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Tex. Election Code § 31.128 — TX Code / Code el / Chapter 31 / Section 31.128
§ 31.128. RESTRICTION ON ELIGIBILITY.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, "election official" does not include a chair of a county political party holding a primary election or a runoff primary election.

(b) A person may not serve as an election official if the person has been finally convicted of an offense under this code.
Tex. Local Government Code § 361.054 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 361 / Section 361.054
§ 361.054. LIMITATIONS ON OBLIGATIONS AND LEASE OBLIGATIONS.
Status: in_force

(a) Obligations issued or lease obligations incurred hereunder shall be within the interest rate limitations of Chapter 1204, Government Code.

(b) From the proceeds from the sale of obligations an entity may set aside amounts for payments into the interest and sinking fund and reserve funds, and for interest and operating expenses during construction and development, as may be specified in the authorizing proceedings. Proceeds of obligations and amounts on deposit in interest and sinking funds and reserve funds may be invested pending their use for the purpose for which issued, in the manner described in Chapter 1371, Government Code.

(c) All obligations, lease obligations, and the records and contracts relating thereto shall be submitted prior to their delivery to the attorney general of Texas for examination and, if he finds that they have been issued or incurred in accordance with the constitution and this Act and that they will be binding special obligations of the entity issuing same, he shall approve them, and thereupon they shall be registered by the comptroller of public accounts of the State of Texas, and after such approval and registration they shall be valid and incontestable.

(d) Obligations may not be issued under this subchapter or any other law for eligible projects that include a lease obligation as both terms are defined by this subchapter without the prior approval of the Bond Review Board.

(e) Before an entity as defined by this subchapter may issue and sell obligations under this subchapter or any other law for eligible projects that include a lease obligation as both terms are defined by this subchapter, the legislature must have authorized the specific projects and method of financing by special act or in the general appropriations act, however this section does not apply to a 400-bed intermediate sanction facility located in a county with a population of 2.8 million or above.

(f) Refunding bonds may be issued to refund obligations in the manner now or hereafter provided by general law, including, without limitation, Chapter 1207, Government Code.

(g) The provisions of Chapter 1201, Government Code, apply to obligations issued or lease obligations incurred hereunder, and such obligations shall constitute a "security" within the meaning of Chapter 8, Business & Commerce Code.

(h) An entity may not use proceeds from the sale of obligations under this subchapter to acquire, construct, equip, or enlarge a correctional facility unless the facility complies with federal constitutional standards and applicable court orders.
Tex. Tax Code § 172.105 — TX Code / Code tx / Chapter 172 / Section 172.105
§ 172.105. CERTIFICATION OF ELIGIBILITY.
Status: in_force

(a) Before claiming, selling, or assigning a credit under this chapter, the entity that incurred the eligible costs and expenses in the rehabilitation of a certified historic structure must request from the commission a certificate of eligibility on which the commission certifies that the work performed meets the definition of a certified rehabilitation. The entity must include with the entity's request:

(1) information on the property that is sufficient for the commission to determine whether the property meets the definition of a certified historic structure; and

(2) information on the rehabilitation, and photographs before and after work is performed, sufficient for the commission to determine whether the rehabilitation meets the United States secretary of the interior's Standards for Rehabilitation as defined in 36 C.F.R. Section 67.7.

(b) The commission shall issue a certificate of eligibility to an entity that has incurred eligible costs and expenses as provided by this chapter. The certificate must:

(1) confirm that:

(A) the property to which the eligible costs and expenses relate is a certified historic structure; and

(B) the rehabilitation qualifies as a certified rehabilitation; and

(2) specify the date the certified historic structure was first placed in service after the rehabilitation.

(c) The entity must forward the certificate of eligibility and the following documentation to the comptroller to claim the tax credit:

(1) an audited cost report issued by a certified public accountant, as defined by Section 901.002, Occupations Code, that itemizes the eligible costs and expenses incurred in the certified rehabilitation of the certified historic structure by the entity;

(2) the date the certified historic structure was first placed in service after the rehabilitation and evidence of that placement in service; and

(3) an attestation of the total eligible costs and expenses incurred by the entity on the rehabilitation of the certified historic structure.

(d) For purposes of approving the tax credit under Subsection (c), the comptroller may rely on the audited cost report provided by the entity that requested the tax credit.

(e) An entity that sells or assigns a credit under this chapter to another entity shall provide a copy of the certificate of eligibility, together with the audited cost report, to the purchaser or assignee.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8502.006 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8502 / Section 8502.006
§ 8502.006. DAMS AND RESERVOIRS; WATER SUPPLY CONTRACTS.
Status: in_force

(a) The authority may construct, acquire, equip, acquire storage rights at, and operate dams and reservoirs that, in the opinion of the board, are useful in carrying out the powers conferred on the authority by this chapter, regardless of whether a dam is designed to serve a single purpose or multiple purposes.

(b) The authority may provide water supply lines and water purification and pumping facilities.

(c) The authority may execute contracts with municipalities in the state substantially in the manner prescribed by Section 552.020, Local Government Code, for districts organized or created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution, and may execute water supply contracts with other users of water.
Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 16.24 — TX Code / Code cr / Chapter 16 / Section 16.24
§ 16.24. REPORTING OF CONDITIONS OF PRETRIAL INTERVENTION PROGRAM.
Status: in_force

As soon as practicable but not later than the 10th business day after the date a defendant enters a pretrial intervention program, the attorney representing the state, or the attorney's designee who is responsible for monitoring the defendant's compliance with the conditions of the program, shall enter information relating to the conditions of the program into the appropriate database of the statewide law enforcement information system maintained by the Department of Public Safety or modify or remove information, as appropriate.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8012A.0103 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8012A / Section 8012A.0103
§ 8012A.0103. CONFIRMATION AND DIRECTOR ELECTION REQUIRED.
Status: in_force

The temporary directors shall hold an election to confirm the creation of the district and to elect five permanent directors as provided by Section 49.102, Water Code.
Tex. Local Government Code § 262.002 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 262 / Section 262.002
§ 262.002. AUTHORITY TO PURCHASE ROAD EQUIPMENT AND TIRES THROUGH COMPTROLLER.
Status: in_force

(a) The commissioners court of a county may purchase through the comptroller road machinery and equipment, tires, and tubes to be used by the county.

(b) The commission must purchase an item under this section on competitive bids and in accordance with any rules of the commission.

(c) A purchase under this section must be made on the requisition of the commissioners court. When the court sends the requisition to the commission, the court must include with the requisition a general description of the item desired and a certification of the funds available to pay for the item.

(d) The commission may adopt rules to carry out the purpose of this section.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3936.104 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3936 / Section 3936.104
§ 3936.104. DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION POWERS.
Status: in_force

The district, using money available to the district, may exercise the powers given to a development corporation under Chapter 505, Local Government Code, including the power to own, operate, acquire, construct, lease, improve, or maintain a project under that chapter.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 285.083 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 285 / Section 285.083
§ 285.083. RESIGNATION OF TERM.
Status: in_force

(a) A member of the governing board of a hospital district is considered to have resigned the member's position if the member is absent from five or more regularly scheduled board meetings that the member is eligible to attend in any 12-month period without an excuse approved by a majority vote of the board.

(b) A resignation under Subsection (a) is effective on the date of the fifth regularly scheduled board meeting at which the member is absent without an excuse approved by the board.

(c) The validity of an action of the board is not affected by the fact that the action is taken during a period in which a board member is considered to have resigned under Subsection (a).

(d) This section does not apply to a hospital district created under Chapter 281.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 752.005 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 752 / Section 752.005
§ 752.005. RESTRICTION ON OPERATION OF MACHINERY AND PLACEMENT OF STRUCTURES NEAR LINES.
Status: in_force

Unless a person, firm, corporation, or association effectively guards against danger by contact with the line as prescribed by Section 752.003, the person, firm, corporation, or association, either individually or through an agent or employee, may not:

(1) erect, install, transport, or store all or any part of a house, building, or other structure within six feet of a high voltage overhead line;

(2) install, operate, transport, handle, or store all or any part of a tool, machine, or equipment within six feet of a high voltage overhead line; or

(3) transport, handle, or store all or any part of supplies or materials within six feet of a high voltage overhead line.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 33.019 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 33 / Section 33.019
§ 33.019. NOTICE OF COST AND CLAIM PROCESS.
Status: in_force

(a) The department shall publish on its Internet website the cost of and instructions on the full claim and reimbursement process for a newborn screening test kit to be used to comply with the test requirements of Section 33.011.

(b) The department may change the cost published under Subsection (a) not later than the 90th day before the date the department publishes notice of the change on its Internet website. If the department changes the cost under this subsection, the department shall retain a record of the previous cost until the first anniversary of the date of the change.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 552.201 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 552 / Section 552.201
§ 552.201. DEFINITION.
Status: in_force

In this chapter, "essential caregiver" means a family member, friend, guardian, or other individual a patient, patient's guardian, or patient's legally authorized representative selects for in-person visits.
Tex. Government Code § 442.0074 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 442 / Section 442.0074
§ 442.0074. PRESERVATION, MAINTENANCE, AND IMPROVEMENT OF REPUBLIC OF TEXAS GRANITE BOUNDARY MARKER.
Status: repealed

(a) In this section, "boundary marker" means the granite marker designating the former international boundary between the Republic of Texas and the United States, originally placed in 1841 at its location in Panola County near Farm to Market Road No. 31, at or about 32°2'3"N, 94°2'35"W, and known as the Republic of Texas Granite Boundary Marker and the International Boundary Marker.

(b) To the extent authorized by law, the commission shall preserve, maintain, and improve the boundary marker and state land adjacent to the boundary marker and shall:

(1) design and construct a structure or device sufficient to protect the boundary marker from vandalism, theft, and natural elements;

(2) display historical and educational information on a sign or plaque at the boundary marker site to inform the public of the history of the boundary marker and the region;

(3) cooperate with the federal government and other persons as necessary to facilitate the implementation of duties imposed by this section; and

(4) take other action the commission determines necessary to preserve, maintain, restore, and improve the boundary marker and the state grounds adjacent to the boundary marker for the beautification and cultural enhancement of the property as a significant historical site in this state.

(c) Notwithstanding any other law, any power or duty related to the boundary marker formerly vested in another state agency is vested solely in the commission.

(d) The commission may spend money appropriated to the commission for purposes of this section only to accomplish those purposes.

(e) The commission may solicit and accept gifts, grants, and donations of money or property from any public or private source to be used for the purposes of this section.

(f) Repealed by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 936 (S.B. 1520), Sec. 1, eff. June 18, 2023.
Tex. Government Code § 662.0071 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 662 / Section 662.0071
§ 662.0071. TRANSFERS OF COMPENSATORY TIME BALANCES.
Status: in_force

(a) A state agency shall accept the balance of compensatory time accrued under Section 662.007 by a state employee who transfers to that agency from another state agency if the employee transfers as a direct result of the legislature's transfer of legal authority or duties from the agency that formerly employed the employee to the agency that currently employs the employee.

(b) Subsection (a) does not apply if the transferring state employee is required to apply for the new position.
Tex. Water Code § 55.351 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 55 / Section 55.351
§ 55.351. STATEMENT ESTIMATING WATER REQUIREMENTS AND PAYMENT OF CHARGE.
Status: in_force

(a) If required by the board, each person desiring to receive irrigation water at any time during the year shall furnish the secretary of the board a written statement of the acreage the person intends to irrigate and the different crops the person intends to plant with the acreage of each crop.

(b) At the time the acreage estimate is furnished to the secretary, each person applying for water shall pay the portion of the water charge or assessment set by the board for immediate payment.

(c) If a person applying for water from the district does not furnish the statement of estimated acreage or does not pay the part of the water charge or assessment set by the board before the date for fixing the assessment, the district is not obligated to furnish water to that person during that year.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8448.201 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8448 / Section 8448.201
§ 8448.201. 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. Insurance Code § 885.063 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 885 / Section 885.063
§ 885.063. MERGER OR TRANSFER OF MEMBERSHIP OR FUNDS.
Status: in_force

(a) A domestic fraternal benefit society may not merge with or accept a transfer of the membership or funds of another fraternal benefit society unless:

(1) the merger or transfer is evidenced by a written contract that fully sets out the terms of the merger or transfer; and

(2) the societies file with the department:

(A) a copy of the contract;

(B) a sworn statement of the financial condition of each society by its president and secretary or corresponding officers; and

(C) a certificate of those officers, verified under oath, that the merger or transfer has been approved by a vote of two-thirds of the members of the supreme governing body of each society.

(b) On submission, the commissioner shall examine the contract, financial statements, and certificates. The commissioner shall approve the merger or transfer and issue a certificate to that effect if the commissioner determines that:

(1) the contract conforms with this section and Section 885.052(d);

(2) the financial statements are correct;

(3) the merger or transfer is just and equitable to the members of each society; and

(4) the new or surviving society complies with each requirement of a fraternal benefit society under this chapter.

(c) A contract of merger or transfer takes effect on issuance of a certificate under Subsection (b).
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 1003.056 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 1003 / Section 1003.056
§ 1003.056. EFFECT ON OTHER LAW.
Status: in_force

(a) This subchapter does not affect the coverage of enrollees in clinical trials under Chapter 1379, Insurance Code.

(b) This subchapter does not affect or authorize a person to violate any law regulating the possession, use, or transfer of fetal tissue, fetal stem cells, adult stem cells, or human organs, including Sections 48.02 and 48.04, Penal Code.
Tex. Government Code § 2269.059 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2269 / Section 2269.059
§ 2269.059. SEALED BIDS, PROPOSALS, OR QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED.
Status: in_force

A person who submits a bid, proposal, or qualification to a governmental entity shall seal it before delivery.
Tex. Finance Code § 124.302 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 124 / Section 124.302
§ 124.302. GOVERNMENT LOAN PROGRAMS.
Status: in_force

A credit union may participate in:

(1) a guaranteed loan program of the United States government or a state government; and

(2) another government loan program approved by the commission.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1045.110 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1045 / Section 1045.110
§ 1045.110. GIFTS AND ENDOWMENTS.
Status: in_force

The board may accept for the district a gift or endowment to be held in trust for any purpose and under any written direction, limitation, or provision prescribed in writing by the donor that is consistent with the authority and proper management of the district.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1009.111 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1009 / Section 1009.111
§ 1009.111. CONTRACTS FOR SERVICES TO CERTAIN PERSONS.
Status: in_force

(a) The board may contract with a county or a municipality located outside Cochran County for the care and treatment of a sick or injured person of that county or municipality.

(b) The board may contract with this state or a federal agency for the treatment of a sick or injured person for whom the state or the federal government is responsible.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3943.0401 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3943 / Section 3943.0401
§ 3943.0401. IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS AND SERVICES.
Status: in_force

The district may provide, design, construct, acquire, improve, lease, relocate, repair, operate, maintain, or finance an improvement project or service using money available to the district, or contract with a governmental or private entity to provide, design, construct, acquire, improve, lease, relocate, repair, operate, maintain, or finance an improvement project or service authorized under this chapter.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 552.203 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 552 / Section 552.203
§ 552.203. ESSENTIAL CAREGIVER POLICIES, PROCEDURES, AND SAFETY PROTOCOLS.
Status: in_force

(a) Notwithstanding Section 552.202, the executive commissioner by rule shall develop guidelines to assist state hospitals in establishing essential caregiver visitation policies and procedures. The guidelines must require the hospitals to:

(1) allow a patient, patient's guardian, or patient's legally authorized representative or, for a minor patient, the patient's parent, guardian, or managing conservator, to designate for in-person visitation an essential caregiver;

(2) establish a visitation schedule allowing the essential caregiver to visit the patient for at least two hours each day;

(3) establish procedures to enable physical contact between the patient and essential caregiver; and

(4) obtain the signature of the essential caregiver certifying the caregiver will follow the hospital's safety protocols and any other policies, procedures, or rules established under this section.

(b) A state hospital may not establish safety protocols under this section that are more stringent than the safety protocols the hospital establishes for hospital staff.
Tex. Property Code § 216.012 — TX Code / Code pr / Chapter 216 / Section 216.012
§ 216.012. UNCONSTITUTIONAL RESTRICTIONS NOT EXTENDED.
Status: in_force

If a provision in restrictions extended under this chapter is void and unenforceable under the United States Constitution or Section 5.026, the restrictions are considered as if the void and unenforceable provision was never contained in the restrictions.
Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 17A.05 — TX Code / Code cr / Chapter 17A / Section 17A.05
§ 17A.05. SERVICE ON ASSOCIATION.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided in Paragraph (b) of this article, a peace officer shall serve a summons on an association by personally delivering a copy of it:

(1) to a high managerial agent at any place where business of the association is regularly conducted; or

(2) if the peace officer certifies on the return that he diligently but unsuccessfully attempted to serve a high managerial agent, to any employee of suitable age and discretion at any place where business of the association is regularly conducted; or

(3) if the peace officer certifies on the return that he diligently but unsuccessfully attempted to serve a high managerial agent, or employee of suitable age and discretion, to any member of the association.

(b) The method of service on an association regulated under the Insurance Code is governed by that code.