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Tex. Government Code § 25.1852 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 25 / Section 25.1852
§ 25.1852. PANOLA COUNTY COURT AT LAW PROVISIONS.
Status: repealed

(a) In addition to the jurisdiction provided by Section 25.0003 and other law, and notwithstanding any law granting exclusive jurisdiction to the district court, a county court at law in Panola County has concurrent jurisdiction with the district court.

(b) A county court at law has concurrent jurisdiction with the justice court in all criminal matters prescribed by law for justice courts. This section does not affect the right of appeal to a county court at law from a justice court where the right of appeal to the county court exists by law.

(c) Repealed by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 746, Sec. 70, eff. Oct. 1, 1991.

(d) The judge of a county court at law shall be paid an annual salary that is at least equal to the amount that is $1,000 less than the total annual salary, including supplements, received by a district judge in the county.

(e) Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3, Sec. 4.50(a)(73), eff. January 1, 2012.

(f) Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3, Sec. 4.50(a)(73), eff. January 1, 2012.

(g) The district clerk serves as clerk of a county court at law in matters of concurrent jurisdiction with the district court and the county clerk shall serve as clerk of the county courts at law in all other cases. The commissioners court shall provide the deputy clerks, bailiffs, and other personnel necessary to operate a county court at law.

(h) The criminal district attorney or county attorney and the county sheriff shall attend a county court at law as required by the judge.

(i) Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3, Sec. 4.50(a)(73), eff. January 1, 2012.

(j) Section 21.002, Property Code, does not affect the jurisdiction of a county court at law in Panola County.

(k) Sections 25.0006 and 25.0008 do not apply to a county court at law in Panola County.
Tex. Occupations Code § 1001.1011 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 1001 / Section 1001.1011
§ 1001.1011. EX OFFICIO MEMBER.
Status: in_force

The commissioner of the General Land Office or a licensed state land surveyor employee of the General Land Office designated by the commissioner as director of surveying shall serve as an ex officio, nonvoting member of the board.
Tex. Local Government Code § 376.002 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 376 / Section 376.002
§ 376.002. CERTAIN FINANCING PROHIBITED.
Status: in_force

An assessment under this chapter may not be used to finance:

(1) facilities for undeveloped lots or lots undergoing development at the time of the assessment; or

(2) the purchase or installation of appliances not permanently fixed to real property.
Tex. Estates Code § 123.104 — TX Code / Code es / Chapter 123 / Section 123.104
§ 123.104. EFFECT OF VOIDED MARRIAGE.
Status: in_force

If the court declares a decedent's marriage void in a proceeding described by Section 123.101(a) or brought under Section 123.102, the other party to the marriage is not considered the decedent's surviving spouse for purposes of any law of this state.
Tex. Occupations Code § 301.1581 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 301 / Section 301.1581
§ 301.1581. INFORMATION PROVIDED TO LICENSE HOLDERS.
Status: in_force

At least once each biennium, the board shall provide to license holders information on:

(1) prescribing and dispensing pain medications, with particular emphasis on Schedule II and Schedule III controlled substances;

(2) abusive and addictive behavior of certain persons who use prescription pain medications;

(3) common diversion strategies employed by certain persons who use prescription pain medications, including fraudulent prescription patterns; and

(4) the appropriate use of pain medications and the differences between addiction, pseudo-addiction, tolerance, and physical dependence.
Tex. Government Code § 844.309 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 844 / Section 844.309
§ 844.309. ADJUSTMENTS AT ANNUITY TERMINATION.
Status: in_force

(a) If a disability retirement is canceled and the retirement annuity terminated under this subchapter, the person automatically resumes membership in the retirement system and the retirement system shall transfer from the subdivision accumulation fund and credit to the person's individual account in the employees saving fund an amount equal to the amount of accumulated contributions transferred to the subdivision accumulation fund at the time of retirement reduced by one percent for each year or part of a year during which disability annuity payments were made.

(b) If a person whose membership resumes under this section was receiving a supplemental annuity based in whole or in part on prior service credit, the retirement system shall restore to effect as the person's maximum prior service credit an amount equal to the person's maximum prior service credit at the time of disability retirement reduced by one percent for each year or part of a year during which disability annuity payments were made.

(c) A person who resumes membership under this section is entitled to restoration of credited service in the number of months accumulated and allowed before disability retirement.

(d) The board of trustees may adopt rules for the computation and transfer of amounts and credits for a membership resumed under this subchapter.
Tex. Agriculture Code § 63.154 — TX Code / Code ag / Chapter 63 / Section 63.154
§ 63.154. SALE OF AMMONIUM NITRATE.
Status: in_force

(a) Before completing a sale of ammonium nitrate or ammonium nitrate material, a person that engages in those sales shall:

(1) require the person making the purchase to:

(A) display a driver's license or other form of identification containing the person's photograph;

(B) provide the other personal information required by Subdivision (2); and

(C) sign for the purchase; and

(2) make a record of the sale, including:

(A) the name of the person making the purchase;

(B) the date of the purchase;

(C) the purchaser's address, date of birth, and phone number;

(D) the form of identification the purchaser presented;

(E) whether the purchase is being made on behalf of another person; and

(F) the amount and brand name of the ammonium nitrate or ammonium nitrate material purchased.

(b) The service shall:

(1) adopt rules allowing a person to refuse to sell ammonium nitrate or ammonium nitrate material based on the season or the location of the sale; and

(2) distribute forms to each person registered under this subchapter to be used to record the information required under Subsection (a).
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 285.023 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 285 / Section 285.023
§ 285.023. AUTHORITY TO ISSUE REVENUE BONDS; SECURITY.
Status: in_force

(a) The commissioners court may issue revenue bonds on behalf of the hospital district to pay the costs to construct, enlarge, furnish, or equip the parking station.

(b) The bonds must be payable from and secured by a pledge of:

(1) the net revenues derived from the operation of the parking station; and

(2) other revenues resulting from the ownership of the parking station properties, including receipts from leasing all or part of the parking station.

(c) The bonds must be authorized by an order adopted by a majority vote of a quorum of the commissioners court on behalf of the hospital district. An election is not required.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3828.056 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3828 / Section 3828.056
§ 3828.056. COMPENSATION.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, "performing the duties of a director" means substantive performance of the management or business of the district, including participation in board and committee meetings and other activities involving the substantive deliberation of district business and in pertinent educational programs. The term does not include routine or ministerial activities such as the execution of documents, self-preparation for meetings, or other activities requiring a minimal amount of time.

(b) A director is entitled to receive fees of office of not more than $150 a day for each day the director spends performing the duties of a director as compensation for service on the board and is entitled to reimbursement for necessary and reasonable expenses incurred in performing the duties of a director.

(c) The board by resolution shall set a limit on the fees of office that a director may receive in a year. The board may not set the limit at more than $7,200.

(d) To receive compensation or reimbursement for expenses, a director must file with the district a verified statement showing the number of days spent performing the duties of a director and a general description of the duties performed for each day of service.
Tex. Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 140A.057 — TX Code / Code cp / Chapter 140A / Section 140A.057
§ 140A.057. DOCUMENTARY MATERIAL.
Status: in_force

(a) Any person on whom any civil investigative demand for the production of documentary material has been duly served under this subchapter shall make the material available to the attorney general for inspection and copying during normal business hours on the return date specified in the demand at the person's principal office or place of business or as otherwise may be agreed on by the person and the attorney general. The attorney general shall bear the expense of any copying. The person may substitute copies for originals of all or part of the requested documents if the originals are made available for inspection. The attorney general may elect to obtain or review information in an electronic format. The person shall indicate in writing which, if any, of the documents produced contain trade secrets or confidential information.

(b) The production of documentary material in response to any demand must be made under a sworn certificate in the form the demand designates by a natural person having knowledge of the facts and circumstances relating to the production to the effect that all of the requested material in the possession, custody, or control of the person to whom the demand is directed has been produced.
Tex. Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 140.006 — TX Code / Code cp / Chapter 140 / Section 140.006
§ 140.006. ATTORNEY'S FEES IN DECLARATORY JUDGMENT ACTION.
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding Section 37.009 or any other law, if a declaratory judgment action is brought under this chapter, the court may not award costs or attorney's fees to any party in the action.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8420.002 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8420 / Section 8420.002
§ 8420.002. NATURE OF DISTRICT.
Status: in_force

The district is a municipal utility district created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Tex. Government Code § 420.014 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 420 / Section 420.014
§ 420.014. ATTORNEY GENERAL SUPERVISION OF COLLECTION OF COSTS; FAILURE TO COMPLY.
Status: in_force

(a) If the attorney general reasonably believes that a court or a community supervision office has not properly assessed or made a reasonable effort to collect costs due under Chapter 42A, Code of Criminal Procedure, or Chapter 508, Government Code, the attorney general shall send a warning letter to the court or the governing body of the governmental unit in which the court is located.

(b) Not later than the 60th day after the receipt of a warning letter, the court or governing body shall respond in writing to the attorney general specifically addressing the charges in the warning letter.

(c) If the court or governing body does not respond or if the attorney general considers the response inadequate, the attorney general may request the comptroller to audit the records of:

(1) the court;

(2) the community supervision office;

(3) the officer charged with collecting the costs; or

(4) the treasury of the governmental unit in which the court is located.

(d) The comptroller shall provide the attorney general with the results of the audit.

(e) If the attorney general finds from available evidence that a court or a community supervision office has not properly assessed or made a reasonable effort to collect costs due under Chapter 42A, Code of Criminal Procedure, or Chapter 508, Government Code, the attorney general may:

(1) refuse to award grants under this subchapter to residents of the jurisdiction served by the court or community supervision office; or

(2) in the case of a court, notify the State Commission on Judicial Conduct of the findings.

(f) The failure, refusal, or neglect of a judicial officer to comply with a requirement of this subchapter constitutes official misconduct and is grounds for removal from office.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7980A.0502 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7980A / Section 7980A.0502
§ 7980A.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. Code of Criminal Procedure § 49A.111 — TX Code / Code cr / Chapter 49A / Section 49A.111
§ 49A.111. AUTHORITY TO ADMINISTER OATHS AND TAKE AFFIDAVITS DURING INQUEST.
Status: in_force

The medical examiner, or the medical examiner's authorized deputy, may administer oaths and take affidavits while conducting an inquest under this subchapter.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3871.104 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3871 / Section 3871.104
§ 3871.104. RULES; ENFORCEMENT.
Status: in_force

(a) The district may adopt rules:

(1) to administer or operate the district;

(2) for the use, enjoyment, availability, protection, security, and maintenance of the district's property and facilities; or

(3) to provide for public safety and security in the district.

(b) The district may enforce its rules by injunctive relief.

(c) To the extent a district rule conflicts with a city rule, order, or regulation, the city rule, order, or regulation controls.

(d) The district shall provide the city with written notice not later than the 30th day before the date of a meeting at which the board will adopt rules. The district may not adopt a rule affecting the use of a municipally owned asset, such as a public park, street, sidewalk, transit facility, or public right-of-way, unless the governing body of the city has approved the rule by ordinance, order, or resolution.
Tex. Utilities Code § 163.081 — TX Code / Code ut / Chapter 163 / Section 163.081
§ 163.081. CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided by Subsection (c), an agency may award a contract for construction of an improvement that involves the expenditure of more than $20,000 only on the basis of competitive bids.

(b) The agency shall publish notice of intent to receive bids once a week for two consecutive weeks in a newspaper of general circulation in this state. The first publication must appear before the 14th day before the date bids are to be received.

(c) An entity that has joint ownership of the improvement to be constructed or that is an agent of a joint owner shall award a contract using the entity's contracting procedures.
Tex. Government Code § 548.0101 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 548 / Section 548.0101
§ 548.0101. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this subchapter:

(1) "Health professional" means:

(A) a physician;

(B) an individual who is:

(i) licensed or certified in this state to perform health care services; and

(ii) authorized to assist a physician in providing telemedicine medical services that are delegated and supervised by the physician; or

(C) a licensed or certified health professional acting within the scope of the license or certification who does not perform a telemedicine medical service.

(2) "Physician" means an individual licensed to practice medicine in this state under Subtitle B, Title 3, Occupations Code.
Tex. Transportation Code § 623.104 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 623 / Section 623.104
§ 623.104. CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES.
Status: in_force

(a) A person commits an offense if the person violates this subchapter. An offense under this subsection is a Class C misdemeanor, except as provided by Subsection (d).

(b) A person convicted of an offense under Subsection (a) may also be assessed a civil penalty of not less than $200 or more than $500 for failure to:

(1) obtain a permit;

(2) have a required rotating amber beacon on the manufactured house or towing vehicle;

(3) provide a required escort flag vehicle; or

(4) have the required insurance.

(c) The civil penalty:

(1) may be awarded by a court having jurisdiction over a Class C misdemeanor; and

(2) shall be paid to the county in which the person was convicted.

(d) Except as provided by Subsection (e), if the offense involves the movement of a manufactured house over a highway, road, or street in this state without a permit issued by the department, the offense is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of $1,000.

(e) If it is shown on the trial of an offense punishable under Subsection (d) that the defendant has previously been punished under Subsection (d):

(1) one time, the offense is punishable by a fine of $2,000; or

(2) two or more times, the offense is punishable by a fine of $4,000.
Tex. Government Code § 2306.6722 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2306 / Section 2306.6722
§ 2306.6722. DEVELOPMENT ACCESSIBILITY.
Status: in_force

Any development supported with a housing tax credit allocation shall comply with the accessibility standards that are required under Section 504, Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. Section 794), and specified under 24 C.F.R. Part 8, Subpart C.
Tex. Local Government Code § 271.057 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 271 / Section 271.057
§ 271.057. AWARD OF CONTRACT.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided by Subsection (b), a contract let under this subchapter for the construction of public works or the purchase of materials, equipment, supplies, or machinery and for which competitive bidding is required by this subchapter must be let to the lowest responsible bidder and, as the governing body determines, may be let on a lump-sum basis or unit price basis.

(b) The commissioners court may condition acceptance of a bid on compliance with a requirement for attendance at a mandatory pre-bid conference under Section 271.0565.
Tex. Local Government Code § 213.005 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 213 / Section 213.005
§ 213.005. NOTATION ON MAP OF COMPREHENSIVE PLAN.
Status: in_force

A map of a comprehensive plan illustrating future land use shall contain the following clearly visible statement: "A comprehensive plan shall not constitute zoning regulations or establish zoning district boundaries."
Tex. Government Code § 2306.6017 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2306 / Section 2306.6017
§ 2306.6017. STANDARDS OF CONDUCT.
Status: in_force

The division director or the division director's designee shall provide to members of the Manufactured Housing Board and to division employees, as often as necessary, information regarding the requirements for office or employment under this subchapter, including information regarding a person's responsibilities under applicable laws relating to standards of conduct for state officers or employees.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 9601.205 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 9601 / Section 9601.205
§ 9601.205. ADDITIONAL SECURITY.
Status: in_force

(a) At the discretion of the board, bonds may be additionally secured by a deed of trust or mortgage lien on all or part of the district's physical property, facilities, easements, water rights and appropriation permits, leases, contracts, and all rights appurtenant to the property, vesting in the trustee power to:

(1) sell the property for the payment of the bonds;

(2) operate the property; and

(3) take other action to further secure the bonds.

(b) A purchaser under a sale under the deed of trust lien, if one is given, is:

(1) the absolute owner of the property, facilities, and rights purchased; and

(2) entitled to maintain and operate the property, facilities, and rights.
Tex. Government Code § 2054.029 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2054 / Section 2054.029
§ 2054.029. STAFF; SEPARATION OF RESPONSIBILITIES.
Status: in_force

(a) The board shall employ employees necessary to implement its duties.

(b) The executive director or the executive director's designee shall provide to members of the board and to the department's employees, as often as necessary, information regarding their qualifications for office or employment under this chapter and their responsibilities under applicable laws relating to standards of conduct for state officers or employees.

(c) The board shall develop and implement policies that clearly separate the policymaking responsibilities of the board and the management responsibilities of the executive director and the staff of the department.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8080.0403 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8080 / Section 8080.0403
§ 8080.0403. CONTRACT TAXES.
Status: in_force

(a) In accordance with Section 49.108, Water Code, the district may impose a tax other than an operation and maintenance tax and use the revenue derived from the tax to make payments under a contract after the provisions of the contract have been approved by a majority of the district voters voting at an election held for that purpose.

(b) A contract approved by the district voters may contain a provision stating that the contract may be modified or amended by the board without further voter approval.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3942.0303 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3942 / Section 3942.0303
§ 3942.0303. LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES.
Status: in_force

To protect the public interest, the district may contract with a qualified party, including the county or the city, to provide law enforcement services in the district for a fee.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 6908.153 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 6908 / Section 6908.153
§ 6908.153. CONTRACT TAXES.
Status: in_force

(a) In accordance with Section 49.108, Water Code, the district may impose a tax other than an operation and maintenance tax and use the revenue derived from the tax to make payments under a contract after the provisions of the contract have been approved by a majority of the district voters voting at an election held for that purpose.

(b) A contract approved by the district voters may contain a provision stating that the contract may be modified or amended by the board without further voter approval.
Tex. Business & Commerce Code § 9.320 — TX Code / Code bc / Chapter 9 / Section 9.320
§ 9.320. BUYERS OF GOODS.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as otherwise provided by Subsection (e), a buyer in ordinary course of business, other than a person buying farm products from a person engaged in farming operations, takes free of a security interest created by the buyer's seller, even if the security interest is perfected and the buyer knows of its existence.

(b) Except as otherwise provided in Subsection (e), a buyer of goods from a person who used or bought the goods for use primarily for personal, family, or household purposes takes free of a security interest, even if perfected, if the buyer buys:

(1) without knowledge of the security interest;

(2) for value;

(3) primarily for the buyer's personal, family, or household purposes; and

(4) before the filing of a financing statement covering the goods.

(c) To the extent that it affects the priority of a security interest over a buyer of goods under Subsection (b), the period of effectiveness of a filing made in the jurisdiction in which the seller is located is governed by Sections 9.316(a) and (b).

(d) A buyer in ordinary course of business buying oil, gas, or other minerals at the wellhead or minehead or after extraction takes free of an interest arising out of an encumbrance.

(e) Subsections (a) and (b) do not affect a security interest in goods in the possession of the secured party under Section 9.313.