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Tex. Labor Code § 61.033 — TX Code / Code la / Chapter 61 / Section 61.033
§ 61.033. FAILURE OF SURETY COMPANY TO PAY VERIFIED CLAIM FOR WAGES; CIVIL PENALTY.
Status: in_force

(a) A surety company that issues a bond to secure the payment of wages under this chapter and that wilfully fails to pay a verified claim for wages found to be due and payable is subject to a civil penalty in the amount of $1,000 for each failure to pay each employee.

(b) A subsequent violation is subject to a civil penalty in the amount of $1,000 for each failure to pay each employee plus 25 percent of the amount unlawfully withheld.

(c) The attorney general shall recover a penalty imposed by this section in an action brought in the name of the state.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3980.0706 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3980 / Section 3980.0706
§ 3980.0706. TAX OR BOND ELECTION.
Status: in_force

Before a new district created by the division of the district may impose an operation and maintenance tax under Section 3980.0502 or issue bonds payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes, the new district must hold an election as required by this chapter to obtain voter approval.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8025A.0402 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8025A / Section 8025A.0402
§ 8025A.0402. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE TAX.
Status: in_force

(a) If authorized at an election held under Section 8025A.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. Health and Safety Code § 577A.055 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 577A / Section 577A.055
§ 577A.055. INSPECTIONS.
Status: in_force

In addition to the inspections required under Section 577A.054, the commission shall conduct an inspection not later than the first anniversary of the date a certificate is issued or renewed to ensure the certificate holder remains in compliance with the requirements of this chapter and commission rules.
Tex. Business & Commerce Code § 2A.504 — TX Code / Code bc / Chapter 2A / Section 2A.504
§ 2A.504. LIQUIDATION OF DAMAGES.
Status: in_force

(a) Damages payable by either party for default or any other act or omission, including indemnity for loss or diminution of anticipated tax benefits or loss or damage to lessor's residual interest, may be liquidated in the lease agreement but only at an amount or by a formula that is reasonable in light of the then anticipated harm caused by the default or other act or omission. In a consumer lease, a term fixing liquidated damages that are unreasonably large in light of the actual harm is unenforceable as a penalty.

(b) If the lease agreement provides for liquidation of damages, and such provision does not comply with Subsection (a) or such provision is an exclusive or limited remedy that circumstances cause to fail of its essential purpose, remedy may be had as provided in this chapter.

(c) If the lessor justifiably withholds or stops delivery of goods because of the lessee's default or insolvency (Section 2A.525 or 2A.526), the lessee is entitled to restitution of any amount by which the sum of the lessee's payments exceeds:

(1) the amount to which the lessor is entitled by virtue of terms liquidating the lessor's damages in accordance with Subsection (a); or

(2) in the absence of those terms, 20 percent of the then present value of the total rent the lessee was obligated to pay for the balance of the lease term, or, in the case of a consumer lease, the lesser of such amount or $500.

(d) A lessee's right to restitution under Subsection (c) is subject to offset to the extent the lessor establishes:

(1) a right to recover damages under the provisions of this chapter other than Subsection (a); and

(2) the amount of value of any benefits received by the lessee directly or indirectly by reason of the lease contract.
Tex. Transportation Code § 254.002 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 254 / Section 254.002
§ 254.002. PETITION FOR DRAINAGE CONSTRUCTION.
Status: in_force

(a) The commissioners court of a county may not order a drainage system to be constructed unless a petition is presented to the court as provided by this section.

(b) To be valid, the petition must include:

(1) the signatures of at least 100 registered voters of the county;

(2) a statement of the necessity for and availability of the drainage system;

(3) the number of miles of public roads, as accurately as possible;

(4) the width and depth of the ditches to be built along the first-class roads;

(5) the name and location of each natural waterway crossed by the county's first-class roads;

(6) the distance of each waterway from another along the first-class roads; and

(7) the names and residences, if known, of each owner of real property adjacent to or within one mile of each first-class road.
Tex. Government Code § 551.053 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 551 / Section 551.053
§ 551.053.
Status: in_force

Sec. 551.053. DISTRICT OR POLITICAL SUBDIVISION EXTENDING INTO FOUR OR MORE COUNTIES: NOTICE TO PUBLIC, SECRETARY OF STATE, AND COUNTY CLERK; PLACE OF POSTING NOTICE. (a) The governing body of a water district or other district or political subdivision that extends into four or more counties shall:

(1) post notice of each meeting at a place convenient to the public in the administrative office of the district or political subdivision;

(2) provide notice of each meeting to the secretary of state; and

(3) either provide notice of each meeting to the county clerk of the county in which the administrative office of the district or political subdivision is located or post notice of each meeting on the district's or political subdivision's Internet website.

(b) The secretary of state shall post the notice provided under Subsection (a)(2) on the Internet. The secretary of state shall provide during regular office hours a computer terminal at a place convenient to the public in the office of the secretary of state that members of the public may use to view the notice.

(c) A county clerk shall post a notice provided to the clerk under Subsection (a)(3) on a bulletin board at a place convenient to the public in the county courthouse.
Tex. Water Code § 51.125 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 51 / Section 51.125
§ 51.125. CONSTRUCTION OF IMPROVEMENTS.
Status: in_force

A district may construct all works and improvements necessary:

(1) for the prevention of floods;

(2) for the irrigation of land in the district;

(3) for the drainage of land in the district, including drainage ditches or other facilities for drainage;

(4) for the construction of levees to protect the land in the district from overflow;

(5) to alter land elevations where correction is needed;

(6) to supply water for municipal uses, domestic uses, power and commercial purposes, and all other beneficial uses or controls; and

(7) for the construction of geothermal water conveyance systems necessary for the conservation of natural resources.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8035.0101 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8035 / Section 8035.0101
§ 8035.0101. DEFINITION.
Status: in_force

In this chapter, "district" means the Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 380.
Tex. Natural Resources Code § 134.077 — TX Code / Code nr / Chapter 134 / Section 134.077
§ 134.077. TERM OF RENEWAL PERMIT.
Status: in_force

A permit renewal is for a term not to exceed the term of the original permit established by this chapter.
Tex. Finance Code § 342.559 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 342 / Section 342.559
§ 342.559. ANNUAL REPORT.
Status: in_force

(a) Each year, not later than May 1 or a later date set by the commissioner, an authorized lender shall file with the commissioner a report that contains relevant information required by the commissioner concerning the lender's business and operations during the preceding calendar year for each office of the lender in this state where business is conducted under this chapter.

(b) A report under this section must be:

(1) under oath; and

(2) in the form prescribed by the commissioner.

(c) A report under this section is confidential.

(d) Annually the commissioner shall prepare and publish a consolidated analysis and recapitulation of reports filed under this section.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 826.001 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 826 / Section 826.001
§ 826.001. SHORT TITLE.
Status: in_force

This chapter may be cited as the Rabies Control Act of 1981.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 6610.005 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 6610 / Section 6610.005
§ 6610.005. LIBERAL CONSTRUCTION OF CHAPTER.
Status: in_force

This chapter shall be liberally construed to effect its purposes.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3924.153 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3924 / Section 3924.153
§ 3924.153. ASSESSMENTS; LIENS FOR ASSESSMENTS.
Status: in_force

(a) The board by resolution may impose and collect an assessment for any purpose authorized by this chapter in all or any part of the district.

(b) An assessment, a reassessment, or an assessment resulting from an addition to or correction of the assessment roll by the district, penalties and interest on an assessment or reassessment, an expense of collection, and reasonable attorney's fees incurred by the district:

(1) are a first and prior lien against the property assessed;

(2) are superior to any other lien or claim other than a lien or claim for county, school district, or municipal ad valorem taxes; and

(3) are the personal liability of and a charge against the owners of the property even if the owners are not named in the assessment proceedings.

(c) The lien is effective from the date of the board's resolution imposing the assessment until the date the assessment is paid. The board may enforce the lien in the same manner that the board may enforce an ad valorem tax lien against real property.

(d) The board may make a correction to or deletion from the assessment roll that does not increase the amount of assessment of any parcel of land without providing notice and holding a hearing in the manner required for additional assessments.
Tex. Government Code § 2261.254 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2261 / Section 2261.254
§ 2261.254.
Status: in_force

Sec. 2261.254. CONTRACTS WITH VALUE EXCEEDING $1 MILLION. (a) For each contract for the purchase of goods or services that has a value exceeding $1 million, a state agency shall develop and implement contract reporting requirements that provide information on:

(1) compliance with financial provisions and delivery schedules under the contract;

(2) corrective action plans required under the contract and the status of any active corrective action plan; and

(3) any liquidated damages assessed or collected under the contract.

(b) Each state agency shall verify:

(1) the accuracy of any information reported under Subsection (a) that is based on information provided by a contractor; and

(2) the delivery time of goods or services scheduled for delivery under the contract.

(c) Except as provided by Subsection (d), a state agency may enter into a contract for the purchase of goods or services that has a value exceeding $1 million only if:

(1) the governing body of the state agency approves the contract and the approved contract is signed by the presiding officer of the governing body; or

(2) for a state agency that is not governed by a multimember governing body, the officer who governs the agency approves and signs the contract.

(d) The governing body or governing official of a state agency, as appropriate, may delegate to the executive director or a deputy executive director of the agency the approval and signature authority under Subsection (c).

(e) A highway construction, engineering services, or maintenance contract that is in compliance with all applicable laws related to procuring engineering services or construction bidding and that is awarded by the Texas Department of Transportation under Subchapter A, Chapter 223, Transportation Code, is not required to be signed by a member of the Texas Transportation Commission or the executive director of the department. This exception does not apply to expedited highway improvement contracts under Subchapter C, Chapter 223, Transportation Code, a comprehensive development agreement entered into under Subchapter E, Chapter 223, Transportation Code, a design-build contract entered into under Subchapter F, Chapter 223, Transportation Code, or any other contract entered into by the Texas Department of Transportation.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3915.102 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3915 / Section 3915.102
§ 3915.102. IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS AND SERVICES.
Status: in_force

The district may provide, design, construct, acquire, improve, relocate, operate, maintain, or finance an improvement project or service using any money available to the district, or contract with a governmental or private entity to provide, design, construct, acquire, improve, relocate, operate, maintain, or finance an improvement project or service authorized under this chapter or Chapter 375, Local Government Code.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3850.008 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3850 / Section 3850.008
§ 3850.008. APPLICABILITY OF MUNICIPAL MANAGEMENT DISTRICTS LAW.
Status: in_force

Except as otherwise provided by this chapter, Chapter 375, Local Government Code, applies to the district.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1099.056 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1099 / Section 1099.056
§ 1099.056. OFFICERS.
Status: in_force

(a) The board shall elect:

(1) a president and a vice president from among its members; and

(2) a secretary, who need not be a director.

(b) Each officer of the board serves a one-year term.

(c) The board shall fill a vacancy in a board office for the unexpired term.
Tex. Utilities Code § 39.102 — TX Code / Code ut / Chapter 39 / Section 39.102
§ 39.102. RETAIL CUSTOMER CHOICE.
Status: in_force

(a) Each retail customer in this state, except retail customers of electric cooperatives and municipally owned utilities that have not opted for customer choice, shall have customer choice on and after January 1, 2002.

(b) The affiliated retail electric provider of the electric utility serving a retail customer on December 31, 2001, may continue to serve that customer until the customer chooses service from a different retail electric provider, an electric cooperative offering customer choice, or a municipally owned utility offering customer choice.

(c) An electric utility that has in effect a systemwide freeze for residential and commercial customers in effect September 1, 1997, extending beyond December 31, 2001, that has been found by a regulatory authority to be in the public interest is not subject to this chapter. At the expiration of the utility's freeze period, the utility shall be subject to this chapter and, at that time, has no claim for stranded cost recovery.

(d) The commission shall oversee the compliance with this chapter by electric utilities that were not subject to this chapter before September 1, 2003, and in so doing shall establish schedules and procedures and require commission approvals as it deems necessary to achieve the objectives of this chapter. This subsection does not apply to an electric utility to which Subsection (c) applies.

(e) In establishing a schedule under Subsection (d), the commission shall consider:

(1) the effect of customer choice on the reliability of service provided by the electric utility;

(2) whether the electric utility's service area is located in more than one power region;

(3) whether any applicable power region has been certified as a qualifying power region under Section 39.152(a);

(4) whether other electric utilities in the power region offer retail customer choice; and

(5) any other relevant factor.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1037.205 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1037 / Section 1037.205
§ 1037.205. REFUNDING BONDS.
Status: in_force

(a) The board may, without an election, issue refunding bonds to refund outstanding indebtedness issued or assumed by the district.

(b) A refunding bond may be:

(1) sold, with the proceeds of the refunding bond applied to the payment of the outstanding indebtedness; or

(2) exchanged wholly or partly for not less than a similar principal amount of outstanding indebtedness.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3908.004 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3908 / Section 3908.004
§ 3908.004. FINDINGS OF BENEFIT AND PUBLIC PURPOSE.
Status: in_force

(a) The district is created to serve a public use and benefit.

(b) All land and other property included in the district will benefit from the improvements and services to be provided by the district under powers conferred by Sections 52 and 52-a, Article III, and Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution, and other powers granted under this chapter.

(c) The creation of the district is in the public interest and is essential to further the public purposes of:

(1) developing and diversifying the economy of the state;

(2) eliminating unemployment and underemployment; and

(3) developing or expanding transportation and commerce.

(d) The district will:

(1) promote the health, safety, and general welfare of residents, employers, potential employees, employees, visitors, and consumers in the district, and of the public;

(2) provide needed funding for the district to preserve, maintain, and enhance the economic health and vitality of the district territory as a community and business center;

(3) promote the health, safety, welfare, and enjoyment of the public by providing pedestrian ways and by landscaping and developing certain areas in the district, which are necessary for the restoration, preservation, and enhancement of scenic beauty; and

(4) provide for water, wastewater, drainage, road, and recreational facilities for the district.

(e) Pedestrian ways along or across a street, whether at grade or above or below the surface, and street lighting, street landscaping, parking, and street art objects are parts of and necessary components of a street and are considered to be a street or road improvement.

(f) The district will not act as the agent or instrumentality of any private interest even though the district will benefit many private interests as well as the public.
Tex. Utilities Code § 66.012 — TX Code / Code ut / Chapter 66 / Section 66.012
§ 66.012. INDEMNITY IN CONNECTION WITH RIGHT-OF-WAY; NOTICE OF LIABILITY.
Status: in_force

(a) The holder of a state-issued certificate of franchise authority shall indemnify and hold a municipality and its officers and employees harmless against any and all claims, lawsuits, judgments, costs, liens, losses, expenses, fees (including reasonable attorney's fees and costs of defense), proceedings, actions, demands, causes of action, liability, and suits of any kind and nature, including personal or bodily injury (including death), property damage, or other harm for which recovery of damages is sought, that is found by a court of competent jurisdiction to be caused solely by the negligent act, error, or omission of the holder of a state-issued certificate of franchise authority or any agent, officer, director, representative, employee, affiliate, or subcontractor of the holder of a state-issued certificate of franchise authority or their respective officers, agents, employees, directors, or representatives, while installing, repairing, or maintaining facilities in a public right-of-way. The indemnity provided by this subsection does not apply to any liability resulting from the negligence of the municipality or its officers, employees, contractors, or subcontractors. If the holder of a state-issued certificate of franchise authority and the municipality are found jointly liable by a court of competent jurisdiction, liability shall be apportioned comparatively in accordance with the laws of this state without, however, waiving any governmental immunity available to the municipality under state law and without waiving any defenses of the parties under state law. This subsection is solely for the benefit of the municipality and the holder of a state-issued certificate of franchise authority and does not create or grant any rights, contractual or otherwise, for or to any other person or entity.

(b) The holder of a state-issued certificate of franchise authority and a municipality shall promptly advise the other in writing of any known claim or demand against the holder of a state-issued certificate of franchise authority or the municipality related to or arising out of the holder of a state-issued certificate of franchise authority's activities in a public right-of-way.

(c) The commission shall have no jurisdiction to review such police power-based regulations and ordinances adopted by a municipality to manage the public rights-of-way.
Tex. Education Code § 48.272 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 48 / Section 48.272
§ 48.272. RECOVERY OF OVERALLOCATED FUNDS.
Status: in_force

(a) If a school district has received an overallocation of state funds, the agency shall, by withholding from subsequent allocations of state funds for the current or subsequent school year or by requesting and obtaining a refund, recover from the district an amount equal to the overallocation.

(b) Notwithstanding Subsection (a), the agency may recover an overallocation of state funds over a period not to exceed the subsequent five school years if the commissioner determines that the overallocation was the result of exceptional circumstances reasonably caused by statutory changes to Chapter 46 or 49 or this chapter and related reporting requirements.

(c) If a district fails to comply with a request for a refund under Subsection (a), the agency shall certify to the comptroller that the amount constitutes a debt for purposes of Section 403.055, Government Code. The agency shall provide to the comptroller the amount of the overallocation and any other information required by the comptroller. The comptroller may certify the amount of the debt to the attorney general for collection.

(d) Any amounts recovered under this section shall be deposited in the foundation school fund.

(e) Subject to Subsection (f), the agency may review a school district as necessary to determine if the district qualifies for each allotment received by the district under this chapter. If the agency determines that a school district received an allotment to which the district was not entitled, the agency may establish a corrective action plan or withhold the applicable amount of funding from the district.

(f) The agency may not review school district expenditures that occurred seven or more years before the review.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8069.0203 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8069 / Section 8069.0203
§ 8069.0203. AUTHORITY FOR ROAD PROJECTS.
Status: in_force

Under Section 52, Article III, Texas Constitution, the district may design, acquire, construct, finance, issue bonds for, improve, operate, maintain, and convey to this state, a county, or a municipality for operation and maintenance macadamized, graveled, or paved roads, or improvements, including storm drainage, in aid of those roads.
Tex. Utilities Code § 56.113 — TX Code / Code ut / Chapter 56 / Section 56.113
§ 56.113. ADVISORY COMMITTEE COMPENSATION AND EXPENSES.
Status: in_force

A member of the advisory committee serves without compensation but is entitled to reimbursement at rates established for state employees for travel and per diem incurred in the performance of the member's official duties.