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Tex. Local Government Code § 363.102 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 363 / Section 363.102
§ 363.102. FILING OF OFFICER'S BOND.
Status: in_force

(a) Before assuming the duties of the office, each director or officer, including a person designated under Section 363.101(c), must execute a bond for $5,000 payable to the district, conditioned on the faithful performance of the person's duties as director or officer.

(b) The bond shall be kept in the permanent records of the district.

(c) The board may pay for the bonds of the directors or officers with district funds.

(d) The board and the district may issue or sell bonds conditioned on the faithful performance of a person's duties as a director as provided by this section.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7934.103 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7934 / Section 7934.103
§ 7934.103. AUTHORITY FOR ROAD PROJECTS.
Status: in_force

Under Section 52, Article III, Texas Constitution, the district may design, acquire, construct, finance, issue bonds for, improve, operate, maintain, and convey to this state, a county, or a municipality for operation and maintenance macadamized, graveled, or paved roads, or improvements, including storm drainage, in aid of those roads.
Tex. Government Code § 25.2605 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 25 / Section 25.2605
§ 25.2605. SEAL.
Status: in_force

The seal is the same as that provided by law for a county court except that the seal must contain the name of the court as designated by statute.
Tex. Agriculture Code § 58.0171 — TX Code / Code ag / Chapter 58 / Section 58.0171
§ 58.0171. REVIEW OF DEPARTMENT PLANS AND BUDGET REQUEST.
Status: in_force

The department shall provide the board with sufficient opportunity to review and comment on the finance program-related portions of the department strategic plan and the department biennial appropriation request, and any revision of a finance program-related portion of the plan or request, before submission to the legislature.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 88.009 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 88 / Section 88.009
§ 88.009. ENVIRONMENTAL LEAD INVESTIGATION PROCEDURES.
Status: in_force

The executive commissioner may adopt rules establishing procedures for environmental lead investigations of dwellings and other premises subject to this chapter. The rules must meet, but may not exceed, any requirements established under regulations adopted by the federal Environmental Protection Agency under Subchapter IV, Toxic Substances Control Act (15 U.S.C. Section 2681 et seq.).
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 248A.201 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 248A / Section 248A.201
§ 248A.201. DENIAL, SUSPENSION, OR REVOCATION OF LICENSE.
Status: in_force

(a) The department may deny, suspend, or revoke a license issued under this chapter for:

(1) a violation of this chapter or a rule or standard adopted under this chapter;

(2) an intentional or negligent act by the center or an employee of the center that the department determines significantly affects the health or safety of a minor served by the center;

(3) use of drugs or intoxicating liquors to an extent that affects the license holder's or applicant's professional competence;

(4) a felony conviction, including a finding or verdict of guilty, an admission of guilt, or a plea of nolo contendere, in this state or in any other state of any person required to undergo a background and criminal history check under this chapter;

(5) fraudulent acts, including acts relating to Medicaid fraud and obtaining or attempting to obtain a license by fraud or deception; or

(6) a license revocation, suspension, or other disciplinary action taken against the license holder or any person listed in the application in another state.

(b) Except as provided by Section 248A.203, the procedures by which the department denies, suspends, or revokes a license and by which those actions are appealed are governed by the procedures for a contested case hearing under Chapter 2001, Government Code.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8008A.0202 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8008A / Section 8008A.0202
§ 8008A.0202. TEMPORARY DIRECTORS.
Status: in_force

(a) The temporary board consists of:

(1) Rick Hale;

(2) Michele Shirley;

(3) Bailey Cuedo;

(4) Carol Cafferty; and

(5) Robert Utter.

(b) Temporary directors serve until the earlier of:

(1) the date permanent directors are elected under Section 8008A.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 8008A.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 8008A.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 § 8886.004 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8886 / Section 8886.004
§ 8886.004. CONFLICTS OF LAW.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as otherwise provided by this chapter, if there is a conflict between this chapter and Chapter 49, 51, or 36, Water Code, this chapter controls.

(b) If there is a conflict between Chapter 49 or 51, Water Code, and Chapter 36, Water Code, Chapter 36 controls.
Tex. Family Code § 264.1071 — TX Code / Code fa / Chapter 264 / Section 264.1071
§ 264.1071. OFFICE STAYS PROHIBITED.
Status: in_force

The department may not allow a child to stay overnight in a department office.
Tex. Local Government Code § 379E.012 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 379E / Section 379E.012
§ 379E.012. OPEN RECORDS AND MEETINGS.
Status: in_force

The land bank shall comply with the requirements of Chapters 551 and 552, Government Code.
Tex. Family Code § 201.001 — TX Code / Code fa / Chapter 201 / Section 201.001
§ 201.001. APPOINTMENT.
Status: in_force

(a) A judge of a court having jurisdiction of a suit under this title, Title 1, Chapter 45, or Title 4 may appoint a full-time or part-time associate judge to perform the duties authorized by this chapter if the commissioners court of a county in which the court has jurisdiction authorizes the employment of an associate judge.

(b) If a court has jurisdiction in more than one county, an associate judge appointed by that court may serve only in a county in which the commissioners court has authorized the associate judge's appointment.

(c) If more than one court in a county has jurisdiction of a suit under this title, Title 1, Chapter 45, or Title 4 the commissioners court may authorize the appointment of an associate judge for each court or may authorize one or more associate judges to share service with two or more courts.

(d) If an associate judge serves more than one court, the associate judge's appointment must be made with the unanimous approval of all the judges under whom the associate judge serves.

(e) This section does not apply to an associate judge appointed under Subchapter B or C.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 4012.0308 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 4012 / Section 4012.0308
§ 4012.0308. DISBURSEMENTS AND TRANSFERS OF MONEY.
Status: in_force

The board by resolution shall establish the number of directors' signatures and the procedure required for a disbursement or transfer of district money.
Tex. Occupations Code § 303.009 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 303 / Section 303.009
§ 303.009. RETALIATORY ACTIONS.
Status: in_force

(a) A nursing peer review committee, a person participating in peer review, or an organization named as a defendant in a civil action or subjected to other retaliatory action as a result of participation in peer review may file a counterclaim in a pending action or prove a cause of action in a subsequent suit to recover defense costs, including court costs, reasonable attorney's fees, and actual and punitive damages if the suit or retaliatory action is determined to be frivolous, unreasonable, without foundation, or taken in bad faith.

(b) A nursing peer review committee member or a person participating in peer review under this chapter named as a defendant in a civil action or subjected to other retaliatory action as a result of participation in peer review may use information that is otherwise confidential under this chapter to defend the civil action or a civil action that alleges retaliation for the person's participation in peer review.

(c) A person who discloses information under Subsection (b) does not by that action waive the privilege of nondisclosure of all other information privileged under this chapter.
Tex. Education Code § 1001.109 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 1001 / Section 1001.109
§ 1001.109. INFORMATION RELATING TO TRAFFIC STOPS.
Status: in_force

(a) The commission by rule shall require that information relating to law enforcement procedures for traffic stops be included in the curriculum of each driver education course and driving safety course. The curriculum must include:

(1) a demonstration of the proper actions to be taken during a traffic stop; and

(2) information regarding:

(A) the role of law enforcement and the duties and responsibilities of peace officers;

(B) a person's rights concerning interactions with peace officers;

(C) proper behavior for civilians and peace officers during interactions;

(D) laws regarding questioning and detention by peace officers, including any law requiring a person to present proof of identity to a peace officer, and the consequences for a person's or officer's failure to comply with those laws; and

(E) how and where to file a complaint against or a compliment on behalf of a peace officer.

(b) In developing the curriculum under this section, the commission may consult with any interested party, including a volunteer work group convened for the purpose of making recommendations regarding the curriculum.
Tex. Business Organizations Code § 402.002 — TX Code / Code bo / Chapter 402 / Section 402.002
§ 402.002. EARLY EFFECTIVENESS OF FEES.
Status: in_force

On or after the effective date of this code, the fees required by Chapter 4 apply to all filings made with the secretary of state, including comparable filings under prior law, regardless of whether an entity is subject to or has adopted this code. The intent of this section is to:

(1) require a filing fee for all documents filed under either this code or the prior law without regard to the difference in designation of the document; and

(2) make the filing fees described by Subdivision (1) uniform from the effective date of this code.
Tex. Water Code § 49.105 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 49 / Section 49.105
§ 49.105. VACANCIES.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as otherwise provided in this code, a vacancy on the board and in other offices shall be filled for the unexpired term by appointment of the board not later than the 60th day after the date the vacancy occurs.

(b) If the board has not filled a vacancy by appointment before the 61st day after the date the vacancy occurs, a petition, signed by more than 10 percent of the registered voters of the district, requesting the board to fill the vacancy by appointment may be presented to the board.

(c) If the number of directors is reduced to fewer than a majority or if a vacancy continues beyond the 90th day after the date the vacancy occurs, the vacancy or vacancies may be filled by appointment by the commission if the district is required by Section 49.181 to obtain commission approval of its bonds or by the county commissioners court if the district was created by the county commissioners court, regardless of whether a petition has been presented to the board under Subsection (b). An appointed director shall serve for the unexpired term of the director he or she is replacing.

(d) In the event of a failure to elect one or more members of the board of a district resulting from the absence of, or failure to vote by, the qualified voters in an election held by the district, the current members of the board or temporary board holding the positions not filled at such election shall be deemed to have been elected and shall serve an additional term of office, or, in the case of a temporary board member deemed elected under this subsection, the initial term of office.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3896.158 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3896 / Section 3896.158
§ 3896.158. BONDS AND OTHER OBLIGATIONS; MUNICIPAL APPROVAL.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided by Sections 3896.157 and 3896.161, the district may issue, by competitive bid or negotiated sale, bonds, notes, or other obligations payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes or assessments in the manner provided by Subchapter A, Chapter 372, or Subchapter J, Chapter 375, Local Government Code.

(b) In exercising the district's borrowing power, the district may issue a bond or other obligation in the form of a bond, note, certificate of participation or other instrument evidencing a proportionate interest in payments to be made by the district, or other type of obligation.

(c) In addition to the sources of money described by Subchapter A, Chapter 372, and Subchapter J, Chapter 375, Local Government Code, district bonds may be secured and made payable wholly or partly by a pledge of any part of the net proceeds the district receives from any other district revenue.
Tex. Agriculture Code § 58.103 — TX Code / Code ag / Chapter 58 / Section 58.103
§ 58.103. FUNDING.
Status: in_force

The source of funds for the financial assistance program under this subchapter is the Texas agricultural fund.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3931.056 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3931 / Section 3931.056
§ 3931.056. INITIAL VOTING DIRECTORS.
Status: in_force

(a) The initial board consists of the following voting directors:

(b) Of the initial directors, the terms of directors appointed for positions one through four expire June 1, 2019, and the terms of directors appointed for positions five through seven expire June 1, 2017.

(c) Section 3931.052 does not apply to this section.
Tex. Occupations Code § 263.0074 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 263 / Section 263.0074
§ 263.0074. DISMISSAL OF BASELESS COMPLAINT.
Status: in_force

If, during the 180-day period prescribed by Section 263.007(b)(1), the board determines that the complaint is a baseless or unfounded complaint, the board shall dismiss the complaint and include a statement in the records of the complaint that the reason for the dismissal is because the complaint was baseless or unfounded. The board shall adopt rules that establish criteria for determining that a complaint is baseless or unfounded.
Tex. Education Code § 54.222 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 54 / Section 54.222
§ 54.222. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND DIVERSIFICATION.
Status: in_force

(a) A person who registers at an institution of higher education without having established resident status in this state under Section 54.052 is entitled to pay tuition and required fees at the rate provided for residents of this state if:

(1) the person or, as determined by coordinating board rule, an adult member of the person's family who resides in the person's household and is a primary caretaker of the person establishes by the institution's enrollment date a residence in this state as a result of the person's or caretaker's employment by a business or organization that, not earlier than five years before the enrollment date, became established in this state as part of the program of state economic development and diversification authorized by the law of this state; and

(2) the person files with that institution of higher education a letter of intent to establish residency in this state.

(b) The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, in consultation with the Texas Economic Development and Tourism Office, shall establish procedures to determine:

(1) whether a business or organization meets the requirements of this section; and

(2) the date on which the business or organization became established in this state as part of the program of state economic development and diversification.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8368.004 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8368 / Section 8368.004
§ 8368.004. ELECTION DATES.
Status: in_force

Section 41.001(a), Election Code, does not apply to an election to:

(1) confirm the district's creation;

(2) elect initial permanent directors; or

(3) approve a maintenance tax, bond, or contract.
Tex. Water Code § 6.061 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 6 / Section 6.061
§ 6.061. FULL-TIME SERVICE.
Status: in_force

Each member of the board shall serve on a full-time basis.
Tex. Government Code § 657.004 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 657 / Section 657.004
§ 657.004. VETERAN EMPLOYMENT GOAL FOR STATE AGENCIES.
Status: in_force

(a) Each state agency shall establish a goal of hiring, in full-time positions at the agency, a number of veterans equal to at least 20 percent of the total number of employees of the state agency.

(b) A state agency may establish a veteran employment goal that is greater than the percentage required under Subsection (a).
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3967.0204 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3967 / Section 3967.0204
§ 3967.0204. DISQUALIFICATION OF DIRECTORS.
Status: in_force

Section 49.052, Water Code, applies to the members of the board.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8115.024 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8115 / Section 8115.024
§ 8115.024. INITIAL ELECTED DIRECTORS; TERMS.
Status: in_force

The directors elected under Section 8115.023 shall draw lots to determine which two shall serve until the first regularly scheduled election of directors under Section 8115.052 and which three shall serve until the second regularly scheduled election of directors.
Tex. Government Code § 2054.259 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2054 / Section 2054.259
§ 2054.259. GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES OF DEPARTMENT.
Status: in_force

The department shall:

(1) develop policies related to operation of the project;

(2) approve or disapprove services to be provided by the project;

(3) operate and promote the project;

(4) oversee contract performance for the project;

(5) comply with department financial requirements;

(6) oversee money generated for the operation and expansion of the project;

(7) develop project pricing policies, including policies regarding any fees that a state agency, including the department, or a local government may charge for a transaction that uses the project;

(8) evaluate participation in the project to determine if performance efficiencies or other benefits and opportunities are gained through project implementation; and

(9) perform periodic security audits of the operational facilities of the project.
Tex. Local Government Code § 146.016 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 146 / Section 146.016
§ 146.016. ELECTION TO REPEAL AGREEMENT.
Status: in_force

(a) Not later than the 45th day after the date a meet and confer agreement is ratified by the governing body of the municipality and the recognized employee association, a petition calling for the repeal of the agreement signed by at least 10 percent of the qualified voters residing in the municipality may be presented to the person charged with ordering an election under Section 3.004, Election Code.

(b) If a petition is presented under Subsection (a), the governing body of the municipality shall:

(1) repeal the meet and confer agreement; or

(2) certify that it is not repealing the agreement and call an election to determine whether to repeal the agreement.

(c) An election called under Subsection (b)(2) may be held as part of the next regularly scheduled general election for the municipality or a special election called by the governing body for that purpose. The ballot shall be printed to provide for voting for or against the proposition: "Repeal the meet and confer agreement ratified on _____ (date agreement was ratified) by the __________ (name of the governing body of the municipality) and the _____ (recognized municipal employee association) concerning wages, salaries, rates of pay, hours of work, and other terms of employment."

(d) If a majority of the votes cast at the election favor the repeal of the agreement, the agreement is void.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 591.004 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 591 / Section 591.004
§ 591.004. RULES.
Status: in_force

The executive commissioner by rule shall ensure the implementation of this subtitle.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1049.052 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1049 / Section 1049.052
§ 1049.052. QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICE.
Status: in_force

To qualify for election to the board, a person must:

(1) be at least 18 years of age;

(2) have been a district resident for at least two years; and

(3) be a qualified property tax paying voter of the district.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 481.351 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 481 / Section 481.351
§ 481.351. INTERAGENCY PRESCRIPTION MONITORING WORK GROUP.
Status: in_force

The interagency prescription monitoring work group is created to evaluate the effectiveness of prescription monitoring under this chapter and offer recommendations to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of recordkeeping and other functions related to the regulation of dispensing controlled substances by prescription.
Tex. Transportation Code § 452.703 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 452 / Section 452.703
§ 452.703.
Status: in_force

Sec. 452.703. INITIATING ORDER OR RESOLUTION: CONTENTS. To initiate the process of creating an authority, the governing body or commissioners court or both must adopt a resolution or order containing:

(1) a description of the boundaries of the territory proposed to be included in each subregion; and

(2) the designation of each time and place for holding public hearings on the proposal to create the authority.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3903.102 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3903 / Section 3903.102
§ 3903.102. DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION POWERS.
Status: in_force

The district, using money available to the district, may exercise the powers given to a development corporation under Chapter 505, Local Government Code, including the power to own, operate, acquire, construct, lease, improve, or maintain a project under that chapter.