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Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8012.052 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8012 / Section 8012.052
§ 8012.052. TEMPORARY DIRECTORS.
Status: in_force

(a) The temporary board consists of:

(1) Will King;

(2) Micky Redus;

(3) Jim Smesny;

(4) Dorothy Badgett; and

(5) Daniel Walker.

(b) Temporary directors serve until the earlier of:

(1) the date permanent directors are elected under Section 8012.003; or

(2) September 1, 2021.

(c) If permanent directors have not been elected under Section 8012.003 and the terms of the temporary directors have expired, successor temporary directors shall be appointed or reappointed as provided by Subsection (d) to serve terms that expire on the earlier of:

(1) the date permanent directors are elected under Section 8012.003; or

(2) the fourth anniversary of the date of the appointment or reappointment.

(d) If Subsection (c) applies, the owner or owners of a majority of the assessed value of the real property in the district may submit a petition to the commission requesting that the commission appoint as successor temporary directors the five persons named in the petition. The commission shall appoint as successor temporary directors the five persons named in the petition.
Tex. Parks and Wildlife Code § 23.034 — TX Code / Code pw / Chapter 23 / Section 23.034
§ 23.034. MINERAL RIGHTS IN PARK.
Status: in_force

(a) The state reserves a preferential right, without consideration to the United States, to lease all mineral rights and interests that were conveyed by the state for the establishment of the Guadalupe Mountains National Park if:

(1) Congress declares by an act that the national welfare or an emergency requires the development and production of minerals in the park; and

(2) Congress authorizes the Secretary of Interior of the U. S. to lease park land for drilling, mining, developing, or producing minerals.

(b) If oil, gas, or other minerals are discovered and produced in commercial quantities from land outside the park sufficient to cause drainage of minerals from in the park and the Secretary of Interior participates in a communitization agreement or takes other action to protect the rights of the United States, the state retains its right to its proper share of the proceeds of the agreement or action. The state's proper share is not less than all bonuses, rentals, and royalties attributable to mineral rights conveyed to the United States for the establishment of Guadalupe Mountains National Park.
Tex. Local Government Code § 212.049 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 212 / Section 212.049
§ 212.049. BUILDING PERMITS IN EXTRATERRITORIAL JURISDICTION.
Status: in_force

This subchapter does not authorize the municipality to require municipal building permits or otherwise enforce the municipality's building code in its extraterritorial jurisdiction.
Tex. Labor Code § 101.152 — TX Code / Code la / Chapter 101 / Section 101.152
§ 101.152. MASS PICKETING PROHIBITED.
Status: in_force

(a) A person may not engage in any form of picketing activity in which a picket constitutes any character of obstacle to the free ingress to and egress from an entrance to any premises, either by obstructing the free ingress and egress with the person's body or by placing a vehicle or other physical obstruction.

(b) In this section, "picket" includes a person:

(1) stationed by or acting for an organization to:

(A) induce anyone not to enter the premises being picketed; or

(B) observe the premises being picketed to ascertain who enters or patronizes the premises; or

(2) who follows employees or patrons of the premises being picketed to or from those premises to observe them or to attempt to dissuade them from entering or patronizing the premises.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1107.106 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1107 / Section 1107.106
§ 1107.106. DISTRICT FACILITIES.
Status: in_force

The board may:

(1) purchase or build facilities for medical purposes; and

(2) rent the facilities or space in the facilities at a rate sufficient to cover the district's cost.
Tex. Government Code § 2054.113 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2054 / Section 2054.113
§ 2054.113. DUPLICATION WITH STATE ELECTRONIC INTERNET PORTAL.
Status: in_force

(a) This section does not apply to a state agency that is a university system or institution of higher education as defined by Section 61.003, Education Code.

(b) A state agency may not duplicate an infrastructure component of the state electronic Internet portal, unless the department approves the duplication. In this subsection, "infrastructure" does not include the development of applications, and the supporting platform, for electronic government projects.

(c) Before a state agency may contract with a third party for Internet application development that duplicates a state electronic Internet portal function, including a function of a native mobile application, the state agency must notify the department of its intent to bid for such services at the same time that others have the opportunity to bid. The department may exempt a state agency from this section if it determines the agency has fully complied with Section 2054.111.
Tex. Transportation Code § 69.043 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 69 / Section 69.043
§ 69.043. SUSPENSION OR REVOCATION OF BRANCH PILOT'S LICENSE.
Status: in_force

(a) On complaint or on its own motion, and after notice and hearing, the board may suspend a branch pilot's license for not more than six months or recommend that the governor revoke a branch pilot's license if the board finds that the pilot has:

(1) failed to demonstrate and maintain the qualifications for a license required by this chapter;

(2) used narcotics or other types of drugs, chemicals, or controlled substances as defined by law that impair the pilot's ability to perform the pilot's duties skillfully and efficiently;

(3) used alcohol to an extent that impairs the pilot's ability to perform the pilot's duties skillfully and efficiently;

(4) violated a provision of this chapter or rules adopted by the board under this chapter;

(5) made a material misstatement in the application for a license;

(6) obtained or attempted to obtain a license under this chapter by fraud or misrepresentation;

(7) charged a pilotage rate other than that approved by the board;

(8) intentionally refused to pilot a vessel when requested to do so by the master or person responsible for navigation of the vessel except when, in the judgment of the pilot, movement of the vessel would have constituted a hazard to life or property or when pilotage charges that are due and owing are unpaid by the person ordering the pilot services;

(9) been absent from duty in violation of board rules and without authorization;

(10) aided or abetted another pilot in failing to perform the other pilot's duties;

(11) been guilty of carelessness, neglect of duty, intentional unavailability for normal performance of duties, refusal to perform duties, misconduct, or incompetence while on duty;

(12) intentionally failed to comply with an order of the board; or

(13) intentionally caused damage to a vessel.

(b) On determining that a license should be suspended or revoked, the board shall adopt a written order that states its findings and:

(1) suspends the license for a stated period; or

(2) recommends to the governor revocation of the license.

(c) If the federal pilot's license of a pilot licensed under this chapter is suspended or revoked, the board, on a finding that it has good cause, shall suspend the license for the same period or revoke the license under this chapter.

(d) The governor, on receipt of a board order recommending revocation of a license, shall revoke the license.

(e) A suspension of a license on the recommendation of a pilot review board takes effect on adoption of the board's order. A revocation of a branch pilot's license takes effect on issuance of the governor's decision.
Tex. Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 146.004 — TX Code / Code cp / Chapter 146 / Section 146.004
§ 146.004. DISCIPLINARY ACTION NOT AUTHORIZED.
Status: in_force

A health care service provider who violates this chapter is not subject to disciplinary action for the violation under any other law, including the law under which the health care service provider is licensed or otherwise holds a grant of authority.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3935.051 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3935 / Section 3935.051
§ 3935.051. GOVERNING BODY; TERMS.
Status: in_force

(a) The district is governed by a board of five voting directors who serve staggered terms of four years, with two or three directors' terms expiring May 1 of each even-numbered year.

(b) The board by resolution may change the number of voting directors on the board if the board determines that the change is in the best interest of the district. The board may not consist of fewer than 5 or more than 11 voting directors.
Tex. Local Government Code § 118.801 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 118 / Section 118.801
§ 118.801. OVERCHARGING OF FEES; PENALTY.
Status: in_force

(a) An officer named in this chapter who, in bad faith, demands and receives a higher fee than authorized under this chapter or a fee that is not authorized under this chapter is liable to the aggrieved person for four times the amount unlawfully demanded and received.

(b) An officer who, in good faith, demands and receives a higher fee than authorized or a fee not authorized under this chapter is liable to the aggrieved person for the difference between the amount demanded and received and the amount of the fee authorized under this chapter.

(c) The demand for and receipt of a fee authorized by the legislature that is later determined by a court of competent jurisdiction to be unlawful is considered to be a good faith action by the officer.

(d) In this section, "bad faith" includes a demand that an officer makes with the knowledge that a fee is not authorized by law.

(e) The provisions of this section shall not affect the right of any party to recover attorney's fees, interest, or costs of court as provided by other law.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8870.051 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8870 / Section 8870.051
§ 8870.051. COMPOSITION OF BOARD; TERMS.
Status: in_force

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

(b) Directors serve staggered four-year terms.
Tex. Government Code § 156.052 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 156 / Section 156.052
§ 156.052. FEES FOR PROCESS SERVER CERTIFICATION.
Status: repealed

(a) The commission may recommend to the supreme court the fees to be charged for process server certification and renewal of certification. The supreme court must approve the fees recommended by the commission before the fees may be collected.

(b) Repealed by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 516 (S.B. 43), Sec. 35(5), eff. September 1, 2017.

(c) The office may collect the fees recommended by the commission and approved by the supreme court. Fees collected under this section shall be sent to the comptroller for deposit to the credit of the general revenue fund.

(d) Fees collected under this section may be appropriated to the office for the support of regulatory programs for process servers, guardians, and court reporters.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 88.0025 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 88 / Section 88.0025
§ 88.0025. CHILDHOOD LEAD POISONING PREVENTION.
Status: in_force

The executive commissioner may adopt policies and procedures to promote the elimination of childhood lead poisoning within the state, and the department shall implement all adopted policies and procedures. The executive commissioner may adopt measures to:

(1) significantly reduce the incidence of childhood lead poisoning throughout the state;

(2) improve public awareness of lead safety issues and educate both property owners and tenants about practices that can reduce the incidence of lead poisoning; and

(3) encourage the testing of children likely to suffer the consequences of lead poisoning so that prompt diagnosis and treatment and the prevention of harm are possible.
Tex. Local Government Code § 280.003 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 280 / Section 280.003
§ 280.003. HOSPITAL SITES IN COUNTY OR MUNICIPALITY.
Status: in_force

(a) The commissioners court of a county or the governing body of a municipality may issue bonds that are payable from ad valorem taxes and use the proceeds from the sale of the bonds to acquire by purchase, condemnation, or both, land to be used for hospital purposes.

(b) A county or municipality that has sufficient money in its general fund may use money in that fund to acquire land to be used for hospital purposes.

(c) A county or municipality that owns land suitable for hospital purposes, including land acquired under Subsection (a) or (b), may donate the land to this state or to the United States for hospital purposes if this state or the United States agrees to erect and maintain a hospital on the land.

(d) A county or municipality may accept a nominal award as full compensation for land that is suitable for hospital purposes in a condemnation proceeding brought by this state or by the United States to acquire the land for hospital purposes.

(e) If bonds are issued under Subsection (a), the commissioners court or the governing body must impose the taxes in compliance with the applicable provisions of Subtitles A and C, Title 9, Government Code.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7914.151 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7914 / Section 7914.151
§ 7914.151. ELECTIONS REGARDING TAXES OR BONDS.
Status: in_force

(a) The district may issue, without an election, bonds and other obligations secured by:

(1) revenue other than ad valorem taxes; or

(2) contract payments described by Section 7914.153.

(b) The district must hold an election in the manner provided by Chapters 49 and 54, Water Code, to obtain voter approval before the district may impose an ad valorem tax or issue bonds payable from ad valorem taxes.

(c) The district may not issue bonds payable from ad valorem taxes to finance a road project unless the issuance is approved by a vote of a two-thirds majority of the district voters voting at an election held for that purpose.
Tex. Education Code § 107.84 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 107 / Section 107.84
§ 107.84. CONSTRUCTION OF SUBCHAPTER.
Status: in_force

This subchapter does not:

(1) limit the police powers of a municipality or its law enforcement jurisdiction;

(2) render a campus peace officer an employee of a municipality or entitle a campus peace officer to compensation from a municipality; or

(3) restrict the power of the system under other law to enforce laws, ordinances, or rules regulating traffic or parking.
Tex. Utilities Code § 40.058 — TX Code / Code ut / Chapter 40 / Section 40.058
§ 40.058. TARIFFS FOR OPEN ACCESS.
Status: in_force

A municipally owned utility that owns or operates transmission and distribution facilities shall file with the commission tariffs implementing the open access rules established by the commission under Section 39.203 and shall file with the commission the rates for open access on distribution facilities as set by the municipal regulatory authority, before the 90th day preceding the date the utility offers customer choice. The commission does not have authority to determine the rates for distribution access service for a municipally owned utility.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1075.055 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1075 / Section 1075.055
§ 1075.055. BOND; RECORD OF BOND AND OATH.
Status: in_force

(a) Each director shall execute a good and sufficient bond for $1,000 that is:

(1) payable to the district; and

(2) conditioned on the faithful performance of the director's duties.

(b) Each director's bond and constitutional oath of office shall be deposited with the district's depository bank for safekeeping.
Tex. Agriculture Code § 76.119 — TX Code / Code ag / Chapter 76 / Section 76.119
§ 76.119. DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION RELATING TO PRIVATE PESTICIDE APPLICATOR LICENSE HOLDERS.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, "predator control device" means a device that incorporates an active ingredient and is used for the control of livestock predators.

(b) Except as provided by Subsection (c), a governmental entity in this state may not disclose:

(1) the name, address, or telephone number of a person who holds a private pesticide applicator license issued under this subchapter and is authorized to use a predator control device if disclosure of the person's name, address, or telephone number would reveal that the person:

(A) is authorized to use a predator control device;

(B) has used a predator control device; or

(C) has the intent to use a predator control device;

(2) the name, address, or telephone number of the owner or operator of land on which a predator control device has been used, is being used, or is intended to be used, if disclosure of the information would reveal that use or intended use; or

(3) information identifying the land on which a predator control device has been used, is being used, or is intended to be used, if disclosure of the information would reveal the name, address, or telephone number of the owner or operator of the land.

(c) A governmental entity may disclose to the following the name, address, or telephone number of a person who holds a private pesticide applicator license issued under this subchapter, who is authorized to use a predator control device, and who either has used a predator control device or has the intent to use a predator control device:

(1) a person who holds a pesticide dealer license under Section 76.071 and is authorized to distribute predator control devices;

(2) another governmental entity in this state in connection with official business;

(3) the United States Environmental Protection Agency under a cooperative agreement entered into with that agency;

(4) any other agency of the United States that provides the governmental entity with an administrative or judicial subpoena for the information; or

(5) the appropriate agency or court in an administrative or judicial proceeding in which the private pesticide applicator license holder is a defendant.

(d) A governmental entity and the officers and employees of the governmental entity are immune from civil or criminal liability for an unintentional violation of this section.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1084.251 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1084 / Section 1084.251
§ 1084.251. IMPOSITION OF AD VALOREM TAX.
Status: in_force

(a) The board shall impose a tax on all property in the district subject to district taxation.

(b) The board shall impose the tax to:

(1) pay the interest on and create a sinking fund for bonds or other obligations issued or assumed by the district for hospital purposes;

(2) provide for the operation and maintenance of the district and hospital system;

(3) make improvements and additions to the hospital system; and

(4) acquire necessary sites for the hospital system by purchase, lease, or condemnation.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8120.051 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8120 / Section 8120.051
§ 8120.051. DIRECTORS; TERMS.
Status: in_force

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

(b) Directors serve staggered four-year terms.
Tex. Education Code § 51.8246 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 51 / Section 51.8246
§ 51.8246. CONFIDENTIAL RECORDS AND PROCEEDINGS.
Status: in_force

(a) Student education records created or considered under the program are confidential and may be released only in accordance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (20 U.S.C. Section 1232g).

(b) A meeting or portion of a meeting of the council at which the education records or other personal information of individual students or the evaluation, eligibility, admission, or selection of individual students are discussed is not open to the public under Chapter 551, Government Code.
Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 18.09 — TX Code / Code cr / Chapter 18 / Section 18.09
§ 18.09. SHALL SEIZE ACCUSED AND PROPERTY.
Status: in_force

When the property which the officer is directed to search for and seize is found he shall take possession of the same and carry it before the magistrate. He shall also arrest any person whom he is directed to arrest by the warrant and immediately take such person before the magistrate. For purposes of this chapter, "seizure," in the context of property, means the restraint of property, whether by physical force or by a display of an officer's authority, and includes the collection of property or the act of taking possession of property.
Tex. Transportation Code § 622.953 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 622 / Section 622.953
§ 622.953. VEHICLE TRANSPORTING SEED COTTON OR CHILE PEPPER MODULES.
Status: in_force

(a) The weight limitations of Section 621.101 do not apply to a single motor vehicle used exclusively to transport chile pepper modules, seed cotton, or equipment, including a motor vehicle, used to transport or process chile pepper modules or seed cotton.

(b) The overall gross weight of a single motor vehicle used to transport seed cotton or equipment used to transport or process seed cotton may not be heavier than 64,000 pounds.

(c) The overall gross weight of a single motor vehicle used to transport chile pepper modules or equipment used to transport or process chile pepper modules may not be heavier than 54,000 pounds.

(d) The owner of a single motor vehicle to which this section applies that has a gross weight above the gross weight authorized by this section that is applicable to the vehicle is liable to the state, county, or municipality for any damage to a highway, street, road, or bridge caused by the weight of the load.

(e) A vehicle to which this section applies may not be operated on the national system of interstate and defense highways if the vehicle exceeds the maximum weight authorized by 23 U.S.C. Section 127, as amended.