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Tex. Government Code § 418.0553 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 418 / Section 418.0553
§ 418.0553. DISASTER RECOVERY TASK FORCE.
Status: in_force

(a) The division shall develop a disaster recovery task force to operate throughout the long-term recovery period following natural and man-made disasters by providing specialized assistance for communities and individuals to address financial issues, available federal assistance programs, and recovery and resiliency planning to speed recovery efforts at the local level.

(b) The disaster recovery task force may include and use the resources of:

(1) any appropriate state agencies, including institutions of higher education; and

(2) organized volunteer groups.

(c) The disaster recovery task force shall develop procedures for preparing and issuing a report listing each project related to a disaster that qualifies for federal assistance. A report must be submitted to the appropriate federal agencies as soon as practicable after any disaster.

(d) Once each quarter, the disaster recovery task force shall brief members of the legislature, legislative staff, and state agency personnel on the response and recovery efforts for previous disasters and any preparation or planning for potential future hazards, threats, or disasters.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8515.0203 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8515 / Section 8515.0203
§ 8515.0203. REMOVAL.
Status: in_force

(a) It is a ground for removal from the board that a director:

(1) does not have at the time of taking office the qualifications required by Sections 8515.0201 and 8515.0205;

(2) does not maintain during service on the board the qualifications required by Sections 8515.0201 and 8515.0205;

(3) is ineligible for directorship under Chapter 171, Local Government Code;

(4) cannot, because of illness or disability, discharge the director's duties for a substantial part of the director's term; or

(5) is absent from more than half of the regularly scheduled board meetings that the director is eligible to attend during a calendar year without an excuse approved by a majority vote of the board.

(b) The validity of a board action is not affected by the fact that it is taken when a ground for removal of a director exists.

(c) If the general manager has knowledge that a potential ground for removal exists, the general manager shall notify the board president of the potential ground. The president shall then notify the governor and the attorney general that a potential ground for removal exists. If the potential ground for removal involves the president, the general manager shall notify the next highest ranking director, who shall then notify the governor and the attorney general that a potential ground for removal exists.
Tex. Agriculture Code § 41.060 — TX Code / Code ag / Chapter 41 / Section 41.060
§ 41.060. DEPOSITORY BANK; EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS.
Status: in_force

(a) The secretary-treasurer shall deposit all money received by the board under this chapter, including assessments, donations from persons, and grants from governmental agencies, in a bank selected by the board.

(b) Money received by the board may be expended for any purpose under this chapter.

(c) Funds assessed and collected under this chapter may not be expended for use directly or indirectly to promote or oppose the election of any candidate for public office or to influence legislation.
Tex. Education Code § 51.875 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 51 / Section 51.875
§ 51.875. FUNDING.
Status: in_force

The board may use any available revenue, including legislative appropriations, and may solicit and accept gifts, grants, and donations from a public or private source for the purposes of this subchapter.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1012.302 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1012 / Section 1012.302
§ 1012.302. NOTICE OF ELECTION.
Status: in_force

(a) The board shall give notice of an election under this subchapter by publishing once a week for two consecutive weeks a substantial copy of the election order in a newspaper with general circulation in the district.

(b) The first publication of the notice must appear not later than the 35th day before the date set for the election.
Tex. Transportation Code § 225.004 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 225 / Section 225.004
§ 225.004. MEMORIAL MARKER.
Status: in_force

(a) A local government may purchase and furnish to the department a suitable locally identifying memorial marker.

(b) If the director approves the size and type of a marker, the department, on request, may erect the marker at a place most suitable to the department's maintenance operations.

(c) If two or more local governments cooperate in seeking a continuous memorial or other identifying designation, they may furnish to the department markers to be erected at each end of the designated limits and at intermediate sites so that markers are approximately 75 miles apart.

(d) The department shall maintain the grounds for a marker. The local government shall repair or replace a marker.
Tex. Occupations Code § 202.453 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 202 / Section 202.453
§ 202.453. INFORMATION PROVIDED TO AFFECTED PODIATRIST.
Status: in_force

A podiatric peer review committee that takes action that could result in censure or suspension, restriction, limitation, or revocation of a license by the commission or executive director or a denial of a podiatrist's membership or privileges in a health care entity shall provide the affected podiatrist a written copy of the committee's recommendation and a copy of the final decision, including a statement of the basis for the decision.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8421.102 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8421 / Section 8421.102
§ 8421.102. 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. Special District Local Laws Code § 1118.056 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1118 / Section 1118.056
§ 1118.056. COMPENSATION; EXPENSES.
Status: in_force

A director is not entitled to compensation but is entitled to reimbursement for necessary expenses incurred in the performance of official duties.
Tex. Government Code § 525.0003 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 525 / Section 525.0003
§ 525.0003. CONSOLIDATED INTERNAL AUDIT PROGRAM.
Status: in_force

(a) Notwithstanding Section 2102.005, the commission shall operate the internal audit program required under Chapter 2102 for the commission and each health and human services agency as a consolidated internal audit program.

(b) For purposes of this section, a reference in Chapter 2102 to the administrator of a state agency with respect to a health and human services agency means the executive commissioner.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1451.502 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1451 / Section 1451.502
§ 1451.502. APPLICABILITY OF SUBCHAPTER.
Status: in_force

This subchapter applies only to a health benefit plan that provides benefits for medical or surgical expenses incurred as a result of a health condition, accident, or sickness, including an individual, group, blanket, or franchise insurance policy or insurance agreement, a group hospital service contract, or a small or large employer group contract or similar coverage document that is offered by:

(1) an insurance company;

(2) a group hospital service corporation operating under Chapter 842;

(3) a fraternal benefit society operating under Chapter 885;

(4) a stipulated premium company operating under Chapter 884;

(5) a reciprocal exchange operating under Chapter 942;

(6) a health maintenance organization operating under Chapter 843;

(7) a multiple employer welfare arrangement that holds a certificate of authority under Chapter 846; or

(8) an approved nonprofit health corporation that holds a certificate of authority under Chapter 844.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3861.055 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3861 / Section 3861.055
§ 3861.055. DIRECTOR'S OATH OR AFFIRMATION.
Status: in_force

A director's oath or affirmation of office shall be filed with the district and the district shall retain the oath or affirmation in the district records.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7974.203 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7974 / Section 7974.203
§ 7974.203. 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. Water Code § 53.073 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 53 / Section 53.073
§ 53.073. ASSESSOR AND COLLECTOR'S TERM OF OFFICE.
Status: in_force

The first elected assessor and collector holds office until the next general election of officers following his election. The succeeding assessor and collectors hold office for terms of two years. The board shall fill any vacancy in the office of assessor and collector by appointment for the unexpired term.
Tex. Occupations Code § 2301.755 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 2301 / Section 2301.755
§ 2301.755. EFFECT OF APPEAL ON ORDER.
Status: in_force

An appeal under this subchapter does not affect the enforcement of a final board order unless:

(1) the enforcement of the order is enjoinable under Chapter 65, Civil Practice and Remedies Code, and under principles of primary jurisdiction; or

(2) the board, in the interest of justice, suspends the enforcement of the order pending final determination of the appeal.
Tex. Election Code § 51.013 — TX Code / Code el / Chapter 51 / Section 51.013
§ 51.013. IDENTIFICATION OF PRINTERS FOR PRIMARY ELECTION OR GENERAL ELECTION FOR STATE AND COUNTY OFFICERS.
Status: in_force

(a) Each person who prints ballots or other election supplies for a primary election or the general election for state and county officers shall file a statement with the secretary of state as provided by this section.

(b) The statement must be filed not later than the 60th day before the date of the applicable election.

(c) The statement must include:

(1) the name, business address, and business telephone number of the printer;

(2) the name and telephone number of any agent or employee of the printer who is designated to receive inquiries or issue information about the printing of ballots or other election supplies; and

(3) the name and address of each client for whom the ballots or other supplies are printed, the voting methods for which the materials are printed for the client, and a description of the materials printed for the client.

(d) The secretary of state shall prescribe the form for the statement required by this section.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3859.106 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3859 / Section 3859.106
§ 3859.106. ANNEXATION OR EXCLUSION OF TERRITORY.
Status: in_force

The district may annex or exclude land from the district in the manner provided by Subchapter C, Chapter 375, Local Government Code.
Tex. Estates Code § 1104.152 — TX Code / Code es / Chapter 1104 / Section 1104.152
§ 1104.152. REQUIREMENTS FOR DECLARATION.
Status: in_force

(a) A declaration appointing an eligible person to be guardian of the person of a parent's child under Section 1104.053(a) or 1104.103(a) must be signed by the declarant and be:

(1) written wholly in the declarant's handwriting; or

(2) attested to in the declarant's presence by at least two credible witnesses who are:

(A) 14 years of age or older; and

(B) not named as guardian or alternate guardian in the declaration.

(b) Notwithstanding Subsection (a), a declaration that is not written wholly in the declarant's handwriting may be signed by another person for the declarant under the direction of and in the presence of the declarant.

(c) A declaration described by Subsection (a)(2) may have attached a self-proving affidavit signed by the declarant and the witnesses attesting to:

(1) the competence of the declarant; and

(2) the execution of the declaration.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3869.006 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3869 / Section 3869.006
§ 3869.006. ELIGIBILITY FOR INCLUSION IN SPECIAL ZONES.
Status: in_force

(a) All or any part of the area of the district is eligible to be included in:

(1) a tax increment reinvestment zone created by the city under Chapter 311, Tax Code;

(2) a tax abatement reinvestment zone created by the city under Chapter 312, Tax Code; or

(3) an enterprise zone created by the city under Chapter 2303, Government Code.

(b) If the city creates a tax increment reinvestment zone described by Subsection (a), the district may accept and use money deposited in the tax increment fund, in accordance with a contract between the city and the district, for a purpose Section 380.002(b), Local Government Code, authorizes for a corporation. The district may pledge the money granted as security for bonds issued by the district for an improvement project.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 21.154 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 21 / Section 21.154
§ 21.154. ATTORNEY.
Status: in_force

(a) The board may appoint an attorney for the district.

(b) The person appointed under this section is entitled to the compensation provided by the district's budget.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1016.102 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1016 / Section 1016.102
§ 1016.102. RESTRICTION ON POLITICAL SUBDIVISION TAXATION AND DEBT.
Status: in_force

A political subdivision located within the district may not impose a tax or issue bonds or other obligations for hospital purposes or to provide medical care.
Tex. Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 171.088 — TX Code / Code cp / Chapter 171 / Section 171.088
§ 171.088. VACATING AWARD.
Status: in_force

(a) On application of a party, the court shall vacate an award if:

(1) the award was obtained by corruption, fraud, or other undue means;

(2) the rights of a party were prejudiced by:

(A) evident partiality by an arbitrator appointed as a neutral arbitrator;

(B) corruption in an arbitrator; or

(C) misconduct or wilful misbehavior of an arbitrator;

(3) the arbitrators:

(A) exceeded their powers;

(B) refused to postpone the hearing after a showing of sufficient cause for the postponement;

(C) refused to hear evidence material to the controversy; or

(D) conducted the hearing, contrary to Section 171.043, 171.044, 171.045, 171.046, or 171.047, in a manner that substantially prejudiced the rights of a party; or

(4) there was no agreement to arbitrate, the issue was not adversely determined in a proceeding under Subchapter B, and the party did not participate in the arbitration hearing without raising the objection.

(b) A party must make an application under this section not later than the 90th day after the date of delivery of a copy of the award to the applicant. A party must make an application under Subsection (a)(1) not later than the 90th day after the date the grounds for the application are known or should have been known.

(c) If the application to vacate is denied and a motion to modify or correct the award is not pending, the court shall confirm the award.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1018.210 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1018 / Section 1018.210
§ 1018.210. USE OF BOND PROCEEDS.
Status: in_force

The district may use the proceeds of bonds issued under this subchapter to pay:

(1) any expense the board determines is reasonable and necessary to issue, sell, and deliver the bonds;

(2) interest payments on the bonds during a period of acquisition or construction of a project or facility to be provided through the bonds, not to exceed five years;

(3) costs related to the operation and maintenance of a project or facility to be provided through the bonds:

(A) during an estimated period of acquisition or construction, not to exceed five years; and

(B) for one year after the project or facility is acquired or constructed;

(4) costs related to the financing of the bond funds, including debt service reserve and contingency funds;

(5) costs related to the bond issuance;

(6) costs related to the acquisition of land or interests in land for a project or facility to be provided through the bonds; and

(7) costs of construction of a project or facility to be provided through the bonds, including the payment of related professional services and expenses.
Tex. Government Code § 43.152 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 43 / Section 43.152
§ 43.152.
Status: in_force

Sec. 43.152. 112TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT. The voters of the 112th Judicial District elect a district attorney.
Tex. Finance Code § 371.162 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 371 / Section 371.162
§ 371.162. PRESENTATION OF TICKET; PRESUMPTION.
Status: in_force

Except as provided by Section 371.163(a), a person who presents proper identification and a pawn ticket to the pawnbroker is presumed to be entitled to redeem the pledged goods described by the pawn ticket.
Tex. Water Code § 49.310 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 49 / Section 49.310
§ 49.310. AUTHORITY TO EXCLUDE LAND.
Status: in_force

(a) A petition for exclusion may be filed by the owner or owners, or their authorized agent, of a majority in acreage of nonirrigated property included within the boundaries of a district.

(b) Upon receipt of a petition for exclusion, or upon its own motion, a district shall issue an order excluding the property if, after notice and hearing, the board finds that:

(1) the described property is nonirrigated property;

(2) the applicable requirements of Section 49.311 have been satisfied;

(3) the owner or owners do not object to the exclusion of their nonirrigated property; and

(4) it is in the best interest of the district and of the described property to exclude that property from the district.

(c) The district shall follow the notice and hearing provisions and other procedural requirements for excluding territory applicable to that district as set out in Sections 49.303 through 49.307.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7947A.0403 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7947A / Section 7947A.0403
§ 7947A.0403. 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. Transportation Code § 547.382 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 547 / Section 547.382
§ 547.382. LIGHTING EQUIPMENT ON PROJECTING LOADS.
Status: in_force

(a) A vehicle transporting a load that extends to the rear at least four feet beyond the bed or body of the vehicle shall display on the extreme end of the load at the times specified in Section 547.302(a):

(1) two red lamps visible at a distance of at least 500 feet from the rear;

(2) two red reflectors that indicate the maximum width and are visible at nighttime at all distances from 100 to 600 feet from the rear when directly in front of lawful lower beams of headlamps; and

(3) two red lamps, one on each side, that indicate the maximum overhang and are visible at a distance of at least 500 feet from the side.

(b) At all other times, a vehicle transporting a load that extends beyond the vehicle's sides or more than four feet beyond the vehicle's rear shall display red flags that:

(1) are at least 12 inches square;

(2) mark the extremities of the load; and

(3) are placed where a lamp is required by this section.
Tex. Occupations Code § 1101.364 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 1101 / Section 1101.364
§ 1101.364. DENIAL OF LICENSE.
Status: repealed

(a) The commission shall immediately give written notice to the applicant of the commission's denial of a license.

(b) A person whose license application is denied under this section is entitled to a hearing under Section 1101.657.

(c) Repealed by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1411, Sec. 59(2), eff. September 1, 2007.

(d) Repealed by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1411, Sec. 59(2), eff. September 1, 2007.

(e) Repealed by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1411, Sec. 59(2), eff. September 1, 2007.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8881.103 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8881 / Section 8881.103
§ 8881.103. ANNEXATION OF TERRITORY.
Status: in_force

(a) Territory may be added to the district under:

(1) Subchapter J, Chapter 49, Water Code; or

(2) Subchapter O, Chapter 51, Water Code.

(b) If the district annexes territory, the board shall determine the precincts to which annexed territory is added for the purpose of electing directors.
Tex. Alcoholic Beverage Code § 102.75 — TX Code / Code al / Chapter 102 / Section 102.75
§ 102.75. PROHIBITED CONDUCT.
Status: in_force

(a) A brewer may not:

(1) induce or coerce, or attempt to induce or coerce, any distributor to engage in any illegal act or course of conduct;

(2) require a distributor to assent to any unreasonable requirement, condition, understanding, or term of an agreement prohibiting a distributor from selling the product of any other brewer;

(3) fix or maintain the price at which a distributor may resell malt beverages;

(4) fail to provide to each distributor of its brands a written contract which embodies the brewer's agreement with its distributor;

(5) require any distributor to accept delivery of any malt beverages or any other item or commodity which shall not have been ordered by the distributor;

(6) adjust the price at which the brewer sells malt beverages to a distributor based on the price at which a distributor resells malt beverages to a retailer, but a brewer is free to set its own price so long as any price adjustment is based on factors other than a distributor's increase in the price it charges to a retailer and not intended to otherwise coerce illegal behavior under this section; or

(7) accept payment in exchange for an agreement setting forth territorial rights.

(b) Nothing in this section shall interfere with the rights of a brewer or distributor to enter into contractual agreements that could be construed as governing ordinary business transactions, including, but not limited to, agreements concerning allowances, rebates, refunds, services, capacity, advertising funds, promotional funds, or sports marketing funds.

(c) It is the public policy and in the interest of this state to assure the independence of members of the three-tier system, but nothing in this code may be construed to prohibit contractual agreements between members of the same tier who hold the same licenses and permits.
Tex. Transportation Code § 504.641 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 504 / Section 504.641
§ 504.641. BE A BLOOD DONOR LICENSE PLATES.
Status: in_force

(a) The department shall issue Be a Blood Donor specialty license plates. The department shall design the license plates in consultation with the Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center in Houston.

(b) After deduction of the department's administrative costs, the remainder of the fee for issuance of the license plates shall be deposited to the credit of the be a blood donor account under Section 162.016, Health and Safety Code.