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Tex. Health and Safety Code § 247.085 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 247 / Section 247.085
§ 247.085. ARBITRATOR SELECTION.
Status: in_force

The arbitrator shall be appointed in accordance with the rules adopted under Section 247.083(b).
Tex. Natural Resources Code § 134.126 — TX Code / Code nr / Chapter 134 / Section 134.126
§ 134.126. SECURITY FOR BOND.
Status: in_force

(a) The applicant and a corporate surety licensed to do business in this state shall execute the bond unless the applicant elects to deposit security under Subsection (b).

(b) The applicant may elect to deposit as security for the performance of the applicant's obligations under the bond:

(1) cash;

(2) negotiable bonds of the United States government or the state; or

(3) negotiable certificates of deposit of a bank organized or transacting business in the United States.

(c) The cash deposit or market value of the securities deposited under Subsection (b) must equal or exceed the amount of the bond required for the bonded area.
Tex. Occupations Code § 2308.205 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 2308 / Section 2308.205
§ 2308.205. TOWING OF VEHICLES TO LICENSED VEHICLE STORAGE FACILITIES OR OTHER LOCATIONS ON PARKING FACILITIES.
Status: in_force

(a) A towing company that makes a nonconsent tow shall tow the vehicle to a vehicle storage facility that is operated by a person who holds a license to operate the facility under Chapter 2303, unless:

(1) the towing company agrees to take the vehicle to a location designated by the vehicle's owner; or

(2) the vehicle is towed under:

(A) rules adopted under Subsection (a-1); or

(B) Section 2308.259(b).

(a-1) The commission shall adopt rules authorizing a towing company that makes a nonconsent tow from a parking facility to tow the vehicle to another location on the same parking facility under the direction of:

(1) the parking facility owner;

(2) a parking facility authorized agent; or

(3) a peace officer.

(b) A storage or notification fee imposed in connection with a motor vehicle towed to a vehicle storage facility is governed by Chapter 2303.

(c) Except as provided by this chapter, Article 18.23, Code of Criminal Procedure, or Chapter 2303, a fee may not be charged or collected without the prior written consent of the vehicle owner or operator.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3861.252 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3861 / Section 3861.252
§ 3861.252. COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS AND OTHER REVENUE.
Status: in_force

(a) If the dissolved district has bonds or other obligations outstanding secured by and payable from assessments or other revenue, other than ad valorem taxes, the city shall succeed to the rights and obligations of the district regarding enforcement and collection of the assessments or other revenue.

(b) The city shall have and exercise all district powers to enforce and collect the assessments or other revenue to pay:

(1) the bonds or other obligations when due and payable according to their terms; or

(2) special revenue or assessment bonds or other obligations issued by the city to refund the outstanding bonds or obligations.
Tex. Occupations Code § 2153.360 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 2153 / Section 2153.360
§ 2153.360. CRIMINAL OFFENSE; REMOVAL OF TAX PERMIT.
Status: in_force

(a) A person may not remove or cause the removal of a tax permit from a music or skill or pleasure coin-operated machine.

(b) A person commits an offense if the person violates Subsection (a).

(c) An offense under this section is a Class B misdemeanor.
Tex. Transportation Code § 521.1426 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 521 / Section 521.1426
§ 521.1426. DOMICILE REQUIREMENT; VERIFICATION.
Status: in_force

(a) The department may not issue a driver's license or a personal identification certificate to a person who has not established a domicile in this state.

(b) The department shall adopt rules for determining whether a domicile has been established, including rules prescribing the types of documentation the department may require from the applicant to verify the validity of the claimed domicile.

(c) The department may contract with a third-party personal data verification service to assist the department in verifying a claim of domicile, including whether the physical address provided by the applicant is the applicant's actual residence.
Tex. Occupations Code § 2028.152 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 2028 / Section 2028.152
§ 2028.152. DISTRIBUTION OF PARI-MUTUEL POOL.
Status: in_force

Each greyhound racetrack association shall distribute all money deposited in any pari-mutuel pool to the winning ticket holders who present tickets for payment not later than the 60th day after the closing day of the greyhound race meeting at which the pool was formed less:

(1) an amount paid as a commission of 18 percent of the total deposits in pools resulting from regular win, place, and show wagering;

(2) an amount not to exceed 21 percent of the total deposits in pools resulting from multiple two wagering; and

(3) an amount not to exceed 25 percent of the total deposits in pools resulting from multiple three wagering.
Tex. Government Code § 2165.006 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2165 / Section 2165.006
§ 2165.006.
Status: in_force

Sec. 2165.006. DISPLAY OF POW/MIA FLAG. (a) In this section, "POW/MIA flag" means the National League of Families POW/MIA flag identified by 36 U.S.C. Section 902.

(b) The POW/MIA flag shall be displayed at each state office building on:

(1) the third Saturday in May, "Armed Forces Day";

(2) the last Monday in May, "Memorial Day";

(3) the 14th day of June, "Flag Day";

(4) the fourth day of July, "Independence Day";

(5) the 11th day of November, "Veterans Day"; and

(6) "National POW/MIA Recognition Day."
Tex. Government Code § 54.754 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 54 / Section 54.754
§ 54.754. SHERIFF.
Status: in_force

(a) The county sheriff, either in person or by deputy, shall attend the criminal law magistrate court as required by a judge of that court.

(b) Unless the local administrative rules provide otherwise, the county sheriff, either in person or by deputy, shall attend court proceedings heard by El Paso family law masters as required by a family law master.
Tex. Insurance Code § 822.053 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 822 / Section 822.053
§ 822.053. COMPANY'S NAME.
Status: in_force

An insurance company's name may not be so similar to the name of another insurance company as to likely mislead the public.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8010A.0503 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8010A / Section 8010A.0503
§ 8010A.0503. BONDS FOR ROAD PROJECTS.
Status: in_force

At the time of issuance, the total principal amount of bonds or other obligations issued or incurred to finance road projects and payable from ad valorem taxes may not exceed one-fourth of the assessed value of the real property in the district.
Tex. Occupations Code § 301.4551 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 301 / Section 301.4551
§ 301.4551. TEMPORARY LICENSE SUSPENSION FOR DRUG OR ALCOHOL USE.
Status: in_force

(a) The board shall temporarily suspend the license of a nurse as provided by Section 301.455 if the nurse is under a board order prohibiting the use of alcohol or a drug or requiring the nurse to participate in a peer assistance program, and the nurse:

(1) tests positive for alcohol or a prohibited drug;

(2) refuses to comply with a board order to submit to a drug or alcohol test; or

(3) fails to participate in the peer assistance program and the program issues a letter of dismissal and referral to the board for noncompliance.

(b) For the purposes of Section 301.455(c), proof of the elements required for the board to suspend a license under this section is proof that probable cause of a continuing and imminent threat to the public welfare exists.
Tex. Transportation Code § 69.081 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 69 / Section 69.081
§ 69.081. PURPOSE.
Status: in_force

The purpose of this subchapter is to:

(1) in the public interest, stimulate and preserve maritime commerce on the pilotage grounds of this state by limiting and regulating the liability of pilots; and

(2) maintain pilotage fees at reasonable levels.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 9001.001 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 9001 / Section 9001.001
§ 9001.001. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this chapter:

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

(2) "Director" means a member of the board.

(3) "District" means the Smiley Road Water Control and Improvement District.
Tex. Occupations Code § 1704.206 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 1704 / Section 1704.206
§ 1704.206. REPLACEMENT OF SECURITY.
Status: in_force

If a final judgment on a forfeiture of a bail bond is paid from the security deposited or executed by a license holder under Section 1704.160, the license holder shall deposit or execute additional security in an amount sufficient to comply with that section.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8810.102 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8810 / Section 8810.102
§ 8810.102. PERMITS FOR CERTAIN ACTIVITIES; APPLICABLE RULES.
Status: in_force

(a) The district may require a permit for any activity that extracts groundwater or allows more than 25,000 gallons of groundwater a day to escape.

(b) If a permit is required under Subsection (a), the permit holder is subject to rules adopted by the district to:

(1) conserve, preserve, protect, and recharge the groundwater or a groundwater reservoir or its subdivisions to control subsidence, prevent degradation of groundwater quality, and prevent waste of groundwater; and

(2) carry out any other power or duty under Chapter 36, Water Code.

(c) To the extent of a conflict, this section controls over Section 36.117(b), Water Code.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7955A.0305 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7955A / Section 7955A.0305
§ 7955A.0305. COMPLIANCE WITH MUNICIPAL CONSENT ORDINANCE OR RESOLUTION.
Status: in_force

The district shall comply with all applicable requirements of any ordinance or resolution that is adopted under Section 54.016 or 54.0165, Water Code, and that consents to the creation of the district or to the inclusion of land in the district.
Tex. Alcoholic Beverage Code § 206.02 — TX Code / Code al / Chapter 206 / Section 206.02
§ 206.02. PROOF OF TAXES DUE.
Status: in_force

In a suit or claim by the attorney general for taxes due, he may attach or file as an exhibit a report or audit of a permittee or licensee with an affidavit made by the administrator or his representative stating that the taxes shown to be due by the report or audit are past due and unpaid and that all payments and credits have been allowed. Unless the opposing party files an answer in the same form and manner as required by Rule 185, Texas Rules of Civil Procedure, the audit or report constitutes prima facie evidence of the taxes due. The provisions of Rule 185 are applicable to a suit to collect taxes under this section.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 11022.0102 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 11022 / Section 11022.0102
§ 11022.0102. NATURE OF DISTRICT.
Status: in_force

The district is a drainage and groundwater conservation district created in Starr County under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1060.205 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1060 / Section 1060.205
§ 1060.205. EXECUTION OF BONDS.
Status: in_force

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

(b) The board secretary shall countersign the bonds.
Tex. Occupations Code § 2301.479 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 2301 / Section 2301.479
§ 2301.479. ADVERSE ACTION IN CONNECTION WITH EXPORT OF VEHICLE.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as otherwise provided by this section, a manufacturer, distributor, or representative may not take an adverse action against a franchised dealer because the franchised dealer sells or leases a vehicle that is later exported to a location outside the United States.

(b) A franchise provision that allows a manufacturer, distributor, or representative to take adverse action against a franchised dealer because the franchised dealer sells or leases a vehicle that is later exported to a location outside the United States is enforceable only if, at the time of the original sale or lease, the dealer knew or reasonably should have known that the vehicle would be exported to a location outside the United States.

(c) A franchised dealer is presumed to have no actual knowledge that a vehicle the dealer sells or leases will be exported to a location outside the United States if, under the laws of a state of the United States:

(1) the vehicle is titled;

(2) the vehicle is registered; and

(3) applicable state and local taxes are paid for the vehicle.

(d) The presumption under Subsection (c) may be rebutted by direct, clear, and convincing evidence that the franchised dealer had actual knowledge or reasonably should have known at the time of the original sale or lease that the vehicle would be exported to a location outside the United States.

(e) Except as otherwise permitted by this section, a franchise provision that allows a manufacturer, distributor, or representative to take adverse action against a franchised dealer because the franchised dealer sells or leases a vehicle that is later exported to a location outside the United States is void and unenforceable.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 11006.260 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 11006 / Section 11006.260
§ 11006.260. USE OF BOND PROCEEDS.
Status: in_force

(a) The authority may set aside an amount of proceeds of the sale of authority bonds for:

(1) the payment of interest expected to accrue during construction not to exceed three years;

(2) a reserve interest and sinking fund; and

(3) other funds as may be provided in the resolution authorizing the bonds or in the trust indenture.

(b) The authority may use proceeds from the sale of bonds to pay any expense necessarily incurred in accomplishing the purpose of the authority, including:

(1) any expense of issuing and selling the bonds; and

(2) the amount needed to operate the authority during construction of the improvements.
Tex. Government Code § 24.475 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 24 / Section 24.475
§ 24.475.
Status: in_force

Sec. 24.475. 298TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT (DALLAS COUNTY). (a) The 298th Judicial District is composed of Dallas County.

(b) The 298th District Court shall give preference to civil matters.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7501.004 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7501 / Section 7501.004
§ 7501.004. DISTRICT TERRITORY.
Status: in_force

The district is composed of the territory described by Section 1, Chapter 26, Special Laws, Acts of the 41st Legislature, 4th Called Session, 1930; Section 1, Chapter 108, Acts of the 56th Legislature, Regular Session, 1959; Section 1, Chapter 133, Acts of the 57th Legislature, Regular Session, 1961; and Section 1, Chapter 247, Acts of the 57th Legislature, Regular Session, 1961, as that territory may have been modified under:

(1) Chapter 25, General Laws, Acts of the 39th Legislature, Regular Session, 1925 (Article 7880-1 et seq., Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes), before August 30, 1971;

(2) Chapter 3, General Laws, Acts of the 46th Legislature, Regular Session, 1939 (Article 7775c-1, Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes), before August 30, 1971;

(3) Subchapter O, Chapter 51, Water Code, before December 15, 1978;

(4) Subchapter J, Chapter 49, Water Code, as restricted by Section 7501.005 of this code;

(5) Subchapter N, Chapter 58, Water Code; or

(6) other law.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1501.307 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1501 / Section 1501.307
§ 1501.307. SYSTEM POWERS.
Status: in_force

(a) The system has the general powers and authority granted under state law to an insurer or a health maintenance organization authorized to engage in business, except that the system may not directly issue a health benefit plan.

(b) The system may:

(1) enter into contracts necessary or proper to implement this subchapter, including, with the commissioner's approval, contracts with similar programs of other states for the joint performance of common functions or with persons or other organizations for the performance of administrative functions;

(2) sue or be sued, including taking legal action necessary or proper to recover assessments and penalties for, on behalf of, or against the system or a reinsured health benefit plan issuer;

(3) take legal action necessary to avoid the payment of improper claims against the system;

(4) issue reinsurance contracts in accordance with this subchapter;

(5) establish guidelines, conditions, and procedures for reinsuring risks under the plan of operation;

(6) establish actuarial functions as appropriate for the operation of the system;

(7) assess reinsured health benefit plan issuers in accordance with Sections 1501.319-1501.323;

(8) appoint appropriate legal, actuarial, and other committees necessary to provide technical assistance in:

(A) the operation of the system;

(B) policy and other contract design; and

(C) any other function within the authority of the system; and

(9) borrow money for a period not to exceed one year to accomplish the purposes of the system.

(c) The system is exempt from all taxes.
Tex. Government Code § 481.704 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 481 / Section 481.704
§ 481.704. ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT.
Status: in_force

The office shall provide the staff and facilities necessary to assist the task force in performing the task force's duties under this subchapter.
Tex. Insurance Code § 823.060 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 823 / Section 823.060
§ 823.060. VIOLATION OF SUBCHAPTER.
Status: in_force

The failure to file a registration statement or an amendment to a registration statement, or an enterprise risk report, within the time specified for filing the statement, amendment, or report, as required by this subchapter, is a violation of this subchapter.
Tex. Finance Code § 15.207 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 15 / Section 15.207
§ 15.207. EXPENSES AND COMPENSATION OF COMMISSION MEMBERS.
Status: repealed

(a) A commission member may not receive compensation or a benefit because of the member's service on the commission except as provided by Subsection (b).

(b) For each day that a commission member engages in the business of the commission, the member is entitled to:

(1) per diem, including compensatory per diem;

(2) actual expenses for meals and lodging; and

(3) transportation expenses.

(c) Repealed by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1317, Sec. 28(i), eff. September 1, 2009.
Tex. Government Code § 1506.010 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 1506 / Section 1506.010
§ 1506.010. FEES FOR SERVICES; RESERVES.
Status: in_force

(a) A municipality may establish and enforce fees for the use of a building or other improvement financed under this subchapter and the parking lot on which the building or other improvement is located.

(b) While the principal of or interest on a bond issued under this subchapter is outstanding, the municipality shall charge the fees in amounts at least sufficient to:

(1) pay all operating and maintenance expenses in connection with the building or other improvement and the parking lot;

(2) pay the principal of and interest on the outstanding bonds as the principal matures and as the interest accrues; and

(3) establish and maintain any reserves prescribed in the ordinance authorizing the issuance of the bonds.

(c) Fees charged under this section must be equal and uniform within classes defined by the governing body of the municipality.
Tex. Government Code § 1232.051 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 1232 / Section 1232.051
§ 1232.051. TEXAS PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY.
Status: in_force

The Texas Public Finance Authority is a public authority and a body politic and corporate.
Tex. Transportation Code § 522.013 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 522 / Section 522.013
§ 522.013. NON-DOMICILED LICENSE OR PERMIT.
Status: in_force

(a) The department may issue a non-domiciled commercial driver's license or commercial learner's permit to a person domiciled in a foreign jurisdiction if the secretary has determined that the commercial motor vehicle testing and licensing standards in the foreign jurisdiction do not meet the testing standards established by 49 C.F.R. Part 383.

(b) An applicant for a non-domiciled commercial driver's license must surrender any non-domiciled commercial driver's license issued by another state.

(c) Before issuing a non-domiciled commercial driver's license, the department must establish the practical capability of disqualifying the person under the conditions applicable to a commercial driver's license issued to a resident of this state. Before issuing a non-domiciled commercial learner's permit, the department must establish the practical capability of disqualifying the person under the conditions applicable to a commercial learner's permit issued to a resident of this state.

(d) "Non-domiciled" must appear on the face of a license or permit issued under this section.

(e) The department may issue a temporary non-domiciled commercial driver's license to a person who does not present a social security card as required by Section 522.021(a-1)(1) but who otherwise meets the requirements for a non-domiciled commercial driver's license, including the requirement that the commercial motor vehicle testing and licensing standards of the country of which the applicant is domiciled not meet the testing and licensing standards established by 49 C.F.R. Part 383. A license issued under this subsection:

(1) expires on the earlier of:

(A) the 60th day after the date the license is issued; or

(B) the expiration date of any Form I-94 Arrival/Departure record, or a successor document, presented under Section 522.021(a-1); and

(2) may not be renewed.

(f) The department may not issue more than one temporary non-domiciled commercial driver's license to a person.
Tex. Parks and Wildlife Code § 31.034 — TX Code / Code pw / Chapter 31 / Section 31.034
§ 31.034. ISSUANCE OF NUMBERS BY DEPARTMENT OR AUTHORIZED AGENT.
Status: in_force

(a) The department may award a certificate of number.

(b) A certificate of number issued and delivered by an authorized agent in conformity with this chapter and the rules of the commission adopted under this chapter is valid as if awarded by the department directly.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8071.0106 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8071 / Section 8071.0106
§ 8071.0106. INITIAL DISTRICT TERRITORY.
Status: in_force

(a) The district is initially composed of the territory described by Section 2 of the Act enacting this chapter.

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

(1) organization, existence, or validity;

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

(3) right to impose a tax; or

(4) legality or operation.