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Tex. Government Code § 609.001 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 609 / Section 609.001
§ 609.001. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this chapter:

(1) "Board of trustees" means the board of trustees of the Employees Retirement System of Texas.

(2) "Employee" means an individual who is an officer or employee of a state agency or political subdivision, as appropriate.

(2-a) "Institution of higher education" means an institution of higher education as defined by Section 61.003, Education Code.

(3) "Investment income" means the amount earned from investment in a qualified investment product of compensation deferred under a deferred compensation plan.

(4) "Participating employee" means an employee who contracts to participate in a deferred compensation plan.

(5) "Plan administrator" means the person responsible for administering a deferred compensation plan.

(6) "Political subdivision" means a governmental entity in the state that is not a state agency and includes a county, municipality, school district, river authority, other special purpose district or authority, and junior college district.

(7) "Qualified vendor" means a vendor approved by a plan administrator or with whom a plan administrator has contracted for participation in the deferred compensation plan.

(8) "State agency" means a board, commission, office, department, or other agency in the executive, judicial, or legislative branch of state government, including an institution of higher education.

(9) "Vendor" means a private entity that sells investment products.

(10) "401(k) plan" means an employees' deferred compensation plan, the federal income tax treatment of which is governed by Section 401(k) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (26 U.S.C. Section 401(k)).

(11) "457 plan" means an employees' deferred compensation plan, the federal income tax treatment of which is governed by Section 457 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (26 U.S.C. Section 457).
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3938.054 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3938 / Section 3938.054
§ 3938.054. VACANCY.
Status: in_force

If a vacancy occurs on the board, the remaining directors shall appoint a director for the remainder of the unexpired term.
Tex. Tax Code § 32.02 — TX Code / Code tx / Chapter 32 / Section 32.02
§ 32.02. RESTRICTIONS ON A MINERAL INTEREST TAX LIEN.
Status: in_force

(a) If a mineral estate is severed from a surface estate and if different persons own the mineral estate and surface estate, the lien resulting from taxes imposed against each interest in the mineral estate exists only for the duration of the interest it encumbers. After an interest in the mineral estate terminates, the lien encumbering it expires and is not enforceable:

(1) against any part of the surface estate not owned by the owner of the interest encumbered by the lien;

(2) against any part of the mineral estate not owned by the owner of the interest encumbered by the lien; or

(3) against the owner of the surface estate as a personal obligation, unless he also owns the interest encumbered by the lien.

(b) Taxes imposed on a severed interest in a mineral estate that has terminated remain the personal liability of the person who owned the interest on January 1 of the year for which the tax was imposed.
Tex. Election Code § 173.003 — TX Code / Code el / Chapter 173 / Section 173.003
§ 173.003. EXPENSES INCURRED BY COUNTY.
Status: in_force

Except as otherwise provided by law, the county shall pay all the expenses incurred in connection with early voting in a primary election, except expenses relating to the printing of early voting ballots, and any other expenses incurred by a county authority in connection with a primary election.
Tex. Government Code § 791.004 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 791 / Section 791.004
§ 791.004. INTERLOCAL CONTRACT; DUAL OFFICE HOLDING.
Status: in_force

A person acting under an interlocal contract does not, because of that action, hold more than one civil office of emolument or more than one office of honor, trust, or profit.
Tex. Government Code § 2063.0025 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2063 / Section 2063.0025
§ 2063.0025. COMMAND CHIEF.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, "state cybersecurity program" means the policies, standards, procedures, elements, structure, strategies, objectives, plans, metrics, reports, services, and resources that establish the cybersecurity function for this state.

(b) The chief directs the day-to-day operations and policies of the command and oversees and is responsible for all functions and duties of the command.

(c) The chief shall oversee cybersecurity matters for this state including:

(1) implementing the duties described by Section 2063.004;

(2) developing a statewide cybersecurity framework;

(3) overseeing the development of cybersecurity policies and standards;

(4) collaborating with governmental entities and other entities operating or exercising control over state information systems or state-controlled data critical to strengthen this state's cybersecurity and information security policies, standards, and guidelines;

(5) overseeing the implementation of the policies, standards, and requirements developed under this chapter;

(6) providing cybersecurity leadership, strategic direction, and coordination for the state cybersecurity program;

(7) providing strategic direction to:

(A) the network security center established under Section 2059.101; and

(B) regional security operations centers operated under Subchapter G; and

(8) overseeing the preparation and submission of the report described by Section 2063.301.
Tex. Education Code § 52.33 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 52 / Section 52.33
§ 52.33. AMOUNT OF LOAN.
Status: in_force

The amount of the loan to any qualified applicant shall be limited to the difference between the financial resources available to the applicant, including the applicant's scholarships, gifts, grants, and other financial aid, and the amount necessary to pay the applicant's reasonable expenses as a student at the participating institution of higher education where the applicant has been accepted for enrollment, under the rules and regulations adopted by the board. The total loan to any individual student may never be more than the amount the student can reasonably be expected to repay in the maximum loan period provided by board rule, except as otherwise provided for in this chapter.
Tex. Tax Code § 301.004 — TX Code / Code tx / Chapter 301 / Section 301.004
§ 301.004. TELEPHONE COMPANY EXEMPTION.
Status: in_force

(a) A municipality or other political subdivision of this state may not impose an occupation tax or any charge for the privilege of doing business on a telephone company taxed under Chapter 171 of this code.

(b) This section does not:

(1) prohibit the collection by a municipality of a franchise tax in effect on October 31, 1936;

(2) prohibit the collection of ad valorem taxes; or

(3) affect any contracts made between a municipality and a franchise holder.

(c) In this section, "telephone company" means a person who owns or operates a telephone line or a telephone network in this state, charges for its use, and is regulated by the Public Utility Commission of Texas as a certificated provider of local exchange telephone service.
Tex. Insurance Code § 401.253 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 401 / Section 401.253
§ 401.253. AUDITS.
Status: in_force

This subchapter does not affect the duty of the state auditor to audit the financial program.
Tex. Government Code § 2151.005 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2151 / Section 2151.005
§ 2151.005. EXEMPTIONS RELATED TO LEGAL SERVICES.
Status: in_force

This subtitle does not apply to:

(1) obtaining outside legal counsel services;

(2) obtaining expert witnesses; or

(3) procuring litigation-related goods and services for which competitive procurement is not feasible under the circumstances.
Tex. Election Code § 253.003 — TX Code / Code el / Chapter 253 / Section 253.003
§ 253.003. UNLAWFULLY MAKING OR ACCEPTING CONTRIBUTION.
Status: in_force

(a) A person may not knowingly make a political contribution in violation of this chapter.

(b) A person may not knowingly accept a political contribution the person knows to have been made in violation of this chapter.

(c) This section does not apply to a political contribution made or accepted in violation of Subchapter F.

(d) Except as provided by Subsection (e), a person who violates this section commits an offense. An offense under this section is a Class A misdemeanor.

(e) A violation of Subsection (a) or (b) is a felony of the third degree if the contribution is made in violation of Subchapter D.
Tex. Government Code § 2063.401 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2063 / Section 2063.401
§ 2063.401. DESIGNATED INFORMATION SECURITY OFFICER.
Status: in_force

Each state agency shall designate an information security officer who:

(1) reports to the agency's executive-level management;

(2) has authority over information security for the entire agency;

(3) possesses the training and experience required to ensure the agency complies with requirements and policies established by the command; and

(4) to the extent feasible, has information security duties as the officer's primary duties.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1026.061 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1026 / Section 1026.061
§ 1026.061. GENERAL DUTIES OF DISTRICT ADMINISTRATOR.
Status: in_force

Subject to the limitations prescribed by the board, the district administrator shall:

(1) supervise the work and activities of the district; and

(2) direct the affairs of the district.
Tex. Labor Code § 411.108 — TX Code / Code la / Chapter 411 / Section 411.108
§ 411.108. ACCIDENT REPORTS.
Status: in_force

The division may require an employer and any other appropriate person to report accidents, personal injuries, fatalities, or other statistics and information relating to accidents on forms prescribed by and covering periods designated by the commissioner.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 119B.004 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 119B / Section 119B.004
§ 119B.004. ADVISORY COMMITTEE DUTIES.
Status: in_force

The advisory committee shall:

(1) examine the impact of nutrition on human health and examine the connection between ultra-processed foods, including foods containing artificial color and food additives, and the prevalence of chronic diseases and other chronic health issues;

(2) provide an independent review of scientific studies analyzing the effects of ultra-processed foods on human health;

(3) provide education on the effects of ultra-processed foods on human health; and

(4) develop and maintain dietary and nutritional guidelines based on the consensus of available scientific studies and information concerning diet and nutrition.
Tex. Property Code § 54.003 — TX Code / Code pr / Chapter 54 / Section 54.003
§ 54.003. EXCEPTIONS.
Status: in_force

The lien does not arise if:

(1) a tenant provides everything necessary to cultivate the leased premises and the landlord charges rent of more than one-third of the value of the grain and one-fourth of the value of the cotton grown on the premises; or

(2) a landlord provides everything except the labor and directly or indirectly charges rent of more than one-half of the value of the grain and cotton grown on the premises.
Tex. Labor Code § 21.118 — TX Code / Code la / Chapter 21 / Section 21.118
§ 21.118. STATEWIDE HOMETOWN PLAN.
Status: in_force

Subchapter B does not apply to a labor union, firm, association, or individual participating on September 23, 1983, in a statewide hometown plan approved by the United States Department of Labor.
Tex. Transportation Code § 370.317 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 370 / Section 370.317
§ 370.317. AGREEMENTS WITH LOCAL GOVERNMENTS.
Status: repealed

(a) In this section, "local government" means a:

(1) county, municipality, special district, or other political subdivision of this state;

(2) local government corporation created under Subchapter D, Chapter 431; or

(3) combination of two or more entities described by Subdivision (1) or (2).

(b) A local government may enter into an agreement with an authority or a private entity under which the local government assists in the financing of the construction, maintenance, and operation of a turnpike project located in the government's jurisdiction in return for a percentage of the revenue from the project.

(c) A local government may use any revenue available for road purposes, including bond and tax proceeds, to provide financing under Subsection (b).

(d) Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1279, Sec. 17, eff. June 17, 2011.

(e) Revenue received by a local government under an agreement under this section must be used for transportation purposes.
Tex. Utilities Code § 104.053 — TX Code / Code ut / Chapter 104 / Section 104.053
§ 104.053. COMPONENTS OF ADJUSTED VALUE OF INVESTED CAPITAL.
Status: in_force

(a) Gas utility rates shall be based on the adjusted value of invested capital used and useful to the utility in providing service and that adjusted value shall be computed on the basis of a reasonable balance between:

(1) original cost, less depreciation; and

(2) current cost, less an adjustment for present age and condition.

(b) The regulatory authority may determine a reasonable balance that reflects:

(1) not less than 60 percent nor more than 75 percent of the original cost of the property at the time the property was dedicated to public use, whether by the gas utility that is the present owner or by a predecessor, less depreciation; and

(2) not less than 25 percent nor more than 40 percent of the current cost less an adjustment for present age and condition.

(c) In determining a reasonable balance, the regulatory authority may consider inflation, deflation, quality of service being provided, growth rate of the service area, and need for the gas utility to attract new capital.

(d) Construction work in progress, at cost as recorded on the gas utility's books, may be included as part of the adjusted value of invested capital used by and useful to the utility in providing service, as necessary to the financial integrity of the utility.

(e) Costs of facilities, revenues, expenses, taxes, and reserves shall be separated or allocated as prescribed by the regulatory authority.

(f) In this section, "original cost" means the actual money cost or the actual money value of consideration paid other than money.
Tex. Human Resources Code § 152.1781 — TX Code / Code hr / Chapter 152 / Section 152.1781
§ 152.1781. MORRIS COUNTY.
Status: in_force

(a) Morris County is included in the Camp, Marion, Morris, and Titus Counties Juvenile Board.

(b) Section 152.0381 applies to the Camp, Marion, Morris, and Titus Counties Juvenile Board.

(c) Section 152.1782 is suspended while Morris County is a member of the Camp, Marion, Morris, and Titus Counties Juvenile Board.
Tex. Agriculture Code § 168.003 — TX Code / Code ag / Chapter 168 / Section 168.003
§ 168.003. ADMINISTRATION OF PROGRAM; SEARCH WARRANT.
Status: in_force

(a) In administering the program, the laboratory may:

(1) require the registration of hatcheries and hatchery supply flocks;

(2) examine, test, monitor, and collect samples from any flock, whether a hatchery supply flock or not, if the flock is suspected of being infected or a potential source of infection;

(3) examine, test, monitor, and collect samples from any hatchery supply flock;

(4) enter premises where flocks are kept or eggs are hatched as necessary to administer this chapter; and

(5) promulgate rules necessary to the control and eradication of pullorum disease and fowl typhoid.

(b) If a person conducting an inspection of premises under Subsection (a)(4) of this section desires to be accompanied by a peace officer, the person may apply to any magistrate in the county where the property is located for the issuance of a search warrant. In applying for the warrant, the person shall describe the premises or place to be entered and shall by oath or affirmation give evidence of probable cause to believe that entry is necessary for the control or eradication of pullorum disease or fowl typhoid. The application for the warrant and the warrant itself need only describe the property or premises in terms sufficient to enable the owner or caretaker to know what property is referred to in the documents. The warrant entitles the person to whom it is issued to be accompanied by a peace officer and by assistants. The issuing magistrate may not charge court costs or other fees for the issuance of this warrant.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1096.057 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1096 / Section 1096.057
§ 1096.057. DISTRICT ADMINISTRATOR.
Status: in_force

(a) The board may employ a district administrator to manage the operations of the hospital system.

(b) The district administrator may hire necessary personnel to perform the services provided by the hospital system.
Tex. Transportation Code § 364.053 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 364 / Section 364.053
§ 364.053. REFUNDING BONDS.
Status: in_force

The commissioners court by resolution or order may issue bonds to refund outstanding bonds that were issued under this chapter, subject to any restriction in the bond resolutions or orders or in the trust indentures relating to the issuance of the bonds.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 431.058 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 431 / Section 431.058
§ 431.058. RECOVERY OF ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTY BY ATTORNEY GENERAL.
Status: in_force

The attorney general at the request of the department may bring a civil action to recover an administrative penalty under this subchapter.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8506.001 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8506 / Section 8506.001
§ 8506.001. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this chapter:

(1) "Authority" means the Upper Colorado River Authority.

(2) "Board" means the board of directors of the authority.

(3) "Director" means a member of the board.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1151.054 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1151 / Section 1151.054
§ 1151.054. STATEMENT MADE BY OR ON BEHALF OF INSURED.
Status: in_force

An industrial life insurance policy must provide that, in the absence of fraud, a statement made by the insured or on behalf of the insured is considered a representation and not a warranty.
Tex. Finance Code § 123.003 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 123 / Section 123.003
§ 123.003. ENLARGEMENT OF POWERS.
Status: in_force

(a) A credit union may engage in any activity in which it could engage, exercise any power it could exercise, or make any loan or investment it could make, if it were operating as a federal credit union.

(b) Notwithstanding any other law, and in addition to the powers and authorities conferred under Subsection (a), a credit union has the powers or authorities of a foreign credit union operating a branch in this state if the commissioner finds that exercise of those powers or authorities is convenient for and affords an advantage to the credit union's members and maintains the fairness of competition and parity between the credit union and any foreign credit union. A credit union does not have the field of membership powers or authorities of a foreign credit union operating a branch in this state.
Tex. Occupations Code § 253.003 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 253 / Section 253.003
§ 253.003. PERSONNEL.
Status: in_force

(a) The executive director, with the board's consent, may employ an assistant executive director to perform the executive director's duties when the executive director is absent or unable to act.

(b) The board may employ:

(1) committees, clerks, advisors, consultants, dentists, hygienists, or examiners to assist the board in performing its duties; and

(2) other persons determined necessary:

(A) to assist the local prosecuting officers of a county in the enforcement of state laws prohibiting the unlawful practice of dentistry; and

(B) to carry out other purposes for which funds are appropriated.

(c) The board shall employ other employees as needed to assist the executive director in performing the executive director's duties and in carrying out the purposes of this subtitle.

(d) A person assisting a local prosecuting officer under this section is subject to the direction and control of the prosecuting officer. This subsection does not change the authority granted by law to the prosecuting officer.
Tex. Transportation Code § 601.006 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 601 / Section 601.006
§ 601.006. APPLICABILITY TO CERTAIN OWNERS AND OPERATORS.
Status: in_force

If an owner or operator of a motor vehicle involved in a collision in this state does not have a driver's license or vehicle registration or is a nonresident, the person may not be issued a driver's license or registration until the person has complied with this chapter to the same extent that would be necessary if, at the time of the collision, the person had a driver's license or registration.
Tex. Water Code § 49.219 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 49 / Section 49.219
§ 49.219. ACQUISITION OF EXISTING FACILITIES.
Status: in_force

Any district may acquire by agreement all or any part of existing water, sanitary sewer, or drainage systems of any water supply corporation, including works, improvements, facilities, plants, equipment, appliances, contract rights, and other assets and rights that are completed, partially completed, or under construction, and in connection therewith a district may assume all or any part of the contracts, indebtedness, or obligations of the corporation related to said systems, including any contracts, indebtedness, or obligations related to or payable from the revenues of said systems, and may perform all or any part of the obligations of said corporation in the same manner and to the same extent that any other purchaser or assignee could be bound on any such contracts, indebtedness, or obligations. Before assuming any indebtedness or obligations of such corporation related to any such system, a district other than a special water authority shall obtain the approval of the commission of such assumption.
Tex. Local Government Code § 229.002 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 229 / Section 229.002
§ 229.002. REGULATION OF DISCHARGE OF WEAPON.
Status: in_force

A municipality may not apply a regulation relating to the discharge of firearms or other weapons in the extraterritorial jurisdiction of the municipality or in an area annexed by the municipality after September 1, 1981, if the firearm or other weapon is:

(1) a shotgun, air rifle or pistol, BB gun, or bow and arrow discharged:

(A) on a tract of land of 10 acres or more and more than 150 feet from a residence or occupied building located on another property; and

(B) in a manner not reasonably expected to cause a projectile to cross the boundary of the tract; or

(2) a center fire or rim fire rifle or pistol of any caliber discharged:

(A) on a tract of land of 50 acres or more and more than 300 feet from a residence or occupied building located on another property; and

(B) in a manner not reasonably expected to cause a projectile to cross the boundary of the tract.
Tex. Agriculture Code § 60.053 — TX Code / Code ag / Chapter 60 / Section 60.053
§ 60.053. AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT.
Status: in_force

(a) A district may:

(1) promote all agricultural enterprises, facilities, and services of the district;

(2) encourage the maintenance and conservation of soil and water in the district;

(3) acquire, design, construct, and operate an agricultural enterprise; and

(4) expand, develop, and diversify production, processing, marketing, and export of Texas agricultural products.

(b) A district may acquire property as necessary, including vehicles, farm equipment, and other machinery and related facilities for the harvesting, processing, storage, packaging, distribution, and transportation of agricultural products or by-products.
Tex. Government Code § 2400.0015 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2400 / Section 2400.0015
§ 2400.0015. APPLICABILITY.
Status: in_force

This chapter does not apply to an investment prohibited under Chapter 808 or a contract prohibited under Chapter 2271.