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Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1079.151 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1079 / Section 1079.151
§ 1079.151. BUDGET.
Status: in_force

(a) The district administrator shall prepare a proposed annual budget for the district.

(b) The proposed budget must contain a complete financial statement, including a statement of:

(1) the outstanding obligations of the district;

(2) the amount of cash on hand in each district fund;

(3) the amount of money received by the district from all sources during the previous year;

(4) the amount of money available to the district from all sources during the ensuing year;

(5) the amount of the balances expected at the end of the year in which the budget is being prepared;

(6) the estimated amount of revenue and balances available to cover the proposed budget; and

(7) the estimated tax rate required.
Tex. Government Code § 609.015 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 609 / Section 609.015
§ 609.015. BENEFICIARY CAUSING DEATH OF PARTICIPATING EMPLOYEE.
Status: in_force

(a) Any benefits, funds, or account balances payable on the death of a participating employee may not be paid to a person convicted of or adjudicated as having caused that death but instead are payable as if the convicted person had predeceased the decedent.

(b) The plan is not required to change the recipient of any benefits, funds, or account balances under this section unless it receives actual notice of the conviction or adjudication of a beneficiary. However, the plan may delay payment of any benefits, funds, or account balances payable on the death of a participating employee pending the results of a criminal investigation or civil proceeding and other legal proceedings relating to the cause of death.

(c) For the purposes of this section, a person has been convicted of or adjudicated as having caused the death of a participating employee if the person:

(1) pleads guilty or nolo contendere to, or is found guilty by a court or jury in a criminal proceeding of, causing the death of the participating employee, regardless of whether sentence is imposed or probated, and no appeal of the conviction is pending and the time provided for appeal has expired; or

(2) is found liable by a court or jury in a civil proceeding for causing the death of the participating employee and no appeal of the judgment is pending and the time provided for appeal has expired.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8112.001 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8112 / Section 8112.001
§ 8112.001. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this chapter:

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

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

(3) "District" means the East Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 8.
Tex. Local Government Code § 344.258 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 344 / Section 344.258
§ 344.258. ELECTION ORDER.
Status: in_force

(a) The board shall record on its minutes the date the petition is filed and the date it is certified by the clerk or secretary of the municipality.

(b) If the petition contains the required number of signatures and is in proper order, the board shall, at its next regular session after the certification by the clerk or secretary of the municipality, order a referendum election to be held at the regular polling place in each election precinct in the municipality on the next uniform election date authorized by Section 41.001(a), Election Code, that occurs at least 20 days after the date of the order.

(c) The board shall state in the order the proposition to be voted on in the referendum election. The order is prima facie evidence of compliance with all provisions necessary to give it validity.
Tex. Property Code § 81.107 — TX Code / Code pr / Chapter 81 / Section 81.107
§ 81.107. INTERESTS IN COMMON ELEMENTS.
Status: in_force

An owner of an apartment in a condominium regime shares ownership of the regime's common elements with the other apartment owners. An apartment owner may use the common elements according to their intended purposes, as expressed in the plat, declaration, or bylaws of the condominium regime, without interfering with the rights of the other apartment owners.
Tex. Penal Code § 46.041 — TX Code / Code pe / Chapter 46 / Section 46.041
§ 46.041. UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF METAL OR BODY ARMOR BY FELON.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, "metal or body armor" means any body covering manifestly designed, made, or adapted for the purpose of protecting a person against gunfire.

(b) A person who has been convicted of a felony commits an offense if after the conviction the person possesses metal or body armor.

(c) An offense under this section is a felony of the third degree.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3875.039 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3875 / Section 3875.039
§ 3875.039. PROHIBITION ON EMINENT DOMAIN.
Status: in_force

The district may not exercise the power of eminent domain.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 533A.087 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 533A / Section 533A.087
§ 533A.087. LEASE OF REAL PROPERTY.
Status: in_force

(a) The department, in coordination with the executive commissioner, may lease real property related to the provision of services under this title, including any improvements under the department's management and control, regardless of whether the property is surplus property. Except as provided by Subsection (c), the department, in coordination with the executive commissioner, may award a lease of real property only:

(1) at the prevailing market rate; and

(2) by competitive bid.

(b) The commission shall advertise a proposal for lease at least once a week for four consecutive weeks in:

(1) a newspaper published in the municipality in which the property is located or the daily newspaper published nearest to the property's location; and

(2) a newspaper of statewide circulation.

(c) The department, in coordination with the executive commissioner, may lease real property related to the provision of services under this title or an improvement for less than the prevailing market rate, without advertisement or without competitive bidding, if:

(1) the executive commissioner determines that sufficient public benefit will be derived from the lease; and

(2) the property is leased to:

(A) a federal or state agency;

(B) a unit of local government;

(C) a not-for-profit organization; or

(D) an entity related to the department by a service contract.

(d) The executive commissioner shall adopt leasing rules, forms, and contracts that will protect the state's interests.

(e) The executive commissioner may reject any bid.

(f) This section does not authorize the executive commissioner or department to close or consolidate a facility used to provide intellectual disability services without legislative approval.

(g) Notwithstanding Subsections (a) and (b), the executive commissioner, in coordination with the department, may enter into a written agreement with the General Land Office to administer lease proposals. If the General Land Office administers a lease proposal under the agreement, notice that the property is offered for lease must be published in accordance with Section 32.107, Natural Resources Code.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 34.020 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 34 / Section 34.020
§ 34.020. PROGRAM TO DELIVER PRENATAL AND POSTPARTUM CARE THROUGH TELEHEALTH OR TELEMEDICINE MEDICAL SERVICES IN CERTAIN COUNTIES.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section:

(1) "Postpartum care" and "prenatal care" have the meanings assigned by Section 32.002.

(2) "Telehealth service" and "telemedicine medical service" have the meanings assigned by Section 111.001, Occupations Code.

(b) The commission, in consultation with the task force, shall develop a program to deliver prenatal and postpartum care through telehealth services or telemedicine medical services to pregnant women with a low risk of experiencing pregnancy-related complications, as determined by a physician. The commission shall implement the program in:

(1) at least two counties with populations of more than 2.5 million;

(2) at least one county with a population of more than 100,000 and less than 500,000; and

(3) at least one rural county with high rates of maternal mortality and morbidity as determined by the commission in consultation with the task force.

(c) The commission shall develop criteria for selecting participants for the program by analyzing information in the reports prepared by the task force under this chapter and the outcomes of the study conducted under former Section 531.02163, Government Code.

(d) In developing and administering the program, the commission shall endeavor to use innovative, durable medical equipment to monitor fetal and maternal health.

(e) If the commission determines it is feasible and cost-effective, the commission may:

(1) provide home telemonitoring services and necessary durable medical equipment to women participating in the program to the extent the commission anticipates the services and equipment will reduce unnecessary emergency room visits or hospitalizations; and

(2) reimburse providers under Medicaid for the provision of home telemonitoring services and durable medical equipment under the program.

(f) Not later than January 1, 2021, the commission shall submit to the legislature a report on the program that evaluates the program's success in delivering prenatal and postpartum care through telehealth services or telemedicine medical services under Subsection (b).
Tex. Parks and Wildlife Code § 47.037 — TX Code / Code pw / Chapter 47 / Section 47.037
§ 47.037. INSPECTION.
Status: in_force

(a) No person who possesses or handles aquatic products for commercial purposes may refuse to allow an authorized employee of the department to inspect the aquatic products at the dealer's or handler's place of business during normal business hours.

(b) No commercial fisherman may refuse to allow an authorized employee of the department to inspect aquatic products handled by or in the possession of the commercial fisherman while the commercial fisherman is pursuing his trade or at a reasonable hour.

(c) This section does not authorize the search of a residence without a search warrant.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3904.202 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3904 / Section 3904.202
§ 3904.202. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE TAX.
Status: in_force

(a) If authorized by a majority of the district voters voting at an election held in accordance with Section 3904.201, the district may impose an operation and maintenance tax on taxable property in the district in accordance with Section 49.107, Water Code, for any district purpose, including to:

(1) maintain and operate the district;

(2) construct or acquire improvements; or

(3) provide a service.

(b) The board shall determine the tax rate. The rate may not exceed the rate approved at the election.

(c) Section 49.107(h), Water Code, does not apply to the district.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 161.083 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 161 / Section 161.083
§ 161.083.
Status: repealed

Sec. 161.083. SALE OF CIGARETTES, E-CIGARETTES, OR TOBACCO PRODUCTS TO PERSONS YOUNGER THAN 30 YEARS OF AGE. (a) A person may not sell, give, or cause to be sold or given a cigarette, e-cigarette, or tobacco product to someone who is younger than 30 years of age unless the person to whom the cigarette, e-cigarette, or tobacco product was sold or given presents an apparently valid proof of identification.

(a-1) Repealed by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 500 (S.B. 21), Sec. 19, eff. September 1, 2019.

(b) A retailer shall adequately supervise and train the retailer's agents and employees to prevent a violation of Subsection (a).

(c) A proof of identification described by Section 161.082(e) satisfies the requirements of Subsection (a).

(d) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a violation of this section is not a violation of this subchapter for purposes of Section 161.0901.
Tex. Election Code § 111.003 — TX Code / Code el / Chapter 111 / Section 111.003
§ 111.003. APPLICATION REQUIRED.
Status: in_force

(a) To be entitled to vote a restricted ballot, a person must make an application for the ballot.

(b) A restricted ballot application is subject to the applicable provisions of Chapter 84.
Tex. Property Code § 215.008 — TX Code / Code pr / Chapter 215 / Section 215.008
§ 215.008. VOTING.
Status: in_force

(a) The number of votes to which an individual or corporation who is a member of a property owners' association is entitled is determined by the dedicatory instruments of the association.

(b) Each corporation or individual who is a member of the property owners' association may vote by proxy as provided for nonprofit corporations under Sections 22.160(b) and (c), Business Organizations Code.

(c) Notwithstanding any provision of the certificate of formation or bylaws to the contrary, a member vote on any matter may be conducted by mail, by facsimile transmission, by e-mail, or by any combination of those methods.

(d) Notwithstanding any provision of the certificate of formation, declaration, or bylaws to the contrary, the declaration and any supplementary declaration, including amendments, modifications, or corrections, may be amended by a simple majority of the eligible votes being cast in favor of the amendment.
Tex. Government Code § 1207.081 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 1207 / Section 1207.081
§ 1207.081. ISSUANCE IN EXCHANGE FOR OBLIGATION TO BE REFUNDED; LIMITATION.
Status: repealed

(a) Refunding bonds may be issued to be exchanged under this subchapter for, and on the surrender and cancellation of, the obligations to be refunded.

(b) The comptroller shall register a refunding bond and deliver it to the holder of the obligation to be refunded, in accordance with the proceedings authorizing the refunding bond. The exchange may be made in one delivery or in installment deliveries.

(c) Repealed by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1064, Sec. 47(1), eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 9085.0401 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 9085 / Section 9085.0401
§ 9085.0401. 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 9085.0403.

(b) The district must hold an election in the manner provided by Chapters 49 and 51, 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. Agriculture Code § 203.015 — TX Code / Code ag / Chapter 203 / Section 203.015
§ 203.015. EXPENDITURES.
Status: in_force

In addition to any other expenditures authorized by this subchapter, the board may make expenditures provided by the General Appropriations Act.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3795.903 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3795 / Section 3795.903
§ 3795.903. WRITTEN AGREEMENT REGARDING SPECIAL APPRAISALS.
Status: in_force

Before the district may issue bonds, the district and any person to whom the board intends that proceeds of the bonds be distributed, including a developer of or owner of land in the district and any entity acting as a lender to a developer of or owner of land in the district for the purpose of a project relating to the district, must enter into a written agreement that:

(1) waives for the term of the agreement the right to a special appraisal with respect to taxation by the district under Subchapters B, C, D, E, F, and H, Chapter 23, Tax Code; and

(2) remains in effect for 30 years and is binding on the parties, on entities related to or affiliated with the parties, and on their successors and assignees.
Tex. Insurance Code § 549.102 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 549 / Section 549.102
§ 549.102. CIVIL DAMAGES.
Status: in_force

(a) A borrower may recover from a lender who violates this chapter civil damages in an amount equal to three times the annual premium for the insurance policy in force on the property that is security for the loan.

(b) If the insurance policy is for a period of more than one year, the annual premium is computed by dividing the total premium specified in the policy for the entire period of the policy by the number of years of the duration of the policy.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8859.004 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8859 / Section 8859.004
§ 8859.004. APPLICABILITY OF OTHER GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT LAW.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as otherwise provided by this chapter, Chapter 36, Water Code, applies to the district.

(b) Subchapter B, Chapter 36, Water Code, does not apply to the district.
Tex. Property Code § 63.003 — TX Code / Code pr / Chapter 63 / Section 63.003
§ 63.003. CONVERSION OF LIEN FROM PERSONAL PROPERTY LIEN TO REAL PROPERTY LIEN.
Status: in_force

When the manufactured home converts to real property as provided by Section 2.001(b), the lien on the property:

(1) is converted to a purchase money lien on real property by operation of law; and

(2) exists independently of any existing lien on the real property to which the home is permanently attached.
Tex. Government Code § 434.151 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 434 / Section 434.151
§ 434.151. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this subchapter:

(1) "Council" means the Texas Coordinating Council for Veterans Services.

(2) "Servicemember" has the meaning assigned by Section 161.551, Health and Safety Code.
Tex. Occupations Code § 562.003 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 562 / Section 562.003
§ 562.003. DISCLOSURE OF PRICE; PATIENT'S OPTION.
Status: in_force

If the price of a drug or biological product to a patient is lower than the amount of the patient's copayment under the patient's prescription drug insurance plan, the pharmacist shall offer the patient the option of paying for the drug or biological product at the lower price instead of paying the amount of the copayment.
Tex. Government Code § 420.032 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 420 / Section 420.032
§ 420.032. PHOTO DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED FOR CHILD VICTIMS IN CERTAIN COUNTIES.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section:

(1) "Child" has the meaning assigned by Section 101.003, Family Code.

(2) "Medical professional" has the meaning assigned by Section 91.001, Family Code.

(3) "Photo documentation" means video or photographs of a child alleged to be the victim of a sexual assault that are taken with a colposcope or other magnifying camera during the forensic portion of a medical examination of the child.

(b) In a county with a population of three million or more, the forensic portion of a medical examination of a child alleged to be the victim of a sexual assault must include the production of photo documentation unless the medical professional examining the child determines that good cause for refraining from producing photo documentation exists.

(c) The photo documentation must include images of the child's anogenital area and any signs of injury apparent on the body of the child.

(d) If photo documentation is not produced, the medical professional conducting the forensic portion of the medical examination shall document in the child's medical records the reason photo documentation was not produced.

(e) The fact that the medical professional examining the child did not produce photo documentation in the forensic portion of a medical examination of a child alleged to be the victim of a sexual assault and the reasons behind the lack of photo documentation are admissible at the trial of the alleged sexual assault, but the lack of photo documentation will not affect the admissibility of other evidence in the case.
Tex. Occupations Code § 206.210 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 206 / Section 206.210
§ 206.210. LICENSE RENEWAL.
Status: in_force

(a) A surgical assistant license expires on the second anniversary of the date of issuance. The medical board by rule shall provide for the renewal of a surgical assistant license.

(b) The medical board by rule may adopt a system under which licenses expire on various dates during the year. For the year in which the license expiration date is changed, license fees shall be prorated on a monthly basis so that each license holder pays only that portion of the license fee that is allocable to the number of months during which the license is valid. On renewal of the license on the new expiration date, the total license renewal fee is payable.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3905.110 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3905 / Section 3905.110
§ 3905.110. REAL PROPERTY.
Status: in_force

(a) The district may buy, sell, own, or lease real property.

(b) The district may receive real property as a gift from any person.
Tex. Occupations Code § 165.157 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 165 / Section 165.157
§ 165.157. DUTY TO ASSIST IN CERTAIN PROSECUTIONS.
Status: in_force

(a) The board and the board's employees shall assist the local prosecuting officers of each county in the enforcement of:

(1) state laws prohibiting the unlawful practice of medicine;

(2) this subtitle; and

(3) other matters.

(b) Except as otherwise provided by law, a prosecution is subject to the direction and control of the prosecuting officers. This subtitle does not deprive those officers of any authority vested by law.
Tex. Estates Code § 305.253 — TX Code / Code es / Chapter 305 / Section 305.253
§ 305.253. SHOW CAUSE HEARING ON NEW BOND REQUIREMENT.
Status: in_force

(a) On the return of a citation ordering a personal representative to show cause why the representative should not be required to give a new bond, the judge shall, on the date specified for the hearing of the matter, inquire into the sufficiency of the reasons for requiring a new bond.

(b) If the judge is satisfied that a new bond should be required, the judge shall enter an order requiring a new bond. The order must state:

(1) the amount of the new bond; and

(2) the period within which the new bond must be given, which may not be later than the 20th day after the date of the order.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7986A.0102 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7986A / Section 7986A.0102
§ 7986A.0102. NATURE OF DISTRICT.
Status: in_force

The district is a municipal utility district created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Tex. Insurance Code § 826.057 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 826 / Section 826.057
§ 826.057. RIGHTS OF HOLDER OF SURPLUS NOTES.
Status: in_force

A conversion plan must provide that any rights of a holder of a surplus note to participate in the conversion are governed by the terms of the surplus note.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3924.051 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3924 / Section 3924.051
§ 3924.051. GOVERNING BODY; TERMS.
Status: in_force

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

(b) The qualifications of the permanent directors must comply with those established in the ordinance or resolution under Section 3924.005(c)(1).

(c) 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 and the city approves the change. The board may not consist of fewer than 7 or more than 15 voting directors.
Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 35.19 — TX Code / Code cr / Chapter 35 / Section 35.19
§ 35.19. ABSOLUTE DISQUALIFICATION.
Status: in_force

No juror shall be impaneled when it appears that he is subject to the second, third or fourth cause of challenge in Article 35.16, though both parties may consent.