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Tex. Tax Code § 151.154 — TX Code / Code tx / Chapter 151 / Section 151.154
§ 151.154.
Status: in_force

Sec. 151.154. RESALE CERTIFICATE: LIABILITY OF PURCHASER. (a) If a purchaser who gives a resale certificate makes any use of the taxable item other than retention, demonstration, or display while holding it for sale, lease, or rental in the regular course of business or for transfer as an integral part of a taxable service in the regular course of business, the purchaser shall be liable for payment of the sales tax on the value of the taxable item for any period during which the taxable item is used other than for retention, demonstration, or display.

(b) The value of an item of tangible personal property is the fair market rental value of the tangible personal property, which is the amount that a purchaser would pay on the open market to rent or lease the tangible personal property for his use. The value of a taxable service is the fair market value of the taxable service, which is the amount that a purchaser would pay on the open market to obtain the service for the use of the purchaser.

(c) If an item of tangible personal property has no fair market rental value or if a taxable service has no fair market value, the original purchase price shall be the measure of the tax.

(d) At any time, the person making the divergent use may cease paying tax on the fair market rental value or fair market value and may pay sales tax on the original purchase price without credit for taxes previously paid.

(e) A purchaser of a taxable item who gives a resale certificate is not liable for the tax imposed by this chapter if he donates the item to an organization exempted under Section 151.309 or 151.310(a)(1) or (2) of this code; except that any use by the purchaser of the taxable item other than retention, demonstration, or display shall be subject to taxes imposed by this section.

(f) A purchaser who issues a resale certificate for the purchase of a taxable item is liable for payment of the sales tax on the purchase price of the taxable item if the purchaser uses the item as a part of the excludable consideration on the purchase of another taxable item.
Tex. Parks and Wildlife Code § 62.004 — TX Code / Code pw / Chapter 62 / Section 62.004
§ 62.004. HUNTING AT NIGHT.
Status: in_force

No person may hunt any wild bird, wild game bird, wild fowl, or wild game animal protected by this code at any season of the year between one-half hour after sunset and one-half hour before sunrise.
Tex. Election Code § 122.0911 — TX Code / Code el / Chapter 122 / Section 122.0911
§ 122.0911. ASSISTANCE REQUIRED BY SECRETARY OF STATE.
Status: in_force

(a) If the secretary of state determines that the assistance of a particular person is necessary for the proper and efficient reexamination of a voting system or voting system equipment under this subchapter, the secretary may require that person to provide the necessary assistance as provided by this section.

(b) The secretary of state shall deliver written notice to a person whose assistance is required not later than 72 hours before the date the reexamination is scheduled to occur. The notice must state:

(1) that the person is required to provide assistance under Section 122.0911, Election Code;

(2) the nature of the assistance that is required; and

(3) the date, hour, and place of the reexamination.

(c) A person who, after proper notice, fails to provide the assistance required by the secretary of state is civilly liable to the state for $100 for each day that the person fails to comply. The secretary of state shall notify the attorney general to initiate suit to recover the penalty.
Tex. Local Government Code § 373A.107 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 373A / Section 373A.107
§ 373A.107. TRANSFER FROM GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES; FORGIVING OUTSTANDING TAXES.
Status: in_force

(a) A governmental entity may transfer land to a trust without competitive bidding.

(b) A taxing unit may forgive outstanding taxes and fees on property transferred under this section if otherwise allowed by law.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8089.0305 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8089 / Section 8089.0305
§ 8089.0305. COMPLIANCE WITH MUNICIPAL CONSENT ORDINANCE OR RESOLUTION.
Status: in_force

The district shall comply with all applicable requirements of any ordinance or resolution that is adopted under Section 54.016 or 54.0165, Water Code, and that consents to the creation of the district or to the inclusion of land in the district.
Tex. Estates Code § 504.003 — TX Code / Code es / Chapter 504 / Section 504.003
§ 504.003. PROCEDURES AND TIME LIMITS FOR CONTESTING FOREIGN WILL.
Status: in_force

(a) The probate in this state of a foreign will probated or established in a jurisdiction other than the jurisdiction in which the testator was domiciled at the time of the testator's death may be contested in the manner that would apply if the testator had been domiciled in this state at the time of the testator's death.

(b) A foreign will admitted to ancillary probate in this state or filed in the deed records of any county of this state may be contested using the same procedures and within the same time limits applicable to the contest of a will admitted to original probate in this state.
Tex. Government Code § 441.004 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 441 / Section 441.004
§ 441.004. CAREER LADDER; PERFORMANCE EVALUATIONS.
Status: in_force

(a) The director and librarian or the director and librarian's designee shall develop an intra-agency career ladder program that addresses opportunities for mobility and advancement for employees within the commission. The program must require intra-agency posting of all positions concurrently with any public posting.

(b) The director and librarian or the director and librarian's designee shall develop a system of annual performance evaluations that are based on documented employee performance. All merit pay for commission employees must be based on the system established under this subsection.
Tex. Government Code § 501.0515 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 501 / Section 501.0515
§ 501.0515. PROCEDURES FOR TRANSPORTATION OF FEMALE INMATES FOR MEDICAL CARE.
Status: in_force

The department shall establish procedures to be used during the regularly scheduled transportation of female inmates for nonemergency medical care to The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston or another medical facility that provides medical services for inmates. The procedures must ensure that:

(1) any searches conducted are performed in an area and manner that conforms with the requirements of the Prison Rape Elimination Act of 2003 (34 U.S.C. Section 30301 et seq.) and any regulation adopted under that Act;

(2) buses used to transport female inmates are equipped with bathrooms and have an adequate supply of toilet paper and feminine hygiene products as defined by Section 501.0675 for the inmates being transported;

(3) female inmates receive sufficient food and nutrition in accordance with medical or nutritional standards as determined by the department; and

(4) facilities used to house female inmates overnight while being transported have an adequate number of beds for the inmates being transported.
Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 56A.453 — TX Code / Code cr / Chapter 56A / Section 56A.453
§ 56A.453. NOTIFICATION OF PLEA BARGAIN AGREEMENT.
Status: in_force

The attorney representing the state, as far as reasonably practical, shall give a victim, guardian of a victim, or close relative of a deceased victim notice of the existence and terms of any plea bargain agreement to be presented to the court.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7919A.0102 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7919A / Section 7919A.0102
§ 7919A.0102. NATURE OF DISTRICT.
Status: in_force

The district is a municipal utility district created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1094.007 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1094 / Section 1094.007
§ 1094.007. RESTRICTION ON STATE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE.
Status: in_force

The legislature may not make a direct appropriation for the construction, maintenance, or improvement of a district facility.
Tex. Insurance Code § 3503.202 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 3503 / Section 3503.202
§ 3503.202. UNEARNED PREMIUM RESERVE FOR BAIL BOND NOT REQUIRED.
Status: in_force

A surety company is not required to maintain an unearned premium reserve for a bail bond, as defined by Section 1704.001, Occupations Code, executed or delivered by the company.
Tex. Occupations Code § 2023.061 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 2023 / Section 2023.061
§ 2023.061. ANNUAL REPORT.
Status: in_force

(a) Not later than January 31 of each year, the commission shall file a report with the governor, lieutenant governor, and speaker of the house of representatives.

(b) The report must cover the operations of the commission and the condition of horse breeding and racing and greyhound breeding and racing during the previous year.

(c) The commission shall obtain from the Department of Public Safety a comprehensive report of any organized crime activities in this state that the department may wish to report and information concerning illegal gambling that may be known to exist in this state. The commission shall include in the annual report the department's report and any recommendations the commission considers appropriate.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7912A.0103 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7912A / Section 7912A.0103
§ 7912A.0103. CONFIRMATION AND DIRECTOR 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. Special District Local Laws Code § 3890.254 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3890 / Section 3890.254
§ 3890.254. TAXES FOR SERVICES, IMPROVEMENTS, AND FACILITIES IN DEFINED AREAS OR DESIGNATED PROPERTY.
Status: in_force

On voter approval and adoption of the order described in Section 3890.253, the district may apply separately, differently, equitably, and specifically its taxing power and lien authority to the defined area or designated property to provide money to construct, administer, maintain, and operate services, improvements, and facilities that primarily benefit the defined area or designated property.
Tex. Finance Code § 204.002 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 204 / Section 204.002
§ 204.002. BOOKS, ACCOUNTS, AND RECORDS.
Status: in_force

Each Texas state branch, agency, or representative office shall maintain and make available appropriate books, accounts, and records reflecting:

(1) all transactions effected by or on behalf of the office; and

(2) all other actions taken in this state by employees of the foreign bank located in this state to effect transactions on behalf of an office of the foreign bank located outside this state.
Tex. Family Code § 262.308 — TX Code / Code fa / Chapter 262 / Section 262.308
§ 262.308. CONFIDENTIALITY.
Status: in_force

(a) All identifying information, documentation, or other records regarding a person who voluntarily delivers a child to a designated emergency infant care provider under this subchapter is confidential and not subject to release to any individual or entity except as provided by Subsection (b).

(b) Any pleading or other document filed with a court under this subchapter is confidential, is not public information for purposes of Chapter 552, Government Code, and may not be released to a person other than to a party in a suit regarding the child, the party's attorney, or an attorney ad litem or guardian ad litem appointed in the suit.

(c) In a suit concerning a child for whom the Department of Family and Protective Services assumes care, control, and custody under this subchapter, the court shall close the hearing to the public unless the court finds that the interests of the child or the public would be better served by opening the hearing to the public.

(d) Unless the disclosure, receipt, or use is permitted by this section, a person commits an offense if the person knowingly discloses, receives, uses, or permits the use of information derived from records or files described by this section or knowingly discloses identifying information concerning a person who voluntarily delivers a child to a designated emergency infant care provider. An offense under this subsection is a Class B misdemeanor.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1301.068 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1301 / Section 1301.068
§ 1301.068. INDUCEMENT TO LIMIT MEDICALLY NECESSARY SERVICES PROHIBITED.
Status: in_force

(a) An insurer may not use any financial incentive or make payment to a physician or health care provider that acts directly or indirectly as an inducement to limit medically necessary services.

(b) This section does not prohibit the use of capitation as a method of payment.
Tex. Insurance Code § 4001.351 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 4001 / Section 4001.351
§ 4001.351. APPLICABILITY.
Status: in_force

This subchapter applies only to an applicant for a license as an agent under:

(1) Subchapters B and E, Chapter 4051; and

(2) Subchapters B, D, E, and G, Chapter 4054.
Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 35.07 — TX Code / Code cr / Chapter 35 / Section 35.07
§ 35.07. CHALLENGE TO THE ARRAY.
Status: in_force

Each party may challenge the array only on the ground that the officer summoning the jury has wilfully summoned jurors with a view to securing a conviction or an acquittal. All such challenges must be in writing setting forth distinctly the grounds of such challenge. When made by the defendant, it must be supported by his affidavit or the affidavit of any credible person. When such challenge is made, the judge shall hear evidence and decide without delay whether or not the challenge shall be sustained.
Tex. Education Code § 51.981 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 51 / Section 51.981
§ 51.981. OFF-CAMPUS WORKFORCE EDUCATION OR LOWER-DIVISION PROGRAMS REQUESTED BY EMPLOYERS.
Status: in_force

An institution of higher education may enter into an agreement with an employer to provide a credit or noncredit off-campus workforce education or lower-division program to the institution's students at a site requested by the employer without the approval of a higher education regional council established under Subchapter N, regardless of whether the site at which the program would be offered is located within the institution's uniform state service region or, if the institution is a public junior college, within the junior college district's service area, if:

(1) the employer has solicited an agreement to offer the program at that site with another institution of higher education that offers the same or substantially equivalent coursework as that requested by the employer;

(2) the proposed site for the off-campus program is located within the uniform state service region in which the institution described by Subdivision (1) is located or, if the institution is a public junior college, within the junior college district's service area; and

(3) the institution of higher education described by Subdivision (1) does not finalize an offer to enter into an agreement with the employer that meets the employer's specifications for the off-campus program within six weeks after the employer's initial written solicitation requesting the institution to offer the program.
Tex. Tax Code § 111.008 — TX Code / Code tx / Chapter 111 / Section 111.008
§ 111.008. DEFICIENCY DETERMINATION.
Status: in_force

(a) If the comptroller is not satisfied with a tax report or the amount of the tax required to be paid to the state by a person, the comptroller may compute and determine the amount of tax to be paid from information contained in the report or from any other information available to the comptroller.

(b) On making a determination under this section, the comptroller shall notify the person against whom a determination is made of the determination. The notice may be given by mail, by electronic means, or by personal service.

(c) If the notice is given by mail, it shall be addressed to the taxpayer or other person at the taxpayer's address as it appears in the records of the comptroller. Service by mail is complete when the notice is deposited in a U.S. Post Office.

(d) A notice given by electronic means shall be addressed to the person's e-mail address as it appears in the comptroller's records. Service by electronic means is complete when the comptroller transmits the notice to the person's e-mail address.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 382.005 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 382 / Section 382.005
§ 382.005. EXCLUSIVE JURISDICTION TO REGULATE GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS AND EXPRESS PREEMPTION OF LOCAL REGULATIONS.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, "greenhouse gas emissions" has the meaning assigned by Section 382.05102.

(b) To the extent not preempted by federal law, the state has exclusive jurisdiction over the regulation of greenhouse gas emissions in this state.

(c) A municipality or other political subdivision may not enact or enforce an ordinance or other measure that directly regulates greenhouse gas emissions.
Tex. Finance Code § 302.002 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 302 / Section 302.002
§ 302.002. ACCRUAL OF INTEREST WHEN NO RATE SPECIFIED.
Status: in_force

If a creditor has not agreed with an obligor to charge the obligor any interest, the creditor may charge and receive from the obligor legal interest at the rate of six percent a year on the principal amount of the credit extended beginning on the 30th day after the date on which the amount is due. If an obligor has agreed to pay to a creditor any compensation that constitutes interest, the obligor is considered to have agreed on the rate produced by the amount of that interest, regardless of whether that rate is stated in the agreement.
Tex. Government Code § 525.0052 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 525 / Section 525.0052
§ 525.0052.
Status: in_force

Sec. 525.0052. FEDERAL FUNDS: PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT; ANNUAL REPORT. (a) The commission, subject to the General Appropriations Act, is responsible for planning for and managing the use of federal funds in a manner that maximizes the federal funding available to this state while promoting the delivery of services.

(b) The executive commissioner shall:

(1) establish a federal money management system to coordinate and monitor the use of federal money health and human services agencies receive to ensure that the money is spent in the most efficient manner;

(2) establish priorities for health and human services agencies' use of federal money;

(3) coordinate and monitor the use of federal money for health and human services to ensure that the money is spent in the most cost-effective manner throughout the health and human services system;

(4) review and approve all federal funding plans for health and human services in this state;

(5) estimate available federal money, including earned federal money, and monitor unspent money;

(6) ensure that the state meets federal requirements relating to receipt of federal money for health and human services, including requirements relating to state matching money and maintenance of effort;

(7) transfer appropriated amounts as described by Section 525.0053; and

(8) ensure that each governmental entity that coordinates the delivery of health and human services in regions, counties, and municipalities of this state has access to complete and timely information about all sources of federal money for health and human services programs and that technical assistance is available to governmental entities seeking grants of federal money to provide health and human services.

(c) The commission shall prepare an annual report regarding the results of implementing this section. The report must identify strategies to:

(1) maximize the receipt and use of federal funds; and

(2) improve federal funds management.

(d) Not later than December 15 of each year, the commission shall file the report the commission prepares under Subsection (c) with the governor, the lieutenant governor, and the speaker of the house of representatives.
Tex. Finance Code § 347.308 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 347 / Section 347.308
§ 347.308. FEE FOR TRANSFER OF OBLIGOR ON DEBT.
Status: in_force

A creditor may:

(1) agree to accept a subsequent consumer as an obligor under an existing obligation; and

(2) charge a transfer fee that does not exceed the greater of:

(A) $50; or

(B) one-half of one percent of the unpaid balance of the credit transaction computed under Section 347.155.
Tex. Insurance Code § 548.201 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 548 / Section 548.201
§ 548.201. OFFENSES; CRIMINAL PENALTY.
Status: in_force

(a) A person commits an offense if the person intentionally:

(1) violates this chapter or a rule adopted under this chapter; or

(2) makes or causes to be made a statement that is false or misleading with respect to a material fact in a document required to be filed by this chapter or a rule adopted under this chapter.

(b) Except as provided by Subsection (c), an offense under this section is punishable by:

(1) a fine not to exceed $10,000;

(2) imprisonment for not more than two years; or

(3) both the fine and imprisonment.

(c) A person may not be punished by imprisonment for violating a rule as prescribed by this section if the person proves that the person had no knowledge of the rule.
Tex. Property Code § 141.021 — TX Code / Code pr / Chapter 141 / Section 141.021
§ 141.021. TERMINATION OF CUSTODIANSHIP.
Status: in_force

The custodian shall transfer in an appropriate manner the custodial property to the minor or to the minor's estate on the earlier of the date:

(1) the minor attains 21 years of age, with respect to custodial property transferred under Section 141.005 or 141.006;

(2) the minor attains the age of majority under the laws of this state other than this chapter, with respect to custodial property transferred under Section 141.007 or 141.008; or

(3) the minor's death.
Tex. Water Code § 55.661 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 55 / Section 55.661
§ 55.661. ASSISTANCE FOR COMMISSIONERS.
Status: in_force

Within 30 days after the commissioners qualify and organize, they shall begin to perform their duties, and in the exercise of their duties, they may obtain legal advice and information relative to their duties from the district's attorney and, if necessary, may require the presence of the district engineer or one of his assistants at any time and for as long as necessary to properly perform their duties.
Tex. Government Code § 1477.113 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 1477 / Section 1477.113
§ 1477.113. ADDITIONAL BONDS.
Status: in_force

(a) Unless otherwise provided by the order authorizing the bonds, if the proceeds of bonds issued to pay for a natural gas system are not sufficient to pay the cost of the system, the county may issue additional bonds under this subchapter not to exceed the amount of the deficit.

(b) If permitted by the order originally authorizing bonds to pay for a natural gas system, the county may issue additional bonds for improving, repairing, or extending the system.