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Tex. Business & Commerce Code § 641.053 — TX Code / Code bc / Chapter 641 / Section 641.053
§ 641.053. UNAUTHORIZED OPERATION OF RECORDING DEVICE IN MOTION PICTURE THEATER.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section:

(1) "Audiovisual recording function" means the capability of a device to record or transmit a motion picture or any part of a motion picture by means of any technology now known or later developed.

(2) "Motion picture theater" means a movie theater, screening room, or other place primarily used to exhibit a motion picture.

(b) A person commits an offense if, without the consent of the owner of the theater, the person, with the intent to record a motion picture, knowingly operates the audiovisual recording function of any device in a motion picture theater while the motion picture is being exhibited.

(c) An offense under this section is a Class A misdemeanor, except that the offense is:

(1) a state jail felony if the person has been previously convicted one time of an offense under this section; or

(2) a felony of the third degree if the person has been previously convicted two or more times of an offense under this section.

(d) It is a defense to prosecution under this section that the audiovisual recording function of the device was operated solely for official law enforcement purposes.

(e) If conduct constituting an offense under this section also constitutes an offense under another law, the actor may be prosecuted under this section, the other law, or both.

(f) A person who reasonably believes that another has knowingly operated the audiovisual recording function of a device in a motion picture theater in violation of this section is privileged to detain that other person in a reasonable manner and for a reasonable time to allow for the arrival of law enforcement authorities.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8810.002 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8810 / Section 8810.002
§ 8810.002. NATURE OF DISTRICT.
Status: in_force

The district is a groundwater conservation district in Burnet County created under and essential to accomplish the purposes of Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Tex. Government Code § 406.108 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 406 / Section 406.108
§ 406.108. ELECTRONIC RECORD OF ONLINE NOTARIZATIONS.
Status: in_force

(a) An online notary public shall keep a secure electronic record of electronic documents notarized by the online notary public. The electronic record must contain for each online notarization:

(1) the date and time of the online notarization;

(2) the type of notarial act;

(3) the type, the title, or a description of the document or proceeding;

(4) the printed name and address of each principal involved in the transaction or proceeding;

(5) evidence of identity of each principal involved in the transaction or proceeding in the form of:

(A) a statement that the person is personally known to the online notary public;

(B) a notation of the type of identification document provided to the online notary public;

(C) a record of the identity verification made under Section 406.110, if applicable; or

(D) the following:

(i) the printed name and address of each credible witness swearing to or affirming the person's identity; and

(ii) for each credible witness not personally known to the online notary public, a description of the type of identification documents provided to the online notary public;

(6) a recording of any video and audio conference that is the basis for satisfactory evidence of identity and a notation of the type of identification presented as evidence; and

(7) the fee, if any, charged for the notarization.

(b) The online notary public shall take reasonable steps to:

(1) ensure the integrity, security, and authenticity of online notarizations;

(2) maintain a backup for the electronic record required by Subsection (a); and

(3) protect the backup record from unauthorized use.

(c) The electronic record required by Subsection (a) shall be maintained for at least five years after the date of the transaction or proceeding.

(d) For documents that are tangible instruments, an online notary public shall keep a record of the documents notarized by the online notary public with a tangible symbol. The record for each online notarization with a tangible symbol must contain the same elements required by Subsection (a) for an electronic record.
Tex. Alcoholic Beverage Code § 20.01 — TX Code / Code al / Chapter 20 / Section 20.01
§ 20.01. AUTHORIZED ACTIVITIES.
Status: in_force

The holder of a general class B wholesaler's permit may:

(1) purchase and import vinous liquors from wineries, rectifiers, and wine manufacturers who are the holders of nonresident seller's permits or their agents;

(2) purchase vinous liquors from wholesalers in the state;

(3) sell the vinous liquors in the original containers in which they are received to retailers and wholesalers authorized to sell them in this state, including holders of local distributor's permits, mixed beverage permits, and certain nonprofit entity temporary event permits; and

(4) sell the vinous liquors to qualified persons outside the state.
Tex. Education Code § 132.059 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 132 / Section 132.059
§ 132.059. REGISTRATION OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Status: repealed

(a) All representatives employed by a career school or college shall register with the commission. Application for registration may be made at any time and shall be based on information submitted in accordance with the provisions of Section 132.052.

(b) Registration of a representative is effective upon receipt of notice from the commission and remains in effect for a period not in excess of 12 calendar months. Renewal of representative registration shall be in accordance with the renewal application form forwarded to the career school or college by the commission.

(c) Denial or revocation of registration of a representative by the commission shall be in accordance with the provisions of this chapter applicable to denial or revocation of a certificate of approval. The commission may deny, suspend, or revoke the registration of a representative who has been convicted of a felony, whether within or without this state.

(d) Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1246, Sec. 5, eff. September 1, 2011.

(e) The commission shall deny registration of a representative who owes a penalty under Section 132.152 or 132.155.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8360.101 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8360 / Section 8360.101
§ 8360.101. MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT AND FRESH WATER SUPPLY DISTRICT POWERS AND DUTIES.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided by Subsection (b), the district has the powers and duties provided by the general law of this state, including Chapters 49, 53, and 54, Water Code, applicable to fresh water supply districts and municipal utility districts created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.

(b) If a provision of Chapter 49 or 53, Water Code, is in conflict or inconsistent with this chapter or Chapter 54, Water Code, this chapter and Chapter 54, Water Code, prevail.
Tex. Local Government Code § 161.210 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 161 / Section 161.210
§ 161.210. COLLECTIONS.
Status: in_force

The county attorney may collect a fine or other penalty imposed by the commission under this chapter in the same manner as provided for the collection of a debt owed to the county.
Tex. Transportation Code § 52.006 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 52 / Section 52.006
§ 52.006. DUTIES OF ATTORNEY GENERAL AND COMMISSIONER; FEE FOR DUPLICATION AND MAILING.
Status: in_force

(a) Not later than the 30th day after the date of receiving a copy of the application from the governor, the attorney general shall send the governor and the commissioner a list of each state or local agency that the attorney general determines has jurisdiction to administer laws regarding environmental protection, land and water use, and coastal zone management in the area in which the deepwater port is located.

(b) On receipt of the list, the commissioner shall immediately send a copy of the application to each state and local agency.

(c) The applicant may be charged a reasonable fee to cover the cost of duplicating and mailing the application to the state and local agencies unless the applicant provides the necessary copies.
Tex. Transportation Code § 431.101 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 431 / Section 431.101
§ 431.101. CREATION OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT CORPORATION.
Status: repealed

(a) A local government corporation may be created to aid and act on behalf of one or more local governments to accomplish any governmental purpose of those local governments. To be effective, the articles of incorporation and the bylaws of a local government corporation must be approved by ordinance, resolution, or order adopted by the governing body of each local government that the corporation is created to aid and act on behalf of.

(b) A local government corporation has the powers of a corporation authorized for creation by the commission under this chapter.

(c) The provisions of the Texas Non-Profit Corporation Act (Article 1396-1.01 et seq., Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes) relating to powers, standards of conduct, and interests in contracts apply to the directors and officers of the local government corporation.

(d) A provision of this chapter relating to the creation, dissolution, administration, or supervision of a corporation by the commission does not apply to a local government corporation.

(e) Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1129, Sec. 5.01(4), eff. September 1, 2011.

(f) A member of the board of directors of a local government corporation:

(1) is not a public official by virtue of that position; and

(2) unless otherwise ineligible, may be appointed to serve concurrently on the board of directors of a reinvestment zone created under Chapter 311, Tax Code.

(g) A local government corporation must comply with all state law related to the design and construction of projects, including the procurement of design and construction services, that applies to the local government that created the corporation.

(h) A local government corporation formed by a navigation district shall not condemn a right-of-way through any part of a municipality without the consent of the municipality's governing body.
Tex. Government Code § 41.203 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 41 / Section 41.203
§ 41.203. AMOUNT OF TRANSFER.
Status: in_force

(a) In making the deposits provided by Section 41.202, the comptroller shall apportion the amount appropriated for that purpose among the eligible counties on the basis of the population of each county as provided by this section.

(b) The annual apportionment for a county may not exceed:

(1) 10 cents per capita for a county with a population of less than 8,500;

(2) 7-1/2 cents per capita for a county with a population of 8,500 or more and not more than 19,000;

(3) 5 cents per capita for a county with a population of more than 19,000 and not more than 75,000;

(4) 4 cents per capita for a county with a population of more than 75,000; and

(5) 4 cents per capita for Harris County.
Tex. Human Resources Code § 32.048 — TX Code / Code hr / Chapter 32 / Section 32.048
§ 32.048. MANAGED CARE INFORMATION AND TRAINING PLAN.
Status: in_force

(a) Subject to the availability of funds, the commission shall develop a comprehensive plan to provide information and training about the requirements of a managed care plan to recipients of medical assistance, providers of medical assistance, local health and human services agencies, and other interested parties in each service area in which the commission provides medical assistance through a managed care plan.

(b) The commission shall include in the comprehensive plan:

(1) information and training at regular intervals determined by the commission; and

(2) performance measures to evaluate the effectiveness of the information and training.

(c) In developing the comprehensive plan, the commission shall consult with the Medicaid medical care advisory committee.
Tex. Property Code § 51.009 — TX Code / Code pr / Chapter 51 / Section 51.009
§ 51.009. FORECLOSED PROPERTY SOLD "AS IS".
Status: in_force

A purchaser at a sale of real property under Section 51.002:

(1) acquires the foreclosed property "as is" without any expressed or implied warranties, except as to warranties of title, and at the purchaser's own risk; and

(2) is not a consumer.
Tex. Occupations Code § 505.105 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 505 / Section 505.105
§ 505.105. GROUNDS FOR REMOVAL.
Status: in_force

(a) It is a ground for removal from the board that a member:

(1) does not have at the time of taking office the qualifications required by Sections 505.101 and 505.102(a);

(2) does not maintain during service on the board the qualifications required by Sections 505.101 and 505.102(a);

(3) is ineligible for membership under Section 505.103;

(4) cannot, because of illness or disability, discharge the member's duties for a substantial part of the member's term; or

(5) is absent from more than half of the regularly scheduled board meetings that the member is eligible to attend during a calendar year without an excuse approved by a majority vote of the board.

(b) The validity of an action of the board is not affected by the fact that it is taken when a ground for removal of a board member exists.

(c) If the executive director has knowledge that a potential ground for removal exists, the executive director shall notify the presiding officer of the board of the potential ground. The presiding officer shall then notify the governor and the attorney general that a potential ground for removal exists. If the potential ground for removal involves the presiding officer, the executive director shall notify the next highest ranking officer of the board, who shall then notify the governor and attorney general that a potential ground for removal exists.
Tex. Transportation Code § 21.059 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 21 / Section 21.059
§ 21.059. GIFTS OF LAND.
Status: in_force

To develop aeronautics for the common good and safety of the residents of the state or to provide for catastrophe, disaster, or state or national emergency, the state or department may accept from any person a gift of any interest in real property that:

(1) may be used as a navigational aid;

(2) is on or adjacent to an airport or airstrip; or

(3) may be used as an airport or airstrip.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3912.005 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3912 / Section 3912.005
§ 3912.005. DISTRICT TERRITORY.
Status: in_force

(a) The district is initially composed of the territory described by Section 2 of the Act enacting this chapter.

(b) The boundaries and field notes contained in Section 2 of the Act enacting this chapter form a closure. A mistake in the field notes or in copying the field notes in the legislative process does not affect the district's:

(1) organization, existence, or validity;

(2) right to issue revenue bonds for the purposes for which the district is created or to pay the principal of and interest on the bonds;

(3) right to pursue relief funding from any lawful source, including this state, the federal government, or any private source; or

(4) legality or operation.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 810.003 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 810 / Section 810.003
§ 810.003. ESTABLISHMENT OF INTERAGENCY REPORTABLE CONDUCT SEARCH ENGINE.
Status: in_force

(a) The department, in collaboration with each participating state agency, shall establish an interagency reportable conduct search engine for persons to search information on reportable conduct in accordance with this chapter and rules adopted under this chapter maintained by:

(1) the Department of Family and Protective Services in the central registry established under Section 261.002, Family Code;

(2) the Health and Human Services Commission in the employee misconduct registry established under Chapter 253;

(3) the Texas Education Agency in the registry established under Section 22A.151, Education Code; and

(4) the Texas Juvenile Justice Department in the integrated certification information system and in any informal list the Texas Juvenile Justice Department maintains.

(b) The department shall ensure the search engine results are machine-readable and accessible to each participating state agency and designated users in accordance with this chapter for the purpose of identifying individuals who may be ineligible for employment, a contract, certification, or licensure based on reportable conduct.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 442.051 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 442 / Section 442.051
§ 442.051. DONATION AND REDISTRIBUTION OF PRESCRIPTION DRUGS.
Status: in_force

(a) A donor may donate unused prescription drugs to a participating provider in accordance with this chapter and rules adopted under this chapter.

(b) A participating provider may dispense donated prescription drugs to a recipient in accordance with this chapter and rules adopted under this chapter.
Tex. Local Government Code § 212.044 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 212 / Section 212.044
§ 212.044. PLANS, RULES, AND ORDINANCES.
Status: in_force

After a public hearing on the matter, the municipality may adopt general plans, rules, or ordinances governing development plats of land within the limits and in the extraterritorial jurisdiction of the municipality to promote the health, safety, morals, or general welfare of the municipality and the safe, orderly, and healthful development of the municipality.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3846.201 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3846 / Section 3846.201
§ 3846.201. DISSOLUTION BY BOARD ORDER.
Status: in_force

The board by order may dissolve the district at any time unless the district has outstanding indebtedness or contractual obligations.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1202.001 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1202 / Section 1202.001
§ 1202.001. CONTINUOUS POLICIES.
Status: in_force

(a) A guaranteed renewable insurance policy or a noncancellable insurance policy is considered to be a continuous policy, subject only to the policy terms and conditions, including payment of the policy premium.

(b) A guaranteed renewable insurance policy or a noncancellable insurance policy:

(1) is continued in effect by the payment of the policy premium in accordance with the policy terms and conditions; and

(2) may not be considered or treated as a renewed policy by the payment of the policy premium.

(c) This section does not apply to a small employer health benefit plan adopted in accordance with Chapter 1501.
Tex. Human Resources Code § 137.258 — TX Code / Code hr / Chapter 137 / Section 137.258
§ 137.258. RULES.
Status: in_force

The executive commissioner may adopt rules as necessary to implement this subchapter.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8337.201 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8337 / Section 8337.201
§ 8337.201. AUTHORITY TO ISSUE BONDS AND OTHER OBLIGATIONS.
Status: in_force

The district may issue bonds or other obligations payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes, impact fees, revenue, contract payments, grants, or other district money, or any combination of those sources, to pay for any authorized district purpose.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 298F.102 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 298F / Section 298F.102
§ 298F.102. DEPOSITORY.
Status: in_force

(a) If the board requires a mandatory payment authorized under this chapter, the board shall designate one or more banks as a depository for the district's local provider participation fund.

(b) All funds collected under this chapter shall be secured in the manner provided for securing other district funds.
Tex. Government Code § 45.280 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 45 / Section 45.280
§ 45.280. OLDHAM COUNTY.
Status: in_force

(a) The county attorney in Oldham County shall represent the state in all matters pending before the district court in Oldham County.

(b) The county attorney in Oldham County is entitled to be compensated by the state in the manner and amount provided by general law relating to the salary paid to district attorneys by the state. Oldham County shall pay $28,500 of the county attorney's total salary, and the state shall pay the remainder of the salary.

(c) The county attorney in Oldham County is entitled to receive from the state the amount provided in the General Appropriations Act for the payment of staff salaries and office expenses in single-county districts.

(d) If there is no county attorney in Oldham County, the criminal district attorney of Deaf Smith County shall represent the state in all matters pending before the district court in Oldham County on appointment by the judge of the district court in Oldham County.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 247.0231 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 247 / Section 247.0231
§ 247.0231. COMPLIANCE RECORD IN OTHER STATES.
Status: in_force

The department may require an applicant or license holder to provide the department with information relating to compliance by the applicant, the license holder, or a controlling person with respect to the applicant or license holder with regulatory requirements in another state in which the applicant, license holder, or controlling person operates or operated an assisted living facility.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8384.151 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8384 / Section 8384.151
§ 8384.151. 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 8384.153.

(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. Government Code § 24.903 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 24 / Section 24.903
§ 24.903. DALLAS COUNTY CRIMINAL JUDICIAL DISTRICT NO.
Status: in_force

3. (a) The Dallas County Criminal Judicial District No. 3 is composed of Dallas County.

(b) The terms of the criminal district court no. 3 begin on the first Mondays in January, April, July, and October.

(c) Section 24.901, relating to the Criminal District Court of Dallas County, contains provisions applicable to both that court and the Dallas County Criminal District Court No. 3.

(d) Section 24.115, relating to the 14th District Court, contains provisions applicable to both that court and the Dallas County Criminal District Court No. 3.
Tex. Alcoholic Beverage Code § 101.33 — TX Code / Code al / Chapter 101 / Section 101.33
§ 101.33. DELIVERY OF LIQUOR IN DRY AREA.
Status: in_force

Section 107.03 of this code relates to the delivery of liquor in a dry area.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 697.002 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 697 / Section 697.002
§ 697.002. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this chapter:

(1) "Cremation" means the irreversible process of reducing remains to bone fragments through direct flame, extreme heat, and evaporation.

(2) "Department" means the Department of State Health Services.

(3) "Embryonic and fetal tissue remains" means an embryo, a fetus, body parts, or organs from a pregnancy that terminates in the death of the embryo or fetus and for which the issuance of a fetal death certificate is not required by state law. The term does not include the umbilical cord, placenta, gestational sac, blood, or body fluids.

(4) "Executive commissioner" means the executive commissioner of the Health and Human Services Commission.

(5) "Incineration" means the process of burning remains in an incinerator.

(6) "Interment" means the disposition of remains by entombment, burial, or placement in a niche.

(7) "Steam disinfection" means the act of subjecting remains to steam under pressure to disinfect the remains.