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Tex. Transportation Code § 71.102 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 71 / Section 71.102
§ 71.102. QUALIFICATIONS FOR LICENSE AS BRANCH PILOT.
Status: in_force

To be eligible for a license as a branch pilot in the jurisdiction of the pilot board of a navigation district in Cameron County, a person must:

(1) be at least 25 years of age;

(2) be a United States citizen;

(3) as of the date the license is issued, have resided continuously in this state for at least one year;

(4) be licensed under federal law to act as a pilot on vessels that navigate water on which the applicant will furnish pilot services;

(5) have at least 30 months' service as a deputy branch pilot or equivalent service piloting vessels on water in that board's jurisdiction;

(6) have commanded or controlled the navigation of vessels such as the person would pilot under the license;

(7) have extensive experience in the docking and undocking of vessels;

(8) be in good mental and physical health;

(9) have good moral character;

(10) possess the requisite skill as a navigator and pilot to perform competently and safely the duties of a branch pilot;

(11) be selected for appointment by a branch pilot licensed for water in that board's jurisdiction; and

(12) submit to the board written documentation from a branch pilot licensed for water in that board's jurisdiction that the person:

(A) has successfully completed a deputy branch pilot training program approved by that board; and

(B) is recommended for licensing as a branch pilot.
Tex. Insurance Code § 2208.308 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 2208 / Section 2208.308
§ 2208.308. SUBSEQUENT COVERAGE.
Status: in_force

(a) A public entity that voluntarily discontinues insurance coverage provided by the pool may not subsequently obtain coverage from the pool for at least 36 calendar months following the month in which the entity discontinues the coverage.

(b) A public entity whose insurance coverage is not renewed by the pool is not eligible to subsequently apply for coverage during the 11 calendar months following the month in which the pool gives written notice of nonrenewal.
Tex. Business Organizations Code § 21.108 — TX Code / Code bo / Chapter 21 / Section 21.108
§ 21.108. PERSONS ACTING IN PLACE OF SHAREHOLDERS.
Status: in_force

An organizer or a subscriber for shares may act as a shareholder with respect to a shareholders' agreement authorized by this subchapter if no shares have been issued when the agreement is signed.
Tex. Government Code § 2054.058 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2054 / Section 2054.058
§ 2054.058. CONSIDERATION OF VENDOR INCENTIVES.
Status: in_force

When contracting with a vendor to perform a task related to an electronic government project, the department shall consider methods of payments, including considering whether a percentage of money to be saved could be used to provide an incentive to the vendor to complete the project on time and under budget.
Tex. Transportation Code § 171.252 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 171 / Section 171.252
§ 171.252. PURCHASE CONTRACTS.
Status: in_force

Subchapter O, Chapter 60, Water Code, as added by Chapter 307, Acts of the 78th Legislature, Regular Session, 2003, applies to the district as if the district were a navigation district under that subchapter. For the purposes of applying that subchapter to the district under this section, "commission" means the board.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8501.113 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8501 / Section 8501.113
§ 8501.113. CONFLICT OF INTEREST; CRIMINAL PENALTY.
Status: in_force

(a) A director or an engineer or employee of the authority may not be directly or indirectly interested, personally or as an agent for another person, in a contract for the purchase or construction of any work by the authority.

(b) A person commits an offense if the person violates this section. An offense under this subsection is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed $1,000, by confinement in the county jail for not less than six months or more than one year, or by both the fine and confinement.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8037.0201 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8037 / Section 8037.0201
§ 8037.0201. GOVERNING BODY; TERMS.
Status: in_force

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

(b) Except as provided by Section 8037.0202, directors serve staggered four-year terms.
Tex. Government Code § 443.0032 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 443 / Section 443.0032
§ 443.0032. ANTIDISCRIMINATION POLICY FOR APPOINTMENTS TO BOARD.
Status: in_force

Appointments to the board shall be made without regard to the race, color, disability, sex, religion, age, or national origin of the appointees.
Tex. Government Code § 26.258 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 26 / Section 26.258
§ 26.258. MARION COUNTY.
Status: in_force

The County Court of Marion County has the general jurisdiction of a probate court, general criminal jurisdiction, and juvenile jurisdiction as provided by Section 26.042(b) but has no other civil jurisdiction.
Tex. Government Code § 2054.153 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2054 / Section 2054.153
§ 2054.153. DEPARTMENT GUIDELINES.
Status: in_force

(a) The department by rule shall establish guidelines for project management practices that take into account varying levels of project size and complexity.

(b) In developing the guidelines, the department shall:

(1) consult with state agencies; and

(2) accommodate existing project management practices of state agencies.
Tex. Natural Resources Code § 131.137 — TX Code / Code nr / Chapter 131 / Section 131.137
§ 131.137. COMBINED PERMIT APPLICATION.
Status: in_force

(a) The commission shall adopt rules permitting an operator of more than one noncontiguous surface mining operation to submit a single application for a combined surface mining permit covering all his mining operations.

(b) A combined permit application shall require the same detailing of information as required by this subchapter for each separate location.

(c) An operator desiring to operate under a combined permit may submit a consolidated reclamation plan covering all his operations under rules prescribed by the commission, but he may be required to furnish specific information relating to reclamation of a single operating area if the commission determines that this is necessary to carry out the purposes of this chapter.

(d) Except as provided in this section, each surface mining operation submitted as part of a combined permit application shall be separate and independent of all other surface mining operations included in the same permit application.

(e) The commission may approve or deny an individual surface mining operation and the reclamation plan that relates to an individual surface mining operation without affecting other portions of the same permit application.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 361.425 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 361 / Section 361.425
§ 361.425. GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY RECYCLING.
Status: in_force

(a) A state agency, state court or judicial agency, a university system or institution of higher education, a county, municipality, school district, or special district shall:

(1) in cooperation with the comptroller or the commission establish a program for the separation and collection of all recyclable materials generated by the entity's operations, including, at a minimum, aluminum, steel containers, aseptic packaging and polycoated paperboard cartons, high-grade office paper, and corrugated cardboard;

(2) provide procedures for collecting and storing recyclable materials, containers for recyclable materials, and procedures for making contractual or other arrangements with buyers of recyclable materials;

(3) evaluate the amount of recyclable material recycled and modify the recycling program as necessary to ensure that all recyclable materials are effectively and practicably recycled; and

(4) establish educational and incentive programs to encourage maximum employee participation.

(b) The commission:

(1) by order shall exempt from compliance with this section:

(A) a municipality with a population of less than 5,000 if the commission finds that compliance would work a hardship on the municipality;

(B) a school district with a student enrollment of fewer than 10,000 students; and

(C) an entity described by Subsection (a) if:

(i) the entity petitions the commission for an exemption; and

(ii) the commission finds that compliance would work a hardship on the entity; and

(2) shall adopt rules for administering this subsection.

(c) Expired.

(d) In this section, "recyclable materials" includes materials in the entity's possession that have been abandoned or disposed of by the entity's officers or employees or by any other person.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7975A.0103 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7975A / Section 7975A.0103
§ 7975A.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. Insurance Code § 501.004 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 501 / Section 501.004
§ 501.004. PUBLIC INTEREST INFORMATION.
Status: in_force

(a) The office shall prepare information of public interest describing the functions of the office.

(b) The office shall make the information available to the public and appropriate state agencies.
Tex. Natural Resources Code § 161.0301 — TX Code / Code nr / Chapter 161 / Section 161.0301
§ 161.0301. INTERNAL AUDITOR.
Status: in_force

An internal auditor who performs an audit function for the board shall:

(1) submit to the board any parts of the applicable internal audit plan that relate to the board; and

(2) report to the board regarding the results of any internal audits that relate to the board.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8222.104 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8222 / Section 8222.104
§ 8222.104. COMPLIANCE WITH MUNICIPAL CONSENT ORDINANCE OR RESOLUTION.
Status: in_force

The district shall comply with all applicable requirements of any ordinance or resolution, adopted by the governing body of a municipality under Section 54.016, Water Code, that consents to the creation of the district or to the inclusion of land in the district.
Tex. Local Government Code § 233.063 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 233 / Section 233.063
§ 233.063. BUILDING PERMIT; APPLICATION.
Status: in_force

(a) A person may not construct or substantially improve a building described by Section 233.062(a) in an unincorporated area of the county unless the person obtains a building permit issued in accordance with this subchapter.

(b) A person may apply for a building permit by providing to the commissioners court:

(1) a plan of the proposed building containing information required by the commissioners court; and

(2) an application fee in an amount set by the commissioners court.

(c) Within 30 days after the date the commissioners court receives an application and fee in accordance with Subsection (b), the commissioners court shall:

(1) issue the permit if the plan complies with the fire code; or

(2) deny the permit if the plan does not comply with the fire code.

(d) If the commissioners court receives an application and fee in accordance with Subsection (b) and the commissioners court does not issue the permit or deny the application within 30 days after receiving the application and fee, the construction or substantial improvement of the building that is the subject of the application is approved for the purposes of this subchapter.
Tex. Labor Code § 304.005 — TX Code / Code la / Chapter 304 / Section 304.005
§ 304.005. HOME OWNERSHIP COUNSELING FOR DISPLACED WORKERS.
Status: in_force

(a) The commission shall provide written notice in English and in Spanish of eligibility for home ownership counseling under federal law to each worker residing in this state who is eligible for home ownership counseling under 12 U.S.C. Section 1701x, as amended, and who:

(1) is covered by a certification of eligibility for adjustment assistance under 19 U.S.C. Section 2331, as amended; or

(2) is threatened to become totally or partially separated, or has become totally or partially separated, from a firm that is certified eligible for adjustment assistance under 19 U.S.C. Section 2341, as amended.

(b) The notice must contain:

(1) a list of home ownership counseling organizations that:

(A) receive assistance under 12 U.S.C. Section 1701x, as amended; and

(B) serve the area in which the worker's home is located; or

(2) any toll-free telephone number through which the worker can obtain the list prescribed by Subdivision (1).

(c) A firm located in this state that has requested a certification of eligibility for adjustment assistance under 19 U.S.C. Section 2341, as amended, shall notify the commission of that request.

(d) In this section, "firm" has the meaning assigned by 19 U.S.C. Section 2351, as amended.
Tex. Finance Code § 371.063 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 371 / Section 371.063
§ 371.063.
Status: in_force

Sec. 371.063. LICENSE ISSUED BEFORE OCTOBER 1, 1981. A license issued to a pawnshop before October 1, 1981, remains valid as long as the pawnbroker complies with this chapter.
Tex. Government Code § 540A.0153 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 540A / Section 540A.0153
§ 540A.0153. PERIODIC SCREENING OF TRANSPORTATION VENDOR OR MOTOR VEHICLE OPERATOR AUTHORIZED.
Status: in_force

The commission or a Medicaid managed care organization that contracts with a transportation vendor may require the transportation vendor or a motor vehicle operator who provides services under this subchapter to be periodically screened against the list of excluded individuals and entities the Office of Inspector General of the United States Department of Health and Human Services maintains.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1131.402 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1131 / Section 1131.402
§ 1131.402. ELIGIBLE AGENTS.
Status: in_force

Agents who are under contract to provide personal services for the principal for a commission or other fixed or ascertainable compensation, or any class or classes of those agents determined by conditions relating to the services the agents provide to the principal, are eligible for insurance under the policy.
Tex. Natural Resources Code § 133.084 — TX Code / Code nr / Chapter 133 / Section 133.084
§ 133.084. RECOVERY OF COSTS.
Status: in_force

A person responsible for a quarry or pit is liable to the state for customary, ordinary, and reasonable costs incurred by the department in undertaking corrective or enforcement action under this chapter and for court costs and attorney's fees.
Tex. Human Resources Code § 152.0263 — TX Code / Code hr / Chapter 152 / Section 152.0263
§ 152.0263. BRAZORIA COUNTY CHILD SUPPORT OFFICE.
Status: in_force

(a) The judges of the district courts in Brazoria County may establish a child support office in the county juvenile office to collect and disburse child support payments that are required by court order to be made to the office. The office shall disburse the payments in the manner the court believes to be in the best interest of the parties in the case.

(b) The judges of the district courts in a county served by an office may appoint an administrator and other assistants to serve two-year terms. The administrator shall obtain a surety bond in an amount determined by the county auditor from a solvent surety company authorized to make the bonds in this state and approved by the county auditor. The bond shall be conditioned on the faithful performance of the administrator's duties and on the proper accounting of the money entrusted to the administrator. The county shall pay the premium for the bond from the general fund of the county, the child support fund, or any other available fund.

(c) The judges shall determine the duties of the administrator and assistants and set their salaries. The salaries are payable in equal monthly installments from the general fund of the county, the child support fund, or any other available fund. The judges must approve a claim for expenses made by the administrator or an assistant or a claim for administrative expenses in operating the child support office, including a claim for payment of equipment and supplies.

(d) The office shall keep an accurate and complete record of money received and disbursed under this section. The record is open for public inspection. The county auditor or other authorized county officer or employee shall inspect and examine the records and audit the accounts quarterly. The auditor shall report the results of the audit to the judges and include any recommendations the auditor may have.

(e) The child support office may serve one or more of Fort Bend, Matagorda, and Wharton counties. If a child support office serves more than one county, the judges of the district courts in the counties shall determine the location of the office. The officers and employees of the county in which the office is located shall perform the duties prescribed by this section. The counties shall pay the salaries, bond premium, and other expenses in accordance with the ratio that the population of each county bears to the total population of all of the counties served by the office.

(f) The commissioners courts shall pay the district court judges $75 a month for performing the duties prescribed by this section. The compensation shall be paid from the general fund of the county and is in addition to any other compensation the judges receive.
Tex. Insurance Code § 2211.202 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 2211 / Section 2211.202
§ 2211.202. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this subchapter:

(1) "Board" means the board of directors of the Texas Public Finance Authority.

(2) "Bond" means a debt instrument or other public security issued by the Texas Public Finance Authority.

(3) "Public security resolution" means the resolution or order authorizing public securities to be issued under this subchapter.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1081.155 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1081 / Section 1081.155
§ 1081.155. FISCAL YEAR.
Status: in_force

(a) The district operates according to a fiscal year established by the board.

(b) The fiscal year may not be changed:

(1) if revenue bonds of the district are outstanding; or

(2) more than once in a 24-month period.
Tex. Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 109.006 — TX Code / Code cp / Chapter 109 / Section 109.006
§ 109.006. APPROPRIATION FOR CLAIM NOT LIMITED.
Status: in_force

This chapter does not limit the amount the legislature may appropriate to pay claims subject to this chapter.
Tex. Election Code § 127.065 — TX Code / Code el / Chapter 127 / Section 127.065
§ 127.065. SEALING BALLOT BOX; DELIVERY TO POLLING PLACE.
Status: in_force

(a) An adequate number of sealed ballot boxes shall be provided for each polling place at which sealed boxes are to be used.

(b) Before the ballot boxes are delivered to the polling places, the authority responsible for distributing election supplies to the polling places shall inspect and empty each box. The authority shall then lock the empty box and seal it so that the box cannot be opened without breaking the seal.

(c) Once sealed, the ballot boxes may not be opened except as provided by Section 127.068.

(d) After the ballot boxes are locked and sealed, the authority responsible for distributing election supplies shall have the ballot boxes delivered to the polling places and have the keys delivered to the presiding judge of the central counting station.
Tex. Labor Code § 206.004 — TX Code / Code la / Chapter 206 / Section 206.004
§ 206.004. TERMINATION OF COVERAGE.
Status: in_force

(a) An employing unit may cease to be an employer only on January 1 of a year and only if the commission finds that:

(1) the employing unit was not an employer during the preceding year; or

(2) the employing unit has not had any individuals in employment during the preceding three calendar years.

(b) The commission may not make a finding under Subsection (a)(1) unless the employing unit files an application for termination of coverage with the commission on or after January 1 but before April 1 of the year for which termination is requested. The commission may make a finding under Subsection (a)(2) without an application having been filed.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8274.102 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8274 / Section 8274.102
§ 8274.102. ADDITIONAL POWERS.
Status: in_force

(a) The district may:

(1) make, purchase, construct, lease, or otherwise acquire, inside or outside the district's boundaries, property, works, facilities, or improvements, whether previously existing or to be made, constructed, or acquired, that are necessary to carry out the powers granted by this chapter or general law; or

(2) enter into a contract with a person on terms the board considers desirable, fair, and advantageous for:

(A) the purchase or sale of water;

(B) the transportation, treatment, and disposal of the domestic, industrial, or communal wastes of the district or others, including the purposes provided by Chapter 30, Water Code;

(C) the continuing and orderly development of land and property in the district through the purchase, construction, or installation of facilities, works, or improvements that the district is otherwise authorized to do or perform so that, to the greatest extent reasonably possible, considering sound engineering and economic practices, all of the land and property may ultimately receive the services of the facilities, works, or improvements; and

(D) the performance of any of the powers granted by this chapter or the general law.

(b) A contract under Subsection (a)(2) may not have a duration of more than 40 years.
Tex. Government Code § 547.0003 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 547 / Section 547.0003
§ 547.0003. RULES GOVERNING PEER SPECIALISTS.
Status: in_force

(a) With input from mental health and substance use peer specialists, the commission shall develop and the executive commissioner shall adopt:

(1) rules establishing training requirements for peer specialists to provide services to individuals with mental illness or individuals with substance use conditions;

(2) rules establishing certification and supervision requirements for peer specialists;

(3) rules defining the scope of services that peer specialists may provide;

(4) rules distinguishing peer services from other services that a person must hold a license to provide; and

(5) any other rules necessary to protect the health and safety of individuals receiving peer services.

(b) The executive commissioner may not adopt rules under this section that preclude the provision of mental health rehabilitative services under 25 T.A.C. Chapter 416, Subchapter A, as that subchapter existed on January 1, 2017.
Tex. Local Government Code § 383.112 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 383 / Section 383.112
§ 383.112. EXEMPTION.
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter to the contrary, any contract between the district and a governmental entity or nonprofit corporation created under the Development Corporation Act (Subtitle C1, Title 12) is not subject to the competitive bidding requirements of this chapter.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8020.0001 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8020 / Section 8020.0001
§ 8020.0001. DEFINITION.
Status: in_force

In this chapter, "district" means the Polk County Fresh Water Supply District No. 2.
Tex. Government Code § 603.006 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 603 / Section 603.006
§ 603.006. FEE BOOK.
Status: in_force

An officer who by law may charge a fee for a service shall keep a fee book and shall enter in the book all fees charged for services rendered.
Tex. Insurance Code § 541.087 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 541 / Section 541.087
§ 541.087. ADVERTISEMENTS EXEMPT FROM FILING REQUIREMENTS.
Status: in_force

An advertisement subject to requirements regarding filing of the advertisement with the department for department review under this code or commissioner rule and that is the same as or substantially similar to an advertisement previously reviewed and accepted by the department is not required to be filed for department review.