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Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 4014.0104 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 4014 / Section 4014.0104
§ 4014.0104. 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 under powers conferred by Sections 52 and 52-a, Article III, and Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution, and other powers granted under this chapter.

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

(c) The creation of the district is in the public interest and is essential to further the public purposes of:

(1) developing and diversifying the economy of the state;

(2) eliminating unemployment and underemployment; and

(3) developing or expanding transportation and commerce.

(d) The district will:

(1) promote the health, safety, and general welfare of residents, employers, potential employees, employees, visitors, and consumers in the district, and of the public;

(2) provide needed funding for the district to preserve, maintain, and enhance the economic health and vitality of the district territory as a community and business center;

(3) promote the health, safety, welfare, and enjoyment of the public by providing pedestrian ways and by landscaping and developing certain areas in the district, which are necessary for the restoration, preservation, and enhancement of scenic beauty; and

(4) provide for water, wastewater, drainage, road, and recreational facilities for the district.

(e) Pedestrian ways along or across a street, whether at grade or above or below the surface, and street lighting, street landscaping, parking, and street art objects are parts of and necessary components of a street and are considered to be a street or road improvement.

(f) The district will not act as the agent or instrumentality of any private interest even though the district will benefit many private interests as well as the public.
Tex. Local Government Code § 132.007 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 132 / Section 132.007
§ 132.007. INFORMATION, SERVICES, AND PAYMENT THROUGH THE INTERNET.
Status: in_force

(a) A county or municipality may provide through the Internet:

(1) access to information;

(2) collection of payments for taxes, fines, fees, court costs, or other charges; or

(3) other county and municipal services authorized by law.

(b) A county or municipality may charge a reasonable fee for providing access, collecting payments, or providing services authorized by this section.

(c) A county or municipality that provides access to information or provides services through the Internet under Subsection (a)(1) or (3):

(1) may only charge a fee for the access or service if the fee is designed to recover the costs directly and reasonably incurred in providing the access or service; and

(2) may charge the fee only if the governing body of the county or municipality determines that providing access to the information or providing the service through the Internet would not be feasible without the imposition of the charge.

(d) A county or municipality may contract with a vendor to provide access, collect payments, or provide services authorized by Subsection (a). A vendor must promptly submit to the county or municipality all payments collected on behalf of the county or municipality under this section. The county or municipality must approve any fee charged by a vendor under a contract authorized by this subsection.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1097.004 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1097 / Section 1097.004
§ 1097.004. DISTRICT TERRITORY.
Status: in_force

The boundaries of the district are coextensive with the boundaries of County Commissioners Precincts 3 and 4 of Wheeler County, Texas, as those boundaries existed on January 1, 1963.
Tex. Utilities Code § 161.072 — TX Code / Code ut / Chapter 161 / Section 161.072
§ 161.072. ELECTION OF DIRECTORS; VACANCIES.
Status: in_force

(a) The incorporators of an electric cooperative named in the articles of incorporation shall serve as directors until the first annual meeting of the members, and until their successors are elected and qualify. Subsequently, the directors shall be elected by the members at each annual meeting or as otherwise provided by the bylaws.

(b) A vacancy on the board shall be filled as provided by the bylaws. A person selected to fill a vacancy serves until the next regular election of directors.
Tex. Transportation Code § 522.086 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 522 / Section 522.086
§ 522.086. ISSUANCE OF ESSENTIAL NEED OR OCCUPATIONAL DRIVER'S LICENSE PROHIBITED.
Status: in_force

A person who is disqualified from operating a commercial motor vehicle may not be granted an essential need or occupational driver's license that would authorize operation of a commercial motor vehicle.
Tex. Property Code § 11.003 — TX Code / Code pr / Chapter 11 / Section 11.003
§ 11.003. GRANTEE'S ADDRESS.
Status: in_force

(a) An instrument executed after December 31, 1981, conveying an interest in real property may not be recorded unless:

(1) a mailing address of each grantee appears in the instrument or in a separate writing signed by the grantor or grantee and attached to the instrument; or

(2) a penalty filing fee equal to the greater of $25 or twice the statutory recording fee for the instrument is paid.

(b) The validity of a conveyance as between the parties is not affected by a failure to include an address of each grantee in the instrument or an attached writing.

(c) Payment of a filing fee and acceptance of the instrument by the county clerk for recording creates a conclusive presumption that the requirements of this section have been met.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 161.610 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 161 / Section 161.610
§ 161.610. COMPTROLLER INFORMATION SHARING.
Status: in_force

On request, the comptroller shall report annually to the independent auditor or other entities responsible for making calculations or other determinations under a tobacco settlement agreement or the master settlement agreement, as the master settlement agreement may be amended or supplemented by some or all of the parties thereto, the volume of cigarettes on which the fee required under Section 161.603 is paid, itemized by cigarette manufacturer and brand family.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8120.004 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8120 / Section 8120.004
§ 8120.004. INITIAL DISTRICT TERRITORY.
Status: in_force

(a) The district is initially composed of the territory described by Section 2 of the Act creating this chapter.

(b) The boundaries and field notes contained in Section 2 of the Act creating this chapter form a closure. A mistake made in the field notes or in copying the field notes in the legislative process does not affect:

(1) the organization, existence, or validity of the district;

(2) the right of the district to impose taxes;

(3) the validity of the district's bonds, notes, or indebtedness; or

(4) the legality or operation of the district or the board.
Tex. Transportation Code § 451.052 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 451 / Section 451.052
§ 451.052. NATURE OF AUTHORITY.
Status: in_force

(a) An authority:

(1) is a public political entity and corporate body;

(2) has perpetual succession; and

(3) exercises public and essential governmental functions.

(b) The exercise of a power granted by this chapter, including a power relating to a station or terminal complex, is for a public purpose and is a matter of public necessity.

(c) An authority is a governmental unit under Chapter 101, Civil Practice and Remedies Code, and the operations of the authority are not proprietary functions for any purpose, including the application of Chapter 101, Civil Practice and Remedies Code.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1501.204 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1501 / Section 1501.204
§ 1501.204. INDEX RATES.
Status: in_force

Under a small employer health benefit plan:

(1) the index rate for a class of business may not exceed the index rate for any other class of business by more than 20 percent; and

(2) premium rates charged during a rating period to small employers in a class of business with similar case characteristics for the same or similar coverage, or premium rates that could be charged to those employers under the rating system for that class of business, may not vary from the index rate by more than 25 percent.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8494.203 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8494 / Section 8494.203
§ 8494.203. BONDS FOR ROAD PROJECTS.
Status: in_force

At the time of issuance, the total principal amount of bonds or other obligations issued or incurred to finance road projects and payable from ad valorem taxes may not exceed one-fourth of the assessed value of the real property in the district.
Tex. Occupations Code § 351.604 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 351 / Section 351.604
§ 351.604. DECEPTIVE TRADE PRACTICES.
Status: in_force

A violation of any of the following sections is actionable under Subchapter E, Chapter 17, Business & Commerce Code:

(1) Section 351.251;

(2) Section 351.403;

(3) Section 351.408;

(4) Section 351.409; or

(5) Section 351.607.
Tex. Election Code § 145.064 — TX Code / Code el / Chapter 145 / Section 145.064
§ 145.064. WITHDRAWN, DECEASED, OR INELIGIBLE CANDIDATE'S NAME OMITTED FROM BALLOT.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided by Subsection (b), a candidate's name shall be omitted from the ballot if the candidate withdraws, dies, or is declared ineligible on or before the 74th day before election day.

(b) The name of a deceased candidate may not be omitted if:

(1) the decedent was the incumbent in the office for which the decedent was a candidate; or

(2) no other candidate's name is to appear on the ballot in the race in which the decedent was a candidate.
Tex. Election Code § 62.006 — TX Code / Code el / Chapter 62 / Section 62.006
§ 62.006. PLACING BOX FOR DEPOSIT OF MARKED BALLOTS.
Status: in_force

The ballot box to be used by the voters to deposit marked ballots shall be locked. The ballot box and the box used for the deposit of provisional ballots shall be placed where they will be in plain view of the election officers, watchers, and persons waiting to vote.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 826.046 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 826 / Section 826.046
§ 826.046. VIOLATION OF AREA RABIES QUARANTINE; CRIMINAL PENALTY.
Status: in_force

(a) A person commits an offense if the person violates or attempts to violate a department rule adopted under Section 826.045 governing an area rabies quarantine.

(b) An offense under this section is a Class C misdemeanor.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 6905.169 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 6905 / Section 6905.169
§ 6905.169. DISTRICT SEAL.
Status: in_force

The district may adopt an official seal.
Tex. Local Government Code § 161.209 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 161 / Section 161.209
§ 161.209. COST OF PREPARING COMMISSION RECORD.
Status: in_force

(a) The commission may require a party who appeals a final decision under Section 161.207 to pay one-half of the cost of preparation of the original or a certified copy of the record of the commission proceeding that is required to be sent to the reviewing court.

(b) A charge imposed under this section is a court cost and may be assessed by the court in accordance with the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1702.001 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1702 / Section 1702.001
§ 1702.001. PURPOSE.
Status: in_force

The purpose of this chapter is to:

(1) set forth uniform standards of prohibited acts and practices for life insurance, annuity contracts, accident and health insurance, and health care plans; and

(2) provide for more uniformity in well-recognized exceptions to existing rebate and discrimination laws for certain value-added services, acts, or practices recognized in existing law or contained in uniform model laws developed and recommended by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 93.014 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 93 / Section 93.014
§ 93.014. FUNDS FOR CLINICAL RESEARCH.
Status: in_force

The council shall develop a policy governing the award of funds for clinical research that follows scientific peer review guidelines for primary and secondary prevention of heart disease or stroke or that follows other review procedures that are designed to distribute those funds on the basis of scientific merit.
Tex. Occupations Code § 1301.356 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 1301 / Section 1301.356
§ 1301.356.
Status: repealed

Sec. 1301.356. ENDORSEMENT: MEDICAL GAS PIPING INSTALLATION. (a) A person may not install pipe used solely to transport gas for medical purposes or a vacuum used for medical purposes unless the person:

(1) is licensed under this chapter as a master plumber or journeyman plumber; and

(2) holds an endorsement issued under this section.

(b) A person is eligible to receive a medical gas piping installation endorsement if the person performs satisfactorily on a separate examination related to the endorsement.

(c) Repealed by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 137 (H.B. 636), Sec. 32(3), eff. May 26, 2021.

(d) An endorsement under this section coincides with rules adopted by the Texas Department of Health.

(e) A plumbing inspector who meets the requirements of the board may hold a medical gas endorsement and inspect medical gas piping installations.
Tex. Transportation Code § 225.208 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 225 / Section 225.208
§ 225.208. STAFF SERGEANT SHAWN HENRY MCNABB MEMORIAL BRIDGE.
Status: in_force

(a) The State Highway 276 bridge over Lake Tawakoni in Hunt County and Rains County is designated as the Staff Sergeant Shawn Henry McNabb Memorial Bridge.

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

(1) design and construct markers indicating the designation as the Staff Sergeant Shawn Henry McNabb Memorial Bridge and any other appropriate information; and

(2) erect a marker at each end of the bridge.
Tex. Government Code § 411.281 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 411 / Section 411.281
§ 411.281. DEFINITION.
Status: in_force

In this subchapter, "museum" means the nonprofit organization, known as the Department of Public Safety Historical Museum and Research Center, established by employees and former employees of the department for the purposes of creating and operating a museum and research facility to:

(1) inform the public about the personnel and history of the department; and

(2) educate young people about law enforcement procedures through an interactive facility.
Tex. Water Code § 56.203 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 56 / Section 56.203
§ 56.203. RECORD BOOK FOR BONDS.
Status: in_force

(a) Before any bonds are issued, the board shall provide a well-bound book in which the board shall keep a record of:

(1) all bonds which have been issued;

(2) the numbers of the bonds;

(3) the amount of the bonds;

(4) the rate of interest on the bonds;

(5) the date of issuance of the bonds;

(6) the date on which the bonds are due;

(7) the place where the bonds are payable;

(8) the amount received for the bonds;

(9) the annual rate of assessment to pay interest on and provide a sinking fund for the bonds; and

(10) the payment of each bond.

(b) The board shall keep the book open at all times for public inspection by district taxpayers and bondholders.
Tex. Government Code § 606.063 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 606 / Section 606.063
§ 606.063. CONTRIBUTIONS BY STATE AGENCY.
Status: in_force

A state agency may pay contributions on social security coverage of the agency's state employees who are paid from the state treasury as required by an agreement with the secretary from funds appropriated to the comptroller for that purpose. A contribution made under this section is not considered compensation to the employee under any state law.
Tex. Transportation Code § 251.155 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 251 / Section 251.155
§ 251.155. RESTRICTED TRAFFIC ZONES.
Status: in_force

(a) The commissioners court of a county may adopt regulations establishing a system of traffic control devices in restricted traffic zones on:

(1) property described by Section 251.151(a); and

(2) property abutting a public road that is the subject of an order under Section 251.151(b) if the property is owned by the district that is subject to the order or is a public right-of-way.

(b) A system of traffic control devices adopted under this section must conform to the manual and specifications of the Texas Department of Transportation.

(c) The commissioners court by order entered on its minutes may install and maintain on property to which this section applies any traffic signal light, stop sign, or no-parking sign that the court considers necessary for public safety.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8395.151 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8395 / Section 8395.151
§ 8395.151. ANNEXATION BY MUNICIPALITY.
Status: in_force

(a) The governing body of a municipality that plans to annex all or part of the district first must adopt a resolution of intention to annex all or part of the district and transmit that resolution to the district and the following districts:

(1) Travis County Municipal Utility District No. 4;

(2) Travis County Municipal Utility District No. 5;

(3) Travis County Municipal Utility District No. 6;

(4) Travis County Municipal Utility District No. 7;

(5) Travis County Municipal Utility District No. 8;

(6) Travis County Municipal Utility District No. 9; and

(7) Travis County Water Control and Improvement District No. 19.

(b) On receipt of a resolution described by Subsection (a), the district and each of the districts listed in Subsection (a) shall call an election to be held on the next uniform election date on the question of whether the annexation should be authorized.

(c) The municipality may annex the territory described by the resolution only if a majority of the total number of voters voting in all of the districts' elections vote in favor of authorizing the annexation.

(d) The municipality seeking annexation shall pay the costs of the elections held under this section.
Tex. Occupations Code § 51.202 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 51 / Section 51.202
§ 51.202. FEES.
Status: in_force

(a) The commission shall set fees, in amounts reasonable and necessary to cover the costs of administering the programs or activities, for:

(1) licenses issued by the department;

(2) license renewals and late renewals;

(3) examinations; and

(4) any other program or activity administered by the department.

(b) The executive director by rule may provide for prorating fees for the issuance of a license, so that a person regulated by the department pays only that portion of the applicable fee that is allocable to the number of months during which the license is valid.

(c) The executive director shall develop cost management procedures that enable the commission to determine with reasonable accuracy the cost to the department of each program and activity for which a fee is charged.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3986.0505 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3986 / Section 3986.0505
§ 3986.0505. BONDS SECURED BY REVENUE OR CONTRACT PAYMENTS.
Status: in_force

The district may issue, without an election, bonds secured by:

(1) revenue other than ad valorem taxes, including contract revenues; or

(2) contract payments, provided that the requirements of Section 49.108, Water Code, have been met.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8438.051 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8438 / Section 8438.051
§ 8438.051. GOVERNING BODY; TERMS.
Status: in_force

(a) The district is governed by a board of five elected directors.

(b) Except as provided by Section 8438.052, directors serve staggered four-year terms.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8498.103 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8498 / Section 8498.103
§ 8498.103. 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. Special District Local Laws Code § 9015.158 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 9015 / Section 9015.158
§ 9015.158. ASSIGNMENT OF CONTRACT RIGHTS.
Status: in_force

(a) The authority may acquire by assignment any right of the city under a contract between the city and Corpus Christi in reference to such water supply.

(b) If the assignment is accepted, the authority shall assume the city's obligations under the contract.
Tex. Government Code § 157.102 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 157 / Section 157.102
§ 157.102. COURT INTERPRETER LICENSE.
Status: in_force

To qualify for a court interpreter license under this chapter, an individual must apply on a form prescribed by the commission and demonstrate, in the manner required by the director, reasonable proficiency in interpreting English and court proceedings for individuals who can hear but who have no or limited English proficiency.
Tex. Government Code § 1504.202 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 1504 / Section 1504.202
§ 1504.202. AUTHORITY FOR EXPOSITION AND CONVENTION HALLS.
Status: in_force

A municipality may purchase, construct, encumber, renovate, or repair an exposition or convention hall.
Tex. Government Code § 497.0581 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 497 / Section 497.0581
§ 497.0581. PARTICIPANT CONTRIBUTIONS; ASSISTANCE ACCOUNT.
Status: in_force

(a) The board by rule shall determine the amount of deductions to be taken from wages received by the participant under this subchapter and the disbursement of those deductions. The board may establish deductions for participants committed to the Texas Juvenile Justice Department that are different than deductions established for other participants in the program. In determining the amount of deductions under this section, the board shall ensure that the deductions do not place the private sector prison industries programs in the department in noncompliance with the federal prison enhancement certification program established under 18 U.S.C. Section 1761.

(b) The private sector prison industry crime victims assistance account is created as an account in the general revenue fund. Money in the account may be appropriated only to the board for the purpose of aiding victims of crime, under rules adopted by the board.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 693.006 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 693 / Section 693.006
§ 693.006. REMOVAL OF CORNEAL TISSUE.
Status: in_force

On a request from an eye bank, as defined in Section 692A.002, the medical examiner, justice of the peace, county judge, or physician designated by the justice of the peace or county judge may permit the removal of corneal tissue subject to the same provisions that apply to removal of a visceral organ on the request of a procurement organization under this subchapter. The provisions of Chapter 692A relating to immunity and consent apply to the removal of the corneal tissue.
Tex. Business Organizations Code § 152.213 — TX Code / Code bo / Chapter 152 / Section 152.213
§ 152.213. INFORMATION REGARDING PARTNERSHIP.
Status: in_force

(a) On request and to the extent just and reasonable, each partner and the partnership shall furnish complete and accurate information concerning the partnership to:

(1) a partner;

(2) the legal representative of a deceased partner or a partner who has a legal disability; or

(3) an assignee.

(b) A legal representative of a deceased partner or a partner who has a legal disability and an assignee are subject to the duties of a partner with respect to information made available.