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Tex. Government Code § 403.101 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 403 / Section 403.101
§ 403.101. FLOOD AREA SCHOOL AND ROAD FUND.
Status: in_force

(a) The comptroller may receive and give a receipt for money due or payable under 33 U.S.C. Section 701c-3 (1986). The money shall be placed in a separate account called the flood area school and road fund to the credit of the comptroller. The money may not be part of the general funds of the state.

(b) Each person having the duty to collect school or road taxes for a school district, county, or other political subdivision all or part of which is within a flood control district or flood control area created or designated under law shall prepare and file with the comptroller a sworn report showing:

(1) the total number of acres acquired by the United States for flood control purposes within the boundaries of the school district, county, or other political subdivision; and

(2) the tax rate for each $100 of valuation for school and road purposes levied by the school district, county, or other political subdivision for the year in which the report is made.

(c) On or before September 15 of each year the comptroller shall pay to a school district, county, or other political subdivision the proportionate share of money in the flood area school and road fund that was produced by leases on land acquired by the United States for flood control purposes within the school district, county, or other political subdivision. The school district, county, or other political subdivision is entitled to a proportionate part of the money in the fund based on the ratio that the district's, county's, or subdivision's tax rate bears to the sum of the school tax rate and the road tax rate. The money may be used for the purposes permitted by federal law.

(d) If during a school year money distributable to a school district is in the flood area school and road fund, the comptroller, on application of a school district, may distribute the money on a date other than a date permitted by Subsection (c).
Tex. Business Organizations Code § 21.602 — TX Code / Code bo / Chapter 21 / Section 21.602
§ 21.602. AFFILIATED SHAREHOLDER.
Status: in_force

(a) For purposes of this subchapter, a person, other than the issuing public corporation or a wholly owned subsidiary of the issuing public corporation, is an affiliated shareholder if the person:

(1) is the beneficial owner of 20 percent or more of the outstanding voting shares of the issuing public corporation; or

(2) during the preceding three-year period, was the beneficial owner of 20 percent or more of the outstanding voting shares of the issuing public corporation.

(b) To determine whether a person is an affiliated shareholder, the number of voting shares of the issuing public corporation considered outstanding includes shares considered beneficially owned by that person under Section 21.603, but does not include other unissued voting shares of the issuing public corporation that may be issuable under an agreement, arrangement, or understanding, or on exercise of conversion rights, warrants, or options.
Tex. Government Code § 842.101 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 842 / Section 842.101
§ 842.101. GENERAL MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENT.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as otherwise provided by this subchapter, a person who is not a member becomes a member of the retirement system on the latest of:

(1) the date the subdivision's participation in the retirement system becomes effective, if the person is a subdivision employee on that date;

(2) the date the person becomes a subdivision employee; or

(3) January 1, 2006, if the person is an employee of a participating subdivision on that date and was previously excluded from retirement system membership.

(b) Except as otherwise provided by this subtitle or by rules adopted by the board of trustees, the rights and benefits of a member are determined separately with respect to each subdivision with which the member has credited service.

(c) If a person's status as a temporary employee ceases, and the person becomes an employee within the meaning of this subtitle, the subdivision shall certify the change to the retirement system, and the person becomes a member effective on the date of the certification, but without credit for the period during which the person was a temporary employee.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8109.301 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8109 / Section 8109.301
§ 8109.301. AUTHORITY TO ISSUE BONDS AND OTHER OBLIGATIONS.
Status: in_force

The district may issue bonds or other obligations payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes, impact fees, revenue, contract payments, grants, hotel occupancy taxes, sales and use taxes, other district money, or any combination of those sources to pay for any authorized district purpose.
Tex. Family Code § 201.2061 — TX Code / Code fa / Chapter 201 / Section 201.2061
§ 201.2061. SUPERVISION OF ASSOCIATE JUDGES.
Status: in_force

(a) The office of court administration shall assist the presiding judges in:

(1) monitoring the associate judges' compliance with any applicable job performance standards, uniform practices adopted by the presiding judges, and federal and state laws and policies;

(2) addressing the training needs and resource requirements of the associate judges;

(3) conducting annual performance evaluations for the associate judges and other personnel appointed under this subchapter based on written personnel performance standards adopted by the presiding judges and performance information solicited from the referring courts and other relevant persons; and

(4) receiving, investigating, and resolving complaints about particular associate judges or the associate judge program under this subchapter based on a uniform process adopted by the presiding judges.

(b) The office of court administration shall develop procedures and a written evaluation form to be used by the presiding judges in conducting the annual performance evaluations under Subsection (a)(3).

(c) Each judge of a court that refers cases to an associate judge under this subchapter may submit to the presiding judge or the office of court administration information on the associate judge's performance during the preceding year based on a uniform process adopted by the presiding judges.
Tex. Water Code § 13.149 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 13 / Section 13.149
§ 13.149. NOTIFICATION OF WATER LOSS.
Status: in_force

(a) The commission by rule shall require a retail public utility that files a water audit required by Section 16.0121 to notify each of the utility's customers of the water loss reported in the water audit.

(b) A retail public utility shall provide the notice required under Subsection (a) on or with:

(1) the utility's next annual consumer confidence report delivered after the water audit is filed; or

(2) the next bill the customer receives after the water audit is filed.
Tex. Occupations Code § 1201.164 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 1201 / Section 1201.164
§ 1201.164. CONSUMER MODIFICATION OR WAIVER OF RIGHT OF RESCISSION.
Status: in_force

Before the execution of the sales purchase contract, the consumer may modify or waive the right to rescind if the consumer determines that the purchase of the manufactured home is needed to meet a bona fide personal emergency. If the consumer has a bona fide personal emergency that necessitates the immediate purchase of the manufactured home, the consumer shall give the retailer a dated written statement that describes the emergency, specifically modifies or waives the right of rescission, and bears the signature of all of the consumers entitled to the right of rescission. In such event the retailer shall immediately give the consumer all of the disclosures required by this code and sell the manufactured home without the right of rescission. The department shall verify with the consumer the consumer's bona fide personal emergency before issuing the statement of ownership.
Tex. Transportation Code § 367.052 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 367 / Section 367.052
§ 367.052. RIGHTS AND PROPERTIES ASSOCIATED WITH TOLL BRIDGE.
Status: in_force

When a municipality acquires a toll bridge under Section 367.051, the municipality may, as determined by the governing body of the municipality, acquire any or all of the following items in connection with the toll bridge:

(1) a permit, grant, franchise, right, or privilege granted or extended by the United States, the United Mexican States, or a department, officer, agency, governmental authority, state, municipality, or political subdivision of either nation, for or related to the construction, maintenance, or operation of the toll bridge or the collection of a toll or charge for the use of the toll bridge;

(2) an interest in real property in either the United States or the United Mexican States that is held or used for or incident to the construction, maintenance, or operation of the toll bridge or an approach to it, or for the use or occupancy of any building or other structure, appurtenance, appliance, road or street, park, grounds, or convenience or facility of any kind relating to or incident to the construction, maintenance, or operation of the toll bridge;

(3) a building or other structure, appurtenance, appliance, equipment, convenience, or facility of any kind held or used for or incident to the construction, maintenance, or operation of the toll bridge;

(4) a lease or contract of any kind for the use or occupancy of that real property or a building or other structure, convenience, appliance, or facility; or

(5) any other right or property used for or incident to the construction, maintenance, or operation of the toll bridge.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7929A.0202 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7929A / Section 7929A.0202
§ 7929A.0202. TEMPORARY DIRECTORS.
Status: in_force

(a) The temporary board consists of:

(1) Philip Tomlinson;

(2) Ben Nieswiadomy;

(3) Wil Walters;

(4) Connor Campbell; and

(5) Bryce Garoutte.

(b) Temporary directors serve until the earlier of:

(1) the date permanent directors are elected under Section 7929A.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 7929A.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 7929A.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. Special District Local Laws Code § 1077.107 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1077 / Section 1077.107
§ 1077.107. EMINENT DOMAIN.
Status: in_force

(a) The district may exercise the power of eminent domain to acquire a fee simple or other interest in any type of property located in district territory if the interest is necessary or convenient for the district to exercise a power, right, or privilege conferred by this chapter.

(b) The district must exercise the power of eminent domain in the manner provided by Chapter 21, Property Code.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 9026.106 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 9026 / Section 9026.106
§ 9026.106. NOTICE OF ELECTION.
Status: in_force

Notice of an election may be given under the hand of the board president or secretary.
Tex. Occupations Code § 507.253 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 507 / Section 507.253
§ 507.253. REEXAMINATION.
Status: in_force

The executive council by rule shall establish:

(1) a limit on the number of times an applicant for a license who fails an examination may retake the examination; and

(2) the requirements for retaking an examination.
Tex. Occupations Code § 1302.260 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 1302 / Section 1302.260
§ 1302.260. ISSUANCE AND TERM OF LICENSE.
Status: in_force

(a) The department shall issue an air conditioning and refrigeration contractor license to an applicant who:

(1) submits a verified application;

(2) passes the applicable examination;

(3) meets the requirements of this chapter and rules adopted under this chapter;

(4) pays the required fees; and

(5) provides evidence of insurance coverage required by rule in accordance with this chapter.

(b) A license issued under this chapter expires on the first anniversary of the date of issuance.
Tex. Labor Code § 302.101 — TX Code / Code la / Chapter 302 / Section 302.101
§ 302.101. TRAINING STABILIZATION FUND.
Status: in_force

(a) The training stabilization fund is established as a special trust fund outside of the state treasury in the custody of the comptroller separate and apart from all public money or funds of this state. The fund is composed of:

(1) money deposited to the fund under Section 204.123; and

(2) any other money received for deposit in the fund.

(b) Money in the training stabilization fund may be used in a year in which the amounts in the employment and training investment holding fund are insufficient to meet the legislative appropriation for that fiscal year for the skills development program strategies and activities.

(c) Money in the training stabilization fund shall be transferred to the skills development fund under Subsection (b) not later than September 30. The amount transferred from the training stabilization fund may not exceed the amounts appropriated to the skills development program strategies and activities in the fiscal year in which the transfer is made.

(d) Interest that accrues on the money in the training stabilization fund shall be deposited quarterly to the credit of the compensation fund.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1098.156 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1098 / Section 1098.156
§ 1098.156. ANNUAL AUDIT.
Status: in_force

The board annually shall have an audit made of the district's books and records for the fiscal year.
Tex. Election Code § 277.0024 — TX Code / Code el / Chapter 277 / Section 277.0024
§ 277.0024. COMPUTING NUMBER OF SIGNATURES.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided by Subsection (b), if the minimum number of signatures required for a petition is determined by a computation applied to the number of registered voters of a particular territory, voters whose names appear on the list of registered voters with the notation "S", or a similar notation, shall be excluded from the computation.

(b) The signature of a voter whose name appears on the list of registered voters with the notation "S", or a similar notation, is considered valid if the voter:

(1) is otherwise eligible to vote in the territory; and

(2) provides a residence address located in the territory.
Tex. Finance Code § 371.180 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 371 / Section 371.180
§ 371.180. ADVERTISEMENTS.
Status: in_force

(a) A person who does not hold a pawnshop license may not:

(1) advertise or cause to be advertised the making, arranging, or negotiating of a loan subject to this chapter; or

(2) use in an advertisement a word, symbol, or statement that states or suggests that the person is a pawnbroker.

(b) In each advertisement that purports to offer credit subject to this chapter, the advertiser shall disclose the legal or registered name of the advertiser and the physical address of the advertiser's place of business. This subsection does not apply to an advertisement located on the premises of the advertiser's place of business.
Tex. Government Code § 791.014 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 791 / Section 791.014
§ 791.014. APPROVAL REQUIREMENT FOR COUNTIES.
Status: in_force

(a) Before beginning a project to construct, improve, or repair a building, road, or other facility under an interlocal contract, the commissioners court of a county must give specific written approval for the project.

(b) The approval must:

(1) be given in a document other than the interlocal contract;

(2) describe the type of project to be undertaken; and

(3) identify the project's location.

(c) The county may not accept and another local government may not offer payment for a project undertaken without approval required by this section.

(d) A county is liable to another local government for the amount paid by the local government to the county for a project requiring approval under this section if:

(1) the county begins the project without the approval required by this section; and

(2) the local government makes the payment before the project is begun by the county.
Tex. Alcoholic Beverage Code § 16.11 — TX Code / Code al / Chapter 16 / Section 16.11
§ 16.11. STORAGE.
Status: in_force

(a) The holder of a winery permit may store wine:

(1) on the permit holder's premises; or

(2) inside or outside the county in which the permit holder's business is located in a:

(A) public bonded warehouse that is authorized to store liquor under Chapter 46; or

(B) private warehouse that is:

(i) owned or leased by the permit holder; and

(ii) operated by the permit holder.

(b) The holder of a winery permit whose winery is located in a county all or part of which is in a dry area may store the winery's product in a dry area of that county if the product to be stored is owned by the permit holder and remains in the permit holder's possession.
Tex. Family Code § 262.115 — TX Code / Code fa / Chapter 262 / Section 262.115
§ 262.115. VISITATION WITH CERTAIN CHILDREN; TEMPORARY VISITATION SCHEDULE.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, "department" means the Department of Family and Protective Services.

(b) This section applies only to a child:

(1) who is in the temporary managing conservatorship of the department; and

(2) for whom the department's goal is reunification of the child with the child's parent.

(c) The department shall ensure that a parent who is otherwise entitled to possession of the child has an opportunity to visit the child not later than the fifth day after the date the department is named temporary managing conservator of the child unless:

(1) the department determines that visitation is not in the child's best interest; or

(2) visitation with the parent would conflict with a court order relating to possession of or access to the child.

(d) Before a hearing conducted under Subchapter C, the department in collaboration with each parent of the child must develop a temporary visitation schedule for the child's visits with each parent. The visitation schedule may conform to the department's minimum visitation policies. The department shall consider the factors listed in Section 263.107(c) in developing the temporary visitation schedule. Unless modified by court order, the schedule remains in effect until a visitation plan is developed under Section 263.107.

(e) The department may include the temporary visitation schedule in any report the department submits to the court before or during a hearing under Subchapter C. The court may render any necessary order regarding the temporary visitation schedule.
Tex. Tax Code § 323.104 — TX Code / Code tx / Chapter 323 / Section 323.104
§ 323.104. USE TAX.
Status: in_force

In a county that has adopted the tax authorized by this chapter, there is imposed an excise tax on the use, storage, or other consumption within the county of taxable items purchased, leased, or rented from a retailer during the period that the tax is effective within the county. The rate of the excise tax is the same as the rate of the sales tax portion of the tax and is applied to the sales price of the taxable item. With respect to a taxable service, "use" means the derivation in the county of direct or indirect benefit from the service.
Tex. Education Code § 33.002 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 33 / Section 33.002
§ 33.002. CERTIFIED SCHOOL COUNSELOR.
Status: in_force

(a) From funds appropriated for the purpose or other funds that may be used for the purpose, the commissioner shall distribute funds for programs under this subchapter. In distributing those funds, the commissioner shall give preference to a school district that received funds under this subsection for the preceding school year and then to the districts that have the highest concentration of students at risk of dropping out of school, as described by Section 29.081. To receive funds for the program, a school district must apply to the commissioner. For each school year that a school district receives funds under this subsection, the district shall allocate an amount of local funds for school guidance and counseling programs that is equal to or greater than the amount of local funds that the school district allocated for that purpose during the preceding school year. This section applies only to a school district that receives funds as provided by this subsection.

(b) A school district with 500 or more students enrolled in elementary school grades shall employ a school counselor certified under the rules of the State Board for Educator Certification for each elementary school in the district. A school district shall employ at least one school counselor for every 500 elementary school students in the district.

(c) A school district with fewer than 500 students enrolled in elementary school grades shall provide guidance and counseling services to elementary school students by:

(1) employing a part-time school counselor certified under the rules of the State Board for Educator Certification;

(2) employing a part-time teacher certified as a school counselor under the rules of the State Board for Educator Certification; or

(3) entering into a shared services arrangement agreement with one or more school districts to share a school counselor certified under the rules of the State Board for Educator Certification.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 300A.0154 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 300A / Section 300A.0154
§ 300A.0154. REPORTING REQUIREMENTS.
Status: in_force

(a) The board of a district that authorizes a program under this chapter shall report information to the Health and Human Services Commission regarding the program on a schedule determined by the commission.

(b) The information must include:

(1) the amount of the mandatory payments required and collected in each year the program is authorized;

(2) any expenditure of money attributable to mandatory payments collected under this chapter, including:

(A) any contract with an entity for the administration or operation of a program authorized by this chapter; or

(B) a contract with a person for the assessment and collection of a mandatory payment as authorized under Section 300A.0152; and

(3) the amount of money attributable to mandatory payments collected under this chapter that is used for any other purpose.

(c) The executive commissioner of the Health and Human Services Commission shall adopt rules to administer this section.
Tex. Education Code § 61.9957 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 61 / Section 61.9957
§ 61.9957. PAYMENT OF LOAN REPAYMENT ASSISTANCE.
Status: in_force

(a) The board shall pay any loan repayment assistance under this subchapter in a lump sum delivered on the eligible person's behalf directly to the holder of the loan.

(b) Loan repayment assistance provided under this subchapter may be applied to any amount due on the loan.

(c) Each state fiscal biennium, the board shall attempt to allocate all money available to the board for the purpose of providing loan repayment assistance under this subchapter.