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Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7987A.0401 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7987A / Section 7987A.0401
§ 7987A.0401. ELECTIONS REGARDING TAXES OR BONDS.
Status: in_force

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

(1) revenue other than ad valorem taxes; or

(2) contract payments described by Section 7987A.0403.

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

(c) The district may not issue bonds payable from ad valorem taxes to finance a road project unless the issuance is approved by a vote of a two-thirds majority of the district voters voting at an election held for that purpose.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8867.101 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8867 / Section 8867.101
§ 8867.101. GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT POWERS AND DUTIES.
Status: in_force

Except as provided by Sections 8867.102 and 8867.103(b), the district has the rights, powers, privileges, functions, and duties provided by the general law of this state, including Chapter 36, Water Code, applicable to groundwater conservation districts created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Tex. Water Code § 68.407 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 68 / Section 68.407
§ 68.407. HEARING AND ACTION ON BOARD'S PETITION TO EXCLUDE TERRITORY AND FACILITIES.
Status: in_force

(a) The commissioners court:

(1) shall publish notice and conduct a hearing on the petition under Sections 68.104 and 68.105; and

(2) may grant the petition if the commissioners court finds that exclusion of the territory that contains the facility is practical, just, and reasonable.

(b) A commissioners court that excludes territory under this section shall modify the order that created the district under Section 68.107 to:

(1) modify the territory;

(2) exclude the facility;

(3) describe any security zones modified or eliminated under this section, including the location of any facilities whose zone has changed; and

(4) modify unpaid assessments, as applicable.
Tex. Finance Code § 303.005 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 303 / Section 303.005
§ 303.005. COMPUTATION OF MONTHLY CEILING.
Status: in_force

(a) The consumer credit commissioner shall compute the monthly ceiling on the first business day of the calendar month in which the rate applies. The monthly ceiling is effective for one month beginning on the first calendar day of each month.

(b) The monthly ceiling is computed by averaging all of the weekly ceilings computed using rates from auctions held during the calendar month preceding the computation date of the monthly ceiling.
Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 58.304 — TX Code / Code cr / Chapter 58 / Section 58.304
§ 58.304. LIABILITY.
Status: in_force

Except on a showing of bad faith, a clerk of the court is not liable for any failure to seal medical records after the court grants a motion under this subchapter.
Tex. Labor Code § 407A.201 — TX Code / Code la / Chapter 407A / Section 407A.201
§ 407A.201. ADMISSION OF EMPLOYER AS MEMBER.
Status: in_force

(a) An employer who joins an approved workers' compensation self-insurance group shall:

(1) submit an application for membership to the board of trustees or its administrator; and

(2) enter into the indemnity agreement as required by Section 407A.056.

(b) The board of trustees shall maintain as a permanent record the employer's application for membership and the approval of the application.

(c) The membership of an individual member of a group is subject to cancellation by the group as provided by the bylaws of the group. An individual member may also elect to terminate participation in the group. The group shall notify the commissioner and the commissioner of workers' compensation of the cancellation or termination of a membership not later than the 10th day after the date on which the cancellation or termination takes effect and shall maintain coverage of each canceled or terminated member until the 30th day after the date of the notice, at the terminating member's expense, unless before that date the commissioner of workers' compensation notifies the group that the canceled or terminated member has:

(1) obtained workers' compensation insurance coverage;

(2) become a certified self-insurer; or

(3) become a member of another group.

(d) The group shall pay each workers' compensation claim for which a member of the group incurs liability during the period of membership. A member who elects to terminate membership or whose membership is canceled by the group remains jointly and severally liable for the workers' compensation obligations of the group and its members incurred during the canceled or terminated member's period of membership.

(e) A member of a group is not relieved of workers' compensation liabilities incurred during its period of membership except through payment by the group or the member of required workers' compensation benefits.

(f) The insolvency or bankruptcy of a member does not relieve a group or any other member of the group of liability for the payment of any workers' compensation benefits incurred during the insolvent or bankrupt member's period of membership.
Tex. Local Government Code § 379B.0085 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 379B / Section 379B.0085
§ 379B.0085. HEARINGS BY TELEPHONE OR SIMILAR MEANS.
Status: in_force

(a) As an exception to Chapter 551, Government Code, and other law, if the chairperson, president, vice chairperson, or vice president of a board, or chairperson or vice chairperson of a board committee, is physically present at a meeting of the board or committee, any number of the other members of the board or committee may attend the meeting by use of telephone conference call, video conference call, or other similar telecommunication device. This subsection applies for purposes of constituting a quorum, for purposes of voting, and for any other purpose allowing a board or committee member to otherwise fully participate in any board or committee meeting. This subsection applies without exception with regard to the subject of the meeting or topics considered by the members.

(b) A meeting held by use of telephone conference call, video conference call, or other similar telecommunication device:

(1) is subject to the notice requirements applicable to other meetings;

(2) must specify in the notice of the meeting the location of the meeting at which the president, vice president, chairperson, or vice chairperson will be physically present;

(3) must be open to the public and audible to the public at the location specified in the notice of the meeting as the location of the meeting at which the president, vice president, chairperson, or vice chairperson will be physically present; and

(4) must provide two-way audio communication between all board or committee members attending the meeting during the entire meeting, and if the two-way audio communication link with any member attending the meeting is disrupted at any time, the meeting may not continue until the two-way audio communication link is reestablished.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 223.021 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 223 / Section 223.021
§ 223.021. ISSUANCE OF HOSPITAL PROJECT BONDS.
Status: in_force

(a) An issuer may provide for the issuance of negotiable revenue bonds or other evidences of indebtedness for paying hospital project costs. The bonds may be issued subject only to the requirements of this chapter.

(b) As the governing body of the issuer determines to be in the best interest of the issuer, one or more series of bonds may be issued for each hospital project, or more than one hospital project may be combined in one or more series of bonds, but each hospital project may be considered separately with respect to Subsections (c), (d), and (e), and Sections 223.022-223.024.

(c) Before issuing bonds, the governing body of an issuer must adopt a resolution:

(1) declaring its intention to issue bonds; and

(2) stating the maximum amount of bonds proposed to be issued, the purpose for which the bonds are to be issued, and the tentative date, time, and place at which the governing body proposes to authorize the issuance of the bonds.

(d) Unless the governing body of the issuer orders an election on the issuance of the bonds, a substantial copy of the resolution shall be published three times in a newspaper of general circulation in the territorial limits of the issuer. The first publication must be made not earlier than the 45th day before the tentative date stated in the resolution. The third publication must be made not later than the 11th day before the tentative date.

(e) Before authorizing the issuance of any bonds or ordering an election on any matters authorized by this chapter, the issuer must deposit with the chief administrative officer of the issuer a complete description of any proposed hospital project, including a detailed listing and explanation of projected costs, the reasons for the hospital project, and the name of each owner of the nonprofit organization for whom the hospital project is to be constructed. The required description is public information.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8263.051 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8263 / Section 8263.051
§ 8263.051. DIRECTORS; TERMS.
Status: in_force

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

(b) Except for temporary or initial directors, directors serve staggered four-year terms.
Tex. Business Organizations Code § 402.013 — TX Code / Code bo / Chapter 402 / Section 402.013
§ 402.013. REINSTATEMENT OF ENTITIES CANCELED, REVOKED, DISSOLVED, INVOLUNTARILY DISSOLVED, SUSPENDED, OR FORFEITED UNDER PRIOR LAW.
Status: in_force

(a) On or after January 1, 2006, and before January 1, 2010, a domestic filing entity whose certificate of formation or equivalent governing document has been canceled, revoked, involuntarily dissolved, suspended, or forfeited under prior law may reinstate its certificate of formation or equivalent governing document in accordance with:

(1) prior law; or

(2) this code if it also complies with Section 402.003.

(b) On or after January 1, 2006, and before January 1, 2010, a foreign filing entity whose registration to do business has been canceled, revoked, involuntarily dissolved, suspended, or forfeited under prior law may reinstate its registration in accordance with:

(1) prior law; or

(2) this code if it also complies with Section 402.004.

(b-1) On or after January 1, 2010, a domestic filing entity whose existence has been voluntarily dissolved or involuntarily dissolved under prior law or whose certificate of formation or equivalent governing document has been canceled, revoked, suspended, or forfeited under prior law may reinstate the entity in accordance with this code.

(b-2) On or after January 1, 2010, a foreign filing entity whose registration to do business has been canceled, revoked, suspended, or forfeited under prior law may reinstate its registration in accordance with this code.

(c) If the certificate of formation of a domestic filing entity or the registration to do business of a foreign filing entity is forfeited under the Tax Code, the entity must revive the certificate of formation or registration in accordance with that code.
Tex. Government Code § 2176.003 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2176 / Section 2176.003
§ 2176.003. EVALUATION OF STATE AGENCY MAIL OPERATIONS.
Status: in_force

The comptroller shall:

(1) evaluate the mail operations of state agencies located in Travis County and make recommendations to identify and eliminate practices resulting in excessive mail costs; and

(2) establish minimum objectives and responsibilities for managing mail for the agencies.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8283.201 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8283 / Section 8283.201
§ 8283.201. REVENUE BONDS.
Status: in_force

The authority may issue revenue bonds to carry out any of its powers, functions, or obligations.
Tex. Government Code § 53.128 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 53 / Section 53.128
§ 53.128. COMPENSATION.
Status: in_force

The bailiff shall be compensated out of the general fund of the county in an amount to be set by the Commissioners Court of Tarrant County.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3885.111 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3885 / Section 3885.111
§ 3885.111. NO TOLL ROADS.
Status: in_force

The district may not construct, acquire, maintain, or operate a toll road.
Tex. Finance Code § 14.058 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 14 / Section 14.058
§ 14.058. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY.
Status: in_force

(a) The commissioner or the commissioner's designee shall prepare and maintain a written policy statement that implements a program of equal employment opportunity to ensure that all personnel decisions are made without regard to race, color, disability, sex, religion, age, or national origin.

(b) The policy statement must include:

(1) personnel policies, including policies relating to recruitment, evaluation, selection, training, and promotion of personnel, that show the intent of the office to avoid the unlawful employment practices described by Chapter 21, Labor Code; and

(2) an analysis of the extent to which the composition of the office's personnel is in accordance with state and federal law and a description of reasonable methods to achieve compliance with state and federal law.

(c) The policy statement must:

(1) be updated annually;

(2) be reviewed by the state Commission on Human Rights for compliance with Subsection (b)(1); and

(3) be filed with the governor's office.
Tex. Government Code § 54.742 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 54 / Section 54.742
§ 54.742. COSTS.
Status: in_force

(a) When the district clerk is the clerk under this subchapter, the district clerk shall charge the same court costs for cases filed, transferred to, or assigned to the criminal law magistrate court that are charged in the district courts.

(b) When the county clerk is the clerk under this subchapter, the county clerk shall charge the same court costs for cases filed in, transferred to, or assigned to the criminal law magistrate court that are charged in the county courts.

(c) When a justice clerk is the clerk under this subchapter, the justice clerk shall charge the same court costs for cases filed in, transferred to, or assigned to the criminal law magistrate court that are charged in the justice courts.
Tex. Transportation Code § 172.210 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 172 / Section 172.210
§ 172.210. ABANDONMENT OF RAIL LINE.
Status: in_force

(a) A district may not abandon a district rail line for which state money has been loaned or granted unless the abandonment is approved by the commission as being consistent with the policies of this chapter.

(b) The commission by rule shall adopt procedures for applying for and obtaining approval for abandonment under this section.
Tex. Parks and Wildlife Code § 77.004 — TX Code / Code pw / Chapter 77 / Section 77.004
§ 77.004. RESEARCH PROGRAM.
Status: in_force

(a) The department shall conduct continuous research and study of:

(1) the supply, economic value, environment, and reproductive characteristics of the various economically important species of shrimp;

(2) factors affecting the increase or decrease in shrimp stocks in both an annual and long-term cycle;

(3) the use and effectiveness of trawls, nets, and other devices for the taking of shrimp;

(4) industrial and other pollution of the water naturally frequented by shrimp;

(5) statistical information gathered by the department on the marketing, harvesting, processing, and catching of shrimp landed at points in the state;

(6) environmental parameters in the bay and estuary areas that may serve as limiting factors of shrimp population abundance;

(7) other factors that, based on the best scientific information available, may affect the health and well-being of the economically important shrimp resources; and

(8) alternative management measures for shrimp that may be considered for implementation in the management regime.

(b) The research may be conducted by the department or an agency designated by the department.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7972A.0202 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7972A / Section 7972A.0202
§ 7972A.0202. TEMPORARY DIRECTORS.
Status: in_force

(a) The temporary board consists of:

(1) Jamison Stewart;

(2) Ron Lusk;

(3) Paul Otte;

(4) Megan Turnipseed; and

(5) Roland Fagerberg.

(b) Temporary directors serve until the earlier of:

(1) the date permanent directors are elected under Section 7972A.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 7972A.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 7972A.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. Water Code § 17.994 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 17 / Section 17.994
§ 17.994. TRAINING REQUIREMENTS.
Status: in_force

(a) The board by order shall require an operating entity to undergo appropriate training if the board:

(1) determines that training is necessary under Section 17.992 or 17.993(a) or (b); or

(2) receives notice from the commission that the commission finds that training is necessary under Section 17.993.

(b) The board shall refer the operating entity to an appropriate individual, association, business organization, or governmental entity for training required by the order.

(c) The person providing the training shall conduct an assessment of the operating entity for which training is ordered, determine who needs training, and devise a training program to address the deficiencies identified in the assessment.

(d) The person providing the training shall present a proposed training program to the board for approval. If the training program is approved by the board, the person shall conduct the required training.

(e) On completion of the training, the person who provided the training shall issue a certificate of completion to the participants in the training and to the board.

(f) A political subdivision shall reimburse a participant in training for reasonable expenses incurred in completing the training.

(g) Not later than January 15 each year, each person who provides training under this section shall report to the board a list of political subdivisions for which the person provided training required under this section during the previous calendar year.
Tex. Natural Resources Code § 34.001 — TX Code / Code nr / Chapter 34 / Section 34.001
§ 34.001. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this chapter:

(1) "Board" means a board for lease.

(2) "Commissioner" means the Commissioner of the General Land Office.

(3) "Land office" means the General Land Office.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1066.054 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1066 / Section 1066.054
§ 1066.054. BOARD VACANCY.
Status: in_force

If a vacancy occurs in the office of director, the remaining directors shall appoint a director for the unexpired term.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 431.0817 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 431 / Section 431.0817
§ 431.0817. FEDERAL PREEMPTION.
Status: in_force

On and after September 1, 2025, and the effective date of a federal law or regulation issued by the United States Food and Drug Administration or the United States Department of Agriculture, Section 431.0815 has no effect if:

(1) for a specific ingredient, including a food additive and color additive, listed under Section 431.0815(a), the law or regulation:

(A) prohibits the use of the ingredient;

(B) imposes conditions on the use of the ingredient, including a condition requiring a warning or disclosure statement; or

(C) determines an ingredient or class of ingredients is safe for human consumption; or

(2) the law or regulation requires a labeling statement relating to ultra-processed or processed foods.
Tex. Occupations Code § 301.551 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 301 / Section 301.551
§ 301.551. INJUNCTION.
Status: in_force

(a) In addition to any other action authorized by law, the board may institute an action in its name to enjoin a violation of this chapter or a board rule.

(b) To obtain an injunction under this section, it is not necessary to allege or prove that:

(1) an adequate remedy at law does not exist; or

(2) substantial or irreparable damage would result from the continued violation.

(c) Notwithstanding Subsection (b), in a proceeding for an injunction under Subsection (a), the defendant may assert and prove as a complete defense to the action that the board's actions or proceedings were:

(1) arbitrary or capricious;

(2) contrary to legal requirements; or

(3) conducted without due process of law.

(d) Either party to an action under Subsection (a) may appeal. The board is not required to give an appeal bond in a cause arising under this section.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8078.0105 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8078 / Section 8078.0105
§ 8078.0105. FINDINGS OF PUBLIC PURPOSE AND BENEFIT.
Status: in_force

(a) The district is created to serve a public purpose and benefit.

(b) The district is created to accomplish the purposes of:

(1) a municipal utility district as provided by general law and Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution; and

(2) Section 52, Article III, Texas Constitution, that relate to the construction, acquisition, improvement, operation, or maintenance of macadamized, graveled, or paved roads, or improvements, including storm drainage, in aid of those roads.
Tex. Business & Commerce Code § 57.252 — TX Code / Code bc / Chapter 57 / Section 57.252
§ 57.252. APPLICABILITY OF SUBCHAPTER; CONFLICT WITH SUBCHAPTER.
Status: in_force

(a) Sections 57.253, 57.254, and 57.255 apply to a warranty claim submitted by a dealer who has complied with the supplier's reasonable policies and procedures for reimbursement of the warranty claim and the claim is a warranted claim under the supplier's warranty policy.

(b) A supplier's warranty reimbursement policies and procedures are considered unreasonable to the extent of any conflict with this subchapter.
Tex. Occupations Code § 301.104 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 301 / Section 301.104
§ 301.104. PERSONNEL; EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES.
Status: in_force

The board shall employ persons as necessary to carry on the work of the board.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 361.0831 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 361 / Section 361.0831
§ 361.0831. EX PARTE CONTACTS PROHIBITED.
Status: in_force

(a) Unless required for the disposition of ex parte matters authorized by law, or unless permitted by Section 2001.061, Government Code, a hearings examiner may not communicate, directly or indirectly, with any employee of the commission, any commissioner, or any party to a hearing conducted by the commission in connection with any issue of fact or law pertaining to a contested case in which the commission or party is involved.

(b) Except for communications allowed under Subsection (a), an employee of the commission, a commissioner, or a party to a hearing conducted by the commission may not attempt to influence the finding of facts or the application of law or rules by a hearings examiner except by proper evidence, pleadings, and legal argument with notice and opportunity for all parties to participate.

(c) If a prohibited contact is made, the hearings examiner shall notify all parties with a summary of that contact and notice of their opportunity to respond and shall give all parties an opportunity to respond.