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Tex. Local Government Code § 232.226 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 232 / Section 232.226
§ 232.226. VARIANCES FROM REPLATTING REQUIREMENTS.
Status: in_force

(a) On request of a subdivider or resident purchaser, the commissioners court may grant a delay or a variance from compliance with Section 232.224 as provided by this section.

(b) The commissioners court may grant a delay of two years if the reason for the delay is to install utilities. A person may apply for one renewal of a delay under this subsection. To obtain an initial delay under this subsection, a subdivider must:

(1) identify the affected utility providers;

(2) provide the terms and conditions on which service may be provided; and

(3) provide a certified letter from each utility provider stating that it has the right to serve the area and it will serve the area.

(c) The commissioners court may grant a delay or a variance for a reason other than a reason described by Subsection (b) if it is shown that compliance would be impractical or would be contrary to the health and safety of residents of the subdivision. The commissioners court must issue written findings stating the reasons why compliance is impractical.

(d) A delay or a variance granted by the commissioners court is valid only if the commissioners court notifies the attorney general of the delay or variance and the reasons for the delay or variance not later than the 30th day after the date the commissioners court grants the delay or variance.

(e) Until approved water and sewer services are made available to the subdivision, the subdivider of land for which a delay is granted under this section must provide at no cost to residents:

(1) 25 gallons of potable water a day for each resident and a suitable container for storing the water; and

(2) suitable temporary sanitary wastewater disposal facilities.
Tex. Finance Code § 182.020 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 182 / Section 182.020
§ 182.020. FOREIGN CORPORATION EXERCISING TRUST POWERS.
Status: in_force

(a) A foreign corporation may not conduct a trust business in this state. A foreign corporation may control a state trust company in this state if the state trust company is formed or acquired and operated as provided by this subtitle and applicable rules.

(b) A foreign corporation or other entity chartered or domiciled in another jurisdiction as a trust company or depository institution with trust powers may act as a trustee in this state only as provided by Subchapter A, Chapter 505, Estates Code.
Tex. Education Code § 61.792 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 61 / Section 61.792
§ 61.792. ENGINEERING SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM.
Status: in_force

(a) The board shall establish and administer, using funds appropriated for that purpose, scholarships for students pursuing a degree in engineering at a general academic teaching institution or a private or independent institution of higher education.

(b) To qualify for a scholarship under this section, a student must:

(1) have graduated with a grade point average in the top 20 percent of the student's high school graduating class;

(2) have graduated from high school with a grade point average of at least 3.5 on a four-point scale or the equivalent in mathematics and science courses offered under the foundation high school program under Section 28.025; and

(3) maintain an overall grade point average of at least 3.0 on a four-point scale at the general academic teaching institution or the private or independent institution of higher education in which the student is enrolled.

(c) The board shall adopt rules as necessary for the administration of this section, including rules providing for the determination of the amount of each scholarship.
Tex. Transportation Code § 171.055 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 171 / Section 171.055
§ 171.055. ADDITION OF COUNTY TO DISTRICT.
Status: in_force

(a) A county may be added to a district if:

(1) the county is adjacent to a county with a population of 3.3 million or more that created the district; or

(2) the county:

(A) is adjacent to a county that is added to the district under Subdivision (1); and

(B) contains a navigation district.

(b) The following governing bodies must by joint resolution approve the addition of the county to the district:

(1) the commissioners court of the county to be added to the district;

(2) the commissioners court of each county in the district; and

(3) the governing body of the most populous municipality in the most populous county in the district.

(c) The resolution must include the number of directors the new county will have on the board.

(d) On adoption of the resolution by each commissioners court and the governing body of the municipality, the county is added to the district.
Tex. Tax Code § 323.305 — TX Code / Code tx / Chapter 323 / Section 323.305
§ 323.305. PENALTIES.
Status: in_force

The penalties provided by Chapter 151 for violations of that chapter apply to violations of this chapter.
Tex. Local Government Code § 363.210 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 363 / Section 363.210
§ 363.210. BONDS PROHIBITED.
Status: in_force

The board may not issue or sell general obligation bonds, revenue bonds, or refunding bonds.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1038.303 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1038 / Section 1038.303
§ 1038.303. BALLOT.
Status: in_force

The ballot for an election under this subchapter must be printed to permit voting for or against the proposition: "The dissolution of the Hardeman County Hospital District."
Tex. Government Code § 470.001 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 470 / Section 470.001
§ 470.001. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this chapter:

(1) "Council" means the Advisory Council on Cultural Affairs.

(2) "State agency" includes an institution of higher education as defined by Section 61.003, Education Code.
Tex. Government Code § 2270.0122 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2270 / Section 2270.0122
§ 2270.0122. PROHIBITION ON INVESTMENT IN COUNTRY OF CONCERN.
Status: in_force

An investing entity may not acquire a security issued by a country of concern or an entity owned or controlled by or subject to the jurisdiction of a country of concern.
Tex. Tax Code § 111.0034 — TX Code / Code tx / Chapter 111 / Section 111.0034
§ 111.0034. ADVANCED DATABASE SYSTEM FOR AUDITS.
Status: in_force

(a) The comptroller shall develop an advanced electronic audit database system for use by the comptroller's audit division. The system must:

(1) centralize management of audit transaction data;

(2) enhance the quality control of data; and

(3) be compatible with other data systems of the state.

(b) The comptroller may contract with a vendor to develop or implement the system.

(c) If the comptroller contracts with a vendor to develop or implement the system, the comptroller must protect any confidential information provided to the vendor. A person who receives confidential information under this section and each employee or agent of that person is subject to the same prohibitions against disclosure of the information, and the same penalties and sanctions for improper disclosure, that apply to the comptroller.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3932.053 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3932 / Section 3932.053
§ 3932.053. NONVOTING DIRECTORS.
Status: in_force

The board may appoint nonvoting directors to serve at the pleasure of the voting directors.
Tex. Occupations Code § 702.451 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 702 / Section 702.451
§ 702.451. DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS.
Status: in_force

(a) After notice and opportunity for hearing, the secretary of state may deny an application for a certificate of registration, or may permanently revoke a health spa operator's certificate of registration, on a finding by the secretary that the applicant or certificate holder:

(1) provided false information on an application or other document filed with the secretary;

(2) failed to file or post, or maintain, the security for each health spa location as required by Subchapter D; or

(3) failed to provide the contract disclosure language required by Subchapter G.

(b) The secretary of state may permanently revoke a certificate of registration under Subsection (a) based on the certificate holder's failure to maintain the required security only after a finding by the secretary that, within the 30-day period following the cancellation or lapse of the security, the certificate holder failed to file or post replacement security in the required amount.
Tex. Insurance Code § 882.552 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 882 / Section 882.552
§ 882.552. AUTHORITY TO MERGE OR CONSOLIDATE.
Status: in_force

A domestic or foreign mutual life insurance company may merge with a domestic or foreign mutual or stock legal reserve life insurance company or consolidate into a new domestic or foreign mutual or stock life insurance company as provided by this subchapter.
Tex. Insurance Code § 829.105 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 829 / Section 829.105
§ 829.105. SUBSTANTIAL COMPLIANCE WITH NOTICE REQUIREMENTS.
Status: in_force

If the converting exchange in good faith substantially complies with the notice requirements of this chapter, the converting exchange's failure to send a member the required notice does not impair the validity of an action taken under this chapter.
Tex. Local Government Code § 334.2516 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 334 / Section 334.2516
§ 334.2516. USE OF REVENUE BY CERTAIN MUNICIPALITIES FOR CERTAIN PURPOSES.
Status: in_force

(a) This section applies only to a municipality that:

(1) is located in three counties;

(2) has a population of less than 130,000 as shown by the 2000 federal decennial census; and

(3) acquires by purchase or lease with a term of not less than 20 years an interest in real property that by the terms of the acquisition is required to be maintained as park property.

(b) A municipality may use revenue under this subchapter to acquire, construct, improve, and equip a venue project that is a convention center facility or related infrastructure to be constructed on real property described by Subsection (a)(3). In addition, the municipality may pledge the revenue to the payment of bonds or other obligations the municipality issues to finance the convention center facility infrastructure.
Tex. Finance Code § 126.352 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 126 / Section 126.352
§ 126.352. REPLACEMENT OF LIQUIDATING AGENT.
Status: in_force

The commissioner shall appoint another liquidating agent on a liquidating agent's resignation, death, illness, removal, desertion, or incapacity to function.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1068.153 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1068 / Section 1068.153
§ 1068.153. AMENDMENTS TO BUDGET.
Status: in_force

After adoption, the annual budget may be amended on the board's approval.
Tex. Property Code § 5.253 — TX Code / Code pr / Chapter 5 / Section 5.253
§ 5.253. PROHIBITION ON PURCHASE OR ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY.
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any other law, the following may not purchase or otherwise acquire an interest in real property in this state:

(1) a governmental entity of a designated country;

(2) a company or organization that is:

(A) headquartered in a designated country;

(B) directly or indirectly held or controlled by the government of a designated country;

(C) owned by or the majority of stock or other ownership interest of which is held or controlled by individuals described by Subdivision (4); or

(D) designated by the governor under Section 5.254;

(3) a company or organization that is owned by or the majority of stock or other ownership interest of which is held or controlled by a company or organization described by Subdivision (2); or

(4) an individual who:

(A) is domiciled in a designated country, except that an individual who is lawfully present and residing in the United States at the time the individual purchases or acquires the interest may purchase or acquire an interest in a residential property that is intended for use as an individual's residence homestead, as defined by Section 11.13(j), Tax Code;

(B) is a citizen of a designated country who is domiciled outside of the United States in a country:

(i) other than a designated country; and

(ii) for which the individual has not completed the naturalization process for becoming a citizen of that country;

(C) is a citizen of a designated country who is unlawfully present in the United States;

(D) is:

(i) a citizen of a country other than the United States; and

(ii) acting as an agent or on behalf of a designated country; or

(E) is a member of the ruling political party or any subdivision of the ruling political party in a designated country.
Tex. Agriculture Code § 93.023 — TX Code / Code ag / Chapter 93 / Section 93.023
§ 93.023. BRIGHT GRADE.
Status: in_force

Bright oranges, satsumas, tangerines, and grapefruit are:

(1) fairly bright in color;

(2) less fine and smooth in texture, and have a thicker skin, than fancy brights; and

(3) may have skin defects that do not affect the merchantable quality of the fruit.
Tex. Government Code § 2306.564 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2306 / Section 2306.564
§ 2306.564.
Status: in_force

Sec. 2306.564. REVIEW OF QUALIFIED 501(C)(3) BOND ISSUANCE POLICIES. (a) The corporation shall review annually its qualified 501(c)(3) bond issuance policies, including the public benefit requirement implemented under Section 2306.563.

(b) The corporation shall give to the secretary of state for publication in the Texas Register any proposed policy revisions and allow a reasonable period for public comment.

(c) The board of directors of the corporation must approve any change to the bond issuance policies.
Tex. Transportation Code § 174.256 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 174 / Section 174.256
§ 174.256. TAX EXEMPTION.
Status: in_force

District property, material purchases, revenue, and income and the interest on a bond or note issued by a district are exempt from any tax imposed by this state or a political subdivision of this state.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3882.212 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3882 / Section 3882.212
§ 3882.212. ELECTIONS REGARDING TAXES AND BONDS.
Status: in_force

(a) The district may issue, without an election, bonds, notes, and other obligations secured by:

(1) revenue other than ad valorem taxes; or

(2) contract payments described by Section 3882.209.

(b) The district must hold an election in the manner provided by Subchapter L, Chapter 375, Local Government Code, to obtain voter approval before the district may impose an ad valorem tax or sales and use tax or issue bonds payable from ad valorem taxes.

(c) Section 375.243, Local Government Code, does not apply to the district.

(d) All or any part of any facilities or improvements which may be acquired by a district by the issuance of its bonds may be included in one single proposition to be voted on at the election or the bonds may be submitted in several propositions.
Tex. Government Code § 71.032 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 71 / Section 71.032
§ 71.032. RECEIPT OF ADVICE ON REMEDIES.
Status: in_force

The council shall receive and consider advice from judges, public officials, members of the bar, and citizens concerning remedies for faults in the administration of justice.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1020.102 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1020 / Section 1020.102
§ 1020.102. RESTRICTION ON POLITICAL SUBDIVISION TAXATION AND DEBT.
Status: in_force

A political subdivision located within the district may not impose a tax or issue bonds or other obligations for hospital, medical, or health care purposes or to provide medical care.
Tex. Tax Code § 182.102 — TX Code / Code tx / Chapter 182 / Section 182.102
§ 182.102. PENALTY FOR FAILURE TO FILE REPORT OR TO PAY TAX.
Status: in_force

(a) A person who fails to file a report as required by this chapter or who fails to pay a tax imposed by this chapter when due forfeits five percent of the amount due as a penalty, and if the person fails to file the report or pay the tax within 30 days after the day on which the tax or report is due, the person forfeits an additional five percent.

(b) The minimum penalty imposed by this section is $1.
Tex. Agriculture Code § 56.006 — TX Code / Code ag / Chapter 56 / Section 56.006
§ 56.006. LIMIT OF INDEBTEDNESS.
Status: in_force

(a) For the purposes of this section, the existing obligations of an agricultural finance corporation include the primary, secondary, fixed, and contingent obligations of the corporation but do not include an obligation for which a liable person has furnished to the corporation funds to pay the obligation at maturity.

(b) Except as provided by Subsection (c) of this section, an agricultural finance corporation may not enter into a contract of acceptance, guaranty, endorsement, or suretyship if the total of its existing obligations plus its obligations resulting from the contract exceeds an amount equal to five times the total of its unimpaired capital and surplus at the time of the contract.

(c) An agricultural finance corporation may exceed the limit set by Subsection (b) of this section if, before entering into the contract, the corporation obtains written authorization from the banking commissioner to do so. If authorization is obtained, the corporation may not exceed the limit set by the commissioner, and the limit set by the commissioner may not exceed an amount equal to 10 times the total of the corporation's unimpaired capital and surplus at the time of the contract.

(d) Except as provided by Subsection (e) of this section, if a corporation enters into a contract in violation of this section, the contract is unenforceable against the corporation.

(e) This section does not prevent the enforcement of a prohibited obligation by a holder who has acquired the obligation:

(1) in due course;

(2) for value;

(3) before its maturity; and

(4) without notice of its defect.
Tex. Finance Code § 371.255 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 371 / Section 371.255
§ 371.255. REVOCATION OR SUSPENSION OF PAWNSHOP EMPLOYEE LICENSE.
Status: in_force

After notice and opportunity for a hearing, the commissioner may revoke or suspend a pawnshop employee license if the commissioner finds that:

(1) the license holder knowingly or recklessly violated this chapter or a rule adopted or order issued under this chapter;

(2) a fact or condition exists that, if it had existed or had been known to exist at the time of the original license application, clearly would have justified refusal to issue the license; or

(3) the business repute and general fitness of the license holder do not warrant belief that the license holder will operate the business lawfully and fairly within the provisions of this chapter.
Tex. Insurance Code § 4102.158 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 4102 / Section 4102.158
§ 4102.158. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST PROHIBITED.
Status: in_force

(a) A license holder may not:

(1) participate directly or indirectly in the reconstruction, repair, or restoration of damaged property that is the subject of a claim adjusted by the license holder; or

(2) engage in any other activities that may reasonably be construed as presenting a conflict of interest, including soliciting or accepting any remuneration from, having a financial interest in, or deriving any direct or indirect financial benefit from, any salvage firm, repair firm, construction firm, or other firm that obtains business in connection with any claim the license holder has a contract or agreement to adjust.

(b) A license holder may not, without the knowledge and consent of the insured in writing, acquire an interest in salvaged property that is the subject of a claim adjusted by the license holder.

(c) A license holder may not represent an insured on a claim or charge a fee to an insured while representing the insurance carrier against which the claim is made.

(d) A license holder may not directly or indirectly solicit, as described by Chapter 38, Penal Code, employment for an attorney or enter into a contract with an insured for the primary purpose of referring an insured to an attorney and without the intent to actually perform the services customarily provided by a licensed public insurance adjuster. This section may not be construed to prohibit a license holder from recommending a particular attorney to an insured.

(e) A license holder may not act on behalf of an attorney in having an insured sign an attorney representation agreement.

(f) A license holder must become familiar with and at all times act in conformance with the criminal barratry statute set forth in Section 38.12, Penal Code.
Tex. Government Code § 418.132 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 418 / Section 418.132
§ 418.132. DUTIES OF GENERAL LAND OFFICE OR DESIGNATED STATE AGENCY.
Status: in_force

(a) Unless the governor designates a state agency under Subsection (d), the General Land Office shall receive and administer federal and state funds appropriated for long-term disaster recovery.

(b) The General Land Office shall:

(1) collaborate with the Texas Division of Emergency Management and the Federal Emergency Management Agency, as appropriate, on plans developed under Section 418.133;

(2) seek prior approval from the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development for the immediate post-disaster implementation of local housing recovery plans accepted by the General Land Office under Section 418.135; and

(3) maintain a division with adequate staffing and other administrative support to review plans developed under Section 418.133.

(c) The General Land Office may adopt rules as necessary to implement the General Land Office's duties under this subchapter.

(d) The governor may designate a state agency to be responsible for long-term disaster recovery under this subchapter instead of the General Land Office. If the governor designates a state agency under this subsection, a reference to the General Land Office in this subchapter means the designated state agency.
Tex. Finance Code § 15.208 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 15 / Section 15.208
§ 15.208. MATTER IN WHICH COMMISSION MEMBER HAS PERSONAL INTEREST.
Status: in_force

(a) A commission member may not act on a matter under the commission's consideration that directly affects a credit union of which the member is an officer, director, or member.

(b) The commission shall adopt rules relating to recusal of members, requiring that a member who has a personal or private interest in a measure, proposal, or decision pending before the commission shall publicly disclose the fact to the commission at a meeting held in compliance with Chapter 551, Government Code. The member may not vote or otherwise participate in the decision. The disclosure shall be entered into the minutes of the meeting.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8394.051 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8394 / Section 8394.051
§ 8394.051. COMPOSITION OF BOARD.
Status: in_force

The board is composed of five elected directors.
Tex. Government Code § 402.02801 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 402 / Section 402.02801
§ 402.02801. INVESTIGATION OF OPEN MEETING OFFENSES.
Status: in_force

(a) The open records division of the attorney general's office, on the request of a law enforcement agency under Article 2A.067, Code of Criminal Procedure, or an attorney representing the state under Article 2A.112, Code of Criminal Procedure, may assist the agency or attorney in the investigation of a criminal offense under Chapter 551.

(b) To assist in an investigation under Subsection (a), the open records division of the attorney general's office may request from a law enforcement agency or an attorney representing the state in the prosecution of an offense under Chapter 551 any information relating to the offense that has not been made publicly available.