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Tex. Education Code § 31.0205 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 31 / Section 31.0205
§ 31.0205. FUNDING FOR OPEN-ENROLLMENT CHARTER SCHOOLS.
Status: in_force

An open-enrollment charter school is entitled to the instructional materials and technology allotment under this chapter and is subject to this chapter as if the school were a school district.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8180.001 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8180 / Section 8180.001
§ 8180.001. DEFINITION.
Status: in_force

In this chapter, "district" means Cypress Forest Public Utility District.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 433.088 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 433 / Section 433.088
§ 433.088. COMPENSATION OF WITNESS OR REPORTER.
Status: in_force

A witness summoned before the department is entitled to the same fees and mileage paid a witness in a state court. A witness whose deposition is taken and the person taking the deposition are each entitled to the same fees paid for similar services in a state court.
Tex. Insurance Code § 4054.103 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 4054 / Section 4054.103
§ 4054.103. TEMPORARY LICENSE.
Status: in_force

An applicant for a limited life, accident, and health license is eligible for a temporary license under Subchapter D, Chapter 4001.
Tex. Local Government Code § 399.008 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 399 / Section 399.008
§ 399.008. PROCEDURE FOR ESTABLISHMENT OF PROGRAM.
Status: in_force

(a) To establish a program under this chapter, the governing body of a local government must take the following actions in the following order:

(1) adopt a resolution of intent that includes:

(A) a finding that, if appropriate, financing qualified projects through contractual assessments is a valid public purpose;

(B) a statement that the local government intends to make contractual assessments to repay financing for qualified projects available to property owners;

(C) a description of the types of qualified projects that may be subject to contractual assessments;

(D) a description of the boundaries of the region;

(E) a description of any proposed arrangements for third-party financing to be available or any local government financing to be provided for qualified projects;

(F) a description of local government debt servicing procedures if third-party financing will be provided and assessments will be collected to service a third-party debt;

(G) a reference to the report on the proposed program prepared as provided by Section 399.009 and a statement identifying the location where the report is available for public inspection;

(H) a statement of the time and place for a public hearing on the proposed program; and

(I) a statement identifying the appropriate representative of the local government and the appropriate assessor-collector for purposes of consulting regarding collecting the proposed contractual assessments imposed on the assessed property;

(2) hold a public hearing at which the public may comment on the proposed program, including the report required by Section 399.009; and

(3) adopt a resolution establishing the program and the terms of the program, including:

(A) each item included in the report under Section 399.009; and

(B) a description of each aspect of the program that may be amended only after another public hearing is held.

(b) For purposes of Subsection (a)(3)(A), the resolution may incorporate the report or the amended version of the report, as appropriate, by reference.

(c) Subject to the terms of the resolution establishing the program as referenced by Subsection (a)(3)(B), the governing body of a local government may amend a program by resolution.

(d) A local government may:

(1) hire and set the compensation of a program administrator and program staff; or

(2) contract for professional services necessary to administer a program.

(e) A local government may impose fees to offset the costs of administering a program. The fees authorized by this subsection may be assessed as:

(1) a program application fee paid by the property owner requesting to participate in the program expressed as a set amount, a percentage of the amount of the assessment, or in any other manner;

(2) a component of the interest rate on the assessment in the written contract between the local government and the property owner; or

(3) a combination of Subdivisions (1) and (2).
Tex. Government Code § 524.0002 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 524 / Section 524.0002
§ 524.0002. GENERAL RESPONSIBILITY OF EXECUTIVE COMMISSIONER FOR HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES SYSTEM.
Status: in_force

(a) The executive commissioner, as necessary to perform the functions described by Section 524.0001 and Subchapter E in implementing applicable policies the executive commissioner establishes for a health and human services agency or division, shall:

(1) manage and direct the operations of each agency or division, as applicable;

(2) supervise and direct the activities of each agency commissioner or division director, as applicable; and

(3) be responsible for the administrative supervision of the internal audit program for the agencies, including:

(A) selecting the director of internal audit;

(B) ensuring the director of internal audit reports directly to the executive commissioner; and

(C) ensuring the independence of the internal audit function.

(b) The executive commissioner's operational authority and responsibility for purposes of Subsection (a) and Section 524.0151(a)(2) for each health and human services agency or division, as applicable, includes authority over and responsibility for:

(1) daily operations management of the agency or division, including the organization, management, and operating procedures of the agency or division;

(2) resource allocation within the agency or division, including the use of federal funds the agency or division receives;

(3) personnel and employment policies;

(4) contracting, purchasing, and related policies, subject to this chapter and other laws relating to contracting and purchasing by a state agency;

(5) information resources systems the agency or division uses;

(6) facility location; and

(7) the coordination of agency or division activities with activities of other components of the health and human services system and state agencies.
Tex. Property Code § 301.112 — TX Code / Code pr / Chapter 301 / Section 301.112
§ 301.112. ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTIES.
Status: in_force

(a) If the commission determines at a hearing under Section 301.111 that a respondent has engaged in or is about to engage in a discriminatory housing practice, the commission may order the appropriate relief, including actual damages, reasonable attorney fees, court costs, and other injunctive or equitable relief.

(b) To vindicate the public's interest, the commission may assess a civil penalty against the respondent in an amount that does not exceed:

(1) $10,000 if the respondent has been found by order of the commission or a court to have committed a prior discriminatory housing practice; or

(2) except as provided by Subsection (c):

(A) $25,000 if the respondent has been found by order of the commission or a court to have committed one other discriminatory housing practice during the five-year period ending on the date of the filing of the charges; or

(B) $50,000 if the respondent has been found by the commission or a court to have committed two or more discriminatory housing practices during the seven-year period ending on the date of filing of the charge.

(c) If the acts constituting the discriminatory housing practice that is the object of the charge are committed by the same individual who has previously been found to have committed acts constituting a discriminatory housing practice, the civil penalties in Subsection (b)(2) may be imposed without regard to the period of time within which any other discriminatory housing practice occurred.

(d) At the request of the commission, the attorney general shall sue to recover a civil penalty due under this section. Funds collected under this section shall be paid to the comptroller for deposit in the state treasury to the credit of the fair housing fund.
Tex. Water Code § 42.004 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 42 / Section 42.004
§ 42.004. TERM OF OFFICE.
Status: in_force

The commissioner holds office for a term of six years and until his successor is appointed and has qualified.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3833.113 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3833 / Section 3833.113
§ 3833.113. ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN ENCUMBERED PROPERTY PROHIBITED.
Status: in_force

The district may not acquire an improvement under this subchapter that has a lien on it or is otherwise encumbered.
Tex. Estates Code § 1101.052 — TX Code / Code es / Chapter 1101 / Section 1101.052
§ 1101.052. JURY TRIAL.
Status: in_force

A proposed ward is entitled to a jury trial on request.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8512.0204 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8512 / Section 8512.0204
§ 8512.0204. REMOVAL.
Status: in_force

The governor may remove a director for inefficiency, neglect of duty, or misconduct in office, after:

(1) at least 10 days' written notice of the charge against the director; and

(2) an opportunity for the director to be heard in person or by counsel at a public hearing.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 11005.155 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 11005 / Section 11005.155
§ 11005.155. SOURCES FOR WATER; ACQUISITION OF LAND; STORAGE CAPACITY.
Status: in_force

(a) The district may acquire or construct, inside or outside the district, a reservoir or any work, plant, transmission line, or other facility necessary or useful to divert, impound, store, treat, or transport to the city and others water for municipal, domestic, industrial, mining, oil flooding, or any other useful purpose.

(b) The district may develop or otherwise acquire underground sources of water.

(c) The district may acquire land, or an interest in land, inside or outside the district, for any work, plant, or other facility necessary or useful to divert, impound, store, treat, or transport to the city and others water for municipal, domestic, industrial, mining, oil flooding, or any other useful purpose.

(d) The district may lease, purchase, or otherwise acquire rights in and to storage and storage capacity in any reservoir constructed or to be constructed by any person or from the United States.
Tex. Property Code § 202.024 — TX Code / Code pr / Chapter 202 / Section 202.024
§ 202.024. DISCRIMINATION AGAINST TENANT BASED ON METHOD OF PAYMENT PROHIBITED.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, "method of payment" includes payment made in whole or in part by:

(1) a housing choice voucher under Section 8, United States Housing Act of 1937 (42 U.S.C. Section 1437f); or

(2) any other federal or state or local housing assistance provided to a person or to a property owner on behalf of a person, including rental vouchers, rental assistance, or rental subsidies from a nongovernmental organization.

(b) A property owners' association may not include or enforce a provision in a dedicatory instrument that prohibits or restricts a property owner from renting a dwelling to a person based on the person's method of payment.
Tex. Local Government Code § 158.015 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 158 / Section 158.015
§ 158.015. LIMITATION ON ELECTIONS.
Status: in_force

The commissioners court may not call an election under Section 158.004 or 158.014 for at least two years after the date of any previous election under either of those sections.
Tex. Government Code § 2171.002 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2171 / Section 2171.002
§ 2171.002. RULES.
Status: in_force

(a) The comptroller shall adopt rules to implement this chapter, including rules related to:

(1) the structure of the comptroller's travel agency contracts;

(2) the procedures the comptroller uses in requesting and evaluating bids or proposals for travel agency contracts; and

(3) the use by state agencies of negotiated contract rates for travel services.

(b) Before adopting a rule under this section, the comptroller must conduct a public hearing regarding the proposed rule regardless of whether the requirements of Section 2001.029(b) are met.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 323.007 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 323 / Section 323.007
§ 323.007. SEXUAL ASSAULT SURVIVORS WHO ARE MINORS.
Status: in_force

This chapter does not affect participating entities of children's advocacy centers under Subchapter E, Chapter 264, Family Code, or the working protocols set forth by their multidisciplinary teams to ensure access to specialized medical assessments for sexual assault survivors who are minors. To the extent of a conflict with Subchapter E, Chapter 264, Family Code, that subchapter controls.
Tex. Local Government Code § 214.232 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 214 / Section 214.232
§ 214.232. PRESUMPTION OF VACANCY.
Status: in_force

A building is presumed to be vacant under this subchapter if:

(1) all lawful residential, commercial, recreational, charitable, or construction activity at the building has ceased, or reasonably appears to have ceased, for more than 150 days; or

(2) the building contains more than three units, 75 percent or more of which have not been used lawfully, or reasonably appear not to have been used lawfully, for more than 150 days.
Tex. Natural Resources Code § 51.503 — TX Code / Code nr / Chapter 51 / Section 51.503
§ 51.503. APPRAISAL REQUIRED.
Status: in_force

(a) Before a grant is made under Section 51.501, an appraiser employed by the land office must appraise the effect of the improvement for which a grant is sought on the value of the permanent school fund property.

(b) If the appraiser finds that the improvement will increase the value of the real property in an amount at least equal to the amount the improvement will cost, the commissioner may authorize the disbursement of money to construct the improvement.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1211.001 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1211 / Section 1211.001
§ 1211.001. WAIVER OF CERTAIN PROVISIONS FOR CERTAIN FEDERAL PLANS.
Status: in_force

If the commissioner of insurance, in consultation with the commissioner of health and human services, determines that a provision of Section 843.209 or 843.321, Subchapter J, Chapter 843, Chapter 1213, Subchapter C or C-1, Chapter 1301, or Section 1301.008, 1301.069, or 1301.162 will cause a negative fiscal impact on the state with respect to providing benefits or services under Subchapter XIX, Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. Section 1396 et seq.), as amended, or Subchapter XXI, Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. Section 1397aa et seq.), as amended, the commissioner of insurance by rule shall waive the application of that provision to the providing of those benefits or services.
Tex. Insurance Code § 862.003 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 862 / Section 862.003
§ 862.003. ADMITTED ASSETS.
Status: in_force

The value of the property of the company shown on the report as determined under Section 862.001 and the rules adopted by the commissioner adopted under that section is considered to be an admitted asset of the company for all purposes.
Tex. Occupations Code § 109.054 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 109 / Section 109.054
§ 109.054. TREATMENT INFORMATION.
Status: in_force

In this subchapter, information concerning the treatment of a sex offender includes:

(1) criminal history;

(2) the discharge summary;

(3) the official offense report;

(4) progress reports;

(5) test results;

(6) victim statements; and

(7) any other information necessary for the treatment of the sex offender.
Tex. Water Code § 51.320 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 51 / Section 51.320
§ 51.320. LOANS FOR MAINTENANCE AND OPERATING EXPENSES.
Status: in_force

The board may borrow money to pay maintenance and operating expenses at an interest rate of not more than 10 percent a year and may pledge as security any of its notes or contracts with water users or accounts against them.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3931.108 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3931 / Section 3931.108
§ 3931.108. PARKING FACILITIES.
Status: in_force

(a) The district may acquire, lease as lessor or lessee, construct, develop, own, operate, and maintain parking facilities or a system of parking facilities, including lots, garages, parking terminals, or other structures or accommodations for parking motor vehicles off the streets and related appurtenances.

(b) The district's parking facilities serve the public purposes of the district and are owned, used, and held for a public purpose even if leased or operated by a private entity for a term of years.

(c) The district's parking facilities are parts of and necessary components of a street and are considered to be a street or road improvement.

(d) The development and operation of the district's parking facilities may be considered an economic development program.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 300.0051 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 300 / Section 300.0051
§ 300.0051. LIMITATION ON AUTHORITY TO REQUIRE MANDATORY PAYMENT.
Status: in_force

The governing body of a local government may require a mandatory payment authorized under this chapter by an institutional health care provider located in that hospital district, county, or municipality, as applicable, only in the manner provided by this chapter.
Tex. Natural Resources Code § 61.083 — TX Code / Code nr / Chapter 61 / Section 61.083
§ 61.083. EXEMPTIONS FROM SUBCHAPTER.
Status: in_force

None of the provisions of this subchapter apply to any beach area that does not border on the Gulf of Mexico or to any island or peninsula that is not accessible by a public road or common carrier ferry facility as long as that condition exists.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 9501.1015 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 9501 / Section 9501.1015
§ 9501.1015. RECREATIONAL FACILITIES.
Status: in_force

The commission may establish, construct, and maintain recreational facilities for public use adjacent to the seawall in Matagorda County.
Tex. Occupations Code § 1201.109 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 1201 / Section 1201.109
§ 1201.109.
Status: in_force

Sec. 1201.109. SECURITY: CANCELLATION OR OTHER IMPAIRMENT. (a) If a bond required by this subchapter is canceled, the license for which the security is filed is suspended on the effective date of cancellation. The surety shall provide written notice to the director before the 60th day preceding the effective date of cancellation.

(b) If a surety files for liquidation or reorganization in bankruptcy or is placed in receivership, the license holder shall obtain other security not later than the 60th day after the date that notice of the filing or receivership is received.

(c) If the required face amount of a security is impaired by the payment of a claim, the license holder shall restore the security to the required face amount not later than the 60th day after the date of impairment.
Tex. Parks and Wildlife Code § 31.073 — TX Code / Code pw / Chapter 31 / Section 31.073
§ 31.073. CANOES, PUNTS, ROWBOATS, SAILBOATS, RUBBER RAFTS, RACING SHELLS, ROWING SCULLS, KAYAKS, AND OTHER PADDLE CRAFT; EQUIPMENT EXEMPTIONS.
Status: in_force

(a) All canoes, kayaks, punts, rowboats, sailboats, rubber rafts, and other paddle craft when paddled, poled, oared, or windblown are exempt from all safety equipment requirements except each vessel must have the following:

(1) one Coast Guard approved wearable personal flotation device for each person aboard; and

(2) the lights prescribed by the commandant of the Coast Guard for vessels and required under Section 31.064.

(a-1) Notwithstanding Subsection (a), a vessel described by that subsection, except a canoe or kayak, that is 16 feet or more in length must be equipped with at least one Type IV personal flotation device of the sort prescribed by the regulations of the commandant of the Coast Guard.

(b) Racing shells, rowing sculls, and racing kayaks while participating in or practicing for an officially sanctioned race are exempt from all safety equipment requirements except the lights prescribed by the commandant of the Coast Guard for vessels and required under Section 31.064.

(c) In this section, "racing shell," "rowing scull," or "racing kayak" means a manually propelled boat:

(1) recognized by a national or international racing association for use in competitive racing;

(2) not designed or used to carry equipment serving any purpose other than competitive racing; and

(3) in which each occupant, except a coxswain, rows, sculls, or paddles.
Tex. Local Government Code § 320.074 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 320 / Section 320.074
§ 320.074. PROCEEDS.
Status: in_force

(a) The proceeds of the bonds shall be used under the restrictions provided in the bond order or in any separate escrow agreement, or both. The holders of the bonds and any trustee provided for in respect to the bonds have a lien on the proceeds until so applied.

(b) From the bond proceeds, there may be set aside:

(1) an amount for payment of interest on the bonds during construction and any additional period prescribed in the bond order; and

(2) an amount for the interest and sinking fund or for one or more separate reserve funds, as prescribed in the bond order, for the benefit of payment of the bonds.

(c) Proceeds remaining after the amounts are set aside under Subsection (b) shall be used for the payment of all expenses necessarily incurred in the sale, issuance, and delivery of the bonds and then for the purposes specified in the bond order and in the bonds.

(d) Any surplus remaining after accomplishment of the bond purposes shall be used for retiring the bonds to the extent that they can be purchased at prevailing market prices, with any remainder being deposited to the credit of the interest and sinking fund.
Tex. Transportation Code § 171.251 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 171 / Section 171.251
§ 171.251. PLEDGE OF REVENUE.
Status: in_force

A district may secure and pledge revenue derived from any source to secure the payment of district bonds.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8376.051 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8376 / Section 8376.051
§ 8376.051. GOVERNING BODY; TERMS.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided by Subsection (b), the district is governed by a board of five elected directors.

(b) If required under the terms of the agreement, ordinance, or resolution by which a municipality consents to the creation of the district, the board consists of:

(1) four elected directors; and

(2) one director appointed by the governing body of the municipality.

(c) A director appointed under Subsection (b)(2) is not required to be a qualified voter of the district or to own land subject to taxation in the district.

(d) Except as provided by Section 8376.052, directors serve staggered four-year terms. A permanent director may not serve more than two four-year terms.

(e) The common law doctrine of incompatibility does not disqualify an official or employee of a municipality from being appointed a director by the governing body of a municipality under Subsection (b)(2), and a director appointed to the board may continue to serve in a public office of or be employed by the municipality.
Tex. Human Resources Code § 241.005 — TX Code / Code hr / Chapter 241 / Section 241.005
§ 241.005. LIABILITY OF VOLUNTEERS.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided by Subsection (b), a volunteer is not liable for damages arising from an act or omission that results in personal injury, death, or property damage if the act or omission is:

(1) in the course and scope of the volunteer's duties as a volunteer; and

(2) not intentional or grossly negligent.

(b) A volunteer is liable for personal injury, death, or property damage proximately caused by an act or omission related to the operation or use of any motor-driven equipment to the extent of the greater of:

(1) the amount of financial responsibility required for the motor-driven equipment, if any, under Chapter 601, Transportation Code; or

(2) the amount of any liability insurance coverage that applies to the act or omission.

(c) In this section, "volunteer" means an individual rendering services for or on behalf of the department who does not receive compensation in excess of reimbursement for expenses incurred.