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Tex. Government Code § 301.101 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 301 / Section 301.101
§ 301.101. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this subchapter:

(1) "Impeding absence" means an unexcused absence by a member of either house of the legislature during a legislative session in which the member is at a location outside of this state for purposes of impeding the actions of the member's house if:

(A) the member's house has:

(i) compelled the attendance of absent members under Section 10, Article III, Texas Constitution;

(ii) ordered the house's sergeant-at-arms to arrest absent members; and

(iii) issued civil warrants of arrest for the absent members;

(B) the member has not:

(i) been granted a leave of absence by the member's house; or

(ii) returned to the member's house; and

(C) the member:

(i) is not physically present in this state; and

(ii) has indicated by word or deed that the member is not present in this state.

(2) "Political contribution," "political expenditure," and "specific-purpose committee" have the meanings assigned by Section 251.001, Election Code.

(3) "Legislative caucus" means a legislative caucus, as defined by Section 253.0341(e), Election Code, that also has a principal purpose of a specific-purpose committee, as defined by Section 251.001(13), Election Code.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1030.064 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1030 / Section 1030.064
§ 1030.064. HEALTH EDUCATION.
Status: in_force

The board may provide scholarships and student loans to educate county residents in health care-related fields.
Tex. Tax Code § 154.041 — TX Code / Code tx / Chapter 154 / Section 154.041
§ 154.041. STAMP REQUIRED.
Status: in_force

(a) A person who pays a tax imposed by this chapter shall securely affix a stamp to each individual package of cigarettes to show payment of the tax.

(b) Except as provided by Section 154.152, each distributor shall obtain the necessary stamps before receiving or accepting delivery of unstamped packages of cigarettes. The possession of unstamped packages of cigarettes without the possession of the requisite amount or number of stamps is prima facie evidence that the cigarettes are possessed for the purpose of making a first sale without stamps and without payment of the tax imposed by this chapter.

(c) The absence of a stamp on an individual package of cigarettes is notice that the tax has not been paid.

(d) A manufacturer of cigarettes outside this state may purchase a stamp and affix it to the individual package and no further payment of the tax is required.

(e) The transfer of possession of cigarettes by a bonded agent to a distributor in this state, under instructions received from outside this state, is not a first sale.

(f) No stamp is required on the transfer of possession of cigarettes described by Section 154.001(9)(A)(ii)(d).
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 9015.104 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 9015 / Section 9015.104
§ 9015.104. VACANCY.
Status: in_force

If a director ceases to reside in the authority or otherwise ceases to serve as a director, the governing body of the city shall appoint a successor to fill the vacancy for the unexpired term.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 81.172 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 81 / Section 81.172
§ 81.172. ORDER FOR TEMPORARY MANAGEMENT.
Status: in_force

(a) The judge or jury may determine that a person requires court-ordered examination, observation, isolation, or treatment only if the judge or jury finds, from clear and convincing evidence, that:

(1) the person is infected with or is reasonably suspected of being infected with a communicable disease that presents a threat to the public health and, if the application is for inpatient treatment, has failed or refused to follow the orders of the health authority or department; and

(2) as a result of the communicable disease the person:

(A) is likely to cause serious harm to himself; or

(B) will, if not examined, observed, isolated, or treated, continue to endanger public health.

(b) The judge or jury must specify each criterion listed in Subsection (a)(2) that forms the basis for the decision.

(c) The person or the person's attorney, by a written document filed with the court, may waive the right to cross-examine witnesses, and the court may admit, as evidence, the affidavit of medical evaluation. The affidavit admitted under this subsection constitutes competent medical testimony, and the court may make its findings solely from the affidavit.

(d) An order for temporary management shall state that examinations, treatment, and surveillance are authorized for a period not longer than 90 days.

(e) The department, with the cooperation of the head of the facility, shall submit to the court a general program of treatment to be provided. The program must be submitted not later than the 14th day after the date the order is issued and must be incorporated into the court order.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1008.210 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1008 / Section 1008.210
§ 1008.210. SPENDING AND INVESTMENT RESTRICTIONS.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as otherwise provided by this chapter, the district may not incur an obligation payable from district revenues other than the revenues on hand or to be on hand in the current and following district fiscal years.

(b) The board may invest operating, depreciation, or building reserves only in funds or securities specified by Chapter 2256, Government Code.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8046.0503 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8046 / Section 8046.0503
§ 8046.0503. 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. Special District Local Laws Code § 8221.202 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8221 / Section 8221.202
§ 8221.202. TAXES FOR BONDS AND OTHER OBLIGATIONS.
Status: in_force

At the time bonds or other obligations payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes are issued, the board shall provide for the annual imposition of a continuing direct annual ad valorem tax, without limit to the rate or amount of the tax while all or part of the bonds are outstanding as provided by Sections 54.601 and 54.602, Water Code.
Tex. Transportation Code § 622.072 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 622 / Section 622.072
§ 622.072. IDENTIFICATION MARKINGS ON SPECIAL MOBILE EQUIPMENT; OFFENSE.
Status: in_force

(a) Before the 31st day after the date a person becomes the owner of a unit of special mobile equipment, the person shall mark in a conspicuous place on the main chassis the manufacturer's serial number, an operation identification number recognized by law enforcement agencies, or a company identification number in a manner that is visible from not less than 50 feet.

(b) A person commits an offense if the person:

(1) owns a unit of special mobile equipment; and

(2) fails to mark the unit as provided by this section.

(c) An offense under this section is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not less than $10 or more than $100 for each unit.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7805.151 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7805 / Section 7805.151
§ 7805.151. AUTHORITY TO ISSUE BONDS; TAXES FOR BONDS.
Status: in_force

(a) The district may issue and sell all unissued bonds that have been authorized at an election held in the district.

(b) The district may impose an ad valorem tax on all taxable property in the district to pay the principal of and interest on the bonds.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1026.113 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1026 / Section 1026.113
§ 1026.113. CONTRACTS WITH GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES FOR INVESTIGATORY OR OTHER SERVICES.
Status: in_force

The board may contract with a political subdivision or governmental agency for the district to provide investigatory or other services as to the medical, hospital, or welfare needs of district inhabitants.
Tex. Property Code § 204.006 — TX Code / Code pr / Chapter 204 / Section 204.006
§ 204.006. CREATION OF PROPERTY OWNERS' ASSOCIATION.
Status: in_force

(a) If existing restrictions applicable to a subdivision do not provide for a property owners' association and require approval of more than 60 percent of the owners to add to or modify the original dedicating instrument, a petition to add to or modify the existing restrictions for the sole purpose of creating and operating a property owners' association with mandatory membership, mandatory regular or special assessments, and equivalent voting rights for each of the owners in the subdivision is effective if:

(1) a petition committee has been formed as prescribed by Section 201.005;

(2) the petition is approved by the owners, excluding lienholders, contract purchasers, and the owners of mineral interests, of at least 60 percent of the real property in the subdivision; and

(3) the procedure employed in the circulation and approval of the petition to add to or amend the existing restrictions for the specified purpose complies with the requirements of this chapter.

(b) If the circulated petition is not approved by the required percentage of owners within one year of the creation of the petition committee, the petition is void and another petition committee may be formed.

(c) If the petition is approved, the petition is binding on all properties in the subdivision or section, as applicable.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1103.052 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1103 / Section 1103.052
§ 1103.052. LIBERAL CONSTRUCTION.
Status: in_force

This subchapter shall be liberally construed to implement the purposes of this subchapter.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 298E.003 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 298E / Section 298E.003
§ 298E.003. HEALTH CARE PROVIDER PARTICIPATION PROGRAM; PARTICIPATION IN PROGRAM.
Status: in_force

The board of a district may authorize the district to participate in a health care provider participation program on the affirmative vote of a majority of the board, subject to the provisions of this chapter.
Tex. Water Code § 5.1733 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 5 / Section 5.1733
§ 5.1733. ELECTRONIC POSTING OF INFORMATION.
Status: in_force

The commission shall post public information on its website. Such information shall include but not be limited to the minutes of advisory committee meetings, pending permit and enforcement actions, compliance histories, and emissions inventories by county and facility name.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3895.106 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3895 / Section 3895.106
§ 3895.106. 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. Special District Local Laws Code § 6904.002 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 6904 / Section 6904.002
§ 6904.002. NATURE OF DISTRICT.
Status: in_force

The district is a conservation and reclamation district created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Tex. Parks and Wildlife Code § 12.114 — TX Code / Code pw / Chapter 12 / Section 12.114
§ 12.114. DRIVER'S LICENSE OR PERSONAL IDENTIFICATION CERTIFICATE REQUIRED.
Status: in_force

(a) A person who is 17 years of age or older and who has a license or permit issued under this code or who is engaging in an activity that requires a license or permit shall have a driver's license or personal identification certificate in the person's immediate possession.

(b) If the person is a resident as defined by Subdivision (1) of Section 42.001 of this code, "driver's license" and "personal identification certificate" have the meanings assigned by Chapter 521, Transportation Code.

(c) If the person is a nonresident as defined by Section 42.001, "driver's license" and "personal identification certificate" mean those documents that are similar to those defined in Subsection (b) and that are issued by the agency in the state or country of which the person is a resident that is authorized to issue driver's licenses or personal identification certificates.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1107.068 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1107 / Section 1107.068
§ 1107.068. LEGAL COUNSEL.
Status: in_force

(a) The appropriate county, district, or criminal district attorney charged with representing Titus County in civil matters shall represent the district in all legal matters.

(b) The district shall contribute sufficient money to the Titus County general fund for the account designated for the appropriate attorney described in Subsection (a) to pay all additional salaries and expenses incurred by the attorney in performing the duties required by the district.

(c) The board may employ additional legal counsel the board considers advisable.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1081.002 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1081 / Section 1081.002
§ 1081.002. AUTHORITY FOR OPERATION.
Status: in_force

The Nocona Hospital District operates in accordance with Section 9, Article IX, Texas Constitution, and has the rights, powers, and duties provided by this chapter.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1063.308 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1063 / Section 1063.308
§ 1063.308. REPORT; DISSOLUTION ORDER.
Status: in_force

(a) After the district has paid all district debts and has disposed of all district money and other assets as prescribed by this subchapter, the board shall file a written report with the Commissioners Court of Montgomery County summarizing the board's actions in dissolving the district.

(b) Not later than the 10th day after the date the Commissioners Court of Montgomery County receives the report and determines that the requirements of this subchapter have been fulfilled, the commissioners court shall enter an order dissolving the district.
Tex. Insurance Code § 911.307 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 911 / Section 911.307
§ 911.307. RESERVE REQUIREMENTS.
Status: in_force

(a) A farm mutual insurance company's board of directors may provide for the accumulation of reserve funds.

(b) The company shall invest the reserve funds in the same type of securities in which the reserve funds of other fire insurance companies are required to be invested by law.
Tex. Parks and Wildlife Code § 12.708 — TX Code / Code pw / Chapter 12 / Section 12.708
§ 12.708. LIABILITY OF LICENSE DEPUTY FOR SALES.
Status: in_force

(a) This section applies to the sale of a license, stamp, permit, or tag generated by a license deputy or by an employee or agent of a license deputy.

(b) A license deputy holds in trust for the benefit of the state money that the license deputy receives from the sale of a license, stamp, permit, or tag, minus the amount of the authorized sales commission, until that money is transferred to the state treasury for credit to the appropriate department account. The license deputy is liable to the department for the full amount of money held in trust. If the license deputy is not an individual, each officer, director, or owner of the license deputy is personally liable to the department for the full amount of money held in trust.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8832.106 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8832 / Section 8832.106
§ 8832.106. SURVEYS.
Status: in_force

As permitted by Chapter 36, Water Code, the district may have a licensed engineer survey the groundwater of a groundwater reservoir in the district and the facilities for the development, production, and use of that groundwater and determine the quantity of the groundwater available for production and use and the improvements, developments, and recharges needed for the groundwater reservoir.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8283.105 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8283 / Section 8283.105
§ 8283.105. BOARD VACANCY.
Status: in_force

A vacancy in the office of director shall be filled for the unexpired term, if applicable, by the governing body of the municipality that appointed the previous director.
Tex. Government Code § 523.0360 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 523 / Section 523.0360
§ 523.0360. OMBUDSMAN FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH AN INTELLECTUAL OR DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY.
Status: in_force

The executive commissioner shall appoint an ombudsman to assist a client, or a person acting on behalf of an individual with an intellectual or developmental disability or a group of individuals with an intellectual or developmental disability, with a complaint or grievance regarding the infringement of the rights of an individual with an intellectual or developmental disability or the delivery of intellectual disability services submitted under Section 592.039, Health and Safety Code.
Tex. Finance Code § 186.210 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 186 / Section 186.210
§ 186.210. PENDING LAWSUIT.
Status: in_force

(a) A judgment or order of a court of this state or of another jurisdiction in an action pending by or against the state trust company, rendered after the date the state trust company was closed for liquidation, is not binding on the receiver unless the receiver was made a party to the suit.

(b) Before the first anniversary of the date the state trust company was closed for liquidation, the receiver may not be required to plead to any suit pending against the state trust company in a court in this state on the date the state trust company was closed for liquidation and in which the receiver is a proper plaintiff or defendant.

(c) Sections 64.052, 64.053, and 64.056, Civil Practice and Remedies Code, do not apply to a state trust company estate being administered under this subchapter and Subchapter D.
Tex. Government Code § 37.005 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 37 / Section 37.005
§ 37.005. POSTING OF LISTS.
Status: in_force

A court annually shall post each list established under Section 37.003 at the courthouse of the county in which the court is located and on any Internet website of the court.
Tex. Family Code § 157.328 — TX Code / Code fa / Chapter 157 / Section 157.328
§ 157.328. NOTICE OF LEVY SENT TO OBLIGOR.
Status: in_force

(a) At the time the notice of levy under Section 157.327 is delivered to a financial institution, the claimant shall serve the obligor with a copy of the notice.

(b) The notice of levy delivered to the obligor must inform the obligor that:

(1) the claimant will not proceed with levy if, not later than the 10th day after the date of receipt of the notice, the obligor pays in full the amount of arrearages identified in the notice or otherwise makes arrangements acceptable to the claimant for the payment of the arrearage amounts; and

(2) the obligor may contest the levy by filing suit under Section 157.323 not later than the 10th day after the date of receipt of the notice.

(c) If the claimant is the Title IV-D agency, the obligor receiving a notice of levy may request review by the agency not later than the 10th day after the date of receipt of the notice to resolve any issue in dispute regarding the existence or amount of the arrearages. The agency shall provide an opportunity for a review, by telephone conference or in person, as appropriate to the circumstances, not later than the fifth business day after the date an oral or written request from the obligor for the review is received. If the review fails to resolve any issue in dispute, the obligor may file suit under Section 157.323 for a hearing by the court not later than the fifth day after the date of the conclusion of the agency review. If the obligor fails to timely file suit, the Title IV-D agency may request the financial institution to release and remit the funds subject to levy.

(d) The notice under this section may be delivered to the last known address of the obligor by first class mail, certified mail, or registered mail.
Tex. Government Code § 654.062 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 654 / Section 654.062
§ 654.062. CONFLICT WITH LAWS RELATING TO EMPLOYEE MERIT SYSTEMS IN CERTAIN AGENCIES.
Status: in_force

Sections 654.015 and 654.061 do not abrogate statutory authorization for a state agency to operate under an employee merit system as a condition for qualifying for federal grants-in-aid. A merit system agreed to by a state agency and an agency of the federal government shall continue in effect, subject to applicable state law.
Tex. Government Code § 24.411 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 24 / Section 24.411
§ 24.411.
Status: in_force

Sec. 24.411. 234TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT (HARRIS COUNTY). The 234th Judicial District is composed of Harris County.
Tex. Parks and Wildlife Code § 46.006 — TX Code / Code pw / Chapter 46 / Section 46.006
§ 46.006. DUPLICATE LICENSE OR TAG.
Status: repealed

(a) If a license issued under this subchapter is lost or destroyed, a license deputy may issue a duplicate license on application of the license holder and receipt of $5 or an amount set by the commission, whichever amount is more. If a tag issued under this subchapter is lost or destroyed, a license deputy may issue a duplicate tag on application of the tag holder and payment of a fee set by the commission under Section 46.0045 of this code.

(b) The application for a duplicate license or tag must be an affidavit containing:

(1) a statement of fact concerning the loss or destruction of the license or tag; and

(2) any other information which the commission by regulation may prescribe as necessary.

(c) Repealed by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 931, Sec. 80, eff. June 16, 1995.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8344.104 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8344 / Section 8344.104
§ 8344.104. LIMITATION ON USE OF EMINENT DOMAIN.
Status: in_force

The district may not exercise the power of eminent domain outside the district to acquire a site or easement for:

(1) a road project authorized by Section 8344.102; or

(2) a recreational facility as defined by Section 49.462, Water Code.
Tex. Transportation Code § 683.052 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 683 / Section 683.052
§ 683.052. CONTENTS OF APPLICATION; APPLICATION FEE.
Status: in_force

(a) An application under Section 683.051 must be made in a manner prescribed by the department and include:

(1) the name and address of the applicant;

(2) the year, make, model, body style, and vehicle identification number of the vehicle, if ascertainable;

(3) a certification by the applicant that the facts stated in the application are true and that the applicant:

(A) is the recorded owner or has been transferred ownership of the vehicle if the application is submitted under Section 683.051(1)(A); or

(B) is a lienholder listed in Section 683.051(2)(A) that has complied with all applicable notification requirements if the application is submitted under Section 683.051(2);

(4) any proof required by the department to verify compliance with notification requirements described by Section 683.051(2)(B); and

(5) the physical location of the motor vehicle.

(b) The department is not required to obtain an ownership document or any other verification of ownership in the name of an applicant under Section 683.051(1)(A) if the department is able to verify that the applicant is the recorded owner in the department's automated registration and titling system.

(c) The application must be accompanied by a fee of $2, unless the application is made by a unit of government. Fees collected under this subsection shall be deposited to the credit of the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles fund.