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Tex. Election Code § 12.002 — TX Code / Code el / Chapter 12 / Section 12.002
§ 12.002. ADMINISTRATION OF OATHS.
Status: in_force

The registrar may administer and certify an oath under the seal of office if the oath is required in connection with the registrar's responsibilities under this code.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1043.208 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1043 / Section 1043.208
§ 1043.208. BONDS EXEMPT FROM TAXATION.
Status: in_force

The following are exempt from taxation by this state or a political subdivision of this state:

(1) bonds issued by the district;

(2) any transaction relating to the bonds; and

(3) profits made in the sale of the bonds.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3879.104 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3879 / Section 3879.104
§ 3879.104. AUTHORITY TO CONTRACT FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES.
Status: in_force

To protect the public interest, the district may contract with a qualified person, including Harris County or the City of Houston, for the provision of law enforcement services in the district for a fee.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8133.101 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8133 / Section 8133.101
§ 8133.101. WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY DESIGN APPROVAL.
Status: in_force

The district must obtain the approval of the Brazos River Authority for the design of any district wastewater treatment facility.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1090.001 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1090 / Section 1090.001
§ 1090.001. 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 Refugio County Memorial Hospital District.
Tex. Water Code § 65.504 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 65 / Section 65.504
§ 65.504. ADDITIONAL SECURITY FOR BONDS OR NOTES.
Status: in_force

(a) The bonds or notes, within the discretion of the board, may be additionally secured by a deed of trust or mortgage lien on all or part of the physical properties of the district, and franchises, easements, water rights, and appropriation permits, leases, and contracts and all rights appurtenant to those properties, vesting in the trustee power to sell the property for payment of the indebtedness, power to operate the property, and all other authority necessary for the further security of the bonds or notes.

(b) The trust indenture, regardless of the existence of the deed of trust or mortgage lien on any property, may:

(1) include provisions prescribed by the board for the security of the bonds or notes and the preservation of the trust estate;

(2) make provision for amendment or modification;

(3) condition the right to spend district money or sell district property on approval of a registered professional engineer selected as provided in the trust indenture; and

(4) make provision for investment of funds of the district.

(c) Any purchaser under a sale under the deed of trust or mortgage lien, if one is given, is absolute owner of the property, facilities, and rights purchased and is entitled to maintain and operate them.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7993A.0201 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7993A / Section 7993A.0201
§ 7993A.0201. GOVERNING BODY; TERMS.
Status: in_force

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

(b) Except as provided by Section 7993A.0202, directors serve staggered four-year terms.
Tex. Insurance Code § 444.001 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 444 / Section 444.001
§ 444.001. REQUIRED CONTRACT PROVISION.
Status: in_force

An agency contract entered into on or after August 27, 1973, by an insurer writing fire and casualty insurance in this state must contain, or shall be construed to contain, the following provision:

Notwithstanding any other provision of this contract, the obligation of the agent to remit written premiums to the insurer shall be changed on the commencement of a delinquency proceeding as defined by Chapter 443, Insurance Code, as amended. After the commencement of the delinquency proceeding, the obligation of the agent to remit premiums is limited to premiums earned before the cancellation date of insurance policies stated in the order of a court of competent jurisdiction under Chapter 443, Insurance Code, canceling the policies. The agent does not owe and may not be required to remit to the insurer or to the receiver any premiums that are unearned as of the cancellation date stated in the order.
Tex. Education Code § 131.005 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 131 / Section 131.005
§ 131.005. TUITION.
Status: in_force

(a) A Texas resident student enrolled in the college is exempt from tuition fees under Section 54.364.

(b) A student who is not a resident of Texas shall pay tuition at a rate that is the lesser of:

(1) the rate provided by this code for a nonresident student enrolled at a general academic teaching institution; or

(2) a rate determined by the board of trustees and the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to be the approximate cost to the college, not including room and board, of educating a student during the academic year beginning the next fall.
Tex. Agriculture Code § 77.003 — TX Code / Code ag / Chapter 77 / Section 77.003
§ 77.003. COST OF PROGRAM.
Status: in_force

The commissioners court may expend any available county funds to pay for all or its share of the cost of a program established under this chapter, including funds derived from taxation under the 80-cent limitation of Article VIII, Section 9, of the Texas Constitution.
Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 42.21 — TX Code / Code cr / Chapter 42 / Section 42.21
§ 42.21. NOTICE OF RELEASE OF FAMILY VIOLENCE OFFENDERS.
Status: in_force

(a) Before releasing a person convicted of a family violence offense, the entity holding the person shall make a reasonable attempt to give personal notice of the imminent release to the victim of the offense or to another person designated by the victim to receive the notice. An attempt by an entity to give notice to the victim or person designated by the victim at the victim's or person's last known telephone number or address, as shown on the records of the entity, constitutes a reasonable attempt to give notice under this subsection.

(b) An entity or an employee of an entity is not liable for damages arising from complying or failing to comply with Subsection (a) of this article.

(c) In this article, "family violence" has the meaning assigned by Section 71.004, Family Code.
Tex. Government Code § 485A.151 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 485A / Section 485A.151
§ 485A.151. ANNUAL REPORT.
Status: in_force

(a) For purposes of this section, the governing body of a qualified media production location is the governing body of the municipality or county, or the governing bodies of the combination of municipalities or counties, that applied to have the location designated as a qualified media production location.

(b) Not later than October 1 of each year, the governing body of a qualified media production location shall submit to the office a report in the form prescribed by the office.

(c) The report must include for the year preceding the date of the report:

(1) the use of local incentives for which the governing body provided in the ordinance or order nominating the qualified media production location and the effect of those incentives on revenue;

(2) the number of qualified persons engaging in a project or activity related to a media production facility at the qualified media production location; and

(3) the types of projects or activities engaged or to be engaged in by qualified persons at the qualified media production location.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 6611.002 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 6611 / Section 6611.002
§ 6611.002. NATURE OF DISTRICT.
Status: in_force

The district is a conservation and reclamation district created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution, for the sole purpose of the reclamation and drainage of the district's overflowed lands and other lands needing drainage.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1272.203 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1272 / Section 1272.203
§ 1272.203. RESPONSE TO NOTICE.
Status: in_force

A delegated entity shall respond in writing to a request from a health maintenance organization under Section 1272.202 not later than the 30th day after the date the entity receives the request.
Tex. Government Code § 26.295 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 26 / Section 26.295
§ 26.295. REEVES COUNTY.
Status: in_force

The County Court of Reeves County has juvenile jurisdiction as provided by Section 26.042(b) but has no other probate, criminal, or civil jurisdiction.
Tex. Education Code § 109A.003 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 109A / Section 109A.003
§ 109A.003. OBLIGATIONS AND BENEFITS OF STATE LAW.
Status: in_force

The university is subject to the obligations and entitled to the benefits of all laws of this state applicable to all other state institutions of higher education, except that this subchapter prevails to the extent of any conflict between this subchapter and any other law of this state.
Tex. Tax Code § 5.01 — TX Code / Code tx / Chapter 5 / Section 5.01
§ 5.01. PROPERTY TAX ADMINISTRATION ADVISORY BOARD.
Status: in_force

(a) The comptroller shall appoint the property tax administration advisory board to advise the comptroller with respect to the division or divisions within the office of the comptroller with primary responsibility for state administration of property taxation and state oversight of appraisal districts. The advisory board may make recommendations to the comptroller regarding improving the effectiveness and efficiency of the property tax system, best practices, and complaint resolution procedures.

(b) The advisory board is composed of at least six members appointed by the comptroller. The members of the board should include:

(1) representatives of property tax payers, appraisal districts, assessors, and school districts; and

(2) a person who has knowledge or experience in conducting ratio studies.

(c) The members of the advisory board serve at the pleasure of the comptroller.

(d) Any advice to the comptroller relating to a matter described by Subsection (a) that is provided by a member of the advisory board must be provided at a meeting called by the comptroller.

(e) Chapter 2110, Government Code, does not apply to the advisory board.
Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 11.44 — TX Code / Code cr / Chapter 11 / Section 11.44
§ 11.44. ACTION OF COURT UPON EXAMINATION.
Status: in_force

The judge or court, after having examined the return and all documents attached, and heard the testimony offered on both sides, shall, according to the facts and circumstances of the case, proceed either to remand the party into custody, admit him to bail or discharge him; provided, that no defendant shall be discharged after indictment without bail.
Tex. Labor Code § 201.073 — TX Code / Code la / Chapter 201 / Section 201.073
§ 201.073. DELIVERY SERVICE; NEWSPAPER DELIVERY SERVICE.
Status: in_force

In this subtitle, "employment" does not include:

(1) service performed for compensation by an individual for a private for-profit delivery service if the individual:

(A) may accept or reject a job from the delivery service;

(B) is free from control by the delivery service as to when the individual works;

(C) is compensated for each delivery or is compensated based on factors relating to the work performed, including receipt of a percentage of a rate schedule;

(D) controls solely the opportunity for profit or loss;

(E) pays all expenses and operating costs, including fuel, repairs, supplies, and motor vehicle insurance;

(F) determines the method of performing the service, including selection of routes and order of deliveries;

(G) is responsible for completion of a specific job and is liable for failure to complete the job;

(H) enters into a contract that specifies the relationship of the individual to the delivery service to be that of an independent contractor and not an employee; and

(I) provides the vehicle used to perform the service; or

(2) service by an individual younger than 18 years of age in the delivery or distribution of newspapers or shopping news, except delivery or distribution to any location for subsequent delivery or distribution.
Tex. Government Code § 24.362 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 24 / Section 24.362
§ 24.362.
Status: repealed

Sec. 24.362. 182ND JUDICIAL DISTRICT (HARRIS COUNTY). (a) The 182nd Judicial District is composed of Harris County.

(b) The 182nd District Court shall give preference to criminal cases.

(c) Repealed by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1082 (H.B. 3481), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2017.
Tex. Education Code § 130.184 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 130 / Section 130.184
§ 130.184. KILGORE JUNIOR COLLEGE DISTRICT SERVICE AREA.
Status: in_force

The service area of the Kilgore Junior College District includes the territory within:

(1) the Kilgore, West Rusk, Overton, Leverett's Chapel, White Oak, Sabine, Gladewater, Big Sandy, Union Grove, Gilmer, New Diana, Spring Hill, Pine Tree, Longview, Hallsville, Henderson, Carlisle, Laneville, and Mount Enterprise independent school districts; and

(2) the Tatum Independent School District, except the part of the district that is located in Panola County.
Tex. Insurance Code § 4102.114 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 4102 / Section 4102.114
§ 4102.114. DUTIES OF NONRESIDENT LICENSE HOLDER.
Status: repealed

(a) A nonresident license holder shall comply with all of the requirements of this chapter in performing any of the activities of a public insurance adjuster in this state, including the requirements on record maintenance in Section 4102.110.

(b) The failure of a nonresident license holder, as determined by the commissioner after notice and an opportunity for a hearing, to properly maintain records in accordance with this chapter and make them available to the department on request constitutes grounds for the suspension of the nonresident license issued under this chapter, in accordance with Section 4102.201.

(c) Each individual who holds a nonresident license shall comply with all other laws and rules of this state applicable to public insurance adjusters, including the law governing the collection of state sales tax as appropriate for services performed under this chapter.

(d) Repealed by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 355 (H.B. 4030), Sec. 22(9), eff. September 1, 2021.

(e) A nonresident license holder is subject to Section 4102.208(b), relating to failure to maintain the financial responsibility requirements.
Tex. Utilities Code § 36.406 — TX Code / Code ut / Chapter 36 / Section 36.406
§ 36.406. SEVERABILITY.
Status: repealed

Effective on the date the first utility transition bonds associated with system restoration costs are issued under this subchapter, if any provision in this title or portion of this title is held to be invalid or is invalidated, superseded, replaced, repealed, or expires for any reason, that occurrence does not affect the validity or continuation of this subchapter, Subchapter G, Chapter 39, as it applies to this subchapter, or any part of those provisions, or any other provision of this title that is relevant to the issuance, administration, payment, retirement, or refunding of transition bonds or to any actions of the electric utility, its successors, an assignee, a collection agent, or a financing party, and those provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3798.903 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3798 / Section 3798.903
§ 3798.903. WRITTEN AGREEMENT REGARDING SPECIAL APPRAISALS.
Status: in_force

Before the district may issue bonds, the district and any person to whom the board intends that proceeds of the bonds be distributed, including the developer, another owner of land in the district, and any entity acting as a lender to the developer or other landowner for the purpose of a project relating to the district, must enter into a written agreement that:

(1) waives for the term of the agreement the right to a special appraisal with respect to taxation by the district under Subchapters B, C, D, E, F, and H, Chapter 23, Tax Code; and

(2) remains in effect for 30 years and is binding on the parties, on entities related to or affiliated with the parties, and on their successors and assignees.
Tex. Government Code § 79.015 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 79 / Section 79.015
§ 79.015. PRESIDING OFFICER.
Status: in_force

The board shall select a chair from among its members.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7806.155 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7806 / Section 7806.155
§ 7806.155. EXPENDITURES.
Status: in_force

An expenditure of the district must be made by check signed by two directors.
Tex. Government Code § 2303.109 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2303 / Section 2303.109
§ 2303.109. PERIOD OF DESIGNATION.
Status: repealed

(a) An enterprise zone designation remains in effect indefinitely so long as the area continues to qualify for designation as an enterprise zone under this chapter. If an area described by Section 2303.101(1) no longer qualifies for enterprise zone designation following the release of a subsequent federal decennial census, the area's designation remains in effect until the date on which the bank makes the updated information for that subsequent census available to the public as required by Section 2303.051.

(b) Repealed by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 591 , Sec. 13, eff. September 1, 2015.
Tex. Local Government Code § 21.032 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 21 / Section 21.032
§ 21.032. REELECTION PROHIBITED FOR CERTAIN PERIOD.
Status: in_force

An officer removed under this subchapter is not eligible for reelection to the same office before the second anniversary of the date of the removal.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7998.003 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7998 / Section 7998.003
§ 7998.003. CONFIRMATION AND DIRECTORS' 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. Government Code § 2101.013 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2101 / Section 2101.013
§ 2101.013. REVIEW OF PROPOSED PROCEDURES.
Status: in_force

(a) Before adopting or changing the accounting and financial reporting procedures, the comptroller shall submit the proposed procedures to the state auditor for review and comment.

(b) In adopting or changing procedures, the comptroller shall consider any comments of the state auditor.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1107.003 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1107 / Section 1107.003
§ 1107.003. REQUIRED NONFORFEITURE PROVISIONS.
Status: in_force

(a) An annuity contract delivered or issued for delivery in this state must contain in substance the provisions prescribed by this section or corresponding provisions that, in the opinion of the department, are at least as favorable to the contract holder when payment of considerations under the contract ceases.

(b) The annuity contract must provide that when payment of considerations under a contract ceases, the company will grant a paid-up annuity benefit on a plan stipulated in the contract that has a value that complies with this chapter.

(c) An annuity contract that provides for a lump-sum settlement at maturity or at any other time must provide that on surrender of the contract on or before the time annuity payments begin, the company that issues the contract shall pay a cash surrender benefit in an amount that complies with this chapter in lieu of a paid-up annuity benefit. A company may reserve the right to defer payment of any cash surrender benefit for a period not to exceed six months after demand for payment of the benefit is made with surrender of the contract.

(d) An annuity contract must contain:

(1) a statement of the mortality table, if any, and interest rates to be used to compute any minimum paid-up annuity, cash surrender, or death benefits that are guaranteed under the contract, together with information that is sufficient to determine the amounts of the benefits;

(2) a statement that any paid-up annuity, cash surrender, or death benefits available under the contract are not less than the minimum benefits required by this state; and

(3) an explanation of the manner in which a paid-up annuity, cash surrender, or death benefit is altered by the existence of any additional amounts credited to the contract by the company that issues the contract, any indebtedness to the company on the contract, or any prior withdrawals from or partial surrenders of the contract.
Tex. Water Code § 26.0283 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 26 / Section 26.0283
§ 26.0283. DENIAL OF APPLICATION FOR PERMIT; ASSISTANCE PROVIDED BY CERTAIN FORMER EMPLOYEES.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, "former employee" means a person:

(1) who was previously employed by the commission as a supervisory or exempt employee; and

(2) whose duties during employment with the commission included involvement in or supervision of the commission's review, evaluation, or processing of applications.

(b) The commission shall deny an application for the issuance, amendment, renewal, or transfer of a permit and may not issue, amend, renew, or transfer the permit if the board determines that a former employee:

(1) participated personally and substantially as a former employee in the commission's review, evaluation, or processing of that application before leaving his employment with the commission; and

(2) after leaving his employment with the commission, provided assistance with the application for the issuance, amendment, renewal, or transfer of a permit, including assistance with preparation or presentation of the application or legal representation of the applicant.

(c) The commission shall provide an opportunity for a hearing to an applicant before denying an application under this section.

(d) Action taken under this section will not prejudice any application other than an application in which the former employee provided assistance.
Tex. Government Code § 466.251 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 466 / Section 466.251
§ 466.251. TICKETS.
Status: repealed

(a) The executive director shall prescribe the form of tickets.

(b) Repealed by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 198, Sec. 2.72(b).

(c) The overall estimated odds of winning a prize in a particular lottery game must be printed on each ticket and prominently displayed in association with the sale of lottery products. The estimate must be based on reasonable projections and past experience.
Tex. Utilities Code § 36.060 — TX Code / Code ut / Chapter 36 / Section 36.060
§ 36.060. CONSOLIDATED INCOME TAX RETURNS.
Status: in_force

(a) If an expense is allowed to be included in utility rates or an investment is included in the utility rate base, the related income tax benefit must be included in the computation of income tax expense to reduce the rates. If an expense is not allowed to be included in utility rates or an investment is not included in the utility rate base, the related income tax benefit may not be included in the computation of income tax expense to reduce the rates. The income tax expense shall be computed using the statutory income tax rates.

(b) The amount of income tax that a consolidated group of which an electric utility is a member saves, because the consolidated return eliminates the intercompany profit on purchases by the utility from an affiliate, shall be applied to reduce the cost of the property or service purchased from the affiliate.

(c) The investment tax credit allowed against federal income taxes, to the extent retained by the electric utility, shall be applied as a reduction in the rate-based contribution of the assets to which the credit applies, to the extent and at the rate allowed by the Internal Revenue Code.