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Tex. Government Code § 25.1732 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 25 / Section 25.1732
§ 25.1732. MOORE COUNTY COURT AT LAW PROVISIONS.
Status: repealed

(a) In addition to the jurisdiction provided by Section 25.0003 and other law, a county court at law in Moore County has concurrent civil jurisdiction with the district court in family law cases and proceedings.

(b) This section does not affect the right of appeal to a county court at law from the justice courts in cases in which the right of appeal to the county court exists by law.

(c) Repealed by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 746, Sec. 70, eff. Oct. 1, 1991.

(d) Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3, Sec. 4.50(a)(67), eff. January 1, 2012.

(e) Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3, Sec. 4.50(a)(67), eff. January 1, 2012.

(f) Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3, Sec. 4.50(a)(67), eff. January 1, 2012.

(g) A special judge has all the power and jurisdiction of the court and of the regular judge for whom he is sitting. A special judge may sign orders, judgments, decrees, or other processes of any kind as "Judge Presiding" when acting for the regular judge.

(h) Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3, Sec. 4.50(a)(67), eff. January 1, 2012.

(i) Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3, Sec. 4.50(a)(67), eff. January 1, 2012.

(j) The county attorney, criminal district attorney, and district attorney of Moore County serve as county attorney, criminal district attorney, and district attorney for a county court at law in Moore County. The district clerk serves as clerk of a county court at law in the cases enumerated in Subsection (a)(2) and shall establish a separate docket for the county court at law. The commissioners court shall provide the deputy clerks, bailiffs, and other personnel necessary to operate a county court at law.

(k) Section 25.0008 does not apply to a county court at law in Moore County.

(l) A jury in a county court at law is composed of six persons unless the constitution, Section 25.0007(c), or other law requires a 12-member jury.
Tex. Auxiliary Water Laws § 7844 — TX Code / Code wl / Chapter 3 / Section 7844
§ 7844. DISBURSEMENTS.
Status: in_force

All payments of any district funds shall be by voucher upon the district depository, and all such vouchers shall be signed by the president or any two directors. All vouchers shall be issued from a regular duplicate book containing a duplicate, which shall be preserved.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1662.101 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1662 / Section 1662.101
§ 1662.101. APPLICABILITY OF SUBCHAPTER.
Status: in_force

This subchapter applies only to a health benefit plan for which federal reporting requirements under 26 C.F.R. Part 54, 29 C.F.R. Part 2590, and 45 C.F.R. Parts 147 and 158 do not apply.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3941.106 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3941 / Section 3941.106
§ 3941.106. LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES.
Status: in_force

To protect the public interest, the district may contract with a qualified party, including the county, to provide law enforcement services in the district for a fee.
Tex. Government Code § 855.405 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 855 / Section 855.405
§ 855.405. MUNICIPALITY NORMAL CONTRIBUTION.
Status: in_force

Each participating municipality shall pay to the benefit accumulation fund, as its normal contribution, an amount equal to a percentage of the compensation of members employed by the municipality for that month. The rate of contribution is the normal contribution rate determined annually by the actuary and approved by the board of trustees.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 6910.001 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 6910 / Section 6910.001
§ 6910.001. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this chapter:

(1) "Board" means the board of supervisors of the district.

(2) "District" means the Hull Fresh Water Supply District.

(3) "Supervisor" means a member of the board.
Tex. Parks and Wildlife Code § 12.603 — TX Code / Code pw / Chapter 12 / Section 12.603
§ 12.603. GENERAL CIRCUMSTANCES FOR REFUSAL TO ISSUE OR RENEW PERMIT.
Status: in_force

The department may refuse to issue or renew a permit if the applicant fails to submit in a timely manner the following:

(1) a completed application on a form supplied by the department and all application materials required by the department;

(2) the required permit fee;

(3) accurate reports as applicable; and

(4) any additional information that the department determines is necessary to process the application.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8495.202 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8495 / Section 8495.202
§ 8495.202. TAXES FOR BONDS.
Status: in_force

At the time the district issues bonds payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes, the board shall provide for the annual imposition of a continuing direct ad valorem tax, without limit as to rate or amount, while all or part of the bonds are outstanding as required and in the manner provided by Sections 54.601 and 54.602, Water Code.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 251.033 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 251 / Section 251.033
§ 251.033. PROVISION OF HOME DIALYSIS CARE IN NURSING FACILITIES.
Status: in_force

(a) A dialysis technician may provide home dialysis care in a nursing facility, including hemodialysis, only if:

(1) the care is provided under the personal supervision of a registered nurse who is:

(A) in compliance with all commission rules under 26 T.A.C. Section 558.405 regarding training and competency for registered nurses to provide care at end stage renal disease facilities; and

(B) employed by the same entity that employs the dialysis technician; and

(2) the dialysis technician has complied with all commission rules regarding training and competency for dialysis technicians.

(b) For purposes of this section, "personal supervision" means supervision of a dialysis technician by a registered nurse who is physically present in the room during the administration of dialysis services by the dialysis technician.
Tex. Government Code § 81.086 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 81 / Section 81.086
§ 81.086. TELECONFERENCE.
Status: in_force

The chief disciplinary counsel may hold investigatory and disciplinary hearings by teleconference.
Tex. Alcoholic Beverage Code § 108.82 — TX Code / Code al / Chapter 108 / Section 108.82
§ 108.82. ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONSUMPTION IN PUBLIC ENTERTAINMENT FACILITIES AND ZONES.
Status: in_force

(a) This section applies only to:

(1) a public entertainment facility that is owned or leased by the Texas State Railroad Authority and used as a station for passenger rail services;

(2) a public entertainment facility that is a stadium, arena, or other permanent structure that is used for sporting events and:

(A) relating to which an agreement approved by the administrator under Section 108.79 is in force; and

(B) for which all alcoholic beverage permits and licenses are held by a single holder; or

(3) a public entertainment zone.

(b) Notwithstanding Section 28.10, the concessionaire for a public entertainment facility or a public entertainment zone described by Subsection (a) may allow a patron who possesses an alcoholic beverage to enter or leave a licensed or permitted premises within the facility or zone if the alcoholic beverage:

(1) is in an open container, as defined by Section 49.031, Penal Code;

(2) appears to be possessed for present consumption;

(3) except as provided by Section 48.04(e), remains within the confines of the facility or zone, excluding a parking lot; and

(4) was purchased legally at a licensed or permitted premises within the facility or zone.

(c) A license or permit may be issued for a premises located in a facility described by Subsection (a)(1) in an area in which the sale of alcoholic beverages has not been authorized by a local option election if the area has been annexed by a municipality in which the sale of alcoholic beverages has been authorized by a local option election. A facility described by this subsection has the same local option status as the municipality.

(d) For a facility described by Subsection (a)(1), a concessionaire under Subsection (b) may include a licensee or permittee of the manufacturing tier.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7944A.0202 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7944A / Section 7944A.0202
§ 7944A.0202. TEMPORARY DIRECTORS.
Status: in_force

(a) The temporary board consists of:

(1) Allison Thompson;

(2) Zachary Boyer;

(3) Mario Gobert Sr.;

(4) Sean Hewitt; and

(5) Jerry Peruchini.

(b) Temporary directors serve until the earlier of:

(1) the date permanent directors are elected under Section 7944A.0103; or

(2) the fourth anniversary of the effective date of the Act enacting this chapter.

(c) If permanent directors have not been elected under Section 7944A.0103 and the terms of the temporary directors have expired, successor temporary directors shall be appointed or reappointed as provided by Subsection (d) to serve terms that expire on the earlier of:

(1) the date permanent directors are elected under Section 7944A.0103; or

(2) the fourth anniversary of the date of the appointment or reappointment.

(d) If Subsection (c) applies, the owner or owners of a majority of the assessed value of the real property in the district may submit a petition to the commission requesting that the commission appoint as successor temporary directors the five persons named in the petition. The commission shall appoint as successor temporary directors the five persons named in the petition.
Tex. Business & Commerce Code § 510.005 — TX Code / Code bc / Chapter 510 / Section 510.005
§ 510.005. REGISTRATION.
Status: in_force

(a) To conduct business in this state, a data broker to which this chapter applies shall register with the secretary of state by filing a registration statement and paying a registration fee of $300.

(b) The registration statement must include:

(1) the legal name of the data broker;

(2) a contact person and the primary physical address, e-mail address, telephone number, and Internet website address for the data broker;

(3) a description of the categories of data the data broker processes and transfers;

(4) a statement of whether or not the data broker implements a purchaser credentialing process;

(5) if the data broker has actual knowledge that the data broker possesses personal data of a known child:

(A) a statement detailing the data collection practices, databases, sales activities, and opt-out policies that are applicable to the personal data of a known child; and

(B) a statement on how the data broker complies with applicable federal and state law regarding the collection, use, or disclosure of personal data from and about a child on the Internet; and

(6) the number of security breaches the data broker has experienced during the year immediately preceding the year in which the registration is filed, and if known, the total number of consumers affected by each breach.

(c) A registration of a data broker may include any additional information or explanation the data broker chooses to provide to the secretary of state concerning the data broker's data collection practices.

(d) A registration certificate expires on the first anniversary of its date of issuance. A data broker may renew a registration certificate by filing a renewal application, in the form prescribed by the secretary of state, and paying a renewal fee in the amount of $300.
Tex. Education Code § 51.9271 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 51 / Section 51.9271
§ 51.9271. ENERGY-EFFICIENT LIGHT BULBS IN EDUCATIONAL AND HOUSING FACILITIES.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, "housing facility" has the meaning assigned by Section 53.02.

(b) An institution of higher education shall purchase for use in each type of light fixture in an educational or housing facility the commercially available model of light bulb that:

(1) is compatible with the light fixture;

(2) uses the fewest watts for the necessary luminous flux or light output; and

(3) is the most cost-effective, considering the factors described by Subdivisions (1) and (2).
Tex. Transportation Code § 315.063 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 315 / Section 315.063
§ 315.063. ADJUSTMENT OF EQUITIES.
Status: in_force

If the governing body of a municipality considers that assessing and apportioning costs as provided by Section 315.062 would be unjust or unequal in a particular case, the governing body shall assess and apportion the costs justly and equally, considering the special benefit to each owner, the equities of the owners, and the adjustment of the apportionment, so as to produce a substantial equality of benefits received by and burdens imposed on each owner.
Tex. Insurance Code § 463.262 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 463 / Section 463.262
§ 463.262. EFFECT OF SUBROGATION AND ASSIGNMENT OF RIGHTS AND AVAILABLE ASSETS ON ASSOCIATION OBLIGATION.
Status: in_force

(a) The limitations set forth in this chapter are limitations on the benefits for which the association is obligated before taking into account either the association's subrogation and assignment rights or the extent to which those benefits could be provided out of the assets of the impaired or insolvent insurer attributable to covered policies.

(b) The costs of the association's obligations under this chapter may be met by the use of assets attributable to covered policies or reimbursed to the association pursuant to the association's subrogation and assignment rights.
Tex. Auxiliary Water Laws § 7867 — TX Code / Code wl / Chapter 3 / Section 7867
§ 7867.
Status: in_force

Art. 7867. ADDITIONAL BONDS: BALLOT. The ballot for such election shall have printed thereon the words and none other: "For the issuance of additional Water Control and Preservation Bonds and levy of tax in payment thereof;" "Against the issuance of additional Water Control and Preservation Bonds and levy of tax in payment thereof."
Tex. Estates Code § 1051.056 — TX Code / Code es / Chapter 1051 / Section 1051.056
§ 1051.056. SERVICE ON GUARDIAN OR RECEIVER.
Status: in_force

Unless this title expressly provides for another method of service, the county clerk who issues a citation or notice required to be served on a guardian or receiver shall serve the citation or notice by sending the original citation or notice by a qualified delivery method to:

(1) the guardian's or receiver's attorney of record; or

(2) the guardian or receiver, if the guardian or receiver does not have an attorney of record.
Tex. Alcoholic Beverage Code § 5.33 — TX Code / Code al / Chapter 5 / Section 5.33
§ 5.33. REGULATE LICENSEES AND PERMITTEES.
Status: in_force

The commission shall supervise and regulate licensees and permittees and their places of business in matters affecting the public. This authority is not limited to matters specifically mentioned in this code.
Tex. Local Government Code § 212.131 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 212 / Section 212.131
§ 212.131. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this subchapter:

(1) "Essential public facilities" means water, sewer, or storm drainage facilities or street improvements provided by a municipality or private utility.

(2) "Residential property" means property zoned for or otherwise authorized for single-family or multi-family use.

(3) "Property development" means the construction, reconstruction, or other alteration or improvement of residential or commercial buildings or the subdivision or replatting of a subdivision of residential or commercial property.

(4) "Commercial property" means property zoned for or otherwise authorized for use other than single-family use, multifamily use, heavy industrial use, or use as a quarry.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 4205.0506 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 4205 / Section 4205.0506
§ 4205.0506. CONSENT OF MUNICIPALITY REQUIRED.
Status: in_force

(a) The board may not issue bonds 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 as required by applicable law.

(b) This section applies only to the district's first issuance of bonds payable from ad valorem taxes.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1105.052 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1105 / Section 1105.052
§ 1105.052. COMPUTATION OF ADJUSTED PREMIUMS USING NONFORFEITURE NET LEVEL PREMIUM METHOD.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided by Section 1105.054 and subject to Subsection (b), the adjusted premiums for a policy to which this section applies must be computed on an annual basis and must be a uniform percentage of the respective premiums specified by the policy for each policy year so that the present value, at the date of issue of the policy, of all adjusted premiums is equal to the sum of:

(1) the then present value of the future guaranteed benefits available under the policy;

(2) one percent of:

(A) the amount of insurance, if the insurance is uniform in amount; or

(B) the average amount of insurance at the beginning of each of the first 10 policy years; and

(3) 125 percent of the nonforfeiture net level premium as determined under Subsection (d).

(b) The amount of premiums specified by the policy and used in computing adjusted premiums under Subsection (a) does not include:

(1) an amount payable as an extra premium to cover an impairment or special hazard; or

(2) any uniform annual contract charge or policy fee specified by the policy in a statement of the method to be used to compute the cash surrender values and paid-up nonforfeiture benefits.

(c) In applying the percentage specified by Subsection (a)(3), a nonforfeiture net level premium may not be considered to exceed four percent of:

(1) the amount of insurance, if the insurance is uniform in amount; or

(2) the average amount of insurance at the beginning of each of the first 10 policy years.

(d) The nonforfeiture net level premium must be equal to the present value, at the date of issue of the policy, of the guaranteed benefits available under the policy divided by the present value, on the date of issue of the policy, of an annuity of one per year payable on the date of issue of the policy and on each anniversary of the policy on which a premium becomes due.
Tex. Finance Code § 348.108 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 348 / Section 348.108
§ 348.108. CHARGES FOR COLLECTING DEBT.
Status: in_force

A retail installment contract may provide for the payment of:

(1) reasonable attorney's fees if the contract is referred for collection to an attorney who is not a salaried employee of the holder;

(2) court costs and disbursements; and

(3) reasonable out-of-pocket expenses incurred in connection with the repossession or sequestration of the motor vehicle securing the payment of the contract or foreclosure of a security interest in the vehicle, including the costs of storing, reconditioning, and reselling the vehicle, subject to the standards of good faith and commercial reasonableness set by Title 1, Business & Commerce Code.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8050.0201 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8050 / Section 8050.0201
§ 8050.0201. GOVERNING BODY; TERMS.
Status: in_force

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

(b) Except as provided by Section 8050.0202, directors serve staggered four-year terms.
Tex. Government Code § 432.001 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 432 / Section 432.001
§ 432.001. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this chapter:

(1) "Accuser" means a person who signs and swears to charges, who directs that charges nominally be signed and sworn to by another, or who has an interest other than an official interest in the prosecution of the accused.

(2) "Active state duty" means duty authorized under the constitution and laws of the state and all training authorized under Title 32, United States Code.

(3) "Commanding officer" includes commissioned officers and warrant officers of the state military forces who either have been appointed to command by a superior authority or have lawfully assumed command.

(4) "Convening authority" includes, in addition to the person who convened the court, a commissioned officer commanding temporarily, or a successor in command.

(5) "Day" means a calendar day and is not synonymous with unit training assembly or any other accounting for training. A punishment authorized under this chapter that is measured in terms of days means calendar days.

(6) "Duty" means any presence or performance of any service with or on behalf of the state military forces.

(7) "Enlisted member" means a person in an enlisted grade.

(8) "Grade" means a step or degree, in a graduated scale of office or military rank, that is established and designated as a grade by law or regulation.

(9) "Judge advocate" means a commissioned officer appointed to serve as a judge advocate by the adjutant general under Section 432.005(b).

(10) "Legal officer" means a commissioned officer of the state military forces designated to perform legal duties for a command.

(11) "Military" refers to all or part of the state military forces.

(12) "Military court" means a court-martial, court of inquiry, military commission, or provost court.

(13) "Military judge" means an official of a court-martial detailed in accordance with Section 432.045.

(14) "Officer" means a commissioned or warrant officer of the state military forces.

(15) "Officer candidate" means a candidate of the state officer candidate school.

(16) "Rank" means the order of precedence among members of the state military forces.

(17) "State judge advocate general" means the judge advocate general of the state military forces, commissioned in those forces, and responsible for supervising the administration of military justice in the state military forces, and performing other legal duties required by the adjutant general.

(18) "State military forces" means the National Guard of this state, as defined in Title 32, United States Code, and other militia or military forces organized under the laws of this state.

(19) "Superior commissioned officer" means a commissioned officer superior in rank or command.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3913.054 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3913 / Section 3913.054
§ 3913.054. QUORUM.
Status: in_force

For purposes of determining the requirements for a quorum of the board, the following are not counted:

(1) a board position vacant for any reason, including death, resignation, or disqualification;

(2) a director who is abstaining from participation in a vote because of a conflict of interest; or

(3) a nonvoting director.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 5004.002 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 5004 / Section 5004.002
§ 5004.002. NATURE OF DISTRICT.
Status: in_force

The district is a navigation, conservation, and reclamation district.
Tex. Occupations Code § 1704.163 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 1704 / Section 1704.163
§ 1704.163. ATTORNEY EXEMPTION.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided by this section, a person not licensed under this chapter may execute a bail bond or act as a surety for another person in any county in this state if the person:

(1) is licensed to practice law in this state; and

(2) at the time the bond is executed or the person acts as a surety, files a notice of appearance as counsel of record in the criminal case for which the bond was executed or surety provided or submits proof that the person has previously filed with the court in which the criminal case is pending the notice of appearance as counsel of record.

(b) A person executing a bail bond or acting as a surety under this section may not engage in conduct involved with that practice that would subject a bail bond surety to license suspension or revocation. If the board determines that a person has violated this subsection, the board may suspend or revoke the person's authorization to post a bond under this section or may bar the person from executing a bail bond or acting as a surety under this section until the person has remedied the violation.

(c) A person executing a bail bond or acting as a surety under this section is not relieved of liability on the bond solely because the person is later replaced as attorney of record in the criminal case.