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Tex. Family Code § 261.3022 — TX Code / Code fa / Chapter 261 / Section 261.3022
§ 261.3022. CHILD SAFETY CHECK ALERT LIST.
Status: in_force

(a) The Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas shall maintain a child safety check alert list as part of the Texas Crime Information Center to help locate a child or the child's family for purposes of:

(1) investigating a report of child abuse or neglect;

(2) providing protective services to a family receiving family-based support services; or

(3) providing protective services to the family of a child in the managing conservatorship of the department.

(b) If the department is unable to locate a child or the child's family for a purpose described by Subsection (a) after the department has attempted to locate the child for not more than 20 days, the department shall notify the Texas Department of Public Safety that the department is unable to locate the child or the child's family. The notice must include the information required by Subsections (c)(1)-(10).

(c) On receipt of the notice from the department, the Texas Department of Public Safety shall notify the Texas Crime Information Center to place the child and the child's family on a child safety check alert list. The alert list must include the following information if known or readily available:

(1) the name, sex, race, date of birth, any known identifying numbers, including social security number and driver's license number, and personal descriptions of the family member alleged to have abused or neglected a child according to the report the department is attempting to investigate;

(2) the name, sex, race, date of birth, any known identifying numbers, including social security number and driver's license number, and personal descriptions of any parent, managing conservator, or guardian of the child who cannot be located for the purposes described by Subsection (a);

(3) the name, sex, race, date of birth, any known identifying numbers, including social security number and driver's license number, and personal descriptions of the child who is the subject of the report or is receiving services described by Subsection (a)(2) or (3);

(4) if applicable, a code identifying the type of child abuse or neglect alleged or determined to have been committed against the child;

(5) the family's last known address;

(6) any known description of the motor vehicle, including the vehicle's make, color, style of body, model year, and vehicle identification number, in which the child is suspected to be transported;

(7) the case number assigned by the department;

(8) the department's dedicated law-enforcement telephone number for statewide intake;

(9) the date and time when and the location where the child was last seen; and

(10) any other information required for an entry as established by the center.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8472.004 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8472 / Section 8472.004
§ 8472.004. CONSENT OF MUNICIPALITY REQUIRED.
Status: in_force

The temporary directors may not hold an election under Section 8472.003 until each municipality in whose corporate limits or extraterritorial jurisdiction the district is located 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 § 3940.251 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3940 / Section 3940.251
§ 3940.251. MUNICIPAL ANNEXATION; DISSOLUTION.
Status: in_force

(a) The district is a "water or sewer district" under Section 43.071, Local Government Code.

(b) Section 43.075, Local Government Code, applies to the district.

(c) Section 375.264, Local Government Code, does not apply to the dissolution of the district by a municipality.
Tex. Local Government Code § 62.002 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 62 / Section 62.002
§ 62.002. PETITION AND ELECTION.
Status: in_force

(a) The mayor of the municipality shall order an election on the question of abolishing the municipality's corporate existence if a petition requesting that the election be held is submitted to the mayor and is signed by at least 400 qualified voters of the municipality. However, if a majority of the qualified voters of the municipality is less than 400, the petition must be signed by at least two-thirds of the qualified voters of the municipality. If the municipality has less than 400 qualified voters and has no municipal debt and does not provide services that would be otherwise provided by the county, the petition must be signed by at least one-fourth of the qualified voters in the municipality.

(b) The mayor shall order the election to be held on the same date as the next general election at which the office of mayor is to be filled.
Tex. Government Code § 22.207 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 22 / Section 22.207
§ 22.207. SIXTH COURT OF APPEALS.
Status: repealed

(a) The Court of Appeals for the Sixth Court of Appeals District shall be held in the City of Texarkana.

(b) The court may transact its business in the City of Texarkana or the county seat of any county in the district as the court determines is necessary or convenient, except that all cases originating in Bowie County shall be heard and transacted in the City of Texarkana.

(c) Repealed by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 542, Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2005.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 4019.0503 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 4019 / Section 4019.0503
§ 4019.0503. CONDITION PRECEDENT TO ISSUING OBLIGATIONS.
Status: in_force

(a) The district may not issue bonds, notes, or other obligations under this subchapter unless the district has entered into a contract with a municipality, the county, or another entity that:

(1) provides for adequate supplemental police, fire, and emergency services for the district; and

(2) is approved by the commissioners court of the county under Subsection (c).

(b) A contract under Subsection (a) may include a provision that the contract takes effect only on the approval of the commissioners court of the county and the voters in the district voting in an election held for that purpose.

(c) The commissioners court of the county shall review a contract under Subsection (a) and evaluate the supplemental police, fire, and emergency services provided for in the contract. If the commissioners court determines that the contract provides for adequate services, the commissioners court shall adopt a resolution stating that the contract has met the requirements of Subsection (a).
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 221.033 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 221 / Section 221.033
§ 221.033. TAXATION.
Status: in_force

(a) A health facility, including a leasehold estate in a health facility, that is owned by a development corporation and that, except for the purposes and nonprofit nature of the corporation, would be taxable to the corporation under Title 1, Tax Code, shall be assessed to the user of the health facility to the same extent and subject to the same exemptions from taxation as if the user owned the health facility. If there is more than one user of the health facility, the health facility shall be assessed to the users in proportion to the value of the rights of each user to occupy, operate, manage, or employ the health facility.

(b) The user of a health facility is considered the owner of the health facility for purposes of the application of:

(1) sales and use taxes in construction, sale, lease, or rental of the health facility; and

(2) other taxes levied or imposed by the state or a political subdivision of the state.

(c) A development corporation is engaged exclusively in performance of charitable functions and is exempt from taxation by the state, a municipality, or other political subdivision of the state. Bonds issued by a corporation under this chapter, a transfer of the bonds, interest on the bonds, and a profit from the sale or exchange of the bonds are exempt from taxation by the state, a municipality, or other political subdivision of the state.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1019.108 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1019 / Section 1019.108
§ 1019.108. 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 the 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. Special District Local Laws Code § 3973.0201 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3973 / Section 3973.0201
§ 3973.0201. GOVERNING BODY; TERMS.
Status: in_force

(a) The district is governed by a board of five directors elected or appointed as provided by this chapter and Subchapter D, Chapter 49, Water Code.

(b) Except as provided by Section 3973.0204, directors serve staggered four-year terms.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1090.155 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1090 / Section 1090.155
§ 1090.155. FISCAL YEAR.
Status: in_force

(a) The district operates according to a fiscal year established by the board.

(b) The fiscal year may not be changed:

(1) during a period that revenue bonds of the district are outstanding; or

(2) more than once in a 24-month period.
Tex. Government Code § 305.032 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 305 / Section 305.032
§ 305.032. CIVIL PENALTY FOR FAILURE TO REGISTER.
Status: in_force

In addition to the criminal penalties prescribed by Section 305.031, a person who receives compensation or reimbursement or makes an expenditure for engaging in direct communication to influence legislation or administrative action and who fails to file a registration form or activities report required to be filed under this chapter shall pay a civil penalty in an amount determined by commission rule, but not to exceed an amount equal to three times the compensation, reimbursement, or expenditure.
Tex. Estates Code § 205.009 — TX Code / Code es / Chapter 205 / Section 205.009
§ 205.009. CONSTRUCTION OF CERTAIN REFERENCES.
Status: in_force

A reference in this chapter to "homestead" or "exempt property" means only a homestead or other exempt property that would be eligible to be set aside under Section 353.051 if the decedent's estate was being administered.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3503.109 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3503 / Section 3503.109
§ 3503.109. INDEMNITY.
Status: in_force

The authority may indemnify an authority employee or board member or former authority employee or board member for necessary expenses and costs, including attorney's fees, incurred by that person in connection with a claim asserted against that person if:

(1) the claim relates to an act or omission of the person when acting in the scope of the person's board membership or authority employment; and

(2) the person has not been found liable or guilty on the claim.
Tex. Business & Commerce Code § 523.001 — TX Code / Code bc / Chapter 523 / Section 523.001
§ 523.001. EXTENSION OF CREDIT TO VICTIM OF IDENTITY THEFT.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, "victim of identity theft" means an individual who has filed a criminal complaint alleging the commission of an offense under Section 32.51, Penal Code, other than a person who is convicted of an offense under Section 37.08, Penal Code, with respect to that complaint.

(b) A person who has been notified that an individual has been the victim of identity theft may not deny the individual an extension of credit, including a loan, in the individual's name or restrict or limit the credit extended solely because the individual has been a victim of identity theft. This subsection does not prohibit a person from denying an individual an extension of credit for a reason other than the individual's having been a victim of identity theft, including by reason of the individual's lack of capacity to contract.

(c) A license issued under Subtitle B, Title 4, Finance Code, that is held by a person who violates this section is subject to revocation or suspension under that subtitle.
Tex. Property Code § 76.103 — TX Code / Code pr / Chapter 76 / Section 76.103
§ 76.103. RETENTION OF RECORDS.
Status: in_force

(a) The holder required to file a property report shall keep a record of:

(1) the name and last known address of each person who, from the records of the holder, appears to be the owner of the property;

(2) a brief description of the property, including the identification number of the account, if any; and

(3) the balance of each account, if appropriate.

(b) The record must be kept until the 10th anniversary of the date on which the property is reportable.

(c) The treasurer of the holder may provide for a shorter period for keeping a record required by this section.
Tex. Transportation Code § 601.452 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 601 / Section 601.452
§ 601.452. IMPLEMENTATION OF PROGRAM; RULES.
Status: in_force

(a) The Texas Department of Insurance in consultation with the other implementing agencies shall establish a program for verification of whether owners of motor vehicles have established financial responsibility. The program established must be:

(1) the program most likely to:

(A) reduce the number of uninsured motorists in this state;

(B) operate reliably;

(C) be cost-effective;

(D) sufficiently protect the privacy of the motor vehicle owners;

(E) sufficiently safeguard the security and integrity of information provided by insurance companies;

(F) identify and employ a method of compliance that improves public convenience; and

(G) provide information that is accurate and current; and

(2) capable of being audited by an independent auditor.

(b) The implementing agencies shall jointly adopt rules to administer this subchapter.

(c) The implementing agencies shall convene a working group to facilitate the implementation of the program, assist in the development of rules, and coordinate a testing phase and necessary changes identified in the testing phase. The working group must consist of representatives of the implementing agencies and the insurance industry and technical experts with the skills and knowledge, including knowledge of privacy laws, required to create and maintain the program.
Tex. Water Code § 58.352 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 58 / Section 58.352
§ 58.352. MAINTENANCE FUND.
Status: in_force

(a) The district shall have a maintenance fund which shall include money collected by assessment or other method for the maintenance, repair, and operation of the properties and plant of the district or for temporary annual rental due to the United States.

(b) The maintenance fund shall be used to pay all expenses of maintenance, repair, and operation of the district except the expenses of assessing and collecting taxes for the interest and sinking fund shall be paid from the interest and sinking fund.

(c) The district may pay from the maintenance fund other expenses for which the payment is not provided in this chapter.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3971.0502 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3971 / Section 3971.0502
§ 3971.0502. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE TAX.
Status: in_force

(a) If authorized by a majority of the district voters voting at an election under Section 3971.0501, the district may impose an operation and maintenance tax on taxable property in the district in the manner provided by 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 operation and maintenance tax rate. The rate may not exceed the rate approved at the election.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 674.008 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 674 / Section 674.008
§ 674.008. IMMUNITY FROM SUBPOENA AND DISCOVERY.
Status: in_force

(a) Review team work product and information obtained by a review team, including files, records, reports, records of proceedings, recommendations, meeting notes, records of interviews, statements, and memoranda, are privileged, are not subject to subpoena or discovery, and may not be introduced into evidence in any civil or criminal proceeding against a member of the family of a decedent or a health care provider.

(b) A document or other information that is otherwise available from another source is not protected from subpoena, discovery, or introduction into evidence under Subsection (a) solely because the document or other information was presented during a meeting of a review team or because a record of the document or other information is maintained by the review team.
Tex. Education Code § 61.056 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 61 / Section 61.056
§ 61.056. REVIEW OF LEGISLATION ESTABLISHING ADDITIONAL INSTITUTIONS.
Status: in_force

Any proposed statute which would establish an additional institution of higher education, except a public junior college, shall be submitted, either prior to introduction or by the standing committee considering the proposed statute, to the board for its opinion as to the state's need for the institution. The board shall report its findings to the governor and the legislature. A recommendation that an additional institution is needed shall require the favorable vote of at least two-thirds of the members of the board. A recommendation of the board shall not be considered a condition precedent to the introduction or passage of any proposed statute.
Tex. Property Code § 24.005107 — TX Code / Code pr / Chapter 24 / Section 24.005107
§ 24.005107. APPEAL TO COUNTY COURT.
Status: in_force

(a) A party may appeal the judgment of a justice court in an eviction suit by filing a bond, cash deposit, or statement of inability to afford payment of court costs with the justice court not later than the fifth day after the date the judgment is signed. A tenant who files an appeal must affirm, under penalty of perjury, the tenant's good faith belief that the tenant has a meritorious defense and that the appeal is not for the purpose of delay. An appeal is perfected when a bond, cash deposit, or statement of inability to afford payment of court costs is timely filed with the justice court in accordance with this section.

(b) The justice court shall forward the transcript and original papers in an appeal of an eviction case to the county court, by electronic means or otherwise, not earlier than 4 p.m. on the sixth day or later than 4 p.m. on the 10th day after the date the tenant files the appeal, except that, if the court confirms that the tenant has timely paid the initial rent payment into the justice court registry in accordance with Section 24.0053, the court may forward the transcript and original papers immediately.

(c) The county court shall hold a trial not later than the 21st day after the date the transcript and original papers are delivered to the county court.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1035.301 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1035 / Section 1035.301
§ 1035.301. IMPOSITION OF AD VALOREM TAX.
Status: in_force

(a) The board shall impose a tax on all property in the district subject to district taxation.

(b) The board shall impose the tax to:

(1) meet the requirements of district bonds;

(2) provide for the district's maintenance and operating expenses;

(3) make improvements and additions to the district's hospitals or hospital system; and

(4) acquire necessary sites by gift, purchase, lease, or condemnation.
Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 49A.066 — TX Code / Code cr / Chapter 49A / Section 49A.066
§ 49A.066. LIABILITY OF PERSON PERFORMING AUTOPSY OR TEST.
Status: in_force

A person who performs an autopsy or a test on a body on the order of a justice of the peace in the good faith belief that the order is valid is not liable for damages if the order is invalid.
Tex. Government Code § 550.0152 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 550 / Section 550.0152
§ 550.0152. RULES.
Status: in_force

The executive commissioner shall adopt rules to implement the program, including rules that:

(1) describe:

(A) the types of faith- and community-based organizations that may apply to participate in the program; and

(B) the qualifications and standards of service required of a participating organization;

(2) facilitate contact between an individual who enrolls in the program and a participating organization that provides supplemental services that may assist the individual;

(3) establish:

(A) processes for suspending, revoking, and periodically renewing an organization's participation in the program, as appropriate; and

(B) methods to ensure the confidentiality and appropriate use of applicant information shared with a participating organization; and

(4) permit an individual to terminate the individual's enrollment in the program.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 12.091 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 12 / Section 12.091
§ 12.091. DEFINITION.
Status: in_force

In this subchapter, "panel" means a panel of the medical advisory board.
Tex. Local Government Code § 379A.022 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 379A / Section 379A.022
§ 379A.022. COMPENSATION.
Status: in_force

A board member is not entitled to compensation, but is entitled to reimbursement for actual and necessary expenses incurred in serving as a director.
Tex. Agriculture Code § 14A.006 — TX Code / Code ag / Chapter 14A / Section 14A.006
§ 14A.006. RECEIPT FOR COTTON.
Status: in_force

(a) A public warehouse operator shall issue a warehouse receipt to any person who deposits cotton in the warehouse operator's warehouse and requests a receipt.

(b) The receipt shall contain:

(1) all information required to be included on a receipt by Section 14A.005;

(2) the date on which the cotton was received in the warehouse;

(3) a statement that the cotton represented by the receipt is deliverable on return of the receipt properly endorsed and payment of charges for storage and insurance stated on the face of the receipt; and

(4) a statement of the grade and staple of the cotton represented by the receipt.

(c) The statement of grade and staple of cotton required on receipts by this section shall be determined by a licensed public cotton classer. The public warehouse operator may not charge the depositor of the cotton more than 25 cents per bale for the statement. If no licensed public cotton classer is available, the warehouse operator may issue a temporary receipt that:

(1) does not contain a statement of grade and staple of the cotton;

(2) has the words "temporary receipt" clearly stamped on its face; and

(3) is exchangeable at any time after five days from the date of its issuance for a permanent warehouse receipt containing all information required by Subsection (b).

(d) Failure or neglect by a public warehouse operator to comply with the provisions of this section is a ground for revocation of a certificate to transact business as a public warehouse operator.
Tex. Agriculture Code § 63.157 — TX Code / Code ag / Chapter 63 / Section 63.157
§ 63.157. CRIMINAL PENALTY.
Status: in_force

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

(1) tampers with ammonium nitrate or ammonium nitrate material stored on the property of another; or

(2) presents false identification to purchase ammonium nitrate or ammonium nitrate material.

(b) A person commits an offense if the person purchases ammonium nitrate or ammonium nitrate material with the intent to manufacture an explosive device.

(c) A person commits an offense if the person offers to sell or sells ammonium nitrate or ammonium nitrate material and does not hold a registration issued under this subchapter.

(d) An offense under Subsection (a) or (c) is a Class A misdemeanor.

(e) An offense under Subsection (b) is a felony of the third degree.

(f) It is an exception to the application of Subsection (b) that the person holds a permit or license issued under 18 U.S.C. Section 843.

(g) If conduct constituting an offense under this section is also an offense under another law, the actor may be prosecuted under this section, the other law, or both.
Tex. Natural Resources Code § 101.002 — TX Code / Code nr / Chapter 101 / Section 101.002
§ 101.002. EXISTING AGREEMENT RIGHTS.
Status: in_force

None of the provisions in this chapter restrict any of the rights that a person now may have to make and enter into unitization and pooling agreements.