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Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1023.052 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1023 / Section 1023.052
§ 1023.052. NOTICE OF ELECTION.
Status: in_force

Notice of an election of directors shall be published in accordance with Section 4.003, Election Code, in a newspaper with general circulation in the district.
Tex. Government Code § 824.104 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 824 / Section 824.104
§ 824.104. FAILURE OF BENEFICIARY TO CLAIM BENEFITS.
Status: in_force

(a) If, before the first anniversary of the death of a member or annuitant, the retirement system does not receive a claim for payment of benefits from a designated beneficiary or a person entitled to benefits under Section 824.103, the retirement system may pay benefits, except an optional retirement annuity under Section 824.204(c)(1), (c)(2), or (c)(5), under the order of precedence in Section 824.103(b), as if the person failing to claim benefits had predeceased the decedent.

(b) Payment under Subsection (a) bars recovery by any other person of the benefits distributed.

(c) If, before the fourth anniversary of the death of a member or annuitant, payment of benefits based on the death has not been made and no claim for benefits is pending with the retirement system, the accumulated contributions of the deceased member or the balance of the reserve for the deceased annuitant is forfeited to the benefit of the retirement system. The retirement system shall transfer funds forfeited under this subsection to the state contribution account.
Tex. Government Code § 411.0091 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 411 / Section 411.0091
§ 411.0091. SEX OFFENDER COMPLIANCE UNIT.
Status: in_force

(a) The director shall create a sex offender compliance unit to be operated by the department.

(b) The sex offender compliance unit shall investigate and arrest individuals determined to have committed a sexually violent offense, as defined by Article 62.001, Code of Criminal Procedure.

(c) The legislature may appropriate funds to the department from the fugitive apprehension account for the purpose of paying the costs to the department of implementing this section.

(d) The department may adopt rules as necessary to implement this section.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8427.101 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8427 / Section 8427.101
§ 8427.101. 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. Occupations Code § 301.455 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 301 / Section 301.455
§ 301.455. TEMPORARY LICENSE SUSPENSION OR RESTRICTION.
Status: in_force

(a) The license of a nurse shall be temporarily suspended or restricted on a determination by a majority of the board or a three-member committee of board members designated by the board that, from the evidence or information presented, the continued practice of the nurse would constitute a continuing and imminent threat to the public welfare.

(b) A license may be temporarily suspended or restricted under this section without notice or hearing on the complaint if:

(1) institution of proceedings for a hearing before the State Office of Administrative Hearings is initiated simultaneously with the temporary suspension or determination to restrict; and

(2) a hearing is held as soon as possible under this chapter and Chapter 2001, Government Code.

(c) The State Office of Administrative Hearings shall hold a preliminary hearing not later than the 17th day after the date of the temporary suspension or restriction to determine whether probable cause exists that a continuing and imminent threat to the public welfare exists. The probable cause hearing shall be conducted as a de novo hearing.

(d) A final hearing on the matter shall be held not later than the 61st day after the date of the temporary suspension or restriction.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8152.0502 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8152 / Section 8152.0502
§ 8152.0502. 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. Special District Local Laws Code § 8013.001 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8013 / Section 8013.001
§ 8013.001. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this chapter:

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

(2) "City" means the City of Austin, Texas.

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

(4) "County" means Travis County.

(5) "Director" means a board member.

(6) "District" means the Rio de Vida Municipal Utility District No. 1.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 533A.085 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 533A / Section 533A.085
§ 533A.085. FACILITIES FOR INMATE AND PAROLEE CARE.
Status: in_force

(a) With the written approval of the governor, the department may contract with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice to transfer facilities to the Texas Department of Criminal Justice or otherwise provide facilities for:

(1) inmates with an intellectual disability in the custody of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice; or

(2) persons with an intellectual disability paroled or released under the supervision of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.

(b) An agency must report to the governor the agency's reasons for proposing to enter into a contract under this section and request the governor's approval.
Tex. Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 84.0067 — TX Code / Code cp / Chapter 84 / Section 84.0067
§ 84.0067. LIABILITY ARISING FROM PROVISION OF SECURITY SERVICES TO RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATION.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section:

(1) "Religious organization" means a charitable organization that is a religious organization under Section 110.011(b).

(2) "Security personnel" means an individual:

(A) whom a religious organization hires to provide security services to the organization as an employee; or

(B) who is a volunteer of a religious organization whose duties or functions include providing security services to the organization.

(b) A religious organization or security personnel of a religious organization is immune from civil liability for any act or omission by the security personnel resulting in death, damage, or injury if the security personnel was acting in the course and scope of the security personnel's employment or volunteer duties or functions, as applicable, to provide security services to the organization, including:

(1) notwithstanding Section 84.007(a), an intentional act; and

(2) an act involving possession or use of a firearm.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7929.202 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7929 / Section 7929.202
§ 7929.202. 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. Natural Resources Code § 134.002 — TX Code / Code nr / Chapter 134 / Section 134.002
§ 134.002. FINDINGS AND DECLARATION OF POLICY.
Status: in_force

The legislature finds and declares that:

(1) the Congress of the United States has enacted the federal Act, which provides for the establishment of a nationwide program to regulate surface coal mining and reclamation and which vests exclusive authority in the Department of the Interior over the regulation of surface coal mining and reclamation in the United States;

(2) Section 101 of the federal Act contains the finding by Congress that because of the diversity in terrain, climate, biologic, chemical, and other physical conditions in areas subject to mining operations, the primary governmental responsibility for developing, authorizing, issuing, and enforcing regulations for surface mining and reclamation operations subject to that Act should rest with the states;

(3) Section 503 of the federal Act provides that each state may assume and retain exclusive jurisdiction over the regulation of surface coal mining and reclamation operations in that state by obtaining approval of a state program of regulation that demonstrates that the state is able to carry out the provisions and meet the purposes of that Act;

(4) Section 503 of the federal Act further provides that a state wishing to assume exclusive jurisdiction over the regulation of surface coal mining and reclamation operations in the state must have a state law that provides for the regulation of surface coal mining and reclamation operations in accordance with that Act; and

(5) this state wishes to assume exclusive jurisdiction over the regulation of surface coal mining and reclamation operations in the state under the federal Act.
Tex. Insurance Code § 823.452 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 823 / Section 823.452
§ 823.452. REVOCATION, SUSPENSION, OR NONRENEWAL OF INSURER'S AUTHORITY.
Status: in_force

(a) If it appears to the commissioner that a person's violation of this chapter makes the continued operation of an insurer contrary to the interest of policyholders or the public, the commissioner, after notice and opportunity for a hearing, may suspend, revoke, or refuse to renew the insurer's certificate of authority to engage in the business of insurance in this state for the period the commissioner finds is required for the protection of policyholders or the public.

(a-1) If the commissioner determines that a person has committed a violation of Subchapter D that prevents the full understanding of the enterprise risk to the insurer by affiliates or by the insurance holding company system, the violation may serve as an independent basis for disapproving dividends or distributions and for issuing an order under Chapter 404 or Chapter 441.

(b) The commissioner shall provide specific findings of fact and conclusions of law to accompany a determination under this section.
Tex. Water Code § 51.786 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 51 / Section 51.786
§ 51.786. APPOINTMENT OF TRUSTEE.
Status: in_force

(a) If the board orders the dissolution of the district, it shall appoint a director or some other competent person as trustee to close the affairs of the district as soon as practicable.

(b) The board shall determine the term of service and the amount of compensation for the trustee.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8883.052 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8883 / Section 8883.052
§ 8883.052. ELIGIBILITY AND ELECTION OF DIRECTORS.
Status: in_force

(a) A director must be:

(1) 18 years of age or older; and

(2) a resident of the district.

(b) One director is elected from each county commissioner precinct. One director is elected at large.

(c) Section 141.001(a)(5), Election Code, and Section 36.059(b), Water Code, do not apply to the district.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1014.001 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1014 / Section 1014.001
§ 1014.001. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this chapter:

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

(2) "Director" means a member of the board.

(3) "District" means the Collingsworth County Hospital District.
Tex. Insurance Code § 884.102 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 884 / Section 884.102
§ 884.102. TEMPORARY CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY.
Status: in_force

(a) If the commissioner makes a determination favorable to the applicants on all issues under Section 884.059(a), the department, on compliance with the requirements of Section 884.101, shall promptly issue to the company a temporary certificate of authority. The temporary certificate must limit the activities of the company solely to negotiating and obtaining a direct reinsurance agreement, as described by Subchapter L, with a company that on August 28, 1961, was chartered and doing business under former Chapter 14 of this code.

(b) A temporary certificate of authority expires on the first anniversary of its date of issuance unless the department renews it for an additional one-year period.

(c) On the expiration of a temporary certificate of authority the incorporators of the stipulated premium company to which the certificate was issued shall promptly surrender the company's charter to the department for cancellation.
Tex. Utilities Code § 41.062 — TX Code / Code ut / Chapter 41 / Section 41.062
§ 41.062. ALLOCATION OF STRANDED INVESTMENT.
Status: in_force

Any competition transition charge shall be allocated among retail customer classes based on the relevant customer class characteristics as of the end of the electric cooperative's most recent fiscal year before implementation of customer choice, in accordance with the methodology used to allocate the costs of the underlying assets or expenses in the electric cooperative's most recent cost of service study certified by a professional engineer or certified public accountant or approved by the commission. In multiply certificated areas, a retail customer may not avoid stranded cost recovery charges by switching to another electric cooperative, an electric utility, or a municipally owned utility.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8378.153 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8378 / Section 8378.153
§ 8378.153. 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 § 8136.102 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8136 / Section 8136.102
§ 8136.102. ROAD PROJECTS.
Status: in_force

(a) To the extent authorized by Section 52, Article III, Texas Constitution, each district may construct, maintain, or operate paved roads or works, facilities, or improvements in aid of those roads, inside the district.

(b) A road project must meet or exceed all applicable construction standards, zoning and subdivision requirements, and regulatory ordinances of each municipality in whose corporate limits or extraterritorial jurisdiction the district is located. If the district is located outside the extraterritorial jurisdiction of a municipality, a road project must meet all applicable construction standards, zoning and subdivision requirements, and regulatory ordinances of each county in which the district is located.

(c) The district may not undertake a road project unless each municipality in whose corporate limits or extraterritorial jurisdiction the district is located consents by ordinance or resolution. If the district is located outside the extraterritorial jurisdiction of a municipality, the district may not undertake a road project unless each county in which the district is located consents by ordinance or resolution.
Tex. Water Code § 15.920 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 15 / Section 15.920
§ 15.920. AUTHORITY OF POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS OR WATER SUPPLY CORPORATIONS.
Status: in_force

Political subdivisions or water supply corporations that receive financial assistance from the fund are granted all necessary authority to enter into grant agreements or loan agreements and issue promissory notes in connection with the financial assistance granted under this subchapter.
Tex. Transportation Code § 68.098 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 68 / Section 68.098
§ 68.098. OPERATING BUDGET.
Status: in_force

In December of each year, the association shall adopt, by majority vote, a budget for its operations for the next calendar year. The operating budget may be amended at any regular or special meeting of the association.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7913.251 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7913 / Section 7913.251
§ 7913.251. AUTHORITY TO ISSUE BONDS AND OTHER OBLIGATIONS.
Status: in_force

The district may issue bonds or other obligations payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes, impact fees, revenue, contract payments, grants, or other district money, or any combination of those sources, to pay for any authorized district purpose.
Tex. Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 15.063 — TX Code / Code cp / Chapter 15 / Section 15.063
§ 15.063. TRANSFER.
Status: in_force

The court, on motion filed and served concurrently with or before the filing of the answer, shall transfer an action to another county of proper venue if:

(1) the county in which the action is pending is not a proper county as provided by this chapter;

(2) an impartial trial cannot be had in the county in which the action is pending; or

(3) written consent of the parties to transfer to any other county is filed at any time.
Tex. Government Code § 659.082 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 659 / Section 659.082
§ 659.082. PAYMENT TWICE A MONTH.
Status: in_force

(a) An employee is entitled to be paid employment compensation twice a month if:

(1) the employee is employed by:

(A) the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation;

(B) the Texas Department of Transportation;

(C) the Texas Department of Human Services;

(D) the Texas Workforce Commission;

(E) the Department of Public Safety; or

(F) any other state agency designated by the comptroller;

(2) the employee holds a classified position under the state's position classification plan;

(3) the employee's position is classified below salary group A12 under classification salary Schedule A in the General Appropriations Act;

(4) the employing state agency satisfies the comptroller's requirements relating to the payment of compensation twice a month; and

(5) at least 30 percent of the eligible employees of the agency choose to be paid twice a month.

(b) Employees of an institution of higher education as defined by Section 61.003, Education Code, may be paid twice a month at the election of the employing institution of higher education.

(c) A state agency listed in Subsection (a) may elect to pay employment compensation twice a month to an employee who holds a position classified under classification salary Schedule A in the General Appropriations Act. A state agency that elects to pay employment compensation twice a month under this subsection must satisfy the comptroller's requirements relating to the payment of compensation twice a month.
Tex. Transportation Code § 172.303 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 172 / Section 172.303
§ 172.303. BONDS AS AUTHORIZED INVESTMENTS AND SECURITY FOR DEPOSITS OF PUBLIC FUNDS.
Status: in_force

(a) District bonds are legal and authorized investments for:

(1) a bank;

(2) a trust company;

(3) a savings and loan association; and

(4) an insurance company.

(b) The bonds are:

(1) eligible to secure the deposit of public funds of this state or a municipality, a county, a school district, or any other political corporation or subdivision of this state; and

(2) lawful and sufficient security for the deposit to the extent of the principal amount or market value of the bonds, whichever is less.
Tex. Government Code § 508.051 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 508 / Section 508.051
§ 508.051. SUNSET PROVISION.
Status: in_force

The Board of Pardons and Paroles is subject to review under Chapter 325 (Texas Sunset Act), but is not abolished under that chapter. The board shall be reviewed during the period in which the Texas Department of Criminal Justice is reviewed.
Tex. Family Code § 231.210 — TX Code / Code fa / Chapter 231 / Section 231.210
§ 231.210. AUTHORITY TO PAY LITIGATION EXPENSES.
Status: in_force

(a) The Title IV-D agency may pay all fees, expenses, costs, and bills necessary to secure evidence and to take the testimony of a witness, including advance payments or purchases for transportation, lodging, meals, and incidental expenses of custodians of evidence or witnesses whose transportation is necessary and proper for the production of evidence or the taking of testimony in a Title IV-D case.

(b) In making payments under this section, the Title IV-D agency shall present vouchers to the comptroller that have been sworn to by the custodian or witness and approved by the agency. The voucher shall be sufficient to authorize payment without the necessity of a written contract.

(c) The Title IV-D agency may directly pay a commercial transportation company or commercial lodging establishment for the expense of transportation or lodging of a custodian or witness.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3872.002 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3872 / Section 3872.002
§ 3872.002. CREATION AND NATURE OF DISTRICT; IMMUNITY.
Status: in_force

(a) The district is a special district created under Sections 52 and 52-a, Article III, and Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.

(b) The district is a governmental unit under Chapter 101, Civil Practice and Remedies Code, and the operations of the district are essential government functions and are not proprietary functions for any purpose, including the application of Chapter 101, Civil Practice and Remedies Code.

(c) This chapter does not waive any governmental or sovereign immunity from suit, liability, or judgment applicable to the district.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8153A.0301 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8153A / Section 8153A.0301
§ 8153A.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. Agriculture Code § 55.001 — TX Code / Code ag / Chapter 55 / Section 55.001
§ 55.001. POWERS.
Status: in_force

An association formed under this chapter may:

(1) borrow money for and lend money to its members;

(2) discount, rediscount, endorse, purchase, or sell notes, bills, or other evidences of indebtedness of its members that may be discounted or rediscounted under the rules prescribed by the Farm Credit Administration; and

(3) exercise the powers authorized by the general corporation laws of this state unless the law granting the power conflicts with this chapter.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3988.0901 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3988 / Section 3988.0901
§ 3988.0901. DISSOLUTION.
Status: in_force

Except as limited by Section 375.264, Local Government Code, the board shall dissolve the district not later than May 31, 2027, unless, as of that date, the district has entered into an agreement with the owner of the land used for the historic Lions Municipal Golf Course that provides for the purchase of the land or a method of preserving the land as a public golf course, publicly available parkland, or a combination of those uses.