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Tex. Transportation Code § 68.046 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 68 / Section 68.046
§ 68.046. LIABILITY TO PILOT.
Status: in_force

(a) A person who is not a pilot and who, in violation of this chapter, pilots a vessel and the consignee of the vessel are liable to a pilot, on written demand, for the amount of the applicable pilotage rate.

(b) In an action to recover compensation under Subsection (a), the court may include in a judgment in favor of a pilot an award of court costs and reasonable attorney's fees.
Tex. Agriculture Code § 74.012 — TX Code / Code ag / Chapter 74 / Section 74.012
§ 74.012. INSPECTORS.
Status: in_force

The department may employ and prescribe the qualifications and duties of inspectors and other employees necessary to the administration of this subchapter.
Tex. Education Code § 39.263 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 39 / Section 39.263
§ 39.263. AWARDS.
Status: in_force

(a) The criteria that the commissioner shall use to select successful schools and districts must be related to the goals in Section 4.002 and must include consideration of performance on the achievement indicators adopted under Section 39.053(c) and consideration of the distinction designation criteria prescribed by or developed under Subchapter G.

(b) For purposes of selecting schools and districts under Section 39.262(a), each school's performance shall be compared to state standards and to its previous performance.

(c) The commissioner shall select annually schools and districts qualified to receive successful school awards for their performance.

(d) The agency shall notify each school district of the manner in which the district or a school in the district may qualify for a successful school award.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8366.004 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8366 / Section 8366.004
§ 8366.004. CONSENT OF MUNICIPALITY REQUIRED.
Status: in_force

The temporary directors may not hold an election under Section 8366.003 until each municipality in whose corporate limits or extraterritorial jurisdiction the district is located has consented by ordinance or resolution to the creation of the district and to the inclusion of land in the district.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 4005.0301 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 4005 / Section 4005.0301
§ 4005.0301. GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES.
Status: in_force

The district has the powers and duties necessary to accomplish the purposes for which the district is created.
Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 45A.355 — TX Code / Code cr / Chapter 45A / Section 45A.355
§ 45A.355. EXTENSION FOR GOOD CAUSE.
Status: in_force

On a defendant's showing of good cause for failure to provide evidence to the court, the court may allow an additional period during which the defendant may present:

(1) a uniform certificate of course completion as evidence that the defendant successfully completed the driving safety course; or

(2) a verification of course completion as evidence that the defendant successfully completed the motorcycle operator training course.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8101.156 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8101 / Section 8101.156
§ 8101.156. CONSTRUCTION OR PURCHASE CONTRACTS.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided by Subsection (e), the authority shall award a construction contract or contract for the purchase of materials, equipment, or supplies requiring an expenditure of more than $2,000 to the lowest and best bidder.

(b) Notice to bidders must be published once each week for two weeks before the contract is awarded.

(c) The notice is sufficient if it states:

(1) the time and place for opening the bids;

(2) the general nature of the work to be done or the material, equipment, or supplies to be purchased; and

(3) where and how copies of the plans and specifications may be obtained.

(d) The notice must be printed in a newspaper that is designated by the board and that is published in Henderson County.

(e) This section does not apply to the purchase of a system or part of a system in existence at the time of the purchase.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1063.006 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1063 / Section 1063.006
§ 1063.006. RESTRICTION ON STATE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE.
Status: in_force

The legislature may not make a direct appropriation for the construction, maintenance, or improvement of a district facility.
Tex. Election Code § 212.028 — TX Code / Code el / Chapter 212 / Section 212.028
§ 212.028. TIME FOR SUBMITTING PETITION.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided by Subsection (b), a petition for an initial recount must be submitted by 5 p.m. of the third business day after the date the canvassing authority to whose presiding officer the petition must be submitted completes its canvass of the original election returns.

(b) A petition for a winning candidate in response to an opposing candidate's petition as described by Section 212.0241(b) must be submitted not later than 48 hours after receipt of the notice of approval under Section 212.032.

(c) If the deadline for submitting a petition for an initial recount falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or legal state holiday, the deadline is extended to 10 a.m. of the next regular business day.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3891.002 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3891 / Section 3891.002
§ 3891.002. NATURE OF DISTRICT.
Status: in_force

The Southeast Regional Management District is a special district created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Tex. Education Code § 51.701 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 51 / Section 51.701
§ 51.701. LEGISLATIVE FINDINGS.
Status: in_force

The legislature finds that:

(1) strength in the manufacturing sector is critical to the United States' and Texas' international competitive position, as well as to the national security. Manufacturing has the highest economic multiplier of any industrial sector, contributing to economic growth and personal wealth. High technology manufacturing has the highest economic multiplier among manufacturing sectors;

(2) the health of the manufacturing sector is critical for economic growth in Texas. Texas, as a primary producer of raw materials, finds itself positioned to benefit tremendously from improvement and development of its manufacturing capabilities, even while the Texas economy suffers the consequences of having depended too heavily on production of raw materials alone; and

(3) manufacturing industry sales growth and productivity increases have been shown to move in direct relation to the performance of research and development by the industry.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3835.102 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3835 / Section 3835.102
§ 3835.102. POWER TO ESTABLISH DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES; DISSOLUTION.
Status: repealed

(a) The board may establish architectural and landscaping standards and guidelines, and may require new construction, development, or redevelopment in the district to comply with those standards and guidelines. The board may not establish standards or guidelines under this section unless the governing bodies of the cities of Richmond and Rosenberg each consent by resolution or ordinance to the establishment of the standards or guidelines.

(b) A standard or guideline established by the board under this section is in addition to regulations of the City of Richmond or Rosenberg. To the extent of any conflict between a board standard or guideline established under this section and a regulation of the City of Richmond or Rosenberg, the more restrictive standard, guideline, or regulation controls.

(c) The board may provide in a standard or guideline that if the district dissolves, the restriction in the standard or guideline continues in effect after the dissolution as a regulation of the city with jurisdiction over the territory to which the standard or guideline applies until modified or repealed by the governing body of the City of Richmond or Rosenberg, as appropriate.

(d) The district may not regulate land use.
Tex. Transportation Code § 365.035 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 365 / Section 365.035
§ 365.035. BONDHOLDER PROTECTION.
Status: in_force

The trust indenture or the resolution or order authorizing the issuance of bonds under this chapter may include provisions to protect and enforce the rights and remedies of bondholders, including covenants determining the district's duties in relation to:

(1) the acquisition and financing of the toll road project; and

(2) the custody, safeguarding, and application of the district's toll road revenues.
Tex. Education Code § 11.402 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 11 / Section 11.402
§ 11.402. RELIEF.
Status: in_force

A parent of a student enrolled in a school district may seek relief for a violation of this subchapter by filing a grievance through the district's grievance procedure adopted under Section 26.011.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 9070.003 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 9070 / Section 9070.003
§ 9070.003. RIGHTS OF BONDHOLDERS.
Status: in_force

The exclusion of territory under this chapter does not diminish or impair the rights of the holders of any outstanding and unpaid bonds, warrants, or other certificates of indebtedness of the district.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3827.004 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3827 / Section 3827.004
§ 3827.004. FINDINGS OF BENEFIT AND PUBLIC PURPOSE.
Status: in_force

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

(b) 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.

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

(1) further the public purposes of development and diversification of the economy of the state;

(2) eliminate unemployment and underemployment; and

(3) develop or expand transportation and commerce.

(d) The district will:

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

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

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

(e) Pedestrian ways along or across a street, whether at grade or above or below the surface, and street lighting, street landscaping, 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.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 289.055 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 289 / Section 289.055
§ 289.055. OFFICERS.
Status: in_force

(a) Each commission shall elect a chairperson and a secretary from among its members.

(b) The chairperson and secretary shall each serve in that office until the expiration of their term as a member of the commission.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1051.204 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1051 / Section 1051.204
§ 1051.204. MATURITY OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS.
Status: in_force

District general obligation bonds must mature not later than 40 years after the date of issuance.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7919.104 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7919 / Section 7919.104
§ 7919.104. ROAD STANDARDS AND REQUIREMENTS.
Status: in_force

(a) A road project must meet all applicable construction standards, zoning and subdivision requirements, and regulations of each municipality in whose corporate limits or extraterritorial jurisdiction the road project is located.

(b) If a road project is not located in the corporate limits or extraterritorial jurisdiction of a municipality, the road project must meet all applicable construction standards, subdivision requirements, and regulations of each county in which the road project is located.

(c) If the state will maintain and operate the road, the Texas Transportation Commission must approve the plans and specifications of the road project.
Tex. Local Government Code § 375.123 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 375 / Section 375.123
§ 375.123. APPEAL.
Status: in_force

(a) After determination of an assessment, a property owner may appeal the assessment to the board. The property owner must file a notice of appeal with the board not later than the 30th day after the date that the assessment is adopted. The board shall set a date to hear the appeal.

(b) The property owner may appeal the board's decision on the assessment to a court of competent jurisdiction. The property owner must file notice of the appeal with the court of competent jurisdiction not later than the 30th day after the date of the board's final decision with respect to the assessment.

(c) Failure to file either of the notices in the time required by this section results in a loss of the right to appeal the assessment.

(d) If an assessment against a parcel of land is set aside by a court of competent jurisdiction, found excessive by the board, or determined to be invalid by the board, the board may make a reassessment or new assessment of the parcel.
Tex. Transportation Code § 502.256 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 502 / Section 502.256
§ 502.256.
Status: in_force

Sec. 502.256. FEE: ROAD TRACTOR. The fee for a registration year for registration of a road tractor is the fee prescribed by weight as certified by a public weigher or a license and weight inspector of the Department of Public Safety under Section 502.252 or 502.253, as applicable.
Tex. Government Code § 411.0645 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 411 / Section 411.0645
§ 411.0645. TRANSPORTATION PLANNING COMMITTEE.
Status: in_force

(a) The department, the City of Austin, the Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority, the Texas Facilities Commission, the State Preservation Board, and The University of Texas at Austin shall each designate a representative to a committee established for the purpose of coordinating transportation in and adjacent to the Capitol Complex. The representative of the department shall convene the initial meeting of the committee, and the committee shall elect officers and meet as decided by the committee.

(b) The committee may develop and recommend to the agencies represented agreements and memoranda of understanding relating to transportation in and adjacent to the Capitol Complex, including agreements or understandings relating to parking, vehicle traffic, and the location of light rail or other mass transit terminals and facilities in that area.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8425.201 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8425 / Section 8425.201
§ 8425.201. AUTHORITY TO ISSUE BONDS AND OTHER OBLIGATIONS.
Status: in_force

The district may issue bonds or other obligations payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes, impact fees, revenue, contract payments, grants, or other district money, or any combination of those sources, to pay for any authorized district purpose.
Tex. Insurance Code - Not Codified § 8 — TX Code / Code i1 / Chapter 21 / Section 8
§ 8. ELIGIBILITY FOR COVERAGE.
Status: in_force

(a) The board, by order, shall establish the categories of nonprofit organizations that are eligible to obtain coverage from the association and may amend the order to include or exclude from eligibility particular categories of nonprofit organizations.

(b) If a category of nonprofit organizations is excluded from eligibility to obtain coverage from the association, the board, after notice and hearing, may determine that liability insurance for nonprofit organizations in that category is not available, and on that determination that category of nonprofit organizations is eligible to obtain insurance coverage from the association.Sec. 8. Repealed by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 727, Sec. 18, eff. April 1, 2007.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8879.053 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8879 / Section 8879.053
§ 8879.053. DISQUALIFICATION OF DIRECTORS.
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding Sections 49.001 and 49.002(b), Water Code, Section 49.052, Water Code, applies to a director.
Tex. Transportation Code § 256.001 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 256 / Section 256.001
§ 256.001. USE OF COUNTY ROAD AND BRIDGE FUND.
Status: in_force

(a) Money in the road and bridge fund of a county may be used only for working public roads or building bridges, except as otherwise provided by law.

(b) Money in the fund may be spent only by order of the commissioners court of the county. The court may make the necessary orders for using the money for the purposes provided by this section.
Tex. Natural Resources Code § 51.069 — TX Code / Code nr / Chapter 51 / Section 51.069
§ 51.069. DISPOSITION OF PAYMENTS ON PUBLIC SCHOOL LAND.
Status: in_force

Payments on public school land received by the commissioner, including payments received as interest on the purchase of public school land, shall be transmitted to the comptroller to be credited to the permanent school fund.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 34.0055 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 34 / Section 34.0055
§ 34.0055. SCREENING AND EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS FOR SUBSTANCE USE AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE.
Status: in_force

(a) Using existing resources, the commission, in consultation with the review committee, shall:

(1) make available to physicians and other persons licensed or certified to conduct a substance use screening and domestic violence screening of pregnant women information that includes:

(A) guidance regarding best practices for verbally screening a pregnant woman for substance use and verbally screening a pregnant woman for domestic violence using a validated screening tool; and

(B) a list of substance use treatment resources and domestic violence prevention and intervention resources in each geographic region of this state; and

(2) review and promote the use of educational materials on the consequences of opioid drug use and on domestic violence prevention and intervention during pregnancy.

(b) The commission shall make the information and educational materials described by Subsection (a) available on the commission's Internet website.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3962.0107 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3962 / Section 3962.0107
§ 3962.0107. APPLICABILITY OF MUNICIPAL MANAGEMENT DISTRICTS LAW.
Status: in_force

Except as otherwise provided by this chapter, Chapter 375, Local Government Code, applies to the district.
Tex. Water Code § 62.293 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 62 / Section 62.293
§ 62.293. SCHEDULING PETITION FOR HEARING; NOTICE.
Status: in_force

(a) After a petition is presented under Section 62.292 of this code, the commission shall set the petition for a hearing to be held within 10 days from the date of presentation of the petition.

(b) Notice of the hearing shall be posted at three public places in the territory proposed to be annexed for at least five days before the hearing on the petition. The notice shall include the time and place of the hearing and the boundaries of the territory proposed to be annexed.
Tex. Government Code § 654.040 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 654 / Section 654.040
§ 654.040. ACTION BY GOVERNOR.
Status: in_force

In response to a report under Section 654.039, the governor may determine, after consultation with the Legislative Audit Committee, the action to be taken to resolve a nonconformity.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1501.0582 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1501 / Section 1501.0582
§ 1501.0582.
Status: in_force

Sec. 1501.0582. HEALTH GROUP COOPERATIVE: EXPEDITED APPROVAL PROCESS. The department shall develop an expedited approval process for health benefit plan coverage arranged by a health group cooperative.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8128.004 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8128 / Section 8128.004
§ 8128.004. INITIAL DISTRICT TERRITORY.
Status: in_force

(a) The district is initially composed of the territory described by Section 2 of the Act creating this chapter.

(b) The boundaries and field notes contained in Section 2 of the Act creating this chapter form a closure. A mistake made in the field notes or in copying the field notes in the legislative process does not affect:

(1) the organization, existence, or validity of the district;

(2) the right of the district to impose taxes; or

(3) the legality or operation of the board.
Tex. Natural Resources Code § 31.011 — TX Code / Code nr / Chapter 31 / Section 31.011
§ 31.011. LAND OFFICE ESTABLISHED.
Status: in_force

There shall be one General Land Office located in Austin, which shall register all land titles emanating from the state if not prohibited by the constitution.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3929.151 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3929 / Section 3929.151
§ 3929.151. IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS AND SERVICES.
Status: in_force

The district may provide, design, construct, acquire, improve, relocate, operate, maintain, or finance an improvement project or service, including water, wastewater, drainage, and roadway projects or services, using any money available to the district, or contract with a governmental or private entity and reimburse that entity for the provision, design, construction, acquisition, improvement, relocation, operation, maintenance, or financing of an improvement project, service, or cost, for the provision of credit enhancement, or for any cost of operating or maintaining the district or the issuance of district obligations authorized under this chapter, Chapter 372 or 375, Local Government Code, or Chapter 49 or 54, Water Code.
Tex. Election Code § 20.037 — TX Code / Code el / Chapter 20 / Section 20.037
§ 20.037. TELEPHONE OR MAIL SERVICES.
Status: in_force

(a) A voter registration agency that allows a person to apply for services by mail shall deliver to an applicant by mail a voter registration application form on the approval of services for the applicant.

(b) An agency shall deliver to an applicant by mail a voter registration application form if:

(1) the agency automatically notifies an applicant to renew or recertify a service by mailing a form to the applicant; or

(2) the applicant requests services by telephone and the agency provides services in that manner.

(c) An application form delivered by mail must be accompanied by a notice informing the applicant that the application may be submitted in person or by mail to the voter registrar of the county in which the applicant resides or in person to a volunteer deputy registrar for delivery to the voter registrar of the county in which the applicant resides.

(d) The agency may maintain a written record indicating that a registration application was delivered to an applicant.

(e) The agency is not required to deliver a declination of registration form under this section.
Tex. Local Government Code § 303.005 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 303 / Section 303.005
§ 303.005. EFFECT OF CHAPTER ON OTHER LAW.
Status: in_force

(a) This chapter does not limit the police power provided by law to this state or a municipality or other political subdivision of this state, or an official or agency of this state or of a municipality or other political subdivision of this state, over property of a corporation.

(b) A sponsor or corporation may use other law not in conflict with this chapter to the extent convenient or necessary to carry out a power expressly or impliedly granted by this chapter.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8336.051 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8336 / Section 8336.051
§ 8336.051. GOVERNING BODY; TERMS.
Status: in_force

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

(b) Except as provided by Section 8336.052, directors serve staggered four-year terms.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 119.103 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 119 / Section 119.103
§ 119.103. TERMS.
Status: in_force

Members of the advisory council serve staggered three-year terms, with the terms of one-third of the members expiring on January 1 of each year.