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Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1048.206 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1048 / Section 1048.206
§ 1048.206. ADDITIONAL MEANS OF SECURING REPAYMENT OF BONDS.
Status: in_force

In addition to the authority to issue general obligation bonds and revenue bonds under this subchapter, the board may provide for the security and payment of district bonds from a pledge of a combination of ad valorem taxes as authorized by Section 1048.202 and revenue and other sources as authorized by Section 1048.204.
Tex. Government Code § 481.604 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 481 / Section 481.604
§ 481.604. USES OF LOAN.
Status: in_force

An eligible small business may only use a loan received under this subchapter to pay the small business's payroll costs, including costs related to the continuation of health care benefits for the small business's employees.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1006.107 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1006 / Section 1006.107
§ 1006.107. EMINENT DOMAIN.
Status: in_force

(a) The district may exercise the power of eminent domain to acquire a fee simple or other interest in any type of property located in district territory if the interest is necessary or convenient for the district to exercise a power, right, or privilege conferred by this chapter.

(b) The district must exercise the power of eminent domain in the manner provided by Chapter 21, Property Code.
Tex. Water Code § 5.707 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 5 / Section 5.707
§ 5.707. TRANSFERABILITY OF APPROPRIATIONS AND FUNDS DERIVED FROM FEES.
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any law that provides specific purposes for which a fund, account, or revenue source may be used and expended by the commission and that restricts the use of revenues and balances by the commission, the commission may transfer a percentage of appropriations from one appropriation item to another appropriation item consistent with the General Appropriations Act for any biennium authorizing the commission to transfer a percentage of appropriations from one appropriation item to another appropriation item. The use of funds in dedicated accounts under this section for purposes in addition to those provided by statutes restricting their use may not exceed seven percent or $20 million, whichever is less, of appropriations to the commission in the General Appropriations Act for any biennium. A transfer of $500,000 or more from one appropriation item to another appropriation item under this section must be approved by the commission at an open meeting subject to Chapter 551, Government Code.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 481.161 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 481 / Section 481.161
§ 481.161. DISPOSITION OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE PROPERTY OR PLANT IN LIEU OF DESTRUCTION.
Status: in_force

(a) Controlled substance property or plants subject to summary destruction or ordered destroyed by a court may be disposed of in accordance with this section.

(b) A law enforcement agency or criminal justice agency may transfer the controlled substance property or plants to a crime laboratory to be used for the purposes of laboratory research, testing results validation, and training of analysts.

(c) The crime laboratory to which the controlled substance property or plants are transferred under Subsection (b) shall destroy or otherwise properly dispose of any unused quantities of the controlled substance property or plants.

(d) This section does not apply to evidence described by Section 481.160(d).

(e) The director may adopt rules to implement this section.
Tex. Occupations Code § 2301.153 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 2301 / Section 2301.153
§ 2301.153. GENERAL POWERS OF BOARD.
Status: in_force

(a) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the board has all powers necessary, incidental, or convenient to perform a power or duty expressly granted under this chapter, including the power to:

(1) initiate and conduct proceedings, investigations, or hearings;

(2) administer oaths;

(3) receive evidence and pleadings;

(4) issue subpoenas to compel the attendance of any person;

(5) order the production of any tangible property, including papers, records, or other documents;

(6) make findings of fact on all factual issues arising out of a proceeding initiated under this chapter;

(7) specify and govern appearance, practice, and procedures before the board;

(8) adopt rules and issue conclusions of law and decisions, including declaratory decisions or orders;

(9) enter into contracts;

(10) execute instruments;

(11) retain counsel;

(12) use the services of the attorney general and institute and direct the conduct of legal proceedings in any forum;

(13) obtain other professional services as necessary and convenient;

(14) impose a sanction for contempt;

(15) assess and collect fees and costs, including attorney's fees;

(16) issue, suspend, or revoke licenses;

(17) prohibit and regulate acts and practices in connection with the distribution and sale of motor vehicles or warranty performance obligations;

(18) issue cease and desist orders in the nature of temporary or permanent injunctions;

(19) impose a civil penalty;

(20) enter an order requiring a person to:

(A) repurchase property under Section 2301.465 and pay costs and expenses of a party in connection with an order entered under that section;

(B) perform an act other than the payment of money; or

(C) refrain from performing an act; and

(21) enforce a board order.

(b) The board may inspect the books and records of a license holder in connection with the performance of its duties under this chapter.
Tex. Occupations Code § 901.259 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 901 / Section 901.259
§ 901.259. CERTIFICATION BASED ON RECIPROCITY.
Status: in_force

(a) The board shall issue a certificate to a person who holds a certificate or license issued by another state if the person:

(1) satisfies at least one of the following:

(A) meets the requirements for issuance of a certificate in this state other than the requirement providing the grades necessary to pass the uniform CPA examination;

(B) met the requirements in effect for issuance of a certificate in this state on the date the person was issued a certificate by the other state; or

(C) has completed at least four years of experience practicing public accountancy, if the experience:

(i) occurred after the person passed the uniform CPA examination and within the 10 years preceding the date of application; and

(ii) satisfies requirements established by board rule; and

(2) has met the continuing professional education requirements that apply to a license holder under this chapter for the three-year period preceding the date of application.

(b) The board shall issue a certificate by reciprocity to the extent required by a United States treaty.
Tex. Human Resources Code § 33.0231 — TX Code / Code hr / Chapter 33 / Section 33.0231
§ 33.0231. VERIFICATION OF IDENTITY AND PREVENTION OF DUPLICATE PARTICIPATION IN SNAP.
Status: in_force

The commission shall use appropriate technology to:

(1) confirm the identity of applicants for benefits under the supplemental nutrition assistance program; and

(2) prevent duplicate participation in the program by a person.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8220.002 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8220 / Section 8220.002
§ 8220.002. NATURE OF DISTRICT.
Status: in_force

The district is a conservation and reclamation district in Harris County created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Tex. Government Code § 24.160 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 24 / Section 24.160
§ 24.160.
Status: in_force

Sec. 24.160. 58TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT (JEFFERSON COUNTY). (a) The 58th Judicial District is composed of Jefferson County.

(b) The 58th, 60th, and 136th district courts have concurrent jurisdiction.

(c) The terms of the 58th and 60th district courts begin on the first Mondays in January and July. The first term is designated the January-June term, and the second term is designated the July-December term.

(d) In all suits, actions, and proceedings, it is sufficient for the address or designation to be "District Court of Jefferson County."

(e) The 58th, 60th, and 136th district courts may sit at the City of Port Arthur, in addition to Beaumont, to try, hear, and determine nonjury cases and to hear and determine motions, arguments, and the other nonjury matters that are within the jurisdiction of the courts. The district clerk or his deputy serves as clerk of a court when it sits in Port Arthur and may transfer all necessary books, minutes, records, and papers to Port Arthur while the court is in session there and transfer them from Port Arthur to Beaumont at the end of each session in Port Arthur. The Commissioners Court of Jefferson County may provide suitable quarters in the subcourthouse in Port Arthur for a court while it sits in Port Arthur. The Jefferson County sheriff or the sheriff's deputy shall attend the courts in Port Arthur and perform all duties required by law or court order.
Tex. Finance Code § 181.201 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 181 / Section 181.201
§ 181.201. BANKING COMMISSIONER HEARING; INFORMAL DISPOSITION.
Status: in_force

(a) The banking commissioner may convene a hearing to receive evidence and argument regarding any matter within the jurisdiction of and before the banking commissioner for decision or review. The hearing must be conducted under Chapter 2001, Government Code. A matter made confidential by law must be considered by the banking commissioner in a closed hearing.

(b) A hearing before the banking commissioner that is required or authorized by law may be conducted by a hearings officer on behalf of the banking commissioner.

(c) This section does not grant a right to hearing to a person that is not otherwise granted by governing law.

(d) The banking commissioner may informally dispose of a matter within the jurisdiction of and before the banking commissioner by consent order, agreed settlement, or default.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3960.111 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3960 / Section 3960.111
§ 3960.111. APPROVAL BY CITY.
Status: in_force

Section 375.207, Local Government Code, does not apply to the district.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 81.180 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 81 / Section 81.180
§ 81.180. WRIT OF COMMITMENT.
Status: in_force

The court shall direct the court clerk to issue to the individual authorized to transport the person two writs of commitment requiring the individual to take custody of and transport the person to the designated health care facility.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3855.002 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3855 / Section 3855.002
§ 3855.002. NATURE OF DISTRICT.
Status: in_force

The League City Improvement District is a special district created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Tex. Estates Code § 1352.106 — TX Code / Code es / Chapter 1352 / Section 1352.106
§ 1352.106. USE OF PROCEEDS.
Status: in_force

Proceeds of a home equity loan that is the subject of an application under Section 1352.102 that are attributable to the minor ward's interest may be spent only to:

(1) make improvements to the homestead;

(2) pay for the ward's education or maintenance expenses; or

(3) pay the loan's outstanding balance.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7921A.0102 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7921A / Section 7921A.0102
§ 7921A.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 § 8304.002 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8304 / Section 8304.002
§ 8304.002. NATURE OF DISTRICT.
Status: in_force

The district is a municipal utility district created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Tex. Business & Commerce Code § 681.157 — TX Code / Code bc / Chapter 681 / Section 681.157
§ 681.157. CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, PORT OF CORPUS CHRISTI AUTHORITY, OR DESIGNEE.
Status: in_force

The City of Corpus Christi, the Port of Corpus Christi Authority of Nueces County, or any other approved public agency designated by the City of Corpus Christi or the Port of Corpus Christi Authority of Nueces County may apply for and accept a grant of authority to establish, operate, and maintain a foreign trade zone and subzones.
Tex. Water Code § 52.005 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 52 / Section 52.005
§ 52.005. APPLICABILITY TO UNDERGROUND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICTS GENERALLY.
Status: repealed

(a) , (b) Repealed by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 933, Sec. 6, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.

(c) Sections 49.052, 49.216, and 49.301 through 49.308 do not apply to districts governed by this chapter.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3846.107 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3846 / Section 3846.107
§ 3846.107. ANNEXATION OR EXCLUSION OF TERRITORY.
Status: in_force

(a) The district may add or exclude territory in the manner provided by Subchapter J, Chapter 49, Water Code.

(b) Not later than the 10th day after the date on which the district annexes or excludes territory, the board shall send to the comptroller a certified copy of any resolution, order, or ordinance relating to the annexation or exclusion.
Tex. Transportation Code § 522.043 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 522 / Section 522.043
§ 522.043. RESTRICTIONS; OFFENSE.
Status: in_force

(a) On issuing a commercial driver's license, the department for good cause may impose one or more restrictions suitable to the license holder's driving ability and limitations, including restrictions:

(1) prohibiting the license holder from driving a vehicle equipped with air brakes; and

(2) as provided by 49 C.F.R. Part 391, prohibiting driving a commercial vehicle in interstate commerce by a person who:

(A) is under 21 years of age;

(B) does not meet applicable physical guidelines; or

(C) cannot sufficiently read and speak the English language.

(b) For purposes of this section, the department may not administer examinations or tests relating to the applicant's proficiency in the English language, but if an applicant cannot speak English sufficiently to communicate to department personnel the applicant's need for a commercial driver's license, the department may issue to the person a commercial driver's license restricted to operation in intrastate commerce.

(c) A person commits an offense if the person drives a commercial motor vehicle in violation of a restriction. An offense under this section is a Class C misdemeanor.
Tex. Human Resources Code § 33.023 — TX Code / Code hr / Chapter 33 / Section 33.023
§ 33.023. INFORMATION VERIFICATION.
Status: in_force

(a) The commission shall develop and implement for expedited issuance a uniform procedure for verifying information required of an applicant for supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits.

(b) In developing the uniform procedure, the commission shall attempt to minimize the cost and complexity of the procedure to the applicant.

(c) The commission shall not require an applicant for expedited service to verify more eligibility items than the minimum necessary to conform to the federal regulations and shall assist the applicant in obtaining materials needed to verify an application. The commission shall not deny or delay determination of eligibility due to lack of verification of items that may be postponed if they cannot be verified within the timeframes prescribed by the federal regulations.

(d) The commission shall post a notice in each of its offices indicating to whom an applicant for or client of the supplemental nutrition assistance program can talk to resolve problems or complaints. This notice should indicate persons available to handle problems in local, regional, and state offices. Notification of the existence of each office and complaint procedures shall be posted in each supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits office and in materials made available to applicants regarding the application process.
Tex. Education Code § 55.17521 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 55 / Section 55.17521
§ 55.17521.
Status: in_force

Sec. 55.17521. THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT DALLAS: LIMITATIONS ON CERTAIN DEBT SERVICE REIMBURSEMENT. The state may not appropriate money to reimburse The University of Texas System for debt service on long-term obligations related to the construction of a natural science and engineering research building at The University of Texas at Dallas in accordance with the economic development agreement entered into between this state and the board of regents of the system in excess of the following amounts:

(1) for a state fiscal year before the state fiscal year ending August 31, 2018, $6,540,600;

(2) for the state fiscal year ending August 31, 2018, $6,213,570;

(3) for the state fiscal year ending August 31, 2019, $5,559,510;

(4) for the state fiscal year ending August 31, 2020, $4,905,450;

(5) for the state fiscal year ending August 31, 2021, $4,251,390;

(6) for the state fiscal year ending August 31, 2022, $3,597,330;

(7) for the state fiscal year ending August 31, 2023, $2,616,240;

(8) for the state fiscal year ending August 31, 2024, or August 31, 2025, $1,308,120; and

(9) for the state fiscal year ending August 31, 2026, or August 31, 2027, $654,060.
Tex. Government Code § 419.004 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 419 / Section 419.004
§ 419.004. COMPOSITION OF COMMISSION.
Status: in_force

(a) The commission is composed of the following 13 members:

(1) two members to be selected from a list of five names submitted by the Texas Fire Chiefs Association who are chief officers with a minimum rank that is equivalent to the position immediately below that of the fire chief and who are employed in fire departments as defined by Section 419.021 that are under the jurisdiction of the commission, at least one of whom must be the head of a fire department and one of whom must be employed by a political subdivision with a population of less than 100,000;

(2) two members to be selected from a list of five names submitted by the Texas State Association of Fire Fighters who are fire protection personnel as defined by Section 419.021 with the rank of battalion chief or below and who are employed in fire departments or other appropriate local authorities under the jurisdiction of the commission, one of whom must be employed by a political subdivision with a population of less than 100,000;

(3) two members to be selected from a list of five names submitted by the State Firemen's and Fire Marshals' Association of Texas who are volunteer fire chiefs or volunteer fire fighters;

(4) one certified fire protection engineer;

(5) one certified arson investigator or certified fire protection inspector;

(6) one fire protection instructor from an institution of higher education as defined by Section 61.003, Education Code; and

(7) four public members.

(b) The members of the commission are appointed by the governor with the advice and consent of the senate for staggered terms of six years with four or five members' terms expiring February 1 of each odd-numbered year.

(c) The duties of a public officer or employee on the commission constitute additional duties of the member's office or employment.

(d) Appointments to the commission shall be made without regard to the race, color, disability, sex, religion, age, or national origin of the appointees.

(e) A person may not be a public member of the commission if the person or the person's spouse:

(1) is registered, certified, or licensed by a regulatory agency in the field of fire protection;

(2) is employed by or participates in the management of a business entity or other organization regulated by or receiving money from the commission;

(3) owns or controls, directly or indirectly, more than a 10 percent interest in a business entity or other organization regulated by or receiving money from the commission;

(4) uses or receives a substantial amount of tangible goods, services, or money from the commission, other than compensation or reimbursement authorized by law for commission membership, attendance, or expenses; or

(5) is employed in the field of fire protection.

(f) For purposes of this section, "volunteer fire fighter" and "volunteer fire chief" mean a person who is a member of a nonprofit volunteer fire department, and the term may include a person who is also employed full-time in the fire service.
Tex. Insurance Code § 4001.356 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 4001 / Section 4001.356
§ 4001.356. NOTIFICATION REGARDING LICENSE.
Status: in_force

(a) The department may notify the applicant or appointing agent, insurer, or health maintenance organization that the license application is incomplete or is or may be denied at any time before the issuance or denial of a license.

(b) An applicant who receives a notice under Subsection (a) shall immediately cease acting as an agent under this subchapter. An appointing agent, insurer, or health maintenance organization that receives notice under Subsection (a) shall immediately notify the applicant of the notice.

(c) An applicant acting as an agent under this subchapter before receiving a notice under Subsection (a), if applicable, is not engaged in the unauthorized business of insurance and any transaction entered into by the applicant before receiving the notice, if applicable, is presumed lawful.

(d) A notification under this section applies only to a provisional permit, and the department shall continue to process an application for a license unless the license has been denied.
Tex. Family Code § 160.203 — TX Code / Code fa / Chapter 160 / Section 160.203
§ 160.203. CONSEQUENCES OF ESTABLISHMENT OF PARENTAGE.
Status: in_force

Unless parental rights are terminated, a parent-child relationship established under this chapter applies for all purposes, except as otherwise provided by another law of this state.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 42.004 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 42 / Section 42.004
§ 42.004. SERVICES.
Status: in_force

(a) The department shall provide kidney care services directly or through public or private resources to persons the department determines to be eligible for services authorized under this chapter.

(b) The department may cooperate with other departments, agencies, political subdivisions, and public and private institutions to provide the services authorized by this chapter to eligible persons, to study the public health and welfare needs involved, and to plan, establish, develop, and provide programs or facilities and services that are necessary or desirable, including any that are jointly administered with state agencies.

(c) The department may conduct research and compile statistics relating to the provision of kidney care services and the need for the services by persons with disabilities.

(d) The department may contract with schools, hospitals, corporations, agencies, and individuals, including doctors, nurses, and technicians, for training, physical restoration, transportation, and other services necessary to treat and care for persons with end stage renal disease.