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Tex. Local Government Code § 324.067 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 324 / Section 324.067
§ 324.067. POWER TO ACQUIRE PROPERTY.
Status: in_force

(a) For the conservation of the natural resources of the county, the board may acquire land in the county, in or out of the district, including streams, lakes, submerged lands, and swamplands, to create parks. The board may develop, improve, protect, and promote the land in a manner the board considers conducive to the general welfare.

(b) The land may be acquired by:

(1) gift or devise;

(2) lump-sum payment; or

(3) installment payments with or without option to purchase.

(c) The district does not have the power of eminent domain.

(d) The commissioners court by eminent domain may not acquire land for park purposes and subsequently transfer by any means the land or control of the land to the board for park purposes or other purposes. If the commissioners court by eminent domain acquires land for purposes other than park purposes, the court may not subsequently transfer by any means the land or control of the land to the board for park purposes or other purposes unless at least 10 years have expired after the date of the acquisition by the court. This subsection applies only to land that the commissioners court acquires by eminent domain on or after August 31, 1987.
Tex. Natural Resources Code § 91.057 — TX Code / Code nr / Chapter 91 / Section 91.057
§ 91.057. METHOD OF REPORTING.
Status: in_force

A person required to report volumes of gas under the laws of this state shall report the volumes in number of standard cubic feet calculated and determined under the provisions of this subchapter.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8508.0006 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8508 / Section 8508.0006
§ 8508.0006. TERRITORY.
Status: in_force

(a) Unless modified under Subchapter J, Chapter 49, Water Code, or other law, the authority's territory is composed of the territory in each county in Texas, other than Fannin County, that is located wholly or partly in the watershed of the Sulphur River and its tributaries with confluences with the Sulphur River upstream from the eastern boundary of Texas, as those watersheds and tributaries are defined by maps on file with the development board.

(b) The boundaries of the authority form a closure. A mistake in the description of the boundaries in the legislative process or another mistake does not affect:

(1) the authority's organization, existence, or validity;

(2) the authority's right to issue any type of bond for a purpose for which the authority is created or to pay the principal of or interest on the bond; or

(3) the legality or operation of the authority or its governing body.
Tex. Government Code § 2304.063 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2304 / Section 2304.063
§ 2304.063. LOAN APPLICATION.
Status: in_force

A household may apply to the local government in which the household's housing is located for a housing rehabilitation loan if the housing is located in a designated area for which an area plan has been approved by the department.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3964.0108 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3964 / Section 3964.0108
§ 3964.0108. CONFLICTS OF LAW.
Status: in_force

This chapter prevails over any provision of Chapter 375, Local Government Code, that is in conflict or inconsistent with this chapter.
Tex. Penal Code § 37.08 — TX Code / Code pe / Chapter 37 / Section 37.08
§ 37.08. FALSE REPORT TO PEACE OFFICER, FEDERAL SPECIAL INVESTIGATOR, LAW ENFORCEMENT EMPLOYEE, CORRECTIONS OFFICER, OR JAILER.
Status: in_force

(a) A person commits an offense if, with intent to deceive, he knowingly makes a false statement that is material to a criminal investigation and makes the statement to:

(1) a peace officer or federal special investigator conducting the investigation;

(2) any employee of a law enforcement agency that is authorized by the agency to conduct the investigation and that the actor knows is conducting the investigation; or

(3) a corrections officer or jailer.

(b) In this section, "law enforcement agency" has the meaning assigned by Article 59.01, Code of Criminal Procedure.

(c) An offense under this section is a Class B misdemeanor.
Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 7B.001 — TX Code / Code cr / Chapter 7B / Section 7B.001
§ 7B.001. APPLICATION FOR PROTECTIVE ORDER.
Status: in_force

(a) The following persons may file an application for a protective order under this subchapter without regard to the relationship between the applicant and the alleged offender:

(1) a person who is the victim of an offense under Section 20A.02, 20A.03, 21.02, 21.11, 22.011, 22.012, 22.021, 42.072, or 43.05, Penal Code;

(2) a person who is the victim of an offense under Section 30.02, Penal Code, that is punishable under Subsection (c)(2) or (d) of that section;

(3) any adult, including a parent or guardian, who is acting on behalf of a victim described by Subdivision (1) or (2), if the victim is younger than 18 years of age or an adult ward; or

(4) a prosecuting attorney acting on behalf of a person described by Subdivision (1), (2), or (3).

(a-1) Except as provided by Subsection (a-2), if an application has not yet been filed in the case under Subsection (a), the attorney representing the state shall promptly file an application for a protective order with respect to each victim of an offense listed in Subdivision (1) or (2) of that subsection following the offender's conviction of or placement on deferred adjudication community supervision for the offense.

(a-2) The attorney representing the state may not file an application under Subsection (a-1) with respect to a victim if the victim requests that the attorney representing the state not file the application. This subsection does not apply to a victim who is younger than 18 years of age or who is an adult ward.

(a-3) In addition to the persons having standing to file the application under Subsection (a), the state sexual offense response coordinator described by Subchapter J-1, Chapter 432, Government Code, with the consent of a person who is the victim of an offense under Section 22.011, 22.012, or 22.021, Penal Code, alleged to have been committed by a person subject to Chapter 432, Government Code, may file an application for a protective order under this subchapter on behalf of the victim.

(b) An application for a protective order under this subchapter may be filed in:

(1) a district court, juvenile court having the jurisdiction of a district court, statutory county court, or constitutional county court in:

(A) the county in which the applicant resides;

(B) the county in which the alleged offender resides; or

(C) any county in which an element of the alleged offense occurred; or

(2) any court with jurisdiction over a protective order under Title 4, Family Code, involving the same parties named in the application.

(c) A person filing an application under this article shall use the protective order application form created by the Office of Court Administration of the Texas Judicial System under Section 72.039, Government Code, that is available on the office's Internet website.
Tex. Insurance Code § 885.102 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 885 / Section 885.102
§ 885.102. SOCIAL MEMBERS.
Status: in_force

A fraternal benefit society may admit social members. A social member may not vote in the management of the insurance affairs of the society.
Tex. Insurance Code § 2151.208 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 2151 / Section 2151.208
§ 2151.208. AMENDED FILING.
Status: in_force

The association may file with the commissioner an amended filing to comply with the commissioner's comments not later than the 10th day after the date the association receives the commissioner's written disapproval under Section 2151.2023 or 2151.207.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 9034.202 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 9034 / Section 9034.202
§ 9034.202. 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 Section 51.433, Water Code.
Tex. Finance Code § 62.002 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 62 / Section 62.002
§ 62.002. ADDITIONAL INCORPORATION REQUIREMENTS FOR CAPITAL STOCK ASSOCIATION.
Status: in_force

(a) A capital stock association's articles of incorporation must include a statement of:

(1) the aggregate number of shares of common stock that the association may issue;

(2) the par value of each share or that the shares are without par value;

(3) whether the association may issue preferred stock;

(4) the amount of stock that has been subscribed and will be paid for before the association begins business;

(5) the name and address of each subscriber and the amount subscribed by each; and

(6) the amount of paid-in surplus with which the association will begin business.

(b) Before approving the application of a capital stock association, the commissioner may require the association to have an aggregate amount of capital in the form of stock and paid-in surplus that the finance commission by rule specifies.

(c) The subscriptions for capital stock and paid-in surplus, less lawful expenditures, shall be returned pro rata to the subscribers if:

(1) the application is not approved; or

(2) the association does not begin business.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8052.0401 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8052 / Section 8052.0401
§ 8052.0401. ELECTIONS REGARDING TAXES OR BONDS.
Status: in_force

(a) The district may issue, without an election, bonds and other obligations secured by:

(1) revenue other than ad valorem taxes; or

(2) contract payments described by Section 8052.0403.

(b) The district must hold an election in the manner provided by Chapters 49 and 54, Water Code, to obtain voter approval before the district may impose an ad valorem tax or issue bonds payable from ad valorem taxes.

(c) The district may not issue bonds payable from ad valorem taxes to finance a road project unless the issuance is approved by a vote of a two-thirds majority of the district voters voting at an election held for that purpose.
Tex. Finance Code § 371.102 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 371 / Section 371.102
§ 371.102. ELIGIBILITY.
Status: in_force

(a) To be eligible for a pawnshop employee license, an individual must:

(1) be of good business repute;

(2) possess the character and general fitness necessary to warrant belief that the individual will operate the business lawfully and fairly under this chapter; and

(3) be employed by a pawnbroker that participates in the pawnshop employee license program under Section 371.101.

(b) For purposes of a disqualification under Chapter 53, Occupations Code, the commissioner is a licensing authority.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 6901.055 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 6901 / Section 6901.055
§ 6901.055. LIMITATION ON LENGTH OF CERTAIN CONTRACTS.
Status: in_force

A district contract for the purchase or sale of water may not exceed 40 years.
Tex. Agriculture Code § 93.053 — TX Code / Code ag / Chapter 93 / Section 93.053
§ 93.053. FEES.
Status: in_force

A public weigher is entitled to receive a fee in the following amount as full payment for issuance of a weight certificate:

(1) 10 cents if a net load weighs, 7,000 pounds or less;

(2) 15 cents if a net load weighs more than 7,000 pounds but not more than 14,000 pounds; or

(3) 20 cents if a net load weighs more than 14,000 pounds.
Tex. Transportation Code § 201.911 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 201 / Section 201.911
§ 201.911. MEMORIAL SIGN PROGRAM FOR MOTORCYCLISTS.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, "victim" means a person killed in a highway collision while operating or riding on a motorcycle. The term does not include a person who was under the influence of alcohol or a controlled substance at the time of the collision.

(b) The commission by rule shall establish and administer a memorial sign program to publicly memorialize the victims of motorcycle collisions.

(c) A sign designed and posted under this section shall include:

(1) a motorcyclist safety message selected from the options provided by commission rule under Subsection (c-1);

(2) the phrase "In Memory Of" and the name of one or more victims in accordance with the commission rule; and

(3) the date of the collision that resulted in the victim's death.

(c-1) The commission by rule shall develop motorcyclist safety messages that may be used on the memorial signs under this section.

(d) The sign may include the names of more than one victim if the total length of the names does not exceed one line of text.

(e) A person may request that a sign be posted under this section by:

(1) making an application to the department on a form prescribed by the department; and

(2) submitting a fee to the department in an amount determined by the department to cover the costs of posting the memorial sign.

(f) If the application meets the department's requirements and the applicant pays the memorial sign fee, the department shall erect a sign. A sign posted under this section may remain posted for one year. At the end of the one-year period, the department may release the sign to the applicant. The department is not required to release a sign that has been damaged.

(g) The department shall remove a sign posted under this section that is damaged. Except as provided by Subsection (h), the department may post a new sign if less than one year has passed from the posting of the original sign and a person:

(1) submits a written request to the department to replace the sign; and

(2) submits a replacement fee in the amount provided by Subsection (e)(2).

(h) During the one-year posting period, the department shall replace a sign posted under this section if the sign is damaged because of the department's negligence.

(i) This section does not authorize the department to remove an existing privately funded memorial that conforms to state law and department rules. A privately funded memorial may remain indefinitely as long as the memorial conforms to state law and department rules.

(j) The commission shall adopt rules to implement this section.
Tex. Government Code § 1208.001 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 1208 / Section 1208.001
§ 1208.001. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this chapter:

(1) "Credit agreement" means any agreement authorized by a governing body of an issuer in connection with or related to the authorization, issuance, sale, resale, security, exchange, payment, purchase, remarketing, or redemption of a public security, interest on a public security, or both. The term includes any agreement relating to public securities that is defined or described in state law as a "credit agreement" or a "bond enhancement agreement."

(2) "Issuer" and "public security" have the meanings assigned by Section 1202.001.

(3) "Security agreement" means a resolution, order, ordinance, or agreement that creates a security interest with respect to a public security or a credit agreement.

(4) "Security interest" means a pledge of, lien on, or other interest in taxes, revenue, receipts, funds, or other personal property or fixtures that secures payment or performance of public securities or a credit agreement.
Tex. Government Code § 508.316 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 508 / Section 508.316
§ 508.316. SPECIAL PROGRAMS.
Status: in_force

(a) The department may contract for services for releasees if funds are appropriated to the department for the services, including services for releasees who have a history of:

(1) mental impairment or intellectual disability;

(2) substance abuse; or

(3) sexual offenses.

(b) The department shall seek funding for a contract under this section as a priority item.
Tex. Insurance Code § 883.158 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 883 / Section 883.158
§ 883.158. REQUIREMENTS FOR COMPANIES WRITING BONDS.
Status: in_force

A mutual insurance company qualifying to write bonds under this chapter is subject to the same legal requirements as any other insurance company writing bonds under this chapter.
Tex. Labor Code § 306.006 — TX Code / Code la / Chapter 306 / Section 306.006
§ 306.006. PROJECT DIRECTOR.
Status: in_force

(a) The executive director shall designate the director of Project RIO to coordinate the efforts of the affected state agencies and expedite the delivery of services to participants in the project, including prospective employers.

(b) The project director shall:

(1) propose, for adoption by the commission, standards and guidelines for the operation of the project;

(2) obtain information from appropriate state agencies and offices affiliated with the project to determine any necessary changes in the project;

(3) disseminate information statewide about the project; and

(4) train commission staff to assist in the operation of affiliated services.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7980A.0106 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7980A / Section 7980A.0106
§ 7980A.0106. INITIAL DISTRICT TERRITORY.
Status: in_force

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

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

(1) organization, existence, or validity;

(2) right to issue any type of bond for the purposes for which the district is created or to pay the principal of and interest on a bond;

(3) right to impose a tax; or

(4) legality or operation.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 260D.002 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 260D / Section 260D.002
§ 260D.002. POSTING OF OFFICE OF STATE LONG-TERM CARE OMBUDSMAN INFORMATION ON INTERNET WEBSITE.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided by Subsection (b), a long-term care facility shall post on the facility's Internet website information about the office of the state long-term care ombudsman established under Subchapter F, Chapter 101A, Human Resources Code, including:

(1) information regarding the office's role as an advocate for residents of long-term care facilities; and

(2) the office's statewide toll-free telephone number.

(b) A long-term care facility:

(1) may comply with this section by posting the required information on the Internet website of the facility's parent company if the facility does not maintain a unique Internet website; and

(2) is not required to comply with this section if the facility and any parent company do not maintain an Internet website.
Tex. Estates Code § 1157.054 — TX Code / Code es / Chapter 1157 / Section 1157.054
§ 1157.054. CONTEST OF CLAIM.
Status: in_force

(a) A person interested in a ward may, at any time before the court has acted on a claim, appear and object in writing to the approval of the claim or any part of the claim.

(b) If a person objects under Subsection (a):

(1) the parties are entitled to process for witnesses; and

(2) the court shall hear evidence and render judgment as in ordinary suits.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3966.0107 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3966 / Section 3966.0107
§ 3966.0107. APPLICABILITY OF MUNICIPAL MANAGEMENT DISTRICTS LAW.
Status: in_force

Except as otherwise provided by this chapter, Chapter 375, Local Government Code, applies to the district.
Tex. Water Code § 62.122 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 62 / Section 62.122
§ 62.122. DISPOSITION OF SALVAGE OR SURPLUS PERSONAL PROPERTY.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided by Subsection (b), the commission or board of trustees under Chapter 54, Transportation Code, may periodically dispose of surplus or salvage personal property in the same manner as the commissioners court of a county under Subchapter D, Chapter 263, Local Government Code.

(b) The commission or board of trustees under Chapter 54, Transportation Code, may authorize:

(1) the destruction or disposition of salvage or surplus property as worthless if the property is so worn, damaged, or obsolete that it has no value for the purpose for which it was originally intended, and the expense to the district to attempt to sell the property would be more than the proceeds from the sale; and

(2) following any required action by the United States Army Corps of Engineers, the sale of dredge material from a dredge material placement area to any person on such terms and conditions as the commission or board of trustees considers appropriate or advantageous to the district.
Tex. Agriculture Code § 94.001 — TX Code / Code ag / Chapter 94 / Section 94.001
§ 94.001. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this chapter:

(1) "Distributing house" means a place that receives or ships, or a truck or railroad car that carries, citrus fruit that has been shipped into this state from another.

(2) "Grove" means an area where citrus fruit is grown, including a yard, garden, or orchard.

(3) "Packing house" means a place where citrus fruit is packed or prepared to be marketed or transported.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8204.151 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8204 / Section 8204.151
§ 8204.151. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE TAX.
Status: in_force

The district may impose a tax for any district operation and maintenance purpose in the manner provided by Section 49.107, Water Code.
Tex. Government Code § 466.312 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 466 / Section 466.312
§ 466.312. FALSE, INCORRECT, OR DECEPTIVE STATEMENT.
Status: in_force

(a) A person commits an offense if the person intentionally or knowingly makes a material and false, incorrect, or deceptive statement to a person conducting an investigation or exercising discretion under this chapter or a rule adopted under this chapter.

(b) In this section, "statement" includes:

(1) a written or oral statement; and

(2) a sworn or unsworn statement.

(c) An offense under this section is a Class A misdemeanor.
Tex. Utilities Code § 253.0006 — TX Code / Code ut / Chapter 253 / Section 253.0006
§ 253.0006. COST-BASED NONRECURRING CHARGES.
Status: in_force

Nonrecurring charges authorized by this chapter must be cost-based.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7909A.0101 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7909A / Section 7909A.0101
§ 7909A.0101. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this chapter:

(1) "Board" means the district's board of directors.

(2) "Commission" means the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.

(3) "Director" means a board member.

(4) "District" means the Uptown Municipal Utility District No. 1 of Collin County.
Tex. Government Code § 51.104 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 51 / Section 51.104
§ 51.104. DUTIES AND LIABILITIES.
Status: in_force

(a) The clerk of the court of criminal appeals shall perform the like duties for the court of criminal appeals that the clerk of the supreme court performs for the supreme court.

(b) The clerk of the court of criminal appeals is subject to the liabilities prescribed for the clerk of the supreme court.