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Tex. Business & Commerce Code § 4A.209 — TX Code / Code bc / Chapter 4A / Section 4A.209
§ 4A.209. ACCEPTANCE OF PAYMENT ORDER.
Status: in_force

(a) Subject to Subsection (d), a receiving bank other than the beneficiary's bank accepts a payment order when it executes the order.

(b) Subject to Subsections (c) and (d), a beneficiary's bank accepts a payment order at the earliest of the following times:

(1) when the bank (i) pays the beneficiary as stated in Section 4A.405(a) or (b), or (ii) notifies the beneficiary of receipt of the order or that the account of the beneficiary has been credited with respect to the order unless the notice indicates that the bank is rejecting the order or that funds with respect to the order may not be withdrawn or used until receipt of payment from the sender of the order;

(2) when the bank receives payment of the entire amount of the sender's order pursuant to Section 4A.403(a)(1) or (2); or

(3) the opening of the next funds transfer business day of the bank following the payment date of the order if, at that time, the amount of the sender's order is fully covered by a withdrawable credit balance in an authorized account of the sender or the bank has otherwise received full payment from the sender, unless the order was rejected before that time or is rejected within (i) one hour after that time, or (ii) one hour after the opening of the next business day of the sender following the payment date if that time is later. If notice of rejection is received by the sender after the payment date and the authorized account of the sender does not bear interest, the bank is obliged to pay interest to the sender on the amount of the order for the number of days elapsing after the payment date to the day the sender receives notice or learns that the order was not accepted, counting that day as an elapsed day. If the withdrawable credit balance during that period falls below the amount of the order, the amount of interest payable is reduced accordingly.

(c) Acceptance of a payment order cannot occur before the order is received by the receiving bank. Acceptance does not occur under Subsection (b)(2) or (3) if the beneficiary of the payment order does not have an account with the receiving bank, the account has been closed, or the receiving bank is not permitted by law to receive credits for the beneficiary's account.

(d) A payment order issued to the originator's bank cannot be accepted until the payment date if the bank is the beneficiary's bank, or the execution date if the bank is not the beneficiary's bank. If the originator's bank executes the originator's payment order before the execution date or pays the beneficiary of the originator's payment order before the payment date and the payment order is subsequently canceled pursuant to Section 4A.211(b), the bank may recover from the beneficiary any payment received to the extent allowed by the law governing mistake and restitution.
Tex. Natural Resources Code § 134.016 — TX Code / Code nr / Chapter 134 / Section 134.016
§ 134.016. DEVELOPMENT OF PROCESS FOR DESIGNATING AREAS UNSUITABLE FOR SURFACE COAL MINING.
Status: in_force

The commission shall develop a process for designating areas unsuitable for surface coal mining. The process shall include:

(1) reviewing surface coal mining land;

(2) developing a data base and an inventory system that will permit proper evaluation of the capacity of different land areas of the state to support and permit reclamation of surface coal mining operations;

(3) developing, by rule, a method or methods for implementing land use planning decisions about surface coal mining operations; and

(4) developing, by rule, proper notice, provisions, and opportunities for public participation, including a public hearing, before the commission makes a designation or redesignation under Section 134.020.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3853.005 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3853 / Section 3853.005
§ 3853.005. DISTRICT TERRITORY.
Status: in_force

(a) The district is composed of the territory described by Section 2 of the Act enacting this chapter, as that territory may have been modified under:

(1) Subchapter J, Chapter 49, Water Code;

(2) Section 3853.108; or

(3) other law.

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

(1) organization, existence, or validity;

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

(3) right to impose or collect an assessment or tax; or

(4) legality or operation.
Tex. Education Code § 49.303 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 49 / Section 49.303
§ 49.303. PROPERTY SUBJECT TO DETACHMENT AND ANNEXATION.
Status: in_force

(a) Only the following property may be detached and annexed under this subchapter:

(1) a mineral property;

(2) real property used in the operation of a public utility, including a pipeline, pipeline gathering system, or railroad or other rail system; and

(3) real property used primarily for industrial or other commercial purposes, other than property used primarily for agriculture or for residential purposes.

(b) If a final judgment of a court determines that a mineral interest may not be annexed and detached as provided by this subchapter without an attendant annexation and detachment of the surface estate or any other interest in the same land, the detachment and annexation of a mineral interest under this subchapter includes the surface estate and each other interest in the land covered by the mineral interest.
Tex. Business & Commerce Code § 17.952 — TX Code / Code bc / Chapter 17 / Section 17.952
§ 17.952. BAD FAITH CLAIM OF PATENT INFRINGEMENT PROHIBITED.
Status: in_force

(a) A person may not send to an end user located or doing business in this state a written or electronic communication that is a bad faith claim of patent infringement.

(b) A communication is a bad faith claim of patent infringement if the communication includes a claim that the end user or a person affiliated with the end user has infringed a patent and is liable for that infringement and:

(1) the communication falsely states that the sender has filed a lawsuit in connection with the claim;

(2) the claim is objectively baseless because:

(A) the sender or a person the sender represents does not have a current right to license the patent to or enforce the patent against the end user;

(B) the patent has been held invalid or unenforceable in a final judgment or administrative decision; or

(C) the infringing activity alleged in the communication occurred after the patent expired; or

(3) the communication is likely to materially mislead a reasonable end user because the communication does not contain information sufficient to inform the end user of:

(A) the identity of the person asserting the claim;

(B) the patent that is alleged to have been infringed; and

(C) at least one product, service, or technology obtained by the end user that is alleged to infringe the patent or the activity of the end user that is alleged to infringe the patent.
Tex. Occupations Code § 51.003 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 51 / Section 51.003
§ 51.003. APPLICABILITY.
Status: in_force

This chapter applies to each regulatory program administered by the department, including any program under which a license is issued by the department.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 4022.0501 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 4022 / Section 4022.0501
§ 4022.0501. TAX ELECTION REQUIRED.
Status: in_force

(a) The district must hold an election in the manner provided by Chapter 49, Water Code, or, if applicable, Chapter 375, Local Government Code, to obtain voter approval before the district may impose an ad valorem tax.

(b) Section 375.243, Local Government Code, does not apply to the district.
Tex. Human Resources Code § 261.103 — TX Code / Code hr / Chapter 261 / Section 261.103
§ 261.103. TRAINING.
Status: in_force

The independent ombudsman shall attend annual sessions, including the training curriculum for juvenile correctional officers required under Section 242.009, and may participate in other appropriate professional training.
Tex. Government Code § 2109.005 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2109 / Section 2109.005
§ 2109.005. MERIT PAY; PERFORMANCE EVALUATIONS.
Status: in_force

A governmental entity that has a volunteer program shall consider the use of volunteers in determining merit pay increases and performance evaluations.
Tex. Utilities Code § 54.256 — TX Code / Code ut / Chapter 54 / Section 54.256
§ 54.256. APPLICATION OF CONTRACTS.
Status: in_force

A contract approved by the commission between telecommunications utilities that designates areas and customers to be served by the utilities:

(1) is valid and enforceable; and

(2) shall be incorporated into the appropriate areas of certification.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 242.157 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 242 / Section 242.157
§ 242.157. DENTAL EXAMINATION.
Status: in_force

(a) The department shall require that each resident of an institution or the resident's custodian be asked at least once each year if the resident desires a dental examination and possible treatment at the resident's own expense.

(b) Each institution shall be encouraged to use all reasonable efforts to arrange for a dental examination for each resident who desires one.

(c) The institution is not liable for any costs relating to a dental examination under this section.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1026.208 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1026 / Section 1026.208
§ 1026.208. BONDS EXEMPT FROM TAXATION.
Status: in_force

The following are exempt from taxation by this state or a political subdivision of this state:

(1) bonds issued by the district;

(2) the transfer and issuance of the bonds; and

(3) profits made in the sale of the bonds.
Tex. Insurance Code § 843.056 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 843 / Section 843.056
§ 843.056. INAPPLICABILITY OF BANKRUPTCY LAW.
Status: in_force

By applying for and receiving a certificate of authority to engage in business in this state, a health maintenance organization agrees and admits that it is not subject to and is not eligible to proceed under the United States Bankruptcy Code.
Tex. Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 96.003 — TX Code / Code cp / Chapter 96 / Section 96.003
§ 96.003. PROOF.
Status: in_force

In determining if information is false, the trier of fact shall consider whether the information was based on reasonable and reliable scientific inquiry, facts, or data.
Tex. Alcoholic Beverage Code § 110.001 — TX Code / Code al / Chapter 110 / Section 110.001
§ 110.001. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this chapter:

(1) "Commissioner" means the commissioner of agriculture.

(2) "Program" means the Texas Wine Marketing Assistance Program.
Tex. Local Government Code § 379H.104 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 379H / Section 379H.104
§ 379H.104. INTERLOCAL CONTRACTS.
Status: in_force

(a) A land bank may enter into an interlocal contract under Section 791.011, Government Code, with:

(1) a municipality for a program created by the municipality under Chapter 373 or 374; or

(2) a non-qualifying municipality for the purpose of the land bank conducting land bank activities on behalf of and within the geographical boundaries of the non-qualifying municipality.

(b) Notwithstanding Section 379H.102(b)(2), a land bank may acquire real property within the geographical boundaries of a non-qualifying municipality with which it has entered into an agreement under Subsection (a).
Tex. Government Code § 424.103 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 424 / Section 424.103
§ 424.103. DAMAGES.
Status: in_force

(a) A claimant who prevails in a suit under this subchapter shall be awarded:

(1) actual damages; and

(2) court costs.

(b) In addition to an award under Subsection (a), a claimant who prevails in a suit under this subchapter may recover exemplary damages.
Tex. Agriculture Code § 14.059 — TX Code / Code ag / Chapter 14 / Section 14.059
§ 14.059. INSPECTIONS; FEE.
Status: in_force

(a) On request by the department, a warehouse operator shall report to the department on the condition, operation, and business of each public grain warehouse that the warehouse operator operates and all grain stored in those warehouses.

(b) The department shall inspect each public grain warehouse at least once annually and may make additional inspections as the department considers necessary. A warehouse operator may request that the department make additional inspections.

(c) The department shall collect from the warehouse operator whose public grain warehouse is inspected an inspection fee for an annual inspection or an inspection requested by the warehouse operator, but may not collect an inspection fee for other inspections unless the inspection is conducted:

(1) under the terms of an agreed or ordered suspension or probation;

(2) in response to a complaint that the warehouse operator has not complied with the duties and obligations provided for by this chapter and the complaint is determined by the department to be valid;

(3) as a follow-up inspection to:

(A) determine whether a shortage of grain discovered by the department has been corrected;

(B) obtain records not immediately available at the location designated as the recordkeeping location in department records or to which access was refused during a previous inspection;

(C) ensure that recordkeeping discrepancies discovered during a previous inspection have been corrected; or

(D) monitor a suspension or probation under this chapter; or

(4) to monitor termination of arrangements for storing, shipping, or handling of grain under this chapter.

(d) The department by rule shall set the inspection fee.
Tex. Insurance Code § 2054.059 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 2054 / Section 2054.059
§ 2054.059. MEETINGS.
Status: in_force

(a) The board shall hold a meeting at least once each calendar quarter, at other times at the call of the presiding officer, and at times established by the company's bylaws.

(b) A special meeting may be called by any two board members on two days' notice.
Tex. Local Government Code § 211.0065 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 211 / Section 211.0065
§ 211.0065. PRESUMPTION OF VALIDITY FOR CERTAIN CHANGES TO ZONING REGULATIONS OR DISTRICT BOUNDARIES.
Status: in_force

A change to a zoning regulation or district boundary that has the effect of allowing more residential development than the previous regulation is conclusively presumed valid and to have occurred in accordance with all applicable statutes and ordinances if an action to annul or invalidate the change has not been filed before the 60th day after the effective date of the change.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 382.451 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 382 / Section 382.451
§ 382.451. DEVELOPMENT OF FEDERAL GREENHOUSE GAS REPORTING RULE.
Status: in_force

(a) The commission and the Railroad Commission of Texas, the Department of Agriculture, and the Public Utility Commission of Texas shall jointly participate in the federal government process for developing federal greenhouse gas reporting requirements and the federal greenhouse gas registry requirements.

(b) The commission shall adopt rules as necessary to comply with any federal greenhouse gas reporting requirements adopted by the federal government for private and public facilities eligible to participate in the federal greenhouse gas registry. In adopting the rules, the commission shall adopt and incorporate by reference rules implementing the federal reporting requirements and the federal registry.
Tex. Government Code § 443A.004 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 443A / Section 443A.004
§ 443A.004. SUNSET REVIEW.
Status: in_force

(a) The Alamo Commission is subject to Chapter 325 (Texas Sunset Act). The commission shall be reviewed during the period in which the State Preservation Board is reviewed under Section 443.002.

(b) Notwithstanding Subsection (a), the commission may not be reviewed during the period the State Preservation Board is reviewed before the board is scheduled to be abolished on September 1, 2029, under Section 443.002. This subsection expires September 1, 2031.
Tex. Estates Code § 202.102 — TX Code / Code es / Chapter 202 / Section 202.102
§ 202.102. TRANSFER OF RECORDS.
Status: in_force

The clerk of the court from which a proceeding to declare heirship is transferred under Section 202.101 shall, on entry of the order under that section, send to the clerk of the court named in the order a certified transcript of all pleadings, entries in the judge's probate docket, and orders of the court in the proceeding. The clerk of the court to which the proceeding is transferred shall:

(1) file the transcript;

(2) record the transcript in the judge's probate docket of that court; and

(3) docket the proceeding.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8424.005 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8424 / Section 8424.005
§ 8424.005. FINDINGS OF PUBLIC PURPOSE AND BENEFIT.
Status: in_force

(a) The district is created to serve a public purpose and benefit.

(b) The district is created to accomplish the purposes of:

(1) a municipal utility district as provided by general law and Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution; and

(2) Section 52, Article III, Texas Constitution, that relate to the construction, acquisition, improvement, operation, or maintenance of macadamized, graveled, or paved roads, or improvements, including storm drainage, in aid of those roads.
Tex. Labor Code § 414.002 — TX Code / Code la / Chapter 414 / Section 414.002
§ 414.002. MONITORING DUTIES.
Status: in_force

(a) The division shall monitor for compliance with commissioner rules, this subtitle, and other laws relating to workers' compensation the conduct of persons subject to this subtitle. Persons to be monitored include:

(1) persons claiming benefits under this subtitle;

(2) employers;

(3) insurance carriers;

(4) attorneys and other representatives of parties; and

(5) health care providers.

(b) The division shall monitor conduct described by Sections 415.001, 415.002, and 415.003 and refer persons engaging in that conduct to the division of hearings.

(c) The division shall monitor payments made to health care providers on behalf of workers' compensation claimants who receive medical services to ensure that the payments are made on time as required by Section 408.027.
Tex. Water Code § 58.180 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 58 / Section 58.180
§ 58.180. AMENDMENTS TO WATER RIGHTS.
Status: in_force

The board may apply to the commission to amend its water rights as provided by Section 11.122 of this code and the rules of the commission.
Tex. Government Code § 615.002 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 615 / Section 615.002
§ 615.002. ADMINISTRATION OF CHAPTER.
Status: in_force

The board of trustees of the Employees Retirement System of Texas shall administer this chapter under rules adopted by the board.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8349.0101 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8349 / Section 8349.0101
§ 8349.0101. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this chapter:

(1) "Board" means the district's board of directors.

(2) "Commission" means the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.

(3) "Director" means a board member.

(4) "District" means the Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 568.
Tex. Government Code § 24.419 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 24 / Section 24.419
§ 24.419.
Status: in_force

Sec. 24.419. 242ND JUDICIAL DISTRICT (CASTRO, HALE, AND SWISHER COUNTIES). The 242nd Judicial District is composed of Castro, Hale, and Swisher counties.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 796.010 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 796 / Section 796.010
§ 796.010. CIVIL PENALTY; INJUNCTION.
Status: in_force

(a) A person who knowingly violates this chapter or a rule adopted under this chapter is subject to a civil penalty in the following amounts:

(1) if the person is a manufacturer, wholesale dealer, or agent knowingly selling or offering to sell a cigarette in violation of this chapter, a civil penalty not to exceed $100 for each pack of cigarettes sold or offered for sale, but not more than $100,000 for all violations occurring within a 30-day period;

(2) if the person is a retailer knowingly selling or offering to sell a cigarette in violation of this chapter, a civil penalty not to exceed $100 for each pack of cigarettes sold or offered for sale, but not more than $25,000 for all violations occurring within a 30-day period;

(3) if the person knowingly makes a false certification under Section 796.005, a civil penalty not to exceed $75,000 for a first violation or $250,000 for a second or subsequent violation; and

(4) if the person violates another provision of this chapter, other than Section 796.007(b), or another rule adopted under this chapter, a civil penalty not to exceed $1,000 for a first violation or $5,000 for a second or subsequent violation.

(b) If it appears that a person has violated, is violating, or is threatening to violate this chapter or a rule or order adopted under this chapter, the attorney general, as determined by the attorney general or on request of the state fire marshal, may bring a civil action in a district court for:

(1) injunctive relief to restrain the person from continuing the violation or threat of violation;

(2) the assessment of a civil penalty; or

(3) both injunctive relief and a civil penalty.

(c) A cigarette sold or offered for sale in violation of this chapter is subject to forfeiture under Chapter 154, Tax Code, except that before a forfeited cigarette may be destroyed, the true holder of the trademark rights in the cigarette brand must be permitted to inspect the cigarette.

(d) A civil penalty collected under this section shall be deposited to the credit of the fire prevention and public safety account.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7925.004 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7925 / Section 7925.004
§ 7925.004. CONSENT OF MUNICIPALITY REQUIRED.
Status: in_force

The temporary directors may not hold an election under Section 7925.003 until each municipality in whose corporate limits or extraterritorial jurisdiction the district is located has consented by ordinance or resolution to the creation of the district and to the inclusion of land in the district.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3910.157 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3910 / Section 3910.157
§ 3910.157. TAX AND ASSESSMENT ABATEMENTS.
Status: in_force

The district may designate reinvestment zones and may grant abatements of district taxes or assessments on property in the zones.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3889.254 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3889 / Section 3889.254
§ 3889.254. ASSUMPTION OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES.
Status: in_force

(a) After the city dissolves the district, the city assumes, subject to the appropriation and availability of funds, the obligations of the district, including any bonds or other debt payable from assessments or other district revenue.

(b) If the city dissolves the district, the board shall transfer ownership of all district property to the city.