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Tex. Education Code § 11.058 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 11 / Section 11.058
§ 11.058. ELECTION BY POSITION.
Status: in_force

(a) The designation of the positions of trustees by number is or may be required only as specified by this section.

(b) The positions on the board of trustees shall be designated by number in any independent school district in which the procedure of designating and electing the trustees by number has been authorized and instituted whether under general or special law and whether by resolution of the trustees or by operation of law.

(c) The positions on the board of trustees shall be designated by number in any independent school district in which the board of trustees by resolution orders that all candidates for trustee be voted on and elected separately for positions on the board of trustees and that all candidates be designated on the official ballot according to the number of the positions for which they seek election.

(d) The resolution of the board of trustees must be made not later than the 60th day before the date of any trustee election for this section to apply.

(e) The board shall also, not later than the 60th day before the date of the election, number the positions on the board in the order in which the terms of office of the trustees expire.

(f) Once the board of trustees of an independent school district has ordered the election of trustees by numbered positions under this section, neither the board of trustees nor their successors may rescind the action.

(g) Ballots for an election to which this section applies must clearly show the position for which each person is a candidate. The board of trustees shall arrange by lot the names of the candidates for each position.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1084.158 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1084 / Section 1084.158
§ 1084.158. GENERAL AUTHORITY TO BORROW MONEY; SECURITY.
Status: in_force

(a) The board may borrow money at a rate not to exceed the maximum annual percentage rate allowed by law for district obligations at the time the loan is made.

(b) To secure a loan, the board may pledge:

(1) district revenue that is not pledged to pay the district's bonded indebtedness;

(2) a district tax to be imposed by the district during the 12-month period following the date of the pledge that is not pledged to pay the principal of or interest on district bonds; or

(3) district bonds that have been authorized but not sold.

(c) A loan for which taxes or bonds are pledged must mature not later than the first anniversary of the date the loan is made. A loan for which district revenue is pledged must mature not later than the fifth anniversary of the date the loan is made.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1111.002 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1111 / Section 1111.002
§ 1111.002. AUTHORITY FOR CREATION.
Status: in_force

The Walker County Hospital District of Walker County, Texas, is created under the authority of Section 9, Article IX, Texas Constitution.
Tex. Agriculture Code § 78.044 — TX Code / Code ag / Chapter 78 / Section 78.044
§ 78.044. INSPECTION; FAILURE TO COMPLY.
Status: in_force

(a) A director or an inspector appointed by the board may enter land in the district to determine if:

(1) control measures are necessary; or

(2) control measures prescribed by the board are being carried out.

(b) If the board determines that a person who holds title to or possesses land that is located in the district is failing to comply with prescribed control measures, the board in writing shall order compliance with the measures within a stated time.

(c) If a person fails to obey an order issued under Subsection (b) of this section, the board may sue in the district court of the county in which the land is located for a mandatory injunction ordering compliance. If the court issues the injunction, the person is liable for court costs and a reasonable attorney's fee, to be determined by the court.
Tex. Agriculture Code § 73.003 — TX Code / Code ag / Chapter 73 / Section 73.003
§ 73.003. CITRUS ZONE.
Status: in_force

The following counties are designated as the citrus zone of this state: Cameron, Willacy, Hidalgo, Starr, Zapata, Jim Hogg, Brooks, Kenedy, Kleberg, Nueces, Jim Wells, Duval, Webb, San Patricio, Refugio, Bee, Live Oak, McMullen, LaSalle, Dimmit, Maverick, Zavala, Frio, Atascosa, Wilson, Karnes, DeWitt, Victoria, Goliad, Calhoun, and Aransas.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 841.042 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 841 / Section 841.042
§ 841.042. ASSISTANCE FROM SPECIAL PROSECUTION UNIT.
Status: in_force

On request of the attorney representing the state, the special prosecution unit shall provide legal, financial, and technical assistance to the attorney for a proceeding conducted under this chapter.
Tex. Finance Code § 342.155 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 342 / Section 342.155
§ 342.155. EXPIRATION OF LICENSE ON FAILURE TO PAY FEE.
Status: in_force

If the fee for a license is not paid before the 16th day after the date on which the written notice of delinquency of payment has been given to the license holder, the license expires on that day.
Tex. Government Code § 2258.026 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2258 / Section 2258.026
§ 2258.026. RELIANCE ON CERTIFICATE OF SUBCONTRACTOR.
Status: in_force

A contractor is entitled to rely on a certificate by a subcontractor regarding the payment of all sums due those working for the subcontractor until the contrary has been determined.
Tex. Estates Code § 305.103 — TX Code / Code es / Chapter 305 / Section 305.103
§ 305.103. BONDS OF JOINT PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES.
Status: in_force

If two or more persons are appointed as personal representatives of an estate and are required by this chapter or by the court to give a bond, the court may require:

(1) a separate bond from each person; or

(2) a joint bond from all of the persons.
Tex. Utilities Code § 181.002 — TX Code / Code ut / Chapter 181 / Section 181.002
§ 181.002. CORPORATE POWERS.
Status: in_force

A gas or electric corporation has the powers and rights of a corporation organized for profit in this state whenever those powers and duties may be applicable.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8104.003 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8104 / Section 8104.003
§ 8104.003. FINDING OF BENEFIT AND PUBLIC PURPOSE.
Status: in_force

(a) The authority is created to serve a public use and benefit.

(b) All land and other property included in the authority and land and property that feasibly may be served by the authority will benefit from the works and projects to be accomplished by the authority under powers conferred by Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.

(c) The creation of the authority is essential to accomplish the purposes of Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 826.031 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 826 / Section 826.031
§ 826.031. REGISTRATION OF DOGS AND CATS BY LOCAL GOVERNMENTS.
Status: in_force

(a) The governing body of a municipality and the commissioners court of a county may adopt ordinances or rules under Section 826.014 or 826.015 requiring the registration of each dog and cat within the jurisdiction of the municipality or county.

(b) A dog or cat may not be subject to dual registration.

(c) The enforcing agency may collect a fee set by ordinance for the registration of each dog or cat and may retain the fees collected. The fees may be used only to help defray the cost of administering this chapter or the ordinances or rules of the enforcing agency within its jurisdiction.
Tex. Insurance Code § 2202.055 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 2202 / Section 2202.055
§ 2202.055. RENEWAL OF CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY.
Status: in_force

(a) An applicant for the renewal of a certificate of authority must file an application for renewal with the commissioner and pay the renewal fee on or before the date the certificate expires.

(b) The applicant shall file a list of the names and addresses of the association's officers and directors and a list of the association's member insurers with the application for renewal. At least one officer of the association must swear to the list.

(c) A renewed certificate of authority expires on the third anniversary of the renewal date.
Tex. Education Code § 61.906 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 61 / Section 61.906
§ 61.906. ADVISORY COMMITTEES.
Status: in_force

The board may:

(1) appoint advisory committees from outside the board's membership to assist the board in performing its duties under this subchapter; and

(2) request the assistance of the Oral Health Services Advisory Committee in performing those duties.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3906.059 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3906 / Section 3906.059
§ 3906.059. LIABILITY INSURANCE FOR DIRECTORS.
Status: in_force

The district may obtain and pay for comprehensive general liability insurance coverage from a commercial insurance company or other source that protects and insures a director against personal liability and from all claims relating to:

(1) actions taken by the director in the director's capacity as a member of the board;

(2) actions and activities taken by the district; or

(3) the actions of others acting on behalf of the district.
Tex. Occupations Code § 556.055 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 556 / Section 556.055
§ 556.055. INSPECTIONS WITH WARNING NOTICE.
Status: in_force

Before a complaint may be filed with the board as the result of a written warning notice that is issued during an inspection authorized by this chapter and that lists a specific violation of this subtitle or a rule adopted under this subtitle, the license holder must be given a reasonable time, as determined by the board, to comply with this subtitle or rules adopted under this subtitle.
Tex. Insurance Code § 221.005 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 221 / Section 221.005
§ 221.005. CHANGE IN DUE DATES.
Status: in_force

(a) The comptroller by rule may change the dates for reporting and paying taxes under this chapter to improve operating efficiencies within the agency.

(b) A change by the comptroller in a reporting or payment date must retain the system of semiannual prepayments prescribed by Section 221.003.
Tex. Human Resources Code § 31.0124 — TX Code / Code hr / Chapter 31 / Section 31.0124
§ 31.0124. REFERRAL TO EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS.
Status: in_force

The Texas Workforce Commission shall determine whether a person who registers to participate in a Temporary Assistance for Needy Families employment program established under Part A, Subchapter IV, Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. Section 601 et seq.) needs and is eligible for adult education and literacy programs provided under Chapter 315, Labor Code. If the person is eligible for the adult education and literacy programs, the Texas Workforce Commission shall determine the person's needs and goals and refer the person to the appropriate adult education and literacy program provided under Chapter 315, Labor Code.
Tex. Government Code § 551.075 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 551 / Section 551.075
§ 551.075. CONFERENCE RELATING TO INVESTMENTS AND POTENTIAL INVESTMENTS ATTENDED BY BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF TEXAS GROWTH FUND; CLOSED MEETING.
Status: in_force

(a) This chapter does not require the board of trustees of the Texas growth fund to confer with one or more employees of the Texas growth fund or with a third party in an open meeting if the only purpose of the conference is to:

(1) receive information from the employees of the Texas growth fund or the third party relating to an investment or a potential investment by the Texas growth fund in:

(A) a private business entity, if disclosure of the information would give advantage to a competitor; or

(B) a business entity whose securities are publicly traded, if the investment or potential investment is not required to be registered under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. Section 78a et seq.), and its subsequent amendments, and if disclosure of the information would give advantage to a competitor; or

(2) question the employees of the Texas growth fund or the third party regarding an investment or potential investment described by Subdivision (1), if disclosure of the information contained in the questions or answers would give advantage to a competitor.

(b) During a conference under Subsection (a), members of the board of trustees of the Texas growth fund may not deliberate public business or agency policy that affects public business.

(c) In this section, "Texas growth fund" means the fund created by Section 70, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Tex. Transportation Code § 460.256 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 460 / Section 460.256
§ 460.256. ELIGIBILITY OF ELECTED OFFICER TO SERVE ON BOARD; COMPENSATION AND REIMBURSEMENT.
Status: in_force

(a) An elected officer of a political subdivision of this state who is not prohibited by the Texas Constitution from serving on the board is eligible, as an additional duty of office, to serve on the board.

(b) An elected officer of a political subdivision of this state who is a board member is not entitled to receive compensation for serving on the board but is entitled to reimbursement for reasonable expenses incurred in performing the member's duties.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 6913.102 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 6913 / Section 6913.102
§ 6913.102. QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICE.
Status: in_force

(a) A person may not be appointed a director unless the person resides in and owns taxable property in the district.

(b) A member of a municipality's governing body or an employee of a municipality may not be a director.
Tex. Human Resources Code § 152.2312 — TX Code / Code hr / Chapter 152 / Section 152.2312
§ 152.2312. TITUS COUNTY.
Status: in_force

(a) The Titus County Juvenile Board is composed of the county judge and the district judges in Titus County.

(b) The juvenile court judge is the chairman of the board and its chief administrative officer.

(c) The commissioners court may pay the juvenile board members additional annual compensation set by the commissioners court at not less than $600 nor more than $1,800 for the added duties imposed on the members. The additional compensation shall be paid in equal monthly installments from the general fund of the county.

(d) The chairman shall certify all claims for expenses of the juvenile probation officer as necessary in the performance of the officer's duties. The commissioners court shall provide the necessary funds to pay the salaries and expenses of the juvenile probation officer.

(e) Sections 152.0002, 152.0004, 152.0005, 152.0006, 152.0007, and 152.0008 do not apply to the Titus County Juvenile Board.
Tex. Education Code § 30.053 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 30 / Section 30.053
§ 30.053. SUPERINTENDENT OF THE TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF.
Status: in_force

(a) The superintendent of the Texas School for the Deaf is appointed by the governing board of the school.

(b) The superintendent must:

(1) hold an advanced degree in the field of education;

(2) have teaching and administrative experience in programs serving students who are deaf; and

(3) satisfy any other requirements the board establishes.

(c) The superintendent may reside at the school.

(d) The board shall annually establish the superintendent's salary. The annual salary may not exceed 120 percent of the annual salary of the highest paid instructional administrator at the school.

(e) The superintendent is the chief administrative officer of the school. The superintendent shall take any necessary and appropriate action to carry out the functions and purposes of the school according to any general policy the board prescribes.

(f) The superintendent may provide directly to a parent or guardian of a student written information regarding:

(1) the availability of a program offered by a state institution for which the student may be eligible;

(2) any eligibility and admission requirements imposed by the state institution; and

(3) the rights of a student regarding admission to the state institution and appeal of an admission decision.
Tex. Government Code § 403.112 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 403 / Section 403.112
§ 403.112. ACCOUNTS.
Status: in_force

(a) The comptroller shall keep an appropriate account for each state fund, showing a short description of the essential features of the fund and maintaining sufficient information to account for bonds and securities owned by the fund.

(b) The comptroller shall keep controlling or total accounts of the bonds or other securities, showing the total amount of bonds or other securities belonging to each fund.

(c) A controlling account shall be balanced monthly.
Tex. Finance Code § 35.202 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 35 / Section 35.202
§ 35.202. INVESTIGATION OF UNAUTHORIZED ACTIVITY.
Status: in_force

(a) If the banking commissioner has reason to believe that a person has engaged, is engaging, or is likely to engage in an unauthorized activity, the banking commissioner may:

(1) investigate as necessary within or outside this state to:

(A) determine whether the unauthorized activity has occurred or is likely to occur; or

(B) aid in the enforcement of the laws administered by the banking commissioner;

(2) initiate appropriate disciplinary action as provided by this subchapter; and

(3) report unauthorized activity to a law enforcement agency or another regulatory agency with appropriate jurisdiction.

(b) The banking commissioner may:

(1) on written request furnish to a law enforcement agency evidence the banking commissioner has compiled in connection with the unauthorized activity, including materials, documents, reports, and complaints; and

(2) assist the law enforcement agency or other regulatory agency as requested.

(c) A person acting without malice, fraudulent intent, or bad faith is not subject to liability, including liability for libel, slander, or another relevant tort, because the person files a report or furnishes, orally or in writing, information concerning a suspected, anticipated, or completed unauthorized activity to a law enforcement agency, the banking commissioner, another regulatory agency with appropriate jurisdiction, or an agent or employee of a law enforcement agency, the banking commissioner, or other regulatory agency. The person is entitled to attorney's fees and court costs if the person prevails in an action for libel, slander, or another relevant tort based on the report or other information the person furnished as provided by this subchapter.

(d) This section does not:

(1) affect a common law or statutory privilege or immunity;

(2) preempt the authority or relieve the duty of a law enforcement agency or other regulatory agency with appropriate jurisdiction to investigate and prosecute suspected criminal acts;

(3) prohibit a person from voluntarily disclosing information to a law enforcement agency or other regulatory agency; or

(4) limit a power or duty granted to the banking commissioner under this subtitle or other law.
Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 46C.255 — TX Code / Code cr / Chapter 46C / Section 46C.255
§ 46C.255. TRIAL BY JURY.
Status: in_force

(a) The following proceedings under this chapter must be before the court, and the underlying matter determined by the court, unless the acquitted person or the state requests a jury trial or the court on its own motion sets the matter for jury trial:

(1) a hearing under Article 46C.253;

(2) a proceeding for renewal of an order under Article 46C.261;

(3) a proceeding on a request for modification or revocation of an order under Article 46C.266; and

(4) a proceeding seeking discharge of an acquitted person under Article 46C.268.

(b) The following proceedings may not be held before a jury:

(1) a proceeding to determine outpatient or community-based treatment and supervision under Article 46C.262; or

(2) a proceeding to determine modification or revocation of outpatient or community-based treatment and supervision under Article 46C.267.

(c) If a hearing is held before a jury and the jury determines that the person has a mental illness or an intellectual disability and is likely to cause serious harm to another, the court shall determine whether inpatient treatment or residential care is necessary to protect the safety of others.
Tex. Transportation Code § 62.022 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 62 / Section 62.022
§ 62.022. TERM OF OFFICE.
Status: in_force

The term of office of a commissioner of pilots coincides with the person's term as a navigation and canal commissioner.
Tex. Insurance Code § 887.103 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 887 / Section 887.103
§ 887.103. REFUSAL OF CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY OR PERMIT.
Status: in_force

(a) An association may not continue to engage in the business of insurance in this state if the commissioner notifies the association in writing of the commissioner's refusal to issue a certificate of authority or a permit.

(b) Not later than the 60th day after the date notice is received under Subsection (a), an association may file suit to review the commissioner's action in accordance with Subchapter D, Chapter 36.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 4026.0301 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 4026 / Section 4026.0301
§ 4026.0301. GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES.
Status: in_force

The district has the powers and duties necessary to accomplish the purposes for which the district is created.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1030.251 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1030 / Section 1030.251
§ 1030.251. IMPOSITION OF AD VALOREM TAX.
Status: in_force

(a) The board may impose a tax on all property in the district subject to district taxation.

(b) The tax may be used to pay:

(1) indebtedness issued or assumed by the district; and

(2) the maintenance and operating expenses of the district.

(c) The district may not impose a tax to pay the principal of or interest on revenue bonds issued under this chapter.
Tex. Local Government Code § 386.068 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 386 / Section 386.068
§ 386.068. MEETINGS AND NOTICE.
Status: in_force

(a) The board shall designate and establish a development zone office in the county.

(b) The board may establish regular meetings to conduct development zone business and may hold special meetings at other times as the business of a zone requires.

(c) Notice of the time, place, and purpose of any meeting of the board shall be given by posting a notice containing that information at a place convenient to the public within the development zone. A copy of the notice shall be furnished to the clerk or clerks of the county in which the zone is located, who shall post the notice on a bulletin board in the county courthouse used for that purpose.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8423.153 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8423 / Section 8423.153
§ 8423.153. CONTRACT TAXES.
Status: in_force

(a) In accordance with Section 49.108, Water Code, the district may impose a tax other than an operation and maintenance tax and use the revenue derived from the tax to make payments under a contract after the provisions of the contract have been approved by a majority of the district voters voting at an election held for that purpose.

(b) A contract approved by the district voters may contain a provision stating that the contract may be modified or amended by the board without further voter approval.
Tex. Finance Code § 397.001 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 397 / Section 397.001
§ 397.001. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this chapter:

(1) "Covered vehicle" includes a self-propelled or towed vehicle designed for personal use, including an automobile, truck, motorcycle, recreational vehicle, all-terrain vehicle, snowmobile, camper, boat, personal watercraft, and personal watercraft trailer.

(2) "Debt cancellation agreement" means a lease term or a contractual arrangement modifying a lease term under which a lessor or holder agrees to cancel all or part of an obligation of the lessee to pay the lessor or holder on the occurrence of the total loss or theft of the covered vehicle that is the subject of the lease but does not include an offer to pay a specified amount on the total loss or theft of the covered vehicle.

(3) "Holder" means a person who is:

(A) a lessor; or

(B) the assignee or transferee of a lease.

(4) "Lease" means a lease for a covered vehicle.