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Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8385.152 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8385 / Section 8385.152
§ 8385.152. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE TAX.
Status: in_force

(a) If authorized at an election held under Section 8385.151, the district may impose an operation and maintenance tax on taxable property in the district in accordance with Section 49.107, Water Code.

(b) The board shall determine the tax rate. The rate may not exceed the rate approved at the election.

(c) If required by an agreement between the district and a municipality under Section 8385.105, the total ad valorem tax rate of the district may not be less than the total ad valorem tax rate of the municipality.
Tex. Government Code § 543A.0051 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 543A / Section 543A.0051
§ 543A.0051. QUALITY-BASED PREMIUM PAYMENTS; PERFORMANCE REPORTING.
Status: in_force

(a) Subject to Section 1903(m)(2)(A), Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. Section 1396b(m)(2)(A)), and other federal law, the commission shall base a percentage of the premiums paid to a managed care organization participating in the child health plan program or Medicaid on the organization's performance with respect to outcome and process measures developed under Section 543A.0002 that address potentially preventable events. The percentage may increase each year.

(b) The commission shall make available information relating to a managed care organization's performance with respect to outcome and process measures under this subchapter to an enrollee or recipient before the enrollee or recipient chooses a managed care plan.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3919.152 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3919 / Section 3919.152
§ 3919.152. BOARD DETERMINATION REQUIRED.
Status: in_force

The district may not undertake an improvement project unless the board determines the project is necessary to accomplish a public purpose of the district.
Tex. Natural Resources Code § 201.013 — TX Code / Code nr / Chapter 201 / Section 201.013
§ 201.013. REVOCATION.
Status: in_force

The General Land Office may for good cause revoke any permit issued under Section 201.012 of this code.
Tex. Natural Resources Code § 161.361 — TX Code / Code nr / Chapter 161 / Section 161.361
§ 161.361. DEFINITION.
Status: in_force

In this subchapter, "person purchasing land under the program" means a person or a person's successor or assign who buys land from the board under a contract of sale and purchase regardless of whether the land is sold under Sections 161.175 and 161.231 through 161.234 or Section 161.319 or Subchapter G, or who buys land using a mortgage loan under Subchapter K.
Tex. Family Code § 159.503 — TX Code / Code fa / Chapter 159 / Section 159.503
§ 159.503. EMPLOYER'S COMPLIANCE WITH TWO OR MORE INCOME-WITHHOLDING ORDERS.
Status: in_force

If an obligor's employer receives two or more income-withholding orders with respect to the earnings of the same obligor, the employer satisfies the terms of the orders if the employer complies with the law of the state of the obligor's principal place of employment to establish the priorities for withholding and allocating income withheld for two or more child support obligees.
Tex. Government Code § 2254.031 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2254 / Section 2254.031
§ 2254.031. RENEWAL; AMENDMENT; EXTENSION.
Status: repealed

(a) A state agency that intends to renew, amend, or extend a major consulting services contract shall comply with Sections 2254.028 and 2254.029 if the contract after the renewal, amendment, or extension is a major consulting services contract.

(b) A state agency that intends to renew a contract that is not a major consulting services contract shall comply with Sections 2254.028 and 2254.029 if the original contract and the renewal contract have a reasonably foreseeable value totaling more than $15,000, or $25,000 for an institution of higher education other than a public junior college.

(c) Repealed by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 953 (S.B. 65), Sec. 30(6), eff. September 1, 2019.

(d) A state agency that intends to amend or extend a contract that is not a major consulting services contract shall comply with Sections 2254.028 and 2254.029 if the original contract and the amendment or extension have a reasonably foreseeable value totaling more than $15,000, or $25,000 for an institution of higher education other than a public junior college.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3868.005 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3868 / Section 3868.005
§ 3868.005. DISTRICT TERRITORY.
Status: in_force

(a) The district is composed of the territory described by Section 2 of the Act enacting this chapter, as that territory may have been modified under Section 3868.113 or other law.

(b) The boundaries and field notes contained in Section 2 of the Act enacting this chapter form a closure. A mistake in the field notes or in copying the field notes in the legislative process does not affect the district's:

(1) organization, existence, or validity;

(2) right to contract;

(3) authority to borrow money or issue bonds or other obligations described by Section 3868.201 or to pay the principal and interest of the bonds or other obligations;

(4) right to impose or collect an assessment, or collect other revenue; or

(5) legality or operation.
Tex. Estates Code § 301.101 — TX Code / Code es / Chapter 301 / Section 301.101
§ 301.101. OPPOSITION TO APPLICATION FOR LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION.
Status: in_force

An interested person may, at any time before an application for letters of administration is granted, file an opposition to the application in writing and may apply for the grant of letters to the interested person or any other person. On the trial, the court, considering the applicable provisions of this code, shall grant letters to the person that seems best entitled to the letters without notice other than the notice given on the original application.
Tex. Business & Commerce Code § 1.308 — TX Code / Code bc / Chapter 1 / Section 1.308
§ 1.308. PERFORMANCE OR ACCEPTANCE UNDER RESERVATION OF RIGHTS.
Status: reserved

(a) A party that with explicit reservation of rights performs or promises performance or assents to performance in a manner demanded or offered by the other party does not thereby prejudice the rights reserved. Such words as "without prejudice," "under protest," or the like are sufficient.

(b) Subsection (a) does not apply to an accord and satisfaction.
Tex. Education Code § 75.105 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 75 / Section 75.105
§ 75.105. RECEIPT AND DISBURSEMENT OF FUNDS, PROPERTY, AND SERVICES.
Status: in_force

In addition to state appropriations, the institute may receive and expend or use funds, property, or services from any source, public or private, under rules established by the chief academic executive of the university and the board and under applicable state laws.
Tex. Insurance Code § 2002.005 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 2002 / Section 2002.005
§ 2002.005. COINSURANCE CLAUSES.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as otherwise provided by this section, an insurer subject to this subtitle or Subchapter C, Chapter 5, may not issue an insurance policy or contract covering property in this state that contains a clause that:

(1) requires the insured to obtain or maintain a larger amount of insurance than expressed in the policy or contract; or

(2) in any way provides that the insured is liable as a coinsurer with the insurer issuing the policy or contract for any part of the loss or damage that may be caused by fire to the property described in the policy or contract.

(b) A clause described by Subsection (a) is void.

(c) A coinsurance clause may be included in an insurance policy written on cotton, grain, or other products in the process of marketing, shipping, storing, or manufacturing.

(d) An insured may be given an option to accept an insurance policy or contract that contains a clause described by Subsection (a) covering a class of property other than the property described by Subsection (c), a private dwelling, or a stock of merchandise offered for sale at retail that has a value of less than $10,000, if the insured is allowed a reduction in the premium rate for the policy or contract. A clause to which this subsection applies is valid and binding. The commissioner may promulgate the premium rates that apply to a coinsurance clause under this subsection.

(e) The commissioner by order may authorize or require the use of any form of coinsurance clause in connection with an insurance policy that insures against the hazards of tornado, windstorm, and hail on any class of property. The commissioner may adopt rules with reference to:

(1) coinsurance clauses authorized or required by this subsection and the use of those clauses; and

(2) credits in premium rates for the use of coinsurance clauses authorized or required by this subsection.
Tex. Government Code § 466.014 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 466 / Section 466.014
§ 466.014. POWERS AND DUTIES OF DEPARTMENT AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR.
Status: in_force

(a) The department and executive director have broad authority and shall exercise strict control and close supervision over all lottery games conducted in this state to promote and ensure integrity, security, honesty, and fairness in the operation and administration of the lottery.

(b) The executive director may contract with or employ a person to perform a function, activity, or service in connection with the operation of the lottery as prescribed by the executive director. A person with whom the executive director contracts to operate a lottery must be eligible for a sales agent license under Section 466.155.

(c) The executive director may award a contract for lottery supplies or services, including a contract under Subsection (b), pending the completion of any investigation authorized by this chapter. A contract awarded under this subsection must include a provision permitting the executive director to terminate the contract without penalty if the investigation reveals that the person to whom the contract is awarded would not be eligible for a sales agent license under Section 466.155.

(d) A contract between the department and a lottery operator under Subsection (b) must contain a provision allowing the contract to be terminated without penalty if the department is abolished.
Tex. Government Code § 540A.0156 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 540A / Section 540A.0156
§ 540A.0156.
Status: in_force

Sec. 540A.0156. MOTOR VEHICLE OPERATOR: VEHICLE ACCESSIBILITY. For purposes of this subchapter and notwithstanding Section 2402.111(a)(2)(A), Occupations Code, a motor vehicle operator who provides a service under this subchapter may use a wheelchair-accessible vehicle equipped with a lift or ramp that is capable of transporting a passenger using a fixed-frame wheelchair in the cabin of the vehicle if the vehicle otherwise meets the requirements of Section 2402.111, Occupations Code.
Tex. Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 17.064 — TX Code / Code cp / Chapter 17 / Section 17.064
§ 17.064. SAME EFFECT AS PERSONAL SERVICE.
Status: in_force

Service on the chairman has the same effect as personal service on the nonresident.
Tex. Transportation Code § 452.058 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 452 / Section 452.058
§ 452.058. USE AND ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY OF OTHERS.
Status: in_force

(a) For a purpose described by Section 452.056(a)(1) and as necessary or useful in the construction, repair, maintenance, or operation of the public transportation system, an authority may:

(1) use a public way, including an alley; and

(2) directly, or indirectly by another person, relocate or reroute the property of another person or alter the construction of the property of another person.

(b) For an act authorized by Subsection (a)(2), an authority may contract with the owner of the property to allow the owner to make the relocation, rerouting, or alteration by the owner's own means or through a contractor of the owner. The contract may provide for reimbursement of the owner for costs or payment to the contractor.

(c) An authority may acquire by eminent domain any interest in real property, including a fee simple interest and the use of air or subsurface space, except the right of eminent domain may not be exercised:

(1) in a municipality without the approval of each proposed acquisition by the governing body of the municipality or in an unincorporated area without the approval of each proposed acquisition by the commissioners court of the county in which the property to be condemned is located; or

(2) in a manner that would:

(A) unduly impair the existing neighborhood character of property surrounding, or adjacent to, the property to be condemned;

(B) unduly interfere with interstate commerce; or

(C) authorize the authority to run an authority vehicle on a railroad track that is used to transport property.

(d) If an authority, through the exercise of a power under this chapter, makes necessary the relocation or rerouting of, or alteration of the construction of, a road, alley, overpass, underpass, railroad track, bridge, or associated property, an electric, telegraph, telephone, or television cable line, conduit, or associated property, or a water, sewer, gas, or other pipeline, or associated property, the relocation or rerouting or alteration of the construction must be accomplished at the sole cost and expense of the authority, and damages that are incurred by an owner of the property must be paid by the authority.

(e) Unless the power of eminent domain is exercised, an authority may not begin an activity authorized under Subsection (a) to alter or damage property of others, including this state or a political subdivision of this state, without having first received the written permission of the owner.
Tex. Parks and Wildlife Code § 42.025 — TX Code / Code pw / Chapter 42 / Section 42.025
§ 42.025. PENALTY.
Status: in_force

A person who violates any provision of this chapter commits an offense that is a Class C Parks and Wildlife Code misdemeanor.
Tex. Government Code § 322.022 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 322 / Section 322.022
§ 322.022. PUBLIC HEARING ON INTERIM BUDGET REDUCTION REQUEST.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section:

(1) "Interim budget reduction request" means a request communicated in any manner for a state agency to make adjustments to the strategies, methods of finance, performance measures, or riders applicable to the agency through the state budget in effect on the date the request is communicated that, if implemented, would reduce the agency's total expenditures for the current state fiscal biennium to an amount less than the total amount that otherwise would be permissible based on the appropriations made to the agency in the budget.

(2) "State agency" means an office, department, board, commission, institution, or other entity to which a legislative appropriation is made.

(b) A state agency shall provide to the board a detailed report of any expenditure reduction plan that:

(1) the agency develops in response to an interim budget reduction request made by the governor, the lieutenant governor, or a member of the legislature, or any combination of those persons; and

(2) if implemented, would reduce the agency's total expenditures for the current state fiscal biennium to an amount less than the total amount that otherwise would be permissible based on the appropriations made to the agency in the state budget for the biennium.

(c) The board shall hold a public hearing to solicit testimony on an expenditure reduction plan a state agency reports to the board as required by Subsection (b) as soon as practicable after receiving the report. The agency may not implement any element of the plan until the conclusion of the hearing.

(d) This section does not apply to an expenditure reduction a state agency desires to make that does not directly or indirectly result from an interim budget reduction request made by the governor, the lieutenant governor, or a member of the legislature, or any combination of those persons.
Tex. Water Code § 13.256 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 13 / Section 13.256
§ 13.256. COUNTY FEE.
Status: in_force

(a) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a county with a population of more than 2.8 million may not charge a water and sewer utility a fee for the privilege of installing or replacing a water or sewer line in the county's right-of-way.

(b) This section does not affect a franchise agreement or other contract entered into before September 1, 1995.
Tex. Occupations Code § 1101.503 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 1101 / Section 1101.503
§ 1101.503. ISSUANCE OF CERTIFICATE.
Status: in_force

(a) The commission shall issue a certificate of registration to an applicant who meets the requirements for a certificate of registration.

(b) The certificate remains in effect for the period prescribed by the commission if the certificate holder complies with this chapter and pays the appropriate renewal fees.
Tex. Tax Code § 162.228 — TX Code / Code tx / Chapter 162 / Section 162.228
§ 162.228. REFUND FOR BAD DEBTS; CREDIT FOR NONPAYMENT.
Status: in_force

(a) A licensed distributor may file a refund claim with the comptroller if:

(1) the distributor has paid the taxes imposed by this subchapter on diesel fuel sold on account;

(2) the distributor determines that the account is uncollectible and worthless; and

(3) the account is written off as a bad debt on the accounting books of the distributor.

(b) A licensed supplier or permissive supplier may take a credit on the monthly report to be filed with the comptroller if:

(1) on a previous report, the supplier or permissive supplier paid the taxes imposed by this subchapter on diesel fuel sold on account;

(2) the person to whom the supplier or permissive supplier sold the diesel fuel has not remitted the tax to the supplier or permissive supplier; and

(3) at the time of the transaction, the person to whom the supplier or permissive supplier sold the diesel fuel held a license issued by the comptroller.

(c) The return on which the refund is claimed or the credit is taken must state, if applicable, the license number of the person whose account has been written off as a bad debt, or who failed to remit the tax, and any other information required by the comptroller. The amount of the refund or credit that may be claimed under Subsection (a) or (b) may equal but may not exceed the amount of taxes paid on the diesel fuel to which the written-off account or unpaid taxes apply.

(d) If, after a refund is received under Subsection (a) or a credit is taken under Subsection (b), the account on which the refund or credit was based is paid, or if the comptroller otherwise determines that the refund or credit was not authorized by Subsection (a) or (b), the unpaid taxes shall be paid by the distributor receiving the refund or the supplier or permissive supplier taking the credit, plus a penalty of 10 percent of the amount of the unpaid taxes and interest at the rate provided by Section 111.060 beginning on the day the refund was issued.

(e) This section does not apply to a sale of diesel fuel that is delivered into the fuel supply tank of a motor vehicle or motorboat and for which payment is made through the use and acceptance of a credit card.

(f) A refund under this section must be claimed at the time the account is written off as a bad debt, but may only be claimed before the expiration of the applicable limitation period as provided by Chapter 111.

(g) The comptroller may take action against a person in relation to whom a distributor, supplier, or permissive supplier has made a refund claim or taken a credit for collection of the tax owed and for penalty and interest as provided by Chapter 111.
Tex. Government Code § 432.128 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 432 / Section 432.128
§ 432.128. FRAUDULENT ENLISTMENT, APPOINTMENT, OR SEPARATION.
Status: in_force

A person shall be punished as a court-martial directs if the person:

(1) procures his own enlistment or appointment in the state military forces by knowingly false representation or deliberate concealment as to his qualifications for that enlistment or appointment and receives pay or allowances under the enlistment or appointment; or

(2) procures his own separation from the state military forces by knowingly false representation or deliberate concealment as to his eligibility for that separation.
Tex. Labor Code § 302.153 — TX Code / Code la / Chapter 302 / Section 302.153
§ 302.153. PARTICIPATION IN STATE-FUNDED PROGRAMS.
Status: in_force

In selecting applicants to receive training or assistance under a job training or employment assistance program or service that is funded wholly or partly with state money, priority of service must be given to a covered person who meets the minimum eligibility requirements to participate or enroll in the program or receive the service.
Tex. Family Code § 57.005 — TX Code / Code fa / Chapter 57 / Section 57.005
§ 57.005. LIABILITY.
Status: in_force

The Texas Juvenile Justice Department, a juvenile board, a court, a person appointed by a court, an attorney for the state, a peace officer, or a law enforcement agency is not liable for a failure or inability to provide a right listed under Section 57.002.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1023.301 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1023 / Section 1023.301
§ 1023.301. DISSOLUTION; ELECTION.
Status: in_force

(a) The district may be dissolved and the district's assets and liabilities sold or transferred to another person only on approval of a majority of the district voters voting at an election held for that purpose.

(b) A majority of the directors may order an election to dissolve the district and transfer its assets and liabilities.

(c) The board shall order an election if the board receives a petition requesting an election that is signed by at least 15 percent of the registered voters in the district, according to the most recent official list of registered voters.

(c-1) The election shall be called not later than the 60th day after the date the petition is presented to the district.

(d) The order calling the election must state:

(1) the nature of the election, including the proposition to appear on the ballot;

(2) the date of the election;

(3) the hours during which the polls will be open; and

(4) the location of the polling places.

(e) Section 41.001(a), Election Code, does not apply to an election ordered under this section.
Tex. Water Code § 51.169 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 51 / Section 51.169
§ 51.169. ISSUANCE OF BONDS BY CONTRIBUTOR.
Status: in_force

(a) The contract may provide for the issuance of bonds by the contributor and for direct payment from the proceeds of the bonds to contractors on the estimates of the engineer for the contributor.

(b) Before issuing bonds, a contributing political subdivision shall submit the contract for contribution to its electors for approval and for authority to issue the bonds, fix a lien to secure the bonds, and levy, assess, and collect taxes to retire the bonds. The procedure by a contributing political subdivision of the state shall conform to the applicable law under which the political subdivision was organized and authorized to create bonded indebtedness.

(c) The disposition of the proceeds of the bonds shall conform to the approved contract of contribution.