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Tex. Tax Code § 171.306 — TX Code / Code tx / Chapter 171 / Section 171.306
§ 171.306. SUIT TO SET ASIDE JUDICIAL FORFEITURE.
Status: in_force

If a corporation's charter or certificate of authority is judicially forfeited under this chapter, a stockholder, director, or officer of the corporation at the time of the forfeiture of the charter or certificate or of the corporate privileges of the corporation may bring suit in a district court of Travis County in the name of the corporation to set aside the forfeiture of the charter or certificate. The suit must be in the nature of a bill of review. The secretary of state and attorney general must be made defendants in the suit.
Tex. Government Code § 478.0205 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 478 / Section 478.0205
§ 478.0205. LIMITATION ON CERTAIN DISBURSEMENTS.
Status: in_force

(a) A disbursement from the fund is limited to five percent of the cost of a structural improvement or a fixture if:

(1) an obligation is incurred under a games support contract or event support contract to make the improvement or add the fixture to a site for an event; and

(2) the improvement or fixture is expected to derive most of its value in subsequent uses of the site for future events.

(b) The remainder of an obligation described by Subsection (a) is not eligible for a disbursement from the fund, unless the obligation is for an improvement or fixture for a publicly owned facility.
Tex. Insurance Code § 911.054 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 911 / Section 911.054
§ 911.054. CHARTER AND ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION.
Status: in_force

(a) The charter and articles of incorporation of an association that wants to form a farm mutual insurance company must state the names and post office addresses of at least 25 charter members of the company, all of whom are residents of one or more adjoining counties in this state and each of whom must:

(1) be a member of the association;

(2) own at least $5,000 of insurable property for which the member has applied in writing for insurance coverage from the company to be formed; and

(3) sign the charter and articles of incorporation.

(b) In addition to the requirements of Subsection (a), the charter must:

(1) be acknowledged before a notary public by at least five of the charter members described by Subsection (a);

(2) state:

(A) the name of the company, which must include the words "Farm Mutual" or "Farmers Mutual";

(B) the location of the company's principal office;

(C) the number, names, and post office addresses of each of the company's first directors, of which there must be at least five; and

(D) the type of property the company will insure and the risk to be insured against; and

(3) include any other provision the incorporators want consistent with this chapter.
Tex. Local Government Code § 111.0706 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 111 / Section 111.0706
§ 111.0706. SPECIAL BUDGET FOR GRANT OR AID MONEY.
Status: in_force

The county auditor shall certify to the commissioners court the receipt of all public or private grant or aid money that is available for disbursement in a fiscal year but not included in the budget for that fiscal year. On certification, the court shall adopt a special budget for the limited purpose of spending the grant or aid money for its intended purpose.
Tex. Occupations Code § 205.362 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 205 / Section 205.362
§ 205.362. CEASE AND DESIST ORDER.
Status: in_force

(a) If it appears to the acupuncture board that a person who is not licensed under this chapter is violating this chapter, a rule adopted under this chapter, or another state statute or rule relating to the practice of acupuncture, the board, after notice and opportunity for a hearing, may issue a cease and desist order prohibiting the person from engaging in the activity.

(b) A violation of an order under this section constitutes grounds for imposing an administrative penalty under Section 205.352.
Tex. Estates Code § 405.005 — TX Code / Code es / Chapter 405 / Section 405.005
§ 405.005. CLOSING REPORT.
Status: in_force

An independent executor may file a closing report verified by affidavit that:

(1) shows:

(A) the property of the estate that came into the independent executor's possession;

(B) the debts that have been paid;

(C) the debts, if any, still owing by the estate;

(D) the property of the estate, if any, remaining on hand after payment of debts; and

(E) the names and addresses of the distributees to whom the property of the estate, if any, remaining on hand after payment of debts has been distributed; and

(2) includes signed receipts or other proof of delivery of property to the distributees named in the closing report if the closing report reflects that there was property remaining on hand after payment of debts.
Tex. Property Code § 70.104 — TX Code / Code pr / Chapter 70 / Section 70.104
§ 70.104. PERSONS WHO MAY BIND VESSEL.
Status: in_force

(a) The following persons are presumed to be authorized by the owner of a vessel to incur charges that give rise to a lien under this subchapter:

(1) the managing owner;

(2) the ship's husband;

(3) the master;

(4) the local agent; and

(5) a person entrusted with management of the vessel at the port of supply.

(b) A person tortiously or unlawfully in possession or charge of a vessel may not bind the vessel.
Tex. Education Code § 53.42 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 53 / Section 53.42
§ 53.42. INVESTMENT OF FUNDS; SECURITY.
Status: in_force

To the extent it is applicable, the law as to the security for and the investment of funds, applicable to cities, controls the investment of funds belonging to authority. The bond resolution or the indenture or both may further restrict the making of investments. The authority may invest the proceeds of its bonds, until the money is needed, in the direct obligations of or obligations unconditionally guaranteed by the United States, to the extent authorized in the bond resolution or indenture or in both.
Tex. Occupations Code § 1101.305 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 1101 / Section 1101.305
§ 1101.305. REVIEW COMMITTEE.
Status: in_force

(a) The commission may appoint a committee to review the performance of an educational program performing below the standards set by the commission under Section 1101.301.

(b) A committee formed under this section shall review and evaluate any factor causing an educational program's poor performance and report findings and recommendations to improve performance to the program and to the commission.

(c) A committee formed under this section may not revoke the approval of an educational program. The commission may temporarily suspend a program in the same manner as a license under Subchapter N.
Tex. Government Code § 511.018 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 511 / Section 511.018
§ 511.018. ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION.
Status: in_force

(a) The commission shall develop and implement a policy to encourage the use of:

(1) negotiated rulemaking procedures under Chapter 2008 for the adoption of commission rules; and

(2) appropriate alternative dispute resolution procedures under Chapter 2009 to assist in the resolution of internal and external disputes under the commission's jurisdiction.

(b) The commission's procedures relating to alternative dispute resolution must conform, to the extent possible, to any model guidelines issued by the State Office of Administrative Hearings for the use of alternative dispute resolution by state agencies.

(c) The commission shall designate a trained person to:

(1) coordinate the implementation of the policy adopted under Subsection (a);

(2) serve as a resource for any training needed to implement the procedures for negotiated rulemaking or alternative dispute resolution; and

(3) collect data concerning the effectiveness of those procedures, as implemented by the commission.
Tex. Agriculture Code § 80.029 — TX Code / Code ag / Chapter 80 / Section 80.029
§ 80.029. ANNUAL REPORT.
Status: in_force

The board shall issue to the commissioner and the appropriate oversight committee in the house of representatives an annual report detailing its efforts to carry out the purposes of this chapter.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3906.154 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3906 / Section 3906.154
§ 3906.154. LAKE OR OTHER BODY OF WATER.
Status: in_force

For the purposes of this subchapter, planning, design, construction, improvement, or maintenance of a lake or other body of water includes dredging, cleaning, widening, deepening, or other drainage, reclamation, or recreation work done to make the lake or other body of water navigable, clean, or safe for recreational use.
Tex. Labor Code § 406.071 — TX Code / Code la / Chapter 406 / Section 406.071
§ 406.071. EXTRATERRITORIAL COVERAGE.
Status: in_force

(a) An employee who is injured while working in another jurisdiction or the employee's legal beneficiary is entitled to all rights and remedies under this subtitle if:

(1) the injury would be compensable if it had occurred in this state; and

(2) the employee has significant contacts with this state or the employment is principally located in this state.

(b) An employee has significant contacts with this state if the employee was hired or recruited in this state and the employee:

(1) was injured not later than one year after the date of hire; or

(2) has worked in this state for at least 10 working days during the 12 months preceding the date of injury.
Tex. Tax Code § 156.103 — TX Code / Code tx / Chapter 156 / Section 156.103
§ 156.103. EXCEPTION--STATE AND FEDERAL GOVERNMENT.
Status: in_force

(a) This chapter does not impose a tax on:

(1) the United States;

(2) a governmental entity of the United States; or

(3) an officer or employee of a governmental entity of the United States when traveling on or otherwise engaged in the course of official duties for the governmental entity.

(b) This state, or an agency, institution, board, or commission of this state other than an institution of higher education shall pay the tax imposed by this chapter and is entitled to a refund of the amount of tax paid in accordance with Section 156.154.

(c) A state officer or employee of a state governmental entity described by Subsection (b) who is entitled to reimbursement for the cost of lodging and for whom a special provision or exception to the general rate of reimbursement under the General Appropriations Act is not applicable shall pay the tax imposed by this chapter. The state governmental entity with whom the person is associated is entitled under Section 156.154 to a refund of the tax paid.

(d) A state officer or employee of a state governmental entity described by Subsection (b) for whom a special provision or exception to the general rate of reimbursement under the General Appropriations Act applies and who is provided with photo identification verifying the identity and exempt status of the person is not required to pay the tax and is not entitled to a refund. The photo identification of a state officer or employee described by this section may be modified for the purposes of this section.

(e) In this section, "institution of higher education" has the meaning assigned by Section 61.003, Education Code.
Tex. Transportation Code § 501.025 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 501 / Section 501.025
§ 501.025. MANUFACTURER'S CERTIFICATE REQUIRED ON FIRST SALE.
Status: in_force

A county assessor-collector may not issue a title receipt on the first sale of a motor vehicle unless the applicant for the title provides the application for a title and a manufacturer's certificate in a manner prescribed by the department.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8104.205 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8104 / Section 8104.205
§ 8104.205. CONSENT REQUIRED FOR WASTE TREATMENT AND DISPOSAL FACILITIES.
Status: in_force

Before acquiring or constructing a waste treatment or disposal facility, the authority must obtain the consent of the:

(1) Gulf Coast Authority; or

(2) Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, if the consent of the Gulf Coast Authority is unreasonably withheld or delayed.
Tex. Tax Code § 162.116 — TX Code / Code tx / Chapter 162 / Section 162.116
§ 162.116. INFORMATION REQUIRED ON SUPPLIER'S AND PERMISSIVE SUPPLIER'S RETURN; CREDITS AND ALLOWANCES.
Status: repealed

(a) The monthly return and supplements of each supplier and permissive supplier shall contain for the period covered by the return:

(1) the number of net gallons of gasoline received by the supplier or permissive supplier during the month, sorted by product code, seller, point of origin, destination state, carrier, and receipt date;

(2) the number of net gallons of gasoline removed at a terminal rack during the month from the account of the supplier, sorted by product code, person receiving the gasoline, terminal code, and carrier;

(3) the number of net gallons of gasoline removed during the month for export, sorted by product code, person receiving the gasoline, terminal code, destination state, and carrier;

(4) the number of net gallons of gasoline removed during the month from a terminal located in another state for conveyance to this state, as indicated on the shipping document for the gasoline, sorted by product code, person receiving the gasoline, terminal code, and carrier;

(5) the number of net gallons of gasoline the supplier or permissive supplier sold during the month in transactions exempt under Section 162.104, sorted by product code, carrier, purchaser, and terminal code;

(6) the number of net gallons of gasoline sold in the bulk transfer/terminal system in this state to any person not holding a supplier's or permissive supplier's license; and

(7) any other information required by the comptroller.

(b) A supplier or permissive supplier that timely pays the tax to this state may deduct from the amount of tax due a collection allowance equal to two percent of the amount of tax payable to this state.

(c) A supplier or permissive supplier may take a credit for any taxes that were not remitted in a previous period to the supplier or permissive supplier by a licensed distributor or licensed importer as required by Section 162.113. The supplier or permissive supplier is eligible to take the credit if the comptroller is notified of the default within 15 days after the default occurs. If a license holder pays to a supplier or permissive supplier the tax owed, but the payment occurs after the supplier or permissive supplier has taken a credit on its return, the supplier or permissive supplier shall remit the payment to the comptroller with the next monthly return after receipt of the tax, plus a penalty of 10 percent of the amount of unpaid taxes and interest at the rate provided by Section 111.060 beginning on the date the credit was taken.

(d) Repealed by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 552, Sec. 5, eff. June 19, 2009.
Tex. Natural Resources Code § 51.253 — TX Code / Code nr / Chapter 51 / Section 51.253
§ 51.253. CORRECTED PATENT.
Status: in_force

(a) An owner of land in one or more patented surveys may apply to the General Land Office for a corrected patent to correct scriveners' errors or obvious errors in the field note description of the original patent as determined by the commissioner. The application must clearly identify the error in the original patent.

(b) The General Land Office may adopt rules relating to the implementation and operation of this section, including rules requiring the payment of reasonable filing and processing fees by an applicant for a corrected patent.
Tex. Insurance Code § 7002.004 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 7002 / Section 7002.004
§ 7002.004. EXEMPTION.
Status: in_force

This chapter does not apply to a health care sharing ministry operated under Chapter 1681.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 485.015 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 485 / Section 485.015
§ 485.015. REFUSAL TO ISSUE OR RENEW PERMIT.
Status: in_force

A proceeding for the failure to issue or renew a volatile chemical sales permit under Section 485.012 or for an appeal from that proceeding is governed by the contested case provisions of Chapter 2001, Government Code.
Tex. Parks and Wildlife Code § 62.026 — TX Code / Code pw / Chapter 62 / Section 62.026
§ 62.026. IMPORTATION OF PROTECTED WILDLIFE FROM MEXICO.
Status: repealed

(a) It is lawful to ship or bring any wild game birds, wild game animals, or other protected species of wildlife from the Republic of Mexico into this state at any season if the person importing the wildlife has obtained:

(1) Repealed by Acts 1979, 66th Leg., p. 550, ch. 260, art. 5, Sec. 1(1), eff. Sept. 1, 1979.

(2) a statement from the United States Customs Officer at the port of entry showing that the wildlife was brought from the Republic of Mexico.

(b) to (d) Repealed by Acts 1979, 66th Leg., p. 550, ch. 260, art. 5, Sec. 1(1), eff. Sept. 1, 1979.

(e) The department may prescribe reasonable rules and regulations for the importation of wild game birds, wild game animals, and other protected species of wildlife, and the number of each species that may be imported during a calendar week under this section.

(f) Repealed by Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 267, art. 3, Sec. 110, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.
Tex. Agriculture Code § 131.004 — TX Code / Code ag / Chapter 131 / Section 131.004
§ 131.004. ASSISTANTS.
Status: in_force

(a) The chief apiary inspector may employ assistants and inspectors as necessary, subject to the approval of the director and governing board of the experiment station.

(b) The chief apiary inspector shall provide to the chief apiary inspector's assistants and inspectors, as often as is necessary, information regarding their qualifications under this chapter and their responsibilities under applicable laws relating to standards of conduct for state officers or employees.

(c) The inspector shall develop a system of annual performance evaluations based on measurable job tasks. All merit pay for the inspector's assistants must be based on the system established under this subsection.
Tex. Occupations Code § 2024.001 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 2024 / Section 2024.001
§ 2024.001. COMPTROLLER RULES.
Status: in_force

The comptroller may adopt rules for the enforcement of the comptroller's powers and duties under this subtitle.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 442.056 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 442 / Section 442.056
§ 442.056. RECIPIENT FORM.
Status: in_force

Before accepting a donated prescription drug under this chapter, a recipient shall sign a form prescribed by the department stating that:

(1) the recipient acknowledges that if the donor is an individual, prescription drug manufacturer, or health care facility other than a pharmacy, the donor is not a pharmacist and the donor took ordinary care of the prescription drug;

(2) the recipient acknowledges that the donor is known to the participating provider and that there is no reason to believe that the prescription drug was improperly handled or stored;

(3) by accepting the prescription drug, the recipient accepts any risk that an accidental mishandling could create; and

(4) the recipient releases the donor, participating provider, and manufacturer of the drug from liability related to the prescription drug.
Tex. Occupations Code § 1803.103 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 1803 / Section 1803.103
§ 1803.103. PROHIBITED PRACTICES.
Status: in_force

In soliciting for a public safety entity or public safety publication, a person may not:

(1) use, unless authorized in writing by a public safety agency or public safety organization:

(A) any representation that implies that the contribution is for or on behalf of the agency or organization; or

(B) any emblem, device, or printed matter belonging to or associated with the agency or organization;

(2) use a name, symbol, or statement similar to a name, symbol, or statement used by a public safety agency or organization in a manner intended to confuse or mislead a person being solicited;

(3) knowingly represent or imply that the solicitation proceeds are being used for a purpose other than the purpose for which the funds are actually used;

(4) represent or imply that the solicitor is a peace officer or member of a public safety agency or public safety organization if the solicitor is not an officer or a member;

(5) use or exploit the fact of filing with the secretary of state in a manner leading a person to believe that filing, in any way, constitutes an endorsement by or approval of the state;

(6) knowingly file incomplete, false, or misleading information in a document required to be filed with the secretary of state under this chapter;

(7) solicit for a public safety entity or public safety publication, or represent that those responding affirmatively to the solicitation will receive favored treatment by public safety personnel;

(8) collect a contribution or membership fee solicited at a person's residence by an in-person or telephone solicitation by means other than payment through the United States mail or parcel post courier;

(9) solicit for a public safety organization in a county in which members of the organization do not have jurisdiction; or

(10) commit another unfair or deceptive act or practice.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 712.026 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 712 / Section 712.026
§ 712.026. SUIT BY PLOT OWNERS TO MAINTAIN PERPETUAL CARE.
Status: in_force

(a) If the directors of a corporation do not generally care for and maintain the corporation's perpetual care cemetery, the district court of the county in which the perpetual care cemetery is located may:

(1) by injunction compel the directors to expend the permissible distributions from the corporation's fund as required by this chapter; or

(2) appoint a receiver to take charge of the fund and expend the permissible distributions from the fund as required by this chapter.

(b) The suit for relief under this section must be brought by at least five owners of plots located in the perpetual care cemetery.

(c) In a suit for relief under this section, court costs and attorney's fees shall be awarded:

(1) to the directors of the corporation, if it is found that the directors are substantially expending the permissible distributions from the fund as required by this subchapter; or

(2) to the plot owners initiating the suit, if it is found that the directors are not substantially expending the permissible distributions from the fund as required by this subchapter.

(d) Fund assets may not be used to pay court costs and attorney's fees awarded under Subsection (c).
Tex. Government Code § 481.453 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 481 / Section 481.453
§ 481.453. POWERS OF BANK IN ADMINISTERING MICRO-BUSINESS RECOVERY FUND.
Status: in_force

In administering the fund, the bank has the powers necessary to carry out the purposes of this subchapter, including the power to:

(1) make, execute, and deliver contracts, conveyances, and other instruments necessary to the exercise of its powers;

(2) invest money at the bank's discretion in obligations determined proper by the bank, and select and use depositories for its money;

(3) employ personnel and counsel and pay those persons from money in the fund legally available for that purpose; and

(4) impose and collect fees and charges in connection with any transaction and provide for reasonable penalties for delinquent payment of fees or charges.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8380.153 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8380 / Section 8380.153
§ 8380.153. CONTRACT TAXES.
Status: in_force

(a) 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.

(b) A contract approved by the district voters may contain a provision stating that the contract may be modified or amended by the board without further voter approval.