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Tex. Finance Code § 354.003 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 354 / Section 354.003
§ 354.003. DEBT CANCELLATION AGREEMENTS EXCLUSION LANGUAGE.
Status: in_force

(a) In addition to the provisions required by Section 354.004, a debt cancellation agreement must fully disclose all provisions permitting the exclusion of loss or damage including, if applicable:

(1) an act occurring after the original maturity date or date of the holder's acceleration of the contract;

(2) any dishonest, fraudulent, illegal, or intentional act of any authorized driver that directly results in the total loss of the covered vehicle;

(3) any act of gross negligence by an authorized driver that directly results in the total loss of the covered vehicle;

(4) conversion, embezzlement, or concealment by any person in lawful possession of the covered vehicle;

(5) lawful confiscation by an authorized public official;

(6) the operation, use, or maintenance of the covered vehicle in any race or speed contest;

(7) war, whether or not declared, invasion, insurrection, rebellion, revolution, or an act of terrorism;

(8) normal wear and tear, freezing, or mechanical or electrical breakdown or failure;

(9) use of the covered vehicle for primarily commercial purposes;

(10) damage that occurs after the covered vehicle has been repossessed;

(11) damage to the covered vehicle before the purchase of the debt cancellation agreement;

(12) unpaid insurance premiums and salvage, towing, and storage charges relating to the covered vehicle;

(13) damage related to any personal property attached to or within the covered vehicle;

(14) damages associated with falsification of documents by any person not associated with the retail seller or other person canceling the retail buyer's obligation;

(15) any unpaid debt resulting from exclusions in the retail buyer's primary physical damage coverage not included in the debt cancellation agreement;

(16) abandonment of the covered vehicle by the retail buyer only if the retail buyer voluntarily discards, leaves behind, or otherwise relinquishes possession of the covered vehicle to the extent that the relinquishment shows intent to forsake and desert the covered vehicle so that the covered vehicle may be appropriated by any other person;

(17) any amounts deducted from the primary insurance carrier's settlement due to prior damages; and

(18) any loss occurring outside the United States or outside the United States and Canada.

(b) An exclusion of loss or damage not listed in Subsection (a) may be included in a debt cancellation agreement only if the exclusion is disclosed in plain, easy to read language.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 191.036 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 191 / Section 191.036
§ 191.036. SPANISH SURNAME INFORMATION.
Status: in_force

(a) The purpose of this section is to:

(1) enable this state to participate in a study being conducted by a group of southwestern states to obtain information about the birth rates and mortality patterns of persons with Spanish surnames; and

(2) implement recommendations made by the National Center for Health Statistics for improved methods of maintaining vital statistics.

(b) In the next official revision of the prescribed forms for birth and fetal death certificates, the department shall include the following questions and instructions:

(1) Is the father of Spanish origin?

(2) If yes, specify Mexican, Cuban, Puerto Rican, etc.

(3) Is the mother of Spanish origin?

(4) If yes, specify Mexican, Cuban, Puerto Rican, etc.

(c) In the next official revision of the prescribed forms for death certificates, the department shall include the following questions and instructions:

(1) Was the decedent of Spanish origin?

(2) If yes, specify Mexican, Cuban, Puerto Rican, etc.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3959.0103 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3959 / Section 3959.0103
§ 3959.0103. NONPROFIT CORPORATION.
Status: in_force

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

(b) The nonprofit corporation:

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

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

(c) The board shall appoint the board of directors of the nonprofit corporation. The board of directors of the nonprofit corporation shall serve in the same manner as the board of directors of a local government corporation created under Subchapter D, Chapter 431, Transportation Code, except that a board member is not required to reside in the district.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8849.103 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8849 / Section 8849.103
§ 8849.103. GROUNDWATER WELLS UNDER JURISDICTION OF RAILROAD COMMISSION.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section:

(1) "Public utility" means any person, corporation, public utility, water supply or sewer service corporation, municipality, political subdivision, or agency operating, maintaining, or controlling facilities in this state for providing potable water service for compensation.

(2) "Railroad commission" means the Railroad Commission of Texas.

(b) A groundwater well drilled or operated in the district under a permit issued by the railroad commission is under the exclusive jurisdiction of the railroad commission and is exempt from regulation by the district.

(c) Groundwater produced in an amount authorized by a railroad commission permit may be used in or exported from the district without a permit from the district.

(d) To the extent groundwater production exceeds railroad commission authorization, the holder of the railroad commission permit:

(1) shall apply to the district for the appropriate permit for the excess production; and

(2) is subject to the applicable regulatory fees.

(e) Groundwater produced from a well under the jurisdiction of the railroad commission is generally exempt from water district fees. However, the district may impose a pumping fee or an export fee on groundwater produced from an otherwise exempt mine well that is used for municipal purposes or by a public utility. A fee imposed by the district under this subsection may not exceed the fee imposed on other groundwater producers in the district.
Tex. Natural Resources Code § 113.231 — TX Code / Code nr / Chapter 113 / Section 113.231
§ 113.231. INJUNCTIONS.
Status: in_force

(a) On request of the commission, the attorney general may bring an action in the name and on behalf of the state to enjoin a person from committing any act that violates or does not comply with any provision of this chapter or of any rule promulgated under this chapter.

(b) A suit for injunction instituted pursuant to Subsection (a) of this section shall be in addition to any other remedies at law or in equity.

(c) A district court of any county in which it is shown that all or part of the acts have been or are about to be committed has jurisdiction of an action brought under Subsection (a) of this section.

(d) No bond for injunction may be required of the commission or the attorney general in relation to a proceeding instituted pursuant to Subsection (a) of this section.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8096.0301 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8096 / Section 8096.0301
§ 8096.0301. AUTHORITY TO ISSUE BONDS AND OTHER OBLIGATIONS FOR ROAD PROJECTS.
Status: in_force

(a) 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 a road project authorized by Section 8096.0203.

(b) 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.

(c) 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. Parks and Wildlife Code § 31.056 — TX Code / Code pw / Chapter 31 / Section 31.056
§ 31.056. FEE EXEMPTION FOR GOVERNMENT VESSELS AND OUTBOARD MOTORS.
Status: in_force

A fee imposed by this chapter does not apply to a vessel or outboard motor purchased by, owned by, or used exclusively in the service of this state, a political subdivision of this state, or the federal government.
Tex. Education Code § 55.1783 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 55 / Section 55.1783
§ 55.1783. UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM; ADDITIONAL BONDS.
Status: in_force

(a) In addition to the other authority granted by this subchapter, the board of regents of the University of Houston System may acquire, purchase, construct, improve, renovate, enlarge, or equip property and facilities, including roads and related infrastructure, for projects to be financed through the issuance of bonds in accordance with this subchapter and in accordance with a systemwide revenue financing program adopted by the board for the following institutions or entities, not to exceed the following aggregate principal amounts for the projects specified, as follows:

(1) the University of Houston:

(A) $63 million for construction of a health and biomedical sciences center; and

(B) $54 million for construction of a new academic building located in Sugar Land, Texas;

(2) the University of Houston--Clear Lake:

(A) $24,624,000 for construction of a health sciences and classroom building located in Pearland, Texas; and

(B) $54 million for construction of a STEM and classroom building;

(3) the University of Houston--Downtown, $60 million for construction of a science and technology building; and

(4) the University of Houston System, $46,832,000 for land acquisition for construction of a building in the area near Katy, Texas.

(b) The board may pledge irrevocably to the payment of bonds authorized by this section all or any part of the revenue funds of an institution, branch, or entity of the University of Houston System, including student tuition charges. The amount of a pledge made under this subsection may not be reduced or abrogated while the bonds for which the pledge is made, or bonds issued to refund those bonds, are outstanding.

(c) If sufficient funds are not available to the board to meet its obligations under this section, the board may transfer funds among institutions, branches, and entities of the University of Houston System to ensure the most equitable and efficient allocation of available resources for each institution, branch, or entity to carry out its duties and purposes.
Tex. Local Government Code § 143.301 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 143 / Section 143.301
§ 143.301. MUNICIPALITIES COVERED BY SUBCHAPTER.
Status: in_force

This subchapter applies only to a municipality with a population of 460,000 or more that operates under a city manager form of government. This subchapter does not apply to a municipality:

(1) that has adopted Chapter 174 (The Fire and Police Employee Relations Act); or

(2) to which Subchapter H applies.
Tex. Government Code § 466.303 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 466 / Section 466.303
§ 466.303. SALE OF TICKET BY UNAUTHORIZED PERSON.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided by Subsection (b), a person who is not a sales agent or an employee of a sales agent commits an offense if the person intentionally or knowingly sells a ticket.

(b) A lottery operator may sell tickets to a sales agent. A person who is not a sales agent may distribute tickets as premiums to customers, employees, or other persons who deal with the person if no purchase is required to entitle the recipient to the ticket. A qualified organization as defined in Section 2002.002, Occupations Code, may distribute tickets as a prize in a raffle authorized by Chapter 2002, Occupations Code.

(c) An offense under this section is a felony of the third degree.
Tex. Insurance Code § 801.056 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 801 / Section 801.056
§ 801.056.
Status: in_force

Sec. 801.056. FAILURE TO PROVIDE COMPLETE SET OF FINGERPRINTS: GROUND FOR DENIAL OF APPLICATION. (a) In this section, "authorization" means any authorization issued by the department to engage in an activity regulated under this code, including:

(1) a certificate of authority;

(2) a certificate of registration;

(3) a license; and

(4) a permit.

(b) The department may deny an application for an authorization if the applicant or a corporate officer of the applicant fails to provide a complete set of fingerprints on request by the department.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3920.151 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3920 / Section 3920.151
§ 3920.151. DISBURSEMENTS AND TRANSFERS OF MONEY.
Status: in_force

The board by resolution shall establish the number of directors' signatures and the procedure required for a disbursement or transfer of district money.
Tex. Government Code § 2003.103 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2003 / Section 2003.103
§ 2003.103. TIMELINESS OF HEARINGS.
Status: in_force

(a) The office shall conduct all hearings under this subchapter in a timely manner.

(b) The office shall use every reasonable means to expedite a case under this subchapter when the comptroller requests that the office expedite the case.

(c) This section is not intended to impair the independence of the office in conducting a hearing under this subchapter.
Tex. Insurance Code § 4202.014 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 4202 / Section 4202.014
§ 4202.014. PREEMPTION.
Status: in_force

The commissioner shall suspend enforcement of any provision of this chapter that the commissioner determines to be preempted by 42 U.S.C. Section 300gg-19.
Tex. Tax Code § 171.0011 — TX Code / Code tx / Chapter 171 / Section 171.0011
§ 171.0011. ADDITIONAL TAX.
Status: repealed

(a) Except as provided by Section 171.001(c), an additional tax is imposed on a taxable entity that for any reason becomes no longer subject to the tax imposed under this chapter.

(b) The additional tax is equal to the appropriate rate under Section 171.002 of the taxable entity's taxable margin computed on the period beginning on the day after the last day for which the tax imposed on taxable margin or net taxable earned surplus was computed and ending on the date the taxable entity is no longer subject to the tax imposed under this chapter.

(c) The additional tax imposed and any report required by the comptroller are due on the 60th day after the date the taxable entity becomes no longer subject to the tax imposed under this chapter.

(d) Except as otherwise provided by this section, the provisions of this chapter apply to the tax imposed under this section.

(e) Repealed by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1282, Sec. 37(1), eff. January 1, 2008.
Tex. Agriculture Code § 71.110 — TX Code / Code ag / Chapter 71 / Section 71.110
§ 71.110. TREATMENT OR DESTRUCTION OF PLANTS.
Status: in_force

(a) If, at the time of field inspection, the department finds an injurious pest or disease or insect listed in Sections 71.104-71.109, as applicable, the grower of the plants shall delimit the infection or infestation and clean the plants by use of a disinfectant.

(b) If infected or infested plants are not able to be cleaned under Subsection (a) of this section, the grower may destroy the part of the field infected or infested and the department may certify the remaining clean part of the field.

(c) The grower of the plants shall furnish all materials, labor, and supervision necessary for carrying out this section.
Tex. Local Government Code § 131.001 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 131 / Section 131.001
§ 131.001. SPECIAL DEPOSITORY AUTHORIZED.
Status: in_force

If a financial institution that is a depository under state law for the public funds of a county, municipality, or district suspends business or is taken charge of by a state or federal bank regulatory agency, the local government authority authorized to select the original depository may select by contract a special depository for the public funds in the suspended financial institution.
Tex. Government Code § 51.002 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 51 / Section 51.002
§ 51.002. CLERK PRO TEMPORE; DEPUTY CLERK.
Status: in_force

(a) The supreme court, when necessary, may appoint a clerk pro tempore.

(b) The supreme court, by an order recorded in the minutes of the court, may authorize the clerk to appoint three deputy clerks who may discharge the duties required by law of the clerk. Each deputy clerk must give a bond that is approved by the supreme court and is in the same amount and subject to the same conditions as required for the bond of the clerk of the court. A deputy clerk serves at the will of the court.
Tex. Government Code § 2306.67021 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2306 / Section 2306.67021
§ 2306.67021. APPLICABILITY OF SUBCHAPTER.
Status: in_force

Except as provided by Sections 2306.6703 and 2306.67071, this subchapter does not apply to the allocation of housing tax credits to developments financed through the private activity bond program.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7931A.0105 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7931A / Section 7931A.0105
§ 7931A.0105. FINDINGS OF PUBLIC PURPOSE AND BENEFIT.
Status: in_force

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

(b) The district is created to accomplish the purposes of:

(1) a municipal utility district as provided by general law and Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution; and

(2) Section 52, Article III, Texas Constitution, that relate to the construction, acquisition, improvement, operation, or maintenance of macadamized, graveled, or paved roads, or improvements, including storm drainage, in aid of those roads.
Tex. Estates Code § 752.111 — TX Code / Code es / Chapter 752 / Section 752.111
§ 752.111. PERSONAL AND FAMILY MAINTENANCE.
Status: in_force

The language conferring authority with respect to personal and family maintenance in a statutory durable power of attorney empowers the agent to:

(1) perform the acts necessary to maintain the customary standard of living of the principal, the principal's spouse and children, and other individuals customarily or legally entitled to be supported by the principal, including:

(A) providing living quarters by purchase, lease, or other contract; or

(B) paying the operating costs, including interest, amortization payments, repairs, and taxes on premises owned by the principal and occupied by those individuals;

(2) provide for the individuals described by Subdivision (1):

(A) normal domestic help;

(B) usual vacations and travel expenses; and

(C) money for shelter, clothing, food, appropriate education, and other living costs;

(3) pay necessary medical, dental, and surgical care, hospitalization, and custodial care for the individuals described by Subdivision (1);

(4) continue any provision made by the principal for the individuals described by Subdivision (1) for automobiles or other means of transportation, including registering, licensing, insuring, and replacing the automobiles or other means of transportation;

(5) maintain or open charge accounts for the convenience of the individuals described by Subdivision (1) and open new accounts the agent considers desirable to accomplish a lawful purpose;

(6) continue:

(A) payments incidental to the membership or affiliation of the principal in a church, club, society, order, or other organization; or

(B) contributions to those organizations;

(7) perform all acts necessary in relation to the principal's mail, including:

(A) receiving, signing for, opening, reading, and responding to any mail addressed to the principal, whether through the United States Postal Service or a private mail service;

(B) forwarding the principal's mail to any address; and

(C) representing the principal before the United States Postal Service in all matters relating to mail service; and

(8) subject to the needs of the individuals described by Subdivision (1), provide for the reasonable care of the principal's pets.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 401.393 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 401 / Section 401.393
§ 401.393. COMMISSION ENFORCEMENT.
Status: in_force

The commission may enforce the provisions of this chapter under the commission's jurisdiction as provided by Chapter 7, Water Code.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1024.254 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1024 / Section 1024.254
§ 1024.254. TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR.
Status: in_force

The board may provide for the appointment of a tax assessor-collector for the district or may contract for the assessment and collection of taxes as provided by the Tax Code.
Tex. Occupations Code § 1104.160 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 1104 / Section 1104.160
§ 1104.160. MANDATORY REPORTING.
Status: in_force

An appraisal management company that has a reasonable basis to believe an appraiser is failing to comply with the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice in a manner that materially affects a value conclusion, violating applicable laws, or otherwise engaging in unethical or unprofessional conduct shall refer the matter to the board in the manner provided by Section 1104.204.
Tex. Family Code § 264.0011 — TX Code / Code fa / Chapter 264 / Section 264.0011
§ 264.0011. REFERENCE TO EXECUTIVE COMMISSIONER OR COMMISSION.
Status: in_force

In this chapter:

(1) a reference to the executive commissioner or the executive commissioner of the Health and Human Services Commission means the commissioner of the department; and

(2) a reference to the commission or the Health and Human Services Commission means the department.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8332.003 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8332 / Section 8332.003
§ 8332.003. CONFIRMATION AND DIRECTORS' 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. Government Code § 2306.512 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2306 / Section 2306.512
§ 2306.512. SPECIAL NEEDS.
Status: in_force

The department may adopt a strategy to serve the needs of individuals with special needs.
Tex. Occupations Code § 453.105 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 453 / Section 453.105
§ 453.105. EMPLOYEES; DIVISION OF RESPONSIBILITIES.
Status: in_force

(a) The board may request the executive council to assign administrative and clerical employees as necessary to carry out the board's functions.

(b) The board shall develop and implement policies that clearly separate the policymaking responsibilities of the board and the management responsibilities of the director and staff of the executive council.
Tex. Local Government Code § 343.012 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 343 / Section 343.012
§ 343.012. CONTRACT WITH SCHOOL DISTRICTS.
Status: in_force

(a) The municipality may contract with one or more school districts to provide school crossing guards.

(b) Under a contract, a school district may provide school crossing guard services to an area of the municipality that is not a part of the school district.
Tex. Labor Code § 302.044 — TX Code / Code la / Chapter 302 / Section 302.044
§ 302.044. OUTREACH ACTIVITIES.
Status: in_force

The commission shall require that local workforce development boards participate in outreach activities provided by the commission that are designed by the commission to allow board members and employees to become more proficient in the administration and operation of local workforce development activities. The commission shall adopt policies establishing the number of outreach activities in which a board is required to participate.
Tex. Tax Code § 111.001 — TX Code / Code tx / Chapter 111 / Section 111.001
§ 111.001. COMPTROLLER TO COLLECT TAXES.
Status: in_force

The comptroller shall collect the taxes imposed by this title except as otherwise provided by this title.