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Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3962.0504 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3962 / Section 3962.0504
§ 3962.0504. BONDS SECURED BY REVENUE OR CONTRACT PAYMENTS.
Status: in_force

The district may issue, without an election, bonds secured by:

(1) revenue other than ad valorem taxes, including contract revenues; or

(2) contract payments, provided that the requirements of Section 49.108, Water Code, have been met.
Tex. Government Code § 1503.106 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 1503 / Section 1503.106
§ 1503.106. MATURITY.
Status: in_force

A bond issued under this subchapter must mature not later than 30 years after its date.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3933.404 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3933 / Section 3933.404
§ 3933.404. INFORMATION.
Status: in_force

The district may examine and receive information related to the imposition of hotel occupancy taxes to the same extent as if the district were a municipality.
Tex. Government Code § 25.0512 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 25 / Section 25.0512
§ 25.0512. COOKE COUNTY COURT AT LAW PROVISIONS.
Status: repealed

(a) In addition to the jurisdiction provided by Section 25.0003 and other law, a county court at law in Cooke County has concurrent jurisdiction with the district court in family law cases and proceedings.

(b) The district clerk serves as clerk of a county court at law in family law cases and proceedings, and the county clerk serves as clerk of the court in all other cases and proceedings.

(c) The judge of a county court at law shall be paid annual compensation equal to the annual compensation, including all supplements, paid from any public source to a district judge in the county. The salary of the judge of a county court at law shall be paid in equal installments at least monthly.

(d) Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3, Sec. 4.50(a)(23), eff. January 1, 2012.

(e) A court officer appointed by the judge of a county court at law shall be sworn by the judge by an oath in the general form provided by law for appointed officials. The judge shall modify the oath to apply to the particular officer and duties or to conform to any statutory oath required for the particular position.

(f) An official court reporter of a county court at law may be paid:

(1) annual compensation equal to the annual compensation paid the official court reporters serving each district court in Cooke County; and

(2) any longevity pay to which the reporter is entitled under a county compensation program.

(g) Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3, Sec. 4.50(a)(23), eff. January 1, 2012.

(h) Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3, Sec. 4.50(a)(23), eff. January 1, 2012.

(i) The judges of each district court and county court at law in Cooke County may enter joint local administrative orders providing for the exchange of benches in cases in which a district court and county court at law have concurrent jurisdiction.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1131.107 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1131 / Section 1131.107
§ 1131.107. ADJUSTMENT OF PREMIUMS OR BENEFITS IF AGE OF INSURED IS MISSTATED.
Status: in_force

(a) A group life insurance policy must specify an equitable adjustment of premiums, benefits, or both, to be made if the age of an insured has been misstated.

(b) The provision required by Subsection (a) must contain a clear statement of the method of adjustment to be used.

(c) This section does not apply to a policy to which Section 1131.703 applies.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 341.016 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 341 / Section 341.016
§ 341.016. SANITATION OF BUSINESSES; OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY.
Status: in_force

(a) A person may not use or permit to be used in a business, manufacturing establishment, or other place of employment a process, material, or condition known to have a possible adverse effect on the health of the person's employees unless arrangements have been made to maintain the occupational environment in a manner that such injury will not occur.

(b) An industrial establishment shall be continually maintained in a sanitary condition.

(c) The department shall make available to the state's citizens:

(1) current information concerning minimum allowable concentrations of toxic gases; and

(2) environmental standards that relate to the health and safety of the employees of industrial establishments in this state.

(d) The department shall survey industrial establishments to study industrial health and sanitation issues, including water supplies and distribution, waste disposal, and adverse conditions caused by processes that may cause ill health of industrial workers.

(e) The department shall give each surveyed establishment a summary of the studies and findings under Subsection (d) and make necessary recommendations for the adequate protection of the health, safety, and well-being of the workers.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8010.005 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8010 / Section 8010.005
§ 8010.005. FINDINGS OF PUBLIC PURPOSE AND BENEFIT.
Status: in_force

(a) The district is created to serve a public purpose and benefit.

(b) The district is created to accomplish the purposes of:

(1) a municipal utility district as provided by general law and Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution; and

(2) Section 52, Article III, Texas Constitution, that relate to the construction, acquisition, improvement, operation, or maintenance of macadamized, graveled, or paved roads, or improvements, including storm drainage, in aid of those roads.
Tex. Transportation Code § 504.101 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 504 / Section 504.101
§ 504.101. PERSONALIZED LICENSE PLATES.
Status: in_force

The department shall issue personalized license plates, including those sold by the private vendor under a contract with the department as provided by Section 504.851.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8843.003 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8843 / Section 8843.003
§ 8843.003. FINDINGS OF PUBLIC USE AND BENEFIT.
Status: in_force

(a) The district is created to serve a public use and benefit.

(b) All land and other property included in the district will benefit from the works and projects accomplished by the district under the powers conferred by Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Tex. Local Government Code § 281.011 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 281 / Section 281.011
§ 281.011. CHARACTERISTICS.
Status: in_force

(a) An authority is a governmental agency, a body politic and corporate, and a political subdivision of the state.

(b) An authority may not impose taxes.
Tex. Family Code § 264.2011 — TX Code / Code fa / Chapter 264 / Section 264.2011
§ 264.2011. ENHANCED IN-HOME SUPPORT PROGRAM.
Status: in_force

(a) To the extent that funding is available, the department shall develop a program to strengthen families through enhanced in-home support. The program shall assist certain low-income families and children in child neglect cases in which poverty is believed to be a significant underlying cause of the neglect and in which the enhancement of in-home support appears likely to prevent removal of the child from the home or to speed reunification of the child with the family.

(b) A family that meets eligibility criteria for inclusion in the program is eligible to receive limited funding from a flexible fund account to cover nonrecurring expenses that are designed to help the family accomplish the objectives included in the family's service plan.

(c) The executive commissioner shall adopt rules establishing:

(1) specific eligibility criteria for the program described in this section;

(2) the maximum amount of money that may be made available to a family through the flexible fund account; and

(3) the purposes for which money made available under the program may be spent.

(d) The department shall evaluate the results of the program to determine whether the program is successful in safely keeping families together. If the department determines that the program is successful, the department shall continue the program to the extent that funding is available.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1034.057 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1034 / Section 1034.057
§ 1034.057. COMPENSATION; EXPENSES.
Status: in_force

A director or officer serves without compensation but may be reimbursed for actual expenses incurred in the performance of official duties. The expenses must be:

(1) reported in the district's records; and

(2) approved by the board.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3847.158 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3847 / Section 3847.158
§ 3847.158. MUNICIPALITY NOT REQUIRED TO PAY DISTRICT OBLIGATIONS.
Status: in_force

Except as provided by Section 375.263, Local Government Code, a municipality is not required to pay a bond, note, or other obligation of the district.
Tex. Education Code § 31.030 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 31 / Section 31.030
§ 31.030. USED INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS.
Status: in_force

The State Board of Education shall adopt rules to ensure that used instructional materials sold to school districts and open-enrollment charter schools are not sample copies that contain factual errors. The rules may provide for the imposition of an administrative penalty in accordance with Section 31.151 against a seller of used instructional materials who knowingly violates this section.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1203.152 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1203 / Section 1203.152
§ 1203.152. CREATION OF UNIFORM COORDINATION OF BENEFITS QUESTIONNAIRE.
Status: in_force

In collaboration with appropriate stakeholders, the commissioner shall adopt rules establishing a uniform coordination of benefits questionnaire to be used by all health benefit plan issuers in this state.
Tex. Utilities Code § 60.081 — TX Code / Code ut / Chapter 60 / Section 60.081
§ 60.081. DEFINITION.
Status: in_force

In this subchapter, "telecommunications number portability" means the ability of a telecommunications services user who is changing from one telecommunications service provider to another provider to retain a telephone number, to the extent technically feasible, without impairing the quality, reliability, or convenience of service.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8284.055 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8284 / Section 8284.055
§ 8284.055. DISTRICT OFFICE.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided by this section, the board shall designate, establish, and maintain a district office as provided by Section 49.062, Water Code.

(b) The board may establish a second district office outside the district. If the board establishes a second district office, the board shall give notice of the location of that office by:

(1) filing a copy of the board resolution that establishes the location of the office:

(A) with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality; and

(B) in the municipal utility district records of the county in which the district is located; and

(2) publishing notice of the location of the office in a newspaper of general circulation in the county in which the district is located.

(c) A district office that is a private residence, office, or dwelling is a public place for matters relating to the district's business.

(d) The board shall provide notice of any change in the location of the district office outside the district in the manner required by Subsection (b).
Tex. Family Code § 6.104 — TX Code / Code fa / Chapter 6 / Section 6.104
§ 6.104. DISCRETIONARY ANNULMENT OF UNDERAGE MARRIAGE.
Status: in_force

(a) An annulment under Section 6.102 of a marriage may be granted at the discretion of the court sitting without a jury.

(b) In exercising its discretion, the court shall consider the pertinent facts concerning the welfare of the parties to the marriage, including whether the female is pregnant.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 571.0166 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 571 / Section 571.0166
§ 571.0166. PROCEEDINGS ON BEHALF OF THE STATE.
Status: in_force

All applications under this subtitle shall be filed on behalf of the State of Texas and styled "The State of Texas for the Best Interest and Protection of (NAME) the (patient or proposed patient)."
Tex. Education Code § 21.910 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 21 / Section 21.910
§ 21.910. AUTHORITY TO ACCEPT CERTAIN MONEY.
Status: in_force

The commissioner may solicit and accept gifts, grants, and donations from public and private entities to use for the purposes of this subchapter.
Tex. Government Code § 152.151 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 152 / Section 152.151
§ 152.151. GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES.
Status: in_force

(a) The commission shall:

(1) administer and enforce this subtitle;

(2) in consultation with appropriate advisory boards, develop and recommend rules to the supreme court;

(3) in consultation with appropriate advisory boards, develop and recommend to the supreme court a code of ethics for each profession regulated under this subtitle;

(4) set fees in amounts reasonable and necessary to cover the costs of administering the programs or activities administered by the commission, including examinations and issuance and renewal of certifications, registrations, and licenses; and

(5) in consultation with appropriate advisory boards, establish qualifications for certification, registration, and licensing under this subtitle.

(b) The commission may:

(1) require applicants for certification, registration, or licensing under this subtitle to pass an examination that is developed and administered by the commission, or by the commission in conjunction with a person with whom the commission contracts to develop and administer the examination, and charge fees for the examination;

(2) require regulated persons to obtain continuing education; and

(3) appoint necessary committees.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8064.0103 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8064 / Section 8064.0103
§ 8064.0103. 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. Natural Resources Code § 133.021 — TX Code / Code nr / Chapter 133 / Section 133.021
§ 133.021. PERSONS RESPONSIBLE FOR QUARRY OR PIT.
Status: in_force

(a) For the purposes of this chapter, the person responsible for a quarry or pit is the current operator of the quarry or pit, except that if a quarry or pit was abandoned on or before January 1, 1991, or became inactive before that date and has not resumed operations, or if no operator exists, then the owner in which the pit exists is the person responsible.

(b) Where a conflict arises in identifying a person responsible for the pit, the department may hold a public hearing.
Tex. Government Code § 508.149 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 508 / Section 508.149
§ 508.149. INMATES INELIGIBLE FOR MANDATORY SUPERVISION.
Status: in_force

(a) An inmate may not be released to mandatory supervision if the inmate is serving a sentence for or has been previously convicted of:

(1) an offense for which the judgment contains an affirmative finding under Article 42A.054(c) or (d), Code of Criminal Procedure;

(2) a first degree felony or a second degree felony under Section 19.02, Penal Code;

(3) a capital felony under Section 19.03, Penal Code;

(4) a first degree felony or a second degree felony under Section 20.04, Penal Code;

(5) an offense under Section 21.11, Penal Code;

(6) a felony under Section 22.011, Penal Code;

(7) a first degree felony or a second degree felony under Section 22.02, Penal Code;

(8) a first degree felony under Section 22.021, Penal Code;

(9) a first degree felony under Section 22.04, Penal Code;

(10) a first degree felony under Section 28.02, Penal Code;

(11) a second degree felony under Section 29.02, Penal Code;

(12) a first degree felony under Section 29.03, Penal Code;

(13) a first degree felony under Section 30.02, Penal Code;

(14) a felony for which the punishment is increased under Section 481.134 or 481.140, Health and Safety Code;

(15) an offense under Section 43.25, Penal Code;

(16) an offense under Section 21.02, Penal Code;

(17) a first degree felony under Section 15.03, Penal Code;

(18) an offense under Section 43.05, Penal Code;

(19) an offense under Section 20A.02, Penal Code;

(20) an offense under Section 20A.03, Penal Code;

(21) a first degree felony under Section 71.02 or 71.023, Penal Code;

(22) an offense under Section 481.1123, Health and Safety Code, punished under Subsection (d), (e), or (f) of that section;

(23) a second degree felony under Section 22.01, Penal Code;

(24) an offense under Section 22.01, Penal Code, punished under Subsection (b)(2), (7), or (8) of that section; or

(25) an offense under Section 21.03, Penal Code

(25) an offense under Section 15.01, Penal Code, punished under Subsection (e) of that section.

(a-1) An inmate serving a sentence for an offense under Section 51.03 or 51.04, Penal Code, may not be released to mandatory supervision.

(b) An inmate may not be released to mandatory supervision if a parole panel determines that:

(1) the inmate's accrued good conduct time is not an accurate reflection of the inmate's potential for rehabilitation; and

(2) the inmate's release would endanger the public.

(c) A parole panel that makes a determination under Subsection (b) shall specify in writing the reasons for the determination.

(d) A determination under Subsection (b) is not subject to administrative or judicial review, except that the parole panel making the determination shall reconsider the inmate for release to mandatory supervision at least twice during the two years after the date of the determination.
Tex. Property Code § 240.107 — TX Code / Code pr / Chapter 240 / Section 240.107
§ 240.107. DISCLAIMER BY OBJECT OR TAKER IN DEFAULT OF EXERCISE OF POWER OF APPOINTMENT.
Status: in_force

In the case of a disclaimer by an object or taker in default of an exercise of a power of appointment at any time after the power was created:

(1) the disclaimer must be delivered to the holder of the power or to the fiduciary acting under the instrument that created the power; or

(2) if no fiduciary is then serving, the disclaimer must be filed:

(A) with a court having authority to appoint the fiduciary; or

(B) in the official public records of the county in which the creator of the power is domiciled or was domiciled on the date of the creator's death.
Tex. Labor Code § 403.008 — TX Code / Code la / Chapter 403 / Section 403.008
§ 403.008. DEPOSIT OF ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTIES.
Status: in_force

Administrative penalties collected under this subtitle shall be deposited in the general revenue fund.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7988.001 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7988 / Section 7988.001
§ 7988.001. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this chapter:

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

(2) "Commission" means the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.

(3) "Director" means a board member.

(4) "District" means the North Hays County Municipal Utility District No. 2.
Tex. Insurance Code § 2551.253 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 2551 / Section 2551.253
§ 2551.253.
Status: in_force

Sec. 2551.253. AMOUNTS ADDED TO RESERVE FOR CALENDAR YEARS AFTER 1997; REDUCTIONS. (a) Out of total charges for title insurance policies written or assumed on or after January 1, 1998, and before January 1, 2005, a domestic title insurer shall add to and set aside in the statutory premium reserve an amount equal to the total of the following, as described in the insurer's annual statement:

(1) 25 cents per $1,000 of net retained liability if the insurer had $250 million or more in direct written premiums written for the most recent calendar year; or

(2) 30 cents per $1,000 of net retained liability if the insurer had less than $250 million in direct written premiums written for the most recent calendar year.

(b) Out of total charges for title insurance policies written or assumed on or after January 1, 2005, a domestic title insurer shall add to and set aside in the statutory premium reserve an amount equal to the total of 18.5 cents per $1,000 of net retained liability for the most recent calendar year, as described in the insurer's annual statement.

(c) A domestic title insurer shall reduce additions to the statutory premium reserve set aside for title insurance policies written or assumed after the year 1997 over a 20-year period beginning in the year after the year in which the policies are written or assumed in the manner and under the same percentages applied under Sections 2551.252(c) and (d).
Tex. Occupations Code § 561.004 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 561 / Section 561.004
§ 561.004. ISSUANCE OF LICENSE RENEWAL CERTIFICATE.
Status: in_force

On timely receipt of a completed application and renewal fee, the board shall issue a license renewal certificate that contains:

(1) the pharmacy license number;

(2) the period for which the license is renewed; and

(3) other information the board determines necessary.
Tex. Business & Commerce Code § 622.104 — TX Code / Code bc / Chapter 622 / Section 622.104
§ 622.104. SENDING SWEEPSTAKES MATERIAL THAT INCLUDES CERTAIN STATEMENTS OR IMPLICATIONS.
Status: in_force

A person conducting a sweepstakes may not send material accompanying or relating to the sweepstakes or an offer to enter the sweepstakes that:

(1) states or implies that:

(A) an individual must comply with a restriction or condition to enter the sweepstakes, unless all individuals entering the sweepstakes are required to comply with the identical restriction or condition;

(B) an individual's chances of winning a prize in the sweepstakes are higher, lower, or different in any way because of a factor or circumstance that does not relate to the manner in which a winner is selected;

(C) a winner will be selected at a time or place or in a manner that is different from the actual time or place at which or manner in which a winner is selected;

(D) an individual who orders or purchases a good or service will receive a benefit or be treated differently in the sweepstakes in comparison to an individual who does not order or purchase a good or service; or

(E) an individual who does not order or purchase a good or service will be disadvantaged or treated differently in the sweepstakes in comparison to an individual who orders or purchases a good or service;

(2) states or implies falsely that the individual receiving the material has received special treatment or personal attention from the offeror of the sweepstakes or any officer, employee, or agent of the offeror; or

(3) states that the recipient of the material:

(A) is a winner, if the recipient is not a winner;

(B) may be a winner;

(C) will be a winner if certain conditions are met or certain events occur;

(D) may be or will be among the group from which a winner will be selected; or

(E) has in any way a better chance than another individual of being chosen as a winner.
Tex. Natural Resources Code § 12.052 — TX Code / Code nr / Chapter 12 / Section 12.052
§ 12.052. CREATION OF COMMISSION.
Status: in_force

The Red River Boundary Commission is established to oversee the redrawing of the boundary between this state and the State of Oklahoma in the Texoma area.