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Tex. Local Government Code § 176.013 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 176 / Section 176.013
§ 176.013. ENFORCEMENT.
Status: in_force

(a) A local government officer commits an offense under this chapter if the officer:

(1) is required to file a conflicts disclosure statement under Section 176.003; and

(2) knowingly fails to file the required conflicts disclosure statement with the appropriate records administrator not later than 5 p.m. on the seventh business day after the date on which the officer becomes aware of the facts that require the filing of the statement.

(b) A vendor commits an offense under this chapter if the vendor:

(1) is required to file a conflict of interest questionnaire under Section 176.006; and

(2) either:

(A) knowingly fails to file the required questionnaire with the appropriate records administrator not later than 5 p.m. on the seventh business day after the date on which the vendor becomes aware of the facts that require the filing of the questionnaire; or

(B) knowingly fails to file an updated questionnaire with the appropriate records administrator not later than 5 p.m. on the seventh business day after the date on which the vendor becomes aware of an event that would make a statement in a questionnaire previously filed by the vendor incomplete or inaccurate.

(c) An offense under this chapter is:

(1) a Class C misdemeanor if the contract amount is less than $1 million or if there is no contract amount for the contract;

(2) a Class B misdemeanor if the contract amount is at least $1 million but less than $5 million; or

(3) a Class A misdemeanor if the contract amount is at least $5 million.

(d) A local governmental entity may reprimand, suspend, or terminate the employment of an employee who knowingly fails to comply with a requirement adopted under this chapter.

(e) The governing body of a local governmental entity may, at its discretion, declare a contract void if the governing body determines that a vendor failed to file a conflict of interest questionnaire required by Section 176.006.

(f) It is an exception to the application of Subsection (a) that the local government officer filed the required conflicts disclosure statement not later than the seventh business day after the date the officer received notice from the local governmental entity of the alleged violation.

(g) It is an exception to the application of Subsection (b) that the vendor filed the required questionnaire not later than the seventh business day after the date the vendor received notice from the local governmental entity of the alleged violation.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8005A.0301 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8005A / Section 8005A.0301
§ 8005A.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 § 8378.101 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8378 / Section 8378.101
§ 8378.101. 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. Local Government Code § 62.004 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 62 / Section 62.004
§ 62.004. DECLARATION OF ABOLITION; CERTIFICATION.
Status: in_force

If a majority of the votes received in an abolition election are for abolition, the mayor of the municipality shall declare the municipality abolished and certify the abolition to the commissioners court of the county in which the municipality is located. The commissioners court shall enter the abolition order in its minutes, at which time the municipality ceases to exist.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8055.0106 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8055 / Section 8055.0106
§ 8055.0106. 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. Transportation Code § 225.085 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 225 / Section 225.085
§ 225.085. CHIEF PETTY OFFICER (SOC) STEPHEN "MATT" MILLS BRIDGE.
Status: in_force

(a) The structure on Loop 150 located in the city of Bastrop connecting the east and west banks of the Colorado River is designated as the Chief Petty Officer (SOC) Stephen "Matt" Mills Bridge.

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

(1) design and construct markers indicating the designation as the Chief Petty Officer (SOC) Stephen "Matt" Mills Bridge and any other appropriate information; and

(2) erect a marker at each end of the structure.
Tex. Education Code § 58A.072 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 58A / Section 58A.072
§ 58A.072. FEDERAL FUNDS AND GIFTS, GRANTS, AND DONATIONS.
Status: in_force

In addition to other money appropriated by the legislature, for the purpose of promoting pediatric or adult psychiatric care under the program established under this subchapter the board may:

(1) seek and apply for any available federal funds; and

(2) solicit and accept gifts, grants, and donations from any other source, public or private, as necessary to ensure effective implementation of the program.
Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 45A.159 — TX Code / Code cr / Chapter 45A / Section 45A.159
§ 45A.159. JURY SELECTION AND FORMATION.
Status: in_force

(a) In a jury trial in a justice or municipal court, the state, and each defendant in the case, is entitled to three peremptory challenges.

(b) The justice or judge shall form the jury and administer the appropriate oath in accordance with Chapter 35.
Tex. Education Code § 54.509 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 54 / Section 54.509
§ 54.509. STUDENT RECREATION FEE; TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY SYSTEM COMPONENTS.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided by Subsection (a-1) and if approved by student vote, the board of regents of the Texas Tech University System may charge each student enrolled at a component institution of the Texas Tech University System a recreation fee not to exceed $100 per semester or $50 per six-week summer term to be used to purchase equipment for and to finance, construct, operate, renovate, and maintain the student recreation facilities and programs at the institution.

(a-1) The amount of a fee charged under Subsection (a) to students enrolled at Midwestern State University may not exceed $130 per semester or summer term of longer than six weeks or $65 per summer term of six weeks or less.

(b) The fee may not be increased by more than 10 percent from one academic year to the next unless the increase is approved by:

(1) a majority of students voting on the issue in a general student election called for that purpose; or

(2) a majority vote of the student government at the institution.

(c) The university shall collect the student recreation fee and shall deposit the money collected in an account known as the Student Recreation Account.

(d) The student recreation fee is not counted in determining the maximum student services fee which may be charged under Section 54.503.

(e) The board of regents may pledge the fees imposed under this section to pay obligations issued for authorized purposes pursuant to the revenue financing system of the Texas Tech University System.
Tex. Tax Code § 160.024 — TX Code / Code tx / Chapter 160 / Section 160.024
§ 160.024. EXEMPTION.
Status: in_force

The taxes imposed by this chapter do not apply to the sale of a taxable boat or motor or to the use of a taxable boat or motor by this state or its political subdivisions or the federal government.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3836.053 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3836 / Section 3836.053
§ 3836.053. NONVOTING DIRECTORS.
Status: in_force

The board may appoint nonvoting directors to serve at the pleasure of the voting directors.
Tex. Government Code § 671.001 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 671 / Section 671.001
§ 671.001. NURSE PRACTITIONER OR PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT IN STATE OFFICE COMPLEXES; PILOT PROGRAM.
Status: in_force

(a) To reduce the cost of health care and increase the wellness and productivity of state employees, the Employees Retirement System of Texas shall develop and implement a pilot program to make available a licensed advanced practice nurse or a licensed physician assistant to provide authorized on-site health services at a selected location to state employees who choose to make use of the services.

(b) The pilot program must provide for the following:

(1) a licensed advanced practice registered nurse as defined by Section 301.152, Occupations Code, or a licensed physician assistant as described by Chapter 204, Occupations Code, who is employed by the state or whose services are acquired by contract, who will be located at a state office complex;

(2) a licensed physician, who is employed by a state governmental entity for purposes other than the pilot program or whose services are acquired by contract, who will delegate to and supervise the advanced practice registered nurse or physician assistant under a prescriptive authority agreement under Chapter 157, Occupations Code;

(3) appropriate office space and equipment for the advanced practice registered nurse or physician assistant to provide basic medical care to employees at the state office complex where the nurse or physician assistant is located; and

(4) professional liability insurance covering services provided by the advanced practice registered nurse or the physician assistant.

(c) The board of trustees of the Employees Retirement System of Texas shall adopt rules necessary for implementation of this section and shall seek the assistance of state agencies as necessary for the implementation of this chapter.

(d) The Employees Retirement System of Texas shall determine whether it is more efficient to pay directly for some or all of the expenses associated with implementing this chapter or to reimburse expenses through an interagency agreement as the expenses are incurred by an agency participating in the program.

(e) The Employees Retirement System of Texas may order the pilot program continued or expanded to cover more state office complexes on finding:

(1) the pilot program has proven beneficial in meeting the health care needs of state employees; and

(2) continuation or expansion of the pilot program is economically beneficial.
Tex. Education Code § 111.107 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 111 / Section 111.107
§ 111.107. PERSONNEL.
Status: in_force

The board may employ personnel for the center as necessary.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3817.153 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3817 / Section 3817.153
§ 3817.153. MAINTENANCE TAX.
Status: in_force

(a) If authorized at an election held in accordance with Section 3817.157, the district may impose an annual ad valorem tax on taxable property in the district to:

(1) maintain and operate the district;

(2) construct or acquire improvements; or

(3) provide a service.

(b) The board shall determine the tax rate.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3810.054 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3810 / Section 3810.054
§ 3810.054. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided by this section:

(1) a director may participate in all board votes and decisions; and

(2) Chapter 171, Local Government Code, governs conflicts of interest of directors.

(b) Section 171.004, Local Government Code, does not apply to the district. A director who has a substantial interest in a business or charitable entity that will receive a pecuniary benefit from a board action shall file an affidavit with the board secretary declaring the interest. Another affidavit is not required if the director's interest changes.

(c) After the affidavit is filed, the director may participate in a discussion or vote on that action if:

(1) a majority of the directors have a similar interest in the same entity; or

(2) all other similar business or charitable entities in the district will receive a similar pecuniary benefit.

(d) A director who is also an officer or employee of a public entity may not participate in a discussion of or vote on a matter regarding a contract with that same public entity.

(e) For purposes of this section, a director has a substantial interest in a charitable entity in the same manner that a person would have a substantial interest in a business entity under Section 171.002, Local Government Code.
Tex. Tax Code § 171.304 — TX Code / Code tx / Chapter 171 / Section 171.304
§ 171.304. RECORD OF JUDICIAL FORFEITURE.
Status: in_force

(a) If a district court forfeits a corporation's charter or certificate of authority under this chapter, the clerk of the court shall promptly mail to the secretary of state a certified copy of the court's judgment. On receipt of the copy of the judgment, the secretary of state shall inscribe on the corporation's record at the secretary's office the words "Judgment of Forfeiture" and the date of the judgment.

(b) If an appeal of the judgment is perfected, the clerk of the court shall promptly certify to the secretary of state that the appeal has been perfected. On receipt of the certification, the secretary of state shall inscribe on the corporation's record at the secretary's office the word "Appealed" and the date on which the appeal was perfected.

(c) If final disposition of an appeal is made, the clerk of the court making the disposition shall promptly certify to the secretary of state the type of disposition made and the date of the disposition. On receipt of the certification, the secretary of state shall inscribe on the corporation's record at the secretary's office a brief note of the type of final disposition made and the date of the disposition.
Tex. Education Code § 31.0251 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 31 / Section 31.0251
§ 31.0251. INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIAL SUPPORT.
Status: in_force

(a) On request of a school district, the agency shall provide the district assistance in evaluating, adopting, or using instructional materials.

(b) Except as otherwise provided, the agency may not require a school district to adopt or otherwise use instructional material reviewed by the agency under Section 31.023 or included on the list of approved instructional materials maintained by the State Board of Education under Section 31.022.
Tex. Occupations Code § 601.273 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 601 / Section 601.273
§ 601.273. ACCESS TO COMPLAINT INFORMATION.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided by Subsection (b), the advisory board shall provide a person who is the subject of a formal complaint filed under this chapter with access to all information in its possession that the advisory board intends to offer into evidence in presenting its case in chief at the contested hearing on the complaint, subject to any other privilege or restriction established by rule, statute, or legal precedent. The advisory board shall provide the information not later than the 30th day after receipt of a written request from the person or the person's counsel, unless good cause is shown for delay.

(b) The advisory board is not required to provide:

(1) advisory board investigative reports;

(2) investigative memoranda;

(3) the identity of a nontestifying complainant;

(4) attorney-client communications;

(5) attorney work product; or

(6) other material covered by a privilege recognized by the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure or the Texas Rules of Evidence.

(c) Providing information under this section does not constitute a waiver of privilege or confidentiality under this chapter or other law.
Tex. Government Code § 153.0001 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 153 / Section 153.0001
§ 153.0001. FILING COMPLAINT.
Status: in_force

(a) To file a complaint with the commission against a regulated person or another person alleged to have unlawfully engaged in conduct regulated under this subchapter, a person must:

(1) have personal knowledge of the alleged violation;

(2) complete a complaint form provided by the commission;

(3) sign the completed complaint form; and

(4) attach any pertinent documentary evidence to the complaint form.

(b) On receipt of a properly executed complaint, the commission shall furnish a copy of the complaint and any attachments to the person who is the subject of the complaint.

(c) This section does not preclude the commission, an advisory board of the commission, or a court of this state from filing a complaint.
Tex. Business Organizations Code § 21.314 — TX Code / Code bo / Chapter 21 / Section 21.314
§ 21.314. DETERMINATION OF SOLVENCY, NET ASSETS, STATED CAPITAL, AND SURPLUS.
Status: in_force

(a) For purposes of this subchapter, the determination of whether a corporation is or would be insolvent and the determination of the amount of a corporation's stated capital or surplus, the value of the corporation's net assets, and the amount or value of any component of the corporation's stated capital, surplus, or net assets, may be based on:

(1) financial statements of the corporation, which may include financial statements of subsidiary entities or other entities accounted for on a consolidated basis or on the equity method of accounting, that:

(A) present the financial condition of the corporation, and any subsidiary or other entities included in those financial statements, in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles or international financial reporting standards; or

(B) have been prepared using the method of accounting used to file the corporation's federal income tax return or using any other accounting practices and principles that are reasonable under the circumstances;

(2) financial information, including condensed or summary financial statements, that is prepared on the same basis as financial statements described by Subdivision (1);

(3) a projection, a forecast, or other forward-looking information relating to the future economic performance, financial condition, or liquidity of the corporation that is reasonable under the circumstances;

(4) a fair valuation or information from any other method that is reasonable under the circumstances; or

(5) a combination of a statement, a valuation, or information authorized by this section.

(b) Subsection (a) does not apply to the computation of the Texas franchise tax or any other tax imposed on a corporation under the laws of this state.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7202.051 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7202 / Section 7202.051
§ 7202.051.
Status: in_force

Sec. 7202.051. DIRECTORS: TERM OF OFFICE. (a) The district is governed by a board of not fewer than five and not more than 11 directors.

(b) A member of the board of directors of the district serves a three-year term of office and may serve consecutive terms.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1015.107 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1015 / Section 1015.107
§ 1015.107. EMINENT DOMAIN.
Status: in_force

(a) The district may exercise the power of eminent domain to acquire a fee simple or other interest in property located in district territory if the interest is necessary for the district to exercise a right or authority conferred by this chapter.

(b) The district must exercise the power of eminent domain in the manner provided by Chapter 21, Property Code, except the district is not required to deposit in the trial court money or a bond as provided by Section 21.021(a), Property Code.

(c) In a condemnation proceeding brought by the district, the district is not required to:

(1) pay in advance or provide a bond or other security for costs in the trial court;

(2) provide a bond for the issuance of a temporary restraining order or a temporary injunction; or

(3) provide a bond for costs or a supersedeas bond on an appeal or writ of error.
Tex. Occupations Code § 1101.061 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 1101 / Section 1101.061
§ 1101.061. EDUCATIONAL PRESENTATIONS.
Status: in_force

(a) A member of the commission or a commission employee may make a presentation to a group of license holders for which the license holders may receive credit under Section 1101.455. The commission member or employee may not receive compensation for the presentation.

(b) Notwithstanding Subsection (a), a commission member or employee may receive reimbursement for reasonable travel expenses.
Tex. Natural Resources Code § 52.136 — TX Code / Code nr / Chapter 52 / Section 52.136
§ 52.136. LIEN.
Status: in_force

(a) The state has a statutory first lien on all oil and gas produced on any lease area to secure payment of unpaid royalty and other amounts due.

(b) By acceptance of a lease, the lessee grants to the state an express contractual lien on and security interest in all oil and gas in and extracted from the area covered by the lease, all proceeds which may accrue to the lessee from the sale of the oil and gas, whether the proceeds are held by the lessee or another person, and all fixtures on and improvements to the area covered by the lease used in connection with the production or processing of the oil and gas, to secure the payment of royalties and other amounts due or to become due under the lease or this subchapter and to secure payment of damages or loss that the state may suffer by reason of the lessee's breach of a covenant or condition of the lease, whether express or implied.

(c) The statutory and contractual liens and security interests described in this section may be foreclosed with or without court proceedings in the manner provided under Chapter 9, Business & Commerce Code. The state may require the lessee to execute and record instruments reasonably necessary to acknowledge, attach, or perfect the liens.
Tex. Business & Commerce Code § 24.001 — TX Code / Code bc / Chapter 24 / Section 24.001
§ 24.001. SHORT TITLE.
Status: in_force

This chapter may be cited as the Uniform Fraudulent Transfer Act.
Tex. Local Government Code § 391.013 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 391 / Section 391.013
§ 391.013. INTERSTATE COMMISSIONS.
Status: in_force

(a) With the advance approval of the governor, a commission that borders another state may:

(1) join with a similar commission or planning agency in a contiguous area of the bordering state to form an interstate commission; or

(2) permit a similar commission or planning agency in a contiguous area of the bordering state to participate in planning functions.

(b) Funds provided a commission may be commingled with funds provided by the government of the bordering state.
Tex. Government Code § 523.0103 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 523 / Section 523.0103
§ 523.0103. COMPOSITION.
Status: in_force

(a) The executive council is composed of:

(1) the executive commissioner;

(2) the director of each division the executive commissioner established under former Section 531.008(c) before the expiration of that subsection on September 1, 2023;

(3) the commissioner of a health and human services agency;

(4) the commissioner of the Department of Family and Protective Services, regardless of whether that agency continues as a state agency separate from the commission; and

(5) other individuals the executive commissioner appoints as the executive commissioner determines necessary.

(b) To the extent the executive commissioner appoints members to the executive council under Subsection (a)(5), the executive commissioner shall make every effort to ensure that those appointments result in the executive council including:

(1) a balanced representation of a broad range of health and human services industry and consumer interests; and

(2) representation from broad geographic regions of this state.

(c) An executive council member appointed under Subsection (a)(5) serves at the executive commissioner's pleasure.