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Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 62.062 — TX Code / Code cr / Chapter 62 / Section 62.062
§ 62.062. LIMITATION ON NEWSPAPER PUBLICATION.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided by Subsection (b), a local law enforcement authority may not publish notice in a newspaper or other periodical or circular concerning a person's registration under this chapter if the only basis on which the person is subject to registration is one or more adjudications of delinquent conduct.

(b) This article does not apply to a publication of notice under Article 62.056.
Tex. Occupations Code § 558.057 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 558 / Section 558.057
§ 558.057. INTERNSHIP OR OTHER PROGRAM TO QUALIFY FOR EXAMINATION.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, "preceptor" means a pharmacist licensed in this state to practice pharmacy or another health care professional who meets the preceptor requirements specified by rule and who is recognized by the board to supervise and be responsible for the activities and functions of a pharmacist-intern in an internship program.

(b) The board shall:

(1) establish standards for an internship or other program necessary to qualify an applicant for the licensing examination; and

(2) determine the qualifications necessary for a preceptor used in the program.
Tex. Water Code § 11.407 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 11 / Section 11.407
§ 11.407. ALLOCATION AND DISTRIBUTION OF WATER DURING APPEAL.
Status: in_force

During the pendency of an appeal, the trial court shall limit the allocation and distribution of the water in its custody to the parties adjudicated to have a valid right to use the water. However, if any party prosecutes an appeal and files a supersedeas bond, the trial court shall make any necessary adjustments in the water allocations and allocate to that party the same amount of water that he received during the proceedings in the trial court.
Tex. Water Code § 51.156 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 51 / Section 51.156
§ 51.156. CONTRACT WITH THE UNITED STATES.
Status: in_force

(a) The board of a district organized under the provisions of Article XVI, Section 59, of the Texas Constitution to irrigate arid land may contract with the United States for the investigation, construction, extension, operation, and maintenance of any federal reclamation project of benefit to the district and authorized under the National Reclamation Act of 1902, as amended.

(b) The board may contract to secure a district water supply from the federal reclamation project and to pay to the United States the agreed cost of it in the form of construction charges, operation and maintenance charges, and water rental charges, as shown by the contract and in accordance with the terms and conditions of the national reclamation law.
Tex. Transportation Code § 224.092 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 224 / Section 224.092
§ 224.092. DUTIES OF COMMISSION.
Status: in_force

The commission shall provide for the:

(1) equipment and maintenance of a detour road in a manner adequate for the convenience and safety of normal traffic using the road; and

(2) posting of necessary signs at each end of the detour road for the guidance and convenience of the public.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7946A.0501 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7946A / Section 7946A.0501
§ 7946A.0501. AUTHORITY TO ISSUE BONDS AND OTHER OBLIGATIONS.
Status: in_force

The district may issue bonds or other obligations payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes, impact fees, revenue, contract payments, grants, or other district money, or any combination of those sources, to pay for any authorized district purpose.
Tex. Insurance Code § 462.208 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 462 / Section 462.208
§ 462.208.
Status: in_force

Sec. 462.208. CLAIMS NOT COVERED: SUPPLEMENTARY PAYMENT OBLIGATIONS. A supplementary payment obligation, including an adjustment fee or expense, attorney's fee or expense, court cost, interest or penalty, or interest or bond premium, incurred before an insurer is determined to be an impaired insurer is not a covered claim.
Tex. Occupations Code § 507.059 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 507 / Section 507.059
§ 507.059. TRAINING.
Status: in_force

(a) A person who is appointed to and qualifies for office as a member of the executive council may not vote, deliberate, or be counted as a member in attendance at a meeting of the executive council until the person completes a training program that complies with this section.

(b) The training program must provide the person with information regarding:

(1) the law governing executive council operations;

(2) the programs, functions, rules, and budget of the executive council;

(3) the scope of and limitations on the rulemaking authority of the executive council;

(4) the types of executive council rules, interpretations, and enforcement actions that may implicate federal antitrust law by limiting competition or impacting prices charged by persons engaged in a profession or business the executive council regulates, including any rule, interpretation, or enforcement action that:

(A) regulates the scope of practice of persons in a profession or business the executive council regulates;

(B) restricts advertising by persons in a profession or business the executive council regulates;

(C) affects the price of goods or services provided by persons in a profession or business the executive council regulates; or

(D) restricts participation in a profession or business the executive council regulates;

(5) the results of the most recent formal audit of the executive council;

(6) the requirements of:

(A) laws relating to open meetings, public information, administrative procedure, and disclosure of conflicts of interest; and

(B) other laws applicable to members of the executive council in performing their duties; and

(7) any applicable ethics policies adopted by the executive council or the Texas Ethics Commission.

(c) A person appointed to the executive council is entitled to reimbursement, as provided by the General Appropriations Act, for the travel expenses incurred in attending the training program regardless of whether the attendance at the program occurs before or after the person qualifies for office.

(d) The executive director of the executive council shall create a training manual that includes the information required by Subsection (b). The executive director shall distribute a copy of the training manual annually to each executive council member. Each member of the executive council shall sign and submit to the executive director a statement acknowledging that the member received and has reviewed the training manual.
Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 45A.257 — TX Code / Code cr / Chapter 45A / Section 45A.257
§ 45A.257. WAIVER OF PAYMENT OF FINES AND COSTS.
Status: in_force

(a) A municipal court, regardless of whether the court is a court of record, or a justice court may waive payment of all or part of a fine imposed on a defendant if the court determines that:

(1) the defendant:

(A) is indigent or does not have sufficient resources or income to pay all or part of the fine; or

(B) was, at the time the offense was committed, a child as defined by Article 45A.453(a); and

(2) discharging the fine under Article 45A.254 or as otherwise authorized by this chapter would impose an undue hardship on the defendant.

(b) A municipal court, regardless of whether the court is a court of record, or a justice court may waive payment of all or part of the costs imposed on a defendant if the court determines that the defendant:

(1) is indigent or does not have sufficient resources or income to pay all or part of the costs; or

(2) was, at the time the offense was committed, a child as defined by Article 45A.453(a).

(c) A defendant is presumed to be indigent or to not have sufficient resources or income to pay all or part of the fines or costs for purposes of Subsection (a) or (b) if the defendant:

(1) is in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services, or was in the conservatorship of that department at the time of the offense; or

(2) is designated, or was designated at the time of the offense, as a homeless child or youth or an unaccompanied youth, as those terms are defined by 42 U.S.C. Section 11434a.

(d) A determination of undue hardship made under Subsection (a)(2) is in the court's discretion. In making that determination, the court may consider, as applicable, the defendant's:

(1) significant physical or mental impairment or disability;

(2) pregnancy and childbirth;

(3) substantial family commitments or responsibilities, including child or dependent care;

(4) work responsibilities and hours;

(5) transportation limitations;

(6) homelessness or housing insecurity; and

(7) any other factor the court determines relevant.
Tex. Government Code § 437.109 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 437 / Section 437.109
§ 437.109. EXEMPTION FROM CERTAIN STATE ACTIVITIES.
Status: in_force

(a) The department is exempt from the provisions of Chapter 2054 relating to the oversight of information resources and information resource manager provisions to the extent the National Guard Bureau and the United States Department of Defense provide information technology and communications support to the department.

(b) Notwithstanding any other law, a service member considered to be a temporary state employee is not considered to be an employee of the department for the purpose of counting the number of full-time equivalent positions authorized for the department in the General Appropriations Act.
Tex. Business & Commerce Code § 5.111 — TX Code / Code bc / Chapter 5 / Section 5.111
§ 5.111. REMEDIES.
Status: in_force

(a) If an issuer wrongfully dishonors or repudiates its obligation to pay money under a letter of credit before presentation, the beneficiary, successor, or nominated person presenting on its own behalf may recover from the issuer the amount that is the subject of the dishonor or repudiation. If the issuer's obligation under the letter of credit is not for the payment of money, the claimant may obtain specific performance or, at the claimant's election, recover an amount equal to the value of performance from the issuer. In either case, the claimant may also recover incidental but not consequential damages. The claimant is not obligated to take action to avoid damages that might be due from the issuer under this subsection. If, although not obligated to do so, the claimant avoids damages, the claimant's recovery from the issuer must be reduced by the amount of damages avoided. The issuer has the burden of proving the amount of damages avoided. In the case of repudiation the claimant need not present any document.

(b) If an issuer wrongfully dishonors a draft or demand presented under a letter of credit or honors a draft or demand in breach of its obligation to the applicant, the applicant may recover damages resulting from the breach, including incidental but not consequential damages, less any amount saved as a result of the breach.

(c) If an adviser or nominated person other than a confirmer breaches an obligation under this chapter or an issuer breaches an obligation not covered in Subsection (a) or (b), a person to whom the obligation is owed may recover damages resulting from the breach, including incidental but not consequential damages, less any amount saved as a result of the breach. To the extent of the confirmation, a confirmer has the liability of an issuer specified in this subsection and Subsections (a) and (b).

(d) An issuer, nominated person, or adviser who is found liable under Subsection (a), (b), or (c) shall pay interest on the amount owed thereunder from the date of wrongful dishonor or other appropriate date.

(e) Reasonable attorney's fees and other expenses of litigation may be awarded to the prevailing party in an action in which a remedy is sought under this chapter.

(f) Damages that would otherwise be payable by a party for breach of an obligation under this chapter may be liquidated by agreement or undertaking, but only in an amount or by a formula that is reasonable in light of the harm anticipated.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8027.0305 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8027 / Section 8027.0305
§ 8027.0305. COMPLIANCE WITH MUNICIPAL CONSENT ORDINANCE OR RESOLUTION.
Status: in_force

The district shall comply with all applicable requirements of any ordinance or resolution that is adopted under Section 54.016 or 54.0165, Water Code, and that consents to the creation of the district or to the inclusion of land in the district.
Tex. Government Code § 1477.059 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 1477 / Section 1477.059
§ 1477.059. MATURITY.
Status: in_force

A bond issued under this subchapter must mature not later than 40 years after its date.
Tex. Occupations Code § 261.053 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 261 / Section 261.053
§ 261.053. DISCLOSURE TO AFFECTED DENTIST.
Status: in_force

(a) Disclosure to the affected dentist of confidential peer review committee information pertinent to the matter under review does not waive the confidentiality provisions of this chapter.

(b) If a dental peer review committee takes action that may result in censure or a license suspension, restriction, limitation, or revocation by the board or in the denial of membership or privileges in a health care entity, the committee shall give the affected dentist:

(1) a written copy of the recommendation of the committee; and

(2) a copy of the final decision, including a statement of the basis for the decision.
Tex. Utilities Code § 12.152 — TX Code / Code ut / Chapter 12 / Section 12.152
§ 12.152. CONFLICT OF INTEREST.
Status: in_force

(a) A person is not eligible for appointment as a commissioner or executive director of the commission if:

(1) the person serves on the board of directors of a company that supplies fuel, utility-related services, or utility-related products to regulated or unregulated electric or telecommunications utilities; or

(2) the person or the person's spouse:

(A) is employed by or participates in the management of a business entity or other organization that is regulated by or receives funds from the commission;

(B) directly or indirectly owns or controls more than a 10 percent interest in:

(i) a business entity or other organization that is regulated by or receives funds from the commission; or

(ii) a utility competitor, utility supplier, or other entity affected by a commission decision in a manner other than by the setting of rates for that class of customer;

(C) uses or receives a substantial amount of tangible goods, services, or funds from the commission, other than compensation or reimbursement authorized by law for commission membership, attendance, or expenses; or

(D) notwithstanding Paragraph (B), has an interest in a mutual fund or retirement fund in which more than 10 percent of the fund's holdings at the time of appointment is in a single utility, utility competitor, or utility supplier in this state and the person does not disclose this information to the governor, senate, commission, or other entity, as appropriate.

(b) A person otherwise ineligible because of Subsection (a)(2)(B) may be appointed to the commission and serve as a commissioner or may be employed as executive director if the person:

(1) notifies the attorney general and commission that the person is ineligible because of Subsection (a)(2)(B); and

(2) divests the person or the person's spouse of the ownership or control:

(A) before beginning service or employment; or

(B) if the person is already serving or employed, within a reasonable time.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8067.0202 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8067 / Section 8067.0202
§ 8067.0202. TEMPORARY DIRECTORS.
Status: in_force

(a) The temporary board consists of:

(1) Emily Lassetter;

(2) Stephanie Trevino;

(3) Mike Scott;

(4) Allen DeJonge; and

(5) Marcus Campbell.

(b) Temporary directors serve until the earlier of:

(1) the date permanent directors are elected under Section 8067.0103; 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 8067.0103 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 8067.0103; 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. Government Code § 1505.206 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 1505 / Section 1505.206
§ 1505.206. PLEDGE OF REVENUE.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, "net revenue" means the gross revenue derived from a harbor improvement or facility less the amount necessary to pay the cost of maintaining and operating the harbor improvement or facility.

(b) A bond issued under this subchapter is payable from revenue pledged by the governing body of the municipality to the payment of the bond.

(c) To secure payment of principal of and interest on bonds issued under this subchapter, the governing body of the municipality may pledge:

(1) the gross or net revenue of:

(A) a harbor improvement or facility to be financed by the bonds; or

(B) a harbor improvement or facility in existence before the issuance of the bonds, if that revenue may be pledged;

(2) unless the bond authorization specifies a different amount, the entire amount of revenue due the municipality under a contract in existence before the issuance of the bonds or to be entered into after the issuance, if that revenue may be pledged; or

(3) any other revenue specified by the bond authorization that may be pledged.
Tex. Estates Code § 1051.252 — TX Code / Code es / Chapter 1051 / Section 1051.252
§ 1051.252. REQUEST FOR NOTICE OF FILING OF PLEADING.
Status: in_force

(a) At any time after an application is filed to commence a guardianship proceeding, a person interested in the estate or welfare of a ward or incapacitated person may file with the county clerk a written request to be notified of all, or any specified, motions, applications, or pleadings filed with respect to the proceeding by any person or by a person specifically designated in the request. A person filing a request under this section is responsible for payment of the fees and other costs of providing the requested documents, and the clerk may require a deposit to cover the estimated costs of providing the notice. The clerk shall send to the requestor by regular mail a copy of any requested document.

(b) A county clerk's failure to comply with a request under this section does not invalidate a proceeding.
Tex. Insurance Code § 911.251 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 911 / Section 911.251
§ 911.251. LICENSING AND APPOINTMENT OF CERTAIN AGENTS.
Status: in_force

(a) An individual or firm may not solicit, write, sign, execute, or deliver insurance policies, bind insurance risks, collect premiums, or otherwise act on behalf of a farm mutual insurance company in the capacity of an insurance agent in the solicitation or sale of crop insurance unless the individual or firm holds a license issued under Title 13.

(b) A farm mutual insurance company may not appoint and act through an agent under Subchapter F, Chapter 4051.
Tex. Business & Commerce Code § 51.051 — TX Code / Code bc / Chapter 51 / Section 51.051
§ 51.051. FILING OF DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS AND LIST OF SELLERS.
Status: in_force

Before a sale or offer for sale, including advertising, of a business opportunity, the principal seller must register the business opportunity with the secretary of state by filing:

(1) a copy of the disclosure statement required by Subchapter D, except as provided by Section 51.053; and

(2) a list of the name and resident address of any individual who sells or will sell the business opportunity for the principal seller.
Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 7.06 — TX Code / Code cr / Chapter 7 / Section 7.06
§ 7.06. AMOUNT OF BAIL.
Status: in_force

The magistrate, in fixing the amount of such bonds, shall be governed by the pecuniary circumstances of the accused and the nature of the offense threatened or about to be committed.
Tex. Government Code § 820.002 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 820 / Section 820.002
§ 820.002. APPLICABILITY.
Status: in_force

This chapter applies only to a member of the employee or elected class of membership who:

(1) was hired or took office on or after September 1, 2022; and

(2) was not a member on the date the member was hired or took office.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3967.0104 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3967 / Section 3967.0104
§ 3967.0104. FINDINGS OF BENEFIT AND PUBLIC PURPOSE.
Status: in_force

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

(b) All land and other property included in the district will benefit from the improvements and services to be provided by the district under powers conferred by Sections 52 and 52-a, Article III, and Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution, and other powers granted under this chapter.

(c) The creation of the district is in the public interest and is essential to further the public purposes of:

(1) developing and diversifying the economy of the state;

(2) eliminating unemployment and underemployment; and

(3) developing or expanding transportation and commerce.

(d) The district will:

(1) promote the health, safety, and general welfare of residents, employers, potential employees, employees, visitors, and consumers in the district, and of the public;

(2) provide needed funding for the district to preserve, maintain, and enhance the economic health and vitality of the district territory as a community and business center;

(3) promote the health, safety, welfare, and enjoyment of the public by providing pedestrian ways, transit facilities, parking facilities, and public art objects, and by landscaping and developing certain areas in the district, which are necessary for the restoration, preservation, and enhancement of scenic beauty; and

(4) provide for water, wastewater, drainage, road, and recreational facilities for the district.

(e) Pedestrian ways along or across a street, whether at grade or above or below the surface, and street lighting, street landscaping, parking, and street art objects are parts of and necessary components of a street and are considered to be a street or road improvement.

(f) The district will not act as the agent or instrumentality of any private interest even though the district will benefit many private interests as well as the public.