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Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7934.001 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7934 / Section 7934.001
§ 7934.001. 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 Williamson County Municipal Utility District No. 31.
Tex. Tax Code § 154.203 — TX Code / Code tx / Chapter 154 / Section 154.203
§ 154.203. REPORT OF SALE OR USE.
Status: in_force

(a) Each interstate warehouse, distributor, and wholesaler shall keep at each place of business in this state records of each sale, distribution, exchange, or use of cigarettes whether taxed under this chapter or not. Each interstate warehouse, distributor, and wholesaler shall prepare and retain an original invoice for each transaction involving cigarettes. Each interstate warehouse, distributor, or wholesaler shall keep any supporting documentation, including bills of lading, showing shipment and receipt used in preparing the invoices at the place of business of the interstate warehouse, distributor, or wholesaler. The interstate warehouse, distributor, or wholesaler shall prepare and deliver a duplicate invoice to the purchaser.

(b) The records for each sale, distribution, exchange, or use of cigarettes must show:

(1) the purchaser's name and address, permit number, or tax identification number;

(2) the method of delivery and the name of the common carrier or other person delivering the cigarettes;

(3) the date, number, and kind of cigarettes in stamped packages sold, distributed, exchanged, or used; and

(4) the date, number, and kind of cigarettes in unstamped packages sold, distributed, exchanged, or used.

(c) On request by the comptroller, an interstate warehouse shall provide to the comptroller copies of periodic cigarette reports filed with each state into which the interstate warehouse sells cigarettes and copies of each report required under 15 U.S.C. Section 376.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 9005.051 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 9005 / Section 9005.051
§ 9005.051. GENERAL POWERS; APPLICABILITY OF OTHER LAW.
Status: in_force

The district has all powers granted to water control and improvement districts under the general laws of this state.
Tex. Finance Code § 345.081 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 345 / Section 345.081
§ 345.081. CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION OR SATISFACTION OF CONTRACT.
Status: in_force

(a) A retail seller who has entered into a retail installment transaction under a retail installment contract to perform services or install goods for the modernization, rehabilitation, repair, alteration, improvement, or construction of improvements on real property shall obtain a certificate of completion or certificate of satisfaction signed by the retail buyer when all of the services have been performed or goods have been installed as required under the contract. A certificate is required regardless of whether a guaranty or warranty of the services or goods remains in force.

(b) A certificate of completion or certificate of satisfaction must be a separate writing and must have at the top in at least 10-point type that is bold-faced, capitalized, or underlined or otherwise conspicuously set out from the surrounding written material:

(c) The retail seller shall keep the signed certificate or a copy of the signed certificate until the second anniversary of the date of the certificate's execution.

(d) If performance of the services or installation of the goods required by the retail installment contract is not complete, a retail seller may not knowingly:

(1) induce a retail buyer to sign a certificate; or

(2) take or accept from the retail buyer an executed certificate.

(e) Execution of a certificate by the retail buyer is not a waiver of any guaranty or warranty made by the retail seller or a manufacturer or supplier.

(f) A retail buyer's failure or refusal to execute a certificate, without good cause, does not affect the validity of the retail installment contract.
Tex. Transportation Code § 457.351 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 457 / Section 457.351
§ 457.351. ELECTION TO DISSOLVE AUTHORITY.
Status: in_force

(a) A board may order an election on the question of dissolving the authority.

(b) The board shall dissolve the authority if the dissolution is approved by a majority of the votes cast.

(c) The provisions of Section 457.053 that relate to the notice and conduct of an election under that section apply to an election to dissolve an authority unless a different requirement is specified in this section.

(d) The board shall send a notice of the election to the department and the comptroller.

(e) At the election, the ballots shall be printed to permit voting for or against the proposition: "Dissolution of (name of authority)."

(f) The board shall send a certified copy of the order canvassing the election results to the department and the comptroller and file a copy in the deed records of the county.

(g) The repeal of an authority's sales and use tax under this chapter takes effect on:

(1) the first day of the first calendar quarter that begins after the date the comptroller receives the notice of the dissolution of the authority; or

(2) the first day of the second calendar quarter that begins after the date the comptroller receives the notice, if within 10 days after the date of receipt of the notice the comptroller gives written notice to the presiding officer of the board that the comptroller requires more time to implement the repeal of the tax.
Tex. Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 65.045 — TX Code / Code cp / Chapter 65 / Section 65.045
§ 65.045. CONFLICT WITH TEXAS RULES OF CIVIL PROCEDURE.
Status: repealed

(a) To the extent that this subchapter conflicts with the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure, this subchapter controls.

(b) Repealed by Acts 2025, 89th Leg., 2nd C.S., Ch. 7 (H.B. 16), Sec. 12.10(14), eff. December 4, 2025.

(c) The business court, district courts, and statutory county courts may not adopt local rules in conflict with this subchapter.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8830.103 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8830 / Section 8830.103
§ 8830.103. APPLICABILITY OF DISTRICT REGULATIONS.
Status: in_force

Groundwater regulation under this chapter applies to all persons except as exempted under Section 36.117, Water Code, or this chapter.
Tex. Government Code § 546.0352 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 546 / Section 546.0352
§ 546.0352. INCENTIVE PAYMENT PROGRAM.
Status: in_force

(a) If feasible, the executive commissioner by rule may establish an incentive payment program for nursing facilities that choose to participate. The program must be designed to improve the quality of care and services provided to recipients.

(b) Subject to Section 546.0354, the incentive payment program may provide incentive payments in accordance with this section to encourage facilities to participate in the program.

(c) The executive commissioner may:

(1) determine the amount of any incentive payment under the incentive payment program; and

(2) enter into a contract with a qualified person, as the executive commissioner determines, for the following services related to the program:

(A) data collection;

(B) data analysis; and

(C) technical support.
Tex. Property Code § 28.003 — TX Code / Code pr / Chapter 28 / Section 28.003
§ 28.003. EXCEPTION FOR GOOD FAITH DISPUTE; WITHHOLDING.
Status: in_force

(a) If a good faith dispute exists concerning the amount owed for a payment requested or required by this chapter under a contract for construction of or improvements to a detached single-family residence, duplex, triplex, or quadruplex, the owner, contractor, or subcontractor that is disputing its obligation to pay or the amount of payment may withhold from the payment owed not more than 110 percent of the difference between the amount the obligee claims is due and the amount the obligor claims is due. A good faith dispute includes a dispute regarding whether the work was performed in a proper manner.

(b) If a good faith dispute exists concerning the amount owed for a payment requested or required by this chapter under a contract for construction of or improvements to real property, excluding a detached single-family residence, duplex, triplex, or quadruplex, the owner, contractor, or subcontractor that is disputing its obligation to pay or the amount of payment may withhold from the payment owed not more than 100 percent of the difference between the amount the obligee claims is due and the amount the obligor claims is due. A good faith dispute includes a dispute regarding whether the work was performed in a proper manner.
Tex. Agriculture Code § 14A.0115 — TX Code / Code ag / Chapter 14A / Section 14A.0115
§ 14A.0115. GRAPE BYPRODUCTS.
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any other law, a natural byproduct of grapes stored in a public warehouse operator's warehouse is an agricultural commodity and not subject to regulation under other law, regardless of the byproduct's alcohol content, until the byproduct is:

(1) removed from the warehouse; or

(2) mixed with another ingredient.
Tex. Government Code § 171.0301 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 171 / Section 171.0301
§ 171.0301. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR COURT-ORDERED PROGRAMS.
Status: in_force

(a) The department or the department's authorized representative shall develop the curriculum and educational materials to be used for each court-ordered program.

(b) A court-ordered program must be:

(1) provided by a program provider licensed for the type of program;

(2) taught by an instructor with the appropriate endorsement for the program using curriculum approved by the department; and

(3) delivered in the program format or at the location approved by the department.

(c) A program provider may only employ or contract with an instructor who holds a license with an endorsement for the program being provided.
Tex. Local Government Code § 252.021 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 252 / Section 252.021
§ 252.021. COMPETITIVE REQUIREMENTS FOR PURCHASES.
Status: in_force

(a) Before a municipality may enter into a contract that requires an expenditure of more than $100,000 from one or more municipal funds, the municipality must:

(1) comply with the procedure prescribed by this subchapter and Subchapter C for competitive sealed bidding or competitive sealed proposals;

(2) use the reverse auction procedure, as defined by Section 2155.062(d), Government Code, for purchasing; or

(3) comply with a method described by Chapter 2269, Government Code.

(b) A municipality may use the competitive sealed proposal procedure for the purchase of goods or services, including high technology items and insurance.

(c) The governing body of a municipality that is considering using a method other than competitive sealed bidding must determine before notice is given the method of purchase that provides the best value for the municipality. The governing body may delegate, as appropriate, its authority under this subsection to a designated representative. If the competitive sealed proposals requirement applies to the contract, the municipality shall consider the criteria described by Section 252.043(b) and the discussions conducted under Section 252.042 to determine the best value for the municipality.

(d) This chapter does not apply to the expenditure of municipal funds that are derived from an appropriation, loan, or grant received by a municipality from the federal or state government for conducting a community development program established under Chapter 373 if under the program items are purchased under the request-for-proposal process described by Section 252.042. A municipality using a request-for-proposal process under this subsection shall also comply with the requirements of Section 252.0215.
Tex. Family Code § 6.409 — TX Code / Code fa / Chapter 6 / Section 6.409
§ 6.409. CITATION BY PUBLICATION.
Status: in_force

(a) Citation in a suit for dissolution of a marriage may be by publication as in other civil cases, except that notice shall be published one time only.

(b) The notice shall be sufficient if given in substantially the following form:

"You have been sued. You may employ an attorney. If you or your attorney do not file a written answer with the clerk who issued this citation by 10 a.m. on the Monday next following the expiration of 20 days after you were served this citation and petition, a default judgment may be taken against you. The petition of __________, Petitioner, was filed in the Court of __________ County, Texas, on the ______ day of __________, against __________, Respondent(s), numbered ______, and entitled 'In the Matter of Marriage of __________ and __________. The suit requests __________ (statement of relief sought).'

"The Court has authority in this suit to enter any judgment or decree dissolving the marriage and providing for the division of property that will be binding on you.

"Issued and given under my hand and seal of said Court at __________, Texas, this the ______ day of __________, ______.

(c) The form authorized in this section and the form authorized by Section 102.010 may be combined in appropriate situations.

(d) If the citation is for a suit in which a parent-child relationship does not exist, service by publication may be completed by posting the citation at the courthouse door for seven days in the county in which the suit is filed.

(e) If the petitioner or the petitioner's attorney of record makes an oath that no child presently under 18 years of age was born or adopted by the spouses and that no appreciable amount of property was accumulated by the spouses during the marriage, the court may dispense with the appointment of an attorney ad litem. In a case in which citation was by publication, a statement of the evidence, approved and signed by the judge, shall be filed with the papers of the suit as a part of the record.
Tex. Government Code § 26.176 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 26 / Section 26.176
§ 26.176. FISHER COUNTY.
Status: in_force

In addition to other jurisdiction provided by law, the County Court of Fisher County has original concurrent jurisdiction with the justice courts in all civil matters in which the justice courts have jurisdiction under general law.
Tex. Tax Code § 41A.09 — TX Code / Code tx / Chapter 41A / Section 41A.09
§ 41A.09. AWARD; PAYMENT OF ARBITRATOR'S FEE.
Status: in_force

(a) Not later than the 20th day after the date the hearing under Section 41A.08 is concluded, the arbitrator shall make an arbitration award and deliver a copy of the award to the property owner, appraisal district, and comptroller.

(b) An award under this section:

(1) must include a determination of the appraised or market value, as applicable, of the property that is the subject of the appeal;

(2) may include any remedy or relief a court may order under Chapter 42 in an appeal relating to the appraised or market value of property;

(3) shall specify the arbitrator's fee, which may not exceed the amount provided by Section 41A.06(b)(4);

(4) is final and may not be appealed except as permitted under Section 171.088, Civil Practice and Remedies Code, for an award subject to that section; and

(5) may be enforced in the manner provided by Subchapter D, Chapter 171, Civil Practice and Remedies Code.

(c) If the arbitrator determines that the appraised or market value, as applicable, of the property that is the subject of the appeal is nearer to the property owner's opinion of the appraised or market value, as applicable, of the property as stated in the request for binding arbitration submitted under Section 41A.03 than the value determined by the appraisal review board:

(1) the comptroller, on receipt of a copy of the award, shall refund the property owner's arbitration deposit, less the amount retained by the comptroller under Section 41A.05(b);

(2) the appraisal district, on receipt of a copy of the award, shall pay the arbitrator's fee; and

(3) the chief appraiser shall correct the appraised or market value, as applicable, of the property as shown in the appraisal roll to reflect the arbitrator's determination.

(d) If the arbitrator determines that the appraised or market value, as applicable, of the property that is the subject of the appeal is not nearer to the property owner's opinion of the appraised or market value, as applicable, of the property as stated in the request for binding arbitration submitted under Section 41A.03 than the value determined by the appraisal review board:

(1) the comptroller, on receipt of a copy of the award, shall:

(A) pay the arbitrator's fee out of the owner's arbitration deposit; and

(B) refund to the owner the owner's arbitration deposit, less the arbitrator's fee and the amount retained by the comptroller under Section 41A.05(b); and

(2) the chief appraiser shall correct the appraised or market value, as applicable, of the property as shown in the appraisal roll to reflect the arbitrator's determination if the value as determined by the arbitrator is less than the value as determined by the appraisal review board.

(e) The comptroller by rule may prescribe a standard form for an award and may require arbitrators to use the award form when making awards under this chapter.
Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 2 — TX Code / Code cr / Chapter 28 / Section 2
§ 2.
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. When a criminal case is set for such pre-trial hearing, any such preliminary matters not raised or filed seven days before the hearing will not thereafter be allowed to be raised or filed, except by permission of the court for good cause shown; provided that the defendant shall have sufficient notice of such hearing to allow him not less than 10 days in which to raise or file such preliminary matters. The record made at such pre-trial hearing, the rulings of the court and the exceptions and objections thereto shall become a part of the trial record of the case upon its merits.
Tex. Government Code § 573.081 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 573 / Section 573.081
§ 573.081. REMOVAL IN GENERAL.
Status: in_force

(a) An individual who violates Subchapter C or Section 573.062(b) shall be removed from the individual's position. The removal must be made in accordance with the removal provisions in the constitution of this state, if applicable. If a provision of the constitution does not govern the removal, the removal must be by a quo warranto proceeding.

(b) A removal from a position shall be made immediately and summarily by the original appointing authority if a criminal conviction against the appointee for a violation of Subchapter C or Section 573.062(b) becomes final. If the removal is not made within 30 days after the date the conviction becomes final, the individual holding the position may be removed under Subsection (a).
Tex. Insurance Code § 802.052 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 802 / Section 802.052
§ 802.052. CONCURRENT FILING WITH NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF INSURANCE COMMISSIONERS.
Status: in_force

(a) Each domestic, foreign, or alien insurance company authorized to engage in the business of insurance in this state shall file a copy of the company's annual statement with the National Association of Insurance Commissioners at the time the company files the statement with the commissioner.

(b) The statement required by Subsection (a) must:

(1) meet requirements adopted by the commissioner, including:

(A) a change in substance or form;

(B) an additional filing; and

(C) any requirement that the statement be in a computer compatible format; and

(2) include the signed jurat page and the actuarial opinion, as required by the jurisdiction in which the insurance company is domiciled.

(c) The insurance company shall also file with the National Association of Insurance Commissioners a copy of any amendment or addition to the annual statement that is subsequently filed with the commissioner.
Tex. Agriculture Code § 60.005 — TX Code / Code ag / Chapter 60 / Section 60.005
§ 60.005. GOVERNMENTAL AGENCY; TORT CLAIMS.
Status: in_force

A district is a governmental agency, a body politic and corporate, and a political subdivision of this state. Section 375.004, Local Government Code, applies to a district.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3882.255 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3882 / Section 3882.255
§ 3882.255. ISSUANCE OF BONDS AND IMPOSITION OF TAXES FOR DEFINED AREA OR DESIGNATED PROPERTY.
Status: in_force

After the order under Section 3882.253 is adopted, the district may issue bonds to provide for any land, improvements, facilities, plants, equipment, and appliances for the defined area or designated property.
Tex. Finance Code § 122.002 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 122 / Section 122.002
§ 122.002. STANDARD ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION AND BYLAWS.
Status: in_force

(a) To simplify the process of organizing new credit unions, the commission shall prepare standard articles of incorporation and bylaws.

(b) The standard forms shall be made available without charge to a person desiring to organize a credit union.
Tex. Labor Code § 413.008 — TX Code / Code la / Chapter 413 / Section 413.008
§ 413.008. INFORMATION FROM INSURANCE CARRIERS; ADMINISTRATIVE VIOLATION.
Status: in_force

(a) On request from the division for specific information, an insurance carrier shall provide to the division any information in the carrier's possession, custody, or control that reasonably relates to the division's duties under this subtitle and to health care:

(1) treatment;

(2) services;

(3) fees; and

(4) charges.

(b) The division shall keep confidential information that is confidential by law.

(c) An insurance carrier commits an administrative violation if the insurance carrier fails or refuses to comply with a request or violates a rule adopted to implement this section.
Tex. Occupations Code § 1305.154 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 1305 / Section 1305.154
§ 1305.154. MASTER SIGN ELECTRICIAN.
Status: in_force

An applicant for a license as a master sign electrician must:

(1) have at least 12,000 hours of on-the-job training under the supervision of a master sign electrician; and

(2) pass a master sign electrician examination administered under this chapter.
Tex. Human Resources Code § 103.008 — TX Code / Code hr / Chapter 103 / Section 103.008
§ 103.008. INSPECTIONS.
Status: in_force

(a) In addition to the inspection required under Section 103.006(a), the commission:

(1) shall inspect each facility every two years following the initial inspection required under Section 103.006(a); and

(2) may inspect a facility at other reasonable times as necessary to ensure compliance with this chapter.

(b) Any person may request an inspection of a facility by notifying the commission in writing of an alleged violation of a licensing requirement. The complaint shall be as detailed as possible and signed by the complainant. The commission shall:

(1) if the complaint alleges abuse, neglect, or exploitation, perform an inspection as soon as feasible but not later than the 14th day after the date the commission receives the complaint, unless after an investigation the complaint is found to be frivolous;

(2) if the complaint does not allege abuse, neglect, or exploitation, investigate the complaint not later than the 45th day after the date the commission receives the complaint;

(3) respond to a complainant in writing; and

(4) receive and investigate anonymous complaints.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8513.0209 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8513 / Section 8513.0209
§ 8513.0209. COMPENSATION OF DIRECTORS.
Status: in_force

(a) A director is entitled to receive reimbursement for reasonable expenses and an allowance as provided under Section 49.060, Water Code.

(b) A director is not entitled to receive a per diem allowance for more than 60 days in a fiscal year.

(c) In all areas of conflict with this section, Section 49.060, Water Code, takes precedence.
Tex. Insurance Code § 861.051 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 861 / Section 861.051
§ 861.051. FORMATION OF COMPANY AUTHORIZED.
Status: in_force

Three or more persons, a majority of whom are residents of this state, may form a general casualty company in accordance with this chapter to write insurance described by Subchapter E.