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Tex. Local Government Code § 54.012 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 54 / Section 54.012
§ 54.012. CIVIL ACTION.
Status: in_force

A municipality may bring a civil action for the enforcement of an ordinance:

(1) for the preservation of public safety, relating to the materials or methods used to construct a building or other structure or improvement, including the foundation, structural elements, electrical wiring or apparatus, plumbing and fixtures, entrances, or exits;

(2) relating to the preservation of public health or to the fire safety of a building or other structure or improvement, including provisions relating to materials, types of construction or design, interior configuration, illumination, warning devices, sprinklers or other fire suppression devices, availability of water supply for extinguishing fires, or location, design, or width of entrances or exits;

(3) for zoning that provides for the use of land or classifies a parcel of land according to the municipality's district classification scheme;

(4) establishing criteria for land subdivision or construction of buildings, including provisions relating to street width and design, lot size, building width or elevation, setback requirements, or utility service specifications or requirements;

(5) implementing civil penalties under this subchapter for conduct classified by statute as a Class C misdemeanor;

(6) relating to dangerously damaged or deteriorated structures or improvements;

(7) relating to conditions caused by accumulations of refuse, vegetation, or other matter that creates breeding and living places for insects and rodents;

(8) relating to the interior configuration, design, illumination, or visibility of business premises exhibiting for viewing by customers while on the premises live or mechanically or electronically displayed entertainment intended to provide sexual stimulation or sexual gratification;

(9) relating to point source effluent limitations or the discharge of a pollutant, other than from a non-point source, into a sewer system, including a sanitary or storm water sewer system, owned or controlled by the municipality;

(10) relating to floodplain control and administration, including an ordinance regulating the placement of a structure, fill, or other materials in a designated floodplain;

(11) relating to animal care and control; or

(12) relating to water conservation measures, including watering restrictions.
Tex. Education Code § 7.003 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 7 / Section 7.003
§ 7.003. LIMITATION ON AUTHORITY.
Status: reserved

An educational function not specifically delegated to the agency or the board under this code is reserved to and shall be performed by school districts or open-enrollment charter schools.
Tex. Human Resources Code § 114.010 — TX Code / Code hr / Chapter 114 / Section 114.010
§ 114.010. FUNDING REQUESTS FOR PROGRAMS.
Status: in_force

(a) A public or private service provider may apply for available funds to provide a program of intervention services for eligible persons with autism or other pervasive developmental disorders in areas of identified needs.

(b) To apply for funds, a person must submit a grant request to the council.

(c) The council shall adopt rules governing the submission and processing of funding requests.
Tex. Government Code § 419.0325 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 419 / Section 419.0325
§ 419.0325. CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORD INFORMATION APPROVAL REQUIRED FOR CERTIFICATION.
Status: in_force

(a) The commission may not certify a person as fire protection personnel unless the commission, after review, has approved fingerprint-based criminal history record information about the person obtained from the Department of Public Safety under Subchapter F, Chapter 411, and from the Federal Bureau of Investigation under Section 411.087.

(b) The applicant for certification or the fire department may submit the required fingerprint-based state and national criminal history record information to the commission. If neither the applicant nor the fire department submits the required criminal history record information to the commission, the commission shall obtain the required criminal history record information pursuant to Sections 411.087 and 411.1236.

(c) The commission by rule shall establish criteria for denying a person certification to be fire protection personnel based on the person's criminal history record information. The criteria must relate to a person's fitness to serve as fire protection personnel.

(d) Criminal history record information received by the commission is privileged and confidential and for commission use only.
Tex. Government Code § 1371.153 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 1371 / Section 1371.153
§ 1371.153. EXEMPTIONS FOR CERTAIN ADVICE.
Status: in_force

This subchapter does not apply to advice to an issuer regarding:

(1) a loan or a line of credit by a depository institution to an issuer in a transaction not involving the issuance of a public security offered to a third party or parties; or

(2) a deposit of funds with a depository institution in compliance with another statute of this state.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8301.0401 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8301 / Section 8301.0401
§ 8301.0401. ELECTIONS REGARDING TAXES OR BONDS.
Status: in_force

(a) The district may issue, without an election, bonds and other obligations secured by:

(1) revenue other than ad valorem taxes; or

(2) contract payments described by Section 8301.0403.

(b) The district must hold an election in the manner provided by Chapters 49 and 54, Water Code, to obtain voter approval before the district may impose an ad valorem tax or issue bonds payable from ad valorem taxes.

(c) The district may not issue bonds payable from ad valorem taxes to finance a road project unless the issuance is approved by a vote of a two-thirds majority of the district voters voting at an election held for that purpose.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8100.0302 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8100 / Section 8100.0302
§ 8100.0302. MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT POWERS AND DUTIES.
Status: in_force

The district has the powers and duties provided by the general law of this state, including Chapters 49 and 54, Water Code, applicable to municipal utility districts created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1364.004 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1364 / Section 1364.004
§ 1364.004. RULES.
Status: in_force

The commissioner may adopt rules necessary to administer this subchapter. A rule adopted under this section is subject to notice and hearing as provided by Section 1201.007 for a rule adopted under Chapter 1201.
Tex. Occupations Code § 1951.505 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 1951 / Section 1951.505
§ 1951.505. EFFECT OF REVOCATION.
Status: in_force

(a) A license revoked under Section 1951.501 may not be renewed.

(b) A person whose license is revoked may not apply for a new license until the first anniversary of the effective date of the revocation. A new license may not be issued without the approval of the department.

(c) If the commissioner revokes the license of a certified applicator in one category, the commissioner may place the applicator on probation for any other category in which the applicator is licensed.
Tex. Government Code § 532.0302 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 532 / Section 532.0302
§ 532.0302. UNIFORM FAIR HEARING RULES.
Status: in_force

(a) The executive commissioner shall adopt uniform fair hearing rules for Medicaid-funded services. The rules must provide:

(1) due process to a Medicaid applicant and to a recipient who seeks a Medicaid service, including a service that requires prior authorization; and

(2) the protections for applicants and recipients required by 42 C.F.R. Part 431, Subpart E, including requiring that:

(A) the written notice to an individual of the individual's right to a hearing must:

(i) contain an explanation of the circumstances under which Medicaid is continued if a hearing is requested; and

(ii) be delivered by mail, and postmarked at least 10 business days, before the date the individual's Medicaid eligibility or service is scheduled to be terminated, suspended, or reduced, except as provided by 42 C.F.R. Section 431.213 or 431.214; and

(B) if a hearing is requested before the date a recipient's service, including a service that requires prior authorization, is scheduled to be terminated, suspended, or reduced, the agency may not take that proposed action before a decision is rendered after the hearing unless:

(i) it is determined at the hearing that the sole issue is one of federal or state law or policy; and

(ii) the agency promptly informs the recipient in writing that services are to be terminated, suspended, or reduced pending the hearing decision.

(b) The commission shall develop a process to address a situation in which:

(1) an individual does not receive adequate notice as required by Subsection (a)(2)(A); or

(2) the notice required by Subsection (a)(2)(A) is delivered without a postmark.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8404.001 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8404 / Section 8404.001
§ 8404.001. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this chapter:

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

(2) "Director" means a member of the board.

(3) "District" means the Roman Forest Public Utility District No. 3.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1111A.001 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1111A / Section 1111A.001
§ 1111A.001. SHORT TITLE.
Status: in_force

This Act may be cited as the Life Settlements Act.
Tex. Natural Resources Code § 11.075 — TX Code / Code nr / Chapter 11 / Section 11.075
§ 11.075. APPROPRIATION OF LAND BY FENCING.
Status: in_force

(a) Unless a lease for the land is obtained, any appropriation of public land of the state or land which belongs to the public schools and asylums by fencing or by enclosures consisting partly of fencing and partly of natural obstacles or impediments to the passage of livestock is an unlawful appropriation of land which is punishable by the penalty provided in Subsection (b) of Section 11.074 of this code.

(b) Each day that the violation continues constitutes a separate offense.
Tex. Natural Resources Code § 51.404 — TX Code / Code nr / Chapter 51 / Section 51.404
§ 51.404. TITLE SECURITY.
Status: in_force

(a) Real property acquired under this chapter shall be conveyed to the state by warranty deed.

(b) The board may purchase or acquire title insurance for any real property purchased under this chapter.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3920.003 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3920 / Section 3920.003
§ 3920.003. PURPOSE; DECLARATION OF INTENT.
Status: in_force

(a) The creation of the district is essential to accomplish the purposes of Sections 52 and 52-a, Article III, and Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution, and other public purposes stated in this chapter. By creating the district and in authorizing the city, the county, and other political subdivisions to contract with the district, the legislature has established a program to accomplish the public purposes set out in Section 52-a, Article III, Texas Constitution.

(b) The creation of the district is necessary to promote, develop, encourage, and maintain employment, commerce, transportation, housing, tourism, recreation, the arts, entertainment, economic development, safety, and the public welfare in the district.

(c) This chapter and the creation of the district may not be interpreted to relieve the city or the county from providing the level of services provided as of the effective date of the Act enacting this chapter to the area in the district. The district is created to supplement and not to supplant city or county services provided in the district.
Tex. Education Code § 105.154 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 105 / Section 105.154
§ 105.154. CONSTRUCTION OF PROVISIONS REGARDING CAMPUS SECURITY PERSONNEL.
Status: in_force

Sections 105.152 and 105.153 do not:

(1) limit the police powers of the municipality or its law enforcement jurisdiction;

(2) render a campus peace officer an employee of the municipality or entitle a campus peace officer to compensation from the municipality; or

(3) restrict the power of the component institution under other law to enforce laws, ordinances, or rules regulating traffic or parking.
Tex. Alcoholic Beverage Code § 11.494 — TX Code / Code al / Chapter 11 / Section 11.494
§ 11.494. SUPPLEMENTAL DESIGNATION OF CERTAIN AREAS AUTHORIZED.
Status: in_force

The holder of a mixed beverage permit or private club permit covering premises located in or adjacent to an area described in Section 251.74(b)(1) of this code may submit an amended or supplemental designation of premises to the administrator enlarging or altering the premises covered by the permit where alcoholic beverages may be sold to include any structures located in that area. The premises as described in the amended or supplemental designation as submitted is the licensed premises of the mixed beverage permittee or private club permittee for all purposes, notwithstanding Section 109.57(c) of this code or any other provision of this code or law of this state to the contrary. A city charter, zoning ordinance, or regulation does not alter, limit, or affect in any way the permittee's sale of alcoholic beverages on those premises.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7938A.0502 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7938A / Section 7938A.0502
§ 7938A.0502. 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. Election Code § 212.084 — TX Code / Code el / Chapter 212 / Section 212.084
§ 212.084. NOTICE OF PETITION SUBMISSION.
Status: in_force

If the recount coordinator determines that a recount petition does not comply with the applicable requirements but is correctable by amendment, the coordinator shall promptly give notice of the submission to each opposing candidate. The notice required by this section is in addition to the notice of approval of a petition required by Section 212.032.
Tex. Family Code § 264.015 — TX Code / Code fa / Chapter 264 / Section 264.015
§ 264.015. TRAINING.
Status: in_force

(a) The department shall include training in trauma-informed programs and services in any training the department provides to foster parents, adoptive parents, kinship caregivers, department caseworkers, and department supervisors. The department shall pay for the training provided under this subsection with gifts, donations, and grants and any federal money available through the Fostering Connections to Success and Increasing Adoptions Act of 2008 (Pub. L. No. 110-351). The department shall annually evaluate the effectiveness of the training provided under this subsection to ensure progress toward a trauma-informed system of care.

(b) The department shall require department caseworkers and department supervisors to complete an annual refresher training course in trauma-informed programs and services.

(c) To the extent that resources are available, the department shall assist the following entities in developing training in trauma-informed programs and services and in locating money and other resources to assist the entities in providing trauma-informed programs and services:

(1) court-appointed special advocate programs;

(2) children's advocacy centers;

(3) local community mental health centers created under Section 534.001, Health and Safety Code; and

(4) domestic violence shelters.

(d) Each foster parent, prospective adoptive parent, and relative or other designated caregiver who provide care for children and youth in the conservatorship of the department who are 10 years of age or older shall complete a training program on:

(1) runaway prevention measures; and

(2) proper procedures in the event a child or youth runs away from the provider.

(e) The training under Subsection (d) may be:

(1) offered to providers who provide care for children in the conservatorship of the department who are younger than 10 years of age who have a history of running away;

(2) included as part of existing licensing training provided by the department or contracted residential child-care providers; and

(3) offered in lieu of required training that is not relevant based on the age of the children for whom the person will be providing care.
Tex. Family Code § 101.0133 — TX Code / Code fa / Chapter 101 / Section 101.0133
§ 101.0133. FOSTER CARE.
Status: in_force

"Foster care" means the placement of a child who is in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services and in care outside the child's home in a residential child-care facility, including an agency foster home, specialized child-care home, cottage home operation, general residential operation, or another facility licensed or certified under Chapter 42, Human Resources Code, in which care is provided for 24 hours a day.
Tex. Government Code § 24.433 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 24 / Section 24.433
§ 24.433.
Status: in_force

Sec. 24.433. 256TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT (DALLAS COUNTY). (a) The 256th Judicial District is composed of Dallas County.

(b) The 256th District Court shall give preference to family law matters.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8328.101 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8328 / Section 8328.101
§ 8328.101. GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES.
Status: in_force

The district has the powers and duties necessary to accomplish the purposes for which the district is created.
Tex. Government Code § 1505.209 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 1505 / Section 1505.209
§ 1505.209. ELECTION.
Status: in_force

(a) A municipality may not issue bonds under this subchapter unless the issuance is authorized by a majority of the qualified voters voting at an election held for that purpose under Chapter 1251.

(b) The governing body of the municipality shall hold the election in the manner provided for the issuance of other bonds of the municipality.

(c) This section does not apply to refunding bonds.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3818.110 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3818 / Section 3818.110
§ 3818.110. AUTHORITY TO CONTRACT FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT.
Status: in_force

To protect the public interest, the district may contract with a qualified party, including Harris County, the City of Houston, or any licensed peace officer, for the provision of law enforcement services in the district for a fee.
Tex. Family Code § 264.601 — TX Code / Code fa / Chapter 264 / Section 264.601
§ 264.601. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this subchapter:

(1) "Abused or neglected child" means a child who is:

(A) the subject of a suit affecting the parent-child relationship filed by a governmental entity; and

(B) under the control or supervision of the department.

(1-a) "Active volunteer advocate" means an individual who:

(A) has been trained by a volunteer advocate program in accordance with recognized standards for volunteer advocate programs; and

(B) is currently serving as a volunteer advocate on at least one child's case.

(1-b) "Inactive volunteer advocate" means an individual who:

(A) has been trained by a volunteer advocate program in accordance with recognized standards for volunteer advocate programs; and

(B) is not currently serving as a volunteer advocate.

(2) "Volunteer advocate program" means a volunteer-based, nonprofit program that:

(A) provides advocacy services to abused or neglected children with the goal of obtaining a permanent placement for a child that is in the child's best interest; and

(B) complies with recognized standards for volunteer advocate programs.
Tex. Insurance Code § 441.255 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 441 / Section 441.255
§ 441.255. REFERRAL FOR REMEDIAL ACTION.
Status: in_force

The commissioner may refer an insurer described by Section 441.251 to the attorney general for remedial action, including application for appointment of a receiver under Chapter 442, on any grounds on which an insurer domiciled in this state may be referred to the attorney general for remedial action. The commissioner may refer the insurer at any time, and action against the insurer in the insurer's state of domicile is not a prerequisite.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 142.0172 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 142 / Section 142.0172
§ 142.0172. HEARING; ORDER.
Status: in_force

(a) If the person notified requests a hearing, the department shall refer the case to the State Office of Administrative Hearings and an administrative law judge of that office shall conduct the hearing.

(a-1) The department shall give written notice of the hearing to the person.

(b) The administrative law judge shall make findings of fact and conclusions of law and shall promptly issue to the department a proposal for decision as to the occurrence of the violation and a recommendation as to the amount of the proposed penalty if a penalty is determined to be warranted.

(c) Based on the findings of fact and conclusions of law and the recommendations of the administrative law judge, the department by order may find that a violation has occurred and may assess a penalty or may find that no violation has occurred.
Tex. Government Code § 2059.056 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2059 / Section 2059.056
§ 2059.056. RESPONSIBILITY FOR EXTERNAL AND INTERNAL SECURITY THREATS.
Status: in_force

If the command provides network security services for a state agency or other entity under this chapter, the command is responsible for network security from external threats for that agency or entity. Network security management for that state agency or entity regarding internal threats remains the responsibility of that state agency or entity.
Tex. Government Code § 664.002 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 664 / Section 664.002
§ 664.002. FINDINGS AND PURPOSE.
Status: in_force

Effective state administration is materially enhanced by programs designed to encourage and create a condition of health fitness in state administrators and employees and public money spent for these programs serves important public purposes, including:

(1) an understanding and diminution of the risk factors associated with society's most debilitating diseases;

(2) the development of greater work productivity and capacity;

(3) a reduction in absenteeism;

(4) a reduction of health insurance costs; and

(5) an increase in the general level of fitness.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3892.201 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3892 / Section 3892.201
§ 3892.201. AUTHORITY TO IMPOSE ASSESSMENTS, AD VALOREM TAXES, AND IMPACT FEES.
Status: in_force

The district may impose, assess, charge, or collect an assessment, an ad valorem tax, an impact fee, or another fee in accordance with Chapter 49, Water Code, for a purpose specified by Chapter 375, Local Government Code, or as needed to exercise a power or function of the district or to accomplish a purpose or duty for which the district was created.
Tex. Education Code § 61.9802 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 61 / Section 61.9802
§ 61.9802.
Status: in_force

Sec. 61.9802. PROGRAM: ESTABLISHMENT; ADMINISTRATION; PURPOSE. (a) The Texas emergency and trauma care education partnership program is established.

(b) The board shall administer the program in accordance with this subchapter and rules adopted under this subchapter.

(c) Under the program, to the extent funds are available under Section 61.9805, the board shall make grants to emergency and trauma care education partnerships to assist those partnerships to meet the state's needs for doctors and registered nurses with training in emergency and trauma care by offering one-year or two-year fellowships to students enrolled in graduate professional nursing or graduate medical education programs through collaboration between hospitals and graduate professional nursing or graduate medical education programs and the use of the existing expertise and facilities of those hospitals and programs.