section 451.152
§ 451.152.
Status: in_force

Sec. 451.152. STATION OR TERMINAL COMPLEX: FACILITIES. A station or terminal complex of an authority:

(1) must include adequate provision for the transfer of passengers among the various means of transportation available to the complex; and

(2) may include provision for residential, institutional, recreational, commercial, and industrial facilities.
Tex. Insurance Code § 151.002 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 151 / Section 151.002
§ 151.002. RULES.
Status: in_force

The commissioner shall adopt rules as necessary to implement and enforce this subchapter and Subchapter B.
Tex. Alcoholic Beverage Code § 32.17 — TX Code / Code al / Chapter 32 / Section 32.17
§ 32.17. CANCELLATION OR SUSPENSION OF PERMIT; GROUNDS.
Status: in_force

(a) The commission or administrator may cancel or suspend for a period of time not exceeding 60 days, after notice and hearing, an original or renewal private club registration permit on finding that the permittee club has:

(1) sold, offered for sale, purchased, or held title to any alcoholic beverage so as to constitute an open saloon;

(2) refused to allow an authorized agent or representative of the commission or a peace officer to come on the club premises for the purposes of inspecting alcoholic beverages stored on the premises or investigating compliance with the provisions of this code;

(3) refused to furnish the commission or its agent or representative when requested any information pertaining to the storage, possession, serving, or consumption of alcoholic beverages on club premises;

(4) except as authorized under Section 32.15, permitted or allowed any alcoholic beverages stored on club premises to be served or consumed at any place other than on the club premises;

(5) failed to maintain an adequate building at the address for which the private club registration permit was issued;

(6) caused, permitted, or allowed any member of a club in a dry area to store any liquor on club premises except under the locker system;

(7) caused, permitted, or allowed any person to consume or be served any alcoholic beverage on the club premises:

(A) at any time on Sunday between the hours of 1:15 a.m. and 10 a.m. or on any other day at any time between the hours of 12:15 a.m. and 7 a.m., if the club does not have a retailer late hours certificate, except that an alcoholic beverage served to a customer between 10 a.m. and 12 noon on Sunday must be provided during the service of food to the customer; or

(B) at any time on Sunday between the hours of 2 a.m. and 10 a.m. or on any other day at any time between the hours of 2 a.m. and 7 a.m., if the club has a retailer late hours certificate, except that an alcoholic beverage served to a customer between 10 a.m. and 12 noon on Sunday must be provided during the service of food to the customer; or

(8) violated or assisted, aided or abetted the violation of any provision of this code.

(b) As used in Subsection (a)(1) of this section, the term "open saloon" means any place where an alcoholic beverage is sold or offered for sale for beverage purposes by the drink or in broken or unsealed containers, or a place where any alcoholic beverage is sold or offered for sale for on-premises consumption.

(c) After notice and an opportunity for a hearing, the commission or administrator may cancel or suspend the private club registration permit of a permit holder who has restricted the holder's authorized activities under the permit as provided by Section 32.01(b) on a determination that the permit holder is storing or serving alcoholic beverages to club members other than, or in addition to, wine and malt beverages.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3874.158 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3874 / Section 3874.158
§ 3874.158. BOND MATURITY.
Status: in_force

Bonds may mature not more than 40 years from their date of issue.
Tex. Local Government Code § 375.207 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 375 / Section 375.207
§ 375.207. MUNICIPAL APPROVAL.
Status: in_force

(a) A district must obtain the approval of the governing body of the municipality in which it is located for bond issues for an improvement project and the plans and specifications of an improvement project financed by the bond issue before those bonds may be issued.

(b) Instead of approval of bonds by the municipality, the district before finally approving a capital improvements budget may obtain approval from the governing body of the municipality of a capital improvements budget for a period not to exceed five years. If a district obtains approval of a capital improvements budget, it may finance the capital improvements and issue bonds specified in the budget without further approval from the municipality.

(c) A district must obtain approval from the municipality of the plans and specifications of any improvement project that involves the use of the rights-of-way of streets, roads, or highways or the use of municipal land or any easements granted by the municipality.

(d) Except as provided by Section 375.263, a municipality is not obligated to pay any bonds, notes, or other obligations of the district.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3954.052 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3954 / Section 3954.052
§ 3954.052. INITIAL DIRECTORS.
Status: in_force

(a) The initial board consists of:

Pos. No. Name of Director

1 Murphy Short

2 Johnny Catalano

3 Reid Halverson

4 Riley Standridge

5 Brian Tomich

(b) Initial directors serve until the earlier of:

(1) the date permanent directors are elected under Section 3954.007; 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 3954.007 and the terms of the initial directors have expired, successor initial 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 3954.007; 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 according to the most recent certified tax appraisal rolls for the county may submit a petition to the commission requesting that the commission appoint as successor initial directors the five persons named in the petition. The commission shall appoint as successor initial directors the five persons named in the petition.
Tex. Business & Commerce Code § 2A.101 — TX Code / Code bc / Chapter 2A / Section 2A.101
§ 2A.101. SHORT TITLE.
Status: in_force

This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the Uniform Commercial Code--Leases.