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Tex. Property Code § 51.006 — TX Code / Code pr / Chapter 51 / Section 51.006
§ 51.006. DEED-OF-TRUST FORECLOSURE AFTER DEED IN LIEU OF FORECLOSURE.
Status: in_force

(a) This section applies to a holder of a debt under a deed of trust who accepts from the debtor a deed conveying real property subject to the deed of trust in satisfaction of the debt.

(b) The holder of a debt may void a deed conveying real property in satisfaction of the debt before the fourth anniversary of the date the deed is executed and foreclosed under the original deed of trust if:

(1) the debtor fails to disclose to the holder of the debt a lien or other encumbrance on the property before executing the deed conveying the property to the holder of the debt in satisfaction of the debt; and

(2) the holder of the debt has no personal knowledge of the undisclosed lien or encumbrance on the property.

(c) A third party may conclusively rely upon the affidavit of the holder of a debt stating that the holder has voided the deed as provided in this section.

(d) If the holder elects to void a deed in lieu of foreclosure as provided in this section, the priority of its deed of trust shall not be affected or impaired by the execution of the deed in lieu of foreclosure.

(e) If a holder accepts a deed in lieu of foreclosure, the holder may foreclose its deed of trust as provided in said deed of trust without electing to void the deed. The priority of such deed of trust shall not be affected or impaired by the deed in lieu of foreclosure.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7947A.0502 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7947A / Section 7947A.0502
§ 7947A.0502. TAXES FOR BONDS.
Status: in_force

At the time the district issues bonds payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes, the board shall provide for the annual imposition of a continuing direct ad valorem tax, without limit as to rate or amount, while all or part of the bonds are outstanding as required and in the manner provided by Sections 54.601 and 54.602, Water Code.
Tex. Transportation Code § 21.067 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 21 / Section 21.067
§ 21.067. TEXAS AIRPORT DIRECTORY.
Status: in_force

(a) The department may:

(1) issue the Texas Airport Directory;

(2) sell advertising in the directory; and

(3) advertise the directory in other publications.

(b) The department may not charge a fee for furnishing the Texas Airport Directory.

(c) The department is not required to issue more than 110 percent of the number of Texas Airport Directories issued in the preceding state fiscal year.
Tex. Local Government Code § 391.0091 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 391 / Section 391.0091
§ 391.0091. STATE AGENCY CONSULTATION WITH REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSIONS.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, "service" includes a program.

(b) If a state agency determines that a service provided by that agency should be decentralized to a multicounty region, the agency shall use a state planning region or combination of regions for the decentralization.

(c) A state agency that decentralizes a service provided to more than one public entity or nonprofit organization in a region shall consult with the commission for that region in planning the decentralization. The commission shall consult with each affected public entity or nonprofit organization.

(d) A state agency, in planning for decentralization of a service in a region, shall consider using a commission for that service to:

(1) achieve efficiencies through shared costs for:

(A) executive management;

(B) administration;

(C) financial accounting and reporting;

(D) facilities and equipment;

(E) data services; and

(F) audit costs;

(2) improve the planning, coordination, and delivery of services by coordinating the location of services;

(3) increase accountability and local control by placing a service under the oversight of the commission; and

(4) improve financial oversight through the auditing and reporting required under this chapter.

(e) This section does not apply to a service:

(1) that continues to be operated by a state agency through a regional administrative office of that agency; or

(2) for which the state agency determines that a law, rule, or program policy makes use of the geographic area of a single county or adjacent counties more appropriate.
Tex. Natural Resources Code § 131.157 — TX Code / Code nr / Chapter 131 / Section 131.157
§ 131.157. APPROVAL OF TRANSFER.
Status: in_force

After notice and an opportunity for a public hearing, if required under Sections 131.159 and 131.163 of this code, and on a written finding by the commission that the requirements of Sections 131.146 through 131.150 of this code have been met, the application for transfer shall be approved.
Tex. Agriculture Code § 52.105 — TX Code / Code ag / Chapter 52 / Section 52.105
§ 52.105. REFERENDUM.
Status: in_force

(a) On demand of one-third of the board of directors, the board shall refer to the entire membership of a marketing association for decision at the next special or regular meeting any matter that has been approved or passed by the board.

(b) The association may call a special meeting to consider the referred matter.
Tex. Occupations Code § 1951.106 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 1951 / Section 1951.106
§ 1951.106. APPLICABILITY OF OTHER LAW TO COMMITTEE.
Status: repealed

(a) Section 2110.008, Government Code, does not apply to the committee.

(b) Repealed by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 890, Sec. 1.79(3), eff. September 1, 2007.

(c) Repealed by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 890, Sec. 1.79(3), eff. September 1, 2007.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7973A.0401 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7973A / Section 7973A.0401
§ 7973A.0401. ELECTIONS REGARDING TAXES OR BONDS.
Status: in_force

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

(1) revenue other than ad valorem taxes; or

(2) contract payments described by Section 7973A.0403.

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

(c) The district may not issue bonds payable from ad valorem taxes to finance a road project unless the issuance is approved by a vote of a two-thirds majority of the district voters voting at an election held for that purpose.
Tex. Government Code § 30.00421 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 30 / Section 30.00421
§ 30.00421. APPLICATION; DEFINITION.
Status: in_force

(a) This subchapter applies to the City of Grand Prairie.

(b) In this subchapter, "appellate courts" means the county criminal courts of Dallas County that have criminal appellate jurisdiction.
Tex. Tax Code § 160.002 — TX Code / Code tx / Chapter 160 / Section 160.002
§ 160.002. TOTAL CONSIDERATION.
Status: in_force

(a) "Total consideration" means the amount paid or to be paid for a taxable boat or motor, including accessories attached on or before the sale, without deducting:

(1) the cost of the item;

(2) the cost of material, labor or service, interest paid, loss, or any other expense;

(3) the cost of transportation of the item before its sale; or

(4) the amount of any manufacturer's or importer's excise tax imposed on the item by the United States.

(b) "Total consideration" does not include amounts separately stated on the bill or contract for the following:

(1) a cash discount;

(2) a full cash or credit refund to a customer of the sales price of the item returned to the seller;

(3) the amount charged for labor or service rendered in installing, applying, remodeling, or repairing the item sold;

(4) a financing, carrying, or service charge or interest on credit extended on the item sold under a conditional sale or other deferred payment contract;

(5) the value of a taxable boat or motor taken by a seller as all or a part of the consideration for sale of the item; or

(6) a charge for transportation of the item after a sale.
Tex. Occupations Code § 1701.165 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 1701 / Section 1701.165
§ 1701.165. ADVISORY COMMITTEES.
Status: in_force

(a) The commission by rule may establish advisory committees to make recommendations to the commission on programs, rules, and policies administered by the commission.

(b) In establishing an advisory committee under this section, the commission shall adopt rules, including rules regarding:

(1) the purpose, role, responsibility, goals, and duration of the committee;

(2) the size of and quorum requirement for the committee;

(3) qualifications for committee membership;

(4) appointment procedures for members;

(5) terms of service for members;

(6) training requirements for members;

(7) policies to avoid conflicts of interest by members;

(8) a periodic review process to evaluate the continuing need for the committee; and

(9) policies to ensure the committee does not violate any provision of Chapter 551, Government Code, applicable to the commission or the committee.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1551.156 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1551 / Section 1551.156
§ 1551.156. COVERAGE OPTIONS FOR SURVIVING DEPENDENT.
Status: in_force

(a) A surviving dependent of an annuitant who was receiving monthly benefits paid by a retirement system named in this chapter may, following the death of the annuitant if there is not a surviving spouse, elect to retain any coverage previously secured by the annuitant until the dependent becomes ineligible for coverage for a reason other than the death of the member of the group.

(b) The coverage is at the group rate for other participants.

(c) A dependent who elects to retain coverage under this section and who is entitled to monthly benefits from a retirement system named in this chapter based on the service of the deceased annuitant must direct the retirement system to deduct required contributions for the coverage from the monthly benefits paid the surviving dependent by the retirement system.

(d) A person who is a surviving dependent of an annuitant may secure group health coverage after the death of the annuitant without evidence of the person's insurability if the annuitant was eligible to participate in the group benefits program of a retirement system named in this chapter but was not participating at the time of the individual's death.

(e) A surviving dependent seeking group coverage under Subsection (d):

(1) must apply for the coverage not later than the 30th day after the date on which the individual who was eligible to participate in the group benefits program dies; and

(2) shall pay for the coverage at the group rate as provided by Subsection (b).
Tex. Business Organizations Code § 4.151 — TX Code / Code bo / Chapter 4 / Section 4.151
§ 4.151.
Status: in_force

Sec. 4.151. FILING FEES: ALL ENTITIES. The secretary of state shall impose the following fees:

(1) for filing a certificate of correction, $15;

(2) for filing an application for reservation or registration of a name, $40;

(3) for filing a notice of transfer of a name reservation, $15;

(4) for filing an application for renewal of registration of a name, $40;

(5) for filing a certificate of merger or conversion, other than a filing on behalf of a nonprofit corporation, $300 plus, with respect to a merger, any fee imposed for filing a certificate of formation for each newly created filing entity or, with respect to a conversion, the fee imposed for filing a certificate of formation for the converted entity;

(6) for filing a certificate of exchange, $300; and

(7) for preclearance of a filing instrument, $50.
Tex. Occupations Code § 2051.501 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 2051 / Section 2051.501
§ 2051.501. CRIMINAL OFFENSE.
Status: in_force

(a) An athlete agent commits an offense if the agent intentionally or knowingly violates this chapter or a rule under this chapter.

(b) Except as provided by Subsection (c), an offense under this section is a Class A misdemeanor.

(c) An offense under this section committed by an athlete agent who intentionally or knowingly violates Section 2051.351(a)(7) or (14) is a third degree felony.
Tex. Insurance Code § 981.210 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 981 / Section 981.210
§ 981.210. PLACEMENT OF COVERAGE.
Status: in_force

A surplus lines agent may not place surplus lines coverage with an insurer unless:

(1) the insurer meets the eligibility requirements of Subchapter B or B-1; and

(2) the stamping office provides evidence to the department that the insurer meets those requirements.
Tex. Tax Code § 24.35 — TX Code / Code tx / Chapter 24 / Section 24.35
§ 24.35. NOTICE, REVIEW, AND PROTEST.
Status: in_force

(a) The chief appraiser shall deliver notice to the owner of the rolling stock as provided by Section 25.19 of this code and present the appraised value for review and protest as provided by Chapter 41 of this code.

(b) Review and protests of appraisals of railroad rolling stock must be completed by July 1 or as soon thereafter as practicable and for that reason shall be given priority.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 281.029 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 281 / Section 281.029
§ 281.029. RETIREMENT PROGRAMS.
Status: in_force

(a) With the approval of the commissioners court, the board may contract with the state or the federal government as necessary to establish or continue a retirement program for the benefit of district employees.

(b) In addition to the retirement programs authorized by Subsection (a), the board may establish a retirement program the board considers necessary and advisable for the benefit of district employees.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1033.202 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1033 / Section 1033.202
§ 1033.202. TAX TO PAY BONDS.
Status: in_force

The board may issue bonds under Section 1033.201 only if the board imposes an ad valorem tax at a rate sufficient to create an interest and sinking fund to pay the principal of and interest on the bonds as the bonds mature.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1063.064 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1063 / Section 1063.064
§ 1063.064. APPOINTMENT OF STAFF AND EMPLOYEES.
Status: in_force

(a) The board may appoint to the staff any doctors the board considers necessary for the efficient operation of the district and may make temporary appointments as warranted.

(b) The district may employ fiscal agents, accountants, architects, and attorneys the board considers proper.

(c) The board may delegate to the chief administrative officer the authority to hire district employees, including technicians and nurses.
Tex. Government Code § 2205.044 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2205 / Section 2205.044
§ 2205.044. FUEL AND MAINTENANCE CONTRACTS.
Status: in_force

The department may contract with a state or federal governmental agency or a political subdivision to provide aircraft fuel or to provide aircraft maintenance services.
Tex. Tax Code § 321.5025 — TX Code / Code tx / Chapter 321 / Section 321.5025
§ 321.5025. DISTRIBUTION OF TRUST FUNDS TO DEFUNDING MUNICIPALITY.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, "defunding municipality" means a municipality that is considered to be a defunding municipality for the current state fiscal year under Chapter 109, Local Government Code.

(b) Notwithstanding Section 321.502, the comptroller may not, before July 1 of each state fiscal year, send to a defunding municipality its share of the taxes collected by the comptroller under this chapter during the state fiscal year. Before sending the defunding municipality its share of the taxes, the comptroller shall deduct the amount reported to the comptroller for the defunding municipality under Subsection (c) and credit that deducted amount to the general revenue fund. Money credited to the general revenue fund under this subsection may be appropriated only to the Department of Public Safety.

(c) Not later than August 1 of each state fiscal year, the criminal justice division of the governor's office shall report to the comptroller for each defunding municipality the amount of money the state spent in that state fiscal year to provide law enforcement services in that defunding municipality.
Tex. Estates Code § 752.109 — TX Code / Code es / Chapter 752 / Section 752.109
§ 752.109. ESTATE, TRUST, AND OTHER BENEFICIARY TRANSACTIONS.
Status: in_force

The language conferring authority with respect to estate, trust, and other beneficiary transactions in a statutory durable power of attorney empowers the agent to act for the principal in all matters that affect a trust, probate estate, guardianship, conservatorship, life estate, escrow, custodianship, or other fund from which the principal is, may become, or claims to be entitled, as a beneficiary, to a share or payment, including to:

(1) accept, reject, disclaim, receive, receipt for, sell, assign, release, pledge, exchange, or consent to a reduction in or modification of a share in or payment from the fund;

(2) demand or obtain by litigation, action, or otherwise money or any other thing of value to which the principal is, may become, or claims to be entitled because of the fund;

(3) initiate, participate in, or oppose a legal or judicial proceeding to:

(A) ascertain the meaning, validity, or effect of a deed, will, declaration of trust, or other instrument or transaction affecting the interest of the principal; or

(B) remove, substitute, or surcharge a fiduciary;

(4) conserve, invest, disburse, or use anything received for an authorized purpose; and

(5) transfer all or part of the principal's interest in real property, stocks, bonds, accounts with financial institutions, insurance, and other property to the trustee of a revocable trust created by the principal as settlor.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8337.202 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8337 / Section 8337.202
§ 8337.202. TAXES FOR BONDS.
Status: in_force

At the time the district issues bonds payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes, the board shall provide for the annual imposition of a continuing direct ad valorem tax, without limit as to rate or amount, while all or part of the bonds are outstanding as required and in the manner provided by Sections 54.601 and 54.602, Water Code.
Tex. Insurance Code § 888.102 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 888 / Section 888.102
§ 888.102. PAYMENT INSTEAD OF MERCHANDISE OR SERVICES.
Status: in_force

(a) If a burial association that issues an insurance certificate fails or refuses to provide the merchandise or services specified by the certificate, the association shall pay the benefit in cash.

(b) If a burial association that issues an insurance certificate is not given the opportunity to provide the merchandise or services specified by the certificate, instead of the specified merchandise or services, the association shall pay the greater of:

(1) the total amount paid into its mortuary fund to the credit of that certificate's account; or

(2) the percentage of the certificate's face value specified by the certificate.
Tex. Tax Code § 151.0039 — TX Code / Code tx / Chapter 151 / Section 151.0039
§ 151.0039.
Status: in_force

Sec. 151.0039. "INSURANCE SERVICE". (a) Except as provided in Subsection (b), "insurance service" means insurance loss or damage appraisal, insurance inspection, insurance investigation, insurance actuarial analysis or research, insurance claims adjustment or claims processing, or insurance loss prevention service.

(b) "Insurance service" does not include:

(1) insurance coverage for which a premium is paid or commissions paid to insurance agents for the sale of insurance or annuities;

(2) a service performed on behalf of an insured by a person licensed under Chapter 4102, Insurance Code;

(3) a service performed by a certified public accountancy firm, if less than one percent of the firm's total revenue in the prior calendar year is from services in this state that would otherwise constitute insurance service under Subsection (a);

(4) a service performed on behalf of a certified public accountancy firm by an owner of the firm or a member of the firm's affiliated group, if less than one percent of the owner's or member's total revenue in the prior calendar year is from services in this state that would otherwise constitute insurance service under Subsection (a);

(5) a medical or dental billing service performed before the original submission of:

(A) a medical or dental insurance claim related to health or dental coverage; or

(B) a claim related to health or dental coverage made to a medical assistance program funded by the federal government, a state government, or both; or

(6) a medical service, examination, or test required or authorized under Chapter 408, Labor Code, for the purpose of determining the appropriate level of benefits under that chapter.

(c) In this section:

(1) "Affiliated group" has the meaning assigned by Section 171.0001.

(2) "Certified public accountancy firm" has the meaning assigned by Section 901.002, Occupations Code.

(3) "Medical or dental billing service" means assigning codes for the preparation of a medical or dental claim, verifying medical or dental insurance eligibility, preparing a medical or dental claim form for filing, and filing a medical or dental claim.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 436.021 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 436 / Section 436.021
§ 436.021. DEFINITION.
Status: in_force

In this subchapter, "detained or embargoed article" means molluscan shellfish or crabmeat that has been detained or embargoed under Section 436.028.
Tex. Estates Code § 33.005 — TX Code / Code es / Chapter 33 / Section 33.005
§ 33.005. CERTAIN ACTIONS INVOLVING BREACH OF FIDUCIARY DUTY.
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, venue for a proceeding brought by the attorney general alleging breach of a fiduciary duty by a charitable entity or a fiduciary or managerial agent of a charitable trust is determined under Section 123.005, Property Code.
Tex. Parks and Wildlife Code § 43.073 — TX Code / Code pw / Chapter 43 / Section 43.073
§ 43.073. AREA LIMITATIONS AND MARKINGS.
Status: in_force

(a) A private bird hunting area must consist of contiguous acreage owned by an individual, partnership, firm, or corporation.

(b) A private bird hunting area shall be distinguished from any other club, hunting lease, or other leased premises for hunting purposes by clearly marking its boundaries with wood, plastic, or metal signs bearing the words, "Private Bird Hunting Area," and the identification number. The lettering and identification number on these signs must be in block letters and arabic numbers not less than three inches high, and must be in a color that contrasts with the background.

(c) Signs must be placed at each entrance to a private bird hunting area to identify clearly the boundaries of each licensed area.