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Tex. Health and Safety Code § 341.0695 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 341 / Section 341.0695
§ 341.0695. INTERACTIVE WATER FEATURES AND FOUNTAINS.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, "interactive water feature or fountain" means an installation that includes water sprays, dancing water jets, waterfalls, dumping buckets, or shooting water cannons and that is maintained for public recreation.

(b) An owner, manager, operator, or other attendant in charge of an interactive water feature or fountain shall maintain the water feature or fountain in a sanitary condition.

(c) The bacterial content of the water in an interactive water feature or fountain may not exceed the safe limits prescribed by the standards adopted under this chapter.

(d) Except as provided by Subsection (f), a minimum free residual chlorine of 1.0 part for each one million units of water used in an interactive water feature or fountain must be maintained.

(e) Water in an interactive water feature or fountain may not show an acid reaction to a standard pH test.

(f) The executive commissioner may by rule adopt methods other than chlorination for the purpose of disinfecting interactive water features and fountains.

(g) An interactive water feature or fountain that is supplied entirely by drinking water that is not recirculated is not subject to Subsections (d) and (e).

(h) A person known to be or suspected of being infected with a transmissible condition of a communicable disease shall be excluded from an interactive water feature or fountain.

(i) A county, a municipality, or the department may:

(1) require that the owner or operator of an interactive water feature or fountain obtain a permit for operation of the water feature or fountain;

(2) inspect an interactive water feature or fountain for compliance with this section; and

(3) impose and collect a reasonable fee in connection with a permit or inspection required under this subsection provided, if the requirement is imposed by a county or municipality, the following are met:

(A) the auditor for the county or municipality shall review the program every two years to ensure that the fees imposed do not exceed the cost of the program; and

(B) the county or municipality refunds the permit holders any revenue determined by the auditor to exceed the cost of the program.

(i-1) The executive commissioner by rule shall prescribe the amount of the fee the department may collect under Subsection (i).

(j) A county, a municipality, or the department may by order close, for the period specified in the order, an interactive water feature or fountain if the operation of the fountain or water feature violates this section or a permitting or inspection requirement imposed under Subsection (i).

(k) This section does not apply to a recreational water park that uses freshwater originating from a natural watercourse for recreational purposes and releases the freshwater back into the same natural watercourse.
Tex. Local Government Code § 373A.109 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 373A / Section 373A.109
§ 373A.109. RELATION TO OTHER LAW.
Status: in_force

This subchapter does not preclude the creation of a land trust by a nonprofit organization, including a community housing development organization, under other statutory or common law or the operation of that land trust inside or outside the district.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3930.006 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3930 / Section 3930.006
§ 3930.006. ELIGIBILITY FOR INCLUSION IN SPECIAL ZONES.
Status: in_force

(a) All or any part of the area of the district is eligible to be included in:

(1) a tax increment reinvestment zone created by the city under Chapter 311, Tax Code;

(2) a tax abatement reinvestment zone created by the city under Chapter 312, Tax Code; or

(3) an enterprise zone created by the city under Chapter 2303, Government Code.

(b) A tax increment reinvestment zone created by the city in the district is not subject to the limitations provided by Section 311.006, Tax Code.
Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 2A.056 — TX Code / Code cr / Chapter 2A / Section 2A.056
§ 2A.056. RESPONSE TO CHILD SAFETY CHECK ALERT.
Status: in_force

(a) In this article, "department" means the Department of Family and Protective Services.

(b) A peace officer who locates a child or other person listed on the Texas Crime Information Center's child safety check alert list established under Section 261.3022, Family Code, shall:

(1) immediately contact the department on the department's dedicated law-enforcement telephone number for statewide intake;

(2) request information from the department regarding the circumstances of the case involving the child or other person; and

(3) request information from the child and the other person regarding the child's safety, well-being, and current residence.

(c) The peace officer may temporarily detain the child or other person to ensure the safety and well-being of the child.

(d) If the peace officer determines that the circumstances described by Section 262.104, Family Code, exist, the officer may take temporary possession of the child without a court order as provided by that section. If the peace officer does not take temporary possession of the child, the officer shall obtain the child's current address and any other relevant information and report that information to the department.

(e) A peace officer who locates a child or other person listed on the Texas Crime Information Center's child safety check alert list and who reports the child's or other person's current address and other relevant information to the department shall report to the Texas Crime Information Center that the child or other person has been located and to whom the child was released, as applicable.
Tex. Education Code § 61.601 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 61 / Section 61.601
§ 61.601. DEFINITION.
Status: in_force

In this subchapter, "mental health professional" means:

(1) a licensed physician who is:

(A) a graduate of an accredited psychiatric residency training program; or

(B) certified in psychiatry by:

(i) the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology; or

(ii) the American Osteopathic Board of Neurology and Psychiatry;

(2) a psychologist, as defined by Section 501.002, Occupations Code;

(3) a licensed professional counselor, as defined by Section 503.002, Occupations Code;

(4) an advanced practice registered nurse, as defined by Section 301.152, Occupations Code, who holds a nationally recognized board certification in psychiatric or mental health nursing;

(5) a licensed clinical social worker, as defined by Section 505.002, Occupations Code;

(6) a school psychologist, as defined by Section 501.002, Occupations Code;

(7) a chemical dependency counselor, as defined by Section 504.001, Occupations Code;

(8) a licensed marriage and family therapist, as defined by Section 502.002, Occupations Code;

(9) a licensed master social worker, as defined by Section 505.002, Occupations Code;

(10) a person who holds a licensed professional counselor associate license issued by the Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors;

(11) a licensed marriage and family therapist associate, as defined by Section 502.002, Occupations Code; and

(12) a school counselor certified under Subchapter B, Chapter 21, who has earned at least a master's degree related to counseling from any public or accredited private institution of higher education.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 5012.0206 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 5012 / Section 5012.0206
§ 5012.0206. BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES.
Status: in_force

(a) The commission may declare an emergency because money is not available to meet any of the authority's needs, including to pay the principal of and interest on authority bonds.

(b) Bond anticipation notes may bear interest at a rate not to exceed 10 percent and must mature not later than one year after the date of issuance.

(c) Bond anticipation notes issued by the authority must be taken up with the proceeds of the bonds, or the bonds may be issued and delivered in exchange for the bond anticipation notes.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1053.154 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1053 / Section 1053.154
§ 1053.154. BALLOT.
Status: in_force

The ballot for an election under this subchapter shall be printed to permit voting for or against the proposition: "Approving the ________ (sale or lease, as appropriate) of __________ (name of facility)."
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3911.203 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3911 / Section 3911.203
§ 3911.203. REIMBURSEMENT OF COSTS.
Status: in_force

The district may contract with any person for the payment, repayment, or reimbursement of costs incurred by that person on behalf of the district, including all or part of the costs of an improvement project and interest on the reimbursed cost.
Tex. Government Code § 2204.003 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2204 / Section 2204.003
§ 2204.003. GIFTS OF REAL PROPERTY TO INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION.
Status: in_force

An institution of higher education, as defined by Section 61.003, Education Code, may accept a gift or devise of real property from a private entity to establish scholarships or professorships or to be held in trust for other educational purposes only if done consistently with rules and regulations adopted by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board pursuant to its power to adopt such rules and regulations under Chapter 61, Education Code.
Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 1.13 — TX Code / Code cr / Chapter 1 / Section 1.13
§ 1.13. WAIVER OF TRIAL BY JURY.
Status: in_force

(a) The defendant in a criminal prosecution for any offense other than a capital felony case in which the state notifies the court and the defendant that it will seek the death penalty shall have the right, upon entering a plea, to waive the right of trial by jury, conditioned, however, that, except as provided by Article 27.19, the waiver must be made in person by the defendant in writing in open court with the consent and approval of the court, and the attorney representing the state. The consent and approval by the court shall be entered of record on the minutes of the court, and the consent and approval of the attorney representing the state shall be in writing, signed by that attorney, and filed in the papers of the cause before the defendant enters the defendant's plea.

(b) In a capital felony case in which the attorney representing the State notifies the court and the defendant that it will not seek the death penalty, the defendant may waive the right to trial by jury but only if the attorney representing the State, in writing and in open court, consents to the waiver.

(c) A defendant may agree to waive a jury trial regardless of whether the defendant is represented by an attorney at the time of making the waiver, but before a defendant charged with a felony who has no attorney can agree to waive the jury, the court must appoint an attorney to represent him.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1070.001 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1070 / Section 1070.001
§ 1070.001. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this chapter:

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

(2) "Director" means a member of the board.

(3) "District" means the Hansford County Hospital District.
Tex. Government Code § 403.249 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 403 / Section 403.249
§ 403.249. DUTIES OF COMPTROLLER.
Status: in_force

(a) The comptroller shall notify the state auditor when a state agency requests a certification under Section 403.247(b) for a petty cash account.

(b) The comptroller shall use the agency's estimate of probable disbursements from the account during the fiscal year to determine whether the agency has a sufficient appropriation from the fund during the fiscal year to cover those disbursements. The comptroller shall notify the state agency of the determination.

(c) The comptroller may approve a state agency's written request to increase or decrease the petty cash accounts limitations specified in Section 403.246 if the comptroller determines that the increase or decrease is appropriate. The comptroller shall notify the state auditor of any increase or decrease of a petty cash account.

(d) When a state agency submits documentation to the comptroller as part of the procedure for replenishing a petty cash account, the comptroller shall treat the documentation as a proposed expenditure of appropriated funds.

(e) The comptroller shall follow the regular procedures used for auditing claims against the state.

(f) As soon as possible after the beginning of each fiscal year, the comptroller shall review:

(1) each petty cash account to ensure that the corresponding state agency has a sufficient appropriation from the fund to cover projected disbursements from the account during the following fiscal year; and

(2) each petty cash account for advancing travel expense money to ensure that the current amount of the account complies with the limits specified in Section 403.246.

(g) The comptroller shall send the results of the review required by Subsection (f) to the state auditor.

(h) The comptroller may temporarily lapse a state agency's unencumbered appropriations from the fund in an amount equal to the shortage in its petty cash account if the state auditor certifies the existence of that shortage to the comptroller.

(i) The comptroller shall reinstate the lapsed unencumbered appropriations of a state agency if the state auditor certifies to the comptroller that the agency has adopted procedures to prevent similar shortages from occurring in the future.

(j) The comptroller, after consulting with the state auditor, shall adopt necessary rules for the efficient administration of this section.
Tex. Insurance Code § 2172.009 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 2172 / Section 2172.009
§ 2172.009. GROUP ENROLLER EXEMPTION.
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding the requirements of Chapter 4001, a person who secures and furnishes information for the purpose of enrolling entities or individuals under an insurance policy issued under Section 2172.003, issues certificates or evidences of insurance under the policy, or otherwise assists in administering the policy, including by collecting and remitting premiums, is not required to be licensed as an insurance agent under Chapter 4001, provided that the person does not receive a commission with respect to the sale of the policy or any related enrollments.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3828.053 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3828 / Section 3828.053
§ 3828.053. VACANCY.
Status: in_force

(a) The remaining directors shall fill a vacancy on the board by appointing a person who meets the qualifications prescribed by Section 3828.052.

(b) If there are fewer than three directors, on petition by the owner or owners of a majority of the assessed value of the real property in the district according to the most recent certified tax appraisal roll for Henderson County, the Commissioners Court of Henderson County shall appoint the necessary number of directors to fill all board vacancies.
Tex. Water Code § 49.2121 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 49 / Section 49.2121
§ 49.2121. ACCEPTANCE OF CREDIT CARDS.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, "credit card" means a card, plate, or similar device authorizing a designated person or bearer to obtain goods, services, money, or any other thing of value on credit.

(b) A district may:

(1) accept a credit card for the payment of any fees and charges imposed by the district;

(2) collect a fee that is reasonably related to the expense incurred by the district in processing the payment by credit card; and

(3) collect a service charge for the expense incurred by the district in collecting the original fee or charge if the payment by credit card is not honored by the credit card company on which the funds are drawn.

(c) The service charge under Subsection (b)(3) may not exceed the amount charged for the collection of a check drawn on an account with insufficient funds.

(d) The district may not collect the service charge under Subsection (b)(3) if:

(1) the district is notified at the time of payment that the payment is not honored; and

(2) the customer immediately submits to the district an alternative form of payment.
Tex. Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 125.042 — TX Code / Code cp / Chapter 125 / Section 125.042
§ 125.042. REQUEST FOR MEETING.
Status: in_force

(a) The voters of an election precinct in which a common nuisance is alleged to exist or is alleged to be likely to be created, or the voters in an adjacent election precinct, may request the district attorney, city attorney, or county attorney having geographical jurisdiction of the place that is the subject of the voters' complaints to authorize a meeting at which interested persons may state their complaints about the matter. To be valid to begin proceedings under this section, the written request must be signed by at least:

(1) 10 percent of the registered voters of the election precinct in which the common nuisance is alleged to exist or is alleged to be likely to be created; or

(2) 20 percent of the voters of the adjacent election precinct.

(b) On receiving a written request for a meeting from the required number of persons, the district attorney, city attorney, or county attorney may appoint a person to conduct the meeting at a location as near as practical to the place that is the subject of the complaints.
Tex. Transportation Code § 317.153 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 317 / Section 317.153
§ 317.153. AUTHORITY TO ISSUE REVENUE REFUNDING BONDS.
Status: in_force

The governing body of a municipality by ordinance may issue revenue bonds under this chapter to refund outstanding original or refunding revenue bonds issued by the municipality under this chapter and the accrued interest on those bonds.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7994.053 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7994 / Section 7994.053
§ 7994.053. AUTHORITY FOR ROAD PROJECTS.
Status: in_force

Under Section 52, Article III, Texas Constitution, the district may design, acquire, construct, finance, issue bonds for, improve, operate, maintain, and convey to this state, a county, or a municipality for operation and maintenance macadamized, graveled, or paved roads, or improvements, including storm drainage, in aid of those roads.
Tex. Government Code § 322.019 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 322 / Section 322.019
§ 322.019. CRIMINAL JUSTICE POLICY ANALYSIS.
Status: in_force

(a) The board may develop and perform functions to promote a more effective and cohesive state criminal justice system.

(b) The board may serve as the statistical analysis center for the state and as the liaison for the state to the United States Department of Justice on criminal justice issues of interest to the state and federal government relating to data, information systems, and research if an executive branch agency or institution of higher education is not designated by the governor to perform those functions.

(c) The director may consult the lieutenant governor, the speaker of the house of representatives, and the presiding officer of each standing committee of the senate and house of representatives having primary jurisdiction over matters relating to criminal justice and state finance or appropriations from the state treasury.

(d) The Department of Public Safety, the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, and the Texas Juvenile Justice Department shall provide the board with data relating to a criminal justice policy analysis under this section in the manner requested.
Tex. Agriculture Code § 146.008 — TX Code / Code ag / Chapter 146 / Section 146.008
§ 146.008. PENALTY FOR TRANSPORTING ANIMALS WITHOUT PERMIT OR WITH FRAUDULENT PERMIT.
Status: in_force

(a) A person commits an offense if, under Section 146.005 of this code, the person:

(1) transports living animals, slaughtered animals, or butchered portions of animals without possessing a permit;

(2) fails to exhibit a permit or provide a statement on demand;

(3) transports living animals, slaughtered animals, or butchered portions of animals that are not covered by a permit;

(4) possesses a false or forged permit; or

(5) provides a false written statement.

(b) An offense under Subsection (a)(1) or (a)(2) of this section is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not less than $25 nor more than $200 for each animal in the shipment.

(c) An offense under Subsection (a)(3) of this section is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not less than $25 nor more than $200 for each animal that is not covered by the permit.

(d) An offense under Subsection (a)(4) or (a)(5) of this section is a misdemeanor punishable by:

(1) a fine of not less than $200 nor more than $500;

(2) confinement in county jail for not less than 60 days nor more than 6 months; or

(3) both fine and confinement under this subsection.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8230.101 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8230 / Section 8230.101
§ 8230.101. MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT POWERS.
Status: in_force

The district has the rights, powers, privileges, and functions conferred and imposed by general law applicable to a municipal utility district created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution, including Chapters 49 and 54, Water Code.
Tex. Occupations Code § 507.202 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 507 / Section 507.202
§ 507.202. COMPLAINTS.
Status: in_force

(a) The executive council by rule shall establish methods by which consumers and service recipients are notified of the name, mailing address, and telephone number of the executive council for the purpose of directing complaints to the executive council. The executive council may provide for that notice:

(1) on each registration form, application, or written contract for services of a person regulated by the executive council;

(2) on a sign prominently displayed in the place of business of a person regulated by the executive council; or

(3) in a bill for services provided by a person regulated by the executive council.

(b) The executive council shall list with its regular telephone number any toll-free telephone number established under other state law that may be called to present a complaint about a person regulated by the executive council.
Tex. Local Government Code § 116.055 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 116 / Section 116.055
§ 116.055. FIRST MORTGAGES ON IMPROVED REAL PROPERTY.
Status: in_force

(a) If approved by the commissioners court, closed first mortgages on improved and unencumbered real property located in this state that are assigned to the county judge in a duly acknowledged instrument qualify as security under this subchapter.

(b) Before approving a mortgage as security, the commissioners court shall require:

(1) a written opinion by an attorney selected by the commissioners court showing that the lien is superior to any other claim to or right in the real property; and

(2) insurance approved by the county judge covering the improvements on each tract of pledged real property and providing that a loss is payable to the county judge.

(c) An insurance policy required under Subsection (b) must be issued by a stock fire insurance company or mutual fire insurance company that has a $100,000 surplus in excess of all legal reserves and other liabilities.

(d) A mortgage accepted as security under this section shall immediately be recorded in each county in which part of the real property is located.
Tex. Local Government Code § 217.022 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 217 / Section 217.022
§ 217.022. NUISANCE.
Status: in_force

The governing body of the municipality shall prevent to the extent practicable any nuisance within the limits of the municipality and shall have each nuisance removed at the expense of the person who is responsible for the nuisance or who owns the property on which the nuisance exists.
Tex. Transportation Code § 283.210 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 283 / Section 283.210
§ 283.210. TAX STATUS OF BONDS.
Status: in_force

A bond issued under this chapter, the transfer of and income from the bond, and any profit made in the sale of the bond is exempt from taxation by this state or a political subdivision of this state.