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Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7903.102 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7903 / Section 7903.102
§ 7903.102. 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. Occupations Code § 258.101 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 258 / Section 258.101
§ 258.101. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this subchapter:

(1) "Dental record" means dental information about a patient:

(A) created or maintained by a dentist; and

(B) relating to the history or treatment of the patient.

(2) "Dentist" means a person licensed to practice dentistry.

(3) "Patient" means a person who consults with a dentist to receive dental care.

(4) "Privilege" means the confidentiality privilege created by this subchapter.
Tex. Insurance Code § 2652.104 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 2652 / Section 2652.104
§ 2652.104. EXAMINATION OF LOSS COVERED BY BOND OR DEPOSIT.
Status: in_force

(a) At any time it appears that a loss covered by a bond or deposit has occurred, the department may require the escrow officer to appear in Travis County, with records the department determines to be proper, for an examination.

(b) The department shall specify a date for the examination that is not earlier than the 10th day or later than the 15th day after the date of service of notice of the requirement to appear. Copies of the notice shall be sent to any title insurance agent or direct operation concerned.

(c) If after the examination the department determines that a loss covered by the bond or deposit has occurred, the department shall immediately notify the appropriate title insurance agent or direct operation and the surety on the bond, if applicable, and prepare a written statement of the facts of the loss and deliver the statement to the attorney general.
Tex. Transportation Code § 1001.009 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 1001 / Section 1001.009
§ 1001.009. COLLECTION OF FEES FOR DEPARTMENT GOODS AND SERVICES.
Status: in_force

(a) The board may adopt rules regarding the method of collection of a fee for any goods sold or services provided by the department or for the administration of any department program.

(b) Goods sold and services provided under Subsection (a) include department publications and the issuance of licenses, permits, and registrations.

(c) The rules adopted under Subsection (a) may:

(1) authorize the use of electronic funds transfer or a valid debit or credit card issued by a financial institution chartered by a state, the United States, or a nationally recognized credit organization approved by the department;

(2) require the payment of a discount or service charge for a credit card payment in addition to the fee; and

(3) require an overpayment of a motor vehicle or salvage dealer license fee of:

(A) less than $10 to be credited toward a future fee requirement; and

(B) more than $10 to be refunded.

(d) Revenue generated from the collection of discount or service charges under Subsection (c) shall be deposited to the credit of the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles fund for use by the department in supporting the department's operations and the administration of the department's functions.
Tex. Business & Commerce Code § 2A.503 — TX Code / Code bc / Chapter 2A / Section 2A.503
§ 2A.503. MODIFICATION OR IMPAIRMENT OF RIGHTS AND REMEDIES.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, the lease agreement may include rights and remedies for default in addition to or in substitution for those provided by this chapter and may limit or alter the measure of damages recoverable under this chapter.

(b) Resort to a remedy provided under this chapter or in the lease agreement is optional unless the remedy is expressly agreed to be exclusive. If circumstances cause an exclusive or limited remedy to fail its essential purpose, or provision for an exclusive remedy is unconscionable, remedy may be had as provided by this chapter.

(c) Consequential damages may be liquidated under Section 2A.504 or otherwise be limited, altered, or excluded unless the limitation, alteration, or exclusion is unconscionable. Liquidation, limitation, alteration, or exclusion of consequential damages for injury to the person in the case of consumer goods is prima facie unconscionable, but liquidation, limitation, alteration, or exclusion of damages where the loss is commercial is not prima facie unconscionable.

(d) Rights and remedies on default by the lessor or the lessee with respect to an obligation or promise collateral or ancillary to the lease contract are not impaired by this chapter.
Tex. Insurance Code § 2652.054 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 2652 / Section 2652.054
§ 2652.054. DUPLICATE LICENSE.
Status: in_force

(a) The department shall collect in advance a fee from a title insurance agent or direct operation that requests a duplicate license.

(b) The department shall prescribe the fee in an amount not to exceed $20.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8082.0401 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8082 / Section 8082.0401
§ 8082.0401. 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 8082.0403.

(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 § 815.504 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 815 / Section 815.504
§ 815.504. REPRODUCTION AND PRESERVATION OF RECORDS.
Status: in_force

(a) The retirement system may photograph, microphotograph, or film any record in its possession or preserve the record through electronic document imaging.

(b) If a record is reproduced under Subsection (a), the retirement system may destroy or dispose of the original record if the system first:

(1) places the reproduction in a conveniently accessible file; and

(2) provides for the preservation, examination, and use of the reproduction.

(c) A photograph, microphotograph, film, or electronic document image of a record reproduced under Subsection (a) is equivalent to the original record for all purposes, including introduction as evidence in all courts and administrative agency proceedings. A certified or authenticated copy of such a record is admissible as evidence equally with the original.

(d) The executive director or an authorized representative may certify the authenticity of a record reproduced under this section and shall charge a fee for the certified copy as provided by law.

(e) Certified records shall be furnished to any person who is authorized by law to receive them.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1015.112 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1015 / Section 1015.112
§ 1015.112. CONTRACTS WITH GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES FOR SERVICES.
Status: in_force

The board may contract with a political subdivision of this state or with a state or federal agency for the district to:

(1) furnish a mobile emergency medical service; or

(2) provide for the investigatory or welfare needs of district inhabitants.
Tex. Government Code § 411.023 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 411 / Section 411.023
§ 411.023. SPECIAL RANGERS.
Status: in_force

(a) The commission may appoint as special rangers honorably retired commissioned officers of the department and not more than 300 other persons.

(b) A special ranger is subject to the orders of the commission and the governor for special duty to the same extent as other law enforcement officers provided for by this chapter, except that a special ranger may not enforce a law except one designed to protect life and property and may not enforce a law regulating the use of a state highway by a motor vehicle. A special ranger is not connected with a ranger company or uniformed unit of the department.

(c) Before issuance of a commission to a special ranger the person shall enter into a good and sufficient bond executed by a surety company authorized to do business in the state in the amount of $2,500, approved by the director, and indemnifying all persons against damages resulting from an unlawful act of the special ranger.

(d) A special ranger is not entitled to compensation from the state for service as a special ranger.

(e) A special ranger commission expires January 1 of the first odd-numbered year after appointment. The director may revoke a special ranger commission at any time for cause.

(f) The commission shall authorize a badge for persons appointed as special rangers under this section that is distinct in appearance from the badge authorized for special Texas Rangers under Section 411.024 and from any badge issued to a Texas Ranger.
Tex. Occupations Code § 51.251 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 51 / Section 51.251
§ 51.251. PUBLIC INTEREST INFORMATION.
Status: in_force

(a) The department shall prepare information of public interest describing the functions of the commission and department and the procedures by which complaints are filed with and resolved by the commission or executive director.

(b) The department shall make the information available to the public and appropriate state agencies.

(c) The executive director shall establish methods by which consumers and service recipients are notified of the name, mailing address, and telephone number of the department for the purpose of directing complaints to the department.
Tex. Estates Code § 1202.201 — TX Code / Code es / Chapter 1202 / Section 1202.201
§ 1202.201. REMOVAL OF FIREARM DISABILITY ON COMPLETE RESTORATION OF WARD'S CAPACITY.
Status: in_force

(a) A person whose guardianship was terminated because the person's capacity was completely restored may file an application with the court that created the guardianship for an order requesting the removal of the person's disability to purchase a firearm imposed under 18 U.S.C. Section 922(g)(4).

(b) At a proceeding involving the complete restoration of the ward's capacity under Subchapter B, the ward or a person interested in the ward's welfare may request an order seeking relief from a firearms disability described by Subsection (a).

(c) In determining whether to grant the relief sought under Subsection (a) or (b), the court must hear and consider evidence about:

(1) the circumstances that led to imposition of the firearms disability;

(2) the person's mental history;

(3) the person's criminal history; and

(4) the person's reputation.

(d) A court may not grant relief under this section unless the court makes and enters in the record the following affirmative findings:

(1) the person or ward is no longer likely to act in a manner dangerous to public safety; and

(2) removing the person's or ward's disability to purchase a firearm is in the public interest.
Tex. Insurance Code § 4051.356 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 4051 / Section 4051.356
§ 4051.356. INSURER REFUSAL TO RENEW AGENT'S BUSINESS PROHIBITED.
Status: in_force

During the term of the agent's contract, the insurer may not refuse to renew business from the agent that complies with the underwriting standards in effect for agents of the insurer whose contracts have not been terminated or suspended.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7972.105 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7972 / Section 7972.105
§ 7972.105. 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. Special District Local Laws Code § 7917.001 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7917 / Section 7917.001
§ 7917.001. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this chapter:

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

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

(3) "Director" means a board member.

(4) "District" means the Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 149.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3982.0607 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3982 / Section 3982.0607
§ 3982.0607. ABOLITION OF TAX.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided by Subsection (b), the board may abolish the tax imposed under this subchapter without an election.

(b) The board may not abolish the tax imposed under this subchapter if the district has outstanding debt secured by the tax, and repayment of the debt would be impaired by the abolition of the tax.

(c) If the board abolishes the tax, the board shall notify the comptroller of that action in the same manner the municipal secretary provides notice to the comptroller under Section 321.405(b), Tax Code.

(d) If the board abolishes the tax or decreases the tax rate to zero, a new election to authorize a sales and use tax must be held under Section 3982.0602 before the district may subsequently impose the tax.
Tex. Transportation Code § 252.313 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 252 / Section 252.313
§ 252.313. PAYMENT OF CLAIMS.
Status: in_force

Before the commissioners court orders payment of a claim covering the purchase of equipment, materials, supplies, or services, including county road construction or maintenance, contracted for by the court, the county road engineer must certify in writing that the claim is correct and that:

(1) any equipment, materials, or supplies covered by the claim conform to specifications approved by the county road engineer and have been delivered in good condition;

(2) any county road department services contracted for by the commissioners court have been satisfactorily performed; and

(3) any county road construction or maintenance done under the contract conforms to the plans and specifications called for in the contract.
Tex. Government Code § 434.010 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 434 / Section 434.010
§ 434.010. RULES.
Status: in_force

(a) The commission may adopt rules that it considers necessary for its administration.

(b) The commission shall adopt procedures for receiving input and recommendations from interested persons regarding the development of rules and policies.
Tex. Transportation Code § 394.0203 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 394 / Section 394.0203
§ 394.0203. LICENSE FEE.
Status: in_force

The commission may set the amount of a license fee according to a scale graduated by the number of off-premise signs owned by the license applicant regulated under this chapter and commercial signs owned by the applicant regulated under Chapter 391.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8038.0202 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8038 / Section 8038.0202
§ 8038.0202. TEMPORARY DIRECTORS.
Status: in_force

(a) On or after the effective date of the Act enacting this chapter, the owner or owners of a majority of the assessed value of the real property in the district may submit a petition to the commission requesting that the commission appoint as temporary directors the five persons named in the petition. The commission shall appoint as temporary directors the five persons named in the petition.

(b) Temporary directors serve until the earlier of:

(1) the date permanent directors are elected under Section 8038.0103; or

(2) the fourth anniversary of the effective date of the Act enacting this chapter.

(c) If permanent directors have not been elected under Section 8038.0103 and the terms of the temporary directors have expired, successor temporary directors shall be appointed or reappointed as provided by Subsection (d) to serve terms that expire on the earlier of:

(1) the date permanent directors are elected under Section 8038.0103; or

(2) the fourth anniversary of the date of the appointment or reappointment.

(d) If Subsection (c) applies, the owner or owners of a majority of the assessed value of the real property in the district may submit a petition to the commission requesting that the commission appoint as successor temporary directors the five persons named in the petition. The commission shall appoint as successor temporary directors the five persons named in the petition.
Tex. Finance Code § 304.302 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 304 / Section 304.302
§ 304.302. EXCEPTION FOR DELINQUENT CHILD SUPPORT.
Status: in_force

This chapter does not apply to interest that accrues on an amount of unpaid child support under Section 157.265, Family Code.
Tex. Occupations Code § 1701.2515 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 1701 / Section 1701.2515
§ 1701.2515. CERTIFICATE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE ACTIVE SHOOTER TRAINING AT PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, "institution of higher education" has the meaning assigned by Section 61.003, Education Code.

(b) An individual or a legal entity may not provide active shooter training to peace officers of a public primary or secondary school or an institution of higher education unless:

(1) the individual providing the instruction is certified by the commission under this section to provide the training; and

(2) if the training is provided by a legal entity, both the legal entity and the individual providing the instruction on behalf of the legal entity are certified by the commission under this section to provide the training.

(c) The commission shall:

(1) establish a certification program for providers of active shooter training, including for individuals and legal entities; and

(2) issue a certificate to a provider who meets the qualifications of the program established under Subdivision (1).

(d) The commission shall adopt rules for the renewal of a certificate issued under this section. The commission may require continuing education for the renewal of the certificate.
Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 19A.302 — TX Code / Code cr / Chapter 19A / Section 19A.302
§ 19A.302. BAILIFF'S DUTIES.
Status: in_force

(a) A bailiff shall:

(1) obey the instructions of the foreperson;

(2) summon all witnesses; and

(3) perform all duties the foreperson requires of the bailiff.

(b) One bailiff shall always be with the grand jury if two or more bailiffs are appointed.
Tex. Occupations Code § 1201.305 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 1201 / Section 1201.305
§ 1201.305. PROGRAM MONITORING.
Status: in_force

The director may enter into a contract with the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development or its designee to monitor the programs of that department.
Tex. Finance Code § 152.061 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 152 / Section 152.061
§ 152.061. PRESUMPTION OF CONTROL.
Status: in_force

(a) A person is presumed to exercise a controlling influence over a money services licensee if the person holds the power to directly or indirectly vote not less than 10 percent of the outstanding voting shares or voting interests of a money services licensee or person in control of a money services licensee.

(b) The presumption under Subsection (a) may be rebutted by evidence that the person who is presumed to exercise a controlling influence under Subsection (a) is a passive investor.

(c) For purposes of determining the percentage of a money services licensee controlled by a person, the person's interest shall be aggregated with the interest of any person:

(1) related within the second degree of consanguinity or affinity, other than a person's grandparent or grandchild; or

(2) who shares the person's home.
Tex. Parks and Wildlife Code § 46.0085 — TX Code / Code pw / Chapter 46 / Section 46.0085
§ 46.0085. FORM AND ISSUANCE OF LICENSES AND TAGS.
Status: in_force

(a) The department shall issue and prescribe the form and manner of issuance of the licenses and tags authorized by this chapter. The commission by rule may prescribe identification and compliance requirements.

(b) A license and tag issued under this chapter is not valid until the person to whom it is issued completes all required information on the license and tag.

(c) The department may issue tags for finfish species allowed by law to be taken during each year or season from coastal waters of the state to holders of licenses authorizing the taking of finfish species or to other categories of persons.

(d) Rules adopted under Subsection (a) must allow for a person to present for the purpose of verification of possession a fishing license as an image displayed on a wireless communication device. The image displayed may be either an image of information from the Internet website of the department or a photograph of a fishing license.

(e) The display of an image that includes fishing license information on a wireless communication device under this section does not constitute effective consent for a law enforcement officer, or any other person, to access the contents of the wireless communication device except to view the fishing license information.

(f) The authorization of the use of a wireless communication device to display fishing license information under Subsection (d) does not prevent a court of competent jurisdiction from requiring a person to provide a paper copy of the person's fishing license in a hearing or trial or in connection with discovery proceedings.

(g) A telecommunications provider, as defined by Section 51.002, Utilities Code, may not be held liable to the holder of a fishing license for the failure of a wireless communication device to display fishing license information under Subsection (d).
Tex. Government Code § 814.504 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 814 / Section 814.504
§ 814.504. ASSIGNMENT OF DEATH BENEFIT FOR FUNERAL SERVICES.
Status: in_force

(a) A beneficiary to whom a benefit is payable under this subchapter may by assignment provide that part or all of the benefit be paid in consideration for services provided in connection with the death of the retiree directly to a funeral director or funeral establishment licensed under:

(1) Chapter 651, Occupations Code; or

(2) the comparable law of another state.

(b) The board of trustees by rule may establish requirements for forms, documentation, and procedures necessary for an effective assignment under this section.
Tex. Transportation Code § 460.603 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 460 / Section 460.603
§ 460.603. DESIGNATION OF PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION FINANCING AREA.
Status: in_force

The governing body of a municipality by ordinance may designate a contiguous geographic area in the jurisdiction of the municipality to be a public transportation financing area. The geographic area:

(1) must have one or more transit facilities that include a structure provided for or on behalf of the authority for embarkation on and disembarkation from public transportation services provided by the authority, which may include a transit stop, transit shelter, transit garage, or transit terminal;

(2) may include any territory located in the municipality's jurisdiction; and

(3) must include an area one-half mile on either side of the proposed service route served by a structure under Subdivision (1), to the extent that that area is included in the municipality's boundaries.
Tex. Transportation Code § 623.422 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 623 / Section 623.422
§ 623.422. PERMIT STICKER.
Status: in_force

(a) When the department issues a permit under this subchapter, the department shall issue a sticker to be placed on the front windshield of the truck-tractor. The department shall design the form of the sticker to aid in the enforcement of weight limits for vehicles.

(b) The sticker must:

(1) indicate the expiration date of the permit; and

(2) be removed from the truck-tractor when:

(A) the permit for operation of the vehicle combination expires;

(B) a lease of the truck-tractor expires; or

(C) the truck-tractor is sold.
Tex. Tax Code § 311.001 — TX Code / Code tx / Chapter 311 / Section 311.001
§ 311.001. SHORT TITLE.
Status: in_force

This chapter may be cited as the Tax Increment Financing Act.