FrankGoortani/open-us-law huggingface dataset:
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 6904.152 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 6904 / Section 6904.152
§ 6904.152. PERMITS.
Status: in_force

(a) The district may obtain through appropriate proceedings permits from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.

(b) The district may acquire water appropriation permits from owners of permits by contract or otherwise.
Tex. Utilities Code § 161.076 — TX Code / Code ut / Chapter 161 / Section 161.076
§ 161.076. OFFICERS, AGENTS, AND EMPLOYEES.
Status: in_force

(a) The board shall elect from the board's membership a president, a vice president, a secretary, and a treasurer. The terms of office, powers, duties, and compensation of the officers elected under this subsection shall be provided for by the bylaws.

(b) The same person may hold the offices of secretary and of treasurer.

(c) The board may appoint other officers, agents, and employees as the board considers necessary and shall prescribe the powers, duties, and compensation of those persons.

(d) The board may remove an officer, agent, or employee elected or appointed by the board if the board determines that the removal will serve the best interests of the cooperative.
Tex. Parks and Wildlife Code § 43.043 — TX Code / Code pw / Chapter 43 / Section 43.043
§ 43.043. ISSUANCE OF LICENSE.
Status: in_force

The department may issue a hunting lease license only in the name of the owner of a hunting lease or the name of the landowner's agent.
Tex. Estates Code § 112.208 — TX Code / Code es / Chapter 112 / Section 112.208
§ 112.208. RIGHTS OF SURVIVING SPOUSE AGAINST CREDITORS.
Status: in_force

Except as expressly provided by this subchapter, this subchapter does not affect the rights of a surviving spouse or person claiming from the surviving spouse in disputes with persons claiming from a deceased spouse or the successors of any of them concerning a beneficial interest in property or the proceeds from a beneficial interest in property, subject to a right of survivorship under an agreement that satisfies the requirements of this chapter.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8104.201 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8104 / Section 8104.201
§ 8104.201. WATER SUPPLY AND DISTRIBUTION.
Status: in_force

The authority may:

(1) acquire surface water or groundwater supplies from sources in or outside of the authority; and

(2) conserve, store, transport, treat, purify, distribute, sell, and deliver surface water or groundwater to a public or private corporation, a political subdivision of this state, or any other person in or outside of the authority.
Tex. Government Code § 2007.023 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2007 / Section 2007.023
§ 2007.023. ENTITLEMENT TO INVALIDATION OF GOVERNMENTAL ACTION.
Status: in_force

(a) Whether a governmental action results in a taking is a question of fact.

(b) If the trier of fact in a suit or contested case filed under this subchapter finds that the governmental action is a taking under this chapter, the private real property owner is only entitled to, and the governmental entity is only liable for, invalidation of the governmental action or the part of the governmental action resulting in the taking.
Tex. Labor Code § 92.024 — TX Code / Code la / Chapter 92 / Section 92.024
§ 92.024. LABOR HALL REQUIREMENTS.
Status: in_force

A temporary common worker employer that operates a labor hall as part of a premises on which the temporary common worker employer operates shall provide adequate facilities for a worker waiting for a job assignment. The facilities must include:

(1) restroom facilities for both men and women;

(2) drinking water;

(3) sufficient seating; and

(4) access to vending refreshments and food.
Tex. Finance Code § 273.109 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 273 / Section 273.109
§ 273.109. COMPENSATION; REIMBURSEMENT FOR EXPENSES.
Status: in_force

A director may not receive compensation for serving on the board but is entitled to reimbursement for actual expenses incurred in performing duties as a director.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 341.065 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 341 / Section 341.065
§ 341.065. SCHOOL BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS.
Status: in_force

(a) A school building must be located on grounds that are well drained and maintained in a sanitary condition.

(b) A school building must be properly ventilated and provided with an adequate supply of drinking water, an approved sewage disposal system, hand-washing facilities, a heating system, and lighting facilities that conform to established standards of good public health engineering practices.

(c) A public school lunchroom must comply with the state food and drug rules.

(d) A public school building and its appurtenances shall be maintained in a sanitary manner.

(e) A building custodian or janitor employed full-time shall know the fundamentals of safety and school sanitation.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1071.115 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1071 / Section 1071.115
§ 1071.115. PAYMENT FOR TREATMENT; PROCEDURES.
Status: in_force

(a) When a patient who resides in Ochiltree County is admitted to a district facility, the board shall have an inquiry made into the circumstances of:

(1) the patient; and

(2) the patient's relatives who are legally liable for the patient's support.

(b) If an agent designated by the district to handle the inquiry determines that the patient or those relatives cannot pay all or part of the costs of the patient's care and treatment in the hospital, the amount of the costs that cannot be paid becomes a charge against the district.

(c) If it is determined that the patient or those relatives are liable to pay for all or part of the costs of the patient's care and treatment, the patient or those relatives shall be ordered to pay to the district's treasurer a specified amount each week for the patient's support. The amount ordered must be proportionate to the person's financial ability and may not exceed the actual per capita cost of maintenance.

(d) The district may collect the amount from the patient's estate, or from any relative who is legally liable for the patient's support, in the manner provided by law for the collection of expenses of the last illness of a deceased person.

(e) If there is a dispute as to the ability to pay, or doubt in the mind of the district's designated agent, the board shall hold a hearing and, after calling witnesses, shall:

(1) resolve the dispute or doubt; and

(2) issue an appropriate order.

(f) Either party to the dispute may appeal the order to the district court.
Tex. Government Code § 45.193 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 45 / Section 45.193
§ 45.193. GRIMES COUNTY.
Status: in_force

(a) The county attorney of Grimes County shall represent the state, Grimes County, and the officials of the county in all civil matters pending before the courts of Grimes County and any other court.

(b) The county attorney has the powers, duties, and privileges in Grimes County relating to civil commitment matters under Subtitle C, Title 7, Health and Safety Code, family law and juvenile matters, including children's protective services matters, protective orders under Chapter 71, Family Code, orders under Chapter 159, Family Code, and proceedings under Title 3, Family Code.

(c) Except as provided by Section 43.1745, the county attorney has all the powers, duties, and privileges in Grimes County relating to quo warranto and proceedings for removal from office.

(d) The county attorney has no power, duty, or privilege in Grimes County relating to criminal matters, including asset forfeitures under Chapter 59, Code of Criminal Procedure, appearance bond forfeitures under Chapter 17, Code of Criminal Procedure, and habeas corpus related to criminal matters.
Tex. Alcoholic Beverage Code § 102.13 — TX Code / Code al / Chapter 102 / Section 102.13
§ 102.13. EXCLUSIVE OUTLET AGREEMENT AS TO BREWERY PRODUCTS.
Status: in_force

A brewer or distributor directly or indirectly, or through a subsidiary, affiliate, agent, employee, officer, director, or firm member, may not require, by agreement or otherwise, that a retailer engaged in the sale of brewery products purchase any of those products from the brewer to the total or partial exclusion of the products sold or offered for sale by a competitor or require the retailer to take or dispose of a certain quota of the product.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3836.001 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3836 / Section 3836.001
§ 3836.001. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this chapter:

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

(2) "District" means the Las Damas Management District.
Tex. Education Code § 95.28 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 95 / Section 95.28
§ 95.28. DISBURSEMENT OF FUNDS.
Status: in_force

All appropriations made by the legislature for the support and maintenance of the system universities, for the purchase of land or buildings for the universities, for the erection or repair of buildings, for the purchase of apparatus, libraries, or equipment of any kind, or for any other improvement of any kind shall be disbursed under the direction and authority of the board. The board may formulate rules for the general control and management of the universities, for the auditing and approving of accounts, and for the issuance of vouchers and warrants which are necessary for the efficient administration of the universities.
Tex. Occupations Code § 1603.3004 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 1603 / Section 1603.3004
§ 1603.3004. RENEWAL WHILE IN ARMED FORCES.
Status: in_force

(a) The department may not require the holder of a license issued under Subchapter E-1 who is serving on active duty in the United States armed forces to renew the person's license.

(b) The department shall issue a renewal license on application and payment of the required renewal fee not later than the 90th day after the date the person is released or discharged from active duty in the United States armed forces.
Tex. Election Code § 247.004 — TX Code / Code el / Chapter 247 / Section 247.004
§ 247.004. DAMAGES.
Status: in_force

(a) If it is shown by a preponderance of the evidence that a defendant, an agent of the defendant, or a person acting on behalf of the defendant with the defendant's knowledge committed one or more violations of a section described by Section 247.001, the defendant is liable to the plaintiff for damages in an amount of $1,000 for each violation.

(b) Notwithstanding Section 41.004, Civil Practice and Remedies Code, a court shall award damages under Subsection (a) to the plaintiff irrespective of whether the plaintiff is awarded actual damages.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8842.053 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8842 / Section 8842.053
§ 8842.053. ELECTION DATE.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided by Subsection (b), directors' elections shall occur on the date of the general election for state and county officers.

(b) If directors' elections may not lawfully be held on the date described by Subsection (a), directors' elections shall occur on the uniform election date in May of odd-numbered years.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3503.251 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3503 / Section 3503.251
§ 3503.251. POWER TO DISSOLVE; LEGISLATIVE INTENT.
Status: in_force

(a) The legislature intends that the authority be dissolved, with the approval of the governing bodies of the municipalities of DeKalb, Hooks, Leary, Maud, Nash, New Boston, Red Lick, Redwater, Texarkana, and Wake Village and the governing body of Bowie County, after conveyance and sale of all of the property.

(b) The authority may be dissolved by the board on approval of each governing body listed in Subsection (a) after all debts or obligations have been satisfied or retired.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3940.008 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3940 / Section 3940.008
§ 3940.008. CONSTRUCTION OF CHAPTER.
Status: in_force

This chapter shall be liberally construed in conformity with the findings and purposes stated in this chapter.
Tex. Insurance Code § 441.006 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 441 / Section 441.006
§ 441.006. RULES AND PROCEDURES FOR MERGER OF INSURERS.
Status: in_force

(a) The commissioner shall adopt rules that encourage the merger of insurers in weak financial condition with insurers in strong financial condition in cases in which rehabilitation or conservation of an insurer would be inefficient or impracticable.

(b) The rules and procedures for conservatorship may not be used unless the rules and procedures adopted to promote the merger of insurers in weak financial condition are followed.
Tex. Government Code § 4005.056 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 4005 / Section 4005.056
§ 4005.056. SECURED DEBT.
Status: in_force

The exemption provided by Section 4005.051 applies to notes, bonds, or other evidence of indebtedness or certificates of ownership that:

(1) are equally and proportionately secured without reference of priority of one over another; and

(2) by the terms of the instrument creating the lien, continue to be secured by the deposit with a trustee of recognized responsibility approved by the commissioner of any of the securities specified in:

(A) Section 4005.017, if the deposited securities have an aggregate par value of not less than 110 percent of the par value of the securities being secured; or

(B) Section 4005.052, if the deposited securities have an aggregate par value of not less than 125 percent of the par value of the securities being secured.
Tex. Finance Code § 353.404 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 353 / Section 353.404
§ 353.404. RECEIPT FOR CASH PAYMENT.
Status: in_force

A holder of a retail installment contract shall give the retail buyer a written receipt for each cash payment.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8119.001 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8119 / Section 8119.001
§ 8119.001. 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 Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 100.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8377.101 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8377 / Section 8377.101
§ 8377.101. 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. Parks and Wildlife Code § 11.071 — TX Code / Code pw / Chapter 11 / Section 11.071
§ 11.071. REGULATION OF MINERAL RECOVERY OPERATIONS.
Status: in_force

The commission may regulate the use of department lands for oil, gas, and other mineral recovery and associated activities as the commission considers reasonable and necessary to protect the surface estate of department lands or to protect human health or property. Department lands include state parks, wildlife management areas, and natural areas.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 9007.053 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 9007 / Section 9007.053
§ 9007.053. APPLICATION FOR PLACEMENT ON BALLOT.
Status: in_force

A person seeking to be placed on the ballot for a board election must:

(1) indicate that the person wishes to run for a position representing the district at large; or

(2) identify the single-member precinct from which the person wishes to run.
Tex. Family Code § 232.001 — TX Code / Code fa / Chapter 232 / Section 232.001
§ 232.001. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this chapter:

(1) "License" means a license, certificate, registration, permit, or other authorization that:

(A) is issued by a licensing authority;

(B) is subject before expiration to renewal, suspension, revocation, forfeiture, or termination by a licensing authority; and

(C) a person must obtain to:

(i) practice or engage in a particular business, occupation, or profession;

(ii) operate a motor vehicle on a public highway in this state; or

(iii) engage in any other regulated activity, including hunting, fishing, or other recreational activity for which a license or permit is required.

(2) "Licensing authority" means a department, commission, board, office, or other agency of the state or a political subdivision of the state that issues or renews a license or that otherwise has authority to suspend or refuse to renew a license.

(3) "Order suspending license" means an order issued by the Title IV-D agency or a court directing a licensing authority to suspend or refuse to renew a license.

(3-a) "Renewal" means any instance when a licensing authority:

(A) renews, extends, recertifies, or reissues a license; or

(B) periodically certifies a licensee to be in good standing with the licensing authority based on the required payment of fees or dues or the performance of some other mandated action or activity.

(4) "Subpoena" means a judicial or administrative subpoena issued in a parentage determination or child support proceeding under this title.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 61.027 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 61 / Section 61.027
§ 61.027. CHANGE IN ELIGIBILITY STATUS.
Status: in_force

(a) An eligible resident must report any change in income or resources that might affect the resident's eligibility. The report must be made not later than the 14th day after the date on which the change occurs.

(b) If an eligible resident fails to report a change in income or resources as prescribed by this section and the change has made the resident ineligible for assistance under the standards adopted by the county, the resident is liable for any benefits received while ineligible. This section does not affect a person's criminal liability under any relevant statute.
Tex. Government Code § 72.155 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 72 / Section 72.155
§ 72.155. RESTRICTED ACCESS TO PROTECTIVE ORDER REGISTRY.
Status: in_force

(a) The registry must include a copy of each application for a protective order filed in this state and a copy of each protective order issued in this state, including an expired order, or a vacated order other than an order that was vacated as the result of an appeal or bill of review from a district or county court. Only an authorized user, the attorney general, a district attorney, a criminal district attorney, a county attorney, a municipal attorney, a magistrate, or a peace officer may access that information under the registry.

(b) The office shall ensure that an authorized user, the attorney general, a district attorney, a criminal district attorney, a county attorney, a municipal attorney, a magistrate, or a peace officer is able to search for and receive a copy of a filed application for a protective order or a copy of an issued protective order through the registry's Internet website.
Tex. Transportation Code § 26.003 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 26 / Section 26.003
§ 26.003. REGULATION PROHIBITED.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided by Subsection (b), a governmental entity that owns, controls, or has jurisdiction over a navigable body of water may not in an area in which motorized boats are permitted:

(1) prohibit the takeoff, landing, or operation of an aquatic aircraft; or

(2) regulate or require a permit or fee for the operation of an aquatic aircraft.

(b) A governmental entity described by Subsection (a) may apply to the department to prohibit or limit the operation of aquatic aircraft on a navigable body of water. The department shall approve the prohibition or limitation if the department determines that safety concerns justify the prohibition or limitation. The prohibition or limitation may apply to the entire body of water or only to a specified area.

(c) In making a determination under Subsection (b), the department shall consider:

(1) the topography of the body of water or specified area;

(2) the depth of the water and any obstacles that are under the water;

(3) the amount of boat or individual traffic on the body of water or in the specified area;

(4) the interests of persons owning homes that are located on or around the body of water; and

(5) any other factors that relate to the safe operation of aquatic aircraft.
Tex. Government Code § 614.008 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 614 / Section 614.008
§ 614.008. LEGISLATIVE LEAVE NOT A BREAK IN SERVICE.
Status: in_force

Legislative leave under this subchapter is not a break in service for any purpose and is treated as any other paid leave, except as provided by Section 614.005.
Tex. Government Code § 1253.003 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 1253 / Section 1253.003
§ 1253.003. USE OF UNSPENT GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND PROCEEDS.
Status: in_force

(a) A political subdivision other than a school district may use the unspent proceeds of issued general obligation bonds only:

(1) for the specific purposes for which the bonds were authorized;

(2) to retire the bonds; or

(3) for a purpose other than the specific purposes for which the bonds were authorized if:

(A) the specific purposes are accomplished or abandoned; and

(B) a majority of the votes cast in an election held in the political subdivision approve the use of the proceeds for the proposed purpose.

(b) The election order and the notice of election for an election described by Subsection (a)(3)(B) must state the proposed purpose for which the bond proceeds are to be used.

(c) A political subdivision must hold an election described by Subsection (a)(3)(B) in the same manner as an election to issue bonds in the political subdivision.
Tex. Government Code § 24.198 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 24 / Section 24.198
§ 24.198.
Status: in_force

Sec. 24.198. 96TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT (TARRANT COUNTY). (a) The 96th Judicial District is composed of Tarrant County.

(b) Section 24.118, relating to the 17th District Court, contains provisions applicable to both that court and the 96th Judicial District.

(c) The 96th District Court shall give preference to civil matters.
Tex. Transportation Code § 225.056 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 225 / Section 225.056
§ 225.056. NASA PARKWAY.
Status: in_force

(a) The part of NASA Road 1 from State Highway 146 to Interstate Highway 45 and the part of Farm-to-Market Road 528 from Interstate Highway 45 to State Highway 35 are designated the NASA Parkway.

(b) The department shall design and construct markers indicating the highway number, the designation as the NASA Parkway, and any other appropriate information.

(c) The department shall erect a marker at each end of the parkway and at appropriate intermediate sites along the parkway.

(d) This section does not affect the designation of part of Farm-to-Market Road 528 as the Ralph I. Lowe Parkway under this subchapter.
Tex. Tax Code § 154.207 — TX Code / Code tx / Chapter 154 / Section 154.207
§ 154.207. COMMON CARRIER RECORDS.
Status: in_force

(a) Each common carrier shall keep records of cigarettes transported in this state.

(b) The comptroller and the attorney general are entitled to access during regular business hours all records pertaining to cigarettes that are transported.

(c) The records must show for each transaction:

(1) the name and address of the consignor and consignee;

(2) the date of delivery; and

(3) the amount and type of cigarettes transported or handled.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3865.051 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3865 / Section 3865.051
§ 3865.051. GOVERNING BODY; TERMS.
Status: in_force

(a) The district is governed by a board of five directors.

(b) Except as provided by Section 3865.053, directors serve staggered four-year terms.

(c) The initial and each succeeding board of directors shall recommend to the Fort Bend County Commissioners Court persons to serve on the succeeding board.

(d) After reviewing the recommendations, the commissioners court shall approve or disapprove the directors recommended by the board.

(e) If the commissioners court is not satisfied with the recommendations submitted by the board, the board, on the request of the commissioners court, shall submit additional recommendations.

(f) Board members may serve successive terms.

(g) If a court finds any provision of Subsections (c)-(f) to be invalid, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality shall appoint the board from recommendations submitted by the preceding board.