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Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3822.152 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3822 / Section 3822.152
§ 3822.152. TAX AND BOND ELECTIONS.
Status: in_force

(a) The district shall hold an election in the manner provided by Subchapter L, Chapter 375, Local Government Code, to obtain voter approval before the district imposes a maintenance tax or issues bonds payable from ad valorem taxes.

(b) The board may include more than one purpose in a single proposition at an election.

(c) Section 375.243, Local Government Code, does not apply to the district.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8157.004 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8157 / Section 8157.004
§ 8157.004. 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. Insurance Code § 2211.211 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 2211 / Section 2211.211
§ 2211.211. AUTHORIZED INVESTMENTS.
Status: in_force

Public securities issued under this subchapter are authorized investments under Subchapter B, Chapter 424, and Subchapters C and D, Chapter 425.
Tex. Business & Commerce Code § 602.003 — TX Code / Code bc / Chapter 602 / Section 602.003
§ 602.003. CERTAIN UNSOLICITED GOODS CONSIDERED GIFT.
Status: in_force

(a) Unsolicited goods that are addressed to or intended for the recipient are considered a gift to the recipient.

(b) The recipient may use or dispose of goods described by Subsection (a) in any manner without obligation to the sender.
Tex. Government Code § 81.061 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 81 / Section 81.061
§ 81.061. SUPREME COURT JURISDICTION EXCLUSIVE.
Status: in_force

Rules governing the admission to the practice of law are within the exclusive jurisdiction of the supreme court. The officers and directors of the state bar do not have authority to approve or disapprove of any rule governing admissions to the practice of law or to regulate or administer those admissions standards.
Tex. Local Government Code § 291.003 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 291 / Section 291.003
§ 291.003. CONTROL OF COURTHOUSE.
Status: in_force

The county sheriff shall have charge and control of the county courthouse, subject to the regulations of the commissioners court.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1113.203 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1113 / Section 1113.203
§ 1113.203. GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND ELECTION.
Status: in_force

(a) The district may issue general obligation bonds only if the bonds are authorized by a majority of the district voters voting at an election held for that purpose.

(b) The board may order a bond election on its own motion.

(c) The order must specify:

(1) the location of the polling places;

(2) the presiding election officers;

(3) the purpose for which the bonds are to be issued;

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

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

(6) the maximum maturity date of the bonds.

(d) Notice of a bond election shall be given by publishing a substantial copy of the order in a newspaper of general circulation in Wilbarger County once each week for two consecutive weeks before the date of the election. The first publication must occur at least 14 days before the date of the election.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 81.189 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 81 / Section 81.189
§ 81.189. REQUEST FOR REEXAMINATION.
Status: in_force

(a) A person subject to an order for extended management, or any interested person on the person's behalf and with the person's consent, may file a request with a court for a reexamination and a hearing to determine if the person continues to meet the criteria for the court order.

(b) The request must be filed in the county in which the person is receiving the services.

(c) The court may, on good cause shown:

(1) require that the patient be reexamined;

(2) schedule a hearing on the request; and

(3) notify the health authority, department, and the head of the facility providing health services to the person.

(d) A court is not required to order a reexamination or hearing if the request is filed within six months after an order for extended management is entered or after a similar request is filed.

(e) The head of the facility shall arrange for the person to be reexamined after receiving the court's notice.

(f) The head of the facility shall immediately discharge the person if the health authority or department determines that the person no longer meets the criteria for court-ordered extended health services.

(g) If the health authority or department determines that the person continues to meet the criteria for a court order for extended management, the health authority or department shall file an affidavit of medical evaluation with the court within 10 days after the request for reexamination and hearing is filed.
Tex. Government Code § 550.0205 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 550 / Section 550.0205
§ 550.0205. FAMILY ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS.
Status: in_force

A family is eligible to participate in the pilot program if the family:

(1) includes one or more members who are recipients of financial assistance or supplemental nutrition assistance benefits, at least one of whom is:

(A) at least 18 years of age but not older than 62 years of age; and

(B) willing, physically able, and legally able to be employed; and

(2) has a total household income that is less than a sufficient wage based on the family's makeup and geographical area of residence.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7903A.0105 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7903A / Section 7903A.0105
§ 7903A.0105. FINDINGS OF PUBLIC PURPOSE AND BENEFIT.
Status: in_force

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

(b) The district is created to accomplish the purposes of:

(1) a municipal utility district as provided by general law and Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution; and

(2) Section 52, Article III, Texas Constitution, that relate to the construction, acquisition, improvement, operation, or maintenance of macadamized, graveled, or paved roads, or improvements, including storm drainage, in aid of those roads.
Tex. Government Code § 1433.048 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 1433 / Section 1433.048
§ 1433.048. BALLOT PROPOSITION; ELECTION PROCEDURES.
Status: in_force

(a) The ballot for an election held under this subchapter shall be printed to permit voting for or against the proposition: "The issuance of revenue bonds for the (medical project or industrial project)."

(b) The election shall be conducted in accordance with the general laws of this state relating to general elections, except as modified by this chapter.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7925.005 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7925 / Section 7925.005
§ 7925.005. FINDINGS OF PUBLIC PURPOSE AND BENEFIT.
Status: in_force

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

(b) The district is created to accomplish the purposes of:

(1) a municipal utility district as provided by general law and Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution; and

(2) Section 52, Article III, Texas Constitution, that relate to the construction, acquisition, improvement, operation, or maintenance of macadamized, graveled, or paved roads, or improvements, including storm drainage, in aid of those roads.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1131.205 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1131 / Section 1131.205
§ 1131.205. AMOUNTS OF INSURANCE.
Status: repealed

(a) The amounts of insurance under the policy must be based on a plan that precludes individual selection by the employees or by the employer or trustees.

(b) Repealed by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 496, Sec. 2(1), eff. June 17, 2005.

(c) Repealed by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 496, Sec. 2(1), eff. June 17, 2005.

(d) Repealed by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 496, Sec. 2(1), eff. June 17, 2005.
Tex. Government Code § 660.207 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 660 / Section 660.207
§ 660.207. AIRCRAFT PILOTS.
Status: in_force

An aircraft pilot who conveys state officers or employees on official business is entitled to reimbursement for the actual expense of meals and lodging on the trip in accordance with Section 660.206(b). The pilot is not subject to Section 660.113(b).
Tex. Government Code § 1503.003 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 1503 / Section 1503.003
§ 1503.003. PLEDGE OF TAX FOR OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE EXPENSES; PROCEEDS.
Status: in_force

(a) In addition to or instead of the pledge of revenue and income of the airport authorized by Subchapter C, a municipality may impose and pledge to the payment of the operation and maintenance expenses of the airport a continuing annual ad valorem tax at a rate sufficient for that purpose, as provided in the ordinance authorizing the issuance of bonds under this subchapter.

(b) A tax under this section:

(1) must be imposed at a rate within any limit contained in the municipal charter; and

(2) may not be used for the payment of the principal of or interest on the bonds.

(c) The proceeds of a tax pledged under this section shall be used annually, to the extent required by or provided in the ordinance authorizing the bonds, for the operation and maintenance of the airport.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8871.002 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8871 / Section 8871.002
§ 8871.002. NATURE OF DISTRICT.
Status: in_force

The district is a groundwater conservation district in Travis County created under and essential to accomplish the purposes of Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Tex. Finance Code § 394.2101 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 394 / Section 394.2101
§ 394.2101. ADJUSTMENT OF AMOUNTS OF FEES OR OTHER CHARGES.
Status: in_force

(a) The commissioner shall compute and publish the dollar amounts of fees or other charges in amounts different from the amounts of fees or other charges specified in Section 394.210 to reflect inflation, as measured by the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the United States Department of Labor or, if that index is not available, another index adopted by finance commission rule. The commissioner shall adopt a base year and adjust the dollar amounts, effective on July 1 of each year, if the change in the index from the base year, as of December 31 of the preceding year, is at least 10 percent. The dollar amounts specified in Section 394.210 must be rounded to the nearest dollar.

(b) The commissioner shall notify registered providers of any change in dollar amounts made under Subsection (a) and make that information available to the public.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 5010.0212 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 5010 / Section 5010.0212
§ 5010.0212. CONFLICT OF INTEREST; PENALTY.
Status: in_force

(a) A commissioner, officer, agent, or employee of the district may not be directly or indirectly interested in a contract for the purchase of any property or construction of any work by or for the district.

(b) A person who violates this section is subject to the penalties provided by law for state and county officers under similar circumstances.
Tex. Government Code § 1232.1221 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 1232 / Section 1232.1221
§ 1232.1221. COMMENCEMENT OF CERTAIN MULTIYEAR CANCER-RELATED PROJECTS.
Status: in_force

(a) Funds may be distributed to a grant recipient for a multiyear project for which an award is granted by the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas Oversight Committee as authorized by Section 102.257, Health and Safety Code, after the authority has certified that obligations in an amount sufficient to pay the money needed to fund the project have been authorized for issuance by the authority and approved by the Bond Review Board.

(b) After issuing the obligations, the board shall:

(1) pay the costs of the issuance and any related bond administrative costs of the authority;

(2) certify to the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas and to the comptroller that the proceeds from the issuance are available; and

(3) deposit the proceeds into the state treasury to be credited to the account of the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 9055.261 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 9055 / Section 9055.261
§ 9055.261. REFUNDING BONDS.
Status: in_force

(a) The district may issue refunding bonds to refund outstanding bonds issued under this subchapter and interest on those bonds.

(b) Refunding bonds may:

(1) be issued to refund bonds of more than one series;

(2) combine the pledges for the outstanding bonds for the security of the refunding bonds; or

(3) be secured by a pledge of other or additional revenue.

(c) The provisions of this subchapter regarding the issuance of other bonds and the remedies of the holders apply to refunding bonds.

(d) The comptroller shall register the refunding bonds on surrender and cancellation of the bonds to be refunded.

(e) Instead of issuing bonds to be registered on the surrender and cancellation of the bonds to be refunded, the district, in the resolution authorizing the issuance of the refunding bonds, may provide for the sale of the refunding bonds and the deposit of the proceeds in a bank at which the bonds to be refunded are payable. In that case, the refunding bonds may be issued in an amount sufficient to pay the interest on the bonds to be refunded to their option date or maturity date, and the comptroller shall register the refunding bonds without the surrender and cancellation of the bonds to be refunded.
Tex. Family Code § 158.503 — TX Code / Code fa / Chapter 158 / Section 158.503
§ 158.503. DELIVERY OF ADMINISTRATIVE WRIT TO EMPLOYER; FILING WITH COURT OR MAINTAINING RECORD.
Status: in_force

(a) An administrative writ of withholding issued under this subchapter may be delivered to an employer by mail or by electronic transmission.

(b) The Title IV-D agency shall:

(1) not later than the third business day after the date of delivery of the administrative writ of withholding to an employer, file a copy of the writ, together with a signed certificate of service, in the court of continuing jurisdiction; or

(2) maintain a record of the writ until all support obligations of the obligor have been satisfied or income withholding has been terminated as provided by this chapter.

(b-1) The certificate of service required under Subsection (b)(1) may be signed electronically.

(c) The copy of the administrative writ of withholding filed with the clerk of court must include:

(1) the name, address, and signature of the authorized attorney or individual that issued the writ;

(2) the name and address of the employer served with the writ; and

(3) a true copy of the information provided to the employer.

(d) The clerk of the court may charge a reasonable fee not to exceed $15 for filing an administrative writ under this section.
Tex. Occupations Code § 1956.015 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 1956 / Section 1956.015
§ 1956.015. STATEWIDE ELECTRONIC REPORTING SYSTEM.
Status: in_force

(a) The department shall establish a statewide electronic reporting system to track the sales of regulated metal reported to the department under Section 1956.036.

(b) The department shall post a summary of the reports provided to the department under Section 1956.036 on the department's Internet website. The summary must include by county or region the frequency with which a person presents regulated materials for sale to a metal recycling entity. The summary may not identify any person to which the metal recycling entity sells the regulated materials.

(c) Subsection (b) does not apply to regulated material sold by a utility company, municipality, manufacturer, railroad, cemetery, cable or satellite entity, or other business entity that routinely has access to regulated metal.

(d) Information provided under this section is not subject to disclosure under Chapter 552, Government Code. The department may use information provided under this section for law enforcement purposes. Except as provided by this subsection, the department shall maintain the confidentiality of all information provided under this section, including the name of the seller, the price paid for a purchase of regulated material, and the quantity of regulated material purchased.

(e) The department may enter into contracts relating to the operation of the statewide electronic reporting system established by this section. A contract under this subsection must:

(1) require that any contractor, subcontractor, or third party that has access to, comes into possession of, or otherwise obtains information provided under this section maintain the confidentiality of all information provided under this section, including the name of the seller, the price paid for a purchase of regulated material, and the quantity of regulated material purchased; and

(2) provide that the department may terminate the contract of any contractor, subcontractor, or third party that violates the confidentiality provision required by Subdivision (1).

(f) The department shall investigate a complaint alleging that a contractor, subcontractor, or third party has failed to maintain the confidentiality of information relating to a sale of regulated material.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1151.060 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1151 / Section 1151.060
§ 1151.060. CLAIM BASED ON DEATH OF INSURED.
Status: in_force

An industrial life insurance policy must provide that if a claim arises as the result of the death of the insured, the insurer shall settle the claim not later than two months after the date the insurer receives at the insurer's home office:

(1) proof of death satisfactory to the insurer; and

(2) proof of the right of the claimant to the insurance proceeds.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1005.202 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1005 / Section 1005.202
§ 1005.202. TAX TO PAY GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS.
Status: in_force

(a) At the time general obligation bonds are issued by the district under Section 1005.201, the board shall impose an ad valorem tax at a rate sufficient to create an interest and sinking fund to pay the principal of and interest on the bonds as the bonds mature.

(b) The tax required by this section together with any other tax the district imposes in any year may not exceed the limit approved by the voters at the election authorizing the imposition of the tax.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7951A.0103 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7951A / Section 7951A.0103
§ 7951A.0103. CONFIRMATION AND DIRECTOR ELECTION REQUIRED.
Status: in_force

The temporary directors shall hold an election to confirm the creation of the district and to elect five permanent directors as provided by Section 49.102, Water Code.
Tex. Occupations Code § 502.001 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 502 / Section 502.001
§ 502.001. SHORT TITLE.
Status: in_force

This chapter may be cited as the Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Act.
Tex. Government Code § 2176.201 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2176 / Section 2176.201
§ 2176.201. USE OF CERTAIN MAIL SERVICES.
Status: in_force

(a) Notwithstanding another law that requires the use of certain mail services, a state agency may use any form of mail service available from the United States Postal Service to lower postal costs whenever acceptable levels of accountability, timeliness, security, and quality of service can be maintained.

(b) If practicable, a state agency must use address-matching software that meets certification standards under the Coding Accuracy Support System adopted by the United States Postal Service or that meets any subsequent standard adopted by the United States Postal Service to replace Coding Accuracy Support System standards for preparation of bulk mailings. If a state agency contracts with a provider for bulk mailing services, the contract must require that the provider use address-matching software that meets or exceeds certification standards under the Coding Accuracy Support System or subsequent standards adopted by the United States Postal Service.
Tex. Transportation Code § 222.035 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 222 / Section 222.035
§ 222.035. PRIVATE ACTIVITY BONDS.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, "private activity bond" has the meaning assigned by Section 141(a), Internal Revenue Code of 1986.

(b) If the attorney general makes a determination that the United States Congress has enacted legislation amending the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to include highway facilities or surface freight transfer facilities among the types of facilities for which private activity bonds may be used:

(1) the determination shall be published in the Texas Register; and

(2) Subsections (d), (e), (f), and (g) take effect on the 30th day after the date on which the attorney general's determination is published in the Texas Register.

(c) The attorney general shall monitor federal legislation for purposes of this section.

(d) The department shall establish and administer a program for private activity bonds issued for highway facilities or surface freight transfer facilities in this state.

(e) The program, at a minimum, must include a process by which the department and the Bond Review Board receive and evaluate applications for issuance of private activity bonds for highway facilities or surface freight transfer facilities.

(f) The department shall adopt rules to administer the program established under this section.

(g) To the extent that private activity bonds for highway facilities or surface freight transfer facilities are subject to the state ceiling under Section 146, Internal Revenue Code of 1986, the issuance of bonds for those facilities is governed by Chapter 1372, Government Code.
Tex. Transportation Code § 228.253 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 228 / Section 228.253
§ 228.253. USE OF FEDERAL FUNDS.
Status: in_force

The department may use federal funds for any purpose described by this subchapter.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8025.0101 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8025 / Section 8025.0101
§ 8025.0101. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this chapter:

(1) "Board" means the district's board of directors.

(2) "Commission" means the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.

(3) "Director" means a board member.

(4) "District" means the Travis County Municipal Utility District No. 25.
Tex. Government Code § 54A.101 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 54A / Section 54A.101
§ 54A.101. APPLICABILITY.
Status: in_force

This subchapter applies to a district court or a statutory county court that is assigned civil cases.