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Tex. Agriculture Code § 188.013 — TX Code / Code ag / Chapter 188 / Section 188.013
§ 188.013. CONTENTS OF NOTICE OF CLAIM OF LIEN.
Status: in_force

The notice of claim of lien must include:

(1) the name and address of the lien claimant;

(2) the name and address of the lien debtor;

(3) the location of the livestock for which the animal feed was provided;

(4) a statement that the payment of the reasonable or agreed charges is more than 30 days overdue;

(5) the amount that is overdue;

(6) a statement, signed under penalty of perjury, that:

(A) the lien claimant provided notice of the provisions of this chapter, before purchase, either generally to purchasers of animal feed as part of the lien claimant's normal business practices or specifically to the lien debtor, in the manner required by Section 188.006(a);

(B) the lien claimant sent to the lien debtor the notice required by Section 188.006(b);

(C) more than 10 days have elapsed since the date on which the notice was received by the lien debtor; and

(D) the lien debtor has not complied with the requirements of an alternative set out by Section 188.006(b); and

(7) a statement that the lien claimant has an animal feed lien under this chapter.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1106.205 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1106 / Section 1106.205
§ 1106.205. EXECUTION OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS.
Status: in_force

(a) The board president shall execute the general obligation bonds in the district's name.

(b) The board secretary shall countersign the bonds.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7971A.0403 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7971A / Section 7971A.0403
§ 7971A.0403. CONTRACT TAXES.
Status: in_force

(a) In accordance with Section 49.108, Water Code, the district may impose a tax other than an operation and maintenance tax and use the revenue derived from the tax to make payments under a contract after the provisions of the contract have been approved by a majority of the district voters voting at an election held for that purpose.

(b) A contract approved by the district voters may contain a provision stating that the contract may be modified or amended by the board without further voter approval.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 171.201 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 171 / Section 171.201
§ 171.201. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this subchapter:

(1) "Fetal heartbeat" means cardiac activity or the steady and repetitive rhythmic contraction of the fetal heart within the gestational sac.

(2) "Gestational age" means the amount of time that has elapsed from the first day of a woman's last menstrual period.

(3) "Gestational sac" means the structure comprising the extraembryonic membranes that envelop the unborn child and that is typically visible by ultrasound after the fourth week of pregnancy.

(4) "Physician" means an individual licensed to practice medicine in this state, including a medical doctor and a doctor of osteopathic medicine.

(5) "Pregnancy" means the human female reproductive condition that:

(A) begins with fertilization;

(B) occurs when the woman is carrying the developing human offspring; and

(C) is calculated from the first day of the woman's last menstrual period.

(6) "Standard medical practice" means the degree of skill, care, and diligence that an obstetrician of ordinary judgment, learning, and skill would employ in like circumstances.

(7) "Unborn child" means a human fetus or embryo in any stage of gestation from fertilization until birth.
Tex. Business Organizations Code § 6.156 — TX Code / Code bo / Chapter 6 / Section 6.156
§ 6.156. VOTING OF PLEDGED INTERESTS.
Status: in_force

A pledged ownership interest may be voted by:

(1) the owner of the pledged interest until the interest is transferred into the pledgee's name; and

(2) the pledgee after the pledged interest is transferred into the pledgee's name.
Tex. Transportation Code § 644.005 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 644 / Section 644.005
§ 644.005. DEPARTMENT DATABASE.
Status: in_force

The department shall develop and maintain a database on roadside vehicle inspection reports for defects on any intermodal equipment. The database shall include all citations involving intermodal equipment issued by officers certified under Section 644.101. The database shall be used to identify violations discovered on intermodal equipment during a roadside inspection.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3897.157 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3897 / Section 3897.157
§ 3897.157. STORM WATER.
Status: in_force

An improvement project may include protection and improvement of the quality of storm water that flows through the district.
Tex. Education Code § 88.708 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 88 / Section 88.708
§ 88.708. POWERS AND DUTIES.
Status: in_force

(a) The Texas Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory shall:

(1) provide diagnostic testing to aid in the identification of diseases affecting animals;

(2) provide testing to facilitate the international, intrastate, or interstate shipment of animals;

(3) identify and monitor disease epidemics in animals;

(4) assist livestock owners and veterinarians to identify, diagnose, and treat disease and other animal health matters, including matters that could affect human health;

(5) report the identification of a disease or other animal health matter, including a matter that could affect human health, to the appropriate state or federal agency or official as required by law;

(6) disseminate to veterinarians, animal owners, and the public news and other information, including information relating to general trends in animal health derived from diagnostic testing, that the laboratory determines appropriate concerning animal disease outbreaks and other animal health matters, including matters that could affect human health; and

(7) perform other functions as provided by law or that the laboratory determines necessary or appropriate to provide diagnostics, surveillance, and reporting of diseases affecting animals.

(b) The laboratory may provide diagnostic testing services for pets and other domestic animals or out-of-state clients only when and to the extent that laboratory resources are not required for diagnostic testing services for livestock in this state.
Tex. Natural Resources Code § 53.027 — TX Code / Code nr / Chapter 53 / Section 53.027
§ 53.027. CONTRACTS AND AGREEMENTS.
Status: in_force

On the land office's written request, mailed to the lessee's address as shown on its lease or otherwise properly changed in conformity with the terms of the lease, a copy of a contract for the sale or processing of minerals leased under this subchapter and any subsequent agreement or amendment to the contract shall be filed in the land office within 30 days after the date the land office mails the written request. The land office shall treat a contract, agreement, or amendment filed in the land office as confidential unless otherwise authorized by the lessee.
Tex. Human Resources Code § 48.405 — TX Code / Code hr / Chapter 48 / Section 48.405
§ 48.405. HEARING; ORDER.
Status: repealed

(a) If the employee requests a hearing, the department or its designee shall:

(1) set a hearing;

(2) give written notice of the hearing to the employee; and

(3) designate an administrative law judge to conduct the hearing.

(b) The administrative law judge shall make findings of fact and conclusions of law and shall promptly issue an order regarding the occurrence of the reportable conduct.

(c) Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1056, Sec. 17, eff. September 1, 2011.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3896.053 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3896 / Section 3896.053
§ 3896.053. NONVOTING DIRECTORS.
Status: in_force

(a) The following persons serve as nonvoting ex officio directors:

(1) the manager of the city;

(2) the financial director of the city; and

(3) the planning director of the city.

(b) If an office described by Subsection (a) is renamed, changed, or abolished, the governing body of the city may appoint another city officer or employee who performs duties comparable to those performed by the officer described by Subsection (a).
Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 56A.204 — TX Code / Code cr / Chapter 56A / Section 56A.204
§ 56A.204. DUTIES OF CRIME VICTIM LIAISON.
Status: in_force

(a) The crime victim liaison designated under Article 56A.203 shall ensure that a victim, guardian of a victim, or close relative of a deceased victim is provided the rights granted to victims, guardians, or relatives by Articles 56A.051(a)(4), (6), and (9).

(b) Each local law enforcement agency shall consult with the victim assistance coordinator in the office of the attorney representing the state to determine the most effective manner in which the crime victim liaison can perform the duties imposed on the crime victim liaison under this article and, if applicable, Article 56A.205.
Tex. Education Code § 12.061 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 12 / Section 12.061
§ 12.061. CHARTER GRANTED.
Status: in_force

Each charter a board of trustees grants under this subchapter must:

(1) satisfy this subchapter; and

(2) include the information that is required under Section 12.059 consistent with the information provided in the application and any modification the board requires.
Tex. Occupations Code § 601.156 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 601 / Section 601.156
§ 601.156. PROCEDURE PERFORMED AS PART OF CONTINUING EDUCATION PROGRAM.
Status: in_force

A person is not required to hold a certificate issued under this chapter if the person is:

(1) licensed or otherwise registered as a medical radiologic technologist by another state, the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, the American Registry of Clinical Radiography Technologists, or a professional organization or association recognized by the advisory board;

(2) enrolled in a continuing education program that meets the requirements adopted under Section 601.108; and

(3) performing a radiologic procedure as part of the continuing education program for not more than 10 days.
Tex. Education Code § 55.1716 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 55 / Section 55.1716
§ 55.1716. TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM.
Status: in_force

(a) In addition to the authority granted by Sections 55.13, 55.14, 55.17, and 55.19 of this code, the board of regents of the Texas State University System may acquire, purchase, construct, improve, renovate, enlarge, or equip property, buildings, structures, facilities, roads, or related infrastructure for an institution, branch, or entity of the system to be financed by the issuance of bonds in accordance with this subchapter and in accordance with a systemwide revenue financing program adopted by the board in the aggregate principal amount of $27 million.

(b) The board may pledge irrevocably to the payment of those bonds all or any part of the revenue funds of an institution, branch, or entity of the Texas State University System, including student tuition charges required or authorized by law to be imposed on students enrolled at an institution, branch, or entity of the Texas State University System. The amount of a pledge made under this subsection may not be reduced or abrogated while the bonds for which the pledge is made, or bonds issued to refund those bonds, are outstanding.

(c) If sufficient funds are not available to the board to meet its obligations under this section, the board may transfer funds among institutions, branches, and entities of the Texas State University System to ensure the most equitable and efficient allocation of available resources for each institution, branch, or entity to carry out its duties and purposes.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8300.201 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8300 / Section 8300.201
§ 8300.201. OBLIGATIONS.
Status: in_force

The district may issue bonds, notes, or other obligations payable in whole or in part from ad valorem taxes, impact fees, revenue, grants, or other district money, or any combination of those sources, to pay for any authorized district purpose.
Tex. Local Government Code § 173.001 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 173 / Section 173.001
§ 173.001. EMPLOYEES SUBJECT TO CHAPTER.
Status: in_force

(a) This chapter applies to a municipal or county employee who is a member of a reserve component of the armed forces of the United States, including any appropriate part of the state military forces, and who by virtue of that membership is called to active duty in the armed forces of the United States by federal authority without the person's consent before, on, or after the effective date of this chapter as part of a partial or total mobilization of the reserve components of the armed forces.

(b) This chapter does not apply to a person who:

(1) ceases to be employed by a municipality or county because the person resigns or is terminated for a reason that is not a direct consequence of the person's call to active duty as described under Subsection (a); or

(2) commits a voluntary act that extends the person's original assigned service to active duty.
Tex. Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 147.002 — TX Code / Code cp / Chapter 147 / Section 147.002
§ 147.002. ACTION FOR COMPUTER DATE FAILURE.
Status: in_force

Subject to Section 147.004 and regardless of the legal theory, statute, or cause of action on which the action is based, including an action based in tort, contract, or breach of an express or implied warranty, this chapter applies only to an action in which a claimant seeks recovery of damages or any other relief for harm caused by:

(1) a computer date failure as described by Section 147.003; or

(2) the failure to properly detect, disclose, prevent, report, correct, cure, or remediate a computer date failure as described by Section 147.003.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3918.0309 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3918 / Section 3918.0309
§ 3918.0309. EXEMPT PROPERTY.
Status: in_force

The district may not impose an impact fee, assessment, tax, or other charge on property owned by the city, the county, or other political subdivision or on property exempted under this section except as provided by Subchapter H, Chapter 375, Local Government Code.
Tex. Agriculture Code § 164.084 — TX Code / Code ag / Chapter 164 / Section 164.084
§ 164.084. MOVEMENT OF INFECTED, EXPOSED, OR QUARANTINED ANIMALS.
Status: in_force

(a) A person commits an offense if the person:

(1) moves cattle or sheep in violation of Section 164.044(a) of this code; or

(2) moves or permits to be moved along or across a public highway or railroad, or on or across the land or premises of another person, cattle or sheep that are infected with scabies, exposed to scabies, or quarantined for scabies.

(b) An offense under this section is a Class B misdemeanor.

(c) A person commits a separate offense under Subsection (a)(2) of this section for each highway, railroad, or person's land or premises along, across, or onto which the person moves the cattle or sheep.

(d) Venue for prosecution of an offense under Subsection (a)(2) of this section is in any county into which or through which the cattle or sheep are moved.
Tex. Labor Code § 201.023 — TX Code / Code la / Chapter 201 / Section 201.023
§ 201.023. TAX-EXEMPT NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION.
Status: in_force

In this subtitle, "employer" also means an employing unit that:

(1) is a nonprofit organization under Section 501(c)(3), Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (26 U.S.C. Section 501(c)(3));

(2) is exempt from income tax under Section 501(a), Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (26 U.S.C. Section 501(a)); and

(3) employed at least four individuals in employment for a portion of at least one day during 20 or more different calendar weeks during the current year or during the preceding calendar year.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8366.153 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8366 / Section 8366.153
§ 8366.153. CONTRACT TAXES.
Status: in_force

(a) In accordance with Section 49.108, Water Code, the district may impose a tax other than an operation and maintenance tax and use the revenue derived from the tax to make payments under a contract after the provisions of the contract have been approved by a majority of the district voters voting at an election held for that purpose.

(b) A contract approved by the district voters may contain a provision stating that the contract may be modified or amended by the board without further voter approval.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7907A.0101 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7907A / Section 7907A.0101
§ 7907A.0101. 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 Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 232.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1044.153 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1044 / Section 1044.153
§ 1044.153. FISCAL YEAR.
Status: in_force

The district operates on a fiscal year that begins on October 1 and ends on September 30.
Tex. Agriculture Code § 13.027 — TX Code / Code ag / Chapter 13 / Section 13.027
§ 13.027. STANDARD NET WEIGHT OR COUNT SET BY RULE.
Status: in_force

(a) The department by rule may establish a standard net weight or net count for any commodity and prescribe tolerances for those standards as the department considers necessary for the proper protection of the public.

(b) A person violates this chapter if the person fails or refuses to comply with the rules adopted under this section.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3903.152 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3903 / Section 3903.152
§ 3903.152. MONEY USED FOR IMPROVEMENTS OR SERVICES.
Status: in_force

The district may acquire, construct, finance, operate, or maintain an improvement project or service authorized under this chapter or Chapter 375, Local Government Code, using any money available to the district.
Tex. Government Code § 2157.003 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2157 / Section 2157.003
§ 2157.003. DETERMINING BEST VALUE FOR PURCHASES OF AUTOMATED INFORMATION SYSTEMS.
Status: in_force

"Best value" for purposes of this chapter means the lowest overall cost of an automated information system. In determining the lowest overall cost for a purchase or lease of an automated information system under this chapter, the comptroller or a state agency shall consider factors including:

(1) the purchase price;

(2) the compatibility to facilitate the exchange of existing data;

(3) the capacity for expanding and upgrading to more advanced levels of technology;

(4) quantitative reliability factors;

(5) the level of training required to bring persons using the system to a stated level of proficiency;

(6) the technical support requirements for the maintenance of data across a network platform and the management of the network's hardware and software;

(7) the compliance with applicable department statewide standards validated by criteria adopted by the department by rule; and

(8) applicable factors listed in Sections 2155.074 and 2155.075.
Tex. Education Code § 21.258 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 21 / Section 21.258
§ 21.258. CONSIDERATION OF RECOMMENDATION BY BOARD OF TRUSTEES OR BOARD SUBCOMMITTEE.
Status: in_force

(a) The board of trustees or a subcommittee designated by the board shall consider the recommendation and record of the hearing examiner at the first board meeting for which notice can be posted in compliance with Chapter 551, Government Code, following the issuance of the recommendation. The meeting must be held not later than the 20th day after the date that the president of the board receives the hearing examiner's recommendation and the record of the hearing.

(b) At the meeting, the board of trustees or board subcommittee shall consider the hearing examiner's recommendation and shall allow each party to present an oral argument to the board or subcommittee. The board by written policy may limit the amount of time for oral argument. The policy must provide equal time for each party.

(c) The board of trustees or board subcommittee may obtain advice concerning legal matters from an attorney who has not been involved in the proceedings.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3897.106 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3897 / Section 3897.106
§ 3897.106. LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES.
Status: in_force

To protect the public interest, the district may contract with a qualified party, including a county or a city, to provide law enforcement services in the district for a fee.
Tex. Natural Resources Code § 62.044 — TX Code / Code nr / Chapter 62 / Section 62.044
§ 62.044. COMPENSATION; EXPENSES.
Status: in_force

A trustee serves without compensation but shall be reimbursed for travel and other necessary expenses incurred in the performance of his official duties.
Tex. Business Organizations Code § 22.228 — TX Code / Code bo / Chapter 22 / Section 22.228
§ 22.228. RELIANCE ON WRITTEN OPINION OF ATTORNEY.
Status: in_force

A director is not liable under Section 22.226 or 22.227 if, in the exercise of ordinary care, the director acted in good faith and in reliance on the written opinion of an attorney for the corporation.
Tex. Occupations Code § 1105.006 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 1105 / Section 1105.006
§ 1105.006. ABILITY TO CONTRACT.
Status: in_force

(a) To carry out and promote the objectives of this chapter, the commission or board may enter into contracts and do all other acts incidental to those contracts that are necessary for the administration of the commission's or board's respective affairs and for the attainment of the commission's or board's respective purposes, except as limited by Subsection (b).

(b) Any indebtedness, liability, or obligation of the commission or board incurred under this section may not:

(1) create a debt or other liability of this state or another entity other than the commission or board, as appropriate; or

(2) create any personal liability on the part of the members or employees of the agency.
Tex. Local Government Code § 142.106 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 142 / Section 142.106
§ 142.106. CHANGE OR MODIFICATION OF RECOGNITION.
Status: in_force

(a) The firefighters may modify or change the recognition of the association granted under this subchapter by filing with the governing body of the municipality a petition signed by a majority of all covered firefighters.

(b) The governing body of the municipality may:

(1) recognize the change or modification as provided by the petition; or

(2) order a certification election in accordance with Section 142.104 regarding whether to do so.
Tex. Government Code § 2001.087 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2001 / Section 2001.087
§ 2001.087. CROSS-EXAMINATION.
Status: in_force

In a contested case, a party may conduct cross-examination required for a full and true disclosure of the facts.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8282.161 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8282 / Section 8282.161
§ 8282.161. REGULATORY AUTHORITY.
Status: in_force

(a) With respect to district property, the district has the regulatory and police power provided by Chapters 49 and 54, Water Code, except as limited by this section.

(b) Except with respect to any rules relating to the operation, use, or occupancy of the lakes, reservoirs, levees, channels, drains, dams, and contiguous or adjacent facilities constructed or to be constructed and owned or controlled by the district, the board may not adopt a rule that includes a penal provision to be enforced by a district peace officer unless the city has approved the adoption of the rule. The proposed rule must be presented to the city for the city's review and approval at least 30 days before the rule's effective date.

(c) The district may not adopt a penal rule that conflicts or is inconsistent with any ordinance of general applicability in the city.

(d) The district may not adopt or enforce a rule relating to the city's streets or roads.