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Tex. Government Code § 609.010 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 609 / Section 609.010
§ 609.010. LIABILITY; RESPONSIBILITY FOR MONITORING.
Status: in_force

(a) The board of trustees, a state agency, a political subdivision, a plan administrator, or an employee of any of those persons is not liable to a participating employee for the diminution in value or loss of all or part of the participating employee's deferred amounts or investment income because of market conditions or the failure, insolvency, or bankruptcy of a qualified vendor.

(b) A participating employee is responsible for monitoring:

(1) the financial status of the qualified vendor in whose products the employee's deferred amounts and investment income are invested;

(2) market conditions; and

(3) the amount of the employee's deferred amounts and investment income that is invested in the qualified vendor's product.
Tex. Government Code § 24.60026 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 24 / Section 24.60026
§ 24.60026.
Status: in_force

Sec. 24.60026. 481ST JUDICIAL DISTRICT (DENTON COUNTY). The 481st Judicial District is composed of Denton County.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1001.353 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1001 / Section 1001.353
§ 1001.353. GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND ELECTION.
Status: in_force

(a) The district may issue general obligation bonds only if the bonds are authorized by a majority of the voters voting at an election held according to the law relating to municipal bonds.

(b) The governing body shall call the election at the request of the board and may also call the election on its own motion.

(c) The person charged with conducting and arranging citywide elections is responsible for conducting the bond election.

(d) The district shall pay the cost of a bond election. The district must provide for the payment of election costs before the governing body is required to order an election.
Tex. Education Code § 130.172 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 130 / Section 130.172
§ 130.172. CISCO JUNIOR COLLEGE DISTRICT SERVICE AREA.
Status: in_force

The service area of the Cisco Junior College District includes the territory within:

(1) the Cisco Independent School District; and

(2) Callahan, Coleman, and Taylor counties.
Tex. Local Government Code § 143.075 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 143 / Section 143.075
§ 143.075. MILITARY LEAVE TIME ACCOUNTS.
Status: in_force

(a) A municipality shall maintain military leave time accounts for the fire and police departments and must maintain a separate military leave time account for each department.

(b) A military leave time account shall benefit a fire fighter or police officer who:

(1) is a member of the Texas National Guard or the armed forces reserves of the United States;

(2) was called to active federal military duty while serving as a fire fighter or police officer for the municipality; and

(3) has served on active duty for a period of 3 continuous months or longer.

(c) A fire fighter or police officer may donate any amount of accumulated vacation, holiday, sick, or compensatory leave time to the military leave time account in that fire fighter's or police officer's department to help provide salary continuation for fire fighters or police officers who qualify as eligible beneficiaries of the account under Subsection (b). A fire fighter or police officer who wishes to donate time to an account under this section must authorize the donation in writing on a form provided by the fire or police department and approved by the municipality.

(d) A municipality shall equally distribute the leave time donated to a military leave time account among all fire fighters or police officers who are eligible beneficiaries of that account. The municipality shall credit and debit the applicable military leave time account on an hourly basis regardless of the cash value of the time donated or used.
Tex. Parks and Wildlife Code § 22.201 — TX Code / Code pw / Chapter 22 / Section 22.201
§ 22.201. MATAGORDA ISLAND STATE PARK AND WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREA.
Status: in_force

(a) The Matagorda Island State Park and Wildlife Management Area is established under the jurisdiction of the department to be used for public recreational and wildlife conservation purposes as a state park and to be used as a wildlife management area.

(b) The Matagorda Island State Park and Wildlife Management Area consists of all land, including tideland, submerged land, and beaches, on Matagorda Island in Calhoun County belonging to the state on June 1, 1979, other than permanent school fund land, and any other land on Matagorda Island acquired after that date by the department for inclusion in the park and wildlife management area.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 9305.0303 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 9305 / Section 9305.0303
§ 9305.0303. COST OF RELOCATING OR ALTERING PROPERTY.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, "sole expense" means the actual cost of relocating, raising, lowering, rerouting, changing the grade of, or altering the construction of a facility described by Subsection (b) in providing comparable replacement without enhancing the facility, after deducting from that cost the net salvage value derived from the old facility.

(b) If the district's exercise of the power of eminent domain, the power of relocation, or any other power granted by this chapter makes necessary relocating, raising, rerouting, changing the grade of, or altering the construction of a highway, railroad, electric transmission line, telephone or telegraph property or facility, or pipeline, the necessary action shall be accomplished at the district's sole expense.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8127.003 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8127 / Section 8127.003
§ 8127.003. FINDINGS OF BENEFIT AND PUBLIC PURPOSE.
Status: in_force

(a) The district is created to serve a public use and benefit.

(b) All land and other property included in the boundaries of the district will benefit from the works and projects accomplished by the district under the powers conferred by Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.

(c) The creation of the district is essential to accomplish the purposes of Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Tex. Tax Code § 183.022 — TX Code / Code tx / Chapter 183 / Section 183.022
§ 183.022. TAX RETURN DUE DATE.
Status: in_force

(a) A permittee shall file a tax return with the comptroller not later than the 20th day of each month.

(b) The return under this section shall be in a form prescribed by the comptroller and shall include a statement of the total gross taxable receipts during the preceding month and any other information required by the comptroller.

(c) A tax due for a business day that falls in two different months is allocated to the month in which the business day begins.
Tex. Occupations Code § 901.101 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 901 / Section 901.101
§ 901.101. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND PERSONNEL.
Status: in_force

The board shall employ an executive director, independent contractors, and personnel selected by the executive director as necessary to assist the board in performing its duties.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 753.0011 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 753 / Section 753.0011
§ 753.0011. TRANSFER OF POWERS AND DUTIES; REFERENCES IN CHAPTER.
Status: in_force

The powers and duties assigned to the State Board of Insurance under this chapter are transferred to the Texas Commission on Fire Protection. All references in this chapter to the State Board of Insurance mean the Texas Commission on Fire Protection.
Tex. Local Government Code § 111.074 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 111 / Section 111.074
§ 111.074. LIMITATION ON BUDGET OF COUNTY AUDITOR.
Status: in_force

An increase from one fiscal year to the next in the amount budgeted for expenses of the county auditor's office or the salary of an assistant auditor shall not exceed five (5) percent without approval of the commissioners court.
Tex. Human Resources Code § 243.001 — TX Code / Code hr / Chapter 243 / Section 243.001
§ 243.001. PLACEMENT IN DEPARTMENT FACILITIES.
Status: in_force

(a) The department may not assign a child younger than 15 years of age to the same correctional facility dormitory as a person who is at least 17 years of age unless the department determines that the placement is necessary to ensure the safety of children in the custody of the department. This subsection does not apply to a dormitory that is used exclusively for short-term assessment and orientation purposes.

(b) The board by rule shall adopt scheduling, housing, and placement procedures for the purpose of protecting vulnerable children in the custody of the department. The procedures must address the age, physical condition, and treatment needs of a child as well as any other relevant factor.

(c) The department shall consider the proximity of the residence of a child's family in determining the appropriate department facility in which to place a child.

(d) The department shall place a child in the most restrictive setting appropriate as the child awaits an adjudication or prosecution for conduct constituting a felony of the first or second degree while in the department's custody. The board by rule shall establish placement procedures that guide the department in determining the most appropriate setting for the child based on rehabilitative needs while preserving due process rights.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1131.455 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1131 / Section 1131.455
§ 1131.455. AMOUNT OF INSURANCE.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as otherwise provided by this section, the amount of insurance on a debtor's life under the policy may not exceed the amount of the debtor's indebtedness.

(b) Subject to Subsections (c) and (d), the face amount of any loan or loan commitment, totally or partially executed, made to a debtor for educational purposes or to a debtor with seasonal income by a creditor in good faith for general agricultural or horticultural purposes, secured or unsecured, under which the debtor becomes personally liable for the payment of the loan, may be insured in an initial amount of insurance not to exceed the total amount payable under the contract of indebtedness.

(c) If indebtedness described by Subsection (b) is payable in substantially equal installments, the amount of insurance may not at any time exceed the greater of the scheduled or actual amount of unpaid indebtedness.

(d) Insurance on a loan commitment described by Subsection (b) that does not exceed one year in duration may be written up to the amount of the loan commitment on a nondecreasing or level term plan.
Tex. Alcoholic Beverage Code § 107.11 — TX Code / Code al / Chapter 107 / Section 107.11
§ 107.11. IMPORTATION OF PERSONAL COLLECTION.
Status: in_force

(a) A person who is relocating a household may import, or contract with a motor carrier or another person to import, a personal malt beverage, wine, or distilled spirit collection as a part of that person's household goods.

(b) Section 107.07 does not apply to a person who is importing a personal malt beverage, wine, or distilled spirit collection under Subsection (a).
Tex. Family Code § 160.403 — TX Code / Code fa / Chapter 160 / Section 160.403
§ 160.403. NOTICE OF PROCEEDING.
Status: in_force

Except as provided by Sections 161.002(b)(2), (3), and (4) and (f), notice of a proceeding to adopt or to terminate parental rights regarding a child must be given to a registrant who has timely registered with regard to that child. Notice must be given in a manner prescribed for service of process in a civil action.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1551.202 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1551 / Section 1551.202
§ 1551.202. AUTHORITY TO DEFINE BASIC COVERAGES.
Status: in_force

(a) The board of trustees may define the basic coverage applicable to each individual for whom coverage is automatic unless participation is specifically waived.

(b) The board of trustees may define different basic coverage plans for individuals eligible to participate in the uniform program under Section 1551.101 and for individuals eligible to participate in the group benefits program under Section 1551.102.

(c) Basic coverage must include basic health coverage. The coverage may be offered through any health benefit plan.
Tex. Finance Code § 281.003 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 281 / Section 281.003
§ 281.003. NOTIFYING THIRD PARTIES OF SUSPECTED FINANCIAL EXPLOITATION OF VULNERABLE ADULTS.
Status: in_force

If a financial institution submits a report of suspected financial exploitation of a vulnerable adult to the department under Section 281.002(b), the financial institution may at the time the financial institution submits the report also notify a third party reasonably associated with the vulnerable adult of the suspected financial exploitation, unless the financial institution suspects the third party of financial exploitation of the vulnerable adult.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3884.055 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3884 / Section 3884.055
§ 3884.055. DIRECTOR'S OATH OR AFFIRMATION.
Status: in_force

A director's oath or affirmation of office shall be filed with the district and the district shall retain the oath or affirmation in the district records. A copy of each director's oath or affirmation of office shall be filed with the city's secretary.
Tex. Natural Resources Code § 111.004 — TX Code / Code nr / Chapter 111 / Section 111.004
§ 111.004. GENERAL RESTRICTION ON TRANSPORTATION OF OIL.
Status: in_force

No person, including a common carrier, may transport crude oil or petroleum in this state unless the crude oil or petroleum has been produced or purchased or both in accordance with the laws of this state or a rule of the commission made under those laws, or both.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8424.101 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8424 / Section 8424.101
§ 8424.101. GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES.
Status: in_force

The district has the powers and duties necessary to accomplish the purposes for which the district is created.
Tex. Transportation Code § 395.002 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 395 / Section 395.002
§ 395.002. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this subchapter:

(1) "Governing body" includes only the governing body of a toll road authority.

(2) "Sign" means a display, light, device, figure, painting, drawing, message, plaque, poster, or other thing designed or used to advertise or inform.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7957A.0501 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7957A / Section 7957A.0501
§ 7957A.0501. 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. Insurance Code § 823.401 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 823 / Section 823.401
§ 823.401. PROHIBITION OF INDIRECT ACTION FOR CONTROLLED INSURER.
Status: in_force

(a) A holding company or controlled person may not directly or indirectly do or cause to be done for or on behalf of a controlled insurer any act intended to affect, influence, change, or alter the insurance operations of the insurer that would violate this code if done by the insurer alone.

(b) This section does not limit or prohibit a holding company or a person in the insurance holding company system from conducting on behalf of the person any type of business that would be normal and natural to the person if the person were not in the holding company system.
Tex. Government Code § 672.003 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 672 / Section 672.003
§ 672.003. FEDERAL LAW AND GRANTS.
Status: in_force

To the extent that this chapter conflicts with federal law or a limitation provided by a federal grant to a state agency, this chapter shall be construed to operate in harmony with the federal law or limitation of the federal grant.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 716.103 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 716 / Section 716.103
§ 716.103. IDENTIFICATION RESPONSIBILITY OF CREMATORY.
Status: in_force

(a) A crematory establishment shall place on the exterior of a cremation container a label with the deceased person's name as provided by the authorizing agent unless the crematory establishment knows the name is incorrect.

(b) A crematory establishment shall place, with the cremated remains, in the temporary container, urn, or other permanent container, a permanent metal identification disc, bracelet, or other item that can be used to identify the deceased person.
Tex. Election Code § 31.162 — TX Code / Code el / Chapter 31 / Section 31.162
§ 31.162. SEAL.
Status: in_force

The joint elections administrator shall have an official seal, on which shall be inscribed a star with five points surrounded by the words "Joint Elections Administrator, ____________ County, Texas", for use in certifying documents required to be impressed with the seal of the certifying officer. The seal must include the name of each participating county.
Tex. Education Code § 105.304 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 105 / Section 105.304
§ 105.304. EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES.
Status: in_force

The academy may offer any extracurricular activity that a public secondary school could offer. Students attending the academy may participate in all extracurricular activities sanctioned by the university interscholastic league.
Tex. Water Code § 58.170 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 58 / Section 58.170
§ 58.170. COVENANTS AND AGREEMENTS INCLUDED IN LEASE.
Status: in_force

(a) The lease shall expressly state that the sums payable under the terms of the lease and the lease itself shall not constitute an indebtedness or pledge of the general credit of the district within the meaning of any constitutional or statutory limitation of indebtedness. The lease shall contain a statement that payments due under it are not payable from any funds raised or to be raised by taxation.

(b) The lease may contain covenants and agreements which are not inconsistent with the provisions of this code which authorize the lease for:

(1) the management and operation of the leased properties;

(2) the imposition and collection of charges for water;

(3) the disposition of the proceeds of charges;

(4) the insurance, protection, and maintenance of the leased properties;

(5) the creation of other obligations payable from the revenues derived from the operation of the leased properties;

(6) the keeping of books and records by the district; and

(7) other pertinent provisions which the board considers desirable to assure the payment of amounts due under the lease.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3911.053 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3911 / Section 3911.053
§ 3911.053. APPOINTMENT OF DIRECTORS.
Status: in_force

The governing body of the city shall appoint directors from a list of names recommended by a majority of the board. The governing body may request one additional list of names from the board.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 298G.152 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 298G / Section 298G.152
§ 298G.152. ASSESSMENT AND COLLECTION OF MANDATORY PAYMENTS.
Status: in_force

(a) The district may designate an official of the district or contract with another person to assess and collect the mandatory payments authorized under this chapter.

(b) The person charged by the district with the assessment and collection of mandatory payments shall charge and deduct from the mandatory payments collected for the district a collection fee in an amount not to exceed the person's usual and customary charges for like services.

(c) If the person charged with the assessment and collection of mandatory payments is an official of the district, any revenue from a collection fee charged under Subsection (b) shall be deposited in the district general fund and, if appropriate, shall be reported as fees of the district.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 401.341 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 401 / Section 401.341
§ 401.341. JUDICIAL REVIEW.
Status: in_force

A person who is affected by a final decision of the department and who has exhausted all administrative remedies available in the appropriate agency is entitled to judicial review under Chapter 2001, Government Code.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1073.352 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1073 / Section 1073.352
§ 1073.352. NOTICE OF ELECTION.
Status: in_force

(a) The board shall give notice of an election under this subchapter by publishing a substantial copy of the election order in a newspaper with general circulation in the district once a week for two consecutive weeks.

(b) The first publication must appear not later than the 35th day before the date set for the election.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 81.211 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 81 / Section 81.211
§ 81.211. FILING AND STATUS OF FOREIGN COURT ORDERS.
Status: in_force

(a) In the case of a person who is not a resident of this state and who may be admitted to a public health hospital in accordance with Section 13.046, the attorney general, at the request of the department, shall file a copy of an order issued by a court of another state that authorizes the commitment of the person to a health care facility for inpatient care in the manner provided by Chapter 35, Civil Practice and Remedies Code, for enforcement of foreign judgments.

(b) The application must be filed with the district court in the county in which the public health hospital to which the person will be admitted is located.

(c) A filed foreign court order that authorizes the commitment of a person to a health care facility for inpatient care may be enforced in the same manner as a court order of the court in which it is filed.

(d) A foreign court order that authorizes the commitment of a person to a health care facility for inpatient care is subject to the contractual agreement with the foreign state entered into under Section 13.046.