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Tex. Transportation Code § 431.184 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 431 / Section 431.184
§ 431.184. DELIVERY AND FILING OF ARTICLES OF DISSOLUTION.
Status: in_force

(a) Three originals of the articles of dissolution shall be delivered to the secretary of state.

(b) The secretary of state shall determine whether the articles of dissolution conform to this chapter. On a determination that the articles conform and on receipt of a $50 fee, the secretary of state shall:

(1) endorse on each original the word "filed" and the date of the filing;

(2) file one of the originals in the secretary's office;

(3) issue two certificates of dissolution;

(4) attach to each certificate an original of the articles of dissolution; and

(5) deliver a certificate and the attached articles of dissolution to:

(A) the representative of the dissolved corporation; and

(B) the commission.
Tex. Government Code § 313.006 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 313 / Section 313.006
§ 313.006. NOTICE FOR LAWS ESTABLISHING OR ADDING TERRITORY TO MUNICIPAL MANAGEMENT DISTRICTS.
Status: in_force

(a) In addition to the other requirements of this chapter, a person, other than a member of the legislature, who intends to apply for the passage of a law establishing or adding territory to a special district that incorporates a power from Chapter 375, Local Government Code, must provide notice as provided by this section.

(b) The person shall notify by mail each person who owns real property proposed to be included in a new district or to be added to an existing district, according to the most recent certified tax appraisal roll for the county in which the real property is owned. The notice, properly addressed with postage paid, must be deposited with the United States Postal Service not later than the 30th day before the date on which the intended law is introduced in the legislature.

(c) The notice is sufficient if it contains a statement of the general purpose and substance of the intended law and the name of the person paying for the publication. Notice of the particular form of the intended law or the terms used in the intended law is not required.

(d) The person is not required to mail notice under Subsection (b) or (e) to a person who owns real property in the proposed district or in the area proposed to be added to a district if the property cannot be subject to an assessment by the district.

(e) After the introduction of a law in the legislature establishing or adding territory to a special district that incorporates a power from Chapter 375, Local Government Code, the person shall mail to each person who owns real property proposed to be included in a new district or to be added to an existing district a notice that the legislation has been introduced, including the applicable bill number. The notice, properly addressed with postage paid, must be deposited with the United States Postal Service not later than the 30th day after the date on which the intended law is introduced in the legislature. If the person has not mailed the notice required under this subsection on the 31st day after the date on which the intended law is introduced in the legislature, the person may cure the deficiency by immediately mailing the notice, but the person shall in no event mail the notice later than the date on which the intended law is reported out of committee in the chamber other than the chamber in which the intended law was introduced. If similar bills are filed in both chambers of the legislature, a person is only required to provide a single notice under this subsection not later than the 30th day after the date the first of the bills is filed.

(f) A landowner may waive any notice required under this section at any time.
Tex. Government Code § 41.302 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 41 / Section 41.302
§ 41.302. GENERAL FUNCTION OF SPECIAL PROSECUTION UNIT.
Status: in_force

The special prosecution unit is an independent unit that:

(1) cooperates with and supports prosecuting attorneys in prosecuting offenses and delinquent conduct described by Article 104.003(a), Code of Criminal Procedure; and

(2) prosecutes offenses described by Section 41.311.
Tex. Government Code § 552.324 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 552 / Section 552.324
§ 552.324. SUIT BY GOVERNMENTAL BODY.
Status: in_force

(a) The only suit a governmental body may file seeking to withhold information from a requestor is a suit that:

(1) is filed in a Travis County district court against the attorney general in accordance with Section 552.325; and

(2) seeks declaratory relief from compliance with a decision by the attorney general issued under Subchapter G.

(b) The governmental body must bring the suit not later than the 30th calendar day after the date the governmental body receives the decision of the attorney general determining that the requested information must be disclosed to the requestor. If the governmental body does not bring suit within that period, the governmental body shall comply with the decision of the attorney general. If a governmental body wishes to preserve an affirmative defense for its officer for public information as provided in Section 552.353(b)(3), suit must be filed within the deadline provided in Section 552.353(b)(3).
Tex. Government Code § 487.160 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 487 / Section 487.160
§ 487.160. FUND.
Status: in_force

(a) The health careers education fund is established in the state treasury.

(b) The department shall administer the fund.

(c) The fund consists of gifts, grants, donations, the market value of in-kind contributions, and principal and interest payments on forgivable loans deposited to the credit of the fund by the department.

(d) The department shall deposit any principal and interest payments on forgivable loans to the credit of the fund.

(e) The department shall allocate the fund, as available, for forgivable loans and community repayment under this subchapter.

(f) Unless otherwise provided by the General Appropriations Act, the department may use money appropriated to the department to support the fund.
Tex. Education Code § 48.001 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 48 / Section 48.001
§ 48.001. STATE POLICY.
Status: in_force

(a) It is the policy of this state that the provision of public education is a state responsibility and that a thorough and efficient system be provided and substantially financed through state revenue sources so that each student enrolled in the public school system shall have access to programs and services that are appropriate to the student's educational needs and that are substantially equal to those available to any similar student, notwithstanding varying local economic factors.

(b) The public school finance system of this state shall adhere to a standard of neutrality that provides for substantially equal access to similar revenue per student at similar tax effort, considering all state and local tax revenues of districts after acknowledging all legitimate student and district cost differences.
Tex. Water Code § 51.425 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 51 / Section 51.425
§ 51.425. PROCEDURE IN VALIDATION SUIT.
Status: repealed

(a) A validation suit shall be brought by the district in the district court of any county in which all or part of the district is located or in a district court in Travis County.

(b) The suit shall be in the nature of a proceeding in rem.

(c) Any person who is interested in the suit may intervene and file an answer.

(d) The issue shall be tried and determined by the court and judgment shall be entered on the findings.

(e) Repealed by Acts 1981, 67th Leg., p. 2646, ch. 707, Sec. 4(50), eff. Aug. 31, 1981.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1002.054 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1002 / Section 1002.054
§ 1002.054. OFFICERS.
Status: in_force

The board shall elect a president and a secretary from among the directors to serve until the next directors election.
Tex. Water Code § 17.124 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 17 / Section 17.124
§ 17.124. CONSIDERATIONS IN PASSING ON APPLICATIONS.
Status: in_force

In passing on an application from a political subdivision for financial assistance for a water supply project, the board shall consider:

(1) the needs of the area to be served by the water supply project, the benefit of the water supply project to the area, the relationship of the water supply project to the overall, statewide water needs, and the relationship of the water supply project to the state water plan; and

(2) the availability of revenue to the political subdivision, from all sources, for the ultimate repayment of the cost of the water supply project, including interest.
Tex. Government Code § 24.643 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 24 / Section 24.643
§ 24.643.
Status: in_force

Sec. 24.643. 470TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT (COLLIN COUNTY). The 470th Judicial District is composed of Collin County. The 470th District Court shall hear family law matters.
Tex. Transportation Code § 67.042 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 67 / Section 67.042
§ 67.042. DEPUTY BRANCH PILOT.
Status: in_force

A person who has been issued a deputy branch pilot's certificate may not be issued a deputy branch pilot's certificate before the fifth anniversary of the date the person was previously issued a deputy branch pilot's certificate.
Tex. Local Government Code § 174.252 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 174 / Section 174.252
§ 174.252. JUDICIAL ENFORCEMENT WHEN PUBLIC EMPLOYER DECLINES ARBITRATION.
Status: in_force

(a) If an association requests arbitration as provided by Subchapter E and a public employer refuses to engage in arbitration, on the application of the association, a district court for the judicial district in which a majority of affected employees reside may enforce the requirements of Section 174.021 as to any unsettled issue relating to compensation or other conditions of employment of fire fighters, police officers, or both.

(b) If the court finds that the public employer has violated Section 174.021, the court shall:

(1) order the public employer to make the affected employees whole as to the employees' past losses;

(2) declare the compensation or other conditions of employment required by Section 174.021 for the period, not to exceed one year, as to which the parties are bargaining; and

(3) award the association reasonable attorney's fees.

(c) The court costs of an action under this section, including costs for a master if one is appointed, shall be taxed to the public employer.
Tex. Insurance Code § 911.155 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 911 / Section 911.155
§ 911.155. REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF INSURED PROPERTY.
Status: in_force

The company's bylaws may authorize the company to require, at its option, that all or a percentage of the money paid for a loss be used to replace or repair the damaged or destroyed property. The requirement may apply equally to personal and real property, including personal and real property exempt from execution, such as a homestead or a building on the homestead. The company may provide in its bylaws that the requirements of Section 862.053 do not apply to its insurance policies.
Tex. Water Code § 57.331 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 57 / Section 57.331
§ 57.331. DISSOLUTION TRUSTEES.
Status: in_force

The commissioners court shall appoint as trustees, three landowners of the district, and the three appointed landowners assume the duties of trustees at the time they file the bond required under Section 57.332 of this code.
Tex. Agriculture Code § 73.001 — TX Code / Code ag / Chapter 73 / Section 73.001
§ 73.001. DEFINITION.
Status: in_force

In this chapter, "nursery product" has the meaning assigned by Section 71.041 of this code.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1301.1591 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1301 / Section 1301.1591
§ 1301.1591. PREFERRED PROVIDER INFORMATION ON INTERNET.
Status: in_force

(a) An insurer subject to this chapter that maintains an Internet site shall list on the Internet site the preferred providers, including, if appropriate, mental health providers and substance abuse treatment providers, that insureds may use in accordance with the terms of the insured's preferred provider benefit plan. The listing must identify those preferred providers who continue to be available to provide services to new patients or clients.

(b) The insurer shall update at least quarterly an Internet site subject to this section.

(c) The commissioner may adopt rules as necessary to implement this section. The rules may govern the form and content of the information required to be provided under Subsection (a).

(d) Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, this section applies to an entity subject to Chapter 941 or 942 and to a multiple employer welfare arrangement that holds a certificate of authority under Chapter 846.
Tex. Local Government Code § 22.077 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 22 / Section 22.077
§ 22.077. REMOVAL OF MUNICIPAL OFFICERS.
Status: in_force

(a) The governing body of the municipality may remove a municipal officer for incompetency, corruption, misconduct, or malfeasance in office after providing the officer with due notice and an opportunity to be heard.

(b) If the governing body lacks confidence in a municipal officer appointed by the governing body, the governing body may remove the officer at any time. The removal is effective only if two-thirds of the elected aldermen vote in favor of a resolution declaring the lack of confidence.
Tex. Education Code § 39A.901 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 39A / Section 39A.901
§ 39A.901. ANNUAL REVIEW.
Status: in_force

(a) The commissioner shall annually review the performance of a school district or campus subject to this chapter to determine the appropriate actions to be implemented under this chapter.

(b) The commissioner must review at least annually the performance of a school district for which the accreditation status or performance rating has been lowered due to insufficient student performance and may not raise the accreditation status or performance rating until the district has demonstrated improved student performance.

(c) If the review conducted under this section reveals a lack of improvement, the commissioner shall increase the level of state intervention and sanction unless the commissioner finds good cause for maintaining the current status.
Tex. Family Code § 231.202 — TX Code / Code fa / Chapter 231 / Section 231.202
§ 231.202. AUTHORIZED COSTS AND FEES IN TITLE IV-D CASES.
Status: in_force

In a Title IV-D case filed under this title, including a case filed under Chapter 159, the Title IV-D agency shall pay only the following costs and fees:

(1) filing fees and fees for issuance and service of process as provided by Chapter 110 of this code and by Sections 51.318(b)(2) and 51.319(2), Government Code;

(2) fees for transfer as provided by Chapter 110;

(3) fees for the issuance and delivery of orders and writs of income withholding in the amounts provided by Chapter 110;

(4) the fee for services provided by sheriffs and constables, including:

(A) a fee authorized under Section 118.131, Local Government Code, for serving each item of process to each individual on whom service is required, including service by certified or registered mail; and

(B) a fee authorized under Section 157.103(b) for serving a capias;

(5) the fee for filing an administrative writ of withholding under Section 158.503(d); and

(6) the fee for issuance of a subpoena as provided by Section 51.318(b)(1), Government Code.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3895.152 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3895 / Section 3895.152
§ 3895.152. BORROWING MONEY.
Status: in_force

The district may borrow money for a district purpose by issuing or executing bonds, notes, credit agreements, or other obligations of any kind found by the board to be necessary or appropriate for the district purpose. The bond, note, credit agreement, or other obligation must be secured by and payable from ad valorem taxes, assessments, or other district revenue.
Tex. Human Resources Code § 122.024 — TX Code / Code hr / Chapter 122 / Section 122.024
§ 122.024. STRATEGIC PLAN; FINAL OPERATING PLAN.
Status: in_force

The workforce commission shall prepare a strategic plan and a final operating plan relating to the workforce commission's activities under this chapter as required by Subchapter E, Chapter 2054, Government Code.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7953.152 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7953 / Section 7953.152
§ 7953.152. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE TAX.
Status: in_force

(a) If authorized at an election held under Section 7953.151, the district may impose an operation and maintenance tax on taxable property in the district in accordance with Section 49.107, Water Code.

(b) The board shall determine the tax rate. The rate may not exceed the rate approved at the election.
Tex. Utilities Code § 52.253 — TX Code / Code ut / Chapter 52 / Section 52.253
§ 52.253. ACCOUNTS OF PROFITS AND LOSSES.
Status: in_force

A public utility shall keep separate accounts showing profits or losses from the sale or lease of merchandise, including an appliance, a fixture, or equipment.
Tex. Parks and Wildlife Code § 62.0061 — TX Code / Code pw / Chapter 62 / Section 62.0061
§ 62.0061. HUNTING ON OR OVER CERTAIN SUBMERGED LAND.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided by Subsection (b), a person may not hunt or take any wild animal or wild bird when the person is on or over privately owned land that is:

(1) submerged under:

(A) public fresh water due to seasonal or occasional innundation; or

(B) public salt water and located above the mean high tide line of the Gulf of Mexico and its bays and estuaries; and

(2) conspicuously marked as privately owned by a sign or signs that are substantially similar to the following:

(b) This section does not apply to:

(1) fishing or to fish and other aquatic life;

(2) a person who:

(A) owns the submerged land; or

(B) obtains the landowner's consent;

(3) land that is dedicated to the permanent school fund and that is located within:

(A) the tidewater limits of this state; or

(B) the gradient boundaries of a navigable river or stream in this state; or

(4) land that is:

(A) submerged by public water; and

(B) located below the mean high tide line of the Gulf of Mexico and its bays and estuaries.

(c) This section does not authorize a person to fish by any means or method or at any time or place that is otherwise prohibited by this code.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1080.104 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1080 / Section 1080.104
§ 1080.104. HOSPITAL SYSTEM.
Status: in_force

The district has the responsibility to establish a hospital, hospital system, or clinic within its boundaries to provide hospital and medical care to the district's residents.
Tex. Penal Code § 38.115 — TX Code / Code pe / Chapter 38 / Section 38.115
§ 38.115. OPERATION OF UNMANNED AIRCRAFT OVER CORRECTIONAL FACILITY OR DETENTION FACILITY.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section:

(1) "Contraband" means any item not provided by or authorized by the operator of a correctional facility or detention facility.

(2) "Correctional facility" means:

(A) a confinement facility operated by or under contract with any division of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice;

(B) a municipal or county jail;

(C) a confinement facility operated by or under contract with the Federal Bureau of Prisons; or

(D) a secure correctional facility or secure detention facility, as defined by Section 51.02, Family Code.

(3) "Detention facility" means a facility operated by or under contract with United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement for the purpose of detaining aliens and placing them in removal proceedings.

(b) A person commits an offense if the person intentionally or knowingly:

(1) operates an unmanned aircraft over a correctional facility or detention facility and the unmanned aircraft is not higher than 400 feet above ground level;

(2) allows an unmanned aircraft to make contact with a correctional facility or detention facility, including any person or object on the premises of or within the facility; or

(3) allows an unmanned aircraft to come within a distance of a correctional facility or detention facility that is close enough to interfere with the operations of or cause a disturbance to the facility.

(c) This section does not apply to conduct described by Subsection (b) that is committed by:

(1) the federal government, this state, or a governmental entity;

(2) a person under contract with or otherwise acting under the direction or on behalf of the federal government, this state, or a governmental entity;

(3) a person who has the prior written consent of the owner or operator of the correctional facility or detention facility;

(4) a law enforcement agency; or

(5) a person under contract with or otherwise acting under the direction or on behalf of a law enforcement agency.

(d) An offense under this section is a Class B misdemeanor, except that the offense is:

(1) a Class A misdemeanor if the actor has previously been convicted under this section; or

(2) a state jail felony if, during the commission of the offense, the actor used the unmanned aircraft to:

(A) provide contraband to a person in the custody of the correctional facility or detention facility; or

(B) otherwise introduce contraband into the correctional facility or detention facility.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8141.0202 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8141 / Section 8141.0202
§ 8141.0202. TEMPORARY DIRECTORS.
Status: in_force

(a) On or after the effective date of the Act enacting this chapter, 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 temporary directors the five persons named in the petition. The commission shall appoint as temporary directors the five persons named in the petition.

(b) Temporary directors serve until the earlier of:

(1) the date permanent directors are elected under Section 8141.0103; 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 8141.0103 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 8141.0103; 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. Government Code § 30.001845 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 30 / Section 30.001845
§ 30.001845. MAGISTRATES.
Status: in_force

(a) The governing body may appoint one or more magistrates in addition to magistrates provided under Article 2A.151, Code of Criminal Procedure.

(b) A magistrate does not have to possess all the qualifications necessary to be a municipal court of record judge.

(c) A magistrate may not preside over the court or hear contested cases.

(d) A magistrate may:

(1) conduct an arraignment;

(2) hold an indigency hearing;

(3) accept a plea;

(4) sign a judgment;

(5) set the amount of a bond; and

(6) perform other functions under Article 15.17, Code of Criminal Procedure.