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Tex. Government Code § 659.0125 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 659 / Section 659.0125
§ 659.0125. SALARY FOR DISTRICT JUDGE OR RETIRED JUDGE PRESIDING OVER MULTIDISTRICT LITIGATION.
Status: in_force

(a) Notwithstanding Section 659.012 or any other law, a district judge who presides over multidistrict litigation involving claims for asbestos-related or silica-related injuries is entitled to receive, in addition to all other compensation, expenses, and perquisites authorized by law, the maximum amount of compensation set by the Texas Judicial Council for a presiding judge under Section 74.051(b). The annual amount must be apportioned over 12 equal monthly payments and be paid to the judge by the comptroller's judiciary section for each month during which the judge retains jurisdiction over the claims.

(b) Notwithstanding any other law, supplemental compensation paid to a district judge under this section is not included as part of the district judge's total annual salary for the purpose of computing another salary that is based on the salary of the district judge.

(c) A retired judge appointed to an MDL pretrial court, as defined by Section 90.001, Civil Practice and Remedies Code, is entitled to receive the same compensation and benefits to which a district judge is entitled from the state. For purposes of this subsection, the compensation to which a district judge is entitled from the state is the amount equal to the state base salary paid to a district judge as set by the General Appropriations Act in accordance with Section 659.012(a).

(d) A former or retired judge or justice assigned under Chapter 74 or 75 to a matter referred to an MDL pretrial court, as defined by Section 90.001, Civil Practice and Remedies Code, is entitled to receive the same compensation and benefits to which a former or retired judge or justice assigned under Chapter 74 is entitled under Section 74.061.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 427.003 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 427 / Section 427.003
§ 427.003. PURPOSES.
Status: in_force

The purposes of the institute are to:

(1) develop a statewide plan to identify health conditions, related or potentially related to environmental contamination, of residents of this state who live or have lived within the immediately surrounding area of a federal superfund site or a state superfund site;

(2) develop a plan to promote and protect the health and safety of residents in immediately surrounding areas by preventing or reducing their health risks from exposure to chemical and biological contaminants, radioactive materials, and other hazards in the environment and the workplace;

(3) develop a plan for informing and educating citizens in immediately surrounding areas about the identified health risks and ways to prevent or reduce exposure;

(4) identify private and federal funding opportunities for institute operations; and

(5) conduct, coordinate, or pursue funding for research concerning short-term and long-term impacts of exposure to environmental contamination.
Tex. Insurance Code § 4102.159 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 4102 / Section 4102.159
§ 4102.159. MISREPRESENTATION PROHIBITED.
Status: in_force

A license holder may not use any misrepresentation to solicit a contract or agreement to adjust a claim.
Tex. Local Government Code § 372.027 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 372 / Section 372.027
§ 372.027. REFUNDING BONDS.
Status: in_force

(a) Revenue bonds issued under this subchapter may be refunded or refinanced by the issuance of refunding bonds, under terms or conditions set forth in ordinances or orders of the municipality or county issuing the bonds. The provisions of this subchapter applying generally to revenue bonds, including provisions related to the issuance of those bonds, apply to refunding bonds authorized by this section. The refunding bonds may be sold and delivered in amounts necessary for the principal, interest, and any redemption premium of the bonds to be refunded, on the date of the maturity of the bond or any redemption date of the bond.

(b) Refunding bonds may be issued for exchange with the bonds they are refunding. The comptroller of public accounts shall register refunding bonds described by this subsection and deliver the bonds to holders of bonds being refunded in accordance with the ordinance or order authorizing the issuance of refunding bonds. The exchange may be made in one delivery or several installment deliveries.

(c) General obligation bonds issued under this subchapter may be refunded in the manner provided by law.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8163.151 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8163 / Section 8163.151
§ 8163.151. ELECTIONS REGARDING TAXES OR BONDS.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided by Section 8163.201(b), the district may issue, without an election, bonds and other obligations secured by revenue or contract payments from any source other than ad valorem taxation.

(b) The district must hold an election in the manner provided by Chapters 49 and 54, Water Code, to obtain voter approval before the district may impose an operation and maintenance tax or issue bonds payable from ad valorem taxes.
Tex. Government Code § 24.221 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 24 / Section 24.221
§ 24.221.
Status: in_force

Sec. 24.221. 119TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT (CONCHO, RUNNELS, AND TOM GREEN COUNTIES). (a) The 119th Judicial District is composed of Concho, Runnels, and Tom Green counties.

(b) The terms of the 119th District Court begin:

(1) in Concho County on the first Mondays in February and July;

(2) in Runnels County on the first Mondays in March and October; and

(3) in Tom Green County on the first Mondays in April and November.

(c) Section 24.153, relating to the 51st District Court, contains provisions applicable to both that court and the 119th District Court.
Tex. Election Code § 141.069 — TX Code / Code el / Chapter 141 / Section 141.069
§ 141.069. VERIFYING SIGNATURES BY STATISTICAL SAMPLE.
Status: in_force

If signatures on a petition that is required to contain more than 1,000 signatures are to be verified by the authority with whom the candidate's application is required to be filed, the authority may use as the basis for the verification any reasonable statistical sampling method that ensures an accuracy rate of at least 95 percent.
Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 20A.301 — TX Code / Code cr / Chapter 20A / Section 20A.301
§ 20A.301. VOTING ON INDICTMENT.
Status: in_force

After all the testimony accessible to the grand jury has been given with respect to any criminal accusation, the grand jury shall vote on the presentment of an indictment. If at least nine grand jurors concur in finding the bill, the foreperson shall make a memorandum of the vote with any information enabling the attorney representing the state to prepare the indictment.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 192.029 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 192 / Section 192.029
§ 192.029. REFUSAL TO SIGN AFFIDAVIT OF PERSONAL KNOWLEDGE.
Status: in_force

(a) A parent of a person who is seeking a delayed birth certificate under this subchapter shall sign an affidavit of personal knowledge acknowledging that the individual is the parent of the person seeking the delayed birth certificate if:

(1) the person seeking a delayed birth certificate, a managing conservator or guardian of the person, or, if the person is a minor, another person with custody of the minor has requested the person's parent to sign the affidavit of personal knowledge; and

(2) the parent's affidavit of personal knowledge is necessary for the issuance of the birth certificate because the person seeking the delayed birth certificate is unable to provide sufficient alternative documentary evidence as required by Section 192.025.

(b) A parent shall sign an affidavit as described by Subsection (a) not later than the 30th day after the date a request is made as described by Subsection (a)(1).

(c) A person who is a parent of a person seeking a delayed birth certificate and who fails to sign an affidavit of personal knowledge as required by this section:

(1) commits an offense punishable as a Class B misdemeanor if the request under Subsection (a)(1) is made on or after the fourth anniversary of the date of birth but before the 15th anniversary of the date of birth; or

(2) commits an offense punishable as a Class A misdemeanor if the request under Subsection (a)(1) is made on or after the 15th anniversary of the date of birth.
Tex. Property Code § 142.004 — TX Code / Code pr / Chapter 142 / Section 142.004
§ 142.004. INVESTMENT OF FUNDS.
Status: in_force

(a) In a suit in which a minor or incapacitated person who has no legal guardian is represented by a next friend or an appointed guardian ad litem, any money recovered by the plaintiff, if not otherwise managed under this chapter, may be invested:

(1) by the next friend or guardian ad litem in:

(A) a higher education savings plan established under Subchapter G, Chapter 54, Education Code, a prepaid tuition program established under Subchapter H, Chapter 54, Education Code, or an ABLE account established in accordance with the Texas Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Program under Subchapter J, Chapter 54, Education Code; or

(B) interest-bearing time deposits in a financial institution doing business in this state and insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation; or

(2) by the clerk of the court, on written order of the court of proper jurisdiction, in:

(A) a higher education savings plan established under Subchapter G, Chapter 54, Education Code, a prepaid tuition program established under Subchapter H, Chapter 54, Education Code, or an ABLE account established in accordance with the Texas Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Program under Subchapter J, Chapter 54, Education Code;

(B) interest-bearing deposits in a financial institution doing business in this state and insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation;

(C) United States treasury bills;

(D) an eligible interlocal investment pool that meets the requirements of Sections 2256.016, 2256.017, and 2256.019, Government Code; or

(E) a no-load money market mutual fund, if the fund:

(i) is regulated by the Securities and Exchange Commission;

(ii) has a dollar weighted average stated maturity of 90 days or fewer; and

(iii) includes in its investment objectives the maintenance of a stable net asset value of $1 for each share.

(b) If the money invested under this section may not be withdrawn from the financial institution without an order of the court, a next friend or guardian ad litem who makes the investment is not required to execute a bond with respect to the money.

(c) When money invested under this section is withdrawn, the court may:

(1) on a finding that the person entitled to receive the money is no longer under the disability, order the funds turned over to the person; or

(2) order management of the funds under another provision of this chapter.

(d) Interest earned on an account invested by the clerk of the court shall be paid in the same manner as interest earned on an account under Chapter 117, Local Government Code.

(e) If money is invested under Subsection (a)(2)(E), the court may waive any bonding requirement.
Tex. Insurance Code § 4004.0535 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 4004 / Section 4004.0535
§ 4004.0535. CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDIT FOR PARTICIPATION IN CERTAIN ASSOCIATIONS.
Status: in_force

(a) The commissioner by rule may authorize the department to grant not more than four hours of continuing education credit to an agent who is an active member of a state or national insurance association.

(b) The commissioner by rule shall:

(1) specify the types of associations that constitute state or national insurance associations; and

(2) establish reasonable requirements for active participation in such an association.

(c) An agent may not use continuing education credit granted under this section to satisfy:

(1) continuing education hours required to be completed in a classroom setting or classroom equivalent under Section 4004.051; or

(2) the ethics requirement adopted under Section 4004.054.

(d) An agent who seeks continuing education credit under this section shall provide to the department in the manner prescribed by the commissioner a sworn affirmation that the agent is an active member of a state or national insurance association described by Subsection (a) and, for the number of continuing education hours claimed, has:

(1) reviewed educational materials provided by that association; or

(2) attended educational presentations sponsored by that association.
Tex. Election Code § 32.074 — TX Code / Code el / Chapter 32 / Section 32.074
§ 32.074. ADMINISTRATION OF OATHS.
Status: in_force

An election judge or clerk may administer any oath required or authorized to be made at a polling place.
Tex. Insurance Code § 964.106 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 964 / Section 964.106
§ 964.106. SUBSCRIBER DECLARATION.
Status: in_force

A captive exchange shall file with the department a subscriber declaration that includes:

(1) the information described by Section 942.053;

(2) the amount of the captive exchange's initial surplus; and

(3) a provision to authorize a quorum of the governing body of the captive exchange's attorney in fact to consist of not fewer than one-third of the fixed number of members of the governing body.
Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 27.04 — TX Code / Code cr / Chapter 27 / Section 27.04
§ 27.04. MOTION TRIED BY JUDGE.
Status: in_force

An issue of fact arising upon a motion to set aside an indictment or information shall be tried by the judge without a jury.
Tex. Parks and Wildlife Code § 13.0046 — TX Code / Code pw / Chapter 13 / Section 13.0046
§ 13.0046. COOPERATION WITH INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, "institution of higher education" has the meaning assigned by Section 61.003, Education Code.

(b) The commission may enter into a joint agreement with the governing board of an institution of higher education to finance and build a conference center and other appropriate related facilities to be located in or near a state park.

(c) A facility built under this section must be operated cooperatively to provide benefits to the department and the institution of higher education in accomplishing the purposes of the department and the institution.

(d) The commission and an institution of higher education may use any funds, property, or other assets available to finance and build a facility under this section.
Tex. Labor Code § 213.056 — TX Code / Code la / Chapter 213 / Section 213.056
§ 213.056. ESTIMATED TAXABLE WAGES IF REPORT NOT FILED.
Status: in_force

(a) If an employer does not make a report to the commission that is required by this subtitle or by commission rule, the commission may estimate the taxable wages paid by the employer during the period to have been covered by the report. In making this estimate, the commission may use any available source of information.

(b) The commission may collect contributions and penalties using an estimate made under this section as if the estimated wages had been properly reported by the employer.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1043.153 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1043 / Section 1043.153
§ 1043.153. FISCAL YEAR.
Status: in_force

The district operates on a fiscal year that begins on October 1 and ends on September 30.
Tex. Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 14.003 — TX Code / Code cp / Chapter 14 / Section 14.003
§ 14.003. DISMISSAL OF CLAIM.
Status: in_force

(a) A court may dismiss a claim, either before or after service of process, if the court finds that:

(1) the allegation of poverty in the affidavit or unsworn declaration is false;

(2) the claim is frivolous or malicious; or

(3) the inmate filed an affidavit or unsworn declaration required by this chapter that the inmate knew was false.

(b) In determining whether a claim is frivolous or malicious, the court may consider whether:

(1) the claim's realistic chance of ultimate success is slight;

(2) the claim has no arguable basis in law or in fact;

(3) it is clear that the party cannot prove facts in support of the claim; or

(4) the claim is substantially similar to a previous claim filed by the inmate because the claim arises from the same operative facts.

(c) In determining whether Subsection (a) applies, the court may hold a hearing. The hearing may be held before or after service of process, and it may be held on motion of the court, a party, or the clerk of the court.

(d) On the filing of a motion under Subsection (c), the court shall suspend discovery relating to the claim pending the hearing.

(e) A court that dismisses a claim brought by a person housed in a facility operated by or under contract with the department may notify the department of the dismissal and, on the court's own motion or the motion of any party or the clerk of the court, may advise the department that a mental health evaluation of the inmate may be appropriate.
Tex. Tax Code § 312.006 — TX Code / Code tx / Chapter 312 / Section 312.006
§ 312.006. EXPIRATION DATE.
Status: in_force

If not continued in effect, this chapter expires September 1, 2029.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8214.051 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8214 / Section 8214.051
§ 8214.051. GOVERNING BODY; TERMS.
Status: in_force

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

(b) Directors serve staggered four-year terms.
Tex. Finance Code § 279.105 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 279 / Section 279.105
§ 279.105. DETERMINATION BY CREDIT UNION COMMISSION.
Status: in_force

(a) Not later than the 120th day after the date an application for the designation of a credit union development district is submitted under Section 279.103, the Credit Union Commission shall make a determination regarding whether to approve the application.

(b) If the Credit Union Commission approves the application, the Credit Union Commission shall notify the:

(1) local government;

(2) credit union;

(3) comptroller;

(4) Texas Economic Development and Tourism Office;

(5) lieutenant governor; and

(6) speaker of the house of representatives.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1061.206 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1061 / Section 1061.206
§ 1061.206. USE OF REVENUE BOND PROCEEDS.
Status: in_force

(a) If permitted in the bond order, any required part of the proceeds from the sale of the revenue bonds may be used to:

(1) pay interest on the bonds during the period of the construction of a hospital facility to be provided through the issuance of the bonds;

(2) pay operation and maintenance expenses of the facility to the extent and for the time specified in the bond order; and

(3) create reserves for the payment of the principal of and interest on the bonds.

(b) The bond proceeds may be invested until needed to the extent and in the manner provided by the bond order.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 322.001 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 322 / Section 322.001
§ 322.001. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this chapter:

(1) "Facility" means:

(A) a general residential operation, as defined by Section 42.002, Human Resources Code, including a state-operated facility, serving children with an intellectual disability;

(B) an ICF-IID licensed by the Department of Aging and Disability Services under Chapter 252 or operated by that department and exempt under Section 252.003 from the licensing requirements of that chapter;

(C) a mental hospital or mental health facility, as defined by Section 571.003;

(D) an institution, as defined by Section 242.002;

(E) an assisted living facility, as defined by Section 247.002; or

(F) a treatment facility, as defined by Section 464.001.

(2) "Health and human services agency" means an agency listed in Section 521.0001, Government Code.

(3) "Seclusion" means the involuntary separation of a resident from other residents and the placement of the resident alone in an area from which the resident is prevented from leaving.
Tex. Government Code § 485.042 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 485 / Section 485.042
§ 485.042. TEXAS MUSIC INCUBATOR REBATE PROGRAM.
Status: in_force

(a) The office shall administer the Texas music incubator rebate program under which the office shall provide to eligible music venues and eligible music festival promoters from money appropriated from the Texas music incubator account a full or partial rebate of the mixed beverage gross receipts taxes and sales tax receipts attributable to the sale of beer and wine and remitted to the comptroller annually by those venues and promoters. The Texas music incubator account shall be funded by mixed beverage gross receipts taxes and sales tax receipts attributable to the sale of beer and wine remitted annually by venues and promoters and deposited into that account as required by Sections 151.801(f) and 183.023(c), Tax Code. The rebates are to assist eligible music venues and eligible music festival promoters in their efforts to support and continue to bring to local communities in this state live musical performances, including the recruitment of musical performance artists.

(b) The office may not provide a rebate under the program to a music venue or music festival promoter in an amount that exceeds the lesser of:

(1) the amount of mixed beverage gross receipts taxes and sales taxes attributable to the sale of beer and wine remitted in the preceding fiscal year to the comptroller by the music venue or music festival promoter as a permittee or permit holder; or

(2) $100,000.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1076.061 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1076 / Section 1076.061
§ 1076.061. RECRUITMENT OF MEDICAL STAFF AND EMPLOYEES.
Status: in_force

The board may use district money, enter into agreements, and take other necessary action to recruit or otherwise obtain physicians and other personnel for the district's medical staff or for employment with the district, including:

(1) advertising and marketing;

(2) paying recruitment expenses;

(3) paying travel and relocation expenses;

(4) providing a guarantee, subsidy, loan, or scholarship;

(5) sharing personnel; and

(6) authorizing a physician to use space in a district facility or providing a rent subsidy to a physician.
Tex. Transportation Code § 257.103 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 257 / Section 257.103
§ 257.103. CHANGE IN ROADS DESIGNATED IN PETITION.
Status: in_force

The commissioners court of a county may change a road designated in the petition calling for the establishment of a road district under this subchapter if at the hearing on the petition the court finds that the change:

(1) is necessary and practicable;

(2) would be a public benefit; and

(3) would be beneficial to all taxable property in the county.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3928.204 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3928 / Section 3928.204
§ 3928.204. AUTHORITY TO BORROW MONEY AND TO ISSUE BONDS AND OTHER OBLIGATIONS.
Status: in_force

(a) The district may borrow money on terms determined by the board. Section 375.205, Local Government Code, does not apply to a loan, line of credit, or other borrowing from a bank or financial institution secured by revenue other than ad valorem taxes.

(b) The district may issue bonds, notes, or other obligations payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes, assessments, impact fees, revenue, contract payments, grants, or other district money, or any combination of those sources of money, to pay for any authorized district purpose.
Tex. Finance Code § 342.603 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 342 / Section 342.603
§ 342.603. PROHIBITED PRACTICES.
Status: in_force

A lender may not contact the employer of a member of the United States military about a deferred presentment debt of the member or the member's spouse.