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Tex. Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 171.097 — TX Code / Code cp / Chapter 171 / Section 171.097
§ 171.097. TRANSFER.
Status: in_force

(a) On application of a party adverse to the party who filed the initial application, a court that has jurisdiction but that is not a court described by Section 171.096 shall transfer the application to a court described by that section.

(b) The court shall transfer the application by an order comparable to an order sustaining a plea of privilege to be sued in a civil action in a district court or a division of the business court of a county other than the county in which an action is filed.

(c) The party must file the application under this section:

(1) not later than the 20th day after the date of service of process on the adverse party; and

(2) before any other appearance in the court by that adverse party, other than an appearance to challenge the jurisdiction of the court.
Tex. Agriculture Code § 122.302 — TX Code / Code ag / Chapter 122 / Section 122.302
§ 122.302. POSSESSION, TRANSPORTATION, AND SALE.
Status: in_force

(a) Notwithstanding any other law, a person may possess, transport, sell, and purchase legally produced nonconsumable hemp products in this state.

(b) The department by rule must provide to a retailer of nonconsumable hemp products fair notice of a potential violation concerning hemp products sold by the retailer and an opportunity to cure a violation made unintentionally or negligently.
Tex. Property Code § 116.203 — TX Code / Code pr / Chapter 116 / Section 116.203
§ 116.203. TRANSFERS FROM INCOME TO PRINCIPAL FOR DEPRECIATION.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, "depreciation" means a reduction in value due to wear, tear, decay, corrosion, or gradual obsolescence of a fixed asset having a useful life of more than one year.

(b) A trustee may transfer to principal a reasonable amount of the net cash receipts from a principal asset that is subject to depreciation, but may not transfer any amount for depreciation:

(1) of that portion of real property used or available for use by a beneficiary as a residence or of tangible personal property held or made available for the personal use or enjoyment of a beneficiary;

(2) during the administration of a decedent's estate; or

(3) under this section if the trustee is accounting under Section 116.153 for the business or activity in which the asset is used.

(c) An amount transferred to principal need not be held as a separate fund.
Tex. Occupations Code § 2303.053 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 2303 / Section 2303.053
§ 2303.053. RULES REGARDING PAYMENT OF FEE.
Status: in_force

(a) The commission may adopt rules regarding the method of payment of a fee under this chapter.

(b) The rules may authorize the use of:

(1) electronic funds transfer; or

(2) a credit card issued by a financial institution chartered by:

(A) a state or the federal government; or

(B) a nationally recognized credit organization approved by the department.

(c) The rules may require the payment of a discount or a service charge for a credit card payment in addition to the fee.
Tex. Election Code § 122.033 — TX Code / Code el / Chapter 122 / Section 122.033
§ 122.033. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR APPROVAL OF VOTING MACHINE.
Status: in_force

In addition to other requirements for approval, a voting machine must be equipped with:

(1) a security system capable of preventing operation of the machine;

(2) registering counters that can be secured against access;

(3) a public counter; and

(4) a protective counter.
Tex. Local Government Code § 105.053 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 105 / Section 105.053
§ 105.053. SOLVENCY OF SURETY COMPANY AND ADEQUACY OF SECURITIES.
Status: in_force

At any time the governing body of the municipality considers it necessary for the protection of the municipality, the governing body may direct the designated officer to investigate the solvency of a surety company that issues a bond on behalf of a municipal depository or investigate the value of securities pledged by a depository to secure municipal funds.
Tex. Government Code § 432.136 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 432 / Section 432.136
§ 432.136. INSUBORDINATE CONDUCT TOWARD WARRANT OFFICER OR NONCOMMISSIONED OFFICER.
Status: in_force

A warrant officer or enlisted member shall be punished as a court-martial directs if the officer or member:

(1) strikes or assaults a warrant officer or noncommissioned officer while that officer is in the execution of his office;

(2) wilfully disobeys the lawful order of a warrant officer or noncommissioned officer; or

(3) treats with contempt or is disrespectful in language or deportment toward a warrant officer or noncommissioned officer while that officer is in the execution of his office.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 9072.104 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 9072 / Section 9072.104
§ 9072.104. ROAD STANDARDS AND REQUIREMENTS.
Status: in_force

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

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

(c) If the state will maintain and operate the road, the Texas Transportation Commission must approve the plans and specifications of the road project.
Tex. Water Code § 58.641 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 58 / Section 58.641
§ 58.641. VIEWING LAND AND OTHER PROPERTY AND IMPROVEMENTS IN DISTRICT.
Status: in_force

The commissioners shall view the land in the district which will be affected by the district's reclamation plans and shall assess the amount of the benefits and damages that will accrue to the irrigable land in the district from the construction of the improvement.
Tex. Insurance Code § 2210.060 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 2210 / Section 2210.060
§ 2210.060. INDEMNIFICATION BY ASSOCIATION.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided by Subsection (b), the association shall indemnify each director, officer, and employee of the association and each member of the association against all costs and expenses actually and necessarily incurred by the person or entity in connection with the defense of an action or proceeding in which the person or entity is made a party because of the person's status as a director, officer, or employee of the association or the member's status as a member of the association.

(b) Subsection (a) does not apply to a matter in which the person or entity is determined in the action or proceeding to be liable because of misconduct in the performance of duties as a director, officer, or employee of the association or a member of the association.

(c) Subsection (a) does not authorize the association to indemnify a member of the association for participating in the assessments made by the association in the manner provided by this chapter.

(d) Indemnification under this section is not exclusive of other rights to which the member or officer may be entitled as a matter of law.
Tex. Transportation Code § 504.302 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 504 / Section 504.302
§ 504.302. SURVIVING SPOUSES OF CERTAIN MILITARY VETERANS.
Status: in_force

(a) The surviving spouse of a person who would be eligible for a specialty license plate under this subchapter is entitled to continue to register one vehicle under the applicable section as long as the spouse remains unmarried.

(a-1) The surviving spouse of a person who would be eligible for a specialty license plate under Section 504.308, 504.310, 504.315, 504.316, or 504.319 is entitled to register one vehicle under the applicable section as long as the spouse remains unmarried.

(b) An applicant under this section must submit proof of the eligibility of the applicant's deceased spouse for the applicable specialty license plate.

(c) A surviving spouse applying for specialty license plates under this section must submit a written statement that the spouse is unmarried. If the surviving spouse is applying for Former Prisoner of War, Pearl Harbor Survivor, or Purple Heart specialty license plates, the statement must be sworn to by the surviving spouse.
Tex. Tax Code § 327.006 — TX Code / Code tx / Chapter 327 / Section 327.006
§ 327.006. ELECTION PROCEDURE.
Status: in_force

(a) An election to adopt the tax authorized by this chapter is called by the adoption of an ordinance by the governing body of the municipality.

(b) At an election to adopt the tax, the ballot shall be prepared to permit voting for or against the proposition: "The adoption of a local sales and use tax in (name of municipality) at the rate of (insert appropriate rate) to provide revenue for maintenance and repair of municipal streets."
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3502.053 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3502 / Section 3502.053
§ 3502.053. VACANCIES.
Status: in_force

A vacancy on the board is filled for the unexpired term in the manner provided for the original appointment.
Tex. Estates Code § 1356.056 — TX Code / Code es / Chapter 1356 / Section 1356.056
§ 1356.056. GUARDIAN AD LITEM.
Status: in_force

The court may appoint a guardian ad litem for a minor who has entered into an arts and entertainment contract, advertisement contract, or sports contract if the court finds that the appointment would be in the best interest of the minor.
Tex. Tax Code § 158.053 — TX Code / Code tx / Chapter 158 / Section 158.053
§ 158.053. COLLECTION OF TAX FROM RETAILER.
Status: in_force

Every manufacturer engaged in business in this state shall set forth the amount of the tax imposed on each manufactured home on the actual invoice or bill of sale and shall collect the amount of the tax from the retailer or other person to or for whom the manufactured home is sold, shipped, or consigned in this state. As used in this chapter, "manufacturer engaged in business in this state" includes the following:

(1) any manufacturer maintaining, occupying, or using, permanently or temporarily, directly or indirectly, or through a subsidiary, affiliate, or agent, by whatever name called, an office, manufacturing facility, place of distribution, warehouse, storage place, or other place of business; and

(2) any manufacturer having a representative, agent, salesman, canvasser, or solicitor operating in this state under the authority of the manufacturer, or of its subsidiary, affiliate, or agent, for the purpose of selling, delivering, or the taking of orders for any manufactured home.
Tex. Alcoholic Beverage Code § 29.02 — TX Code / Code al / Chapter 29 / Section 29.02
§ 29.02. AUTHORIZED ACTIVITIES.
Status: in_force

The holder of a retailer late hours certificate may sell or serve the alcoholic beverages the holder is authorized to sell or serve under its primary permit or license on Sunday between the hours of 1:00 a.m. and 2 a.m. and on any other day between the hours of 12 midnight and 2 a.m. if the premises covered by the license or permit are in an area where the sale or service of those alcoholic beverages during those hours is authorized by this code.
Tex. Education Code § 61.957 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 61 / Section 61.957
§ 61.957. ACCEPTANCE OF GIFTS.
Status: in_force

The board may solicit and accept gifts, grants, and donations for the purposes of this subchapter.
Tex. Occupations Code § 1702.044 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 1702 / Section 1702.044
§ 1702.044. QUALIFICATIONS AND STANDARDS OF CONDUCT INFORMATION.
Status: in_force

The chief administrator or the chief administrator's designee shall provide to committee members and to department employees, as often as necessary, information regarding the requirements for service as a committee member or employment under this chapter, including information regarding a person's responsibilities under applicable laws relating to standards of conduct for state officers or employees.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 312.002 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 312 / Section 312.002
§ 312.002. DEFINITIONS.
Status: repealed

In this chapter:

(1) Repealed by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1, Sec. 3.1639(70), eff. April 2, 2015.

(2) Repealed by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1, Sec. 3.1639(70), eff. April 2, 2015.

(3) "Coordinating entity" means a nonprofit corporation under the Texas Nonprofit Corporation Law as described by Section 1.008(d), Business Organizations Code, that is a health organization approved and certified by the Texas Medical Board under Chapter 162, Occupations Code.

(3-a) "Department" means the Department of State Health Services.

(4) "Medical and dental unit" has the meaning assigned by Section 61.003, Education Code.

(5) "Public hospital" means a hospital, clinic, or other facility for the provision of health care or dental care that is owned or operated by the federal government, the state, or a political subdivision or municipal corporation of the state, including a hospital district or authority.

(6) "Supported medical or dental school" means a medical school or dental school organized as a nonprofit corporation that is under contract with the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to provide educational services under Subchapter D, Chapter 61, Education Code.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8119.151 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8119 / Section 8119.151
§ 8119.151. BONDS FOR ROAD PROJECTS.
Status: in_force

At the time of issuance, the total principal amount of bonds or other obligations issued or incurred to finance road projects and payable from ad valorem taxes may not exceed one-fourth of the assessed value of the real property in the district.
Tex. Human Resources Code § 152.0881 — TX Code / Code hr / Chapter 152 / Section 152.0881
§ 152.0881. FRIO COUNTY.
Status: in_force

(a) The juvenile board of Frio County is composed of the county judge and the district judges in Frio County.

(b) The commissioners court shall pay the juvenile board members additional annual compensation set by the commissioners court at not less than $1,200 nor more than $4,800 for the added duties imposed on the members. The additional compensation shall be paid in equal monthly installments from the general fund of the county.

(c) Sections 152.0002, 152.0003, 152.0004, 152.0005, 152.0006, 152.0007, and 152.0008 do not apply to the juvenile board of Frio County.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8089.0304 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8089 / Section 8089.0304
§ 8089.0304. ROAD STANDARDS AND REQUIREMENTS.
Status: in_force

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

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

(c) If the state will maintain and operate the road, the Texas Transportation Commission must approve the plans and specifications of the road project.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8115.025 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8115 / Section 8115.025
§ 8115.025. FIRST REGULARLY SCHEDULED ELECTION OF DIRECTORS.
Status: in_force

The board by order may postpone the first election under Section 8115.052 following the confirmation and directors' election held under Section 8115.023 if:

(1) the election would otherwise occur not later than the 60th day after the date on which the confirmation election is held; or

(2) the board determines that there is not sufficient time to comply with the requirements of law and to order the election.
Tex. Transportation Code § 67.022 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 67 / Section 67.022
§ 67.022. JUDICIAL REVIEW.
Status: in_force

Proceedings for judicial review of a board decision shall be brought in a district court in Galveston County.
Tex. Estates Code § 111.053 — TX Code / Code es / Chapter 111 / Section 111.053
§ 111.053. CREDITOR'S RIGHTS NOT LIMITED.
Status: in_force

Nothing in this subchapter limits the rights of a creditor under another law of this state.
Tex. Business Organizations Code § 6.251 — TX Code / Code bo / Chapter 6 / Section 6.251
§ 6.251. VOTING TRUSTS.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided by this code or the governing documents, any number of owners of a domestic entity may enter into a written voting trust agreement to confer on a trustee the right to vote or otherwise represent ownership or membership interests of the domestic entity.

(b) An ownership or membership interest that is the subject of a voting trust agreement described by Subsection (a) shall be transferred to the trustee named in the agreement for purposes of the agreement.

(c) A copy of a voting trust agreement described by Subsection (a) shall be deposited with the domestic entity at the domestic entity's principal executive office or registered office and is subject to examination by:

(1) an owner, whether in person or by the owner's agent or attorney, in the same manner as the owner is entitled to examine the books and records of the domestic entity; and

(2) a holder of a beneficial interest in the voting trust, whether in person or by the holder's agent or attorney, at any reasonable time for any proper purpose.
Tex. Education Code § 21.459 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 21 / Section 21.459
§ 21.459. BIBLE COURSE TRAINING.
Status: in_force

(a) The commissioner shall develop and make available training materials and other teacher training resources for a school district to use in assisting teachers of elective Bible courses in developing:

(1) expertise in the appropriate Bible course curriculum;

(2) understanding of applicable supreme court rulings and current constitutional law regarding how Bible courses are to be taught in public schools objectively as a part of a secular program of education;

(3) understanding of how to present the Bible in an objective, academic manner that neither promotes nor disparages religion, nor is taught from a particular sectarian point of view;

(4) proficiency in instructional approaches that present course material in a manner that respects all faiths and religious traditions, while favoring none; and

(5) expertise in how to avoid devotional content or proselytizing in the classroom.

(b) The commissioner shall develop materials and resources under this section in consultation with appropriate faculty members at institutions of higher education.

(c) The commissioner shall make the training materials and other teacher training resources required under Subsection (a) available to Bible course teachers through access to in-service training.

(d) The commissioner shall use funds appropriated for the purpose to administer this section.
Tex. Government Code § 411.0098 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 411 / Section 411.0098
§ 411.0098. COORDINATION WITH DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION.
Status: in_force

(a) The department and the Texas Department of Transportation shall establish procedures to ensure effective coordination of the development of transportation infrastructure projects that affect both agencies.

(b) Procedures established under this section shall:

(1) allow each agency to provide comments and advice to the other agency on an ongoing basis regarding statewide transportation planning efforts that affect traffic law enforcement;

(2) define the role of each agency in transportation infrastructure efforts; and

(3) require the department and the Texas Department of Transportation to develop a plan for applying for and using federal funds to address infrastructure needs that affect enforcement efforts.

(c) The department and the Texas Department of Transportation shall update and revise the procedures established under this section as necessary.
Tex. Agriculture Code § 167.056 — TX Code / Code ag / Chapter 167 / Section 167.056
§ 167.056. MANNER OF TREATMENT.
Status: in_force

If the commission requires animals to be treated, the animals shall be treated in the manner prescribed by the commission.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8502.0095 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8502 / Section 8502.0095
§ 8502.0095. PUBLIC TESTIMONY.
Status: in_force

The board shall develop and implement policies that provide the public with a reasonable opportunity to appear before the board and to speak on any issue under the jurisdiction of the authority.
Tex. Transportation Code § 623.258 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 623 / Section 623.258
§ 623.258. ENFORCEMENT.
Status: in_force

The Department of Public Safety has authority to enforce this subchapter.
Tex. Property Code § 12.011 — TX Code / Code pr / Chapter 12 / Section 12.011
§ 12.011. CERTIFICATE OF REDEMPTION.
Status: in_force

An instrument issued by the United States that redeems or evidences redemption of real property from a judicial sale or from a nonjudicial sale under foreclosure of a lien, mortgage, or deed of trust may be recorded in records of conveyances in each county in which the property is located if the instrument has been issued according to the laws of the United States.
Tex. Business & Commerce Code § 503A.007 — TX Code / Code bc / Chapter 503A / Section 503A.007
§ 503A.007. PROHIBITED DISCLOSURES.
Status: in_force

(a) A direct-to-consumer genetic testing company may not disclose an individual's genetic data to a law enforcement entity or other governmental body unless:

(1) the company first obtains the individual's express written consent; or

(2) the entity or body obtains a warrant or complies with another valid legal process required by the company.

(b) A direct-to-consumer genetic testing company may not disclose, without first obtaining an individual's written consent, the individual's genetic data to:

(1) an entity that offers health insurance, life insurance, or long-term care insurance; or

(2) an employer of the individual.
Tex. Insurance Code § 2212.052 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 2212 / Section 2212.052
§ 2212.052. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS.
Status: in_force

(a) The department may require a trust to satisfy reasonable minimum requirements that ensure the trust is able to satisfy the trust's contractual obligations.

(b) On request, a trust shall provide books, records, and documents required by the department to fulfill the requirements of this section relating to the trust's solvency.
Tex. Education Code § 12.015 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 12 / Section 12.015
§ 12.015. CHARTER COMMISSION.
Status: in_force

(a) Not later than the 30th day after the date of receipt of a petition or adoption of a resolution under Section 12.014, the board of trustees of the school district shall appoint 15 residents of the district to serve on the commission to frame a charter for the district.

(b) The membership of the charter commission must reflect the racial, ethnic, socioeconomic, and geographic diversity of the district. A majority of the members appointed to the commission must be parents of school-age children attending public school. At least 25 percent of the commission must be classroom teachers selected by the representatives of the professional staff pursuant to Section 11.251(e).

(c) The charter commission must complete a proposed charter not later than the first anniversary of the date of its appointment. After that date, the commission expires and the appointment under Section 12.014 is void.

(d) A charter commission appointed under this section is considered a governmental body for purposes of Chapters 551 and 552, Government Code.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8274.001 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8274 / Section 8274.001
§ 8274.001. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this chapter:

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

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

(3) "District" means the Harris County Utility District No. 6.