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Tex. Occupations Code § 1101.654 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 1101 / Section 1101.654
§ 1101.654. SUSPENSION OR REVOCATION OF LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE FOR UNAUTHORIZED PRACTICE OF LAW.
Status: in_force

(a) The commission shall suspend or revoke the license or certificate of registration of a license or certificate holder who is not a licensed attorney in this state and who, for consideration, a reward, or a pecuniary benefit, present or anticipated, direct or indirect, or in connection with the person's employment, agency, or fiduciary relationship as a license or certificate holder:

(1) drafts an instrument, other than a form described by Section 1101.155, that transfers or otherwise affects an interest in real property; or

(2) advises a person regarding the validity or legal sufficiency of an instrument or the validity of title to real property.

(b) Notwithstanding any other law, a license or certificate holder who completes a contract form for the sale, exchange, option, or lease of an interest in real property incidental to acting as a broker is not engaged in the unauthorized or illegal practice of law in this state if the form was:

(1) adopted by the commission for the type of transaction for which the form is used;

(2) prepared by an attorney licensed in this state and approved by the attorney for the type of transaction for which the form is used; or

(3) prepared by the property owner or by an attorney and required by the property owner.
Tex. Alcoholic Beverage Code § 63.01 — TX Code / Code al / Chapter 63 / Section 63.01
§ 63.01. AUTHORIZED ACTIVITIES.
Status: in_force

(a) The holder of a nonresident brewer's license may transport or cause to be transported malt beverages into Texas only to holders of brewer's or distributor's licenses. The nonresident brewer's licensee may transport the malt beverages in carriers or vehicles operated by holders of carrier's permits or in motor vehicles owned or leased by the nonresident brewer. The malt beverages must be shipped in barrels or other containers in accordance with the provisions of this code and may not be shipped into the state in tank cars.

(b) The holder of a nonresident brewer's license may transport or cause to be transported malt beverages into Texas from any of the license holder's locations outside of this state under the license. The holder is not required to hold a separate nonresident brewer's license for each location outside of this state.

(c) The holder of a nonresident brewer's license may enter into a contract with the holder of a brewer's license under Section 62.14 and engage in any activity authorized under that section.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3902.008 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3902 / Section 3902.008
§ 3902.008. APPLICABILITY OF MUNICIPAL MANAGEMENT DISTRICT LAW; PURPOSE.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided by this chapter, Chapter 375, Local Government Code, applies to the district.

(b) The district is created to accomplish the purposes of a municipal management district as provided by general law and Sections 52 and 52-a, Article III, and Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Tex. Finance Code § 392.305 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 392 / Section 392.305
§ 392.305. DECEPTIVE USE OF CREDIT BUREAU NAME.
Status: in_force

A person may not use "credit bureau," "retail merchants," or "retail merchants association" in the person's business or trade name unless:

(1) the person is engaged in gathering, recording, and disseminating information, both favorable and unfavorable, relating to the creditworthiness, financial responsibility, and paying habits of, and similar information regarding, persons being considered for credit extension so that a prospective creditor can make a sound decision in the extension of credit; or

(2) the person is a nonprofit retail trade association that:

(A) consists of individual members;

(B) qualifies as a bona fide business league as defined by the United States Internal Revenue Service; and

(C) does not engage in the business of debt collection or credit reporting.
Tex. Finance Code § 184.104 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 184 / Section 184.104
§ 184.104. OTHER INVESTMENT PROVISIONS.
Status: in_force

(a) Without the prior written approval of the banking commissioner, a state trust company may not make any investment of its secondary capital in any investment that incurs or may incur, under regulatory accounting principles, a liability or contingent liability for the state trust company.

(b) The banking commissioner may, on a case-by-case basis, require a state trust company to dispose of any investment of its secondary capital, if the banking commissioner finds that the divestiture of the asset is necessary to protect the safety and soundness of the state trust company. The banking commissioner in the exercise of discretion under this subsection shall consider safety and soundness factors, including those contained in Section 182.008(b). The proposed effective date of an order requiring a state trust company to dispose of an asset must be stated in the order and must be on or after the 21st day after the date the proposed order is mailed or delivered. Unless the state trust company requests a hearing before the banking commissioner in writing before the effective date of the proposed order, the order becomes effective and is final and nonappealable.

(c) Subject to Subsections (a) and (b), to Section 184.105, and to the exercise of prudent judgment, a state trust company may invest its secondary capital in any type or character of investment for the purpose of generating income or profit. The factors to be considered by a state trust company in exercise of prudent judgment include the factors contained in Section 184.101(e).
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3954.102 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3954 / Section 3954.102
§ 3954.102. IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS AND SERVICES.
Status: in_force

(a) The district may provide, design, construct, acquire, improve, relocate, operate, maintain, or finance an improvement project or service using any money available to the district, or contract with a governmental or private entity for the provision, design, construction, acquisition, improvement, relocation, operation, maintenance, or financing of an improvement project or service authorized under this chapter or Chapter 372 or 375, Local Government Code.

(b) An improvement project may be located inside or outside the district.
Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 2A.108 — TX Code / Code cr / Chapter 2A / Section 2A.108
§ 2A.108. ASSISTANCE OF ATTORNEY GENERAL IN CERTAIN CASES.
Status: in_force

(a) In this article, "assistance" includes investigative, technical, and litigation assistance.

(b) The attorney general may offer to a county or district attorney the assistance of the attorney general's office in the prosecution of an offense described by Article 66.102(h) the victim of which is younger than 17 years of age at the time the offense is committed.

(c) On request of a county or district attorney, the attorney general shall assist in the prosecution of an offense described by Subsection (b).
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1091.053 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1091 / Section 1091.053
§ 1091.053. BALLOT PETITION.
Status: in_force

A person seeking to have the person's name printed on the ballot as a candidate for director must file with the board secretary a petition requesting that action. The petition must be:

(1) signed by at least 10 registered voters of the district as determined by the most recent official list of registered voters; and

(2) filed not later than the 31st day before the date of the election.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7958A.0201 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7958A / Section 7958A.0201
§ 7958A.0201. GOVERNING BODY; TERMS.
Status: in_force

(a) The district is governed by a board of five elected directors.

(b) Except as provided by Section 7958A.0202, directors serve staggered four-year terms.
Tex. Government Code § 24.583 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 24 / Section 24.583
§ 24.583.
Status: in_force

Sec. 24.583. 439TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT (ROCKWALL COUNTY). The 439th Judicial District is composed of Rockwall County.
Tex. Water Code § 49.222 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 49 / Section 49.222
§ 49.222. EMINENT DOMAIN.
Status: in_force

(a) A district or water supply corporation may acquire by condemnation any land, easements, or other property inside or outside the district boundaries, or the boundaries of the certificated service area for a water supply corporation, necessary for water, sanitary sewer, storm drainage, or flood drainage or control purposes or for any other of its projects or purposes, and may elect to condemn either the fee simple title or a lesser property interest.

(b) The right of eminent domain shall be exercised in the manner provided in Chapter 21, Property Code, except that a district or a water supply corporation shall not be required to give bond for appeal or bond for costs in any condemnation suit or other suit to which it is a party and shall not be required to deposit more than the amount of any award in any suit.

(c) The power of eminent domain may not be used for the condemnation of land for the purpose of acquiring rights to underground water or of water or water rights.
Tex. Government Code § 2009.052 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2009 / Section 2009.052
§ 2009.052. SUPPLEMENTAL NATURE OF PROCEDURES.
Status: in_force

(a) Alternative dispute resolution procedures developed and used under this chapter supplement and do not limit other dispute resolution procedures available for use by a governmental body.

(b) This chapter may not be applied in a manner that denies a person a right granted under other state or federal law or under a local charter, ordinance, or other similar provision, including a right to an administrative or judicial hearing.
Tex. Occupations Code § 2303.161 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 2303 / Section 2303.161
§ 2303.161. DRUG TESTING OF EMPLOYEES.
Status: in_force

(a) A license holder shall establish a drug testing policy for employees of the vehicle storage facility operated by the license holder. A license holder that establishes a drug testing policy under this subsection may adopt the model drug testing policy adopted by the commission or may use another drug testing policy that the department determines is at least as stringent as the policy adopted by the commission.

(b) The commission by rule shall adopt a model drug testing policy for use by license holders. The model drug testing policy must be designed to ensure the safety of the public through appropriate drug testing and to protect the rights of employees. The model drug testing policy must:

(1) require at least one scheduled drug test each year for each employee of a vehicle storage facility who has direct contact with the public; and

(2) authorize random, unannounced drug testing for employees described by Subdivision (1).
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8325.107 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8325 / Section 8325.107
§ 8325.107. LIMITATION ON ANNEXATION OF LAND BY DISTRICT.
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding Section 54.016(d), Water Code, the district may not annex land that is located in the extraterritorial jurisdiction of a municipality unless the City of Weatherford provides written consent to that annexation.
Tex. Insurance Code § 4054.303 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 4054 / Section 4054.303
§ 4054.303. APPLICABILITY OF CERTAIN REQUIREMENTS.
Status: in_force

Except as otherwise provided by this code, the provisions of this title that apply to the holder of a general life, accident, and health license apply to the holder of a license issued under this subchapter.
Tex. Transportation Code § 223.154 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 223 / Section 223.154
§ 223.154. OPENING OF PROPOSALS; DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION.
Status: in_force

(a) The department:

(1) shall open each proposal received under this subchapter so as to avoid disclosure of contents to competing offerors during the process of negotiation; and

(2) may not disclose any information to an offeror that is derived from a proposal received from another offeror.

(b) After the award of a contract under this subchapter, each proposal submitted to the department is open for public inspection, except as provided by Chapter 552, Government Code.
Tex. Human Resources Code § 221.006 — TX Code / Code hr / Chapter 221 / Section 221.006
§ 221.006. VIOLENCE PREVENTION AND CONFLICT RESOLUTION TRAINING.
Status: in_force

The department shall:

(1) provide training on request to juvenile probation departments and juvenile boards in violence prevention and conflict resolution programs that include discussion of domestic violence and child abuse issues; and

(2) encourage the inclusion of a violence prevention and conflict resolution program as a condition of probation.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 382.214 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 382 / Section 382.214
§ 382.214. SALE OF VEHICLE WITH INTENT TO DEFRAUD.
Status: in_force

(a) A person who with intent to defraud sells a vehicle in an accelerated vehicle retirement program established under Section 382.209 commits an offense that is a third degree felony.

(b) Sale of a vehicle in an accelerated vehicle retirement program includes:

(1) sale of the vehicle to retire the vehicle under the program; and

(2) sale of a vehicle purchased for retirement under the program.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1095.057 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1095 / Section 1095.057
§ 1095.057. COMPENSATION; EXPENSES.
Status: in_force

A director or officer serves without compensation but may be reimbursed for actual expenses incurred in the performance of official duties. The expenses must be:

(1) reported in the district's records; and

(2) approved by the board.
Tex. Transportation Code § 315.094 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 315 / Section 315.094
§ 315.094. AFFIDAVIT.
Status: in_force

(a) In a suit brought under Section 315.092, an affidavit must be attached to the plaintiff's petition stating:

(1) that the matters alleged in the petition are true, except for matters alleged on information and belief; and

(2) that the suit is brought in good faith and not to injure or delay the municipality, the contractor, or an owner of abutting property.

(b) If the plaintiff does not attach the affidavit required by this section, the court shall dismiss the suit on a defendant's motion and the plaintiff is barred to the same extent as if suit had not been brought.
Tex. Insurance Code § 846.005 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 846 / Section 846.005
§ 846.005. RULES; ORDERS.
Status: in_force

(a) The commissioner may, on notice and opportunity for all interested persons to be heard, adopt rules and issue orders reasonably necessary to augment and implement this chapter.

(b) The commissioner shall adopt rules necessary to meet the minimum requirements of federal law and regulations.
Tex. Government Code § 22A.003 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 22A / Section 22A.003
§ 22A.003. CONSOLIDATION OF RELATED ACTIONS.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, "related case" means any case in which this state or a state officer or agency is a defendant that arises from the same nucleus of operative facts as the claim before a special three-judge district court under this chapter, regardless of the legal claims or causes of action asserted in the related case.

(b) On the motion of any party to a case assigned to a special three-judge district court under Section 22A.002, the court by order shall consolidate with the cause of action before the court any related case pending in any district court or other court in this state.

(c) A case consolidated under Subsection (b) must be transferred to the special three-judge district court if the court finds that transfer is necessary. The transfer may occur without the consent of the parties to the related case or of the court in which the related case is pending.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 401.062 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 401 / Section 401.062
§ 401.062. TRAINING PROGRAMS.
Status: in_force

(a) The department and commission each may institute training programs to qualify their personnel to carry out this chapter.

(b) The department and commission each may make those personnel available to participate in a program of the federal government, another state, or an interstate agency to carry out this chapter's purposes.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8814.112 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8814 / Section 8814.112
§ 8814.112. APPEARANCE BEFORE RAILROAD COMMISSION.
Status: in_force

The district, through the directors or the district's general manager, may appear before the Railroad Commission of Texas and present evidence and information relating to a pending permit application for an injection well to be located in the district.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8864.054 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8864 / Section 8864.054
§ 8864.054. QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICE.
Status: in_force

(a) To qualify as a candidate for or serve as director at large, a person must be:

(1) at least 18 years of age;

(2) a resident of the district; and

(3) a registered voter in the district.

(b) To be a candidate for or serve as director from a county commissioners precinct, a person must be:

(1) at least 18 years of age;

(2) a resident of that precinct; and

(3) a registered voter of that precinct.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1111.059 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1111 / Section 1111.059
§ 1111.059. DISTRICT ADMINISTRATOR.
Status: in_force

(a) The board may appoint a qualified person as district administrator.

(b) The district administrator serves at the will of the board and receives the compensation determined by the board.

(c) Before assuming the duties of district administrator, the administrator must execute a bond payable to the district in an amount of not less than $10,000 that:

(1) is conditioned on the administrator performing well and faithfully the administrator's required duties; and

(2) contains any other condition the board requires.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8512.0510 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8512 / Section 8512.0510
§ 8512.0510. TEMPORARY BONDS.
Status: in_force

The authority may make and issue temporary bonds for the purpose of interim financing and make agreements or other provision to refinance the temporary bonds with bonds to provide permanent financing at the time, in the manner, and on the conditions the board determines.
Tex. Water Code § 16.187 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 16 / Section 16.187
§ 16.187.
Status: in_force

Sec. 16.187. PRICE OF SALE: FACILITIES ACQUIRED UNDER CONTRACTS WITH THE UNITED STATES. (a) The price of the sale or transfer of a facility acquired prior to September 1, 1977, under a contract with the United States shall be the sum of the direct cost of acquisition, plus an amount of interest calculated by adding one-half of one percent to the weighted average effective interest rate in effect at the date of the sale or transfer of the state facility times the amount of board money disbursed for the acquisition times the number of years and fraction of a year for which the board paid interest to the other party to the contract, plus the board's cost of operating and maintaining the facility from the date of acquisition to the date of the sale or transfer, less any payments received by the board from the lease of the facility or the sale of water from it.

(b) The price of the sale or transfer of a state facility acquired on or subsequent to September 1, 1977, under a contract with the United States shall be the sum of the direct cost of acquisition, plus an amount of interest calculated by multiplying the lending rate in effect at the time of acquisition by the amount of board money disbursed for the acquisition of the facility times the number of years and fraction of a year from the date or dates of purchase or acquisition to the date or dates of sale or transfer, plus the board's cost of operating and maintaining the facility from the date of acquisition to the date of the sale or transfer of the facility, less any payments received by the board from the lease of the facility or the sale of water from it.

(c) If, in transferring any contract, the board remains in any way directly, conditionally, or contingently liable for the performance of any part of the contract, then the transferee, in addition to the payments prescribed by Subsection (a) or (b) of this section, as applicable, shall pay to the board annually one-half of one percent of the remaining amount owed to the other party to the contract, and shall continue these payments until the board is fully released from the contract.
Tex. Natural Resources Code § 40.005 — TX Code / Code nr / Chapter 40 / Section 40.005
§ 40.005. ADMINISTRATION OF HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE SPILL RESPONSE AND CLEANUP.
Status: in_force

The General Land Office, under the direction and control of the commissioner, is the state's lead agency for initiating response to all actual or threatened unauthorized discharges of oil. In the event of an unauthorized discharge of a hazardous substance, nothing in this chapter shall preclude the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality from at the earliest time practicable assuming response and cleanup duties pursuant to Subchapter G, Chapter 26, Water Code.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1575.504 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1575 / Section 1575.504
§ 1575.504. EXPULSION AT CONCLUSION OF HEARING.
Status: in_force

At the conclusion of the hearing under Section 1575.502, if the trustee determines that the individual acted in the manner described by Section 1575.501, the trustee shall expel the individual from participation in the group program.
Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 42A.258 — TX Code / Code cr / Chapter 42A / Section 42A.258
§ 42A.258. EVALUATION FOR PURPOSES OF SEX OFFENDER TREATMENT, SPECIALIZED SUPERVISION, OR REHABILITATION.
Status: in_force

(a) If the defendant is a sex offender, the judge shall direct a supervision officer approved by the community supervision and corrections department or the judge, or a person, program, or other agency approved by the council, to:

(1) evaluate the appropriateness of, and a course of conduct necessary for, treatment, specialized supervision, or rehabilitation of the defendant; and

(2) report the results of the evaluation to the judge.

(b) The judge may require the evaluation to use offense-specific standards of practice adopted by the council and may require the report to reflect those standards.

(c) The evaluation must be made:

(1) after arrest and before conviction, if requested by the defendant; or

(2) after conviction and before the entry of a final judgment.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3849.107 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3849 / Section 3849.107
§ 3849.107. APPROVAL BY CITY OF HOUSTON.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided by Subsection (c), the district must obtain the approval of the City of Houston's governing body for:

(1) the issuance of bonds for an improvement project;

(2) the plans and specifications of an improvement project financed by the bonds; and

(3) the plans and specifications of an improvement project related to the use of land owned by the City of Houston, an easement granted by the City of Houston, or a right-of-way of a street, road, or highway.

(b) The approval obtained under Subsection (a) for the issuance of bonds must be a resolution by the City of Houston. The approval obtained under Subsection (a) for plans and specifications must be a permit issued by the City of Houston.

(c) If the district obtains the approval of the City of Houston's governing body of a capital improvements budget for a period not to exceed five years, the district may finance the capital improvements and issue bonds specified in the budget without further approval from the City of Houston.