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Tex. Business & Commerce Code § 4.103 — TX Code / Code bc / Chapter 4 / Section 4.103
§ 4.103. VARIATION BY AGREEMENT; MEASURE OF DAMAGES; ACTION CONSTITUTING ORDINARY CARE.
Status: in_force

(a) The effect of the provisions of this chapter may be varied by agreement, but the parties to the agreement cannot disclaim a bank's responsibility for its lack of good faith or failure to exercise ordinary care or limit the measure of damages for the lack or failure. However, the parties may determine by agreement the standards by which the bank's responsibility is to be measured if those standards are not manifestly unreasonable.

(b) Federal Reserve regulations and operating circulars, clearing-house rules, and the like have the effect of agreements under Subsection (a), whether or not specifically assented to by all parties interested in items handled.

(c) Action or non-action approved by this chapter or pursuant to Federal Reserve regulations or operating circulars is the exercise of ordinary care and, in the absence of special instructions, action or non-action consistent with clearing-house rules and the like or with a general banking usage not disapproved by this chapter, is prima facie the exercise of ordinary care.

(d) The specification or approval of certain procedures by this chapter is not disapproval of other procedures that may be reasonable under the circumstances.

(e) The measure of damages for failure to exercise ordinary care in handling an item is the amount of the item reduced by an amount that could not have been realized by the exercise of ordinary care. If there is also bad faith, it includes any other damages the party suffered as a proximate consequence.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1091.111 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1091 / Section 1091.111
§ 1091.111. CONTRACTS FOR SERVICES.
Status: in_force

(a) The board may contract with a public or private hospital, a political subdivision of this state, or a state or federal agency for the district to provide a mobile emergency medical service or other health care services needed to provide for the investigatory or welfare needs of district inhabitants.

(b) The board may contract with any person to receive or supply the services the board considers necessary for the effective operation of the district.
Tex. Business & Commerce Code § 621.108 — TX Code / Code bc / Chapter 621 / Section 621.108
§ 621.108. CONDITIONING PRIZE ON PAYMENT OF CONSIDERATION, CHARGE, OR EXPENSE PROHIBITED; EXCEPTIONS.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided by Subsection (b), an offeror may not notify a person that the person has won a prize, will receive a prize, or has a chance to win or receive a prize if the receipt of the prize is conditioned on the person paying consideration of any kind, paying a charge, or incurring an expense.

(b) An offeror may notify a person that the person has won a prize, will receive a prize, or has a chance to receive a prize that is conditioned on the person paying:

(1) expenses incurred for travel to and from the sales location; or

(2) a refundable deposit authorized under Section 621.006.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 382.051865 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 382 / Section 382.051865
§ 382.051865. STATIONARY NATURAL GAS ENGINES USED IN COMBINED HEATING AND POWER SYSTEM.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, "natural gas engine" includes a natural gas internal combustion engine, natural gas stationary internal combustion reciprocating engine, and natural gas turbine. The term does not include a natural gas engine that powers a motor vehicle as defined by Section 382.003(9-a), Health and Safety Code.

(b) This section applies only to a stationary natural gas engine used in a combined heating and power system.

(c) The commission shall issue a standard permit or permit by rule for stationary natural gas engines used in a combined heating and power system that establishes emission limits for air contaminants released by the engines.

(d) The commission in adopting a standard permit or permit by rule under this section may consider:

(1) the geographic location in which a stationary natural gas engine may be used, including the proximity to an area designated as a nonattainment area;

(2) the total annual operating hours of a stationary natural gas engine;

(3) the technology used by a stationary natural gas engine;

(4) the types of fuel used to power a stationary natural gas engine; and

(5) other emission control policies of the state.

(e) The commission in adopting a standard permit or permit by rule under this section may not distinguish between the end-use functions powered by a stationary natural gas engine.

(f) The commission must provide for the emission limits for stationary natural gas engines subject to this section to be measured in terms of air contaminant emissions per unit of total energy output. The commission shall consider both the primary and secondary functions when determining the engine's emissions per unit of energy output.
Tex. Occupations Code § 1305.053 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 1305 / Section 1305.053
§ 1305.053. PRESIDING OFFICER.
Status: in_force

The presiding officer of the commission shall appoint one of the advisory board members to serve as presiding officer of the advisory board for a term of two years. The presiding officer of the advisory board may vote on any matter before the advisory board.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3950.006 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3950 / Section 3950.006
§ 3950.006. ELIGIBILITY FOR INCLUSION IN SPECIAL ZONES.
Status: in_force

(a) All or any part of the area of the district is eligible to be included in:

(1) a tax increment reinvestment zone created under Chapter 311, Tax Code;

(2) a tax abatement reinvestment zone created under Chapter 312, Tax Code; or

(3) an enterprise zone created under Chapter 2303, Government Code.

(b) A tax increment reinvestment zone created by the city in the district is not subject to the limitations provided by Section 311.006(b), Tax Code.

(c) If the city creates a tax increment reinvestment zone under Chapter 311, Tax Code, the city, by contract with the district, may grant money deposited in the tax increment fund to the district to be used by the district for the purposes permitted for money granted to a corporation under Section 380.002(b), Local Government Code, including the right to pledge the money as security for any bonds issued by the district for an improvement project.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1252.202 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1252 / Section 1252.202
§ 1252.202. EFFECTIVE DATE OF COVERAGE UNDER REPLACEMENT PLAN.
Status: in_force

(a) An individual who was covered by a previous carrier's health benefit plan on the date on which that plan was discontinued shall be provided coverage under the succeeding carrier's health benefit plan as of the replacement plan's effective date if the individual:

(1) is eligible for coverage because the individual is a member of a class eligible for coverage under the replacement plan and satisfies the replacement plan's actively at work and nonconfinement requirements; and

(2) elects to be covered under the replacement plan.

(b) An individual who would be covered by the succeeding carrier under Subsection (a) but who does not satisfy the replacement plan's actively at work and nonconfinement requirements shall be covered under the replacement plan when the individual satisfies those requirements.
Tex. Transportation Code § 317.110 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 317 / Section 317.110
§ 317.110. SECURITY FOR AND PAYMENT OF BONDS PAYABLE FROM REVENUE.
Status: in_force

(a) Revenue bonds may be secured by a pledge of and paid from:

(1) the net revenue derived from the operation or use of all or a designated part of a facility then in existence or to be improved, constructed, or acquired;

(2) the revenue, proceeds, or payments that will accrue to or be received by the municipality under a lease-purchase contract or contract of sale relating to a facility; or

(3) a combination of those sources.

(b) While the principal of or interest on bonds is outstanding, the municipality shall:

(1) impose and collect charges in an amount sufficient to pay:

(A) maintenance and operation expenses of the facility the net revenue of which is pledged;

(B) the interest on the bonds as it accrues; and

(C) the principal of the bonds as the bonds mature; and

(2) make any other payment prescribed by the ordinance or other proceeding authorizing or relating to the issuance of the bonds.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 6902.155 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 6902 / Section 6902.155
§ 6902.155. INVESTMENT OF DISTRICT MONEY.
Status: in_force

The board may invest district money as determined by the board or in the manner provided by a resolution or trust indenture authorizing or securing district bonds.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8355.153 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8355 / Section 8355.153
§ 8355.153. 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.
Tex. Government Code § 511.0101 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 511 / Section 511.0101
§ 511.0101. JAIL POPULATION REPORTS.
Status: in_force

(a) Each county shall submit to the commission on or before the fifth day of each month a report containing the following information:

(1) the number of prisoners confined in the county jail on the first day of the month, classified on the basis of the following categories:

(A) total prisoners;

(B) pretrial Class C misdemeanor offenders;

(C) pretrial Class A and B misdemeanor offenders;

(D) convicted misdemeanor offenders;

(E) felony offenders whose penalty has been reduced to a misdemeanor;

(F) pretrial felony offenders;

(G) convicted felony offenders;

(H) prisoners detained on bench warrants;

(I) prisoners detained for parole violations;

(J) prisoners detained for federal officers;

(K) prisoners awaiting transfer to the institutional division of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice following conviction of a felony or revocation of probation, parole, or release on mandatory supervision and for whom paperwork and processing required for transfer have been completed;

(L) prisoners detained after having been transferred from another jail and for whom the commission has made a payment under Subchapter F, Chapter 499, Government Code;

(M) prisoners for whom an immigration detainer has been issued by United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement;

(N) female prisoners; and

(O) other prisoners;

(2) the total capacity of the county jail on the first day of the month;

(3) the total number of prisoners who were confined in the county jail during the preceding month, based on a count conducted on each day of that month, who were known or had been determined to be pregnant;

(4) the total cost to the county during the preceding month of housing prisoners described by Subdivision (1)(M), calculated based on the average daily cost of housing a prisoner in the county jail; and

(5) certification by the reporting official that the information in the report is accurate.

(b) The commission shall prescribe a form for the report required by this section. If the report establishes that a county jail has been operated in excess of its total capacity for three consecutive months, the commission may consider adoption of an order to prohibit confinement of prisoners in the county jail under Section 511.012.
Tex. Government Code § 511.0103 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 511 / Section 511.0103
§ 511.0103. NOTIFICATION REGARDING POLICY CHANGE.
Status: in_force

In the manner prescribed by the commission, a county jail shall notify the commission of any change in the jail's policies and procedures related to:

(1) the provision of health care to pregnant prisoners; and

(2) the placement of a pregnant prisoner in solitary confinement or administrative segregation.
Tex. Education Code § 12.053 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 12 / Section 12.053
§ 12.053. COOPERATIVE CAMPUS CHARTER.
Status: in_force

(a) The board of trustees may grant a charter to parents and teachers at two or more campuses in the district for a cooperative charter program if the board is presented with a petition signed by:

(1) the parents of a majority of the students at each school campus; and

(2) a majority of the classroom teachers at each school campus.

(b) For purposes of Subsection (a)(1), the signature of only one parent is required.
Tex. Government Code § 411.462 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 411 / Section 411.462
§ 411.462. COORDINATED LAW ENFORCEMENT ADULT RESCUE (CLEAR) ALERT FOR MISSING ADULTS.
Status: in_force

With the cooperation of the Texas Department of Transportation, the office of the governor, and other appropriate law enforcement agencies in this state, the department shall develop and implement a system to allow a statewide alert to be activated on behalf of a missing adult.
Tex. Education Code § 51.343 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 51 / Section 51.343
§ 51.343. EVALUATION OF SUCCESS INITIATIVE.
Status: in_force

The board shall evaluate the effectiveness of the success initiative on a statewide basis and with respect to each institution of higher education.
Tex. Government Code § 24.618 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 24 / Section 24.618
§ 24.618.
Status: in_force

Sec. 24.618. 310TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT (HARRIS COUNTY). The 310th Judicial District is composed of Harris County.
Tex. Natural Resources Code § 91.059 — TX Code / Code nr / Chapter 91 / Section 91.059
§ 91.059. CONSTITUTIONALITY.
Status: in_force

If the provisions of Section 91.058 of this code or any part of that section are held to be invalid or unconstitutional by the courts, the remaining portions of this subchapter shall become ineffective and inoperative.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1018.209 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1018 / Section 1018.209
§ 1018.209. ADDITIONAL MEANS OF SECURING REPAYMENT OF BONDS.
Status: in_force

In addition to the authority to issue general obligation bonds and revenue bonds under this subchapter, the board may provide for the security and payment of district bonds from a pledge of a combination of ad valorem taxes as authorized by Section 1018.202 and revenue and other sources authorized by Section 1018.206.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8878.114 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8878 / Section 8878.114
§ 8878.114. COOPERATION WITH AND ASSISTANCE OF OTHER GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES.
Status: in_force

(a) In implementing this chapter, the board may cooperate with and request the assistance of the Texas Water Development Board, the commission, the United States Geological Survey, the Fort Bend Subsidence District or applicable subsidence district, other local governments, and other agencies of the United States and this state.

(b) The Fort Bend Subsidence District or applicable subsidence district may enter into an interlocal contract with the authority to carry out the authority's purposes and may carry out the governmental functions and services specified in the interlocal contract.

(c) For the purpose of reducing costs associated with preparing a groundwater reduction plan, the board may consider the usefulness of a water supply study or plan prepared by or on behalf of the North Fort Bend Water Authority, the Central Harris County Regional Water Authority, the North Harris County Regional Water Authority, the West Harris County Regional Water Authority, the City of Houston, the City of Sugar Land, the City of Missouri City, Fort Bend County Water Control and Improvement District No. 2, the City of Richmond, the City of Rosenberg, Pecan Grove Municipal Utility District, or another governmental entity to the extent the study or plan is available and applicable to the authority.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1651.102 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1651 / Section 1651.102
§ 1651.102. APPLICABILITY.
Status: in_force

Except to the extent of a conflict, Subchapters A and B apply to a plan issued in accordance with this subchapter.
Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 43.08 — TX Code / Code cr / Chapter 43 / Section 43.08
§ 43.08. FURTHER ENFORCEMENT OF JUDGMENT.
Status: in_force

When a defendant has been committed to jail in default of the fine and costs adjudged against him, the further enforcement of such judgment and sentence shall be in accordance with the provisions of this Code.
Tex. Government Code § 509.008 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 509 / Section 509.008
§ 509.008. OFFICER CERTIFICATION.
Status: in_force

(a) The division shall establish officer certification programs for department residential officers and department supervision officers. A program must include coursework relating to the proper performance of the officer's duties and an examination prepared by the division administered at the conclusion of the coursework. The examination must test officers on knowledge required for the proper performance of their duties. An officer who satisfactorily completes the coursework and examination shall be certified.

(b) Except as provided by Subsections (d), (e), and (f), a department may not continue to employ an officer unless the officer was exempt from certification requirements on September 1, 1989, or satisfactorily completes the coursework and examination required by this section not later than the first anniversary of the date on which the officer begins employment with the department.

(c) The division shall provide adequate notification of the results of examinations and provide other relevant information regarding examinations as requested by examinees.

(d) The division may extend the period for the coursework and examination requirements for an officer under Subsection (b) or (f) for an additional period not to exceed one year because:

(1) the department has a need to increase hiring to reduce caseloads to a level necessary to receive full state aid; or

(2) an extenuating circumstance, as determined by the division director, prevents the officer from completing the coursework and examination within the required period.

(e) The division may waive certification requirements other than a fee requirement for an applicant with a valid certificate from another state that has certification requirements substantially similar to those of this state.

(f) A department may not continue to employ a residential officer unless the officer successfully completes the coursework and examination requirement under this section before the first anniversary of the date on which the officer begins the officer's assignment to a residential facility.

(g) The division may deny, revoke, or suspend a certification or may reprimand an officer for a violation of a standard adopted under this chapter.

(h) If the division proposes to deny, revoke, or suspend an officer's certification or to reprimand an officer, the officer is entitled to a hearing before the division or a hearings examiner appointed by the division. The division shall adopt procedures for appeals by officers of decisions made by the division to deny, revoke, or suspend a certification or to reprimand an officer.
Tex. Local Government Code § 212.002 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 212 / Section 212.002
§ 212.002. RULES.
Status: in_force

After a public hearing on the matter, the governing body of a municipality may adopt rules governing plats and subdivisions of land within the municipality's jurisdiction to promote the health, safety, morals, or general welfare of the municipality and the safe, orderly, and healthful development of the municipality.
Tex. Business & Commerce Code § 9.312 — TX Code / Code bc / Chapter 9 / Section 9.312
§ 9.312. PERFECTION OF SECURITY INTERESTS IN CHATTEL PAPER, DEPOSIT ACCOUNTS, DOCUMENTS, AND GOODS COVERED BY DOCUMENTS, INSTRUMENTS, INVESTMENT PROPERTY, VIRTUAL CURRENCIES, LETTER-OF-CREDIT RIGHTS, AND MONEY; PERFECTION BY PERMISSIVE FILING; TEMPORARY PERFECTION WITHOUT FILING OR TRANSFER OF POSSESSION.
Status: in_force

(a) A security interest in chattel paper, negotiable documents, instruments, investment property, and virtual currencies may be perfected by filing.

(b) Except as otherwise provided in Sections 9.315(c) and (d) for proceeds:

(1) a security interest in a deposit account may be perfected only by control under Section 9.314;

(2) and except as otherwise provided in Section 9.308(d), a security interest in a letter-of-credit right may be perfected only by control under Section 9.314; and

(3) a security interest in money may be perfected only by the secured party's taking possession under Section 9.313.

(c) While goods are in the possession of a bailee that has issued a negotiable document covering the goods:

(1) a security interest in the goods may be perfected by perfecting a security interest in the document; and

(2) a security interest perfected in the document has priority over any security interest that becomes perfected in the goods by another method during that time.

(d) While goods are in the possession of a bailee that has issued a nonnegotiable document covering the goods, a security interest in the goods may be perfected by:

(1) issuance of a document in the name of the secured party;

(2) the bailee's receipt of notification of the secured party's interest; or

(3) filing as to the goods.

(e) A security interest in certificated securities, negotiable documents, or instruments is perfected without filing or the taking of possession or control for a period of 20 days from the time it attaches to the extent that it arises for new value given under an authenticated security agreement.

(f) A perfected security interest in a negotiable document or goods in possession of a bailee, other than one that has issued a negotiable document for the goods, remains perfected for 20 days without filing if the secured party makes available to the debtor the goods or documents representing the goods for the purpose of:

(1) ultimate sale or exchange; or

(2) loading, unloading, storing, shipping, transshipping, manufacturing, processing, or otherwise dealing with them in a manner preliminary to their sale or exchange.

(g) A perfected security interest in a certificated security or instrument remains perfected for 20 days without filing if the secured party delivers the security certificate or instrument to the debtor for the purpose of:

(1) ultimate sale or exchange; or

(2) presentation, collection, enforcement, renewal, or registration of transfer.

(h) After the 20-day period specified in Subsection (e), (f), or (g) expires, perfection depends upon compliance with this chapter.
Tex. Government Code § 481.009 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 481 / Section 481.009
§ 481.009. REVIEW OF BONDS.
Status: in_force

(a) Bonds may not be issued under this chapter, and proceeds of bonds issued under this chapter may not be used to finance a project, unless the issuance or project, as applicable, has been reviewed and approved by the bond review board.

(b) A member of the bond review board may not be held liable for damages resulting from the performance of the member's functions under this section.