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Tex. Tax Code § 154.202 — TX Code / Code tx / Chapter 154 / Section 154.202
§ 154.202. RECORD OF STAMPS.
Status: in_force

(a) A distributor shall keep at each place of business in this state the invoices for all stamps purchased or received from the comptroller and records providing complete information on stamps purchased and the disposition of the stamps.

(b) The records must show:

(1) the date of receipt of stamps purchased;

(2) the beginning and ending serial numbers and the quantity of stamps purchased;

(3) the design, color, or denomination of stamps purchased;

(4) the amount paid for the stamps;

(5) if stamps were sold under Section 154.044, the name of the purchaser, the beginning and ending numbers and quantity of stamps purchased, and the design, color, or denomination and amount paid for the stamps;

(6) the beginning and ending serial numbers and quantity, design, color, or denomination of and amount paid for stamps sent to or received from the comptroller as an exchange; and

(7) the inventory of stamps on hand on the first day of each month, showing the beginning and ending serial numbers and quantity, design, color, or denomination of, and amount paid for, the stamps.
Tex. Government Code § 53.054 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 53 / Section 53.054
§ 53.054. BAILIFF AS DEPUTY.
Status: in_force

On written notice of the appointment from the judge, a constable of said county may deputize the bailiff in addition to other deputies authorized by law.
Tex. Agriculture Code § 19.010 — TX Code / Code ag / Chapter 19 / Section 19.010
§ 19.010. PROGRAM COST; FEES; ACCOUNT.
Status: in_force

(a) The department shall set and collect fees from persons applying for foundation grove designation, citrus budwood certification, or citrus nursery certification. The department shall set the fees in an amount that recovers the department's costs in administering and enforcing the citrus budwood certification program and the citrus nursery certification program. The department may also accept funds from the citrus industry or other interested persons to cover the costs of administering the programs.

(b) All fees and funds collected or contributed under this section shall be deposited to the credit of an account in the general revenue fund. Money in the account may be appropriated only to the department for the purpose of administering and enforcing this chapter.
Tex. Government Code § 663.113 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 663 / Section 663.113
§ 663.113. PRIVATE DONATIONS.
Status: in_force

(a) The commission may solicit private donations of property or money for renovations, equipment, or other items necessary to provide child care services.

(b) The commission shall accept and use the donations only for the child care program.
Tex. Government Code § 497.092 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 497 / Section 497.092
§ 497.092. HIGHWAY IMPROVEMENT.
Status: in_force

(a) The board and the Texas Transportation Commission may enter into and perform an agreement or contract for the use of inmate labor for a state highway improvement project.

(b) An agreement or contract entered into under this section and payments made under the agreement or contract must conform with Chapter 771.
Tex. Human Resources Code § 31.031 — TX Code / Code hr / Chapter 31 / Section 31.031
§ 31.031. APPLICATION FOR ASSISTANCE.
Status: repealed

(a) The executive commissioner by rule shall prescribe the form for applications for assistance authorized by this chapter and the manner of their submission.

(b) The commission may require the applicant to state the amount of property in which he or she has an interest, the amount of income which he or she has at the time the application is filed, and other information.

(c) The commission shall require the applicant to provide proof to the commission that each person who will receive assistance under this chapter is:

(1) a United States citizen or has a satisfactory immigration status under Title IV, Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 (8 U.S.C. Sections 1601-1646); and

(2) a resident of this state.

(d) The commission shall require the applicant to provide proof to the commission that each child five years of age or younger, or a child who is not enrolled in public school, for whom the applicant will receive assistance:

(1) has been immunized in accordance with Section 161.004, Health and Safety Code;

(2) is currently receiving an immunization series in accordance with Section 161.004, Health and Safety Code, if the child is of sufficient age; or

(3) is exempted under Section 161.004(d), Health and Safety Code.

(e) An applicant who cannot provide the proof required by Subsection (d) at the time of application shall provide the proof not later than the 180th day after the date the commission determines the applicant is eligible for financial assistance.

(f) The commission shall provide the applicant with information regarding immunization services available in the applicant's residential area. If the applicant does not read or comprehend English, the commission shall provide the information in a language that the applicant reads or comprehends.

(g) Repealed by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1, Sec. 4.465(a)(33), eff. April 2, 2015.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1369.653 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1369 / Section 1369.653
§ 1369.653. EXCEPTIONS.
Status: in_force

(a) This subchapter does not apply to:

(1) a plan that provides coverage:

(A) for wages or payments in lieu of wages for a period during which an employee is absent from work because of sickness or injury; or

(B) only for hospital expenses;

(2) the state Medicaid program, including the Medicaid managed care program operated under Chapters 540 and 540A, Government Code; or

(3) the child health plan program under Chapter 62, Health and Safety Code.

(b) This subchapter does not apply to an individual health benefit plan issued on or before March 23, 2010, that has not had any significant changes since that date that reduce benefits or increase costs to the individual.
Tex. Election Code § 2.025 — TX Code / Code el / Chapter 2 / Section 2.025
§ 2.025. RUNOFF ELECTION DAY.
Status: repealed

(a) Except as provided by Subsection (d) or as otherwise provided by this code, a runoff election shall be held on a Saturday designated by the secretary of state.

(b) Repealed by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 799 (H.B. 357), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2023.

(c) This section supersedes a law outside this subchapter to the extent of a conflict notwithstanding Section 2.022.

(d) A runoff election for a special election to fill a vacancy in Congress or a special election to fill a vacancy in the legislature, except an election ordered as an emergency election under Section 41.0011 or an election held as an expedited election under Section 203.013, shall be held not earlier than the 70th day or later than the 77th day after the date the final canvass of the main election is completed.

(e) A date designated by the secretary of state under this section for a runoff election:

(1) must be:

(A) not earlier than the 30th day after the date of the main election; and

(B) not later than the 45th day after the date of the main election; and

(2) may not:

(A) be a national or state holiday under Section 1.006(f); or

(B) have an early voting period that includes a national or state holiday under Section 1.006(f).
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 252.184 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 252 / Section 252.184
§ 252.184. NOTIFICATION.
Status: in_force

A facility that offers respite care shall notify the department in writing that it offers respite care.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 9601.209 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 9601 / Section 9601.209
§ 9601.209. CHARGES FOR DISTRICT SERVICES.
Status: in_force

If bonds payable wholly from revenue are issued, the board shall set and revise the rates, fees, and charges assessed for water sold, waste collection and treatment services provided, and garbage collection services provided by the district. The rates, fees, and charges must be sufficient to:

(1) pay the expense of operating and maintaining the district facilities that generate the revenue from which the bonds may or will be paid;

(2) pay the principal of and interest on the bonds when due; and

(3) maintain the reserve fund and other funds as provided in the proceedings authorizing the issuance of bonds or the trust indenture securing the bonds.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8133.005 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8133 / Section 8133.005
§ 8133.005. APPLICABILITY OF OTHER LAW.
Status: in_force

Except as otherwise provided by this chapter, Chapters 30, 49, and 54, Water Code, apply to the district.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 264.033 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 264 / Section 264.033
§ 264.033. TIME WARRANTS.
Status: in_force

The authority may issue time warrants in the manner in which a commissioners court may issue time warrants under Subchapter C, Chapter 262, Local Government Code.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8504.108 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8504 / Section 8504.108
§ 8504.108. POWERS RELATING TO RECREATIONAL FACILITIES.
Status: in_force

The authority may acquire land for recreational facilities and may construct, operate, and maintain recreational facilities as provided by general law, provided that money derived from taxation may not be spent in purchasing that land or constructing and maintaining those facilities.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 5003.102 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 5003 / Section 5003.102
§ 5003.102. AD VALOREM TAXES; BOND ELECTION.
Status: in_force

(a) If authorized by a majority vote of the port authority voters voting at an election held in the manner provided for a bond election under Subchapter F, Chapter 62, Water Code, the Commissioners Court of Calhoun County may:

(1) impose maintenance taxes; or

(2) issue tax bonds and impose taxes to pay for the bonds.

(b) The commissioners court shall impose the tax for:

(1) the maintenance of the port authority and its property, including facilities; and

(2) the payment of the principal of and interest on all bonds or other indebtedness issued by the port authority.

(c) The maximum tax rate for both maintenance and indebtedness purposes may not exceed a total of 15 cents on each $100 of taxable property in the port authority.

(d) The Calhoun County tax assessor-collector shall assess and collect taxes imposed under this section.
Tex. Government Code § 855.114 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 855 / Section 855.114
§ 855.114. OBTAINING INFORMATION.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, "participant" means a member, former member, retiree, annuitant, beneficiary, or alternate payee of the retirement system.

(b) The board of trustees shall obtain from participants or participating municipalities information necessary for the proper operation of the retirement system.

(c) Each participant and participating municipality shall timely provide, in the form and manner specified by the retirement system, information necessary for the proper operation and administration of the retirement system.
Tex. Local Government Code § 161.105 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 161 / Section 161.105
§ 161.105. EDUCATION AND TRAINING FOR PERSONS COVERED BY ETHICS CODE.
Status: in_force

(a) The commission and commission staff shall make available periodic training for persons covered by the ethics code adopted by the commission.

(b) The training program must provide information regarding:

(1) the ethics code;

(2) the role and functions of the commission; and

(3) plain-language materials as further described by Section 161.103.

(c) In addition to the qualifications under Subchapter C, Chapter 262, before submitting a bid, responding to a request for qualifications or proposals, or otherwise contracting with the county, an officer, principal, or other person with the authority to bind the vendor shall complete training on the ethics code.

(d) A lobbyist intending to meet with a person covered by the ethics code shall complete training on the ethics code.

(e) A person covered by the ethics code or a lobbyist or vendor required by this section to complete training must complete the training as determined by the commission.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 9056.005 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 9056 / Section 9056.005
§ 9056.005. APPLICABILITY OF WATER CONTROL AND IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS LAWS.
Status: in_force

Except as provided by this chapter, the general laws pertaining to water control and improvement districts, including Chapters 49 and 51, Water Code, govern the district.
Tex. Government Code § 475.0002 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 475 / Section 475.0002
§ 475.0002. PURPOSES OF SUBTITLE.
Status: in_force

The purposes of this subtitle are to:

(1) provide assurances required by a site selection organization sponsoring a game or event; and

(2) provide financing for the costs of:

(A) applying or bidding for selection as the site of a game or event in this state;

(B) making preparations necessary and desirable for conducting a game or event in this state, including costs of the construction or renovation of facilities to the extent authorized by this subtitle; and

(C) conducting a game or event in this state.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1952.0515 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1952 / Section 1952.0515
§ 1952.0515. REQUIRED COVERAGE.
Status: in_force

An agent or insurer, including a county mutual insurance company, may not deliver or issue for delivery in this state a personal automobile insurance policy unless the policy provides at least the minimum coverage specified by Subchapter D, Chapter 601, Transportation Code.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1369.608 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1369 / Section 1369.608
§ 1369.608. PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS AND SCOPE OF PRACTICE REQUIREMENTS.
Status: in_force

A health benefit plan issuer or pharmacy benefit manager may not as a condition of a contract with a pharmacist or pharmacy:

(1) require pharmacist or pharmacy accreditation standards or recertification requirements inconsistent with, more stringent than, or in addition to federal and state requirements; or

(2) prohibit a licensed pharmacist or pharmacy from dispensing any drug that may be dispensed under the pharmacist's or pharmacy's license unless:

(A) applicable state or federal law prohibits the pharmacist or pharmacy from dispensing the drug; or

(B) the manufacturer of the drug requires that a pharmacist or pharmacy possess one or more accreditations or certifications to dispense the drug and the pharmacist or pharmacy does not meet the requirement.
Tex. Local Government Code § 327.103 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 327 / Section 327.103
§ 327.103. OFFICERS.
Status: in_force

(a) The county commissioners court shall designate the presiding officer for the zoo board to serve in that capacity at the pleasure of the commissioners court.

(b) The zoo board shall elect a vice presiding officer, secretary, and treasurer from among its members.

(c) The offices of secretary and treasurer may be held by the same director. If either the secretary or treasurer is unavailable, the other officer, if the offices are held by different directors, may act for and perform the duties of the unavailable officer.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 437A.003 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 437A / Section 437A.003
§ 437A.003. COUNTY PERMIT REQUIRED.
Status: in_force

(a) Notwithstanding any other law, a mobile food service establishment may not operate in a county to which this chapter applies unless the establishment obtains a permit from the county.

(b) A permit issued by a county under this chapter must authorize a mobile food service establishment to operate in any municipality located in the county.

(c) A permit issued by a county under this chapter is considered a permit issued by a county under Chapter 437 for purposes of that chapter.
Tex. Election Code § 141.034 — TX Code / Code el / Chapter 141 / Section 141.034
§ 141.034. LIMITATION ON CHALLENGE OF APPLICATION.
Status: in_force

(a) An application for a place on the ballot may not be challenged for compliance with the applicable requirements as to form, content, and procedure after the 50th day before the date of the election for which the application is made.

(b) This section does not apply to a determination of a candidate's eligibility.

(c) A challenge must state with specificity how the application does not comply with the applicable requirements as to form, content, and procedure. The authority's review of the challenge is limited to the specific items challenged and any response filed with the authority by the challenged candidate.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8234.051 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8234 / Section 8234.051
§ 8234.051. GOVERNING BODY; TERMS.
Status: in_force

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

(b) Directors serve staggered four-year terms.
Tex. Occupations Code § 558.055 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 558 / Section 558.055
§ 558.055. FAILURE TO PASS; REEXAMINATION.
Status: in_force

(a) An applicant who on the applicant's first attempt fails the examination may take the examination four additional times.

(b) Before an applicant who has failed the examination five times is allowed to retake the examination, the applicant must provide documentation from a college of pharmacy that the applicant has successfully completed additional college course work in each examination subject area the applicant failed.

(c) If requested in writing by a person who fails the examination, the board shall furnish the person with an analysis of the person's performance on the examination.
Tex. Parks and Wildlife Code § 83.018 — TX Code / Code pw / Chapter 83 / Section 83.018
§ 83.018. PRESERVE ACQUISITION.
Status: in_force

(a) The designation of a tract of land as habitat preserve or potential habitat preserve or the presence of endangered species or endangered species habitat may not be considered in determining the fair market value of the property for acquisition as a habitat preserve.

(b) A change to plan participant rules and regulations, including land development standards, that occurs after the earliest date that the biological advisory team, citizens advisory committee, or plan participant initially identifies a tract of land as habitat preserve or potential habitat preserve may not be considered in determining the fair market value of the land for acquisition as a habitat preserve.

(c) Except as provided by Subsection (d), the plan participants shall make offers based on fair market value to the landowners for the acquisition of fee simple or other interest in land designated in the regional habitat conservation plan as proposed habitat preserve not later than four years after the issuance of the federal permit or six years after the initial application for the federal permit, whichever is later. Except as provided by Subsection (e), acquisition of all habitat preserves designated as proposed habitat preserves in the regional habitat conservation plan must be completed not later than the sixth anniversary of the date on which the federal permit was issued. A plan participant subject to this subsection who does not meet an applicable deadline shall file an application to amend the federal permit to remove the nonacquired habitat preserve land from the regional habitat conservation plan as a habitat preserve not later than the 60th day after the expiration of the applicable deadline.

(d) If plan participants have not designated a landowner's land as proposed habitat preserve in a regional habitat conservation plan before the date on which the federal permit is issued but designate the land as proposed habitat preserve in a regional habitat conservation plan on or after that date, plan participants shall make an offer to the landowner based on fair market value for the acquisition of fee simple or other interest in the land not later than the fourth anniversary of the date on which the land is identified or designated as proposed habitat preserve.

(e) Plan participants must complete acquisition of land subject to Subsection (d) as habitat preserves not later than the fifth anniversary of the date on which the plan participants identified or designated the land as proposed habitat preserves.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8048.0502 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8048 / Section 8048.0502
§ 8048.0502. 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. Local Government Code § 24.021 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 24 / Section 24.021
§ 24.021. INITIAL ELECTION OF GOVERNING BODY OF COMMUNITY INCORPORATING AS TYPE C GENERAL-LAW MUNICIPALITY; INITIAL TERM.
Status: in_force

(a) At the election at which a community votes to incorporate as a Type C general-law municipality, a mayor and two commissioners must be elected.

(b) The officers elected under this section serve until the date of the first regular election for municipal officers.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7912.102 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7912 / Section 7912.102
§ 7912.102. TAXES FOR BONDS.
Status: in_force

At the time the district issues bonds payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes, the district 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. Natural Resources Code § 81.091 — TX Code / Code nr / Chapter 81 / Section 81.091
§ 81.091. INCRIMINATING TESTIMONY.
Status: in_force

If a witness fails or refuses to appear on being summoned, to answer any question he is asked, or to produce any record or data required by subpoena, the claim that the testimony may tend to incriminate the person giving it does not excuse the witness from testifying or producing the records and data, but the evidence or testimony may not be used against the person on the trial of any criminal proceeding.
Tex. Government Code § 25A.010 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 25A / Section 25A.010
§ 25A.010. VACANCY.
Status: in_force

If a vacancy occurs in an office of a business court judge, the governor, with the advice and consent of the senate, shall appoint, in the same manner as the original appointment, another person to serve for the remainder of the unexpired term.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3982.0702 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3982 / Section 3982.0702
§ 3982.0702. PROCEDURE FOR ELECTION.
Status: in_force

(a) Before the district may impose an ad valorem tax or issue bonds payable from ad valorem taxes of the defined area or designated property, the board shall hold an election in the defined area or in the designated property only.

(b) The board may submit the issues to the voters on the same ballot to be used in another election.
Tex. Family Code § 52.011 — TX Code / Code fa / Chapter 52 / Section 52.011
§ 52.011. DUTY OF LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER TO NOTIFY PROBATE COURT.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, "ward" has the meaning assigned by Section 22.033, Estates Code.

(b) As soon as practicable, but not later than the first working day after the date a law enforcement officer takes a child who is a ward into custody under Section 52.01(a)(2) or (3), the law enforcement officer or other person having custody of the child shall notify the court with jurisdiction over the child's guardianship of the child's detention or arrest.
Tex. Insurance Code § 881.006 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 881 / Section 881.006
§ 881.006. ANNUAL STATEMENT.
Status: in_force

(a) For the filing of each annual statement, the department shall charge the appropriate fee. The fee must be deposited in the Texas Department of Insurance operating account.

(b) Sections 201.001 and 201.002 apply to the fee.