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Tex. Government Code § 2251.053 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2251 / Section 2251.053
§ 2251.053. HIGHWAY-RELATED CONTRACTS.
Status: in_force

(a) This section applies only to a contract entered into by the Texas Department of Transportation for the construction or maintenance of a highway or a related facility.

(b) A vendor or subcontractor may not suspend performance under Section 2251.051 or 2251.052 before the 20th day after the date:

(1) the vendor gives written notice under Section 2251.051(a); or

(2) the subcontractor gives written notice under Section 2251.052(b).

(c) A notice required under this subchapter and relating to a contract described by Subsection (a) must be sent by certified mail to:

(1) the executive director of the Texas Department of Transportation;

(2) the director of construction of the Texas Department of Transportation; or

(3) the person designated in the contract as the person to whom notices must be sent.
Tex. Insurance Code § 423.003 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 423 / Section 423.003
§ 423.003. RULES.
Status: in_force

The commissioner may adopt rules necessary to implement this chapter.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3976.0401 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3976 / Section 3976.0401
§ 3976.0401. DISBURSEMENTS AND TRANSFERS OF MONEY.
Status: in_force

The board by resolution shall establish the number of directors' signatures and the procedure required for a disbursement or transfer of the district's money.
Tex. Parks and Wildlife Code § 11.064 — TX Code / Code pw / Chapter 11 / Section 11.064
§ 11.064. RESTRICTIONS.
Status: in_force

(a) No expenditure shall be made from the principal of the lifetime license endowment account if that expenditure would lower the unencumbered balance of the principal of the account below $20 million.

(b) The interest earnings on and principal in the lifetime license endowment account may not be used to pay salaries or employee benefits.

(c) The interest earnings on the lifetime license endowment account may be used for any purpose described by Section 11.063.

(d) The principal in the lifetime license endowment account may be used only for the purpose described by Section 11.063(3).
Tex. Transportation Code § 22.156 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 22 / Section 22.156
§ 22.156. APPLICABLE LAWS.
Status: in_force

The corporation has the powers granted by this chapter, the Texas Non-Profit Corporation Act (Article 1396-1.01 et seq., Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes), and all other laws applicable to nonprofit corporations. The internal affairs of the corporation are governed by, the purposes and powers of the corporation are fulfilled and exercised in accordance with, and the corporation is subject to, the Texas Non-Profit Corporation Act (Article 1396-1.01 et seq., Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes), except as otherwise provided by this chapter.
Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 3.03 — TX Code / Code cr / Chapter 3 / Section 3.03
§ 3.03. OFFICERS.
Status: in_force

The general term "officers" includes both magistrates and peace officers.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3926.203 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3926 / Section 3926.203
§ 3926.203. DIVISION PROCEDURES.
Status: in_force

(a) The board, on its own motion or on receipt of a petition signed by an owner of real property in the district, may adopt an order proposing to divide the district.

(b) If the board decides to divide the district, the board shall:

(1) set the terms of the division, including names for the new districts and a plan for the payment or performance of any outstanding district obligations;

(2) prepare a metes and bounds description for each proposed district; and

(3) appoint initial directors for each new district.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 9030.002 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 9030 / Section 9030.002
§ 9030.002. NATURE OF DISTRICT.
Status: in_force

The district is a water control and improvement district in Burnet County created under and essential to accomplish the purposes of Section 52, Article III, and Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8268.004 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8268 / Section 8268.004
§ 8268.004. FINDINGS OF BENEFIT AND PUBLIC PURPOSE.
Status: in_force

(a) All land and other property included in the district will benefit from the improvements and services to be provided by the district.

(b) The district is created to accomplish:

(1) the purposes of a municipal utility district as provided by general law; and

(2) to the extent authorized by Section 52, Article III, Texas Constitution, the construction, acquisition, improvement, maintenance, or operation of arterial or main feeder roads or improvements in aid of those roads.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8076.0102 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8076 / Section 8076.0102
§ 8076.0102. NATURE OF DISTRICT.
Status: in_force

The district is a municipal utility district created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Tex. Government Code § 840.004 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 840 / Section 840.004
§ 840.004. DESIGNATION OF AUTHORITY TO SIGN VOUCHERS.
Status: in_force

The board of trustees shall file with the state comptroller of public accounts a duly attested copy of a board resolution that designates the authorized representatives, as provided by this chapter, who have authority to sign vouchers for payment from the funds administered by the board of trustees.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 713.023 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 713 / Section 713.023
§ 713.023. USE OF FUNDS.
Status: in_force

(a) The trustee may invest the fund in interest-bearing bonds or federal, state, or local government securities.

(b) The principal of the fund must be kept intact as a permanent principal trust fund.

(c) The income or revenue of the fund may be used only for maintenance of a neglected or unkept public or private cemetery in the county.
Tex. Water Code § 58.707 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 58 / Section 58.707
§ 58.707. CONSENT OF OUTSTANDING BONDHOLDERS.
Status: in_force

(a) The board shall communicate the contents of the applications to exclude nonagricultural or nonirrigable land and to include an equal amount of irrigable land to the holders of outstanding bonds voted, issued, sold, and delivered by the district and payable from taxes levied on property in the district.

(b) If the consent in writing of 95 percent or more of the bondholders to the plan is filed with the board, the board may hold a hearing on the applications.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1153.151 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1153 / Section 1153.151
§ 1153.151. FORMS OF CREDIT LIFE INSURANCE.
Status: in_force

Credit life insurance may be issued only as:

(1) an individual policy of life insurance issued to a debtor on a term plan; or

(2) a group policy of life insurance issued to a creditor on a term plan providing insurance on the lives of debtors.
Tex. Government Code § 25.0003 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 25 / Section 25.0003
§ 25.0003. JURISDICTION.
Status: in_force

(a) A statutory county court has jurisdiction over all causes and proceedings, civil and criminal, original and appellate, prescribed by law for county courts.

(b) A statutory county court does not have jurisdiction over causes and proceedings concerning roads, bridges, and public highways and the general administration of county business that is within the jurisdiction of the commissioners court of each county.

(c) In addition to other jurisdiction provided by law, a statutory county court exercising civil jurisdiction concurrent with the constitutional jurisdiction of the county court has concurrent jurisdiction with the district court in:

(1) civil cases in which the matter in controversy exceeds $500 but does not exceed $325,000, excluding interest, statutory or punitive damages and penalties, and attorney's fees and costs, as alleged on the face of the petition; and

(2) appeals of final rulings and decisions of the division of workers' compensation of the Texas Department of Insurance regarding workers' compensation claims, regardless of the amount in controversy.

(d) Except as provided by Subsection (e), a statutory county court has, concurrent with the county court, the probate jurisdiction provided by general law for county courts.

(e) In a county that has a statutory probate court, a statutory probate court is the only county court created by statute with probate jurisdiction.

(f) A statutory county court does not have the jurisdiction of a statutory probate court granted statutory probate courts by the Estates Code.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8477.103 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8477 / Section 8477.103
§ 8477.103. AUTHORITY FOR ROAD PROJECTS.
Status: in_force

(a) Under Section 52, Article III, Texas Constitution, the district may design, acquire, construct, finance, issue bonds for, improve, and convey to this state, a county, or a municipality for operation and maintenance macadamized, graveled, or paved roads described by Section 54.234, Water Code, or improvements, including storm drainage, in aid of those roads.

(b) The district may exercise the powers provided by this section without submitting a petition to or obtaining approval from the commission as required by Section 54.234, Water Code.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1081.153 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1081 / Section 1081.153
§ 1081.153. AMENDMENTS TO BUDGET.
Status: in_force

The budget may be amended as required by circumstances. The board must approve all amendments.
Tex. Local Government Code § 352.082 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 352 / Section 352.082
§ 352.082. OUTDOOR BURNING OF HOUSEHOLD REFUSE IN CERTAIN RESIDENTIAL AREAS.
Status: in_force

(a) This section applies only to the unincorporated area of a county:

(1) that is adjacent to a county with a population of 3.3 million or more; and

(2) in which a planned community is located that has 20,000 or more acres of land, that was originally established under the Urban Growth and New Community Development Act of 1970 (42 U.S.C. Section 4501 et seq.), and that is subject to restrictive covenants containing ad valorem or annual variable budget based assessments on real property.

(b) In this section, "neighborhood" and "refuse" have the meanings assigned by Section 343.002, Health and Safety Code.

(c) A person commits an offense if the person intentionally or knowingly burns household refuse outdoors on a lot that is:

(1) located in a neighborhood; or

(2) smaller than five acres.

(d) An offense under this section is a Class C misdemeanor. On conviction of an offense under this section, the court shall require the defendant, in addition to any fine, to perform community service as provided by Article 42A.304(e), Code of Criminal Procedure.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1379.005 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1379 / Section 1379.005
§ 1379.005. RULES.
Status: in_force

The commissioner, in accordance with Subchapter A, Chapter 36, may adopt rules to implement this chapter.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1083.252 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1083 / Section 1083.252
§ 1083.252. TAX RATE.
Status: in_force

The district may impose the tax at a rate not to exceed 75 cents on each $100 valuation of taxable property in the district.
Tex. Estates Code § 1355.154 — TX Code / Code es / Chapter 1355 / Section 1355.154
§ 1355.154. DEATH OF RESIDENT OR DEPLETION OF MONEY.
Status: in_force

(a) After the expenditure of all money in a resident's trust account, or after the resident's death, the responsible officer of the eleemosynary institution shall furnish a statement of expenditures of the money to the resident's nearest relative who is entitled to receive the statement.

(b) A copy of the statement described by Subsection (a) shall be filed with the court that first granted the order to dispose of the money in accordance with this title.

(c) The balance of a trust account of a resident of an eleemosynary institution who dies may be applied to:

(1) the resident's burial expenses; or

(2) the care, support, and treatment account of the resident at the institution.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 122.005 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 122 / Section 122.005
§ 122.005. POWERS OF TYPE A GENERAL-LAW MUNICIPALITY.
Status: in_force

(a) The governing body of a Type A general-law municipality may take any action necessary or expedient to promote health or suppress disease, including actions to:

(1) prevent the introduction of a communicable disease into the municipality, including stopping, detaining, and examining a person coming from a place that is infected or believed to be infected with a communicable disease;

(2) establish, maintain, and regulate hospitals in the municipality or in any area within five miles of the municipal limits; or

(3) abate any nuisance that is or may become injurious to the public health.

(b) The governing body of a Type A general-law municipality may adopt rules:

(1) necessary or expedient to promote health or suppress disease; or

(2) to prevent the introduction of a communicable disease into the municipality, including quarantine rules, and may enforce those rules in the municipality and in any area within 10 miles of the municipality.

(c) The governing body of a Type A general-law municipality may fine a person who fails or refuses to observe the orders and rules of the health authority.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 9026.056 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 9026 / Section 9026.056
§ 9026.056. DISTRICT OFFICE.
Status: in_force

(a) The board shall designate, establish, and maintain a district office as provided by Section 49.062, Water Code.

(b) The board may establish a second district office outside the district. If the board establishes a district office outside the district, the board shall give notice of the location of that office by:

(1) filing a copy of the board resolution that establishes the location of the office:

(A) with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality; and

(B) in the water control and improvement district records of each county in which the district is located; and

(2) publishing notice of the location of the office in a newspaper of general circulation in each county in which the district is located.

(c) A district office may be a private residence or office. A district office that is a private residence or office is a public place for matters relating to the district's business.

(d) The board shall give notice of any change in the location of the district office outside the district in the manner required by Subsection (b).
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8211.102 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8211 / Section 8211.102
§ 8211.102. 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. Government Code § 2001.041 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2001 / Section 2001.041
§ 2001.041. COMPLIANCE WITH LAW ON DECENTRALIZATION.
Status: in_force

A state agency rule, order, or guide relating to decentralization of agency services or programs must include a statement of the manner in which the agency complied with Section 391.0091, Local Government Code.
Tex. Insurance Code § 4152.206 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 4152 / Section 4152.206
§ 4152.206. CONTRACT ASSIGNMENT PROHIBITED.
Status: in_force

A manager may not assign in whole or in part a contract entered into under Section 4152.201.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 467.005 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 467 / Section 467.005
§ 467.005. REPORTS.
Status: in_force

(a) A person who knows or suspects that a professional is impaired by chemical dependency on alcohol or drugs or by mental illness may report the professional's name and any relevant information to an approved peer assistance program.

(b) A person who is required by law to report an impaired professional to a licensing or disciplinary authority satisfies that requirement if the person reports the professional to an approved peer assistance program. The program shall notify the person making the report and the appropriate licensing or disciplinary authority if the person fails to participate in the program as required by the appropriate licensing or disciplinary authority.

(c) An approved peer assistance program may report in writing to the appropriate licensing or disciplinary authority the name of a professional who the program knows or suspects is impaired and any relevant information concerning that professional.

(d) A licensing or disciplinary authority that receives a report made under Subsection (c) shall treat the report in the same manner as it treats an initial allegation of misconduct against a professional.
Tex. Transportation Code § 372.056 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 372 / Section 372.056
§ 372.056. INFORMATION REQUIRED ON NOTICE OR INVOICE.
Status: in_force

(a) A notice or an invoice of unpaid tolls sent by a toll project entity must clearly state that the document is a bill and the recipient is expected to pay the amount indicated.

(b) A notice or an invoice of unpaid tolls sent by first class mail must clearly indicate on the outside of the envelope that the document enclosed is a bill and the recipient is expected to pay the amount indicated.
Tex. Agriculture Code § 141.145 — TX Code / Code ag / Chapter 141 / Section 141.145
§ 141.145. REFUSAL TO PAY INSPECTION FEE OR SUBMIT RECORDS.
Status: in_force

(a) A person commits an offense if the person refuses, conspires to refuse, or causes another person to refuse to make records available, furnish reports, permit the examination of records, or pay an inspection fee in accordance with Subchapter D of this chapter.

(b) An offense under this section is a Class C misdemeanor unless it is shown that the person has previously been convicted of an offense under this subchapter, in which event it is a Class B misdemeanor.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3965.0601 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3965 / Section 3965.0601
§ 3965.0601. BONDS AND OTHER OBLIGATIONS.
Status: in_force

(a) The district may issue, by public or private sale, bonds, notes, or other obligations payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes or assessments in the manner provided by Subchapter A, Chapter 372, or Subchapter J, Chapter 375, Local Government Code. Sections 375.207(a) and (b), Local Government Code, do not apply to the district.

(b) In exercising the district's borrowing power, the district may issue a bond or other obligation in the form of a bond, note, certificate of participation or other instrument evidencing a proportionate interest in payments to be made by the district, or other type of obligation.

(c) In addition to the sources of money described by Subchapter A, Chapter 372, and Subchapter J, Chapter 375, Local Government Code, district bonds may be secured and made payable wholly or partly by a pledge of any part of the money the district receives from improvement revenue or from any other source.

(d) Not later than the 30th day before the date the district holds a bond sale, the district shall provide the governing body of the city written notice of the sale.
Tex. Government Code § 662.078 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 662 / Section 662.078
§ 662.078. BLUE TIE DAY.
Status: in_force

(a) June 13 is Blue Tie Day to promote men's health awareness and encourage men to live healthier, longer lives through early detection and treatment of common diseases.

(b) Blue Tie Day shall be regularly observed by appropriate ceremonies and activities.
Tex. Local Government Code § 211.031 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 211 / Section 211.031
§ 211.031. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this subchapter, "cottage food production operation" and "home" have the meanings assigned by Section 437.001, Health and Safety Code.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 361.163 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 361 / Section 361.163
§ 361.163. COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS WITH LOCAL GOVERNMENTS.
Status: in_force

A county may enter into cooperative agreements with local governments and other governmental entities to jointly operate solid waste management activities and to charge reasonable fees for the services.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 771.105 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 771 / Section 771.105
§ 771.105. CRITERIA FOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL DISPATCH INTERVENTION.
Status: in_force

The commission, with the assistance of the advisory council, shall define criteria that establish the need for emergency medical dispatch intervention to be used by participating public safety answering points to determine which calls are to be transferred to the regional emergency medical dispatch resource center for emergency medical dispatch intervention.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7208.0302 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7208 / Section 7208.0302
§ 7208.0302. WATER SERVICE IMPACT FEE.
Status: in_force

(a) The district may charge an initial water service impact fee that is not greater than the capital recovery fee charged by the corporation on September 1, 2023, under the corporation's tariff.

(b) Chapter 395, Local Government Code, does not apply to an initial water service impact fee set under Subsection (a).

(c) The district may increase the water service impact fee authorized under Subsection (a) only as provided by Chapter 395, Local Government Code, as approved by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, or as otherwise provided by law.
Tex. Transportation Code § 225.178 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 225 / Section 225.178
§ 225.178. BATAAN AND CORREGIDOR VETERANS MEMORIAL HIGHWAY.
Status: in_force

(a) The portion of State Highway 7 in Nacogdoches County is designated as the Bataan and Corregidor Veterans Memorial Highway.

(b) Subject to Section 225.021(c), the department shall:

(1) design and construct markers indicating the designation as the Bataan and Corregidor Veterans Memorial Highway and any other appropriate information; and

(2) erect a marker at each end of the highway and at appropriate intermediate sites along the highway.