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Tex. Transportation Code § 463.052 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 463 / Section 463.052
§ 463.052. NATURE OF AUTHORITY.
Status: in_force

(a) An authority:

(1) is a public political entity and corporate body;

(2) has perpetual succession; and

(3) exercises public and essential governmental functions.

(b) The exercise of a power granted by this chapter, including a power relating to a station or terminal complex, is for a public purpose and is a matter of public necessity.

(c) An authority is a governmental unit under Chapter 101, Civil Practice and Remedies Code, and the operations of the authority are not proprietary functions for any purpose including the application of Chapter 101, Civil Practice and Remedies Code.
Tex. Natural Resources Code § 52.015 — TX Code / Code nr / Chapter 52 / Section 52.015
§ 52.015. BID TO LEASE.
Status: in_force

(a) To apply to lease a tract, a bidder must submit a separate bid for each separate tract to be leased.

(b) A bid must include a completed application to lease form, a payment to the commissioner in the amount of the actual bonus bid or set, and a separate payment to the commissioner in the amount of the special fee provided by Section 52.016 of this code.

(c) A bid must be delivered to the land office on or before the date and time the board advertises that the bids will be opened.
Tex. Occupations Code § 702.404 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 702 / Section 702.404
§ 702.404. INFORMATION REQUIRED IN ADVERTISEMENT.
Status: in_force

A health spa operator may not advertise in any print or electronic medium unless the advertisement includes the health spa operator's certificate of registration number or an identification number issued as provided by Section 702.301(b).
Tex. Education Code § 134A.007 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 134A / Section 134A.007
§ 134A.007. GRANT ELIGIBILITY.
Status: in_force

To be eligible to receive a grant under this chapter, a public junior college, public technical institute, or nonprofit organization must:

(1) administer one or more performance-based workforce training programs that:

(A) lead to skill development and experiences required for employment in high demand occupations in at least one career field identified and listed as a high-growth career field by:

(i) the commission;

(ii) the Texas Workforce Investment Council; or

(iii) the Tri-Agency Workforce Initiative established under Chapter 2308A, Government Code;

(B) are developed and provided based on consultation with and input from employers who are hiring in high demand occupations;

(C) create pathways to employment for program participants; and

(D) are delivered through classroom-based or online instruction, work-based experiences internships, or apprenticeships, or through a combination of those methods;

(2) demonstrate through third-party validated data successful outcomes in:

(A) recruiting local unemployed and underemployed individuals to participate in the training program or programs;

(B) training individuals with the skills needed to secure full-time employment paying at least a self-sufficient wage as determined under Section 2308A.012, Government Code, in the relevant job field; and

(C) placing individuals in employment in high demand occupations;

(3) demonstrate the ability to attract at least 40 percent of the necessary funding for training program operation from revenue streams other than state government funding; and

(4) agree to:

(A) collaborate with the commission, corporate partners, and nonprofit educational partners to determine the training programs to be provided using grant money;

(B) secure support from local businesses to ensure alignment between training program offerings and in-demand skills;

(C) collaborate with regional employers, public junior colleges, public technical institutes, or nonprofit organizations to make available developmental work-based experiences to further enhance training program participants' career readiness;

(D) engage local entities and organizations, including local workforce development boards and community-based organizations, to assist with identifying and recruiting eligible training program participants;

(E) provide documentation to the commission describing training program offerings, including information necessary to verify that the offerings will:

(i) provide training that is not exclusive to a single corporate partner; and

(ii) lead to knowledge, skills, and work-based experiences that are transferable to similar employment opportunities in high demand occupations offered by other employers; and

(F) comply with any additional grant conditions prescribed by commission rule, including performance benchmarks established under Section 134A.008 and reporting requirements established under Section 134A.009.
Tex. Estates Code § 1055.152 — TX Code / Code es / Chapter 1055 / Section 1055.152
§ 1055.152. MEDIATED SETTLEMENT AGREEMENTS.
Status: in_force

(a) A mediated settlement agreement is binding on the parties if the agreement:

(1) provides, in a prominently displayed statement that is in boldfaced type, in capital letters, or underlined, that the agreement is not subject to revocation by the parties;

(2) is signed by each party to the agreement; and

(3) is signed by the party's attorney, if any, who is present at the time the agreement is signed.

(b) If a mediated settlement agreement meets the requirements of this section, a party is entitled to judgment on the mediated settlement agreement notwithstanding Rule 11, Texas Rules of Civil Procedure, or another rule or law.

(c) Notwithstanding Subsections (a) and (b), a court may decline to enter a judgment on a mediated settlement agreement if the court finds that the agreement is not in the ward's or proposed ward's best interests.
Tex. Property Code § 70.008 — TX Code / Code pr / Chapter 70 / Section 70.008
§ 70.008. ATTORNEY'S FEES.
Status: in_force

The court in a suit concerning possession of a motor vehicle, motorboat, vessel, or outboard motor and a debt due on it may award reasonable attorney's fees to the prevailing party.
Tex. Estates Code § 403.052 — TX Code / Code es / Chapter 403 / Section 403.052
§ 403.052. SECURED CLAIMS FOR MONEY.
Status: in_force

Within six months after the date letters are granted or within four months after the date notice is received under Section 308.053, whichever is later, a creditor with a claim for money secured by property of the estate must give notice to the independent executor of the creditor's election to have the creditor's claim approved as a matured secured claim to be paid in due course of administration. In addition to giving the notice within this period, a creditor whose claim is secured by real property shall record a notice of the creditor's election under this section in the deed records of the county in which the real property is located. If no election to be a matured secured creditor is made, or the election is made, but not within the prescribed period, or is made within the prescribed period but the creditor has a lien against real property and fails to record notice of the claim in the deed records as required within the prescribed period, the claim shall be a preferred debt and lien against the specific property securing the indebtedness and shall be paid according to the terms of the contract that secured the lien, and the claim may not be asserted against other assets of the estate. The independent executor may pay the claim before maturity if it is determined to be in the best interest of the estate to do so.
Tex. Agriculture Code § 128.039 — TX Code / Code ag / Chapter 128 / Section 128.039
§ 128.039. RIGHT OF ASSIGNMENT OR TRANSFER; FILING OF STATEMENT.
Status: in_force

(a) A lien created under this chapter may be assigned by the holder of the lien, with full rights of enforcement.

(b) The lienholder shall file a statement of assignment with the secretary of state as provided by Section 9.514, Business & Commerce Code.
Tex. Utilities Code § 40.103 — TX Code / Code ut / Chapter 40 / Section 40.103
§ 40.103. PROTECTION OF BONDHOLDERS.
Status: in_force

Nothing in this subtitle or any rule adopted under this subtitle shall impair contracts, covenants, or obligations between this state, river authorities, municipalities, and the bondholders of revenue bonds issued by the river authorities or municipalities.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8171.003 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8171 / Section 8171.003
§ 8171.003. FINDINGS OF BENEFIT AND PUBLIC PURPOSE.
Status: in_force

(a) The district is created to serve a public use and benefit.

(b) All land and other property included in the boundaries of the district will benefit from the works and projects accomplished by the district under the powers conferred by Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.

(c) The creation of the district is essential to accomplish the purposes of Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1045.251 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1045 / Section 1045.251
§ 1045.251. IMPOSITION OF AD VALOREM TAX.
Status: in_force

(a) The board may impose a tax on all property in the district subject to district taxation.

(b) The tax may be used to pay:

(1) indebtedness issued or assumed by the district; and

(2) the maintenance and operating expenses of the district.

(c) The district may not impose a tax to pay the principal of or interest on revenue bonds issued under this chapter.
Tex. Family Code § 162.502 — TX Code / Code fa / Chapter 162 / Section 162.502
§ 162.502. JURISDICTION.
Status: in_force

The petitioner shall file a suit to adopt an adult in the district court or a statutory county court granted jurisdiction in family law cases and proceedings by Chapter 25, Government Code, in the county of the petitioner's residence.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7917A.0401 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7917A / Section 7917A.0401
§ 7917A.0401. ELECTIONS REGARDING TAXES OR BONDS.
Status: in_force

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

(1) revenue other than ad valorem taxes; or

(2) contract payments described by Section 7917A.0403.

(b) The district must hold an election in the manner provided by Chapters 49 and 54, Water Code, to obtain voter approval before the district may impose an ad valorem tax or issue bonds payable from ad valorem taxes.

(c) The district may not issue bonds payable from ad valorem taxes to finance a road project unless the issuance is approved by a vote of a two-thirds majority of the district voters voting at an election held for that purpose.
Tex. Transportation Code § 251.004 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 251 / Section 251.004
§ 251.004. COMMISSIONERS AS ROAD SUPERVISORS.
Status: in_force

(a) The county commissioners are the supervisors of the public roads in a county unless the county adopts an optional system of administering the county roads under Chapter 252.

(b) A county commissioner serving as a road supervisor shall supervise the public roads in the commissioner's precinct at least once each month.
Tex. Agriculture Code § 76.046 — TX Code / Code ag / Chapter 76 / Section 76.046
§ 76.046. DENIAL OR CANCELLATION OF REGISTRATION.
Status: in_force

(a) If the department has reason to believe that any use of a registered pesticide is in violation of a provision of this chapter or is dangerous or harmful, the department shall determine whether a hearing shall be held under Section 12.032 on denial or cancellation of registration.

(b) The department shall issue written notice of a hearing under this section to the registrant of the pesticide. The notice must contain a statement of the time and place of the hearing. The hearing shall be held after the 10th day following the day on which the notice is issued.

(c) After opportunity at the hearing for presentation of evidence by interested parties, the department may deny or cancel the registration of the pesticide if the department finds that:

(1) use of the pesticide has demonstrated uncontrollable adverse environmental effects;

(2) use of the pesticide is a detriment to the environment that outweighs the benefits derived from its use;

(3) even if properly used, the pesticide is detrimental to vegetation, except weeds, to domestic animals, or to public health and safety;

(4) a false or misleading statement about the pesticide has been made or implied by the registrant or the registrant's agent, in writing, verbally, or through any form of advertising literature; or

(5) the registrant has not complied or the pesticide does not comply with a requirement of this chapter or a rule adopted under this chapter.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8202.002 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8202 / Section 8202.002
§ 8202.002. ELECTION DATE.
Status: in_force

Section 41.001(a), Election Code, does not apply to an election:

(1) to confirm the district's creation;

(2) to elect initial directors; or

(3) to approve a maintenance tax, a bond, or a contract.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8834.002 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8834 / Section 8834.002
§ 8834.002. NATURE OF DISTRICT.
Status: in_force

The district is:

(1) a conservation and reclamation district created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution; and

(2) a political subdivision of the state.
Tex. Occupations Code § 107.103 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 107 / Section 107.103
§ 107.103. DUTY TO MONITOR PATIENT.
Status: in_force

A physician who treats a patient under this subchapter shall monitor the patient to ensure that a prescribed dangerous drug or controlled substance is used only for the treatment of the patient's painful medical condition.
Tex. Water Code § 29.033 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 29 / Section 29.033
§ 29.033. EFFECTIVE DATE OF RULES.
Status: in_force

No rule or amendment to a rule is effective until after the 30-day period immediately following the day on which a copy of the rule is filed with the Secretary of State.
Tex. Government Code § 74.043 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 74 / Section 74.043
§ 74.043. FACILITIES; FUNDING.
Status: in_force

(a) Adequate quarters for the operation of each administrative region and the preservation of its records shall be provided in the courthouse of the county in which the presiding judge resides.

(b) Except for the salaries, compensation, and expenses provided by state appropriations, the counties composing the administrative region shall pay, out of the general funds of the counties, the salaries, compensation, and expenses authorized and incurred to administer this chapter, including expenses for the purchase of professional liability insurance policies for regional presiding judges.

(c) Except as provided by Section 74.051, the salaries, compensation, and expenses shall be paid through the county budget process of each county in the region in proportion to the population of the counties comprising the region and on certificates of approval of the presiding judge.
Tex. Occupations Code § 167.012 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 167 / Section 167.012
§ 167.012. MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH BOARD.
Status: in_force

The governing board and the board shall enter into a memorandum of understanding to better coordinate services and operations of the program. The memorandum of understanding must be adopted by rule and:

(1) establish performance measures for the program, including the number of participants who successfully complete the program;

(2) include a list of services the board will provide for the program; and

(3) require that an internal audit of the program be conducted at least once every three years to ensure the program is properly documenting and referring all noncompliance to the board.
Tex. Transportation Code § 431.110 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 431 / Section 431.110
§ 431.110. COMPETITIVE BIDDING EXCEPTION FOR CERTAIN IMPROVEMENTS.
Status: in_force

Any competitive bidding requirement or restriction on a local government that created a local government corporation does not apply to an expenditure by the local government corporation for:

(1) an improvement:

(A) that is constructed in a reinvestment zone; and

(B) the construction of which is managed by a private venture participant; or

(2) an improvement constructed by the corporation for which more than 50 percent of the construction is funded by a private entity.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1701.052 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1701 / Section 1701.052
§ 1701.052. FILE AND USE.
Status: in_force

(a) An insurer may use a document described by Section 1701.002 immediately after the form of the document is filed if the form, when filed, is accompanied by a certification that meets the requirements of Subsection (b).

(b) The certification accompanying a form must:

(1) be signed by:

(A) an attorney licensed to practice law in this state;

(B) an actuary familiar with the requirements of this code and applicable rules adopted under this code;

(C) the chief executive officer of the insurer; or

(D) an individual designated by the chief executive officer of the insurer; and

(2) affirm that:

(A) the certification is made on behalf of the insurer filing the form;

(B) the insurer is bound by the certification;

(C) the individual making the certification has reviewed the form; and

(D) to the best knowledge, information, and belief of the individual making the certification, the form complies with this code and rules applicable to the form.
Tex. Natural Resources Code § 191.132 — TX Code / Code nr / Chapter 191 / Section 191.132
§ 191.132. DAMAGE OR DESTRUCTION.
Status: in_force

(a) No person may intentionally and knowingly deface American Indian or aboriginal paintings, hieroglyphics, or other marks or carvings on rock or elsewhere that pertain to early American Indian or aboriginal habitation of the country.

(b) A person who is not the owner shall not wilfully injure, disfigure, remove, or destroy a historical structure, monument, marker, medallion, or artifact without lawful authority.
Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 13A.554 — TX Code / Code cr / Chapter 13A / Section 13A.554
§ 13A.554. FELONY OFFENSE COMMITTED BY CIVILLY COMMITTED SEXUALLY VIOLENT PREDATOR.
Status: in_force

A felony offense committed by a person civilly committed under Chapter 841, Health and Safety Code, may be prosecuted in:

(1) any county in which an element of the offense occurs; or

(2) the court that retains jurisdiction over the civil commitment proceeding under Section 841.082, Health and Safety Code.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 31.018 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 31 / Section 31.018
§ 31.018. REFERRAL FROM HEALTHY TEXAS WOMEN PROGRAM TO PRIMARY HEALTH CARE SERVICES PROGRAM.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, "Healthy Texas Women program" means a program operated by the commission that is substantially similar to the demonstration project operated under former Section 32.0248, Human Resources Code, and that is intended to expand access to preventive health and family planning services for women in this state.

(b) The executive commissioner by rule shall ensure that women receiving services under the Healthy Texas Women program are referred to and provided with information on the primary health care services program.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1008.055 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1008 / Section 1008.055
§ 1008.055. BOND; RECORD OF BOND AND OATH OR AFFIRMATION OF OFFICE.
Status: in_force

(a) Each director may be required to execute a good and sufficient bond for $5,000 that is:

(1) approved by the Commissioners Court of Hardeman County;

(2) payable to the district; and

(3) conditioned on the faithful performance of the director's duties.

(b) The district may pay for the directors' bonds with district money.

(c) Each director's bond and constitutional oath or affirmation of office shall be kept in the permanent records of the district.
Tex. Transportation Code § 225.203 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 225 / Section 225.203
§ 225.203. MASTER SERGEANT RODNEY LEE BUENTELLO MEMORIAL HIGHWAY.
Status: in_force

(a) The portion of State Highway 173 in Bandera County from the south end of the bridge crossing the Medina River in the city of Bandera to the Medina County line is designated as the Master Sergeant Rodney Lee Buentello Memorial Highway. The designation is in addition to any other designation.

(b) Subject to Section 225.021(c), the department shall:

(1) design and construct markers indicating the designation as the Master Sergeant Rodney Lee Buentello Memorial Highway and any other appropriate information; and

(2) erect a marker at each end of the highway and at appropriate intermediate sites along the highway.
Tex. Family Code § 154.069 — TX Code / Code fa / Chapter 154 / Section 154.069
§ 154.069. NET RESOURCES OF SPOUSE.
Status: in_force

(a) The court may not add any portion of the net resources of a spouse to the net resources of an obligor or obligee in order to calculate the amount of child support to be ordered.

(b) The court may not subtract the needs of a spouse, or of a dependent of a spouse, from the net resources of the obligor or obligee.
Tex. Business Organizations Code § 23.053 — TX Code / Code bo / Chapter 23 / Section 23.053
§ 23.053. PURPOSES.
Status: in_force

(a) A business development corporation may be organized as a:

(1) for-profit corporation under Chapter 21; or

(2) nonprofit corporation under Chapter 22.

(b) In accordance with Section 3.005(a)(3), the certificate of formation of a business development corporation must state that the purposes of the corporation are to:

(1) promote, stimulate, develop, and advance the business prosperity and economic welfare of this state and the residents of this state;

(2) encourage and assist, through loans, investments, or other business transactions, new business and industry in this state;

(3) rehabilitate and assist existing industry in this state;

(4) stimulate and assist in the expansion of business activity that will tend to promote the business development and maintain the economic stability of this state, provide maximum opportunities for employment, encourage thrift, and improve the standard of living of the residents of this state;

(5) cooperate and act in conjunction with other public or private organizations in the promotion and advancement of industrial, commercial, agricultural, and recreational developments in this state; and

(6) provide financing for the promotion, development, and conduct of business activity in this state.
Tex. Family Code § 60.001 — TX Code / Code fa / Chapter 60 / Section 60.001
§ 60.001. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this chapter:

(1) "Commission" means the Interstate Commission for Juveniles.

(2) "Compact" means the Interstate Compact for Juveniles.

(3) "Compact administrator" has the meaning assigned by Article II of the compact.
Tex. Education Code § 38.105 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 38 / Section 38.105
§ 38.105. DONATIONS.
Status: in_force

The agency and each school district may accept donations made to facilitate implementation of this subchapter.
Tex. Insurance Code - Not Codified § 5.10 — TX Code / Code i1 / Chapter 5 / Section 5.10
§ 5.10. RULES AND REGULATIONS.
Status: in_force

The Board is hereby empowered to make and enforce all such reasonable rules and regulations not inconsistent with the provisions of this subchapter as are necessary to carry out its provisions.
Tex. Family Code § 81.005 — TX Code / Code fa / Chapter 81 / Section 81.005
§ 81.005. ATTORNEY'S FEES, COURT COSTS, AND EXPENSES.
Status: in_force

(a) The court may assess reasonable and necessary attorney's fees, court costs, and expenses against the party found to have committed family violence or a party against whom an agreed protective order is rendered under Section 85.005 as compensation for the services of a private or prosecuting attorney or an attorney employed by the Department of Family and Protective Services. The court may order the fees, costs, expenses, and any postjudgment interest to be paid directly to the attorney, who may enforce the order in the attorney's own name by any means available for the enforcement of a judgment for debt.

(b) In setting the amount of attorney's fees, the court shall consider the income and ability to pay of the person against whom the fee is assessed.