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Tex. Local Government Code § 281.073 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 281 / Section 281.073
§ 281.073. BOND PROVISIONS.
Status: in_force

(a) In a resolution authorizing the issuance of bonds under this chapter, including refunding bonds, the board may:

(1) provide for the flow of funds and the establishment and maintenance of interest and sinking funds, reserve funds, and other funds;

(2) make additional covenants that the board considers appropriate with respect to the bonds, the pledged revenues, and the operation and maintenance of the facilities of which the revenues are pledged, including provisions for the operation or leasing of the facilities and the use or pledge of money derived from the operation of the facilities, contracts, and leases;

(3) prohibit the further issuance of bonds or other obligations payable from the pledged revenues;

(4) reserve the right to issue, on conditions set forth in the resolution, additional bonds to be secured by a pledge of, and payable from, the revenues on a parity with, or subordinate to, the lien and pledge in support of the bonds being issued; and

(5) state other provisions and covenants that are not prohibited by the constitution of this state or by this chapter.

(b) The board may adopt and provide for any other proceeding or instrument necessary or convenient in the issuance of authority bonds.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 4012.0202 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 4012 / Section 4012.0202
§ 4012.0202. COMPENSATION; EXPENSES.
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. Government Code § 493.0075 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 493 / Section 493.0075
§ 493.0075. DONATION OF ACCRUED COMPENSATORY TIME OR ACCRUED ANNUAL LEAVE FOR LEGISLATIVE PURPOSES.
Status: in_force

(a) The executive director shall allow a correctional officer employed by the department to voluntarily transfer to a legislative leave pool up to eight hours of compensatory time or annual leave per year earned by the correctional officer.

(b) The executive director or the executive director's designee shall administer the legislative leave pool.

(c) The board shall adopt rules and prescribe procedures relating to the operation of the legislative leave pool.

(d) The executive director or the executive director's designee shall credit the legislative leave pool with the amount of time contributed by a correctional officer employed by the department and deduct a corresponding amount of time from the correctional officer's earned compensatory time or annual leave as if the correctional officer had used the time for personal purposes.

(e) A correctional officer employed by the department is entitled to use time contributed to the legislative leave pool if the correctional officer uses the time for legislative leave on behalf of an association:

(1) related to the correctional officer's employment with the department;

(2) that has at least 5,000 active or retired members; and

(3) that is governed by a board of directors.

(f) The executive director or the executive director's designee shall transfer time from the pool to the correctional officer and credit the time to the correctional officer.

(g) A correctional officer employed by the department may only withdraw time from the legislative leave pool in coordination with and with the consent of the president or designee of the association described in Subsection (e). A correctional officer may not draw more than 80 hours from the pool in a 160-hour work cycle and may not draw more than 480 hours from the pool in a fiscal year.

(h) A correctional officer employed by the department shall use time from the legislative leave pool in accordance with rules adopted by the board.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7959.051 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7959 / Section 7959.051
§ 7959.051. GOVERNING BODY; TERMS.
Status: in_force

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

(b) Except as provided by Section 7959.052, directors serve staggered four-year terms.
Tex. Government Code § 301.071 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 301 / Section 301.071
§ 301.071. SALE OF TEXAS FLAGS AND SIMILAR ITEMS.
Status: in_force

Either house of the legislature may acquire and provide for the sale of Texas flags and other items carrying symbols of the State of Texas.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1043.060 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1043 / Section 1043.060
§ 1043.060. MAINTENANCE OF RECORDS; PUBLIC INSPECTION.
Status: in_force

Except as provided by Section 1043.054, all district records, including books, accounts, notices, minutes, and all other matters of the district and the operation of its facilities, shall be:

(1) maintained at the district office; and

(2) open to public inspection at the district office at all reasonable hours.
Tex. Insurance Code § 4201.554 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 4201 / Section 4201.554
§ 4201.554. PROVIDING INFORMATION TO COMMISSIONER.
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding this subchapter, a utilization review agent shall provide to the commissioner on request individual medical records or other confidential information to enable the commissioner to determine compliance with this chapter. The information is confidential and privileged and is not subject to Chapter 552, Government Code, or to subpoena, except to the extent necessary to enable the commissioner to enforce this chapter.
Tex. Utilities Code § 186.007 — TX Code / Code ut / Chapter 186 / Section 186.007
§ 186.007. PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION WEATHER EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS REPORTS.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, "commission" means the Public Utility Commission of Texas.

(a-1) The commission shall analyze emergency operations plans developed by electric utilities as defined by Section 31.002, power generation companies as defined by Section 31.002, municipally owned utilities, and electric cooperatives that operate generation facilities in this state and retail electric providers as defined by Section 31.002 and prepare a weather emergency preparedness report on power weatherization preparedness. In preparing the report, the commission shall:

(1) review emergency operations plans on file with the commission;

(2) analyze and determine the ability of the electric grid to withstand extreme weather events in the upcoming year;

(3) consider the anticipated weather patterns for the upcoming year as forecasted by the National Weather Service or any similar state or national agency; and

(4) make recommendations on improving emergency operations plans and procedures in order to ensure the continuity of electric service.

(b) The commission shall require an entity subject to this section to file an updated emergency operations plan if it finds that an emergency operations plan on file does not contain adequate information to determine whether the entity can provide adequate electric services.

(c) The commission may adopt rules relating to the implementation of the report described by Subsection (a-1).

(d) The commission shall submit the report described by Subsection (a-1) to the lieutenant governor, the speaker of the house of representatives, and the members of the legislature not later than September 30 of each even-numbered year.

(e) The commission may submit additional weather emergency preparedness reports if the commission finds that significant changes to weatherization techniques have occurred or are necessary to protect consumers or vital services, or if there have been changes to statutes or rules relating to weatherization requirements. A report under this subsection must be submitted not later than:

(1) March 1 for a summer weather emergency preparedness report; and

(2) September 1 for a winter weather emergency preparedness report.

(f) The emergency operations plans submitted for a report described by Subsection (a-1) and any additional plans submitted under Subsection (e) are public information except for the portions of the plan considered confidential under Chapter 552, Government Code, or other state or federal law. If portions of a plan are designated as confidential, the plan shall be provided to the commission in a redacted form for public inspection with the confidential portions removed. An entity within the ERCOT power region shall provide the entity's plan to ERCOT in its entirety.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8282.158 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8282 / Section 8282.158
§ 8282.158. WATER AND SEWER CONTRACTS.
Status: in_force

(a) The district and the city may enter into, execute, and perform contracts under Section 552.014, Local Government Code, as they consider to be appropriate and mutually advantageous.

(b) A contract under this section may provide for the district's acquisition for the benefit of the city and the district's conveyance to the city of, and the city's acceptance and ownership of and payment for, all or any designated portion of any of the works, facilities, improvements, equipment, appliances, properties, and contract rights as provided by Section 552.014, Local Government Code, that:

(1) the district is authorized under this chapter to purchase, acquire, construct, own, or improve; and

(2) the city, under its home-rule charter or under general law, would have been or may be authorized to purchase, acquire, construct, own, or improve in its own name or behalf.
Tex. Government Code § 153.051 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 153 / Section 153.051
§ 153.051. IMPOSITION OF PENALTY.
Status: in_force

(a) The commission may impose an administrative penalty on a person who violates:

(1) this subtitle;

(2) a statute establishing a regulatory program administered by the commission;

(3) a rule or standard adopted under this subtitle; or

(4) an order issued by the commission or director under this subtitle.

(b) A proceeding under this subchapter imposing an administrative penalty may be combined with a proceeding to impose an administrative sanction otherwise imposed under this subtitle.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3943.0103 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3943 / Section 3943.0103
§ 3943.0103. PURPOSE; DECLARATION OF INTENT.
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 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, scenic beauty, and the public welfare in the district.

(c) This chapter and the creation of the district may not be interpreted to relieve the county from providing the level of services provided as of the effective date of the Act enacting this chapter to the area in the district. The district is created to supplement and not to supplant county services provided in the district.
Tex. Government Code § 81.015 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 81 / Section 81.015
§ 81.015. CONTRACTS.
Status: in_force

To carry out and promote the objectives of this chapter, the state bar may enter into contracts and do all other acts incidental to those contracts that are necessary or expedient for the administration of its affairs and for the attainment of its purposes.
Tex. Transportation Code § 55.007 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 55 / Section 55.007
§ 55.007. DUTIES OF COMMITTEE.
Status: repealed

(a) The committee shall:

(1) prepare the maritime port mission plan described by Section 55.008;

(2) review each project eligible to be funded under this chapter and make recommendations for approval or disapproval to the department; and

(3) advise the commission and the department on matters relating to port authorities.

(b) Repealed by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 103 (S.B. 1959), Sec. 3, eff. May 21, 2019.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3896.203 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3896 / Section 3896.203
§ 3896.203. ASSUMPTION OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES.
Status: in_force

(a) The district may not be dissolved by the city unless the city assumes the obligations of the district, including any bonds or other indebtedness 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.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3897.153 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3897 / Section 3897.153
§ 3897.153. LOCATION OF IMPROVEMENT PROJECT.
Status: in_force

An improvement project may be inside or outside the district.
Tex. Family Code § 8.062 — TX Code / Code fa / Chapter 8 / Section 8.062
§ 8.062. PLACE OF PAYMENT.
Status: in_force

If an obligor is ordered to pay an obligee maintenance under this chapter and child support under Chapter 154, the court shall order the payment of maintenance to the state disbursement unit as provided by Chapter 234.
Tex. Education Code § 32.154 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 32 / Section 32.154
§ 32.154. ALLOWED USE OF COVERED INFORMATION.
Status: in_force

This subchapter does not prohibit an operator from:

(1) using covered information:

(A) to improve educational products if that information is not associated with an identified student using the operator's website, online service, online application, or mobile application; and

(B) that is not associated with an identified student to demonstrate the effectiveness of the operator's products or services and to market the operator's services;

(2) sharing covered information that is not associated with an identified student for the development and improvement of educational websites, online services, online applications, or mobile applications;

(3) recommending to a student additional services or content relating to an educational, learning, or employment opportunity within a website, online service, online application, or mobile application if the recommendation is not determined by payment or other consideration from a third party;

(4) responding to a student's request for information or for feedback without the information or response being determined by payment or other consideration from a third party; or

(5) if the operator is a national assessment provider or a provider of a college and career counseling service, identifying for a student, with the express affirmative consent of the student or the student's parent, institutions of higher education or scholarship providers that are seeking students who meet specific criteria, regardless of whether the identified institution of higher education or scholarship provider provides consideration to the operator.
Tex. Finance Code § 92.201 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 92 / Section 92.201
§ 92.201. BOOKS AND RECORDS.
Status: in_force

A savings bank shall maintain its books and records according to generally accepted accounting principles and to rules adopted by the finance commission.
Tex. Water Code § 63.093 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 63 / Section 63.093
§ 63.093. NOTICE OF ELECTION.
Status: in_force

(a) The notice of the election shall be signed by the president and secretary of the commission and shall contain a copy of the election order.

(b) The notice shall be published once a week for four consecutive weeks in a newspaper published in the district or, if a newspaper is not published in the district, in a newspaper located nearest to the boundaries of the district. The first publication shall be made not less than 32 days nor more than 46 days before the day of the election.
Tex. Insurance Code § 556.154 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 556 / Section 556.154
§ 556.154. FORM OF DISCLOSURE.
Status: in_force

(a) The disclosure required by Section 556.153 must be in substantially the following form:

"You have applied for a loan with the depository institution. As permitted by Title 4, Finance Code, the depository institution is requiring that collateral used to secure the loan be insured to cover the amount of the loan to the extent insurance is available on the property to be insured, against the usual and customary casualty losses.

"You have the right to provide this insurance either through existing policies already owned or controlled by you or by obtaining the insurance through any insurance agent or insurer authorized to engage in business in Texas.

"The depository institution, through its own insurance agency, can also make this insurance available to you. However, federal and state laws provide that the depository institution cannot require you to obtain insurance through the depository institution, its subsidiary, an affiliate, or any particular unaffiliated third party, either as a condition to obtaining this credit or to obtain special terms or consideration.

"Insurance products sold through or in the depository institution or its affiliate or subsidiary are not insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and are not issued, guaranteed, or underwritten by the depository institution or the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.

"You are not required or obligated to purchase insurance from the depository institution or any subsidiary, affiliate, or particular unaffiliated third party as a condition to obtaining your loan, and your decision as to insurance agents will not affect your credit terms in any way.

(b) The commissioner may amend the disclosure form as necessary to comply with federal or state law.
Tex. Education Code § 8.056 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 8 / Section 8.056
§ 8.056. LIMITATION ON COMPENSATION FOR CERTAIN SERVICES.
Status: in_force

A regional education service center that acts as a fiscal agent or broker in connection with an agreement between two school districts under Subchapter E, Chapter 49, may not, unless authorized in writing by the district receiving transferred funds in accordance with the agreement:

(1) be compensated by the districts in an amount that exceeds the administrative cost of providing the service; or

(2) otherwise retain for use by the center any amount other than the compensation permitted under Subdivision (1) from the funds transferred between the districts in accordance with the agreement.
Tex. Transportation Code § 622.151 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 622 / Section 622.151
§ 622.151. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this subchapter:

(1) "Automobile transporter" has the meaning assigned by 49 U.S.C. Section 31111.

(2) "Backhaul" means the return trip of a vehicle transporting cargo or general freight.

(3) "Stinger-steered" means a truck-tractor and semitrailer combination in which the fifth wheel is located on a drop frame located behind and below the rearmost axle of the truck-tractor.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7976A.0306 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7976A / Section 7976A.0306
§ 7976A.0306. DIVISION OF DISTRICT.
Status: in_force

(a) The board, on its own motion or on receipt of a petition signed by the owner or owners of a majority of the assessed value of the real property in the district, may adopt an order dividing the district.

(b) An order dividing a district may create one or more new districts and may provide for the continuation of the district.

(c) An order dividing the district shall:

(1) name any new district;

(2) include the metes and bounds description of the territory of each of the districts;

(3) appoint temporary directors for any new district; and

(4) provide for the division of assets and liabilities between the districts.

(d) The board may adopt an order dividing the district before or after the date the board holds an election to confirm the district's creation.

(e) The district may be divided only if the district:

(1) has never issued any bonds; and

(2) is not imposing ad valorem taxes.

(f) A new district created by the division of the district may not, at the time the new district is created, contain any land outside the area described by Section 2 of the Act enacting this chapter.

(g) On or before the 30th day after the date of adoption of an order dividing the district, the district shall file the order with the commission and record the order in the real property records of each county in which the district is located.

(h) This chapter applies to any new district created by the division of the district, and a new district has all the powers and duties of the district.

(i) A new district created by the division of the district shall hold a confirmation and directors' election.

(j) If the creation of the new district is confirmed, the new district shall provide the election date and results to the commission.

(k) A new district created by the division of the district must hold an election as required by this chapter to obtain voter approval before the district may impose a maintenance tax or issue bonds payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes.

(l) The district may continue to rely on confirmation, directors', bond, or tax elections held prior to the division.

(m) Municipal consent to the creation of the district and to the inclusion of land in the district acts as municipal consent to the creation of any new district created by the division of the district and to the inclusion of land in the new district.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3841.053 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3841 / Section 3841.053
§ 3841.053. NONVOTING DIRECTORS.
Status: in_force

The board may appoint nonvoting directors to serve at the pleasure of the voting directors.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7960.0103 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7960 / Section 7960.0103
§ 7960.0103. CONFIRMATION AND DIRECTOR ELECTION REQUIRED.
Status: in_force

The temporary directors shall hold an election to confirm the creation of the district and to elect five permanent directors as provided by Section 49.102, Water Code.
Tex. Water Code § 55.356 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 55 / Section 55.356
§ 55.356. PAYMENT OF ASSESSMENTS.
Status: in_force

(a) All assessments imposed under Section 55.354(a) shall be paid in installments at the times fixed by the board.

(b) If a crop for which water was furnished by the district is harvested before the due date of any installment payment, the entire unpaid assessment becomes due at once and shall be paid within 10 days after the crop is harvested and before the crop is removed from the county or counties in which it was grown.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3946.058 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3946 / Section 3946.058
§ 3946.058. COMPENSATION.
Status: in_force

A director is entitled to receive fees of office and reimbursement for actual expenses in the manner provided by Section 49.060, Water Code. Sections 375.069 and 375.070, Local Government Code, do not apply to the board.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3930.1515 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3930 / Section 3930.1515
§ 3930.1515. ELECTION REQUIRED FOR FINANCING SERVICES AND IMPROVEMENTS.
Status: in_force

The board may not finance a service or an improvement project under this chapter unless the service or improvement is approved by 60 percent of the votes cast in an election held for that purpose. The election must be conducted in the manner provided by Subchapter D, Chapter 49, Water Code, for a bond election.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3922.002 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3922 / Section 3922.002
§ 3922.002. NATURE OF DISTRICT.
Status: in_force

The Mesquite Medical Center Management District is a special district created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.