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Tex. Government Code § 2166.303 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2166 / Section 2166.303
§ 2166.303. UNIFORM TRENCH SAFETY CONDITIONS.
Status: in_force

(a) The uniform general conditions for a construction project in which trench excavation will exceed a depth of five feet must require that the bid documents provided to all bidders and the contract include:

(1) a reference to the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration's standards for trench safety that will be in effect during the construction of the project;

(2) a copy of the state's special shoring requirements, if any, with a separate pay item for the special shoring requirements;

(3) a copy of geotechnical information obtained by the owner for use by the contractor in the design of the trench safety system; and

(4) a separate pay item for trench excavation safety protection.

(b) The separate pay item for trench safety is determined by the linear feet of trench excavated. The separate pay item for the state's special shoring requirements, if any, is determined by the square feet of shoring used.

(c) In this section, "trench" has the meaning assigned by the standards adopted by the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
Tex. Estates Code § 360.001 — TX Code / Code es / Chapter 360 / Section 360.001
§ 360.001. GENERAL APPLICATION.
Status: in_force

(a) At any time after the first anniversary of the date original letters testamentary or of administration are granted, an executor, administrator, heir, or devisee of a decedent's estate, by written application filed in the court in which the estate is pending, may request the partition and distribution of the estate.

(b) An application under Subsection (a) must state:

(1) the decedent's name;

(2) the name and residence of each person entitled to a share of the estate and whether the person is an adult or a minor;

(3) if the applicant does not know a fact required by Subdivision (2); and

(4) the reasons why the estate should be partitioned and distributed.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 433.053 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 433 / Section 433.053
§ 433.053. SALE, RECEIPT, OR TRANSPORTATION OF POULTRY.
Status: in_force

A person may not sell, transport, offer for sale or transportation, or receive for transportation, in intrastate commerce or from an official establishment, slaughtered poultry from which blood, feathers, feet, head, or viscera have not been removed as provided by department rule, except as authorized by department rule.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 694.003 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 694 / Section 694.003
§ 694.003. POWER OF GOVERNING BODY OF TYPE A GENERAL-LAW MUNICIPALITY CONCERNING BURIAL.
Status: in_force

The governing body of a Type A general-law municipality may regulate the burial of the dead.
Tex. Government Code § 305.0064 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 305 / Section 305.0064
§ 305.0064. ELECTRONIC FILING OF REGISTRATIONS AND ACTIVITY REPORTS.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided by Subsection (b), each registration filed under Section 305.005 and each report filed under Section 305.006 must be filed by computer diskette, modem, or other means of electronic transfer, using computer software provided by the commission or computer software that meets commission specifications for a standard file format.

(b) The commission shall adopt rules under which a registrant may file paper registrations or reports on forms prescribed by the commission. The rules must be designed to ensure that:

(1) use of the electronic filing system under Subsection (a) is maximized; and

(2) registrants may file paper registrations or reports for good cause only.
Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 18B.101 — TX Code / Code cr / Chapter 18B / Section 18B.101
§ 18B.101. ORDER AUTHORIZING INSTALLATION AND USE OF PEN REGISTER, ESN READER, OR SIMILAR EQUIPMENT.
Status: in_force

(a) On presentation of an application under Subchapter B, a judge may order the installation and use of a pen register, ESN reader, or similar equipment by an authorized peace officer commissioned by the department or an authorized peace officer of a designated law enforcement office or agency.

(b) On request of the applicant, the judge shall direct in the order that a communication common carrier or a provider of an electronic communications service provide all information, facilities, and technical assistance necessary to facilitate the installation and use of the device or equipment by the department or designated law enforcement office or agency unobtrusively and with a minimum of interference to the services provided by the carrier or service provider.
Tex. Local Government Code § 375.072 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 375 / Section 375.072
§ 375.072. PARTICIPATION IN VOTING.
Status: in_force

(a) A person who qualifies to serve on the board under Section 375.063 is qualified to serve as a director and participate in all votes pertaining to the business of the district regardless of any other statutory provision to the contrary.

(b) A director who has a beneficial interest in a business entity that will receive a pecuniary benefit from an action of the board may participate in discussion and vote on that action if a majority of the board has a similar interest in the same action or if all other similar business entities in the district will receive a similar pecuniary benefit.

(c) An employee of a public entity may serve on the board of directors of the district, but the public employee may not participate in the discussion of or vote on any matter regarding assessments on or contracts with the public entity of which the director is an employee.
Tex. Election Code § 11.003 — TX Code / Code el / Chapter 11 / Section 11.003
§ 11.003. PLACE FOR VOTING.
Status: in_force

Except as otherwise provided by this code, a person may vote only in the election precinct in which the person resides.
Tex. Government Code § 441.204 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 441 / Section 441.204
§ 441.204. RECORDS OF OFFICE OF LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR.
Status: in_force

(a) Notwithstanding any other law, a lieutenant governor who vacates the office of lieutenant governor to complete the unexpired term of the governor as provided by Section 16(d), Article IV, Texas Constitution, may transfer the records of the office of the lieutenant governor created or received during that lieutenant governor's term of office to the office of the governor.

(b) Records of the office of the lieutenant governor transferred under Subsection (a) must be maintained separate and distinct from records created or received from the office of the governor.

(c) Records transferred under Subsection (a) must be listed separately and distinctly on the records retention schedule of the office of the governor required by Section 441.185.
Tex. Local Government Code § 352.003 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 352 / Section 352.003
§ 352.003. FIRE PROTECTION IN CERTAIN COUNTIES.
Status: in_force

(a) For use in protecting bridges, county shops, county warehouses, and other property located outside the municipalities in a county with a population of 350,001 to 449,999, the commissioners court of the county may:

(1) purchase fire trucks and other fire-fighting equipment; and

(2) contract with a centrally located municipality within the county for the operation and maintenance of the equipment.

(b) In a county with a population of less than 20,000 and a property valuation of more than $100 million according to the most recently approved county tax rolls, the commissioners court of the county may:

(1) contract with the governing bodies of municipalities in the county for the furnishing by the municipalities of fire protection outside the municipalities; and

(2) appropriate funds to pay the municipalities.
Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 56B.105 — TX Code / Code cr / Chapter 56B / Section 56B.105
§ 56B.105. COMPENSATION FOR CERTAIN CRIMINALLY INJURIOUS CONDUCT PROHIBITED.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided by Subsection (b), the attorney general may not award compensation for pecuniary loss arising from criminally injurious conduct that occurred before January 1, 1980.

(b) The attorney general may award compensation for pecuniary loss arising from criminally injurious conduct that occurred before January 1, 1980, if:

(1) the conduct was in violation of Chapter 19, Penal Code;

(2) the identity of the victim is established by a law enforcement agency on or after January 1, 2009; and

(3) the claimant files the application for compensation within the limitations period provided by Article 56B.052(e).
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3911.256 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3911 / Section 3911.256
§ 3911.256. NONPOTABLE WATER USER CHARGES; CITY APPROVAL.
Status: in_force

The district may establish user charges for the use of nonpotable water for irrigation purposes, subject to approval of the governing body of the city.
Tex. Local Government Code § 263.102 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 263 / Section 263.102
§ 263.102. LEASE.
Status: in_force

(a) The commissioners court of the county may lease real property owned by the county and air rights above that property to an individual or a private corporation or association, and make agreements with an individual or a private corporation or association for the construction, ownership, maintenance, operation, or expansion of a privately owned hotel and related facilities that are operated in conjunction with an existing convention center owned by the county.

(b) The commissioners court may lease real property under this section regardless of the property's being encumbered by existing revenue bonds. In leasing the property, the commissioners court must comply with all applicable conditions of existing revenue bonds except those waived by the holders of the bonds.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1032.058 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1032 / Section 1032.058
§ 1032.058. VOTING REQUIREMENT.
Status: in_force

A concurrence of five directors is sufficient in any matter relating to district business.
Tex. Government Code § 490A.004 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 490A / Section 490A.004
§ 490A.004. ADVISORY BOARD.
Status: in_force

(a) The Texas Center for Rural Entrepreneurship shall establish an advisory board to guide and advise the operations of the network.

(b) The advisory board consists of one representative from each of the founding members of the network under Section 490A.003(a) and at least one member from the private sector. An organization other than a founding member of the network under Section 490A.003(a) may have a representative on the advisory board only if the creation of an additional seat on the board is authorized by a two-thirds majority vote of the existing board.

(c) The initial advisory board shall adopt provisions to determine the terms of board members and stagger the members' terms, and other provisions necessary to administer the board.

(d) Advisory board members serve without compensation but are entitled to reimbursement for reasonable expenses incurred in traveling to meetings related to the network.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 4005.0901 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 4005 / Section 4005.0901
§ 4005.0901. DISSOLUTION.
Status: in_force

(a) The board shall dissolve the district on written petition filed with the board by the owners of at least two-thirds of the assessed value of the property subject to assessment or taxation by the district based on the most recent certified county property tax rolls.

(b) The board by majority vote may dissolve the district at any time.

(c) The district may not be dissolved by its board under Subsection (a) or (b) if the district:

(1) has any outstanding bonded indebtedness until that bonded indebtedness has been repaid or defeased in accordance with the order or resolution authorizing the issuance of the bonds;

(2) has a contractual obligation to pay money until that obligation has been fully paid in accordance with the contract; or

(3) owns, operates, or maintains public works, facilities, or improvements unless the district contracts with another person for the ownership, operation, or maintenance of the public works, facilities, or improvements.

(d) Sections 375.261, 375.262, and 375.264, Local Government Code, do not apply to the district.
Tex. Government Code § 669.001 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 669 / Section 669.001
§ 669.001. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this chapter:

(1) "Executive head of a state agency" means the director, executive director, commissioner, administrator, chief clerk, or other individual who is appointed by the governing body of the state agency or by another state or local officer to act as the chief executive or administrative officer of the agency and who is not an appointed officer. The term includes the chancellor or highest-ranking executive officer of a university system and the president of a public senior college or university as defined by Section 61.003, Education Code.

(2) "State agency" has the meaning assigned by Section 572.002.
Tex. Government Code § 490E.004 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 490E / Section 490E.004
§ 490E.004. FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES.
Status: in_force

(a) The task force may:

(1) assess the economic impact on the state of federal, state, or local regulations relating to endangered species;

(2) assist landowners and other persons in this state to identify, evaluate, and implement cost-efficient strategies for mitigation of impacts to and recovery of endangered species that will promote economic growth and development in this state; and

(3) facilitate state and local governmental efforts to effectively implement endangered species regulations in a cost-efficient manner.

(b) If requested by a local government or a state official, the task force may review state and local governmental efforts to address endangered species issues and provide recommendations to make those efforts more cost effective. The task force shall consider all available options as part of its recommendations. The options considered must include:

(1) fee simple acquisition of land;

(2) conservation easements;

(3) use of land owned by local governments or this state;

(4) recovery crediting; and

(5) all relevant federal programs.
Tex. Finance Code § 303.102 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 303 / Section 303.102
§ 303.102.
Status: in_force

Sec. 303.102. VARIABLE RATE OPEN-END ACCOUNT: CEILINGS. The applicable rate ceiling for an open-end account agreement that provides for a variable rate or amount according to an index, formula, or provision of law disclosed to the obligor, other than a variable rate commercial contract that is subject to Section 303.004, is the annualized, quarterly, or weekly ceiling as disclosed to the obligor. The annualized ceiling shall be adjusted after each 12-month period, the quarterly ceiling shall be adjusted after each three-month period, and the weekly ceiling shall be adjusted weekly.
Tex. Human Resources Code § 223.006 — TX Code / Code hr / Chapter 223 / Section 223.006
§ 223.006. FUNDING AND CONSTRUCTION OF POST-ADJUDICATION FACILITIES.
Status: in_force

(a) The department may provide state aid to a county to acquire, construct, and equip post-adjudication residential or day-treatment centers from money appropriated for those purposes. The facilities may be used for children who are placed on probation by a juvenile court under Section 54.04, Family Code, as an alternative to commitment to the facilities of the department.

(b) State funds provided to counties under Subsection (a) must be matched by local funds equal to at least one-fourth of the state funds.

(c) From money appropriated for construction of the facilities described by Subsection (a), the department shall contract with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice for construction management services, including:

(1) evaluation of project plans and specifications; and

(2) review and comment on the selection of architects and engineers, change orders, and sufficiency of project inspection.

(d) On completion of the review of project plans and specifications under Subsection (c), the Texas Department of Criminal Justice shall issue a comprehensive report that states in detail the proposed cost of the project. The department shall use the report in making a comparative evaluation of proposed projects and shall give priority to the projects the department finds are the most effective and economical.

(e) The department may not award money for a capital construction project for a facility under this section unless the department receives from the commissioners court of the county intending to use the facility a written commitment that the commissioners court has reviewed and accepted the conditions of the award. If more than one county intends to use the facility, the department must receive from each county a written commitment that the county will agree with the other counties to an interlocal contract to operate the facility in accordance with the conditions of the award.

(f) A county receiving state aid under this section shall adhere to department standards for the construction and operation of a post-adjudication secure residential facility.

(g) For a facility constructed under this section, not more than 25 percent of the operating costs of the facility may be reimbursed by the department.

(h) It is the intent of the legislature to appropriate the full amount of money authorized under Subsection (g).

(i) In this section, "operating costs" means the operating costs of a facility at an 80-percent occupancy rate.
Tex. Election Code § 216.005 — TX Code / Code el / Chapter 216 / Section 216.005
§ 216.005. COST OF AUTOMATIC RECOUNT.
Status: in_force

(a) Subchapter E, Chapter 212, does not apply to an automatic recount.

(b) The costs of an automatic recount shall be paid by each political subdivision or county executive committee, as applicable, served by a presiding officer designated under Section 213.001.
Tex. Water Code § 54.0161 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 54 / Section 54.0161
§ 54.0161. REVIEW OF CREATION BY COUNTY.
Status: in_force

(a) This section applies only to a proposed district all of which is to be located outside the corporate limits of a municipality.

(a-1) Promptly after a petition is filed with the commission to create a district to which this section applies, the commission shall notify the commissioners court of any county in which the proposed district is to be located.

(a-2) The commissioners court of a county in which the district is to be located may review the petition for creation and other evidence and information relating to the proposed district that the commissioners consider necessary. Petitioners for the creation of a district shall submit to the county commissioners court any relevant information requested by the commissioners court.

(b) In the event the county commissioners court votes to submit information to the commission or to make a recommendation regarding the creation of the proposed district, the commissioners court shall submit to the commission, at least 10 days before the date set for action on the petition, a written opinion stating:

(1) whether the commissioners court recommends the creation of the proposed district; and

(2) any findings, conclusions, and other information that the commissioners court thinks would assist the commission in making a final determination on the petition.

(c) In passing on a petition subject to this section, the commission shall consider the written opinion submitted by the county commissioners court.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3834.104 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3834 / Section 3834.104
§ 3834.104. AUTHORITY TO CONTRACT FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT.
Status: in_force

To protect the public interest, the district may contract with Harris County or the City of Houston for the county or the city to provide law enforcement services in the district for a fee.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8331.051 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8331 / Section 8331.051
§ 8331.051. GOVERNING BODY; TERMS.
Status: in_force

(a) The district is governed by a board of five elected directors.

(b) Except as provided by Section 8331.052, directors serve staggered four-year terms.
Tex. Education Code § 7.104 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 7 / Section 7.104
§ 7.104. TERMS.
Status: in_force

(a) At each general election immediately following a decennial reapportionment of districts, one member shall be elected to the board from each district. Except as provided by Subsection (b), members of the board serve staggered terms of four years with the terms of eight members expiring on January 1 of one odd-numbered year and the terms of seven members expiring on January 1 of the next odd-numbered year.

(b) Seven members of the board elected at each general election following a decennial reapportionment of districts shall serve two-year terms and eight members shall serve four-year terms. Members shall draw lots to determine who serves which terms.

(c) If a position on the board becomes vacant, the governor shall fill the vacancy as soon as possible by appointing a qualified person from the affected district with the advice and consent of the senate.

(d) A vacancy that occurs at a time when it is impossible to place the name of a candidate for the unexpired term on the general election ballot is filled by appointment, as prescribed by Subsection (c).

(e) An appointment to a vacancy on the board shall be made without regard to the race, creed, sex, religion, or national origin of the appointed member.
Tex. Government Code § 1504.260 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 1504 / Section 1504.260
§ 1504.260. CONTENTS OF ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING BONDS.
Status: in_force

(a) The ordinance authorizing the issuance of bonds under this subchapter may provide for the flow of funds and the establishment and maintenance of an interest and sinking fund, reserve fund, or other fund.

(b) The ordinance may:

(1) prohibit the issuance of additional bonds or other obligations payable from the pledged revenue; or

(2) reserve the right to issue additional bonds to be secured by a pledge of and payable from the revenue on a parity with, or subordinate to, the lien and pledge in support of the bonds being issued, subject to the conditions prescribed by the ordinance.

(c) The ordinance may contain any other provision or covenant, including a covenant with respect to the bonds, the pledged revenue, or the operation or maintenance of the cultural or parking facility the revenue of which is pledged. The ordinance may provide for the operation or lease of all or part of the facility and the use or pledge of money derived from operation contracts and leases.
Tex. Agriculture Code § 63.153 — TX Code / Code ag / Chapter 63 / Section 63.153
§ 63.153. SECURITY REQUIREMENTS.
Status: in_force

A person who engages in the sale of ammonium nitrate or ammonium nitrate material shall take steps to secure the ammonium nitrate or ammonium nitrate material stored at the person's facility against vandalism, theft, or other unauthorized access, including:

(1) ensuring that a storage facility is fenced or otherwise enclosed and locked when unattended;

(2) inspecting a storage facility daily for signs of vandalism and to verify its structural integrity; and

(3) establishing and maintaining ongoing inventory control procedures for the ammonium nitrate or ammonium nitrate material.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8330.203 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8330 / Section 8330.203
§ 8330.203. BONDS FOR ROAD PROJECTS.
Status: in_force

At the time of issuance, the total principal amount of bonds or other obligations issued or incurred to finance road projects and payable from ad valorem taxes may not exceed one-fourth of the assessed value of the real property in the district.
Tex. Utilities Code § 55.131 — TX Code / Code ut / Chapter 55 / Section 55.131
§ 55.131. PERMIT FEE.
Status: in_force

(a) The commission shall prescribe a fee for an original permit or renewal of a permit.

(b) The amount of the original permit fee must be reasonable and cover the enforcement cost to the commission but may not exceed $500.

(c) The fee for renewal of a permit may not exceed $100.