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Tex. Government Code § 2253.047 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2253 / Section 2253.047
§ 2253.047. ADDITIONAL NOTICE REQUIRED FOR PAYMENT BOND BENEFICIARY WITHOUT DIRECT CONTRACTUAL RELATIONSHIP WITH PRIME CONTRACTOR.
Status: in_force

(a) To recover in a suit under Section 2253.073 on a payment bond, a payment bond beneficiary who does not have a direct contractual relationship with the prime contractor for public work labor or material must mail notice as required by this section.

(b) A payment bond beneficiary who contracts with a subcontractor for retainage must mail, on or before the 15th day of the second month after the date of the beginning of the delivery of public work material or the performance of public work labor, written notice to the prime contractor that:

(1) the contract provides for retainage; and

(2) generally indicates the nature of the retainage.

(c) The payment bond beneficiary must mail to the prime contractor written notice of a claim for any unpaid public work labor performed or public work material delivered. The notice must be mailed on or before the 15th day of the second month after each month in which the labor was performed or the material was delivered. A copy of the statement sent to a subcontractor is sufficient as notice under this subsection.

(d) The payment bond beneficiary must mail to the prime contractor, on or before the 15th day of the second month after the receipt and acceptance of an order for specially fabricated material, written notice that the order has been received and accepted.

(e) This section applies only to a payment bond beneficiary who is not an individual mechanic or laborer and who makes a claim for wages.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3957.109 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3957 / Section 3957.109
§ 3957.109. NO EMINENT DOMAIN POWER.
Status: in_force

The district may not exercise the power of eminent domain.
Tex. Transportation Code § 284.034 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 284 / Section 284.034
§ 284.034. BOND SALE TO PAY OUTSTANDING BONDS.
Status: in_force

A county acting through its commissioners court that issues bonds payable from revenues from tolls collected for the use of a project under this chapter and also payable from an unlimited tax authorized under Section 52, Article III, Texas Constitution, may authorize, under that section, and issue and sell its bonds and use the proceeds to call, redeem, and pay off its outstanding tax and revenue bonds under the terms of the bonds and make the project available for the free use of the public.
Tex. Human Resources Code § 22.023 — TX Code / Code hr / Chapter 22 / Section 22.023
§ 22.023. PAYMENT FOR CERTAIN INSURANCE COVERAGE.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, "AIDS" and "HIV" have the meanings assigned by Section 81.101, Health and Safety Code.

(b) Subject to the limitations in Subsection (c), the commission may purchase and pay the premiums for a conversion policy or other health insurance coverage for a person who is diagnosed as having AIDS, HIV, or other terminal or chronic illness and whose income level is less than 200 percent of the federal poverty level, based on the federal Office of Management and Budget poverty index in effect at the time coverage is provided, even though a person may be eligible for benefits under Chapter 32. Health insurance coverage for which premiums may be paid under this section includes coverage purchased from an insurance company authorized to do business in this state, a group hospital service corporation operating under Chapter 842, Insurance Code, a health maintenance organization operating under Chapter 843, Insurance Code, or an insurance pool created by the federal or state government or a political subdivision of the state.

(c) If a person is eligible for benefits under Chapter 32, the commission may not purchase or pay premiums for a health insurance policy under this section if the premiums to be charged for the health insurance coverage are greater than premiums paid for benefits under Chapter 32. The commission may not purchase or pay premiums for health insurance coverage under this section for a person at the same time that that person is covered by benefits under Chapter 32.

(d) The commission shall pay for that coverage with money made available to the commission for that purpose.

(e) The executive commissioner by rule may adopt necessary rules, criteria, and plans and may enter into necessary contracts to carry out this section.
Tex. Government Code § 485.041 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 485 / Section 485.041
§ 485.041. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided by Subsection (b), the definitions in Section 1.04, Alcoholic Beverage Code, apply to this subchapter.

(b) In this subchapter:

(1) "Mixed beverage gross receipts tax" means the tax imposed by Subchapter B, Chapter 183, Tax Code.

(2) "Permit holder" means a person who holds a permit issued under Section 151.201, Tax Code.

(3) "Permittee" has the meaning assigned by Section 183.001(b), Tax Code.

(4) "Program" means the Texas music incubator rebate program.

(5) "Sales tax" means the tax imposed by Chapter 151, Tax Code.
Tex. Insurance Code § 2211.210 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 2211 / Section 2211.210
§ 2211.210. EXEMPTION FROM TAXATION.
Status: in_force

Public securities issued under this subchapter, any interest from the public securities, and all assets pledged to secure the payment of the public securities are exempt from taxation by the state or a political subdivision of this state.
Tex. Transportation Code § 311.034 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 311 / Section 311.034
§ 311.034. CONTROL OF INTERSECTING STREET.
Status: in_force

The governing body of a municipality may:

(1) close a street in the municipality at or near the place the street intersects a freeway;

(2) provide for the construction of a street over or under a freeway;

(3) connect a street with a freeway; or

(4) perform other actions on a street as necessary to carry out a power granted by this section.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1042.203 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1042 / Section 1042.203
§ 1042.203. BOND ELECTION.
Status: in_force

(a) The board may issue bonds under Section 1042.201 only if the bonds are authorized by a majority of district voters voting in an election held for that purpose. The total face value of the bonds may not exceed the amount specified in the election order.

(b) The board may order a bond election at any time.

(c) The order calling an election must include:

(1) the time of the election;

(2) the location of the polling places;

(3) the form of the ballots;

(4) the presiding judge for each polling place;

(5) the purpose of the bond issuance;

(6) the amount of the bonds to be authorized;

(7) the maximum interest rate of the bonds; and

(8) the maximum maturity of the bonds.

(d) A substantial copy of the election order shall be published in a newspaper of general circulation in the district once a week for two consecutive weeks before the date of the election. The first notice must be published not later than the 15th day before the date of the election.

(e) A copy of the election results must be filed with the county clerk and become a public record.
Tex. Utilities Code § 13.062 — TX Code / Code ut / Chapter 13 / Section 13.062
§ 13.062. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION.
Status: in_force

(a) The office shall comply with federal and state laws related to program and facility accessibility.

(b) The office shall prepare and maintain a written plan that describes how a person who does not speak English may be provided reasonable access to the office's programs and services.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 246.0215 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 246 / Section 246.0215
§ 246.0215. APPLICABILITY.
Status: in_force

This chapter does not apply to an admission or residence agreement offered by a residential community that charges an entrance fee if:

(1) residents of the residential community pay for available assisted living services and nursing home care on a fee-for-service basis;

(2) fees for available assisted living services and nursing home care are the same for a prospective resident as a current resident of the living unit; and

(3) the admission or residence agreement includes the following statement or a substantially equivalent statement in type that is boldfaced, capitalized, underlined, or otherwise set out from the surrounding written material so as to be conspicuous:

"A continuing care contract provides priority, guaranteed, or discounted access to progressive levels of health care services. ____________ (Name of community or facility) is not a licensed continuing care facility and does not hold a certificate of authority from the Texas Department of Insurance. This agreement is not a continuing care contract and is exempt from the requirements of Chapter 246, Health and Safety Code."
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8828.002 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8828 / Section 8828.002
§ 8828.002. NATURE OF DISTRICT.
Status: in_force

The district is a groundwater conservation district in Fisher County created under and essential to accomplish the purposes of Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Tex. Finance Code § 304.103 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 304 / Section 304.103
§ 304.103. PREJUDGMENT INTEREST RATE FOR WRONGFUL DEATH, PERSONAL INJURY, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE CASE.
Status: in_force

The prejudgment interest rate is equal to the postjudgment interest rate applicable at the time of judgment.
Tex. Business & Commerce Code § 607A.051 — TX Code / Code bc / Chapter 607A / Section 607A.051
§ 607A.051. REQUIRED NOTICE OF SKIMMER DISCOVERY.
Status: in_force

(a) If a service technician discovers a skimmer in or on an electronic terminal, the service technician or service company that employs the technician shall notify the center and the merchant of the skimmer in the manner prescribed by center rule.

(b) If a merchant discovers a skimmer in or on an electronic terminal or is notified of the presence of a skimmer, the merchant shall, in the manner prescribed by center rule:

(1) disable, or cause to be disabled, the electronic terminal on which the skimmer was discovered;

(2) notify a law enforcement agency and the center that a skimmer has been detected; and

(3) take appropriate measures to protect the electronic terminal from tampering until the center or law enforcement agency arrives and the skimmer is removed.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3944.160 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3944 / Section 3944.160
§ 3944.160. CONTRACT TAXES.
Status: in_force

In accordance with Section 49.108, Water Code, the district may impose a tax other than an operation and maintenance tax and use the revenue derived from the tax to make payments under a contract after the provisions of the contract have been approved by a majority of the district voters voting at an election held for that purpose.
Tex. Education Code § 51B.153 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 51B / Section 51B.153
§ 51B.153. RESEARCH SECURITY OFFICE.
Status: in_force

(a) The chief administrative officer of an institution of higher education shall establish a research security office to:

(1) review the materials submitted to the institution by a person under Section 51B.152;

(2) take reasonable steps to verify the information in the submission; and

(3) take any other action the office considers appropriate.

(b) A research security office established under this section may serve in an institutional or system-wide capacity.

(c) An institution of higher education may direct the research security office to approve persons for hire using a risk-based determination that considers the nature of the research and the person's background and ongoing affiliations.

(d) An institution of higher education must complete the requirements of this subchapter before:

(1) hiring a person described by Section 51B.151(a) in a research or research-related support position; or

(2) granting the person access to research data or activities or other sensitive data.

(e) An institution of higher education may not employ a person subject to screening under Section 51B.151 in a research or research-related support position if the person fails to disclose in the submission a substantial educational, employment, or research-related activity, publication, or presentation unless the applicable department head or the department head's designee certifies in writing the substance of the failure to disclose and the reasons for disregarding that failure. A copy of the certification must be kept in the investigative file of the research security office.

(f) The research security office shall report to any law enforcement agency designated by the governor or the institution of higher education's governing board the identity of a person who is rejected for employment based on the screening required by this subchapter or other risk-based screening.
Tex. Penal Code § 15.04 — TX Code / Code pe / Chapter 15 / Section 15.04
§ 15.04. RENUNCIATION DEFENSE.
Status: in_force

(a) It is an affirmative defense to prosecution under Section 15.01 that under circumstances manifesting a voluntary and complete renunciation of his criminal objective the actor avoided commission of the offense attempted by abandoning his criminal conduct or, if abandonment was insufficient to avoid commission of the offense, by taking further affirmative action that prevented the commission.

(b) It is an affirmative defense to prosecution under Section 15.02 or 15.03 that under circumstances manifesting a voluntary and complete renunciation of his criminal objective the actor countermanded his solicitation or withdrew from the conspiracy before commission of the object offense and took further affirmative action that prevented the commission of the object offense.

(c) Renunciation is not voluntary if it is motivated in whole or in part:

(1) by circumstances not present or apparent at the inception of the actor's course of conduct that increase the probability of detection or apprehension or that make more difficult the accomplishment of the objective; or

(2) by a decision to postpone the criminal conduct until another time or to transfer the criminal act to another but similar objective or victim.

(d) Evidence that the defendant renounced his criminal objective by abandoning his criminal conduct, countermanding his solicitation, or withdrawing from the conspiracy before the criminal offense was committed and made substantial effort to prevent the commission of the object offense shall be admissible as mitigation at the hearing on punishment if he has been found guilty of criminal attempt, criminal solicitation, or criminal conspiracy; and in the event of a finding of renunciation under this subsection, the punishment shall be one grade lower than that provided for the offense committed.
Tex. Labor Code § 21.208 — TX Code / Code la / Chapter 21 / Section 21.208
§ 21.208. NOTICE OF DISMISSAL OR UNRESOLVED COMPLAINT.
Status: in_force

If the commission dismisses a complaint filed under Section 21.201 or does not resolve the complaint before the 181st day after the date the complaint was filed, the commission shall inform the complainant of the dismissal or failure to resolve the complaint in writing by certified mail.
Tex. Occupations Code § 901.605 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 901 / Section 901.605
§ 901.605. APPOINTMENT OF SECRETARY OF STATE AS AGENT.
Status: in_force

A person who is not a resident of this state and who applies for a certificate or firm license is considered to have appointed the secretary of state as the applicant's agent for service of process in any action or proceeding against the applicant arising out of any transaction connected with or incidental to professional accounting services performed by the applicant while the applicant holds a certificate or firm license.
Tex. Election Code § 111.001 — TX Code / Code el / Chapter 111 / Section 111.001
§ 111.001. RESTRICTED BALLOT.
Status: in_force

In this subtitle, "restricted ballot" means a ballot that is restricted to the offices and propositions stating measures on which a person is entitled to vote under Chapter 112, 113, or 114.
Tex. Government Code § 443.0048 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 443 / Section 443.0048
§ 443.0048. INFORMATION ON STATUS OF COMPLAINTS.
Status: in_force

The board shall keep a file about each written complaint filed with the board that the board has authority to resolve. The board shall provide to the person filing the complaint and the persons or entities complained about the board's policies and procedures pertaining to complaint investigation and resolution. The board, at least quarterly and until final disposition of the complaint, shall notify the person filing the complaint and the persons or entities complained about of the status of the complaint.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1114.005 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1114 / Section 1114.005
§ 1114.005. LOCATION OF HOSPITAL FACILITIES.
Status: in_force

The district hospital facilities shall be constructed and located on the property described by Section 10(a), Chapter 323, Acts of the 62nd Legislature, Regular Session, 1971.
Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 18A.352 — TX Code / Code cr / Chapter 18A / Section 18A.352
§ 18A.352. DISCLOSURE UNDER OATH.
Status: in_force

A person who receives, by means authorized by this chapter, information concerning a wire, oral, or electronic communication or evidence derived from a communication intercepted in accordance with this chapter may disclose the contents of that communication or evidence while giving testimony under oath in any proceeding held under the authority of the United States, this state, or a political subdivision of this state.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8472.102 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8472 / Section 8472.102
§ 8472.102. MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT POWERS AND DUTIES.
Status: in_force

The district has the powers and duties provided by the general law of this state, including Chapters 49 and 54, Water Code, applicable to municipal utility districts created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Tex. Education Code § 161.03 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 161 / Section 161.03
§ 161.03. NOTICE OF MEETINGS.
Status: in_force

The governor's office shall file with the secretary of state for publication in the Texas Register a notice of the meetings of the Education Commission of the States.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3854.007 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3854 / Section 3854.007
§ 3854.007. LIBERAL CONSTRUCTION OF CHAPTER.
Status: in_force

This chapter shall be liberally construed in conformance with the legislative findings and purposes stated in this chapter.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 221.101 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 221 / Section 221.101
§ 221.101. ADMINISTRATION OF CHAPTER.
Status: in_force

The secretary of state may act as reasonably necessary to efficiently administer this chapter and to perform the duties imposed by this chapter.
Tex. Government Code § 526.0326 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 526 / Section 526.0326
§ 526.0326. GENERAL GRANT PROVISIONS.
Status: in_force

(a) Chapter 783 does not apply to the solicitation of applicants for a grant under this subchapter.

(b) To the extent practicable, the office shall award a grant under this subchapter not later than the 180th day after the date the office receives the recipient's grant application.

(c) A Medicaid provider's receipt of a grant under this subchapter does not affect any legal or contractual duty of the provider to comply with any applicable Medicaid requirements.

(d) The office shall administer the grant programs established under this subchapter.

(e) The office may award a grant under this subchapter only in accordance with the terms of a contract between the office and the grant recipient. The contract must include provisions under which the office is granted sufficient control to ensure that:

(1) the grant funds are spent in a manner that is consistent with the public purpose of providing adequate access to quality health care; and

(2) both this state and the grant recipient are benefited by the award of the grant.

(f) The office shall develop an application process and eligibility and selection criteria for persons applying for a grant under this subchapter.

(g) A grant recipient may not use the proceeds of a grant awarded under this subchapter to:

(1) reimburse an expense or pay a cost that another source, including Medicaid, is obligated to reimburse or pay by law or under a contract; or

(2) supplant, or be used as a substitute for, money awarded to the recipient from a non-Medicaid federal funding source, including a federal grant.
Tex. Government Code § 24.60059 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 24 / Section 24.60059
§ 24.60059.
Status: in_force

Sec. 24.60059. 517TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT (HARRIS COUNTY). (a) The 517th Judicial District is composed of Harris County.

(b) The 517th District Court shall give preference to civil cases.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3926.303 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3926 / Section 3926.303
§ 3926.303. COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS AND OTHER REVENUE.
Status: in_force

(a) If the dissolved district has bonds or other obligations outstanding secured by and payable from assessments or other revenue, the city succeeds to the rights and obligations of the district regarding enforcement and collection of the assessments or other revenue.

(b) The city shall have and exercise all district powers to enforce and collect the assessments or other revenue to pay:

(1) the bonds or other obligations when due and payable according to their terms; or

(2) revenue or assessment bonds or other obligations issued by the city to refund the outstanding bonds or obligations of the district.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3984.0104 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3984 / Section 3984.0104
§ 3984.0104. FINDINGS OF BENEFIT AND PUBLIC PURPOSE.
Status: in_force

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

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

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

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

(2) eliminating unemployment and underemployment; and

(3) developing or expanding transportation and commerce.

(d) The district will:

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

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

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

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

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

(f) The district will not act as the agent or instrumentality of any private interest even though the district will benefit many private interests as well as the public.