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Tex. Government Code § 662.051 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 662 / Section 662.051
§ 662.051. WOMEN'S INDEPENDENCE DAY.
Status: in_force

(a) August 26 is Women's Independence Day to commemorate the ratification in 1920 of the Nineteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution, which guaranteed women the right to vote.

(b) Women's Independence Day shall be regularly observed by appropriate programs in the public schools and other places to inspire a greater appreciation of the importance of women's suffrage.
Tex. Transportation Code § 504.674 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 504 / Section 504.674
§ 504.674. KEEP AUSTIN WEIRD LICENSE PLATES.
Status: in_force

(a) The department shall issue specialty license plates that include the words "Keep Austin Weird."

(b) After deduction of the department's administrative costs, the remainder of the fee for issuance of the license plates shall be deposited to the credit of the general revenue fund.
Tex. Natural Resources Code § 191.092 — TX Code / Code nr / Chapter 191 / Section 191.092
§ 191.092. OTHER SITES, ARTIFACTS, OR ARTICLES.
Status: in_force

(a) Sites, objects, buildings, artifacts, implements, and locations of historical, archeological, scientific, or educational interest, including those pertaining to prehistoric and historical American Indians or aboriginal campsites, dwellings, and habitation sites, their artifacts and implements of culture, as well as archeological sites of every character that are located in, on, or under the surface of any land belonging to the State of Texas or to any county, city, or political subdivision of the state are state archeological landmarks and are eligible for designation.

(b) For the purposes of this section, a structure or a building has historical interest if the structure or building:

(1) was the site of an event that has significance in the history of the United States or the State of Texas;

(2) was significantly associated with the life of a famous person;

(3) was significantly associated with an event that symbolizes an important principle or ideal;

(4) represents a distinctive architectural type and has value as an example of a period, style, or construction technique; or

(5) is important as part of the heritage of a religious organization, ethnic group, or local society.

(c) An individual or a private group that desires to nominate a building or site owned by a political subdivision as a state archeological landmark must give notice of the nomination at the individual's or group's own expense in a newspaper of general circulation published in the city, town, or county in which the building or site is located. If no newspaper of general circulation is published in the city, town, or county, the notice must be published in a newspaper of general circulation published in an adjoining or neighboring county that is circulated in the county of the applicant's residence. The notice must:

(1) be printed in 12-point boldface type;

(2) include the exact location of the building or site; and

(3) include the name of the group or individual nominating the building or site.

(d) An original copy of the notice and an affidavit of publication signed by the newspaper's publisher must be submitted to the commission with the application for nomination.

(e) The commission may not consider for designation as a state archeological landmark a building or site owned by a political subdivision unless the notice and affidavit required by Subsection (d) are attached to the application.

(f) Before the committee may designate a structure or building as a state archeological landmark, the structure or building must be listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

(g) The committee shall adopt rules establishing criteria for the designation of a structure or building as a state archeological landmark.

(h) The committee shall consider any and all fiscal impact on local political subdivisions before any structure or building owned by a local political subdivision may be designated as a state archeological landmark.
Tex. Education Code § 52.03 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 52 / Section 52.03
§ 52.03. BOARD INTEREST AND SINKING FUNDS.
Status: in_force

(a) The board by resolution may establish one or more interest and sinking funds as accounts in the state treasury.

(b) A board interest and sinking fund established under this section consists of deposits made by the board as provided by this chapter.

(c) A board interest and sinking fund established under this section may be used for any purpose related to the student loan program.

(d) The board by resolution may create and provide the terms of administration and use of one or more accounts in a board interest and sinking fund established under this section.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8366.104 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8366 / Section 8366.104
§ 8366.104. APPROVAL OF ROAD PROJECT.
Status: in_force

(a) The district may not undertake a road project authorized by Section 8366.103 unless:

(1) each municipality or county that will operate and maintain the road has approved the plans and specifications of the road project, if a municipality or county will operate and maintain the road; or

(2) the Texas Transportation Commission has approved the plans and specifications of the road project, if the state will operate and maintain the road.

(b) Except as provided by Subsection (a), the district is not required to obtain approval from the Texas Transportation Commission to design, acquire, construct, finance, issue bonds for, improve, or convey a road project.
Tex. Water Code § 58.800 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 58 / Section 58.800
§ 58.800. ISSUANCE AND SALE OF DISSOLUTION BONDS.
Status: in_force

(a) If a majority of the electors at the election vote in favor of the dissolution of the district and the issuance of bonds and the levy of taxes for the payment of the bonds, the board shall issue and sell the bonds or any part of them. The bonds shall be known as "dissolution bonds."

(b) The board may deliver the dissolution bonds or any part of them in satisfaction of the valid, enforceable indebtedness of the district for which the bonds are issued, or in payment of expenses incurred or to be incurred in connection with the dissolution of the district, or in payment of services rendered or to be rendered to the district.

(c) The dissolution bonds shall be:

(1) serially numbered, commencing with the first maturities;

(2) issued in the name of the district;

(3) signed by the president; and

(4) attested by the secretary, with the seal of the district attached.

(d) The board shall determine the maturities of the bonds not to exceed seven years from their date, the denominations of the bonds, and the interest.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8504.104 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8504 / Section 8504.104
§ 8504.104. ADDITIONAL POWERS RELATING TO PARTICULAR PURPOSES; NOT A LIMITATION.
Status: in_force

(a) For the conservation and beneficial use of the water of the basins, including storm water and floodwater, the authority may control and use the water in the manner and for the particular purposes described below:

(1) for the prevention of the devastation of land from recurrent overflows;

(2) for the protection of life and property in the authority from uncontrolled floodwater;

(3) to encourage the conservation of soil;

(4) to prevent destructive erosion;

(5) to provide through practical and legal means for the control and coordination of the regulation of that water;

(6) to provide by adequate organization and administration for the preservation of the equitable rights of the people of different sections of the watershed area in the beneficial use of that water;

(7) for the storage, control, and conservation of that water inside or outside the authority and the prevention of the escape of that water without the maximum of public service;

(8) for the equitable distribution of that water to the regional potential requirements for all uses;

(9) for any purpose for which floodwater and storm water when controlled and conserved may be used in the performance of a useful service as authorized by the constitution of this state;

(10) for the conservation of the water essential for the domestic and municipal uses of the people of the authority;

(11) to control the water and make it available for use in the development of commercial and industrial enterprises in the basins or the authority;

(12) to control, store, and use the water in the development and distribution of hydroelectric power, if that use is economically coordinated with and subordinate to other uses declared by law to be superior;

(13) for the irrigation of all land in the authority or outside the authority but inside the basins; and

(14) to provide for the drainage of land in the basins.

(b) The plans and works provided by the authority in acting under this section, and the works provided under the power of the authority in acting under this section, shall have primary regard for the necessary and potential needs for water by or in the area in the authority constituting the basins.

(c) This section does not limit the powers of the authority expressed elsewhere in this chapter or under other law.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 246.117 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 246 / Section 246.117
§ 246.117. CIVIL LIABILITY.
Status: in_force

(a) A provider who makes a continuing care contract without complying with the disclosure statement requirement under Subchapter C, or who makes a continuing care contract with a person who has relied on a disclosure statement that omits a material fact required to be stated in the statement or necessary to make the statement accurate, is liable to the person with whom the continuing care contract is made for:

(1) actual damages;

(2) repayment of all fees paid to the provider minus the reasonable value of care and lodging provided to the person by or on whose behalf the continuing care contract was made before the violation, misstatement, or omission was discovered or reasonably should have been discovered;

(3) interest at the legal rate for judgments;

(4) court costs; and

(5) reasonable attorney's fees.

(b) A provider is liable under this section regardless of whether the provider had actual knowledge of the misstatement or omission.

(c) A person may not file or maintain an action under this section if the person, before filing the action, received a written offer of a refund of all amounts paid to the provider, facility, or person violating this chapter and reasonable interest from the date of payment, minus the reasonable value of care and lodging provided before the receipt of the offer and:

(1) the offer states the provisions of this section; and

(2) the recipient of the offer fails to accept the offer within 30 days after the date the offer is received.

(d) A person must bring suit under this section not later than three years after:

(1) the date on which the continuing care contract was entered into; or

(2) the violation, misstatement, or omission is discovered or reasonably should have been discovered.

(e) Except as expressly provided by this chapter, civil liability does not arise in favor of a private party by implication from or as a result of the violation of this chapter or a rule or order adopted under this chapter.

(f) This chapter does not limit a liability that would exist under any other statute or common law if this chapter were not in effect.

(g) The provisions of this chapter are not exclusive and the remedies provided by this chapter are in addition to any other remedies provided by any other law.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1083.109 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1083 / Section 1083.109
§ 1083.109. CONTRACTS WITH GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES FOR CARE AND TREATMENT.
Status: in_force

(a) The board may contract with a county or municipality located outside Wheeler County for the care and treatment of a sick or injured person of that county or municipality.

(b) The board may contract with this state or a federal agency for the treatment of a sick or injured person for whom this state or the federal government is responsible.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1111.151 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1111 / Section 1111.151
§ 1111.151. DEPOSITORY.
Status: in_force

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

(b) All district money shall be secured in the manner provided for securing county funds.
Tex. Agriculture Code § 58.055 — TX Code / Code ag / Chapter 58 / Section 58.055
§ 58.055. DEFAULT.
Status: in_force

If the recipient of a loan guarantee defaults on a loan that is guaranteed under this subchapter and the authority is required to honor its guarantee, the authority, through its representative, may bring suit against the defaulting party. Any suit brought by the authority under this section may have venue in Travis County.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8006.0303 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8006 / Section 8006.0303
§ 8006.0303. AUTHORITY FOR ROAD PROJECTS.
Status: in_force

Under Section 52, Article III, Texas Constitution, the district may design, acquire, construct, finance, issue bonds for, improve, operate, maintain, and convey to this state, a county, or a municipality for operation and maintenance macadamized, graveled, or paved roads, or improvements, including storm drainage, in aid of those roads.
Tex. Government Code § 326.001 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 326 / Section 326.001
§ 326.001. DEFINITION.
Status: in_force

In this chapter, "legislative agency":

(1) means:

(A) the senate;

(B) the house of representatives;

(C) a committee, division, department, or office of the senate or house;

(D) the Texas Legislative Council;

(E) the Legislative Budget Board;

(F) the Legislative Reference Library;

(G) the office of the State Auditor; or

(H) any other agency in the legislative branch of state government; and

(2) does not include the Texas Ethics Commission.
Tex. Estates Code § 1251.006 — TX Code / Code es / Chapter 1251 / Section 1251.006
§ 1251.006. SCHEDULING OF HEARING.
Status: in_force

(a) Immediately after an application for a temporary guardianship is filed, the court shall issue an order setting a certain date for the hearing on the application.

(b) Unless postponed as provided by Subsection (c), a hearing shall be held not later than the 10th day after the date the application for temporary guardianship is filed.

(c) The proposed ward or the proposed ward's attorney may consent to postpone the hearing on the application for temporary guardianship for a period not to exceed 30 days after the date the application is filed.

(d) An application for temporary guardianship takes precedence over all matters except older matters of the same character.
Tex. Education Code § 39.361 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 39 / Section 39.361
§ 39.361. NOTICE IN STUDENT GRADE REPORT.
Status: in_force

The first written notice of a student's performance that a school district gives during a school year as required by Section 28.022(a)(2) must include:

(1) a statement of whether the campus at which the student is enrolled has been awarded a distinction designation under Subchapter G or has been identified as an unacceptable campus under Chapter 39A; and

(2) an explanation of the significance of the information provided under Subdivision (1).
Tex. Estates Code § 113.206 — TX Code / Code es / Chapter 113 / Section 113.206
§ 113.206. PAYMENT OF CONVENIENCE ACCOUNT.
Status: in_force

Deposits to a convenience account and additions and accruals to the deposits may be paid to a party or a convenience signer.
Tex. Occupations Code § 165.101 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 165 / Section 165.101
§ 165.101. CIVIL PENALTY.
Status: in_force

(a) If it appears that a person is in violation of or is threatening to violate this subtitle or a rule or order adopted by the board, the attorney general may institute an action for a civil penalty of $1,000 for each violation.

(b) Each day a violation continues constitutes a separate violation.

(c) An action filed under this section must be filed in a district court in Travis County or the county in which the violation occurred.
Tex. Tax Code § 151.3102 — TX Code / Code tx / Chapter 151 / Section 151.3102
§ 151.3102. SALE BY NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION AT COUNTY FAIR.
Status: in_force

(a) The sale of a taxable item is exempt from the taxes imposed by this chapter if:

(1) the seller or retailer is a county fair association or another nonprofit organization that is exempt from federal income taxation under Section 501(a), Internal Revenue Code of 1986, by being listed as an exempt organization in Section 501(c)(3) of that code;

(2) the sale takes place at a county fair operated by a county fair association on property owned by the county; and

(3) the purchaser is a person attending or participating in the fair.

(b) In this section:

(1) "County fair association" means an organization that is exempt from federal income taxation under Section 501(a), Internal Revenue Code of 1986, by being listed as an exempt organization in Section 501(c)(3) of that code and that organizes a county fair that is primarily for the exhibition of local horticultural or agricultural products or livestock. The term does not include:

(A) an association that holds a license issued after January 1, 2001, under Subtitle A-1, Title 13, Occupations Code (Texas Racing Act); or

(B) an association that organizes events other than a county fair, including an exhibition of arts and crafts or a state fair.

(2) "Livestock" includes turkeys, domesticated fowl, cows, sheep, swine, horses, mules, donkeys, and goats. The term does not include domesticated animals such as dogs, cats, guinea pigs, hamsters, or other similar animals.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1951.004 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1951 / Section 1951.004
§ 1951.004. CRIMINAL PENALTY.
Status: in_force

(a) An insurer, or an officer or representative of an insurer, commits an offense if the insurer, officer, or representative violates:

(1) Section 1951.001, 1951.002, 1952.051, 1952.052, 1952.053, 1952.054, or 1952.055;

(2) Subchapter B, Chapter 1806;

(3) Subchapter C, Chapter 1953;

(4) Chapter 254; or

(5) Article 5.01, 5.03, 5.06, 5.10, or 5.11.

(b) An offense under this section is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not less than $100 or more than $500.
Tex. Transportation Code § 22.901 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 22 / Section 22.901
§ 22.901. DISPOSAL OF ABANDONED AIRCRAFT.
Status: in_force

(a) A local government that is unable to determine the ownership of an aircraft that has been located for more than 90 days at an airport owned by the local government may petition a district court for the county in which the aircraft is located to determine the ownership of the aircraft if:

(1) the local government has provided notice in the same manner as provided by Section 683.012 for notice of an abandoned motor vehicle; and

(2) the local government has contacted the Federal Aviation Administration in an attempt to identify the owner of the aircraft.

(b) On filing of a petition under Subsection (a), the court shall hold a hearing to determine the ownership status of the aircraft. The local government shall present the court with all evidence the local government has in its possession about the ownership of the aircraft. If the evidence is sufficient to determine ownership of the aircraft, the court shall notify the owner of the aircraft.

(c) If the court is unable to make a determination under Subsection (b), the court shall require the local government to collect additional evidence about ownership or to provide notice in the manner that is most likely to reach the owner of the aircraft. Unless evidence is discovered that allows the court to determine the owner of the aircraft, the court may not take further action on making a determination of ownership until after the 60th day after the date of the hearing under Subsection (b).

(d) If the court cannot make a determination on the ownership of the aircraft after requiring the local government to take additional steps under Subsection (c), the court shall declare the aircraft as abandoned property, and the court shall give title to the aircraft to the local government. The local government shall dispose of the aircraft in the same manner the local government disposes of salvage or surplus property.

(e) If an owner of an aircraft fails to claim the aircraft within 60 days after the date notice is given under Subsection (b), the local government may petition the district court to declare the aircraft abandoned property under Subsection (d).

(f) A determination of ownership made by the court under this section does not affect the right of the local government to recover fees against the owner of the aircraft for storage or maintenance of the aircraft.
Tex. Government Code § 546.0202 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 546 / Section 546.0202
§ 546.0202. POLICY STATEMENT.
Status: in_force

It is the policy of this state to strive to ensure that the basic needs for safety, security, and stability are met for each child in this state. A successful family is the most efficient and effective way to meet those needs. This state and local communities must work together to provide encouragement and support for well-functioning families and ensure that each child receives the benefits of being a part of a successful permanent family as soon as possible.
Tex. Property Code § 74.704 — TX Code / Code pr / Chapter 74 / Section 74.704
§ 74.704. ASSISTANCE IN ENFORCEMENT.
Status: in_force

(a) If the comptroller requests, the attorney general shall assist the comptroller in enforcing this title.

(b) If the comptroller or the attorney general requests, the state auditor, banking commissioner, securities commissioner, commissioner of insurance, savings and mortgage lending commissioner, Credit Union Commission, Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas, or Texas Workforce Commission, a district or county attorney, or any other state agency or political subdivision of this state shall assist the comptroller or attorney general in enforcing this title.

(c) Notwithstanding any other law, a state agency or political subdivision may not impose a charge for providing a copy of public information requested by the comptroller under this section.
Tex. Government Code § 25.2291 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 25 / Section 25.2291
§ 25.2291. TRAVIS COUNTY.
Status: in_force

(a) Travis County has the following statutory county courts:

(1) County Court at Law No. 1 of Travis County, Texas;

(2) County Court at Law No. 2 of Travis County, Texas;

(3) County Court at Law No. 3 of Travis County, Texas;

(4) County Court at Law Number 4 of Travis County;

(5) County Court at Law Number 5 of Travis County;

(6) The County Court at Law Number 6 of Travis County;

(7) The County Court at Law Number 7 of Travis County;

(8) The County Court at Law Number 8 of Travis County; and

(9) The County Court at Law Number 9 of Travis County.

(b) The county courts at law of Travis County sit in Austin.

(c) Travis County has the following statutory probate courts:

(1) Probate Court No. 1 of Travis County; and

(2) Probate Court No. 2 of Travis County.
Tex. Election Code § 1.009 — TX Code / Code el / Chapter 1 / Section 1.009
§ 1.009. TIME OF RECEIPT OF MAILED DOCUMENT.
Status: in_force

(a) When this code provides that an application, notice, or other document or paper that is delivered, submitted, or filed by mail is considered to be delivered, submitted, or filed at the time of its receipt by the appropriate authority, the time of receipt is the time at which a post office employee:

(1) places it in the actual possession of the authority or the authority's agent; or

(2) deposits it in the authority's mailbox or at the usual place of delivery for the authority's official mail.

(b) If the authority cannot determine the time at which a deposit under Subsection (a)(2) occurred or whether it occurred before a specified deadline, the deposit is considered to have occurred at the time the mailbox or usual place of mail delivery, as applicable, was last inspected for removal of mail.