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Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7808.158 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7808 / Section 7808.158
§ 7808.158. JOINT REUSE PROJECT.
Status: in_force

The district may act jointly in regard to a reuse project under an agreement or contract with any person, including a political subdivision, private entity, or individual.
Tex. Occupations Code § 1954.104 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 1954 / Section 1954.104
§ 1954.104. RESILIENT FLOOR-COVERING MATERIAL.
Status: in_force

(a) For purposes of this section, "resilient floor-covering material" includes sheet vinyl flooring, resilient tile such as vinyl composition tile, asphalt tile, rubber tile, and associated adhesives.

(b) The licensing and registration requirements of this chapter do not apply to an activity that involves resilient floor-covering material if the removal of the material is performed consistently with:

(1) work practices published by the resilient floor-covering industry; or

(2) other methods determined by the commissioner to provide public health protection from asbestos exposure.

(c) A person who removes resilient floor-covering material must have completed a training course on the work practices described by Subsection (b) for a minimum of eight hours.
Tex. Government Code § 843.505 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 843 / Section 843.505
§ 843.505. CREDITED SERVICE PREVIOUSLY ELIGIBLE FOR RECOGNITION UNDER PROPORTIONATE RETIREMENT PROGRAM.
Status: in_force

The board of trustees by rule may authorize the retirement system, on application by a member and for the sole purpose of determining eligibility for retirement from this system, to recognize service performed under another system participating under Chapter 803 that would have been recognized by this system under that chapter if the service had not been canceled by a withdrawal of contributions.
Tex. Education Code § 54.712 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 54 / Section 54.712
§ 54.712. RESIDENCY NOT REQUIRED.
Status: in_force

A savings trust account owner or beneficiary is not required to be a resident of this state.
Tex. Transportation Code § 451.1075 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 451 / Section 451.1075
§ 451.1075. PROHIBITION OF CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE.
Status: in_force

(a) A board by resolution may prohibit the consumption of an alcoholic beverage on property an authority possesses or controls. The resolution must describe with particularity each place where consumption of an alcoholic beverage is prohibited.

(b) The authority shall post a sign in each place where consumption of an alcoholic beverage is prohibited under this section. The sign must indicate that a person may not consume an alcoholic beverage in that place.

(c) A person commits an offense if the person consumes an alcoholic beverage in a place where the consumption of an alcoholic beverage is prohibited under this section.

(d) An offense under this section is a Class C misdemeanor.

(e) In this section, "alcoholic beverage" has the meaning assigned by Section 1.04, Alcoholic Beverage Code.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8354.002 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8354 / Section 8354.002
§ 8354.002. NATURE OF DISTRICT.
Status: in_force

The district is a municipal utility district created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Tex. Occupations Code § 254.001 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 254 / Section 254.001
§ 254.001. GENERAL RULEMAKING AUTHORITY.
Status: in_force

(a) The board may adopt and enforce rules necessary to:

(1) perform its duties; and

(2) ensure compliance with state laws relating to the practice of dentistry to protect the public health and safety.

(b) The board may adopt rules governing:

(1) the board's proceedings; and

(2) the examination of applicants for a license to practice dentistry.
Tex. Occupations Code § 602.301 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 602 / Section 602.301
§ 602.301. INJUNCTION.
Status: in_force

The medical board shall prosecute or file suit to enjoin a violation of this chapter or a rule adopted under this chapter.
Tex. Business Organizations Code § 21.715 — TX Code / Code bo / Chapter 21 / Section 21.715
§ 21.715. EXECUTION OF SHAREHOLDERS' AGREEMENT.
Status: in_force

A shareholders' agreement shall be executed:

(1) in the case of an existing close corporation, by each shareholder at the time of execution, regardless of whether the shareholder has voting power;

(2) in the case of an existing ordinary corporation that will adopt close corporation status under Section 21.705, by each shareholder at the time of execution, regardless of whether the shareholder has voting power; or

(3) in the case of a close corporation that is being formed under Section 21.703, by each person who is a subscriber to the corporation's shares or agrees to become a holder of the corporation's shares under the shareholders' agreement of the close corporation.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1104.055 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1104 / Section 1104.055
§ 1104.055. BOND.
Status: in_force

(a) Before assuming the duties of office, each director must execute a bond for $5,000 that is:

(1) payable to the district; and

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

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

(c) Each director's bond shall be kept in the district's permanent records.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1811.004 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1811 / Section 1811.004
§ 1811.004. FILING FEE.
Status: in_force

(a) The department may collect a fee in an amount determined by the commissioner for the filing of a new or amended certificate of insurance form under this chapter.

(b) The fee may not exceed $100.

(c) A fee collected under this section shall be deposited to the credit of the Texas Department of Insurance operating account.
Tex. Education Code § 52.321 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 52 / Section 52.321
§ 52.321. STANDARDS CONCERNING ABILITY TO REPAY CERTAIN LOANS.
Status: in_force

In establishing requirements to be met by applicants for student loans authorized by the board under this chapter, the board may not establish standards relating to demonstration of ability to repay a federally insured student loan that are stricter for a certain class of applicants than for other applicants, except in cases where the applicant attends a school with a loan default rate of 15 percent or more.
Tex. Election Code § 87.023 — TX Code / Code el / Chapter 87 / Section 87.023
§ 87.023.
Status: in_force

Sec. 87.023. TIME OF DELIVERY: AUTOMATICALLY COUNTED BALLOTS. (a) In an election in which early voting ballots are to be counted by automatic tabulating equipment at a central counting station, the ballots voted by mail to be automatically counted may be delivered to the board between the end of the period for early voting by personal appearance and the closing of the polls on election day, or as soon after closing as practicable, at intervals specified by the presiding judge of the board.

(b) The early voting clerk shall post notice of each delivery of ballots under this section that is to be made before the time for opening the polls on election day. The notice shall be posted at the main early voting polling place continuously for at least 24 hours immediately preceding the delivery.

(c) At least 24 hours before the first delivery of ballots covered by Subsection (b), the early voting clerk shall notify the county chair of each political party having a nominee on the ballot of the time the first delivery is to be made.
Tex. Local Government Code § 117.115 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 117 / Section 117.115
§ 117.115. APPLICATIONS.
Status: in_force

A bank in the county that wants to be a special depository for the registry fund is subject to the same application provisions as those prescribed by Section 116.023 for the applicants for the county depository contract.
Tex. Education Code § 37.310 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 37 / Section 37.310
§ 37.310. FUNDING FOR REGISTERED SEX OFFENDER PLACED IN JUVENILE JUSTICE ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAM.
Status: in_force

A juvenile justice alternative education program is entitled to funding for a student who is placed in the program under this subchapter in the same manner as a juvenile justice alternative education program is entitled to funding under Section 37.012 for a student who is expelled and placed in a juvenile justice alternative education program for conduct for which expulsion is permitted but not required under Section 37.007.
Tex. Penal Code § 42.02 — TX Code / Code pe / Chapter 42 / Section 42.02
§ 42.02. RIOT.
Status: in_force

(a) For the purpose of this section, "riot" means the assemblage of seven or more persons resulting in conduct which:

(1) creates an immediate danger of damage to property or injury to persons;

(2) substantially obstructs law enforcement or other governmental functions or services; or

(3) by force, threat of force, or physical action deprives any person of a legal right or disturbs any person in the enjoyment of a legal right.

(b) A person commits an offense if he knowingly participates in a riot.

(c) It is a defense to prosecution under this section that the assembly was at first lawful and when one of those assembled manifested an intent to engage in conduct enumerated in Subsection (a), the actor retired from the assembly.

(d) It is no defense to prosecution under this section that another who was a party to the riot has been acquitted, has not been arrested, prosecuted, or convicted, has been convicted of a different offense or of a different type or class of offense, or is immune from prosecution.

(e) Except as provided in Subsection (f), an offense under this section is a Class B misdemeanor.

(f) An offense under this section is an offense of the same classification as any offense of a higher grade committed by anyone engaged in the riot if the offense was:

(1) in the furtherance of the purpose of the assembly; or

(2) an offense which should have been anticipated as a result of the assembly.
Tex. Government Code § 54.903 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 54 / Section 54.903
§ 54.903. COMPENSATION.
Status: in_force

(a) A magistrate is entitled to the salary determined by the Commissioners Court of Bexar County.

(b) The magistrate's salary is paid from the county fund available for payment of officers' salaries.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1071.156 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1071 / Section 1071.156
§ 1071.156. AUTHORITY TO BORROW MONEY.
Status: in_force

The board may borrow money for district purposes on district credit or secured by district revenue.
Tex. Occupations Code § 566.101 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 566 / Section 566.101
§ 566.101. CIVIL PENALTY.
Status: in_force

(a) A person who violates the license requirements of this subtitle is liable to the state for a civil penalty not to exceed $1,000 for each day the violation continues.

(b) A person found by the board to have unlawfully engaged in the practice of pharmacy or unlawfully operated a pharmacy is subject to a civil penalty under this section.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1151.101 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1151 / Section 1151.101
§ 1151.101. AUTHORIZED PROVISIONS.
Status: in_force

In addition to the provisions required by Subchapter B and Section 1151.152, an industrial life insurance policy may:

(1) exclude liability or promise a benefit that is less than the full amount payable as a death benefit if the insured:

(A) dies by the insured's own hand, regardless of whether the insured is sane or insane; or

(B) dies as a result of engaging in a stated hazardous occupation;

(2) promise a benefit that is less than the full amount payable if the insured dies as a result of an aviation activity under a condition specified in the policy approved by the department as provided by Chapter 1701;

(3) limit the maximum amount payable on the death of a child younger than 15 years of age; and

(4) include any other provision not otherwise prohibited by this chapter.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1452.204 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1452 / Section 1452.204
§ 1452.204. PAYMENT OF APPLICANT THERAPEUTIC OPTOMETRIST DURING CREDENTIALING PROCESS.
Status: in_force

On submission by the applicant therapeutic optometrist of the information required by the managed care plan issuer under Section 1452.203(2), and for payment purposes only, the issuer shall treat the applicant therapeutic optometrist as if the therapeutic optometrist were a participating provider in the health benefit plan network when the applicant therapeutic optometrist provides services to the managed care plan's enrollees, including:

(1) authorizing the applicant therapeutic optometrist to collect copayments from the enrollees; and

(2) making payments to the applicant therapeutic optometrist.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 438.013 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 438 / Section 438.013
§ 438.013. CLEANING DISHES, RECEPTACLES, AND UTENSILS.
Status: in_force

(a) A person who operates or manages a hotel, cafe, restaurant, dining car, drugstore, soda fountain, meat market, bakery, confectionery, liquor dispensary, or other establishment where food or drink is served to the public may not furnish to a person a dish, receptacle, or utensil that after its previous use has not been washed in warm water containing soap or alkali cleanser until the item is clean to the sight and touch.

(b) A dish or utensil that has been cleaned or polished with a poisonous substance may not be offered for use to a person or used in the manufacturing of food unless all traces of the poisonous substance have been removed from the dish or utensil.

(c) In this section, "liquor dispensary" means a place where malt beverages, wine, or any other alcoholic beverage is stored, prepared, labeled, bottled, served, or handled.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1575.007 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1575 / Section 1575.007
§ 1575.007. EXEMPTION FROM STATE TAXES AND FEES.
Status: in_force

A premium or contribution on a policy, insurance contract, or agreement authorized by this chapter is not subject to any state tax, regulatory fee, or surcharge, including a premium or maintenance tax or fee.
Tex. Occupations Code § 2302.355 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 2302 / Section 2302.355
§ 2302.355. CEASE AND DESIST ORDER.
Status: in_force

If it appears to the board that a person who is not licensed under this chapter is violating this chapter or a rule or order adopted under this chapter, the board, after notice and opportunity for a hearing, may issue a cease and desist order prohibiting the person from engaging in the activity.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3988.0107 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3988 / Section 3988.0107
§ 3988.0107. CONSTRUCTION OF CHAPTER.
Status: in_force

This chapter shall be liberally construed in conformity with the findings and purposes stated in this chapter.
Tex. Labor Code § 205.0125 — TX Code / Code la / Chapter 205 / Section 205.0125
§ 205.0125. EXCEPTION FROM DUTY TO PAY REIMBURSEMENT.
Status: in_force

(a) Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, a reimbursing employer is not liable for paying a reimbursement for benefits paid to an individual, regardless of whether the employer was named as the individual's last work, if the individual's separation from work with the employer resulted from the individual:

(1) being discharged for misconduct; or

(2) voluntarily leaving work without good cause connected with the individual's work.

(b) A reimbursing employer may contest reimbursements billed to the employer by the commission in violation of this section using the dispute resolution procedures prescribed by Chapter 212 and rules adopted under that chapter.
Tex. Government Code § 301.072 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 301 / Section 301.072
§ 301.072. STATE BUILDINGS OCCUPIED BY LEGISLATIVE OFFICES AND AGENCIES.
Status: in_force

(a) This section applies to a state building that is:

(1) occupied by a legislative office or agency;

(2) located in the Capitol complex, as defined by Section 443.0071; and

(3) not described by Section 2165.007(b)(6).

(b) The presiding officers of each house of the legislature, in consultation with the legislative offices or agencies occupying a state building, shall jointly decide the following with respect to a state building to which this section applies, the building's facilities, and the grounds used by occupants of the building:

(1) the use of space by and allocation of space to a legislative office or agency;

(2) security and building access for a legislative office or agency;

(3) the manner in which a legislative office or agency contracts for a construction or remodeling project involving space allocated to the office or agency; and

(4) the timing and logistics of a maintenance or construction activity involving the building, facilities, or grounds that affects a legislative office or agency.
Tex. Transportation Code § 547.203 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 547 / Section 547.203
§ 547.203.
Status: in_force

Sec. 547.203. VEHICLE EQUIPMENT TESTING: DEPARTMENT STANDARDS. (a) The department shall prescribe standards for and approve testing facilities to:

(1) review test data submitted by a manufacturer to show compliance with a department standard; and

(2) test an item of vehicle equipment independently in connection with a proceeding to determine compliance with a department standard.

(b) The department may not impose a product certification or approval fee, including a fee for testing facility approval.

(c) The department may:

(1) by rule, require a manufacturer of an item of vehicle equipment sold in this state to submit adequate test data to show that the item complies with department standards;

(2) periodically require a manufacturer to submit revised test data to demonstrate continuing compliance;

(3) purchase an item of vehicle equipment at retail for the purpose of review and testing under Subsection (a); and

(4) enter into cooperative arrangements with other states and interstate agencies to reduce duplication of testing and to facilitate compliance with rules under Subsection (c)(1).
Tex. Election Code § 85.063 — TX Code / Code el / Chapter 85 / Section 85.063
§ 85.063.
Status: in_force

Sec. 85.063. DAYS AND HOURS FOR VOTING: PERMANENT BRANCH. Early voting by personal appearance at each permanent branch polling place shall be conducted on the same days and during the same hours as voting is conducted at the main early voting polling place.
Tex. Government Code § 2175.301 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2175 / Section 2175.301
§ 2175.301. SURPLUS PROPERTY OF LEGISLATURE.
Status: in_force

(a) This chapter does not apply to disposition of surplus property by either house of the legislature under a disposition system provided by rules of the administration committee of each house.

(b) If surplus property of either house of the legislature is sold, proceeds of the sale shall be deposited in the state treasury to the credit of that house's appropriation.

(c) An agency in the legislative branch shall dispose of its surplus or salvage property under a disposition system established by the agency. This chapter does not apply to the agency's disposition of its surplus or salvage property under that system. That system shall give preference to transferring the property directly to, in order of priority:

(1) a public school;

(2) another public governmental agency; or

(3) an assistance organization.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8513.0101 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8513 / Section 8513.0101
§ 8513.0101. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this chapter:

(1) "Authority" means the San Antonio River Authority.

(2) "Board" means the authority's board of directors.

(3) "Commission" means the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.

(4) "Director" means a board member.

(5) "Flood plain" means the area of the channel of a river or stream and those portions of land abutting and adjacent to the channel that are reasonably required to carry floodwaters.

(6) "San Antonio River Basin" means all of the area except for Bandera, Real, and Kerr Counties that has topographic characteristics causing surface waters to flow into the San Antonio River and its tributaries.

(7) "State" means the State of Texas or any of its agencies, departments, boards, political subdivisions, or other entities.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8288.101 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8288 / Section 8288.101
§ 8288.101. DISTRICT POWERS.
Status: in_force

The district may exercise any power necessary or appropriate to achieve the purposes of this chapter, including the power to:

(1) adopt an official seal;

(2) adopt and enforce:

(A) bylaws and rules for the conduct of its affairs; and

(B) any rule that a municipal utility district may adopt and enforce under Section 54.205 et seq., Water Code;

(3) acquire, hold, use, invest, reinvest, and dispose of its receipts and money from any source;

(4) select a depository or depositories;

(5) acquire, own, rent, lease, accept, hold, or dispose of property or an interest in property, including a right or easement, by purchase, exchange, gift, assignment, condemnation, sale, lease, or other means, in performing a duty or exercising a power under this chapter;

(6) hold, manage, operate, or improve property;

(7) lease or rent any land, buildings, structures, or facilities from or to any person;

(8) sell, assign, lease, encumber, mortgage, or otherwise dispose of property or an interest in property, and release or relinquish a right, title, claim, lien, interest, easement, or demand, regardless of the manner in which acquired, and conduct a transaction authorized by this subdivision by public or private sale, notwithstanding any other law;

(9) in the manner and to the extent permitted by this chapter:

(A) borrow money for a corporate purpose;

(B) enter into an agreement in connection with the borrowing;

(C) issue bonds for money borrowed;

(D) provide for and secure the payment of the bonds; and

(E) provide for the rights of the holders of the bonds;

(10) request and accept an appropriation, grant, allocation, subsidy, guaranty, aid, service, material, or gift from any public or private source, including the federal government, the state, a public agency, or a political subdivision;

(11) operate and maintain an office; and

(12) appoint and determine the duties, tenure, qualifications, and compensation of officers, employees, agents, and professional advisors and counselors considered necessary or advisable by the board, including financial consultants, accountants, attorneys, architects, engineers, appraisers, and financing experts.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8151.0303 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8151 / Section 8151.0303
§ 8151.0303. AUTHORITY FOR ROAD PROJECTS.
Status: in_force

Under Section 52, Article III, Texas Constitution, the district may design, acquire, construct, finance, issue bonds for, improve, operate, maintain, and convey to this state, a county, or a municipality for operation and maintenance macadamized, graveled, or paved roads, or improvements, including storm drainage, in aid of those roads.