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Tex. Government Code § 22.228 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 22 / Section 22.228
§ 22.228. SPECIAL COMMISSIONER.
Status: in_force

(a) The other justices of a court of appeals shall certify to the governor the following facts when they occur:

(1) a justice of the court of appeals is totally disabled to discharge any of the duties of his office because of physical or mental illness that probably is permanent, has remained in that condition continuously for at least one year, and probably will continue to be incapacitated by the illness for the balance of his term of office; or

(2) a justice of the court of appeals has been called or ordered into the active military service of the United States.

(b) On receipt of a certificate that a justice is disabled or on active military service, the governor shall investigate and verify the facts contained in the certificate. If the governor determines that the appointment of a special commissioner is necessary, he promptly shall appoint a special commissioner who has the qualifications of a member of a court of appeals to assist the court.

(c) A special commissioner may sit with the court, hear arguments on submitted cases, and write opinions on the cases if directed to do so by the court. When the opinion of a special commissioner is adopted by the court of appeals, it becomes the opinion of the court.

(d) A special commissioner appointed by the governor shall receive the same compensation as a regular justice of the courts of appeals.

(e) A special commissioner who is appointed because of the disability of a justice serves on the court until the recovery from the disability, the death, or the expiration of the term of the disabled justice, except that a special commissioner may not serve for more than two years under the same appointment. In the event of a recovery from the disability, a majority of the justices of the court of appeals shall certify to the governor that the disabled justice is recovered. The certificate of a majority of the justices is conclusive evidence of the recovery of the disabled justice.

(f) A special commissioner who is appointed because a justice is on active military service serves on the court until the discharge of the justice from the military service or the expiration of the term of the justice who is on military service, except that a special commissioner may not serve more than two years under the same appointment. When the active military service of a justice of a court of appeals is terminated, the other justices of the court shall certify the termination to the governor. The certificate of the other justices is conclusive evidence of the termination of the active military service.

(g) This section does not give the members of a court of appeals or the governor the power to remove or suspend from office a justice of a court of appeals or to interfere with a justice in his constitutional rights and powers.
Tex. Water Code § 27.013 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 27 / Section 27.013
§ 27.013. INFORMATION REQUIRED OF APPLICANT.
Status: in_force

An applicant shall furnish any information the executive director considers necessary to discharge his duties under this chapter and the rules of the commission.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3994.0402 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3994 / Section 3994.0402
§ 3994.0402. ASSESSMENTS; LIENS FOR ASSESSMENTS.
Status: in_force

(a) The board by resolution may impose and collect an assessment for any purpose authorized by this chapter in all or any part of the district.

(b) An assessment, a reassessment, or an assessment resulting from an addition to or correction of the assessment roll by the district, penalties and interest on an assessment or reassessment, an expense of collection, and reasonable attorney's fees incurred by the district:

(1) are a first and prior lien against the property assessed;

(2) are superior to any other lien or claim other than a lien or claim for county, school district, or municipal ad valorem taxes; and

(3) are the personal liability of and a charge against the owners of the property even if the owners are not named in the assessment proceedings.

(c) The lien is effective from the date of the board's resolution imposing the assessment until the date the assessment is paid. The board may enforce the lien in the same manner that the board may enforce an ad valorem tax lien against real property.

(d) The board may make a correction to or deletion from the assessment roll that does not increase the amount of assessment of any parcel of land without providing notice and holding a hearing in the manner required for additional assessments.
Tex. Education Code § 134A.008 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 134A / Section 134A.008
§ 134A.008. PERFORMANCE BENCHMARKS.
Status: in_force

(a) The commission by rule shall establish performance benchmarks for entities receiving grants under this chapter. The benchmarks must include a requirement that an entity facilitate the successful transition of at least 50 percent of the entity's training program participants from low wage work or unemployment to full-time jobs offering a self-sufficient wage as determined under Section 2308A.012, Government Code, and the opportunity for career mobility, as determined by the commission, within six months of training program completion.

(b) The commission by rule shall require reimbursement on a pro rata basis by an entity that does not meet a performance benchmark required by this section.

(c) An entity is not required to comply with a performance benchmark required by this section if the entity's compliance is not possible because of an act of God, force majeure, or a similar cause not reasonably within the entity's control.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8184.152 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8184 / Section 8184.152
§ 8184.152. TAXES FOR BONDS.
Status: in_force

At the time the district issues bonds payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes, the district 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. Finance Code § 352.006 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 352 / Section 352.006
§ 352.006. REVOCATION OF REGISTRATION.
Status: in_force

(a) The commissioner may revoke the registration of a facilitator if the commissioner concludes that the facilitator has violated this chapter. The commissioner shall recite the basis of the decision in an order revoking the registration.

(b) If the commissioner proposes to revoke a registration, the facilitator is entitled to notice and an opportunity for a hearing before the commissioner or a hearings officer, who shall propose a decision to the commissioner. The commissioner or hearings officer shall prescribe the time and place of the hearing if the facilitator makes a written request for a hearing not later than the 30th day after the date on which the order of revocation is served. The hearing is governed by Chapter 2001, Government Code.

(c) A facilitator aggrieved by a ruling, order, or decision of the commissioner is entitled to appeal to a district court in the county in which the hearing was held. An appeal under this subsection is governed by Chapter 2001, Government Code.
Tex. Government Code § 36.006 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 36 / Section 36.006
§ 36.006. TEXAS JUDICIAL COUNCIL RULES.
Status: in_force

The Texas Judicial Council shall, as the council considers appropriate, adopt rules to implement this chapter.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7909A.0104 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7909A / Section 7909A.0104
§ 7909A.0104. CONSENT OF MUNICIPALITY REQUIRED.
Status: in_force

The temporary directors may not hold an election under Section 7909A.0103 until each municipality in whose corporate limits or extraterritorial jurisdiction the district is located has consented by ordinance or resolution to the creation of the district and to the inclusion of land in the district.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 6609.0102 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 6609 / Section 6609.0102
§ 6609.0102. NATURE OF DISTRICT.
Status: in_force

The district is a conservation and reclamation district in Hidalgo County operating under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution, as a drainage district and a water improvement district.
Tex. Government Code § 24.496 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 24 / Section 24.496
§ 24.496.
Status: in_force

Sec. 24.496. 350TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT (TAYLOR COUNTY). The 350th Judicial District is composed of Taylor County.
Tex. Insurance Code § 551.253 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 551 / Section 551.253
§ 551.253. EXEMPTIONS.
Status: in_force

This subchapter does not apply to:

(1) an insurance policy delivered, issued for delivery, or renewed by the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association;

(2) a flood insurance policy delivered, issued for delivery, or renewed under the National Flood Insurance Program; or

(3) a personal umbrella insurance policy.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8008A.0303 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8008A / Section 8008A.0303
§ 8008A.0303. AUTHORITY FOR ROAD PROJECTS.
Status: in_force

Under Section 52, Article III, Texas Constitution, the district may design, acquire, construct, finance, issue bonds for, improve, operate, maintain, and convey to this state, a county, or a municipality for operation and maintenance macadamized, graveled, or paved roads, or improvements, including storm drainage, in aid of those roads.
Tex. Government Code § 1474.105 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 1474 / Section 1474.105
§ 1474.105. SALE OR EXCHANGE OF BONDS AND NOTES; DELIVERY OF PROCEEDS.
Status: in_force

(a) The commissioners court shall sell or exchange the bonds or notes issued under this chapter on the best terms.

(b) When the bonds or notes are sold, the proceeds shall immediately be delivered to the county treasurer.
Tex. Business & Commerce Code § 622.107 — TX Code / Code bc / Chapter 622 / Section 622.107
§ 622.107. ENGAGING IN CONDUCT THAT FALSELY INDICATES AN INDIVIDUAL HAS WON.
Status: in_force

A person conducting a sweepstakes may not:

(1) ask an individual to provide any information or take any action consistent with the individual winning a sweepstakes prize, unless the individual has won a sweepstakes prize; or

(2) provide an individual who has not yet won a sweepstakes prize with a document or other item that simulates an event, circumstance, or condition connected with being a sweepstakes winner.
Tex. Government Code § 542.0204 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 542 / Section 542.0204
§ 542.0204. RESPONSIBILITIES OF COMMISSION UNDER SUBCHAPTER.
Status: in_force

In administering this subchapter, the commission shall ensure, on making a determination to transition services under Section 542.0201:

(1) that the commission is responsible for setting the minimum reimbursement rate paid to an ICF-IID services or group home provider under the integrated managed care system, including the staff rate enhancement paid to an ICF-IID services or group home provider;

(2) that an ICF-IID services or group home provider is paid not later than the 10th day after the date the provider submits a clean claim in accordance with the criteria the commission uses to reimburse an ICF-IID services or group home provider, as applicable;

(3) the establishment of an electronic portal through which an ICF-IID services or group home provider participating in the STAR+PLUS Medicaid managed care program delivery model or the most appropriate integrated capitated managed care program delivery model, as appropriate, may submit long-term services and supports claims to any participating managed care organization; and

(4) that the consumer direction model is an available option for each individual with an intellectual or developmental disability who receives Medicaid benefits in accordance with this subchapter to achieve self-determination, choice, and control and that the individual or the individual's legally authorized representative has access to a comprehensive, facilitated, person-centered plan that identifies outcomes for the individual.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 221.021 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 221 / Section 221.021
§ 221.021. CHANGE OF REGISTERED OFFICE OR AGENT.
Status: in_force

(a) A development corporation may change its registered office, registered agent, or both, by filing the original and a copy of a statement in the office of the secretary of state. The president or vice-president of the corporation shall execute and verify the statement.

(b) The statement must include:

(1) the development corporation's name;

(2) the post office address of the corporation's current registered office;

(3) if the registered office is to be changed, the post office address of the corporation's new registered office;

(4) the name of the corporation's registered agent;

(5) if the registered agent is to be changed, the name of the successor registered agent;

(6) a statement that, after the change, the post office address of the registered office will be the same as the post office address of the business office of the registered agent; and

(7) a statement that the change was authorized by the board of directors or by a corporate officer authorized by the board of directors to make the change.

(c) If the secretary of state finds that the statement complies with this chapter, the secretary of state, when all fees have been paid as required by this chapter, shall:

(1) write "filed" on the original and each copy of the statement and the month, day, and year of the filing;

(2) file the original statement in the office of the secretary of state; and

(3) return the copy of the statement to the corporation or its representative.

(d) The change made by the statement takes effect on the filing of the statement.
Tex. Government Code § 662.063 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 662 / Section 662.063
§ 662.063. LUNG CANCER AWARENESS DAY.
Status: in_force

(a) May 24 is Lung Cancer Awareness Day to encourage residents of this state to learn about:

(1) the prevalence of lung cancer;

(2) the statistical risks of developing the disease, including behaviors that increase the risk of developing the disease;

(3) ways to increase early diagnosis and treatment of the disease; and

(4) ways to reduce the prevalence of the disease.

(b) Lung Cancer Awareness Day shall be regularly observed by appropriate programs and activities.
Tex. Government Code § 316.008 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 316 / Section 316.008
§ 316.008. EFFECT OF LIMIT; ENFORCEMENT.
Status: in_force

(a) Unless the legislature adopts a resolution under Section 22, Article VIII, Texas Constitution, raising the proposed limit on appropriations from state tax revenues not dedicated by the constitution, the proposed limit is binding on the legislature with respect to all appropriations for the next state fiscal biennium made from those revenues. The proposed limit on consolidated general revenue appropriations is binding on the legislature with respect to all appropriations for the next state fiscal biennium made from those sources unless the legislature adopts a resolution raising the proposed limit that is approved by a record vote of three-fifths of the members of each house of the legislature. The resolution must find that an emergency exists, identify the nature of the emergency, and specify the amount authorized. The excess amount authorized under this subsection may not exceed the amount specified in the resolution.

(b) The rules of the house of representatives and senate shall provide for enforcement of Subsection (a).
Tex. Government Code § 3100.052 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 3100 / Section 3100.052
§ 3100.052. DISPLAY OUTDOORS.
Status: in_force

(a) The state flag should not normally be displayed outdoors before sunrise or after sunset.

(b) For patriotic effect, the state flag may be displayed outdoors:

(1) 24 hours a day, if properly illuminated during darkness; or

(2) in the same circumstances that the flag of the United States may be displayed.

(c) The state flag should not be displayed outdoors during inclement weather unless the flag is a weatherproof flag.
Tex. Local Government Code § 321.042 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 321 / Section 321.042
§ 321.042. DEPOSITORIES AND DISBURSEMENTS.
Status: in_force

(a) Money belonging to or under control of the board shall be deposited and secured in substantially the manner prescribed by law for county funds.

(b) The board shall select one or more depositories.

(c) A warrant or check for the withdrawal of money must be signed by an officer of the board and one other commissioner or by two bonded employees of the board. The board by resolution entered in its minutes shall designate any employees authorized to sign a check or warrant.

(d) The board may disburse funds under its control for any lawful purpose for the benefit of a park under its control.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 101.006 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 101 / Section 101.006
§ 101.006. MEETINGS.
Status: in_force

(a) The council shall meet at least twice each calendar year and at the call of the chairman.

(b) The council shall adopt rules for the conduct of its meetings.

(c) Any action taken by the council must be approved by a majority of the members present.
Tex. Occupations Code § 601.356 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 601 / Section 601.356
§ 601.356. DECISION BY ADVISORY BOARD.
Status: in_force

(a) Based on the findings of fact and conclusions of law and the recommendations of the hearings examiner, the advisory board by order may determine that:

(1) a violation has occurred and may impose an administrative penalty; or

(2) a violation did not occur.

(b) The advisory board shall give notice of the order to the person. The notice must include:

(1) separate statements of the findings of fact and conclusions of law;

(2) the amount of any penalty imposed; and

(3) a statement of the right of the person to judicial review of the order.
Tex. Government Code § 2166.105 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2166 / Section 2166.105
§ 2166.105. CAPITOL COMPLEX MASTER PLAN.
Status: in_force

(a) The commission shall prepare a Capitol Complex master plan that at a minimum includes:

(1) an overview and summary of the previous plans for the Capitol Complex;

(2) a stated strategic vision and long-term goals for the Capitol Complex;

(3) an analysis of state property, including buildings, in the Capitol Complex and of the extent to which this state satisfies its space needs through use of the property;

(4) detailed, site-specific proposals for state property in the Capitol Complex, including proposals on the use of property and space for public sector purposes;

(5) an analysis of and recommendations for building design guidelines to ensure appropriate quality in new or remodeled buildings in the Capitol Complex;

(6) an analysis of and recommendations for Capitol Complex infrastructure needs, including transportation, utilities, and parking;

(7) for projects identified in the plan, an analysis of and recommendations for financing options;

(8) time frames for implementing the plan components and any projects identified in the plan;

(9) consideration of alternative options for meeting state space needs outside the Capitol Complex; and

(10) other information relevant to the Capitol Complex as the commission determines appropriate.

(b) The commission shall ensure that the General Land Office, the State Preservation Board, the Texas Historical Commission, and other relevant interested parties are included in each stage of the development of the Capitol Complex master plan.

(c) The commission shall submit to the governor, lieutenant governor, speaker of the house of representatives, comptroller, and Legislative Budget Board:

(1) not later than April 1, 2016, the initial Capitol Complex master plan; and

(2) not later than July 1 of each even-numbered year thereafter, updates to the plan.

(d) The commission shall ensure that the Capitol Complex master plan and the master facilities plan developed under Section 2166.102 do not conflict and together comprehensively address the space needs of state agencies.
Tex. Agriculture Code § 58.012 — TX Code / Code ag / Chapter 58 / Section 58.012
§ 58.012. BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
Status: repealed

(a) The authority is governed by a board of directors composed of the following nine members:

(1) the commissioner of agriculture;

(2) two members appointed by the commissioner who are knowledgeable about agricultural lending practices; and

(3) six members appointed by the governor from the following categories:

(A) two persons who are representatives of agriculture related entities, including rural chambers of commerce, foundations, trade associations, institutions of higher education, or other entities involved in agricultural matters;

(B) two persons who represent young farmers or ranchers and the interests of young farmers or ranchers; and

(C) two persons who each operate a family farm or ranch in this state.

(b) The appointed members of the board serve staggered terms of two years, with the terms of four members expiring on January 1 of each even-numbered year and the terms of four members expiring on January 1 of each odd-numbered year.

(c) Any vacancy occurring in an appointed position on the board shall be filled for the unexpired term in the same manner as provided for the appointment of the position.

(d) Repealed by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 285, Sec. 31(2).

(e) A board member is not entitled to compensation for serving as a director but is entitled to reimbursement for actual and necessary expenses incurred in performing the official duties of office.

(f) Appointments to the board shall be made without regard to the race, color, disability, sex, religion, age, or national origin of the appointees.

(g) Notwithstanding Subsection (f), age may be considered by the commissioner in making appointments under Subsection (a)(3)(B).
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8144.004 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8144 / Section 8144.004
§ 8144.004. FINDINGS OF BENEFIT AND PUBLIC PURPOSE.
Status: in_force

(a) All land and other property included in the district will benefit from the improvements and services to be provided by the district under powers conferred by Section 52, Article III, and Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.

(b) The district is created to accomplish:

(1) the same purposes as a municipal utility district as provided by Section 54.012, Water Code;

(2) the same purposes as a navigation district created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution, and operating under Chapters 60 and 62, Water Code; and

(3) to the extent authorized by Section 52, Article III, Texas Constitution, the construction, acquisition, improvement, maintenance, or operation of macadamized, graveled, or paved roads or turnpikes, or improvements in aid of those roads or turnpikes, inside the district.
Tex. Utilities Code § 32.104 — TX Code / Code ut / Chapter 32 / Section 32.104
§ 32.104. REPORT OF CERTAIN EXPENSES.
Status: in_force

A regulatory authority may require an electric utility to annually report the utility's expenditures for:

(1) business gifts and entertainment; and

(2) advertising or public relations, including expenditures for institutional and consumption-inducing purposes.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7906A.0303 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7906A / Section 7906A.0303
§ 7906A.0303. AUTHORITY FOR ROAD PROJECTS.
Status: in_force

Under Section 52, Article III, Texas Constitution, the district may design, acquire, construct, finance, issue bonds for, improve, operate, maintain, and convey to this state, a county, or a municipality for operation and maintenance macadamized, graveled, or paved roads, or improvements, including storm drainage, in aid of those roads.