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Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3911.353 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3911 / Section 3911.353
§ 3911.353. ASSUMPTION OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES.
Status: in_force

(a) After the city dissolves the district, the city assumes the obligations of the district, including any bonds or other debt payable from assessments or other district revenue.

(b) If the city dissolves the district, the board shall transfer ownership of all district property to the city.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1048.158 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1048 / Section 1048.158
§ 1048.158. FINANCIAL REPORT.
Status: in_force

As soon as practicable after the close of each fiscal year, the district administrator shall prepare for the board:

(1) a complete sworn statement of all district money; and

(2) a complete account of the disbursements of that money.
Tex. Water Code § 58.321 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 58 / Section 58.321
§ 58.321.
Status: in_force

Sec. 58.321. WATER SERVICE: REFUSED. The board may refuse water service to any person who refuses to pay the charges and assessments for water service or who fails or refuses to pay any taxes levied against his property after six months from the date the taxes become delinquent.
Tex. Government Code § 551.052 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 551 / Section 551.052
§ 551.052.
Status: in_force

Sec. 551.052. SCHOOL DISTRICT: SPECIAL NOTICE TO NEWS MEDIA. (a) A school district shall provide special notice of each meeting to any news media that has:

(1) requested special notice; and

(2) agreed to reimburse the district for the cost of providing the special notice.

(b) The notice shall be by telephone, facsimile transmission, or electronic mail.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8309.152 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8309 / Section 8309.152
§ 8309.152. LAW APPLICABLE TO NEW DISTRICT.
Status: in_force

This chapter applies to any new district created by division of the district, and a new district has all the powers and duties of the district.
Tex. Transportation Code § 601.153 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 601 / Section 601.153
§ 601.153. DEPOSIT OF SECURITY; EVIDENCE OF FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY.
Status: in_force

(a) The department may not suspend a driver's license, vehicle registration, or nonresident's privilege under this subchapter if the owner or operator:

(1) deposits with the department security in an amount determined to be sufficient under Section 601.154 or 601.157 as appropriate; and

(2) files evidence of financial responsibility as required by this chapter.

(b) If the owner or operator chooses to establish financial responsibility under Subsection (a)(2) by filing evidence of motor vehicle liability insurance, the owner or operator must file a certificate of insurance for a policy that has a policy period of at least six months and for which the premium for the entire policy period is paid in full.

(c) Notwithstanding Section 601.085, coverage for a motor vehicle under a motor vehicle liability policy for which a person files with the department a certificate of insurance under Subsection (b) may not be canceled unless:

(1) the person no longer owns the motor vehicle;

(2) the person dies;

(3) the person has a permanent incapacity that renders the person unable to drive the motor vehicle; or

(4) the person surrenders to the department the person's driver's license and the vehicle registration for the motor vehicle.
Tex. Finance Code § 96.302 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 96 / Section 96.302
§ 96.302. REMOVAL OR REPLACEMENT OF LIQUIDATING AGENT.
Status: in_force

(a) The commissioner, with or without cause, may remove a liquidating agent and appoint another agent.

(b) If a liquidating agent resigns, dies, or otherwise becomes unable to serve, the commissioner shall promptly appoint another agent.
Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 18B.206 — TX Code / Code cr / Chapter 18B / Section 18B.206
§ 18B.206. REMOVAL OF DEVICE.
Status: in_force

(a) The applicant shall remove or cause to be removed the mobile tracking device as soon as is practicable after the authorization period expires.

(b) If removal is not practicable, the device may not be monitored after the expiration of the order.
Tex. Natural Resources Code § 81.020 — TX Code / Code nr / Chapter 81 / Section 81.020
§ 81.020. ADDITIONAL DUTIES OF CHIEF SUPERVISOR AND HIS DEPUTIES.
Status: in_force

(a) The chief supervisor and his deputies shall supervise the plugging of all abandoned wells and the shooting of wells and shall follow the rules of the commission relating to the production and conservation of oil and gas.

(b) The chief supervisor shall gather information and assist the commission in the performance of its duties under this title.
Tex. Natural Resources Code § 40.256 — TX Code / Code nr / Chapter 40 / Section 40.256
§ 40.256. INDIVIDUAL CAUSE OF ACTION.
Status: in_force

The remedies in this chapter are cumulative and not exclusive. This chapter does not require pursuit of any claim against the fund as a condition precedent to any other remedy, nor does this chapter prohibit any person from bringing an action at common law or under any other law not inconsistent with this chapter for response costs or damages resulting from a discharge or other condition of pollution covered by this chapter. No such action shall collaterally estop or bar the commissioner in any action brought by the commissioner under this chapter.
Tex. Insurance Code § 6002.003 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 6002 / Section 6002.003
§ 6002.003. EFFECT ON LOCAL REGULATION.
Status: in_force

(a) This chapter and the rules adopted under this chapter have uniform force and effect throughout this state. A municipality or county may not enact an ordinance or rule inconsistent with this chapter or rules adopted under this chapter. An inconsistent ordinance or rule is void and has no effect.

(b) Notwithstanding Subsection (a), a municipality or county may:

(1) mandate that a fire alarm or detection system be installed in certain facilities, if the installation conforms to applicable state law;

(2) require a better type of alarm or detection system or otherwise safer condition than the minimum required by state law; and

(3) require regular inspections by local officials of smoke detectors in dwelling units, as that term is defined by Section 92.251, Property Code, and require the smoke detectors to be operational at the time of inspection.

(c) A municipality, county, or other political subdivision of this state may not require, as a condition of engaging in business or performing any activity authorized under this chapter, that a registered firm, a license holder, or an employee of a license holder:

(1) obtain a registration, franchise, or license from the political subdivision;

(2) pay any fee or franchise tax to the political subdivision; or

(3) post a bond.

(d) Notwithstanding any other provision of this section or Section 6002.155, a municipality or county may require a registered firm to obtain a permit and pay a permit fee for the installation of a fire alarm or fire detection device or system and require that the installation of such a system be in conformance with the building code or other construction requirements of the municipality or county and state law.

(e) Notwithstanding Subsection (d), a municipality or county may not impose qualification or financial responsibility requirements other than proof of a registration certificate.

(f) A political subdivision may not require a registered firm, a license holder, or an employee of a registered firm to maintain a business location or residency within that political subdivision to engage in a business or perform any activity authorized under this chapter.

(g) A municipality or county may by ordinance require a registered firm to make a telephone call to a monitored property before the firm notifies the municipality or county of an alarm signal received by the firm from a fire detection device.
Tex. Government Code § 2116.019 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2116 / Section 2116.019
§ 2116.019. DEPOSITORY ACCOUNT HELD IN TRUST; UNDISCLOSED TRUST INSTRUMENT.
Status: in_force

(a) If the depository opens a depository account for a person claiming to be the trustee for another person and the depository has no other notice of the existence or terms of the trust other than a written claim against the account:

(1) the person claiming to be the trustee, on the person's signature, may withdraw precious metals from the account; and

(2) if the person claiming to be the trustee dies, the depository may pay or deliver the quantity of precious metals represented by the balance in the account to the person for whom the account was opened.

(b) The depository has no further liability for a payment or delivery made as provided by Subsection (a).
Tex. Business & Commerce Code § 9.509 — TX Code / Code bc / Chapter 9 / Section 9.509
§ 9.509. PERSONS ENTITLED TO FILE A RECORD.
Status: in_force

(a) A person may file an initial financing statement, amendment that adds collateral covered by a financing statement, or amendment that adds a debtor to a financing statement only if:

(1) the debtor authorizes the filing in an authenticated record or pursuant to Subsection (b) or (c); or

(2) the person holds an agricultural lien that has become effective at the time of filing and the financing statement covers only collateral in which the person holds an agricultural lien.

(b) By authenticating or becoming bound as debtor by a security agreement, a debtor or new debtor authorizes the filing of an initial financing statement, and an amendment, covering:

(1) the collateral described in the security agreement; and

(2) property that becomes collateral under Section 9.315(a)(2), whether or not the security agreement expressly covers proceeds.

(c) By acquiring collateral in which a security interest or agricultural lien continues under Section 9.315(a)(1), a debtor authorizes the filing of an initial financing statement, and an amendment, covering the collateral and property that becomes collateral under Section 9.315(a)(2).

(d) A person may file an amendment other than an amendment that adds collateral covered by a financing statement or an amendment that adds a debtor to a financing statement only if:

(1) the secured party of record authorizes the filing; or

(2) the amendment is a termination statement for a financing statement as to which the secured party of record has failed to file or send a termination statement as required by Section 9.513(a) or (c), the debtor authorizes the filing, and the termination statement indicates that the debtor authorized it to be filed.

(e) If there is more than one secured party of record for a financing statement, each secured party of record may authorize the filing of an amendment under Subsection (d).
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8394.101 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8394 / Section 8394.101
§ 8394.101. MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT POWERS.
Status: in_force

The district has the rights, powers, privileges, and functions conferred by general law applicable to a municipal utility district, including Chapters 49 and 54, Water Code.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 5002.204 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 5002 / Section 5002.204
§ 5002.204. ENFORCEMENT OF SUBCHAPTERS.
Status: in_force

(a) The provisions of Subchapters D and E may be enforced only through mandamus or declaratory or injunctive relief. A political subdivision's immunity from suit is waived in regard to an action under this subchapter.

(b) A court may award court costs and reasonable and necessary attorney's fees to the prevailing party in an action under this subchapter.
Tex. Occupations Code § 165.002 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 165 / Section 165.002
§ 165.002. PROCEDURE.
Status: in_force

(a) The board by rule shall prescribe the procedure by which it may impose an administrative penalty.

(b) A proceeding under this subchapter is subject to Chapter 2001, Government Code.
Tex. Parks and Wildlife Code § 77.015 — TX Code / Code pw / Chapter 77 / Section 77.015
§ 77.015. GRADATION AND PROCESSING.
Status: in_force

Shrimp found to be of legal size under this chapter may subsequently be graded for size for packaging, processing, or sale.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8362.105 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8362 / Section 8362.105
§ 8362.105. COMPLIANCE WITH MUNICIPAL CONSENT ORDINANCE OR RESOLUTION.
Status: in_force

The district shall comply with all applicable requirements of any ordinance or resolution that is adopted under Section 54.016 or 54.0165, Water Code, and that consents to the creation of the district or to the inclusion of land in the district.
Tex. Transportation Code § 601.261 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 601 / Section 601.261
§ 601.261. IMPOUNDMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLE.
Status: in_force

On a second or subsequent conviction for an offense under Section 601.191, the court shall order the sheriff of the county in which the court has jurisdiction to impound the motor vehicle operated by the defendant at the time of the offense if the defendant:

(1) was an owner of the motor vehicle at the time of the offense; and

(2) is an owner on the date of that conviction.
Tex. Government Code § 24.599 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 24 / Section 24.599
§ 24.599.
Status: in_force

Sec. 24.599. 455TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT (TRAVIS COUNTY). (a) The 455th Judicial District is composed of Travis County.

(b) The 455th District Court shall give preference to civil and family law matters.
Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 17A.03 — TX Code / Code cr / Chapter 17A / Section 17A.03
§ 17A.03. SUMMONING CORPORATION OR ASSOCIATION.
Status: in_force

(a) When a complaint is filed or an indictment or information presented against a corporation or association, the court or clerk shall issue a summons to the corporation or association. The summons shall be in the same form as a capias except that:

(1) it shall summon the corporation or association to appear before the court named at the place stated in the summons; and

(2) it shall be accompanied by a certified copy of the complaint, indictment, or information; and

(3) it shall provide that the corporation or association appear before the court named at or before 10 a.m. of the Monday next after the expiration of 20 days after it is served with summons, except when service is made upon the secretary of state or the Commissioner of Insurance, in which instance the summons shall provide that the corporation or association appear before the court named at or before 10 a.m. of the Monday next after the expiration of 30 days after the secretary of state or the Commissioner of Insurance is served with summons.

(b) No individual may be arrested upon a complaint, indictment, information, judgment, or sentence against a corporation or association.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 242.008 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 242 / Section 242.008
§ 242.008. EMPLOYMENT OF PERSONNEL.
Status: in_force

The department may employ the personnel necessary to administer this chapter properly.
Tex. Insurance Code § 843.074 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 843 / Section 843.074
§ 843.074.
Status: in_force

Sec. 843.074. CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY REQUIREMENT: APPLICABILITY TO MEDICAL SCHOOL AND MEDICAL AND DENTAL UNIT. A medical school or medical and dental unit, as defined or described by Section 61.003, 61.501, or 74.601, Education Code, is not required to obtain a certificate of authority under this chapter to the extent that the medical school or medical and dental unit contracts to deliver medical care within a health maintenance organization delivery network. This chapter is otherwise applicable to the medical school or medical and dental unit.
Tex. Occupations Code § 1956.203 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 1956 / Section 1956.203
§ 1956.203. CRIMINAL PENALTY FOR CERTAIN SOLICITATION.
Status: in_force

(a) A person commits an offense if the person solicits the purchase of regulated material at a location other than a business location at which the material is produced as a by-product in the ordinary course of that business.

(b) An offense under this section is a Class B misdemeanor.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8283.153 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8283 / Section 8283.153
§ 8283.153. WATER RIGHTS.
Status: in_force

The authority may acquire, develop, and use rights to groundwater or surface water.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8000A.0106 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8000A / Section 8000A.0106
§ 8000A.0106. INITIAL DISTRICT TERRITORY.
Status: in_force

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

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

(1) organization, existence, or validity;

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

(3) right to impose a tax; or

(4) legality or operation.
Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 56B.461 — TX Code / Code cr / Chapter 56B / Section 56B.461
§ 56B.461. USE OF AUXILIARY FUND.
Status: in_force

As appropriated by the legislature, the attorney general may use the compensation to victims of crime auxiliary fund to cover costs incurred by the attorney general in administering the address confidentiality program established under Subchapter B, Chapter 58.
Tex. Election Code § 254.121 — TX Code / Code el / Chapter 254 / Section 254.121
§ 254.121. ADDITIONAL CONTENTS OF REPORTS.
Status: in_force

In addition to the contents required by Section 254.031, each report by a campaign treasurer of a specific-purpose committee must include:

(1) the committee's full name and address;

(2) the full name, residence or business street address, and telephone number of the committee's campaign treasurer;

(3) the identity and date of the election for which the report is filed, if applicable;

(4) the name of each candidate and each measure supported or opposed by the committee, indicating for each whether the committee supports or opposes;

(5) the name of each officeholder assisted by the committee;

(6) the amount of each political expenditure in the form of a political contribution that is made to a candidate, officeholder, or another political committee and that is returned to the committee during the reporting period, the name of the person to whom the expenditure was originally made, and the date it is returned;

(7) on a separate page or pages of the report, the identification of any payment from political contributions made to a business in which the candidate or officeholder has a participating interest of more than 10 percent, holds a position on the governing body of the business, or serves as an officer of the business; and

(8) on a separate page or pages of the report, the identification of any contribution from a corporation or labor organization made and accepted under Subchapter D, Chapter 253.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8455.002 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8455 / Section 8455.002
§ 8455.002. NATURE OF DISTRICT.
Status: in_force

The district is a municipal utility district created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Tex. Property Code § 74.703 — TX Code / Code pr / Chapter 74 / Section 74.703
§ 74.703. ADDITIONAL PERSONNEL.
Status: in_force

(a) The comptroller and the attorney general may employ, in the office of either official, additional personnel necessary to enforce this title.

(b) The salary rate of additional personnel may not exceed the rate paid to other state employees for similar services.

(c) The salaries of additional personnel shall be paid in accordance with Section 74.602.
Tex. Human Resources Code § 152.0742 — TX Code / Code hr / Chapter 152 / Section 152.0742
§ 152.0742. COMPENSATION OF JUVENILE COURT JUDGE.
Status: in_force

(a) If designated as the juvenile court judge, the judge of the County Court at Law of Ector County may be paid additional annual compensation of not more than $3,000 for serving as juvenile court judge.

(b) The compensation shall be paid in equal monthly installments from the general fund of the county.
Tex. Education Code § 107.66 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 107 / Section 107.66
§ 107.66. REQUISITION OF FURNISHINGS, EQUIPMENT, ETC.
Status: in_force

The board may make requisition to the comptroller for furniture, furnishings, equipment, and appointments required for the proper use and enjoyment of improvements erected by the board, and the comptroller may purchase and pay for the furnishings, equipment, and appointments.
Tex. Tax Code § 151.251 — TX Code / Code tx / Chapter 151 / Section 151.251
§ 151.251. SECURITY REQUIRED.
Status: in_force

(a) An applicant for a sales tax permit or for registration as a retailer under Section 151.106 of this code must file with the comptroller adequate security for the payment of the taxes imposed by this chapter.

(b) If the holder of a sales tax permit or a retailer registered under Section 151.106 of this code who is exempted under Section 151.254 of this code from filing security under this subchapter is determined by the comptroller to be delinquent in the payment of the taxes imposed by this chapter, the comptroller shall require the holder or retailer to file with the comptroller adequate security for the payment of the taxes imposed by this chapter.

(c) For the purposes of Subsection (b) of this section, a holder of a permit or a retailer is delinquent in the payment of the taxes imposed by this chapter if the holder or retailer fails to file all reports due or to pay any determination before the day the determination could be paid without additional penalty.

(d) If the comptroller determines that it is necessary to ensure compliance with this chapter, the comptroller may require security from a person as a condition to retaining a permit under this chapter.
Tex. Education Code § 48.051 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 48 / Section 48.051
§ 48.051. BASIC ALLOTMENT.
Status: repealed

(a) For each student in average daily attendance, not including the time students spend each day in career and technology education programs or in special education programs in a setting other than a general education setting, for which an additional allotment is made under Subchapter C, a school district is entitled to an allotment equal to the lesser of the amounts that result from the following formulas:

(1) A = $6,160 + GYIA; or

(2) A = ($6,160 + GYIA) X TR/MCR

"A" is the allotment to which a district is entitled;

"GYIA" is the guaranteed yield increment adjustment determined under Section 48.2561;

"TR" is the district's tier one maintenance and operations tax rate, as provided by Section 45.0032; and

"MCR" is the district's maximum compressed tax rate, as determined under Section 48.2551.

(b) A greater amount for any school year may be provided by appropriation.

(c) Repealed by Acts 2025, 89th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1065 (H.B. 2), Sec. 1.10, eff. June 20, 2025.

(c-1) Repealed by Acts 2025, 89th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1065 (H.B. 2), Sec. 1.10, eff. June 20, 2025.

(c-2) Repealed by Acts 2025, 89th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1065 (H.B. 2), Sec. 1.10, eff. June 20, 2025.

(d) Repealed by Acts 2025, 89th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1065 (H.B. 2), Sec. 1.10, eff. June 20, 2025.
Tex. Tax Code § 171.070 — TX Code / Code tx / Chapter 171 / Section 171.070
§ 171.070. EXEMPTION--LODGES.
Status: in_force

A lodge incorporated under Article 1399 et seq., Revised Civil Statutes of Texas, 1925, is exempted from the franchise tax.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7989.001 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7989 / Section 7989.001
§ 7989.001. DEFINITION.
Status: in_force

In this chapter, "district" means the Meyer Ranch Municipal Utility District of Comal County.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8112.002 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8112 / Section 8112.002
§ 8112.002. NATURE OF DISTRICT.
Status: in_force

The district is a municipal utility district in Montgomery County created under and essential to accomplish the purposes of Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.