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Tex. Water Code § 20.074 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 20 / Section 20.074
§ 20.074. REVENUE BONDS.
Status: in_force

(a) The board may issue revenue bonds in the name of the authority to finance the cost of acquisition of political subdivision bonds and to pay the cost of bond issuance.

(b) The board may provide for payment of the premium, principal of, and interest on revenue bonds by pledging all or part of the revenue derived from political subdivision bonds acquired or to be acquired by the authority or from other sources of funds available to the authority.
Tex. Government Code § 487.501 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 487 / Section 487.501
§ 487.501. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this subchapter:

(1) "Rural community" means a rural area as defined by the department.

(2) "Medical school" has the meaning assigned by Section 61.501, Education Code.
Tex. Education Code § 12.062 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 12 / Section 12.062
§ 12.062. REVISION.
Status: in_force

(a) A charter granted under Section 12.052 or 12.053 may be revised:

(1) with the approval of the board of trustees that granted the charter; and

(2) on a petition signed by a majority of the parents and a majority of the classroom teachers at the campus or in the program, as applicable.

(b) A charter granted under Section 12.0521 may be revised with the approval of the board of trustees that granted the charter. A charter may be revised under this subsection only before the first day of instruction of a school year or after the final day of instruction of a school year.
Tex. Family Code § 261.309 — TX Code / Code fa / Chapter 261 / Section 261.309
§ 261.309. REVIEW OF DEPARTMENT INVESTIGATIONS.
Status: in_force

(a) The executive commissioner shall by rule establish policies and procedures to resolve complaints relating to and conduct reviews of child abuse or neglect investigations conducted by the department.

(b) If a person under investigation for allegedly abusing or neglecting a child requests clarification of the status of the person's case or files a complaint relating to the conduct of the department's staff or to department policy, the department shall conduct an informal review to clarify the person's status or resolve the complaint. The division of the department responsible for investigating complaints shall conduct the informal review as soon as possible but not later than the 14th day after the date the request or complaint is received.

(c) If, after the department's investigation, the person who is alleged to have abused or neglected a child disputes the department's determination of whether child abuse or neglect occurred, the person may request an administrative review of the findings. A department employee in administration who was not involved in or did not directly supervise the investigation shall conduct the review. The review must sustain, alter, or reverse the department's original findings in the investigation.

(d) The department employee shall conduct the review prescribed by Subsection (c) as soon as possible but not later than the 45th day after the date the department receives the request, unless the department has good cause for extending the deadline. If a civil or criminal court proceeding or an ongoing criminal investigation relating to the alleged abuse or neglect investigated by the department is pending, the department may postpone the review until the court proceeding is completed.

(e) A person is not required to exhaust the remedies provided by this section before pursuing a judicial remedy provided by law.

(f) This section does not provide for a review of an order rendered by a court.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 6601.152 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 6601 / Section 6601.152
§ 6601.152. APPROVAL BY TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY.
Status: in_force

Before the district spends any money received from the sale of its bonds, the district must submit the plans and specifications of the proposed improvements to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality for approval. If any substantial changes are made in the plans, the changes must also be submitted to the commission for approval.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3872.107 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3872 / Section 3872.107
§ 3872.107. NONPROFIT CORPORATION.
Status: in_force

(a) The board by resolution may authorize the creation of a nonprofit corporation to assist and act for the district in implementing a project or providing a service authorized by this chapter.

(b) The nonprofit corporation:

(1) has each power of and is considered for purposes of this chapter to be a local government corporation created under Chapter 431, Transportation Code; and

(2) may implement any project and provide any service authorized by this chapter.

(c) The board shall appoint the board of directors of the nonprofit corporation. The board of directors of the nonprofit corporation shall serve in the same manner as the board of directors of a local government corporation created under Chapter 431, Transportation Code, except that a member of the corporation's board of directors is not required to reside in the district.
Tex. Water Code § 15.531 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 15 / Section 15.531
§ 15.531. DEFINITIONS.
Status: repealed

In this subchapter:

(1) "Eligible political subdivision" means a district or authority created under Section 52, Article III, or Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution, a municipality, or a county.

(2) "Flood project" means a drainage, flood mitigation, or flood control project, including:

(A) planning and design activities;

(B) work to obtain regulatory approval to provide nonstructural and structural flood mitigation and drainage;

(C) construction of structural flood mitigation and drainage infrastructure;

(D) construction and implementation of nonstructural projects, including projects that use nature-based features to protect, mitigate, or reduce flood risk; and

(E) construction of multi-purpose flood mitigation and drainage infrastructure projects that control, divert, capture, or impound floodwater, stormwater, agricultural runoff water, or treated wastewater effluent and treat and distribute the water for the purpose of creating an additional source of water supply.

(3) "Infrastructure fund" means the flood infrastructure fund.

(4) Repealed by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 607 (H.B. 3582), Sec. 4(a)(1), eff. September 1, 2023.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3932.154 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3932 / Section 3932.154
§ 3932.154. ASSESSMENTS; LIENS FOR ASSESSMENTS.
Status: in_force

(a) The board by resolution may impose and collect an assessment for any purpose authorized by this chapter in all or any part of the district.

(b) An assessment, a reassessment, or an assessment resulting from an addition to or correction of the assessment roll by the district, penalties and interest on an assessment or reassessment, an expense of collection, and reasonable attorney's fees incurred by the district:

(1) are a first and prior lien against the property assessed;

(2) are superior to any other lien or claim other than a lien or claim for county, school district, or municipal ad valorem taxes; and

(3) are the personal liability of and a charge against the owners of the property even if the owners are not named in the assessment proceedings.

(c) The lien is effective from the date of the board's resolution imposing the assessment until the date the assessment is paid. The board may enforce the lien in the same manner that the board may enforce an ad valorem tax lien against real property.

(d) The board may make a correction to or deletion from the assessment roll that does not increase the amount of assessment of any parcel of land without providing notice and holding a hearing in the manner required for additional assessments.
Tex. Insurance Code § 462.206 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 462 / Section 462.206
§ 462.206.
Status: in_force

Sec. 462.206. CLAIMS NOT COVERED: PREMIUM UNDER RETROSPECTIVE RATING PLAN. An amount sought as a return of premium under a retrospective rating plan is not a covered claim.
Tex. Human Resources Code § 42.160 — TX Code / Code hr / Chapter 42 / Section 42.160
§ 42.160. APPLICABILITY OF OTHER LAW.
Status: in_force

Except as otherwise provided by this subchapter, an employer-based day-care facility operating under this subchapter is not a child-care facility, as defined by Section 42.002, and the provisions of this chapter and the department's rules that apply to a child-care facility licensed under Subchapter C do not apply to an employer-based day-care facility.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8417.152 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8417 / Section 8417.152
§ 8417.152. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE TAX.
Status: in_force

(a) If authorized at an election held under Section 8417.151, 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. Government Code § 782.003 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 782 / Section 782.003
§ 782.003. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this chapter:

(1) "Commission" means a cultural basin commission.

(2) "Council of government" means a regional planning commission or similar regional planning agency created under Chapter 391, Local Government Code.
Tex. Tax Code § 152.066 — TX Code / Code tx / Chapter 152 / Section 152.066
§ 152.066. DEFICIENCY DETERMINATION; PENALTY AND INTEREST.
Status: in_force

(a) The comptroller shall give written notice to the seller of a motor vehicle of a deficiency determination made under Section 152.044 of this code.

(b) A person who fails to pay a tax imposed by this chapter when due forfeits five percent of the amount due as a penalty, and if the person fails to pay the tax within 30 days after the day on which the tax is due, the person forfeits an additional five percent.

(c) The minimum penalty imposed by this section is $1.

(d) Except in the case of the gross receipts tax, interest begins to accrue on delinquent taxes 60 days after the day on which the joint statement was executed. Delinquent taxes on gross rental receipts draw interest beginning 60 days from the due date.
Tex. Finance Code § 353.111 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 353 / Section 353.111
§ 353.111. BUYER'S RIGHT TO RESCIND CONTRACT.
Status: in_force

Until the retail seller complies with Section 353.110, a retail buyer who has not received delivery of the commercial vehicle is entitled to:

(1) rescind the contract;

(2) receive a refund of all payments made under or in contemplation of the contract; and

(3) receive the return of all goods traded in to the retail seller under or in contemplation of the contract or, if those goods cannot be returned, to receive the value of those goods.
Tex. Utilities Code § 122.205 — TX Code / Code ut / Chapter 122 / Section 122.205
§ 122.205. INTEREST.
Status: in_force

A tax imposed by this chapter that becomes delinquent draws interest at the rate of 12 percent a year beginning on the 60th day after the date the tax becomes delinquent and continues to draw interest until the date the tax is paid.
Tex. Transportation Code § 460.107 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 460 / Section 460.107
§ 460.107. ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY.
Status: in_force

(a) As necessary or useful in the construction, repair, maintenance, or operation of a public transportation system, an authority may use a public way, including an alley.

(b) An authority may acquire by eminent domain any interest in real property, including a fee simple interest and the use of air or subsurface space, except the right of eminent domain may not be exercised:

(1) in a municipality without the approval of the proposed acquisition by the governing body of the municipality; or

(2) in an unincorporated area without the approval of the proposed acquisition by the commissioners court of the county in which the property to be condemned is located.

(c) If an authority, through the exercise of eminent domain, makes any relocation necessary, relocation assistance shall be provided by the authority as provided by Section 21.046, Property Code.

(d) An eminent domain proceeding by an authority is initiated by the adoption by the executive committee of a resolution authorizing the exercise that:

(1) describes the property to be condemned;

(2) declares the public necessity for the acquisition; and

(3) declares that the acquisition is necessary for the construction, extension, improvement, or development of the public transportation system.

(e) A resolution adopted under this section and approved by the appropriate municipal governing body or commissioners court is conclusive evidence of the public necessity for the acquisition described in the resolution.

(f) Chapter 21, Property Code, applies to an eminent domain proceeding by an authority.
Tex. Family Code § 107.021 — TX Code / Code fa / Chapter 107 / Section 107.021
§ 107.021. DISCRETIONARY APPOINTMENTS.
Status: in_force

(a) In a suit in which the best interests of a child are at issue, other than a suit filed by a governmental entity requesting termination of the parent-child relationship or appointment of the entity as conservator of the child, the court may appoint one of the following:

(1) an amicus attorney;

(2) an attorney ad litem; or

(3) a guardian ad litem.

(a-1) In a suit requesting termination of the parent-child relationship that is not filed by a governmental entity, the court shall, unless the court finds that the interests of the child will be represented adequately by a party to the suit whose interests are not in conflict with the child's interests, appoint one of the following:

(1) an amicus attorney; or

(2) an attorney ad litem.

(b) In determining whether to make an appointment under this section, the court:

(1) shall:

(A) give due consideration to the ability of the parties to pay reasonable fees to the appointee; and

(B) balance the child's interests against the cost to the parties that would result from an appointment by taking into consideration the cost of available alternatives for resolving issues without making an appointment;

(2) may make an appointment only if the court finds that the appointment is necessary to ensure the determination of the best interests of the child, unless the appointment is otherwise required by this code; and

(3) may not require a person appointed under this section to serve without reasonable compensation for the services rendered by the person.
Tex. Government Code § 43.125 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 43 / Section 43.125
§ 43.125.
Status: in_force

Sec. 43.125. 43RD JUDICIAL DISTRICT. The voters of the 43rd Judicial District elect a district attorney who represents the state in all cases before the 43rd and 415th district courts.
Tex. Utilities Code § 253.0003 — TX Code / Code ut / Chapter 253 / Section 253.0003
§ 253.0003. CONSTRUCTION OF CHAPTER.
Status: in_force

(a) This chapter does not abrogate or affect a right or obligation of a party to a pole attachment contract entered into by a broadband provider and an electric cooperative before September 1, 2021.

(b) This chapter does not limit a right of a party to a pole attachment contract to request modification, amendment, or renewal of such contract to conform it to the provisions of this chapter.
Tex. Agriculture Code § 162.010 — TX Code / Code ag / Chapter 162 / Section 162.010
§ 162.010. DUTY OF OWNER OR CARETAKER TO ASSIST; NOTICE.
Status: in_force

(a) On written notice by the commission or its representative, the owner, part owner, or caretaker of cattle shall assemble and submit the cattle for tuberculosis examination and testing. The notice must set the date and approximate time the cattle are to be tested and must be delivered by registered mail not later than the 10th day before that date.

(b) The person receiving the notice shall provide reasonable assistance in confining the cattle and providing facilities for proper administration of the test. The person shall return the cattle to the same place for observation at a time designated by the commission or its representative.
Tex. Parks and Wildlife Code § 14.003 — TX Code / Code pw / Chapter 14 / Section 14.003
§ 14.003. GIFTS AND GRANTS.
Status: in_force

The department and the land office may apply for, request, solicit, contract for, receive, and accept gifts, grants, donations, and other assistance from any source to carry out the powers and duties provided by this subchapter.
Tex. Agriculture Code § 78.065 — TX Code / Code ag / Chapter 78 / Section 78.065
§ 78.065. DISSOLUTION.
Status: in_force

(a) After a dissolution order has been issued, the board may not exercise any power except to terminate the affairs of the district.

(b) If at the time of dissolution the district does not have sufficient funds to pay claims against the district and if annual assessments already imposed are insufficient to pay the claims, the board may impose and collect further annual assessments in an amount necessary to pay the claims.

(c) If at the time of dissolution there are no claims against the district, the board shall pay any remaining funds to the treasuries of the counties located in the district. Each county shall deposit the funds received to the credit of the general fund of the county. The amount of the payment to each county must be in the same proportion as the area of the county is to the total area of the district.
Tex. Family Code § 58.305 — TX Code / Code fa / Chapter 58 / Section 58.305
§ 58.305. PARTNER AGENCIES.
Status: in_force

(a) A local juvenile justice information system shall to the extent possible include the following partner agencies within that county:

(1) the juvenile court and court clerk;

(2) justice of the peace and municipal courts;

(3) the county juvenile probation department;

(4) the prosecuting attorneys who prosecute juvenile cases in juvenile court, municipal court, or justice court;

(5) law enforcement agencies;

(6) each public school district in the county;

(7) service providers approved by the county juvenile board; and

(8) juvenile facilities approved by the county juvenile board.

(b) A local juvenile justice information system for a multicounty region shall to the extent possible include the partner agencies listed in Subsections (a)(1)-(6) for each county in the region and the following partner agencies from within the multicounty region that have applied for membership in the system and have been approved by the regional juvenile board committee:

(1) service providers; and

(2) juvenile facilities.
Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 35.12 — TX Code / Code cr / Chapter 35 / Section 35.12
§ 35.12. MODE OF TESTING.
Status: in_force

(a) In testing the qualification of a prospective juror after the juror has been sworn, the juror shall be asked by the court, or under its direction:

1. Except for failure to register, are you a qualified voter in this county and state under the Constitution and laws of this state?

2. Have you ever been convicted of theft or any felony?

3. Are you under indictment or legal accusation for theft or any felony?

(b) In testing the qualifications of a prospective juror, with respect to whether the juror has been the subject of an order of nondisclosure or has a criminal history that includes information subject to that order, the juror may state only that the matter in question has been sealed.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8318.103 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8318 / Section 8318.103
§ 8318.103. 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. Health and Safety Code § 614.005 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 614 / Section 614.005
§ 614.005. OFFICERS; MEETINGS.
Status: in_force

(a) The governor shall designate a member of the committee as the presiding officer of the committee to serve in that capacity at the pleasure of the governor.

(b) The committee shall meet at least four times each year and may meet at other times at the call of the presiding officer or as provided by committee rule.
Tex. Education Code § 12A.008 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 12A / Section 12A.008
§ 12A.008. TERMINATION BY COMMISSIONER.
Status: in_force

(a) The commissioner may terminate a district's designation as a district of innovation if the district receives for two consecutive school years:

(1) an unacceptable academic performance rating under Section 39.054;

(2) an unacceptable financial accountability rating under Section 39.082; or

(3) an unacceptable academic performance rating under Section 39.054 for one of the school years and an unacceptable financial accountability rating under Section 39.082 for the other school year.

(b) Instead of terminating a district's designation as authorized by Subsection (a), the commissioner may permit the district to amend the district's local innovation plan to address concerns specified by the commissioner.

(b-1) The commissioner may terminate a district's designation as a district of innovation if the district fails to comply with the duty to discharge or refuse to hire certain employees or applicants for employment under Section 12.1059, applicable to the district under Section 12A.004(a)(1), or Section 22A.151 or 22A.157.

(c) The commissioner shall terminate a district's designation as a district of innovation if the district receives for three consecutive school years:

(1) an unacceptable academic performance rating under Section 39.054;

(2) an unacceptable financial accountability rating under Section 39.082; or

(3) any combination of one or more unacceptable ratings under Subdivision (1) and one or more unacceptable ratings under Subdivision (2).

(d) A decision by the commissioner under this section is final and may not be appealed.
Tex. Government Code § 2306.1123 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2306 / Section 2306.1123
§ 2306.1123. PLAN REQUIREMENTS.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, "proposed new campers" means homeless individuals the applicant intends to allow to camp at the property.

(b) A plan submitted for approval under this subchapter must describe each of the following with respect to a proposed property:

(1) the availability of local health care for proposed new campers, including access to Medicaid services and mental health services;

(2) the availability of indigent services for proposed new campers;

(3) the availability of reasonably affordable public transportation for proposed new campers;

(4) local law enforcement resources in the area; and

(5) the steps the applicant has taken to coordinate with the local mental health authority to provide for any proposed new campers.

(c) An applicant shall respond to reasonable requests for additional information made by the department regarding the proposed property or plan.
Tex. Occupations Code § 160.055 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 160 / Section 160.055
§ 160.055. SANCTIONS FOR FAILURE TO REPORT.
Status: in_force

The commissioner may impose sanctions authorized by Chapter 82, Insurance Code, on an insurer who fails to report information as required by this subchapter.
Tex. Local Government Code § 157.086 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 157 / Section 157.086
§ 157.086. LIMITATION ON WITHDRAWALS.
Status: in_force

(a) A county employee may not withdraw time from the family leave pool of the county that employs the employee in an amount that exceeds the lesser of:

(1) one-third of the total time in the pool; or

(2) 90 days.

(b) Subject to Subsection (a), the pool administrator for a county shall determine the amount of time that a county employee may withdraw from the county's family leave pool.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8153.051 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8153 / Section 8153.051
§ 8153.051. DIRECTORS; TERMS.
Status: in_force

(a) The district is governed by a board of five directors.

(b) Directors serve staggered four-year terms.