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Tex. Education Code § 1001.108 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 1001 / Section 1001.108
§ 1001.108. INFORMATION RELATING TO ANATOMICAL GIFTS.
Status: in_force

(a) The commission by rule shall require that information relating to anatomical gifts be included in the curriculum of each driver education course and driving safety course.

(b) The curriculum must include information about each matter listed in Section 692A.020(k), Health and Safety Code.

(c) In developing rules under this section, the commission shall consult with the Department of State Health Services.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 21.401 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 21 / Section 21.401
§ 21.401. AUTHORITY TO ISSUE BONDS.
Status: in_force

The board may issue and sell bonds in the district's name to acquire land and construct works, improvements, and waste disposal, treatment, and other facilities, plants, pipelines, equipment, and appliances as provided by this chapter.
Tex. Local Government Code § 501.201 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 501 / Section 501.201
§ 501.201. AUTHORITY TO ISSUE BONDS.
Status: in_force

(a) A corporation may issue bonds to defray all or part of the cost of a project, regardless of whether the bonds are wholly or partly exempt from federal income taxation.

(b) Except as limited by this subtitle or rules and guidelines of the economic development office, a corporation has full authority with respect to bonds.

(c) Except as otherwise provided by this subtitle, a corporation may issue bonds under this subtitle without obtaining the consent or approval of any department, division, or agency of this state, other than the attorney general under Chapter 1202, Government Code.
Tex. Government Code § 526.0452 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 526 / Section 526.0452
§ 526.0452. REQUIRED APPLICATION INFORMATION.
Status: in_force

An applicant submitting an initial or renewal application for a license, including a renewal license or a license that does not expire, a listing, or a registration described by Section 526.0451 must include with the application a written statement of:

(1) the name of any person who is or will be a controlling person, as the applicable agency regulating the person determines, of the entity for which the license, listing, or registration is sought; and

(2) any other relevant information required by rules the executive commissioner adopts.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3906.204 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3906 / Section 3906.204
§ 3906.204. NOTICE OF ASSESSMENT.
Status: in_force

The board shall file notice of an assessment imposed with the county clerk of Cameron County and post the notice on the district's Internet website.
Tex. Family Code § 158.011 — TX Code / Code fa / Chapter 158 / Section 158.011
§ 158.011. VOLUNTARY WITHHOLDING BY OBLIGOR.
Status: in_force

(a) An obligor may file with the clerk of the court a notarized or acknowledged request signed by the obligor and the obligee for the issuance and delivery to the obligor's employer of a writ of withholding. A notarized or acknowledged request may be filed under this section regardless of whether a writ or order has been served on any party or of the existence or amount of an arrearage.

(b) On receipt of a request under this section, the clerk shall issue and deliver a writ of withholding in the manner provided by this chapter.

(c) An employer that receives a writ of withholding issued under this section may request a hearing in the same manner and according to the same terms provided by Section 158.205.

(d) An obligor whose employer receives a writ of withholding issued under this section may request a hearing in the manner provided by Section 158.309.

(e) An obligee may contest a writ of withholding issued under this section by requesting, not later than the 180th day after the date on which the obligee discovers that the writ has been issued, a hearing in the manner provided by Section 158.309.

(f) A writ of withholding under this section may not reduce the total amount of child support, including arrearages, owed by the obligor.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1085.155 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1085 / Section 1085.155
§ 1085.155. FISCAL YEAR.
Status: in_force

The district operates according to a fiscal year that begins on October 1 and ends on September 30.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3872.157 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3872 / Section 3872.157
§ 3872.157. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE TAX.
Status: in_force

(a) If authorized at an election held in accordance with Section 3872.161, the district may impose an operation and maintenance tax on taxable property in the district in accordance with Section 49.107, Water Code, for any district purpose, including 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. The rate may not exceed the rate approved at the election.
Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 36.20 — TX Code / Code cr / Chapter 36 / Section 36.20
§ 36.20. BILL OF EXCEPTIONS.
Status: repealed

By order of the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals dated December 18, 1985, effective September 1, 1986, adopting the Texas Rules of Appellate Procedure, pursuant to Section 4, Chapter 685 (H.B. 13), Acts of the 69th Legislature, Regular Session, 1985, this article was repealed.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 11005.151 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 11005 / Section 11005.151
§ 11005.151. 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) sue and be sued, and plead and be impleaded, in its own name;

(2) adopt an official seal;

(3) adopt and enforce bylaws and rules for the conduct of its affairs;

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

(5) select a depository or depositories;

(6) 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 otherwise, in performing district duties or exercising district powers under this chapter;

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

(8) lease or rent any land, building, structure, or facility from or to any person;

(9) 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, with or without public bidding;

(10) issue bonds, provide for and secure the payment of the bonds, and provide for the rights of the holders of the bonds in the manner and to the extent authorized by this chapter;

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

(12) operate and maintain an office;

(13) appoint and determine the duties, tenure, qualifications, and compensation of officers, employees, agents, professional advisors, and counselors considered necessary or advisable by the board, including financial consultants, accountants, attorneys, architects, engineers, appraisers, and financing experts; and

(14) exercise any power granted by Chapter 30, Water Code, to districts created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Tex. Estates Code § 1105.256 — TX Code / Code es / Chapter 1105 / Section 1105.256
§ 1105.256. REQUEST BY SURETY FOR NEW BOND.
Status: in_force

(a) A surety on a guardian's bond may at any time file with the clerk a petition requesting that the court in which the proceeding is pending:

(1) require the guardian to give a new bond; and

(2) discharge the petitioner from all liability for the future acts of the guardian.

(b) If a petition is filed under Subsection (a), the guardian shall be cited to appear and give a new bond.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7906.001 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7906 / Section 7906.001
§ 7906.001. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this chapter:

(1) "Board" means the district's board of directors.

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

(3) "Director" means a board member.

(4) "District" means the Montgomery-Grimes Counties Municipal Utility District No. 146.
Tex. Election Code § 213.056 — TX Code / Code el / Chapter 213 / Section 213.056
§ 213.056. DETERMINATION OF RESULT OF RECOUNT; NOTICE.
Status: in_force

(a) After receiving the notices of the results of a recount from all the recount supervisors, the recount coordinator shall promptly determine the result of the recount.

(b) The recount coordinator shall give notice of the result of the recount to:

(1) the petitioner and each person entitled to notice under Section 212.032, for an initial recount or an expedited recount; and

(2) the petitioner, the applicant, and any other person entitled to notice under Section 212.032, for a supplementary recount.
Tex. Insurance Code § 4055.004 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 4055 / Section 4055.004
§ 4055.004. APPLICATION.
Status: in_force

To obtain a specialty license an applicant must:

(1) submit to the commissioner:

(A) a written application:

(i) signed by the applicant;

(ii) on a form and supplements to the form prescribed by the commissioner; and

(iii) containing the information prescribed by the commissioner;

(B) a certification by an insurer authorized to engage in business in this state:

(i) signed and sworn to by an officer of the insurer;

(ii) stating that the insurer is satisfied that the applicant is trustworthy and competent to act as the insurer's agent for a limited purpose authorized by this chapter; and

(iii) stating that if the specialty license applied for is issued by the department the insurer will appoint the applicant to act as an agent for a kind of insurance that is subject to this chapter; and

(C) a nonrefundable license fee set by the department in an amount necessary to administer this chapter; and

(2) comply with the other requirements of this chapter.
Tex. Human Resources Code § 261.002 — TX Code / Code hr / Chapter 261 / Section 261.002
§ 261.002. ESTABLISHMENT; PURPOSE.
Status: in_force

The office of independent ombudsman is a state agency established for the purpose of investigating, evaluating, and securing the rights of children:

(1) committed to the department, including a child released under supervision before final discharge; and

(2) adjudicated for conduct that constitutes an offense and placed in a facility operated by or contracted with a juvenile probation department or juvenile board.
Tex. Education Code § 86.82 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 86 / Section 86.82
§ 86.82. INSTITUTE FOR A DISASTER RESILIENT TEXAS.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, "institute" means the Institute for a Disaster Resilient Texas.

(b) The Institute for a Disaster Resilient Texas is a component of Texas A&M University.

(c) The institute is under the management and direction of the board.

(d) The institute shall:

(1) develop data analytics tools to support disaster planning, mitigation, response, and recovery by the state, its political subdivisions, and the public;

(2) create and maintain web-based analytical and visual tools to communicate disaster risks and ways to reduce those risks, including tools that work on the level of individual parcels of land;

(3) provide evidence-based information and solutions to aid in the formation of state and local partnerships to support disaster planning, mitigation, response, and recovery;

(4) collect, display, and communicate comprehensive flood-related information, including applicable updated inundation maps, for use by decision-makers and the public; and

(5) collaborate with institutions of higher education, as that term is defined by Section 61.003, state agencies, local governments, and other political subdivisions to accomplish the purposes of this section.

(e) The institute may employ personnel, including experts in planning, engineering, hydrology, ecology, and economics.

(f) The institute may accept a gift or grant from any public or private source for the benefit of the institute.
Tex. Water Code § 57.258 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 57 / Section 57.258
§ 57.258. ASSESSMENT AND COLLECTION OF TAXES FOR DISTRICTS WITH LAND IN MORE THAN ONE COUNTY.
Status: repealed

(a) A district providing for the levy of taxes on the ad valorem basis which includes land located in more than one county has all the rights, powers, and privileges of districts that include land in one county.

(b) The assessor and collector of each county having land included in the district shall assess the taxes levied by the commissioners court of his county against the land in his county which is included in the district for each year that a tax is levied.

(c), (d) Repealed by Acts 1979, 66th Leg., p. 2330, ch. 841, Sec. 6(a)(3), eff. Jan. 1, 1982.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8264.201 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8264 / Section 8264.201
§ 8264.201. AUTHORITY TO ISSUE BONDS AND OTHER OBLIGATIONS.
Status: in_force

(a) The district may issue bonds or other obligations as provided by Chapters 49 and 54, Water Code, to finance the construction, maintenance, or operation of a project under Section 8264.101 or 8264.103.

(b) The district may not issue bonds or other obligations to finance projects authorized by Section 8264.103 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.

(c) Bonds or other obligations issued or incurred to finance projects authorized by Section 8264.103 may not exceed one-fourth of the assessed value of the real property in the district.
Tex. Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 131.003 — TX Code / Code cp / Chapter 131 / Section 131.003
§ 131.003. CAUSE OF ACTION BY REGIONAL COLLEGIATE ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION.
Status: in_force

A person who violates a rule of a national collegiate athletic association adopted by this chapter is liable for damages in an action brought by a regional collegiate athletic association if:

(1) the person knew or reasonably should have known that a rule was violated; and

(2) the violation of the rule is a contributing factor to disciplinary action taken by the national collegiate athletic association against:

(A) the regional collegiate athletic association;

(B) a member institution of the regional collegiate athletic association; or

(C) a student at a member institution of the regional collegiate athletic association.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3947.253 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3947 / Section 3947.253
§ 3947.253. COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS AND OTHER REVENUE.
Status: in_force

(a) If the dissolved district has bonds or other obligations outstanding secured by and payable from assessments or other revenue, the city succeeds to the rights and obligations of the district regarding enforcement and collection of the assessments or other revenue.

(b) The city shall have and exercise all district powers to enforce and collect the assessments or other revenue to pay:

(1) the bonds or other obligations when due and payable according to their terms; or

(2) revenue or assessment bonds or other obligations issued by the city to refund the outstanding bonds or obligations of the district.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1007.155 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1007 / Section 1007.155
§ 1007.155. DEPOSITORY.
Status: in_force

(a) The board by resolution shall designate a bank in Brewster or Presidio County as the district's depository. The designated bank serves for two years and until a successor is designated.

(b) All district money shall be deposited in the depository and secured in the manner provided for securing county funds.
Tex. Education Code § 21.154 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 21 / Section 21.154
§ 21.154. STATUS UNDER CONTINUING CONTRACT.
Status: in_force

Each teacher employed under a continuing contract is entitled to continue in the teacher's position or a position with the school district for future school years without the necessity for annual nomination or reappointment until the person:

(1) resigns;

(2) retires under the Teacher Retirement System of Texas;

(3) is released from employment by the school district at the end of a school year because of necessary reduction of personnel as provided by Section 21.157;

(4) is discharged for good cause as defined by Section 21.156 and in accordance with the procedures provided by this chapter;

(5) is discharged for a reason stated in the teacher's contract that existed on or before September 1, 1995, and in accordance with the procedures prescribed by this chapter; or

(6) is returned to probationary status, as authorized by Section 21.106.
Tex. Estates Code § 1251.153 — TX Code / Code es / Chapter 1251 / Section 1251.153
§ 1251.153. DELIVERY OF ESTATE, FILING OF FINAL REPORT, AND DISCHARGE OF TEMPORARY GUARDIAN.
Status: in_force

(a) When temporary letters expire or cease to be effective for any reason, the court immediately shall enter an order requiring the temporary guardian to deliver the estate remaining in the temporary guardian's possession to the person legally entitled to possession of the estate.

(a-1) At the expiration of a temporary guardianship of the person, the temporary guardian shall file with the court clerk a final report that:

(1) if the ward is living, describes each reason the temporary guardianship of the person expired, including a statement of facts regarding whether the temporary guardianship expired because:

(A) the ward was found by the court to have full capacity, or sufficient capacity with supports and services, to care for himself or herself;

(B) alternatives to guardianship have been established to meet the needs of the ward; or

(C) a permanent guardian appointed by the court has qualified to serve as the ward's guardian; or

(2) if the ward is deceased, includes the date and place of death, if known, in the form and manner of the report required to be filed by a guardian of the person under Section 1163.103.

(b) On proof of delivery under Subsection (a) and approval by the court of a final report filed with the court clerk under Subsection (a-1), as applicable:

(1) the temporary guardian shall be discharged; and

(2) the sureties on the temporary guardian's bond shall be released as to future liability.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1074.159 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1074 / Section 1074.159
§ 1074.159. DEPOSITORY.
Status: in_force

(a) The board shall select one or more banks to serve as a depository for district money.

(b) All district money, other than money invested as provided by Section 1074.160 and money transmitted to a bank for payment of bonds or obligations issued or assumed by the district, shall be deposited as received with the depository bank and shall remain on deposit.

(c) This section does not limit the power of the board to place a part of district money on time deposit or to purchase certificates of deposit.
Tex. Insurance Code § 963.001 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 963 / Section 963.001
§ 963.001. DEFINITION.
Status: in_force

In this chapter, "automobile club" has the meaning assigned by Section 722.002, Transportation Code.
Tex. Transportation Code § 441.115 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 441 / Section 441.115
§ 441.115. CONTRACTOR BOND.
Status: in_force

A contractor shall execute a bond for the amount of the contract price. The bond must be payable to and approved by the board and conditioned on:

(1) faithful performance of the contract obligations; and

(2) payment to the district of damages resulting from any default.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1251.355 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1251 / Section 1251.355
§ 1251.355. SPORTS TEAM OR CAMP.
Status: in_force

(a) A blanket accident and health insurance policy may be issued to a sports team or camp or the sponsor of a sports team or camp to cover members, campers, employees, officials, or supervisors.

(b) The sports team, camp, or sponsor is the policyholder under a policy to which this section applies.
Tex. Government Code § 2251.054 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2251 / Section 2251.054
§ 2251.054. NOTICES.
Status: in_force

(a) This section applies only to a notice or other written communication required by this subchapter.

(b) A notice or other written communication to a governmental entity must be delivered to:

(1) the person designated in the contract as the person to whom a notice or other written communication must be sent; or

(2) if the contract does not designate a person to whom a notice or other written communication must be sent, the executive director or chief administrative officer of the governmental entity.

(c) Any notice or other written communication may be personally delivered to a person described by Subsection (b) or the person's agent, regardless of any other manner of delivery prescribed by law.

(d) If a notice or other written communication is sent by certified mail, the notice is effective on the date the notice or other written communication is deposited in the United States mail.

(e) If a notice or other written communication is sent by electronic means, the notice or other written communication is effective on the date the person designated or entitled to receive the notice or other written communication receives the notice or other written communication.

(f) If a notice or other written communication is received by the person designated or entitled to receive the notice or other written communication, the method of delivery of the notice or other written communication is immaterial.
Tex. Finance Code § 59.305 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 59 / Section 59.305
§ 59.305. LIGHTING REQUIRED.
Status: in_force

During the period beginning 30 minutes after sunset and ending 30 minutes before sunrise, lighting shall be provided for:

(1) an unmanned teller machine;

(2) the machine's access area and defined parking area; and

(3) the exterior of the machine's enclosure, if the machine is located in an enclosure.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1021.062 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1021 / Section 1021.062
§ 1021.062. SENIORITY; RETIREMENT BENEFITS.
Status: in_force

The board may:

(1) adopt rules related to the seniority of district employees, including rules for a retirement plan based on seniority; and

(2) give effect to previous years of service for district employees continuously employed in the operation or management of hospital facilities acquired or constructed by the district.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8446.202 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8446 / Section 8446.202
§ 8446.202. TAXES FOR BONDS.
Status: in_force

At the time the district issues bonds payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes, the board shall provide for the annual imposition of a continuing direct ad valorem tax, without limit as to rate or amount, while all or part of the bonds are outstanding as required and in the manner provided by Sections 54.601 and 54.602, Water Code.
Tex. Local Government Code § 373.001 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 373 / Section 373.001
§ 373.001. SHORT TITLE.
Status: in_force

This chapter may be cited as the Texas Community Development Act of 1975.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 791.032 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 791 / Section 791.032
§ 791.032. APPLICATION.
Status: in_force

This subchapter applies to a building in which a school of any kind is conducted and that is:

(1) at least two stories high; and

(2) owned by a school district.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 11005.264 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 11005 / Section 11005.264
§ 11005.264. BONDS EXEMPT FROM TAXATION.
Status: in_force

A district bond, the transfer of the bond, and the income from the bond, including profits made on the sale of the bond, are exempt from taxation in this state.