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Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1081.158 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1081 / Section 1081.158
§ 1081.158. FINANCIAL REPORT.
Status: in_force

As soon as practicable after the close of each fiscal year, the chief executive officer shall prepare for the board:

(1) a complete sworn statement of all district money; and

(2) a complete account of the disbursements of that money.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 262.048 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 262 / Section 262.048
§ 262.048. REFUNDING BONDS.
Status: in_force

(a) The authority may issue bonds to refund outstanding bonds in the same manner that other bonds are issued under this chapter.

(b) Bonds issued under this chapter may be exchanged by the comptroller or sold. The proceeds shall be applied as provided by Subchapters B and C, Chapter 1207, Government Code, or other applicable law.
Tex. Transportation Code § 391.211 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 391 / Section 391.211
§ 391.211. APPLICABILITY OF SUBCHAPTER.
Status: in_force

(a) This subchapter applies only to a commercial sign that is erected on or after September 1, 1993.

(b) This subchapter does not limit any authority granted to the department under this chapter.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3957.052 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3957 / Section 3957.052
§ 3957.052. QUORUM.
Status: in_force

For purposes of determining the requirements for a quorum of the board, the following are not counted:

(1) a board position vacant for any reason, including death, resignation, or disqualification; or

(2) a director who is abstaining from participation in a vote because of a conflict of interest.
Tex. Human Resources Code § 152.0101 — TX Code / Code hr / Chapter 152 / Section 152.0101
§ 152.0101. ARANSAS COUNTY.
Status: in_force

(a) The juvenile board of Aransas County is composed of the county judge, the district judges in Aransas County, and the judge of the county court at law.

(b) The commissioners court may pay the juvenile board members additional annual compensation in an amount set by the commissioners court for the added duties imposed on the members. The additional compensation may not be lower than the amount paid to the judges on September 1, 1981.

(c) The additional compensation shall be paid in equal monthly installments from the general fund of the county.

(d) Sections 152.0002, 152.0004, 152.0005, 152.0006, 152.0007, and 152.0008 do not apply to the juvenile board of Aransas County.
Tex. Alcoholic Beverage Code § 108.81 — TX Code / Code al / Chapter 108 / Section 108.81
§ 108.81. SPONSOR LIABILITY.
Status: in_force

A beverage distiller, manufacturer, distributor, or wholesaler who sponsors an event at a public entertainment facility or on public entertainment facility property, or who advertises or displays sponsorship signs in connection with such an event or facility or property, shall not be liable solely because of such sponsorship, advertisement, or display of sponsorship signs for any personal injury, death, or property damage occurring at such a facility or property or as a result of the operation or condition of such facility or property or because of any tort committed by any other party at or in connection with such event, facility, or property.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1117.205 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1117 / Section 1117.205
§ 1117.205. FINANCIAL REPORT.
Status: in_force

After the close of each fiscal year, the district administrator shall prepare for the board:

(1) a complete sworn statement of all district money; and

(2) a complete account of all disbursements of that money.
Tex. Family Code § 231.016 — TX Code / Code fa / Chapter 231 / Section 231.016
§ 231.016. DISMISSAL OF CERTAIN CLAIMS AGAINST TITLE IV-D AGENCY, TITLE IV-D AGENCY EMPLOYEE, OR CONTRACTED ATTORNEY OR POLITICAL SUBDIVISION.
Status: in_force

A court may dismiss a cause of action asserted in a suit filed against the Title IV-D agency, an employee of the Title IV-D agency, or an attorney or a political subdivision with which the Title IV-D agency has contracted under this chapter, pertaining to the powers or duties of, or services provided by, the Title IV-D agency under this subtitle if the court determines the asserted cause of action:

(1) is frivolous or malicious;

(2) fails to state a claim on which relief may be granted; or

(3) seeks monetary relief from the agency or employee for which immunity applies.
Tex. Government Code § 553.021 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 553 / Section 553.021
§ 553.021. DEFINITION.
Status: in_force

In this subchapter, "public officer" means an officer of the state or of a county, municipality, or school district of the state.
Tex. Government Code § 43.169 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 43 / Section 43.169
§ 43.169.
Status: in_force

Sec. 43.169. 235TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT. The voters of the 235th Judicial District elect a district attorney.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1094.209 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1094 / Section 1094.209
§ 1094.209. DEPOSITORY.
Status: in_force

(a) The board shall select one or more banks to serve as a depository for district money.

(b) District money, other than money invested as provided by Section 1094.210(b), and money transmitted to a bank for payment of bonds or obligations issued by the district, shall be deposited as received with the depository bank and shall remain on deposit.

(c) This chapter, including Subsection (b), does not limit the power of the board to place a part of district money on time deposit or to purchase certificates of deposit.
Tex. Alcoholic Beverage Code § 74.08 — TX Code / Code al / Chapter 74 / Section 74.08
§ 74.08. SALES BY BREWPUB LICENSE HOLDERS TO RETAILERS.
Status: in_force

(a) In addition to the activities authorized by Section 74.01, the holder of a brewpub license who holds a wine and malt beverage retailer's permit and whose sale of malt beverages consists only of malt beverages brewed on the brewpub's premises may sell malt beverages produced under the license to:

(1) those retailers to whom the holder of a general distributor's license may sell malt beverages under Section 64.01; or

(2) qualified persons to whom the holder of a general distributor's license may sell malt beverages for shipment and consumption outside the state under Section 64.01.

(b) With regard to a sale under Subsection (a)(1), the holder of a brewpub license has the same authority and is subject to the same requirements that apply to a sale made by the holder of a general class B wholesaler's permit.

(c) With regard to a sale under Subsection (a)(2), the holder of a brewpub license has the same authority and is subject to the same requirements that apply to a sale made by the holder of a general distributor's license.

(d) The total amount of malt beverages sold under this section to persons in this state may not exceed 1,000 barrels annually for each licensed brewpub location or 2,500 barrels annually for all brewpubs operated by the same licensee.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7938A.0101 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7938A / Section 7938A.0101
§ 7938A.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 East Collin County Municipal Utility District No. 1.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 5018.0103 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 5018 / Section 5018.0103
§ 5018.0103. LIMITATION ON CERTAIN POWERS.
Status: in_force

This chapter may not be construed as granting the district or the board any power over the appointment, operations, or conduct of:

(1) a branch pilot appointed under Section 69.037, Transportation Code; or

(2) the board of pilot commissioners described by Section 69.011, Transportation Code.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7990.004 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7990 / Section 7990.004
§ 7990.004. CONSENT OF MUNICIPALITY REQUIRED.
Status: in_force

The temporary directors may not hold an election under Section 7990.003 until each municipality in whose corporate limits or extraterritorial jurisdiction the district is located has consented by ordinance or resolution to the creation of the district and to the inclusion of land in the district.
Tex. Government Code § 487.252 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 487 / Section 487.252
§ 487.252. TEXAS HEALTH SERVICE CORPS PROGRAM.
Status: in_force

(a) Subject to available funding, the department shall establish a program to assist communities in recruiting and retaining physicians to practice in medically underserved areas.

(b) The department by rule shall establish:

(1) eligibility criteria for applicants;

(2) stipend application procedures;

(3) guidelines relating to stipend amounts;

(4) procedures for evaluating stipend applications; and

(5) a system of priorities relating to the:

(A) geographic areas covered;

(B) medical specialties eligible to receive funding under the program; and

(C) level of stipend support.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1031.004 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1031 / Section 1031.004
§ 1031.004. DISTRICT TERRITORY.
Status: in_force

The boundaries of the district are coextensive with the boundaries of Garza County.
Tex. Transportation Code § 252.202 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 252 / Section 252.202
§ 252.202. RELATIONSHIP OF SUBCHAPTER TO OTHER LAW.
Status: in_force

If this subchapter conflicts with a general law relating to roads and bridges, this subchapter controls.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8391.001 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8391 / Section 8391.001
§ 8391.001. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this chapter:

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

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

(3) "District" means the Oakmont Public Utility District.
Tex. Transportation Code § 311.902 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 311 / Section 311.902
§ 311.902. STREET LIGHTING IN TYPE A GENERAL-LAW MUNICIPALITY.
Status: in_force

The governing body of a Type A general-law municipality may:

(1) provide for and regulate the lighting of a street;

(2) create or change lamp districts; or

(3) exclusively regulate or direct the laying or repairing of gas pipes and gas fixtures in a street, alley, sidewalk, or other place.
Tex. Agriculture Code § 165.022 — TX Code / Code ag / Chapter 165 / Section 165.022
§ 165.022. METHOD OF DISEASE ERADICATION.
Status: in_force

(a) Following notice and public hearing, the commission shall adopt rules for the enforcement of this subchapter, including rules providing for the manner, method, and system of eradicating swine diseases.

(b) The commission may by a two-thirds vote adopt rules under this section that are more stringent than the minimum standards for cooperative programs adopted by the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service of the United States Department of Agriculture.Following notice and public hearing, the commission shall adopt rules for the enforcement of this subchapter, including rules providing for the manner, method, and system of eradicating swine diseases. The commission may by a two-thirds vote adopt rules more stringent than the rules relating to minimum standards for cooperative programs adopted by the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service of the United States Department of Agriculture.
Tex. Local Government Code § 157.074 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 157 / Section 157.074
§ 157.074. EMPLOYEE CONTRIBUTION TO SICK LEAVE POOL.
Status: in_force

(a) To contribute time to the county sick leave pool, an employee must submit an application to the administrator in the form prescribed by the commissioners court.

(b) On approval by the administrator, in a fiscal year the employee may transfer to the county sick leave pool not less than one day or more than five days of accrued sick leave time, or accrued vacation leave time in a county operating under Section 157.072(b), earned by the employee. The administrator shall credit the pool with the amount of time contributed by the employee and shall deduct the same amount of time from the amount to which the employee is entitled, as if the employee had used the time for personal purposes.

(c) An employee who is terminated or who resigns or retires may donate not more than 10 days of accrued sick leave time or, if allowed under Section 157.072(b), accrued vacation leave time earned by the employee to take effect immediately before the effective date of termination, resignation, or retirement.
Tex. Alcoholic Beverage Code § 50.003 — TX Code / Code al / Chapter 50 / Section 50.003
§ 50.003. PROHIBITED ACTIVITIES.
Status: in_force

The holder of a promotional permit may not hold an interest, directly or indirectly, in a permit or license issued under this code other than a contract to promote and enhance the sale of alcoholic beverages as authorized by this chapter.
Tex. Parks and Wildlife Code § 61.022 — TX Code / Code pw / Chapter 61 / Section 61.022
§ 61.022. TAKING WILDLIFE RESOURCES WITHOUT CONSENT OF LANDOWNER PROHIBITED.
Status: in_force

(a) No person may hunt or catch by any means or method or possess a wildlife resource at any time and at any place covered by this chapter unless the owner of the land, submerged land, or water, or the owner's agent, consents.

(b) Except as provided by Subsection (c), a person who violates Subsection (a) the first time commits an offense that is a Class A Parks and Wildlife Code misdemeanor and is punishable in addition by the revocation or suspension under Section 12.5015 of hunting and fishing licenses and permits.

(c) A person who violates Subsection (a) the first time by killing a desert bighorn sheep, pronghorn antelope, mule deer, or white-tailed deer commits an offense that is a Parks and Wildlife Code state jail felony and is punishable in addition by the revocation or suspension under Section 12.5015 of hunting and fishing licenses and permits.

(d) A second violation of Subsection (a) shall be classified as one category higher than the first violation or a Parks and Wildlife Code felony, whichever is lesser, and is punishable in addition by the revocation or suspension under Section 12.5015 of hunting and fishing licenses and permits.

(e) A third or subsequent violation of Subsection (a) shall be classified as a Parks and Wildlife Code felony and is punishable in addition by the revocation or suspension under Section 12.5015 of hunting and fishing licenses and permits.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 9206.001 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 9206 / Section 9206.001
§ 9206.001. 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 Double Platinum Ranch Water Control and Improvement District No. 1 of Grayson County.
Tex. Occupations Code § 160.010 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 160 / Section 160.010
§ 160.010. IMMUNITY FROM CIVIL LIABILITY.
Status: in_force

(a) The following are immune from civil liability:

(1) a person who, in good faith, reports or furnishes information to a medical peer review committee or the board;

(2) a member, employee, or agent of the board, a medical peer review committee, or a medical organization committee, or a medical organization district or local intervenor, who takes an action or makes a recommendation within the scope of the functions of the board, committee, or intervenor program, if that member, employee, agent, or intervenor acts without malice and in the reasonable belief that the action or recommendation is warranted by the facts known to that person; and

(3) a member or employee of the board or any person who assists the board in carrying out its duties or functions provided by law.

(b) A cause of action does not accrue against a member, agent, or employee of a medical peer review committee or against a health care entity from any act, statement, determination or recommendation made, or act reported, without malice, in the course of medical peer review.

(c) A person, medical peer review committee, or health care entity that, without malice, participates in medical peer review or furnishes records, information, or assistance to a medical peer review committee or the board is immune from any civil liability arising from that act.

(d) A person or health care entity required to report to the board may not be found liable in a civil action for failure to report to the board unless the failure was committed knowingly or wilfully, except that the appropriate state licensing body may take action against a licensed person or entity for not reporting as required under this subtitle.

(e) A member of an expert panel under Section 154.056(e) and a person serving as a consultant to the board are immune from suit and judgment and may not be subjected to a suit for damages for any investigation, report, recommendation, statement, evaluation, finding, or other action taken without fraud or malice in the course of performing the person's duties in evaluating a medical competency case. The attorney general shall represent a member of an expert panel or consultant in any suit resulting from a duty provided by the person in good faith to the board.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 9303.052 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 9303 / Section 9303.052
§ 9303.052. DISTRICT PUBLICATION OF NOTICE CONCERNING VOTER ELIGIBILITY AND REGISTRATION.
Status: in_force

Not later than the 60th day and not earlier than the 90th day before the date of each district election, the district shall publish notice of the voter eligibility and registration requirements provided by Section 9303.051.
Tex. Local Government Code § 352.021 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 352 / Section 352.021
§ 352.021. CONTEMPT OF FIRE INVESTIGATION PROCEEDINGS.
Status: in_force

(a) A person commits an offense if the person is a witness in connection with an investigation under Section 352.015 and refuses to be sworn, refuses to appear and testify, or fails and refuses to produce before the county fire marshal any book, paper, or other document relating to any matter under investigation if called on by the marshal to do so.

(a-1) A person commits an offense if the person is the owner of property subject to an investigation under Section 352.015 and the person refuses to be sworn, refuses to appear and testify, or fails and refuses to produce before the county fire marshal any book, paper, or other document relating to any matter under investigation if called on by the marshal to do so.

(b) An offense under this section is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not more than $2,000.
Tex. Business Organizations Code § 101.354 — TX Code / Code bo / Chapter 101 / Section 101.354
§ 101.354. EQUAL VOTING RIGHTS.
Status: in_force

Each governing person, member, or committee member of a limited liability company has an equal vote at a meeting of the governing authority, members, or committee of the company, as appropriate.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3830.007 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3830 / Section 3830.007
§ 3830.007. LIBERAL CONSTRUCTION OF CHAPTER.
Status: in_force

This chapter shall be construed liberally in conformity with the findings and purposes stated in this chapter.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1012.306 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1012 / Section 1012.306
§ 1012.306. SALE OR TRANSFER OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES.
Status: in_force

(a) The dissolution of the district and the sale or transfer of the district's assets or liabilities to another person may not contravene a trust indenture or bond resolution relating to the district's outstanding bonds. The dissolution and sale or transfer does not diminish or impair the rights of a holder of an outstanding bond, warrant, or other obligation of the district.

(b) The sale or transfer of the district's assets and liabilities must satisfy the debt and bond obligations of the district in a manner that protects the interests of the residents of the district, including the residents' collective property rights in the district's assets.

(c) The district may not transfer or dispose of the district's assets except for due compensation unless:

(1) the transfer is made to another governmental entity that serves the district; and

(2) the transferred assets are to be used for the benefit of the district's residents.

(d) A grant from federal funds is an obligation to be repaid in satisfaction.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8217.152 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8217 / Section 8217.152
§ 8217.152. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE TAX.
Status: in_force

(a) If authorized at an election held under Section 8217.151, the district may impose an operation and maintenance tax on taxable property in the district as provided by Section 49.107, Water Code.

(b) The board shall determine the tax rate. The rate may not exceed the rate approved at the election.
Tex. Agriculture Code § 44A.004 — TX Code / Code ag / Chapter 44A / Section 44A.004
§ 44A.004. MONEY FOR LOANS.
Status: in_force

The board may accept gifts and grants of money from the federal government, local governments, or private corporations or other persons for use in making loans under the urban farm microenterprise support program.
Tex. Estates Code § 1157.051 — TX Code / Code es / Chapter 1157 / Section 1157.051
§ 1157.051. ALLOWANCE OR REJECTION OF CLAIM.
Status: in_force

A guardian of the estate shall, not later than the 30th day after the date an authenticated claim against the guardianship estate is presented to the guardian or filed with the clerk as provided by this chapter, endorse on or attach to the claim a memorandum signed by the guardian stating:

(1) the date of presentation or filing of the claim; and

(2) whether the guardian allows or rejects the claim, or, if the guardian allows or rejects a part of the claim, the portion of the claim the guardian allows or rejects.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8873.054 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8873 / Section 8873.054
§ 8873.054. VACANCIES.
Status: in_force

If a vacancy occurs on the board, the appointing county judge or, if applicable, the appointing county judges for the vacant position shall appoint a person to fill the vacancy in a manner that meets the representational requirements of Section 8873.051. Section 36.051(c), Water Code, does not apply to the district.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8145.103 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8145 / Section 8145.103
§ 8145.103. NAVIGATION POWERS.
Status: in_force

The district may purchase, construct, acquire, own, operate, maintain, improve, or extend, inside and outside the district, canals, waterways, bulkheads, docks, and any other improvements or facilities necessary or convenient to accomplish the navigation purposes of the district authorized by Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Tex. Agriculture Code § 134.022 — TX Code / Code ag / Chapter 134 / Section 134.022
§ 134.022. AQUACULTURE FACILITY PROTECTED.
Status: in_force

(a) A person, other than the owner or operator of an aquaculture facility, may not fish on an aquaculture facility without the consent of the owner or operator.

(b) A person may not unlawfully, as defined by Section 31.03(b), Penal Code, acquire or otherwise exercise control over cultured species with intent to deprive the owner of the cultured species.
Tex. Occupations Code § 2301.4749 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 2301 / Section 2301.4749
§ 2301.4749.
Status: in_force

Sec. 2301.4749. MANUFACTURER OR DISTRIBUTOR INCENTIVE PROGRAMS: PAYMENT TO DEALER. (a) A manufacturer or distributor shall pay a dealer's claim filed under a manufacturer or distributor incentive program not later than the 30th day after the date the claim is approved.

(b) A claim is considered approved unless a manufacturer or distributor rejects the claim not later than the 31st day after the date of receipt of the claim by the manufacturer or distributor.

(c) The manufacturer or distributor shall provide the dealer with written notice of a rejection of a claim and the reasons for the rejection.