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Tex. Transportation Code § 366.168 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 366 / Section 366.168
§ 366.168. SEVERANCE OF REAL PROPERTY.
Status: in_force

(a) If an authority's turnpike project severs a property owner's real property, the authority shall pay:

(1) the value of the property acquired; and

(2) the damages, if any, to the remainder of the owner's property caused by the severance, including damages caused by the inaccessibility of one tract from the other.

(b) At its option, an authority may negotiate for and purchase the severed real property or any part of the severed real property if the authority and the property owner agree on terms for the purchase. An authority may sell and dispose of severed real property that it determines is not necessary or useful to the authority. Severed property must be appraised before being offered for sale by an authority.
Tex. Government Code § 2009.051 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2009 / Section 2009.051
§ 2009.051. DEVELOPMENT AND USE OF PROCEDURES.
Status: in_force

(a) Each governmental body may develop and use alternative dispute resolution procedures. Alternative dispute resolution procedures developed and used by a governmental body must be consistent with Chapter 154, Civil Practice and Remedies Code.

(b) Alternative dispute resolution procedures developed and used by a state agency also must be consistent with the administrative procedure law, Chapter 2001. The State Office of Administrative Hearings may issue model guidelines for the use of alternative dispute resolution procedures by state agencies.

(c) If a state agency that is subject to Chapter 2001 adopts an alternative dispute resolution procedure, it may do so by rule.
Tex. Transportation Code § 521.293 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 521 / Section 521.293
§ 521.293.
Status: in_force

Sec. 521.293. PERIOD OF SUSPENSION UNDER SECTION 521.292. If the person does not request a hearing, the period of license suspension under Section 521.292 is 90 days.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1952.203 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1952 / Section 1952.203
§ 1952.203. SHORT-TERM LIABILITY INSURANCE PROGRAM.
Status: in_force

(a) The commissioner by rule may establish a program to provide for the sale of short-term liability insurance policies to nonresident motorists who are visiting this state.

(b) The commissioner may negotiate an agreement with any insurer under which the insurer will sell insurance policies described by this section.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1022.202 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1022 / Section 1022.202
§ 1022.202. TAX TO PAY GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS.
Status: in_force

(a) At the time general obligation bonds are issued under Section 1022.201, the board shall impose an ad valorem tax at a rate sufficient to create an interest and sinking fund to pay the principal of and interest on the bonds as the bonds mature.

(b) The tax required by this section together with any other ad valorem tax the district imposes may not in any year exceed the tax rate approved by the voters at the election authorizing the imposition of the tax.
Tex. Insurance Code § 2501.004 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 2501 / Section 2501.004
§ 2501.004. ABSTRACT PLANT; JOINT ABSTRACT PLANT OPERATION.
Status: in_force

(a) For purposes of this title, the department shall define "abstract plant" and "joint abstract plant operation."

(b) To provide for the safety and protection of policyholders, the department shall require that an abstract plant:

(1) be geographically arranged;

(2) cover a period beginning not later than January 1, 1979, and be kept current; and

(3) be adequate for use in insuring titles, as determined by the department.
Tex. Election Code § 1.003 — TX Code / Code el / Chapter 1 / Section 1.003
§ 1.003. CONSTRUCTION OF CODE.
Status: in_force

(a) The Code Construction Act (Chapter 311, Government Code) applies to the construction of each provision in this code, except as otherwise expressly provided by this code.

(a-1) Election officials and other public officials shall strictly construe the provisions of this code to effect the intent of the legislature under Section 1.0015.

(b) When a provision of this code provides that it supersedes another specifically referenced provision of this code to the extent of any conflict, no conflict is created by the failure of the superseding provision, or of related provisions, to repeat the substance of the referenced provision; rather, a conflict exists only if the substance of the superseding and any related provisions is irreconcilable with the substance of the referenced provision. If the substance of the superseding provision, together with any related provisions, and the substance of the referenced provision can each be applied to the same subject or set of circumstances, both provisions shall be given effect.
Tex. Local Government Code § 334.308 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 334 / Section 334.308
§ 334.308. DEPOSIT OF TAX REVENUE.
Status: in_force

Revenue from the tax imposed under this subchapter shall be deposited in the venue project fund of the municipality or county imposing the tax.
Tex. Education Code § 132.153 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 132 / Section 132.153
§ 132.153. COMPETITIVE BIDDING; ADVERTISING.
Status: in_force

The commission may not adopt rules to restrict competitive bidding or advertising by a career school or college except to prohibit false, misleading, or deceptive competitive bidding or advertising practices. Those rules may not restrict:

(1) the use of an advertising medium;

(2) the size or duration of an advertisement; or

(3) advertisement under a trade name.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 246.024 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 246 / Section 246.024
§ 246.024. TRANSFER OF CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY.
Status: in_force

A certificate of authority may not be transferred without the prior approval of the commissioner.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 361.966 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 361 / Section 361.966
§ 361.966. FEDERAL PREEMPTION; EXPIRATION.
Status: in_force

(a) If federal law establishes a national program for the collection and recycling of computer equipment and the commission determines that the federal law substantially meets the purposes of this subchapter, the commission may adopt an agency statement that interprets the federal law as preemptive of this subchapter.

(b) This subchapter expires on the date the commission issues a statement under this section.
Tex. Family Code § 264.1072 — TX Code / Code fa / Chapter 264 / Section 264.1072
§ 264.1072. EDUCATIONAL STABILITY.
Status: in_force

The department shall develop, in accordance with 42 U.S.C. Section 675, a plan to ensure the educational stability of a foster child.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 772.213 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 772 / Section 772.213
§ 772.213. POWERS OF DISTRICT.
Status: in_force

(a) The district is a body corporate and politic, exercising public and essential governmental functions and having all the powers necessary or convenient to carry out the purposes and provisions of this subchapter, including the capacity to sue or be sued.

(b) To fund the district, the district may apply for, accept, and receive federal, state, county, or municipal funds and private funds and may spend those funds for the purposes of this subchapter. The board shall determine the method and sources of funding for the district.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8836.004 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8836 / Section 8836.004
§ 8836.004. DISTRICT TERRITORY.
Status: in_force

The district's boundaries are coextensive with the boundaries of Fayette County, Texas, unless the district's territory has been modified under:

(1) Subchapter J, Chapter 36, Water Code; or

(2) other law.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 501.035 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 501 / Section 501.035
§ 501.035. OFFENSES; EXCEPTIONS.
Status: in_force

(a) A person commits an offense if the person intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly violates this chapter or a rule adopted under this chapter.

(b) An offense under this section is a Class A misdemeanor.

(c) This section does not apply to a person who delivers or receives a banned or misbranded hazardous substance if the delivery or receipt is made in good faith and if the person subsequently delivers on request:

(1) the name and address of the person from whom the substance was purchased or received; and

(2) copies of all documents, if any, relating to the original delivery of the substance to the person.
Tex. Business & Commerce Code § 120.1015 — TX Code / Code bc / Chapter 120 / Section 120.1015
§ 120.1015. NOTICE OF COMPLAINT SYSTEM AND PROCEDURES.
Status: in_force

(a) A social media platform shall provide notice on the platform of the complaint system and procedures described by this subchapter.

(b) Notice under this section:

(1) must be clear and conspicuous to a user;

(2) must be written using plain language;

(3) must describe the duties of a social media platform under Section 120.102;

(4) must describe the process by which a user may submit a complaint; and

(5) may be provided on another Internet web page to which a user may navigate through the use of a clear and conspicuous hyperlink.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1051.109 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1051 / Section 1051.109
§ 1051.109. GIFTS AND ENDOWMENTS.
Status: in_force

The board may accept for the district a gift or endowment to be held in trust and administered by the board for the purposes and under the directions, limitations, or other provisions prescribed in writing by the donor that are not inconsistent with the proper management and objectives of the district.
Tex. Government Code § 508.085 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 508 / Section 508.085
§ 508.085. REPRESENTATION SUMMARY FORM.
Status: in_force

(a) A person required to register under Section 508.083 shall, for each calendar year in which the person represents an inmate, file a representation summary form with the division on a form prescribed by the division.

(b) The form must be filed not later than January 31 of the year succeeding the year for which the report is filed and must include a statement of:

(1) the registrant's full name and address;

(2) the registrant's normal business, business phone number, and business address;

(3) the full name of any former member or employee of the board or the Texas Board of Criminal Justice or any former employee of the department with whom the registrant:

(A) is associated;

(B) has a relationship as an employer or employee; or

(C) maintains a contractual relationship to provide services;

(4) the full name and institutional identification number of each inmate the registrant represented in the previous calendar year; and

(5) the amount of compensation the registrant has received for representing each inmate in the previous calendar year.

(c) A person who files a form under this section and for whom the information required for the form has changed shall, not later than the 10th day after the date the information changes, file a supplemental statement with the division indicating the change.
Tex. Government Code § 57.001 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 57 / Section 57.001
§ 57.001. DEFINITIONS.
Status: repealed

In this subchapter and for purposes of Subchapter B:

(1) "Certified court interpreter" means an individual who is a qualified interpreter as defined in Article 38.31, Code of Criminal Procedure, or Section 21.003, Civil Practice and Remedies Code, or is qualified in accordance with the communication access realtime translation services eligibility requirements established by the Office of Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services of the Health and Human Services Commission, to interpret court proceedings for a hearing-impaired individual.

(2) "Department" means the Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services.

(3) "Commissioner" means the commissioner of the Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services.

(4) "Hearing-impaired individual" means an individual who has a hearing impairment, regardless of whether the individual also has a speech impairment, that inhibits the individual's comprehension of proceedings or communication with others.

(5) Repealed by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 42, Sec. 3.01(4), eff. September 1, 2014.

(6) Repealed by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1223, Sec. 4, eff. June 14, 2013.

(7) "Court proceeding" includes an arraignment, deposition, mediation, court-ordered arbitration, or other form of alternative dispute resolution.

(8) "Communication access realtime translation" or "CART" means the immediate verbatim translation of the spoken word into English text by a certified CART provider.

(9) "Certified CART provider" means an individual who holds a certification to provide communication access realtime translation services at an advanced or master level, including:

(A) a level I through level V certificate of competency issued by the Texas Court Reporters Association;

(B) a certified realtime reporter, certified realtime captioner, or other equivalent certified CART provider certificate of competency issued by the National Court Reporters Association; or

(C) a certificate of competency issued by another certification association selected by the department.
Tex. Local Government Code § 552.064 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 552 / Section 552.064
§ 552.064. DECLARATION; COSTS; ESTIMATED ASSESSMENT.
Status: in_force

(a) In the ordinance or resolution that declares the need for the improvements, the municipality:

(1) must state the general nature and extent of the improvements; and

(2) may direct that detailed plans, specifications, and cost estimates for the improvements be prepared and submitted to the governing body.

(b) The cost of the improvements may be paid wholly by the municipality or partly by the municipality and partly by the benefitted property and its owners. If any part of the cost is to be paid by the benefitted property and its owners, the governing body of the municipality must prepare an estimate of the cost of the improvements. The governing body must prepare the estimate before any improvements are constructed, either before or after bids for the proposed construction are received by the municipality, but before the hearing required under this subchapter is held.
Tex. Agriculture Code § 201.072 — TX Code / Code ag / Chapter 201 / Section 201.072
§ 201.072. QUALIFICATIONS OF DIRECTORS.
Status: in_force

In order to serve as a director, a person must be an eligible voter who owns land within the numbered subdivision from which the person is appointed or elected and must be actively engaged in the business of farming or animal husbandry.
Tex. Education Code § 61.602 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 61 / Section 61.602
§ 61.602. REPAYMENT AUTHORIZED.
Status: in_force

If the legislature appropriates funds for purposes of this subchapter, the board shall establish a program to provide, in accordance with this subchapter and rules of the board, assistance in the repayment of student loans for mental health professionals who apply and qualify for the assistance.
Tex. Water Code § 26.022 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 26 / Section 26.022
§ 26.022. NOTICE OF HEARINGS; CONTINUANCE.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as otherwise provided in Sections 5.501, 5.504, 5.509, and 26.176, the provisions of this section apply to all hearings conducted in compliance with this chapter.

(b) Notice of the hearing shall be published at least once in a newspaper regularly published or circulated in each county where, by virtue of the county's geographical relation to the subject matter of the hearing, the commission has reason to believe persons reside who may be affected by the action that may be taken as a result of the hearing. The date of the publication shall be not less than 20 days before the date set for the hearing.

(c) If notice of the hearing is required by this chapter to be given to a person, the notice shall be served personally or mailed not less than 20 days before the date set for the hearing to the person at his last address known to the commission. If the party is not an individual, the notice may be given to any officer, agent, or legal representative of the party.

(d) The individual or individuals holding the hearing, called the hearing body, shall conduct the hearing at the time and place stated in the notice. The hearing body may continue the hearing from time to time and from place to place without the necessity of publishing, serving, mailing, or otherwise issuing a new notice.

(e) If a hearing is continued and a time and place for the hearing to reconvene are not publicly announced by the person conducting the hearing at the hearing before it is recessed, a notice of any further setting of the hearing shall be served personally or mailed in the manner prescribed in Subsection (c) of this section at a reasonable time before the new setting, but it is not necessary to publish a newspaper notice of the new setting.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8345.052 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8345 / Section 8345.052
§ 8345.052. TEMPORARY DIRECTORS.
Status: in_force

(a) The temporary board consists of:

(1) Nyle Maxwell;

(2) John Avery;

(3) Charles Avery;

(4) Joseph Rutledge; and

(5) Troy Lawson.

(b) Temporary directors serve until the earlier of:

(1) the date permanent directors are elected under Section 8345.003; or

(2) the fourth anniversary of the effective date of the Act creating this chapter.

(c) If permanent directors have not been elected under Section 8345.003 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 8345.003; 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 Texas Commission on Environmental Quality 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. Special District Local Laws Code § 3947.155 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3947 / Section 3947.155
§ 3947.155. IMPROVEMENT PROJECT AND SERVICE IN DEFINABLE AREA; BENEFIT BASIS.
Status: in_force

The district may undertake an improvement project or service that confers a special benefit on a definable area in the district and levy and collect a special assessment on benefited property in the district in accordance with:

(1) Chapter 372, Local Government Code; or

(2) Chapter 375, Local Government Code.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7992.104 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7992 / Section 7992.104
§ 7992.104. ROAD STANDARDS AND REQUIREMENTS.
Status: in_force

(a) A road project must meet all applicable construction standards, zoning and subdivision requirements, and regulations of each municipality in whose corporate limits or extraterritorial jurisdiction the road project is located.

(b) If a road project is not located in the corporate limits or extraterritorial jurisdiction of a municipality, the road project must meet all applicable construction standards, subdivision requirements, and regulations of each county in which the road project is located.

(c) If the state will maintain and operate the road, the Texas Transportation Commission must approve the plans and specifications of the road project.
Tex. Utilities Code § 36.063 — TX Code / Code ut / Chapter 36 / Section 36.063
§ 36.063. CONSIDERATION OF PROFIT OR LOSS FROM SALE OR LEASE OF MERCHANDISE.
Status: in_force

In establishing an electric or municipally owned utility's rates, the regulatory authority may not consider any profit or loss that results from the sale or lease of merchandise, including appliances, fixtures, or equipment, to the extent that merchandise is not integral to providing utility service.
Tex. Government Code § 753.104 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 753 / Section 753.104
§ 753.104. COMPTROLLER POWERS AND DUTIES.
Status: in_force

The comptroller shall adopt rules necessary to implement the grant program established under this subchapter, including rules that establish:

(1) a standardized application process, including the form to be used to apply for a grant and the manner of submitting the form;

(2) deadlines for:

(A) applying for the grant;

(B) submitting detailed documentation necessary to demonstrate the sheriff's costs in participating in the agreement that is the subject of the grant at least annually;

(C) distributing grant money; and

(D) spending grant money; and

(3) procedures for:

(A) monitoring the distribution of grant money to ensure compliance with this subchapter; and

(B) returning grant money that was not used by a sheriff for a purpose authorized by this subchapter.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1203.051 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1203 / Section 1203.051
§ 1203.051. APPLICABILITY OF SUBCHAPTER; EXCEPTION.
Status: in_force

(a) This subchapter applies only to an insurance policy that provides benefits for dental expenses, including, except as provided by Subsection (b), an individual, group, blanket, or franchise insurance policy or insurance agreement, or a group hospital service contract, that is offered by:

(1) an insurance company;

(2) a group hospital service corporation operating under Chapter 842;

(3) a fraternal benefit society operating under Chapter 885;

(4) a stipulated premium company operating under Chapter 884;

(5) a reciprocal exchange operating under Chapter 942; or

(6) a Lloyd's plan operating under Chapter 941.

(b) This subchapter does not apply to a separate dental policy that exclusively provides a non-coordinated, fixed indemnity benefit, regardless of expenses incurred paid directly to the policyholder or to the provider under an assignment of benefits provision.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1017.203 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1017 / Section 1017.203
§ 1017.203. GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND ELECTION.
Status: in_force

(a) The district may issue general obligation bonds only if the bonds are authorized by a majority of the district voters.

(b) The board may order a bond election.

(c) The order calling the election must specify:

(1) the nature and date of the election;

(2) the hours during which the polls will be open;

(3) the location of the polling places;

(4) the amount of the bonds to be authorized; and

(5) the maximum maturity of the bonds.

(d) Notice of a bond election shall be given as provided by Section 1251.003, Government Code.

(e) The board shall declare the results of the election.
Tex. Government Code § 1506.101 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 1506 / Section 1506.101
§ 1506.101. APPLICABILITY OF SUBCHAPTER.
Status: in_force

This subchapter applies only to a municipality that:

(1) is located on the Gulf of Mexico or on a channel, canal, bay, or inlet connected to the Gulf of Mexico; and

(2) has a population of:

(A) more than 53,000 and less than 84,000; or

(B) more than 115,000 and less than 160,000.
Tex. Government Code § 437.119 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 437 / Section 437.119
§ 437.119. USE OF FUNDS TO PURCHASE FOOD AND BEVERAGES.
Status: in_force

The department may use appropriated money to purchase food and beverages for:

(1) charged military housing;

(2) service members of the Texas military forces on military duty, including required training functions; and

(3) students participating in the Texas ChalleNGe Academy.
Tex. Government Code § 441.227 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 441 / Section 441.227
§ 441.227. ROLE AND SCOPE OF CONSORTIUM.
Status: in_force

The consortium shall engage in activities designed to facilitate library resource sharing. These activities must include providing electronic networks, shared databases, and other infrastructure necessary to enable the libraries in the consortium to share resources, negotiating and executing statewide contracts for information products and services, coordinating library planning, research and development, and training library personnel.