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Tex. Tax Code § 152.094 — TX Code / Code tx / Chapter 152 / Section 152.094
§ 152.094. MOTOR VEHICLE TRANSFERRED FROM DECEDENT.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section:

(1) "Distributee" has the meaning assigned by Section 22.010, Estates Code.

(2) "Estate" has the meaning assigned by Section 22.012, Estates Code.

(b) The taxes imposed by this chapter do not apply to the transfer of a motor vehicle:

(1) from an estate to a distributee; or

(2) under a rights of survivorship agreement described by Section 501.031, Transportation Code.The taxes imposed by this chapter do not apply to the sale, use, or rental of a motor vehicle that is:

(1) purchased, used, or rented by a nonprofit food bank, as defined by Section 162.001; and

(2) used primarily by the nonprofit food bank for the food bank's purposes.
Tex. Family Code § 152.203 — TX Code / Code fa / Chapter 152 / Section 152.203
§ 152.203. JURISDICTION TO MODIFY DETERMINATION.
Status: in_force

Except as otherwise provided in Section 152.204, a court of this state may not modify a child custody determination made by a court of another state unless a court of this state has jurisdiction to make an initial determination under Section 152.201(a)(1) or (2) and:

(1) the court of the other state determines it no longer has exclusive continuing jurisdiction under Section 152.202 or that a court of this state would be a more convenient forum under Section 152.207; or

(2) a court of this state or a court of the other state determines that the child, the child's parents, and any person acting as a parent do not presently reside in the other state.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8185.102 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8185 / Section 8185.102
§ 8185.102. UTILITIES.
Status: in_force

The district may not impose an impact fee or assessment on the property, equipment, rights-of-way, facilities, or improvements of:

(1) an electric utility as defined by Section 31.002, Utilities Code;

(2) a gas utility as defined by Section 101.003 or 121.001, Utilities Code;

(3) a telecommunications provider as defined by Section 51.002, Utilities Code; or

(4) a cable operator as defined by 47 U.S.C. Section 522.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1067.006 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1067 / Section 1067.006
§ 1067.006. RESTRICTION ON STATE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE.
Status: in_force

The legislature may not make a direct appropriation for the construction, maintenance, or improvement of a district facility.
Tex. Occupations Code § 257.004 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 257 / Section 257.004
§ 257.004. CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION REQUIREMENTS.
Status: repealed

(a) A person holding a dental or dental hygienist license must submit at the time the person applies for renewal of the license:

(1) a written statement executed by the person stating that the person has successfully completed a current program or course in cardiopulmonary resuscitation that includes a demonstration of skills and a written evaluation; or

(2) if the person is not physically able to comply with the requirements of Subdivision (1), a written statement describing the person's physical incapacity executed by a licensed physician.

(b) Repealed by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 17, Sec. 28, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.

(c) A dentist or dental hygienist licensed by the board who resides in a country other than the United States on the renewal date of the person's license and has not practiced dentistry or dental hygiene in the United States during the license period preceding the renewal date is exempt from the requirements of Subsection (a) if the person submits proof of foreign residence with the person's renewal application.
Tex. Labor Code § 402.00126 — TX Code / Code la / Chapter 402 / Section 402.00126
§ 402.00126. LOBBYING ACTIVITIES.
Status: in_force

A person may not serve as commissioner or act as general counsel to the commissioner if the person is required to register as a lobbyist under Chapter 305, Government Code, because of the person's activities for compensation related to the operation of the department or the division.
Tex. Transportation Code § 373.004 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 373 / Section 373.004
§ 373.004. GOVERNMENTAL AND NOT COMMERCIAL TRANSACTIONS.
Status: in_force

A transaction involving a local toll project entity under Section 228.011 or this chapter is not primarily commercial in nature but is an inherently governmental transaction whose purpose is to determine governmental jurisdiction, ownership, control, or other responsibilities with respect to a project.
Tex. Government Code § 782.011 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 782 / Section 782.011
§ 782.011. COORDINATION BY STATE AND FEDERAL AGENCIES.
Status: in_force

State and federal agencies shall coordinate existing programs and design state and federal programs through contact and communications with the members of a commission.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3881.152 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3881 / Section 3881.152
§ 3881.152. RULES.
Status: in_force

The district may adopt rules governing the district's public parking facilities.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7903A.0103 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7903A / Section 7903A.0103
§ 7903A.0103. CONFIRMATION AND DIRECTOR ELECTION REQUIRED.
Status: in_force

The temporary directors shall hold an election to confirm the creation of the district and to elect five permanent directors as provided by Section 49.102, Water Code.
Tex. Natural Resources Code § 131.048 — TX Code / Code nr / Chapter 131 / Section 131.048
§ 131.048. CONFIDENTIALITY.
Status: in_force

Information submitted to the commission concerning mineral deposits, including test borings, core samplings, geophysical logs, or trade secrets or privileged commercial or financial information relating to the competitive rights of the applicant for an exploration permit or surface mining permit and specifically identified as confidential by the applicant, if not essential for public review as determined by the commission, shall not be disclosed by any member, agent, or employee of the commission.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8437.001 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8437 / Section 8437.001
§ 8437.001. DEFINITION.
Status: in_force

In this chapter, "district" means the Bella Vista Municipal Utility District.
Tex. Government Code § 2306.1072 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2306 / Section 2306.1072
§ 2306.1072. TEXAS FIRST-TIME HOMEBUYER PROGRAM.
Status: in_force

(a) The Texas First-Time Homebuyer Program shall facilitate the origination of single-family mortgage loans for eligible first-time homebuyers.

(b) The program may include down payment and closing cost assistance.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3889.060 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3889 / Section 3889.060
§ 3889.060. NO EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.
Status: in_force

The board may not create an executive committee to exercise the powers of the board.
Tex. Occupations Code § 2301.254 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 2301 / Section 2301.254
§ 2301.254. LICENSE NOT REQUIRED FOR CERTAIN VEHICLE LESSORS OR VEHICLE LEASE FACILITATORS.
Status: in_force

(a) A person is not required to obtain a license to act as a vehicle lessor or a vehicle lease facilitator if the person is:

(1) a state or federally chartered financial institution or a regulated subsidiary of the financial institution; or

(2) a trust or other entity that owns an interest in a vehicle lease and the vehicle that is the subject of the lease, if the lease covering the vehicle is initiated, managed, serviced, and administered by a licensed vehicle lessor.

(b) A franchised dealer is not required to have a vehicle lessor or vehicle lease facilitator license to engage in any capacity in the business of leasing a motor vehicle that the dealer owns and is licensed under this chapter to sell.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7949A.0502 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7949A / Section 7949A.0502
§ 7949A.0502. TAXES FOR BONDS.
Status: in_force

At the time the district issues bonds payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes, the board shall provide for the annual imposition of a continuing direct ad valorem tax, without limit as to rate or amount, while all or part of the bonds are outstanding as required and in the manner provided by Sections 54.601 and 54.602, Water Code.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 222.009 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 222 / Section 222.009
§ 222.009. REPORT.
Status: in_force

(a) The department annually shall report to the executive commissioner on activities and expenditures under this subchapter.

(b) The department shall include in the report recommendations for additional legislation that the department considers appropriate to furnish adequate hospital, clinic, and similar facilities to the public.
Tex. Transportation Code § 311.077 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 311 / Section 311.077
§ 311.077. EFFECTIVE DATE OF FRANCHISE.
Status: in_force

If a majority of the votes cast at the election favor the proposition:

(1) the governing body shall declare that result on canvassing the election returns; and

(2) the franchise takes effect according to its terms.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8042.0501 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8042 / Section 8042.0501
§ 8042.0501. AUTHORITY TO ISSUE BONDS AND OTHER OBLIGATIONS.
Status: in_force

The district may issue bonds or other obligations payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes, impact fees, revenue, contract payments, grants, or other district money, or any combination of those sources, to pay for any authorized district purpose.
Tex. Insurance Code § 256.003 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 256 / Section 256.003
§ 256.003. PREMIUMS SUBJECT TO TAXATION.
Status: in_force

An insurer shall pay maintenance taxes under this chapter on the correctly reported gross premiums from writing a class of insurance specified under Chapter 2101.
Tex. Property Code § 117.008 — TX Code / Code pr / Chapter 117 / Section 117.008
§ 117.008. IMPARTIALITY.
Status: in_force

If a trust has two or more beneficiaries, the trustee shall act impartially in investing and managing the trust assets, taking into account any differing interests of the beneficiaries.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1501.157 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1501 / Section 1501.157
§ 1501.157. COVERAGE FOR NEWBORN CHILDREN.
Status: in_force

(a) A small employer health benefit plan may not limit or exclude initial coverage of a newborn child of a covered employee.

(b) Coverage of a newborn child of a covered employee under this section ends on the 61st day after the date of the child's birth unless, not later than the 60th day after the date of birth, the small employer health benefit plan issuer receives:

(1) notice of the birth; and

(2) any required additional premium.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8094.0502 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8094 / Section 8094.0502
§ 8094.0502. TAXES FOR BONDS.
Status: in_force

At the time the district issues bonds payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes, the board shall provide for the annual imposition of a continuing direct ad valorem tax, without limit as to rate or amount, while all or part of the bonds are outstanding as required and in the manner provided by Sections 54.601 and 54.602, Water Code.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8137.106 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8137 / Section 8137.106
§ 8137.106. LIMITATION ON USE OF EMINENT DOMAIN.
Status: in_force

The district may exercise the power of eminent domain outside the district only to acquire an easement necessary for underground water, sewage, or drainage facilities that serve the district.
Tex. Government Code § 1475.006 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 1475 / Section 1475.006
§ 1475.006. INVESTMENT OF SINKING FUND.
Status: in_force

Money deposited to the credit of the sinking fund of bonds or warrants issued under this subchapter shall be invested as money deposited to the credit of the sinking funds of other county bonds is invested.
Tex. Agriculture Code § 60.030 — TX Code / Code ag / Chapter 60 / Section 60.030
§ 60.030. ELECTION ORDER.
Status: in_force

An order calling an election under Section 60.029 must state:

(1) the nature of the election, the proposition to appear on the ballot, and the names of at least five persons to serve as the initial permanent members of the board of directors;

(2) the number and terms of directors on the board and the manner of selection of board members;

(3) the date of the election;

(4) the hours during which the polls will be open; and

(5) the location of the polling places.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 555.151 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 555 / Section 555.151
§ 555.151. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this subchapter:

(1) "Authorized electronic monitoring" means the placement of an electronic monitoring device in a resident's room and making tapes or recordings with the device after making a request to the center to allow electronic monitoring.

(2) "Electronic monitoring device":

(A) includes:

(i) video surveillance cameras installed in a resident's room; and

(ii) audio devices installed in a resident's room designed to acquire communications or other sounds occurring in the room; and

(B) does not include an interception device that is specifically used for the nonconsensual interception of wire or electronic communications.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3891.108 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3891 / Section 3891.108
§ 3891.108. NO EMINENT DOMAIN.
Status: in_force

The district may not exercise the power of eminent domain.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8332.001 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8332 / Section 8332.001
§ 8332.001. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this chapter:

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

(2) "Director" means a board member.

(3) "District" means the Galveston County Municipal Utility District No. 76.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 1001.075 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 1001 / Section 1001.075
§ 1001.075. RULES.
Status: in_force

The executive commissioner may adopt rules reasonably necessary for the department to administer this chapter, consistent with the memorandum of understanding under Section 524.0101(a), Government Code, between the commissioner and the executive commissioner, as adopted by rule.
Tex. Family Code § 81.003 — TX Code / Code fa / Chapter 81 / Section 81.003
§ 81.003. FEES AND COSTS PAID BY PARTY FOUND TO HAVE COMMITTED FAMILY VIOLENCE.
Status: in_force

(a) Except on a showing of good cause or of the indigence of a party found to have committed family violence, the court shall require in a protective order that the party against whom the order is rendered pay the $16 protective order fee, the standard fees charged by the clerk of the court in a general civil proceeding for the cost of serving the order, the costs of court, and all other fees, charges, or expenses incurred in connection with the protective order.

(b) The court may order a party against whom an agreed protective order is rendered under Section 85.005 to pay the fees required in Subsection (a).
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3897.113 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3897 / Section 3897.113
§ 3897.113. 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.
Tex. Labor Code § 61.051 — TX Code / Code la / Chapter 61 / Section 61.051
§ 61.051. FILING WAGE CLAIM.
Status: in_force

(a) An employee who is not paid wages as prescribed by this chapter may file a wage claim with the commission in accordance with this subchapter.

(b) A wage claim must be filed in a manner and on a form prescribed by the commission and must be verified by the employee.

(c) A wage claim must be filed not later than the 180th day after the date the wages claimed became due for payment. The 180-day deadline is a matter of jurisdiction.

(d) The employee may file the wage claim:

(1) in person at an office of the commission;

(2) by mailing the claim to an address designated by the commission;

(3) by faxing the claim to a fax number designated by the commission;

(4) electronically in a manner designated by the commission by rule; or

(5) by any other means adopted by the commission by rule.

(e) The commission shall ensure that employees are notified of an employee's ability to request from the commission a wage claim form in either language described by Section 61.006.
Tex. Human Resources Code § 33.001 — TX Code / Code hr / Chapter 33 / Section 33.001
§ 33.001. DISTRIBUTION OF SURPLUS COMMODITIES.
Status: in_force

(a) The department is the state agency designated to cooperate with the federal government in administering the distribution of federal surplus commodities and other resources.

(b) The department may cooperate with a city or county in any manner necessary for the proper operation of this program.
Tex. Tax Code § 24.32 — TX Code / Code tx / Chapter 24 / Section 24.32
§ 24.32. ROLLING STOCK INFORMATION REPORTS.
Status: in_force

(a) In addition to any reports required by Chapter 22, a person who on January 1 owns or manages and controls as a fiduciary any rolling stock used in the operation of a railroad shall file a property information report listing the rolling stock with the chief appraiser for the county in which the owner maintains his principal place of business in this state.

(b) If the owner of a railroad is leasing or otherwise using rolling stock on January 1 for use in the operation of the railroad, he shall file a separate report, attached to the report required by Subsection (a) of this section, listing the rolling stock, the name and business address of the owner, and the full consideration for the lease or use.

(c) A report required by this section must be on a form prescribed by the comptroller. In prescribing the form, the comptroller shall ensure that it requires the information necessary to determine market value of rolling stock used in this state.

(d) The report must contain all the information required by the form and must be signed by the individual required to file the report by Subsection (a) of this section. When a corporation is required to file the report, an officer of the corporation or an employee or agent who has been designated in writing by the board of directors or by an authorized officer to sign in behalf of the corporation must sign the report.

(e) A report must be filed before May 1. For good cause shown the chief appraiser may extend the filing deadline by written order for a single period not to exceed 15 days.
Tex. Water Code § 62.1072 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 62 / Section 62.1072
§ 62.1072. ADDITIONAL COMMISSIONERS FOR ACQUISITIONS FROM CERTAIN MUNICIPALITIES.
Status: in_force

(a) A district that acquires land, equipment, or improvements under Section 62.1071 from a municipality with a population of more than 35,000 that operates navigation and port facilities and that is located in a county adjacent to the county of jurisdiction may add positions for members of the commission, as determined by the commission. Not more than two positions may be added to the commission under this section.

(b) The governing body of the municipality in which the acquired land, equipment, or improvements are located shall appoint the additional commissioners.

(c) Commissioners serving in the positions added under Subsection (a) shall serve terms that are consistent with the law governing the terms of the other commissioners.
Tex. Government Code § 2310.054 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2310 / Section 2310.054
§ 2310.054. COORDINATION WITH OTHER GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES.
Status: in_force

(a) In cooperation with the appropriate units of local government and other state agencies, the bank shall coordinate and streamline state business assistance programs and permit or license application procedures for businesses in readjustment zones.

(b) The bank shall work with the responsible state and federal agencies to coordinate readjustment zone programs with other programs carried out in a readjustment zone, including housing, community and economic development, small business, banking, financial assistance, transportation, and employment training programs.

(c) The bank shall encourage other state agencies in awarding grants, loans, or services to give priority to businesses in readjustment zones.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3836.157 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3836 / Section 3836.157
§ 3836.157. UTILITY PROPERTY EXEMPT FROM IMPACT FEES OR ASSESSMENTS.
Status: in_force

The district may not impose an impact fee or assessment on the property, including the equipment, rights-of-way, facilities, or improvements, of:

(1) an electric utility or a power generation company as defined by Section 31.002, Utilities Code;

(2) a gas utility as defined by Section 101.003 or 121.001, Utilities Code;

(3) a telecommunications provider as defined by Section 51.002, Utilities Code; or

(4) a person who provides to the public cable television or advanced telecommunications services.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8183.002 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8183 / Section 8183.002
§ 8183.002. NATURE OF DISTRICT.
Status: in_force

The district is a municipal utility district and a conservation and reclamation district created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8137.151 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8137 / Section 8137.151
§ 8137.151. ELECTIONS REGARDING TAXES OR BONDS.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided by Section 8137.201(c), the district may issue, without an election, bonds and other obligations secured by revenue or contract payments from any lawful source other than ad valorem taxation.

(b) The district must hold an election in the manner provided by Chapters 49 and 54, Water Code, to obtain voter approval before the district may impose a maintenance tax or issue bonds payable from ad valorem taxes.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 243.010 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 243 / Section 243.010
§ 243.010. MINIMUM STANDARDS.
Status: in_force

(a) The rules must contain minimum standards applicable to an ambulatory surgical center and for:

(1) the construction and design, including plumbing, heating, lighting, ventilation, and other design standards necessary to ensure the health and safety of patients;

(2) the qualifications of the professional staff and other personnel;

(3) the equipment essential to the health and welfare of the patients;

(4) the sanitary and hygienic conditions within the center and its surroundings; and

(5) a quality assurance program for patient care.

(b) Standards set under this section may not exceed the minimum standards for certification of ambulatory surgical centers under Title XVIII of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. Section 1395 et seq.).

(c) This section does not authorize the executive commissioner to:

(1) establish the qualifications of a licensed practitioner; or

(2) permit a person to provide health care services who is not authorized to provide those services under another state law.
Tex. Water Code § 51.801 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 51 / Section 51.801
§ 51.801. DESTROYING UNSOLD BONDS.
Status: in_force

If a majority of the electors at the election vote in favor of the dissolution of the district, the board shall destroy all unsold bonds of the district and enter an order cancelling all unissued and unsold bonds authorized by the electors. After the destruction and the entry of the order, the bonds shall have no further force or effect.