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Tex. Tax Code § 23.1211 — TX Code / Code tx / Chapter 23 / Section 23.1211
§ 23.1211. TEMPORARY PRODUCTION AIRCRAFT; VALUE.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section:

(1) "List price" means the value of an aircraft as listed in the most recent edition of the International Bureau of Aviation Aircraft Values Book.

(2) "Maximum takeoff weight" means the maximum takeoff weight listed in the aircraft's type certificate data sheet for the lowest rated configuration or, if the aircraft does not have a type certificate data sheet, the maximum takeoff weight target as published by the aircraft's manufacturer.

(3) "Temporary production aircraft" means an aircraft:

(A) that is a transport category aircraft as defined by federal aviation regulations;

(B) for which a Federal Aviation Administration special airworthiness certificate has been issued;

(C) that is operated under a Federal Aviation Administration special flight permit;

(D) that has a maximum takeoff weight of at least 145,000 pounds; and

(E) that is temporarily located in this state for purposes of manufacture or assembly.

(b) The chief appraiser shall determine the appraised value of temporary production aircraft to be 10 percent of the aircraft's list price as of January 1.

(c) The legislature finds that there is a lack of information that reliably establishes the market value of temporary production aircraft. Accordingly, the legislature has enacted this section to specify the method to be used in determining the appraised value of such aircraft.
Tex. Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 61.0021 — TX Code / Code cp / Chapter 61 / Section 61.0021
§ 61.0021. GROUNDS FOR ATTACHMENT IN SUIT FOR SEXUAL ASSAULT.
Status: in_force

(a) Notwithstanding any other provision of this code, attachment is available to a plaintiff who:

(1) has general grounds for issuance under Sections 61.001(2) and (3); and

(2) institutes a suit for personal injury arising as a result of conduct that violates:

(A) Section 22.011(a)(2), Penal Code (sexual assault of a child);

(B) Section 22.021(a)(1)(B), Penal Code (aggravated sexual assault of a child);

(C) Section 21.02, Penal Code (continuous sexual abuse of young child or disabled individual); or

(D) Section 21.11, Penal Code (indecency with a child).

(b) A court may issue a writ of attachment in a suit described by Subsection (a) in an amount the court determines to be appropriate to provide for the counseling and medical needs of the plaintiff.
Tex. Government Code § 772.008 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 772 / Section 772.008
§ 772.008. PLANNING ASSISTANCE FOR POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS.
Status: in_force

(a) The governor may, on request of the governing body of a political subdivision or the authorized agency of a group of political subdivisions:

(1) arrange planning assistance, including surveys, community renewal plans, technical services, and other planning; and

(2) arrange for a study or report on a planning problem submitted to the governor.

(b) The governor and the governing body may agree on the amount, if any, to be paid to the governor's office for planning services.

(c) The governor may apply for and accept grants from, and contract with, the federal government or other sources for any planning assistance, study, or report under this section.

(d) The governor may use the regular functions of the office of the governor or another state agency in providing planning assistance under this section.

(e) The governor may exercise powers under this section through a designated representative.
Tex. Family Code § 155.003 — TX Code / Code fa / Chapter 155 / Section 155.003
§ 155.003. EXERCISE OF CONTINUING, EXCLUSIVE JURISDICTION.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as otherwise provided by this section, a court with continuing, exclusive jurisdiction may exercise its jurisdiction to modify its order regarding managing conservatorship, possessory conservatorship, possession of and access to the child, and support of the child.

(b) A court of this state may not exercise its continuing, exclusive jurisdiction to modify managing conservatorship if:

(1) the child's home state is other than this state; or

(2) modification is precluded by Chapter 152.

(c) A court of this state may not exercise its continuing, exclusive jurisdiction to modify possessory conservatorship or possession of or access to a child if:

(1) the child's home state is other than this state and all parties have established and continue to maintain their principal residence outside this state; or

(2) each individual party has filed written consent with the tribunal of this state for a tribunal of another state to modify the order and assume continuing, exclusive jurisdiction of the suit.

(d) A court of this state may not exercise its continuing, exclusive jurisdiction to modify its child support order if modification is precluded by Chapter 159.
Tex. Education Code § 51.211 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 51 / Section 51.211
§ 51.211. CUMULATIVE EFFECT.
Status: in_force

The provisions of this subchapter are cumulative of all other laws.
Tex. Estates Code § 1160.059 — TX Code / Code es / Chapter 1160 / Section 1160.059
§ 1160.059. TERM OF LEASE BINDING.
Status: in_force

A lease executed and delivered in compliance with this subchapter is valid and binding on the property or interest owned by the estate and covered by the lease for the full term provided by the lease, subject only to the lease's terms and conditions, even if the primary term extends beyond the date the estate is closed in accordance with law. For the lease to be valid and binding under this subchapter, the authorized primary term of the lease may not exceed five years, subject to the lease terms and provisions extending the lease beyond the primary term by:

(1) paying production;

(2) bona fide drilling or reworking operations, whether in or on the same well or wells or an additional well or wells without a cessation of operations of more than 60 consecutive days before production has been restored or obtained; or

(3) a shut-in gas well.
Tex. Water Code § 55.249 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 55 / Section 55.249
§ 55.249. REGULATING BOATS.
Status: in_force

(a) The district may prescribe the type of boats to be used on district water to carry persons for hire and for recreational purposes and may require the owner of a boat to submit the boat at a reasonable time to inspection to determine if the boat is serviceable.

(b) In an effort to protect the lives of the occupants of boats and persons using district water, the district may prescribe reasonable requirements for the use and manner in which they are used.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3976.0504 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3976 / Section 3976.0504
§ 3976.0504. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE TAX.
Status: in_force

(a) If authorized by a majority of the district voters voting at an election under Section 3976.0503, the district may impose an operation and maintenance tax on taxable property in the district in the manner provided by Section 49.107, Water Code, for any district purpose, including to:

(1) maintain and operate the district;

(2) construct or acquire improvements; or

(3) provide a service.

(b) The board shall determine the operation and maintenance tax rate. The rate may not exceed the rate approved at the election.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8005.105 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8005 / Section 8005.105
§ 8005.105. COMPLIANCE WITH MUNICIPAL CONSENT ORDINANCE OR RESOLUTION.
Status: in_force

The district shall comply with all applicable requirements of any ordinance or resolution that is adopted under Section 54.016 or 54.0165, Water Code, and that consents to the creation of the district or to the inclusion of land in the district.
Tex. Occupations Code § 1002.058 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 1002 / Section 1002.058
§ 1002.058. OFFICE.
Status: in_force

The board shall maintain its office in Austin.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7933A.0503 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7933A / Section 7933A.0503
§ 7933A.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. Utilities Code § 121.213 — TX Code / Code ut / Chapter 121 / Section 121.213
§ 121.213. INSTALLATION, REMOVAL, AND REPLACEMENT OF CERTAIN PIPELINES.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, "distribution gas pipeline facility" means a pipeline facility that distributes gas directly to end-use customers.

(b) A distribution gas pipeline facility operator may not install as part of the operator's underground system a cast iron, wrought iron, or bare steel pipeline.

(c) The railroad commission by rule shall require the operator of a distribution gas pipeline facility system to:

(1) develop and implement a risk-based program for the removal or replacement of underground distribution gas pipeline facilities; and

(2) annually remove or replace at least eight percent of underground distribution gas pipeline facilities posing the greatest risk in the system and identified for replacement under the program.
Tex. Government Code § 526.0352 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 526 / Section 526.0352
§ 526.0352. DUTY TO PROVIDE MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION SERVICES.
Status: in_force

(a) The commission shall provide medical transportation services for clients of eligible health and human services programs.

(b) The commission may contract with any public or private transportation provider or with any regional transportation broker for the provision of public transportation services.
Tex. Occupations Code § 353.152 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 353 / Section 353.152
§ 353.152. REQUIREMENTS FOR CONTACT LENS PRESCRIPTION.
Status: in_force

(a) A contact lens prescription must contain, at a minimum:

(1) the patient's name;

(2) the date the prescription was issued;

(3) the manufacturer of the contact lens to be dispensed, if needed;

(4) the expiration date of the prescription;

(5) the signature of the physician, optometrist, or therapeutic optometrist or a verification of the prescription described by Section 353.1015;

(6) if the prescription is issued by an optometrist, specification information required by Texas Optometry Board rule; and

(7) if the prescription is issued by a physician, specification information required by Texas Medical Board rule.

(b) The Texas Optometry Board and the Texas Medical Board may adopt rules regarding the contents of a prescription for contact lenses.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3887.001 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3887 / Section 3887.001
§ 3887.001. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this chapter:

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

(2) "County" means Guadalupe County.

(3) "District" means the Guadalupe County Development and Management District.

(4) "Improvement project" means a program or project authorized by Section 3887.102, inside or outside the boundaries of the district.
Tex. Water Code § 15.215 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 15 / Section 15.215
§ 15.215. ALTERATION OF PLANS.
Status: in_force

After approval of engineering plans, a political subdivision or water supply corporation may not make any substantial or material alteration in the plans unless the executive administrator authorizes the alteration.
Tex. Government Code § 511.0098 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 511 / Section 511.0098
§ 511.0098. PRISONER HEALTH BENEFITS COVERAGE INFORMATION; PAYMENT FOR MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES.
Status: in_force

(a) The commission shall adopt procedures by which a local mental health authority or other mental health services provider providing services to a prisoner in a county jail under a contract with the county may collect the following from a prisoner who receives those services and is covered by health insurance or other health benefits coverage:

(1) the name of the policyholder or group contract holder;

(2) the number of the policy or evidence of coverage;

(3) a copy of the health coverage membership card, if available; and

(4) any other information necessary for the prisoner to obtain benefits under the coverage.

(b) A local mental health authority or other mental health services provider who provides mental health services to a prisoner under a contract with a county may arrange for the issuer of the health insurance policy or other health benefits coverage to pay for those services.
Tex. Local Government Code § 386.303 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 386 / Section 386.303
§ 386.303. TAXES.
Status: in_force

On dissolution of a development zone, any taxes levied on behalf of the zone are abolished.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8463.052 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8463 / Section 8463.052
§ 8463.052. TEMPORARY DIRECTORS.
Status: in_force

(a) On or after the effective date of the Act enacting this chapter, the owner or owners of a majority of the assessed value of the real property in the district may submit a petition to the commission requesting that the commission appoint as temporary directors the five persons named in the petition. The commission shall appoint as temporary directors the five persons named in the petition.

(b) Temporary directors serve until the earlier of:

(1) the date permanent directors are elected under Section 8463.003; or

(2) the fourth anniversary of the effective date of the Act enacting this chapter.

(c) If permanent directors have not been elected under Section 8463.003 and the terms of the temporary directors have expired, successor temporary directors shall be appointed or reappointed as provided by Subsection (d) to serve terms that expire on the earlier of:

(1) the date permanent directors are elected under Section 8463.003; or

(2) the fourth anniversary of the date of the appointment or reappointment.

(d) If Subsection (c) applies, the owner or owners of a majority of the assessed value of the real property in the district may submit a petition to the commission requesting that the commission appoint as successor temporary directors the five persons named in the petition. The commission shall appoint as successor temporary directors the five persons named in the petition.
Tex. Occupations Code § 802.056 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 802 / Section 802.056
§ 802.056. DIRECTORY.
Status: in_force

(a) The department shall maintain a directory of licensed breeders and of third-party inspectors registered under this chapter.

(b) The department shall make the directory available to the public.
Tex. Property Code § 92.002 — TX Code / Code pr / Chapter 92 / Section 92.002
§ 92.002. APPLICATION.
Status: in_force

This chapter applies only to the relationship between landlords and tenants of residential rental property.
Tex. Education Code § 43.061 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 43 / Section 43.061
§ 43.061. RECORD RETENTION.
Status: in_force

(a) Subchapter L, Chapter 441, Government Code, does not apply to the corporation.

(b) The corporation may establish record retention policies for the corporation. In establishing the policies under this section, the corporation may consider relevant rules and guidelines adopted by the Texas State Library and Archives Commission.
Tex. Human Resources Code § 261.056 — TX Code / Code hr / Chapter 261 / Section 261.056
§ 261.056. COMMUNICATION AND CONFIDENTIALITY.
Status: in_force

(a) The department shall allow any child committed to the department or adjudicated for conduct that constitutes an offense and placed in a facility operated by or contracted with a juvenile probation department or juvenile board to communicate with the independent ombudsman or an assistant to the ombudsman. The communication:

(1) may be in person, by mail, or by any other means; and

(2) is confidential and privileged.

(b) The records of the independent ombudsman are confidential, except that the independent ombudsman shall:

(1) share with the office of inspector general of the department a communication with a child that may involve the abuse or neglect of the child; and

(2) disclose its nonprivileged records if required by a court order on a showing of good cause.

(c) The independent ombudsman may make reports relating to an investigation public after the investigation is complete but only if the names of all children, parents, and employees are redacted from the report and remain confidential.

(d) The name, address, or other personally identifiable information of a person who files a complaint with the office of independent ombudsman, information generated by the office of independent ombudsman in the course of an investigation, and confidential records obtained by the office of independent ombudsman are confidential and not subject to disclosure under Chapter 552, Government Code, except that the information and records, other than confidential information and records concerning a pending law enforcement investigation or criminal action, may be disclosed to the appropriate person if the office determines that disclosure is:

(1) in the general public interest;

(2) necessary to enable the office to perform the responsibilities provided under this section; or

(3) necessary to identify, prevent, or treat the abuse or neglect of a child.
Tex. Government Code § 522.0002 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 522 / Section 522.0002
§ 522.0002. ACCEPTANCE OF CERTAIN GIFTS AND GRANTS BY HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY.
Status: in_force

(a) Subject to the executive commissioner's written approval, a health and human services agency may accept a gift or grant of money, drugs, equipment, or any other item of value from a pharmaceutical manufacturer, distributor, provider, or other entity engaged in a pharmaceutical-related business.

(b) Chapter 575 does not apply to a gift or grant under this section.

(c) The executive commissioner may adopt rules and procedures to implement this section. The rules must ensure that acceptance of a gift or grant under this section:

(1) is consistent with federal laws and regulations; and

(2) does not adversely affect federal financial participation in any state program, including Medicaid.

(d) This section does not affect the commission's or a health and human services agency's authority under other law to accept a gift or grant from a person other than a pharmaceutical manufacturer, distributor, provider, or other entity engaged in a pharmaceutical-related business.
Tex. Tax Code § 322.110 — TX Code / Code tx / Chapter 322 / Section 322.110
§ 322.110. TRANSITION EXEMPTION IN CERTAIN TAXING ENTITIES.
Status: in_force

(a) The receipts from the sale, use, or rental of and the storage, use, or consumption of taxable items in this state are exempt from the tax imposed under this chapter by a taxing entity created under Chapter 453, Transportation Code, if the items are used:

(1) for the performance of a written contract entered into before the date the tax takes effect in the taxing entity, if the contract is not subject to change or modification by reason of the tax; or

(2) pursuant to an obligation of a bid or bids submitted before the date the tax takes effect in the taxing entity, if the bid or bids may not be withdrawn, modified, or changed by reason of the tax.

(b) The exemptions provided by this section have no effect after three years from the date the tax takes effect in the taxing entity.
Tex. Alcoholic Beverage Code § 24.11 — TX Code / Code al / Chapter 24 / Section 24.11
§ 24.11. BREACH OF PEACE.
Status: in_force

The commission or administrator may suspend or cancel a wine only package store permit after giving the permittee notice and the opportunity to show compliance with all requirements of law for the retention of the permit if it finds that a breach of the peace has occurred on the licensed premises or on premises under the control of the permittee and that the breach of the peace was not beyond the control of the permittee and resulted from his improper supervision of persons permitted to be on the licensed premises or on premises under his control.
Tex. Government Code § 855.308 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 855 / Section 855.308
§ 855.308.
Status: in_force

Sec. 855.308. BENEFIT ACCUMULATION FUND: PRIOR SERVICE. (a) In addition to amounts credited or charged as provided by Section 855.307, the retirement system shall credit to the account of a participating municipality in the benefit accumulation fund all prior service contributions made by the municipality to the retirement system.

(b) In addition to amounts paid as provided by Section 855.307, the retirement system shall pay from the account of a participating municipality in the benefit accumulation fund:

(1) all payments under annuities arising from prior service credits, special prior service credits, antecedent service credits, or updated service credits authorized by a participating municipality; and

(2) optional increased payments authorized by a participating municipality under Section 854.203.

(c) The retirement system shall charge municipal liabilities from updated service credits against the account of the municipality that authorized the credits.

(d) If credited service previously canceled is reinstated in accordance with Section 853.003, the retirement system shall charge the municipality's account in the benefit accumulation fund with the necessary reserves to fund credits based on prior service that are restored to the member.

(e) The retirement system shall charge reserves required to fund optional benefit increases authorized under Section 854.203 against the account of the municipality allowing the increases.

(f) The board of trustees may proportionately reduce all payments under annuities payable under this section, at any time and for a period necessary, to prevent those payments for a year from exceeding the amount available in the participating municipality's account for prior service.

(g) The annuities payable as provided by this section are liabilities and obligations of the participating municipality for which the service was performed, or granted as the result of reinstated service previously canceled, on which the annuities are based and are payable from the municipality's account in the benefit accumulation fund.
Tex. Transportation Code § 441.033 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 441 / Section 441.033
§ 441.033. CANVASS.
Status: in_force

The temporary directors shall canvass the returns and declare the results.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8050.0301 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8050 / Section 8050.0301
§ 8050.0301. GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES.
Status: in_force

The district has the powers and duties necessary to accomplish the purposes for which the district is created.
Tex. Alcoholic Beverage Code § 105.08 — TX Code / Code al / Chapter 105 / Section 105.08
§ 105.08.
Status: in_force

Sec. 105.08. HOURS OF SALE AND CONSUMPTION: WINERY. The holder of a winery permit may sell, offer for sale, and deliver wine, and a person may consume wine on the premises of a winery:

(1) between 8 a.m. and midnight on any day except Sunday;

(2) between 10 a.m. and midnight on Sunday; and

(3) between midnight and 2 a.m. on New Year's Day.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 361.117 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 361 / Section 361.117
§ 361.117. DISPOSAL OF CARCASSES OF ANIMALS KILLED ON ROADWAYS.
Status: in_force

(a) Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, counties and municipalities may dispose of the carcasses of animals killed on county or municipal roadways by burying the carcasses on property owned by the entity that is responsible for road maintenance. No permit shall be required to dispose of animal carcasses on county or municipal property. Disposal shall be conducted in a manner consistent with public health.

(b) Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, the Texas Department of Transportation may dispose of the carcasses of animals killed on the state highway system by burying the carcasses on state highway right-of-way. No permit shall be required to dispose of animal carcasses on state highway right-of-way. Disposal shall be conducted in a manner consistent with public health.