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Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8089.0402 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8089 / Section 8089.0402
§ 8089.0402. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE TAX.
Status: in_force

(a) If authorized at an election held under Section 8089.0401, the district may impose an operation and maintenance tax on taxable property in the district in accordance with Section 49.107, Water Code.

(b) The board shall determine the tax rate. The rate may not exceed the rate approved at the election.
Tex. Local Government Code § 375.351 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 375 / Section 375.351
§ 375.351. CONSOLIDATION OF DISTRICTS.
Status: in_force

(a) Two or more districts may consolidate into one district under this subchapter if none of the districts to be consolidated has issued bonds or notes secured by assessments or ad valorem taxes, or has levied taxes.

(b) To initiate a consolidation, the board of a district shall adopt a resolution proposing a consolidation and deliver a copy of the resolution to the board of each district with which consolidation is proposed.

(c) A consolidation under this subchapter occurs if the board of each involved district adopts a resolution containing the terms and conditions for the consolidation.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 711.081 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 711 / Section 711.081
§ 711.081. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this subchapter:

(1) "Commission" means the Finance Commission of Texas.

(2) "Commissioner" means the banking commissioner of Texas.

(3) "Department" means the Texas Department of Banking.
Tex. Utilities Code § 64.202 — TX Code / Code ut / Chapter 64 / Section 64.202
§ 64.202. CONSENT REQUIRED.
Status: in_force

(a) A commercial mobile service provider doing business in this state may not publish in a directory or provide for publication in a directory the name and telephone number of a mobile service customer in this state without the express consent of the customer. The consent of a customer must be given:

(1) in writing on a separate document that includes the customer's signature and the date;

(2) verbally; or

(3) on a website maintained by the commercial mobile service provider.

(b) Before a customer consents under Subsection (a), a commercial mobile service provider must disclose to the customer in writing or verbally, as appropriate, that:

(1) by consenting the customer agrees to have the customer's telephone number sold or licensed as part of a list of customers and the customer's telephone number may be included in a publicly available directory; and

(2) if the customer's calling plan bills the customer for unsolicited calls or text messages from a telemarketer, by consenting to have the customer's telephone number sold or licensed as part of a list of customers or be included in a publicly available directory, the customer may incur additional charges for receiving unsolicited calls or text messages.

(c) A customer who consents under Subsection (a) may revoke that consent at any time. A commercial mobile service provider shall comply with the customer's request not later than the 60th day after the date the request is made.

(d) A commercial mobile service provider may not bill a mobile services customer for not consenting under Subsection (a).
Tex. Transportation Code § 191.001 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 191 / Section 191.001
§ 191.001. HEIGHT OF STRUCTURES OVER TRACKS.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, "structure" includes a bridge, viaduct, overheadway, footbridge, or wire.

(b) The bottom of the lowest sill, girder, or crossbeam or the lowest downward projection of a structure built by the state, a county or municipality, or a railroad company or other corporation, firm, partnership, or individual over the tracks of a railway or railroad shall be placed at least 22 feet above the top of the rails of the tracks.

(c) A roof projection built from a loading platform along a railroad main track, siding track, spur, or switch shall be at least 22 feet above the rails of the track.
Tex. Parks and Wildlife Code § 11.004 — TX Code / Code pw / Chapter 11 / Section 11.004
§ 11.004. RULES RELATING TO RESIDENCY FOR HUNTING AND OTHER PURPOSES.
Status: in_force

(a) The commission by rule may prescribe the proof required to demonstrate residency in this state for the purpose of obtaining a license or permit issued by the department.

(b) Expired.

(c) Expired.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3893.053 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3893 / Section 3893.053
§ 3893.053. NONVOTING DIRECTORS.
Status: in_force

(a) The following persons shall serve as nonvoting directors:

(1) the directors of the following departments of the City of Houston or a person designated by that director:

(A) parks and recreation;

(B) planning and development; and

(C) public works; and

(2) the City of Houston's chief of police.

(b) If a department described by Subsection (a) is consolidated, renamed, or changed, the board may appoint a director of the consolidated, renamed, or changed department as a nonvoting director. If a department described by Subsection (a) is abolished, the board may appoint a representative of another department that performs duties comparable to the duties performed by the abolished department.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1004.303 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1004 / Section 1004.303
§ 1004.303. ELECTION TO INCREASE MAXIMUM TAX RATE.
Status: in_force

(a) The board may order an election to increase the maximum tax rate of the district to an amount not to exceed 75 cents on each $100 valuation of the taxable property in the district.

(b) The board shall order an election to increase the maximum tax rate of the district on presentation of a petition that:

(1) requests the election;

(2) states the maximum tax rate to be voted on at the election; and

(3) is signed by at least 100 registered voters of the district as determined by the most recent official list of registered voters.

(c) The board by order shall set a time and place to hold a hearing on the petition. The board shall set a date for the hearing that is not earlier than the 11th day after the date the board issues the order.

(d) If, after the hearing, the board determines that the petition is in proper form and that an increase of the maximum tax rate would benefit the district, the board shall order an election to authorize the increase of the maximum tax rate to the tax rate stated in the petition.

(e) The election order must state:

(1) the nature of the election, including the proposition that is to appear on the ballot;

(2) the maximum tax rate to be voted on at the election;

(3) the date of the election;

(4) the hours during which the polls will be open; and

(5) the location of the polling places.

(f) The election shall be held not earlier than the 45th day and not later than the 60th day after the date the election is ordered.

(g) Section 41.001(a), Election Code, does not apply to an election ordered under this subchapter.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1117.256 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1117 / Section 1117.256
§ 1117.256. BONDS EXEMPT FROM TAXATION.
Status: in_force

The following are exempt from taxation by this state or a political subdivision of this state:

(1) bonds issued by the district;

(2) the transfer and issuance of the bonds; and

(3) any profits made in the sale of the bonds.
Tex. Human Resources Code § 40.067 — TX Code / Code hr / Chapter 40 / Section 40.067
§ 40.067. DELIVERY OF SERVICES IN AREAS BORDERING UNITED MEXICAN STATES.
Status: in_force

The department shall:

(1) study issues related to providing child and adult protective services in areas bordering the United Mexican States;

(2) develop a plan for providing those services in the most efficient manner; and

(3) pursue and enter into agreements for coordinated services, to the extent permissible under federal law, with the United Mexican States or any of its political subdivisions.
Tex. Business & Commerce Code § 8.305 — TX Code / Code bc / Chapter 8 / Section 8.305
§ 8.305. INSTRUCTION.
Status: in_force

(a) If an instruction has been originated by an appropriate person but is incomplete in any other respect, any person may complete it as authorized and the issuer may rely on it as completed, even though it has been completed incorrectly.

(b) Unless otherwise agreed, a person initiating an instruction assumes only the obligations imposed by Section 8.108 and not an obligation that the security will be honored by the issuer.
Tex. Transportation Code § 201.206 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 201 / Section 201.206
§ 201.206. DONATIONS AND CONTRIBUTIONS.
Status: in_force

(a) For the purpose of carrying out its functions and duties, the department may accept, from any source, a donation or contribution in any form, including realty, personalty, money, materials, or services.

(b) The department may enter into an agreement with a donor to publicly acknowledge donations made to the department. The public acknowledgment may not contain comparative or qualitative descriptions of the donor's products, services, facilities, or companies.

(c) If a person makes a donation to the department's roadside assistance and safety service patrol program, the department may post an acknowledgment of the donation on a vehicle or equipment the department uses for the program.

(d) The commission may adopt rules for the acknowledgment of donations under this section.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 5018.0152 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 5018 / Section 5018.0152
§ 5018.0152. ACCOUNTS, CONTRACTS, AND OTHER RECORDS; PUBLIC INSPECTION.
Status: in_force

(a) The board shall cause to be kept complete and accurate accounts conforming to approved methods of bookkeeping.

(b) The secretary shall:

(1) keep a true and full account of board meetings and proceedings; and

(2) preserve board minutes, contracts, notices, accounts, receipts, and other records in a fireproof vault or safe.

(c) The records kept and preserved by the secretary under Subsection (b) are:

(1) district property; and

(2) subject to public inspection.
Tex. Parks and Wildlife Code § 82.761 — TX Code / Code pw / Chapter 82 / Section 82.761
§ 82.761. CREATION.
Status: in_force

All of the land area and public water in the state-owned beds of the Nueces, Frio, and Atascosa rivers in Live Oak County is a game sanctuary.
Tex. Transportation Code § 623.194 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 623 / Section 623.194
§ 623.194. REGISTRATION OF VEHICLE.
Status: in_force

A permit under this subchapter may be issued only if the vehicle to be moved is registered under Chapter 502 for the maximum gross weight applicable to the vehicle under Section 621.101 or has the distinguishing license plates as provided by Section 502.146 if applicable to the vehicle.
Tex. Tax Code § 152.102 — TX Code / Code tx / Chapter 152 / Section 152.102
§ 152.102. OPERATION WITHOUT PAYMENT OF TAX.
Status: in_force

(a) A person commits an offense if the person knowingly operates a motor vehicle on a highway of this state without paying the tax imposed by this chapter on the vehicle.

(b) An offense under this section is a Class C misdemeanor.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 382.040 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 382 / Section 382.040
§ 382.040. DOCUMENTS; PUBLIC PROPERTY.
Status: in_force

All information, documents, and data collected by the commission in performing its duties are state property. Subject to the limitations of Section 382.041, all commission records are public records open to inspection by any person during regular office hours.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7927A.0202 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7927A / Section 7927A.0202
§ 7927A.0202. TEMPORARY DIRECTORS.
Status: in_force

(a) On or after the effective date of the Act enacting this chapter, the owner or owners of a majority of the assessed value of the real property in the district may submit a petition to the commission requesting that the commission appoint as temporary directors the five persons named in the petition. The commission shall appoint as temporary directors the five persons named in the petition.

(b) Temporary directors serve until the earlier of:

(1) the date permanent directors are elected under Section 7927A.0103; or

(2) the fourth anniversary of the effective date of the Act enacting this chapter.

(c) If permanent directors have not been elected under Section 7927A.0103 and the terms of the temporary directors have expired, successor temporary directors shall be appointed or reappointed as provided by Subsection (d) to serve terms that expire on the earlier of:

(1) the date permanent directors are elected under Section 7927A.0103; or

(2) the fourth anniversary of the date of the appointment or reappointment.

(d) If Subsection (c) applies, the owner or owners of a majority of the assessed value of the real property in the district may submit a petition to the commission requesting that the commission appoint as successor temporary directors the five persons named in the petition. The commission shall appoint as successor temporary directors the five persons named in the petition.
Tex. Local Government Code § 214.2055 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 214 / Section 214.2055
§ 214.2055. MULTIUNIT HOUSING FACILITIES.
Status: in_force

(a) A municipality may not refuse to issue an alarm system permit for a residential location solely because the residential location is an individual residential unit located in a multiunit housing facility.

(b) In issuing an alarm system permit for an alarm installed in an individual residential unit of a multiunit housing facility, the municipality shall issue the permit to the person occupying the individual residential unit.

(c) A municipality may impose a penalty under Section 214.207 for the signaling of a false alarm on the premises of a multiunit housing facility for a facility other than an individual residential unit only if the permit holder is notified of:

(1) the date of the signaling of the false alarm;

(2) the address of the multiunit housing facility where the signaling of the false alarm occurred; and

(3) the identification of the individual facility, if applicable, located on the multiunit housing facility premises where the signaling of the false alarm occurred.
Tex. Transportation Code § 286.006 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 286 / Section 286.006
§ 286.006. CHANGES IN IMPROVEMENT PROCEEDINGS; ABANDONMENT.
Status: in_force

(a) The commissioners court may change a plan, method, or contract relating to an improvement.

(b) The commissioners court may not make a change that substantially affects the nature or quality of an improvement unless the commissioners court, by a four-fifths vote, determines that it is impractical to proceed with the improvement as proposed and, after the vote, the commissioners court:

(1) obtains the consent of the person with whom the commissioners court has contracted for the construction of the improvements;

(2) obtains a new estimate of the cost of the improvement; and

(3) holds a new hearing, with notice as required by this subchapter.

(c) The commissioners court at any time may abandon an improvement with the consent of a person who has contracted with the commissioners court for the construction of the improvement.

(d) The commissioners court by order shall cancel an assessment made for an abandoned improvement.
Tex. Transportation Code § 342.101 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 342 / Section 342.101
§ 342.101. LICENSE REQUIREMENT.
Status: in_force

A person may not operate a ferry for hire unless the person holds a license to operate the ferry issued under this chapter.
Tex. Business & Commerce Code § 305.055 — TX Code / Code bc / Chapter 305 / Section 305.055
§ 305.055. CLAIMANT RECOVERY FOR VIOLATION.
Status: in_force

The fact that a claimant has recovered under a private action arising from a violation of this chapter more than once may not limit recovery in a future legal proceeding in any manner.
Tex. Labor Code § 301.008 — TX Code / Code la / Chapter 301 / Section 301.008
§ 301.008. APPLICATION OF SUNSET ACT.
Status: in_force

The Texas Workforce Commission is subject to Chapter 325, Government Code (Texas Sunset Act). Unless continued in existence as provided by that chapter, the commission is abolished September 1, 2027.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8464.201 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8464 / Section 8464.201
§ 8464.201. AUTHORITY TO ISSUE BONDS AND OTHER OBLIGATIONS.
Status: in_force

The district may issue bonds or other obligations payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes, impact fees, revenue, contract payments, grants, or other district money, or any combination of those sources, to pay for any authorized district purpose.
Tex. Government Code § 2166.451 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2166 / Section 2166.451
§ 2166.451. ACQUISITION OF HISTORIC STRUCTURES.
Status: in_force

(a) In acquiring real property, each using agency shall first consider a building that is designated as a historic structure under Section 442.001 or a building that has been designated a landmark by the local governing authority if:

(1) the building meets requirements and specifications; and

(2) the cost is not substantially higher than that of other available structures that meet requirements and specifications.

(b) If the using agency rejects acquisition of a historic structure because of the structure's cost, the agency shall forward to the commission for inclusion in the project analysis for the new construction or acquisition a comparison of the cost of the new construction or acquisition with the cost of the purchase and rehabilitation of the historic structure.

(c) In determining the feasibility of acquiring a historic structure, the using agency shall evaluate the possibility of providing the space needed by the agency by combining new construction with acquisition of the historic structure.

(d) On request of the using agency, the commission shall assist the agency in evaluating the feasibility of acquiring a historic structure and in preparing the information required by Subsection (b).

(e) The commission shall comply with Subsections (a)-(c) for a:

(1) project for which it is the using agency; or

(2) multiagency state office building for which it serves as the coordinating authority.
Tex. Education Code § 61.06642 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 61 / Section 61.06642
§ 61.06642. REPORT REGARDING ENROLLMENT AND SUCCESS IN HIGHER EDUCATION FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, "student with a disability" means a student covered under:

(1) the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. Section 12101 et seq.); or

(2) Section 504, Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. Section 794).

(b) Not later than December 1, 2027, the board shall prepare and submit to the legislature a report on enrollment and success in higher education for students with a disability.

(c) The report must identify, to the extent practicable:

(1) the number and percentage of students with a disability who enroll in an institution of higher education or private or independent institution of higher education;

(2) barriers to enrollment in higher education for students with a disability;

(3) policies of institutions of higher education or private or independent institutions of higher education that promote enrollment and success in higher education for students with a disability;

(4) what services and accommodations for students with a disability are provided for accessibility at institutions of higher education or private or independent institutions of higher education;

(5) what institutions of higher education or private or independent institutions of higher education do to provide to students with a disability sufficient and accurate information regarding the educational rights and protections for persons with a disability under state and federal law; and

(6) any recommendations for legislative or other action.

(d) An institution of higher education shall provide to the board on request, and the board may request from a private or independent institution of higher education, any information necessary for the board to prepare the report.

(e) This section expires September 1, 2028.
Tex. Transportation Code § 520.015 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 520 / Section 520.015
§ 520.015. INFORMATION CONSOLIDATION STUDY.
Status: in_force

(a) In consultation with the Department of Public Safety, the department shall conduct a study on the consolidation of similar information that is collected separately by each agency. The study should include recommendations that sufficiently protect the privacy of the public and the security and integrity of information provided.

(b) The study must be completed not later than September 1, 2012.
Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 42A.352 — TX Code / Code cr / Chapter 42A / Section 42A.352
§ 42A.352. DNA SAMPLE.
Status: in_force

A judge granting community supervision to a defendant convicted of a felony shall require as a condition of community supervision that the defendant provide a DNA sample under Subchapter G, Chapter 411, Government Code, for the purpose of creating a DNA record of the defendant, unless the defendant has already submitted the required sample under Section 411.1471, Government Code, or other law.
Tex. Government Code § 432.048 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 432 / Section 432.048
§ 432.048. ABSENT AND ADDITIONAL MEMBERS.
Status: in_force

(a) A member of a general or special court-martial may not be absent or excused after the court has been assembled for the trial of the accused except for physical disability or as the result of a challenge or by order of the convening authority for good cause.

(b) If a general court-martial, other than a general court-martial composed of a military judge only, is reduced below five members, the trial may not proceed unless the convening authority details new members sufficient in number to provide not fewer than five members. The trial may proceed with the new members present after the recorded evidence previously introduced has been read to the court in the presence of the military judge, the accused, and counsel for both sides.

(c) If a special court-martial, other than a special court-martial composed of a military judge only, is reduced below three members, the trial may not proceed unless the convening authority details new members sufficient in number to provide not fewer than three members. The trial shall proceed with the new members present as if no evidence had previously been introduced at the trial, unless a verbatim record of the evidence previously introduced before the members of the court or a stipulation of that evidence is read to the court in the presence of the military judge, if any, the accused, and counsel for both sides.

(d) If the military judge of a court-martial composed of a military judge only is unable to proceed with the trial because of physical disability, as a result of a challenge, or for other good cause, the trial shall proceed, subject to any applicable conditions of Section 432.031(1)(B) or (2)(C), after the detail of a new military judge as if no evidence had previously been introduced, unless a verbatim record of the evidence previously introduced or stipulation of that evidence is read in court in the presence of the new military judge, the accused, and counsel for both sides.
Tex. Occupations Code § 1001.201 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 1001 / Section 1001.201
§ 1001.201. GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES.
Status: in_force

(a) The board shall administer and enforce this chapter and Chapter 1071.

(b) The board may spend money for any purpose the board considers reasonably necessary for the proper performance of its duties under this chapter and Chapter 1071.
Tex. Government Code § 402.101 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 402 / Section 402.101
§ 402.101. APPLICABILITY.
Status: in_force

This subchapter applies to a criminal offense under Chapter 20A, Penal Code.