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Tex. Government Code § 30.00229 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 30 / Section 30.00229
§ 30.00229. COMPLAINT; PROSECUTION; PLEADING.
Status: repealed

(a) to (d) Repealed by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 691, Sec. 139(5), eff. Sept. 1, 1999.

(e) All pleadings in a municipal court of record must be in writing and must be filed with the clerk.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8508.0109 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8508 / Section 8508.0109
§ 8508.0109. PERMITS AND LICENSES.
Status: in_force

(a) The authority must apply for any permit, license, or other grant of authority required from the commission.

(b) The authority may apply for any permit, license, or financial assistance it may need from any federal, state, or local governmental agency.
Tex. Transportation Code § 22.025 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 22 / Section 22.025
§ 22.025. LIMITATION ON DESIGN AND OPERATION OF AIR NAVIGATION FACILITIES.
Status: in_force

An air navigation facility established or operated by a local government shall be supplementary to and coordinated in design and operation with those established and operated by the federal and state governments.
Tex. Parks and Wildlife Code § 78.003 — TX Code / Code pw / Chapter 78 / Section 78.003
§ 78.003. SHELL BUYER LICENSE.
Status: in_force

(a) No person may purchase for commercial use mussel or clam shells that have been taken from the public water of the state without a resident or nonresident shell buyer's license, except as allowed under Section 78.005 of this code.

(b) The license form shall be prescribed by the department.

(c) The license fee for a resident shell buyer's license is $100 or an amount set by the commission, whichever amount is more.

(d) The license fee for a nonresident shell buyer's license is $1,500 or an amount set by the commission, whichever amount is more.

(e) The holder of a shell buyer's license shall file with the department a report of activities performed under the license in a form and manner specified by the department.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 265.032 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 265 / Section 265.032
§ 265.032. APPOINTMENT OF BOARD.
Status: in_force

(a) The board consists of seven directors. A director may serve successive terms.

(b) The commissioners court shall appoint four directors in its resolution creating the board, and the municipal governing body shall appoint three directors in its resolution creating the board.

(c) Directors are appointed for staggered terms of two years. However, in making the initial appointments to the board the commissioners court shall designate two of its appointees to serve two-year terms and two to serve one-year terms, and the governing body shall designate two of its appointees to serve two-year terms and one to serve a one-year term.

(d) The entity that makes an original appointment shall appoint a successor director on the expiration of a director's term or to fill, for the unexpired part of a term, a vacancy caused by death or resignation.
Tex. Local Government Code § 326.072 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 326 / Section 326.072
§ 326.072. GIFTS, GRANTS, AND DONATIONS.
Status: in_force

A district may accept and administer a gift, grant, or donation from any source to carry out the purposes of this chapter.
Tex. Alcoholic Beverage Code § 16.04 — TX Code / Code al / Chapter 16 / Section 16.04
§ 16.04. FEDERAL PERMIT REQUIRED.
Status: in_force

A winery permit may be granted only on presentation of an appropriate federal wine permit.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3918.0504 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3918 / Section 3918.0504
§ 3918.0504. BONDS SECURED BY REVENUE OR CONTRACT PAYMENTS.
Status: in_force

The district may issue, without an election, bonds secured by:

(1) revenue other than ad valorem taxes, including contract revenues; or

(2) contract payments, provided that the requirements of Section 49.108, Water Code, have been met.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 828.009 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 828 / Section 828.009
§ 828.009. RECLAMATION.
Status: in_force

(a) A releasing agency that does not receive a letter under Section 828.005, 828.006, or 828.007 after the expiration of the seventh day after the sterilization completion date agreed to under Section 828.002 may promptly reclaim the animal from the new owner.

(b) A person may not prevent, obstruct, or interfere with a reclamation under this section.
Tex. Finance Code § 342.453 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 342 / Section 342.453
§ 342.453. ACCEPTANCE OF PREPAYMENT.
Status: in_force

At any time during regular business hours, the lender shall accept prepayment of a loan in full or, if the amount tendered is less than the amount required to prepay the loan in full, prepayment of an amount equal to one or more full installments.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8357.052 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8357 / Section 8357.052
§ 8357.052. TEMPORARY DIRECTORS.
Status: in_force

(a) On or after the effective date of the Act creating this chapter, the owner or owners of a majority of the assessed value of the real property in the district may submit a petition to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality requesting that the commission appoint as temporary directors the five persons named in the petition. The commission shall appoint as temporary directors the five persons named in the petition.

(b) Temporary directors serve until the earlier of:

(1) the date permanent directors are elected under Section 8357.003; or

(2) the fourth anniversary of the effective date of the Act creating this chapter.

(c) If permanent directors have not been elected under Section 8357.003 and the terms of the temporary directors have expired, successor temporary directors shall be appointed or reappointed as provided by Subsection (d) to serve terms that expire on the earlier of:

(1) the date permanent directors are elected under Section 8357.003; or

(2) the fourth anniversary of the date of the appointment or reappointment.

(d) If Subsection (c) applies, the owner or owners of a majority of the assessed value of the real property in the district may submit a petition to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality requesting that the commission appoint as successor temporary directors the five persons named in the petition. The commission shall appoint as successor temporary directors the five persons named in the petition.
Tex. Property Code § 112.005 — TX Code / Code pr / Chapter 112 / Section 112.005
§ 112.005. TRUST PROPERTY.
Status: in_force

A trust cannot be created unless there is trust property.
Tex. Occupations Code § 203.404 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 203 / Section 203.404
§ 203.404. GROUNDS FOR DISCIPLINARY ACTION.
Status: in_force

(a) The commission or executive director may discipline a licensed midwife, refuse to renew a midwife's license, or refuse to issue a license to an applicant if the person:

(1) violates this chapter or a rule adopted under this chapter;

(2) submits false or misleading information to the department;

(3) uses alcohol or drugs intemperately;

(4) engages in unprofessional or dishonorable conduct that may reasonably be determined to deceive or defraud the public;

(5) is unable to practice midwifery with reasonable skill and safety because of illness, disability, or psychological impairment;

(6) is determined by a court judgment to be mentally impaired;

(7) submits a birth or death certificate known by the person to be false or fraudulent or engages in another act that violates Title 3, Health and Safety Code, or a rule adopted under that title;

(8) violates Chapter 244, Health and Safety Code, or a rule adopted under that chapter; or

(9) fails to practice midwifery in a manner consistent with the public health and safety.

(b) The commission or executive director may discipline a licensed midwife and may refuse to issue a license to an applicant for a disciplinary action taken by another jurisdiction that affects the person's authority to practice midwifery, including a suspension, a revocation, or another action.
Tex. Government Code § 419.0265 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 419 / Section 419.0265
§ 419.0265. RECIPROCITY.
Status: in_force

(a) The commission may waive any prerequisite to obtaining a certificate under this subchapter for an applicant who holds a license or certificate issued by another jurisdiction:

(1) that has licensing or certification requirements substantially equivalent to those of this state; or

(2) with which this state has a reciprocity agreement.

(b) The commission may make an agreement with another state to allow for certification by reciprocity.
Tex. Local Government Code § 281.051 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 281 / Section 281.051
§ 281.051. EMINENT DOMAIN.
Status: in_force

(a) An authority may acquire land, easements, or other property within its boundaries by condemnation. The authority may condemn the fee simple title or an easement. The board shall institute condemnation proceedings in the name of the authority and shall direct the proceedings.

(b) The manner in which an authority exercises the right of eminent domain is governed by Chapter 21, Property Code.
Tex. Natural Resources Code § 51.348 — TX Code / Code nr / Chapter 51 / Section 51.348
§ 51.348. CONDITIONS OF SALE.
Status: in_force

The sale of gayule and lechuguilla may be on any terms and conditions and with any limitations that the board considers most advantageous and in the best interest in protecting the public school fund and the state.
Tex. Government Code § 481.655 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 481 / Section 481.655
§ 481.655. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE COMPOSITION.
Status: in_force

(a) The consortium is governed by an executive committee composed of the following members:

(1) three members appointed by the governor;

(2) two members appointed by the lieutenant governor;

(3) two members appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives;

(4) the chancellor of The Texas A&M University System or the chancellor's designee; and

(5) the chancellor of The University of Texas System or the chancellor's designee.

(a-1) An executive committee member appointed under Subsections (a)(1) through (3) serves a six-year term at the pleasure of the applicable appointing authority. The terms of executive committee members appointed under Subsections (a)(1) through (3) must be staggered so that, to the extent practicable, the terms of one of those members expires on January 31 of each odd-numbered year.

(a-2) An executive committee member who is a designee of an executive committee member described by Subsection (a)(4) or (5) serves a two-year term.

(b) In making appointments under Subsection (a), priority shall be given to individuals with experience in manufacturing, design, industrial development, academic research, and scientific research in the field of semiconductors.

(c) In making appointments under Subsection (a), the governor, the lieutenant governor, and the speaker of the house of representatives shall coordinate to ensure that at least two representatives from the commercial semiconductor design and manufacturing sectors with an established presence in the state are appointed to the executive committee.
Tex. Transportation Code § 521.013 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 521 / Section 521.013
§ 521.013. VOLUNTARY CONTRIBUTION FOR TRAFFICKED PERSONS PROGRAM ACCOUNT.
Status: in_force

(a) When a person applies for an original, renewal, corrected, or duplicate driver's license or personal identification certificate under this chapter, the department shall, in a conspicuous manner, direct that person to the opportunity to donate to the trafficked persons program account established under Section 50.0153, Health and Safety Code, through the state's electronic Internet portal described by Section 2054.252(h), Government Code.

(b) The department may deduct from the donations made under this section an amount equal to the department's reasonable expenses associated with administering this section.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3854.003 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3854 / Section 3854.003
§ 3854.003. PURPOSE; DECLARATION OF INTENT.
Status: in_force

(a) The creation of the district is essential to accomplish the purposes of Sections 52 and 52-a, Article III, and Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution, and to accomplish the other purposes of this chapter. The legislature intends that by creating the district the legislature has established a program to accomplish the public purposes set out in Section 52-a, Article III, Texas Constitution.

(b) The creation of the district is necessary to:

(1) diversify the economy of the state;

(2) promote, develop, expand, encourage, and maintain employment, commerce, economic development, and the public welfare;

(3) promote the control, treatment, storage, and distribution of water;

(4) protect, preserve, and restore the sanitary conditions of water;

(5) promote the transportation of agricultural, industrial, and commercial products;

(6) promote the health, safety, and general welfare of:

(A) property owners, residents, employers, and employees in the district; and

(B) the public;

(7) promote the improvement of rivers, bays, creeks, streams, and canals to permit or to aid navigation and commerce; and

(8) promote the construction, maintenance, and operation of streets, roads, highways, turnpikes, and railroads in the greater Cedar Crossing area of Chambers County.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7916.203 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7916 / Section 7916.203
§ 7916.203. CONTRACT TAXES.
Status: in_force

(a) In accordance with Section 49.108, Water Code, the district may impose a tax other than an operation and maintenance tax and use the revenue derived from the tax to make payments under a contract after the provisions of the contract have been approved by a majority of the district voters voting at an election held for that purpose.

(b) A contract approved by the district voters may contain a provision stating that the contract may be modified or amended by the board without further voter approval.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 242.034 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 242 / Section 242.034
§ 242.034. LICENSE FEES.
Status: in_force

(a) The executive commissioner may establish by rule license fees for institutions licensed by the department under this chapter. The license fee may not exceed $375 plus:

(1) $15 for each unit of capacity or bed space for which a license is sought; and

(2) a background examination fee imposed under Subsection (d).

(b) The license fee for a probationary license issued under Section 242.033(f) may not exceed $125 plus:

(1) $5 for each unit of capacity or bed space for which the license is sought; and

(2) a background examination fee imposed under Subsection (d).

(c) An additional license fee may be charged as provided by Section 242.097.

(d) The executive commissioner by rule may establish a background examination fee in an amount necessary to defray the department's expenses in administering its duties under Sections 242.032(d) and (e).

(e) The applicable license fee must be paid with each application for a probationary license, an initial license, a renewal license, or a change of ownership license.

(f) The state is not required to pay the license fee.

(g) An approved increase in bed space is subject to an additional fee.

(h) The license fees established under this chapter are an allowable cost for reimbursement under the medical assistance program administered by the commission under Chapter 32, Human Resources Code. Any fee increases shall be reflected in reimbursement rates prospectively.

(i) An applicant for license renewal who submits an application later than the 45th day before the expiration date of a current license is subject to a late fee in accordance with department rules.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7805.053 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7805 / Section 7805.053
§ 7805.053. DIRECTOR'S BOND.
Status: in_force

As soon as possible after appointment, each director shall qualify for office and execute a sufficient bond in the amount of $5,000 that is:

(1) payable to the district; and

(2) conditioned on the faithful performance of the director's duties.
Tex. Family Code § 201.1045 — TX Code / Code fa / Chapter 201 / Section 201.1045
§ 201.1045. PROCEEDINGS AND JUDICIAL ACTIONS BY REMOTE COMMUNICATION.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, "remote communication" includes teleconferencing, videoconferencing, and any similar technology.

(b) Unless a party files a written objection and except as provided by Subsection (d), an associate judge appointed under this subchapter may conduct a proceeding or perform a judicial action authorized under Section 201.104 from any location in this state using remote communication.

(c) Except as provided by Subsection (d), an associate judge appointed under this subchapter may require or authorize a party to participate in a proceeding authorized under Section 201.104 using a method of remote communication available to the party.

(d) A respondent is entitled to appear in person at a final hearing that may result in a finding of contempt or revocation of the respondent's community supervision under Chapter 157. The respondent may waive the right to appear in person at the hearing in writing or on the record. Unless the respondent waives that right, the associate judge must also appear at the hearing in person.

(e) Section 30.012(b), Civil Practice and Remedies Code, does not apply to a proceeding conducted using remote communication under this section.
Tex. Utilities Code § 17.153 — TX Code / Code ut / Chapter 17 / Section 17.153
§ 17.153. RECORDS OF DISPUTED CHARGES.
Status: in_force

(a) Every service provider shall maintain a record of every disputed charge for a product or service placed on a customer's bill.

(b) The record required under Subsection (a) shall contain for every disputed charge:

(1) any affected telephone numbers or addresses;

(2) the date the customer requested that the billing utility remove the unauthorized charge;

(3) the date the unauthorized charge was removed from the customer's telephone or retail electric bill; and

(4) the date action was taken to refund or credit to the customer any money that the customer paid for the unauthorized charges.

(c) The record required by Subsection (a) shall be maintained for at least 24 months following the completion of all steps required by Section 17.152(a).
Tex. Government Code § 525.0209 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 525 / Section 525.0209
§ 525.0209. RULES.
Status: in_force

The executive commissioner may adopt rules to implement this subchapter.
Tex. Finance Code § 350.001 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 350 / Section 350.001
§ 350.001. APPLICABILITY.
Status: in_force

(a) This chapter applies to a person who extends credit primarily for personal, family, or household use and not for a business, commercial, investment, or agricultural purpose. For the purposes of this chapter, credit means the right granted to a debtor to defer payment of debt or to incur debt and defer its payment. A creditor is subject to this chapter if the creditor charges a finance charge or extends credit payable in one or more installments.

(b) This chapter does not apply to a person who is:

(1) licensed or registered under this title or Title 3; or

(2) exempt from licensing or registration under this title.
Tex. Government Code § 24.256 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 24 / Section 24.256
§ 24.256.
Status: in_force

Sec. 24.256. 157TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT (HARRIS COUNTY). (a) The 157th Judicial District is composed of Harris County.

(b) Section 24.112, relating to the 11th District Court, contains provisions applicable to both that court and the 157th District Court.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3919.156 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3919 / Section 3919.156
§ 3919.156. IMPROVEMENT PROJECT AND SERVICE IN DEFINABLE AREA.
Status: in_force

The district may undertake an improvement project or service that confers a special benefit on a definable area in the district and levy and collect a special assessment on benefited property in the district in accordance with:

(1) Chapter 372, Local Government Code; or

(2) Chapter 375, Local Government Code.
Tex. Government Code § 547.03551 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 547 / Section 547.03551
§ 547.03551. COMMISSION ASSISTANCE FOR CERTAIN COMMUNITY COLLABORATIVES.
Status: in_force

(a) The commission shall establish procedures to assist a community collaborative that includes a county with a population of less than 250,000 with submission of a petition under Section 547.0355.

(b) If the commission is appropriated money to implement this subchapter for a state fiscal year in an amount that exceeds the total amount of grants awarded under this subchapter in the previous state fiscal year, the commission, in selecting grant recipients for the excess amount, must accept petitions from community collaboratives that were not selected as grant recipients under this subchapter in the previous state fiscal year or collaboratives that were selected as grant recipients in the previous state fiscal year but require additional funding for the recipient's collaborative for purposes of this subchapter.
Tex. Family Code § 157.168 — TX Code / Code fa / Chapter 157 / Section 157.168
§ 157.168. ADDITIONAL PERIODS OF POSSESSION OR ACCESS.
Status: repealed

(a) Unless a party shows good cause why the order should not be rendered, a court shall order additional periods of possession of or access to a child to compensate for the denial of court-ordered possession or access.

(a-1) Repealed by Acts 2025, 89th Leg., R.S., Ch. 617 (H.B. 3181), Sec. 5, eff. September 1, 2025.

(a-2) The additional periods of possession or access:

(1) except as provided by Subsection (d), must be of the same type and duration of the possession or access that was denied;

(2) may include weekend, holiday, and summer possession or access; and

(3) must occur on or before the second anniversary of the date the court finds that court-ordered possession or access has been denied.

(b) The person denied possession or access is entitled to decide the time of the additional possession or access, subject to the provisions of Subsection (a-2)(1).

(c) Repealed by Acts 2025, 89th Leg., R.S., Ch. 617 (H.B. 3181), Sec. 5, eff. September 1, 2025.

(d) If the court finds that the person denying possession or access has previously been found in contempt of court at least three times for the denial of court-ordered possession or access with respect to the child who is the subject of the proceeding, the additional periods of possession of or access to the child ordered by the court under this section must be, in total, twice the duration of the periods of possession and access that were denied.
Tex. Transportation Code § 66.081 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 66 / Section 66.081
§ 66.081. PURPOSE.
Status: in_force

The purpose of this subchapter is to:

(1) in the public interest, stimulate and preserve maritime commerce on the pilotage grounds of this state by limiting and regulating the liability of pilots; and

(2) maintain pilotage fees at reasonable amounts.
Tex. Water Code § 60.554 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 60 / Section 60.554
§ 60.554. VOLUNTARY PARTICIPATION.
Status: in_force

(a) Participation by a district employee in a state employee charitable campaign is voluntary. The district shall inform district employees that deductions are voluntary.

(b) The district shall adopt rules establishing a process for hearing employee complaints regarding coercive activity in a district employee charitable campaign.
Tex. Business & Commerce Code § 301.102 — TX Code / Code bc / Chapter 301 / Section 301.102
§ 301.102. INJUNCTIVE RELIEF.
Status: in_force

(a) The attorney general's office may petition a district court for a temporary restraining order to restrain a continuing violation of this chapter.

(b) A district court, on petition of the attorney general's office and on finding that a person is violating this chapter, may:

(1) issue an injunction prohibiting the person from continuing the violation; or

(2) grant any other injunctive relief warranted by the facts.