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Tex. Education Code § 45.252 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 45 / Section 45.252
§ 45.252. INTERCEPT CREDIT ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM.
Status: in_force

(a) If a school district's application for guarantee of district bonds by the corpus and income of the permanent school fund as provided by Subchapter C is rejected, the district may apply under this subchapter for credit enhancement of bonds described by Section 45.054 by money appropriated for the Foundation School Program, other than money that is appropriated to school districts specifically:

(1) as required under the Texas Constitution; or

(2) for assistance in paying debt service.

(b) The same school district bonds may not benefit under both Subchapter C and this subchapter.

(c) Notwithstanding any amendment of this subchapter or other law, the credit enhancement provided under this subchapter for school district bonds remains in effect until the date those bonds mature or are defeased in accordance with state law.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3811.052 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3811 / Section 3811.052
§ 3811.052. APPOINTMENT OF DIRECTORS.
Status: in_force

The mayor and members of the governing body of the City of Houston shall appoint directors from persons recommended by the board who meet the qualifications prescribed by Subchapter D, Chapter 375, Local Government Code.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7994.002 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7994 / Section 7994.002
§ 7994.002. NATURE OF DISTRICT.
Status: in_force

The district is a municipal utility district created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8010A.0103 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8010A / Section 8010A.0103
§ 8010A.0103. CONFIRMATION AND DIRECTOR ELECTION REQUIRED.
Status: in_force

The temporary directors shall hold an election to confirm the creation of the district and to elect five permanent directors as provided by Section 49.102, Water Code.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8083.0501 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8083 / Section 8083.0501
§ 8083.0501. AUTHORITY TO ISSUE BONDS AND OTHER OBLIGATIONS.
Status: in_force

The district may issue bonds or other obligations payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes, impact fees, revenue, contract payments, grants, or other district money, or any combination of those sources, to pay for any authorized district purpose.
Tex. Government Code § 54.1855 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 54 / Section 54.1855
§ 54.1855. WITNESSES.
Status: in_force

(a) A witness who is sworn and who appears before a magistrate is subject to the penalties for perjury and aggravated perjury provided by law.

(b) A referring court may fine or imprison a witness or other court participant for failure to appear after being summoned, refusal to answer questions, or other acts of direct contempt before a magistrate.
Tex. Utilities Code § 41.101 — TX Code / Code ut / Chapter 41 / Section 41.101
§ 41.101. INTERFERENCE WITH CONTRACT.
Status: in_force

(a) This subtitle may not interfere with or abrogate the rights or obligations of parties, including a retail or wholesale customer, to a contract with an electric cooperative or its subsidiary.

(b) No provision of this subtitle may interfere with or be deemed to abrogate the rights or obligations of a party under a contract or an agreement concerning certificated service areas.
Tex. Government Code § 572.001 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 572 / Section 572.001
§ 572.001. POLICY; LEGISLATIVE INTENT.
Status: in_force

(a) It is the policy of this state that a state officer or state employee may not have a direct or indirect interest, including financial and other interests, or engage in a business transaction or professional activity, or incur any obligation of any nature that is in substantial conflict with the proper discharge of the officer's or employee's duties in the public interest.

(b) To implement this policy and to strengthen the faith and confidence of the people of this state in state government, this chapter provides standards of conduct and disclosure requirements to be observed by persons owing a responsibility to the people and government of this state in the performance of their official duties.

(c) It is the intent of the legislature that this chapter serve not only as a guide for official conduct of those persons but also as a basis for discipline of those who refuse to abide by its terms.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1120.305 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1120 / Section 1120.305
§ 1120.305. TRANSFER OR ADMINISTRATION OF ASSETS.
Status: in_force

(a) If a majority of the votes in an election under this subchapter favor dissolution, the board shall:

(1) transfer the land, buildings, improvements, equipment, and other assets belonging to the district to Wood County or another governmental entity in Wood County; or

(2) administer the property, assets, and debts of the district until all money has been disposed of and all district debts have been paid or settled.

(b) If the board makes the transfer under Subsection (a)(1), the county or entity assumes all debts and obligations of the district at the time of the transfer and the district is dissolved.

(c) If Subsection (a)(1) does not apply and the board administers the property, assets, and debts of the district under Subsection (a)(2), the district is dissolved when all money has been disposed of and all district debts have been paid or settled.
Tex. Tax Code § 201.207 — TX Code / Code tx / Chapter 201 / Section 201.207
§ 201.207. DETERMINATION OF OVERPAID AMOUNTS.
Status: in_force

(a) This section applies to the tax paid under this chapter by a person who filed a report under Section 201.203 or 201.2035 and remitted tax in error to this state.

(b) A person to whom this section applies may compute the amount of overpayment using a sampling of marketing cost transactions if the comptroller approves the sampling method.

(c) The person may obtain reimbursement for amounts determined to have been overpaid by taking a credit on one or more reports filed under Section 201.203 or 201.2035 or by filing a claim for refund with the comptroller within the limitation period specified by Section 111.107 and Subchapter D, Chapter 111.

(d) The person must record the method by which the computation of the overpayment is performed and must make available on request by the comptroller the records on which the computation is based.

(e) The comptroller may adopt rules specifying additional procedures that must be followed in connection with claiming a credit under this section.
Tex. Business Organizations Code § 22.219 — TX Code / Code bo / Chapter 22 / Section 22.219
§ 22.219. OTHER COMMITTEES.
Status: in_force

(a) The board of directors of a corporation, by resolution adopted by the majority of the directors at a meeting at which a quorum is present, or the president, if authorized by a similar resolution of the board of directors or by the certificate of formation or bylaws of the corporation, may designate and appoint one or more committees that do not have the authority of the board of directors in the management of the corporation.

(b) The membership on a committee designated under this section may be limited to directors.
Tex. Finance Code § 342.601 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 342 / Section 342.601
§ 342.601. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this subchapter:

(1) "Lender" means a lender licensed under this chapter.

(2) "Member of the United States military" means:

(A) a member of the armed forces of the United States; or

(B) a member of the Texas National Guard who is called to federal active duty.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 3.06 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 403 / Section 3.06
§ 3.06.
Status: in_force

Sec. 3.06. Jurisdiction and venue of any action contesting any action of the commission shall be in the United States District Court in the district where the commission maintains its office.
Tex. Education Code § 12.011 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 12 / Section 12.011
§ 12.011. AUTHORIZATION AND STATUS.
Status: in_force

(a) In accordance with this subchapter, a school district may adopt a home-rule school district charter under which the district will operate.

(b) The adoption of a home-rule school district charter by a school district does not affect:

(1) the district's boundaries; or

(2) taxes or bonds of the district authorized before the effective date of the charter.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8332.005 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8332 / Section 8332.005
§ 8332.005. 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;

(2) Section 52, Article III, Texas Constitution, that relate to the construction, acquisition, or improvement of macadamized, graveled, or paved roads described by Section 54.234, Water Code, or improvements, including storm drainage, in aid of those roads; and

(3) a navigation district as provided by general law and Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Tex. Finance Code § 182.103 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 182 / Section 182.103
§ 182.103. CHANGE IN RESTRICTED CAPITAL.
Status: in_force

(a) A state trust company may not reduce or increase its restricted capital through dividend, redemption, issuance of shares or participation shares, or otherwise without the prior approval of the banking commissioner, except as permitted by this section or rules adopted under this chapter.

(b) Unless otherwise restricted by rules, prior approval is not required for an increase in restricted capital accomplished through:

(1) issuance of shares of common stock or their equivalent in participation shares for cash, or a cash contribution to surplus by shareholders or participants that does not result in issuance of additional common stock or other securities;

(2) declaration and payment of pro rata share dividends as defined by the Business Organizations Code; or

(3) adoption by the board of a resolution directing that all or part of undivided profits be transferred to restricted capital.

(c) Prior approval is not required for:

(1) a decrease in restricted capital caused by losses in excess of undivided profits; or

(2) a change in restricted capital resulting from accounting adjustments required by a transaction approved by the banking commissioner if the accounting adjustments are reasonably disclosed in the submitted application.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 85.113 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 85 / Section 85.113
§ 85.113. WORKPLACE GUIDELINES FOR STATE CONTRACTORS.
Status: in_force

An entity that contracts with or is funded by any of the following state agencies to operate a program involving direct client contact shall adopt and implement workplace guidelines similar to the guidelines adopted by the agency that funds or contracts with the entity:

(1) the Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services;

(2) the Texas Juvenile Justice Department;

(3) the Texas Department of Criminal Justice;

(4) the department;

(5) the Department of Aging and Disability Services; and

(6) the commission.
Tex. Occupations Code § 1101.653 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 1101 / Section 1101.653
§ 1101.653. GROUNDS FOR SUSPENSION OR REVOCATION OF CERTIFICATE.
Status: in_force

The commission may suspend or revoke a certificate of registration issued under this chapter if the certificate holder:

(1) engages in dishonest dealing, fraud, unlawful discrimination, or a deceptive act;

(2) makes a misrepresentation;

(3) acts in bad faith;

(4) demonstrates untrustworthiness;

(5) fails to honor, within a reasonable time, a payment issued to the commission after the commission has mailed a request for payment to the certificate holder's last known address according to the commission's records;

(6) fails to provide to a party to a transaction a written notice prescribed by the commission that:

(A) must be given before the party is obligated to sell, buy, lease, or transfer a right-of-way or easement; and

(B) contains:

(i) the name of the certificate holder;

(ii) the certificate number;

(iii) the name of the person the certificate holder represents;

(iv) a statement advising the party that the party may seek representation from a lawyer or broker in the transaction; and

(v) a statement generally advising the party that the right-of-way or easement may affect the value of the property;

(7) directly or indirectly accepts a financial incentive to make an initial offer that the certificate holder knows or should know is lower than the adequate compensation required under the Texas Constitution; or

(8) disregards or violates this chapter or a commission rule relating to certificate holders.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8278.151 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8278 / Section 8278.151
§ 8278.151. TAX METHOD.
Status: in_force

(a) The district shall use the ad valorem plan of taxation.

(b) The board is not required to call or hold a hearing on the adoption of a plan of taxation.
Tex. Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 64.032 — TX Code / Code cp / Chapter 64 / Section 64.032
§ 64.032. INVENTORY.
Status: in_force

As soon as possible after appointment, a receiver shall return to the appointing court an inventory of all property received.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1056.206 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1056 / Section 1056.206
§ 1056.206. ADDITIONAL MEANS OF SECURING REPAYMENT OF BONDS.
Status: in_force

In addition to the authority to issue general obligation bonds and revenue bonds under this subchapter, the board may provide for the security and payment of district bonds from a pledge of a combination of ad valorem taxes as authorized by Section 1056.202 and revenue and other sources authorized by Section 1056.2035.
Tex. Finance Code § 96.107 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 96 / Section 96.107
§ 96.107. HEARING ON TEMPORARY SUPERVISORY ORDER; FINAL ORDER.
Status: in_force

(a) A temporary supervisory order issued under Section 96.105 becomes final and unappealable on the 15th day after the date on which it is issued unless before that day the savings bank or a person affected by the order requests a hearing before the commissioner to determine whether the order should be vacated, made permanent, or modified.

(b) The commissioner shall set the hearing to be held not earlier than the 10th day or later than the 30th day after the date of the request. The hearing must be held at the offices of the Department of Savings and Mortgage Lending.

(c) After the hearing, the commissioner may enter a final order that vacates the temporary order or makes the temporary order permanent in its original or a modified form that is consistent with the facts found by the commissioner.

(d) The commissioner shall enter the final order not later than the 15th day after the date on which the hearing is completed.
Tex. Education Code § 1.0041 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 1 / Section 1.0041
§ 1.0041. DISPLAY OF TEN COMMANDMENTS.
Status: in_force

(a) Subject to Subsection (e), a public elementary or secondary school shall display in a conspicuous place in each classroom of the school a durable poster or framed copy of the Ten Commandments that meets the requirements of Subsection (b).

(b) A poster or framed copy of the Ten Commandments described by Subsection (a) must:

(1) include only the text of the Ten Commandments as provided by Subsection (c) in a size and typeface that is legible to a person with average vision from anywhere in the classroom in which the poster or framed copy is displayed; and

(2) be at least 16 inches wide and 20 inches tall.

(c) The text of the poster or framed copy of the Ten Commandments described by Subsection (a) must read as follows:

(d) A public elementary or secondary school in which each classroom does not include a poster or framed copy of the Ten Commandments as required by Subsection (a) must:

(1) accept any offer of a privately donated poster or framed copy of the Ten Commandments provided that the poster or copy:

(A) meets the requirements of Subsection (b); and

(B) does not contain any additional content; and

(2) display the poster or framed copy as specified in Subsection (a).

(e) A public elementary or secondary school in which each classroom does not include a poster or framed copy of the Ten Commandments as required by Subsection (a) may, but is not required to, purchase posters or copies that meet the requirements of Subsection (b) using district funds.

(f) Notwithstanding any other law, a public elementary or secondary school is not exempt from this section.

(g) The attorney general shall defend a public elementary or secondary school in a cause of action relating to any claims arising out of a school's compliance with this section. In a cause of action defended by the attorney general under this subsection, the state is liable for the expenses, costs, judgments, or settlements of the claims arising out of the representation. The attorney general may settle or compromise any and all claims under this subsection.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3932.051 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3932 / Section 3932.051
§ 3932.051. GOVERNING BODY; TERMS.
Status: in_force

(a) The district is governed by a board of seven voting directors who serve staggered terms of four years, with three or four directors' terms expiring June 1 of each odd-numbered year.

(b) The board by resolution may change the number of voting directors on the board if the board determines that the change is in the best interest of the district. The board may not consist of fewer than 5 or more than 11 voting directors.
Tex. Education Code § 49.355 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 49 / Section 49.355
§ 49.355. FUND BALANCES.
Status: in_force

Fund balances of a school district consolidated under this subchapter may be used only for the benefit of the schools within the district that generated the funds.
Tex. Labor Code § 504.002 — TX Code / Code la / Chapter 504 / Section 504.002
§ 504.002. APPLICATION OF GENERAL WORKERS' COMPENSATION LAWS; LIMIT ON ACTIONS AND DAMAGES.
Status: in_force

(a) The following provisions of Subtitles A and B apply to and are included in this chapter except to the extent that they are inconsistent with this chapter:

(1) Chapter 401, other than Section 401.011(18) defining "employer" and Section 401.012 defining "employee";

(2) Chapter 402;

(3) Chapter 403, other than Sections 403.001-403.005;

(4) Chapters 404 and 405;

(5) Sections 406.006-406.009 and Subchapters B and D-G, Chapter 406, other than Sections 406.033, 406.034, 406.035, 406.091, and 406.096;

(6) Chapter 408, other than Sections 408.001(b) and (c);

(7) Chapters 409-412;

(8) Chapter 413, except as provided by Section 504.053;

(9) Chapters 414-417; and

(10) Chapter 451, subject to the limitations of Subsection (a-1).

(a-1) The liability of a political subdivision under Chapter 451 is limited to money damages in a maximum amount of $100,000 for each person aggrieved by and $300,000 for each single occurrence of a violation of that chapter. For purposes of this subsection, a single occurrence is considered to be a single employment policy or employment action that results in discrimination against or discharge of one or more employees concurrently.

(b) For the purpose of applying the provisions listed by Subsection (a) to this chapter, "employer" means "political subdivision."

(c) Neither this chapter nor Subtitle A authorizes a cause of action or damages against a political subdivision or an employee of a political subdivision beyond the actions and damages authorized by Chapter 101, Civil Practice and Remedies Code.

(d) For the purpose of applying the provisions listed by Subsection (a), "written notice" to a political subdivision that self-insures, either individually or collectively through an interlocal agreement as described by Section 504.011, occurs only on written notice to the intergovernmental risk pool or other entity responsible for administering the claim.
Tex. Transportation Code § 451.419 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 451 / Section 451.419
§ 451.419.
Status: in_force

Sec. 451.419. PENALTIES AND INTEREST: EMISSIONS TAXES. (a) The following penalties apply to the late payment of motor vehicle emissions taxes:

(b) A delinquent motor vehicle emissions tax bears interest at six percent a year from the date of delinquency until the tax is paid.
Tex. Utilities Code § 162.053 — TX Code / Code ut / Chapter 162 / Section 162.053
§ 162.053. NAME OF TELEPHONE COOPERATIVE.
Status: in_force

The name of a telephone cooperative must:

(1) include the words "telephone" and "cooperative" and the abbreviation "Inc."; and

(2) be distinct from the name of any other corporation organized under the laws of or authorized to do business in this state.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1063.208 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1063 / Section 1063.208
§ 1063.208. BONDS EXEMPT FROM TAXATION.
Status: in_force

The following are exempt from taxation by this state or a political subdivision of this state:

(1) bonds issued by the district;

(2) the transfer and issuance of the bonds; and

(3) profits made in the sale of the bonds.
Tex. Business Organizations Code § 22.205 — TX Code / Code bo / Chapter 22 / Section 22.205
§ 22.205. DESIGNATION OF INITIAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
Status: in_force

If the corporation is to be managed by a board of directors, the certificate of formation of a corporation must state the names of the members of the initial board of directors of the corporation.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1005.061 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1005 / Section 1005.061
§ 1005.061. GENERAL DUTIES OF DISTRICT ADMINISTRATOR.
Status: in_force

Subject to the limitations prescribed by the board, the district administrator shall:

(1) supervise the work and activities of the district; and

(2) direct the general affairs of the district and hospital system.
Tex. Government Code § 1232.119 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 1232 / Section 1232.119
§ 1232.119. ADOPTION AND EXECUTION OF INSTRUMENTS.
Status: in_force

The board may adopt and have executed any other proceeding or instrument necessary and convenient in the issuance of obligations.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7921A.0305 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7921A / Section 7921A.0305
§ 7921A.0305. COMPLIANCE WITH MUNICIPAL CONSENT ORDINANCE OR RESOLUTION.
Status: in_force

The district shall comply with all applicable requirements of any ordinance or resolution that is adopted under Section 54.016 or 54.0165, Water Code, and that consents to the creation of the district or to the inclusion of land in the district.
Tex. Insurance Code § 444.003 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 444 / Section 444.003
§ 444.003. EFFECT OF CHAPTER ON ACTION BY RECEIVER AGAINST AGENT.
Status: in_force

This chapter does not prejudice a cause of action by the receiver against an agent to recover:

(1) unearned premiums that were not returned to policyholders; or

(2) earned premiums that were not promptly remitted to the receiver.