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Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1039.208 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1039 / Section 1039.208
§ 1039.208. 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. Special District Local Laws Code § 7935A.0305 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7935A / Section 7935A.0305
§ 7935A.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. Special District Local Laws Code § 8417.103 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8417 / Section 8417.103
§ 8417.103. 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. Family Code § 160.637 — TX Code / Code fa / Chapter 160 / Section 160.637
§ 160.637. BINDING EFFECT OF DETERMINATION OF PARENTAGE.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as otherwise provided by Subsection (b) or Section 160.316, a determination of parentage is binding on:

(1) all signatories to an acknowledgment or denial of paternity as provided by Subchapter D; and

(2) all parties to an adjudication by a court acting under circumstances that satisfy the jurisdictional requirements of Section 159.201.

(b) A child is not bound by a determination of parentage under this chapter unless:

(1) the determination was based on an unrescinded acknowledgment of paternity and the acknowledgment is consistent with the results of genetic testing;

(2) the adjudication of parentage was based on a finding consistent with the results of genetic testing and the consistency is declared in the determination or is otherwise shown; or

(3) the child was a party or was represented in the proceeding determining parentage by an attorney ad litem.

(c) In a proceeding to dissolve a marriage, the court is considered to have made an adjudication of the parentage of a child if the court acts under circumstances that satisfy the jurisdictional requirements of Section 159.201, and the final order:

(1) expressly identifies the child as "a child of the marriage" or "issue of the marriage" or uses similar words indicating that the husband is the father of the child; or

(2) provides for the payment of child support for the child by the husband unless paternity is specifically disclaimed in the order.

(d) Except as otherwise provided by Subsection (b), a determination of parentage may be a defense in a subsequent proceeding seeking to adjudicate parentage by an individual who was not a party to the earlier proceeding.

(e) A party to an adjudication of paternity may challenge the adjudication only under the laws of this state relating to appeal, the vacating of judgments, or other judicial review.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3898.206 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3898 / Section 3898.206
§ 3898.206. TAXES FOR BONDS AND OTHER OBLIGATIONS.
Status: in_force

At the time bonds or other obligations payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes are issued:

(1) the board shall impose a continuing direct annual ad valorem tax for each year that all or part of the bonds are outstanding; and

(2) the district annually shall impose an ad valorem tax on all taxable property in the district in an amount sufficient to:

(A) pay the interest on the bonds or other obligations as the interest becomes due; and

(B) create a sinking fund for the payment of the principal of the bonds or other obligations when due or the redemption price at any earlier required redemption date.
Tex. Education Code § 66.67 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 66 / Section 66.67
§ 66.67. LEASE TERMS.
Status: in_force

(a) The oil and gas lease for each tract shall be offered for a bonus to be determined by high bid in addition to the stipulated royalty or for a stipulated bonus and a royalty to be determined by high bid. Each tract shall be offered separately and the minimum bonus or royalty, depending on the basis for the bid, and the length of the primary term for each tract shall be set out in the official publication describing the tracts and terms.

(b) Except as otherwise provided by law, the minimum royalty rate shall be one-eighth of the oil or gas produced or the value thereof.

(c) The primary term of a lease shall not exceed 10 years.

(d) Each lease shall be subject to the provisions of this subchapter and rules promulgated by the board.

(e) The successful bidder shall pay to the board of regents on the day the bid is accepted the full amount of bonus, whether stipulated or bid, and the special fee in the form of payment specified by the board.
Tex. Finance Code § 15.405 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 15 / Section 15.405
§ 15.405. LEGISLATIVE RECOMMENDATIONS.
Status: in_force

The commissioner shall report the department's legislative recommendations to the legislature for consideration.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3972.0205 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3972 / Section 3972.0205
§ 3972.0205. OFFICERS.
Status: in_force

The board shall elect from among the directors a chair, a vice chair, and a secretary. The offices of chair and secretary may not be held by the same person.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8010.004 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8010 / Section 8010.004
§ 8010.004. CONSENT OF MUNICIPALITY REQUIRED.
Status: in_force

The temporary directors may not hold an election under Section 8010.003 until each municipality in whose corporate limits or extraterritorial jurisdiction the district is located has consented by ordinance or resolution to the creation of the district and to the inclusion of land in the district.
Tex. Education Code § 54.5401 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 54 / Section 54.5401
§ 54.5401. RECREATION AND WELLNESS FACILITY FEE; UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON-CLEAR LAKE.
Status: in_force

(a) The board of regents of the University of Houston System may charge each student enrolled at the University of Houston-Clear Lake a recreation and wellness facility fee. The fee may be used only for the purpose of financing, constructing, operating, maintaining, improving, and equipping a recreation and wellness facility and for operating recreation and wellness programs at the University of Houston-Clear Lake.

(b) The recreation and wellness facility fee may not be charged unless the charging of the fee is approved by a majority vote of the students enrolled at the university participating in a general student election held for that purpose.

(c) The amount of a fee charged under this section may not exceed:

(1) $150 per student for each regular semester;

(2) $75 per student for each summer session of eight weeks or longer; or

(3) $50 per student for each term of the summer session of less than eight weeks.

(d) Revenue from a fee charged under this section shall be deposited to the credit of an account known as the University of Houston-Clear Lake Recreation and Wellness Facility Fee Account.

(e) The board of regents may increase the amount of a fee charged under this section, except that the board may not increase the amount of the fee to an amount that exceeds by more than 10 percent the amount of the fee charged during the preceding academic year unless the amount of the increase is approved by a majority vote of students enrolled at the university participating in a general student election held for that purpose.

(f) The recreation and wellness facility fee is not considered in determining the maximum amount of student services fees that may be charged under Section 54.503.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 6905.166 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 6905 / Section 6905.166
§ 6905.166. EMINENT DOMAIN.
Status: in_force

(a) To carry out an authority provided by this chapter, the district may exercise the power of eminent domain to acquire the fee simple title, or any other interest in land, and other property and easements, inside or outside the district, including land or an interest in land needed for a reservoir, dam, or flood easement above the probable high water line around any reservoir.

(b) The district must exercise the power of eminent domain in the manner provided by Chapter 21, Property Code.

(c) The district is a municipal corporation for the purposes of Chapter 21, Property Code.

(d) The board shall determine the amount and type of interest in land, other property, or easements to be acquired.
Tex. Natural Resources Code § 53.070 — TX Code / Code nr / Chapter 53 / Section 53.070
§ 53.070. REINSTATEMENT OF LEASE.
Status: in_force

(a) If the owner of the forfeited lease complies with the provisions of this subchapter within 30 days after the declaration of forfeiture, the commissioner may reinstate the lease under the terms of this subchapter and other terms that he may prescribe.

(b) If the lease is not reinstated within the 30-day period, the owner of the surface, as agent of the state, is entitled to lease the minerals.
Tex. Finance Code § 95.002 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 95 / Section 95.002
§ 95.002. LIMITATIONS ON ACCOUNTS.
Status: in_force

The board may limit the number and value of deposit accounts the savings bank may accept.
Tex. Government Code § 44.167 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 44 / Section 44.167
§ 44.167. EASTLAND COUNTY.
Status: in_force

(a) The criminal district attorney of Eastland County shall attend each term and session of the district courts in Eastland County and shall represent the state in all criminal and civil cases in the courts of the county.

(b) The criminal district attorney has all the powers, duties, and privileges in Eastland County relating to criminal or civil matters involving the county or state that are conferred by law on county and district attorneys in the various counties and districts.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 771.051 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 771 / Section 771.051
§ 771.051. POWERS AND DUTIES OF COMMISSION.
Status: in_force

(a) The commission is the state's authority on emergency communications. The commission shall:

(1) administer the implementation of statewide 9-1-1 service and the poison control network, including poison control centers under Chapter 777;

(2) develop minimum performance standards for equipment and operation of 9-1-1 service to be followed in developing regional plans under Section 771.055, including requirements that the plans provide for:

(A) automatic number identification by which the telephone number of the caller is automatically identified at the public safety answering point receiving the call; and

(B) other features the commission considers appropriate;

(3) examine and approve or disapprove regional plans as provided by Section 771.056;

(4) recommend minimum training standards, assist in training, and provide assistance in the establishment and operation of 9-1-1 service;

(5) allocate money to prepare and operate regional plans as provided by Section 771.056;

(6) develop and provide public education materials and training;

(7) plan, implement, operate, and maintain poison control center databases and assist in planning, supporting, and facilitating 9-1-1 databases, as needed;

(8) provide grants or contracts for services that enhance the effectiveness of 9-1-1 service;

(9) coordinate emergency communications services and providers;

(10) make reasonable efforts to gain voluntary cooperation in the commission's activities of emergency communications authorities and providers outside the commission's jurisdiction, including:

(A) making joint communications to state and federal regulators; and

(B) arranging cooperative purchases of equipment or services; and

(11) accept, receive, and deposit in its account in the general revenue fund gifts, grants, and royalties from public and private entities. Gifts, grants, and royalties may be used for the purposes of the commission.

(b) The commission shall comply with state laws requiring state agencies, boards, or commissions generally to submit appropriations requests to the Legislative Budget Board and the governor and to develop a strategic plan for operations.

(c) The commission may obtain a commercial license or sublicense to sell 9-1-1 or poison control public education and training materials in this state or in other states. The commission may use all profits from sales for purposes of the commission.

(d) The commission shall develop and implement policies that clearly separate the policy making responsibilities of the commission and the management responsibilities of the executive director and the staff of the commission.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1051.113 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1051 / Section 1051.113
§ 1051.113. CONTRACTS WITH GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES FOR INVESTIGATORY OR OTHER SERVICES.
Status: in_force

The board may contract with a political subdivision or governmental agency for the district to provide investigatory or other services for the medical, hospital, or welfare needs of district inhabitants.
Tex. Transportation Code § 1006.151 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 1006 / Section 1006.151
§ 1006.151. GRANTS.
Status: in_force

(a) Subject to the requirements of this section, the authority may enter into contracts in the authority's own name and on the authority's own behalf with recipients of grants for purposes of this chapter.

(b) The authority shall:

(1) develop and periodically update standard performance measures for each category of grants provided by the authority for use in assessing grantee success in achieving the purposes of this chapter; and

(2) ensure that grants are used to help increase:

(A) the recovery rate of stolen motor vehicles;

(B) the clearance rate of:

(i) motor vehicle burglaries and thefts; and

(ii) fraud-related motor vehicle crimes; and

(C) the number of persons arrested for motor vehicle burglary and theft and fraud-related motor vehicle crime.

(c) The authority shall allocate grant funds primarily based on the number of motor vehicles stolen in, or the motor vehicle burglary or theft rate across, and the number of fraud-related motor vehicle crimes committed in the state rather than based on geographic distribution.

(d) The authority shall, in consultation with the department, annually update the performance measures developed under Subsection (b).
Tex. Education Code § 21.466 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 21 / Section 21.466
§ 21.466. TEACHER QUALITY ASSISTANCE.
Status: in_force

(a) From money appropriated or otherwise available for the purpose, the agency shall develop training for and provide technical assistance to school districts and open-enrollment charter schools regarding:

(1) strategic compensation, staffing, and scheduling efforts that improve professional growth, teacher leadership and mentorship opportunities, and staff retention, including by identifying opportunities to reduce noninstructional duties for teachers;

(2) programs that encourage high school students or other members of the community in the area served by the district to become teachers, including available teacher apprenticeship programs, including by developing partnerships with educator preparation programs; and

(3) programs or strategies that school leaders may use to establish clear and attainable behavior expectations while proactively supporting students.

(b) From money appropriated or otherwise available, the agency shall provide grants to school districts and open-enrollment charter schools to implement initiatives developed under this section.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8385.202 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8385 / Section 8385.202
§ 8385.202. 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. Health and Safety Code § 432.021 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 432 / Section 432.021
§ 432.021. ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTY.
Status: in_force

(a) The department may assess an administrative penalty against a person who violates a rule adopted under Section 432.011 or an order adopted or license issued under this chapter.

(b) In determining the amount of the penalty, the department shall consider:

(1) the person's previous violations;

(2) the seriousness of the violation;

(3) any hazard to the health and safety of the public;

(4) the person's demonstrated good faith; and

(5) other matters as justice may require.

(c) The penalty may not exceed $25,000 for each violation. Each day a violation continues is a separate violation.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1551.303 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1551 / Section 1551.303
§ 1551.303. FUNDING OF OPTIONAL COVERAGES.
Status: in_force

The board of trustees may allocate any employer contributions remaining after the basic coverage has been funded to fund optional coverages in any manner the board determines is appropriate.
Tex. Education Code § 28.0115 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 28 / Section 28.0115
§ 28.0115. ELECTIVE COURSE ON NUTRITION AND WELLNESS.
Status: in_force

Each school district and open-enrollment charter school offering a high school program shall provide an elective course in nutrition and wellness that meets the requirements for a one-half elective credit under Section 28.025, using materials the State Board of Education approves. The nutrition instruction:

(1) must include curriculum requirements based on nutritional guidelines recommended by the Texas Nutrition Advisory Committee established under Chapter 119B, Health and Safety Code; and

(2) may incorporate other relevant material, including culinary skills, horticulture, and consumer economics.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 11003.256 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 11003 / Section 11003.256
§ 11003.256. BONDS PAYABLE FROM AD VALOREM TAXES.
Status: in_force

(a) If bonds are issued payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes, the board shall annually impose a tax on the taxable property in the district in an amount sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on the bonds when due.

(b) The district may adopt the rate of a tax imposed under Subsection (a) for any year after giving consideration to the money received from the pledged revenue that may be available for payment of principal and interest, to the extent and in the manner permitted by the resolution authorizing the issuance of the bonds.
Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 49A.120 — TX Code / Code cr / Chapter 49A / Section 49A.120
§ 49A.120. WITHHOLDING OF RECORDS NOT PERMITTED; EXCEPTIONS.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided by Subsection (b) and subject to a discretionary exception under Chapter 552, Government Code, records described by Article 49A.119(b) may not be withheld.

(b) A photograph or x-ray of a body taken during an autopsy is excepted from required public disclosure under Chapter 552, Government Code, but is subject to disclosure:

(1) under a subpoena or under other law; or

(2) if the photograph or x-ray is of the body of a person who died while in the custody of law enforcement.

(c) A governmental body, as defined by Section 552.003, Government Code, may withhold a photograph or x-ray under Subsection (b) without requesting a decision from the attorney general under Subchapter G, Chapter 552, Government Code. This subsection does not affect the disclosure of a photograph or x-ray that is otherwise required by Subsection (b).
Tex. Insurance Code § 1201.215 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1201 / Section 1201.215
§ 1201.215.
Status: in_force

Sec. 1201.215. POLICY PROVISION: PAYMENT OF CLAIMS. (a) Except as provided by Subsection (d), an individual accident and health insurance policy must contain the following provision:

"Payment of Claims: Indemnity for loss of life will be payable in accordance with the beneficiary designation and the provisions respecting indemnity payments that may be prescribed in this policy and effective at the time of payment. If such a designation or provision is not then effective, the indemnity will be payable to the insured's estate. Any other accrued indemnities unpaid at the insured's death may, at the option of the insurer, be paid either in accordance with the beneficiary designation or to the insured's estate. All other indemnities will be payable to the insured."

(b) An insurer may include with the provision required by Subsection (a) one or both of the following provisions:

"If any indemnity of this policy is payable to the insured's estate, or to an insured or beneficiary who is a minor or is otherwise not competent to give a valid release, the insurer may pay the indemnity, up to an amount not exceeding $__________ (insert amount), to any relative by blood or connection by marriage of the insured or beneficiary who is considered by the insurer to be equitably entitled to the indemnity. Any payment made by the insurer in good faith in accordance with this provision fully discharges the insurer to the extent of the payment."

"Subject to any written direction of the insured, in the application or otherwise, all or a portion of any indemnity provided by this policy on account of hospital, nursing, medical, or surgical services may, at the insurer's option and unless the insured requests otherwise in writing not later than the time of filing proof of the loss, be paid directly to the hospital or person providing the services. It is not required that the service be provided by a particular hospital or person."

(c) The amount to be inserted in the clause permitted by Subsection (b) may not exceed $1,000.

(d) The provision required by Subsection (a) is not required to be contained in a policy issued by a corporation operating under Chapter 842.
Tex. Government Code § 2253.074 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2253 / Section 2253.074
§ 2253.074. COSTS AND ATTORNEY FEES.
Status: in_force

A court may award costs and reasonable attorney fees that are equitable in a proceeding to enforce a claim on a payment bond or to declare that any part of a claim is invalid.
Tex. Insurance Code § 962.053 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 962 / Section 962.053
§ 962.053. COMPLIANCE WITH STATE LAW REQUIRED.
Status: in_force

A certificate of authority issued under this chapter continues in effect on the condition that the insurer continue to comply with the laws of this state.
Tex. Education Code § 37.113 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 37 / Section 37.113
§ 37.113. NOTIFICATION REGARDING BOMB THREAT OR TERRORISTIC THREAT.
Status: in_force

A school district that receives a bomb threat or terroristic threat relating to a campus or other district facility at which students are present shall provide notification of the threat as soon as possible to the parent or guardian of or other person standing in parental relation to each student who is assigned to the campus or who regularly uses the facility, as applicable.
Tex. Natural Resources Code § 81.072 — TX Code / Code nr / Chapter 81 / Section 81.072
§ 81.072. VERIFICATION BY CONTRACTORS.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, "E-verify program" has the meaning assigned by Section 673.001, Government Code.

(b) The commission may not award a contract for goods or services in this state to a contractor unless the contractor and any subcontractor register with and participate in the E-verify program to verify employee information. The contractor and any subcontractor shall continue to participate in the program during the term of the contract.

(c) The commission shall develop procedures for the administration of the E-verify program under this section.