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Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 6910.104 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 6910 / Section 6910.104
§ 6910.104. COST OF RELOCATING OR ALTERING PROPERTY.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, "sole expense" means the actual cost of relocating, raising, lowering, rerouting, changing the grade of, or altering the construction of a facility described by Subsection (b) in providing comparable replacement without enhancement of the facility, after deducting from that cost the net salvage value of the old facility.

(b) If the district's exercise of the power of eminent domain, the power of relocation, or any other power granted under this chapter makes necessary relocating, raising, rerouting, changing the grade of, or altering the construction of a highway, railroad, electric transmission line, telephone or telegraph property or facility, or pipeline, the necessary action shall be accomplished at the sole expense of the district.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 533A.034 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 533A / Section 533A.034
§ 533A.034. AUTHORITY TO CONTRACT FOR COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES.
Status: in_force

The department may cooperate, negotiate, and contract with local agencies, hospitals, private organizations and foundations, community centers, physicians, and other persons to plan, develop, and provide community-based intellectual disability services.
Tex. Election Code § 232.041 — TX Code / Code el / Chapter 232 / Section 232.041
§ 232.041. NEW ELECTION ORDERED IF CONTESTED ELECTION VOID.
Status: in_force

In an election contest in which the contested election is declared void, the court shall include in its judgment an order directing the appropriate authority to order a new election.
Tex. Government Code § 443A.103 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 443A / Section 443A.103
§ 443A.103. VICTORY OR DEATH LETTER.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, "victory or death letter" means the letter written by Lieutenant Colonel William B. Travis dated February 24, 1836, and signed "Victory or Death."

(b) The commission, in consultation with the state agency with jurisdiction over the victory or death letter, shall designate an appropriate place in the Alamo complex for the secure display of the victory or death letter.
Tex. Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 140B.113 — TX Code / Code cp / Chapter 140B / Section 140B.113
§ 140B.113. LIMITATIONS; TOLLING.
Status: in_force

(a) Notwithstanding any other law, the attorney general or a local prosecutor must bring an action under this chapter not later than the fifth anniversary of the later of:

(1) the date the conduct that is the basis for the action terminates; or

(2) the date the cause of action accrues.

(b) If an indictment for an offense under Section 72.02, 72.03, or 72.04, Penal Code, is presented or a civil action is brought, or intervened in, to punish, prevent, or restrain conduct constituting an offense under Section 72.02, 72.03, or 72.04, Penal Code, the running of the period of limitations prescribed by this section with respect to any cause of action arising under Section 140B.109 that is wholly or partly based on a matter complained of in the indictment or the pleadings in the action, as applicable, is suspended during the pendency of the prosecution or litigation of the action, as applicable, and extended for two years following its termination.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3936.155 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3936 / Section 3936.155
§ 3936.155. METHOD OF NOTICE FOR HEARING.
Status: in_force

The district may mail the notice required by Section 375.115(c), Local Government Code, by certified or first class United States mail. The board shall determine the method of notice.
Tex. Water Code § 6.245 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 6 / Section 6.245
§ 6.245. APPEAL OF DISTRICT COURT JUDGMENT.
Status: in_force

A judgment or order of a district court in a suit brought for or against the board or the executive administrator is appealable as are other civil cases in which the district court has original jurisdiction.
Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 49A.051 — TX Code / Code cr / Chapter 49A / Section 49A.051
§ 49A.051. APPLICABILITY.
Status: in_force

This subchapter applies to the inquest into a person's death that occurs in a county that:

(1) does not have an office of medical examiner; and

(2) is not part of a medical examiner's district.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 1001.206 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 1001 / Section 1001.206
§ 1001.206. LIABILITY.
Status: in_force

A person who has completed a mental health first aid training program offered by a local mental health authority or local behavioral health authority under this subchapter and who in good faith attempts to assist an individual experiencing a mental health crisis is not liable in civil damages for an act performed in attempting to assist the individual unless the act is wilfully or wantonly negligent.
Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 18A.103 — TX Code / Code cr / Chapter 18A / Section 18A.103
§ 18A.103. CONTENTS OF INTERCEPTION ORDER.
Status: in_force

(a) An interception order must specify:

(1) the identity of the person, if known, whose communications are to be intercepted;

(2) except as otherwise provided by this chapter, the nature and location of the communications facilities as to which or the place where authority to intercept is granted;

(3) a particular description of the type of communication sought to be intercepted and a statement of the particular offense to which the communication relates;

(4) the identity of the officer making the request and the identity of the prosecutor;

(5) the period during which the interception is authorized, including a statement of whether the interception will automatically terminate when the described communication is first obtained; and

(6) whether a covert entry or surreptitious entry is necessary to properly and safely install wiretapping, electronic surveillance, or eavesdropping equipment.

(b) Each interception order and extension of that order must provide that the authorization to intercept be executed as soon as practicable, be conducted in a way that minimizes the interception of communications not otherwise subject to interception under this chapter, and terminate on obtaining the authorized objective or within 30 days, whichever occurs sooner.

(c) For purposes of Subsection (b), if the intercepted communication is in code or a foreign language and an expert in that code or language is not reasonably available during the period of interception, minimization may be accomplished as soon as practicable after the interception.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 101.008 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 101 / Section 101.008
§ 101.008. DUTIES OF DEPARTMENT.
Status: in_force

The department shall:

(1) provide administrative assistance, services, and materials to the council;

(2) accept, deposit, and disburse funds made available to the council at the direction of the executive commissioner;

(3) accept gifts and grants on behalf of the council from any public or private entity; and

(4) apply for and receive on behalf of the council any appropriations, gifts, or other funds from the state or federal government or any other public or private entity, subject to limitations and conditions prescribed by legislative appropriation.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8261.001 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8261 / Section 8261.001
§ 8261.001. DEFINITION.
Status: in_force

In this chapter, "district" means the Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 112.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8316.005 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8316 / Section 8316.005
§ 8316.005. FINDINGS OF PUBLIC PURPOSE AND BENEFIT.
Status: in_force

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

(b) The district is created to accomplish the purposes of:

(1) a municipal utility district as provided by general law and Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution; and

(2) Section 52, Article III, Texas Constitution, that relate to the construction, acquisition, improvement, maintenance, or operation of macadamized, graveled, or paved roads, or improvements, including storm drainage, in aid of those roads.
Tex. Natural Resources Code § 141.071 — TX Code / Code nr / Chapter 141 / Section 141.071
§ 141.071. GENERAL AUTHORITY OF COMMISSIONER.
Status: in_force

To facilitate and encourage the rapid and orderly development of geothermal energy and associated resources, the commissioner may:

(1) provide for the orderly exploration of land that belongs to the permanent school fund, excluding wildlife refuges and recreational areas except as provided in Section 141.077 of this code; and

(2) issue permits and charge reasonable fees for the permits in accordance with rules promulgated under this chapter by the board.
Tex. Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 16.022 — TX Code / Code cp / Chapter 16 / Section 16.022
§ 16.022. EFFECT OF DISABILITY.
Status: in_force

(a) For the purposes of this subchapter, a person is under a legal disability if the person is:

(1) younger than 18 years of age, regardless of whether the person is married;

(2) of unsound mind; or

(3) serving in the United States Armed Forces during time of war.

(b) If a person entitled to sue for the recovery of real property or entitled to make a defense based on the title to real property is under a legal disability at the time title to the property vests or adverse possession commences, the time of the disability is not included in a limitations period.

(c) Except as provided by Sections 16.027 and 16.028, after the termination of the legal disability, a person has the same time to present a claim that is allowed to others under this chapter.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8860.005 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8860 / Section 8860.005
§ 8860.005. INITIAL DISTRICT TERRITORY.
Status: in_force

The initial boundaries of the district are coextensive with the boundaries of Calhoun County.
Tex. Occupations Code § 2001.509 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 2001 / Section 2001.509
§ 2001.509. RECOMPUTATION OF PRIZE FEE.
Status: in_force

If the commission is not satisfied with a report of the fee on prizes or the amount of the fee on prizes required to be remitted under this chapter to the state by a person, the commission may compute and determine the amount required to be paid on the basis of:

(1) the facts contained in the report of the fee on prizes or report of receipts and expenses; or

(2) any information possessed by the commission or that may come into the possession of the commission, without regard to the period covered by the information.
Tex. Business Organizations Code § 200.111 — TX Code / Code bo / Chapter 200 / Section 200.111
§ 200.111. PREFORMATION SUBSCRIPTION.
Status: in_force

(a) A real estate investment trust may determine the payment terms of a preformation subscription unless the payment terms are specified by the subscription. The payment terms may authorize payment in full on acceptance or by installments.

(b) Unless the subscription provides otherwise, a real estate investment trust shall make calls placed to all subscribers of similar interests for payment on preformation subscriptions uniform as far as practicable.

(c) After the real estate investment trust is formed, if a subscriber fails to pay any installment or call when due, the real estate investment trust may:

(1) collect in the same manner as any other debt the amount due on any unpaid preformation subscription; or

(2) forfeit the subscription if the installment or call remains unpaid for 20 days after written notice to the subscriber.

(d) Although the forfeiture of a subscription terminates all the rights and obligations of the subscriber, the real estate investment trust may retain any amount previously paid on the subscription.
Tex. Water Code § 58.397 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 58 / Section 58.397
§ 58.397. PLEDGE OF COMMERCIAL INCOME.
Status: in_force

(a) The term "commercial income" means income other than revenue derived from taxation.

(b) If required to do so, a district may pledge its existing and expected commercial income to secure a loan to the extent the pledge will not obviously substantively impair the ability of the district to pay obligations which are held by others.

(c) If a district expects commercial income in the future but does not have the demonstrated income in an amount adequate to discharge the loan when it matures, the district may pledge the expected commercial income as provided in Subsection (b) of this section and in addition, or as an alternative, may pledge with a power of sale its unsold bonds in a par amount which shall not be more than the amount of the loan plus 10 percent. The district is not required to impound the bonds. The rate of interest on the loan may not be more than six percent.

(d) After commercial income is pledged, it may not be used for any purpose except to pay the debt which it secures, and it shall be applied to the reduction of the secured debt as rapidly as practicable.
Tex. Government Code § 2267.064 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2267 / Section 2267.064
§ 2267.064. POLICE POWERS; VIOLATIONS OF LAW.
Status: in_force

A peace officer of this state or of any affected jurisdiction has the same powers and jurisdiction within the area of the qualifying project as the officer has in the officer's area of jurisdiction. The officer may access the qualifying project at any time to exercise the officer's powers and jurisdiction.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 364.033 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 364 / Section 364.033
§ 364.033. ALTERNATIVE PAYMENT PROCEDURE USING TAX FUNDS.
Status: in_force

(a) A contract between a public agency and a county that is authorized by the public agency's governing body is an obligation against the public agency's taxing power to the extent provided by the contract if:

(1) the public agency holds an election according to applicable procedure provided by Chapter 1251, Government Code, relating to the issuance of bonds by a municipality; and

(2) at the election, it is determined that the public agency's governing body may levy an ad valorem tax to make any payments required of the public agency under the contract.

(b) Except for the levy of a tax under this section, an election is not required for the exercise of a power granted by this chapter.

(c) Only qualified voters of the public agency are entitled to vote at an election held under this section, and except as otherwise provided by this section and by Chapter 1251, Government Code, the Election Code governs an election under this section.

(d) If the alternative procedure for payment provided by this section is followed, payments under the contract may be:

(1) payable from and are solely an obligation against the taxing power of the public agency; or

(2) payable both from taxes and from revenues as provided by the contract.

(e) If the alternative procedure of public agency payment to a county for disposal services provided by this section is not followed, the county or a holder of county bonds is not entitled to demand payment of the public agency's obligation from funds raised or to be raised by taxation.
Tex. Labor Code § 410.163 — TX Code / Code la / Chapter 410 / Section 410.163
§ 410.163. POWERS AND DUTIES OF ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE.
Status: in_force

(a) At a contested case hearing the administrative law judge shall:

(1) swear witnesses;

(2) receive testimony;

(3) allow examination and cross-examination of witnesses;

(4) accept documents and other tangible evidence; and

(5) allow the presentation of evidence by affidavit.

(b) An administrative law judge shall ensure the preservation of the rights of the parties and the full development of facts required for the determinations to be made. An administrative law judge may permit the use of summary procedures, if appropriate, including witness statements, summaries, and similar measures to expedite the proceedings.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1089.153 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1089 / Section 1089.153
§ 1089.153. AMENDMENT OF BUDGET.
Status: in_force

After the annual budget is adopted, the budget may be amended on the board's approval.
Tex. Utilities Code § 33.0211 — TX Code / Code ut / Chapter 33 / Section 33.0211
§ 33.0211. RATES AND FEES CHARGED BY CERTAIN MUNICIPALLY OWNED UTILITIES.
Status: in_force

(a) This section applies only to a municipally owned utility that is located in a municipality that is considered to be a defunding municipality under Chapter 109, Local Government Code.

(b) The governing body of a municipally owned utility may not charge a customer:

(1) at a rate higher than the rate the customer was charged or would have been charged on January 1 of the year that the municipality was determined to be a defunding municipality;

(2) any customer fees in amounts higher than the customer fees the customer was charged or would have been charged on January 1 of the year that the municipality was determined to be a defunding municipality; or

(3) any types of customer fees that the customer was not charged or would not have been charged on January 1 of the year that the municipality was determined to be a defunding municipality.

(c) If a municipally owned utility has not transferred funds to the defunding municipality described by Subsection (a) in the immediately preceding 12 months, the municipally owned utility may increase its rates to account for:

(1) pass-through charges imposed by a state regulatory body or the independent organization certified under Section 39.151;

(2) fuel, hedging, or wholesale power cost increases; or

(3) fulfillment of debt obligations or compliance with Chapter 1502, Government Code.

(d) A municipally owned utility that increases rates under Subsection (c) may not transfer funds to the defunding municipality described by Subsection (a) until the date the criminal justice division of the governor's office issues a written determination in accordance with Section 109.005, Local Government Code, finding that the municipality described by Subsection (a) has reversed the reduction described by Section 109.003(1), Local Government Code.
Tex. Insurance Code § 823.006 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 823 / Section 823.006
§ 823.006. DESCRIPTION OF INSURANCE HOLDING COMPANY SYSTEM.
Status: in_force

An insurance holding company system consists of two or more affiliates, at least one of which is an insurer.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 775.003 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 775 / Section 775.003
§ 775.003. AUTHORIZATION.
Status: in_force

An emergency services district may be organized as provided by Article III, Section 48-e, of the Texas Constitution, as proposed by S.J.R. No. 27, Acts of the 70th Legislature, Regular Session, 1987, and adopted by the voters at an election held November 3, 1987, and by this chapter to protect life and health.
Tex. Occupations Code § 1101.303 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 1101 / Section 1101.303
§ 1101.303. APPROVAL OF CONTINUING EDUCATION PROVIDER OR COURSE OF STUDY.
Status: in_force

(a) If the commission determines that an applicant for approval as a continuing education provider satisfies the requirements of this subchapter or Section 1102.205 and any rule adopted under this subchapter or Section 1102.205, the commission may authorize the applicant to offer continuing education for a two-year period.

(b) If the commission determines that an applicant for approval of a continuing education course of study satisfies the requirements of this subchapter or Section 1102.205 and any rule adopted under this subchapter or Section 1102.205, the commission may authorize the applicant to offer the course of study for a two-year period.

(c) The commission may by rule develop minimum education and experience requirements for an instructor of a continuing education course of study. For commission approval of an application to offer the course, the applicant must ensure that the course's instructors meet the minimum education and experience requirements developed by the commission under this subsection.

(d) The commission may deny an application to renew an approval under this section if the applicant is in violation of a commission order. The denial of an approval under this subsection is subject to the same provisions as are applicable under Section 1101.364 to the denial of a license.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1131.451 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1131 / Section 1131.451
§ 1131.451. APPLICABILITY OF SUBCHAPTER.
Status: in_force

This subchapter applies only to a group life insurance policy issued to a group described by Section 1131.057.
Tex. Election Code § 142.004 — TX Code / Code el / Chapter 142 / Section 142.004
§ 142.004. APPLICATION REQUIRED.
Status: in_force

(a) To be entitled to a place on the general election ballot, a candidate must make an application for a place on the ballot.

(b) An application must, in addition to complying with Section 141.031, be accompanied by a petition that satisfies the requirements prescribed by Section 141.062.
Tex. Government Code § 305.033 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 305 / Section 305.033
§ 305.033. CIVIL PENALTY FOR LATE FILING.
Status: in_force

(a) The commission shall determine from any available evidence whether a registration or report required to be filed with the commission under this chapter is late. A registration filed without the fee required by Section 305.005 is considered to be late. On making a determination that a required registration or report is late, the commission shall immediately mail a notice of the determination to the person responsible for the filing, to the commission, and to the appropriate attorney for the state.

(b) If a registration or report is determined to be late, the person responsible for the filing is liable to the state for payment of a civil penalty of $500.

(c) If a registration or report is more than 30 days late, the commission shall issue a warning of liability by registered mail to the person responsible for the filing. If the penalty is not paid before the 10th day after the date on which the warning is received, the person is liable for a penalty in an amount determined by commission rule, but not to exceed $10,000.

(d) A penalty paid voluntarily under this section shall be deposited in the state treasury to the credit of the General Revenue Fund.

(e) This section is in addition to any other available sanctions for late filings of registrations or reports.

(f) A registration or report other than an activities report filed by a registrant is not considered to be late for purposes of this section if the registrant files a corrected or amended registration or report not later than the 14th business day after the date the registrant becomes aware of the error or omission in the registration or report originally filed.
Tex. Local Government Code § 87.032 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 87 / Section 87.032
§ 87.032. APPEAL; SUSPENSION.
Status: in_force

If the officer appeals the judgment, other than for an offense to which Section 180.010 applies, the appeal supersedes the order of removal unless the court that renders the judgment finds that it is in the public interest to suspend the officer pending the appeal. If the court finds that the public interest requires suspension, the court shall suspend the officer as provided by this chapter.
Tex. Government Code § 540.0854 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 540 / Section 540.0854
§ 540.0854.
Status: in_force

Sec. 540.0854. BENEFITS TRANSITION FROM STAR KIDS TO STAR+PLUS MEDICAID MANAGED CARE PROGRAM. The commission shall ensure that there is a plan for transitioning the provision of Medicaid benefits to recipients 21 years of age or older from the STAR Kids managed care program to the STAR+PLUS Medicaid managed care program in a manner that protects continuity of care. The plan must ensure that coordination between the programs begins when a recipient reaches 18 years of age.