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Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1063.309 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1063 / Section 1063.309
§ 1063.309. TRANSFER, SALE, OR ADMINISTRATION OF ASSETS IF ELECTION INITIATED BY DISTRICT PETITION.
Status: in_force

(a) This section applies to an election called under Section 1063.301(b).

(b) If a majority of the votes in the election favor dissolution, the board shall transfer the land, buildings, improvements, equipment, and other assets that belong to the district to Montgomery County not later than the 45th day after the date on which the election is held.

(c) The county assumes all debts and obligations of the district at the time of the transfer, and the district is dissolved.

(d) The county should use all transferred assets in a manner that benefits county residents residing in territory formerly constituting the district.

(e) The county shall use all transferred assets to:

(1) pay the outstanding debts and obligations of the district relating to the assets at the time of the transfer; or

(2) provide medical and hospital care for needy county residents.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3820.001 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3820 / Section 3820.001
§ 3820.001. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this chapter:

(1) "Board" means the board of directors of the district.

(2) "District" means the Buffalo Bayou Management District.
Tex. Occupations Code § 201.553 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 201 / Section 201.553
§ 201.553. ENFORCEMENT COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS.
Status: in_force

(a) On a determination by the enforcement committee that a violation of this chapter or a rule or order adopted under this chapter occurred, the committee may issue a report to the board stating:

(1) the facts on which the determination is based; and

(2) the enforcement committee's recommendation on the imposition of the administrative penalty, including a recommendation on the amount of the penalty.

(b) Not later than the 14th day after the date the report is issued, the executive director shall give written notice of the violation by certified mail to the person on whom the penalty may be imposed.

(c) The notice issued under this section must:

(1) include a brief summary of the alleged violation;

(2) state the amount of the recommended penalty; and

(3) inform the person of the person's right to a hearing on the occurrence of the violation, the amount of the penalty, or both.
Tex. Finance Code § 122.058 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 122 / Section 122.058
§ 122.058. CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER.
Status: in_force

(a) The board may employ, elect, or appoint a president, who is the chief executive officer in charge of operations.

(b) The president may be a board member but may not be chairman, vice chairman, or secretary of the credit union. The president serves at the board's pleasure.

(c) Subject to board guidelines, the president shall appoint or employ, and may discharge, any other officer or employee the president considers necessary to operate the credit union. The president shall prescribe the title of an officer or employee appointed or employed under this subsection.
Tex. Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 110.001 — TX Code / Code cp / Chapter 110 / Section 110.001
§ 110.001. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

(a) In this chapter:

(1) "Free exercise of religion" means an act or refusal to act that is substantially motivated by sincere religious belief. In determining whether an act or refusal to act is substantially motivated by sincere religious belief under this chapter, it is not necessary to determine that the act or refusal to act is motivated by a central part or central requirement of the person's sincere religious belief.

(2) "Government agency" means:

(A) this state or a municipality or other political subdivision of this state; and

(B) any agency of this state or a municipality or other political subdivision of this state, including a department, bureau, board, commission, office, agency, council, or public institution of higher education.

(3) "Place of worship" means a building or grounds where religious activities are conducted.

(4) "Public official" means any elected or appointed officer, employee, or agent of this state or any political subdivision, board, commission, bureau, or other public body established by law.

(b) In determining whether an interest is a compelling governmental interest under Section 110.003, a court shall give weight to the interpretation of compelling interest in federal case law relating to the free exercise of religion clause of the First Amendment of the United States Constitution.
Tex. Government Code § 2306.924 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2306 / Section 2306.924
§ 2306.924. INSPECTION.
Status: in_force

The department shall inspect the migrant labor housing facility not later than the 30th day after the date of receipt of a complete application and the fee.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1066.051 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1066 / Section 1066.051
§ 1066.051. BOARD ELECTION; TERM.
Status: in_force

(a) The district is governed by a board of nine directors elected from the district at large.

(b) Unless four-year terms are established under Section 285.081, Health and Safety Code:

(1) directors serve staggered two-year terms; and

(2) an election shall be held on the uniform election date in May of each year to elect the appropriate number of directors.
Tex. Transportation Code § 223.014 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 223 / Section 223.014
§ 223.014. BID GUARANTY.
Status: in_force

(a) The commission by rule shall provide a method by which a bidder may submit a bid guaranty. A rule may authorize the use of an electronic funds transfer, a check, including an electronic check, a money order, an escrow account, a trust account, a credit card issued by a financial institution chartered by a state or the United States or by a nationally recognized credit organization approved by the department, or another method the commission determines to be suitable. The department may require the payment of a discount or service charge for the use of a credit card.

(b) The department may establish one or more escrow accounts in the state highway fund for the prepayment of bid guaranties. The bid guaranties and any fees the department establishes to administer this subsection shall be administered in accordance with an agreement approved by the department. Notwithstanding any other law and as specified in the agreement, any available accumulated interest and other income earned on money in an escrow account shall be paid to the bidder or credited to the escrow account.

(c) The department shall deposit each administrative fee and discount and service charge collected under this section to the credit of the state highway fund.

(d) The commission's rules may not prohibit a bidder from submitting a bid guaranty by use of a cashier's check, money order, or teller's check.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3897.103 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3897 / Section 3897.103
§ 3897.103. DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION POWERS.
Status: in_force

The district, using money available to the district, may exercise the powers given to a development corporation under Chapter 505, Local Government Code, including the power to own, operate, acquire, construct, lease, improve, or maintain a project under that chapter.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 593.050 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 593 / Section 593.050
§ 593.050. CONDUCT OF HEARING.
Status: in_force

(a) The hearing must be open to the public unless the proposed resident or the resident's representative requests that the hearing be closed and the judge determines that there is good cause to close the hearing.

(b) The proposed resident is entitled to be present throughout the hearing. If the court determines that the presence of the proposed resident would result in harm to the proposed resident, the court may waive the requirement in writing clearly stating the reason for the decision.

(c) The proposed resident is entitled to and must be provided the opportunity to confront and cross-examine each witness.

(d) The Texas Rules of Evidence apply. The results of the determination of an intellectual disability and the current interdisciplinary team report and recommendations, except in the case of a long-term placement under Section 593.0511, shall be presented in evidence.

(e) The party who filed the application has the burden to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that long-term placement of the proposed resident in a residential care facility is appropriate.
Tex. Water Code § 66.015 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 66 / Section 66.015
§ 66.015. CONTENTS OF PETITION.
Status: in_force

The petition must include:

(1) a description of the boundaries of the proposed district by metes and bounds or by lot and block number, if there is a recorded map or plat and survey of the area;

(2) a statement of the general nature of the work proposed to be done by the district and the estimated cost of any work to be done by the district; and

(3) the proposed name of the district.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 431.271 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 431 / Section 431.271
§ 431.271. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this subchapter:

(1) "Distributor" means a person who furthers the marketing of a finished domestic or imported device from the original place of manufacture to the person who makes final delivery or sale to the ultimate consumer or user. The term includes an importer or an own-label distributor. The term does not include a person who repackages a finished device or who otherwise changes the container, wrapper, or labelling of the finished device or the finished device package.

(2) "Finished device" means a device, or any accessory to a device, that is suitable for use, without regard to whether it is packaged or labelled for commercial distribution.

(3) "Importer" means any person who initially distributes a device imported into the United States.

(4) "Manufacturer" means a person who manufactures, fabricates, assembles, or processes a finished device. The term includes a person who repackages or relabels a finished device. The term does not include a person who only distributes a finished device.

(5) "Place of business" means each location at which a finished device is manufactured or held for distribution.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1083.059 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1083 / Section 1083.059
§ 1083.059. VOTING REQUIREMENT.
Status: in_force

A concurrence of three directors is sufficient in any matter relating to district business.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8209.051 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8209 / Section 8209.051
§ 8209.051. MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT POWERS AND DUTIES.
Status: in_force

The district has the powers and duties provided by the general law of this state, including Chapters 49 and 54, Water Code, applicable to municipal utility districts created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 767.002 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 767 / Section 767.002
§ 767.002. EXEMPTIONS.
Status: in_force

This chapter does not apply to:

(1) a person who holds a license issued under Chapter 142, 242, 246, 247, or 252;

(2) a person, establishment, or facility exempt from licensing under Section 142.003(a)(19), 242.003(3), or 247.004(4);

(3) a hotel as defined by Section 156.001, Tax Code;

(4) a retirement community;

(5) a monastery or convent;

(6) a child-care facility as defined by Section 42.002, Human Resources Code;

(7) a family violence shelter center as defined by Section 51.002, Human Resources Code; or

(8) a sorority or fraternity house or other dormitory associated with an institution of higher education.
Tex. Local Government Code § 232.108 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 232 / Section 232.108
§ 232.108. PLAT REQUIREMENTS.
Status: in_force

(a) The commissioners court, in addition to having the authority to adopt rules under Section 232.101 and other authority granted by this chapter, may impose the plat requirements prescribed by Section 232.023. If the commissioners court imposes the plat requirements prescribed by Section 232.023, any rules adopted under Section 232.101 must be consistent with those requirements.

(b) If a county imposing the plat requirements prescribed by Section 232.023 is not described by Section 232.022(a):

(1) the document required by Section 232.023(b)(6) is not required to be in Spanish; and

(2) the plat requirements related to drainage shall be those authorized by Section 232.003(8) rather than those authorized by Section 232.023(b)(8).
Tex. Occupations Code § 301.460 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 301 / Section 301.460
§ 301.460. ACCESS TO INFORMATION.
Status: in_force

(a) Except for good cause shown for delay and subject to any other privilege or restriction set forth by statute, rule, or legal precedent, the board shall, not later than the 30th day after the date the board receives a written request from a license holder who is the subject of a formal charge filed under Section 301.458 or from the license holder's counsel of record, provide the license holder with access to:

(1) all known exculpatory information in the board's possession; and

(2) information in the board's possession that the board intends to offer into evidence in presenting its case in chief at the contested hearing on the complaint.

(b) The board is not required to provide:

(1) board investigative reports or investigative memoranda;

(2) the identity of nontestifying complainants;

(3) attorney-client communications;

(4) attorney work product; or

(5) other materials covered by a privilege as recognized by the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure or the Texas Rules of Evidence.

(c) The provision of information under Subsection (a) does not constitute a waiver of privilege or confidentiality under this chapter or other applicable law.
Tex. Occupations Code § 1701.152 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 1701 / Section 1701.152
§ 1701.152. RULES RELATING TO HIRING DATE OF PEACE OFFICER.
Status: in_force

The commission may not adopt or enforce a rule that sets the date of appointment of a peace officer at a later date than the date that appears on employment records of the hiring law enforcement agency.
Tex. Education Code § 109.105 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 109 / Section 109.105
§ 109.105. APPLIED RESEARCH SITE AT FORMER REESE AIR FORCE BASE.
Status: in_force

A facility transferred to Texas Tech University from the Lubbock Reese Redevelopment Authority under Chapter 3501, Special District Local Laws Code, is not required to be included in a facilities inventory audit under Subchapter C, Chapter 61, of this code and is not subject to the facilities inventory rules of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board until the facility is placed in service and assigned an educational and general function by the university.
Tex. Government Code § 406.112 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 406 / Section 406.112
§ 406.112. TERMINATION OF ONLINE NOTARY PUBLIC'S COMMISSION.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided by Subsection (b), an online notary public whose commission terminates shall destroy the coding, disk, certificate, card, software, or password that enables electronic affixation of the online notary public's official electronic signature or seal. The online notary public shall certify compliance with this subsection to the secretary of state.

(b) A former online notary public whose commission terminated for a reason other than revocation or a denial of renewal is not required to destroy the items described by Subsection (a) if the former online notary public is recommissioned as an online notary public with the same electronic signature and seal within three months after the former online notary public's former commission terminated.
Tex. Property Code § 53.208 — TX Code / Code pr / Chapter 53 / Section 53.208
§ 53.208. ACTION ON BOND.
Status: in_force

(a) A claimant may sue the principal and surety on the bond either jointly or severally, if the claim remains unpaid for 60 days after the claimant perfects the claim.

(b) The claimant may sue for the amount of the claim and court costs.

(c) The suit must be brought in the county in which the property being improved is located.

(d) If the bond is recorded at the time the lien is filed, the claimant must sue on the bond within one year following perfection of his claim. If the bond is not recorded at the time the lien is filed, the claimant must sue on the bond within two years following perfection of his claim.
Tex. Agriculture Code § 13.035 — TX Code / Code ag / Chapter 13 / Section 13.035
§ 13.035. PRICE ADVERTISEMENT; MISREPRESENTATION OF PRICE OR QUANTITY.
Status: in_force

(a) If a price sign, card, tag, poster, or other advertisement displaying the price of a commodity or other item includes a whole number and a fraction, the figures in the fraction shall be of proportionate size and legibility to those of the whole number.

(b) A person violates this chapter if the person:

(1) misrepresents the price of a commodity, item, or service sold or offered or exposed for sale; or

(2) represents the price or the quantity of a commodity, item, or service sold or offered or exposed for sale in a manner intended or tending to mislead or deceive an actual or prospective customer.
Tex. Agriculture Code § 95.012 — TX Code / Code ag / Chapter 95 / Section 95.012
§ 95.012. LICENSE REQUIRED.
Status: in_force

A person may not manufacture, use, or offer for use or sale a coloring matter for citrus fruit until the coloring matter is approved and the person is granted a license by the department.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 265.035 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 265 / Section 265.035
§ 265.035. SUITS.
Status: in_force

The board may sue and be sued in its own name, capacity, and behalf.
Tex. Government Code § 2306.125 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2306 / Section 2306.125
§ 2306.125. COURT ACTIONS.
Status: in_force

(a) The department may institute a judicial action or proceeding against a housing sponsor receiving a loan or owning a housing development under this chapter to:

(1) enforce this chapter;

(2) enforce the terms and provisions of an agreement or contract between the department and the recipient of a loan under this chapter, including provisions regarding rental or carrying charges and income limits as applied to tenants or occupants;

(3) foreclose its mortgage; or

(4) protect:

(A) the public interest;

(B) individuals and families of low and very low income or families of moderate income;

(C) stockholders; or

(D) creditors of the sponsor.

(b) In an action or proceeding under this section, the department may apply for the appointment of a trustee or receiver to assume the management and operation of the affairs of a housing sponsor.

(c) The department, through its designated agent, may accept appointment as trustee or receiver of a housing sponsor when appointed by a court of competent jurisdiction.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7913.204 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7913 / Section 7913.204
§ 7913.204. UTILITY PROPERTY EXEMPT FROM IMPACT FEES AND ASSESSMENTS.
Status: in_force

The district may not impose an impact fee or assessment on the property, including the equipment, rights-of-way, facilities, or improvements, of:

(1) an electric utility or a power generation company as defined by Section 31.002, Utilities Code;

(2) a gas utility as defined by Section 101.003 or 121.001, Utilities Code;

(3) a telecommunications provider as defined by Section 51.002, Utilities Code; or

(4) a person who provides to the public cable television or advanced telecommunications services.
Tex. Occupations Code § 51.407 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 51 / Section 51.407
§ 51.407. TEMPORARY LICENSE.
Status: in_force

(a) The commission by rule may provide for the issuance of a temporary license to an applicant who:

(1) submits to the executive director an application on a form prescribed by the executive director;

(2) meets preliminary qualifications established by commission rule; and

(3) pays any required fees.

(b) A temporary license issued under this section expires on the 21st day after the date of issuance and may not be renewed.

(c) A temporary license holder is subject to:

(1) this chapter;

(2) any law applicable to the activity for which the license is required; and

(3) any rule of the commission or the executive director applicable to the license.
Tex. Family Code § 4.101 — TX Code / Code fa / Chapter 4 / Section 4.101
§ 4.101. DEFINITION.
Status: in_force

In this subchapter, "property" has the meaning assigned by Section 4.001.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8330.003 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8330 / Section 8330.003
§ 8330.003. CONFIRMATION AND DIRECTORS' ELECTION REQUIRED.
Status: in_force

The temporary directors shall hold an election to confirm the creation of the district and to elect five permanent directors as provided by Section 49.102, Water Code.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 248.110 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 248 / Section 248.110
§ 248.110. DECISION BY COURT.
Status: in_force

(a) If the court sustains the finding that a violation occurred, the court may uphold or reduce the amount of the penalty and order the person to pay the full or reduced amount of the penalty.

(b) If the court does not sustain the finding that a violation occurred, the court shall order that a penalty is not owed.
Tex. Government Code § 2308.158 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2308 / Section 2308.158
§ 2308.158. COUNCIL TRAINING; STANDARDS OF CONDUCT INFORMATION.
Status: in_force

(a) A person who is appointed to and qualifies for office as a council member may not vote, deliberate, or be counted as a member in attendance at a meeting of the 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 legislation that created the council;

(2) the programs operated by the council;

(3) the role and functions of the council;

(4) the rules of the council, with an emphasis on the rules that relate to disciplinary and investigatory authority;

(5) the current budget for the council;

(6) the results of the most recent formal audit of the council;

(7) the requirements of:

(A) the open meetings law, Chapter 551;

(B) the public information law, Chapter 552;

(C) the administrative procedure law, Chapter 2001; and

(D) other laws relating to public officials, including conflict-of-interest laws; and

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

(c) Each council member shall comply with the member training requirements established by any other state agency that is given authority to establish the requirements for the council.

(d) The executive director shall provide to the council's members and employees, as often as necessary, information regarding the requirements for office or employment under this chapter, including information regarding a person's responsibilities under applicable laws relating to standards of conduct for state officers and employees.
Tex. Agriculture Code § 188.008 — TX Code / Code ag / Chapter 188 / Section 188.008
§ 188.008. AMOUNT OF LIEN.
Status: in_force

The amount of a lien under this chapter is equal to the sum of:

(1) the amount of the unpaid reasonable or agreed charges for animal feed furnished within the 180-day period immediately preceding the day the notice of claim of lien is filed with the secretary of state as provided by this chapter; and

(2) the filing fees for the lien as provided by this chapter.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1060.201 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1060 / Section 1060.201
§ 1060.201. BONDS.
Status: in_force

The district may issue bonds to:

(1) purchase, construct, acquire, repair, or renovate buildings and improvements; and

(2) equip buildings for hospital purposes.