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Tex. Penal Code § 51.02 — TX Code / Code pe / Chapter 51 / Section 51.02
§ 51.02. ILLEGAL ENTRY FROM FOREIGN NATION.
Status: in_force

(a) A person who is an alien commits an offense if the person enters or attempts to enter this state directly from a foreign nation at any location other than a lawful port of entry.

(b) An offense under this section is a Class B misdemeanor, except that the offense is a state jail felony if it is shown on the trial of the offense that the defendant has been previously convicted of an offense under this section.

(c) It is an affirmative defense to prosecution under this section that:

(1) the federal government has granted the defendant:

(A) lawful presence in the United States; or

(B) asylum under 8 U.S.C. Section 1158;

(2) the defendant's conduct does not constitute a violation of 8 U.S.C. Section 1325(a); or

(3) the defendant was approved for benefits under the federal Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program between June 15, 2012, and July 16, 2021.

(d) The following federal programs do not provide an affirmative defense for purposes of Subsection (c)(1):

(1) the Deferred Action for Parents of Americans and Lawful Permanent Residents program; and

(2) any program not enacted by the United States Congress that is a successor to or materially similar to the program described by Subsection (c)(3) or Subdivision (1).
Tex. Labor Code § 207.076 — TX Code / Code la / Chapter 207 / Section 207.076
§ 207.076. EQUAL TREATMENT.
Status: in_force

Benefits based on services for all employers in employment are payable in the same amount, on the same terms, and subject to the same conditions, except to the extent that Section 207.041 is applicable.
Tex. Business & Commerce Code § 3.506 — TX Code / Code bc / Chapter 3 / Section 3.506
§ 3.506. PROCESSING FEE BY HOLDER OF PAYMENT DEVICE.
Status: in_force

(a) For purposes of this section, "payment device" means any check, item, paper or electronic payment, or other payment device used as a medium for payment.

(b) On return of a payment device to the holder following dishonor of the payment device by a payor, the holder, the holder's assignee, agent, or representative, or any other person retained by the holder to seek collection of the face value of the dishonored payment device may charge the drawer or indorser a maximum processing fee of $30.

(c) A person may not charge a processing fee to a drawer or indorser under this section if a reimbursement fee has been collected under Article 102.007(e), Code of Criminal Procedure. If a processing fee has been collected under this section and the holder subsequently receives a reimbursement fee collected under Article 102.007(e), Code of Criminal Procedure, the holder shall immediately refund the fee previously collected from the drawer or indorser.

(d) Notwithstanding Subtitle B, Title 4, Finance Code, or any other law, a contract made under Subtitle B, Title 4, Finance Code, may provide that on return of a dishonored payment device given in payment under the contract, the holder may charge the obligor under the contract the processing fee authorized by this section, and the fee may be added to the unpaid balance owed under the contract. Interest may not be charged on the fee during the term of the contract.

(e) This section does not affect any right or remedy to which the holder of a payment device may be entitled under any rule, written contract, judicial decision, or other statute.
Tex. Finance Code § 345.352 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 345 / Section 345.352
§ 345.352. SELLER'S PROMISE TO PAY OR TENDER OF CASH TO BUYER AS PART OF TRANSACTION.
Status: in_force

A retail seller may not promise to pay, pay, or otherwise tender cash to a retail buyer as a part of a transaction under this chapter unless specifically authorized by this chapter.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1201.104 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1201 / Section 1201.104
§ 1201.104. MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR BENEFITS.
Status: in_force

(a) For individual accident and health insurance policies, the commissioner shall adopt rules establishing minimum standards for benefits under each of the following categories of coverage:

(1) basic hospital expense;

(2) basic medical-surgical expense;

(3) hospital indemnity or other fixed indemnity;

(4) major medical expense;

(5) disability income protection;

(6) accident only;

(7) specified disease;

(8) specified accident; and

(9) limited benefit.

(b) This section does not prohibit the issuance of an individual accident and health insurance policy that combines categories of coverage listed by this section.
Tex. Insurance Code § 2751.102 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 2751 / Section 2751.102
§ 2751.102. USE OF FORMS.
Status: in_force

(a) A title insurance company or title insurance agent shall use the forms prescribed by the commissioner in issuing a personal property title insurance policy.

(b) Unless authorized by rule adopted by the commissioner, an insurer may not enter into a contract or other agreement concerning a personal property title insurance policy if the contract or other agreement is not expressed in the policy. A contract or agreement prohibited by this subsection is void.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 246.0735 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 246 / Section 246.0735
§ 246.0735. PHASE-IN FACILITIES.
Status: in_force

The commissioner may create requirements for escrow release different from those under Section 246.073 for facilities that obtain a certificate of authority issued under this subchapter before the commencement of facility construction. A facility that meets the commissioner's requirements under this section is not required to satisfy Section 246.073.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1049.251 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1049 / Section 1049.251
§ 1049.251. IMPOSITION OF AD VALOREM TAX.
Status: in_force

(a) The board shall impose a tax on all property in the district subject to district taxation.

(b) The tax may be used only to:

(1) pay the interest on and create a sinking fund for bonds issued under this chapter;

(2) provide for the operation and maintenance of the district and hospital system;

(3) make improvements and additions to the hospital system; or

(4) acquire sites for additions to the hospital system.
Tex. Local Government Code § 43.0688 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 43 / Section 43.0688
§ 43.0688. RETALIATION FOR ANNEXATION DISAPPROVAL PROHIBITED.
Status: in_force

(a) The disapproval of the proposed annexation of an area under this subchapter does not affect any existing legal obligation of the municipality proposing the annexation to continue to provide governmental services in the area, including water or wastewater services, regardless of whether the municipality holds a certificate of convenience and necessity to serve the area.

(b) The municipality may not initiate a rate proceeding solely because of the disapproval of a proposed annexation of an area under this subchapter.

(c) A municipality that makes a wholesale sale of water to a special district operating under Chapter 36 or Title 4, Water Code, may not charge rates for the water that are higher than rates charged in other similarly situated areas solely because the district is wholly or partly located in an area that disapproved of a proposed annexation under this subchapter.
Tex. Election Code § 123.001 — TX Code / Code el / Chapter 123 / Section 123.001
§ 123.001. ADOPTION OF VOTING SYSTEM REQUIRED.
Status: repealed

(a) Before a voting system may be used in elections, the authority designated by this section, by resolution, order, or other official action of the authority, must adopt the system for use in the elections.

(b) The decision on whether to adopt a voting system is made by the following authority:

(1) for general elections for state and county officers, the commissioners court;

(2) for primary elections, the county executive committee of the political party holding the primary; and

(3) for any other elections:

(A) the commissioners court, if ordered by the governor or by a county authority; or

(B) the governing body of the political subdivision served by the authority ordering the elections, if ordered by an authority serving a political subdivision other than a county.

(c) If a voting system is adopted for use in elections, the voting system shall be used in the elections in accordance with the terms and conditions stated in the official action adopting the system, subject to this title.

(d) Repealed by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1107, Sec. 2.21(1), eff. January 1, 2006.
Tex. Government Code § 2306.755 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2306 / Section 2306.755
§ 2306.755. NONPROFIT OWNER-BUILDER HOUSING PROGRAMS.
Status: in_force

(a) The department may certify nonprofit owner-builder housing programs operated by a tax-exempt organization listed under Section 501(c)(3), Internal Revenue Code of 1986, to:

(1) qualify potential owner-builders for loans under this subchapter;

(2) provide owner-builder education classes under Section 2306.756;

(3) assist owner-builders in building or rehabilitating housing; and

(4) originate or service loans made under this subchapter.

(b) The department by rule shall adopt procedures for the certification of nonprofit owner-builder housing programs under this section.
Tex. Transportation Code § 504.319 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 504 / Section 504.319
§ 504.319. DEFENSE SUPERIOR SERVICE MEDAL RECIPIENTS.
Status: in_force

The department shall issue specialty license plates for recipients of the Defense Superior Service Medal. License plates issued under this section must include the words "Defense Superior Service Medal" at the bottom of each plate.
Tex. Government Code § 499.156 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 499 / Section 499.156
§ 499.156. VOCATIONAL TRAINING.
Status: in_force

The department shall adopt a policy under which a representative of a public or private entity, including a public or private institution of higher education, may provide vocational training on a voluntary basis to inmates.
Tex. Business Organizations Code § 21.056 — TX Code / Code bo / Chapter 21 / Section 21.056
§ 21.056. RESTATED CERTIFICATE OF FORMATION.
Status: in_force

(a) A corporation may adopt a restated certificate of formation as provided by Subchapter B, Chapter 3, by following the same procedures to amend its certificate of formation under Sections 21.052-21.055, except that:

(1) shareholder approval is not required if an amendment is not adopted; and

(2) the shareholders of a corporation may consent in writing, or the organizers of a corporation may adopt a resolution, to authorize a restated certificate of formation that contains an amendment to cancel an event requiring winding up in accordance with Section 21.502(1) or (2).

(b) The restated certificate of formation shall be filed in accordance with Chapter 4 and takes effect as provided by Subchapter B, Chapter 3.
Tex. Property Code § 210.005 — TX Code / Code pr / Chapter 210 / Section 210.005
§ 210.005. PETITION PROCEDURE.
Status: in_force

(a) The property owners' association or petition committee shall deliver to each record owner of property in the subdivision a petition describing the exact terms of the proposed extension or modification of the existing restrictions.

(b) The petition must state the date by which a response must be received in order to be counted.

(c) The petition may allow each owner to indicate approval or disapproval of:

(1) the entire proposal; or

(2) specific provisions of the proposal.

(d) Separate signature pages may be delivered if the proposed extension or modification is stated fully or referenced on each signature page. A reference may be made by the following or substantially similar wording: "We the undersigned owners of property in the __________ Subdivision indicate by our signatures on this document our approval or disapproval of the proposal(s) circulated by __________ on or about [date] to [extend or modify] our restrictive covenants. We acknowledge that we have fully reviewed the proposal(s)."

(e) The petition must be sent by certified mail, return receipt requested, to each owner's mailing address as reflected in the appraisal records maintained by the appraisal district in which the owner's property is located.

(f) The signature of an owner on the petition conclusively establishes that the owner received the petition.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 4013.0307 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 4013 / Section 4013.0307
§ 4013.0307. PARKING FACILITIES.
Status: in_force

(a) The district may acquire, lease as lessor or lessee, construct, develop, own, operate, and maintain parking facilities or a system of parking facilities, including lots, garages, parking terminals, or other structures or accommodations for parking motor vehicles off the streets and related appurtenances.

(b) The district's parking facilities serve the public purposes of the district and are owned, used, and held for a public purpose even if leased or operated by a private entity for a term of years.

(c) The district's parking facilities are parts of and necessary components of a street and are considered to be a street or road improvement.

(d) The development and operation of the district's parking facilities may be considered an economic development program.
Tex. Government Code § 45.179 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 45 / Section 45.179
§ 45.179. FORT BEND COUNTY.
Status: in_force

(a) It is the primary duty of the county attorney in Fort Bend County to represent the state, Fort Bend County, and the officials of the county in all civil matters pending before the courts of Fort Bend County and any other courts in which the state, Fort Bend County, or the county officials have matters pending.

(b) The county attorney shall represent the Fort Bend County Drainage District and any other county entity created by law.

(c) The county attorney has the powers, duties, and privileges in Fort Bend County relating to civil commitment matters under Subtitle C, Title 7, Health and Safety Code, for and on behalf of the state.

(c-1) The county attorney has the powers, duties, and privileges in Fort Bend County relating to matters involving children's protective services.

(d) The county attorney has no power, duty, or privilege in Fort Bend County relating to family law and juvenile matters, except as provided by Subsection (c-1), protective orders under Title 4, Family Code, orders under Chapter 159, Family Code, and proceedings under Title 3, Family Code.

(e) The county attorney has no power, duty, or privilege in Fort Bend County relating to criminal matters or matters directly relating to criminal matters, including any asset forfeiture relating to a criminal activity, and bond forfeiture proceedings through judgment other than collection of a final judgment on a bond forfeiture.

(f) Except as provided by Section 43.181(d), the county attorney has all the powers, duties, and privileges in Fort Bend County relating to quo warranto and removal from office proceedings.

(g) At the request of the district attorney, the county attorney may assist the district attorney in criminal cases in Fort Bend County.

(h) The county attorney shall, with the approval of the commissioners court, appoint the assistant county attorneys and other assistants necessary to the proper performance of the county attorney's duties. The commissioners court shall set the salary of an assistant to the county attorney.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7929A.0302 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7929A / Section 7929A.0302
§ 7929A.0302. MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT POWERS AND DUTIES.
Status: in_force

The district has the powers and duties provided by the general law of this state, including Chapters 49 and 54, Water Code, applicable to municipal utility districts created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 712.0035 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 712 / Section 712.0035
§ 712.0035. ISSUANCE OF CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY.
Status: in_force

(a) The commissioner shall issue a certificate of authority if the commissioner finds that:

(1) the applicant meets the qualifications listed in Section 712.0034 and it is reasonable to believe that the applicant's cemetery business will be conducted fairly and lawfully, according to applicable state and federal law, and in a manner commanding the public's trust and confidence;

(2) the issuance of the certificate of authority is in the public interest;

(3) the documentation and forms required to be submitted by the applicant are acceptable; and

(4) the applicant has satisfied all requirements for issuance of a certificate of authority.

(b) The applicant is entitled, on request, to a hearing on a denial of the application. The request must be filed with the commissioner not later than the 30th day after the date the notice of denial is mailed. The hearing must be held not later than the 60th day after the date of the request unless the administrative law judge extends the period for good cause or the parties agree to a later hearing date. The hearing is a contested case under Chapter 2001, Government Code.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8072.0503 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8072 / Section 8072.0503
§ 8072.0503. BONDS FOR ROAD PROJECTS.
Status: in_force

At the time of issuance, the total principal amount of bonds or other obligations issued or incurred to finance road projects and payable from ad valorem taxes may not exceed one-fourth of the assessed value of the real property in the district.
Tex. Family Code § 158.308 — TX Code / Code fa / Chapter 158 / Section 158.308
§ 158.308. EFFECT OF FILING MOTION TO STAY.
Status: in_force

The filing of a motion to stay by an obligor in the manner provided by Section 158.307 prohibits the clerk of court from delivering the judicial writ of withholding to any employer of the obligor before a hearing is held.
Tex. Government Code § 442.071 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 442 / Section 442.071
§ 442.071. DEFINITION.
Status: in_force

In this subchapter, "historic site" means:

(1) a site listed under Section 442.072; or

(2) real property significant to the history of this state that the commission administers or acquires for use by the public.
Tex. Finance Code § 348.404 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 348 / Section 348.404
§ 348.404. SELLER'S ACTION FOR INCENTIVE PROGRAM OR TO PAY FOR BUYER'S MOTOR VEHICLE.
Status: in_force

(a) A retail seller may pay, promise to pay, or tender cash or another thing of value to the manufacturer, distributor, or retail buyer of the product if the payment, promise, or tender is made in order to participate in a financial incentive program offered by the manufacturer or distributor of the vehicle to the buyer.

(b) A retail seller, in connection with a retail installment transaction, may:

(1) advance money to retire:

(A) an amount owed against a motor vehicle used as a trade-in or a motor vehicle owned by the buyer that has been declared a total loss by the buyer's insurer; or

(B) the retail buyer's outstanding obligation under a motor vehicle lease contract, a credit transaction for the purchase of a motor vehicle, or another retail installment transaction; and

(2) finance repayment of that money in a retail installment contract.

(c) A retail seller may pay in cash to the retail buyer any portion of the net cash value of a motor vehicle owned by the buyer and used as a trade-in in a transaction involving the sale of another motor vehicle. In this subsection, "net cash value" means the cash value of a motor vehicle after payment of all amounts secured by the motor vehicle.

(d) A retail seller may include money advanced under Subsection (b) in the retail installment contract only if it is included as an itemized charge and may disclose money advanced under Subsection (b) in any manner permitted by Regulation Z (12 C.F.R. Parts 226 and 1026) adopted under the Truth in Lending Act (15 U.S.C. Section 1601 et seq.). Section 349.003 does not apply to this subsection. This subsection does not create a private right of action. The commissioner has exclusive jurisdiction to enforce this subsection.
Tex. Water Code § 60.037 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 60 / Section 60.037
§ 60.037. AWARD AND EXECUTION OF OIL, GAS, AND MINERAL LEASES.
Status: in_force

(a) The commission may lease all or any part of land advertised for lease under Section 60.035 of this code.

(b) The lease shall be awarded to the highest and best bidder and shall reserve at least one-eighth royalty of all gas, oil, or minerals in or produced on the land. The lease shall contain other provisions reasonably necessary to protect the interests of the district and may not be less favorable to the district than customary commercial leases in the locality.

(c) The chairman and secretary of the commission shall execute the lease under an order, entered in the minutes of the commission, which shall include the consideration for the lease.
Tex. Election Code § 254.043 — TX Code / Code el / Chapter 254 / Section 254.043
§ 254.043. ACTION TO REQUIRE COMPLIANCE.
Status: in_force

(a) This section applies only to:

(1) a person required to file reports under this chapter with the commission; or

(2) a person required to file reports under this chapter with an authority other than the commission in connection with an office of a political subdivision in a county with a population of at least 500,000.

(b) A resident of the territory served by an office may bring an action for injunctive relief against a candidate for or holder of that office or a specific-purpose committee for supporting or opposing such a candidate or assisting such an officeholder to require the person to file a report under this chapter that the person has failed to timely file.

(c) An action under this section may be brought against a person required to file reports under this chapter only if:

(1) the report is not filed before the 60th day after the date on which the report was required to be filed;

(2) not earlier than the 60th day after the date on which the report was required to be filed, the person bringing the action delivers written notice by certified mail to the person required to file the report, stating:

(A) the person's intention to bring an action under this section if the report is not filed; and

(B) that an action to require the filing of the report may be filed if the report is not filed before the 30th day after the date on which the person required to file the report receives the notice; and

(3) the report is not filed before the 30th day after the date on which the person required to file the report receives the notice required by Subdivision (2).

(d) The court shall award a plaintiff who prevails in an action under this section reasonable attorney's fees and court costs.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1073.158 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1073 / Section 1073.158
§ 1073.158. FINANCIAL REPORT.
Status: in_force

As soon as practicable 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 the disbursements of that money.