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Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3941.204 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3941 / Section 3941.204
§ 3941.204. AUTHORITY TO BORROW MONEY AND TO ISSUE BONDS AND OTHER OBLIGATIONS.
Status: in_force

(a) The district may borrow money on terms determined by the board. Section 375.205, Local Government Code, does not apply to a loan, line of credit, or other borrowing from a bank or financial institution secured by revenue other than ad valorem taxes.

(b) The district may issue bonds, notes, or other obligations payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes, assessments, impact fees, revenue, contract payments, grants, or other district money, or any combination of those sources of money, to pay for any authorized district purpose.

(c) The limitation on the outstanding principal amount of bonds, notes, and other obligations provided by Section 49.4645, Water Code, does not apply to the district.
Tex. Insurance Code § 228.204 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 228 / Section 228.204
§ 228.204. CONTINUATION OF CLASSIFICATION AS QUALIFIED BUSINESS; FOLLOW-ON INVESTMENTS AUTHORIZED.
Status: in_force

(a) A business that is classified as a qualified business at the time of the first investment in the business by a certified capital company:

(1) remains classified as a qualified business; and

(2) may receive follow-on investments from any certified capital company.

(b) Except as provided by Subsection (c), a follow-on investment made under Subsection (a) is a qualified investment even though the business may not meet the definition of a qualified business at the time of the follow-on investment.

(c) A follow-on investment does not qualify as a qualified investment if, at the time of the follow-on investment, the qualified business no longer has the business's principal business operations in this state.
Tex. Auxiliary Water Laws § 7820 — TX Code / Code wl / Chapter 3 / Section 7820
§ 7820. ELECTION ORDER.
Status: in_force

If the petition is granted, the commissioners court shall order an election to be held in such district at the earliest legal time, to determine whether or not such district shall be created and whether or not a tax shall be levied sufficient to pay the interest and provide a sinking fund to redeem said bonds at maturity. Said order shall specify the amount of bonds to be issued, the length of time said bonds shall run, and the rate of interest they shall bear, as determined by the court.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 6913.255 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 6913 / Section 6913.255
§ 6913.255. BONDS PAYABLE FROM AD VALOREM TAXES.
Status: in_force

The district may issue bonds:

(1) payable from ad valorem taxes imposed on taxable property in the district; or

(2) secured by and payable from:

(A) taxes described by Subdivision (1); and

(B) revenue of the district.
Tex. Family Code § 153.374 — TX Code / Code fa / Chapter 153 / Section 153.374
§ 153.374. DESIGNATION OF MANAGING CONSERVATOR IN AFFIDAVIT OF RELINQUISHMENT.
Status: in_force

(a) A parent may designate a competent person, the Department of Family and Protective Services, or a licensed child-placing agency to serve as managing conservator of the child in an unrevoked or irrevocable affidavit of relinquishment of parental rights executed as provided by Chapter 161.

(b) The person, Department of Family and Protective Services, or agency designated to serve as managing conservator shall be appointed managing conservator unless the court finds that the appointment would not be in the best interest of the child.
Tex. Water Code § 67.009 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 67 / Section 67.009
§ 67.009. FACILITIES.
Status: in_force

A corporation may construct, acquire, lease, improve, extend, or maintain a facility, plant, equipment, or appliance helpful or necessary to provide more adequate sewer service, flood control, or drainage for a political subdivision.
Tex. Local Government Code § 399.012 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 399 / Section 399.012
§ 399.012. DIRECT ACQUISITION BY OWNER.
Status: in_force

The proposed arrangements for financing a qualified project may authorize the property owner to:

(1) purchase directly the related equipment and materials for the installation or modification of a qualified improvement; and

(2) contract directly, including through lease, power purchase agreement, or other service contract, for the installation or modification of a qualified improvement.
Tex. Finance Code § 91.005 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 91 / Section 91.005
§ 91.005. RECORD OF PROCEEDING.
Status: in_force

On written request by an interested party, the commissioner shall keep a formal record of the proceedings of a hearing under this subtitle.
Tex. Local Government Code § 552.018 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 552 / Section 552.018
§ 552.018. MUNICIPAL CONTRACT WITH PRIVATE ENTITY.
Status: in_force

(a) A municipality that owns and operates its water distribution system may contract with an individual, firm, or corporation that operates without profit to make available for delivery to and use by the municipality all or part of the raw or treated water to be used for the municipal water distribution system. The service to be provided by the supplier may include the holding of water in reserve to serve needs of the municipality, and charges to the municipality under the contract may include compensation for this service.

(b) The contract may be for any duration to which the parties agree and may provide for renewal and extension.

(c) Contractual payments required solely from municipal water system revenue are an operating expense of that system. The municipality shall set its rates and charges to users of the municipal water system at a level sufficient to pay the maintenance and operating expenses of that system as provided by Section 1502.057, Government Code, and to provide for payment of principal of and interest on any revenue bonds of the municipality payable from water revenue.

(d) If a contract with a term of more than one year obligates the municipality to pay the consideration from tax revenue, involves the leasing to the supplier of a major part of an existing water production or supply facility belonging to the municipality or involves the right to operate a major part of such a facility, or restricts the municipality from obtaining water from another supplier, the contract is not effective unless approved or authorized at an election on the question.

(e) If Subsection (d) is not applicable, an election is not required. The governing body of the municipality may, however, order an election on the question before approving the contract.

(f) An election under this section shall be held to the extent practicable in the same manner as an election for the issuance of municipal bonds under Chapter 1251, Government Code.
Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 42.012 — TX Code / Code cr / Chapter 42 / Section 42.012
§ 42.012. FINDING THAT CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE USED TO COMMIT OFFENSE.
Status: in_force

In the punishment phase of the trial of an offense under Chapter 29, Chapter 31, or Title 5, Penal Code, if the court determines beyond a reasonable doubt that the defendant administered or provided a controlled substance to the victim of the offense with the intent of facilitating the commission of the offense, the court shall make an affirmative finding of that fact and enter the affirmative finding in the judgment of that case.
Tex. Insurance Code § 551.110 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 551 / Section 551.110
§ 551.110. LIABILITY FOR DISCLOSURE.
Status: in_force

An insurer or agent or an employee of an insurer or agent is not liable for a notice, statement, or disclosure made in good faith under this subchapter unless the notice, statement, or disclosure was:

(1) known to be false; or

(2) made with malice or wilful intent to injure any person.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8031.0403 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8031 / Section 8031.0403
§ 8031.0403. CONTRACT TAXES.
Status: in_force

(a) In accordance with Section 49.108, Water Code, the district may impose a tax other than an operation and maintenance tax and use the revenue derived from the tax to make payments under a contract after the provisions of the contract have been approved by a majority of the district voters voting at an election held for that purpose.

(b) A contract approved by the district voters may contain a provision stating that the contract may be modified or amended by the board without further voter approval.
Tex. Local Government Code § 158.0121 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 158 / Section 158.0121
§ 158.0121. REVIEW UNDER SUBSTANTIAL EVIDENCE RULE.
Status: in_force

In an appeal under Section 158.012, the district court may not substitute its judgment for the judgment of the commission on the weight of the evidence on questions committed to the commission's discretion but:

(1) may affirm the commission's decision in whole or in part; and

(2) shall reverse or remand the case for further proceedings if substantial rights of the petitioner have been prejudiced because the commission's findings, inferences, conclusions, or decisions are:

(A) in violation of a constitutional or statutory provision;

(B) in excess of the commission's authority;

(C) made through unlawful procedure;

(D) affected by other error of law;

(E) not reasonably supported by substantial evidence considering the reliable and probative evidence in the record as a whole; or

(F) arbitrary or capricious, characterized by abuse of discretion, or clearly an unwarranted exercise of discretion.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8070.0201 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8070 / Section 8070.0201
§ 8070.0201. GOVERNING BODY; TERMS.
Status: in_force

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

(b) Except as provided by Section 8070.0202, directors serve staggered four-year terms.
Tex. Local Government Code § 262.034 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 262 / Section 262.034
§ 262.034. CRIMINAL PENALTIES.
Status: repealed

(a) A county officer or employee commits an offense if the officer or employee intentionally or knowingly makes or authorizes separate, sequential, or component purchases to avoid the competitive bidding requirements of Section 262.023. An offense under this subsection is a Class B misdemeanor.

(b) Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 285, Sec. 24, eff. September 1, 2011.

(c) A county officer or employee commits an offense if the officer or employee intentionally or knowingly violates this subchapter, other than by conduct described by Subsection (a). An offense under this subsection is a Class C misdemeanor.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8192.052 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8192 / Section 8192.052
§ 8192.052. BOARD VACANCY.
Status: in_force

If at any time there are fewer than three qualified directors for any reason, on petition of a landowner in the district, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality shall appoint the necessary number of directors to fill all vacancies on the board.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7982.301 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7982 / Section 7982.301
§ 7982.301. AUTHORITY TO ESTABLISH DEFINED AREAS OR DESIGNATED PROPERTY.
Status: in_force

The district may define areas or designate certain property of the district to pay for improvements, facilities, or services that primarily benefit that area or property and do not generally and directly benefit the district as a whole.
Tex. Education Code § 55.19 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 55 / Section 55.19
§ 55.19. REFUNDING BONDS.
Status: in_force

Any bonds or notes at any time issued by a board may be refunded or otherwise refinanced by the issuance by the board of refunding bonds for such purpose, under such terms, conditions, and details as may be determined by resolution of the board. All pertinent and appropriate provisions of this subchapter shall be applicable to such refunding bonds, and they shall be issued in the manner provided herein for other bonds authorized under this subchapter; provided that such refunding bonds may be sold and delivered in amounts necessary to pay the principal, interest, and redemption premium, if any, of bonds or notes to be funded or refunded, at maturity or on any redemption date. Also, such refunding bonds may be issued to be exchanged for the bonds or notes being refunded thereby. In the latter case, the Comptroller of Public Accounts of the State of Texas shall register the refunding bonds and deliver the same to the holder or holders of the bonds or notes being refunded thereby, in accordance with the provisions of the resolution authorizing the refunding bonds; and any such exchange may be made in one delivery, or in several installment deliveries. Bonds issued at any time by a board also may be refunded in the manner provided by any other applicable law.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 95.005 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 95 / Section 95.005
§ 95.005. GIFTS AND GRANTS.
Status: in_force

The office may accept gifts, grants, and donations to support the Type 2 diabetes risk assessment program conducted under this chapter.
Tex. Government Code § 1507.159 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 1507 / Section 1507.159
§ 1507.159. CONFLICT WITH MUNICIPAL CHARTER.
Status: in_force

To the extent of a conflict between this subchapter and a municipal charter, this subchapter controls.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7949A.0105 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7949A / Section 7949A.0105
§ 7949A.0105. FINDINGS OF PUBLIC PURPOSE AND BENEFIT.
Status: in_force

(a) The district is created to serve a public purpose and benefit.

(b) The district is created to accomplish the purposes of:

(1) a municipal utility district as provided by general law and Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution; and

(2) Section 52, Article III, Texas Constitution, that relate to the construction, acquisition, improvement, operation, or maintenance of macadamized, graveled, or paved roads, or improvements, including storm drainage, in aid of those roads.
Tex. Property Code § 5.251 — TX Code / Code pr / Chapter 5 / Section 5.251
§ 5.251. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this subchapter:

(1) "Agricultural land" means land that is located in this state and that is suitable for:

(A) use in production of plants and fruits grown for human or animal consumption, or plants grown for the production of fibers, floriculture, silviculture, viticulture, horticulture, or planting seed; or

(B) domestic or native farm or ranch animals kept for use or profit.

(2) "Company" means a sole proprietorship, organization, association, corporation, partnership, joint venture, limited partnership, limited liability partnership, or limited liability company, including a wholly owned subsidiary, majority-owned subsidiary, parent company, or affiliate of those entities or business associations, that exists to make a profit.

(3) "Designated country" means:

(A) a country identified by the United States Director of National Intelligence as a country that poses a risk to the national security of the United States in at least one of the three most recent Annual Threat Assessments of the U.S. Intelligence Community issued pursuant to Section 108B, National Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. Section 3043b); or

(B) a country designated by the governor under Section 5.254.

(4) "Domiciled" means having established a place as an individual's true, fixed, and permanent home and principal residence to which the individual intends to return whenever absent.

(5) "Organization" has the meaning assigned by Section 1.002, Business Organizations Code.

(6) "Real property" includes:

(A) agricultural land;

(B) an improvement located on agricultural land;

(C) commercial property;

(D) industrial property;

(E) groundwater;

(F) residential property;

(G) a mine or quarry;

(H) a mineral in place;

(I) standing timber; or

(J) water rights.

(7) "Transnational criminal organization" means two or more persons:

(A) who are citizens of or domiciled in a designated country;

(B) with an identifiable leadership who operate internationally; and

(C) who continuously or regularly associate to engage in corruption, violence, or the commission of other criminal activities.
Tex. Natural Resources Code § 11.013 — TX Code / Code nr / Chapter 11 / Section 11.013
§ 11.013. GULFWARD BOUNDARIES OF COUNTIES, CITIES, TOWNS, OR VILLAGES.
Status: in_force

(a) The gulfward boundary of each county located on the coastline of the Gulf of Mexico is the Three Marine League line as determined by the United States Supreme Court.

(b) The area in the extended boundaries of the counties as provided in this section becomes a part of the public free school land and is subject to the constitutional and statutory provisions of this state pertaining to the use, distribution, sale, and lease of public free school land in this state.

(c) The gulfward boundaries of any city, town, or village created and operating under the general laws of the State of Texas shall not be established or extended by incorporation or annexation more than 5,280 feet gulfward beyond the coastline. The governing body of such a city, town, or village may, by ordinance, extend the municipal boundaries up to 5,280 feet gulfward. Any inclusion of territory in any such city, town, or village more than 5,280 feet gulfward beyond the coastline is void. The term "coastline" as used in this subsection means the line of mean low tide along that portion of the coast which is in direct contact with the open Gulf of Mexico. The term "city, town, or village created and operating under the general laws of the State of Texas" shall not include any city operating under a home-rule charter.

If any such general-law city, town, or village has heretofore been established by incorporation or attempted incorporation more than 5,280 feet gulfward beyond the coastline, the corporate existence of such general-law city, town, or village is in all things validated, ratified, approved, and confirmed.

The boundaries of such general-law city, town, or village, including the gulfward boundaries to the extent of 5,280 feet gulfward beyond the coastline, are in all things validated, ratified, approved, and confirmed and shall not be held invalid by reason of the inclusion of more territory than is expressly authorized in Article 971, Revised Civil Statutes of Texas, 1925, as amended, or by reason of the inclusion of territory other than that which is intended to be used for strictly town or city purposes as required by Section 7.002, Local Government Code or by reason of not constituting a city, town, or village.

Neither this Act nor the general laws nor the special laws of the state shall have the effect of validating, ratifying, approving, or confirming the inclusion of territory in any such general-law city, town, or village more than 5,280 feet gulfward beyond the coastline.

If for any reason it should be determined by any court of competent jurisdiction that any such general-law city, town, or village has heretofore been incorporated in violation of the laws of the state in effect as of the date of such incorporation or is invalid, the corporate boundaries of any such general-law city, town, or village shall be revised and reformed to exclude all territory more than 5,280 feet gulfward of the coastline.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3910.204 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3910 / Section 3910.204
§ 3910.204. AUTHORITY TO BORROW MONEY AND TO ISSUE BONDS AND OTHER OBLIGATIONS.
Status: in_force

(a) The district may borrow money on terms determined by the board. Section 375.205, Local Government Code, does not apply to a loan, line of credit, or other borrowing from a bank or financial institution secured by revenue other than ad valorem taxes.

(b) The district may issue bonds, notes, or other obligations payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes, assessments, impact fees, revenue, contract payments, grants, or other district money, or any combination of those sources of money, to pay for any authorized district purpose.

(c) The limitation on the outstanding principal amount of bonds, notes, and other obligations provided by Section 49.4645, Water Code, does not apply to the district.
Tex. Education Code § 111.12 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 111 / Section 111.12
§ 111.12. APPOINTMENTS TO BOARD; TERMS.
Status: in_force

Members of the board are appointed by the governor with the advice and consent of the senate. The term of office of each regent shall be six years, except that in making the first appointments the governor shall appoint three members for six years, three members for four years, and three members for two years. Any vacancy that occurs on the board shall be filled for the unexpired term by appointment of the governor.
Tex. Government Code § 403.215 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 403 / Section 403.215
§ 403.215. RECORDS AFTER INJUNCTION.
Status: in_force

(a) After the granting of a restraining order or injunction under this subchapter, the applicant shall make and keep records of all taxes and fees accruing during the period that the order or injunction is effective.

(b) The records are open for inspection by the attorney general and the state officer authorized to enforce the collection of the tax or fee to which the order or injunction applies during the period that the order or injunction is effective and for one year after the date that the order or injunction expires.

(c) The records must be adequate to determine the amount of all affected taxes or fees accruing during the period that the order or injunction is effective.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8026.0101 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8026 / Section 8026.0101
§ 8026.0101. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this chapter:

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

(2) "Commission" means the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.

(3) "Director" means a board member.

(4) "District" means the Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 572.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8511.0205 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8511 / Section 8511.0205
§ 8511.0205. BYLAWS.
Status: in_force

The board shall adopt necessary bylaws for the conduct of the authority's business.
Tex. Transportation Code § 257.120 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 257 / Section 257.120
§ 257.120. BOND PROCEEDS.
Status: in_force

(a) On the issuance and sale of road district bonds under this subchapter, the commissioners court of each county included in whole or part in the road district may adopt any necessary order setting aside an amount of the proceeds from the sale of the bonds as the ex officio directors of the road district consider necessary to be used for the maintenance, repair, and upkeep of the district's roads.

(b) The necessary expense incident to the issuance of the bonds may be paid out of the proceeds from the sale of the bonds.