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Tex. Health and Safety Code § 466.042 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 466 / Section 466.042
§ 466.042. INJUNCTION.
Status: in_force

(a) The department may request the attorney general or a district, county, or municipal attorney to petition the district court for a temporary restraining order to restrain:

(1) a continuing violation of this chapter, a rule adopted under this chapter, or an order or permit issued under this chapter; or

(2) a threat of a continuing violation of this chapter, a rule, or an order or permit.

(b) To request a temporary restraining order, the department must find that a person has violated, is violating, or is threatening to violate this chapter, a rule adopted under this chapter, or an order or permit issued under this chapter and:

(1) the violation or threatened violation creates an immediate threat to the health and safety of the public; or

(2) there is reasonable cause to believe that the permit holder or the staff of the permit holder is party to the diversion of a narcotic drug or drugs in violation of Chapter 481 (Texas Controlled Substances Act).

(c) On finding by the court that a person is violating or threatening to violate this chapter, a rule adopted under this chapter, or an order or permit issued under this chapter, the court shall grant the injunctive relief warranted by the facts.

(d) Venue for a suit brought under this section is in the county in which the violation or threat of violation is alleged to have occurred or in Travis County.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3882.203 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3882 / Section 3882.203
§ 3882.203. PETITION REQUIRED FOR FINANCING SERVICES AND IMPROVEMENTS WITH ASSESSMENTS.
Status: in_force

(a) The board may not finance a service or improvement project with assessments under this chapter unless a written petition requesting that service or improvement has been filed with the board.

(b) A petition filed under Subsection (a) must be signed by the owners of a majority of the assessed value of real property in the district subject to assessment according to the most recent certified tax appraisal roll for Harris County.
Tex. Parks and Wildlife Code § 88.006 — TX Code / Code pw / Chapter 88 / Section 88.006
§ 88.006. REGULATIONS.
Status: in_force

The department shall adopt regulations to administer the provisions of this chapter, including regulations to provide for:

(1) permit application forms, fees, and procedures;

(2) hearing procedures;

(3) procedures for identifying endangered, threatened, or protected plants; and

(4) publication and distribution of lists of endangered, threatened, or protected plants.
Tex. Education Code § 56.035 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 56 / Section 56.035
§ 56.035. TYPE OF GRANTS TO BE AWARDED.
Status: in_force

Texas Public Educational Grants shall not be awarded for any specific purpose other than meeting all or part of a student's demonstrated financial need.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3893.255 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3893 / Section 3893.255
§ 3893.255. DEBTS OF ORIGINAL DISTRICTS.
Status: in_force

After two districts are consolidated, the consolidated district shall protect the debts and obligations of the original districts and shall ensure that the debts and obligations are not impaired. If the consolidated district has taxing authority, the debts may be paid by taxes imposed on the land in the original districts as if they had not consolidated or from contributions from the consolidated district on terms stated in the consolidation agreement.
Tex. Tax Code § 155.215 — TX Code / Code tx / Chapter 155 / Section 155.215
§ 155.215. VENUE FOR FELONY.
Status: in_force

Venue of a prosecution for an offense punishable under Section 155.213 of this code is in Travis County or in the county where the offense occurred.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8020.0051 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8020 / Section 8020.0051
§ 8020.0051. MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT POWERS.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided by Subsection (b), the district has the rights, powers, privileges, and functions conferred by Chapter 54, Water Code.

(b) The district may not exercise any authority with regard to firefighting or to municipal solid waste disposal.
Tex. Government Code § 411.0625 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 411 / Section 411.0625
§ 411.0625. PASS FOR EXPEDITED ACCESS TO CAPITOL.
Status: in_force

(a) The department shall allow a person to enter the Capitol and the Capitol Extension, including any public space in the Capitol or Capitol Extension, in the same manner as the department allows entry to a person who presents a license to carry a handgun under Subchapter H if the person:

(1) obtains from the department a Capitol access pass; and

(2) presents the pass to the appropriate law enforcement official when entering the building or a space within the building.

(b) To be eligible for a Capitol access pass, a person must meet the eligibility requirements applicable to a license to carry a handgun under Subchapter H, other than requirements regarding evidence of handgun proficiency.

(c) The department shall adopt rules to establish a procedure by which a resident of the state may apply for and be issued a Capitol access pass. Rules adopted under this section must include provisions for eligibility, application, approval, issuance, and renewal that:

(1) require the department to conduct the same background check on an applicant for a Capitol access pass that is conducted on an applicant for a license to carry a handgun under Subchapter H;

(2) enable the department to conduct the background check described by Subdivision (1); and

(3) establish application and renewal fees in amounts sufficient to cover the cost of administering this section, not to exceed the amounts of similar fees required under Section 411.174 for a license to carry a handgun.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1101.205 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1101 / Section 1101.205
§ 1101.205. REFUNDING BONDS.
Status: in_force

(a) District refunding bonds may be issued to refund outstanding indebtedness issued or assumed by the district.

(b) A refunding bond may be:

(1) sold, with the proceeds of the refunding bond applied to the payment of outstanding indebtedness; or

(2) exchanged wholly or partly for not less than a similar principal amount of outstanding indebtedness.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1099.208 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1099 / Section 1099.208
§ 1099.208. FINANCIAL REPORT.
Status: in_force

As soon as practicable after the close of each fiscal year, the district manager shall prepare for the board:

(1) a complete sworn statement of all district money; and

(2) a complete account of the disbursements of that money.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8236.151 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8236 / Section 8236.151
§ 8236.151. ELECTIONS REGARDING TAXES OR BONDS.
Status: in_force

(a) The district may issue, without an election, bonds and other obligations secured by revenue or contract payments from a source other than ad valorem taxation.

(b) The district must hold an election in the manner provided by Chapters 49 and 54, Water Code, to obtain voter approval before the district may impose an ad valorem tax or issue bonds payable from ad valorem taxes.

(c) The district may not issue bonds payable from ad valorem taxes to finance a road project unless the issuance is approved by a vote of a two-thirds majority of district voters voting at an election held for that purpose.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8289.003 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8289 / Section 8289.003
§ 8289.003. 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. Local Government Code § 327.106 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 327 / Section 327.106
§ 327.106. IMMUNITY FROM LIABILITY.
Status: in_force

A director is not liable for civil damages or criminal prosecution for any act performed in good faith in the execution of the director's duties or for any action taken by the zoo board.
Tex. Agriculture Code § 58.0173 — TX Code / Code ag / Chapter 58 / Section 58.0173
§ 58.0173. REMOVAL OF BOARD MEMBER.
Status: repealed

(a) It is a ground for removal from the board if a member:

(1) does not have at the time of appointment the qualifications required by Section 58.012;

(2) does not maintain during service on the board the qualifications required by Section 58.012;

(3) violates a prohibition established by Section 58.0172;

(4) cannot because of illness or disability discharge the member's duties for a substantial part of the term for which the member is appointed; or

(5) is absent from more than half of the regularly scheduled board meetings that the member is eligible to attend during a calendar year unless the absence is excused by majority vote of the board.

(b) The validity of an action of the board is not affected by the fact that it is taken when a ground for removal of a board member exists.

(c) Repealed by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 506, Sec. 1.21(2), eff. September 1, 2009.
Tex. Government Code § 526.0259 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 526 / Section 526.0259
§ 526.0259. DECISION BY COURT.
Status: in_force

(a) If a hospital paid an administrative penalty imposed under this subchapter and on review a court does not sustain the occurrence of the violation or finds that the amount of the penalty should be reduced, the attorney general shall remit the appropriate amount to the hospital not later than the 30th day after the date the court's judgment becomes final.

(b) If the court sustains the occurrence of the violation:

(1) the court:

(A) shall order the hospital to pay the amount of the administrative penalty; and

(B) may award to the attorney general the attorney's fees and court costs the attorney general incurred in defending the action; and

(2) the attorney general shall remit the amount of the penalty to the comptroller for deposit in the general revenue fund.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3881.253 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3881 / Section 3881.253
§ 3881.253. DECLARING RESULT AND ISSUING ORDER.
Status: in_force

(a) If a majority of the voters voting at the election approve the proposition or propositions, the board shall declare the results and by order shall establish the defined area and describe it by metes and bounds or designate the specific property.

(b) A court may not review the board's order except on the ground of fraud, palpable error, or arbitrary and confiscatory abuse of discretion.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3885.058 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3885 / Section 3885.058
§ 3885.058. BOARD MEETINGS.
Status: in_force

The board shall hold meetings at a place accessible to the public.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8845.114 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8845 / Section 8845.114
§ 8845.114. SERVICE OF PROCESS.
Status: in_force

Service of process in a suit may be had by serving the general manager.
Tex. Occupations Code § 2301.104 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 2301 / Section 2301.104
§ 2301.104. HEARINGS EXAMINERS.
Status: in_force

(a) The department may employ a chief hearings examiner and one or more additional hearings examiners.

(b) A hearings examiner must be licensed to practice law in this state.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8084.0402 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8084 / Section 8084.0402
§ 8084.0402. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE TAX.
Status: in_force

(a) If authorized at an election held under Section 8084.0401, 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. Special District Local Laws Code § 1105.060 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1105 / Section 1105.060
§ 1105.060. DISTRICT ADMINISTRATOR; ASSISTANT ADMINISTRATOR.
Status: in_force

(a) The board shall appoint a qualified person as district administrator.

(b) The board may appoint an assistant administrator.

(c) The district administrator and any assistant administrator serve at the will of the board and receive the compensation determined by the board.

(d) On assuming the duties of district administrator, the administrator shall execute a bond payable to the district in an amount set by the board of not less than $10,000 that:

(1) is conditioned on the administrator performing the administrator's duties; and

(2) contains any other condition the board requires.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1081.006 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1081 / Section 1081.006
§ 1081.006. DISTRICT SUPPORT AND MAINTENANCE NOT STATE OBLIGATION.
Status: in_force

The support and maintenance of the district may not become a charge against or obligation of this state.
Tex. Government Code § 1232.059 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 1232 / Section 1232.059
§ 1232.059. STAFF; CONSULTANTS.
Status: in_force

(a) The board shall employ persons and contract with consultants necessary for the board to perform its functions.

(b) Employees of the authority are considered to be state employees.
Tex. Occupations Code § 2032.003 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 2032 / Section 2032.003
§ 2032.003. PUBLIC FAIRS AND LIVESTOCK EXHIBITIONS.
Status: in_force

Subject to the licensing requirements and other provisions of this subtitle, a nonprofit corporation may conduct a race meeting, not to exceed 16 racing days, for the purpose of encouraging agriculture through the operation of public fairs and livestock exhibitions.
Tex. Business Organizations Code § 21.560 — TX Code / Code bo / Chapter 21 / Section 21.560
§ 21.560. DISCONTINUANCE OR SETTLEMENT.
Status: in_force

(a) A derivative proceeding may not be discontinued or settled without court approval.

(b) The court shall direct that notice be given to the affected shareholders if the court determines that a proposed discontinuance or settlement may substantially affect the interests of other shareholders.
Tex. Insurance Code § 804.108 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 804 / Section 804.108
§ 804.108. INSURANCE HOLDING COMPANY SYSTEM LAW.
Status: in_force

A person, as that term is defined by Section 823.002, that violates Chapter 823 is considered to have appointed the commissioner as agent for service of process on the person for an action or proceeding arising from a violation of that chapter.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8118.005 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8118 / Section 8118.005
§ 8118.005. APPLICABILITY OF OTHER LAW.
Status: in_force

Except as otherwise provided by this chapter, Chapters 49 and 54, Water Code, apply to the district.
Tex. Tax Code § 11.433 — TX Code / Code tx / Chapter 11 / Section 11.433
§ 11.433. LATE APPLICATION FOR RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATION EXEMPTION.
Status: repealed

(a) The chief appraiser shall accept and approve or deny an application for a religious organization exemption under Section 11.20 after the filing deadline provided by Section 11.43 if the application is filed not later than December 31 of the fifth year after the year in which the taxes for which the exemption is claimed were imposed.

(b) The chief appraiser may not approve a late application for an exemption filed under this section if the taxes imposed on the property for the year for which the exemption is claimed are paid before the application is filed.

(c) If a late application is approved after approval of the appraisal records for the year for which the exemption is granted, the chief appraiser shall notify the collector for each taxing unit in which the property was taxable in the year for which the exemption is granted. The collector shall deduct from the organization's tax bill the amount of tax imposed on the property for that year if the tax has not been paid and any unpaid penalties and accrued interest relating to that tax. The collector may not refund taxes, penalties, or interest paid on the property for which an exemption is granted under this section.

(d) The chief appraiser may grant an exemption for property pursuant to an application filed under this section only if the property otherwise qualified for the exemption under the law in effect on January 1 of the tax year for which the exemption is claimed.

(e) Repealed by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 449, Sec. 5, eff. June 18, 1999; Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 817, Sec. 4, eff. September 1, 1999.
Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 56B.202 — TX Code / Code cr / Chapter 56B / Section 56B.202
§ 56B.202. SUBROGATION.
Status: in_force

If compensation is awarded under this chapter, the state is subrogated to all the claimant's or victim's rights to receive or recover benefits for pecuniary loss to the extent compensation is awarded from a collateral source.
Tex. Natural Resources Code § 53.021 — TX Code / Code nr / Chapter 53 / Section 53.021
§ 53.021. FORFEITURE OF LEASE.
Status: in_force

(a) A lease is subject to forfeiture by act of the commissioner if:

(1) the lessee fails or refuses to pay any amount which is due either as a lease payment or royalty;

(2) the lessee or his authorized agent knowingly makes any false return or false report concerning the lease;

(3) the lessee or his agent refuses the commissioner or his authorized representative access to the records or other data relating to operations under the lease; or

(4) a material term of the lease is violated.

(b) Any area forfeited under this section is subject to application for a permit under the same terms as the original application.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3973.0302 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3973 / Section 3973.0302
§ 3973.0302. IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS AND SERVICES.
Status: in_force

(a) The district may provide, design, construct, acquire, improve, relocate, operate, maintain, or finance an improvement project or service using money available to the district, or contract with a governmental or private entity to provide, design, construct, acquire, improve, relocate, operate, maintain, or finance an improvement project or service authorized under this chapter or under Chapter 375, Local Government Code.

(b) An improvement project described by Subsection (a) may be located inside or outside the district.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3835.156 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3835 / Section 3835.156
§ 3835.156. AD VALOREM TAX.
Status: in_force

(a) If authorized at an election held in accordance with Section 3835.160, the district may impose an annual ad valorem tax on taxable property in the district for any district purpose, including to:

(1) promote economic development;

(2) maintain and operate the district;

(3) construct or acquire improvements; or

(4) provide a service.

(b) The board shall determine the tax rate.
Tex. Occupations Code § 201.453 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 201 / Section 201.453
§ 201.453. MALPRACTICE SETTLEMENT INFORMATION AND EXPERT REPORTS.
Status: in_force

(a) The Texas Department of Insurance shall provide to the board any information received by the department regarding a settlement of a malpractice claim against a chiropractor.

(b) An insurer who delivers or issues for delivery in this state professional liability insurance coverage to a chiropractor who practices in this state shall provide to the board a copy of any expert report served under Section 74.351, Civil Practice and Remedies Code, in a malpractice action against the chiropractor.
Tex. Utilities Code § 39.162 — TX Code / Code ut / Chapter 39 / Section 39.162
§ 39.162. DEFAULT OF MARKET PARTICIPANT.
Status: in_force

(a) The commission shall require that all market participants pay or make provision for the full and prompt payment of amounts owed calculated solely according to the protocols in effect during the period of emergency to the independent organization certified under Section 39.151 for the ERCOT power region to qualify, or to continue to qualify, as a market participant in the ERCOT power region.

(b) If a market participant has failed to fully repay all amounts calculated solely under the protocols in effect during the period of emergency of the independent organization certified under Section 39.151 for the ERCOT power region, the independent organization shall report the market participant as in default to the commission. The commission may not allow the independent organization to accept the defaulting market participant's loads or generation for scheduling in the ERCOT power region, or allow the defaulting market participant to be a market participant in the ERCOT power region for any purpose, until all amounts owed to the independent organization by the market participant as calculated under the protocols are paid in full.

(c) The commission and the independent organization certified under Section 39.151 for the ERCOT power region shall pursue collection in full of amounts owed to the independent organization by the defaulting market participant.
Tex. Tax Code § 171.065 — TX Code / Code tx / Chapter 171 / Section 171.065
§ 171.065. EXEMPTION--NONPROFIT CORPORATION ORGANIZED TO PROVIDE WATER SUPPLY OR SEWER SERVICES.
Status: in_force

A nonprofit water supply or sewer service corporation organized in behalf of a city or town under Chapter 67, Water Code, is exempted from the franchise tax.
Tex. Business & Commerce Code § 2A.405 — TX Code / Code bc / Chapter 2A / Section 2A.405
§ 2A.405. EXCUSED PERFORMANCE.
Status: in_force

Subject to Section 2A.404 on substituted performance, the following rules apply:

(1) Delay in delivery or nondelivery in whole or in part by a lessor or a supplier who complies with Subdivisions (2) and (3) is not a default under the lease contract if performance as agreed has been made impracticable by the occurrence of a contingency the nonoccurrence of which was a basic assumption on which the lease contract was made or by compliance in good faith with any applicable foreign or domestic governmental regulation or order, whether or not the regulation or order later proves to be invalid.

(2) If the causes mentioned in Subdivision (1) affect only part of the lessor's or the supplier's capacity to perform, the lessor or supplier shall allocate production and deliveries among the lessor's or supplier's customers but at the lessor's or supplier's option may include regular customers not then under contract for sale or lease as well as the lessor's or supplier's own requirements for further manufacture. The lessor or supplier may so allocate in any manner that is fair and reasonable.

(3) The lessor seasonably shall notify the lessee and in the case of a finance lease the supplier seasonably shall notify the lessor and the lessee, if known, that there will be delay or nondelivery and, if allocation is required under Subdivision (2), of the estimated quota made available for the lessee.