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Tex. Education Code § 54.5202 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 54 / Section 54.5202
§ 54.5202. INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS FEE; STEPHEN F.
Status: in_force

AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY. (a) The board of regents of Stephen F. Austin State University may charge each student enrolled at the university an intercollegiate athletics fee in an initial amount not to exceed $10 per semester credit hour for each semester or summer session. The amount of the fee may be increased only as provided by Subsection (f).

(b) The board of regents may prorate the amount of the fee for a summer session.

(c) A student enrolled in more than 15 semester credit hours shall pay the fee in an amount equal to the amount imposed on a student enrolled in 15 semester credit hours during the same semester or session.

(d) Revenue from the fee charged under this section may be used only for financing, constructing, operating, maintaining, or improving an athletic facility or for operating an intercollegiate athletics program at the university.

(e) The fee may not be charged unless approved by a majority vote of the students enrolled at the university who participate in a general student election held for that purpose.

(f) The amount of the fee per semester credit hour may be increased from one academic year to the next only if approved by a majority vote of the students participating in a general student election held for that purpose or, if the amount of the increase does not exceed five percent, by a majority vote of the legislative body of the student government of the university.

(g) The chief fiscal officer of the university shall collect the fee and shall deposit the revenue from the fee in an account to be known as the intercollegiate athletics fee account.

(h) A fee charged under this section is not considered in determining the maximum amount of student services fees that may be charged each student enrolled at the university under Section 54.503.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3876.104 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3876 / Section 3876.104
§ 3876.104. AUTHORITY TO CONTRACT FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT.
Status: in_force

To protect the public interest, the district may contract with a qualified party, including Brazoria County or the City of Lake Jackson, for the provision of law enforcement services in the district for a fee.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8185.101 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8185 / Section 8185.101
§ 8185.101. MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT POWERS AND DUTIES.
Status: in_force

The district has the powers and duties provided by the general law of this state, including Chapters 49 and 54, Water Code, applicable to municipal utility districts created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Tex. Human Resources Code § 43.0106 — TX Code / Code hr / Chapter 43 / Section 43.0106
§ 43.0106. ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING.
Status: in_force

(a) If the department denies a license or proposes to suspend, revoke, or refuse to renew a person's license, the person is entitled to a hearing conducted by the State Office of Administrative Hearings. Proceedings for a disciplinary action are governed by the administrative procedure law, Chapter 2001, Government Code. Rules of practice adopted by the executive commissioner under Section 2001.004, Government Code, applicable to the proceedings for a disciplinary action may not conflict with rules adopted by the State Office of Administrative Hearings.

(b) A person may not continue to operate as a licensed child-care administrator or child-placing agency administrator during the appeal process if the department determines that the person is an immediate threat to the health or safety of a child.

(c) The department must notify the person, and if applicable, the governing body of the facility that employs the person, of the department's determination under Subsection (b).
Tex. Water Code § 58.471 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 58 / Section 58.471
§ 58.471. MODIFICATIONS OR IMPROVEMENTS.
Status: in_force

(a) After bonds are issued or a contract is entered into with the United States, the board may give notice of an election to be held to authorize the issuance of additional bonds or a further contract with the United States.

(b) Additional bonds may be issued or a supplemental contract made if the board considers it necessary to:

(1) make modifications in the district or its improvements;

(2) construct further or additional improvements and issue additional bonds on the report of the engineer;

(3) make a supplemental contract with the United States; and

(4) make, on its own motion, additional improvements or purchase additional property to accomplish the purposes of the district and to serve the best interest of the district.

(c) The board shall enter its findings in the minutes.

(d) The election shall be held and the returns made in the manner provided in this chapter for the original election.

(e) If the result of the election favors the issuance of the bonds or the supplemental contract with the United States, the board may order the bonds issued or the contract made with the United States in the manner provided in this chapter.

(f) If a supplemental contract is made with the United States and bonds are not to be deposited with the United States, it is not necessary to issue bonds. If the district is required to raise money in addition to the amount of the contract, the bonds shall be issued only in the additional amount needed.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 9024.102 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 9024 / Section 9024.102
§ 9024.102. ROAD PROJECTS.
Status: in_force

(a) To the extent authorized by Section 52, Article III, Texas Constitution, the district may construct, acquire, improve, maintain, or operate macadamized, graveled, or paved roads, or improvements in aid of those roads, inside the district.

(b) A road project must meet or exceed all applicable construction standards, zoning and subdivision requirements, and regulatory ordinances of each municipality in whose corporate limits or extraterritorial jurisdiction the district is located. If the district is located outside the extraterritorial jurisdiction of a municipality, a road project must meet or exceed all applicable construction standards, zoning and subdivision requirements, and regulatory ordinances of each county in which the district is located.

(c) The district may not undertake a road project unless each municipality in whose corporate limits or extraterritorial jurisdiction the district is located consents by ordinance or resolution. If a district is located outside the extraterritorial jurisdiction of a municipality, the district may not undertake a road project unless each county in which the district is located consents by ordinance or resolution.
Tex. Family Code § 86.002 — TX Code / Code fa / Chapter 86 / Section 86.002
§ 86.002. DUTY TO PROVIDE INFORMATION TO FIREARMS DEALERS.
Status: in_force

(a) On receipt of a request for a law enforcement information system record check of a prospective transferee by a licensed firearms dealer under the Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act, 18 U.S.C. Section 922, the chief law enforcement officer shall determine whether the Department of Public Safety has in the department's law enforcement information system a record indicating the existence of an active protective order directed to the prospective transferee.

(b) If the department's law enforcement information system indicates the existence of an active protective order directed to the prospective transferee, the chief law enforcement officer shall immediately advise the dealer that the transfer is prohibited.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3827.154 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3827 / Section 3827.154
§ 3827.154. ASSESSMENTS; LIENS FOR ASSESSMENTS.
Status: in_force

(a) The board by resolution may impose an assessment for any purpose authorized by this chapter.

(b) An assessment, a reassessment, or an assessment resulting from an addition to or correction of the assessment roll by the district, penalties and interest on an assessment or reassessment, an expense of collection, and reasonable attorney's fees incurred by the district:

(1) are a first and prior lien against the property assessed;

(2) are superior to any other lien or claim other than a lien or claim for county, school district, or municipal ad valorem taxes; and

(3) are the personal liability of and a charge against the owners of the property even if the owners are not named in the assessment proceeding.

(c) The lien is effective from the date of the board's resolution imposing the assessment until the date the assessment is paid. The board may enforce the lien in the same manner that the board may enforce an ad valorem tax lien against real property.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1015.110 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1015 / Section 1015.110
§ 1015.110. CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS.
Status: in_force

(a) The board may enter into construction contracts for the district.

(b) The board may enter into a construction contract that involves the expenditure of more than the amount provided by Section 271.024, Local Government Code, only after competitive bidding as provided by Subchapter B, Chapter 271, Local Government Code.
Tex. Water Code § 13.0441 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 13 / Section 13.0441
§ 13.0441. FEES CHARGED BY MUNICIPALITY TO PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICTS.
Status: in_force

(a) This section applies only to fees charged by a municipality for water or sewer service to a public school district.

(b) Notwithstanding the provisions of a resolution, ordinance, or agreement, a public school district charged a fee that violates Section 13.088 may appeal the charge by filing a petition with the utility commission. The utility commission shall hear the appeal de novo, and the municipality charging the fee has the burden of proof to establish that the fee complies with Section 13.088. The utility commission shall fix the fees to be charged by the municipality in accordance with this chapter, including Section 13.088.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3833.104 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3833 / Section 3833.104
§ 3833.104. TRANSIT FACILITIES.
Status: in_force

The district may acquire, construct, or maintain transit facilities.
Tex. Insurance Code § 912.153 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 912 / Section 912.153
§ 912.153.
Status: in_force

Sec. 912.153. CONTRACT TERMS: INCORPORATION OF BYLAWS. (a) A county mutual insurance company's bylaws are part of each contract between the company and an insured.

(b) Each policy issued by the company must state that the company's bylaws are part of the contract.
Tex. Transportation Code § 367.006 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 367 / Section 367.006
§ 367.006. INTERIM FINANCING.
Status: in_force

(a) Pending the issuance of revenue bonds under this subchapter, a municipality may:

(1) spend, in connection with a toll bridge, money that is not required by law to be used for another purpose; or

(2) issue notes for an expenditure described by Subdivision (1).

(b) A municipality may use proceeds of revenue bonds issued under this subchapter to repay money spent under Subsection (a).

(c) Notes issued under Subsection (a) may have any characteristic the governing body considers appropriate and:

(1) bear rates of interest, be payable from available sources, and be secured in the same manner as revenue bonds issued under this subchapter; or

(2) be payable from:

(A) the proceeds of refunding bonds issued under this subchapter; or

(B) both revenue bonds and refunding bonds.
Tex. Business & Commerce Code § 322.005 — TX Code / Code bc / Chapter 322 / Section 322.005
§ 322.005. USE OF ELECTRONIC RECORDS AND ELECTRONIC SIGNATURES; VARIATION BY AGREEMENT.
Status: in_force

(a) This chapter does not require a record or signature to be created, generated, sent, communicated, received, stored, or otherwise processed or used by electronic means or in electronic form.

(b) This chapter applies only to transactions between parties each of which has agreed to conduct transactions by electronic means. Whether the parties agree to conduct a transaction by electronic means is determined from the context and surrounding circumstances, including the parties' conduct.

(c) A party that agrees to conduct a transaction by electronic means may refuse to conduct other transactions by electronic means. The right granted by this subsection may not be waived by agreement.

(d) Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, the effect of any of its provisions may be varied by agreement. The presence in certain provisions of this chapter of the words "unless otherwise agreed," or words of similar import, does not imply that the effect of other provisions may not be varied by agreement.

(e) Whether an electronic record or electronic signature has legal consequences is determined by this chapter and other applicable law.
Tex. Occupations Code § 2033.015 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 2033 / Section 2033.015
§ 2033.015. POSSESSION OR USE OF PROHIBITED DEVICE OR SUBSTANCE.
Status: in_force

(a) A person commits an offense if the person possesses a prohibited device or prohibited substance at a racetrack, in an enclosure, or at a training facility.

(b) A person commits an offense if, with the intent to influence or affect a horse or greyhound race in a manner contrary to this subtitle or a commission rule, the person uses or offers to use:

(1) a prohibited device; or

(2) a prohibited substance.

(c) An offense under Subsection (a) is a Class A misdemeanor unless the actor possessed the prohibited device or prohibited substance with the intent to influence or affect the outcome of a horse or greyhound race in a manner contrary to this subtitle or a commission rule, in which event the offense is a state jail felony.

(d) An offense under Subsection (b) is a felony of the third degree.
Tex. Occupations Code § 1002.501 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 1002 / Section 1002.501
§ 1002.501. INJUNCTION.
Status: in_force

The board may seek an injunction against a violation of this chapter or a rule adopted under this chapter.
Tex. Education Code § 8.157 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 8 / Section 8.157
§ 8.157. DISTRIBUTION OF FUNDING.
Status: in_force

A state agency to which money is appropriated to carry out this subchapter shall ensure that the money is distributed equally among the local mental health authorities that employ and supervise non-physician mental health professionals under this subchapter.
Tex. Transportation Code § 225.092 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 225 / Section 225.092
§ 225.092. LT.
Status: in_force

GENERAL MARC CISNEROS HIGHWAY. (a) Notwithstanding Section 225.001(c), the portion of Business U.S. Highway 281-S in the municipal limits of Premont is designated as the Lt. General Marc Cisneros Highway. The designation is in addition to any other designation.

(b) Subject to Section 225.021(c), the department shall:

(1) design and construct markers indicating the designation as the Lt. General Marc Cisneros Highway and any other appropriate information; and

(2) erect a marker at each end of the highway and at appropriate intermediate sites along the highway.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1031.206 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1031 / Section 1031.206
§ 1031.206. MATURITY OF BONDS.
Status: in_force

District bonds must mature not later than the 40th anniversary of the date of issuance.
Tex. Occupations Code § 601.021 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 601 / Section 601.021
§ 601.021. TEXAS BOARD OF MEDICAL RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY.
Status: in_force

The Texas Board of Medical Radiologic Technology is an advisory board to the Texas Medical Board.
Tex. Labor Code § 405.004 — TX Code / Code la / Chapter 405 / Section 405.004
§ 405.004. COORDINATION WITH OTHER STATE AGENCIES; CONFIDENTIALITY.
Status: in_force

(a) As required to fulfill the group's objectives under this chapter, the group is entitled to access to the files and records of:

(1) the division;

(2) the Texas Workforce Commission;

(3) the Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services;

(4) the office of injured employee counsel;

(5) the State Office of Risk Management; and

(6) other appropriate state agencies.

(b) A state agency shall assist and cooperate in providing information to the group.

(c) Information that is confidential under state law is accessible to the department under rules of confidentiality and remains confidential.

(d) Except as provided by this subsection, the identity of an individual or entity selected to participate in a survey conducted by the group or who participates in such a survey is confidential and is not subject to public disclosure under Chapter 552, Government Code. This subsection does not prohibit the identification of a workers' compensation health care network in a report card issued under Section 1305.502, Insurance Code, provided that the report card may not identify any injured employee or other individual.

(e) A working paper, including all documentary or other information, prepared or maintained by the group in performing the group's duties under this chapter or other law to conduct an evaluation and prepare a report is excepted from the public disclosure requirements of Section 552.021, Government Code.

(f) A record held by another entity that is considered to be confidential by law and that the group receives in connection with the performance of the group's functions under this chapter or another law remains confidential and is excepted from the public disclosure requirements of Section 552.021, Government Code.

(g) The commissioner of insurance shall adopt rules as necessary to establish data reporting requirements to support the research duties under this chapter. This section may not be construed as requiring additional reporting requirements on nonsubscribing employers.
Tex. Finance Code § 349.502 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 349 / Section 349.502
§ 349.502. OFFENSE OF ENGAGING IN LENDING BUSINESS WITHOUT PROPER AUTHORITY.
Status: in_force

(a) A person commits an offense if the person engages in a business that is subject to Chapter 342, 346, or 351 without holding the license or other authorization required under that chapter.

(b) An offense under this section is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not more than $1,000.

(c) Each loan made without the authority required by Chapter 342, 346, or 351 is a separate offense.
Tex. Water Code § 51.403 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 51 / Section 51.403
§ 51.403. AMOUNT OF DEBT LIMITED BY CONSTITUTION.
Status: in_force

No district may issue bonds or create indebtedness in an amount which is more than that authorized by the Texas Constitution.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8801.160 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8801 / Section 8801.160
§ 8801.160. RENEWAL OF PERMIT.
Status: in_force

The board may renew a permit for a well in the manner provided for obtaining the original permit.
Tex. Local Government Code § 303.122 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 303 / Section 303.122
§ 303.122. FEES.
Status: in_force

(a) The secretary of state shall charge and collect fees for:

(1) filing articles of incorporation and issuing two certificates of incorporation;

(2) filing articles of amendment and issuing two certificates of amendment;

(3) filing a statement of change of address of registered office or change of registered agent or both;

(4) filing restated articles of incorporation and issuing two restated certificates of incorporation; and

(5) filing articles of dissolution.

(b) The fees are in the amounts charged by the secretary of state for the respective filings and issuances under the Texas Non-Profit Corporation Act (Article 1396-1.01 et seq., Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes).
Tex. Education Code § 51.353 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 51 / Section 51.353
§ 51.353. RESPONSIBILITY OF SYSTEM ADMINISTRATION.
Status: in_force

(a) The system administration of each system shall coordinate the activities of component institutions within the system.

(b) In addition to other powers and duties provided by this code or other law, each system administration shall:

(1) initiate, monitor, approve, and coordinate long-range planning for the system;

(2) approve short-range institutional plans for operations and expenditures;

(3) provide to component institutions technical assistance such as legal and financial services;

(4) evaluate each component institution and assist the institution in the achievement of performance goals; and

(5) perform such other duties as may be delegated to it by the governing board of its system.
Tex. Family Code § 203.005 — TX Code / Code fa / Chapter 203 / Section 203.005
§ 203.005. FEES AND CHARGES.
Status: in_force

(a) The administering entity may authorize a domestic relations office to assess and collect:

(1) an initial operations fee not to exceed $15 to be paid to the domestic relations office on each filing of an original suit, motion for modification, or motion for enforcement;

(2) in a county that has a child support enforcement cooperative agreement with the Title IV-D agency, an initial child support service fee not to exceed $36 to be paid to the domestic relations office on the filing of an original suit;

(3) a reasonable application fee to be paid by an applicant requesting services from the office;

(4) a reasonable attorney's fee and court costs incurred or ordered by the court;

(5) a monthly service fee not to exceed $3 to be paid annually in advance by a managing conservator and possessory conservator for whom the domestic relations office provides child support services;

(6) community supervision fees as provided by Chapter 157 if community supervision officers are employed by the domestic relations office;

(7) a reasonable fee for preparation of a court-ordered child custody evaluation or adoption evaluation;

(8) in a county that provides visitation services under Sections 153.014 and 203.004 a reasonable fee to be paid to the domestic relations office at the time the visitation services are provided;

(9) a fee to reimburse the domestic relations office for a fee required to be paid under Section 158.503(d) for filing an administrative writ of withholding;

(10) a reasonable fee for parenting coordinator services; and

(11) a reasonable fee for alternative dispute resolution services.

(b) The first payment of a fee under Subsection (a)(5) is due on the date that the person required to pay support is ordered to begin child support, alimony, or separate maintenance payments. Subsequent payments of the fee are due annually and in advance.

(c) The director of a domestic relations office shall attempt to collect all fees in an efficient manner.

(d) The administering entity may provide for an exemption from the payment of a fee authorized under this section if payment of the fee is not practical or in the interest of justice. Fees that may be exempted under this subsection include fees related to:

(1) spousal and child support payments made under an interstate pact;

(2) a suit brought by the Texas Department of Human Services;

(3) activities performed by the Department of Protective and Regulatory Services or another governmental agency, a private adoption agency, or a charitable organization; and

(4) services for a person who has applied for or who receives public assistance under the laws of this state.

(e) A fee authorized by this section for providing child support services is part of the child support obligation and may be enforced against both an obligor and obligee by any method available for the enforcement of child support, including contempt.
Tex. Property Code § 77.101 — TX Code / Code pr / Chapter 77 / Section 77.101
§ 77.101. NOTICE.
Status: in_force

The comptroller may use one or more methods as necessary to provide the most efficient and effective notice to victims that the comptroller is holding unclaimed restitution payments that are subject to this chapter.