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Tex. Natural Resources Code § 133.002 — TX Code / Code nr / Chapter 133 / Section 133.002
§ 133.002. PURPOSE.
Status: in_force

The Legislature of the State of Texas finds that:

(1) protection of the public good by requiring safety devices for certain aggregate quarries and pits and regulation of public access to such aggregate quarries and pits, with reasonable, fair, and certain laws, accompanied by civil penalties for failure to obey such laws, are essential to protect the public good and welfare;

(2) to carry out the stated purpose of this Act, a method must be provided to secure usable information concerning the definition, existence of, operation of, and abandonment of aggregate quarries and pits;

(3) to provide for a centralized, easily understood method of requiring safety devices and the administration thereof by one agency of this state to the exclusion of any other governmental entity is essential to the smooth workings of any law having statewide impact.
Tex. Government Code § 404.126 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 404 / Section 404.126
§ 404.126. FUND TRANSFERS; INTEREST; PAYMENT OF NOTES.
Status: in_force

(a) Cash received from the collection of taxes and revenues credited to the general revenue fund during the fiscal biennium in which the notes are issued is available to restore the balance of the tax and revenue anticipation note fund. The comptroller periodically shall transfer the cash to the fund to ensure the timely payment in full of the notes. Transfers to the tax and revenue anticipation note fund under this subsection may not exceed the amount that has been transferred from that fund to the general revenue fund and has not been restored to the tax and revenue anticipation note fund. The comptroller shall transfer surplus cash into the general revenue fund under Section 403.092, as is necessary to complete the transfers required by this section.

(b) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, depository interest in the tax and revenue anticipation note fund shall be credited to that fund. Depository interest shall be calculated and credited to the fund monthly as if transfers to the general revenue fund had not been made.

(c) On payment in full of all outstanding notes, all required rebates to the federal government, and all costs of issuance of the notes, the comptroller shall transfer to the general revenue fund any amounts remaining in the tax and revenue anticipation note fund. To the extent that the amounts credited to the tax and revenue anticipation note fund are insufficient to pay the principal, premium, if any, interest on the notes, and any required rebate to the federal government when due, and any issuance costs related to the notes, amounts in the general revenue fund are available for appropriation by the legislature to make those payments. Amounts in the tax and revenue anticipation note fund are available for appropriation by the legislature to carry out the purposes of this subchapter.

(d) Payment of the notes and performance of official duties prescribed by the state constitution and by this subchapter may be enforced in the state supreme court by mandamus or other appropriate proceeding.
Tex. Transportation Code § 521.272 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 521 / Section 521.272
§ 521.272. RENEWAL OF LICENSE ISSUED TO CERTAIN SEX OFFENDERS.
Status: in_force

(a) The department may issue an original or renewal driver's license to a person whose driver's license or personal identification certificate record indicates that the person is subject to the registration requirements of Chapter 62, Code of Criminal Procedure, only if the person:

(1) applies in person for the issuance of a license under this section; and

(2) pays the fee required by Section 521.421(h).

(b) Notwithstanding Section 521.143, a person is not required to provide proof of financial responsibility to receive the person's initial driver's license under this section.

(c) Notwithstanding Sections 521.271 and 521.2711, a driver's license issued under this section, including a renewal, duplicate, or corrected license, expires:

(1) if the license holder is a citizen, national, or legal permanent resident of the United States or a refugee or asylee lawfully admitted into the United States, on the first birthday of the license holder occurring after the date of application, except that:

(A) the initial license issued under this section expires on the second birthday of the license holder occurring after the date of application, subject to Paragraph (B); and

(B) a license issued under this section to a person described by Article 62.2021, Code of Criminal Procedure, expires on the sixth anniversary of the date on which the license was issued; or

(2) if the applicant is not described by Subdivision (1), on the earlier of:

(A) the expiration date of the applicant's authorized stay in the United States; or

(B) as applicable:

(i) the first birthday of the license holder occurring after the date of application;

(ii) if the license holder holds an initial license issued under this section, the second birthday of the license holder occurring after the date of application; or

(iii) if the license holder is a person described by Article 62.2021, Code of Criminal Procedure, the sixth anniversary of the date on which the license was issued.

(d) Subsection (c) does not apply to a:

(1) provisional license;

(2) learner license issued under Section 521.222; or

(3) hardship license issued under Section 521.223.
Tex. Business & Commerce Code § 22.001 — TX Code / Code bc / Chapter 22 / Section 22.001
§ 22.001. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this chapter:

(1) "Auction company" has the meaning assigned by Section 1802.001, Occupations Code.

(2) "Residential real property" means:

(A) a single-family house;

(B) a duplex, triplex, or quadraplex; or

(C) a unit in a multiunit residential structure in which title to an individual unit is transferred to the owner of the unit under a condominium or cooperative system.

(3) "Security instrument," "substitute trustee," and "trustee" have the meanings assigned by Section 51.0001, Property Code.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8314.0105 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8314 / Section 8314.0105
§ 8314.0105. FINDINGS OF PUBLIC PURPOSE AND BENEFIT.
Status: in_force

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

(b) The district is created to accomplish the purposes of:

(1) a municipal utility district as provided by general law and Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution; and

(2) Section 52, Article III, Texas Constitution, that relate to the construction, acquisition, improvement, operation, or maintenance of macadamized, graveled, or paved roads, or improvements, including storm drainage, in aid of those roads.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 161.701 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 161 / Section 161.701
§ 161.701. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this subchapter:

(1) "Child" means an individual who is younger than 18 years of age.

(2) "Health care provider" means a person other than a physician who is licensed, certified, or otherwise authorized by this state's laws to provide or render health care or to dispense or prescribe a prescription drug in the ordinary course of business or practice of a profession.

(3) "Medicaid" means the medical assistance program established under Chapter 32, Human Resources Code.

(4) "Physician" means a person licensed to practice medicine in this state.
Tex. Local Government Code § 352.002 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 352 / Section 352.002
§ 352.002. USE OF SURPLUS OR SALVAGE PROPERTY BY VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section:

(1) "Surplus property" means personal property that is in excess of the needs of its owner, that is not required for the owner's foreseeable needs, and that possesses some usefulness for the purpose for which it was intended or for some other purpose.

(2) "Salvage property" means personal property, other than wastepaper, that because of use, time, or accident is so damaged, used, or consumed that it has no value for the purpose for which it was originally intended.

(b) The commissioners court of a county may contract to supply surplus or salvage property to any incorporated volunteer fire department with which the commissioners court has contracted under Section 352.001.
Tex. Local Government Code § 306.018 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 306 / Section 306.018
§ 306.018. SEAL.
Status: in_force

The board shall adopt a seal, and the seal shall be placed on each lease, deed, or other instrument usually executed under seal. The seal may be placed on other instruments as required by the board.
Tex. Human Resources Code § 36.006 — TX Code / Code hr / Chapter 36 / Section 36.006
§ 36.006. APPLICATION OF OTHER LAW.
Status: in_force

The application of a civil remedy under this chapter does not preclude the application of another common law, statutory, or regulatory remedy, except that a person may not be liable for a civil remedy under this chapter and an administrative remedy under Section 32.039 if the civil remedy and administrative remedy are assessed for the same act.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3947.201 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3947 / Section 3947.201
§ 3947.201. DISBURSEMENTS AND TRANSFERS OF MONEY.
Status: in_force

The board by resolution shall establish the number of directors' signatures and the procedure required for a disbursement or transfer of the district's money.
Tex. Government Code § 411.509 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 411 / Section 411.509
§ 411.509. CEASE AND DESIST ORDER.
Status: in_force

The department may issue a cease and desist order if the department determines that the action is necessary to prevent a violation of a law or rule governing a program or person subject to this subchapter.
Tex. Labor Code § 21.109 — TX Code / Code la / Chapter 21 / Section 21.109
§ 21.109. EMPLOYMENT BY RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATION.
Status: in_force

(a) A religious corporation, association, society, or educational institution or an educational organization operated, supervised, or controlled in whole or in substantial part by a religious corporation, association, or society does not commit an unlawful employment practice by limiting employment or giving a preference to members of the same religion.

(b) Subchapter B does not apply to the employment of an individual of a particular religion by a religious corporation, association, or society to perform work connected with the performance of religious activities by the corporation, association, or society.
Tex. Education Code § 130.015 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 130 / Section 130.015
§ 130.015. CONTROL OF INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT OR CITY JUNIOR COLLEGE.
Status: in_force

A junior college established by an independent school district or city that has assumed control of schools already validated or established pursuant to the provisions of this chapter may be governed, administered, and controlled by and under the direction of the board of trustees of that independent or city school district.
Tex. Local Government Code § 375.096 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 375 / Section 375.096
§ 375.096. SPECIFIC POWERS AND DUTIES OF BOARD.
Status: in_force

(a) The board may:

(1) employ all persons, firms, partnerships, or corporations considered necessary by the board for the conduct of the affairs of the district, including a general manager, bookkeepers, auditors, engineers, attorneys, financial advisers, peace or traffic control officers, architects, and operating or management companies and prescribe the duties, tenure, and compensation of each;

(2) dismiss employees;

(3) adopt a seal for the district;

(4) invest funds of the district in any investments authorized by Subchapter A, Chapter 2256, Government Code and provide, by resolution, that an authorized representative manage the district's funds and invest and reinvest the funds of the district on terms the board considers advisable;

(5) establish a fiscal year for the district;

(6) establish a complete system of accounts for the district and each year shall have prepared an audit of the district's affairs, which shall be open to public inspection, by an independent certified public accountant or a firm of independent certified public accountants; and

(7) designate one or more banks to serve as the depository bank or banks.

(b) Funds of a district shall be deposited in the depository bank or banks unless otherwise required by orders or resolutions authorizing the issuance of the district's bonds or notes. To the extent that funds in the depository bank or banks are not insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, they must be secured in the manner provided by law for the security of funds of counties. The board by resolution may authorize a designated representative to supervise the substitution of securities pledged to secure the district's funds.

(c) The board may adopt and enforce reasonable rules and regulations governing the administration of the district and its programs and projects.

(d) The name of the district may be established or changed by resolution of the board.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3865.052 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3865 / Section 3865.052
§ 3865.052. QUALIFICATIONS.
Status: in_force

To be qualified to serve as a director, a person must meet the qualifications of Section 375.063, Local Government Code.
Tex. Government Code § 434.018 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 434 / Section 434.018
§ 434.018. PERFORMANCE INCENTIVE AWARD.
Status: in_force

(a) The commission may make a monetary performance incentive award to an individual or an entity for providing services to veterans as authorized by Section 3(a) of the federal Jobs for Veterans Act (38 U.S.C. Section 4112).

(b) A performance incentive award made under this section to a state employee is not a promotion or a merit salary increase under Chapter 659.
Tex. Government Code § 662.061 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 662 / Section 662.061
§ 662.061. NATIONAL DAY OF THE COWBOY.
Status: in_force

(a) The fourth Saturday in July of each year is National Day of the Cowboy in recognition of the historic, cultural, and social contributions of the cowboy.

(b) National Day of the Cowboy shall be regularly observed by appropriate ceremonies and activities.
Tex. Insurance Code § 2210.6355 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 2210 / Section 2210.6355
§ 2210.6355. SOURCE OF PAYMENT; STATE DEBT NOT CREATED.
Status: in_force

(a) A financing arrangement entered into under Section 2210.632 is payable solely from revenue as provided by this subchapter.

(b) A financing arrangement entered into under Section 2210.632 is not a debt of this state or any state agency or political subdivision of this state and does not constitute a pledge of the faith and credit of this state or any state agency or political subdivision of this state.

(c) Each financing arrangement entered into under Section 2210.632 must state that:

(1) except as otherwise provided by this subchapter, neither this state nor a state agency, political corporation, or political subdivision of this state is obligated to pay the principal of or interest on the financing arrangement; and

(2) neither the faith and credit nor the taxing power of this state or a state agency, political corporation, or political subdivision of this state is pledged to the payment of the principal of or interest on the financing arrangement.
Tex. Education Code § 33.211 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 33 / Section 33.211
§ 33.211. LIMITATION ON LIABILITY.
Status: in_force

A person who volunteers to assist with an extracurricular activity is not liable for civil damages arising out of an act or omission relating to the requirements under Section 33.205 unless the act or omission is willfully or wantonly negligent.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8834.062 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8834 / Section 8834.062
§ 8834.062. PERSONNEL.
Status: in_force

(a) The general manager shall employ personnel necessary to properly handle district business and operation. The general manager may employ attorneys, bookkeepers, engineers, and other expert and specialized personnel considered necessary.

(b) The general manager shall determine the compensation paid to district employees.

(c) The general manager may discharge a district employee.
Tex. Business & Commerce Code § 9.606 — TX Code / Code bc / Chapter 9 / Section 9.606
§ 9.606. TIME OF DEFAULT FOR AGRICULTURAL LIEN.
Status: in_force

For purposes of this subchapter, a default occurs in connection with an agricultural lien at the time the secured party becomes entitled to enforce the lien in accordance with the statute under which it was created.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 382.216 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 382 / Section 382.216
§ 382.216. INCENTIVES FOR VOLUNTARY PARTICIPATION IN VEHICLE EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAM.
Status: in_force

The commission, the Texas Department of Transportation, and the Public Safety Commission may, subject to federal limitations:

(1) encourage counties likely to exceed federal clean air standards to implement voluntary:

(A) motor vehicle emissions inspection and maintenance programs; and

(B) low-income vehicle repair assistance, retrofit, and accelerated vehicle retirement programs;

(2) establish incentives for counties to voluntarily implement motor vehicle emissions inspection and maintenance programs and low-income vehicle repair assistance, retrofit, and accelerated vehicle retirement programs; and

(3) designate a county that voluntarily implements a motor vehicle emissions inspection and maintenance program or a low-income vehicle repair assistance, retrofit, and accelerated vehicle retirement program as a "Clean Air County" and give preference to a county designated as a Clean Air County in any federal or state clean air grant program.
Tex. Government Code § 81.0221 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 81 / Section 81.0221
§ 81.0221. ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES.
Status: in_force

None of the funds of the state bar collected from mandatory dues may be used for the purchase of alcoholic beverages.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8008A.0502 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8008A / Section 8008A.0502
§ 8008A.0502. TAXES FOR BONDS.
Status: in_force

At the time the district issues bonds payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes, the board shall provide for the annual imposition of a continuing direct ad valorem tax, without limit as to rate or amount, while all or part of the bonds are outstanding as required and in the manner provided by Sections 54.601 and 54.602, Water Code.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7913.302 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7913 / Section 7913.302
§ 7913.302. PROCEDURE FOR ELECTION.
Status: in_force

(a) Before the district may impose an ad valorem tax or issue bonds payable from ad valorem taxes of the defined area or designated property, the board shall hold an election in the defined area or in the designated property only.

(b) The board may submit the issues to the voters on the same ballot to be used in another election.
Tex. Family Code § 71.007 — TX Code / Code fa / Chapter 71 / Section 71.007
§ 71.007. PROSECUTING ATTORNEY.
Status: in_force

"Prosecuting attorney" means the attorney, determined as provided in this title, who represents the state in a district or statutory county court in the county in which venue of the application for a protective order is proper.
Tex. Government Code § 418.0542 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 418 / Section 418.0542
§ 418.0542. CATASTROPHIC DEBRIS MANAGEMENT PLAN AND TRAINING.
Status: in_force

(a) The division, in consultation with any other state agencies selected by the division, shall develop a catastrophic debris management plan and model guide for use by political subdivisions in the event of a disaster.

(b) The plan must:

(1) provide a guide for clearance and disposal of debris caused by a disaster, including information on preparing for debris removal before a disaster; and

(2) include:

(A) provisions for the use of trench burners and air curtain incinerators of vegetative debris, including identifying sources of equipment for use immediately following a disaster; and

(B) procedures for:

(i) vegetative debris burning, including the role of the Texas Department of Transportation in debris removal;

(ii) the coordination of clearance and disposal of debris;

(iii) obtaining equipment necessary for use immediately following a disaster; and

(iv) the interaction between political subdivisions and state and federal agencies.

(c) The Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service shall establish a training program for state agencies and political subdivisions on the use of trench burners in debris removal.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3850.160 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3850 / Section 3850.160
§ 3850.160. BONDS AND OTHER OBLIGATIONS.
Status: in_force

(a) The district may issue bonds or other obligations payable wholly or partly from taxes, assessments, impact fees, revenue, grants, or other money of the district, or any combination of those sources of money, to pay for any authorized purpose of the district.

(b) The district may issue a bond or other obligation in the form of a bond, note, certificate of participation or other instrument evidencing a proportionate interest in payments to be made by the district, or other type of obligation.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8501.1082 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8501 / Section 8501.1082
§ 8501.1082. GENERAL MANAGER.
Status: in_force

The board shall employ a general manager.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8345.107 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8345 / Section 8345.107
§ 8345.107. LIMITATION ON USE OF EMINENT DOMAIN.
Status: in_force

The district may not exercise the power of eminent domain outside the district to acquire a site or easement for:

(1) a road project authorized by Section 8345.103; or

(2) a recreational facility as defined by Section 49.462, Water Code.
Tex. Business Organizations Code § 5.256 — TX Code / Code bo / Chapter 5 / Section 5.256
§ 5.256. OTHER MEANS OF SERVICE NOT PRECLUDED.
Status: in_force

This chapter does not preclude other means of service of process, notice, or demand on a domestic or foreign entity as provided by other law.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1367.303 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1367 / Section 1367.303
§ 1367.303. COVERAGE NOT REQUIRED.
Status: in_force

This subchapter does not require a health benefit plan to provide coverage for dental care or procedures.
Tex. Agriculture Code § 132.081 — TX Code / Code ag / Chapter 132 / Section 132.081
§ 132.081. GENERAL PENALTY.
Status: in_force

(a) A person commits an offense if the person violates a provision of this chapter.

(b) An offense under this chapter is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not less than $50 nor more than $1,000.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1004.207 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1004 / Section 1004.207
§ 1004.207. FINANCIAL REPORT.
Status: in_force

As soon as practicable after the close of each fiscal year, the district administrator shall prepare for the board a sworn statement of the amount of district money and an account of the disbursement of that money.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8871.156 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8871 / Section 8871.156
§ 8871.156. CERTAIN FEES PROHIBITED.
Status: in_force

The district may not charge a fee under Section 36.205(b), (c), or (f), Water Code.
Tex. Government Code § 1476.002 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 1476 / Section 1476.002
§ 1476.002. AUTHORITY TO ISSUE CERTIFICATES OF INDEBTEDNESS FOR CERTAIN PURPOSES.
Status: in_force

A county may issue certificates of indebtedness:

(1) in an amount not to exceed $2 million to construct, enlarge, furnish, equip, or repair a county building or other permanent improvement; or

(2) in an amount not to exceed $3.5 million to:

(A) purchase right-of-way in participation with the Texas Department of Transportation in connection with a designated state highway; or

(B) construct a curb, gutter, or drainage facility for a designated state highway.