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Tex. Water Code § 51.332 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 51 / Section 51.332
§ 51.332. INCREASING DISTRICT'S POWERS.
Status: in_force

(a) A district operating under the provisions of this chapter which did not at the time of its creation have the powers provided in Section 51.331 of this code may assume the additional powers in the same manner and by the same procedures as provided in this subchapter, except that it is not necessary to hold an election to confirm the order establishing the district's increased powers.

(b) The board may not issue a money obligation to finance the increased functions, facilities, and powers until after the electors of the district have authorized it by a constitutional and statutory majority vote as provided by this chapter to control the issuance of preliminary bonds or construction bonds as the proposal may require.
Tex. Election Code § 124.065 — TX Code / Code el / Chapter 124 / Section 124.065
§ 124.065. PAPER BALLOT FOR OFFICE OF PRECINCT CHAIR.
Status: in_force

(a) The authority adopting an electronic voting system for use in a primary election may provide by resolution, order, or other official action for voting by paper ballot for the party office of precinct chair.

(b) The paper ballot for precinct chair must conform to the applicable standards governing regular paper ballots, except that the ballot shall be limited to the office of precinct chair.

(c) The secretary of state shall prescribe the form of the ballot for precinct chair consistent with this section.
Tex. Election Code § 213.057 — TX Code / Code el / Chapter 213 / Section 213.057
§ 213.057. CANVASS FOLLOWING RECOUNT.
Status: in_force

As soon as practicable after completion of a recount that changes the number of votes received for a particular candidate or for or against a measure, the final canvassing authority shall conduct a canvass for the office or measure involved using the recount supervisor's report, instead of the original county election returns, for each county in which a recount was conducted. An original final canvass for the office or measure is void, and the new final canvass is the official final canvass for the election on that office or measure. If no change occurs in the recount in the number of votes received for a candidate or for or against a measure, the official result of the election is determined from the original final canvass.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1107.103 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1107 / Section 1107.103
§ 1107.103. MANAGEMENT, CONTROL, AND ADMINISTRATION.
Status: in_force

The board shall manage, control, and administer the district's hospital or hospital system.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1015.207 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1015 / Section 1015.207
§ 1015.207. EXECUTION OF BONDS.
Status: in_force

(a) The board president shall execute district bonds in the district's name.

(b) The board secretary shall countersign the bonds in the manner provided by Chapter 618, Government Code.
Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 2B.0152 — TX Code / Code cr / Chapter 2B / Section 2B.0152
§ 2B.0152. PROVISION OF MONEY OR EQUIPMENT.
Status: in_force

(a) The department shall adopt rules for providing money or video and audio equipment to law enforcement agencies to:

(1) install video and audio equipment in law enforcement motor vehicles and motorcycles; or

(2) equip peace officers with body worn cameras.

(b) The rules described by Subsection (a) must specify criteria to prioritize money or equipment provided to law enforcement agencies. The criteria may include consideration of tax effort, financial hardship, available revenue, and budget surpluses. The criteria must give priority to:

(1) law enforcement agencies that employ peace officers whose primary duty is traffic enforcement;

(2) smaller jurisdictions; and

(3) municipal and county law enforcement agencies.

(c) The department shall collaborate with an institution of higher education to identify law enforcement agencies that need money or video and audio equipment for a purpose described by Subsection (a). The collaboration may include the use of a survey to assist in developing criteria to prioritize money or equipment provided to law enforcement agencies.

(d) To receive money or video and audio equipment from the state for a purpose described by Subsection (a), the governing body of a county or municipality, in conjunction with the law enforcement agency serving the county or municipality, shall certify to the department that the law enforcement agency needs money or video and audio equipment for that purpose.

(e) On receipt of money or video and audio equipment from the state for a purpose described by Subsection (a), the governing body of a county or municipality, in conjunction with the law enforcement agency serving the county or municipality, shall certify to the department that the law enforcement agency:

(1) has taken the necessary actions to use the video and audio equipment or body worn cameras for that purpose; and

(2) is using the video and audio equipment or body worn cameras for that purpose.
Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 11.28 — TX Code / Code cr / Chapter 11 / Section 11.28
§ 11.28. RETURN UNDER OATH.
Status: in_force

The return of a writ of habeas corpus, under the provisions of the preceding Article, if made by any person other than an officer, shall be under oath.
Tex. Education Code § 45.081 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 45 / Section 45.081
§ 45.081. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this subchapter:

(a) "District" means an independent school district.

(b) "Board" means the governing body of a district.

(c) "Real property" means any interest in land, buildings, or fixtures permanently attached to buildings or land.

(d) "Bonds" includes notes, contracts, and any other evidences of an obligation to pay a sum of money.
Tex. Alcoholic Beverage Code § 58.002 — TX Code / Code al / Chapter 58 / Section 58.002
§ 58.002. RESTRICTION AS TO REPRESENTATION.
Status: in_force

(a) A nonresident brewer's agent may not represent a nonresident brewer unless the agent is the primary American source of supply for a product produced by the nonresident brewer.

(b) In this section, "primary American source of supply" means the nonresident brewer or the exclusive agent of the nonresident brewer. To be the "primary American source of supply" the nonresident brewer's agent must be the first source, that is, the brewer or the source closest to the brewer, in the channel of commerce from whom the product can be secured by Texas distributors.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3898.057 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3898 / Section 3898.057
§ 3898.057. 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. Parks and Wildlife Code § 31.106 — TX Code / Code pw / Chapter 31 / Section 31.106
§ 31.106. PERSONAL WATERCRAFT.
Status: in_force

(a) No person shall operate a personal watercraft in the following manner or under the following circumstances:

(1) unless each person riding on or towed behind the vessel is wearing a U.S. Coast Guard approved Type I, II, III, or V personal flotation device;

(2) if the vessel is equipped by the manufacturer with a lanyard type engine cutoff switch, unless such lanyard is attached to the person, clothing, or personal flotation device of the operator as appropriate for the vessel involved;

(3) during the period between sunset and sunrise;

(4) within 50 feet of any other vessel, person, stationary platform or other object, or shore, except at headway speed;

(5) if the operator is under 13 years of age unless the operator is supervised by another person who:

(A) is at least 18 years of age;

(B) can lawfully operate the watercraft; and

(C) is on board the watercraft when under way;

(6) if the personal watercraft is a motorboat, within any area prohibited for operation of a motorboat by state law or local rule or regulation;

(7) while towing water skis, an aquaplane, a surfboard, a tube, or any other similar device, unless the towing vessel is designed to carry on board a minimum of two persons;

(8) by jumping the wake of another vessel recklessly or unnecessarily close to that vessel; or

(9) in a manner that requires the operator to swerve at the last possible moment to avoid collision.

(b) The provisions of this section do not apply to professional exhibitions or an officially sanctioned race, tournament, or exhibition.

(c) Subsection (a)(4) of this section does not prohibit the operation of personal watercraft on bodies of water less than 100 feet in width.

(d) An owner of a personal watercraft permitting a person under 18 years of age to operate the personal watercraft in a manner prohibited by this section may be notified of the violation.

(e) For the purposes of this section, a person is considered to be accompanying the operator of a personal watercraft if the person is on board the personal watercraft when underway.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1098.206 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1098 / Section 1098.206
§ 1098.206. REVENUE BONDS.
Status: in_force

(a) The board may issue revenue bonds to:

(1) purchase, construct, acquire, repair, equip, or renovate buildings or improvements for hospital purposes;

(2) acquire sites to be used for hospital purposes; or

(3) acquire and operate a mobile emergency medical or air ambulance service to assist the district in carrying out its hospital purposes.

(b) The bonds must be payable from and secured by a pledge of all or part of the revenue derived from the operation of the district's hospital system.

(c) The bonds may be additionally secured by a mortgage or deed of trust lien on all or part of district property.

(d) The bonds must be issued in the manner provided by Sections 264.042, 264.043, 264.046, 264.047, 264.048, and 264.049, Health and Safety Code, for the issuance of revenue bonds by a county hospital authority.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1056.305 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1056 / Section 1056.305
§ 1056.305. TRANSFER OR ADMINISTRATION OF ASSETS.
Status: in_force

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

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

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

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

(c) If Subsection (a)(1) does not apply and the board administers the property, assets, and debts of the district under Subsection (a)(2), the district is dissolved when all money has been disposed of and all district debts have been paid or settled.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3890.202 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3890 / Section 3890.202
§ 3890.202. MONEY USED FOR IMPROVEMENTS OR SERVICES.
Status: in_force

The district may acquire, construct, finance, operate, or maintain any improvement or service authorized under this chapter or Chapter 375, Local Government Code, using any money available to the district.
Tex. Agriculture Code § 201.307 — TX Code / Code ag / Chapter 201 / Section 201.307
§ 201.307. APPROVAL OF APPLICATION.
Status: in_force

(a) A conservation district may approve an application for cost-share assistance if the soil and water conservation land improvement measure is consistent with the purposes provided by Section 201.302 of this code and the priorities established by the state board under Section 201.303 of this code.

(b) A conservation district may not approve applications for cost-share assistance funds in excess of the funds allocated to the conservation district by the state board.
Tex. Occupations Code § 1902.402 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 1902 / Section 1902.402
§ 1902.402. INJUNCTION AND OTHER ENFORCEMENT PROVISIONS.
Status: in_force

(a) The executive director may bring an action to enjoin a person from violating this chapter.

(b) The executive director may enforce by injunction or other appropriate remedy in a court any rule, decision, determination, or order adopted or entered under this chapter.
Tex. Government Code § 1505.081 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 1505 / Section 1505.081
§ 1505.081. EXEMPTION FROM TAXATION.
Status: in_force

(a) A bond or interest coupon issued under this subchapter is exempt from taxation under any law of this state.

(b) In addition to the provisions required by Section 1505.059(b), each bond issued under this subchapter must state on its face the following provision: "The principal of and interest on this bond are exempt from taxation under any law of the State of Texas."
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8824.052 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8824 / Section 8824.052
§ 8824.052. METHOD OF ELECTING DIRECTORS.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided by Subsection (e), the directors of the district shall be elected as follows:

(1) the directors for positions 1 through 4 must reside in Colorado County Commissioners Precincts 1 through 4, respectively, and are elected by the voters of the applicable county commissioners precinct; and

(2) the directors for positions 5 through 7 must reside in Colorado County and are elected at large by the voters of the district.

(b) To be eligible to be a candidate for or to serve as a director, a person must be a registered voter.

(c) A person shall indicate on the application for a place on the ballot the position on the board to which the person seeks to be elected.

(d) When the boundaries of the county commissioners precincts are redrawn after each federal decennial census to reflect population changes, a director in office on the effective date of the change, or a director elected or appointed before the effective date of the change whose term of office begins on or after the effective date of the change, shall serve in the precinct to which elected or appointed even though the change in boundaries places the person's residence outside the precinct for which the person was elected or appointed.

(e) If territory is added to the district, the board shall change the method of electing directors as necessary to ensure that all district voters are fairly represented. A change in the method of electing directors adopted by the board under this subsection shall be implemented at the next directors' election at which the change can be implemented consistently with the Election Code and federal law.
Tex. Government Code § 791.037 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 791 / Section 791.037
§ 791.037. SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL SERVICES IN CERTAIN COUNTIES.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, "solid waste" has the meaning assigned by Section 361.003, Health and Safety Code.

(b) This section applies only to a county with a population of more than 1.7 million in which more than 70 percent of the population resides in a single municipality.

(c) A county may contract with a municipality to provide, directly or through a contract with another entity, a mandatory program under Section 364.034, Health and Safety Code, for solid waste disposal services in an area of the county located within the extraterritorial jurisdiction of the municipality if the municipality does not provide solid waste disposal services in that area.

(d) A contract under this section must include provisions regarding the termination of the county's provision of service on the occurrence of certain contingencies, including the annexation of the area covered by the contract by the municipality or the provision of service to the area by the municipality.
Tex. Local Government Code § 242.0015 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 242 / Section 242.0015
§ 242.0015. ARBITRATION REGARDING SUBDIVISION REGULATION AGREEMENT.
Status: in_force

(a) This section applies only to a county and a municipality that are required to make an agreement as described under Section 242.001(f). If a certified agreement between a county and a municipality with an extraterritorial jurisdiction that extends 3.5 miles or more from the corporate boundaries of the municipality is not in effect on or before January 1, 2004, the parties must arbitrate the disputed issues. If a certified agreement between a county and a municipality with an extraterritorial jurisdiction that extends less than 3.5 miles from the corporate boundaries of the municipality is not in effect on or before January 1, 2006, the parties must arbitrate the disputed issues. A party may not refuse to participate in arbitration requested under this section. An arbitration decision under this section is binding on the parties.

(b) The county and the municipality must agree on an individual to serve as arbitrator. If the county and the municipality cannot agree on an individual to serve as arbitrator, the county and the municipality shall each select an arbitrator and the arbitrators selected shall select a third arbitrator.

(c) The third arbitrator selected under Subsection (b) presides over the arbitration panel.

(d) Not later than the 30th day after the date the county and the municipality are required to have an agreement in effect under Section 242.001(f), the arbitrator or arbitration panel, as applicable, must be selected.

(e) The authority of the arbitrator or arbitration panel is limited to issuing a decision relating only to the disputed issues between the county and the municipality regarding the authority of the county or municipality to regulate plats, subdivisions, or development plans.

(f) Each party is equally liable for the costs of an arbitration conducted under this section.

(g) The arbitrator or arbitration panel, as applicable, shall render a decision under this section not later than the 60th day after the date the arbitrator or arbitration panel is selected. If after a good faith effort the arbitrator or panel has not reached a decision as provided under this subsection, the arbitrator or panel shall continue to arbitrate the matter until the arbitrator or panel reaches a decision.

(h) A municipality and a county may not arbitrate the subdivision of an individual plat under this section.
Tex. Government Code § 523.0002 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 523 / Section 523.0002
§ 523.0002. GOALS.
Status: in_force

The commission's goals are to:

(1) maximize federal funds through the efficient use of available state and local resources;

(2) provide a system that delivers prompt, comprehensive, effective services to individuals of this state by:

(A) improving access to health and human services at the local level; and

(B) eliminating architectural, communication, programmatic, and transportation barriers;

(3) promote the health of individuals of this state by:

(A) reducing the incidence of disease and disabling conditions;

(B) increasing the availability and improving the quality of health care services;

(C) addressing the high incidence of certain illnesses and conditions in minority populations;

(D) increasing the availability of trained health care professionals;

(E) improving knowledge of health care needs;

(F) reducing infant death and disease;

(G) reducing the impacts of mental disorders in adults and emotional disturbances in children;

(H) increasing nutritional education and participation in nutrition programs; and

(I) reducing substance abuse;

(4) foster the development of responsible, productive, and self-sufficient citizens by:

(A) improving workforce skills;

(B) increasing employment, earnings, and benefits;

(C) increasing housing opportunities;

(D) increasing child-care and other dependent-care services;

(E) improving education and vocational training to meet specific career goals;

(F) reducing school dropouts and teen pregnancy;

(G) improving parental effectiveness;

(H) increasing support services for individuals with disabilities and services to help those individuals maintain or increase their independence;

(I) improving access to work sites, accommodations, transportation, and other public places and activities covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. Section 12101 et seq.); and

(J) improving services for juvenile offenders;

(5) provide needed resources and services to individuals of this state when they cannot provide or care for themselves by:

(A) increasing support services for adults and their families during periods of unemployment, financial need, or homelessness;

(B) reducing extended dependency on basic support services; and

(C) increasing the availability and diversity of long-term care provided to support individuals with chronic conditions in settings that focus on community-based services, with options ranging from their own homes to total-care facilities;

(6) protect the physical and emotional safety of all individuals of this state by:

(A) reducing abuse, neglect, and exploitation of elderly individuals and adults with disabilities;

(B) reducing child abuse and neglect;

(C) reducing family violence;

(D) increasing services to children who are truant or who run away, or who are at risk of truancy or running away, and their families;

(E) reducing crime and juvenile delinquency;

(F) reducing community health risks; and

(G) improving regulation of human services providers; and

(7) improve the coordination and delivery of children's services.
Tex. Education Code § 38.0141 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 38 / Section 38.0141
§ 38.0141. REPORTING OF CERTAIN HEALTH AND SAFETY INFORMATION REQUIRED.
Status: in_force

(a) Each school district shall provide to the agency information as required by the commissioner, including statistics and data, relating to student health and physical activity and information described by Sections 28.004(k)(2), (3), and (4) presented in a form determined by the commissioner. The district shall provide the information required by this subsection for the district and for each campus in the district.

(b) Not later than one year after the agency receives the information required by Subsection (a), the commissioner shall complete a report on physical education provided by each school district and publish the report on the agency's Internet website.

(c) The report must include:

(1) the number of physical education classes offered at each campus in the district and detail the number of days, classes, and minutes offered each week by each campus;

(2) the ratio of students enrolled in physical education classes in the district compared to the overall enrollment;

(3) the average physical education class size at each campus in the district;

(4) the number of physical education teachers in the district who are licensed, certified, or endorsed by an accredited teacher preparation program to teach physical education;

(5) whether each campus in the district has the appropriate equipment and adequate facilities for students to engage in the amount and intensity of physical activity required under Section 28.002;

(6) whether the district allows modifications or accommodations that allow physical education courses to meet the needs of students with disabilities; and

(7) whether the district has a policy that allows teachers or administrators in the district to withhold physical activity from a student as punishment.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 21.454 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 21 / Section 21.454
§ 21.454. TAX COLLECTOR.
Status: in_force

The board may:

(1) provide for the appointment of a tax collector for the district; or

(2) contract for the collection of taxes as provided by the Tax Code.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8019.0201 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8019 / Section 8019.0201
§ 8019.0201. GOVERNING BODY; TERMS.
Status: in_force

(a) The district is governed by a board of five elected directors.

(b) Except as provided by Section 8019.0202, directors serve staggered four-year terms.