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Tex. Penal Code § 32.50 — TX Code / Code pe / Chapter 32 / Section 32.50
§ 32.50. DECEPTIVE PREPARATION AND MARKETING OF ACADEMIC PRODUCT.
Status: in_force

(a) For purposes of this section:

(1) "Academic product" means a term paper, thesis, dissertation, essay, report, recording, work of art, or other written, recorded, pictorial, or artistic product or material submitted or intended to be submitted by a person to satisfy an academic requirement of the person.

(2) "Academic requirement" means a requirement or prerequisite to receive course credit or to complete a course of study or degree, diploma, or certificate program at an institution of higher education.

(3) "Institution of higher education" means an institution of higher education or private or independent institution of higher education as those terms are defined by Section 61.003, Education Code, or a private postsecondary educational institution as that term is defined by Section 61.302, Education Code.

(b) A person commits an offense if, with intent to make a profit, the person prepares, sells, offers or advertises for sale, or delivers to another person an academic product when the person knows, or should reasonably have known, that a person intends to submit or use the academic product to satisfy an academic requirement of a person other than the person who prepared the product.

(c) A person commits an offense if, with intent to induce another person to enter into an agreement or obligation to obtain or have prepared an academic product, the person knowingly makes or disseminates a written or oral statement that the person will prepare or cause to be prepared an academic product to be sold for use in satisfying an academic requirement of a person other than the person who prepared the product.

(d) It is a defense to prosecution under this section that the actor's conduct consisted solely of action taken as an employee of an institution of higher education in providing instruction, counseling, or tutoring in research or writing to students of the institution.

(e) It is a defense to prosecution under this section that the actor's conduct consisted solely of offering or providing tutorial or editing assistance to another person in connection with the other person's preparation of an academic product to satisfy the other person's academic requirement, and the actor does not offer or provide substantial preparation, writing, or research in the production of the academic product.

(f) It is a defense to prosecution under this section that the actor's conduct consisted solely of typing, transcribing, or reproducing a manuscript for a fee, or of offering to do so.

(g) An offense under this section is a Class C misdemeanor.
Tex. Labor Code § 406.006 — TX Code / Code la / Chapter 406 / Section 406.006
§ 406.006. INSURANCE COVERAGE AND CLAIM ADMINISTRATION REPORTING REQUIREMENTS; ADMINISTRATIVE VIOLATION.
Status: in_force

(a) An insurance company from which an employer has obtained workers' compensation insurance coverage, a certified self-insurer, a workers' compensation self-insurance group under Chapter 407A, and a political subdivision shall file notice of the coverage and claim administration contact information with the division not later than the 10th day after the date on which the coverage or claim administration agreement takes effect, unless the commissioner adopts a rule establishing a later date for filing. Coverage takes effect on the date on which a binder is issued, a later date and time agreed to by the parties, on the date provided by the certificate of self-insurance, or on the date provided in an interlocal agreement that provides for self-insurance. The commissioner may adopt rules that establish the coverage and claim administration contact information required under this subsection.

(b) The notice required under this section shall be filed with the division in accordance with Section 406.009.

(c) An insurance company, a certified self-insurer, a workers' compensation self-insurance group under Chapter 407A, or a political subdivision commits an administrative violation if the person fails to file notice with the division as provided by this section.

(d) In this section, "political subdivision" has the meaning assigned by Section 504.001.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8133.004 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8133 / Section 8133.004
§ 8133.004. 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:

(1) the organization, existence, or validity of the district;

(2) the right of the district to impose taxes; or

(3) the legality or operation of the board.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8306.202 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8306 / Section 8306.202
§ 8306.202. 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. Transportation Code § 460.103 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 460 / Section 460.103
§ 460.103. GENERAL POWERS OF AUTHORITY.
Status: in_force

(a) The authority has any power necessary or convenient to carry out this chapter or effect the purpose of this chapter.

(b) An authority may sue and be sued. An authority may not be required to give security for costs in a suit brought or prosecuted by the authority and may not be required to post a supersedeas or cost bond in an appeal of a judgment.

(c) An authority may hold, use, sell, lease, dispose of, and acquire, by any means, property and licenses, patents, rights and other interests necessary, convenient, or useful to the exercise of any power under this chapter.

(d) An authority may sell, lease, or dispose of in another manner:

(1) any right, interest, or property of the authority that is not necessary for the efficient operation and maintenance of public transportation; or

(2) at any time, surplus materials or other property that is not needed by the authority to carry out a power under this chapter.
Tex. Insurance Code § 501.056 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 501 / Section 501.056
§ 501.056. PROHIBITED REPRESENTATION OR EMPLOYMENT.
Status: in_force

A former public counsel may not represent any person or receive compensation for services rendered on behalf of any person regarding a case pending before the commissioner or department before the second anniversary of the date the person ceases to serve as public counsel.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8053.0301 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8053 / Section 8053.0301
§ 8053.0301. GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES.
Status: in_force

The district has the powers and duties necessary to accomplish the purposes for which the district is created.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3935.105 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3935 / Section 3935.105
§ 3935.105. NONPROFIT CORPORATION.
Status: in_force

(a) The board by resolution may authorize the creation of a nonprofit corporation to assist and act for the district in implementing a project or providing a service authorized by this chapter.

(b) The nonprofit corporation:

(1) has each power of and is considered to be a local government corporation created under Subchapter D, Chapter 431, Transportation Code; and

(2) may implement any project and provide any service authorized by this chapter.

(c) The board shall appoint the board of directors of the nonprofit corporation. The board of directors of the nonprofit corporation shall serve in the same manner as the board of directors of a local government corporation created under Subchapter D, Chapter 431, Transportation Code, except that a board member is not required to reside in the district.
Tex. Transportation Code § 365.002 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 365 / Section 365.002
§ 365.002. APPLICABILITY.
Status: in_force

This chapter applies only to a county with a population of 175,000 or more.
Tex. Education Code § 21.034 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 21 / Section 21.034
§ 21.034. TERMS; VACANCY.
Status: in_force

(a) The board members appointed by the governor hold office for staggered terms of six years with the terms of one-third of the members expiring on February 1 of each odd-numbered year. A member appointed by the commissioner of education or the commissioner of higher education serves at the will of the appointing commissioner.

(b) In the event of a vacancy during a term of a member appointed by the governor, the governor shall appoint a replacement who meets the qualifications of the vacated office to fill the unexpired portion of the term.

(c) A vacancy arises if a member appointed by the governor no longer qualifies for the office to which the member was appointed.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 105.004 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 105 / Section 105.004
§ 105.004. REPORTS.
Status: in_force

(a) The council may use the data collected and analyzed under this chapter to publish reports regarding:

(1) the educational and employment trends for health professions;

(2) the supply and demand of health professions; and

(3) other issues, as necessary, concerning health professions in this state.

(b) The council shall publish reports regarding the data collected and analyzed under this chapter related to:

(1) the educational and employment trends of nursing professionals;

(2) the supply and demand of nursing professionals; and

(3) other issues, as determined necessary by the council, concerning nursing professionals in this state.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7973.051 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7973 / Section 7973.051
§ 7973.051. GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES.
Status: in_force

The district has the powers and duties necessary to accomplish the purposes for which the district is created.
Tex. Water Code § 60.175 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 60 / Section 60.175
§ 60.175. EXECUTION AND SALE OF OBLIGATIONS.
Status: in_force

(a) Each note, warrant, or other security evidencing any indebtedness created under the provisions of this subchapter shall be signed by the chairman of the commission, countersigned by the secretary of the commission, and have the seal of the district impressed on it.

(b) Each note, warrant, or other security may be registered as to principal by the trustee named and designated by the commission in the trust indenture executed by the commission to secure payment of the obligation.

(c) The evidences of indebtedness may be sold by the commission on the best terms and for the best price possible.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8510.0210 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8510 / Section 8510.0210
§ 8510.0210. MEETINGS.
Status: in_force

(a) The president shall preside at all board meetings.

(b) At each regular board meeting, the board shall:

(1) include public testimony as a meeting agenda item; and

(2) allow the public to comment on all meeting agenda items and other matters under the authority's jurisdiction.

(c) At a regular board meeting, the board may not deliberate on or decide a matter not included in the meeting agenda, except that the board may discuss including the matter on the agenda for a subsequent meeting.

(d) The board or a board committee may hold a meeting by telephone conference call, by video conference call, or through communications over the Internet, in accordance with procedures provided by Subchapter F, Chapter 551, Government Code, if the board president or any three board members determine that holding the meeting in that manner is necessary or convenient.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8077.0303 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8077 / Section 8077.0303
§ 8077.0303. AUTHORITY FOR ROAD PROJECTS.
Status: in_force

Under Section 52, Article III, Texas Constitution, the district may design, acquire, construct, finance, issue bonds for, improve, operate, maintain, and convey to this state, a county, or a municipality for operation and maintenance macadamized, graveled, or paved roads, or improvements, including storm drainage, in aid of those roads.
Tex. Government Code § 24.030 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 24 / Section 24.030
§ 24.030. LOCATION OF COURT.
Status: in_force

(a) A district court shall sit in the county seat for a jury trial in a civil case. The commissioners court of the county may authorize a district court to sit in any municipality within the county to hear and determine nonjury trials in civil cases and to hear and determine motions, arguments, and other matters not heard before a jury in a civil case that is within the court's jurisdiction.

(b) The district clerk or the clerk's deputy serves as clerk of the court when a court sits in a municipality other than the municipality that is the county seat and may transfer:

(1) all necessary books, minutes, records, and papers to that municipality while the court is in session there; and

(2) the books, minutes, records, and papers back to the clerk's office in the county seat at the end of each session.

(c) If the commissioners court authorizes a district court to sit in a municipality other than the municipality that is the county seat, the commissioners court shall provide suitable facilities for the court in that municipality.
Tex. Utilities Code § 60.003 — TX Code / Code ut / Chapter 60 / Section 60.003
§ 60.003. COMMISSION AUTHORITY.
Status: in_force

(a) The commission may:

(1) establish procedures with respect to a policy stated in this subchapter or Subchapters B-H; and

(2) resolve a dispute that arises under a policy described by Subdivision (1).

(b) The commission shall adopt procedures for a proceeding under Subchapters B and C. A procedure may:

(1) limit discovery; and

(2) for purposes of cross-examination align any party, other than the office, with another party that has a similar position.

(c) In adopting a procedure under this section and in resolving a dispute, the commission shall consider the action's effect on:

(1) consumers;

(2) competitors; and

(3) the incumbent local exchange company.

(d) The commission, by order or rule, may not implement a requirement that is contrary to a federal law or rule.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1073.109 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1073 / Section 1073.109
§ 1073.109. GIFTS AND ENDOWMENTS.
Status: in_force

The board may accept for the district a gift or endowment to be held in trust and administered by the board for the purposes and under the directions, limitations, or other provisions prescribed in writing by the donor that are not inconsistent with the proper management and objectives of the district.
Tex. Transportation Code § 281.001 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 281 / Section 281.001
§ 281.001. APPLICABILITY OF CHAPTER.
Status: in_force

This chapter applies only to a county with a population of 50,000 or less.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7803.054 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7803 / Section 7803.054
§ 7803.054. BOARD VACANCY.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided by Subsection (b), a vacancy on the board shall be filled by appointment to the unexpired term by the remaining directors.

(b) The City Council of the City of Irving shall appoint directors to fill all vacancies on the board if the number of qualified directors is less than four.

(c) If any director ceases to possess the qualifications prescribed by Section 7803.052, the remaining directors shall declare the person's office vacant and appoint a successor.
Tex. Government Code § 24.568 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 24 / Section 24.568
§ 24.568.
Status: in_force

Sec. 24.568. 424TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT (BLANCO, BURNET, LLANO, AND SAN SABA COUNTIES). (a) The 424th Judicial District is composed of Blanco, Burnet, Llano, and San Saba Counties.

(b) The jurisdiction of the 424th District Court is concurrent with the jurisdiction of the 33rd District Court.

(c) The 424th District Court has the same terms of court as the 33rd District Court.

(d) The judge of the 424th District Court may impanel grand juries in each county. The judge of the 424th District Court may alternate the drawing of grand juries with the judge of any other district court in each county within the 424th Judicial District and may order grand and petit juries to be drawn for any term of the court as the judge determines is necessary, by an order entered in the minutes of the court. Indictments within each county may be returned to either court within that county.

(e) The 424th District Court may hear and determine, in any county in the district convenient for the court, all preliminary or interlocutory matters in which a jury may not be demanded, in any case pending in any county in the district regardless of whether the case was filed in the county in which the hearing is held. Unless an objection is filed by a party to the suit, the 424th District Court may hear, in any county in the district convenient for the court, any nonjury case pending in any county in the district, including divorces, adoptions, default judgments, and matters in which citation was by publication, regardless of whether the case was filed in the county in which the hearing is held.
Tex. Local Government Code § 142.003 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 142 / Section 142.003
§ 142.003. HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL ASSISTANCE FOR POLICE RESERVE FORCE.
Status: in_force

(a) The governing body of a municipality may provide hospital and medical assistance to a member of the police reserve force who sustains injury in the course of performing official duties in the same manner as provided by the governing body for a full-time police officer.

(b) A police reserve officer is eligible for death benefits as provided by Chapter 615, Government Code.

(c) This section does not authorize a member of a police reserve force to become eligible for participation in a pension fund created under state statute of which a regular officer may become a member by payroll deductions or otherwise.
Tex. Election Code § 67.015 — TX Code / Code el / Chapter 67 / Section 67.015
§ 67.015. STATE ELECTION REGISTER.
Status: in_force

(a) An election register shall be maintained for the governor.

(b) Except as provided by Subsection (e), for each election the election register shall contain in tabulated form the information required to appear in the tabulations of the county results prepared by the secretary of state.

(c) The secretary of state is the custodian of the election register for the governor.

(d) After each canvass conducted by the governor, the secretary of state shall make the appropriate entries in the election register.

(e) If a discrepancy exists between the legislature's canvass of the election for governor or lieutenant governor and the register entries pertaining to either of those offices that are made from the secretary of state's tabulation, the secretary shall make the entries in the register necessary to make it correspond to the legislature's canvass.

(f) The election register shall be preserved as a permanent record of the state.
Tex. Estates Code § 551.003 — TX Code / Code es / Chapter 551 / Section 551.003
§ 551.003. PAYMENT OF PORTION THAT IS NOT IN MONEY.
Status: in_force

(a) The court's order under Section 551.001 must require the executor or administrator to:

(1) sell, on terms determined best by the court, the portion of a share subject to that section that is in property other than money; and

(2) on collection of the proceeds of the sale, pay the proceeds to the comptroller.

(b) Recovery of the proceeds of a sale under this section is governed by Subchapter B.
Tex. Natural Resources Code § 81.115 — TX Code / Code nr / Chapter 81 / Section 81.115
§ 81.115. APPROPRIATIONS TO COMMISSION FOR OIL AND GAS REGULATION AND CLEANUP PURPOSES.
Status: in_force

Money appropriated to the commission under the General Appropriations Act for the purposes described by Section 81.068 shall be paid from the oil and gas regulation and cleanup fund or other fund indicated by the appropriation.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 298G.003 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 298G / Section 298G.003
§ 298G.003. HEALTH CARE PROVIDER PARTICIPATION PROGRAM; PARTICIPATION IN PROGRAM.
Status: in_force

The board may authorize the district to participate in a health care provider participation program on the affirmative vote of a majority of the board, subject to the provisions of this chapter.
Tex. Insurance Code § 226.056 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 226 / Section 226.056
§ 226.056. EFFECT ON OTHER LAW.
Status: in_force

Sections 226.051-226.054 do not abrogate or modify any other provision of this chapter or Chapter 101.
Tex. Utilities Code § 55.253 — TX Code / Code ut / Chapter 55 / Section 55.253
§ 55.253. TELEPHONE PREPAID CALLING SERVICES.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section:

(1) "Prepaid calling card company" means a company that provides a prepaid calling service to the public using its own network or resold services.

(2) "Prepaid calling service" means a prepaid telecommunications service that allows an end user to originate a call using an access number and authorization code.

(b) The commission by rule may prescribe standards regarding the information a prepaid calling card company shall disclose to customers in relation to the rates and terms of service for prepaid calling services offered in this state.

(c) The commission is granted all necessary jurisdiction to adopt rules under this section and to enforce those rules and this section.

(d) A violation of a rule adopted under this section is subject to enforcement under Subchapter B, Chapter 15.
Tex. Local Government Code § 135.157 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 135 / Section 135.157
§ 135.157. COUNTY DISPUTE RESOLUTION FUND.
Status: in_force

(a) Money allocated under Section 135.101, 135.102, or 135.103 to the county dispute resolution fund maintained in the county treasury as required by Section 135.151 may be used by a county only to establish and maintain an alternative dispute resolution system in accordance with Chapter 152, Civil Practice and Remedies Code. The fund shall be administered by the commissioners court and may be used by the county only to establish and maintain the system. The system shall be operated at one or more convenient and accessible places in the county.

(b) If a county has not established an alternative dispute resolution system under Chapter 152, Civil Practice and Remedies Code, the money allocated under Subsection (a) shall be remitted to the comptroller and the comptroller shall allocate the money to the statewide electronic filing system fund.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1086.112 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1086 / Section 1086.112
§ 1086.112. OPERATING AND MANAGEMENT CONTRACTS.
Status: in_force

The board may enter into an operating or management contract relating to a hospital facility for the district.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3001.109 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3001 / Section 3001.109
§ 3001.109. SUGAR MILL OR OTHER ENTERPRISE.
Status: in_force

(a) The district may design, construct, and operate a sugar mill or other agricultural enterprise.

(b) The district may acquire property necessary for a sugar mill or other agricultural enterprise, including vehicles, farm equipment, other machinery, and related facilities for harvesting, processing, storing, distributing, and transporting sugar cane or other agricultural products or by-products.