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Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 5001.001 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 5001 / Section 5001.001
§ 5001.001. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this chapter:

(1) "Commission" means the navigation and canal commission of the district.

(2) "Commissioner" means a member of the commission.

(3) "District" means the Aransas County Navigation District.
Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 45A.102 — TX Code / Code cr / Chapter 45A / Section 45A.102
§ 45A.102. OBJECTION TO CHARGING INSTRUMENT.
Status: in_force

If the defendant does not object to a defect, error, or irregularity of form or substance in a charging instrument before the date the trial on the merits begins, the defendant waives and forfeits the right to object to the defect, error, or irregularity. This article does not prohibit a trial court from requiring that an objection to a charging instrument be made at an earlier time.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3799.155 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3799 / Section 3799.155
§ 3799.155. TAX AND ASSESSMENT ABATEMENTS.
Status: in_force

The district may designate reinvestment zones and may grant abatements of a tax or assessment on property in the zones.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3986.0101 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3986 / Section 3986.0101
§ 3986.0101. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this chapter:

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

(2) "City" means the City of Celina.

(3) "Director" means a board member.

(4) "District" means the North Celina Municipal Management District No. 3.
Tex. Parks and Wildlife Code § 11.061 — TX Code / Code pw / Chapter 11 / Section 11.061
§ 11.061. LIFETIME LICENSE ENDOWMENT ACCOUNT.
Status: in_force

The lifetime license endowment account is a separate account in the general revenue fund.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1551.3196 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1551 / Section 1551.3196
§ 1551.3196. AMOUNT OF CONTRIBUTION FOR CERTAIN ANNUITANTS.
Status: in_force

(a) An annuitant receives the benefits of a state contribution for coverage under this chapter based on the annuitant's eligible service credit, as follows:

(1) for an annuitant with 20 years or more of eligible service credit, a full state contribution;

(2) for an annuitant with at least 15 years but less than 20 years of eligible service credit, 75 percent of a full state contribution; and

(3) for an annuitant with less than 15 years of eligible service credit, 50 percent of a full state contribution.

(b) An annuitant receiving a reduced state contribution under Subsection (a) shall have any state contribution for dependent coverage reduced in an amount proportional to the reduction under Subsection (a).

(c) This section does not apply to an individual who:

(1) receives or is eligible to receive an annuity that is based on eligibility under Section 814.002, 814.102, 834.101, 839.101, or 840A.052, Government Code; or

(2) is eligible to participate in the group benefits program under:

(A) Section 1551.102(d) because of a disability; or

(B) Section 1551.102(f).
Tex. Government Code § 24.235 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 24 / Section 24.235
§ 24.235.
Status: in_force

Sec. 24.235. 133RD JUDICIAL DISTRICT (HARRIS COUNTY). (a) The 133rd Judicial District is composed of Harris County.

(b) Section 24.112, relating to the 11th District Court, contains provisions applicable to both that court and the 133rd District Court.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3883.103 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3883 / Section 3883.103
§ 3883.103. NONPROFIT CORPORATION.
Status: in_force

(a) The board by resolution may authorize the creation of a nonprofit corporation to assist and act for the district in implementing a project or providing a service authorized by this chapter.

(b) The nonprofit corporation:

(1) has each power of and is considered for purposes of this chapter to be a local government corporation created under Chapter 431, Transportation Code; and

(2) may implement any project and provide any service authorized by this chapter.

(c) The board shall appoint the board of directors of the nonprofit corporation. The board of directors of the nonprofit corporation shall serve in the same manner as the board of directors of a local government corporation created under Chapter 431, Transportation Code, except that a board member is not required to reside in the district.
Tex. Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 16.023 — TX Code / Code cp / Chapter 16 / Section 16.023
§ 16.023. TACKING OF SUCCESSIVE INTERESTS.
Status: in_force

To satisfy a limitations period, peaceable and adverse possession does not need to continue in the same person, but there must be privity of estate between each holder and his successor.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 11020.0102 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 11020 / Section 11020.0102
§ 11020.0102. NATURE OF ALLIANCE.
Status: in_force

The alliance is a regional water authority created under and essential to accomplish the purposes of Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8510.0216 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8510 / Section 8510.0216
§ 8510.0216. RECORDS.
Status: in_force

The secretary shall maintain a record of all board proceedings and orders.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1015.252 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1015 / Section 1015.252
§ 1015.252. TAX RATE.
Status: in_force

(a) The board may impose the tax at a rate for the initial tax year not to exceed eight cents on each $100 valuation of taxable property.

(b) The tax rate for all purposes may not exceed 12 cents on each $100 valuation of all taxable property in the district, unless the tax rate is increased as provided by Section 1015.254.

(b-1) If an increase in the tax rate is approved at an election under Section 1015.254, the tax rate for all purposes may not exceed the maximum tax rate approved by the voters at the election.

(c) In setting the tax rate, the board shall consider income of the district from sources other than taxation.

(d) The board may decrease the tax rate or may elect not to impose a tax.
Tex. Insurance Code § 2210.637 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 2210 / Section 2210.637
§ 2210.637. ENFORCEMENT.
Status: in_force

A writ of mandamus and any other legal and equitable remedies are available to a party at interest to require the association or another party to fulfill an agreement and to perform functions and duties under:

(1) this subchapter;

(2) the Texas Constitution; or

(3) a relevant financing arrangement.
Tex. Occupations Code § 1305.167 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 1305 / Section 1305.167
§ 1305.167. LICENSE RENEWAL; FEE EXEMPTION.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided by Subsection (b), a license expires annually on December 31 and may be renewed annually on payment of the required renewal fee.

(b) The executive director by rule may adopt a system under which licenses expire on various dates during the year. For the year in which the license expiration date is changed, renewal fees payable on or before December 31 shall be prorated on a monthly basis so that each license holder pays only that portion of the renewal fee that is applicable to the number of months during which the license is valid. On renewal of the license on the new expiration date, the total renewal fee is due.

(c) Not later than the 30th day preceding the expiration date of a person's license, the department shall notify the person in writing, at the person's last known mailing address, of the impending license expiration. A person may renew an unexpired license by paying to the department, before the license expiration date, the required renewal fee.

(d) A license holder who provides instruction in a career and technology education program described by Section 1305.1575 is not required to pay a fee to renew the license.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7879A.0503 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7879A / Section 7879A.0503
§ 7879A.0503. BONDS FOR ROAD PROJECTS.
Status: in_force

At the time of issuance, the total principal amount of bonds or other obligations issued or incurred to finance road projects and payable from ad valorem taxes may not exceed one-fourth of the assessed value of the real property in the district.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 534.053 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 534 / Section 534.053
§ 534.053. REQUIRED COMMUNITY-BASED MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES.
Status: in_force

(a) The department shall ensure that, at a minimum, the following services are available in each service area:

(1) 24-hour emergency screening and rapid crisis stabilization services;

(2) community-based crisis residential services or hospitalization;

(3) community-based assessments, including the development of interdisciplinary treatment plans and diagnosis and evaluation services;

(4) medication-related services, including medication clinics, laboratory monitoring, medication education, mental health maintenance education, and the provision of medication; and

(5) psychosocial rehabilitation programs, including social support activities, independent living skills, and vocational training.

(b) The department shall arrange for appropriate community-based services to be available in each service area for each person discharged from a department facility who is in need of care.

(c) To the extent that resources are available, the department shall:

(1) ensure that the services listed in this section are available for children, including adolescents, as well as adults, in each service area;

(2) emphasize early intervention services for children, including adolescents, who meet the department's definition of being at high risk of developing severe emotional disturbances or severe mental illnesses; and

(3) ensure that services listed in this section are available for defendants required to submit to mental health treatment under Article 17.032, 42A.104, or 42A.506, Code of Criminal Procedure.
Tex. Government Code § 663.103 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 663 / Section 663.103
§ 663.103. SPECIFICATIONS FOR CHILD CARE FACILITY SITES.
Status: in_force

The commission shall set specifications for each child care facility site, including the location, size, and design for the facility.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 82.004 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 82 / Section 82.004
§ 82.004. REGISTRY REQUIRED.
Status: in_force

The department shall maintain a cancer registry for the state.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7977A.0402 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7977A / Section 7977A.0402
§ 7977A.0402. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE TAX.
Status: in_force

(a) If authorized at an election held under Section 7977A.0401, the district may impose an operation and maintenance tax on taxable property in the district in accordance with Section 49.107, Water Code.

(b) The board shall determine the tax rate. The rate may not exceed the rate approved at the election.
Tex. Occupations Code § 1103.210 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 1103 / Section 1103.210
§ 1103.210. DENIAL OF CERTIFICATE OR LICENSE.
Status: in_force

(a) The board shall immediately provide written notice to the applicant of the board's denial of a certificate or license under this chapter.

(b) An appeal of the denial of a certificate or license is governed by Chapter 2001, Government Code.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8223.151 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8223 / Section 8223.151
§ 8223.151. TAX TO REPAY BONDS.
Status: in_force

The district may impose a tax to pay the principal of or interest on bonds issued under Section 8223.201.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8821.104 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8821 / Section 8821.104
§ 8821.104. ADOPTION OF RULES AND ISSUANCE OF PERMITS.
Status: in_force

Before the district adopts a management plan, the district may adopt rules and issue permits.
Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 62.201 — TX Code / Code cr / Chapter 62 / Section 62.201
§ 62.201. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC NOTICE FOR INDIVIDUALS SUBJECT TO CIVIL COMMITMENT.
Status: in_force

(a) On receipt of notice under this chapter that a person subject to registration who is civilly committed as a sexually violent predator is due to be released from a penal institution or intends to move to a new residence in this state, the department shall, not later than the seventh day after the date on which the person is released or the seventh day after the date on which the person moves, provide written notice mailed or delivered to at least each address, other than a post office box, within a one-mile radius, in an area that has not been subdivided, or a three-block area, in an area that has been subdivided, of the place where the person intends to reside.

(b) The department shall provide the notice in English and Spanish and shall include in the notice any information that is public information under this chapter. The department may not include any information that is not public information under this chapter.

(c) The department shall establish procedures for a person with respect to whom notice is provided under this article to pay to the department all costs incurred by the department in providing the notice. The person shall pay those costs in accordance with the procedures established under this subsection.

(d) The department's duty to provide notice under this article in regard to a particular person ends on the date on which a court releases the person from all requirements of the civil commitment process.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8438.005 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8438 / Section 8438.005
§ 8438.005. 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. Special District Local Laws Code § 7997.052 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7997 / Section 7997.052
§ 7997.052. TEMPORARY DIRECTORS.
Status: in_force

(a) The temporary board consists of:

(1) Ronda Rusk;

(2) Michael Kim;

(3) Mark Deruesse;

(4) Scott Burleson; and

(5) Art Musgrove.

(b) Temporary directors serve until the earlier of:

(1) the date permanent directors are elected under Section 7997.003; or

(2) the fourth anniversary of the effective date of the Act enacting this chapter.

(c) If permanent directors have not been elected under Section 7997.003 and the terms of the temporary directors have expired, successor temporary directors shall be appointed or reappointed as provided by Subsection (d) to serve terms that expire on the earlier of:

(1) the date permanent directors are elected under Section 7997.003; or

(2) the fourth anniversary of the date of the appointment or reappointment.

(d) If Subsection (c) applies, the owner or owners of a majority of the assessed value of the real property in the district may submit a petition to the commission requesting that the commission appoint as successor temporary directors the five persons named in the petition. The commission shall appoint as successor temporary directors the five persons named in the petition.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1451.254 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1451 / Section 1451.254
§ 1451.254. RULES.
Status: in_force

The commissioner shall adopt rules necessary to implement this subchapter.
Tex. Occupations Code § 802.005 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 802 / Section 802.005
§ 802.005. EXEMPTION FOR CERTAIN PERSONS WHO BREED SPECIAL PURPOSE DOGS.
Status: in_force

(a) This section applies only to a dog bred with the intent that it be used primarily for:

(1) herding livestock, as defined by Section 1.003, Agriculture Code, or other agricultural uses;

(2) hunting, including tracking, chasing, pointing, flushing, or retrieving game; or

(3) competing in field trials, hunting tests, breed or conformation shows, or similar organized performance events.

(b) This chapter does not apply to a person to the extent the person breeds dogs described by Subsection (a) for a use described by Subsection (a). A person described by this subsection may conduct direct or indirect sales or exchanges in return for consideration of dogs described by Subsection (a).

(c) Notwithstanding Subsection (b), a person described by Subsection (b) may be subject to the requirements of this chapter based on the person's activities with respect to animals other than dogs that are bred and used as described by this section.

(d) Dogs described by Subsection (a) may not be counted for purposes of determining the number of adult intact female animals possessed by a person as described by Section 802.002(8).
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 505.001 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 505 / Section 505.001
§ 505.001. SHORT TITLE.
Status: in_force

This chapter may be cited as the Manufacturing Facility Community Right-To-Know Act.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 292.002 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 292 / Section 292.002
§ 292.002. APPLICABILITY.
Status: in_force

This chapter applies only to a county that is not served by a hospital district and:

(1) is located in the Texas-Louisiana border region, as that region is defined by Section 2056.002, Government Code, and has a population of more than 90,000 but less than 200,000; or

(2) has a population of less than 51,000 and is adjacent to a county with a population of more than 200,000 but less than 233,500.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1037.113 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1037 / Section 1037.113
§ 1037.113. CONTRACTS WITH GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES FOR INVESTIGATORY OR OTHER SERVICES.
Status: in_force

The board may contract with a political subdivision or governmental agency for the district to provide investigatory or other services for the medical, hospital, or welfare needs of district inhabitants.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8332.153 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8332 / Section 8332.153
§ 8332.153. CONTRACT TAXES.
Status: in_force

(a) In accordance with Section 49.108, Water Code, the district may impose a tax other than an operation and maintenance tax and use the revenue derived from the tax to make payments under a contract after the provisions of the contract have been approved by a majority of the district voters voting at an election held for that purpose.

(b) A contract approved by the district voters may contain a provision stating that the contract may be modified or amended by the board without further voter approval.
Tex. Water Code § 6.242 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 6 / Section 6.242
§ 6.242. REMEDY FOR BOARD OR EXECUTIVE ADMINISTRATOR INACTION.
Status: in_force

A person affected by the failure of the board or the executive administrator to act in a reasonable time on an application or to perform any other duty with reasonable promptness may file a petition to compel the board or the executive administrator to show cause why it should not be directed by the court to take immediate action.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 5006.051 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 5006 / Section 5006.051
§ 5006.051. BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS; TERM; ELECTION.
Status: in_force

(a) The district is governed by a board consisting of five commissioners elected at large.

(b) Commissioners serve staggered six-year terms, with the terms of one or two commissioners expiring on November 30 of each even-numbered year.

(c) An election shall be held in the district every two years on the uniform election date in November to elect one or two commissioners.
Tex. Agriculture Code § 60.055 — TX Code / Code ag / Chapter 60 / Section 60.055
§ 60.055. TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT; NAVIGATION DISTRICTS.
Status: in_force

(a) The district may encourage the transportation and distribution of the district's agricultural products through the development and operation of transportation structures necessary to further the purposes of this chapter, including railroads, toll roads, and private roads.

(b) The district may cooperate and contract with any navigation district on any area of mutual interest.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 4008.0307 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 4008 / Section 4008.0307
§ 4008.0307. ADDING OR EXCLUDING LAND.
Status: in_force

The district may add or exclude land in the manner provided by Subchapter J, Chapter 49, Water Code, or by Subchapter H, Chapter 54, Water Code.
Tex. Government Code § 2106.008 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2106 / Section 2106.008
§ 2106.008. INDIRECT COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH CERTAIN TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AGREEMENTS.
Status: in_force

The executive director of the Texas Department of Transportation may waive the application of this chapter to indirect costs of the department associated with an agreement entered into by the department with another agency of this state or a local governmental entity if the agreement relates to:

(1) the development of a transportation project; or

(2) a program administered by the department.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8116.005 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8116 / Section 8116.005
§ 8116.005. APPLICABILITY OF OTHER LAW.
Status: in_force

Except as otherwise provided by this chapter, Chapters 49 and 54, Water Code, apply to the district.
Tex. Occupations Code § 2028.154 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 2028 / Section 2028.154
§ 2028.154. BREAKAGE.
Status: in_force

(a) A greyhound racetrack association shall pay 50 percent of the breakage to the appropriate state greyhound breed registry. Of that breakage percentage:

(1) 25 percent is to be used in stakes races; and

(2) 25 percent of that total breakage from a live pari-mutuel pool or a simulcast pari-mutuel pool is to be paid to the commission for deposit into the Texas-bred incentive fund established under Section 2028.301. The commission shall distribute the money collected under this section and deposited into the fund to the state greyhound breed registry for use in accordance with this section and commission rules.

(b) The commission by rule shall require the state greyhound breed registry to award a grant, in an amount equal to two percent of the money paid under Subsection (a)(2), to a person for the rehabilitation of greyhounds or to locate homes for greyhounds.
Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 26.12 — TX Code / Code cr / Chapter 26 / Section 26.12
§ 26.12. PLEA OF NOT GUILTY ENTERED.
Status: in_force

If the defendant answers that he is not guilty, such plea shall be entered upon the minutes of the court; if he refuses to answer, the plea of not guilty shall in like manner be entered.
Tex. Human Resources Code § 35.010 — TX Code / Code hr / Chapter 35 / Section 35.010
§ 35.010. REVIEW OF CLIENT'S NEEDS.
Status: in_force

(a) The department shall regularly review each client's needs as established by the department.

(b) The department shall review each client's needs when there is a change in the circumstances that were considered in determining eligibility or the amount of the required copayment.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 9060.156 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 9060 / Section 9060.156
§ 9060.156. INSTALLATION OF STREETLIGHTS.
Status: in_force

(a) On approval by a majority of the voters of the district voting at an election held for that purpose, the district may:

(1) install, operate, and maintain street lighting in a public utility easement or public right-of-way inside the district; and

(2) assess the cost of the installation, operation, and maintenance of the street lighting as an additional charge in the monthly billings of the district's customers.

(b) The district may not use money from taxes or bonds supported by taxes for a purpose described by this section.

(c) This section does not authorize the district to install, operate, or maintain street lighting on a right-of-way that is part of the designated state highway system.