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Tex. Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 16.030 — TX Code / Code cp / Chapter 16 / Section 16.030
§ 16.030. TITLE THROUGH ADVERSE POSSESSION.
Status: in_force

(a) If an action for the recovery of real property is barred under this chapter, the person who holds the property in peaceable and adverse possession has full title, precluding all claims.

(b) A person may not acquire through adverse possession any right or title to real property dedicated to public use.
Tex. Insurance Code § 228.054 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 228 / Section 228.054
§ 228.054. PROMOTION OF PROGRAM.
Status: in_force

The Texas Economic Development and Tourism Office shall promote the program established under this chapter in the Texas Business and Community Economic Development Clearinghouse.
Tex. Education Code § 51.915 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 51 / Section 51.915
§ 51.915. ACADEMIES OF MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE.
Status: in_force

(a) On approval of the Coordinating Board, Texas College and University System, a public senior college or university, as defined by Section 61.003 of this code, may establish an academy of mathematics and science as provided by Subchapter H, Chapter 105, of this code as a division of the institution.

(b) An institution may pay the expenses of an academy established under this section by:

(1) using available funds or entering into contracts and accepting grants or matching grants for the purpose of establishing an academy; and

(2) accepting federal funds or money from any corporation or other private contributor for use in operating or providing programs to the academy.
Tex. Estates Code § 501.003 — TX Code / Code es / Chapter 501 / Section 501.003
§ 501.003. CITATION AND NOTICE.
Status: in_force

(a) Citation or notice is not required for an application described by Section 501.002(a).

(b) For an application described by Section 501.002(b), a citation shall be issued and served by a qualified delivery method on each devisee and heir identified in the application.
Tex. Insurance Code - Not Codified § 3B — TX Code / Code i1 / Chapter 21 / Section 3B
§ 3B.
Status: repealed

Sec. 3B. Repealed by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 727, Sec. 18, eff. April 1, 2007.
Tex. Occupations Code § 353.153 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 353 / Section 353.153
§ 353.153. TERM OF PRESCRIPTION.
Status: in_force

A physician, optometrist, or therapeutic optometrist may not issue a contact lens prescription that expires before the first anniversary of the date the patient's prescription parameters are determined, unless a shorter prescription period is warranted by the patient's ocular health or by potential harm to the patient's ocular health.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1069.258 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1069 / Section 1069.258
§ 1069.258. 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) profits made in the sale of the bonds.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3874.109 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3874 / Section 3874.109
§ 3874.109. TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT; COMPENSATION.
Status: in_force

The board may employ and establish the terms of employment and compensation of an executive director or general manager and any other district employees the board considers necessary. An employee may not receive annual compensation of more than $150,000 from public funds of the district.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8493.005 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8493 / Section 8493.005
§ 8493.005. INITIAL DISTRICT TERRITORY.
Status: in_force

(a) The district is initially composed of the territory described by Section 2 of the Act enacting this chapter.

(b) The boundaries and field notes contained in Section 2 of the Act enacting this chapter form a closure. A mistake made in the field notes or in copying the field notes in the legislative process does not affect the district's:

(1) organization, existence, or validity;

(2) right to issue any type of bond for the purposes for which the district is created or to pay the principal of and interest on a bond;

(3) right to impose a tax; or

(4) legality or operation.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1089.005 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1089 / Section 1089.005
§ 1089.005. DISTRICT SUPPORT AND MAINTENANCE NOT STATE OBLIGATION.
Status: in_force

This state may not become obligated for the support or maintenance of the district.
Tex. Business Organizations Code § 21.457 — TX Code / Code bo / Chapter 21 / Section 21.457
§ 21.457. GENERAL VOTE REQUIREMENT FOR APPROVAL OF FUNDAMENTAL BUSINESS TRANSACTION.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided by this code or the certificate of formation of a corporation in accordance with Section 21.365, the affirmative vote of the holders of at least two-thirds of the outstanding shares of the corporation entitled to vote on a fundamental business transaction is required to approve the transaction.

(b) Unless provided by the certificate of formation or Section 21.458, shares of a class or series that are not otherwise entitled to vote on matters submitted to shareholders generally are not entitled to vote for the approval of a fundamental business transaction.

(c) Except as provided by this code, if a class or series of shares of a corporation is entitled to vote on a fundamental business transaction as a class or series, in addition to the vote required under Subsection (a), the affirmative vote of the holders of at least two-thirds of the outstanding shares in each class or series of shares entitled to vote on the fundamental business transaction as a class or series is required to approve the transaction. Shares entitled to vote as a class or series shall only be entitled to vote as a class or series on the fundamental business transaction unless that class or series is otherwise entitled to vote on each matter submitted to the shareholders generally or is otherwise entitled to vote under the certificate of formation.

(d) Unless required by the certificate of formation, approval of a merger by shareholders is not required under this code for a corporation that is a party to the plan of merger unless that corporation is also a party to the merger.
Tex. Transportation Code § 370.404 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 370 / Section 370.404
§ 370.404. OTHER PROFESSIONAL SERVICES.
Status: in_force

(a) An authority shall provide or contract for, independently of the design-build firm, the following services as necessary for the acceptance of the transportation project by the authority:

(1) inspection services;

(2) construction materials engineering and testing; and

(3) verification testing services.

(b) An authority shall ensure that the engineering services contracted for under this section are selected based on demonstrated competence and qualifications.

(c) This section does not preclude the design-build contractor from providing construction quality assurance and quality control under a design-build contract.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8170.051 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8170 / Section 8170.051
§ 8170.051. COMPOSITION OF BOARD.
Status: in_force

The district is governed by a board of five elected directors.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3929.301 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3929 / Section 3929.301
§ 3929.301. DISSOLUTION BY BOARD.
Status: in_force

The board may dissolve the district in the manner provided by Section 375.261, Local Government Code, subject to Section 375.264, Local Government Code.
Tex. Government Code § 30.00606 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 30 / Section 30.00606
§ 30.00606. COURT REPORTER.
Status: repealed

(a) The municipal judge shall appoint the court reporter under Section 30.00010, who must meet qualifications determined by the judge or, if there is more than one judge, by the presiding municipal judge. The governing body of the city shall set the compensation of the court reporter on the recommendation of the presiding judge.

(b) Repealed by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 691, Sec. 139(15), eff. Sept. 1, 1999.

(c) Section 30.00010(d) does not apply to this subchapter.
Tex. Occupations Code § 1701.708 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 1701 / Section 1701.708
§ 1701.708. IMMUNITY FROM LIABILITY.
Status: in_force

(a) A person who in good faith takes, or fails to take, action relating to the prescription of an epinephrine delivery system to a law enforcement agency or the administration of an epinephrine delivery system by a peace officer is immune from civil or criminal liability or disciplinary action resulting from that action or failure to act, including:

(1) issuing an order for epinephrine delivery systems;

(2) supervising or delegating the administration of an epinephrine delivery system;

(3) possessing, maintaining, storing, or disposing of an epinephrine delivery system;

(4) prescribing an epinephrine delivery system;

(5) dispensing an epinephrine delivery system;

(6) administering, or assisting in administering, an epinephrine delivery system;

(7) providing, or assisting in providing, training, consultation, or advice in the development, adoption, or implementation of policies, guidelines, rules, or plans; or

(8) undertaking any other act permitted or required under this subchapter.

(b) The immunities and protections provided by this subchapter are in addition to other immunities or limitations of liability provided by law.

(c) Notwithstanding any other law, this subchapter does not create a civil, criminal, or administrative cause of action or liability or create a standard of care, obligation, or duty that provides a basis for a cause of action for an act or omission under this subchapter.

(d) An act or omission described by this subchapter does not create a cause of action.
Tex. Occupations Code § 1305.162 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 1305 / Section 1305.162
§ 1305.162. EXAMINATIONS.
Status: in_force

(a) Examinations required by this subchapter shall be conducted throughout the state.

(b) The department shall accept, develop, or contract for the examinations required by this chapter, including the administration of the examinations. Each examination must test the knowledge of the applicant about materials and methods used in electrical installations related to the activities that may be performed within each class of license under this chapter and the standards prescribed by the National Electrical Code as adopted by the executive director.

(c) The executive director shall determine uniform standards for acceptable performance on an examination.

(d) In addition to the other requirements of this section, the department shall accept, develop, or contract for a residential appliance installer examination that tests an applicant's knowledge of the materials and methods used in the installation of residential appliances and pool-related devices under this chapter and the National Electrical Code standards as adopted by the executive director.

(e) Notwithstanding Subsection (b), an examination required for a license as a journeyman industrial electrician under Section 1305.1601 may only test an applicant regarding activities performed by a journeyman industrial electrician at a location described by Section 1305.002(11-b).
Tex. Government Code § 2051.201 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2051 / Section 2051.201
§ 2051.201. INFORMATION REQUIRED ON WEBSITE.
Status: in_force

(a) This section applies only to a political subdivision with the authority to impose a tax that:

(1) at any time on or after January 1, 2019, maintained a publicly accessible Internet website; and

(2) is not subject to Section 2051.202.

(b) A political subdivision to which this section applies shall post on a publicly accessible Internet website the following information:

(1) the political subdivision's contact information, including a mailing address, telephone number, and e-mail address;

(2) each elected officer of the political subdivision;

(3) the date and location of the next election for officers of the political subdivision;

(4) the requirements and deadline for filing for candidacy of each elected office of the political subdivision, which shall be continuously posted for at least one year before the election day for the office;

(5) each notice of a meeting of the political subdivision's governing body under Subchapter C, Chapter 551; and

(6) each record of a meeting of the political subdivision's governing body under Section 551.021.

(c) Subsections (b)(5) and (6) do not apply to:

(1) a county with a population of less than 10,000;

(2) a municipality with a population of less than 5,000 located in a county with a population of less than 25,000; or

(3) a school district with a population of less than 5,000 in the district's boundaries and located in a county with a population of less than 25,000.
Tex. Transportation Code § 284.011 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 284 / Section 284.011
§ 284.011. TRANSFER OF PROJECT TO DEPARTMENT.
Status: in_force

(a) A county may transfer to the department a project under this chapter that has outstanding bonded indebtedness if the commission:

(1) agrees to the transfer; and

(2) agrees to assume the outstanding bonded indebtedness.

(b) The commission may assume the outstanding bonded indebtedness only if the assumption:

(1) is not prohibited under the terms of an existing trust agreement or indenture securing bonds or other obligations issued by the commission for another project;

(2) does not prevent the commission from complying with covenants of the commission under an existing trust agreement or indenture; and

(3) does not cause a rating agency maintaining a rating on outstanding obligations of the commission to lower the existing rating.

(c) If the commission agrees to the transfer under Subsection (a), the county shall convey the project and any real property acquired to construct or operate the project to the department.

(d) At the time of a conveyance under this section, the commission shall designate the project as part of the state highway system. After the designation, the county has no liability, responsibility, or duty to maintain or operate the project.
Tex. Government Code § 24.135 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 24 / Section 24.135
§ 24.135.
Status: in_force

Sec. 24.135. 33RD JUDICIAL DISTRICT (BLANCO, BURNET, LLANO, AND SAN SABA COUNTIES). (a) The 33rd Judicial District is composed of Blanco, Burnet, Llano, and San Saba counties.

(b) The terms of the 33rd District Court begin:

(1) in Blanco County on the first Mondays in February and September;

(2) in Burnet County on the fourth Mondays in April and November;

(3) in Llano County on the first Mondays in April and November; and

(4) in San Saba County on the second Mondays in March and October.

(c) The judge of the 33rd District Court may impanel grand juries in each county. The judge of the 33rd District Court may alternate the drawing of grand juries with the judge of any other district court in each county within the 33rd Judicial District and may order grand and petit juries to be drawn for any term of the court as the judge determines is necessary, by an order entered in the minutes of the court. Indictments within each county may be returned to either court within that county.

(d) The 33rd District Court may hear and determine, in any county in the district convenient for the court, all preliminary or interlocutory matters in which a jury may not be demanded, in any case pending in any county in the district regardless of whether the case was filed in the county in which the hearing is held. Unless an objection is filed by a party to the suit, the 33rd District Court may hear, in any county in the district convenient for the court, any nonjury case pending in any county in the district, including divorces, adoptions, default judgments, and matters in which citation was by publication, regardless of whether the case was filed in the county in which the hearing is held.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1095.102 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1095 / Section 1095.102
§ 1095.102. RESTRICTION ON POLITICAL SUBDIVISION TAXATION AND DEBT.
Status: in_force

A political subdivision located wholly or partly within the district may not impose a tax or issue bonds or other obligations for hospital purposes or to provide medical care for district residents.
Tex. Transportation Code § 521.203 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 521 / Section 521.203
§ 521.203. RESTRICTIONS ON CLASS A AND B LICENSES.
Status: in_force

The department may not issue a Class A or Class B driver's license to a person who:

(1) is under 17 years of age;

(2) is under 18 years of age unless the person has completed a driver training course approved by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation; or

(3) has not provided the department with an affidavit, on a form prescribed by the department, that states that no vehicle that the person will drive that requires a Class A or Class B license is a commercial motor vehicle as defined by Section 522.003.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1050.307 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1050 / Section 1050.307
§ 1050.307. REPORT; DISSOLUTION ORDER.
Status: in_force

(a) After the district has paid all district debts and has disposed of all district money and other assets as prescribed by this subchapter, the board shall file a written report with the Commissioners Court of Knox County summarizing the board's actions in dissolving the district.

(b) Not later than the 10th day after the date the Commissioners Court of Knox County receives the report and determines that the requirements of this subchapter have been fulfilled, the commissioners court shall enter an order dissolving the district and releasing the board from any further duty or obligation.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8287.101 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8287 / Section 8287.101
§ 8287.101. MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT POWERS.
Status: in_force

The district has the rights, powers, privileges, and functions conferred by general law applicable to a municipal utility district, including Chapters 49 and 54, Water Code.
Tex. Election Code § 18.008 — TX Code / Code el / Chapter 18 / Section 18.008
§ 18.008. COPIES FURNISHED ON REQUEST.
Status: repealed

(a) The registrar shall furnish a copy of any list prepared under this subchapter to any person requesting it. The copy shall be furnished without the names of voters whose names appear on a list with the notation "S", or a similar notation, if requested in that form.

(b) The list shall be furnished as soon as practicable after the request but not later than the 15th day after the date the registrar receives the request or completes preparation of the list from which the copy is to be made, whichever is later.

(c) Repealed by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 711 (H.B. 3107), Sec. 99(4), eff. September 1, 2021.

(d) The copy must be accompanied by a written notice of the criminal penalty prescribed by Section 18.009.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3807.006 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3807 / Section 3807.006
§ 3807.006. APPLICABILITY OF OTHER LAW.
Status: in_force

Except as otherwise provided by this chapter, Chapter 375, Local Government Code, applies to the district.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3835.159 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3835 / Section 3835.159
§ 3835.159. TAXES FOR BONDS AND OTHER OBLIGATIONS.
Status: in_force

At the time bonds or other obligations payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes are issued:

(1) the board shall impose a continuing direct annual ad valorem tax, without limit as to rate or amount, for each year that all or part of the bonds are outstanding; and

(2) the district annually shall impose an ad valorem tax on all taxable property in the district in an amount sufficient to:

(A) pay the interest on the bonds or other obligations as the interest becomes due;

(B) create a sinking fund for the payment of the principal of the bonds or other obligations when due or the redemption price at any earlier required redemption date; and

(C) pay the expenses of imposing the taxes.
Tex. Local Government Code § 601.026 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 601 / Section 601.026
§ 601.026. POWERS OF BOARD.
Status: in_force

(a) The board manages the property and business of the authority.

(b) The board may adopt bylaws and rules governing the manner in which the business of the authority is conducted.

(c) The board may employ a secretary, an executive director, legal staff, technical experts, and other agents and employees that it requires. It may determine the qualifications and fix the compensation of those persons.

(d) The board may delegate to an agent or employee powers as it considers necessary to carry out the purposes of this subchapter, and the agent or employee is subject to the supervision and control of the board.
Tex. Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 38.002 — TX Code / Code cp / Chapter 38 / Section 38.002
§ 38.002. PROCEDURE FOR RECOVERY OF ATTORNEY'S FEES.
Status: in_force

To recover attorney's fees under this chapter:

(1) the claimant must be represented by an attorney;

(2) the claimant must present the claim to the opposing party or to a duly authorized agent of the opposing party; and

(3) payment for the just amount owed must not have been tendered before the expiration of the 30th day after the claim is presented.
Tex. Water Code § 7.310 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 7 / Section 7.310
§ 7.310. REVOCATION OR SUSPENSION BY COUNTY.
Status: in_force

With respect to a license, certificate, or registration issued by a county under a statute or rule within the commission's jurisdiction, the issuing county may suspend or revoke the license, certificate, or registration on the grounds provided under Section 7.303.
Tex. Finance Code § 159.108 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 159 / Section 159.108
§ 159.108. RULEMAKING AUTHORITY.
Status: in_force

The finance commission may adopt and enforce rules necessary for the intent of or to ensure compliance with this subchapter.