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Tex. Health and Safety Code § 81B.004 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 81B / Section 81B.004
§ 81B.004. CIVIL PENALTY; INJUNCTION.
Status: in_force

(a) A medical staffing services agency that violates this chapter is subject to a civil penalty in an amount not to exceed $10,000 for each violation.

(b) The consumer protection division of the office of the attorney general may bring an action in the name of the state to:

(1) recover a civil penalty under this section; or

(2) temporarily or permanently restrain or enjoin the person from violating this chapter.

(c) The consumer protection division of the office of the attorney general may recover reasonable expenses incurred in obtaining a civil penalty under this section, including court costs, reasonable attorney's fees, expert witness fees, deposition expenses, and investigatory costs.

(d) An action under this section may be brought:

(1) in a district court of the county in which:

(A) the defendant resides;

(B) the defendant's principal place of business is located;

(C) the defendant conducts business; or

(D) the transaction giving rise to the claim occurred; or

(2) on the consent of the parties, in a district court of Travis County.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 437.0193 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 437 / Section 437.0193
§ 437.0193. PACKAGING AND LABELING REQUIREMENTS FOR COTTAGE FOOD PRODUCTION OPERATIONS.
Status: repealed

(a) Food sold by a cottage food production operation must be packaged in a manner that prevents product contamination, except that a food item is not required to be packaged if it is too large or bulky for conventional packaging.

(b) The executive commissioner shall adopt rules requiring a cottage food production operation to label all of the foods the operation sells to consumers. The label must include:

(1) the name and address of the cottage food production operation; and

(2) the following disclosure:

"THIS PRODUCT WAS PRODUCED IN A PRIVATE RESIDENCE THAT IS NOT SUBJECT TO GOVERNMENTAL LICENSING OR INSPECTION."

(b-1) Notwithstanding Subsection (b)(1), a cottage food production operation is not required to include on a food label the address of the operation if the operation registers with the department in the form and manner the department prescribes, and includes on the label a unique identification number provided by the department. The executive commissioner may adopt rules to implement this subsection.

(c) For foods not required to be packaged under Subsection (a), the information required to be included on the label under Subsection (b) must be provided to the consumer on an invoice or receipt.

(d) Repealed by Acts 2025, 89th Leg., R.S., Ch. 303 (S.B. 541), Sec. 8(1), eff. September 1, 2025.

(e) A cottage food production operation that sells a time and temperature control for safety food must include:

(1) on the food label the date the food was made; and

(2) on the food label or on an invoice or receipt provided with the food when sold the following statement in at least 12-point font: "SAFE HANDLING INSTRUCTIONS: To prevent illness from bacteria, keep this food refrigerated or frozen until the food is prepared for consumption."
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7973A.0502 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7973A / Section 7973A.0502
§ 7973A.0502. TAXES FOR BONDS.
Status: in_force

At the time the district issues bonds payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes, the board shall provide for the annual imposition of a continuing direct ad valorem tax, without limit as to rate or amount, while all or part of the bonds are outstanding as required and in the manner provided by Sections 54.601 and 54.602, Water Code.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 773.017 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 773 / Section 773.017
§ 773.017. USE OF CERTAIN EXTERNAL MOTOR VEHICLE MARKINGS OR FEATURES PROHIBITED; CRIMINAL OFFENSE.
Status: in_force

(a) A person may not operate a motor vehicle in this state that resembles an emergency medical services vehicle unless the person uses the motor vehicle:

(1) as an emergency medical services vehicle under this chapter; or

(2) for other legitimate governmental functions, including police or firefighting services.

(b) A motor vehicle resembles an emergency medical services vehicle if the motor vehicle has on the exterior of the motor vehicle any of the following markings or features:

(1) the word "ambulance" or a derivation of that word;

(2) a star of life as trademarked by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration;

(3) a Maltese cross commonly used by fire departments;

(4) forward-facing flashing red, white, or blue lights;

(5) a siren;

(6) the words "critical care transport," "emergency," "emergency medical services," or "mobile intensive care unit"; or

(7) the acronym "EMS" or "MICU".

(c) A person commits an offense if the person violates this section. An offense under this subsection is a Class C misdemeanor.

(d) This section does not apply to a motor vehicle bearing a license plate issued or approved under Section 504.501 or 504.502, Transportation Code.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1079.005 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1079 / Section 1079.005
§ 1079.005. DISTRICT SUPPORT AND MAINTENANCE NOT STATE OBLIGATION.
Status: in_force

This state may not become obligated for the support or maintenance of the district.
Tex. Government Code § 653.002 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 653 / Section 653.002
§ 653.002. LEGISLATIVE INTENT.
Status: in_force

The intent of the legislature in enacting this chapter is to limit the purchase of surety bonds by state agencies in order that the state, to the greatest extent practicable, shall self-insure for such purposes. This chapter does not affect the purchase by a state agency of any form of insurance other than a surety bond.
Tex. Occupations Code § 51.4011 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 51 / Section 51.4011
§ 51.4011. INACTIVE STATUS.
Status: in_force

(a) The commission may adopt rules to allow a license holder to place a license issued by the department on inactive status by:

(1) submitting, on a form prescribed by the department, an application for inactive status to the department not later than the expiration date of the license; and

(2) paying the required fee.

(b) Except as provided by Subsection (f), a person whose license is on inactive status is not required to complete continuing education required under this chapter, a law establishing a program regulated by the department, or a rule adopted by the commission.

(c) A person whose license is on inactive status may reapply for inactive status before the expiration date of the license. The person must pay the required fee.

(d) A person whose license is on inactive status may not engage in any activity for which the license is required.

(e) A license holder may not employ a person for an activity for which a license is required if the person's license is on inactive status.

(f) A person whose license is on inactive status may return the license to active status by:

(1) applying to the department for active status on a form prescribed by the department;

(2) paying the required fee; and

(3) providing evidence satisfactory to the department that the person has completed the number of hours of continuing education that would otherwise have been required for a renewal of an active license for the preceding license period.

(g) The commission may set fees and adopt rules as necessary to implement this section.
Tex. Occupations Code § 2154.154 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 2154 / Section 2154.154
§ 2154.154. PYROTECHNIC OPERATOR'S LICENSE.
Status: in_force

(a) A person must be a licensed pyrotechnic operator if the person assembles, conducts, and supervises public fireworks displays using Fireworks 1.3G.

(b) The commissioner shall set and collect an annual pyrotechnic operator's license fee in an amount not to exceed $100.

(c) To qualify for a pyrotechnic operator's license, a person must take and pass an examination, if required, conducted by the commissioner through the state fire marshal's office.

(d) Unless the examination is administered by a testing service, a person shall be charged a nonrefundable initial examination fee in an amount not to exceed $50. Unless the reexamination is administered by a testing service, a person shall be charged a nonrefundable fee in an amount not to exceed $20 for each reexamination.
Tex. Occupations Code § 1804.203 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 1804 / Section 1804.203
§ 1804.203. ENFORCEMENT AND INJUNCTION.
Status: in_force

(a) The attorney general may bring an action in a Travis County district court to enjoin a person from violating this chapter.

(b) The attorney general shall notify the defendant of the alleged prohibited conduct not later than the seventh day before the date the action is commenced.

(c) Notice is not required if the attorney general intends to request that the court issue a temporary restraining order.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1305.053 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1305 / Section 1305.053
§ 1305.053. CONTENTS OF APPLICATION.
Status: in_force

Each certificate application must include:

(1) a description or a copy of the applicant's basic organizational structure documents and other related documents, including organizational charts or lists that show:

(A) the relationships and contracts between the applicant and any affiliates of the applicant; and

(B) the internal organizational structure of the applicant's management and administrative staff;

(2) biographical information regarding each person who governs or manages the affairs of the applicant, accompanied by information sufficient to allow the commissioner to determine the competence, fitness, and reputation of each officer or director of the applicant or other person having control of the applicant;

(3) a copy of the form of any contract between the applicant and any provider or group of providers, and with any third party performing services on behalf of the applicant under Subchapter D;

(4) a copy of the form of each contract with an insurance carrier, as described by Section 1305.154;

(5) a financial statement, current as of the date of the application, that is prepared using generally accepted accounting practices and includes:

(A) a balance sheet that reflects a solvent financial position;

(B) an income statement;

(C) a cash flow statement; and

(D) the sources and uses of all funds;

(6) a statement acknowledging that lawful process in a legal action or proceeding against the network on a cause of action arising in this state is valid if served in the manner provided by Chapter 804 for a domestic company;

(7) a description and a map of the applicant's service area or areas, with key and scale, that identifies each county or part of a county to be served;

(8) a description of programs and procedures to be utilized, including:

(A) a complaint system, as required under Subchapter I;

(B) a quality improvement program, as required under Subchapter G; and

(C) the utilization review program described in Subchapter H;

(9) a list of all contracted network providers that demonstrates the adequacy of the network to provide comprehensive health care services sufficient to serve the population of injured employees within the service area and maps that demonstrate that the access and availability standards under Subchapter G are met; and

(10) any other information that the commissioner requires by rule to implement this chapter.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7908A.0503 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7908A / Section 7908A.0503
§ 7908A.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. Local Government Code § 373A.152 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 373A / Section 373A.152
§ 373A.152. GENERAL AUTHORITY TO CREATE HOMESTEAD PRESERVATION REINVESTMENT ZONE.
Status: repealed

(a) A municipality by ordinance may designate a contiguous geographical area contained entirely within the boundaries of the district as a homestead preservation reinvestment zone to develop or redevelop affordable housing if the municipality determines the zone is necessary to accomplish the purposes of this chapter.

(b) A county may participate in a homestead preservation reinvestment zone established by a municipality under Subsection (a) by adopting a final order:

(1) agreeing to the creation of the zone, the zone boundaries, and the zone termination date specified by the municipality under Section 373A.1521(1); and

(2) specifying an amount of tax increment to be deposited by the county into the tax increment fund that is equal to the amount of the tax increment specified by the municipality under Section 373A.1521(3).

(c) Repealed by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1175, Sec. 17(1), eff. September 1, 2007.

(d) Repealed by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1175, Sec. 17(1), eff. September 1, 2007.

(e) Repealed by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1175, Sec. 17(1), eff. September 1, 2007.

(f) Repealed by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1175, Sec. 17(1), eff. September 1, 2007.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1024.110 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1024 / Section 1024.110
§ 1024.110. GIFTS AND ENDOWMENTS.
Status: in_force

The board may accept for the district a gift or endowment to be held in trust for any purpose and under any direction, limitation, or other provision prescribed in writing by the donor that is consistent with the proper management of the district.
Tex. Alcoholic Beverage Code § 61.01 — TX Code / Code al / Chapter 61 / Section 61.01
§ 61.01. LICENSE REQUIRED.
Status: in_force

A person may not brew malt beverages for the purpose of sale, import malt beverages into this state, distribute or sell malt beverages, or possess malt beverages for the purpose of sale without having first obtained an appropriate license or permit as provided in this code. Each licensee shall display the license at all times in a conspicuous place at the licensed place of business.
Tex. Water Code § 36.018 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 36 / Section 36.018
§ 36.018. INCLUSION OF MUNICIPALITY.
Status: in_force

(a) If part of the territory to be included in a district is located in a municipality, a separate voting district may not be established in the municipality for the purpose of determining whether the municipality as a separate area is to be included in the district.

(b) If for any other reason the territory in a municipality is established as a separate voting district, the failure by the voters in the municipal territory to confirm the creation of the district or the annexation of territory to a district does not prevent the territory in the municipality from being included in the district.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3958.051 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3958 / Section 3958.051
§ 3958.051. GOVERNING BODY; TERMS.
Status: in_force

(a) The district is governed by a board of five voting directors who serve staggered terms of four years, with two or three directors' terms expiring June 1 of each odd-numbered year.

(b) The board by resolution may change the number of voting directors on the board only if the board determines that the change is in the best interest of the district. The board may not consist of fewer than five or more than nine voting directors.
Tex. Local Government Code § 71.034 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 71 / Section 71.034
§ 71.034. LIABILITY OF ATTACHED TERRITORY.
Status: in_force

(a) If a part of a county is detached from a county and attached to another county, the attached territory remains liable for its proportionate share of the indebtedness of the county from which it was detached.

(b) The commissioners court of the county to which the territory is attached shall levy a tax in the territory at a rate sufficient to pay the territory's share of the indebtedness.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3983.0306 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3983 / Section 3983.0306
§ 3983.0306. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS.
Status: in_force

(a) The district, with the consent of the governing body of the city by resolution, 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 provided to municipalities by:

(1) Chapter 380, Local Government Code; and

(2) Subchapter A, Chapter 1509, Government Code.
Tex. Labor Code § 22.003 — TX Code / Code la / Chapter 22 / Section 22.003
§ 22.003. LIABILITY; REINSTATEMENT.
Status: in_force

(a) An employer who violates Section 22.002 is liable for any loss of wages and employer-provided benefits incurred by the employee as a result of the violation.

(b) A person discharged in violation of Section 22.002 is entitled to reinstatement in the same or an equivalent position of employment with commensurate pay.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 5004.001 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 5004 / Section 5004.001
§ 5004.001. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this chapter:

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

(2) "Director" means a member of the board.

(3) "District" means the Cypress Valley Navigation District.
Tex. Education Code § 1001.352 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 1001 / Section 1001.352
§ 1001.352. FEE FOR DRIVING SAFETY COURSE.
Status: in_force

A driving safety provider shall charge each student at least $25 for a driving safety course.
Tex. Tax Code § 41A.13 — TX Code / Code tx / Chapter 41A / Section 41A.13
§ 41A.13. RULES.
Status: in_force

The comptroller may adopt rules necessary to implement and administer this chapter.
Tex. Insurance Code § 225.011 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 225 / Section 225.011
§ 225.011. CANCELED OR REWRITTEN INSURANCE CONTRACT.
Status: in_force

If a surplus lines insurance contract is canceled and rewritten, the additional premium for purposes of the tax imposed by this chapter is the premium amount that exceeds the unearned premium of the canceled contract.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1110.109 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1110 / Section 1110.109
§ 1110.109. GIFTS AND ENDOWMENTS.
Status: in_force

The board may accept for the district a gift or endowment to be held in trust and administered by the board for the purposes and under the directions, limitations, and other provisions prescribed in writing by the donor that are not inconsistent with the proper management and objectives of the district.
Tex. Family Code § 8.001 — TX Code / Code fa / Chapter 8 / Section 8.001
§ 8.001. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this chapter:

(1) "Maintenance" means an award in a suit for dissolution of a marriage of periodic payments from the future income of one spouse for the support of the other spouse.

(2) "Notice of application for a writ of withholding" means the document delivered to an obligor and filed with the court as required by this chapter for the nonjudicial determination of arrears and initiation of withholding for spousal maintenance.

(3) "Obligee" means a person entitled to receive payments under the terms of an order for spousal maintenance.

(4) "Obligor" means a person required to make periodic payments under the terms of an order for spousal maintenance.

(5) "Writ of withholding" means the document issued by the clerk of a court and delivered to an employer, directing that earnings be withheld for payment of spousal maintenance as provided by this chapter.
Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 44.281 — TX Code / Code cr / Chapter 44 / Section 44.281
§ 44.281. DISPOSITION OF FINES AND COSTS WHEN MISDEMEANOR AFFIRMED.
Status: in_force

In misdemeanor cases affirmed on appeal from a municipal court, the fine imposed on appeal and the costs imposed on appeal shall be collected from the defendant, and the fine of the municipal court when collected shall be paid into the municipal treasury.
Tex. Business & Commerce Code § 321.001 — TX Code / Code bc / Chapter 321 / Section 321.001
§ 321.001. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this chapter:

(1) "Commercial electronic mail message" means an electronic mail message that advertises, offers for sale or lease, or promotes any goods, services, business opportunity, property, or other article, commodity, or thing of value.

(2) "Electronic mail" means a message, file, or other information that is transmitted through a local, regional, or global computer network, regardless of whether the message, file, or information is viewed, stored for retrieval at a later time, printed, or filtered by a computer program that is designed or intended to filter or screen the message, file, or information.

(3) "Electronic mail service provider" means a person who:

(A) is authorized to transact business in this state;

(B) is an intermediary in transmitting or receiving electronic mail; and

(C) provides to an end user of an electronic mail service the ability to transmit or receive electronic mail.

(4) "Established business relationship" means a relationship that:

(A) is formed by a voluntary two-way communication between a person and another person, regardless of whether consideration is exchanged;

(B) pertains to a product or service offered by one of the persons; and

(C) has not been terminated by either person.

(4-a) "Malicious computer code" means an unwanted computer program or other set of instructions inserted into a computer's memory, operating system, or program that:

(A) is specifically constructed with the ability to replicate itself or to affect the other programs or files in the computer by attaching a copy of the unwanted program or other set of instructions to one or more computer programs or files; or

(B) is intended to perform an unauthorized process that will adversely impact the confidentiality of information contained in or the integrity or availability of the computer's memory, operating system, or program.

(5) "Obscene" has the meaning assigned by Section 43.21, Penal Code.

(6) "Sender" means a person who initiates an electronic mail message.

(7) "Sexual conduct" has the meaning assigned by Section 43.25, Penal Code.

(8) "Unsolicited commercial electronic mail message" means a commercial electronic mail message transmitted without the consent of the recipient by a person with whom the recipient does not have an established business relationship. The term does not include electronic mail transmitted by an organization using electronic mail to communicate exclusively with members, employees, or contractors of the organization.
Tex. Transportation Code § 251.151 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 251 / Section 251.151
§ 251.151. AUTHORITY OF COMMISSIONERS COURT TO REGULATE CERTAIN ROADS.
Status: in_force

(a) The commissioners court of a county may regulate traffic on a county road or on real property owned by the county that is under the jurisdiction of the commissioners court.

(b) Under the terms of an interlocal contract under Section 791.036, Government Code, the commissioners court of a county may:

(1) by order apply the county's traffic regulations to a public road in the county that is owned, operated, and maintained by a special district and located wholly or partly in the county; and

(2) provide for the enforcement of the regulations.

(c) A public road that is subject to an order under Subsection (b) is considered to be a county road for purposes of applying a traffic regulation to the public road.