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Tex. Local Government Code § 205.008 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 205 / Section 205.008
§ 205.008. DESTRUCTION OF SOURCE DOCUMENTS.
Status: in_force

(a) The source document, if any, for electronically stored local government record data covered by rules adopted under Section 205.003(a) may be destroyed or returned to the person who filed it for record.

(b) The magnetic tape, optical disk, or similar medium containing the local government record data and the hardware and software necessary to provide access to it must be retained by the local government or be available to the local government until the expiration of the retention period for all source documents, subject to the rules adopted under this chapter.

(c) The source document, if any, for electronically stored local government record data not covered by rules adopted under Section 205.003(a) may be destroyed before the expiration of the retention period for the source document in a records retention schedule issued by the commission if the magnetic tape, optical disk, or similar medium and hardware and software necessary to provide access to local government record data on the media are retained for the retention period in the schedule. Conversely, the magnetic tape, optical disk, or similar medium may be erased, written over, or destroyed before the expiration of the retention period for a source document for local government record data not covered by rules adopted under Section 205.003(a), if the source document, if any, is retained until the expiration of its retention period or, if the source document has already been destroyed, paper or microfilm copies are generated from the magnetic tape, optical disk, or similar medium before destruction or erasure and retained until the expiration of the retention period for the source document.
Tex. Finance Code § 32.501 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 32 / Section 32.501
§ 32.501. MERGER OR CONVERSION OF STATE BANK INTO ANOTHER FINANCIAL INSTITUTION.
Status: in_force

(a) Subject to Subtitle G, a state bank may act as necessary under and to the extent permitted by the laws of the United States, this state, another state, or another country to merge or convert into another financial institution, as that term is defined by Section 201.101.

(b) The merger or conversion by the state bank must be made and approval of its board and shareholders must be obtained in accordance with the Business Organizations Code as if the state bank were a filing entity and all other parties to the transaction, if any, were foreign entities, except as provided by rule. For purposes of this subsection, a conversion is considered a merger into the successor form of financial institution.

(c) The state bank does not cease to be a state bank subject to the supervision of the banking commissioner unless:

(1) the banking commissioner has been given written notice of the intention to merge or convert before the 31st day before the date of the proposed transaction;

(2) the bank has filed with the banking commissioner:

(A) a copy of the application filed with the successor regulatory authority, including a copy of each contract evidencing or implementing the merger or conversion, or other documents sufficient to show compliance with applicable law; and

(B) a certified copy of all minutes of board meetings and shareholder meetings at which action was taken regarding the merger or conversion;

(3) the banking commissioner determines that:

(A) all deposit and other liabilities of the state bank are fully discharged, assumed, or otherwise retained by the successor form of financial institution;

(B) any conditions imposed by the banking commissioner for the protection of depositors and creditors have been met or otherwise resolved; and

(C) any required filing fees have been paid; and

(4) the bank has received a certificate of authority to do business as the successor financial institution.

(d) Section 32.304 applies to a proposed merger under this section.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 9053.202 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 9053 / Section 9053.202
§ 9053.202. EXCHANGING BONDS FOR PROPERTY OR WORK.
Status: in_force

The district may exchange bonds, including refunding bonds:

(1) for property acquired by purchase; or

(2) in payment of the contract price of work performed or materials or services provided for the use and benefit of the district.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3503.154 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3503 / Section 3503.154
§ 3503.154. EXEMPTION FROM TAXATION.
Status: in_force

The property, revenue, and income of the authority and of each nonprofit corporation created under Section 3503.111 are exempt from all taxes imposed by the state or a political subdivision of the state.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1803.001 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1803 / Section 1803.001
§ 1803.001. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this chapter:

(1) "Insurer" means an insurance company or other entity that is authorized by the department to engage in the business of insurance in this state, including:

(A) a reciprocal or interinsurance exchange;

(B) a mutual insurance company;

(C) a county mutual insurance company; and

(D) a Lloyd's plan.

(2) "State agency" has the meaning assigned by Section 412.001, Labor Code.
Tex. Election Code § 123.004 — TX Code / Code el / Chapter 123 / Section 123.004
§ 123.004. RESTRICTING VOTING SYSTEM TO PARTICULAR POLLING PLACES.
Status: in_force

The authority adopting a voting system may restrict its use to one or more polling places, subject to Section 123.009.
Tex. Water Code § 49.232 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 49 / Section 49.232
§ 49.232. LABORATORY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES.
Status: in_force

A district may contract with any person, within or without the boundaries of the district, to provide or receive laboratory or environmental services related to environmental, health, or drinking water testing.
Tex. Government Code § 609.505 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 609 / Section 609.505
§ 609.505. QUALIFIED VENDOR.
Status: in_force

(a) The board of trustees or a third party administrator approved by the board, in accordance with rules adopted under this subchapter, may contract with a vendor qualified to participate in a deferred compensation plan.

(b) In a contract under Subsection (a), the board of trustees may require the vendor to be audited annually by an independent auditor paid by the vendor.

(c) A vendor or investment product having an ownership or other financial interest in the contractor selected by the board of trustees to administer a deferred compensation plan is not qualified to participate in that plan.

(d) The board of trustees shall select vendors or investment products based on the quality of investment performance, proven ability to manage institutional assets, minimum net worth requirements, fee structure, compliance with applicable federal and state laws, and other criteria established by the board. The board of trustees shall determine the minimum and maximum number of vendors and investment products that may be offered by a plan at any particular time.
Tex. Government Code § 4006.001 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 4006 / Section 4006.001
§ 4006.001. CERTAIN REGISTRATION AND NOTICE FILING FEES.
Status: in_force

The board shall establish the following fees in amounts so that the aggregate amount that exceeds the amount of the fees on September 1, 2002, produces sufficient revenue to cover the costs of administering and enforcing this title:

(1) for filing an original, amended, or renewal application or registration statement to sell or dispose of securities, an amount not to exceed $100;

(2) for filing an original application of a dealer or investment adviser or submitting a notice filing for a federal covered investment adviser, an amount not to exceed $100;

(3) for filing a renewal application of a dealer or investment adviser or submitting a renewal notice filing for a federal covered investment adviser, an amount not to exceed $100;

(4) for filing an original application for each agent, officer, or investment adviser representative or submitting a notice filing for each representative of a federal covered investment adviser, an amount not to exceed $100; and

(5) for filing a renewal application for each agent, officer, or investment adviser representative or submitting a renewal notice filing for each representative of a federal covered investment adviser, an amount not to exceed $100.
Tex. Transportation Code § 455.052 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 455 / Section 455.052
§ 455.052. DESIGNATION OF STATE SAFETY OVERSIGHT AGENCY; REQUIREMENTS AND PROHIBITIONS.
Status: in_force

(a) The department is designated as the agency responsible for implementing a state safety oversight program that satisfies the requirements of 49 U.S.C. Section 5329(e).

(b) Unless waived under 49 U.S.C. Section 5329(e), the department:

(1) shall be financially and legally independent from any rail fixed guideway public transportation system under the oversight of the department; and

(2) may not employ an individual who is also employed by a rail fixed guideway public transportation system under the oversight of the department.

(c) The department may not directly provide public transportation services in an area with a rail fixed guideway public transportation system under the oversight of the department.

(d) A public transportation entity may not provide funds to the department.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8263.024 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8263 / Section 8263.024
§ 8263.024. INITIAL ELECTED DIRECTORS; TERMS.
Status: in_force

Unless the initial board otherwise agrees, the directors elected under Section 8263.023 shall draw lots to determine which two shall serve until the first regularly scheduled election of directors under Section 8263.052 and which three shall serve until the second regularly scheduled election of directors.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 9033.202 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 9033 / Section 9033.202
§ 9033.202. EXCHANGING BONDS FOR PROPERTY OR WORK.
Status: in_force

The district may exchange bonds, including refunding bonds:

(1) for property acquired by purchase; or

(2) in payment of the contract price of work done or materials or services furnished for the use and benefit of the district.
Tex. Transportation Code § 112.201 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 112 / Section 112.201
§ 112.201. DEFINITION.
Status: in_force

In this subchapter, "high-speed rail" means passenger rail service that is reasonably expected to reach speeds of at least 110 miles per hour.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1096.002 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1096 / Section 1096.002
§ 1096.002. AUTHORITY FOR CREATION.
Status: in_force

The South Limestone Hospital District is created under the authority of Section 9, Article IX, Texas Constitution, and has the rights, powers, and duties provided by this chapter.
Tex. Government Code § 2063.504 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2063 / Section 2063.504
§ 2063.504. VOLUNTEER QUALIFICATION.
Status: in_force

(a) The command shall require criminal history record information for each individual who accepts an invitation to become a volunteer.

(b) The command may request other information relevant to the individual's qualification and fitness to serve as a volunteer.

(c) The command has sole discretion to determine whether an individual is qualified to serve as a volunteer.
Tex. Government Code § 44.157 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 44 / Section 44.157
§ 44.157. DALLAS COUNTY.
Status: repealed

(a) The criminal district attorney of Dallas County shall attend every term of the Criminal Court of Dallas County and of the Criminal District Court No. 2 of Dallas County and shall represent the state in all matters before those courts. The criminal district attorney has exclusive control of criminal cases and all cases heard on habeas corpus in the courts of Dallas County and serves as the district attorney of all the district courts in Dallas County.

(b) The criminal district attorney has all the powers, duties, and privileges in Dallas County that are conferred by law on county and district attorneys in the various counties and districts.

(c) The criminal district attorney shall collect the fees and commissions that are provided by law for similar services rendered by a district or county attorney. Not earlier than December 1 and not later than December 31 of each year, the criminal district attorney shall make a complete report to the county judge of Dallas County of the fees collected by the criminal district attorney.

(d) No other person may perform a duty of the criminal district attorney as provided by this section unless the criminal district attorney and his assistants are absent from the county or refuse or are unable to perform the duty.

(e) to (g) Repealed by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1463, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8403.004 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8403 / Section 8403.004
§ 8403.004. DISTRICT TERRITORY.
Status: in_force

(a) The district is composed of the territory described by Section 4, Chapter 689, Acts of the 62nd Legislature, Regular Session, 1971, as that territory may have been modified under:

(1) Subchapter H, Chapter 54, Water Code;

(2) Subchapter J, Chapter 49, Water Code; or

(3) other law.

(b) The boundaries and field notes of the district form a closure. A mistake in copying the field notes in the legislative process or another mistake in the field notes does not affect:

(1) the district's organization, existence, or validity;

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

(3) the district's right to impose a tax; or

(4) the legality or operation of the district or its governing body.
Tex. Government Code § 2054.111 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2054 / Section 2054.111
§ 2054.111. USE OF STATE ELECTRONIC INTERNET PORTAL PROJECT.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, "local government" and "project" have the meanings assigned by Section 2054.251.

(b) A state agency shall consider using the project for agency services provided on the Internet, including:

(1) financial transactions;

(2) applications for licenses, permits, registrations, and other related documents from the public;

(3) electronic signatures; and

(4) any other applications that require security.

(c) If a state agency chooses not to use the project under Subsection (b), the agency must provide documentation to the department that shows the services and security required by the agency. The department shall prescribe the documentation required.

(d) A state agency that uses the project shall comply with rules adopted by the department, including any rules regarding:

(1) the appearance of the agency's Internet site and the ease with which the site can be used;

(2) the use of the project seal; and

(3) marketing efforts under Subsection (g).

(e) A state agency or local government that uses the project may charge a fee under Subchapter I if:

(1) the fee is necessary to recover the actual costs directly and reasonably incurred by the agency or local government because of the project for:

(A) the use of electronic payment methods; or

(B) interfacing with other information technology systems;

(2) the fee does not include an amount to recover state agency or local government employee costs;

(3) the state agency or local government approves the amount of the fee using the state agency's or local government's standard approval process for fee increases;

(4) the chief financial officer for the state agency or local government certifies that the amount of the fee is necessary to recover the actual costs incurred because of the project; and

(5) the department approves the amount of the fee.

(f) A local government may not charge a fee under Subsection (e) that is otherwise prohibited under Section 195.006 or 195.007, Local Government Code.

(g) A state agency that uses the project shall assist the department with marketing efforts regarding the use of the project.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 401.239 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 401 / Section 401.239
§ 401.239. CONTESTED CASE; FINAL ACTION ON APPLICATION.
Status: in_force

(a) An administrative law judge of the State Office of Administrative Hearings shall conduct a contested case hearing on the application and draft license if the applicant or a person affected requests a hearing.

(b) The administrative law judge may not admit as a party to the contested case hearing a person other than the applicant, the executive director of the commission, or a person affected.

(c) The administrative law judge shall issue a proposal for decision not later than the first anniversary of the publication date of the notice of draft license published under Section 401.238.

(d) The commission shall take final action on the proposal for decision of the administrative law judge not later than the 90th day after the date the proposal is issued.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 11003.155 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 11003 / Section 11003.155
§ 11003.155. SOURCES FOR WATER; ACQUISITION OF LAND; STORAGE CAPACITY.
Status: in_force

(a) The district may acquire or construct, inside or outside the district, a reservoir, a well, or any work, plant, transmission line, or other facility necessary or useful to drill for, divert, impound, store, pump, treat, or transport to the city and others water for municipal, domestic, industrial, mining, oil flooding, or any other useful purpose.

(b) The district may develop or otherwise acquire underground sources of water.

(c) The district may acquire land, or an interest in land, inside or outside the district, for any work, plant, or other facility necessary or useful to drill for, divert, impound, store, pump, treat, or transport to the city and others water for municipal, domestic, industrial, mining, oil flooding, or any other useful purpose.

(d) The district may lease, purchase, or otherwise acquire rights in and to storage and storage capacity in any reservoir constructed or to be constructed by any person or from the United States.
Tex. Business & Commerce Code § 7.601 — TX Code / Code bc / Chapter 7 / Section 7.601
§ 7.601. LOST, STOLEN, OR DESTROYED DOCUMENTS OF TITLE.
Status: in_force

(a) If a document of title is lost, stolen, or destroyed, a court may order delivery of the goods or issuance of a substitute document and the bailee may without liability to any person comply with the order. If the document was negotiable, a court may not order delivery of the goods or issuance of a substitute document without the claimant's posting security unless it finds that any person that may suffer loss as a result of nonsurrender of possession or control of the document is adequately protected against the loss. If the document was nonnegotiable, the court may require security. The court may also order payment of the bailee's reasonable costs and attorney's fees in any action under this subsection.

(b) A bailee that without court order delivers goods to a person claiming under a missing negotiable document of title is liable to any person injured thereby. If the delivery is not in good faith, the bailee is liable for conversion. Delivery in good faith is not conversion if the claimant posts security with the bailee in an amount at least double the value of the goods at the time of posting to indemnify any person injured by the delivery that files a notice of claim within one year after the delivery.
Tex. Business & Commerce Code § 115.002 — TX Code / Code bc / Chapter 115 / Section 115.002
§ 115.002. APPLICABILITY.
Status: in_force

(a) This chapter applies to a seller or lessor of distributed renewable generation resources.

(b) This chapter does not apply to:

(1) a transaction involving the sale or transfer of the real property on which a distributed renewable generation resource is located;

(2) a person, including a person acting through the person's officers, employees, brokers, or agents, who markets, sells, solicits, negotiates, or enters into an agreement for the sale or financing of a distributed renewable generation resource as part of a transaction involving the sale or transfer of the real property on which the distributed renewable generation resource is or will be affixed; or

(3) a third party that enters into an agreement for the financing of a distributed renewable generation resource.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 11004.007 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 11004 / Section 11004.007
§ 11004.007. RELATION TO OTHER LAW.
Status: in_force

If any provision of the general law, including a provision incorporated by reference in this chapter, is in conflict or inconsistent with this chapter, this chapter prevails.
Tex. Occupations Code § 167.010 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 167 / Section 167.010
§ 167.010. CONFIDENTIALITY.
Status: in_force

(a) Each referral, proceeding, report, investigative file, record, or other information received, gathered, created, or maintained by the program or its employees, consultants, work site monitors, or agents relating to a physician or physician assistant is privileged and confidential and is not subject to disclosure under Chapter 552, Government Code, or to discovery, subpoena, or other means of legal compulsion for release to any person except as provided by this chapter.

(b) Notwithstanding Subsection (a), the program may report to the board or the physician assistant board, as appropriate, the name and pertinent information relating to impairment of a physician or physician assistant.

(c) Notwithstanding Subsection (a), the program shall make a report to the board or the physician assistant board, as appropriate, regarding a physician or physician assistant if the medical director or the governing board determines that the physician or physician assistant poses a continuing threat to the public welfare. If requested by the board or the physician assistant board, a report under this subsection must include all information in the possession or control of the program.
Tex. Transportation Code § 112.061 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 112 / Section 112.061
§ 112.061. SUIT INVOLVING RAILROAD COMPANY PROPERTY.
Status: in_force

(a) If a railroad company is sued for property occupied by the company for railroad purposes or for damages to property occupied by the company for railroad purposes, the court in which the suit is pending may determine all matters in dispute between the parties, including the condemnation of the property, on petition or cross bill by the defendant requesting that remedy.

(b) A plea for condemnation under Subsection (a) is considered an admission of the plaintiff's title to the property.
Tex. Water Code § 13.044 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 13 / Section 13.044
§ 13.044. RATES CHARGED BY MUNICIPALITY TO CERTAIN SPECIAL DISTRICTS.
Status: in_force

(a) This section applies to rates charged by a municipality for water or sewer service to a district created pursuant to Article XVI, Section 59, of the Texas Constitution, or to the residents of such district, which district is located within the corporate limits or the extraterritorial jurisdiction of the municipality and the resolution, ordinance, or agreement of the municipality consenting to the creation of the district requires the district to purchase water or sewer service from the municipality.

(b) Notwithstanding the provisions of any resolution, ordinance, or agreement, a district may appeal the rates imposed by the municipality by filing a petition with the utility commission. The utility commission shall hear the appeal de novo and the municipality shall have the burden of proof to establish that the rates are just and reasonable. The utility commission shall fix the rates to be charged by the municipality and the municipality may not increase such rates without the approval of the utility commission.