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Tex. Business & Commerce Code § 9.611 — TX Code / Code bc / Chapter 9 / Section 9.611
§ 9.611. NOTIFICATION BEFORE DISPOSITION OF COLLATERAL.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, "notification date" means the earlier of the date on which:

(1) a secured party sends to the debtor and any secondary obligor an authenticated notification of disposition; or

(2) the debtor and any secondary obligor waive the right to notification.

(b) Except as otherwise provided in Subsection (d), a secured party that disposes of collateral under Section 9.610 shall send to the persons specified in Subsection (c) a reasonable authenticated notification of disposition.

(c) To comply with Subsection (b), the secured party shall send an authenticated notification of disposition to:

(1) the debtor;

(2) any secondary obligor; and

(3) if the collateral is other than consumer goods:

(A) any other person from which the secured party has received, before the notification date, an authenticated notification of a claim of an interest in the collateral;

(B) any other secured party or lienholder that, 10 days before the notification date, held a security interest in or other lien on the collateral perfected by the filing of a financing statement that:

(i) identified the collateral;

(ii) was indexed under the debtor's name as of that date; and

(iii) was filed in the office in which to file a financing statement against the debtor covering the collateral as of that date; and

(C) any other secured party that, 10 days before the notification date, held a security interest in the collateral perfected by compliance with a statute, regulation, or treaty described in Section 9.311(a).

(d) Subsection (b) does not apply if the collateral is perishable or threatens to decline speedily in value or is of a type customarily sold on a recognized market.

(e) A secured party complies with the requirement for notification prescribed by Subsection (c)(3)(B) if:

(1) not later than 20 days or earlier than 30 days before the notification date, the secured party requests, in a commercially reasonable manner, information concerning financing statements indexed under the debtor's name in the office indicated in Subsection (c)(3)(B); and

(2) before the notification date, the secured party:

(A) did not receive a response to the request for information; or

(B) received a response to the request for information and sent an authenticated notification of disposition to each secured party or other lienholder named in that response whose financing statement covered the collateral.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8814.102 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8814 / Section 8814.102
§ 8814.102. RULES.
Status: in_force

(a) The board may adopt rules necessary to carry out the purpose and powers under this chapter.

(b) In addition to the rules adopted under Subsection (a), the board may adopt and enforce rules as provided by Chapter 36 and Subchapters H and I, Chapter 49, Water Code.
Tex. Local Government Code § 43.146 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 43 / Section 43.146
§ 43.146. DISANNEXATION OF LAND IN A MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT.
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any provision of any other law related to the annexation or disannexation of territory, including but not limited to the requirement that the minimum width of any territory annexed be at least 1,000 feet in width, a municipality that has exercised limited purpose annexation may disannex any land located within a municipal utility district. Such disannexation shall not affect the validity of the annexation of other territory. Such municipality may refund any taxes paid or waive any taxes due to the municipality by the owners of the property disannexed pursuant to the provisions of this section.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8286.101 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8286 / Section 8286.101
§ 8286.101. MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT POWERS.
Status: in_force

The district has the rights, powers, privileges, and functions conferred by general law applicable to a municipal utility district, including Chapters 49 and 54, Water Code.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3887.110 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3887 / Section 3887.110
§ 3887.110. NO EMINENT DOMAIN POWER.
Status: in_force

The district may not exercise the power of eminent domain.
Tex. Occupations Code § 2301.705 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 2301 / Section 2301.705
§ 2301.705. NOTICE OF CONTESTED CASE HEARING.
Status: in_force

(a) Notice of a contested case hearing involving a license holder must be given in accordance with this chapter and board rules.

(b) Notice must be given by certified mail, return receipt requested.

(c) Notice may be given to a person's officer, agent, employee, attorney, or other legal representative.

(d) Notice is considered to have been received by a person known to have legal rights, duties, or privileges that may be determined at the hearing if the notice is mailed to the last known address of the person not later than the 10th day before the date of the hearing.

(e) A person may waive notice of a hearing.
Tex. Insurance Code § 444.004 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 444 / Section 444.004
§ 444.004. AGENT NOT RECEIVER'S AGENT.
Status: in_force

This chapter does not render the agent an agent of the receiver for earned or unearned premiums.
Tex. Government Code § 421.004 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 421 / Section 421.004
§ 421.004. PROVISIONS GOVERNING MOBILE TRACKING DEVICES.
Status: in_force

In the event of a conflict between Subchapter E, Chapter 18B, Code of Criminal Procedure, and this chapter or a rule adopted under this chapter, Subchapter E, Chapter 18B, Code of Criminal Procedure, controls.
Tex. Insurance Code § 885.307 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 885 / Section 885.307
§ 885.307. GRACE PERIOD.
Status: in_force

A fraternal benefit society shall include in the terms of a benefit certificate a grace period of at least one month for payment of premiums.
Tex. Local Government Code § 308.007 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 308 / Section 308.007
§ 308.007. CITIZEN COMMISSION.
Status: in_force

The governing body of the municipality shall appoint a nonpartisan citizen commission composed of three, four, or five members to negotiate contracts, formulate rules, and do all other things necessary or proper to establish, control, and maintain the band.
Tex. Business Organizations Code § 101.551 — TX Code / Code bo / Chapter 101 / Section 101.551
§ 101.551. PERSONS ELIGIBLE TO WIND UP COMPANY.
Status: in_force

After an event requiring the winding up of a limited liability company unless a revocation as provided by Section 11.151 or a cancellation as provided by Section 11.152 occurs, the winding up of the company must be carried out by:

(1) the company's governing authority or one or more persons, including a governing person, designated by the governing authority, the members, or the governing documents;

(2) if the event requiring the winding up of the company is the termination of the continued membership of the last remaining member of the company, the legal representative or successor of the last remaining member or one or more persons designated by the legal representative or successor; or

(3) a person appointed by the court to carry out the winding up of the company under Section 11.054, 11.405, 11.409, or 11.410.
Tex. Parks and Wildlife Code § 21A.007 — TX Code / Code pw / Chapter 21A / Section 21A.007
§ 21A.007. STRATEGIC PLAN.
Status: in_force

The department shall include in each strategic plan submitted under Section 2056.002, Government Code, a report on each acquisition funded using money in the fund during the two-year period preceding the date on which the department submits the plan.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3912.052 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3912 / Section 3912.052
§ 3912.052. QUALIFICATIONS OF DIRECTORS APPOINTED BY CITY.
Status: in_force

(a) To be qualified to serve as a director appointed by the governing body of the city, a person must be:

(1) a resident of the district who is also a registered voter of the district;

(2) an owner of property in the district;

(3) an owner of stock or a partnership or membership interest, whether beneficial or otherwise, of a corporate partnership, limited liability company, or other entity owner of a direct or indirect interest in property in the district;

(4) an owner of a beneficial interest in a trust, or a trustee in a trust, that directly or indirectly owns property in the district;

(5) an agent, employee, or tenant of a person described by Subdivision (2), (3), or (4); or

(6) an initial director.

(b) Section 49.052, Water Code, does not apply to the district.
Tex. Finance Code § 182.019 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 182 / Section 182.019
§ 182.019. PRIOR EXEMPTION.
Status: in_force

(a) Subject to Subsection (b), a state trust company that was exempt before September 1, 1997, may no longer operate with that prior exempt status after the earlier of:

(1) September 1, 2020; or

(2) the date control is sold or otherwise transferred.

(b) A state trust company may apply for a new exemption under Section 182.011 before loss of its exempt status under Subsection (a).
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8860.003 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8860 / Section 8860.003
§ 8860.003. CONFIRMATION ELECTION REQUIRED.
Status: in_force

If the creation of the district is not confirmed at a confirmation election held under Section 8860.022 before December 31, 2016:

(1) the district is dissolved on December 31, 2016, except that the district shall:

(A) pay any debts incurred;

(B) transfer to Calhoun County any assets that remain after the payment of debts; and

(C) maintain the organization of the district until all debts are paid and remaining assets are transferred; and

(2) this chapter expires September 1, 2018.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8134.001 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8134 / Section 8134.001
§ 8134.001. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this chapter:

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

(2) "Director" means a member of the board.

(3) "District" means the Williamson County Municipal Utility District No. 19.
Tex. Insurance Code § 823.107 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 823 / Section 823.107
§ 823.107. EXTRAORDINARY DIVIDENDS OR DISTRIBUTIONS.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided by Subsection (b), for purposes of this section, an extraordinary dividend or distribution includes the payment of a dividend or distribution of cash or other property, the fair market value of which combined with the fair market value of each other dividend or distribution made in the preceding 12 months exceeds the greater of:

(1) 10 percent, or 20 percent if the insurer is a title insurer, of the insurer's policyholders' surplus, as of December 31 of the year preceding the year in which the fair market value is being determined; or

(2) the net gain from operations of the insurer, if the insurer is a life or title insurer, or the net income, if the insurer is another type of insurer, for the calendar year preceding the year in which the fair market value is being determined.

(b) For purposes of this section, an extraordinary dividend or distribution does not include pro rata distributions of any class of securities of the insurer.

(c) An insurer that is required to register under Subchapter B shall give the commissioner notice of the insurer's intent to make an extraordinary dividend or distribution to shareholders, before the 30th day preceding the date of the proposed dividend or distribution. The commissioner may authorize a shorter period of notice under this subsection.

(d) An insurer may not make an extraordinary dividend or distribution for which the insurer gives notice if the commissioner disapproves the dividend or distribution during the period for the notice.

(e) A registered insurer may declare an extraordinary dividend or distribution that is conditional on its approval by the commissioner. The declaration does not confer any rights on shareholders before the dividend or distribution may be made under Subsection (d).
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8852.021 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8852 / Section 8852.021
§ 8852.021. TEMPORARY DIRECTORS.
Status: in_force

(a) The temporary board consists of:

(1) David Grall;

(2) Mauro Garcia;

(3) Robert Scott;

(4) A. C. Jones IV;

(5) Mario Martinez;

(6) Israel Hinojosa;

(7) a person appointed by the commissioners courts of Brooks and Jim Hogg Counties within 60 days of the effective date of this Act;

(8) Jesse Howell;

(9) Pearson Knolle; and

(10) Lawrence Cornelius.

(b) If there is a vacancy on the temporary board, the remaining temporary directors shall select a qualified person to fill the vacancy.

(c) Unless the temporary director's term expires under Subsection (d), a temporary director serves until the earlier of:

(1) the date the temporary director becomes an initial permanent director under Section 8852.024; or

(2) the date this chapter expires under Section 8852.003.

(d) The following temporary directors' terms expire on the date of the canvass of the election to confirm the creation of the district:

(1) David Grall and Mauro Garcia, if the voters in the territory described by Section 8852.023(a)(3) vote not to confirm the creation of the district;

(2) Robert Scott, if the voters in the territory described by Section 8852.023(a)(1) vote not to confirm the creation of the district;

(3) A. C. Jones IV and Mario Martinez, if the voters in the territory described by Section 8852.023(a)(5) vote not to confirm the creation of the district;

(4) Israel Hinojosa, if the voters in the territory described by Section 8852.023(a)(4) vote not to confirm the creation of the district;

(5) a person appointed by the commissioners courts of Brooks and Jim Hogg Counties, if the creation of the district is confirmed by voters of none of the territories described by Section 8852.023;

(6) Jesse Howell and Pearson Knolle, if the voters in the territory described by Section 8852.023(a)(6) vote not to confirm the creation of the district; and

(7) Lawrence Cornelius, if the voters in the territory described by Section 8852.023(a)(2) vote not to confirm the creation of the district.
Tex. Business & Commerce Code § 111.002 — TX Code / Code bc / Chapter 111 / Section 111.002
§ 111.002. CHARGES AND FEES FOR CERTAIN PAYMENTS AT PRIVATE SCHOOLS.
Status: in_force

(a) This section applies to a payment of tuition, a fee, or another charge to a private school that is made or authorized in person, by mail, by telephone call, or through the Internet by means of:

(1) a credit card;

(2) a debit card; or

(3) an electronic funds transfer.

(b) A private school may charge a fee or other amount in connection with a payment to which this section applies, in addition to the amount of the tuition, fee, or other charge being paid, including:

(1) a discount, convenience, or service charge for the transaction; or

(2) a service charge in connection with a payment transaction that is dishonored or refused for lack of funds or insufficient funds.

(c) A fee or other charge under this section must be in an amount reasonable and necessary to reimburse the school for the expense incurred by the school in processing and handling the payment or payment transaction.

(d) Before accepting a payment by credit card, debit card, or electronic funds transfer, the school shall notify the cardholder or other person making the payment of any fee to be charged under this section.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 4022.0502 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 4022 / Section 4022.0502
§ 4022.0502. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE TAX.
Status: in_force

(a) If authorized by a majority of the district voters voting at an election under Section 4022.0501, the district may impose an operation and maintenance tax on taxable property in the district in the manner provided by Section 49.107, Water Code, for any district purpose, including to:

(1) maintain and operate the district;

(2) construct or acquire improvements; or

(3) provide a service.

(b) The board shall determine the operation and maintenance tax rate. The rate may not exceed the rate approved at the election.
Tex. Water Code § 13.189 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 13 / Section 13.189
§ 13.189. UNREASONABLE PREFERENCE OR PREJUDICE AS TO RATES OR SERVICES.
Status: in_force

(a) A water and sewer utility as to rates or services may not make or grant any unreasonable preference or advantage to any corporation or person within any classification or subject any corporation or person within any classification to any unreasonable prejudice or disadvantage.

(b) A utility may not establish and maintain any unreasonable differences as to rates of service either as between localities or as between classes of service.

(c) For purposes of this section, a reduced rate authorized under Section 13.182(b-1) does not:

(1) make or grant an unreasonable preference or advantage to any corporation or person;

(2) subject a corporation or person to an unreasonable prejudice or disadvantage; or

(3) constitute an unreasonable difference as to rates of service between classes of service.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3966.0306 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3966 / Section 3966.0306
§ 3966.0306. MEMBERSHIP IN CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS.
Status: in_force

The district, with the consent of the governing body of the city by resolution, may join and pay dues to a charitable or nonprofit organization that performs a service or provides an activity consistent with the furtherance of a district purpose.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1022.102 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1022 / Section 1022.102
§ 1022.102. RESTRICTION ON POLITICAL SUBDIVISION TAXATION AND DEBT.
Status: in_force

A political subdivision of this state, other than the district, may not impose a tax or issue bonds or other obligations for hospital purposes or to provide medical care in the district.
Tex. Government Code § 490E.007 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 490E / Section 490E.007
§ 490E.007. REPORTS.
Status: in_force

The task force may provide reports as needed on:

(1) innovative programs to address endangered species issues while promoting economic growth;

(2) the activities of the task force; and

(3) recommendations for future programs or legislation.
Tex. Transportation Code § 22.019 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 22 / Section 22.019
§ 22.019. CONTRACTS.
Status: in_force

Except as provided by Section 22.0191, a local government may enter into a contract necessary to the execution of a power granted the local government and for a purpose provided by this chapter.
Tex. Local Government Code § 305.011 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 305 / Section 305.011
§ 305.011. MUNICIPALITY AND COUNTY COVERED BY SUBCHAPTER.
Status: in_force

This subchapter applies only to:

(1) any municipality; and

(2) a county that has a population of more than one million, has issued bonds for the purpose of constructing a coliseum or stadium within the county, and is operating the coliseum or stadium directly and not through another person under a lease or other agreement not subject to cancellation by the county in the event of a sale of the coliseum or stadium.
Tex. Natural Resources Code § 131.303 — TX Code / Code nr / Chapter 131 / Section 131.303
§ 131.303. INJUNCTIVE RELIEF AND CIVIL PENALTY.
Status: in_force

If a person violates or threatens to violate a rule, order, or permit issued by the commission under this subchapter, the commission may request the attorney general to institute an action to obtain a permanent or temporary injunction, temporary restraining order, or other appropriate order enjoining the violation or threatened violation, or to recover a civil penalty of not more than $10,000 a day for each violation or threatened violation, or for both injunctive relief and civil penalty. The action shall be brought in a court of competent jurisdiction in Travis County, in the county in which the violation occurred, or in the county of residence of any defendant.
Tex. Utilities Code § 12.254 — TX Code / Code ut / Chapter 12 / Section 12.254
§ 12.254. DISCRIMINATION PROHIBITED.
Status: in_force

The rules adopted under this subchapter may not be used to discriminate against a citizen on the basis of sex, race, color, creed, or national origin.
Tex. Education Code § 61.3075 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 61 / Section 61.3075
§ 61.3075. REQUIRED FINANCIAL RESOURCES.
Status: in_force

The board by rule may require an institution operating under a certificate of authority, or seeking to operate under a certificate of authority, to ensure that the financial resources and financial stability of the institution are adequate to provide education of a good quality and to fulfill the institution's commitments to its enrolled students and may require the institution to provide to the board documentation of the institution's compliance with those requirements. Rules adopted under this subsection must:

(1) require the institution to maintain reserves, lines of credit, or surety instruments that, when combined with tuition and fee receipts, are sufficient to allow the institution to fulfill its educational obligations to its enrolled students if the institution is unable to continue to provide instruction to its enrolled students for any reason; and

(2) require that the financial resources maintained under Subdivision (1) be conditioned to allow only the board to withdraw funds for the benefit of the institution's enrolled students under the circumstance described by Subdivision (1).
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7982A.0103 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7982A / Section 7982A.0103
§ 7982A.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.