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Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1093.108 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1093 / Section 1093.108
§ 1093.108. 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 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, except the district is not required to deposit in the trial court money or a bond as provided by Section 21.021(a), Property Code.

(c) In a condemnation proceeding brought by the district, the district is not required to:

(1) pay in advance or provide a bond or other security for costs in the trial court;

(2) provide a bond for the issuance of a temporary restraining order or a temporary injunction; or

(3) provide a bond for costs or a supersedeas bond on an appeal or petition for review.
Tex. Occupations Code § 506.102 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 506 / Section 506.102
§ 506.102. DUTIES OF ADVISORY BOARD.
Status: in_force

The advisory board shall provide advice and recommendations to the department on technical matters relevant to the administration of this chapter.
Tex. Occupations Code § 1952.104 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 1952 / Section 1952.104
§ 1952.104. RECIPROCAL REGISTRATION.
Status: in_force

On proper application, the department shall issue a certificate of registration to a license holder or registrant of another state that has requirements for the licensing or registration of a code enforcement officer that are at least substantially equivalent to those of this state.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 597.042 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 597 / Section 597.042
§ 597.042. SURROGATE CONSENT COMMITTEE ESTABLISHED; DEPARTMENTAL SUPPORT.
Status: in_force

(a) For cases in which there is no guardian or surrogate decision-maker available, the department shall establish and maintain a list of individuals qualified to serve on a surrogate consent committee.

(b) The department shall provide the staff and assistance necessary to perform the duties prescribed by this subchapter.
Tex. Education Code § 130A.006 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 130A / Section 130A.006
§ 130A.006. REQUIRED REPORTING.
Status: in_force

The coordinating board by rule shall require each junior college district to report to the coordinating board through the Education Data System, Community College Annual Reporting and Analysis Tool, Report of Fundable Operating Expenses, or any successor program, data necessary to:

(1) calculate funding under this chapter;

(2) provide timely data and analyses to inform management decisions by the governing body of each junior college district;

(3) administer or evaluate the effectiveness of the program; or

(4) audit the program.
Tex. Occupations Code § 206.215 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 206 / Section 206.215
§ 206.215. REFUSAL FOR VIOLATION OF BOARD ORDER.
Status: in_force

The medical board may refuse to renew a license issued under this chapter if the license holder is in violation of a medical board order.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8324.102 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8324 / Section 8324.102
§ 8324.102. MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT POWERS AND DUTIES.
Status: in_force

The district has the powers and duties provided by the general law of this state, including Chapters 49 and 54, Water Code, applicable to municipal utility districts created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Tex. Government Code § 550.0110 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 550 / Section 550.0110
§ 550.0110. CONSTRUCTION OF SUBCHAPTER.
Status: in_force

If the commission contracts with or awards a grant to the State Commission on National and Community Service under Section 550.0104, this subchapter may not be construed to:

(1) release that entity from any regulations or reporting or other requirements applicable to a commission contractor or grantee;

(2) impose regulations or reporting or other requirements on that entity that do not apply to other commission contractors or grantees solely because of the entity's status;

(3) alter the nonprofit status of that entity or the requirements for maintaining that status; or

(4) convert that entity into a governmental entity because of the receipt of account funds through the contract or grant.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3877.203 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3877 / Section 3877.203
§ 3877.203. PETITION REQUIRED FOR FINANCING SERVICES AND IMPROVEMENTS WITH ASSESSMENTS.
Status: in_force

(a) The board may not finance a service or improvement project with assessments under this chapter unless a written petition requesting that service or improvement has been filed with the board.

(b) A petition filed under Subsection (a) must be signed by the owners of a majority of the assessed value of real property in the district subject to assessment according to the most recent certified tax appraisal roll for Harris County.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3933.405 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3933 / Section 3933.405
§ 3933.405. USE OF HOTEL OCCUPANCY TAX.
Status: in_force

(a) The district may use the proceeds from a hotel occupancy tax imposed under this subchapter for any of the district's purposes and for the purposes described by Section 352.1015, Tax Code, to the extent the board considers appropriate.

(b) During each interval of three calendar years following the date on which a hotel occupancy tax imposed under this subchapter is initially collected, the board may not apply an annual average of more than 10 percent of the amount of tax collected under that section, excluding any interest earnings or investment profits and after a deduction for the costs of imposing and collecting the taxes, for the administrative expenses of the district or a district purpose other than:

(1) the costs of advertising and promoting tourism; or

(2) the costs of business development and commerce, including the costs of planning, designing, constructing, acquiring, leasing, financing, owning, operating, maintaining, managing, improving, repairing, rehabilitating, or reconstructing improvement projects for:

(A) conferences, conventions, meeting space, and exhibitions;

(B) manufacturer, consumer, or trade shows;

(C) hotels, lodging, and hospitality;

(D) arts and entertainment;

(E) parks and recreation;

(F) economic development; and

(G) civic, community, or institutional events.
Tex. Local Government Code § 232.024 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 232 / Section 232.024
§ 232.024. APPROVAL BY COUNTY REQUIRED.
Status: in_force

(a) A plat filed under Section 232.023 is not valid unless the commissioners court of the county in which the land is located approves the plat by an order entered in the minutes of the court. The commissioners court shall refuse to approve a plat if it does not meet the requirements prescribed by or under this subchapter or if any bond required under this subchapter is not filed with the county clerk.

(b) If any part of a plat applies to land intended for residential housing and any part of that land lies in a floodplain, the commissioners court shall not approve the plat unless:

(1) the subdivision is developed in compliance with the minimum requirements of the National Flood Insurance Program and local regulations or orders adopted under Section 16.315, Water Code; and

(2) the plat evidences a restrictive covenant prohibiting the construction of residential housing in any area of the subdivision that is in a floodplain unless the housing is developed in compliance with the minimum requirements of the National Flood Insurance Program and local regulations or orders adopted under Section 16.315, Water Code.

(c) On request, the county clerk shall provide the attorney general or the Texas Water Development Board:

(1) a copy of each plat that is approved under this subchapter; or

(2) the reasons in writing and any documentation that support a variance granted under Section 232.042.

(d) The commissioners court of the county in which the land is located may establish a planning commission as provided by Subchapter D. The planning commission, including its findings and decisions, is subject to the same provisions applicable to the commissioners court under this subchapter, including Section 232.034 relating to conflicts of interest.
Tex. Education Code § 30B.056 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 30B / Section 30B.056
§ 30B.056. ATTENDANCE FOR CLASS CREDIT OR GRADE.
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding Section 25.092, a school district or open-enrollment charter school shall establish the participation necessary to earn credit or a grade for a hybrid or virtual course offered by the district or school.
Tex. Insurance Code § 651.208 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 651 / Section 651.208
§ 651.208. OFFENSE.
Status: in_force

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

(1) intentionally, knowingly, recklessly, or negligently engages in the operation of an insurance premium finance company and does not hold a license issued under this chapter;

(2) intentionally, knowingly, recklessly, or negligently violates this chapter;

(3) intentionally or knowingly omits to state a material fact necessary to give the commissioner or the department information lawfully required of the person; or

(4) refuses to permit an investigation or examination authorized under this chapter.

(b) An offense under this section is a Class B misdemeanor.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3894.053 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3894 / Section 3894.053
§ 3894.053. NONVOTING DIRECTORS.
Status: in_force

(a) The following persons serve as nonvoting ex officio directors:

(1) the manager of the city;

(2) the financial director of the city; and

(3) the planning director of the city.

(b) If an office described by Subsection (a) is renamed, changed, or abolished, the governing body of the city may appoint another city officer or employee who performs duties comparable to those performed by the officer described by Subsection (a).
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8278.002 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8278 / Section 8278.002
§ 8278.002. NATURE OF DISTRICT.
Status: in_force

The district is a municipal utility district and a conservation and reclamation district in Harris County created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Tex. Parks and Wildlife Code § 82.601 — TX Code / Code pw / Chapter 82 / Section 82.601
§ 82.601. CREATION.
Status: in_force

The department may construct, enlarge, and maintain fish hatcheries in Smith County.
Tex. Water Code § 63.374 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 63 / Section 63.374
§ 63.374. HEARING.
Status: in_force

The commission shall hold the hearing on the subject of annexation of adjacent territory by the district, and any person who has taxable property in the territory proposed to be annexed may appear in person or by counsel and offer testimony or argument for or against the inclusion of all or any part of the land proposed to be annexed.
Tex. Water Code § 51.708 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 51 / Section 51.708
§ 51.708. NOTICE OF HEARING ON APPLICATIONS.
Status: in_force

The board shall give notice of the hearing on the applications by publishing the time, place, and nature of the hearing one time in a newspaper published in a county in which all or part of the district is located. The newspaper must have been published regularly for more than 12 months preceding the date of the publication of the notice and must have circulation in the district. The notice shall be published not less than 10 days nor more than 20 days before the date of the hearing.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8809.102 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8809 / Section 8809.102
§ 8809.102. LIMITATIONS ON DISTRICT POWERS.
Status: in_force

The district does not have the power to issue bonds and impose taxes under Subchapters F and G, Chapter 36, Water Code.
Tex. Education Code § 51.871 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 51 / Section 51.871
§ 51.871. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this subchapter:

(1) "Board" has the meaning assigned by Section 61.003.

(2) "Fund" means the women's athletic development fund established under this subchapter.

(3) "Institution of higher education" has the meaning assigned by Section 61.003.
Tex. Transportation Code § 551.4041 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 551 / Section 551.4041
§ 551.4041. EQUIPMENT.
Status: in_force

A golf cart operated under Section 551.404 must have the following equipment:

(1) headlamps;

(2) taillamps;

(3) reflectors;

(4) parking brake; and

(5) mirrors.
Tex. Transportation Code § 451.654 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 451 / Section 451.654
§ 451.654. ORDINANCE OF CREATION; FINDINGS.
Status: in_force

(a) The governing body of an alternate municipality, after hearing the evidence presented at the hearing, shall adopt an ordinance creating an authority if the governing body finds that the creation of the authority and the operation of a transit authority system would be:

(1) of benefit to the persons and property in the boundaries of the proposed authority;

(2) of public utility; and

(3) in the public interest.

(b) An ordinance creating an authority must:

(1) contain a description of the territory to be in the authority; and

(2) provide a name for the authority.

(c) After the hearing, the governing body shall submit the proposed plan to the governor's interagency council for transportation for review and comment.
Tex. Transportation Code § 522.084 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 522 / Section 522.084
§ 522.084. NOTIFICATION TO OTHER JURISDICTION.
Status: in_force

After disqualifying a person who has a domicile in another state or in a foreign jurisdiction, the department shall give notice of that fact to the licensing authority of the state that issued the person's driver's license, commercial driver's license, or commercial learner's permit.
Tex. Human Resources Code § 48.204 — TX Code / Code hr / Chapter 48 / Section 48.204
§ 48.204. AGENCY POWERS.
Status: in_force

A protective services agency may furnish protective services to an elderly person or person with a disability with the person's consent or to a relative or caretaker of the person on behalf of the person with the relative's or caregiver's consent or, if the elderly person or person with a disability lacks the capacity to consent, without that person's consent as provided by this chapter.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1044.055 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1044 / Section 1044.055
§ 1044.055. BOND; RECORD OF BOND AND OATH OR AFFIRMATION OF OFFICE.
Status: in_force

(a) Each director shall execute a good and sufficient bond for $1,000 that is:

(1) payable to the district; and

(2) conditioned on the faithful performance of the director's duties.

(b) Each director's bond and constitutional oath or affirmation of office shall be deposited with the district's depository bank for safekeeping.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3994.0304 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3994 / Section 3994.0304
§ 3994.0304. LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES.
Status: in_force

To protect the public interest, the district may contract with a county or city to provide additional law enforcement services in the district for a fee.
Tex. Tax Code § 5.16 — TX Code / Code tx / Chapter 5 / Section 5.16
§ 5.16. ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS.
Status: in_force

(a) The comptroller may inspect the records or other materials of an appraisal office or taxing unit, including the relevant records and materials in the possession or control of a consultant, advisor, or expert hired by the appraisal office or taxing unit, for the purpose of:

(1) establishing, reviewing, or evaluating the value of or an appraisal of any property; or

(2) conducting a study, review, or audit required by Section 5.10 or 5.102 or by Section 403.302, Government Code.

(b) On request of the comptroller, the chief appraiser or administrative head of the taxing unit shall produce the materials in the form and manner prescribed by the comptroller.
Tex. Government Code § 2175.367 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2175 / Section 2175.367
§ 2175.367. CONTRACTS.
Status: in_force

The commission may enter into an agreement, including:

(1) a cooperative agreement with a federal agency under 40 U.S.C. Section 549 or any other federal law providing for the disposal of federal surplus property;

(2) an agreement with a state agency for surplus property of a state agency that will promote the administration of the commission's functions under this subchapter; or

(3) an agreement with a group or association of state agencies for surplus property that will promote the administration of the commission's functions under this subchapter.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8010.051 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8010 / Section 8010.051
§ 8010.051. GOVERNING BODY; TERMS.
Status: in_force

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

(b) Except as provided by Section 8010.053, directors serve staggered four-year terms.
Tex. Estates Code § 113.1541 — TX Code / Code es / Chapter 113 / Section 113.1541
§ 113.1541. OWNERSHIP OF OTHER ACCOUNT WITH CONVENIENCE SIGNER ON DEATH OF LAST SURVIVING PARTY.
Status: in_force

On the death of the last surviving party to an account that has a convenience signer designated as provided by Section 113.106, the convenience signer does not have a right of survivorship in the account and the estate of the last surviving party owns the account unless the convenience signer is also designated as a P.O.D. payee or as a beneficiary.
Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 46B.103 — TX Code / Code cr / Chapter 46B / Section 46B.103
§ 46B.103.
Status: in_force

Art. 46B.103. CIVIL COMMITMENT HEARING: INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY. (a) If it appears to the court that the defendant may be a person with an intellectual disability, the court shall hold a hearing to determine whether the defendant is a person with an intellectual disability.

(b) Proceedings for commitment of the defendant to a residential care facility are governed by Subtitle D, Title 7, Health and Safety Code, to the extent that Subtitle D applies and does not conflict with this chapter, except that the criminal court shall conduct the proceedings whether or not the criminal court is also a county court.

(c) If the court enters an order committing the defendant to a residential care facility, the defendant shall be:

(1) treated and released in accordance with Subtitle D, Title 7, Health and Safety Code, except as otherwise provided by this chapter; and

(2) released in conformity with Article 46B.107.

(d) In the proceedings conducted under this subchapter for a defendant described by Subsection (a):

(1) an application to have the defendant declared a person with an intellectual disability may not be required;

(2) the provisions of Subtitle D, Title 7, Health and Safety Code, relating to notice of hearing do not apply; and

(3) appeals from the criminal court proceedings are to the court of appeals as in the proceedings for commitment to a residential care facility under Subtitle D, Title 7, Health and Safety Code.
Tex. Government Code § 411.049 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 411 / Section 411.049
§ 411.049. REPORT RELATED TO CERTAIN INTOXICATION OFFENSES.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, "offense relating to the operating of a motor vehicle while intoxicated" has the meaning assigned by Section 49.09, Penal Code.

(b) The department shall compile and maintain statistical information on the prosecution of offenses relating to the operating of a motor vehicle while intoxicated, including:

(1) the number of arrests;

(2) the number of arrests resulting in release with no charges;

(3) the number of charges resulting in a plea of not guilty and a trial;

(4) the number of charges resulting in a plea of guilty or nolo contendere;

(5) the number of charges resulting in a conviction of the offense charged in the original information, indictment, complaint, or other charging instrument;

(6) the number of charges resulting in a conviction of an offense other than the offense charged in the original information, indictment, complaint, or other charging instrument; and

(7) the number of charges resulting in a dismissal.

(c) Each law enforcement agency that enforces Chapter 49, Penal Code, and each appropriate prosecuting attorney's office and court in this state shall report in the manner and on a form prescribed by the department the information necessary for the department to compile the information required by Subsection (b).

(d) The department shall identify law enforcement agencies, prosecuting attorney's offices, and courts required to report under Subsection (c) that fail to timely report or that report incomplete information to the department.

(e) The department shall submit to the legislature not later than February 15 of each year a report of the statistical information described in Subsection (b) compiled for the preceding calendar year. The report must include a list of the law enforcement agencies, prosecuting attorney's offices, and courts identified by the department under Subsection (d).

(f) The department may adopt rules to implement this section.
Tex. Government Code § 404.050 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 404 / Section 404.050
§ 404.050. DELIVERY TO SUCCESSOR.
Status: in_force

The comptroller shall, at the close of the term of office, deliver into the possession of the successor comptroller the money, securities, and all other property of the state in the comptroller's possession and the books, vouchers, papers, evidences of property, and all other matters and things pertaining to the office.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3950.101 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3950 / Section 3950.101
§ 3950.101. GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES.
Status: in_force

The district has the powers and duties necessary to accomplish the purposes for which the district is created.
Tex. Tax Code § 151.055 — TX Code / Code tx / Chapter 151 / Section 151.055
§ 151.055. SALES OF ITEMS ACQUIRED FOR LEASE OR RENTAL.
Status: in_force

(a) If a person purchases tangible personal property by means of a sale for resale for the purpose of renting or leasing the property for use but subsequently sells the property in an occasional sale before the person has collected and paid to the state an amount of sales tax on rental or lease charges equal to the amount of sales tax that would have been due if the person had not acquired the property at a sale for resale, the person at the time of the occasional sale shall include in his receipts from taxable sales the amount by which the purchase price of the item at the occasional sale exceeds the amount received from renting or leasing the property.

(b) If tangible personal property is rented or leased under an agreement that provides that all or a portion of the rental or lease payments may be credited against the purchase price of the item, the lessor shall collect the sales tax on the sales price, including the sum of all lease or rental payments for the term of the lease or rental, at the time the purchaser takes possession of the property or when the first payment is due, whichever period is the earlier. If the purchaser-lessee returns the taxable item to the seller-lessor before the end of the lease or rental period without having acquired title to the property, the seller-lessor may take a credit against other taxes due under this chapter or claim a refund as provided by this code for an amount equal to the amount of the taxes paid on the unpaid portion of the sales price.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 431.242 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 431 / Section 431.242
§ 431.242. CONTESTED CASE HEARINGS AND APPEALS.
Status: in_force

A hearing under this chapter or an appeal from a final administrative decision shall be conducted under Chapter 2001, Government Code.