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Tex. Local Government Code § 392.040 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 392 / Section 392.040
§ 392.040. LEGAL SERVICES.
Status: in_force

(a) A municipal housing authority may request needed legal services from the municipal attorney or it may employ its own counsel and legal staff.

(b) A county housing authority may request needed legal services from the county attorney or it may employ its own counsel and legal staff.

(c) A regional housing authority may request needed legal services from the county attorney of a county in the authority or it may employ its own counsel and legal staff.
Tex. Local Government Code § 84.009 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 84 / Section 84.009
§ 84.009. REMOVAL.
Status: in_force

(a) A county auditor may be removed from office and a successor appointed if, after due investigation by the district judges who appointed the auditor, it is proven that the auditor:

(1) has committed official misconduct; or

(2) is incompetent to faithfully discharge the duties of the office of county auditor.

(b) The district judges who appointed a county auditor under Section 84.002(b)(2) or Section 84.008 may discontinue the services of the auditor after the expiration of one year after the date of the appointment if it is clearly shown that the auditor is not necessary and the auditor's services are not commensurate with the auditor's salary.
Tex. Insurance Code § 4001.107 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 4001 / Section 4001.107
§ 4001.107. ISSUANCE OF LICENSE TO DEPOSITORY INSTITUTION.
Status: in_force

The department shall issue a license to a depository institution in the manner provided by this subchapter for the licensing of a corporation.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3963.0203 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3963 / Section 3963.0203
§ 3963.0203. MEETINGS; NOTICE.
Status: in_force

(a) The board shall hold meetings at a place accessible to the public.

(b) The board must post notice of each meeting with the city secretary not later than 72 hours before the scheduled time of the meeting.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1097.251 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1097 / Section 1097.251
§ 1097.251. IMPOSITION OF AD VALOREM TAX.
Status: in_force

(a) The district may impose a tax on all property in the district subject to district taxation.

(b) The tax may be used to meet the requirements of:

(1) district bonds;

(2) indebtedness assumed by the district; and

(3) district maintenance and operating expenses.
Tex. Transportation Code § 546.003 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 546 / Section 546.003
§ 546.003. AUDIBLE OR VISUAL SIGNALS REQUIRED.
Status: in_force

Except as provided by Section 546.004, the operator of an authorized emergency vehicle engaging in conduct permitted by Section 546.001 shall use, at the discretion of the operator in accordance with policies of the department or the local government that employs the operator, audible or visual signals that meet the pertinent requirements of Sections 547.305 and 547.702.
Tex. Property Code § 74.307 — TX Code / Code pr / Chapter 74 / Section 74.307
§ 74.307. LIST OF OWNERS; OTHER PUBLIC INFORMATION.
Status: in_force

(a) The comptroller shall compile and revise each year:

(1) except as to amounts reported in the aggregate, an alphabetical list of the names and last known addresses of the owners listed in the reports and the amount credited to each account; and

(2) an alphabetical list by county of:

(A) the number of reports filed under Section 74.101 for mineral proceeds attributable to all wells located in each respective county; and

(B) the aggregate amount of mineral proceeds reported under Section 74.101 attributable to all wells, if any, located in each respective county.

(b) The comptroller shall make the lists available for public inspection during all reasonable business hours.
Tex. Education Code § 29.555 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 29 / Section 29.555
§ 29.555. IMMUNITY FROM LIABILITY.
Status: in_force

A student who participates in the P-TECH program while enrolled in a school district or at an open-enrollment charter school is entitled to immunity in the same manner as a professional employee of a school district under Subchapter B, Chapter 22, or as an employee of an open-enrollment charter school under Section 12.1056, as applicable.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8254.001 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8254 / Section 8254.001
§ 8254.001. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this chapter:

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

(2) "Director" means a board member.

(3) "District" means the Preston Summit Municipal Utility District No. 1 of Grayson County.
Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 46C.156 — TX Code / Code cr / Chapter 46C / Section 46C.156
§ 46C.156. JUDGMENT.
Status: in_force

(a) In each case in which the insanity defense is raised, the judgment must reflect whether the defendant was found guilty, not guilty, or not guilty by reason of insanity.

(b) If the defendant was found not guilty by reason of insanity, the judgment must specify the offense of which the defendant was found not guilty.

(c) If the defendant was found not guilty by reason of insanity, the judgment must reflect the finding made under Article 46C.157.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8016.0303 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8016 / Section 8016.0303
§ 8016.0303. AUTHORITY FOR ROAD PROJECTS.
Status: in_force

Under Section 52, Article III, Texas Constitution, the district may design, acquire, construct, finance, issue bonds for, improve, operate, maintain, and convey to this state, a county, or a municipality for operation and maintenance macadamized, graveled, or paved roads, or improvements, including storm drainage, in aid of those roads.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8077.0307 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8077 / Section 8077.0307
§ 8077.0307. LIMITATION ON USE OF EMINENT DOMAIN.
Status: in_force

The district may not exercise the power of eminent domain outside the district boundaries to acquire a site or easement for:

(1) a recreational facility, as defined by Section 49.462, Water Code; or

(2) a road project authorized by Section 8077.0303.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8064.0303 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8064 / Section 8064.0303
§ 8064.0303. AUTHORITY FOR ROAD PROJECTS.
Status: in_force

Under Section 52, Article III, Texas Constitution, the district may design, acquire, construct, finance, issue bonds for, improve, operate, maintain, and convey to this state, a county, or a municipality for operation and maintenance macadamized, graveled, or paved roads, or improvements, including storm drainage, in aid of those roads.
Tex. Government Code § 303.003 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 303 / Section 303.003
§ 303.003. CONTRIBUTIONS.
Status: in_force

(a) An individual, association, corporation, or other legal entity may contribute funds, services, or other things of value to defray the expenses of the governor for a day or speaker's reunion day ceremony. A contribution under this subsection is not a political contribution for purposes of state law regulating political contributions or prohibiting political contributions by corporations or labor organizations.

(b) The chairman shall keep a record of each contribution received to defray the expenses of the governor for a day or speaker's reunion day ceremony.

(c) Contributions from a contributor to the speaker's reunion day ceremony may not exceed an aggregate of $1,000 cash or an aggregate value of more than $1,000.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8341.052 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8341 / Section 8341.052
§ 8341.052. TEMPORARY DIRECTORS.
Status: in_force

(a) The temporary board consists of:

(1) Jason Claunch;

(2) Jon Smalling;

(3) Spencer Taylor;

(4) Derek Rogers; and

(5) Rome Barnes.

(b) Temporary directors serve until the earlier of:

(1) the date permanent directors are elected under Section 8341.003; or

(2) September 1, 2015.

(c) If permanent directors have not been elected under Section 8341.003 and the terms of the temporary directors have expired, successor temporary directors shall be appointed or reappointed as provided by Subsection (d) to serve terms that expire on the earlier of:

(1) the date permanent directors are elected under Section 8341.003; or

(2) the fourth anniversary of the date of the appointment or reappointment.

(d) If Subsection (c) applies, the owner or owners of a majority of the assessed value of the real property in the district may submit a petition to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality requesting that the commission appoint as successor temporary directors the five persons named in the petition. The commission shall appoint as successor temporary directors the five persons named in the petition.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8327.006 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8327 / Section 8327.006
§ 8327.006. 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 within each tract as described. 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. Occupations Code § 2001.554 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 2001 / Section 2001.554
§ 2001.554. OTHER OFFENSES; REVOCATION OF LICENSE.
Status: in_force

(a) A person commits an offense and the person's license is subject to revocation under this chapter if the person:

(1) makes a false statement or material omission in an application for a license under this chapter;

(2) fails to maintain records that fully and accurately record each transaction connected with the conducting of bingo, the leasing of premises to be used for bingo, or the manufacture, sale, or distribution of bingo supplies or equipment;

(3) falsifies or makes a false entry in a book or record if the entry relates to bingo, the disposition of bingo proceeds, the application of rent received by a licensed authorized organization, or the gross receipts from the manufacture, sale, or distribution of bingo supplies or equipment;

(4) diverts or pays a portion of the net proceeds of bingo to a person except in furtherance of one or more of the lawful purposes provided by this chapter; or

(5) violates this chapter or a term of a license issued under this chapter.

(b) An offense under Subsection (a)(2), (3), or (5) is a Class C misdemeanor, unless it is shown on the trial of the offense that the person has been convicted previously under this section, in which event the offense is a Class B misdemeanor. An offense under Subsection (a)(1) or (4) is a Class A misdemeanor. This subsection does not apply to an offense committed under Section 2001.551(b) or Section 2001.552.

(c) A person whose license is revoked under this section may not apply for another license under this chapter before the first anniversary of the date of revocation.
Tex. Government Code § 1477.352 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 1477 / Section 1477.352
§ 1477.352. AUTHORITY TO ISSUE REVENUE ANTICIPATION NOTES.
Status: in_force

The county may issue revenue anticipation notes to pay for current expenses of the county only if the county auditor:

(1) recommends that action; and

(2) identifies the revenue anticipated to be used for repayment of the notes.
Tex. Family Code § 9.204 — TX Code / Code fa / Chapter 9 / Section 9.204
§ 9.204. DIVISION OF UNDIVIDED ASSETS WHEN PRIOR COURT LACKED JURISDICTION.
Status: in_force

(a) If a court of this state failed to dispose of property subject to division in a final decree of divorce or annulment because the court lacked jurisdiction over a spouse or the property, and if that court subsequently acquires the requisite jurisdiction, that court may divide the property in a manner that the court deems just and right, having due regard for the rights of each party and any children of the marriage.

(b) If a final decree of divorce or annulment rendered by a court in another state failed to dispose of property subject to division under the law of that state because the court lacked jurisdiction over a spouse or the property, and if a court of this state subsequently acquires the requisite jurisdiction over the former spouses or over the property, the court in this state may divide the property in a manner that the court deems just and right, having due regard for the rights of each party and any children of the marriage.
Tex. Natural Resources Code § 62.050 — TX Code / Code nr / Chapter 62 / Section 62.050
§ 62.050. MEETINGS.
Status: in_force

(a) The board shall hold regular meetings at times set by the board.

(b) The board may hold special meetings at the times business or necessity requires. Special meetings may be called by the chairman or any three members of the board.
Tex. Insurance Code § 38.005 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 38 / Section 38.005
§ 38.005. COMMERCIAL AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE REPORT.
Status: in_force

(a) The department shall conduct a study each biennium on the effect, for each year of the biennium, on premiums, deductibles, coverage, and availability of coverage for commercial automobile insurance of H.B. 19, 87th Legislature, Regular Session, 2021.

(b) Not later than December 1 of each even-numbered year, the department shall submit a written report of the results of the study conducted under Subsection (a) for the preceding biennium to the legislature.

(c) This section expires December 31, 2026.
Tex. Insurance Code § 843.072 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 843 / Section 843.072
§ 843.072. AUTHORIZATION REQUIRED TO ACT AS HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATION.
Status: in_force

(a) A person, including a physician or provider, may not perform any act of a health maintenance organization except in accordance with the specific authorization of this chapter or other law.

(b) A person, including a physician or provider, who performs an act of a health maintenance organization that requires a certificate of authority under this chapter without first obtaining the certificate is subject to all enforcement processes and procedures available against an unauthorized insurer under Chapter 101 and Subchapter C, Chapter 36.

(c) This section does not apply to an activity exempt from regulation under Section 843.051(e), 843.053, 843.073, or 843.318.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3878.204 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3878 / Section 3878.204
§ 3878.204. PETITION REQUIRED FOR ASSESSMENT AND FOR FINANCING SERVICES AND IMPROVEMENTS.
Status: in_force

(a) The board may not impose an assessment or finance a service or improvement project under this chapter unless a written petition requesting the improvement or service has been filed with the board.

(b) The petition must be signed by:

(1) the owners of a majority of the assessed value of real property in the district subject to assessment according to the most recent certified tax appraisal roll for Harris County; or

(2) at least 25 owners of real property in the district that will be subject to the assessment, if more than 25 persons own real property subject to the assessment in the district according to the most recent certified tax appraisal roll for Harris County.

(c) The board may act upon a petition, required under this section, signed by qualified petitioners prior to or subsequent to the enactment of this chapter.
Tex. Transportation Code § 550.026 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 550 / Section 550.026
§ 550.026. IMMEDIATE REPORT OF COLLISION.
Status: in_force

(a) The operator of a vehicle involved in a collision resulting in injury to or death of a person or damage to a vehicle to the extent that it cannot be normally and safely driven shall immediately by the quickest means of communication give notice of the collision to the:

(1) local police department if the collision occurred in a municipality;

(2) local police department or the sheriff's office if the collision occurred not more than 100 feet outside the limits of a municipality; or

(3) sheriff's office or the nearest office of the department if the collision is not required to be reported under Subdivision (1) or (2).

(b) If a section of road is within 100 feet of the limits of more than one municipality, the municipalities may agree regarding the maintenance of reports made under Subsection (a)(2). A county may agree with municipalities in the county regarding the maintenance of reports made under Subsection (a)(2). An agreement under this subsection does not affect the duty to report a collision under Subsection (a).
Tex. Alcoholic Beverage Code § 5.53 — TX Code / Code al / Chapter 5 / Section 5.53
§ 5.53. PUBLIC INTEREST INFORMATION AND COMPLAINTS.
Status: in_force

(a) The commission shall adopt rules that clearly define the agency's complaint process from the time the complaint is received until it is resolved.

(b) The commission shall make information describing its procedures for complaint investigation and resolution available to the public and appropriate state agencies, including by posting the information on the commission's Internet website.

(c) The commission, by rule, shall adopt a standardized form for filing complaints against a licensed or permitted entity. The commission shall make the complaint form available to the public, including by posting the complaint form on the commission's Internet website.

(d) The commission by rule shall establish methods by which consumers and service recipients are notified of the name, mailing address, and telephone number of the commission for the purpose of directing a complaint to the commission. The commission may require that the notification be provided on a sign prominently displayed in the place of business of each individual or entity regulated under this code.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1019.054 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1019 / Section 1019.054
§ 1019.054. COMPENSATION; EXPENSES.
Status: in_force

A director serves without compensation but may be reimbursed for actual expenses incurred in the performance of official duties on approval of the expenses by the entire board.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8004.105 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8004 / Section 8004.105
§ 8004.105. COMPLIANCE WITH MUNICIPAL CONSENT ORDINANCE OR RESOLUTION.
Status: in_force

The district shall comply with all applicable requirements of any ordinance or resolution that is adopted under Section 54.016 or 54.0165, Water Code, and that consents to the creation of the district or to the inclusion of land in the district.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7962.0202 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7962 / Section 7962.0202
§ 7962.0202. TEMPORARY DIRECTORS.
Status: in_force

(a) The temporary board consists of:

(1) Jake Newman;

(2) Davis Craig;

(3) Brad Harwick;

(4) LouAnn Covington; and

(5) Stephen Fowler.

(b) Temporary directors serve until the earlier of:

(1) the date permanent directors are elected under Section 7962.0103; or

(2) the fourth anniversary of the effective date of the Act enacting this chapter.

(c) If permanent directors have not been elected under Section 7962.0103 and the terms of the temporary directors have expired, successor temporary directors shall be appointed or reappointed as provided by Subsection (d) to serve terms that expire on the earlier of:

(1) the date permanent directors are elected under Section 7962.0103; or

(2) the fourth anniversary of the date of the appointment or reappointment.

(d) If Subsection (c) applies, the owner or owners of a majority of the assessed value of the real property in the district may submit a petition to the commission requesting that the commission appoint as successor temporary directors the five persons named in the petition. The commission shall appoint as successor temporary directors the five persons named in the petition.
Tex. Insurance Code § 2210.153 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 2210 / Section 2210.153
§ 2210.153. AMENDMENTS TO PLAN OF OPERATION.
Status: in_force

(a) The association may present a recommendation for a change in the plan of operation to the department at:

(1) periodic hearings conducted by the department for that purpose; or

(2) hearings relating to property and casualty insurance rates.

(b) The association must present a proposed change to the department in writing in the manner prescribed by the commissioner. A proposed change does not take effect unless adopted by the commissioner by rule.

(c) An interested person may, in accordance with Chapter 2001, Government Code, petition the commissioner to modify the plan of operation.
Tex. Government Code § 540A.0052 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 540A / Section 540A.0052
§ 540A.0052. MINIMUM QUALITY AND EFFICIENCY MEASURES.
Status: in_force

Except as provided by Sections 540A.0054, 540A.0057, and 540A.0058, the commission shall require that managed transportation organizations and providers participating in the medical transportation program meet minimum quality and efficiency measures the commission determines.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 54.010 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 54 / Section 54.010
§ 54.010. PROHIBITED CONTRACT TERMS.
Status: in_force

A contract under this chapter may not include a provision that violates Chapter 110, Civil Practice and Remedies Code, or Chapter 45, Human Resources Code.
Tex. Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 147.009 — TX Code / Code cp / Chapter 147 / Section 147.009
§ 147.009. MANUFACTURER'S DUTY TO INDEMNIFY.
Status: in_force

This chapter does not relieve a manufacturer from the obligation, if any, to indemnify a seller for losses arising out of a product liability action for property damage under Section 82.002, subject to any defenses the manufacturer could have asserted at the time the action was filed.
Tex. Family Code § 154.005 — TX Code / Code fa / Chapter 154 / Section 154.005
§ 154.005. PAYMENTS OF SUPPORT OBLIGATION BY TRUST.
Status: in_force

(a) The court may order the trustees of a spendthrift or other trust to make disbursements for the support of a child to the extent the trustees are required to make payments to a beneficiary who is required to make child support payments as provided by this chapter.

(b) If disbursement of the assets of the trust is discretionary, the court may order child support payments from the income of the trust but not from the principal.
Tex. Estates Code § 358.052 — TX Code / Code es / Chapter 358 / Section 358.052
§ 358.052. LEASE APPLICATION.
Status: in_force

(a) The personal representative of an estate shall file with the county clerk of the county in which the probate proceeding is pending a written application, addressed to the court or the judge of the court, for authority to lease estate property for mineral exploration and development, with or without a pooling provision or unitization clause.

(b) The lease application must:

(1) describe the property fully by reference to the amount of acreage, the survey name or number, or the abstract number, or by another method adequately identifying the property and the property's location in the county in which the property is situated;

(2) specify the interest thought to be owned by the estate, if less than the whole, but requesting authority to include all of the interest owned by the estate, if that is the intention; and

(3) set out the reasons the estate property described in the application should be leased.

(c) The lease application is not required to set out or suggest:

(1) the name of any proposed lessee; or

(2) the terms, provisions, or form of any desired lease.