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Tex. Tax Code § 26.0441 — TX Code / Code tx / Chapter 26 / Section 26.0441
§ 26.0441. TAX RATE ADJUSTMENT FOR INDIGENT HEALTH CARE.
Status: in_force

(a) In the first tax year in which a taxing unit adopts a tax rate after January 1, 2000, and in which the enhanced minimum eligibility standards for indigent health care established under Section 61.006, Health and Safety Code, apply to the taxing unit, the no-new-revenue maintenance and operations rate for the taxing unit is increased by the rate computed according to the following formula:

Amount of Increase = Enhanced Indigent Health Care Expenditures / (Current Total Value - New Property Value)

(b) In each subsequent tax year, if the taxing unit's enhanced indigent health care expenses exceed the amount of those expenses for the preceding year, the no-new-revenue maintenance and operations rate for the taxing unit is increased by the rate computed according to the following formula:

Amount of Increase = (Current Tax Year's Enhanced Indigent Health Care Expenditures - Preceding Tax Year's Indigent Health Care Expenditures) / (Current Total Value - New Property Value)

(c) The taxing unit shall include a notice of the increase in its no-new-revenue maintenance and operations rate provided by this section, including a brief description and the amount of the enhanced indigent health care expenditures, in the information published under Section 26.04(e) and, as applicable, in the notice prescribed by Section 26.06 or 26.061.

(d) In this section, "enhanced indigent health care expenditures" for a tax year means the amount spent by the taxing unit for the maintenance and operation costs of providing indigent health care at the increased minimum eligibility standards established under Section 61.006, Health and Safety Code, effective on or after January 1, 2000, in the period beginning on July 1 of the year preceding the tax year for which the tax is adopted and ending on June 30 of the tax year for which the tax is adopted, less the amount of state assistance received by the taxing unit in accordance with Chapter 61, Health and Safety Code, that is attributable to those costs.
Tex. Business Organizations Code § 22.359 — TX Code / Code bo / Chapter 22 / Section 22.359
§ 22.359. FILING OF REPORT.
Status: in_force

A copy of the report must be filed with the secretary of state in accordance with Chapter 4 not later than the 30th day after the date notice is mailed under Section 22.358.
Tex. Occupations Code § 504.204 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 504 / Section 504.204
§ 504.204. RENEWAL OF EXPIRED LICENSE OF OUT-OF-STATE PRACTITIONER.
Status: in_force

(a) The department may renew without reexamination an expired license of a person who was licensed in this state, moved to another state, and is currently licensed and has been in practice in the other state for the two years preceding the date the person applies for renewal.

(b) The person must pay to the department a fee in an amount equal to two times the required renewal fee for the license.
Tex. Education Code § 48.301 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 48 / Section 48.301
§ 48.301. ADDITIONAL ASSISTANCE FOR DISTRICTS WITH STUDENTS USING PUBLIC EDUCATION GRANTS.
Status: in_force

(a) A district is entitled to additional assistance under this section as provided by Section 29.203(c).

(b) The amount of additional assistance under this section is computed by subtracting the number of students residing in the district and using public education grants to attend school in another district for the year in which the assistance is granted from the number of students using public education grants to attend school in the district for that year and multiplying the difference by $266.
Tex. Government Code § 845.407 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 845 / Section 845.407
§ 845.407. PENALTY FOR LATE CONTRIBUTIONS.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided by Subsections (c), (d), and (e), a participating subdivision that fails to provide the information required by Section 845.403 or to pay all contributions required by this subchapter to be made and remitted to the retirement system not later than the 15th day of the month in which they become due shall pay a penalty under this section. The penalty for a past-due monthly remission is equal to interest on the past-due amounts for each day past due at a nominal interest rate of 12 percent, plus a $500 administrative fee. If the penalty is not paid within three months after the date notice of the penalty has been sent to the subdivision, the retirement system shall deduct the penalty from the subdivision's account in the subdivision accumulation fund. The interest portion of the penalty shall be deposited by the retirement system in the distributable income account of the income fund. The administrative fee portion of the penalty shall be deposited by the retirement system in the expense fund.

(b) Payments and required reports are considered to be made when received by the retirement system.

(c) A penalty will not be assessed under this section for a late payment or report made in a document sent to the correct address:

(1) by certified mail, return receipt requested, not later than the 10th day of the month in which the payment or report becomes due; or

(2) using a same-day or overnight delivery method, approved by the board of trustees, not later than the 14th day of the month in which the payment or report becomes due.

(d) If the retirement system does not receive a payment or report, a penalty will not be assessed under this section if the subdivision provides proof satisfactory to the system that the document containing the payment or report was sent in accordance with Subsection (c).

(e) The retirement system may extend the due date provided by this section if a subdivision applies for an extension before the due date and the director determines that good cause exists for the extension and that the need for the extension is not caused by neglect, indifference, or lack of diligence.
Tex. Government Code § 71.015 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 71 / Section 71.015
§ 71.015. TERMS OF CITIZEN MEMBERS.
Status: in_force

(a) Citizen members serve for staggered terms of six years with two members' terms expiring on June 30 of each odd-numbered year.

(b) A vacancy in citizen membership is filled for the unexpired term by appointment by the governor.

(c) A citizen member serves on the council until his successor is appointed and has qualified.
Tex. Water Code § 57.344 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 57 / Section 57.344
§ 57.344. ACCELERATED RETIREMENT OF BONDS.
Status: in_force

(a) If there are any district bonds outstanding at the time the commissioners court issues the dissolution order, the commissioners court shall immediately begin negotiations with the holders of the bonds to determine whether or not the retirement of the bonds can be accelerated.

(b) If the bonds can be retired at an earlier date than the date stipulated on their face, either as a result of the terms of the bonds or because of an agreement between the commissioners court and the holders of the bonds, then the commissioners court may levy a tax to pay off the bonds as quickly as possible.

(c) The commissioners court shall have the tax assessed and collected annually or at one time.
Tex. Human Resources Code § 137.255 — TX Code / Code hr / Chapter 137 / Section 137.255
§ 137.255. OUTCOMES.
Status: in_force

The commission shall ensure that a home visiting program achieves favorable outcomes in at least two of the following areas:

(1) improved maternal or child health outcomes;

(2) improved cognitive development of children;

(3) increased school readiness of children;

(4) reduced child abuse, neglect, and injury;

(5) improved child safety;

(6) improved social-emotional development of children;

(7) improved parenting skills, including nurturing and bonding;

(8) improved family economic self-sufficiency;

(9) reduced parental involvement with the criminal justice system; and

(10) increased father involvement and support.
Tex. Natural Resources Code § 81.0532 — TX Code / Code nr / Chapter 81 / Section 81.0532
§ 81.0532. PENALTY ASSESSMENT PROCEDURE.
Status: in_force

(a) A civil penalty may be assessed only after the person charged with a violation described under Section 81.0531 of this code has been given an opportunity for a public hearing.

(b) If a public hearing has been held, the commission shall make findings of fact, and it shall issue a written decision as to the occurrence of the violation and the amount of the penalty that is warranted, incorporating, when appropriate, an order requiring that the penalty be paid.

(c) If appropriate, the commission shall consolidate the hearings with other proceedings.

(d) If the person charged with the violation fails to avail himself of the opportunity for a public hearing, a civil penalty may be assessed by the commission after it has determined that a violation did occur and the amount of the penalty that is warranted.

(e) The commission shall then issue an order requiring that the penalty be paid.
Tex. Government Code § 3105.002 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 3105 / Section 3105.002
§ 3105.002. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this chapter:

(1) "Board" means the State Preservation Board.

(2) "Commission" means the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement.

(2-a) "Committee" means the Texas Peace Officers' Memorial Ceremony Committee.

(3) "Monument" means the Texas Peace Officers' Memorial Monument.
Tex. Occupations Code § 206.211 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 206 / Section 206.211
§ 206.211. NOTICE OF LICENSE RENEWAL.
Status: in_force

At least 30 days before the expiration of a person's license, the medical board shall send written notice of the impending license expiration to the person at the license holder's last known address according to the records of the medical board.
Tex. Parks and Wildlife Code § 42.006 — TX Code / Code pw / Chapter 42 / Section 42.006
§ 42.006. POSSESSION OF LICENSE; RULES.
Status: in_force

(a) The commission by rule may prescribe requirements relating to possessing a license issued under this chapter.

(b) Rules adopted under Subsection (a) must allow for a person to present for the purpose of verification of possession a hunting license as an image displayed on a wireless communication device. The image displayed may be either an image of information from the Internet website of the department or a photograph of a hunting license.

(c) The display of an image that includes hunting license information on a wireless communication device under this section does not constitute effective consent for a law enforcement officer, or any other person, to access the contents of the wireless communication device except to view the hunting license information.

(d) The authorization of the use of a wireless communication device to display hunting license information under Subsection (b) does not prevent a court of competent jurisdiction from requiring a person to provide a paper copy of the person's hunting license in a hearing or trial or in connection with discovery proceedings.

(e) A telecommunications provider, as defined by Section 51.002, Utilities Code, may not be held liable to the holder of a hunting license for the failure of a wireless communication device to display hunting license information under Subsection (b).
Tex. Finance Code § 157.003 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 157 / Section 157.003
§ 157.003. REGISTRATION REQUIRED.
Status: repealed

(a) A person must register under this chapter before the person may conduct the business of a mortgage banker in this state, unless the person is exempt under this section or Section 157.004.

(b) To register under this chapter, a mortgage banker shall:

(1) enroll with the Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System and Registry;

(2) be in good standing with the secretary of state;

(3) have a valid federal employer identification number;

(4) meet the qualification requirements for a mortgage banker;

(5) not be in violation of this chapter, a rule adopted under this chapter, or any order previously issued by the commissioner to the applicant; and

(6) provide to the commissioner a list of any offices that are separate and distinct from the primary office identified on the mortgage banker registration and that conduct residential mortgage loan business relating to this state, regardless of whether the offices are located in this state.

(b-1) Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 655, Sec. 65(a)(11), eff. September 1, 2011.

(c) Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 655, Sec. 65(a)(11), eff. September 1, 2011.

(d) Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 655, Sec. 65(a)(11), eff. September 1, 2011.

(e) The registration of a mortgage banker is valid on approval of the commissioner and may be denied if the commissioner determines the mortgage banker does not meet the requirements of Subsection (b). If registration is denied, the mortgage banker may appeal the determination in the same manner as an applicant for a residential mortgage loan originator license may appeal a denial of issuance of a license under Section 157.017.

(f) Repealed by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 160, Sec. 87(7), eff. September 1, 2013.

(g) The registration may be withdrawn or revoked.

(h) A mortgage banker that services residential mortgage loans must indicate in its registration that it acts as a residential mortgage loan servicer.
Tex. Human Resources Code § 243.002 — TX Code / Code hr / Chapter 243 / Section 243.002
§ 243.002. ESTABLISHMENT OF MINIMUM LENGTH OF STAY.
Status: in_force

(a) The department shall establish a minimum length of stay for each child committed to the department without a determinate sentence.

(b) In establishing a minimum length of stay for a child, the department shall consider:

(1) the nature of and seriousness of the conduct engaged in by the child; and

(2) the danger the child poses to the community.
Tex. Finance Code § 66.101 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 66 / Section 66.101
§ 66.101. INTERVENTION FOR VIOLATIONS AND UNSAFE AND UNSOUND PRACTICES.
Status: in_force

The commissioner may intervene in the affairs of an association if the association or a person who participates in the affairs of the association or a subsidiary of the association:

(1) engages in or is about to engage in an unsafe and unsound practice in conducting the affairs of the association; or

(2) violates or is about to violate:

(A) the articles of incorporation or bylaws of the association;

(B) a law or supervisory order applicable to the association; or

(C) a condition that the commissioner or the finance commission has imposed on the association by written order or agreement.
Tex. Water Code § 58.181 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 58 / Section 58.181
§ 58.181. SUIT TO PROTECT WATER RIGHTS.
Status: in_force

The board may institute and maintain any suit or suits to protect the water supply or other rights of the district, to prevent any unlawful interference with the water supply or other rights of the district, or to prevent a diversion of its water supply by others.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1084.065 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1084 / Section 1084.065
§ 1084.065. PERSONNEL CONTRACTS.
Status: in_force

(a) The board may contract to provide administrative and other personnel for the operation of the hospital facilities.

(b) The term of a contract may not exceed 25 years.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1026.005 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1026 / Section 1026.005
§ 1026.005. CORRECTION OF INVALID PROCEDURES.
Status: in_force

If a court holds that any procedure under this chapter violates the constitution of this state or of the United States, the district by resolution may provide an alternative procedure that conforms with the constitution.
Tex. Occupations Code § 2311.0204 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 2311 / Section 2311.0204
§ 2311.0204. INSPECTION OF ELECTRIC VEHICLE SUPPLY EQUIPMENT.
Status: in_force

The department may periodically, or in response to a complaint, conduct an inspection of electric vehicle supply equipment in order to verify compliance with registration requirements and standards established in this chapter and commission rules, unless electric vehicle supply equipment is exempt from the application of this chapter by commission rule.
Tex. Natural Resources Code § 11.018 — TX Code / Code nr / Chapter 11 / Section 11.018
§ 11.018. CESSION OF CERTAIN EL PASO LAND.
Status: in_force

(a) To facilitate the project for rectification of the Rio Grande in the El Paso-Juarez Valley under the convention between the United States of America and the United Mexican States signed February 1, 1933, without cost to the state, all right, title, and interest of the State of Texas in and to the bed and banks of the Rio Grande in El Paso County and Hudspeth County which may be necessary or expedient in the construction of the project is ceded to the United States of America.

(b) This cession is made on the express condition that the State of Texas retain concurrent jurisdiction with the United States of America over every portion of land ceded which remains within the territorial limits of the United States after the project is completed so that process may be executed in the same manner and with the same effect as before the cession took place.

(c) None of the provisions of this section may be construed as a cession or relinquishment of any rights which the State of Texas, its citizens, or any property owners have in the water of the Rio Grande, its use, or access to it.
Tex. Occupations Code § 601.357 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 601 / Section 601.357
§ 601.357.
Status: in_force

Sec. 601.357. OPTIONS FOLLOWING DECISION: PAY OR APPEAL. (a) Not later than the 30th day after the date on which the order becomes final, the person shall:

(1) pay the administrative penalty;

(2) pay the penalty and file a petition for judicial review contesting the occurrence of the violation, the amount of the penalty, or both; or

(3) without paying the penalty, file a petition for judicial review contesting the occurrence of the violation, the amount of the penalty, or both.

(b) Within the 30-day period, a person who acts under Subsection (a)(3) may:

(1) stay enforcement of the penalty by:

(A) paying the penalty to the court for placement in an escrow account; or

(B) giving to the court a supersedeas bond that is approved by the court for the amount of the penalty and that is effective until all judicial review of the order is final; or

(2) request the court to stay enforcement of the penalty by:

(A) filing with the court a sworn affidavit of the person stating that the person is financially unable to pay the penalty and is financially unable to give the supersedeas bond; and

(B) giving a copy of the affidavit to the advisory board by certified mail.

(c) If the advisory board receives a copy of an affidavit as provided by Subsection (b)(2), the advisory board may file with the court a contest to the affidavit not later than the fifth day after the date the copy is received.

(d) The court shall hold a hearing on the facts alleged in the affidavit as soon as practicable and shall stay the enforcement of the penalty on finding that the alleged facts are true. The person who files an affidavit has the burden of proving that the person is financially unable to pay the penalty and to give a supersedeas bond.
Tex. Human Resources Code § 72.001 — TX Code / Code hr / Chapter 72 / Section 72.001
§ 72.001. DEFINITION.
Status: in_force

In this chapter, "Head Start program" means the federal program established under the Head Start Act (42 U.S.C. Section 9831 et seq.) and its subsequent amendments.
Tex. Natural Resources Code § 89.027 — TX Code / Code nr / Chapter 89 / Section 89.027
§ 89.027. SUPPLEMENTAL FINANCIAL ASSURANCE.
Status: in_force

(a) A supplemental bond, letter of credit, or cash deposit filed under Section 89.023(a)(3)(E) is in addition to any other financial assurance otherwise required of the operator or for the well.

(b) A supplemental bond, letter of credit, or cash deposit may not be transferred to a new operator of an existing inactive well. A new operator of an existing inactive well must file a new supplemental bond, letter of credit, or cash deposit or otherwise comply with the requirements of this subchapter by the deadline provided by Section 89.022(b).
Tex. Education Code § 45.086 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 45 / Section 45.086
§ 45.086. LIBERAL CONSTRUCTION.
Status: in_force

This subchapter shall be construed liberally to accomplish the legislative intent and the purposes of the subchapter, and all powers granted by this subchapter shall be broadly interpreted to accomplish that intent and those purposes and not as a limitation of powers.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8345.103 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8345 / Section 8345.103
§ 8345.103. AUTHORITY FOR ROAD PROJECTS.
Status: in_force

(a) Under Section 52, Article III, Texas Constitution, the district may design, acquire, construct, finance, issue bonds for, improve, and convey to this state, a county, or a municipality for operation and maintenance macadamized, graveled, or paved roads described by Section 54.234, Water Code, or improvements, including storm drainage, in aid of those roads.

(b) The district may not exercise the powers provided by this section unless the district submits a petition to and obtains approval from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality as required by Section 54.234, Water Code.
Tex. Government Code § 2308.055 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2308 / Section 2308.055
§ 2308.055. DESIGNATED REPLACEMENTS.
Status: in_force

(a) A member of the council may designate another person to attend a meeting for the member.

(b) The designated person may participate in the activities and discussions of the council but may not vote.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3947.108 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3947 / Section 3947.108
§ 3947.108. CONTRACT POWERS.
Status: in_force

The district may contract with a governmental or private entity, on terms determined by the board, to carry out a power or duty authorized by this chapter or to accomplish a purpose for which the district is created.
Tex. Parks and Wildlife Code § 77.022 — TX Code / Code pw / Chapter 77 / Section 77.022
§ 77.022. RESPONSIBILITY FOR VIOLATION.
Status: in_force

(a) When a vessel is involved in a violation of this chapter, the captain of the vessel shall be considered primarily responsible for the violation. A member of the crew of a vessel shall not be guilty of a violation unless it also be charged that the member of the crew acted in violation of the orders of the captain of the vessel.

(b) The owner of a vessel involved in a violation of this chapter may not be found guilty of the violation unless it is charged and proved that the owner knowingly directed, authorized, permitted, agreed to, aided, or acquiesced in the violation.
Tex. Parks and Wildlife Code § 65.006 — TX Code / Code pw / Chapter 65 / Section 65.006
§ 65.006. PERMIT REQUIRED.
Status: in_force

No person for any purpose may possess, purchase, or possess after purchase an alligator, an alligator hide, an alligator egg, or any part of an alligator taken in this state unless:

(1) the person has acquired and possesses a permit issued by the department for that purpose; or

(2) a regulation of the commission otherwise allows the possession or purchase without a permit.