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Tex. Finance Code § 152.451 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 152 / Section 152.451
§ 152.451. ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES.
Status: in_force

(a) All administrative proceedings under this chapter must be conducted in accordance with Chapter 2001, Government Code, and Title 7, Chapter 9, Texas Administrative Code.

(b) A person affected by a final order of the commissioner issued under this chapter after a hearing may appeal the order by filing a petition for judicial review in a district court of Travis County. A petition for judicial review filed in the district court under this subsection does not stay or vacate the appealed order unless the court, after notice and hearing, specifically stays or vacates the order.
Tex. Occupations Code § 505.458 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 505 / Section 505.458
§ 505.458. REFUND.
Status: in_force

(a) Subject to Subsection (b), the executive council may order a license holder to pay a refund to a consumer as provided in an agreement resulting from an informal settlement conference instead of or in addition to imposing an administrative penalty under this chapter.

(b) The amount of a refund ordered as provided in an agreement resulting from an informal settlement conference may not exceed the amount the consumer paid to the license holder for a service regulated by this chapter. The executive council may not require payment of other damages or estimate harm in a refund order.
Tex. Government Code § 802.304 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 802 / Section 802.304
§ 802.304. COST OF ACTUARIAL ANALYSIS.
Status: in_force

The state may not pay the cost of a required actuarial analysis that is prepared for a public retirement system not financed by the state, except that a sponsor of the bill or resolution for which the analysis is prepared may pay the cost of preparation out of funds available for the sponsor's personal or office expenses.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1094.102 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1094 / Section 1094.102
§ 1094.102. RESTRICTION ON POLITICAL SUBDIVISION TAXATION AND DEBT.
Status: in_force

A political subdivision of this state, other than the district, may not impose a tax or issue bonds or other obligations for hospital purposes or to provide medical care in the district.
Tex. Government Code § 61.0015 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 61 / Section 61.0015
§ 61.0015. REIMBURSEMENT TO COUNTY.
Status: in_force

(a) The state shall reimburse a county:

(1) $14 a day for the reimbursement paid under Section 61.001(a)(1) to a person who reports for jury service in response to the process of a court for the first day or fraction of the first day in attendance in court in response to the process; and

(2) $52 a day for the reimbursement paid under Section 61.001(a)(2) to a person who reports for jury service in response to the process of a court for each day or fraction of each day after the first day in attendance in court in response to the process.

(b) The commissioners court of a county entitled to reimbursement under this section may file a claim for reimbursement with the comptroller.

(c) The comptroller shall pay claims for reimbursement under this section quarterly to the county treasury of each county that filed a claim from money collected under Subchapter B, Chapter 133, Local Government Code, and deposited in the jury service fund.

(d) If sufficient money described by Subsection (c) is not available to satisfy the claims for reimbursement filed by the counties under this section, the comptroller shall apportion the available money among the counties by reducing the amount payable to each county on an equal percentage basis.

(e) If a payment on a county's claim for reimbursement is reduced under Subsection (d), or if a county fails to file the claim for reimbursement in a timely manner, the comptroller shall:

(1) pay the balance owed to the county when sufficient money described by Subsection (c) is available; or

(2) carry forward the balance owed to the county and pay the balance to the county when the next payment is required.
Tex. Government Code § 434.427 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 434 / Section 434.427
§ 434.427. USE OF GRANTS AND MATCHING AMOUNTS.
Status: in_force

A grant awarded under the matching grant program must be used for the sole purpose of supporting community mental health programs that:

(1) provide mental health services and treatment to veterans and their families; and

(2) coordinate mental health services for veterans and their families with other transition support services.
Tex. Insurance Code § 202.101 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 202 / Section 202.101
§ 202.101. DEPOSIT AND USE OF FEES GENERALLY.
Status: in_force

Amounts collected under Section 202.051:

(1) shall be deposited to the credit of the Texas Department of Insurance operating account; and

(2) may be appropriated only for the use and benefit of the department as provided by the General Appropriations Act to pay salaries and other expenses arising from and in connection with investigations of violations of the insurance laws of this state and the examination or licensing of insurers.
Tex. Family Code § 162.104 — TX Code / Code fa / Chapter 162 / Section 162.104
§ 162.104. APPROVAL OF PLACEMENT.
Status: in_force

The commissioner of the Department of Family and Protective Services may not approve the placement of a child in this state without the concurrence of the individuals with whom the child is proposed to be placed or the head of an institution with which the child is proposed to be placed.
Tex. Agriculture Code § 14A.012 — TX Code / Code ag / Chapter 14A / Section 14A.012
§ 14A.012. EXCEPTIONS.
Status: in_force

(a) This chapter does not apply to private warehouses or the issuance of receipts by the owners or managers of private warehouses.

(b) This chapter does not prohibit a public warehouse operator from issuing the same types of receipts as issued by a private warehouse, provided that the faces of the receipts are plainly marked with: "not a public warehouse receipt."

(c) This chapter does not apply to a producer of grapes who stores in a warehouse owned by the producer grapes produced and owned by the producer.
Tex. Insurance Code § 751.202 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 751 / Section 751.202
§ 751.202. WORK PLAN.
Status: in_force

Before beginning an examination, market conduct surveillance personnel shall prepare a work plan that includes:

(1) the name and address of the insurer to be examined;

(2) the name and contact information of the examiner-in-charge;

(3) a statement of the reasons for the examination;

(4) a description of the scope of the examination;

(5) the date the examination is scheduled to begin;

(6) notice to any non-insurance department personnel who will assist in the examination;

(7) a time estimate for the examination; and

(8) if the cost of the examination is billed to the affected insurer:

(A) a budget for the examination; and

(B) an identification of factors that will be included in the billing.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1048.103 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1048 / Section 1048.103
§ 1048.103. MANAGEMENT, CONTROL, AND ADMINISTRATION.
Status: in_force

The board shall manage, control, and administer the hospital system and the district's money and resources.
Tex. Local Government Code § 501.052 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 501 / Section 501.052
§ 501.052. NONMEMBER, NONSTOCK FORM OF CORPORATION.
Status: in_force

A corporation is a nonmember, nonstock corporation.
Tex. Water Code § 11.029 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 11 / Section 11.029
§ 11.029. TITLE TO APPROPRIATION BY LIMITATION.
Status: in_force

When an appropriator from a source of water supply has used water under the terms of a certified filing or a permit for a period of three years, he acquires title to his appropriation by limitation against any other claimant of water from the same source of water supply and against any riparian owner on the same source of water supply.
Tex. Parks and Wildlife Code § 12.305 — TX Code / Code pw / Chapter 12 / Section 12.305
§ 12.305. RECOVERY OF VALUE IN ADDITION TO FINE.
Status: in_force

The recovery amount provided by this subchapter is in addition to any fine, forfeiture, penalty, or costs imposed under another law.
Tex. Government Code § 317.007 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 317 / Section 317.007
§ 317.007. EXPIRATION OF PROPOSAL OR CONTINGENT ORDER.
Status: in_force

A proposal made by the governor or board under this chapter expires if the other entity does not adopt an order ratifying or changing the proposal before the 31st day after the date the proposal is published in the Texas Register. A contingent order adopted by the governor or board under this chapter expires if the other entity does not approve the order before the 31st day after the date the proposal on which the order is based is published in the Texas Register. A proposal or contingent order of either entity also expires if a regular or special session of the legislature begins before, respectively, the other entity has ratified the proposal or has approved the contingent order.
Tex. Natural Resources Code § 61.124 — TX Code / Code nr / Chapter 61 / Section 61.124
§ 61.124. COPIES OF ORDER.
Status: in_force

The commissioners court shall make copies of the proposed order available to interested persons.
Tex. Business & Commerce Code § 274.004 — TX Code / Code bc / Chapter 274 / Section 274.004
§ 274.004. APPLICABILITY OF OTHER LAW TO CONTRACT.
Status: in_force

Section 1.031 and Chapter 273 do not apply to a contract to which this chapter applies.
Tex. Transportation Code § 66.017 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 66 / Section 66.017
§ 66.017. DUTIES.
Status: in_force

The board shall:

(1) establish the number of pilots necessary to provide adequate pilot services for each Harris County port;

(2) accept applications for pilot licenses and certificates and determine whether each applicant meets the qualifications for a pilot;

(3) submit to the governor lists of applicants the board finds to be qualified for appointment as pilots;

(4) establish pilotage rates;

(5) approve the locations for pilot stations;

(6) establish times during which pilot services will be available;

(7) hear and determine complaints relating to the conduct of pilots;

(8) recommend to the governor each pilot whose license or certificate should not be renewed or should be revoked;

(9) adopt rules and issue orders to pilots or vessels when necessary to secure efficient pilot services, including minimizing the interference of two-way routes;

(10) institute investigations or hearings or both to consider casualties, accidents, or other actions that violate this chapter; and

(11) provide penalties to be imposed on a person who is not a pilot for a Harris County port who pilots a vessel into or out of the port if a pilot offered those services to the vessel.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 434.006 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 434 / Section 434.006
§ 434.006. STORAGE RECEPTACLE REQUIREMENTS.
Status: in_force

(a) A box or other receptacle for the storage or receipt of bakery products shall be:

(1) constructed and placed to be free from contamination from streets, alleys, and sidewalks;

(2) raised at least 10 inches above the level of the street or sidewalk; and

(3) clean and sanitary.

(b) Bread may not be placed in a storage box with other food except other bakery products.

(c) A storage box shall be equipped with a private lock and shall be kept locked except when opened to receive or remove bakery products or when being cleaned.
Tex. Occupations Code § 2001.510 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 2001 / Section 2001.510
§ 2001.510. DETERMINATION IF NO REPORT MADE.
Status: in_force

(a) If a license holder fails to make a required report of the fee on prizes, or if a person conducts bingo without a license, the commission shall make an estimate of the prizes awarded at a bingo occasion. The commission shall make the estimate for the period in respect to which the license holder or other person failed to make a report.

(b) The estimate shall be based on any information covering any period possessed by the commission or that may come into the possession of the commission.

(c) On the basis of the commission's estimate, the commission shall compute and determine the amount of the fee on prizes required to be paid to the state and shall add to that amount a penalty of 10 percent of the amount.

(d) One or more determinations may be made under this section for one or more periods.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 386.181 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 386 / Section 386.181
§ 386.181. DEFINITIONS; RULES.
Status: in_force

(a) In this subchapter:

(1) "Cargo handling equipment" means any heavy-duty non-road, self-propelled vehicle or land-based equipment used at a seaport or rail yard to lift or move cargo, such as containerized, bulk, or break-bulk goods.

(2) "Drayage truck" means a heavy-duty on-road or non-road vehicle that is used for drayage activities and that operates in or transgresses through a seaport or rail yard for the purpose of loading, unloading, or transporting cargo, including transporting empty containers and chassis.

(3) "Repower" means to replace an old engine powering a vehicle with a new engine, a used engine, a remanufactured engine, or electric motors, drives, or fuel cells.

(b) The commission may include more specific definitions in the rules or guidelines developed to implement the program established by this subchapter in order to reduce emissions in and around seaports in a nonattainment area.
Tex. Occupations Code § 1202.253 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 1202 / Section 1202.253
§ 1202.253. MUNICIPAL REGULATION OF SINGLE-FAMILY AND DUPLEX INDUSTRIALIZED HOUSING.
Status: in_force

(a) Single-family or duplex industrialized housing must have all local permits and licenses that are applicable to other single-family or duplex dwellings.

(b) For purposes of this section, single-family or duplex industrialized housing is real property.

(c) A municipality may adopt regulations that require single-family or duplex industrialized housing to:

(1) have a value equal to or greater than the median taxable value for each single-family dwelling located within 500 feet of the lot on which the industrialized housing is proposed to be located, as determined by the most recent certified tax appraisal roll for each county in which the properties are located;

(2) have exterior siding, roofing, roofing pitch, foundation fascia, and fenestration compatible with the single-family dwellings located within 500 feet of the lot on which the industrialized housing is proposed to be located;

(2) have exterior siding, roofing, roof pitch, foundation fascia, and fenestration compatible with the single-family dwellings located within 500 feet of the lot on which the industrialized housing is proposed to be located;

(3) comply with municipal aesthetic standards, building setbacks, side and rear yard offsets, subdivision control, architectural landscaping, square footage, and other site requirements applicable to single-family dwellings; or

(4) be securely fixed to a permanent foundation.

(d) For purposes of Subsection (c), "value" means the taxable value of the industrialized housing and the lot after installation of the housing.

(e) Except as provided by Subsection (c), a municipality may not adopt a regulation under this section that is more restrictive for industrialized housing than that required for a new single-family or duplex dwelling constructed on-site.

(f) This section does not:

(1) limit the authority of a municipality to adopt regulations to protect historic properties or historic districts; or

(2) affect deed restrictions.
Tex. Tax Code § 151.508 — TX Code / Code tx / Chapter 151 / Section 151.508
§ 151.508. OFFSETS.
Status: in_force

In making a determination, the comptroller may offset an overpayment for one or more periods against an underpayment, penalty, and interest accrued on the underpayment for the same period or one or more other periods. Any interest accrued on the overpayment shall be included in the offset.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8179.053 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8179 / Section 8179.053
§ 8179.053. BOARD VACANCY.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided by Subsection (b), a vacancy in the office of director shall be filled in the manner provided by Section 49.105, Water Code.

(b) The county judge of the county in which the district is located shall appoint directors to fill all vacancies on the board whenever the number of qualified directors is fewer than three.
Tex. Local Government Code § 334.041 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 334 / Section 334.041
§ 334.041. GENERAL POWERS.
Status: in_force

(a) A municipality or county may perform any act necessary to the full exercise of the municipality's or county's powers under this chapter.

(b) A municipality or county may acquire, sell, lease, convey, or otherwise dispose of property or an interest in property, including an approved venue project, under terms and conditions determined by the municipality or county. In a transaction with another public entity that is made as provided by this subsection, the public purpose found by the legislature under Section 334.044 is adequate consideration for the municipality or county and the other public entity.

(c) A municipality or county may contract with a public or private person, including a sports team, club, organization, or other entity to:

(1) plan, acquire, establish, develop, construct, or renovate an approved venue project; or

(2) perform any other act the municipality or county is authorized to perform under this chapter, other than conducting an election under this chapter.

(d) A municipality or county may contract with or enter into an interlocal agreement with a school district, junior or community college district, or an institution of higher education as defined by Section 61.003, Education Code, for a purpose described by Subsection (c). The contract or interlocal agreement may provide for joint ownership and operation or joint use.

(e) The competitive bidding laws, including Chapter 271, do not apply to the planning, acquisition, establishment, development, construction, or renovation of an approved venue project under this chapter.

(f) A municipality or county may not use revenue derived from ad valorem taxes to construct, operate, maintain, or renovate a venue that is part of an approved venue project. This provision does not apply to:

(1) a venue authorized under Section 334.001(4)(D) or (F); or

(2) a county or municipality for which the use of revenue derived from ad valorem taxes to finance a venue project is approved at an election held under Section 334.0241.
Tex. Insurance Code § 823.251 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 823 / Section 823.251
§ 823.251. DEFINITION.
Status: in_force

In this subchapter, "securities" includes common stock, preferred stock, and debt obligations.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 382.504 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 382 / Section 382.504
§ 382.504. CONTRACT FOR NECESSARY INFRASTRUCTURE AND OPERATION.
Status: in_force

(a) Once the location has been established for the carbon dioxide repository, the board may issue requests for proposals for the lease of permanent school fund land for the construction of any necessary infrastructure for the transportation and storage of carbon dioxide to be stored in the carbon dioxide repository.

(b) The board may contract for construction or operational services for the repository.
Tex. Government Code § 22.217 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 22 / Section 22.217
§ 22.217. DISQUALIFICATION.
Status: in_force

(a) The fact that at least two members of a court of appeals are disqualified to determine a case in the court shall be certified to the governor.

(b) The governor immediately shall commission the requisite number of persons who are learned in the law to try and determine the case.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8432.152 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8432 / Section 8432.152
§ 8432.152. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE TAX.
Status: in_force

(a) If authorized at an election held under Section 8432.151, the district may impose an operation and maintenance tax on taxable property in the district in accordance with Section 49.107, Water Code.

(b) The board shall determine the tax rate. The rate may not exceed the rate approved at the election.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1061.114 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1061 / Section 1061.114
§ 1061.114. CONTRACTS FOR HOSPITALIZATION, TREATMENT, AND TRAINING.
Status: in_force

(a) The board may contract with any person located inside or outside the district's boundaries for the hospitalization and treatment of a sick or injured person.

(b) The district may contract with any person located inside or outside the district's boundaries for services provided by the district, including:

(1) the promotion of health;

(2) hospital treatment of a sick or injured person; and

(3) the training of doctors and nurses and the provision of training in health care disciplines.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3885.109 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3885 / Section 3885.109
§ 3885.109. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.
Status: in_force

(a) The district may engage in activities that accomplish the economic development purposes of the district.

(b) The district may establish and provide for the administration of one or more programs to promote state or local economic development and to stimulate business and commercial activity in the district, including programs to:

(1) make loans and grants of public money; and

(2) provide district personnel and services.

(c) The district may create economic development programs and exercise the economic development powers that:

(1) Chapter 380, Local Government Code, provides to a municipality; and

(2) Subchapter A, Chapter 1509, Government Code, provides to a municipality.
Tex. Water Code § 44.003 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 44 / Section 44.003
§ 44.003. MEMBERS.
Status: in_force

The governor, with the advice and consent of the senate, shall appoint two members to represent this state on the administration established by Article VII of the compact.
Tex. Transportation Code § 251.153 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 251 / Section 251.153
§ 251.153. LOAD LIMITS ON COUNTY ROADS AND BRIDGES.
Status: in_force

(a) The commissioners court of a county may establish load limits for any county road or bridge in the manner prescribed by Section 621.301.

(b) The commissioners court may authorize a county traffic officer, sheriff, deputy sheriff, constable, or deputy constable to weigh a vehicle to ascertain whether the vehicle's load exceeds the limit prescribed by the commissioners court.
Tex. Government Code § 82.063 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 82 / Section 82.063
§ 82.063. RETENTION OF CLIENT'S MONEY.
Status: in_force

(a) A person may bring an action against the person's attorney if the attorney receives or collects money for the person and refuses to pay the money to the person on demand.

(b) To recover under this section the person must file a motion with a district court in either the county in which the attorney usually resides or the county in which the attorney resided when the attorney collected or received the money.

(c) Notice of the motion and a copy of the motion shall be served on the attorney not later than the fifth day before the trial.

(d) If the motion is sustained, judgment shall be rendered against the defendant for the amount collected or received and at least 10 percent but not more than 20 percent damages on the principal sum.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3813.159 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3813 / Section 3813.159
§ 3813.159. AD VALOREM TAX PROHIBITED.
Status: in_force

The district may not impose an ad valorem tax on property in the district.