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Tex. Local Government Code § 306.035 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 306 / Section 306.035
§ 306.035. PUBLIC FUNDS.
Status: in_force

The board may accept and receive from the municipality, and may expend, funds appropriated by the municipality for the purpose of improving, equipping, maintaining, operating, and promoting recreational and other facilities under the board's management and control.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 11022.0104 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 11022 / Section 11022.0104
§ 11022.0104. DISTRICT TERRITORY.
Status: in_force

The district territory is coextensive with the boundaries of Starr County, Texas.
Tex. Government Code § 24.460 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 24 / Section 24.460
§ 24.460.
Status: in_force

Sec. 24.460. 283RD JUDICIAL DISTRICT (DALLAS COUNTY). (a) The 283rd Judicial District is composed of Dallas County.

(b) The 283rd District Court shall give preference to criminal cases.
Tex. Education Code § 49.307 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 49 / Section 49.307
§ 49.307. LIMITATIONS ON DETACHMENT AND ANNEXATION.
Status: in_force

The commissioner may detach and annex property under this subchapter only if:

(1) the property is not exempt from ad valorem taxation under Section 11.20 or 11.21, Tax Code; and

(2) the property does not contain a building or structure owned by the United States, this state, or a political subdivision of this state that is exempt from ad valorem taxation under law.
Tex. Finance Code § 180.102 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 180 / Section 180.102
§ 180.102. REPORT OF VIOLATIONS AND ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS.
Status: in_force

Subject to the confidentiality provisions of this chapter, a regulatory official shall report to the Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System and Registry on a regular basis regarding violations of, enforcement actions under, or information relevant to this chapter or the S.A.F.E. Mortgage Licensing Act under the regulatory official's licensure, regulation, or examination of a licensed residential mortgage loan originator or person registered under the S.A.F.E. Mortgage Licensing Act.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 464.003 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 464 / Section 464.003
§ 464.003. EXEMPTIONS.
Status: in_force

This subchapter does not apply to:

(1) a facility maintained or operated by the federal government;

(2) a facility directly operated by the state;

(3) a facility licensed by the department under Chapter 241, 243, 248, 466, or 577;

(4) an educational program for intoxicated drivers;

(5) the individual office of a private, licensed health care practitioner who personally renders private individual or group services within the scope of the practitioner's license and in the practitioner's office;

(6) an individual who personally provides counseling or support services to a person with a chemical dependency but does not offer or purport to offer a chemical dependency treatment program;

(7) a 12-step or similar self-help chemical dependency recovery program:

(A) that does not offer or purport to offer a chemical dependency treatment program;

(B) that does not charge program participants; and

(C) in which program participants may maintain anonymity;

(8) a juvenile justice facility or juvenile justice program, as defined by Section 261.405, Family Code; or

(9) a satellite office or location in which the person providing services is operating under the supervision of a licensed outpatient care facility and the services delivered at the satellite site fall within the scope of the licensure of the outpatient care facility.
Tex. Water Code § 51.333 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 51 / Section 51.333
§ 51.333. APPROVAL OF PETITION CREATING DISTRICT.
Status: in_force

(a) The commission shall hear and determine the petition to create a district to exercise the powers and functions provided in Section 51.331 of this code.

(b) The commission shall hear and determine the petition under the applicable provisions of Sections 51.027-51.031 of this code.

(c) The executive director shall render technical aid concerning the petition and plans of the district.

(d) Nothing in this section impairs the right of the commissioners court to grant a petition under the provisions of Section 51.021 of this code relating to a district to be located wholly in one county if the district will not have the powers provided in Section 51.331 of this code.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8306.004 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8306 / Section 8306.004
§ 8306.004. CONSENT OF MUNICIPALITY REQUIRED.
Status: in_force

The temporary directors may not hold an election under Section 8306.003 until each municipality in whose corporate limits or extraterritorial jurisdiction the district is located, including the City of Bastrop, has consented by ordinance or resolution to the creation of the district and to the inclusion of land in the district.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8132.003 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8132 / Section 8132.003
§ 8132.003. CONFIRMATION ELECTION REQUIRED.
Status: in_force

If the creation of the district is not confirmed at a confirmation election held under Section 8132.023 before September 1, 2017:

(1) the district is dissolved September 1, 2017, except that:

(A) any debts incurred shall be paid;

(B) any assets that remain after the payment of debts shall be transferred to Williamson County; and

(C) the organization of the district shall be maintained until all debts are paid and remaining assets are transferred; and

(2) this chapter expires September 1, 2020.
Tex. Election Code § 174.004 — TX Code / Code el / Chapter 174 / Section 174.004
§ 174.004. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS EXCLUSIVE.
Status: in_force

A political party may not impose eligibility requirements in addition to those prescribed by this title for serving as a delegate to a county, senatorial district, or state convention held under this code.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3944.052 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3944 / Section 3944.052
§ 3944.052. COMPENSATION.
Status: in_force

A director is entitled to receive fees of office and reimbursement for actual expenses as provided by Section 49.060, Water Code. Sections 375.069 and 375.070, Local Government Code, do not apply to the board.
Tex. Government Code § 41.111 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 41 / Section 41.111
§ 41.111. TRAINING RELATED TO PROSECUTING ATTORNEY'S DUTY TO DISCLOSE EXCULPATORY AND MITIGATING EVIDENCE.
Status: in_force

(a) Each attorney representing the state in the prosecution of felony and misdemeanor criminal offenses other than Class C misdemeanors shall complete a course of study relating to the duty of a prosecuting attorney to disclose exculpatory and mitigating evidence in a criminal case.

(b) The court of criminal appeals shall adopt rules relating to the training required by Subsection (a). In adopting the rules, the court shall consult with a statewide association of prosecuting attorneys in the development, provision, and documentation of the required training.

(c) The rules must:

(1) require that each attorney, within 180 days of assuming duties as an attorney representing the state described in Subsection (a), shall receive one hour of instruction relating to the duty of a prosecuting attorney to disclose exculpatory and mitigating evidence in a criminal matter;

(2) require additional training on a schedule or at a time as determined by the court;

(3) provide that the required training be specific with respect to a prosecuting attorney's duties regarding the disclosure of exculpatory and mitigating evidence in a criminal case, and must be consistent with case law and the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct; and

(4) provide for a method of certifying the completion of the training described in Subdivisions (1) and (2).
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3965.0107 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3965 / Section 3965.0107
§ 3965.0107. CONSTRUCTION OF CHAPTER.
Status: in_force

This chapter shall be liberally construed in conformity with the findings and purposes stated in this chapter.
Tex. Labor Code § 213.007 — TX Code / Code la / Chapter 213 / Section 213.007
§ 213.007. COLLATERAL ESTOPPEL DOCTRINE INAPPLICABLE.
Status: in_force

A finding of fact, conclusion of law, judgment, or final order made under this subtitle is not binding and may not be used as evidence in an action or proceeding, other than an action or proceeding brought under this subtitle, even if the action or proceeding is between the same or related parties or involves the same facts.
Tex. Occupations Code § 2022.002 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 2022 / Section 2022.002
§ 2022.002. TERM OF OFFICE.
Status: in_force

(a) Appointed commission members hold office for staggered terms of six years with the terms of two or three members expiring February 1 of each odd-numbered year.

(b) An ex officio member holds office on the commission for the time the member holds the member's other office.
Tex. Occupations Code § 2402.154 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 2402 / Section 2402.154
§ 2402.154. DATA SHARING WITH MUNICIPALITY.
Status: in_force

A municipality and a transportation network company or delivery network company may voluntarily enter into an agreement under which the company shares the company's data with the municipality.
Tex. Education Code § 142.009 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 142 / Section 142.009
§ 142.009. APPLIED RESEARCH FOR CLEAN COAL PROJECT AND OTHER PROJECTS FOR ELECTRICITY GENERATION.
Status: in_force

The coordinating board shall use money available for the purpose from legislative appropriations, including gifts, grants, and donations, to support at one or more eligible institutions applied research related to:

(1) the development, construction, and operation in this state of a clean coal project, as defined by Section 5.001, Water Code; or

(2) electricity generation using lignite coal deposits in this state or integrated gasification combined cycle technology.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3899.202 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3899 / Section 3899.202
§ 3899.202. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE TAX.
Status: in_force

(a) If authorized by a majority of the district voters voting at an election held in accordance with Section 3899.201, the district may impose an operation and maintenance tax on taxable property in the district in accordance with Section 49.107, Water Code, for any district purpose, including to:

(1) maintain and operate the district;

(2) construct or acquire improvements; or

(3) provide a service.

(b) The board shall determine the tax rate. The rate may not exceed the rate approved at the election.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3918.0205 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3918 / Section 3918.0205
§ 3918.0205. OFFICERS.
Status: in_force

The board shall elect from among the directors a chair, a vice chair, and a secretary. The offices of chair and secretary may not be held by the same person.
Tex. Transportation Code § 552.005 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 552 / Section 552.005
§ 552.005. CROSSING AT POINT OTHER THAN CROSSWALK.
Status: in_force

(a) A pedestrian shall yield the right-of-way to a vehicle on the highway if crossing a roadway at a place:

(1) other than in a marked crosswalk or in an unmarked crosswalk at an intersection; or

(2) where a pedestrian tunnel or overhead pedestrian crossing has been provided.

(b) Between adjacent intersections at which traffic control signals are in operation, a pedestrian may cross only in a marked crosswalk.

(c) A pedestrian may cross a roadway intersection diagonally only if and in the manner authorized by a traffic control device.
Tex. Labor Code § 416.002 — TX Code / Code la / Chapter 416 / Section 416.002
§ 416.002. EXEMPLARY DAMAGES.
Status: in_force

(a) In an action against an insurance carrier for a breach of the duty of good faith and fair dealing, recovery of exemplary damages is limited to the greater of:

(1) four times the amount of actual damages; or

(2) $250,000.

(b) An action against a governmental entity or unit or an employee of a governmental entity or unit for a breach of the duty of good faith and fair dealing is governed by Chapters 101 and 104, Civil Practice and Remedies Code.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 252.125 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 252 / Section 252.125
§ 252.125. IMMEDIATE REMOVAL TO PROTECT RESIDENT.
Status: in_force

Before the completion of the investigation by the commission, the commission shall file a petition for temporary care and protection of a resident if the commission determines that immediate removal is necessary to protect the resident from further abuse, neglect, or exploitation.
Tex. Alcoholic Beverage Code § 57.03 — TX Code / Code al / Chapter 57 / Section 57.03
§ 57.03. FEE.
Status: in_force

The commission by rule shall establish the annual state fee for a consumer delivery permit.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 361.095 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 361 / Section 361.095
§ 361.095. LOCAL PERMITS FOR HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT AND MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE FACILITIES.
Status: in_force

(a) An applicant for a permit under this subchapter is not:

(1) required to obtain a permit for the siting, construction, or operation of a hazardous waste management facility from a local government or other political subdivision of the state; or

(2) required to obtain a permit for the siting, construction, or operation of a municipal solid waste facility from a local government or other political subdivision of the state as a prerequisite to a permit being issued by the commission.

(b) A local government or other political subdivision of the state may not adopt a rule, order, or ordinance that conflicts with or is inconsistent with:

(1) the requirements for hazardous waste management or municipal solid waste facilities as specified by:

(A) the rules of the commission; or

(B) a permit issued by the commission; or

(2) the requirements for municipal solid waste facilities under Section 361.011.

(c) In an action to enforce a rule, order, or ordinance of a local government or other political subdivision, the burden is on the facility owner or operator or on the applicant to demonstrate conflict or inconsistency with state requirements.

(d) The validity or applicability of a rule, order, or ordinance of a local government or other political subdivision may be determined in an action for declaratory judgment under Chapter 37, Civil Practice and Remedies Code, if it is alleged that the rule, order, or ordinance, or its threatened application, interferes with, impairs, or threatens to interfere with or impair, the legal rights or privileges of the plaintiff concerning an issued permit, an application for a permit, or the issuance of a permit for the siting, construction, or operation of a hazardous waste management or municipal solid waste facility.

(e) The local government or other political subdivision whose rule, order, or ordinance is being questioned shall be made a party to the action. The commission shall be given written notice by certified mail of the pendency of the action, and the commission may become a party to the action.

(f) A declaratory judgment may be rendered even if the plaintiff has requested the commission, the local government or political subdivision, or another court to determine the validity or applicability of the rule, order, or ordinance in question.

(g) This section may not be construed to prevent or limit the right of:

(1) a county or municipality to exercise the authority granted under Section 363.112 to prohibit the processing or disposal of municipal solid waste;

(2) a county to exercise the authority granted under Section 364.012 to prohibit the disposal of municipal solid waste; or

(3) a local government or other political subdivision to adopt or enforce a rule, order, or ordinance under the authority of the National Flood Insurance Program governing permits or other approvals for the development of land in areas prone to floods or mudslides.
Tex. Government Code § 411.12516 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 411 / Section 411.12516
§ 411.12516.
Status: in_force

Sec. 411.12516. ACCESS TO CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORD INFORMATION: TEXAS BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS AND LAND SURVEYORS. (a) The Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors is entitled to obtain criminal history record information as provided by Subsection (b) that relates to an applicant for or holder of a license under Chapters 1001 and 1071, Occupations Code.

(b) Subject to Section 411.087 of this code and Section 1001.272, Occupations Code, and consistent with the public policy of this state, the Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors is entitled to:

(1) obtain through the Federal Bureau of Investigation criminal history record information maintained or indexed by that bureau that pertains to a person described by Subsection (a); and

(2) obtain from the department or any other criminal justice agency in this state criminal history record information maintained by the department or that criminal justice agency that relates to a person described by Subsection (a).

(c) The Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors may not release or disclose to any person criminal history record information obtained from the Federal Bureau of Investigation under Subsection (b)(1). Criminal history record information obtained by the Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors under Subsection (b)(2) may not be released or disclosed to any person except on court order, with the written consent of the person who is the subject of the criminal history record information, or as provided by Subsection (d).

(d) The Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors is not prohibited from disclosing criminal history record information obtained under Subsection (b)(2) in a criminal proceeding or in a hearing conducted by the Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors.

(e) The Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors shall destroy criminal history record information that is obtained under this section after the information is used for its authorized purpose.
Tex. Occupations Code § 256.058 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 256 / Section 256.058
§ 256.058. ISSUANCE OF LICENSE.
Status: in_force

The board shall issue a license to practice dental hygiene to an applicant who has passed all phases of the examination.
Tex. Local Government Code § 111.067 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 111 / Section 111.067
§ 111.067. PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED BUDGET.
Status: in_force

(a) The commissioners court shall hold a public hearing on the proposed budget. Any taxpayer of the county may attend and may participate in the hearing.

(b) The commissioners court shall hold the hearing on a day within 10 calendar days after the date the proposed budget is filed but before the last day of the first month of the fiscal year.

(c) The commissioners court shall publish notice that it will consider the proposed budget on the date of the budget hearing. The notice must be published once in a newspaper of general circulation in the county and must state the date, time, and location of the hearing.

(d) Notice under this section must include, in type of a size at least equal to the type used for other items in the notice, any statement required to be included in the proposed budget under Section 111.033(b).
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3919.008 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3919 / Section 3919.008
§ 3919.008. FORM OF CITY APPROVAL.
Status: in_force

(a) A statutory requirement relating to the duty of the district to obtain the approval or consent of the city in a manner other than the manner described by Subsection (b) before the district takes an action, including a requirement prescribed by Section 42.042 or Chapter 375, Local Government Code, or Chapter 54, Water Code, does not apply to the district.

(b) If a statute, including this chapter, requires the district to obtain the city's approval or consent before taking an action, the district may not take that action unless the action is authorized by a city resolution or ordinance approved by a majority of the governing body of the city.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 248A.103 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 248A / Section 248A.103
§ 248A.103. FEES.
Status: in_force

(a) The executive commissioner by rule shall set fees imposed by this chapter in amounts reasonable and necessary to cover the cost of administering this chapter.

(b) A fee collected under this chapter shall be deposited in the state treasury to the credit of the general revenue fund.

(c) A fee collected under this chapter is nonrefundable.
Tex. Government Code § 432.068 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 432 / Section 432.068
§ 432.068. LIMITATIONS.
Status: in_force

(a) A person charged with desertion or absence without leave in time of war, aiding the enemy, or mutiny may be tried and punished at any time without limitation.

(b) A person charged with desertion in time of peace or with an offense punishable under Sections 432.157, 432.158, or 432.159 is not liable to be tried by court-martial if the offense was committed more than three years before the date of receipt of sworn charges and specifications by an officer exercising summary court-martial jurisdiction over the command.

(c) A person charged with any offense is not liable to be tried by court-martial or punished under Section 432.015 if the offense was committed more than two years before the date of receipt of sworn charges and specifications by an officer exercising summary court-martial jurisdiction over the command, or before the imposition of punishment under Section 432.015.

(d) A period in which the accused is absent from territory in which the state has the authority to apprehend him, is in the custody of civil authorities, or is in the hands of the enemy is excluded in computing the period of limitation prescribed by this section.
Tex. Election Code § 32.001 — TX Code / Code el / Chapter 32 / Section 32.001
§ 32.001. PRESIDING JUDGE AND ALTERNATE FOR EACH ELECTION PRECINCT.
Status: in_force

(a) A presiding election judge and an alternate presiding judge shall be appointed for each election precinct in which an election is held.

(b) The alternate presiding judge shall serve as presiding judge for an election if the regularly appointed presiding judge cannot serve.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7212.001 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7212 / Section 7212.001
§ 7212.001. DEFINITION.
Status: in_force

In this chapter, "district" means the Goforth Special Utility District.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1058.105 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1058 / Section 1058.105
§ 1058.105. GIFTS AND ENDOWMENTS.
Status: in_force

The board may accept for the district a gift or endowment to be held in trust and administered by the board for the purposes and under any directions, limitations, or other provisions prescribed in writing by the donor that are not inconsistent with the proper management and objectives of the district.
Tex. Parks and Wildlife Code § 13.312 — TX Code / Code pw / Chapter 13 / Section 13.312
§ 13.312. ADMINISTRATION EXPENSE.
Status: in_force

The department may employ necessary personnel, as determined by the director, and expend amounts necessary to administer efficiently the outdoor recreation programs under this subchapter.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 4008.0206 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 4008 / Section 4008.0206
§ 4008.0206. INITIAL DIRECTORS ON CONVERSION TO MANAGEMENT DISTRICT.
Status: in_force

(a) On the conversion of the district to a management district the initial board consists of the following directors:

(b) Notwithstanding Section 4008.0201, of the initial directors, the terms of directors appointed for positions one, two, and three expire June 1, 2024, and the terms of directors appointed for positions four and five expire June 1, 2026.

(c) This section expires September 1, 2026.