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Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1037.253 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1037 / Section 1037.253
§ 1037.253. TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR.
Status: in_force

(a) The board shall appoint a tax assessor-collector to assess and collect taxes imposed by the district.

(b) The district tax assessor-collector must reside in the district.

(c) The board shall set for the district tax assessor-collector:

(1) the term of employment; and

(2) compensation.
Tex. Occupations Code § 604.351 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 604 / Section 604.351
§ 604.351. GENERAL CRIMINAL PENALTY.
Status: in_force

(a) A person commits an offense if the person knowingly violates Section 604.101 or 604.102.

(b) An offense under this section is a Class B misdemeanor.
Tex. Utilities Code § 40.104 — TX Code / Code ut / Chapter 40 / Section 40.104
§ 40.104. TAX-EXEMPT STATUS.
Status: in_force

Nothing in this subtitle may impair the tax-exempt status of municipalities, electric cooperatives, or river authorities, nor shall anything in this subtitle compel any municipality, electric cooperative, or river authority to use its facilities in a manner that violates any contractual provisions, bond covenants, or other restrictions applicable to facilities financed by tax-exempt debt. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the decision to participate in customer choice by the adoption of a resolution in accordance with Section 40.051(b) is irrevocable.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 246.046 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 246 / Section 246.046
§ 246.046.
Status: in_force

Sec. 246.046. CONTENTS OF DISCLOSURE STATEMENT: AFFILIATION WITH NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION. The disclosure statement must state whether the provider is affiliated with a religious, charitable, or other nonprofit organization, and if so, the statement must:

(1) describe the extent of the affiliation;

(2) explain the extent to which the organization is responsible for the financial and contractual obligations of the provider; and

(3) cite any provision of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 under which the provider or affiliate claims to be exempt from the payment of income tax.
Tex. Government Code § 1207.022 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 1207 / Section 1207.022
§ 1207.022. LIMITATION.
Status: in_force

An issuer may issue refunding bonds to make a deposit under this subchapter or Subchapter C only in connection with refunding bonds issued to refund obligations that are:

(1) scheduled to mature not later than the 20th anniversary of the date of the refunding bonds; or

(2) subject to redemption before maturity not later than the 20th anniversary of the date of the refunding bonds.
Tex. Labor Code § 213.053 — TX Code / Code la / Chapter 213 / Section 213.053
§ 213.053. VIOLATION OF INJUNCTION; RECEIVER.
Status: in_force

(a) If an individual or an employing unit violates an injunction granted under this subtitle, the court on its own motion or the commission's motion in the name of the state, after notice and hearing, may appoint a receiver. The receiver may exercise the powers that, in the judgment of the court, are necessary to provide compliance with the injunction, including taking charge of the property of the individual or employing unit.

(b) The power to appoint a receiver under this section is in addition to the power to punish for contempt.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8801.104 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8801 / Section 8801.104
§ 8801.104. AUTHORITY TO COMPEL TESTIMONY, ADMINISTER OATHS, AND ISSUE SUBPOENAS.
Status: in_force

If necessary to carry out its powers, duties, and functions under this chapter, the board may:

(1) compel the testimony of a person;

(2) administer an oath to a person compelled to testify before the board or a person designated by the board; and

(3) issue a subpoena to compel the testimony of a person and the production of a document.
Tex. Local Government Code § 562.015 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 562 / Section 562.015
§ 562.015. COUNTY WATER AND SEWER UTILITY.
Status: in_force

An affected county, as defined by Section 16.341, Water Code, may own, operate, or maintain a water or sewer utility in the same manner as a municipality under Chapter 552.
Tex. Transportation Code § 727.004 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 727 / Section 727.004
§ 727.004. RIM OR TIRE WIDTH; OFFENSE.
Status: in_force

(a) A person commits an offense if the person sells or offers for sale a road vehicle, including a wagon, that has a rim or tire width less than:

(1) three inches, if the vehicle has an intended carrying capacity of more than 2,000 pounds and not more than 4,500 pounds; or

(2) four inches, if the vehicle has an intended carrying capacity of more than 4,500 pounds.

(b) This section does not apply to an individual who sells or offers for sale a road vehicle purchased for the individual's use.

(c) An offense under this section is punishable by a fine of not less than $100 or more than $1,000.
Tex. Property Code § 82.155 — TX Code / Code pr / Chapter 82 / Section 82.155
§ 82.155. CONDOMINIUM SECURITIES.
Status: in_force

A declarant satisfies all requirements relating to preparation of a condominium information statement if an interest in the condominium is currently registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission of the United States and if the declarant delivers to the purchaser a copy of the public offering statement filed with the commission.
Tex. Estates Code § 116.001 — TX Code / Code es / Chapter 116 / Section 116.001
§ 116.001. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this chapter:

(1) "Beneficiary designation" means the designation by an owner of a manufactured home of one or more beneficiaries of the home as provided by Section 1201.2135, Occupations Code.

(2) "Designated beneficiary" means a person designated as a beneficiary of an owner's interest in a manufactured home under Section 1201.2135, Occupations Code.

(3) "Joint owner with right of survivorship" or "joint owner" means a person who owns a manufactured home concurrently with one or more other persons with a right of survivorship. The term does not include an owner of community property with or without a right of survivorship.

(4) "Manufactured home" has the meaning assigned by Section 1201.003, Occupations Code.

(5) "Person" has the meaning assigned by Section 311.005, Government Code.
Tex. Natural Resources Code § 134.184 — TX Code / Code nr / Chapter 134 / Section 134.184
§ 134.184. VENUE.
Status: in_force

A person may bring an action under Section 134.182 only in the judicial district in which the surface coal mining operation complained of is located.
Tex. Local Government Code § 501.067 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 501 / Section 501.067
§ 501.067. INSURANCE AND BENEFITS.
Status: in_force

(a) Notwithstanding any law to the contrary and with the consent of the corporation's authorizing unit, a corporation may obtain:

(1) health benefits coverage, liability coverage, workers' compensation coverage, and property coverage under the authorizing unit's insurance policies, through self-funded coverage, or under coverage provided under an interlocal agreement with a political subdivision; or

(2) retirement benefits under a retirement program the authorizing unit participates in or operates.

(b) Health benefits coverage may be extended to the corporation's directors and employees, and to the dependents of the directors and employees.

(c) Workers' compensation benefits may be extended to the corporation's directors, employees, and volunteers.

(d) Liability coverage may be extended to protect the corporation and the corporation's directors and employees.

(e) Retirement benefits may be extended to the corporation's employees.
Tex. Education Code § 54.0015 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 54 / Section 54.0015
§ 54.0015. ADOPTION OF CERTAIN DEFINITIONS BY RULE.
Status: in_force

In consultation with representatives of institutions of higher education, the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board by rule shall adopt definitions related to the resident status of students for purposes of this title and to tuition and fee exemptions and waivers for students under this chapter as necessary to ensure consistency in the application of this chapter and other related state laws and policies.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 292A.001 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 292A / Section 292A.001
§ 292A.001. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this chapter:

(1) "Institutional health care provider" means a nonpublic hospital that provides inpatient hospital services.

(2) "Paying hospital" means an institutional health care provider required to make a mandatory payment under this chapter.

(3) "Program" means the county health care provider participation program authorized by this chapter.
Tex. Local Government Code § 244.026 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 244 / Section 244.026
§ 244.026. DISTANCE MEASUREMENT.
Status: in_force

For purposes of this subchapter, distance is measured along the shortest straight line between the nearest property line of the shelter for homeless individuals and the nearest property line of another shelter for homeless individuals or a primary or secondary school, as appropriate.
Tex. Occupations Code § 258.105 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 258 / Section 258.105
§ 258.105. EXCEPTION TO PRIVILEGE FOR CERTAIN PROCEEDINGS.
Status: in_force

(a) The privilege does not apply in a court or administrative proceeding if the proceeding is:

(1) brought by the patient against a dentist, including a malpractice, criminal, or license revocation proceeding, and the disclosure is relevant to a claim or defense of the dentist; or

(2) to collect on a claim for dental services rendered to the patient.

(b) The privilege does not apply to the disclosure of a dental record:

(1) to the board in a disciplinary investigation or proceeding against a dentist conducted under this subtitle; or

(2) in a criminal investigation or proceeding against a dentist in which the board is participating or assisting by providing a record obtained from the dentist.

(c) The board may not reveal the identity of a patient whose dental record is disclosed under Subsection (b).

(d) Privileged information is discoverable in a criminal prosecution if:

(1) the patient is a victim, witness, or defendant; and

(2) the court in which the prosecution is pending rules, after an in camera review, that the information is relevant for discovery purposes.

(e) Privileged information is admissible in a criminal prosecution if:

(1) the patient is a victim, witness, or defendant; and

(2) the court in which the prosecution is pending rules, after an in camera review, that the information is relevant.

(f) The privilege does not apply to a grand jury subpoena.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8154.201 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8154 / Section 8154.201
§ 8154.201. AUTHORITY TO ISSUE BONDS.
Status: in_force

The district may vote and issue bonds of any kind, including refunding bonds, for contiguous or noncontiguous areas for any district purpose.
Tex. Local Government Code § 323.071 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 323 / Section 323.071
§ 323.071. LIBRARY FINES.
Status: in_force

(a) The commissioners court by order may establish reasonable fines to be collected by a county library for lost, damaged, or overdue library property.

(b) The fines shall be deposited in the county free library fund.
Tex. Family Code § 2.405 — TX Code / Code fa / Chapter 2 / Section 2.405
§ 2.405. VIOLATION BY COUNTY CLERK; PENALTY.
Status: in_force

A county clerk or deputy county clerk who violates this subchapter commits an offense. An offense under this section is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not less than $200 and not more than $500.
Tex. Education Code § 29.043 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 29 / Section 29.043
§ 29.043. APPLICATION FOR GRANT ON BEHALF OF STUDENT.
Status: in_force

The agency shall establish an application process for an eligible student's parent to apply for a grant held in an online account maintained under Section 29.042(b) and assigned to the student under Section 29.045.
Tex. Transportation Code § 701.002 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 701 / Section 701.002
§ 701.002. POWER TO ACT; GUIDANCE.
Status: repealed

(a) A county traffic officer:

(1) must be deputized by the sheriff or a constable of the county in which the officer is employed;

(2) must give a bond and take an oath of office as other deputy sheriffs;

(3) must work under the direction of the sheriff; and

(4) has the same right and duty as a deputy sheriff to arrest a person who violates a law.

(b) Repealed by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 471, Sec. 2, eff. June 19, 2009.
Tex. Water Code § 7.251 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 7 / Section 7.251
§ 7.251. ACT OF GOD.
Status: in_force

If a person can establish that an event that would otherwise be a violation of a statute within the commission's jurisdiction or a rule adopted or an order or a permit issued under such a statute was caused solely by an act of God, war, strike, riot, or other catastrophe, the event is not a violation of that statute, rule, order, or permit.
Tex. Natural Resources Code § 51.307 — TX Code / Code nr / Chapter 51 / Section 51.307
§ 51.307. RESERVATION OF MINERAL RIGHTS.
Status: reserved

Mineral rights together with the right to explore for, produce, and market the minerals in land granted as an easement under Section 51.304 of this code shall be reserved to the state and shall be subject to lease for minerals in the same manner as other unsold public school land.
Tex. Education Code § 54.5031 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 54 / Section 54.5031
§ 54.5031. STUDENT FEE ADVISORY COMMITTEE.
Status: in_force

(a) A student fee advisory committee is established at each institution of higher education except The University of Texas at Austin and the institutions of The Texas A&M University System to advise the governing board and administration of the institution on the type, amount, and expenditure of compulsory fees for student services under Section 54.503 of this code.

(b) Each committee is composed of the following nine members:

(1) five student members who are enrolled for not less than six semester credit hours at the institution and who are representative of all students enrolled at the institution, selected under Subsection (c) of this section; and

(2) four members who are representative of the entire institution, appointed by the president of the institution.

(c) If the institution has a student government, the student government shall appoint three students to serve two-year terms on the committee and two students to serve one-year terms on the committee. If the institution does not have a student government, the students enrolled at the institution shall elect three students to serve two-year terms on the committee and two students to serve one-year terms on the committee. A candidate for a position on the committee must designate whether the position is for a one-year or two-year term.

(d) A student member of the committee who withdraws from the institution must resign from the committee.

(e) A vacancy in an appointive position on the committee shall be filled for the unexpired portion of the term in the same manner as the original appointment. A vacancy in an elective position on the committee shall be filled for the unexpired portion of the term by appointment by the president of the institution.

(f) The committee shall:

(1) study the type, amount, and expenditure of a compulsory fee under Section 54.503 of this code; and

(2) meet with appropriate administrators of the institution, submit a written report on the study under Subdivision (1) of this subsection, and recommend the type, amount, and expenditure of a compulsory fee to be charged for the next academic year.

(g) Before recommending the student fee budget to the governing board of the institution, the president of the institution shall consider the report and recommendations of the committee. If the president's recommendations to the governing board are substantially different from the committee's recommendations to the president, the administration of the institution shall notify the committee not later than the last date on which the committee may request an appearance at the board meeting. On request of a member of the committee, the administration of the institution shall provide the member with a written report of the president's recommendations to the board.
Tex. Insurance Code § 4054.304 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 4054 / Section 4054.304
§ 4054.304. FEES.
Status: in_force

Section 4001.006 applies to all fees collected under this subchapter.
Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 45A.456 — TX Code / Code cr / Chapter 45A / Section 45A.456
§ 45A.456. CONTINUING OBLIGATION TO APPEAR FOR UNADJUDICATED CHILD, NOW ADULT; OFFENSE.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided by Articles 45A.453 and 45A.454, an individual may not be taken into secured custody for offenses alleged to have occurred before the individual's 17th birthday.

(b) On or after an individual's 17th birthday, if the court has used all available procedures under this chapter to secure the individual's appearance to answer allegations made before the individual's 17th birthday, the court may issue a notice of continuing obligation to appear, by personal service or by mail, to the last known address and residence of the individual. The notice must order the individual to appear at a designated time, place, and date to answer the allegations detailed in the notice.

(c) Failure to appear as ordered by the notice under Subsection (b) is a Class C misdemeanor independent of Section 38.10, Penal Code, and Section 543.009, Transportation Code.

(d) It is an affirmative defense to prosecution under Subsection (c) that the individual was not informed of the individual's obligation under Articles 45A.457(h) and (i) or did not receive notice as required by Subsection (b) of this article.

(e) A notice of continuing obligation to appear issued under this article must contain the following statement provided in boldfaced type or capital letters:

"WARNING: COURT RECORDS REVEAL THAT BEFORE YOUR 17TH BIRTHDAY YOU WERE ACCUSED OF A CRIMINAL OFFENSE AND HAVE FAILED TO MAKE AN APPEARANCE OR ENTER A PLEA IN THIS MATTER. AS AN ADULT, YOU ARE NOTIFIED THAT YOU HAVE A CONTINUING OBLIGATION TO APPEAR IN THIS CASE. FAILURE TO APPEAR AS REQUIRED BY THIS NOTICE MAY BE AN ADDITIONAL CRIMINAL OFFENSE AND RESULT IN A WARRANT BEING ISSUED FOR YOUR ARREST."
Tex. Natural Resources Code § 131.043 — TX Code / Code nr / Chapter 131 / Section 131.043
§ 131.043. INSPECTION BY COMMISSION.
Status: in_force

Without advance notice and on presentation of appropriate credentials to the operation supervisor, if present, the authorized representatives of the commission are entitled to enter in, on, or through a surface mining operation or premises in which any records required under Section 131.042 of this code are located, and may at reasonable times and without delay have access to and copy any records and inspect monitoring equipment or methods of operation required under this chapter.
Tex. Family Code § 264.2042 — TX Code / Code fa / Chapter 264 / Section 264.2042
§ 264.2042. NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS PROVIDING CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES.
Status: in_force

(a) The department shall cooperate with nonprofit organizations, including faith-based organizations, in providing information to families in crisis regarding child and family services, including respite care, voluntary guardianship, and other support services, available in the child's community.

(b) The department does not incur any obligation as a result of providing information as required by Subsection (a).

(c) The department is not liable for damages arising out of the provision of information as required by Subsection (a).
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1050.301 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1050 / Section 1050.301
§ 1050.301. DISSOLUTION; ELECTION.
Status: in_force

(a) The district may be dissolved only on approval of a majority of the district voters voting in an election held for that purpose.

(b) The board may order an election on the question of dissolving the district and disposing of the district's assets and obligations.

(c) The board shall order an election if the board receives a petition requesting an election that is signed by at least 15 percent of the registered voters in the district.

(d) The order calling the election must state:

(1) the nature of the election, including the proposition to appear on the ballot;

(2) the date of the election;

(3) the hours during which the polls will be open; and

(4) the location of the polling places.

(e) Section 41.001(a), Election Code, does not apply to an election ordered under this section.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3901.104 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3901 / Section 3901.104
§ 3901.104. AUTHORITY FOR ROAD PROJECTS.
Status: in_force

Under Section 52, Article III, Texas Constitution, the district may own, operate, maintain, design, acquire, construct, finance, issue bonds, notes, or other obligations for, improve, and convey to this state, a county, or a municipality, for ownership, operation, and maintenance, macadamized, graveled, or paved roads or improvements, including storm drainage, in aid of those roads.
Tex. Alcoholic Beverage Code § 51.07 — TX Code / Code al / Chapter 51 / Section 51.07
§ 51.07. MIXED BEVERAGE PERMIT IS PRIMARY.
Status: in_force

All purchases made by a holder of a mixed beverage permit who operates a minibar shall be made under the authority of and subject to the limitations imposed on the mixed beverage permit held by the permittee. All sales shall, for tax purposes, be considered sales under the mixed beverage permit held by the permittee and shall be taxed accordingly. To ensure that the marketing of alcoholic beverages for stocking minibars is not used by suppliers for purposes of inducement or unauthorized or illegal advertising, it is further provided that:

(1) No person who holds a permit or license authorizing sale of any alcoholic beverage to mixed beverage permittees may sell or offer to sell alcoholic beverages to the mixed beverage permittee at a cost less than the seller's laid-in cost plus the customary and normal profit margin applicable to other container sizes. The laid-in cost shall be defined as the manufacturer's or supplier's invoice price, plus all applicable freight, taxes, and duties.

(2) Proof of laid-in cost shall become a part of the permanent records of each permittee or licensee supplying alcoholic beverages to a mixed beverage permittee who operates a minibar and be available for a period of two years for inspection by the commission.

(3) No alcoholic beverages offered for use in a minibar may be sold in connection with or conveyed as part of any promotional program providing a discount on the purchase of any other type, size, or brand of alcoholic beverage.

(4) Distilled spirits in containers with a capacity of more than one but less than two fluid ounces must be invoiced separately from any other alcoholic beverage, and the price must be shown on the invoice.

(5) Distilled spirits in containers with a capacity of more than one but less than two fluid ounces may not be returned by the mixed beverage permit holder. Neither may the beverages be exchanged by the mixed beverage permit holder or redeemed for any reason other than damage noted at the time of delivery and approved by the commission. Claims for breakage or shortage after delivery to a mixed beverage permit holder who operates a minibar shall not be allowed.

(6) No person holding a wholesaler's, local distributor's, or package store permit may participate in the cost of producing any room menu, beverage list, table tent, or any other device or novelty, written or printed, relating to the sale of distilled spirits in containers with a capacity of more than one but less than two fluid ounces. No permittee or licensee authorized to sell alcoholic beverages to a mixed beverage permittee who operates a minibar may pay for or contribute to the cost of providing in-house television or radio announcements to be used by any holder of a mixed beverage permit who operates a minibar to promote the sale of alcoholic beverages.