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Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7916.155 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7916 / Section 7916.155
§ 7916.155. CONFIRMATION ELECTION FOR NEW DISTRICT.
Status: in_force

(a) A new district created by the division of the district shall hold a confirmation and directors' election as required by Section 7916.003.

(b) If the creation of the new district is confirmed, the new district shall provide the election date and results to the commission.
Tex. Finance Code § 273.203 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 273 / Section 273.203
§ 273.203. POWERS OF CORPORATION.
Status: in_force

The corporation may, consistent with the purposes of this chapter, exercise the powers of a nonprofit corporation created under the laws of this state, including the power to:

(1) enter into a contract;

(2) sue and be sued;

(3) purchase, hold, lease, receive, use, encumber, transfer, lend, advance, or otherwise dispose of money or other property of any kind, or of any interest in money or other property;

(4) take the capital stock and assets of a borrowing member association as collateral securing any loan it makes to that association;

(5) hold or dispose of in any manner any collateral described by Subdivision (4) acquired as a result of default in the payment of a loan;

(6) declare and pay a dividend or interest on a security issued under this chapter;

(7) borrow money; and

(8) perform any other necessary act to enable the corporation to effectively promote and carry out its purposes.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 9053.104 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 9053 / Section 9053.104
§ 9053.104. COST OF RELOCATING OR ALTERING PROPERTY.
Status: in_force

If the district's exercise of the power of eminent domain, the power of relocation, or any other power granted by this chapter makes necessary relocating, raising, rerouting, changing the grade of, or altering the construction of a highway, railroad, electric transmission line, telegraph or telephone property or facility, or pipeline, the necessary action shall be accomplished at the sole expense of the district.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 21.402 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 21 / Section 21.402
§ 21.402. BOND PAYMENT.
Status: in_force

The board may provide for the payment of the principal of and interest on the bonds:

(1) from the imposition of property taxes on all taxable property in the district;

(2) by pledging all or part of the designated revenue from the ownership or operation of the district's works, improvements, and facilities; or

(3) from a combination of the sources listed by Subdivisions (1) and (2).
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3983.0307 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3983 / Section 3983.0307
§ 3983.0307. PARKING FACILITIES.
Status: in_force

(a) The district may acquire, lease as lessor or lessee, construct, develop, own, operate, and maintain parking facilities or a system of parking facilities, including lots, garages, parking terminals, or other structures or accommodations for parking motor vehicles off the streets and related appurtenances.

(b) The district's parking facilities serve the public purposes of the district and are owned, used, and held for a public purpose even if leased or operated by a private entity for a term of years.

(c) The district's parking facilities are parts of and necessary components of a street and are considered to be a street or road improvement.

(d) The development and operation of the district's parking facilities may be considered an economic development program.
Tex. Transportation Code § 68.061 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 68 / Section 68.061
§ 68.061. PILOTAGE RATE CHANGE.
Status: in_force

The board may not change pilotage rates before the first anniversary of the preceding rate change.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 9011.053 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 9011 / Section 9011.053
§ 9011.053. PETITION REQUIREMENTS.
Status: in_force

(a) A petition to the board to annex land must:

(1) request that the district annex the land;

(2) describe by metes and bounds the land proposed to be annexed;

(3) affirmatively state that:

(A) the land annexed is subject to its proportionate part of the outstanding debt;

(B) the land will be subject to taxation for payment of that debt;

(C) the assumption of the proportionate debt will be a covenant running with the land; and

(D) the petition will be filed in the deed records of Bell County; and

(4) be signed:

(A) by a majority of the owners of the land to be annexed if the number of owners is 30 or fewer; or

(B) by 30 owners of the land to be annexed if the number of owners is more than 30.

(b) The petition must be filed with the board secretary.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3897.057 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3897 / Section 3897.057
§ 3897.057. COMPENSATION OF DIRECTORS; REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES.
Status: in_force

(a) The district may compensate each director in an amount not to exceed $50 for each board meeting. The total amount of compensation a director may receive each year may not exceed $2,000.

(b) A director is entitled to reimbursement for necessary and reasonable expenses incurred in carrying out the duties and responsibilities of a director.
Tex. Transportation Code § 370.365 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 370 / Section 370.365
§ 370.365.
Status: in_force

Sec. 370.365. SALES TAX: EFFECTIVE DATES. (a) A sales and use tax implemented under this subchapter takes effect on the first day of the second calendar quarter that begins after the date the comptroller receives a copy of the order required to be sent under Section 370.364(c).

(b) An increase or decrease in the rate of a sales and use tax implemented under this subchapter takes effect on:

(1) the first day of the first calendar quarter that begins after the date the comptroller receives the notice provided under Section 370.364(c); or

(2) the first day of the second calendar quarter that begins after the date the comptroller receives the notice, if within 10 days after the date of receipt of the notice the comptroller gives written notice to the board that the comptroller requires more time to implement tax collection and reporting procedures.
Tex. Finance Code § 154.207 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 154 / Section 154.207
§ 154.207. RECEIPT OF BENEFITS PAYABLE UNDER POLICY.
Status: in_force

(a) A seller or funeral provider that has been assigned the benefits payable under an insurance policy funding prepaid funeral benefits may not receive payment of the benefits until:

(1) the beneficiary named in the contract dies;

(2) the funeral service is completed;

(3) the funeral provider has completed the provider's obligations under Section 154.161(a) with respect to the contract; and

(4) the insurance company is presented with:

(A) certification from the funeral provider attesting to matters required by Subdivisions (2) and (3); and

(B) other documents as required by the insurance company to process and pay the claim.

(b) The seller shall maintain copies of the documentation submitted to the insurance company and a copy of the death certificate for examination by the department.
Tex. Natural Resources Code § 40.204 — TX Code / Code nr / Chapter 40 / Section 40.204
§ 40.204. DEFENSES.
Status: in_force

The only defense of a person responsible for an actual or threatened unauthorized discharge of oil shall be to plead and prove that the discharge resulted solely from any of the following or any combination of the following:

(1) an act of war or terrorism;

(2) an act of government, either state, federal, or local;

(3) an unforeseeable occurrence exclusively occasioned by the violence of nature without the interference of any human act or omission; or

(4) the wilful misconduct or a negligent act or omission of a third party, other than an employee or agent of the person responsible or a third party whose conduct occurs in connection with a contractual relationship with the responsible person, unless the responsible person failed to exercise due care and take precautions against foreseeable conduct of the third party.
Tex. Estates Code § 1158.551 — TX Code / Code es / Chapter 1158 / Section 1158.551
§ 1158.551. REPORT.
Status: in_force

A successful bid or private contract for the sale of estate real property shall be reported to the court ordering the sale not later than the 30th day after the date the bid is made or the property is placed under contract. The report must:

(1) be in writing, sworn to, and filed with the clerk;

(2) include:

(A) the date of the order of sale;

(B) a description of the property being sold;

(C) the time and place of the auction or date the property is placed under contract;

(D) the purchaser's name;

(E) the amount of the successful bid or the purchase price for each parcel of property or interest in the parcel of property auctioned or placed under contract;

(F) the terms of the sale;

(G) whether the proposed sale of the property was made at public auction or by contract; and

(H) whether the purchaser is ready to comply with the order of sale; and

(3) be noted on the guardianship docket.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 246.112 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 246 / Section 246.112
§ 246.112. INVESTIGATIONS.
Status: in_force

The commissioner may conduct an examination or investigation as necessary to:

(1) determine whether a person has violated or is about to violate this chapter;

(2) aid in the enforcement of this chapter;

(3) determine the financial solvency of a facility; or

(4) verify a statement contained in a disclosure statement filed or delivered under this chapter.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1022.155 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1022 / Section 1022.155
§ 1022.155. FISCAL YEAR.
Status: in_force

The district operates on a fiscal year that begins on July 1 and ends on June 30.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8070.0101 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8070 / Section 8070.0101
§ 8070.0101. 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 Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 231.
Tex. Government Code § 303.005 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 303 / Section 303.005
§ 303.005. FINAL REPORT.
Status: in_force

(a) Not later than the 60th day after the date on which the governor for a day or speaker's reunion day ceremony occurs, the chairman shall file with the Texas Ethics Commission a final report indicating:

(1) the name and address of each contributor of more than $50;

(2) the amount of each contribution of more than $50;

(3) whether a contribution of more than $50 was in cash or in kind;

(4) the total of all contributions of $50 or less;

(5) the total of all contributions received;

(6) the name and address of each entity to which an expenditure of more than $50 was made;

(7) the amount of each expenditure of more than $50;

(8) the purpose of each expenditure of more than $50;

(9) the total of all expenditures of $50 or less; and

(10) the total of all expenditures.

(b) If there is an outstanding debt when the final report is filed, the chairman shall file a supplemental report not later than the 30th day after the date on which the debt is retired indicating the information required by Subsection (a) from the time of the final report to the filing of the supplemental report.

(c) If each obligation has been paid at the end of the 60-day period and there is an outstanding balance, the chairman shall:

(1) distribute the balance to one or more charities designated by the president pro tempore or speaker; or

(2) retain the balance in an account established for that purpose in the name of the office of the president pro tempore or speaker, as appropriate.

(d) If the outstanding balance is retained under Subsection (c)(2), the account balance shall be combined with contributions received for the succeeding governor for a day or speaker's reunion day ceremony, as appropriate, and may be spent only for the purposes provided by Section 303.004.

(e) The reports required by this chapter are public information.
Tex. Government Code § 1477.063 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 1477 / Section 1477.063
§ 1477.063. ADDITIONAL BONDS.
Status: in_force

(a) Unless otherwise provided in the bond order, if the proceeds of bonds issued to pay for a project are not sufficient to pay the cost of the project, the county may issue additional bonds under this subchapter not to exceed the amount of the deficit.

(b) If permitted by the order originally authorizing bonds to pay for a project, the county may issue additional bonds for improving, repairing, or extending the project.

(c) Bonds issued under Subsection (b):

(1) may be payable:

(A) solely from a pledge of the net revenue of the project; or

(B) from the net revenue of the project and the imposition of an ad valorem tax; and

(2) must be approved at an election in the same manner as bonds originally issued to pay the costs of the project.
Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 39.13 — TX Code / Code cr / Chapter 39 / Section 39.13
§ 39.13. IMPEACHMENT.
Status: in_force

Nothing contained in the preceding Articles shall be construed as prohibiting the use of any such evidence for impeachment purposes under the rules of evidence heretofore existing at common law.
Tex. Water Code § 16.344 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 16 / Section 16.344
§ 16.344. OVERSIGHT.
Status: in_force

(a) The board shall monitor the performance of a political subdivision that receives financial assistance under Subchapter K, Chapter 17, of this code to ensure that the project approved in the application and plans is constructed in the manner described in the application and plans and that the terms and conditions that govern the financial assistance are satisfied.

(b) A political subdivision that receives financial assistance shall submit to the board monthly or as often as otherwise required by board rules an account of expenditures for the project during the preceding month or other required period.

(c) A political subdivision that receives financial assistance shall furnish at the board's request additional information necessary for the board to monitor compliance with the approved application and plan for financial assistance and the terms and conditions of the financial assistance.

(d) Expired.

(e) Expired.

(f) Expired.

(g) Expired.

(h) Expired.

(i) Expired.
Tex. Government Code § 809.001 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 809 / Section 809.001
§ 809.001. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this chapter:

(1) "Boycott energy company" means, without an ordinary business purpose, refusing to deal with, terminating business activities with, or otherwise taking any action that is intended to penalize, inflict economic harm on, or limit commercial relations with a company because the company:

(A) engages in the exploration, production, utilization, transportation, sale, or manufacturing of fossil fuel-based energy and does not commit or pledge to meet environmental standards beyond applicable federal and state law; or

(B) does business with a company described by Paragraph (A).

(2) "Company" means a for-profit sole proprietorship, organization, association, corporation, partnership, joint venture, limited partnership, limited liability partnership, or limited liability company, including a wholly owned subsidiary, majority-owned subsidiary, parent company, or affiliate of those entities or business associations, that exists to make a profit.

(3) "Direct holdings" means, with respect to a financial company, all securities of that financial company held directly by a state governmental entity in an account or fund in which a state governmental entity owns all shares or interests.

(4) "Financial company" means a publicly traded financial services, banking, or investment company.

(5) "Indirect holdings" means, with respect to a financial company, all securities of that financial company held in an account or fund, such as a mutual fund, managed by one or more persons not employed by a state governmental entity, in which the state governmental entity owns shares or interests together with other investors not subject to the provisions of this chapter. The term does not include money invested under a plan described by Section 401(k) or 457 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986.

(6) "Listed financial company" means a financial company listed by the comptroller under Section 809.051.

(7) "State governmental entity" means:

(A) the Employees Retirement System of Texas, including a retirement system administered by that system;

(B) the Teacher Retirement System of Texas;

(C) the Texas Municipal Retirement System;

(D) the Texas County and District Retirement System;

(E) the Texas Emergency Services Retirement System; and

(F) the permanent school fund.
Tex. Government Code § 2009.003 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2009 / Section 2009.003
§ 2009.003. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this chapter:

(1) "Alternative dispute resolution procedure" includes:

(A) a procedure described by Chapter 154, Civil Practice and Remedies Code; and

(B) a combination of the procedures described by Chapter 154, Civil Practice and Remedies Code.

(2) "Governmental body" has the meaning assigned by Section 552.003.

(3) "State agency" means an officer, board, commission, department, or other agency in the executive branch of state government with statewide jurisdiction that makes rules or determines contested cases. The term includes:

(A) the attorney general;

(B) an institution of higher education as defined by Section 61.003, Education Code; and

(C) the State Office of Administrative Hearings.

(4) The following terms have the meanings assigned by Section 2001.003:

(A) "contested case";

(B) "party";

(C) "person"; and

(D) "rule."
Tex. Insurance Code § 2054.060 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 2054 / Section 2054.060
§ 2054.060. QUORUM.
Status: in_force

Five board members constitute a quorum.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 9032.112 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 9032 / Section 9032.112
§ 9032.112. SEAL.
Status: in_force

The board may adopt a seal for the district.
Tex. Insurance Code § 2210.615 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 2210 / Section 2210.615
§ 2210.615. SOURCE OF PAYMENT; STATE DEBT NOT CREATED.
Status: in_force

(a) A public security or credit agreement is payable solely from revenue as provided by this subchapter.

(b) A public security issued under this subchapter, and any related credit agreement, 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 public security, and any related credit agreement, issued under this subchapter must state on the security's face that:

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

(2) neither the faith and credit nor the taxing power of the state or any state agency, political corporation, or political subdivision of the state is pledged to the payment of the principal of or interest on the public security.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 245.0115 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 245 / Section 245.0115
§ 245.0115. NOTIFICATION.
Status: in_force

Not later than the seventh day after the date the report required by Section 245.011 is due, the commissioner of state health services shall notify the Texas Medical Board of a violation of that section.
Tex. Business & Commerce Code § 2.326 — TX Code / Code bc / Chapter 2 / Section 2.326
§ 2.326. SALE ON APPROVAL AND SALE OR RETURN; RIGHTS OF CREDITORS.
Status: in_force

(a) Unless otherwise agreed, if delivered goods may be returned by the buyer even though they conform to the contract, the transaction is

(1) a "sale on approval" if the goods are delivered primarily for use, and

(2) a "sale or return" if the goods are delivered primarily for resale.

(b) Goods held on approval are not subject to the claims of the buyer's creditors until acceptance; goods held on sale or return are subject to such claims while in the buyer's possession.

(c) Any "or return" term of a contract for sale is to be treated as a separate contract for sale within the statute of frauds section of this chapter (Section 2.201) and as contradicting the sale aspect of the contract within the provisions of this chapter on parol or extrinsic evidence (Section 2.202).
Tex. Government Code § 2054.075 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2054 / Section 2054.075
§ 2054.075. COOPERATION WITH INFORMATION RESOURCES MANAGER.
Status: in_force

(a) Each state agency shall cooperate as necessary with its information resources manager to enable that individual to perform the manager's duties.

(b) Each state agency information resources manager is part of the agency's executive management and reports directly to the executive head or deputy executive head of the agency. Each state agency shall report to the department the extent and results of its compliance with this subsection and include with the report an organizational chart showing the structure of the personnel in the agency's executive management.
Tex. Auxiliary Water Laws § 7825 — TX Code / Code wl / Chapter 3 / Section 7825
§ 7825. VOTER'S OATH.
Status: in_force

Any person who acquired property in said district after the first day of January of the preceding year may vote in said election upon taking the following oath before the presiding judge of the polling place where he offers to vote, and such judge is authorized to administer same: "I do solemnly swear that I am a qualified voter of .......... County and that I am a resident property taxpayer of the proposed district, that I was not subject to pay property tax in said district for the preceding year and have not voted before at this election."
Tex. Transportation Code § 502.00211 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 502 / Section 502.00211
§ 502.00211. DESIGN OF REGISTRATION INSIGNIA.
Status: in_force

The department shall prepare the designs and specifications to be used as the registration insignia.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7211.001 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7211 / Section 7211.001
§ 7211.001. DEFINITION.
Status: in_force

In this chapter, "district" means the San Jacinto Special Utility District.
Tex. Education Code § 85.21 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 85 / Section 85.21
§ 85.21. GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES.
Status: in_force

(a) The board shall make bylaws, rules, and regulations it deems necessary and proper for the government of the university system and its institutions, agencies, and services. The board shall regulate the course of study and prescribe the course of discipline necessary to enforce the faithful discharge of the duties of the officers, faculty, and students.

(b) The board is specifically authorized, upon terms and conditions acceptable to it, to accept and administer gifts, donations, grants, and endowments, from any source, for use by the system or any of the components of the system. The board may retain such funds in local fund accounts.
Tex. Natural Resources Code § 91.052 — TX Code / Code nr / Chapter 91 / Section 91.052
§ 91.052. DEFINITION.
Status: in_force

(a) The term "cubic foot of gas" or "standard cubic foot of gas" means the volume of gas contained in one cubic foot of space at a standard pressure base and at a standard temperature base.

(b) The standard pressure base shall be 14.65 pounds per square inch absolute, and the standard temperature base shall be 60 degrees Fahrenheit. If the conditions of pressure and temperature differ from this standard, conversion of the volume from these conditions to the standard conditions shall be made in accordance with the ideal gas laws, corrected for deviation.