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Tex. Local Government Code § 161.002 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 161 / Section 161.002
§ 161.002. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this chapter:

(1) "Commission" means a county ethics commission created under this chapter.

(2) "Commission staff" means county employees assigned to provide administrative support to the commission.

(3) "Communicates directly with" has the meaning assigned by Section 305.002, Government Code.

(4) "County affiliate" means a person described and determined by order of the commissioners court on recommendation of the commission. As determined by the commissioners court, the term includes:

(A) any person whose goods and services are purchased under the terms of a purchase order or contractual agreement with the county; and

(B) as determined by the county, any other persons doing business with the county.

(5) "County employee" means a person employed by the county or a county officer and includes a person employed in the judicial branch of the county government who is not subject to the Code of Judicial Conduct. The term does not include a county officer.

(6) "County office" means a position held by a county officer.

(7) "County officer" means a county judge, county commissioner, county attorney, sheriff, county tax assessor-collector, county clerk, district clerk, county treasurer, county auditor, county purchasing agent, and constable.

(8) "County public servant" means a person elected, selected, appointed, employed, or otherwise designated as one of the following, even if the person has not yet qualified for or assumed the duties of office:

(A) a county officer or county employee;

(B) a person appointed by the commissioners court or a county officer to a position on one of the following, whether the position is compensated or not:

(i) an authority, board, bureau, commission, committee, council, department, district, division, or office of the county; or

(ii) a multi-jurisdictional board;

(C) an attorney at law or notary public when participating in the performance of a governmental function;

(D) a candidate for nomination or election to an elected county office; or

(E) a person who is performing a governmental function under a claim of right although the person is not legally qualified or authorized to do so.

(9) "Lobbyist" means a person who, for compensation in excess of an amount established by the commission, communicates directly with a county officer or county employee to influence official action. The term does not include an attorney who communicates directly with a county officer or county employee to the extent that such communication relates to the attorney's representation of a party in a civil or criminal proceeding.
Tex. Occupations Code § 2501.204 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 2501 / Section 2501.204
§ 2501.204. DECEPTIVE TRADE PRACTICE.
Status: in_force

A violation of this chapter is a false, misleading, or deceptive act or practice within the meaning of Section 17.46, Business & Commerce Code, and any public or private right or remedy authorized by Subchapter E, Chapter 17, Business & Commerce Code, may be used to enforce this chapter.
Tex. Insurance Code § 4151.301 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 4151 / Section 4151.301
§ 4151.301. GROUNDS FOR DENIAL, SUSPENSION, OR REVOCATION OF CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY.
Status: in_force

The department may deny an application for a certificate of authority or discipline the holder of a certificate of authority under this subchapter if the department determines that the applicant or holder, individually, or through an officer, director, or shareholder:

(1) has wilfully violated an insurance law of this state;

(2) has intentionally made a material misstatement in the application for a certificate of authority;

(3) has obtained or attempted to obtain a certificate of authority by fraud or misrepresentation;

(4) has misappropriated, converted to the applicant's or holder's own use, or illegally withheld money belonging to:

(A) an insurance carrier, as that term is defined by Section 401.011, Labor Code;

(B) an insurer, as that term is defined by Section 4001.003;

(C) a health maintenance organization; or

(D) an insured, enrollee, injured employee, or beneficiary;

(5) has engaged in fraudulent or dishonest acts or practices;

(6) has materially misrepresented the terms and conditions of an insurance policy, certificate, evidence of coverage, or contract;

(7) has been convicted of a felony;

(8) is in a financial condition, or is operating or conducting business in a manner, that would render further transaction of business in this state hazardous or injurious to insured persons or the public;

(9) has failed to comply with any judgment rendered against the applicant or holder before the 60th day after the date on which the judgment becomes final;

(10) has wilfully violated a commissioner rule;

(11) has refused to be examined or to produce accounts, records, and files for examination as required by this chapter or commissioner rule;

(12) at any time fails to meet a qualification for which issuance of the certificate of authority could have been denied had the failure then existed and been known to the commissioner;

(13) has had a certificate of authority, license, or other authority issued by this state, another state, or the United States suspended or revoked; or

(14) has failed to timely file the annual report required by Section 4151.205.
Tex. Insurance Code § 887.357 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 887 / Section 887.357
§ 887.357. INVESTMENT OF FUNDS.
Status: in_force

(a) An association may invest money from a mortuary fund only in securities and investments that are a legal investment for the reserve funds of a domestic life, accident, and health insurance company operating under Chapter 841.

(b) An association may invest money from an expense fund only in securities and investments that are a legal investment for the surplus funds of a domestic life, accident, and health insurance company operating under Chapter 841.

(c) An association may invest surplus funds belonging to the association only in securities that are a legal investment for the surplus funds of a domestic life, accident, and health insurance company operating under Chapter 841.
Tex. Water Code § 152.301 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 152 / Section 152.301
§ 152.301. ELECTRIC TRANSMISSION SERVICES AND FACILITIES.
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any other law, a river authority may:

(1) provide transmission services, as defined by the Utilities Code or the Public Utility Commission of Texas, on a regional basis to any eligible transmission customer at any location within or outside the boundaries of the river authority; and

(2) acquire, including by lease-purchase, lease from or to any person, finance, construct, rebuild, operate, or sell electric transmission facilities at any location within or outside the boundaries of the river authority.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 11007.106 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 11007 / Section 11007.106
§ 11007.106. AUTHORITY OF PUBLIC AGENCIES AND POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS TO CONTRACT WITH DISTRICT.
Status: in_force

A public agency or political subdivision of this state, including a city, town, or village in the district, may enter into a contract or agreement with the district, on terms agreed to by the parties, for:

(1) the purchase or sale of water;

(2) waste collection, transportation, processing, or disposal; or

(3) any purpose relating to the district's powers or functions.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 6906.151 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 6906 / Section 6906.151
§ 6906.151. DISTRICT MONEY.
Status: in_force

The district may acquire, hold, use, and dispose of its receipts and money from any source.
Tex. Estates Code § 114.004 — TX Code / Code es / Chapter 114 / Section 114.004
§ 114.004. NONEXCLUSIVITY.
Status: in_force

This chapter does not affect any method of transferring real property otherwise permitted under the laws of this state.
Tex. Transportation Code § 1004.003 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 1004 / Section 1004.003
§ 1004.003. CONFIDENTIALITY OF INFORMATION RELATED TO INVESTIGATIONS.
Status: in_force

Information obtained during an investigation of a person regulated under Chapter 2301 or 2302, Occupations Code, or Chapter 503 or 643 of this code is confidential and not subject to disclosure under Chapter 552, Government Code, until the investigation is dismissed or finally resolved only if the disclosure of that information would interfere with or jeopardize the investigation.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 9058.0303 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 9058 / Section 9058.0303
§ 9058.0303. AUTHORITY FOR ROAD PROJECTS.
Status: in_force

Under Section 52, Article III, Texas Constitution, the district may design, acquire, construct, finance, issue bonds for, improve, operate, maintain, and convey to this state, a county, or a municipality for operation and maintenance macadamized, graveled, or paved roads, or improvements, including storm drainage, in aid of those roads.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1018.053 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1018 / Section 1018.053
§ 1018.053. BOND; RECORD OF BOND AND OATH OR AFFIRMATION OF OFFICE.
Status: in_force

(a) Each director shall execute a good and sufficient bond for $5,000 that is:

(1) approved by the commissioners courts of Dallam and Hartley Counties;

(2) payable to the district; and

(3) conditioned on the faithful performance of the director's duties.

(b) The district may provide for a director's bond with district money.

(c) Each director's bond and constitutional oath or affirmation of office shall be kept in the district's permanent records.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3861.105 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3861 / Section 3861.105
§ 3861.105. NAME CHANGE.
Status: in_force

The board by resolution may change the district's name. The board shall give written notice of the change to the city.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8857.002 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8857 / Section 8857.002
§ 8857.002. NATURE OF DISTRICT.
Status: in_force

The district is a groundwater conservation district created under and essential to accomplish the purposes of Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Tex. Insurance Code § 2602.302 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 2602 / Section 2602.302
§ 2602.302. PAYMENT OF COVERED CLAIMS.
Status: in_force

(a) The association shall pay covered claims:

(1) existing before the determination of impairment; or

(2) arising on or before:

(A) the date of cancellation of the impaired title insurance company's policies or the claim deadline for claims against the impaired title insurance company, as applicable; or

(B) the claim deadline for covered claims against an impaired agent, which is the first anniversary of the date of determination of impairment.

(b) A court in this state in which receivership proceedings of an impaired title insurance company are pending shall set, as applicable:

(1) the date of cancellation of the policies, which may not be later than the fifth anniversary of the date of determination of impairment; or

(2) the claim deadline, which may not be later than the first anniversary of the date of determination of impairment.

(b-1) If an impaired title insurance company is in receivership proceedings outside of this state, the claim deadline is the first anniversary of the date of determination of impairment.

(c) Subject to the approval of the commissioner, the association shall establish:

(1) procedures for filing claims with the association; and

(2) acceptable forms of proof of covered claims.

(d) The association shall pay claims in the order the association considers reasonable, including payment as claims are received from the claimants or in groups or categories of claims.

(e) The association may not pay a claimant an amount exceeding the amount of the claimant's covered claim.

(f) On payment of the last timely filed covered claim, the association is discharged from the association's obligations under this chapter. This subsection does not discharge the association of obligations related to pending litigation.
Tex. Natural Resources Code § 102.082 — TX Code / Code nr / Chapter 102 / Section 102.082
§ 102.082. AUTOMATIC DISSOLUTION.
Status: in_force

A unit is automatically dissolved:

(1) two years after its effective date if no production or drilling operations have been had on the unit or surface location for the unit;

(2) six months after the completion of a dry hole on the unit; or

(3) six months after cessation of production from the unit.
Tex. Transportation Code § 174.351 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 174 / Section 174.351
§ 174.351. TAX AUTHORIZED.
Status: in_force

A district may impose any kind of tax except an ad valorem property tax.
Tex. Property Code § 42.003 — TX Code / Code pr / Chapter 42 / Section 42.003
§ 42.003. DESIGNATION OF EXEMPT PROPERTY.
Status: in_force

(a) If the number or amount of a type of personal property owned by a debtor exceeds the exemption allowed by Section 42.002 and the debtor can be found in the county where the property is located, the officer making a levy on the property shall ask the debtor to designate the personal property to be levied on. If the debtor cannot be found in the county or the debtor fails to make a designation within a reasonable time after the officer's request, the officer shall make the designation.

(b) If the aggregate value of a debtor's personal property exceeds the amount exempt from seizure under Section 42.001(a), the debtor may designate the portion of the property to be levied on. If, after a court's request, the debtor fails to make a designation within a reasonable time or if for any reason a creditor contests that the property is exempt, the court shall make the designation.
Tex. Agriculture Code § 52.016 — TX Code / Code ag / Chapter 52 / Section 52.016
§ 52.016. MARKETING CONTRACT.
Status: in_force

(a) A marketing association may execute a marketing contract with its members requiring the members to sell, for a period not exceeding 10 years, all or a specified part of their agricultural products or specified commodities exclusively to or through the association or any facilities to be created by the association.

(b) The contract may provide that the association may:

(1) sell or resell its members' products with or without taking title to the products; and

(2) pay to its members the resale price less necessary expenses.

(c) The expenses that may be deducted from the resale price under Subsection (b) of this section include:

(1) sales, overhead, and other expenses;

(2) interest on preferred stock, not exceeding eight percent a year;

(3) interest on common stock, not exceeding eight percent a year; and

(4) reserves, including reserves for redeeming any stock issued.

(d) A marketing association's bylaws and marketing contract may:

(1) fix as liquidated damages specific amounts to be paid by a member if the member breaches the marketing contract regarding the sale, delivery, or withholding of products; and

(2) provide that the member will pay all costs, premiums for bonds, expenses, and fees if the association brings an action on the contract.
Tex. Government Code § 2165.106 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2165 / Section 2165.106
§ 2165.106. SHARING SPACE.
Status: in_force

The commission may:

(1) consolidate requests for space of two or more state agencies with similar needs; and

(2) obtain and allocate space so that it is shared by the agencies.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1079.104 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1079 / Section 1079.104
§ 1079.104. RULES.
Status: in_force

The board may adopt rules governing:

(1) the operation of the hospital and hospital system; and

(2) the duties, functions, and responsibilities of district staff and employees.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3947.051 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3947 / Section 3947.051
§ 3947.051. GOVERNING BODY; TERMS.
Status: in_force

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

(b) Except as provided by Section 3947.054, directors serve staggered four-year terms, with two or three directors' terms expiring June 1 of each odd-numbered year.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3892.202 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3892 / Section 3892.202
§ 3892.202. DISBURSEMENTS AND TRANSFERS OF MONEY.
Status: in_force

The board by resolution shall establish the number of directors' signatures and the procedure required for a disbursement or transfer of the district's money.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 6605.003 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 6605 / Section 6605.003
§ 6605.003. LEGISLATIVE FINDINGS.
Status: in_force

The legislature finds that:

(1) providing the district with the powers authorized by Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution, benefits the citizens and property in the district;

(2) all property in the district benefits;

(3) all property the district benefits is included in the district; and

(4) the district is essential to accomplish the purposes of Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1052.155 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1052 / Section 1052.155
§ 1052.155. AUDIT.
Status: in_force

(a) The board shall have an independent audit made of the district's financial condition for the fiscal year.

(b) As soon as the audit is completed, the audit shall be filed at the district's principal office.
Tex. Occupations Code § 1702.031 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 1702 / Section 1702.031
§ 1702.031. DUTIES OF ADVISORY COMMITTEE.
Status: in_force

The committee shall provide advice and recommendations to the department and commission on technical matters relevant to the administration of this chapter and the regulation of private security industries.
Tex. Election Code § 125.009 — TX Code / Code el / Chapter 125 / Section 125.009
§ 125.009. TRAINING POLLING PLACE PERSONNEL.
Status: in_force

The authority adopting a voting system shall provide the election officers serving the polling places at which the voting system is used with the instruction and training necessary for the proper operation of the voting system.
Tex. Agriculture Code § 12.038 — TX Code / Code ag / Chapter 12 / Section 12.038
§ 12.038. OFFICE OF RURAL AFFAIRS.
Status: repealed

(a) The department shall establish and maintain an Office of Rural Affairs. The office shall be headed by a rural affairs director. To be eligible to serve as the rural affairs director, a person must have demonstrated a strong commitment to and involvement in economic development activities in rural areas.

(b) The Office of Rural Affairs shall:

(1) develop a rural resource guide and provide the information to rural areas through print and electronic media and through use of the Texas Business and Community Economic Development Clearinghouse;

(2) provide information to state agencies on the effects of proposed policies or actions that affect rural areas;

(3) cosponsor meetings, to the extent practical, in cooperation with public and private educational institutions to disseminate information beneficial to rural areas;

(4) identify potential opportunities for businesses in rural areas and assist these businesses to maximize those opportunities;

(5) conduct an analysis of the available federal, state, and local government and rural economic development business outreach and data services in rural areas of this state by examining the availability of:

(A) computerized economic development databases that provide data for existing and prospective businesses and communities in rural areas of this state; and

(B) business information outreach service offices or centers that provide comprehensive technical assistance, research, consulting services, training, and other services to businesses in rural areas; and

(6) perform any other functions necessary to carry out the purposes of this section.

(c) In administering this section, the department may:

(1) employ and set the compensation of personnel to carry out the Office of Rural Affairs' functions under this section; and

(2) consult with:

(A) experts and authorities in the fields of rural development, economic development, and community development;

(B) individuals with regulatory, legal, economic, or financial expertise, including members of the academic community; and

(C) individuals who represent the public interest.

(d) Each state agency must, on request, furnish the Office of Rural Affairs with reports and other information necessary to enable the Office of Rural Affairs to carry out the purposes of this section.

(e) The Office of Rural Affairs may accept gifts, grants, and donations from sources other than the state for the purpose of performing specific projects, studies, or procedures or to provide assistance to rural areas.

(f) Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1083, Sec. 25(3), eff. June 17, 2011.
Tex. Water Code § 26.3441 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 26 / Section 26.3441
§ 26.3441. ABOVEGROUND STORAGE TANKS.
Status: in_force

(a) An aboveground storage tank that is not exempt from regulation under Section 26.344 of this code is subject to the registration requirements of Section 26.346 of this code and to regulation by the commission only to the extent prescribed by this subchapter.

(b) The commission may not develop a regulatory program for aboveground storage tanks that is more extensive than the regulatory program authorized by this subchapter unless additional regulation of aboveground storage tanks is necessary to comply or be in conformity with requirements adopted by the United States Environmental Protection Agency or with federal law.
Tex. Education Code § 54.5022 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 54 / Section 54.5022
§ 54.5022. INVESTMENT OF GENERAL DEPOSITS.
Status: in_force

The governing board of each institution of higher education may invest the funds received as general deposits authorized by Section 54.502 in the manner provided under either Section 51.003 or 51.0031.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8091.0305 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8091 / Section 8091.0305
§ 8091.0305. 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. Special District Local Laws Code § 8376.203 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8376 / Section 8376.203
§ 8376.203. BONDS FOR ROAD PROJECTS.
Status: in_force

At the time of issuance, the total principal amount of bonds or other obligations issued or incurred to finance road projects and payable from ad valorem taxes may not exceed one-fourth of the assessed value of the real property in the district.
Tex. Government Code § 432.166 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 432 / Section 432.166
§ 432.166. CONDUCT UNBECOMING AN OFFICER AND A GENTLEMAN.
Status: in_force

A commissioned officer or officer candidate who is convicted of conduct unbecoming an officer and a gentleman shall be punished as a court-martial directs.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7912.101 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7912 / Section 7912.101
§ 7912.101. AUTHORITY TO ISSUE BONDS AND OTHER OBLIGATIONS FOR ROAD PROJECTS.
Status: in_force

(a) The district may issue bonds or other obligations payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes, revenue, contract payments, grants, or other district money, or any combination of those sources, to pay for a road project authorized by Section 7912.053.

(b) The district may not issue bonds payable from ad valorem taxes to finance a road project unless the issuance is approved by a vote of a two-thirds majority of the district voters voting at an election held for that purpose.

(c) At the time of issuance, the total principal amount of bonds or other obligations issued or incurred to finance road projects and payable from ad valorem taxes may not exceed one-fourth of the assessed value of the real property in the district.