FrankGoortani/open-us-law huggingface dataset:
Tex. Water Code § 51.415 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 51 / Section 51.415
§ 51.415. ORDER TO ISSUE BONDS OR EXECUTE CONTRACT.
Status: in_force

After the vote is canvassed and the results are declared to be favorable to the proposition, the board shall make and enter an order directing the issuance of the bonds or the execution of a contract with the United States. The bonds or contract shall be in a sufficient amount to pay for the improvements together with all necessary incidental expenses, but the amount may not be more than the amount specified in the election order and notice of election.
Tex. Local Government Code § 271.0565 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 271 / Section 271.0565
§ 271.0565. PRE-BID CONFERENCE.
Status: in_force

(a) The commissioners court of a county or the governing body of a district or authority created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution, if the governing body is the commissioners court of the county in which the district is located, may require a principal, officer, or employee of each prospective bidder to attend a mandatory pre-bid conference conducted for the purpose of discussing contract requirements and answering questions of prospective bidders.

(b) After a conference is conducted under Subsection (a), any additional required notice for the proposed contract may be sent by certified mail, return receipt requested, only to prospective bidders who attended the conference. Notice under this subsection is not subject to the requirements of Section 271.055.
Tex. Water Code § 36.303 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 36 / Section 36.303
§ 36.303. ACTION BY COMMISSION.
Status: in_force

(a) If Section 36.301, 36.3011, or 36.302(f) applies, the commission, after notice and hearing in accordance with Chapter 2001, Government Code, shall take action the commission considers appropriate, including:

(1) issuing an order requiring the district to take certain actions or to refrain from taking certain actions;

(2) dissolving the board in accordance with Sections 36.305 and 36.307 and calling an election for the purpose of electing a new board;

(3) requesting the attorney general to bring suit for the appointment of a receiver to collect the assets and carry on the business of the groundwater conservation district; or

(4) dissolving the district in accordance with Sections 36.304, 36.305, and 36.308.

(b) In addition to actions identified under Subsection (a), the commission may recommend to the legislature, based upon the report required by Section 35.018, actions the commission deems necessary to accomplish comprehensive management in the district.
Tex. Government Code § 432.151 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 432 / Section 432.151
§ 432.151. FALSE OFFICIAL STATEMENTS.
Status: in_force

A person subject to this chapter who, with intent to deceive, signs any false record, return, regulation, order, or other official document, knowing it to be false, or makes any other false official statement knowing it to be false, shall be punished as a court-martial directs.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1024.056 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1024 / Section 1024.056
§ 1024.056. BOARD VACANCY.
Status: in_force

If a vacancy occurs in the office of director, the remaining directors shall appoint a director for the unexpired term.
Tex. Transportation Code § 430.001 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 430 / Section 430.001
§ 430.001. ADVISORY SAFETY OR DIRECTIONAL SIGNS.
Status: in_force

(a) A political subdivision may place along a public right-of-way under the control of the political subdivision an advisory safety or useful directional sign that cannot be mistaken as an official sign.

(b) The political subdivision may not place the sign along a state highway for revenue purposes.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3927.001 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3927 / Section 3927.001
§ 3927.001. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this chapter:

(1) "Board" means the district's board of directors.

(2) "City" means the City of Houston.

(3) "County" means Fort Bend County.

(4) "Director" means a board member.

(5) "District" means the Fort Bend County Municipal Management District No. 1.
Tex. Estates Code § 1302.003 — TX Code / Code es / Chapter 1302 / Section 1302.003
§ 1302.003. APPOINTMENT OF ATTORNEY AD LITEM.
Status: in_force

(a) The court shall appoint an attorney ad litem for a person who is a minor or has a mental disability and who is the subject of an application under Section 1302.002.

(b) The attorney ad litem is entitled to a reasonable fee and reimbursement of expenses to be paid from the person's property.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1019.153 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1019 / Section 1019.153
§ 1019.153. FISCAL YEAR.
Status: in_force

The district operates on a fiscal year that begins on October 1 and ends on September 30.
Tex. Water Code § 36.252 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 36 / Section 36.252
§ 36.252. SUIT TO BE EXPEDITED.
Status: in_force

A suit brought under this subchapter shall be advanced for trial and determined as expeditiously as possible. No postponement or continuance shall be granted except for reasons considered imperative by the court.
Tex. Insurance Code § 406.002 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 406 / Section 406.002
§ 406.002. APPLICABILITY OF CHAPTER.
Status: in_force

This chapter applies to a person or organization engaged in the business of insurance without regard to whether the person or organization is listed in Section 406.001, unless another statute specifically cites this chapter and exempts the person or organization from this chapter.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8864.055 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8864 / Section 8864.055
§ 8864.055. BOARD VACANCY.
Status: in_force

(a) The board shall appoint a replacement to fill a vacancy in the office of any director.

(b) The appointed replacement serves until the next directors' election.

(c) If the position is not scheduled to be filled at the election, the person elected to fill the position serves only for the remainder of the unexpired term.
Tex. Government Code § 2256.051 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2256 / Section 2256.051
§ 2256.051. ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER.
Status: in_force

Any local government may use electronic means to transfer or invest all funds collected or controlled by the local government.
Tex. Government Code § 30.00122 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 30 / Section 30.00122
§ 30.00122. DEFINITION.
Status: in_force

In this subchapter, "appellate court" means the El Paso Municipal Court of Appeals.
Tex. Water Code § 7.3511 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 7 / Section 7.3511
§ 7.3511. PROCEDURE FOR CIVIL PENALTY; REQUIRED NOTICE.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section:

(1) "Authorized agent" has the meaning assigned by Section 366.002, Health and Safety Code.

(2) "Person affected" has the meaning assigned by Section 401.003, Health and Safety Code.

(b) This section applies only to a claim for a civil penalty in a civil suit under this subchapter for a violation of a statute, rule, order, or permit described by Section 7.351.

(c) Before instituting any claim described by Subsection (b), a local government, a person affected, or an authorized agent shall provide to the attorney general and the executive director of the commission written notice of each alleged violation, the facts in support of the claim, and the specific relief sought.

(d) A local government, a person affected, or an authorized agent may institute a claim described by Subsection (b) on or after the 90th day after the date the attorney general and the executive director of the commission receive the notice required by Subsection (c) unless before the 90th day after the date the notice is received the commission has commenced a proceeding under Subchapter C or the attorney general has commenced a civil suit under Subchapter D concerning at least one of the alleged violations set forth in the notice.

(e) If a local government, a person affected, or an authorized agent discovers a violation that is within 120 days of the expiration of the limitations period described in Section 7.360, the local government, person affected, or authorized agent may institute a claim described by Subsection (b) on or after the 45th day after the date the attorney general and the executive director of the commission receive the notice required by Subsection (c) unless before the 45th day after the date the notice is received the commission has commenced a proceeding under Subchapter C or the attorney general has commenced a civil suit under Subchapter D concerning at least one of the alleged violations set forth in the notice. In the circumstances described by this subsection, in addition to providing the notice required by Subsection (c), the local government, person affected, or authorized agent must:

(1) provide a copy of the notice by certified mail or hand delivery to the chief of the division of the attorney general's office responsible for handling environmental enforcement claims; and

(2) include with the copy of the notice under Subdivision (1) a statement providing that the copy of the notice is being provided pursuant to this subsection.
Tex. Transportation Code § 456.004 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 456 / Section 456.004
§ 456.004. GENERAL FINANCING APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS.
Status: in_force

An application for project financing under this chapter must be certified and contain a statement by the applicant that the proposed public transportation project is consistent with the continuing, cooperative, and comprehensive regional transportation planning implemented in accordance with the Federal Transit Act and the Federal-Aid Highway Act.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8231.051 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8231 / Section 8231.051
§ 8231.051. DIRECTORS; TERMS; ELECTIONS.
Status: in_force

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

(b) Directors serve staggered four-year terms.

(c) The appropriate number of directors shall be elected on the uniform election date in May of even-numbered years.
Tex. Water Code § 51.447 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 51 / Section 51.447
§ 51.447. PROCEDURE FOR ISSUANCE AND SALE OF INTERIM BONDS.
Status: in_force

(a) Interim bonds shall be issued in the name of the district, signed by the president, and attested by the secretary, with the district seal attached to each bond.

(b) The interim bonds may be issued in the denominations determined by the board and shall be approved by the attorney general and registered by the comptroller in the same manner as provided in Section 51.417 of this code.

(c) Interim bonds may be sold in the same manner and on the same terms provided by law for the sale of other bonds of the district.

(d) If interim bonds are sold at less than par value and accrued interest, the improvement bonds issued by the district must be sold at an increase over the price authorized by law in an amount sufficient to equal the discount allowed on the interim bonds.
Tex. Natural Resources Code § 61.251 — TX Code / Code nr / Chapter 61 / Section 61.251
§ 61.251. DEFINITION.
Status: in_force

In this subchapter, "mass gathering" means a gathering that attracts or is expected to attract more than 200 individuals who will remain at the location of the gathering for more than two continuous hours.
Tex. Tax Code § 151.515 — TX Code / Code tx / Chapter 151 / Section 151.515
§ 151.515. PROCEEDINGS AGAINST CONSUMER.
Status: in_force

This chapter does not prohibit the comptroller from proceeding against a consumer for an amount of tax that the consumer should have paid but failed to pay.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3827.006 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3827 / Section 3827.006
§ 3827.006. DISTRICT TERRITORY.
Status: in_force

(a) The district is composed of the territory described by Section 4, Chapter 765, Acts of the 78th Legislature, Regular Session, 2003, as that territory may have been modified under:

(1) Subchapter J, Chapter 49, Water Code; or

(2) other law.

(b) The boundaries and field notes of the district contained in Section 4, Chapter 765, Acts of the 78th Legislature, Regular Session, 2003, form a closure. A mistake made in the field notes or in copying the field notes in the legislative process does not in any way affect the district's:

(1) organization, existence, or validity;

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

(3) right to impose or collect an assessment or tax; or

(4) legality or operation.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3808.004 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3808 / Section 3808.004
§ 3808.004. 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 district will benefit from the improvements and services to be provided by the district under powers conferred by Sections 52 and 52-a, Article III, and Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution, and other powers granted under this chapter.

(c) The creation of the district is in the public interest and is essential to:

(1) further the public purposes of developing and diversifying the economy of the state;

(2) eliminate unemployment and underemployment; and

(3) develop or expand transportation and commerce.

(d) The district will:

(1) promote the health, safety, and general welfare of residents, employers, employees, visitors, and consumers in the district, and of the public;

(2) provide needed funding for the east downtown area of the city of Houston to preserve, maintain, and enhance the economic health and vitality of the area as a community and business center; and

(3) promote the health, safety, welfare, and enjoyment of the public by providing pedestrian ways and by landscaping and developing certain areas in the district, which are necessary for the restoration, preservation, and enhancement of scenic and aesthetic beauty.

(e) Pedestrian ways along or across a street, whether at grade or above or below the surface, and street lighting, street landscaping, and street art objects are parts of and necessary components of a street and are considered to be a street or road improvement.

(f) The district will not act as the agent or instrumentality of any private interest even though the district will benefit many private interests as well as the public.
Tex. Election Code § 13.072 — TX Code / Code el / Chapter 13 / Section 13.072
§ 13.072. ACTION ON APPLICATION.
Status: in_force

(a) Unless the registrar challenges the applicant, the registrar shall approve the application if:

(1) the registrar determines that an application complies with Section 13.002 and indicates that the applicant is eligible for registration; and

(2) for an applicant who has not included a statement described by Section 13.002(c)(8)(C), the registrar verifies with the secretary of state:

(A) the applicant's Texas driver's license number or number of a personal identification card issued by the Department of Public Safety; or

(B) the last four digits of the applicant's social security number.

(b) After approval of an application by an applicant who was registered in another county at the time of application, the registrar shall deliver written notice of the applicant's change of residence to the other county's registrar and include in the notice the applicant's name, former residence address, and former registration number, if known.

(c) Except as provided by Subsection (d), if the registrar determines that an application does not comply with Section 13.002 or does not indicate that the applicant is eligible for registration, the registrar shall reject the application.

(d) If an application clearly indicates that the applicant resides in another county, the registrar shall forward the application to the other county's registrar not later than the second day after the date the application is received. The date of submission of a completed application to the wrong registrar is considered to be the date of submission to the proper registrar for purposes of determining the effective date of the registration.

(e) If a voter registration application indicates the applicant's previous residence was outside of this state, the voter registrar shall document the applicant's full legal name, date of birth, current address of residence, and previous address of residence.

(f) The voter registrar shall compile the data described by Subsection (e) and, at least once a month, submit the data to the secretary of state. The transmitted data must include the following for each voter:

(1) full legal name;

(2) date of birth;

(3) social security number, if provided;

(4) driver's license number, if provided;

(5) voter unique identifier number;

(6) current address of residence; and

(7) previous address of residence.

(g) On a monthly basis, the secretary of state shall, with the data submitted under Subsection (f), notify the voter registrar with jurisdiction over the previous residence of a voter described by Subsection (e) that the voter may be removed from that jurisdiction's voter registration list.
Tex. Labor Code § 407.121 — TX Code / Code la / Chapter 407 / Section 407.121
§ 407.121. GUARANTY ASSOCIATION.
Status: in_force

(a) The Texas Certified Self-Insurer Guaranty Association provides for the payment of workers' compensation insurance benefits for the injured employees of an impaired employer.

(b) Each employer who desires to become a certified self-insurer must be a member of the association.
Tex. Insurance Code § 521.005 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 521 / Section 521.005
§ 521.005. NOTICE TO ACCOMPANY POLICY.
Status: in_force

(a) Each insurance policy delivered or issued for delivery in this state shall include with the policy a brief written notice that includes:

(1) a suggested procedure to be followed by a policyholder with a dispute concerning the policyholder's claim or premium;

(2) the department's name and address; and

(3) the department's toll-free telephone number maintained under Subchapter B.

(b) The commissioner shall adopt appropriate wording for the notice.
Tex. Education Code § 1001.1022 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 1001 / Section 1001.1022
§ 1001.1022. INFORMATION RELATING TO STREET RACING.
Status: in_force

The commission by rule shall require that information relating to the dangers and consequences of street racing in violation of Section 545.420, Transportation Code, be included in the curriculum of each driver education and driving safety course.
Tex. Business & Commerce Code § 2.328 — TX Code / Code bc / Chapter 2 / Section 2.328
§ 2.328. SALE BY AUCTION.
Status: reserved

(a) In a sale by auction if goods are put up in lots each lot is the subject of a separate sale.

(b) A sale by auction is complete when the auctioneer so announces by the fall of the hammer or in other customary manner. Where a bid is made while the hammer is falling in acceptance of a prior bid the auctioneer may in his discretion reopen the bidding or declare the goods sold under the bid on which the hammer was falling.

(c) Such a sale is with reserve unless the goods are in explicit terms put up without reserve. In an auction with reserve the auctioneer may withdraw the goods at any time until he announces completion of the sale. In an auction without reserve, after the auctioneer calls for bids on an article or lot, that article or lot cannot be withdrawn unless no bid is made within a reasonable time. In either case a bidder may retract his bid until the auctioneer's announcement of completion of the sale, but a bidder's retraction does not revive any previous bid.

(d) If the auctioneer knowingly receives a bid on the seller's behalf or the seller makes or procures such a bid, and notice has not been given that liberty for such bidding is reserved, the buyer may at his option avoid the sale or take the goods at the price of the last good faith bid prior to the completion of the sale. This subsection shall not apply to any bid at a forced sale.
Tex. Estates Code § 1352.101 — TX Code / Code es / Chapter 1352 / Section 1352.101
§ 1352.101. APPLICABILITY OF SUBCHAPTER.
Status: in_force

This subchapter applies only to a minor ward who:

(1) has a guardian of the person but does not have a guardian of the estate; and

(2) has an interest in a residence homestead.
Tex. Government Code § 490C.104 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 490C / Section 490C.104
§ 490C.104. CIVIL PENALTY.
Status: in_force

A person who violates this chapter is subject to a civil penalty not to exceed $500 for each violation.
Tex. Agriculture Code § 43.052 — TX Code / Code ag / Chapter 43 / Section 43.052
§ 43.052. METHOD OF ACQUISITION.
Status: in_force

A railway corporation may acquire a farm, orchard, or garden by lease or purchase.
Tex. Government Code § 840.305 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 840 / Section 840.305
§ 840.305. ESTABLISHMENT OF FUND AND ACCOUNTS.
Status: in_force

(a) A trust fund for the Judicial Retirement System of Texas Plan Two is established in the state treasury.

(b) The board of trustees may establish such accounts for money in the trust fund of the retirement system as it considers necessary, in addition to members' individual accounts, for the administration of the system. All assets of the retirement system are creditable, according to the purpose for which they are held, to an appropriate account.

(c) The retirement system may transfer assets from one account to another, except from one member's individual account to another's, to pay benefits and administrative expenses as needed.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1069.057 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1069 / Section 1069.057
§ 1069.057. QUORUM; VOTING REQUIREMENT.
Status: in_force

(a) Any four directors constitute a quorum.

(b) A majority of the directors voting must concur in any matter relating to district business.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1151.061 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1151 / Section 1151.061
§ 1151.061. REINSTATEMENT OF POLICY.
Status: in_force

(a) An industrial life insurance policy must provide that unless the cash surrender value has been paid or the term of extended insurance has expired, the policy may be reinstated not later than the first anniversary of or, at the option of the insurer, not later than the 52nd week after the date of default in payment of premiums if the insured:

(1) pays all overdue premiums;

(2) pays or reinstates any other debt owed to the insurer on the policy; and

(3) presents evidence of insurability satisfactory to the insurer.

(b) The insurer may impose on the overdue premiums interest at an annual rate specified in the policy, not to exceed six percent.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 391.301 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 391 / Section 391.301
§ 391.301. RESTRICTION ON USE OF GRANT.
Status: in_force

A recipient of a grant under this chapter must use the grant to pay the incremental costs of the purchase, lease, or installation of the project for which the grant is made, which may include reasonable and necessary expenses for the labor needed to install emissions-reducing equipment. The recipient may use the grant for the costs of operating and maintaining the emissions-reducing equipment.