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Tex. Government Code § 25.2412 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 25 / Section 25.2412
§ 25.2412. WASHINGTON COUNTY COURT AT LAW PROVISIONS.
Status: repealed

(a) In addition to the jurisdiction provided by Section 25.0003 and other law, a county court at law in Washington County has concurrent jurisdiction with the district court in family law cases and proceedings.

(b) Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3, Sec. 4.50(a)(96), eff. January 1, 2012.

(c) Repealed by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 746, Sec. 70, eff. Oct. 1, 1991.

(d) Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3, Sec. 4.50(a)(96), eff. January 1, 2012.

(e) The judge of a county court at law shall be paid an annual salary that is not less than 65 percent of the amount appropriated by the state for the annual salary of each district judge. The salary shall be paid from the county treasury on order of the commissioners court. The judge is entitled to travel expenses and necessary office expenses, including administrative and clerical personnel, in the same manner as the county judge.

(f) Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3, Sec. 4.50(a)(96), eff. January 1, 2012.

(g) The district clerk serves as clerk of a county court at law for family law cases and proceedings, and the county clerk serves as clerk for all other cases. The commissioners court may employ as many deputy sheriffs and bailiffs as are necessary to serve the court.

(h) The judge of a county court at law may, in lieu of appointing an official court reporter, contract for the services of a court reporter under guidelines established by the commissioners court.

(i) Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3, Sec. 4.50(a)(96), eff. January 1, 2012.

(j) If a case or proceeding in which a county court at law has concurrent jurisdiction with a district court is tried before a jury, the jury shall be composed of 12 members, except as provided by Section 25.0007(c). In all other cases, the jury shall be composed of six members except as provided by the constitution or other law.

(k) Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3, Sec. 4.50(a)(96), eff. January 1, 2012.

(l) Appeals in all cases from judgments and orders of the county court at law are to the court of appeals as provided for appeals from district and county courts. All cases appealed from the justice courts and other inferior courts in the county are to a county court at law, unless otherwise provided by law.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8246.152 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8246 / Section 8246.152
§ 8246.152. EASEMENT OVER AND RELOCATION OF ROADS.
Status: in_force

The district has a right-of-way and easement over and across a road or highway of this state or a subdivision of this state for the construction or maintenance of a district flood control project, subject to the concurrence of the Texas Transportation Commission if the project requires the relocation or bridging of a state highway.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1074.104 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1074 / Section 1074.104
§ 1074.104. HOSPITAL SYSTEM.
Status: in_force

(a) The district shall provide for:

(1) the establishment of a hospital system by:

(A) purchasing, constructing, acquiring, repairing, or renovating buildings and equipment; and

(B) equipping the buildings; and

(2) the administration of the district for hospital purposes.

(b) The hospital system may include:

(1) domiciliary care and treatment of the sick, injured, or geriatric;

(2) outpatient clinics;

(3) dispensaries;

(4) convalescent home facilities;

(5) necessary nurses;

(6) domiciliaries and training centers;

(7) blood banks;

(8) community mental health centers;

(9) research centers;

(10) laboratories; and

(11) any other facilities the board considers necessary for hospital care.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3878.253 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3878 / Section 3878.253
§ 3878.253. NOTICE AND HEARING ON CONSOLIDATION.
Status: in_force

(a) Each district's board shall publish notice and hold a public hearing in its district regarding the terms and conditions for consolidation of the districts. The board shall publish notice at least once in a newspaper with general circulation in the affected districts at least seven days before the hearing.

(b) After the hearing, each board by resolution must approve the terms and conditions for consolidation by majority vote and enter an order consolidating the districts.

(c) If the board of each involved district adopts a resolution containing the terms and conditions for the consolidation, the involved districts become consolidated.
Tex. Government Code § 825.216 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 825 / Section 825.216
§ 825.216. OMBUDSMAN.
Status: in_force

(a) Subject to Section 825.506, the board of trustees shall designate an ombudsman within the retirement system to assist members and retirees by performing member and retiree protection and advocacy functions, including:

(1) monitoring the system's interactions with members and retirees;

(2) receiving and reviewing complaints from members or retirees;

(3) taking appropriate action regarding complaints, including conducting investigations of complaints or escalating or reporting complaints to the board;

(4) informing a member or retiree and the board of the results of the ombudsman's review or investigation of the member's or retiree's complaint; and

(5) recommending corrective actions to the board as determined necessary by the ombudsman to resolve complaints.

(b) The ombudsman designated under this section shall regularly submit a report to the board of trustees recommending changes to the retirement system's operations that would benefit members and retirees and increase opportunities for the members and retirees to participate in the system's decisions.
Tex. Natural Resources Code § 111.135 — TX Code / Code nr / Chapter 111 / Section 111.135
§ 111.135. VALIDITY OF COMMISSION ORDERS.
Status: in_force

Until set aside or vacated by an order or decree of a court of competent jurisdiction, all orders of the commission relating to any matter within its jurisdiction shall be accepted as prima facie evidence of their validity.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 9055.158 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 9055 / Section 9055.158
§ 9055.158. CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS.
Status: in_force

(a) This section applies only to a construction contract or contract for the purchase of materials, equipment, or supplies requiring an expenditure of more than $2,000.

(b) The district shall award a contract to the lowest and best bidder after publishing notice to bidders once a week for two weeks in a newspaper published in the district that is designated by the board.

(c) The notice is sufficient if it states:

(1) the time and place for opening the bids;

(2) the general nature of the work to be done or the materials, equipment, or supplies to be purchased; and

(3) the place where and the terms on which copies of the plans and specifications may be obtained.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3898.061 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3898 / Section 3898.061
§ 3898.061. BOARD MEETINGS.
Status: in_force

The board shall hold meetings at a place accessible to the public.
Tex. Transportation Code § 391.070 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 391 / Section 391.070
§ 391.070. EXCEPTIONS FOR CERTAIN NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS.
Status: in_force

(a) The combined license and permit fees under this subchapter may not exceed $10 for a commercial sign erected and maintained by a nonprofit organization in a municipality or a municipality's extraterritorial jurisdiction if the sign relates to or promotes only the municipality or a political subdivision whose jurisdiction is wholly or partly concurrent with the municipality.

(b) The nonprofit organization is not required to file a bond as provided by Section 391.062(a)(3).
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 6914.101 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 6914 / Section 6914.101
§ 6914.101. GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES.
Status: in_force

The district has all the rights, powers, privileges, and duties provided by general law applicable to a fresh water supply district created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution, including Chapters 49 and 53, Water Code.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1110.003 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1110 / Section 1110.003
§ 1110.003. APPLICABILITY OF OTHER LAW.
Status: in_force

A law not included in this chapter applies to interest rates on policy loans only if that law is made specifically applicable to those rates.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1009.004 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1009 / Section 1009.004
§ 1009.004. DISTRICT TERRITORY.
Status: in_force

The boundaries of the district are coextensive with the boundaries of Cochran County, Texas.
Tex. Transportation Code § 522.024 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 522 / Section 522.024
§ 522.024. ADDITIONAL TESTING.
Status: in_force

To ensure compliance with the federal act and to promote the systematic conversion to commercial driver's licenses, the department may require the commercial driver's license testing of a person to whom the department has previously issued a driver's license that authorizes the driving of a vehicle that may be subject to this chapter. The testing may be required before the expiration of an existing license.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3840.153 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3840 / Section 3840.153
§ 3840.153. PETITION REQUIRED FOR FINANCING SERVICES AND IMPROVEMENTS WITH ASSESSMENTS.
Status: in_force

(a) The board may not finance a service or improvement project with assessments under this chapter unless a written petition requesting that service or improvement has been filed with the board.

(b) A petition filed under Subsection (a) must be signed by:

(1) the owners of a majority of the assessed value of real property in the district subject to the proposed assessment according to the most recent certified tax appraisal roll for Harris County; or

(2) at least 50 owners of real property in the district if more than 50 persons own real property in the district as determined by the most recent certified tax appraisal roll for Harris County.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 6905.251 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 6905 / Section 6905.251
§ 6905.251. AUTHORITY TO ISSUE BONDS.
Status: in_force

(a) The district may issue bonds, provide for and secure the payment of the bonds, and provide for the rights of the holders of the bonds, in the manner and to the extent permitted by this chapter.

(b) The district may issue bonds to carry out any authority conferred by this chapter. The bonds must be authorized by a board resolution.

(c) The bonds may be payable from and secured by revenue or ad valorem taxes, or both revenue and ad valorem taxes, of the district, in the manner and under the terms of the resolution authorizing the issuance of the bonds.
Tex. Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 73.055 — TX Code / Code cp / Chapter 73 / Section 73.055
§ 73.055. REQUEST FOR CORRECTION, CLARIFICATION, OR RETRACTION.
Status: in_force

(a) A person may maintain an action for defamation only if:

(1) the person has made a timely and sufficient request for a correction, clarification, or retraction from the defendant; or

(2) the defendant has made a correction, clarification, or retraction.

(b) A request for a correction, clarification, or retraction is timely if made during the period of limitation for commencement of an action for defamation.

(c) If not later than the 90th day after receiving knowledge of the publication, the person does not request a correction, clarification, or retraction, the person may not recover exemplary damages.

(d) A request for a correction, clarification, or retraction is sufficient if it:

(1) is served on the publisher;

(2) is made in writing, reasonably identifies the person making the request, and is signed by the individual claiming to have been defamed or by the person's authorized attorney or agent;

(3) states with particularity the statement alleged to be false and defamatory and, to the extent known, the time and place of publication;

(4) alleges the defamatory meaning of the statement; and

(5) specifies the circumstances causing a defamatory meaning of the statement if it arises from something other than the express language of the publication.

(e) A period of limitation for commencement of an action under this section is tolled during the period allowed by Sections 73.056 and 73.057.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 85.261 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 85 / Section 85.261
§ 85.261. CERTAIN TECHNOLOGY PROHIBITED.
Status: in_force

A service provider may not use technology that permits the service provider to identify an individual to whom test results or counseling is provided or to identify the telephone number from which that individual is calling.
Tex. Property Code § 5.009 — TX Code / Code pr / Chapter 5 / Section 5.009
§ 5.009. DUTIES OF LIFE TENANT.
Status: in_force

(a) Subject to Subsection (b), if the life tenant of a legal life estate is given the power to sell and reinvest any life tenancy property, the life tenant is subject, with respect to the sale and investment of the property, to all of the fiduciary duties of a trustee imposed by the Texas Trust Code (Subtitle B, Title 9, Property Code) or the common law of this state.

(b) A life tenant may retain, as life tenancy property, any real property originally conveyed to the life tenant without being subject to the fiduciary duties of a trustee; however, the life tenant is subject to the common law duties of a life tenant.
Tex. Business & Commerce Code § 2.101 — TX Code / Code bc / Chapter 2 / Section 2.101
§ 2.101. SHORT TITLE.
Status: in_force

This chapter may be cited as Uniform Commercial Code--Sales.
Tex. Finance Code § 348.014 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 348 / Section 348.014
§ 348.014. TRANSACTION CONDITIONED ON PURCHASE OF VEHICLE PROTECTION PRODUCT PROHIBITED.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, "vehicle protection product" has the meaning assigned by Section 17.45, Business & Commerce Code.

(b) A retail seller may not require as a condition of a retail installment transaction or the cash sale of a motor vehicle that the buyer purchase a vehicle protection product that is not installed on the vehicle at the time of the transaction.

(c) A violation of this section is a false, misleading, or deceptive act or practice within the meaning of Section 17.46, Business & Commerce Code, and is actionable in a public or private suit brought under Subchapter E, Chapter 17, Business & Commerce Code.
Tex. Insurance Code § 2203.002 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 2203 / Section 2203.002
§ 2203.002. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this chapter:

(1) "Assisted living facility" means a for-profit or not-for-profit assisted living facility.

(2) "Association" means the joint underwriting association established under this chapter.

(3) "Board of directors" means the board of directors of the association.

(4) "Health care provider" means:

(A) a person, partnership, professional association, corporation, facility, or institution licensed or chartered by this state to provide health care, as defined in Section 74.001(a)(10), Civil Practice and Remedies Code, as:

(i) a registered nurse, dentist, podiatrist, pharmacist, chiropractor, or optometrist;

(ii) a hospital;

(iii) a nursing home;

(iv) a radiation therapy center that is independent of any other medical treatment facility, is licensed by the Department of State Health Services in that agency's capacity as the Texas Radiation Control Agency under Chapter 401, Health and Safety Code, and is in compliance with the regulations adopted under that chapter;

(v) a blood bank that is a nonprofit corporation chartered to operate a blood bank and is accredited by the American Association of Blood Banks;

(vi) a nonprofit corporation that is organized for the delivery of health care to the public and is certified under Chapter 162, Occupations Code;

(vii) a health center, as defined by 42 U.S.C. Section 254b, as amended; or

(viii) an assisted living facility; or

(B) an officer, employee, or agent of an entity listed in Paragraph (A) acting in the course and scope of that person's office, employment, or agency.

(5) "Medical liability insurance" means primary and excess liability insurance coverage against:

(A) the legal liability of the insured; and

(B) loss, damage, or expense incident to a claim arising out of the death or injury of a person as the result of negligence in rendering or failing to render professional service by a health care provider or physician who is in a category eligible for coverage by the association.

(6) "Net direct premiums" means gross direct premiums written on automobile liability and other liability insurance written under this code, less:

(A) policyholder dividends;

(B) return premiums for the unused or unabsorbed portion of premium deposits; and

(C) return premiums on canceled contracts written on the liability risks.

(7) "Nursing home" means a for-profit or not-for-profit nursing home.

(8) "Physician" means a person licensed to practice medicine in this state.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8006A.0301 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8006A / Section 8006A.0301
§ 8006A.0301. GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES.
Status: in_force

The district has the powers and duties necessary to accomplish the purposes for which the district is created.
Tex. Education Code § 56.489 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 56 / Section 56.489
§ 56.489. SATISFACTORY ACADEMIC PROGRESS.
Status: in_force

For each academic year in which a student receives one or more scholarships under the program, the student must:

(1) complete for that year:

(A) at least 75 percent of all credit hours attempted, as determined by the institution of higher education in which the student is enrolled; and

(B) at least 30 credit hours or the number of credit hours needed to complete the student's degree or certificate program, whichever is less; and

(2) maintain an overall grade point average of at least 3.25 on a four-point scale or its equivalent for all coursework attempted at any public or private institution of higher education.
Tex. Government Code § 492.0031 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 492 / Section 492.0031
§ 492.0031. TRAINING PROGRAM FOR MEMBERS.
Status: in_force

(a) A person who is appointed to and qualifies for office as a member of the board may not vote, deliberate, or be counted as a member in attendance at a meeting of the board until the person completes a training program that complies with this section.

(b) The training program must provide the person with information regarding:

(1) the law governing board and department operations;

(2) the programs, functions, rules, and budget of the department;

(3) the scope of and limitations on the rulemaking authority of the board;

(4) the results of the most recent formal audit of the department;

(5) the requirements of:

(A) the laws relating to open meetings, public information, administrative procedure, and disclosing conflicts of interest; and

(B) other laws applicable to members of a state policy-making body in performing their duties; and

(6) any applicable ethics policies adopted by the department or the Texas Ethics Commission.

(b-1) In addition to the information described by Subsection (b), the training program must provide the person with information regarding:

(1) the legislative history of Subchapter C, Chapter 497;

(2) the history and operation of programs under that subchapter; and

(3) any applicable federal law concerning the operation or certification of a program under that subchapter.

(c) A person appointed to the board is entitled to reimbursement, as provided by the General Appropriations Act, for the travel expenses incurred in attending the training program regardless of whether the attendance at the program occurs before or after the person qualifies for office.

(d) The executive director shall create a training manual that includes the information required by Subsection (b). The executive director shall distribute a copy of the training manual annually to each member of the board. Each member of the board shall sign and submit to the executive director a statement acknowledging that the member received and has reviewed the training manual.
Tex. Education Code § 39A.254 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 39A / Section 39A.254
§ 39A.254. CAMPUS IMPROVEMENT PLAN FOR OPEN-ENROLLMENT CHARTER SCHOOL.
Status: in_force

(a) This section applies to an open-enrollment charter school campus that satisfies performance standards under Section 39.054(e) for the current school year but would not satisfy performance standards under Section 39.054(e) if the standards to be used for the following school year were applied to the current school year.

(b) If this section applies to a campus, the campus shall:

(1) establish a campus-level planning and decision-making committee as provided by Sections 11.251(b)-(e), to the extent practicable; and

(2) develop a campus improvement plan as provided by Section 11.253.

(c) On the request of the commissioner, the campus shall submit to the commissioner the portions of the campus improvement plan that are relevant to those areas for which the campus would not satisfy performance standards. The portions of the improvement plan must be submitted in an electronic format.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7962.0401 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7962 / Section 7962.0401
§ 7962.0401. ELECTIONS REGARDING TAXES OR BONDS.
Status: in_force

(a) The district may issue, without an election, bonds and other obligations secured by:

(1) revenue other than ad valorem taxes; or

(2) contract payments described by Section 7962.0403.

(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 an ad valorem tax or issue bonds payable from ad valorem taxes.

(c) 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.
Tex. Parks and Wildlife Code § 43.852 — TX Code / Code pw / Chapter 43 / Section 43.852
§ 43.852. INSPECTION OF PERMIT AND RECORDS.
Status: in_force

An authorized department employee may inspect at any time and without a warrant a permit or any records required by this subchapter.
Tex. Business Organizations Code § 301.004 — TX Code / Code bo / Chapter 301 / Section 301.004
§ 301.004. AUTHORIZED PERSON.
Status: in_force

For purposes of this title, a person is an authorized person with respect to:

(1) a professional association if the person is a professional individual; and

(2) a professional corporation or a professional limited liability company if the person is a professional individual or professional organization.
Tex. Business Organizations Code § 302.010 — TX Code / Code bo / Chapter 302 / Section 302.010
§ 302.010. LIMITATION ON MEMBER'S POWER TO BIND ASSOCIATION.
Status: in_force

A member of a professional association is not entitled to bind the association within the scope of the association's business or profession merely by virtue of being a member of the professional association.
Tex. Transportation Code § 364.003 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 364 / Section 364.003
§ 364.003. LIBERAL CONSTRUCTION.
Status: in_force

This chapter shall be liberally construed to effect its purposes.
Tex. Insurance Code § 4102.062 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 4102 / Section 4102.062
§ 4102.062. EXPIRATION.
Status: in_force

A license issued under this chapter expires as provided by Chapter 4003 unless suspended or revoked by the commissioner.