FrankGoortani/open-us-law huggingface dataset:
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7990.003 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7990 / Section 7990.003
§ 7990.003. CONFIRMATION AND DIRECTORS' ELECTION REQUIRED.
Status: in_force

The temporary directors shall hold an election to confirm the creation of the district and to elect five permanent directors as provided by Section 49.102, Water Code.
Tex. Transportation Code § 545.458 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 545 / Section 545.458
§ 545.458. APPLICABILITY OF COMMERCIAL MOTOR VEHICLE LAWS TO AUTOMATED MOTOR VEHICLE.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, "commercial motor vehicle" has the meaning assigned by Section 644.001.

(b) An automated motor vehicle that is a commercial motor vehicle shall operate in accordance with Subtitle F and any other applicable laws or regulations of this state or a political subdivision of this state governing the operation of a commercial motor vehicle, except that any provision of a commercial motor vehicle law that by its nature reasonably applies only to a human driver does not apply to an automated motor vehicle operating with the automated driving system engaged.
Tex. Finance Code § 98.303 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 98 / Section 98.303
§ 98.303. AGREEMENT WITH REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF OTHER STATE.
Status: in_force

(a) The commissioner, in exercising the supervisory and regulatory authority granted under Chapter 96, may enter into a cooperative agreement with a regulatory authority of another state to facilitate the regulation of foreign savings banks doing business in this state.

(b) The commissioner may accept a report of an examination and other records from the regulatory authority of the other state instead of conducting an examination outside this state.
Tex. Transportation Code § 504.335 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 504 / Section 504.335
§ 504.335. TEXAS MEDAL OF MERIT.
Status: in_force

The department shall issue specialty license plates for recipients of the Texas Medal of Merit. The license plates must include the Texas Medal of Merit emblem and must include the words "Texas Medal of Merit" at the bottom of each plate.
Tex. Education Code § 54.342 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 54 / Section 54.342
§ 54.342. PRISONERS OF WAR.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, "tuition and required fees" includes tuition, service fees, lab fees, building use fees, and all other required fees except room, board, or clothing fees or deposits in the nature of security for the return or proper care of property.

(b) For each semester or summer session and for a total number of semester credit hours not to exceed 120, the governing body of each institution of higher education shall exempt from the payment of tuition and required fees any person who:

(1) is a resident of Texas and was a resident of Texas at the time of the person's original entry into the United States armed forces;

(2) was first classified as a prisoner of war by the United States Department of Defense on or after January 1, 1999; and

(3) is enrolled for at least 12 semester credit hours.

(c) For each semester or session in which a person receives an exemption from tuition and required fees under Subsection (b), the governing body of the institution the person attends shall exempt the person from the payment of fees and charges for lodging and board if the person resides on the campus of the institution. If the person does not reside on the campus of the institution, the institution shall provide to the person a reasonable stipend to cover the costs of the person's lodging and board.

(d) For each semester or session in which a person receives an exemption from tuition and required fees under Subsection (b), the governing body of the institution the person attends shall award to the person a scholarship to cover the costs of books and similar educational materials required for course work at the institution.

(e) An institution may use any available revenue, including legislative appropriations, and shall solicit and accept gifts, grants, and donations for the purposes of this section. The institution shall use gifts, grants, and donations received for the purposes of this section before using any other revenue.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 5201.006 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 5201 / Section 5201.006
§ 5201.006. APPLICABILITY OF CERTAIN OTHER LAW.
Status: in_force

(a) To the extent it can be made applicable, Chapter 284, Transportation Code, applies to:

(1) the issuance of bonds under this chapter; and

(2) the operation and maintenance of a road facility constructed, acquired, or improved as provided by Section 5201.005.

(b) The district has all the rights, powers, and duties over a road facility authorized by Section 5201.005 as are granted to or imposed on a county by Chapter 284, Transportation Code.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 437.010 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 437 / Section 437.010
§ 437.010. SUBMISSION OF PLANS AND SUBSEQUENT INSPECTION.
Status: in_force

(a) Before issuing a permit, a county or public health district may require an applicant to provide plans of the food preparation, storage, and sales areas to determine if the applicant is in compliance with state law and rules adopted under state law governing the applicant.

(b) The county or public health district may deny the permit after initial inspection only if the applicant is not in compliance with the plans approved by the county or district.

(c) If the county or public health district finds on inspection that an applicant is not in compliance with state law and rules adopted under state law, the county or public health district may reinspect the applicant at a later date to determine if the applicant is in compliance.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 265.018 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 265 / Section 265.018
§ 265.018. HOSPITAL PROPERTY.
Status: in_force

The board of managers may acquire, hold, or dispose of property or an interest in property. As agreed by the county and municipality, the county or municipality may hold title to hospital property, or title may be held in the name of the hospital.
Tex. Insurance Code § 2201.158 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 2201 / Section 2201.158
§ 2201.158. INJUNCTIVE RELIEF.
Status: in_force

(a) A risk retention group not chartered in this state must comply with the terms of an injunction issued by a court of this state or any other state based on a finding that the group is in a hazardous financial condition or is financially impaired.

(b) Injunctive relief must be issued by a court if the commissioner seeks to enjoin a risk retention group not chartered in this state from:

(1) violating the law of this state prohibiting deceptive, false, or fraudulent acts or practices;

(2) soliciting or selling insurance to a person who is not eligible for membership in the group; or

(3) soliciting or selling insurance or operating when the group is in a hazardous financial condition or is financially impaired.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1601.061 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1601 / Section 1601.061
§ 1601.061. SPECIAL RESERVE.
Status: in_force

(a) A carrier issuing a group coverage plan under this chapter may hold as a special reserve for a system an amount that equals the amount by which the total amount described by Section 1601.060(c)(1) exceeds the sum of the corresponding amounts described by Sections 1601.060(c)(2) and (3).

(b) The system may use money in the special reserve at its discretion, including for:

(1) providing additional coverage for participating employees or retired employees;

(2) offsetting necessary rate increases; or

(3) reducing contributions to the coverage by participating employees or retired employees.

(c) A special reserve held by a carrier for a system earns interest at a rate determined each plan year by the carrier and approved by the system as consistent with the rate generally used by the carrier for similar funds held under other group coverages.
Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 58.051 — TX Code / Code cr / Chapter 58 / Section 58.051
§ 58.051. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this subchapter:

(1) "Applicant" means a person who applies to participate in the program.

(1-a) "Child abduction" means any conduct that:

(A) constitutes an offense under Sections 20.02, 20.03, 20.04, 25.03, and 25.031, Penal Code; and

(B) results in a person younger than 18 years of age becoming a victim of the offense.

(2) "Family violence" has the meaning assigned by Section 71.004, Family Code.

(3) "Family violence shelter center" has the meaning assigned by Section 51.002, Human Resources Code.

(4) "Household" has the meaning assigned by Section 71.005, Family Code.

(5) "Mail" means first class mail and any mail sent by a government agency. The term does not include a package, regardless of size or type of mailing.

(6) "Participant" means an applicant who is certified for participation in the program.

(7) "Program" means the address confidentiality program created under this subchapter.

(8) "Sexual abuse" means any conduct that constitutes an offense under Section 21.02, 21.11, or 25.02, Penal Code.

(9) "Sexual assault" means any conduct that constitutes an offense under Section 22.011 or 22.021, Penal Code.

(10) "Stalking" means any conduct that constitutes an offense under Section 42.072, Penal Code.

(11) "Trafficking of persons" means any conduct that:

(A) constitutes an offense under Section 20A.02, 20A.03, 43.03, 43.031, 43.032, 43.04, 43.041, 43.05, 43.25, 43.251, or 43.26, Penal Code; and

(B) results in a person:

(i) engaging in forced labor or services; or

(ii) otherwise becoming a victim of the offense.
Tex. Business Organizations Code § 21.110 — TX Code / Code bo / Chapter 21 / Section 21.110
§ 21.110. OTHER SHAREHOLDER AGREEMENTS PERMITTED.
Status: in_force

This subchapter does not prohibit or impair any agreement between two or more shareholders, or between the corporation and one or more of the corporation's shareholders, permitted by Title 1, this chapter, or other law.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8463.105 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8463 / Section 8463.105
§ 8463.105. COMPLIANCE WITH MUNICIPAL CONSENT ORDINANCE OR RESOLUTION.
Status: in_force

The district shall comply with all applicable requirements of any ordinance or resolution that is adopted under Section 54.016 or 54.0165, Water Code, and that consents to the creation of the district or to the inclusion of land in the district.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1805.102 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1805 / Section 1805.102
§ 1805.102. EXAMINATION COSTS.
Status: in_force

The group, association, or other organization shall pay the reasonable costs of an examination under this subchapter on presentation of a detailed account of the costs.
Tex. Transportation Code § 664.001 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 664 / Section 664.001
§ 664.001. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this chapter:

(1) "Class 1 electric bicycle" means an electric bicycle:

(A) equipped with a motor that assists the rider only when the rider is pedaling; and

(B) with a top assisted speed of 20 miles per hour or less.

(2) "Class 2 electric bicycle" means an electric bicycle:

(A) equipped with a motor that may be used to propel the bicycle without the pedaling of the rider; and

(B) with a top assisted speed of 20 miles per hour or less.

(3) "Class 3 electric bicycle" means an electric bicycle:

(A) equipped with a motor that assists the rider only when the rider is pedaling; and

(B) with a top assisted speed of more than 20 but less than 28 miles per hour.

(4) "Electric bicycle" means a bicycle:

(A) equipped with:

(i) fully operable pedals; and

(ii) an electric motor of fewer than 750 watts; and

(B) with a top assisted speed of 28 miles per hour or less.

(5) "Top assisted speed" means the speed at which the bicycle's motor ceases propelling the bicycle or assisting the rider.
Tex. Family Code § 261.407 — TX Code / Code fa / Chapter 261 / Section 261.407
§ 261.407. MINIMUM STANDARDS.
Status: in_force

(a) The executive commissioner by rule shall adopt minimum standards for the investigation under Section 261.401 of suspected child abuse, neglect, or exploitation in a facility.

(b) A rule or policy adopted by a state agency or institution under Section 261.401 must be consistent with the minimum standards adopted by the executive commissioner.

(c) This section does not apply to a facility under the jurisdiction of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice or the Texas Juvenile Justice Department.
Tex. Government Code § 2165.105 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2165 / Section 2165.105
§ 2165.105. STATE AGENCY REQUEST FOR SPACE; COMMISSION DETERMINATIONS.
Status: in_force

(a) The head of a state agency or that person's designee shall send to the commission a written request for space the agency needs to perform its functions. A state agency may consider the need of its employees for child care services in its request for space.

(b) After consulting the state agency regarding the amount and type of space requested, the commission shall determine:

(1) whether a need for the space exists; and

(2) specifications for needed space.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7969.201 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7969 / Section 7969.201
§ 7969.201. 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. Utilities Code § 39.1512 — TX Code / Code ut / Chapter 39 / Section 39.1512
§ 39.1512. DISCLOSURE OF INTEREST IN MATTER BEFORE INDEPENDENT ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING BODY; PARTICIPATION IN DECISION.
Status: in_force

(a) If a matter comes before the governing body of an independent organization certified under Section 39.151 and a member has a direct interest in that matter or is employed by or has a substantial financial interest in a person who has a direct interest in that matter, that member shall publicly disclose the fact of that interest to the governing body at a public meeting of the body. The member shall recuse himself or herself from the governing body's deliberations and actions on the matter and may not vote on the matter or otherwise participate in a governing body decision on the matter.

(b) A disclosure made under Subsection (a) shall be entered in the minutes of the meeting at which the disclosure is made.

(c) The fact that a member is recused from a vote or decision by application of this section does not affect the existence of a quorum.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3883.004 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3883 / Section 3883.004
§ 3883.004. FINDINGS OF BENEFIT AND PUBLIC PURPOSE.
Status: in_force

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

(b) All land and other property included in the district will benefit from the improvements and services to be provided by the district under powers conferred by Sections 52 and 52-a, Article III, and Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution, and other powers granted under this chapter.

(c) The creation of the district is in the public interest and is essential to:

(1) further the public purposes of developing and diversifying the economy of the state;

(2) eliminate unemployment and underemployment; and

(3) develop or expand transportation and commerce.

(d) The district will:

(1) promote the health, safety, and general welfare of residents, employers, potential employees, employees, visitors, and consumers in the district, and of the public;

(2) provide needed funding for the district to preserve, maintain, and enhance the economic health and vitality of the district territory as a community and business center;

(3) promote the health, safety, welfare, and enjoyment of the public by providing pedestrian ways and by landscaping and developing certain areas in the district, which are necessary for the restoration, preservation, and enhancement of scenic beauty;

(4) provide for water, wastewater, drainage, road, and recreational facilities for the district; and

(5) provide for canals, waterways, bulkheads, docks, and other similar improvements or facilities for the district.

(e) Pedestrian ways along or across a street, whether at grade or above or below the surface, and street lighting, street landscaping, parking, and street art objects are parts of and necessary components of a street and are considered to be a street or road improvement.

(f) The district will not act as the agent or instrumentality of any private interest even though the district will benefit many private interests as well as the public.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8307.006 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8307 / Section 8307.006
§ 8307.006. INITIAL DISTRICT TERRITORY.
Status: in_force

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

(b) The boundaries and field notes contained in Section 2 of the Act creating this chapter form a closure. A mistake made 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 any type of bond for the purposes for which the district is created or to pay the principal of and interest on a bond;

(3) right to impose a tax; or

(4) legality or operation.
Tex. Business & Commerce Code § 621.103 — TX Code / Code bc / Chapter 621 / Section 621.103
§ 621.103. REQUIREMENTS FOR MATCHED CONTEST.
Status: in_force

(a) The identity and number of the major prizes to be awarded in a matched contest must be:

(1) determined before the contest begins; and

(2) disclosed on each entry form distributed.

(b) Each major prize identified on an entry form for a matched contest shall be awarded.

(c) The contest period for a matched contest may not exceed 12 calendar months.

(d) If, during the contest period for a matched contest, a winning number is not presented or matched for a major prize, the offeror shall conduct a drawing from the names of those individuals who attended a sales presentation during the contest period. The offeror shall conduct the drawing not later than the 60th day after the date the contest period ends. Each major prize identified on the entry forms distributed during the contest period that was not previously awarded shall be awarded at the time of the drawing.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3902.153 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3902 / Section 3902.153
§ 3902.153. CITY APPROVAL REQUIRED.
Status: in_force

The district may not undertake an improvement project unless the district obtains approval from the governing body of the city.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8445.202 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8445 / Section 8445.202
§ 8445.202. TAXES FOR BONDS.
Status: in_force

At the time the district issues bonds payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes, the board shall provide for the annual imposition of a continuing direct ad valorem tax, without limit as to rate or amount, while all or part of the bonds are outstanding as required and in the manner provided by Sections 54.601 and 54.602, Water Code.
Tex. Election Code § 62.010 — TX Code / Code el / Chapter 62 / Section 62.010
§ 62.010. DISTANCE MARKER.
Status: in_force

(a) An election officer shall place one or more distance markers at the outer limits of the area within which electioneering is prohibited.

(b) A distance marker must contain the following language printed in large letters: "Distance Marker. No electioneering or loitering between this point and the entrance to the polling place."
Tex. Agriculture Code § 93.026 — TX Code / Code ag / Chapter 93 / Section 93.026
§ 93.026. ORANGE PACKS.
Status: in_force

The standard orange packs are:

(1) 96's, which are packed by placing 3 and 3 alternately in 4 rows, 4 layers high, 12 to the layer;

(2) 126's, which are packed by placing 3 and 2 alternately in 5 rows, 5 layers high, 13 and 12 alternately to the layer;

(3) 150's, which are packed by placing 3 and 3 alternately in 5 rows, 5 layers high, 15 to the layer;

(4) 176's, which are packed by placing 4 and 3 alternately in 5 rows, 5 layers high, 18 and 17 alternately to the layer;

(5) 200's, which are packed by placing 4 and 4 alternately in 5 rows, 5 layers high, 20 to the layer;

(6) 216's, which are packed by placing 3 and 3 alternately in 6 rows, 6 layers high, 18 to the layer;

(7) 252's, which are packed by placing 4 and 3 alternately in 6 rows, 6 layers high, 21 to the layer; and

(8) 288's, which are packed by placing 4 and 4 alternately in 6 rows, 6 layers high, 24 to the layer.
Tex. Water Code § 15.320 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 15 / Section 15.320
§ 15.320. LEASE PAYMENTS.
Status: in_force

In leasing a state facility for a term of years, the board shall require annual payments not less than the total of:

(1) the annual principal and interest requirements applicable to the debt incurred by the state in acquiring the facility; and

(2) the state's annual cost for operation, maintenance, and rehabilitation of the facility.
Tex. Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 104.0035 — TX Code / Code cp / Chapter 104 / Section 104.0035
§ 104.0035. STATE LIABILITY; CRIMINAL PROSECUTION.
Status: in_force

(a) The state shall indemnify a person for reasonable attorney's fees incurred in defense of a criminal prosecution against the person if:

(1) the person is covered by Section 104.001;

(2) the attorney general determines that the conduct for which the person is criminally prosecuted could give rise to a civil cause of action covered by Section 104.002;

(3) the person is found not guilty after a trial or appeal or the complaint, information, or indictment is dismissed without a plea of guilty or nolo contendere being entered; and

(4) the attorney general determines that the complaint, information, or indictment presented against the person was dismissed because:

(A) the presentment was made on mistake, false information, or other similar basis, indicating absence of probable cause to believe, at the time of the dismissal, the person committed the offense; or

(B) the complaint, information, or indictment was void.

(b) State liability for indemnification under this section may not exceed $10,000 for the prosecution of a criminal offense or the prosecution of two or more offenses prosecuted in a single criminal action.

(c) This section does not apply to a person who is criminally prosecuted for operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated under Section 49.04, Penal Code, for intoxication assault committed while operating a motor vehicle under Section 49.07, Penal Code, or for intoxication manslaughter under Section 49.08, Penal Code.

(d) An initial determination of the liability of the state for indemnification and the reasonableness of attorney's fees under this section shall be made by the attorney general upon application by any person other than:

(1) an employee or former employee of the attorney general's office; or

(2) the attorney general or a former attorney general.

(e) If the attorney general determines under Subsection (d) that the state is liable for indemnification, the attorney general shall indemnify the person for reasonable attorney's fees as provided by this section from funds appropriated for that purpose. If the attorney general determines that the state is not liable for indemnification, the person may appeal to a district court in Travis County. A person who is not entitled to an initial determination under Subsection (d) may bring an action in a district court in Travis County.

(f) The district court in Travis County has jurisdiction to hear a suit under this section and may issue an order directing the attorney general's office to indemnify the person for reasonable attorney's fees as provided by this section. The judgment of the district court is final and is not subject to appeal.