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Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7201.202 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7201 / Section 7201.202
§ 7201.202. RECORDS OF DISTRICT.
Status: in_force

The district shall comply with all rules and regulations pertaining to records preservation, retention, and destruction promulgated by the Texas State Library and Archives Commission under Chapter 441, Government Code, as made applicable to water districts and utilities.
Tex. Government Code § 404.046 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 404 / Section 404.046
§ 404.046. PAYMENT FROM TREASURY.
Status: in_force

The comptroller shall pay warrants the comptroller draws on the treasury that are authorized by law. Except as provided by Section 403.0271, money may not be paid out of the treasury except on a warrant drawn or an electronic funds transfer initiated by the comptroller. A warrant may not be paid by the comptroller unless presented for payment to a financial institution or the comptroller before two years after the close of the fiscal year in which the warrant was issued. Claims for the payment of warrants presented after that time may be presented to the legislature for appropriations from which the claims may be paid.
Tex. Transportation Code § 455.059 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 455 / Section 455.059
§ 455.059. CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION.
Status: in_force

The data collected for and the report of an investigation conducted under this subchapter by the department or a contractor acting on behalf of the department and any part of a rail fixed guideway public transportation system safety plan that concerns security for the system are confidential and not subject to disclosure under Chapter 552, Government Code.
Tex. Government Code § 2306.119 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2306 / Section 2306.119
§ 2306.119. SELECTION OF DEPOSITORY FOR OPERATING FUNDS.
Status: in_force

(a) The department shall choose a depository for the operating funds of the housing finance division after inviting bids for favorable interest rates.

(b) The housing finance division shall publish notice in at least one newspaper of general circulation in this state no later than the 14th day before the last day set for the receipt of the bids.

(c) Notice published under this section must state the:

(1) types of deposits planned;

(2) last day on which bids will be received; and

(3) time and place for opening bids.

(d) Sealed bids must be:

(1) identified on the envelope as bids; and

(2) submitted to the housing finance division before the deadline for receiving bids.

(e) The housing finance division shall provide a tabulation of all submitted bids for public inspection.

(f) The department shall choose the depository submitting the bid with the most favorable financial terms to the department, considering the security and efficiency with which the depository is capable of managing the department's funds.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3912.131 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3912 / Section 3912.131
§ 3912.131. IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS AND SERVICES; LIMITATIONS.
Status: in_force

(a) The district may provide, design, construct, acquire, improve, relocate, operate, maintain, or finance an improvement project or service described by Subsection (b) using any money available to the district, or contract with a governmental or private entity to provide, design, construct, acquire, improve, relocate, operate, maintain, or finance an improvement project or service authorized under this chapter and Chapter 375, Local Government Code.

(b) The district may undertake an improvement project or service only as necessary to reconstruct, preserve, and maintain bulkhead property.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8094.0503 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8094 / Section 8094.0503
§ 8094.0503. 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. Local Government Code § 177.002 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 177 / Section 177.002
§ 177.002. PAYMENT OF PREMIUMS.
Status: in_force

(a) A county or other political subdivision of this state that is authorized to procure a contract insuring the political subdivision's officials, employees, and retirees or any class of the political subdivision's officials, employees, and retirees under a policy of group insurance that covers one or more risks may pay from the local funds of the political subdivision all or any portion of the premiums for the policy. The political subdivision may also pay all or any portion of the premiums on group health, hospital, surgical, or medical expense insurance for dependents of the political subdivision's officials, employees, and retirees.

(b) If authorized by the official, employee, or retiree in writing to make the deduction, the county or other political subdivision may deduct from the person's salary an amount equal to any required contribution by the person to the premiums for the insurance issued under Section 177.001 to the political subdivision as the policyholder.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8504.110 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8504 / Section 8504.110
§ 8504.110. STATE SUPERVISION AND APPROVAL.
Status: in_force

The powers and duties conferred on the authority by this chapter, and the adequacy of any plan for flood control or conservation improvement purposes devised by the authority, are subject to such continuing rights of state supervision and state approvals as are required under general law.
Tex. Occupations Code § 2001.456 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 2001 / Section 2001.456
§ 2001.456. USE OF PROCEEDS BY LICENSED AUTHORIZED ORGANIZATION.
Status: in_force

A licensed authorized organization may not use the net proceeds from bingo directly or indirectly to:

(1) support or oppose a candidate or slate of candidates for public office;

(2) support or oppose a measure submitted to a vote of the people; or

(3) influence or attempt to influence legislation.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8016A.0106 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8016A / Section 8016A.0106
§ 8016A.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.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8239.132 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8239 / Section 8239.132
§ 8239.132. LAW APPLICABLE TO NEW DISTRICT.
Status: in_force

This chapter applies to any new district created by division of the district, and a new district has all the powers and duties of the district.
Tex. Occupations Code § 801.303 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 801 / Section 801.303
§ 801.303. PROCEDURE FOR RENEWAL.
Status: in_force

(a) A person who is otherwise eligible to renew a license may renew an unexpired license by paying the required renewal fee to the board before the expiration date of the license. A person whose license has expired may not engage in activities that require a license until the license has been renewed.

(b) A person whose license has been expired for 90 days or less may renew the license by paying to the board a renewal fee that is equal to 1-1/2 times the renewal fee set by the board under Section 801.154(a).

(c) A person whose license has been expired for more than 90 days but less than one year may renew the license by paying to the board a renewal fee that is equal to two times the renewal fee set by the board under Section 801.154(a).

(d) A person whose license has been expired for one year or more may not renew the license. The person may obtain a new license by complying with the requirements and procedures, including the examination requirements, for obtaining an original license.
Tex. Local Government Code § 152.903 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 152 / Section 152.903
§ 152.903. COMPENSATION FOR INTERPRETERS EMPLOYED BY DISTRICT COURTS.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided by Subsection (d), the commissioners court of a county may set the compensation of interpreters employed by the district courts in the county.

(b) The salary of an interpreter shall be paid on warrants issued by the district court or the clerk of the court in favor of the interpreter.

(c) The salary of an interpreter appointed under Subchapter B, Chapter 21, Civil Practice and Remedies Code, is payable in equal monthly payments or by any other distribution at the option of the county.

(d) This section does not apply to interpreters for deaf or deaf-mute persons appointed under Subchapter A, Chapter 21, Civil Practice and Remedies Code, or Article 38.31, Code of Criminal Procedure.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8871.155 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8871 / Section 8871.155
§ 8871.155. ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT FEE.
Status: in_force

The district may set a reasonable fee for administrative management on a per well basis. The district may set a fee for administrative management on a well that is exempt from permitting in an amount not greater than $40 per well, per year.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8501.204 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8501 / Section 8501.204
§ 8501.204. FEES.
Status: in_force

(a) The board shall prescribe fees to be collected for:

(1) the use of water;

(2) a water connection; or

(3) another service.

(b) The board shall set the fees in amounts that are reasonable and equitable and sufficient to produce revenue adequate to pay the items described by Subsection (c). The fees may not exceed what may be reasonably necessary to fulfill the obligations imposed on the authority by this chapter.

(c) The board shall pay the following items from the fees:

(1) all expenses necessary to the operation and maintenance of the improvements and facilities of the authority, including:

(A) the cost of the acquisition of materials and other property necessary to maintain the improvements and facilities in good condition and to operate them efficiently;

(B) necessary wages and salaries of the authority; and

(C) other expenses reasonably necessary to the efficient operation of the improvements and facilities;

(2) the interest on any obligation issued under this chapter and payable from the revenue from the improvements and facilities; and

(3) the amount required to be paid annually into the sinking fund for the payment of an obligation issued under this chapter and payable from the revenue of the improvements and facilities.
Tex. Transportation Code § 623.079 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 623 / Section 623.079
§ 623.079. REGISTRATION OF EQUIPMENT.
Status: in_force

A permit under this subchapter may be issued only if the equipment to be operated under the permit is registered under Chapter 502 for maximum gross weight applicable to the vehicle under Section 621.101 that is not heavier than 80,000 pounds overall gross weight.
Tex. Finance Code § 183.102 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 183 / Section 183.102
§ 183.102. BYLAWS.
Status: in_force

Except as provided by Section 183.207, each state trust company shall adopt bylaws and may amend its bylaws from time to time for the purposes and in accordance with the procedures set forth in the Business Organizations Code.
Tex. Government Code § 501.095 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 501 / Section 501.095
§ 501.095. INMATES WITH HISTORY OF CHRONIC UNEMPLOYMENT.
Status: in_force

(a) The department and the Texas Employment Commission shall by rule adopt a memorandum of understanding that establishes their respective responsibilities to establish a continuity of care program for inmates with a history of chronic unemployment.

(b) An agency of the state not listed in this section that determines that it may provide services to inmates with a history of chronic unemployment may participate in the development of the memorandum, if the parties listed in this section approve the agency's participation.

(c) The memorandum of understanding must establish methods for:

(1) identifying inmates with a history of chronic unemployment;

(2) notifying the parole division and the commission as to when an inmate with a history of chronic unemployment is to be released and as to the inmate's release destination;

(3) identifying the services needed by inmates with a history of chronic unemployment to reenter the community successfully; and

(4) determining the manner in which each agency that participates in the establishment of the memorandum can share information about inmates and use that information to provide continuity of care.

(d) The Texas Workforce Commission shall coordinate the development of the memorandum of understanding.
Tex. Parks and Wildlife Code § 77.154 — TX Code / Code pw / Chapter 77 / Section 77.154
§ 77.154. PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION; RULES.
Status: in_force

(a) The executive director shall establish administrative procedures to carry out the requirements of this subchapter.

(b) The commission shall adopt any rules necessary for the administration of the program established under this subchapter.
Tex. Water Code § 53.041 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 53 / Section 53.041
§ 53.041. COMPLETING MEMBERSHIP OF THE BOARD.
Status: in_force

If no supervisors are elected, or if a full board is not elected, the commissioners court shall appoint the needed members of the board.
Tex. Water Code § 63.098 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 63 / Section 63.098
§ 63.098. COMMISSIONER'S COMPENSATION.
Status: in_force

(a) Each commissioner shall receive a fee of not more than $50 a day for each day of service necessary to the discharge of his duties, unless otherwise provided in accordance with Subsection (b) of this section.

(b) The commission may provide by an order entered in its minutes that compensation shall not be paid for the commissioners' services for a period of more than two years from the date of the order.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 242.016 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 242 / Section 242.016
§ 242.016. FEES AND PENALTIES.
Status: in_force

Except as expressly provided by this chapter, a fee or penalty collected by or on behalf of the department under this chapter must be deposited to the credit of the general revenue fund and may be appropriated only to the department to administer and enforce this chapter. Investigation and attorney's fees may not be assessed or collected by or on behalf of the department or other state agency unless the department or other state agency assesses and collects a penalty described under this chapter.
Tex. Occupations Code § 1951.602 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 1951 / Section 1951.602
§ 1951.602. CIVIL PENALTY; INJUNCTION.
Status: in_force

(a) A person who violates this chapter or a rule, license, or order of the commissioner is subject to a civil penalty of not less than $50 or more than $2,000 for each act of violation and for each day of violation.

(b) If it appears that a person has violated or is threatening to violate this chapter or a rule, license, or order of the commissioner, the commissioner may have a civil action instituted in a district court for:

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

(2) the assessment and recovery of a civil penalty under Subsection (a); or

(3) both injunctive relief and the civil penalty.

(c) On application for injunctive relief and a finding that a person is violating or threatening to violate this chapter or a rule, license, or order of the commissioner, the district court shall grant injunctive relief as the facts warrant.

(d) At the request of the commissioner, the attorney general shall institute and conduct an action in the name of the state for the injunctive relief, to recover the civil penalty, or both.
Tex. Human Resources Code § 44.002 — TX Code / Code hr / Chapter 44 / Section 44.002
§ 44.002. ADMINISTRATIVE RULES.
Status: in_force

(a) The Texas Workforce Commission shall promulgate rules to carry out the administrative provisions of the program consistent with federal law and regulations.

(b) The rules must include procedures to allow operators of day-care centers to review and comment on proposed rules and policies.
Tex. Utilities Code § 35.035 — TX Code / Code ut / Chapter 35 / Section 35.035
§ 35.035. VALUATION AND ACCOUNTING OF TRANSFERRED ASSETS.
Status: in_force

(a) A transfer of assets from an electric utility to an affiliated exempt wholesale generator or power marketer shall be valued at the greater of net book cost or fair market value.

(b) A transfer of assets from an exempt wholesale generator or power marketer to an affiliated electric utility shall be valued at the lesser of net book cost or fair market value.

(c) At the time that a transfer of assets between an electric utility and an affiliated exempt wholesale generator or power marketer is approved, the commission shall order the utility to adjust its rates so that the utility's tariffs reflect benefits from the proceeds of the sale and exclude any costs associated with the transferred facility.

(d) For purposes of this section, "electric utility" does not include a river authority.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3924.112 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3924 / Section 3924.112
§ 3924.112. COMPLIANCE WITH MUNICIPAL CONSENT AGREEMENT, ORDINANCE, OR RESOLUTION; ENFORCEABILITY OF AGREEMENT.
Status: in_force

(a) The district shall comply with all applicable requirements of an ordinance or resolution adopted by the city that consents to the creation of the district or to the inclusion of land in the district.

(b) Any agreement between the district and the city related to the city's consent to the creation of the district is valid and enforceable.

(c) On the issuance of bonds by the district, the district is considered to have waived sovereign immunity to suit by the city for the purpose of adjudicating a claim for breach of an agreement described by this section.
Tex. Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 62.022 — TX Code / Code cp / Chapter 62 / Section 62.022
§ 62.022. APPLICATION.
Status: in_force

The application for a writ of sequestration must be made under oath and must set forth:

(1) the specific facts stating the nature of the plaintiff's claim;

(2) the amount in controversy, if any; and

(3) the facts justifying issuance of the writ.
Tex. Estates Code § 121.053 — TX Code / Code es / Chapter 121 / Section 121.053
§ 121.053.
Status: in_force

Sec. 121.053. INTESTATE SUCCESSION: FAILURE TO SURVIVE PRESUMED UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES. A person who, if the person survived a decedent by 120 hours, would be the decedent's heir is considered not to have survived the decedent for the required period if:

(1) the time of death of the decedent or of the person, or the times of death of both, cannot be determined; and

(2) the person's survival for the required period after the decedent's death cannot be established.
Tex. Occupations Code § 1702.201 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 1702 / Section 1702.201
§ 1702.201. PERSONAL PROTECTION OFFICER LICENSE REQUIRED.
Status: in_force

An individual may not act as a personal protection officer unless the individual holds a personal protection officer license.
Tex. Human Resources Code § 42.003 — TX Code / Code hr / Chapter 42 / Section 42.003
§ 42.003. REFERENCE TO CHILD-CARE INSTITUTION.
Status: in_force

A reference in law to a "child-care institution" means a general residential operation.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3849.164 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3849 / Section 3849.164
§ 3849.164. COMPETITIVE BIDDING.
Status: in_force

Section 375.221, Local Government Code, applies to the district only for a contract that has a value greater than $25,000.
Tex. Tax Code § 202.201 — TX Code / Code tx / Chapter 202 / Section 202.201
§ 202.201. PRODUCER'S REPORT.
Status: in_force

(a) A producer authorized by the comptroller to remit the tax due shall file with the comptroller, on or before the 25th day of each calendar month, the report under this subsection and, as applicable, the report under Subsection (d) showing the total oil produced, used, lost or stolen, or possessed and otherwise unaccounted for by the producer during the preceding calendar month. The report under this subsection must show:

(1) the number of barrels of oil produced from each lease;

(2) each county in which each lease from which oil was produced is located;

(3) the name, address, and taxpayer identification number assigned by the comptroller of each first purchaser of oil and for each the amount of oil purchased from each lease;

(4) the payment received for the oil from each first purchaser from each lease from which oil was produced;

(5) the name and lease identification number of each lease from which the oil was produced; and

(6) other information the comptroller may reasonably require.

(b) If the report the producer is required to file shows additional tax due, the producer must pay the additional tax when he files the report.

(c) A producer whose only sales are to a purchaser who remits the tax due under Section 202.153 is not required to file a report on the oil sold.

(d) A producer shall file a crude oil special tax report with the comptroller and pay the applicable tax imposed under this chapter if any oil has been used, lost or stolen, or possessed and otherwise unaccounted for by the producer after it has been produced and measured. The producer must file the report on or before the 25th day of the month following the month in which the oil is used, lost or stolen, or possessed and otherwise unaccounted for. The report must show:

(1) the total number of barrels of oil used, lost or stolen, or possessed and otherwise unaccounted for by the producer;

(2) where the oil was used, lost or stolen, or possessed and otherwise unaccounted for; and

(3) other information the comptroller may reasonably require.

(e) A producer that is no longer in business shall notify the comptroller of this fact on or before the 25th day of the first month following the producer's last day of business.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3985.0501 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3985 / Section 3985.0501
§ 3985.0501. TAX ELECTION REQUIRED.
Status: in_force

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.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 9016.108 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 9016 / Section 9016.108
§ 9016.108. SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED BY THE DISTRICT, COUNTY, OR MUNICIPALITY.
Status: in_force

(a) The district may enter into an interlocal contract with the county or municipality to provide governmental functions, including fire protection, trash collection and disposal, and ambulance service.

(b) Notwithstanding Subsection (a), the municipality is authorized to provide sewer and drainage service in the district. The municipality shall establish the amount of the fees to be charged to recipients of sewer and drainage service under this subsection.

(c) Notwithstanding Subsection (a), the district may not provide any services within the territorial limits of the municipality as those limits exist on September 1, 2011.