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Tex. Occupations Code § 651.458 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 651 / Section 651.458
§ 651.458. UNETHICAL CONDUCT BY FUNERAL ESTABLISHMENT.
Status: in_force

A person violates this chapter if the person makes a distinction in providing funeral information to a customer regardless of any affiliation of the customer or whether the customer has a present need for the services or merchandise.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8286.051 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8286 / Section 8286.051
§ 8286.051. COMPOSITION OF BOARD.
Status: in_force

The board of directors is composed of five elected directors.
Tex. Tax Code § 26.111 — TX Code / Code tx / Chapter 26 / Section 26.111
§ 26.111. PRORATING TAXES--ACQUISITION BY CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION.
Status: in_force

(a) If an organization acquires taxable property that qualifies for and is granted an exemption under Section 11.181(a) or 11.182(a) for the year in which the property was acquired, the amount of tax due on the property for that year is calculated by multiplying the amount of taxes imposed on the property for the entire year as provided by Section 26.09 by a fraction, the denominator of which is 365 and the numerator of which is the number of days in that year before the date the charitable organization acquired the property.

(b) If the exemption terminates during the year of acquisition, the tax due is calculated by multiplying the taxes imposed for the entire year as provided by Section 26.09 by a fraction, the denominator of which is 365 and the numerator of which is the number of days the property does not qualify for the exemption.
Tex. Transportation Code § 391.038 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 391 / Section 391.038
§ 391.038. SIGN HEIGHT.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as otherwise provided by this section, a sign may not be higher than 60 feet, excluding a cutout that extends above the rectangular border of the sign, measured:

(1) from the grade level of the centerline of the main-traveled way, not including a frontage road of a controlled access highway, closest to the sign at a point perpendicular to the sign location; or

(2) if the main-traveled way is below grade, from the base of the sign structure.

(a-1) Subsection (a) does not apply to a sign regulated by a municipality certified for local control under an agreement with the department as provided by department rule.

(b) A sign existing on March 1, 2017, that was erected before that date may not be higher than 85 feet, excluding a cutout that extends above the rectangular border of the sign, measured:

(1) from the grade level of the centerline of the main-traveled way, not including a frontage road of a controlled access highway, closest to the sign at a point perpendicular to the sign location; or

(2) if the main-traveled way is below grade, from the base of the sign structure.

(c) A person who holds a permit for a sign existing on March 1, 2017, that was erected before that date may rebuild the sign, provided that the sign is rebuilt at the same location where the sign existed on that date at a height that does not exceed the lesser of:

(1) the height of the sign on March 1, 2017; or

(2) 85 feet.

(c-1) Except as provided by Subsection (c-2), before rebuilding a sign under Subsection (c), the person who holds the permit for the sign must obtain a new or amended permit if required by:

(1) a provision of this chapter; or

(2) a rule adopted to implement a provision of this chapter.

(c-2) Subsection (c-1) does not apply to the rebuilding of a sign under Subsection (c) if the person who holds the permit for the sign rebuilds because of damage to the sign caused by:

(1) wind or a natural disaster;

(2) a motor vehicle collision; or

(3) an act of God.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 34.007 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 34 / Section 34.007
§ 34.007. SELECTION AND REVIEW OF CASES.
Status: in_force

(a) The department shall determine a statistically significant number of cases of pregnancy-related deaths for review. The department shall either randomly select cases or select all cases for the review committee to review under this subsection to reflect a cross-section of pregnancy-related deaths in this state.

(b) The department shall statistically analyze aggregate data of pregnancy-related deaths and severe maternal morbidity in this state to identify any trends, rates, or disparities.

(c) If feasible, the department may select cases of severe maternal morbidity for review. In selecting cases under this subsection, the department shall randomly select cases for the review committee to review to reflect trends identified under Subsection (b).
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1037.207 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1037 / Section 1037.207
§ 1037.207. EXECUTION OF BONDS.
Status: in_force

(a) The board president shall execute the district's bonds in the district's name.

(b) The board secretary shall countersign the bonds in the manner provided by Chapter 618, Government Code.
Tex. Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 132.001 — TX Code / Code cp / Chapter 132 / Section 132.001
§ 132.001. UNSWORN DECLARATION.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided by Subsection (b), an unsworn declaration may be used in lieu of a written sworn declaration, verification, certification, oath, or affidavit required by statute or required by a rule, order, or requirement adopted as provided by law.

(b) This section does not apply to a lien required to be filed with a county clerk, an instrument concerning real or personal property required to be filed with a county clerk, or an oath of office or an oath required to be taken before a specified official other than a notary public.

(c) An unsworn declaration made under this section must be:

(1) in writing; and

(2) subscribed by the person making the declaration as true under penalty of perjury.

(d) Except as provided by Subsections (e) and (f), an unsworn declaration made under this section must include a jurat in substantially the following form:

"My name is __________ _________ ____________, my

(First) (Middle) (Last)

date of birth is _________________, and my address is

(Street) (City) (State) (Zip Code)

and __________________. I declare under penalty of

(Country)

perjury that the foregoing is true and correct.

Executed in _______ County, State of ________, on the ________ day of ________, ________.

(Month) (Year)

(e) An unsworn declaration made under this section by an inmate must include a jurat in substantially the following form:

"My name is __________ _________ ____________, my

(First) (Middle) (Last)

date of birth is _____________________, and my inmate

identifying number, if any, is __________________. I

am presently incarcerated in ________________________

in _____________, _________, _______, ____________. I

(City) (County) (State) (Zip Code)

declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct.

Executed on the _____ day of ________, _______.

(Month) (Year)

(f) An unsworn declaration made under this section by an employee of a state agency or a political subdivision in the performance of the employee's job duties, must include a jurat in substantially the following form:

"My name is __________ _________ ____________, my

(First) (Middle) (Last)

and I am an employee of the following governmental agency: __________________. I am executing this declaration as part of my assigned duties and responsibilities. I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct.

Executed in _____________ County, State of _________, on the _____ day of ________, _______.

(Month) (Year)
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7983A.0304 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7983A / Section 7983A.0304
§ 7983A.0304. TAXES FOR SERVICES, IMPROVEMENTS, AND FACILITIES IN DEFINED AREAS OR DESIGNATED PROPERTY.
Status: in_force

On voter approval and adoption of the order described by Section 7983A.0303, the district may apply separately, differently, equitably, and specifically its taxing power and lien authority to the defined area or designated property to provide money to construct, administer, maintain, and operate services, improvements, and facilities that primarily benefit the defined area or designated property.
Tex. Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 15.084 — TX Code / Code cp / Chapter 15 / Section 15.084
§ 15.084. FORCIBLE ENTRY AND DETAINER.
Status: in_force

A suit for forcible entry and detainer shall be brought in the precinct in which all or part of the premises is located.
Tex. Labor Code § 505.056 — TX Code / Code la / Chapter 505 / Section 505.056
§ 505.056. REQUIRED EXAMINATION OF INJURED EMPLOYEE; REFUSAL TO SUBMIT TO EXAMINATION.
Status: in_force

(a) The division of workers' compensation may require an employee who claims to have been injured to submit to an examination by the division or a person acting under the division's authority at a reasonable time and place in this state.

(b) An employee is not entitled to compensation during or for a period in which the employee refuses to submit to an examination under Subsection (a) or Section 408.004.

(c) The department may have an injured employee examined at a reasonable time and at a place suitable to the employee's condition and convenient and accessible to the employee by a physician selected by the department. The department shall pay for an examination under this subsection and for the employee's reasonable expenses incident to the examination.

(d) On the request of an employee or the department, the employee or the department is entitled to have a physician selected by the employee or the department present to participate in an examination under Subsection (a) or Section 408.004. The employee is entitled to have a physician selected by the employee present to participate in an examination under Subsection (c). The department shall pay the fee set by the commissioner of workers' compensation of a physician selected by the employee under this subsection.
Tex. Government Code § 551.086 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 551 / Section 551.086
§ 551.086.
Status: repealed

Sec. 551.086. CERTAIN PUBLIC POWER UTILITIES: COMPETITIVE MATTERS. (a) Notwithstanding anything in this chapter to the contrary, the rules provided by this section apply to competitive matters of a public power utility.

(b) In this section:

(1) "Public power utility" means an entity providing electric or gas utility services that is subject to the provisions of this chapter.

(2) "Public power utility governing body" means the board of trustees or other applicable governing body, including a city council, of a public power utility.

(3) Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 925, Sec. 3, eff. June 17, 2011.

(c) This chapter does not require a public power utility governing body to conduct an open meeting to deliberate, vote, or take final action on any competitive matter, as that term is defined by Section 552.133. This section does not limit the right of a public power utility governing body to hold a closed session under any other exception provided for in this chapter.

(d) For purposes of Section 551.041, the notice of the subject matter of an item that may be considered as a competitive matter under this section is required to contain no more than a general representation of the subject matter to be considered, such that the competitive activity of the public power utility with respect to the issue in question is not compromised or disclosed.

(e) With respect to municipally owned utilities subject to this section, this section shall apply whether or not the municipally owned utility has adopted customer choice or serves in a multiply certificated service area under the Utilities Code.

(f) Nothing in this section is intended to preclude the application of the enforcement and remedies provisions of Subchapter G.
Tex. Government Code § 2308.002 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2308 / Section 2308.002
§ 2308.002. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this chapter:

(1) "Council" means the Texas Workforce Investment Council.

(2) "Division" means the division of workforce development of the Texas Workforce Commission.

(3) "Local labor market" means an economically integrated geographical area within which individuals may reside and find employment within a reasonable distance.

(4) "Workforce development" includes workforce education and workforce training and services.

(5) "Workforce education" means articulated career-path programs and the constituent courses of those programs that lead to initial or continuing licensing or certification or associate degree-level accreditation and that:

(A) are subject to:

(i) initial and ongoing state approval or regional or specialized accreditation;

(ii) a formal state evaluation that provides the basis for program continuation or termination;

(iii) state accountability and performance standards; and

(iv) a regional or statewide documentation of the market demand for labor according to employers' needs; or

(B) are subject to approval by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board as adult vocational or continuing education courses.

(6) "Workforce training and services" means training and services programs that are not workforce education.
Tex. Election Code § 271.001 — TX Code / Code el / Chapter 271 / Section 271.001
§ 271.001. APPLICABILITY OF OTHER PARTS OF CODE.
Status: in_force

The other titles of this code apply to a joint election except provisions that are inconsistent with this chapter or that cannot feasibly be applied to a joint election.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8247.102 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8247 / Section 8247.102
§ 8247.102. ROAD PROJECTS.
Status: in_force

(a) To the extent authorized by Section 52, Article III, Texas Constitution, the district may construct, acquire, improve, maintain, or operate macadamized, graveled, or paved roads, or improvements in aid of those roads.

(b) A road project must meet all applicable standards, regulations, and ordinances of the municipality or county in whose jurisdiction the district is located.
Tex. Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 105.002 — TX Code / Code cp / Chapter 105 / Section 105.002
§ 105.002. RECOVERY OF FEES, EXPENSES, AND ATTORNEY'S FEES FOR FRIVOLOUS CLAIM.
Status: in_force

A party to a civil suit in a court of this state brought by or against a state agency in which the agency asserts a cause of action against the party, either originally or as a counterclaim or cross claim, is entitled to recover, in addition to all other costs allowed by law or rule, a total amount not to exceed $1 million for fees, expenses, and reasonable attorney's fees incurred by the party in defending the agency's action if:

(1) the court finds that the action is frivolous; and

(2) the action is dismissed or judgment is awarded to the party.
Tex. Local Government Code § 383.031 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 383 / Section 383.031
§ 383.031. ELECTION ORDER.
Status: in_force

An order calling an election under Section 383.030 must state:

(1) the nature of the election, including the proposition that is to appear on the ballot;

(2) the date of the election;

(3) the hours during which the polls will be open;

(4) the location of the polling places; and

(5) the proposed rate of the sales and use tax for the district.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3792.0311 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3792 / Section 3792.0311
§ 3792.0311. STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT.
Status: in_force

The district may negotiate and enter into a written strategic partnership agreement with a municipality under Section 43.0751, Local Government Code.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7931A.0304 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7931A / Section 7931A.0304
§ 7931A.0304. ROAD STANDARDS AND REQUIREMENTS.
Status: in_force

(a) A road project must meet all applicable construction standards, zoning and subdivision requirements, and regulations of each municipality in whose corporate limits or extraterritorial jurisdiction the road project is located.

(b) If a road project is not located in the corporate limits or extraterritorial jurisdiction of a municipality, the road project must meet all applicable construction standards, subdivision requirements, and regulations of each county in which the road project is located.

(c) If the state will maintain and operate the road, the Texas Transportation Commission must approve the plans and specifications of the road project.
Tex. Local Government Code § 241.020 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 241 / Section 241.020
§ 241.020. PERMITS.
Status: in_force

(a) Airport zoning regulations may require that a permit be obtained before:

(1) a new structure is constructed;

(2) an existing structure is substantially changed or repaired;

(3) a new use is established; or

(4) an existing use is substantially changed.

(b) Airport zoning regulations must provide that a permit be obtained from the administrative agency authorized to administer and enforce the regulations before:

(1) a nonconforming structure may be replaced, rebuilt, or substantially changed or repaired; or

(2) a nonconforming object of natural growth may be replaced, substantially changed, allowed to grow higher, or replanted.

(c) A permit may not allow:

(1) the establishment of an airport hazard;

(2) a nonconforming use to be made;

(3) a nonconforming structure or object of natural growth to become higher than it was at the time of the adoption of the airport zoning regulations relating to the structure or object of natural growth or at the time of the application for the permit; or

(4) a nonconforming structure, object of natural growth, or use to become a greater hazard to air navigation than it was at the time of the adoption of the airport zoning regulations relating to the structure, object of natural growth, or use or at the time of the application for the permit.

(d) Except as provided by Subsection (c), an application for a permit shall be granted.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 9015.364 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 9015 / Section 9015.364
§ 9015.364. LIMITATION ON RIGHTS OF HOLDERS.
Status: in_force

The resolution authorizing the bonds or the trust indenture or other instrument securing the bonds may limit or qualify the rights of the holders of less than all of the outstanding bonds payable from the same source to institute or prosecute litigation affecting the authority's property or income.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1001.105 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1001 / Section 1001.105
§ 1001.105. RULES.
Status: in_force

The board may adopt rules for the operation of the hospital or hospital system.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1017.110 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1017 / Section 1017.110
§ 1017.110. GIFTS AND ENDOWMENTS.
Status: in_force

The board may accept for the district a gift or endowment to be held in trust for any purpose and under any direction, limitation, or other provision prescribed in writing by the donor that is consistent with the proper management of the district.
Tex. Occupations Code § 1103.453 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 1103 / Section 1103.453
§ 1103.453. PEER INVESTIGATIVE COMMITTEE.
Status: in_force

(a) The presiding officer of the board, with the advice and consent of the executive committee, may appoint a peer investigative committee.

(b) A peer investigative committee consists of two or more certified or licensed appraisers. The presiding officer of the committee must be an appraiser member of the board. Each remaining committee member shall certify to the board that the member is familiar with the appraisal process in the appraisal that is the subject of the complaint.

(c) The peer investigative committee shall:

(1) review and determine the facts of a complaint; and

(2) submit a written report regarding the complaint to the board in a timely manner.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 361.612 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 361 / Section 361.612
§ 361.612. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION.
Status: in_force

The commission may adopt rules pertaining to public participation in voluntary cleanup decisions.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3967.0602 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3967 / Section 3967.0602
§ 3967.0602. ELECTION; ADOPTION OF TAX.
Status: in_force

(a) The district may adopt a sales and use tax if authorized by a majority of the voters of the district voting at an election held for that purpose.

(b) The board by order may call an election to authorize the adoption of the sales and use tax. The election may be held on any uniform election date and in conjunction with any other district election.

(c) The ballot shall be printed to provide for voting for or against the proposition: "Authorization of a sales and use tax in the Wood Trace Management District of Montgomery County, Texas, at a rate not to exceed ____ percent" (insert rate of one or more increments of one-eighth of one percent).
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 286.0235 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 286 / Section 286.0235
§ 286.0235. BOND PROPOSITION AT ELECTION.
Status: in_force

(a) The petition prescribed by Section 286.021 may include a request that a proposition be submitted at the election to determine whether the board may issue general obligation bonds if the district is created. The petition must specify the maximum amount of bonds to be issued and their maximum maturity date.

(b) Even though the petition does not request submission of a proposition on whether the board may issue general obligation bonds, the commissioners court may, on the request of a petitioner, submit a proposition at the creation election on the issuance of bonds.

(c) The board may issue general obligation bonds as provided by Subchapter G if a majority of the votes cast in the election favor creation of the district and issuance of the bonds.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8315.202 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8315 / Section 8315.202
§ 8315.202. TAXES FOR BONDS.
Status: in_force

At the time the district issues bonds payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes, the board shall provide for the annual imposition of a continuing direct ad valorem tax, without limit as to rate or amount, while all or part of the bonds are outstanding as required and in the manner provided by Sections 54.601 and 54.602, Water Code.
Tex. Education Code § 54.2002 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 54 / Section 54.2002
§ 54.2002. EXEMPTIONS AND WAIVERS FOR STATE-FUNDED COURSES ONLY.
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any other law, a mandatory or discretionary exemption or waiver from the payment of tuition or other fees under this subchapter or another provision of this code applies only to courses for which an institution of higher education receives formula funding.
Tex. Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 75D.003 — TX Code / Code cp / Chapter 75D / Section 75D.003
§ 75D.003. POSTED WARNING.
Status: in_force

For the purposes of limitation of liability under Section 75D.002(a), a water park entity must post and maintain a sign in a clearly visible location at or near the entrance to the water park. The sign must contain the following language:
Tex. Finance Code § 12.102 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 12 / Section 12.102
§ 12.102. DEPUTY BANKING COMMISSIONERS.
Status: in_force

(a) The banking commissioner shall appoint one or more deputy banking commissioners as necessary to the efficient operation of the department. The banking commissioner shall prescribe the qualifications and duties of a deputy banking commissioner.

(b) During the banking commissioner's absence or inability to serve, a deputy banking commissioner has the powers and shall perform the duties of the banking commissioner.
Tex. Government Code § 418.017 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 418 / Section 418.017
§ 418.017. USE OF PUBLIC AND PRIVATE RESOURCES.
Status: in_force

(a) The governor may use all available resources of state government and of political subdivisions that are reasonably necessary to cope with a disaster.

(b) The governor may temporarily reassign resources, personnel, or functions of state executive departments and agencies or their units for the purpose of performing or facilitating emergency services.

(c) The governor may commandeer or use any private property if the governor finds it necessary to cope with a disaster, subject to the compensation requirements of this chapter.