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Tex. Utilities Code § 121.104 — TX Code / Code ut / Chapter 121 / Section 121.104
§ 121.104. DISCRIMINATION IN SERVICE AND CHARGES PROHIBITED.
Status: in_force

(a) A pipeline gas utility may not:

(1) discriminate in favor of or against any person or place in:

(A) apportioning the supply of natural gas; or

(B) charging for natural gas; or

(2) directly or indirectly charge, demand, collect, or receive from anyone a greater or lesser compensation for a service provided than the compensation charged, demanded, or received from another for a similar and contemporaneous service.

(b) This section does not limit the right of the railroad commission to prescribe:

(1) different rates and rules for the use of natural gas for manufacturing and similar purposes; or

(2) rates and rules for service from or to other or different places.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8132.023 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8132 / Section 8132.023
§ 8132.023. CONFIRMATION AND INITIAL DIRECTORS' ELECTION.
Status: in_force

(a) The temporary directors shall hold an election to confirm the creation of the district and to elect five directors as provided by Section 49.102, Water Code. If the creation of the district is not confirmed at the initial election, the temporary directors may hold a second election not sooner than the first anniversary of the initial election.

(b) At the confirmation and initial directors' election the board may submit to the voters a proposition to authorize:

(1) an issuance of bonds;

(2) a maintenance tax; or

(3) a tax to fund payments required under a contract.

(c) Section 41.001(a), Election Code, does not apply to a confirmation and initial directors' election held under this section.
Tex. Labor Code § 210.003 — TX Code / Code la / Chapter 210 / Section 210.003
§ 210.003. EMPLOYEE'S LIABILITY; SOLE LIABILITY OF EMPLOYER.
Status: in_force

A claimant is not liable for an overpayment of benefits that results from a back pay award and for which the employer against whom the award is made is required under Section 210.002 to reimburse the compensation fund, and the employer's liability is the only liability because of the overpayment. This section prevails over any conflicting provision of this subtitle.
Tex. Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 129.003 — TX Code / Code cp / Chapter 129 / Section 129.003
§ 129.003. ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CODE PREVAILS.
Status: in_force

The minimum age provisions of the Alcoholic Beverage Code prevail to the extent of any conflict with this chapter.
Tex. Government Code § 2152.110 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2152 / Section 2152.110
§ 2152.110. CENTER FOR ALTERNATIVE FINANCE AND PROCUREMENT.
Status: in_force

The commission shall establish the center for alternative finance and procurement to consult with governmental entities regarding best practices for procurement and the financing of qualifying projects and to assist governmental entities in the receipt of proposals, negotiation of interim and comprehensive agreements, and management of qualifying projects under Chapters 2267 and 2268.
Tex. Utilities Code § 121.102 — TX Code / Code ut / Chapter 121 / Section 121.102
§ 121.102. OPERATOR'S REPORT.
Status: in_force

The railroad commission may require a person or corporation that owns, controls, or operates a pipeline subject to this chapter to make to the commission a sworn report of any matter relating to the business of the person or corporation that the commission determines to be pertinent, including:

(1) the total quantity of gas distributed by the pipelines;

(2) the total quantity of gas held in storage;

(3) the source of supply of gas;

(4) the number of wells from which the person or corporation draws its supply;

(5) the amount of pipeline pressure maintained; and

(6) the amount and character and description of the equipment used.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7920.202 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7920 / Section 7920.202
§ 7920.202. TAXES FOR BONDS.
Status: in_force

At the time the district issues bonds payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes, the board shall provide for the annual imposition of a continuing direct ad valorem tax, without limit as to rate or amount, while all or part of the bonds are outstanding as required and in the manner provided by Sections 54.601 and 54.602, Water Code.
Tex. Tax Code § 151.407 — TX Code / Code tx / Chapter 151 / Section 151.407
§ 151.407. SPECIAL USE TAX REPORTS.
Status: in_force

(a) The comptroller may require any person or class of persons who have in their possession or custody information relating to the sale of a taxable item, the storage, use, or consumption of which is subject to the use tax, to file a report.

(b) A report required under this section must:

(1) be filed at the time required by the comptroller; and

(2) contain the name and address of the purchaser of the tangible personal property, the sales price of the property, the date of the sale, and other information required by the comptroller.
Tex. Education Code § 87.402 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 87 / Section 87.402
§ 87.402. COURSES AND DEGREES; RULES; JOINT APPOINTMENTS.
Status: in_force

(a) The board, with the approval of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, may prescribe courses leading to customary degrees as are offered at leading American educational institutions and may award those degrees, including baccalaureate, master's, and doctoral degrees and their equivalents.

(b) A new department, school, or degree program may not be instituted without the prior approval of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.

(c) The board shall adopt other rules for the operation, control, and management of the institution, including the determination of the number of students that may be admitted to any school, college, or degree-granting program, as may be necessary for the conduct of the institution as one of the first class.

(d) The board may make joint faculty appointments in Texas A&M University--Corpus Christi and in other institutions under its governance. The salary of a person who receives a joint appointment shall be apportioned to the appointing institution on the basis of services rendered.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7982A.0106 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7982A / Section 7982A.0106
§ 7982A.0106. INITIAL DISTRICT TERRITORY.
Status: in_force

(a) The district is initially composed of the territory described by Section 2 of the Act enacting this chapter.

(b) The boundaries and field notes contained in Section 2 of the Act enacting this chapter form a closure. A mistake made in the field notes or in copying the field notes in the legislative process does not affect the district's:

(1) organization, existence, or validity;

(2) right to issue any type of bond for the purposes for which the district is created or to pay the principal of and interest on a bond;

(3) right to impose a tax; or

(4) legality or operation.
Tex. Estates Code § 1352.108 — TX Code / Code es / Chapter 1352 / Section 1352.108
§ 1352.108. DISAFFIRMATION OF HOME EQUITY LOAN PROHIBITED.
Status: in_force

A minor ward may not disaffirm a home equity loan authorized by the court under this subchapter.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 101A.107 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 101A / Section 101A.107
§ 101A.107. POWERS AND DUTIES.
Status: in_force

(a) The oversight committee shall:

(1) hire a chief executive officer;

(2) annually set priorities for each grant program established under this chapter; and

(3) consider the priorities set under Subdivision (2) in awarding grants under this chapter.

(b) The oversight committee shall adopt a code of conduct applicable to each oversight committee member, program integration committee member, peer review committee member, and institute employee that includes provisions prohibiting the member, employee, or member's or employee's spouse from:

(1) accepting or soliciting any gift, favor, or service that could reasonably influence the member or employee in the discharge of official duties or that the member, employee, or spouse knows or should know is being offered with the intent to influence the member's or employee's official conduct;

(2) accepting employment or engaging in any business or professional activity that would reasonably require or induce the member or employee to disclose confidential information acquired in the member's or employee's official position;

(3) accepting other employment or compensation that could reasonably impair the member's or employee's independent judgment in the performance of official duties;

(4) holding a personal investment or financial interest that could reasonably create a substantial conflict between the private interests and official duties of the member or employee;

(5) intentionally or knowingly soliciting, accepting, or agreeing to accept any benefit for exercising the member's official powers or performing the member's or employee's official duties in favor of another;

(6) directly or indirectly leasing to an entity that receives a grant from the institute any property, capital equipment, employee, or service;

(7) submitting a grant application for funding by the institute;

(8) serving on the board of directors of an organization established with a grant from the institute; or

(9) serving on the board of directors of a grant recipient.
Tex. Education Code § 51.159 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 51 / Section 51.159
§ 51.159. DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY.
Status: in_force

The board may delegate any of the powers, duties, or functions of the association to the general manager or to any other employee.
Tex. Government Code § 551.121 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 551 / Section 551.121
§ 551.121.
Status: in_force

Sec. 551.121. GOVERNING BOARD OF INSTITUTION OF HIGHER EDUCATION; BOARD FOR LEASE OF UNIVERSITY LANDS; TEXAS HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD: SPECIAL MEETING FOR IMMEDIATE ACTION. (a) In this section, "governing board," "institution of higher education," and "university system" have the meanings assigned by Section 61.003, Education Code.

(b) This chapter does not prohibit the governing board of an institution of higher education, the Board for Lease of University Lands, or the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board from holding an open or closed meeting by telephone conference call.

(c) A meeting held by telephone conference call authorized by this section may be held only if:

(1) the meeting is a special called meeting and immediate action is required; and

(2) the convening at one location of a quorum of the governing board, the Board for Lease of University Lands, or the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, as applicable, is difficult or impossible.

(d) The telephone conference call meeting is subject to the notice requirements applicable to other meetings.

(e) The notice of a telephone conference call meeting of a governing board must specify as the location of the meeting the location where meetings of the governing board are usually held. For a meeting of the governing board of a university system, the notice must specify as the location of the meeting the board's conference room at the university system office. For a meeting of the Board for Lease of University Lands, the notice must specify as the location of the meeting a suitable conference or meeting room at The University of Texas System office. For a meeting of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, the notice must specify as the location of the meeting a suitable conference or meeting room at the offices of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board or at an institution of higher education.

(f) Each part of the telephone conference call meeting that is required to be open to the public must be:

(1) audible to the public at the location specified in the notice of the meeting as the location of the meeting;

(2) broadcast over the Internet in the manner prescribed by Section 551.128; and

(3) recorded and made available to the public in an online archive located on the Internet website of the entity holding the meeting.
Tex. Occupations Code § 1051.254 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 1051 / Section 1051.254
§ 1051.254. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION.
Status: in_force

(a) The board shall develop and implement policies that provide the public with a reasonable opportunity to appear before the board and to speak on any issue under the jurisdiction of the board.

(b) The board shall prepare and maintain a written plan that describes how a person who does not speak English or who has a physical, mental, or developmental disability may be provided access to the board's programs.
Tex. Government Code § 855.009 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 855 / Section 855.009
§ 855.009. VOTING.
Status: in_force

(a) Each trustee is entitled to one vote.

(b) At any meeting of the board, four or more concurring votes are necessary for a decision or action by the board.
Tex. Government Code § 2205.037 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2205 / Section 2205.037
§ 2205.037. USE FOR POLITICAL PURPOSES; CIVIL LIABILITY.
Status: in_force

(a) A person may not use a state-owned aircraft solely for political purposes or spend state funds for the use of an aircraft solely for political purposes.

(b) A person who violates this section is civilly liable to the state for the costs incurred by the state because of the violation.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3938.206 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3938 / Section 3938.206
§ 3938.206. 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:

(1) the board shall impose a continuing direct annual ad valorem tax for each year that all or part of the bonds are outstanding; and

(2) the district annually shall impose an ad valorem tax on all taxable property in the district in an amount sufficient to:

(A) pay the interest on the bonds or other obligations as the interest becomes due; and

(B) create a sinking fund for the payment of the principal of the bonds or other obligations when due or the redemption price at any earlier required redemption date.
Tex. Insurance Code § 2210.059 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 2210 / Section 2210.059
§ 2210.059. CLAIMS PRACTICES AUDIT.
Status: in_force

(a) The commissioner, in the manner and at the time the commissioner determines to be necessary, shall conduct a random audit of claim files concerning claims the bases of which are damage to insured property caused by a particular storm to:

(1) determine whether the association is adequately and properly documenting claims decisions in each claim file; and

(2) ensure that each claim is being handled appropriately, including being handled in accordance with the terms of the policy under which the claim is filed.

(b) The department shall conduct an audit required under this section as soon as possible to ensure the quality of the process with which the association is handling claims described by Subsection (a).

(c) If, following an audit conducted under this section, the commissioner determines that the association is not adequately and properly documenting claims decisions or that claims described by Subsection (a) are not otherwise being handled appropriately, the commissioner shall:

(1) notify the board of directors of that determination; and

(2) identify the manner in which the association should correct any deficiencies identified by the commissioner and issue an order to that effect.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8805.055 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8805 / Section 8805.055
§ 8805.055. COMPOSITION OF BOARD AND ELECTION OF DIRECTORS FOLLOWING ANNEXATION.
Status: in_force

(a) When the district annexes territory, the board shall change the number of directors, if necessary, so that:

(1) an equal number of directors is elected by district voters of each county; and

(2) one director is elected from the district at large.

(b) If the board changes the number of directors under Subsection (a), the board shall provide that, as nearly as possible, half of the directors are elected at each subsequent election in continuing sequence.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8476.102 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8476 / Section 8476.102
§ 8476.102. MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT POWERS AND DUTIES.
Status: in_force

The district has the powers and duties provided by the general law of this state, including Chapters 49 and 54, Water Code, applicable to municipal utility districts created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Tex. Government Code § 661.901 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 661 / Section 661.901
§ 661.901. APPLICABILITY.
Status: in_force

(a) This subchapter applies only to a state employee employed in the executive or judicial branch of state government.

(b) The leave policies for employees of the legislative branch, including employees of the lieutenant governor, are determined as follows:

(1) for employees of either house of the legislature, a member of the legislature, or the lieutenant governor, by the presiding officer of the appropriate house of the legislature; and

(2) for employees of a legislative agency, by the administrative head of the agency.

(c) An employee of an institution of higher education as defined by Section 61.003, Education Code, is eligible to accrue or take paid leave under this subchapter only if the employee:

(1) is employed to work at least 20 hours per week for a period of at least four and one-half months; and

(2) is not employed in a position for which the employee is required to be a student as a condition of the employment.
Tex. Election Code § 51.007 — TX Code / Code el / Chapter 51 / Section 51.007
§ 51.007. RECORD OF BALLOT DISTRIBUTION.
Status: in_force

(a) As soon as practicable after the ballots are packaged for distribution, the authority responsible for distributing election supplies shall prepare a record of the number of ballots and the range of serial numbers on the ballots to be distributed to each presiding judge and the early voting clerk.

(b) The authority shall preserve the record for the period for preserving the precinct election records.
Tex. Natural Resources Code § 31.058 — TX Code / Code nr / Chapter 31 / Section 31.058
§ 31.058. RECEIVING FUNDS.
Status: in_force

(a) The receiver shall receive funds required by law to be paid to the commissioner and on request shall give to each person who deposits money a receipt stating the amount, the name of the person, and a description of the purpose of the remittance.

(b) If funds are received which are of a general character in advance of fees and dues, it shall be stated.

(c) The receiver shall be responsible to the state or individual for the funds.
Tex. Local Government Code § 234.101 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 234 / Section 234.101
§ 234.101. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this subchapter:

(1) "Massage parlor" means a business establishment that purports to provide massage services and that allows:

(A) a nude person to provide massage services to a customer;

(B) a person to engage in sexual contact for compensation; or

(C) a person to provide massage services in clothing intended to arouse or gratify the sexual desire of any person.

(2) "Nude" and "sexual contact" have the meanings assigned by Section 455.202, Occupations Code.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3833.358 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3833 / Section 3833.358
§ 3833.358. BOND ELECTION NOT REQUIRED.
Status: in_force

The district may issue bonds payable only from sources other than taxes without an election.
Tex. Agriculture Code § 41.057 — TX Code / Code ag / Chapter 41 / Section 41.057
§ 41.057. COMPENSATION.
Status: in_force

Members of the board serve without compensation but are entitled to reimbursement for reasonable and necessary expenses incurred in the discharge of their duties.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3792.0301 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3792 / Section 3792.0301
§ 3792.0301. GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES.
Status: in_force

The district has the powers and duties necessary to accomplish the purposes for which the district is created.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7935.006 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7935 / Section 7935.006
§ 7935.006. INITIAL DISTRICT TERRITORY.
Status: in_force

(a) The district is initially composed of the territory described by Section 2 of the Act enacting this chapter.

(b) The boundaries and field notes contained in Section 2 of the Act enacting this chapter form a closure. A mistake made in the field notes or in copying the field notes in the legislative process does not affect the district's:

(1) organization, existence, or validity;

(2) right to issue any type of bond for the purposes for which the district is created or to pay the principal of and interest on a bond;

(3) right to impose a tax; or

(4) legality or operation.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3001.051 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3001 / Section 3001.051
§ 3001.051. BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
Status: in_force

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

(b) The board by resolution may increase or decrease the number of directors on the board if the board determines that to do so is in the best interest of the district. The board may not have more than 15 directors.
Tex. Transportation Code § 623.233 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 623 / Section 623.233
§ 623.233. MAINTENANCE CONTRACTS.
Status: in_force

The district shall make payments to the Texas Department of Transportation to provide funds for the maintenance of state highways subject to this subchapter.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1036.201 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1036 / Section 1036.201
§ 1036.201. GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS.
Status: in_force

If authorized by an election, the board may issue and sell general obligation bonds in the name and on the faith and credit of the district to:

(1) purchase, construct, acquire, repair, or renovate buildings or improvements;

(2) equip buildings or improvements for hospital purposes; or

(3) acquire and operate a mobile emergency medical service.
Tex. Government Code § 660.004 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 660 / Section 660.004
§ 660.004. TRAVEL EXPENSES PAID OR REIMBURSED BY INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION.
Status: in_force

(a) This chapter does not apply to a travel expense to the extent an institution of higher education pays or reimburses the expense from institutional funds.

(b) The governing board of an institution of higher education shall adopt rules as necessary to administer and control travel expense payments and reimbursements that are exempt from this chapter under Subsection (a).

(c) Funds appropriated for the John Ben Shepperd Public Leadership Institute of The University of Texas of the Permian Basin may be used to pay for costs associated with the institute's educational programs for public secondary and university-level students, including registration fees, ground or air transportation, lodging, meals, training costs, and related expenses.

(d) Funds appropriated for Prairie View A&M University may be used to pay for costs associated with the university's Academy for Collegiate Excellence and Student Success program and Research Apprentice Program and the Prairie View A&M Undergraduate Medical Academy, including participant and employee travel expenses and related expenses.

(e) Funds appropriated for the education of university students at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio may be used to pay for costs associated with the educational programs for the campus's university-level students attending the Laredo Regional Campus and receiving clinical training in Webb County and the surrounding communities, including ground or air transportation, lodging, and related expenses.