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Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7914A.0401 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7914A / Section 7914A.0401
§ 7914A.0401. ELECTIONS REGARDING TAXES OR BONDS.
Status: in_force

(a) The district may issue, without an election, bonds and other obligations secured by:

(1) revenue other than ad valorem taxes; or

(2) contract payments described by Section 7914A.0403.

(b) The district must hold an election in the manner provided by Chapters 49 and 54, Water Code, to obtain voter approval before the district may impose an ad valorem tax or issue bonds payable from ad valorem taxes.

(c) The district may not issue bonds payable from ad valorem taxes to finance a road project unless the issuance is approved by a vote of a two-thirds majority of the district voters voting at an election held for that purpose.
Tex. Government Code § 406.017 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 406 / Section 406.017
§ 406.017. REPRESENTATION AS ATTORNEY.
Status: in_force

(a) A person commits an offense if the person is a notary public and the person:

(1) states or implies that the person is an attorney licensed to practice law in this state;

(2) solicits or accepts compensation to prepare documents for or otherwise represent the interest of another in a judicial or administrative proceeding, including a proceeding relating to immigration or admission to the United States, United States citizenship, or related matters;

(3) solicits or accepts compensation to obtain relief of any kind on behalf of another from any officer, agency, or employee of this state or the United States;

(4) uses the phrase "notario" or "notario publico" to advertise the services of a notary public, whether by signs, pamphlets, stationery, or other written communication or by radio or television; or

(5) advertises the services of a notary public in a language other than English, whether by signs, pamphlets, stationery, or other written communication or by radio or television, if the person does not post or otherwise include with the advertisement a notice that complies with Subsection (b).

(a-1) A person does not violate this section by offering or providing language translation or typing services and accepting compensation.

(b) The notice required by Subsection (a)(5) must state that the notary public is not an attorney and must be in English and in the language of the advertisement and in letters of a conspicuous size. If the advertisement is by radio or television, the statement may be modified, but must include substantially the same message. The notice must include the fees that a notary public may charge and the following statement:

"I AM NOT AN ATTORNEY LICENSED TO PRACTICE LAW IN TEXAS AND MAY NOT GIVE LEGAL ADVICE OR ACCEPT FEES FOR LEGAL ADVICE."

(c) It is an exception to prosecution under this section that, at the time of the conduct charged, the person is licensed to practice law in this state and in good standing with the State Bar of Texas.

(d) Except as provided by Subsection (e) of this section, an offense under this section is a Class A misdemeanor.

(e) An offense under this section is a felony of the third degree if it is shown on the trial of the offense that the defendant has previously been convicted under this section.

(f) Failure to comply with this section is, in addition to a violation of any other applicable law of this state, a deceptive trade practice actionable under Chapter 17, Business & Commerce Code.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8457.002 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8457 / Section 8457.002
§ 8457.002. NATURE OF DISTRICT.
Status: in_force

The district is a municipal utility district created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Tex. Tax Code § 151.026 — TX Code / Code tx / Chapter 151 / Section 151.026
§ 151.026. OUT-OF-STATE RECORDS.
Status: in_force

A taxpayer is entitled to keep or store the taxpayer's records outside this state. If the comptroller requests to examine a record kept or stored outside this state, the taxpayer shall bring the record into this state for the examination or permit the comptroller to examine the record at the out-of-state location.
Tex. Water Code § 36.329 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 36 / Section 36.329
§ 36.329. NOTICE AND PROCEDURE OF ELECTION.
Status: in_force

The notice of the election, the manner and the time of giving the notice, the manner of holding the election, and qualifications of the voters are governed by the Election Code.
Tex. Water Code § 60.122 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 60 / Section 60.122
§ 60.122. IMPROVEMENTS NOT PAYABLE FROM TAXES.
Status: in_force

(a) No district, in the operation, maintenance, or repair of any improvements or facilities acquired, purchased, or constructed under the provisions of this subchapter, shall incur any indebtedness or assume any liability or obligation payable out of taxes.

(b) Liabilities and obligations arising from these activities are payable solely out of the revenue from the improvements and facilities which may be applicable as authorized in this subchapter.
Tex. Election Code § 215.009 — TX Code / Code el / Chapter 215 / Section 215.009
§ 215.009. ITEMIZED STATEMENT AND INSPECTION OF RECORDS.
Status: in_force

(a) On request of a person against whom recount costs are assessed, the recount coordinator shall furnish to the person an itemized statement of the costs. The coordinator shall retain a copy of each statement furnished under this subsection for the period for preserving the precinct election records.

(b) A person against whom recount costs are assessed is entitled to inspect the cost records of each recount supervisor in whose jurisdiction any of the costs accrued.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1698.055 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1698 / Section 1698.055
§ 1698.055. FEDERAL FUNDING.
Status: in_force

The commissioner shall seek all available federal funding to cover the cost to the department of reviewing rates under this subchapter.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 162.005 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 162 / Section 162.005
§ 162.005. DISCLOSURE TO CERTAIN PHYSICIANS OR PERSON TESTED.
Status: in_force

A blood bank shall disclose blood test results and the name of the person tested to:

(1) the physician or other person authorized by law who ordered the test;

(2) the physician attending the person tested; or

(3) the person tested or a person legally authorized to consent to the test on behalf of the person tested.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 461A.057 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 461A / Section 461A.057
§ 461A.057. STATE AGENCY SERVICES STANDARDS.
Status: in_force

(a) The executive commissioner by rule shall develop model program standards for substance abuse services for use by each state agency that provides or pays for substance abuse services. The department shall provide the model standards to each agency that provides substance abuse services as identified by the commission.

(b) Model standards developed under Subsection (a) must be designed to improve the consistency of substance abuse services provided by or through a state agency.

(c) Biennially the department shall review the model standards developed under Subsection (a) and determine whether each standard contributes effectively to the consistency of service delivery by state agencies.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1013.251 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1013 / Section 1013.251
§ 1013.251. IMPOSITION OF AD VALOREM TAX.
Status: in_force

(a) On final approval of the annual budget, the board may impose a tax on all property in the district subject to district taxation.

(b) The tax may be used to pay:

(1) indebtedness issued or assumed by the district; and

(2) the maintenance and operating expenses of the district.

(c) The district may not impose a tax to pay the principal of or interest on revenue bonds issued by the district.
Tex. Government Code § 572.059 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 572 / Section 572.059
§ 572.059. INDEPENDENCE OF STATE AND LOCAL OFFICERS ACTING IN LEGISLATIVE CAPACITY.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, "legislative measure" includes:

(1) a bill, resolution, order, or other proposal to adopt, enact, amend, or repeal a statute, ordinance, rule, or policy of general application;

(2) a proposal to adopt, enact, amend, or repeal, or to grant a variance or other exception to, a zoning ordinance; or

(3) a proposed constitutional amendment or charter amendment subject to a vote of the electorate.

(b) For purposes of Subsection (a), a measure that is applicable to a class or subset of persons or matters that is defined in general terms without naming the particular persons or matters is a measure of general application.

(c) To protect the independence of state and local officers acting in a legislative capacity, a state or local officer, whether elected or appointed, including a member of the governing body of a school district or other political subdivision of this state, may not be subject to disciplinary action or a sanction, penalty, disability, or liability for:

(1) an action permitted by law that the officer takes in the officer's official capacity regarding a legislative measure;

(2) proposing, endorsing, or expressing support for or opposition to a legislative measure or taking any action permitted by law to support or oppose a legislative measure;

(3) the effect of a legislative measure or of a change in law proposed by a legislative measure on any person; or

(4) a breach of duty, in connection with the member's practice of or employment in a licensed or regulated profession or occupation, to disclose to any person information, or to obtain a waiver or consent from any person, regarding:

(A) the officer's actions relating to a legislative measure; or

(B) the substance, effects, or potential effects of a legislative measure.
Tex. Government Code § 2306.6011 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2306 / Section 2306.6011
§ 2306.6011. TRAINING.
Status: in_force

(a) A person who is appointed to and qualifies for office as a member of the Manufactured Housing Board may not vote, deliberate, or be counted as a member in attendance at a meeting of the Manufactured Housing Board until the person completes a training program that complies with this section.

(b) The training program must provide the person with information regarding:

(1) the legislation that created the division and the Manufactured Housing Board;

(2) the programs operated by the division;

(3) the role and functions of the division;

(4) the rules of the division, with an emphasis on the rules that relate to disciplinary and investigatory authority;

(5) the current budget for the division;

(6) the results of the most recent formal audit of the division;

(7) the requirements of:

(A) the open meetings law, Chapter 551;

(B) the public information law, Chapter 552;

(C) the administrative procedure law, Chapter 2001; and

(D) other laws relating to public officials, including conflict-of-interest laws; and

(8) any applicable ethics policies adopted by the division or the Texas Ethics Commission.

(c) A person appointed to the Manufactured Housing Board is entitled to reimbursement, as provided by the General Appropriations Act, for the travel expenses incurred in attending the training program regardless of whether the attendance at the program occurs before or after the person qualifies for office.
Tex. Education Code § 130.0081 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 130 / Section 130.0081
§ 130.0081. AGREEMENT WITH JUNIOR COLLEGE DISTRICT.
Status: in_force

(a) A junior college district may enter into an agreement with any person, including an employer, political subdivision, or other entity, to provide educational services. The agreement must provide for the entity to cover at least any cost to the district of providing the services that exceeds the amount of tuition and fees that would be charged to a student who resides in the district and is enrolled in a substantially similar course.

(b) Students who are enrolled in a course under the agreement are entitled to pay tuition and fees at the rate applicable to a student who resides in the district.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 5002.056 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 5002 / Section 5002.056
§ 5002.056. DATE COMMISSIONER TAKES OFFICE.
Status: in_force

A commissioner shall take office on the appropriate date following the person's election.
Tex. Local Government Code § 192.003 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 192 / Section 192.003
§ 192.003. RECORDS OF NEW OR ENLARGED COUNTY.
Status: in_force

(a) If a new county is created in whole or in part from the territory of another county or if territory is added to an existing county from another county, the commissioners court of the new county or the enlarged county shall require the county clerk to rerecord each deed, mortgage, conveyance, encumbrance, or muniment of title that affects or relates to real property in the territory taken from the other county and that is recorded in the other county. If the territory is acquired from more than one county, the clerk shall maintain separate sets of records for the records obtained from each county. The records shall be indexed and arranged as provided by law.

(b) After the records are legibly rerecorded, the county clerk or the clerk's deputies who rerecorded them shall compare them with the original record. The county clerk or the clerk's deputies who rerecorded the records shall certify to the correctness of the records under their official oath and shall impress the commissioners court's seal on the records.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1083.004 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1083 / Section 1083.004
§ 1083.004. DISTRICT TERRITORY.
Status: in_force

The boundaries of the district are coextensive with the boundaries of County Commissioners Precincts 1 and 2 of Wheeler County, Texas, as those boundaries existed on January 1, 1963.
Tex. Utilities Code § 55.106 — TX Code / Code ut / Chapter 55 / Section 55.106
§ 55.106. PER-LINE BLOCKING.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided by Section 55.1065, the commission shall require that a provider of caller identification service offer free per-line blocking to a particular customer if the commission receives from the customer written certification that the customer has a compelling need for per-line blocking.

(b) A provider who is ordered to offer per-line blocking under this section shall notify the customer by mail of the date the blocking will begin.

(c) If a customer removes and later reinstates the per-line block, the provider may assess a service order charge in an amount approved by the commission for the provider's administrative expenses relating to the reinstatement.

(d) The commission may impose a fee or assessment on a provider in an amount sufficient to cover the additional expenses the commission incurs in implementing the customer certification provisions of this section.

(e) Information received under this section by the commission or by a provider is confidential and may be used only to administer this section.
Tex. Government Code § 30.00006 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 30 / Section 30.00006
§ 30.00006. JUDGE.
Status: in_force

(a) A municipal court of record is presided over by one or more municipal judges.

(b) The governing body shall by ordinance appoint its municipal judges.

(c) A municipal judge must:

(1) be a resident of this state;

(2) be a citizen of the United States;

(3) be a licensed attorney in good standing; and

(4) have two or more years of experience in the practice of law in this state.

(d) The governing body shall provide by ordinance for the term of office of its municipal judges. The term must be for a definite term of two or four years.

(e) The municipal judge shall take judicial notice of state law and the ordinances and corporate limits of the municipality. The judge may grant writs of mandamus, attachment, and other writs necessary to the enforcement of the jurisdiction of the court and may issue writs of habeas corpus in cases in which the offense charged is within the jurisdiction of the court. A municipal judge is a magistrate and may issue administrative search warrants.

(f) The municipal judges within a municipality may exchange benches and act for each other in any proceeding pending in the courts. An act performed by any of the judges is binding on all parties to the proceeding.

(g) A person may not serve as a municipal judge if the person is employed by the same municipality. A municipal judge who accepts employment with the municipality vacates the judicial office.

(h) The governing body shall determine the salary of a municipal judge. The amount of a judge's salary may not be diminished during the judge's term of office. The salary may not be based directly or indirectly on fines, fees, or costs collected by the court.
Tex. Government Code § 544.0114 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 544 / Section 544.0114
§ 544.0114. REPORT.
Status: in_force

(a) At each quarterly meeting of any advisory council responsible for advising the executive commissioner on the commission's operation, the inspector general shall submit to the executive commissioner, the governor, and the legislature a report on:

(1) the office of inspector general's activities;

(2) the office's performance with respect to performance measures the executive commissioner establishes for the office;

(3) fraud trends the office has identified;

(4) any recommendations for policy changes to prevent or address fraud, waste, and abuse in the delivery of health and human services in this state; and

(5) the amount of money recovered during the preceding quarter as a result of investigations involving peace officers employed and commissioned by the office for each program for which the office has investigative authority.

(b) The office of inspector general shall publish each report required under this section on the office's Internet website.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8842.101 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8842 / Section 8842.101
§ 8842.101. GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT POWERS AND DUTIES.
Status: in_force

The district has the rights, powers, privileges, functions, and duties provided by the general law of this state, including Chapter 36, Water Code, applicable to groundwater conservation districts created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Tex. Government Code § 23.203 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 23 / Section 23.203
§ 23.203. DISTRIBUTION OF HANDBOOK.
Status: in_force

(a) The state bar shall distribute copies of the uniform jury handbook to each trial court of this state in sufficient numbers to meet the requirements of this subchapter.

(b) The clerk of a trial court shall provide each juror in a civil or criminal case with a copy of the uniform jury handbook. The juror shall read the handbook before the juror begins jury service.

(c) The handbook is a public document. The state bar or a trial court may distribute the handbook to promote the public's understanding of jury service.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7977A.0401 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7977A / Section 7977A.0401
§ 7977A.0401. ELECTIONS REGARDING TAXES OR BONDS.
Status: in_force

(a) The district may issue, without an election, bonds and other obligations secured by:

(1) revenue other than ad valorem taxes; or

(2) contract payments described by Section 7977A.0403.

(b) The district must hold an election in the manner provided by Chapters 49 and 54, Water Code, to obtain voter approval before the district may impose an ad valorem tax or issue bonds payable from ad valorem taxes.

(c) The district may not issue bonds payable from ad valorem taxes to finance a road project unless the issuance is approved by a vote of a two-thirds majority of the district voters voting at an election held for that purpose.
Tex. Education Code § 43.059 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 43 / Section 43.059
§ 43.059. APPLICABILITY OF CERTAIN LAWS.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as otherwise provided by and to the extent consistent with this subchapter, Title 1, Business Organizations Code, and Chapter 22, Business Organizations Code, apply to the corporation.

(b) Subject to Section 43.060, the corporation is a governmental body for purposes of Chapter 551, Government Code.

(c) The corporation is exempt from:

(1) Chapters 654 and 660, Government Code, and Subchapter K, Chapter 659, Government Code, to the extent the board of directors determines that an exemption from those provisions is necessary for the corporation to perform the board's fiduciary duties under this subchapter;

(2) all state laws regulating or limiting purchasing by state agencies, including Subtitle D, Title 10, Government Code, and Chapters 2254, 2261, and 2262, Government Code;

(3) the franchise tax under Chapter 171, Tax Code; and

(4) any filing costs or other fees imposed by the state on a corporation.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1040.251 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1040 / Section 1040.251
§ 1040.251. IMPOSITION OF AD VALOREM TAX.
Status: in_force

(a) On final approval of the annual budget, the board shall impose a tax on all property in the district subject to district taxation.

(b) The board shall impose the tax to:

(1) pay the interest on and create a sinking fund for bonds issued or assumed by the district for hospital purposes;

(2) provide for the operation and maintenance of the hospital or hospital system;

(3) make improvements and additions to the hospital system; and

(4) acquire necessary sites for the hospital system by purchase, lease, or condemnation.
Tex. Insurance Code § 822.207 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 822 / Section 822.207
§ 822.207. REPURCHASE OF CAPITAL STOCK ON OPEN MARKET.
Status: in_force

(a) On prior approval of the commissioner, an insurance company, the capital stock of which is listed on a national securities exchange, may purchase from time to time outstanding shares of the company's capital stock on the open market. The shares must be purchased:

(1) in the name of the company for its own account; and

(2) in accordance with the Texas Business Corporation Act.

(b) The application for approval under Subsection (a) must:

(1) state the maximum number of shares to be purchased;

(2) state the maximum period, not to exceed 180 days, during which the purchase will be made;

(3) describe the shares;

(4) contain a commitment that the company will not pay a price for the shares to be purchased that is greater than an amount equal to the average of the bid price and the asked price at the time of the purchase plus a standard broker's commission;

(5) contain any pertinent information relating to the value of the shares, including the book value of the shares; and

(6) demonstrate that the shares will be purchased using uncommitted earned surplus.

(c) The commissioner shall approve the application promptly if the application complies with the requirements of this section and the Texas Business Corporation Act.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7811.103 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7811 / Section 7811.103
§ 7811.103. COST OF RELOCATING OR ALTERING PROPERTY.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, "sole expense" means the actual cost of relocating, raising, lowering, rerouting, changing the grade of, or altering the construction of a facility described by Subsection (b) to provide comparable replacement without enhancement of the facility, after deducting the net salvage value of the old facility.

(b) If the district's exercise of its power of eminent domain makes necessary relocating, raising, lowering, rerouting, changing the grade of, or altering the construction of a highway, railroad, electric transmission or distribution line, telephone or telegraph property or facility, or pipeline, the necessary action shall be accomplished at the sole expense of the district unless the owner of the relocated or altered facility has a legal obligation to pay those expenses.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8081.0302 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8081 / Section 8081.0302
§ 8081.0302. 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.