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Tex. Property Code § 92.333 — TX Code / Code pr / Chapter 92 / Section 92.333
§ 92.333. TENANT REMEDIES.
Status: in_force

In addition to other remedies provided by law, if a landlord retaliates against a tenant under this subchapter, the tenant may recover from the landlord a civil penalty of one month's rent plus $500, actual damages, court costs, and reasonable attorney's fees in an action for recovery of property damages, moving costs, actual expenses, civil penalties, or declaratory or injunctive relief, less any delinquent rents or other sums for which the tenant is liable to the landlord. If the tenant's rent payment to the landlord is subsidized in whole or in part by a governmental entity, the civil penalty granted under this section shall reflect the fair market rent of the dwelling plus $500.
Tex. Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 114.013 — TX Code / Code cp / Chapter 114 / Section 114.013
§ 114.013. REPORT.
Status: in_force

Before January 1 of each even-numbered year, each state agency shall report to the governor, the comptroller, and each house of the legislature the cost of defense to the state agency and the office of the attorney general in an adjudication brought against the agency under a contract subject to this chapter. Included in the report shall be the amount claimed in any adjudication pending on the date of the report.
Tex. Family Code § 8.353 — TX Code / Code fa / Chapter 8 / Section 8.353
§ 8.353. TEMPORARY ORDERS.
Status: in_force

(a) While a suit for a qualified domestic relations order or similar order is pending or during an appeal of an enforcement order, and on the motion of a party or on the court's own motion after notice and hearing, the court may render an appropriate order, including the granting of a temporary restraining order and temporary injunction, for the preservation of the pension, retirement plan, or other employee benefits and protection of the parties as the court considers necessary.

(b) An order under this section is not subject to interlocutory appeal.
Tex. Utilities Code § 163.052 — TX Code / Code ut / Chapter 163 / Section 163.052
§ 163.052. CONSTRUCTION.
Status: in_force

This subchapter shall be liberally construed to carry out its purpose.
Tex. Occupations Code § 1201.1521 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 1201 / Section 1201.1521
§ 1201.1521. RESCISSION OF CONTRACT FOR SALE OR EXCHANGE OF HOME.
Status: in_force

(a) A person who acquires a manufactured home from or through a licensee by purchase or exchange may, in a cash transaction occurring not later than the third day after the date the sales purchase contract is signed, rescind the contract without penalty or charge other than the real property appraisal and title work expenses incurred in accordance with Section 1201.1511.

(b) A person who acquires a manufactured home from or through a licensee by purchase or exchange may, in a transfer that is based wholly or partly on a credit transaction occurring not later than the third day after the date of the signing of the binding note, security agreement, or other financing credit contract with respect to which the consumer's purchased manufactured home will serve as collateral for the credit transaction, rescind the contract without penalty or charge other than the real property appraisal and title work expenses incurred in accordance with Section 1201.1511.

(c) Subject to rules adopted by the board, a consumer may waive a right of rescission in the event of a bona fide emergency. Such rules shall, to the extent practical, be modeled on the federal rules for the waiver of a right of rescission under 12 C.F.R. Part 1026.
Tex. Government Code § 444.015 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 444 / Section 444.015
§ 444.015. USE OF TECHNOLOGY.
Status: in_force

The commission shall implement a policy requiring the commission to use appropriate technological solutions to improve the commission's ability to perform its functions. The policy must ensure that the public is able to interact with the commission on the Internet.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3832.007 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3832 / Section 3832.007
§ 3832.007. EFFECT ON BROOKSHIRE-KATY DRAINAGE DISTRICT.
Status: in_force

The powers granted by this chapter do not affect the powers of the Brookshire-Katy Drainage District of Waller County.
Tex. Government Code § 662.113 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 662 / Section 662.113
§ 662.113. NEONATAL ABSTINENCE SYNDROME AWARENESS MONTH.
Status: in_force

June is Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome Awareness Month to increase awareness of neonatal abstinence syndrome and to encourage:

(1) awareness of the dangers of opioid and substance abuse during pregnancy to prevent neonatal abstinence syndrome;

(2) the creation and update of lists of recommended materials to address neonatal abstinence syndrome available through the Department of State Health Services and the Health and Human Services Commission;

(3) electronic circulation of and posting on state and local agency websites of recommended treatment and recovery resources;

(4) the availability of resources for mothers-to-be and new mothers with substance abuse disorders, including health care services and recovery support services; and

(5) collaboration between state and federal governmental agencies, hospitals, private health care practices, health insurance providers, Medicaid providers, and mental health agencies to increase awareness.
Tex. Government Code § 2306.055 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2306 / Section 2306.055
§ 2306.055. TRANSFERS FROM GOVERNOR.
Status: in_force

The governor may transfer to any division personnel, equipment, records, obligations, appropriations, functions, and duties of appropriate divisions of the governor's office.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8504.056 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8504 / Section 8504.056
§ 8504.056. QUORUM; VOTING REQUIREMENT.
Status: in_force

(a) Five directors constitute a quorum at any meeting.

(b) A concurrence of a majority of the directors present is sufficient in any matter pertaining to authority business.
Tex. Government Code § 442.112 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 442 / Section 442.112
§ 442.112. STATE HISTORIC SITE RETAIL OPERATIONS.
Status: in_force

(a) The commission may establish, manage, and operate gift and souvenir retail establishments and provide retail services through the Internet or another electronic method to support and promote state historic sites and related commission goals.

(b) To implement this section, the commission may:

(1) employ necessary personnel;

(2) establish procurement standards and procedures in collaboration with the comptroller and the Department of Information Resources to meet the business needs of the commission's retail operations; and

(3) contract with a nonprofit corporation to assist with the commission's retail operations, accept money from the retail operations, and support state historic site operations and commission educational missions.
Tex. Estates Code § 1054.104 — TX Code / Code es / Chapter 1054 / Section 1054.104
§ 1054.104. EVALUATION REPORT.
Status: in_force

(a) A court visitor appointed under Section 1054.103 shall file the report on the evaluation of a ward or proposed ward not later than the 14th day after the date the court visitor conducts the evaluation. The court visitor shall swear under penalty of perjury that the report is accurate to the best of the court visitor's knowledge and belief.

(b) A court visitor's report must include:

(1) a description of the nature and degree of the ward's or proposed ward's capacity and incapacity, including a description of the ward's or proposed ward's medical history, if reasonably available and not waived by the court;

(2) a medical prognosis and list of the ward's or proposed ward's treating physicians, when appropriate;

(3) a description of the ward's or proposed ward's living conditions and circumstances;

(4) a description of the ward's or proposed ward's social, intellectual, physical, and educational conditions;

(5) a statement that the court visitor has personally visited or observed the ward or proposed ward;

(6) a statement of the date of the guardian's most recent visit, if a guardian has been appointed;

(7) a recommendation as to any modification needed in the guardianship or proposed guardianship, including removal or denial of the guardianship; and

(8) any other information required by the court.
Tex. Water Code § 53.062 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 53 / Section 53.062
§ 53.062. BOARD OF SUPERVISORS.
Status: in_force

A district created under this chapter is governed by a board of five elected supervisors.
Tex. Government Code § 411.551 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 411 / Section 411.551
§ 411.551. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this subchapter:

(1) "Chief" means the chief of the division appointed under Section 411.552.

(2) "Division" means the Homeland Security Division of the department established under this subchapter.

(3) "Local government" means any municipality, county, special-purpose district or authority, or other political subdivision of this state.

(4) "State agency" means a board, commission, council, committee, department, office, agency, or other governmental entity in the executive, legislative, or judicial branch of state government. The term includes an institution of higher education as defined by Section 61.003, Education Code.In this subchapter:

(1) "Foreign adversary operation" means actions by adversarial foreign governments that threaten the safety and security of this state.

(2) "Unit" means the department's hostile foreign adversaries unit established under this subchapter.
Tex. Education Code § 38.207 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 38 / Section 38.207
§ 38.207.
Status: in_force

Sec. 38.207. ADVISORY COMMITTEE: DUTIES. The advisory committee shall advise the commissioner of state health services on:

(1) the storage and maintenance of epinephrine delivery systems and medication for respiratory distress on school campuses and campuses of institutions of higher education;

(2) the training of school personnel and school volunteers, and of personnel and volunteers at institutions of higher education, in the administration of an epinephrine delivery system;

(3) the training of school personnel and school volunteers, and of personnel and volunteers at institutions of higher education, in the administration of a medication for respiratory distress; and

(4) a plan for:

(A) one or more school personnel members or school volunteers trained in the administration of an epinephrine delivery system to be on each school campus;

(B) one or more school personnel members or school volunteers trained in the administration of medication for respiratory distress to be on each school campus;

(C) one or more personnel members or volunteers of an institution of higher education trained in the administration of an epinephrine delivery system to be on each campus of an institution of higher education; and

(D) one or more personnel members or volunteers of an institution of higher education trained in the administration of medication for respiratory distress to be on each campus of an institution of higher education.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3926.010 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3926 / Section 3926.010
§ 3926.010. CONSTRUCTION OF CHAPTER.
Status: in_force

This chapter shall be construed in conformity with the findings and purposes stated in this chapter.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 9047.002 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 9047 / Section 9047.002
§ 9047.002. NATURE OF DISTRICT.
Status: in_force

The district is a water control and improvement district created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 711.0521 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 711 / Section 711.0521
§ 711.0521. ACCESS TO CEMETERIES; CRIMINAL PENALTIES.
Status: in_force

(a) A person who is an individual, firm, association, corporation, or municipality, or an officer, agent, or employee of an individual, firm, association, corporation, or municipality, commits an offense if the person interferes with a person's reasonable right to ingress and egress under Section 711.041.

(b) An offense under this section is a Class C misdemeanor.
Tex. Transportation Code § 548.410 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 548 / Section 548.410
§ 548.410. EXPIRATION OF CERTIFICATE.
Status: in_force

A certificate issued to an inspector or an inspection station under this subchapter expires as determined by the department under Section 411.511, Government Code, but not later than the second anniversary of the date the certificate is issued.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 9601.103 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 9601 / Section 9601.103
§ 9601.103. GENERAL POWERS REGARDING WATER.
Status: in_force

The district has all rights, powers, and privileges necessary or useful to enable it to acquire, provide, supply, deliver, and sell water, whether processed or unprocessed, raw or potable, inside or outside its boundaries to any person for any beneficial purpose.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1013.205 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1013 / Section 1013.205
§ 1013.205. EXECUTION OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS.
Status: in_force

(a) The board president shall execute the general obligation bonds in the district's name.

(b) The board secretary shall countersign the bonds.
Tex. Transportation Code § 545.152 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 545 / Section 545.152
§ 545.152. VEHICLE TURNING LEFT.
Status: in_force

To turn left at an intersection or into an alley or private road or driveway, an operator shall yield the right-of-way to a vehicle that is approaching from the opposite direction and that is in the intersection or in such proximity to the intersection as to be an immediate hazard.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3932.055 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3932 / Section 3932.055
§ 3932.055. COMPENSATION.
Status: in_force

A director is entitled to receive fees of office and reimbursement for actual expenses as provided by Section 49.060, Water Code. Sections 375.069 and 375.070, Local Government Code, do not apply to the board.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1117.001 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1117 / Section 1117.001
§ 1117.001. PURPOSE.
Status: in_force

The purpose of this chapter is to establish standards to protect consumers from misleading and fraudulent marketing practices with respect to the use of certain senior-specific certifications and professional designations in soliciting the sale or purchase of, or providing advice made concerning, life insurance or annuity products.
Tex. Family Code § 101.007 — TX Code / Code fa / Chapter 101 / Section 101.007
§ 101.007. CLEAR AND CONVINCING EVIDENCE.
Status: in_force

"Clear and convincing evidence" means the measure or degree of proof that will produce in the mind of the trier of fact a firm belief or conviction as to the truth of the allegations sought to be established.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3947.003 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3947 / Section 3947.003
§ 3947.003. PURPOSE; LEGISLATIVE FINDINGS.
Status: in_force

(a) The creation of the district is essential to accomplish the purposes of Sections 52 and 52-a, Article III, and Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution, and other public purposes stated in this chapter. By creating the district and in authorizing the city and other political subdivisions to contract with the district, the legislature has established a program to accomplish the public purposes set out in Section 52-a, Article III, Texas Constitution.

(b) The creation of the district is necessary to promote, develop, encourage, and maintain employment, commerce, transportation, housing, tourism, recreation, the arts, entertainment, economic development, safety, and the public welfare in the district.
Tex. Government Code § 25.0021 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 25 / Section 25.0021
§ 25.0021. JURISDICTION.
Status: in_force

(a) If this section conflicts with a specific provision for a particular statutory probate court or county, the specific provision controls, except that this section controls over a specific provision for a particular court or county if the specific provision attempts to create jurisdiction in a statutory probate court other than jurisdiction over probate, guardianship, mental health, or eminent domain proceedings.

(b) A statutory probate court as that term is defined in Section 22.007(c), Estates Code, has:

(1) the general jurisdiction of a probate court as provided by the Estates Code; and

(2) the jurisdiction provided by law for a county court to hear and determine actions, cases, matters, or proceedings instituted under:

(A) Section 166.046, 192.027, 193.007, 552.015, 552.019, 711.004, or 714.003, Health and Safety Code;

(B) Chapter 462, Health and Safety Code; or

(C) Subtitle C or D, Title 7, Health and Safety Code.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8028.0203 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8028 / Section 8028.0203
§ 8028.0203. 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 § 7986.202 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7986 / Section 7986.202
§ 7986.202. TAXES FOR BONDS.
Status: in_force

At the time the district issues bonds payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes, the board shall provide for the annual imposition of a continuing direct ad valorem tax, without limit as to rate or amount, while all or part of the bonds are outstanding as required and in the manner provided by Sections 54.601 and 54.602, Water Code.
Tex. Government Code § 24.014 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 24 / Section 24.014
§ 24.014. SPECIAL TERMS.
Status: repealed

(a) A district judge may set a time for and hold a special term in any county in his district.

(b) The judge may impanel grand and petit jurors as provided by law. The jurors may be summoned to appear before the court at the time designated by the judge.

(c) Repealed by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 929 , Sec. 21(2), eff. September 1, 2015.

(d) A new civil case may not be brought to a special term of the court.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 695.003 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 695 / Section 695.003
§ 695.003. RULES.
Status: in_force

The commission may adopt rules to enforce this chapter.
Tex. Labor Code § 503.025 — TX Code / Code la / Chapter 503 / Section 503.025
§ 503.025. COVERAGE FOR OUT-OF-STATE EMPLOYEES.
Status: in_force

(a) An employee who performs services outside this state is entitled to benefits under this chapter even if the person:

(1) is hired or not hired in this state;

(2) does not work in this state;

(3) works both in this state and out of state;

(4) is injured outside this state; or

(5) has been outside this state for more than one year.

(b) An employee who elects to pursue remedies provided by this state where the injury occurred is not entitled to benefits under this chapter.
Tex. Parks and Wildlife Code § 76.032 — TX Code / Code pw / Chapter 76 / Section 76.032
§ 76.032. DISCRETION TO ISSUE PERMIT.
Status: in_force

The department may issue or refuse to issue a permit to any applicant.
Tex. Government Code § 571.075 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 571 / Section 571.075
§ 571.075. DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY.
Status: in_force

The commission by rule may delegate a power conferred on it by this chapter or another law administered by the commission, except:

(1) any power requiring a vote of the commission;

(2) rulemaking authority; or

(3) authority to issue an advisory opinion under Subchapter D.
Tex. Government Code § 30.00494 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 30 / Section 30.00494
§ 30.00494. JUDGE.
Status: repealed

(a) to (j) Repealed by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 691, Sec. 139(12), eff. Sept. 1, 1999.

(k) Sections 30.00007(b)(1), (2), (3), and (5) do not apply to this subchapter.
Tex. Agriculture Code § 91.042 — TX Code / Code ag / Chapter 91 / Section 91.042
§ 91.042. FANCY GRADE.
Status: in_force

(a) Fancy peaches:

(1) are medium to large in size;

(2) have good color for the variety; and

(3) are firm and sound, or are properly mature for shipment to a distant market.

(b) Fancy peaches shall be carefully picked and closely packed in bushel baskets or in four-basket or six-basket crates.
Tex. Utilities Code § 104.108 — TX Code / Code ut / Chapter 104 / Section 104.108
§ 104.108. TEMPORARY RATES.
Status: in_force

(a) The regulatory authority may establish temporary rates to be in effect during the applicable suspension period under Section 104.107.

(b) If the regulatory authority does not establish temporary rates, the rates in effect when the suspended schedule was filed continue in effect during the suspension period.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3883.207 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3883 / Section 3883.207
§ 3883.207. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE TAX.
Status: in_force

(a) If authorized at an election held in accordance with Section 3883.211, the district may impose an annual operation and maintenance tax on taxable property in the district in accordance with Section 49.107, Water Code, for any district purpose, including to:

(1) maintain and operate the district;

(2) construct or acquire improvements; or

(3) provide a service.

(b) The board shall determine the tax rate. The rate may not exceed the rate approved at the election.

(c) Section 49.107(h), Water Code, does not apply to the district.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 5201.003 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 5201 / Section 5201.003
§ 5201.003. LEGISLATIVE FINDINGS.
Status: in_force

The legislature finds that all land and other property in the district will benefit from:

(1) the creation of the district; and

(2) the construction, acquisition, and maintenance of the improvements and facilities authorized by this chapter.
Tex. Agriculture Code § 92.025 — TX Code / Code ag / Chapter 92 / Section 92.025
§ 92.025. UNIFORMITY WITHIN A PACK.
Status: in_force

As nearly as possible, tomatoes in a crate or package shall be uniformly ripe.
Tex. Government Code § 659.201 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 659 / Section 659.201
§ 659.201. DEFINITION.
Status: in_force

In this subchapter, "institution of higher education" has the meaning assigned by Section 61.003, Education Code.
Tex. Property Code § 206.001 — TX Code / Code pr / Chapter 206 / Section 206.001
§ 206.001. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this chapter:

(1) "Community association" means an incorporated association created to enforce restrictions.

(2) "Dedicatory instrument" and "restrictive covenant" have the meanings assigned by Section 202.001.

(3) "Lienholder," "owner," "real property records," "residential real estate subdivision," and "restrictions" have the meanings assigned by Section 201.003.

(4) "Regular assessment" means an assessment, charge, fee, or dues that each owner is required to pay to the community association on a regular basis and that is to be used by the association for the benefit of the subdivision in accordance with the original, extended, added, or modified restrictions.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3950.002 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3950 / Section 3950.002
§ 3950.002. CREATION AND NATURE OF DISTRICT.
Status: in_force

The district is a special district created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Tex. Estates Code § 33.055 — TX Code / Code es / Chapter 33 / Section 33.055
§ 33.055. PROTECTION FOR CERTAIN PURCHASERS.
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding Section 33.052, a bona fide purchaser of real property who relied on a probate proceeding that was not the first commenced proceeding, without knowledge that the proceeding was not the first commenced proceeding, shall be protected with respect to the purchase unless before the purchase an order rendered in the first commenced proceeding admitting the decedent's will to probate, determining the decedent's heirs, or granting administration of the decedent's estate was recorded in the office of the county clerk of the county in which the purchased property is located.