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Tex. Local Government Code § 323.005 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 323 / Section 323.005
§ 323.005. LIBRARIAN.
Status: in_force

(a) If a county library is established, the commissioners court shall employ a county librarian. A person holds the position of county librarian at the pleasure of the commissioners court.

(b) Before beginning to perform duties, a person employed as county librarian must file with the county clerk the official oath and, at the discretion of the commissioners court, execute a bond conditioned that the person will faithfully perform the duties of the position. The bond must be in an amount determined by the commissioners court and must be purchased from sufficient sureties approved by the county judge.

(c) The county librarian shall attempt to provide equal and complete service to all areas of the county through branch libraries and deposit stations in schools and other suitable locations and shall distribute books, other printed matter, and other educational materials as quickly as circumstances permit. The librarian may make rules for the operation of the county library, establish branch libraries and deposit stations in the county, determine the number and type of employees needed by the library, and hire and dismiss the employees in the same manner as provided by the commissioners court for other county departments. The librarian shall, subject to the general rules adopted by the commissioners court, develop and manage the library in accordance with accepted rules of library management and shall determine which books and library equipment will be purchased.

(d) On or before March 31 of each year, the county librarian shall report to the commissioners court and the state librarian on the operation of the county library during the previous fiscal year. The report must be made on a form furnished by the state librarian and must contain a statement of the condition of the library and a statement of its operation during the year and must contain financial and book statistics customarily kept by well-regulated libraries.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1006.154 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1006 / Section 1006.154
§ 1006.154. FINANCIAL REPORT.
Status: in_force

As soon as practicable after the close of each fiscal year, the district administrator shall prepare for the board:

(1) a complete sworn statement of all district money; and

(2) a complete account of the disbursements of that money.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 4017.0504 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 4017 / Section 4017.0504
§ 4017.0504. BONDS SECURED BY REVENUE OR CONTRACT PAYMENTS.
Status: in_force

The district may issue, without an election, bonds secured by:

(1) revenue other than ad valorem taxes, including contract revenues; or

(2) contract payments, provided that the requirements of Section 49.108, Water Code, have been met.
Tex. Insurance Code § 2702.001 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 2702 / Section 2702.001
§ 2702.001.
Status: in_force

Sec. 2702.001. INSURED CLOSING AND SETTLEMENT LETTER: LOANS. (a) On request, a title insurance company may issue insured closing and settlement letters in connection with the closing and settlement by a title insurance agent or direct operation of loans relating to real property located in this state.

(b) Insured closing and settlement letters must be issued in the form prescribed by the commissioner.

(c) A title insurance company may not impose a charge for issuing insured closing and settlement letters under this section.
Tex. Finance Code § 351.156 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 351 / Section 351.156
§ 351.156. LICENSE SUSPENSION OR REVOCATION.
Status: in_force

After notice and opportunity for a hearing, the commissioner may suspend or revoke a license if the commissioner finds that:

(1) the license holder failed to pay the license fee, an examination fee, an investigation fee, or another charge imposed by the commissioner under this chapter;

(2) the license holder, knowingly or without the exercise of due care, violated this chapter or Section 32.06 or 32.065, Tax Code, or a rule adopted or an order issued under this chapter or Section 32.06 or 32.065, Tax Code;

(3) a fact or condition exists that, if it had existed or had been known to exist at the time of the original application for the license, clearly would have justified the commissioner's denial of the application; or

(4) the license holder has failed to ensure that an individual acting as a residential mortgage loan originator, as defined by Section 180.002, in the making, transacting, or negotiating of a property tax loan for a principal dwelling is licensed under this chapter in accordance with Section 351.0515.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 9056.203 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 9056 / Section 9056.203
§ 9056.203. BONDS EXEMPT FROM TAXATION.
Status: in_force

A bond issued under this chapter, the transfer of the bond, and income from the bond, including profits made on the sale of the bond, are exempt from taxation in this state.
Tex. Occupations Code § 2308.056 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 2308 / Section 2308.056
§ 2308.056. GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES.
Status: in_force

The executive director or commission, as appropriate, may take action as necessary to administer and enforce this chapter.
Tex. Human Resources Code § 63.005 — TX Code / Code hr / Chapter 63 / Section 63.005
§ 63.005.
Status: in_force

Sec. 63.005. BOARD OF TRUSTEES: COMBINATION OF COUNTIES FACILITY. A facility created by a combination of counties shall be governed by a board of trustees. Such board of trustees shall consist of not less than five nor more than nine members selected from the commissioners court of such counties, or such commissioners court may jointly appoint a board of trustees from among the qualified voters of the region to be served in the manner described above.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8121.004 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8121 / Section 8121.004
§ 8121.004. DISTRICT TERRITORY.
Status: in_force

(a) The district is composed of the territory described by Section 6, Chapter 621, Acts of the 63rd Legislature, Regular Session, 1973, as that territory may have been modified under:

(1) Subchapter H, Chapter 54, Water Code;

(2) Subchapter J, Chapter 49, Water Code; or

(3) other law.

(b) The boundaries and field notes of the district form a closure. A mistake in the field notes or in copying the field notes in the legislative process does not affect:

(1) the district's organization, existence, and validity;

(2) the district's right to issue any type of bond for a purpose for which the district is created or to pay the principal of and interest on the bond;

(3) the district's right to impose a tax; or

(4) the legality or operation of the district or its governing body.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1083.060 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1083 / Section 1083.060
§ 1083.060. DISTRICT ADMINISTRATOR; ASSISTANT ADMINISTRATOR.
Status: in_force

(a) The board shall appoint a qualified person as district administrator.

(b) The board may appoint an assistant administrator.

(c) The district administrator and any assistant administrator serve at the will of the board and are entitled to the compensation determined by the board.

(d) On assuming the duties of district administrator, the administrator shall execute a bond payable to the district in an amount set by the board of not less than $10,000 that:

(1) is conditioned on the administrator performing the administrator's duties; and

(2) contains other conditions the board may require.
Tex. Finance Code § 305.006 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 305 / Section 305.006
§ 305.006. LIMITATION ON FILING SUIT.
Status: in_force

(a) An action under this chapter must be brought within four years after the date on which the usurious interest was contracted for, charged, or received. The action must be brought in the county in which:

(1) the transaction was entered into;

(2) the usurious interest was charged or received;

(3) the creditor resides at the time of the cause of action, if the creditor is an individual;

(4) the creditor maintains its principal office, if the creditor is not an individual; or

(5) the obligor resides at the time of the accrual of the cause of action.

(b) Not later than the 61st day before the date an obligor files a suit seeking penalties for a transaction in which a creditor has contracted for, charged, or received usurious interest, the obligor shall give the creditor written notice stating in reasonable detail the nature and amount of the violation.

(c) A creditor who receives a notice under this section may correct the violation as provided by Section 305.103 during the period beginning on the date the notice is received and ending on the 60th day after that date. A creditor who corrects a violation as provided by this section is not liable to an obligor for the violation.

(d) With respect to a defendant filing a counterclaim action alleging usurious interest in an original action by the creditor, the defendant shall provide notice complying with Subsection (b) at the time of filing the counterclaim and, on application of the creditor to the court, the action is subject to abatement for a period of 60 days from the date of the court order. During the abatement period the creditor may correct a violation. As part of the correction of the violation, the creditor shall offer to pay the obligor's reasonable attorney's fees as determined by the court based on the hours reasonably expended by the obligor's counsel with regard to the alleged violation before the abatement. A creditor who corrects a violation as provided by this subsection is not liable to an obligor for the violation.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8819.005 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8819 / Section 8819.005
§ 8819.005. APPLICABILITY OF OTHER GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT LAW.
Status: in_force

Except as otherwise provided by this chapter, Chapter 36, Water Code, applies to the district.
Tex. Agriculture Code § 301.161 — TX Code / Code ag / Chapter 301 / Section 301.161
§ 301.161. ELECTION ORDER.
Status: in_force

(a) The order calling the election shall provide for:

(1) the time and place or places for holding the election;

(2) the form of the ballots; and

(3) the presiding judge for each voting place.

(b) The commissioners court shall publish a copy of the election order in a newspaper of general circulation in the county or in the part of the county within the target area or operational area at least 30 days preceding the day of the election.
Tex. Education Code § 31.0753 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 31 / Section 31.0753
§ 31.0753. TEACHER CANDIDATE ACCESS AND SUPPORT PROGRAM.
Status: in_force

The agency shall develop and maintain a program to assist educator preparation programs in implementing Section 21.044(a-1)(4).
Tex. Property Code § 81.110 — TX Code / Code pr / Chapter 81 / Section 81.110
§ 81.110. TERMINATION OF CONDOMINIUM REGIME.
Status: in_force

(a) By unanimous agreement, or if the declaration provides for termination by agreement of the owners, by agreement of the holders of at least 67 percent or a stated percentage in the declaration, whichever is greater, of the ownership interests in the condominium, the owners of a building in a condominium regime may terminate the regime and request the county clerk of the county in which the regime is located to merge the records of the estates that comprise the condominium regime, if any creditors in whose behalf encumbrances against the building are recorded agree to accept the undivided portions of the property owned by the debtors as security, provided no amendment may be made to a declaration to reduce the vote required for termination of the condominium regime.

(b) If a condominium regime is terminated, each apartment owner owns an undivided interest in the common property that corresponds to the undivided interest previously owned by the apartment owner in the common elements.

(c) Property that has been removed from a condominium regime may be dedicated to another condominium regime at any time.
Tex. Education Code § 135.26 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 135 / Section 135.26
§ 135.26. COMPENSATION.
Status: in_force

Members of the board may not receive salary or compensation for their services, but they shall receive reimbursement for their actual expenses incurred in attending to the work of the board.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8270.252 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8270 / Section 8270.252
§ 8270.252. ADDITIONAL SECURITY.
Status: in_force

(a) Within the discretion of the board, bonds issued under this subchapter may be additionally secured by a deed of trust or mortgage lien on physical property of the district and franchises, easements, water rights and appropriation permits, leases, contracts, and all rights appurtenant to that property, vesting in the trustee the power to:

(1) sell the property for payment of the debt;

(2) operate the property; and

(3) take any other action to secure the bonds.

(b) A purchaser under a sale under the deed of trust or mortgage lien of the property:

(1) is the absolute owner of the property, facilities, and rights purchased; and

(2) may maintain and operate the property and facilities.
Tex. Occupations Code § 1701.454 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 1701 / Section 1701.454
§ 1701.454. CONFIDENTIALITY.
Status: in_force

(a) All information submitted to the commission under this subchapter is confidential and is not subject to disclosure under Chapter 552, Government Code, unless the person resigned or was terminated due to substantiated incidents of excessive force or violations of the law other than traffic offenses.

(b) Except as provided by this subchapter, a commission member or other person may not release information submitted under this subchapter.
Tex. Government Code § 547.0505 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 547 / Section 547.0505
§ 547.0505. ELIGIBLE ENTITIES.
Status: in_force

The following entities are eligible to receive a grant awarded under the matching grant program:

(1) a hospital licensed under Chapter 241, Health and Safety Code;

(2) a mental hospital licensed under Chapter 577, Health and Safety Code;

(3) a hospital district;

(4) a local mental health authority;

(5) a child-care facility, as defined by Chapter 42, Human Resources Code;

(6) a county or municipality; and

(7) a nonprofit organization that is exempt from federal income taxation under Section 501(a), Internal Revenue Code of 1986, by being listed as an exempt entity under Section 501(c)(3) of that code.
Tex. Occupations Code § 2153.154 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 2153 / Section 2153.154
§ 2153.154. LICENSE FEE.
Status: in_force

(a) The annual fee for a general business license is:

(1) $200 for an applicant with not more than 50 coin-operated machines;

(2) $400 for an applicant with at least 51 but not more than 200 coin-operated machines; and

(3) $500 for an applicant with more than 200 coin-operated machines.

(b) The annual fee for an import license is $500.

(c) The annual fee for a repair license is $50.

(d) The comptroller may not refund any part of a license fee after a license is issued.

(e) The comptroller may refund a license fee if the comptroller does not issue a license. The comptroller may deduct $25 to cover administrative costs.
Tex. Natural Resources Code § 91.501 — TX Code / Code nr / Chapter 91 / Section 91.501
§ 91.501. INFORMATION REQUIRED.
Status: in_force

If payment is made to a royalty interest owner from the proceeds derived from the sale of oil or gas production pursuant to a division order, lease, servitude, or other agreement, the payor shall include the information required by Section 91.502 on the check stub, an attachment to the payment form, or another remittance advice that accompanies the payment.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8801.066 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8801 / Section 8801.066
§ 8801.066. INVESTMENT OFFICER.
Status: in_force

(a) Notwithstanding Section 2256.005(f), Government Code, the board may contract with a person to act as investment officer of the district.

(b) The investment officer shall:

(1) not later than the first anniversary of the date the officer takes office or assumes the officer's duties, attend a training session of at least six hours of instruction relating to investment responsibilities under Chapter 2256, Government Code; and

(2) attend at least four hours of additional investment training within each two-year period after the first year.

(c) Training under this section must be from an independent source approved by:

(1) the board; or

(2) a designated investment committee advising the investment officer.

(d) Training under this section must include education in investment controls, security risks, strategy risks, market risks, diversification of investment portfolio, and compliance with Chapter 2256, Government Code.
Tex. Government Code § 550.0002 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 550 / Section 550.0002
§ 550.0002. PURPOSE OF CHAPTER.
Status: in_force

The purpose of this chapter is to strengthen the capacity of faith- and community-based organizations and forge stronger partnerships between those organizations and state government for the legitimate public purpose of providing charitable and social services to persons in this state.
Tex. Insurance Code § 823.160 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 823 / Section 823.160
§ 823.160. DEADLINE FOR COMPLETION OF ACQUISITION.
Status: in_force

(a) An acquisition of control of a domestic insurer must be completed not later than the 90th day after the date of the commissioner's order approving the acquisition unless the commissioner on a showing of good cause for the delay grants an extension in writing.

(b) An increase in a company's capital and surplus required under this code because of the change of control of a domestic insurer must be completed not later than the 90th day after the date of the commissioner's order approving the change of control and before the insurance company writes any new insurance business.

(c) If a deadline under Subsection (a) or (b) is not met, the person seeking to acquire control of the domestic insurer shall resubmit the statement required by Section 823.154 and the commissioner may reconsider approval of acquisition of control under this subchapter.
Tex. Government Code § 2060.005 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2060 / Section 2060.005
§ 2060.005. MEMBERS OF THE COMMISSION.
Status: in_force

(a) The commission is composed of the following members:

(1) two representatives from the Department of Information Resources, appointed by the executive director of the department;

(2) a representative of the Texas Legislative Council, appointed by the executive director of the council;

(3) a representative of the Legislative Budget Board, appointed by the director of the board;

(4) a member of each committee of the house of representatives and the senate with primary jurisdiction over information resources, appointed by the chair of each committee;

(5) the chair of the State Agency Coordinating Committee established by the Department of Information Resources, or a member of the committee appointed by the chair;

(6) a representative of the comptroller, appointed by the comptroller;

(7) a representative appointed by the governor, who serves as the presiding officer of the commission;

(8) a representative appointed by the lieutenant governor; and

(9) a representative appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives.

(b) A commission member is not entitled to reimbursement of expenses or to compensation.

(c) A vacancy on the commission shall be filled as soon as practicable in the same manner as the original appointment.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 772.220 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 772 / Section 772.220
§ 772.220. DISSOLUTION PROCEDURES.
Status: in_force

(a) If a district is dissolved, 9-1-1 service must be discontinued on the date of the dissolution. The commissioners court of the county in which the district was located shall assume the assets of the district and pay the district's debts. If the district's assets are insufficient to retire the outstanding bonded indebtedness of the district, the commissioners court shall continue to impose the 9-1-1 service fee, and each service supplier shall continue to collect the fee for the commissioners court. Proceeds from the imposition of the fee after dissolution of the district may be used only to retire the outstanding bonded indebtedness of the district.

(b) The commissioners court shall retire the district's indebtedness to the extent practicable according to the terms of the bonds and the terms of the orders and resolutions authorizing issuance of the bonds.

(c) The commissioners court by order may adopt the rules necessary to administer this section.
Tex. Utilities Code § 162.152 — TX Code / Code ut / Chapter 162 / Section 162.152
§ 162.152. PRESENTATION AND APPROVAL OF PROPOSED AMENDMENT.
Status: in_force

(a) A proposed amendment to the articles of incorporation must be presented to a meeting of the members. The notice of the meeting must state the proposed amendment or must have the proposed amendment attached to it.

(b) A proposed amendment, with any changes, may be approved only on the affirmative vote of at least two-thirds of the members voting on the question at the meeting.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1095.108 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1095 / Section 1095.108
§ 1095.108. EMINENT DOMAIN.
Status: in_force

(a) The district may exercise the power of eminent domain to acquire a fee simple or other interest in any type of property located in district territory if the interest is necessary or convenient for the district to exercise a power, right, or privilege conferred by this chapter.

(b) The district must exercise the power of eminent domain in the manner provided by Chapter 21, Property Code, except the district is not required to deposit in the trial court money or a bond as provided by Section 21.021(a), Property Code.

(c) In a condemnation proceeding brought by the district, the district is not required to:

(1) pay in advance or provide a bond or other security for costs in the trial court;

(2) provide a bond for the issuance of a temporary restraining order or a temporary injunction; or

(3) provide a bond for costs or a supersedeas bond on an appeal or petition for review
Tex. Business & Commerce Code § 554.004 — TX Code / Code bc / Chapter 554 / Section 554.004
§ 554.004. STAFF AND ADMINISTRATION.
Status: in_force

The council may hire an executive director and other personnel as necessary to perform its duties.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1579.303 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1579 / Section 1579.303
§ 1579.303. PAYMENTS FROM FUND.
Status: in_force

The trustee may use amounts in the fund only to provide group coverages under this chapter and to pay the expenses of administering the program.
Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 11.36 — TX Code / Code cr / Chapter 11 / Section 11.36
§ 11.36. APPLICANT MAY BE BROUGHT BEFORE COURT.
Status: in_force

In case of disobedience of the writ of habeas corpus, the person for whose relief it is intended may also be brought before the court or judge having competent authority, by an order for that purpose, issued to any peace officer or other proper person specially named.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8333.203 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8333 / Section 8333.203
§ 8333.203. BONDS FOR ROAD PROJECTS.
Status: in_force

At the time of issuance, the total principal amount of bonds or other obligations issued or incurred to finance road projects and payable from ad valorem taxes may not exceed one-fourth of the assessed value of the real property in the district.
Tex. Local Government Code § 324.070 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 324 / Section 324.070
§ 324.070. COOPERATION WITH OTHER PUBLIC AUTHORITIES.
Status: in_force

Under an agreement with a public authority in control of parkland in the county, the district may assume control of all or part of the parkland within the district or contiguous to the district or may contract or cooperate with the public authority in connection with the use, development, improvement, and protection of the parkland.