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Tex. Local Government Code § 154.024 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 154 / Section 154.024
§ 154.024. MONTHLY REPORT OF EXPENSES OF OFFICERS.
Status: in_force

At the end of each month, an officer who is compensated on a salary basis shall prepare a report of the officer's expenses. The report must:

(1) contain an itemized and sworn statement of all approved expenses incurred by the officer and charged to the officer's county;

(2) contain the name of the case, if any, in connection with which an expense is incurred; and

(3) be accompanied by invoices covering any purchases and requisitions issued by the officer and included in the report.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 102.102 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 102 / Section 102.102
§ 102.102. REMOVAL.
Status: in_force

(a) It is a ground for removal from the oversight committee that a member:

(1) is ineligible for membership under Section 102.101(e);

(2) cannot, because of illness or disability, discharge the member's duties for a substantial part of the member's term; or

(3) is absent from more than half of the regularly scheduled oversight committee meetings that the member is eligible to attend during a calendar year without an excuse approved by a majority vote of the committee.

(b) The validity of an action of the oversight committee is not affected by the fact that it is taken when a ground for removal of a committee member exists.

(c) If the chief executive officer has knowledge that a potential ground for removal exists, the chief executive officer shall notify the presiding officer of the oversight committee of the potential ground. The presiding officer shall then notify the appointing authority and the attorney general that a potential ground for removal exists. If the potential ground for removal involves the presiding officer, the chief executive officer shall notify the next highest ranking officer of the oversight committee, who shall then notify the appointing authority and the attorney general that a potential ground for removal exists.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 9051.107 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 9051 / Section 9051.107
§ 9051.107. EXPENDITURES.
Status: in_force

The board may provide for the payment of expenditures considered essential to the proper maintenance and administration of the district.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1012.305 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1012 / Section 1012.305
§ 1012.305. TRANSFER, SALE, OR ADMINISTRATION OF ASSETS.
Status: in_force

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

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

(2) sell the assets and liabilities to another person; or

(3) 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 board 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 Subsections (a)(1) and (2) do not apply and the board administers the property, assets, and debts under Subsection (a)(3), the district is dissolved when all money is disposed of and all district debts have been paid or settled.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8483.0103 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8483 / Section 8483.0103
§ 8483.0103. CONFIRMATION AND DIRECTOR 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. Business & Commerce Code § 2A.107 — TX Code / Code bc / Chapter 2A / Section 2A.107
§ 2A.107. WAIVER OR RENUNCIATION OF CLAIM OR RIGHT AFTER DEFAULT.
Status: in_force

A claim or right arising out of an alleged default or breach of warranty may be discharged in whole or in part without consideration by a written waiver or renunciation signed and delivered by the aggrieved party.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3838.005 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3838 / Section 3838.005
§ 3838.005. DISTRICT TERRITORY.
Status: in_force

(a) The district is composed of the territory described by Section 2 of the Act enacting this chapter, as that territory may have been modified under:

(1) Subchapter J, Chapter 49, Water Code; or

(2) other law.

(b) The boundaries and field notes of the district contained in Section 2 of the Act enacting this chapter form a closure. A mistake in the field notes or in copying the field notes in the legislative process does not in any way affect the district's:

(1) organization, existence, or validity;

(2) right to issue any type of bond for a purpose for which the district is created or to pay the principal of and interest on the bond;

(3) right to impose or collect an assessment or tax; or

(4) legality or operation.
Tex. Education Code § 45.034 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 45 / Section 45.034
§ 45.034. PLEDGE OF REVENUES.
Status: in_force

The board, city council or commission, or commissioners court may pledge all or any part of any of its revenues from the facilities to the payment of any bonds issued under this subchapter, including the payment of principal, interest, and any other amounts required or permitted in connection with the bonds. If revenues from the facilities are pledged to the payment of bonds, the rentals, rates and charges for the occupancy or use of the facilities must be fixed and collected in amounts at least sufficient to provide for all payments of principal, interest, and any other amounts required in connection with the bonds, and, to the extent required by the resolution or order authorizing the issuance of the bonds, to provide for the payment of operation, maintenance, and other expenses.
Tex. Property Code § 221.001 — TX Code / Code pr / Chapter 221 / Section 221.001
§ 221.001. SHORT TITLE.
Status: in_force

This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the Texas Timeshare Act.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 119.056 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 119 / Section 119.056
§ 119.056. REPORT.
Status: in_force

The network shall report the results of the network's efforts, findings, and activities to the legislature, state and federal partners, and other interested entities.
Tex. Parks and Wildlife Code § 13.106 — TX Code / Code pw / Chapter 13 / Section 13.106
§ 13.106. POSTING OF REGULATIONS.
Status: in_force

All specific or general regulations applying to a state park, historic site, scientific area, or fort must be posted in a conspicuous place at the park, site, or fort. A copy of the regulations shall be made available on request to persons using the park.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3982.0602 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3982 / Section 3982.0602
§ 3982.0602. ELECTION; ADOPTION OF TAX.
Status: in_force

(a) The district may adopt a sales and use tax if authorized by a majority of the voters of the district voting at an election held for that purpose.

(b) The board by order may call an election to authorize the adoption of the sales and use tax. The election may be held on any uniform election date and in conjunction with any other district election.

(c) The ballot shall be printed to provide for voting for or against the proposition: "Authorization of a sales and use tax in the Plum Creek Management District No. 1 of Liberty County at a rate not to exceed ____ percent" (insert rate of one or more increments of one-eighth of one percent).
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8154.051 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8154 / Section 8154.051
§ 8154.051. COMPOSITION OF BOARD.
Status: in_force

The board consists of five directors.
Tex. Government Code § 479.0052 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 479 / Section 479.0052
§ 479.0052. DETERMINATION OF INCREMENTAL INCREASE IN CERTAIN TAX RECEIPTS.
Status: in_force

(a) After a site selection organization selects a site for a motor sports racing event in this state in accordance with an application by a local organizing committee, endorsing municipality, or endorsing county, the office shall determine the incremental increases in the following tax receipts that the office determines are directly attributable to the preparation for and presentation of the racing event for the 30-day period that ends at the end of the day after the date on which the racing event will be held:

(1) the receipts to this state from taxes imposed under Chapters 151, 152, 156, and 183, Tax Code, and under Title 5, Alcoholic Beverage Code, in the market areas designated under Section 479.0054;

(2) the receipts collected by this state for each endorsing municipality in the market area from the sales and use tax imposed by each endorsing municipality under Section 321.101(a), Tax Code, and the mixed beverage tax revenue to be received by each endorsing municipality under Section 183.051(b), Tax Code;

(3) the receipts collected by this state for each endorsing county in the market area from the sales and use tax imposed by each endorsing county under Section 323.101(a), Tax Code, and the mixed beverage tax revenue to be received by each endorsing county under Section 183.051(b), Tax Code;

(4) the receipts collected by each endorsing municipality in the market area from the hotel occupancy tax imposed under Chapter 351, Tax Code; and

(5) the receipts collected by each endorsing county in the market area from the hotel occupancy tax imposed under Chapter 352, Tax Code.

(b) The office shall make the determination required by Subsection (a) in accordance with procedures the office develops.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1901.003 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1901 / Section 1901.003
§ 1901.003. APPLICABILITY OF OTHER LAW.
Status: in_force

Chapters 2251 and 2301 and Article 5.13-2 apply to rates and forms for professional liability insurance for physicians and health care providers under this chapter.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7803.252 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7803 / Section 7803.252
§ 7803.252. NOTICE OF AND HEARING ON PETITION TO ANNEX DEFINED AREA.
Status: in_force

(a) On receipt of a petition under Section 7803.251, the board by order shall set a time and place for a hearing on the petition to be held not less than 30 days after the date of the order.

(b) Notice of the time and place of the hearing on the petition must be posted in the district and in the separately defined area proposed to be annexed for at least 15 days before the date of the hearing. Notice must also be published one time in a newspaper with general circulation in the county at least 15 days before the date of the hearing.

(c) The notice described by Subsection (b) must contain a description of the separately defined area proposed to be annexed.
Tex. Agriculture Code § 12.051 — TX Code / Code ag / Chapter 12 / Section 12.051
§ 12.051. FARMER MENTAL HEALTH AND SUICIDE PREVENTION PROGRAM.
Status: in_force

(a) The department shall establish a farmer mental health and suicide prevention program to raise awareness among farmers of issues relating to mental health and suicide prevention.

(b) As part of the program, the department shall:

(1) promote suicide prevention among farmers through a public awareness campaign;

(2) provide a toll-free telephone hotline for farmer mental health assistance;

(3) develop a mental wellness plan for farmers affected by a disaster; and

(4) coordinate suicide prevention activities with other state agencies, including the Department of State Health Services.
Tex. Tax Code § 151.3565 — TX Code / Code tx / Chapter 151 / Section 151.3565
§ 151.3565. EMERGENCY PREPARATION SUPPLIES FOR LIMITED PERIOD.
Status: in_force

(a) The sale of an emergency preparation item is exempted from the taxes imposed by this chapter if the sale takes place during a period beginning at 12:01 a.m. on the Saturday before the last Monday in April and ending at 12 midnight on the last Monday in April.

(b) For purposes of this section, "emergency preparation item" means:

(1) a portable generator used to provide light or communications or to preserve perishable food in the event of a power outage, the sales price of which is less than $3,000;

(2) an item listed in this subdivision, the sales price of which is less than $300:

(A) a storm protection device manufactured, rated, and marketed specifically to prevent damage to a glazed or non-glazed opening during a storm; or

(B) an emergency or rescue ladder; or

(3) an item listed in this subdivision, the sales price of which is less than $75:

(A) a reusable or artificial ice product;

(B) a portable, self-powered light source;

(C) a gasoline or diesel fuel container;

(D) a AAA cell, AA cell, C cell, D cell, 6 volt, or 9 volt battery, or a package containing more than one battery, other than an automobile or boat battery;

(E) a nonelectric cooler or ice chest for food storage;

(F) a tarpaulin or other flexible waterproof sheeting;

(G) a ground anchor system or tie-down kit;

(H) a mobile telephone battery or battery charger;

(I) a portable self-powered radio, including a two-way radio or weatherband radio;

(J) a fire extinguisher, smoke detector, or carbon monoxide detector;

(K) a hatchet or axe;

(L) a self-contained first aid kit; or

(M) a nonelectric can opener.
Tex. Business & Commerce Code § 321.110 — TX Code / Code bc / Chapter 321 / Section 321.110
§ 321.110. PROTECTION OF SECRECY OR SECURITY.
Status: in_force

At the request of a party to an action brought under this chapter, the court, in the court's discretion, may conduct a legal proceeding in a manner that protects:

(1) the secrecy and security of the computer, computer network, computer data, computer program, and computer software involved so as to prevent a possible recurrence of the same or a similar act by another person; or

(2) any trade secret of a party to the action.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 4001.0305 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 4001 / Section 4001.0305
§ 4001.0305. MEMBERSHIP IN CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS.
Status: in_force

The district may join and pay dues to a charitable or nonprofit organization that performs a service or provides an activity consistent with the furtherance of a district purpose.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1038.161 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1038 / Section 1038.161
§ 1038.161. AUTHORITY TO BORROW MONEY; SECURITY.
Status: in_force

(a) The board may borrow money for district obligations at the time the loan is made.

(b) To secure a loan, the board may pledge:

(1) district revenue that is not pledged to pay the district's bonded indebtedness;

(2) a district tax to be imposed by the district in the next 12-month period that is not pledged to pay the principal of or interest on district bonds; or

(3) district bonds that have been authorized but not sold.

(c) A loan for which taxes or bonds are pledged must mature not later than the first anniversary of the date the loan is made. A loan for which district revenue is pledged must mature not later than the fifth anniversary of the date the loan is made.
Tex. Human Resources Code § 31.00331 — TX Code / Code hr / Chapter 31 / Section 31.00331
§ 31.00331. ADDITIONAL PENALTY FOR CONTINUOUS FAILURE TO COOPERATE.
Status: in_force

A person who fails to cooperate with the responsibility agreement for two consecutive months becomes ineligible for financial assistance for the person or the person's family. The person may reapply for financial assistance but must cooperate with the requirements of the responsibility agreement for a one-month period before receiving an assistance payment for that month.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8513.0313 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8513 / Section 8513.0313
§ 8513.0313. WASTE MANAGEMENT.
Status: in_force

(a) As a necessary aid to the conservation, control, preservation, purification, and distribution of surface water and groundwater within the authority, the authority may, within the San Antonio River Basin:

(1) construct, own, operate, maintain, or otherwise provide sewage gathering, treatment, and disposal services, including solid waste disposal services;

(2) charge for services described by Subdivision (1); and

(3) make contracts with counties, municipalities, and others regarding services described by Subdivision (1) or charges described by Subdivision (2).

(b) The authority may not exercise the powers described by Subsection (a) in Kerr, Real, or Bandera County unless consented to by a majority vote of the commissioners court of that county.
Tex. Transportation Code § 502.090 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 502 / Section 502.090
§ 502.090. EFFECT OF CERTAIN MILITARY SERVICE ON REGISTRATION REQUIREMENT.
Status: in_force

(a) This section applies only to a motor vehicle that is owned by a person who:

(1) is a resident of this state;

(2) is on active duty in the armed forces of the United States;

(3) is stationed in or has been assigned to another nation under military orders; and

(4) has registered the vehicle or been issued a license for the vehicle under the applicable status of forces agreement by:

(A) the appropriate branch of the armed forces of the United States; or

(B) the nation in which the person is stationed or to which the person has been assigned.

(b) Unless the registration or license issued for a vehicle described by Subsection (a) is suspended, canceled, or revoked by this state as provided by law:

(1) Section 502.040(a) does not apply; and

(2) the registration or license issued by the armed forces or host nation remains valid and the motor vehicle may be operated in this state under that registration or license for a period of not more than 90 days after the date on which the vehicle returns to this state.
Tex. Government Code § 2165.259 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2165 / Section 2165.259
§ 2165.259. CAPITOL COMPLEX.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, "Capitol Complex" has the meaning assigned by Section 443.0071.

(b) Notwithstanding Subchapter D and subject to Subsection (d), the commission may not lease, sell, or otherwise dispose of real property or an interest in real property located in the Capitol Complex.

(c) This section does not affect the commission's authority under Subchapter E to lease space in state office buildings and parking garages.

(d) The commission may develop or operate a qualifying project, as that term is defined by Section 2267.001, in the Capitol Complex if:

(1) the legislature by general law specifically authorizes the project; and

(2) before the commission enters into a comprehensive agreement for the project, the legislature individually approves the project under Section 2268.058.
Tex. Government Code § 532.0055 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 532 / Section 532.0055
§ 532.0055. SERVICE DELIVERY AUDIT MECHANISMS.
Status: in_force

The commission shall make every effort to ensure the integrity of Medicaid. To ensure that integrity, the commission shall:

(1) perform risk assessments of every element of the program and audit the program elements determined to present the greatest risks;

(2) ensure that sufficient oversight is in place for the Medicaid medical transportation program and that a quality review assessment of that program occurs; and

(3) evaluate Medicaid with respect to use of the metrics developed through the Texas Health Steps performance improvement plan to guide changes and improvements to the program.
Tex. Occupations Code § 1305.253 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 1305 / Section 1305.253
§ 1305.253. HEARINGS; ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE.
Status: in_force

(a) If the department proposes to deny a license or take disciplinary action against a license holder, the license holder is entitled to a hearing.

(b) The proceedings relating to a license denial and disciplinary action by the department under this chapter are governed by Chapter 2001, Government Code.
Tex. Occupations Code § 503.052 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 503 / Section 503.052
§ 503.052. COUNSELOR INTERN.
Status: in_force

This chapter does not apply to an activity or service of a student, intern, or trainee in counseling pursuing a course of study in counseling in a regionally accredited institution of higher education or training institution if:

(1) the activity or service is a part of the supervised course of study; and

(2) the person is designated as a "counselor intern."
Tex. Election Code § 2.023 — TX Code / Code el / Chapter 2 / Section 2.023
§ 2.023. RUNOFF CANDIDATES.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided by Subsections (b) and (c), the candidates in a runoff election are the candidates who receive the highest and second highest number of votes in the main election or who tie for the highest number of votes.

(b) If more than two candidates tie for the highest number of votes in the main election, an automatic recount shall be conducted in accordance with Chapter 216. If the recount does not resolve the tie, the tied candidates shall cast lots to determine which two are to be the runoff candidates.

(c) If two or more candidates tie for the second highest number of votes in the main election, an automatic recount shall be conducted in accordance with Chapter 216. If the recount does not resolve the tie, the tied candidates shall cast lots to determine which one is to be the second candidate in the runoff election.

(d) The presiding officer of the final canvassing authority for the election shall supervise the casting of lots under this section.
Tex. Occupations Code § 1001.214 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 1001 / Section 1001.214
§ 1001.214. TECHNOLOGY POLICY.
Status: in_force

The board shall develop and implement a policy requiring the executive director and board employees to research and propose appropriate technological solutions to improve the board's ability to perform its functions. The technological solutions must:

(1) ensure that the public is able to find information about the board on the Internet;

(2) ensure that persons who want to use the board's services are able to:

(A) interact with the board through the Internet; and

(B) access any service that can be provided effectively through the Internet; and

(3) be cost-effective and developed through the board's planning processes.
Tex. Government Code § 171.0058 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 171 / Section 171.0058
§ 171.0058. MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING.
Status: in_force

The department may enter into a memorandum of understanding with the Department of Public Safety, the Texas Department of Transportation, the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, the Health and Human Services Commission, the Department of State Health Services, the Office of Court Administration of the Texas Judicial System, or any other appropriate state agency regarding the development of rules, curricula, certificates of program completion, or certificate numbers for court-ordered programs.
Tex. Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 90.051 — TX Code / Code cp / Chapter 90 / Section 90.051
§ 90.051. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this subchapter:

(1) "Asbestos or silica trust" means a claims facility, a claims agent, a qualified settlement fund, or any other entity that:

(A) is created under 11 U.S.C. Section 524(g) or another applicable law for the benefit of creditors of a bankrupt person;

(B) is formed for the purpose of compensating claimants for asbestos- or silica-related injuries; and

(C) is in existence on the date trial in an action asserting an asbestos- or silica-related injury is set to commence.

(2) "Trust claim" means any filing with or claim against an asbestos or silica trust seeking recovery of compensation or damages for or arising from the asbestos- or silica-related injury of an exposed person.

(3) "Trust claim material" means documentation filed as part of or in connection with a trust claim, including:

(A) documentation that a claimant submits or provides to an asbestos or silica trust for the purpose of demonstrating asbestos or silica exposure, the existence of an asbestos- or silica-related injury, or the validity of a trust claim; and

(B) claim forms and other materials that an asbestos or silica trust requires a claimant to submit.