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Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 29.06 — TX Code / Code cr / Chapter 29 / Section 29.06
§ 29.06. FIRST MOTION BY DEFENDANT.
Status: in_force

In the first motion by the defendant for a continuance, it shall be necessary, if the same be on account of the absence of a witness, to state:

1. The name of the witness and his residence, if known, or that his residence is not known.

2. The diligence which has been used to procure his attendance; and it shall not be considered sufficient diligence to have caused to be issued, or to have applied for, a subpoena, in cases where the law authorized an attachment to issue.

3. The facts which are expected to be proved by the witness, and it must appear to the court that they are material.

4. That the witness is not absent by the procurement or consent of the defendant.

5. That the motion is not made for delay.

6. That there is no reasonable expectation that attendance of the witness can be secured during the present term of court by a postponement of the trial to some future day of said term. The truth of the first, or any subsequent motion, as well as the merit of the ground set forth therein and its sufficiency shall be addressed to the sound discretion of the court called to pass upon the same, and shall not be granted as a matter of right. If a motion for continuance be overruled, and the defendant convicted, if it appear upon the trial that the evidence of the witness or witnesses named in the motion was of a material character, and that the facts set forth in said motion were probably true, a new trial should be granted, and the cause continued or postponed to a future day of the same term.
Tex. Natural Resources Code § 102.011 — TX Code / Code nr / Chapter 102 / Section 102.011
§ 102.011. AUTHORITY OF COMMISSION.
Status: in_force

When two or more separately owned tracts of land are embraced in a common reservoir of oil or gas for which the commission has established the size and shape of proration units, whether by temporary or permanent field rules, and where there are separately owned interests in oil and gas within an existing or proposed proration unit in the common reservoir and the owners have not agreed to pool their interests, and where at least one of the owners of the right to drill has drilled or has proposed to drill a well on the existing or proposed proration unit to the common reservoir, the commission, on the application of an owner specified in Section 102.012 of this code and for the purpose of avoiding the drilling of unnecessary wells, protecting correlative rights, or preventing waste, shall establish a unit and pool all of the interests in the unit within an area containing the approximate acreage of the proration unit, which unit shall in no event exceed 160 acres for an oil well or 640 acres for a gas well plus 10 percent tolerance.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8328.103 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8328 / Section 8328.103
§ 8328.103. AUTHORITY FOR ROAD PROJECTS.
Status: in_force

(a) Under Section 52, Article III, Texas Constitution, the district may design, acquire, construct, finance, issue bonds for, improve, and convey to this state, a county, or a municipality for operation and maintenance macadamized, graveled, or paved roads described by Section 54.234, Water Code, or improvements, including storm drainage, in aid of those roads.

(b) The district may exercise the powers provided by this section without submitting a petition to or obtaining approval from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality as required by Section 54.234, Water Code.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 252.004 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 252 / Section 252.004
§ 252.004. ALLOCATED FEDERAL MONEY.
Status: in_force

The department may accept and use any money allocated by the federal government to the department for administrative expenses.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1077.205 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1077 / Section 1077.205
§ 1077.205. MATURITY OF TAX BONDS.
Status: in_force

District bonds payable from taxes must mature not later than 40 years after the date of issuance.
Tex. Family Code § 51.03 — TX Code / Code fa / Chapter 51 / Section 51.03
§ 51.03. DELINQUENT CONDUCT; CONDUCT INDICATING A NEED FOR SUPERVISION.
Status: repealed

(a) Delinquent conduct is:

(1) conduct, other than a traffic offense, that violates a penal law of this state or of the United States punishable by imprisonment or by confinement in jail;

(2) conduct that violates a lawful order of a court under circumstances that would constitute contempt of that court in:

(A) a justice or municipal court;

(B) a county court for conduct punishable only by a fine; or

(C) a truancy court;

(3) conduct that violates Section 49.04, 49.05, 49.06, 49.07, or 49.08, Penal Code; or

(4) conduct that violates Section 106.041, Alcoholic Beverage Code, relating to driving under the influence of alcohol by a minor (third or subsequent offense).

(b) Conduct indicating a need for supervision is:

(1) subject to Subsection (f), conduct, other than a traffic offense, that violates:

(A) the penal laws of this state of the grade of misdemeanor that are punishable by fine only; or

(B) the penal ordinances of any political subdivision of this state;

(2) the voluntary absence of a child from the child's home without the consent of the child's parent or guardian for a substantial length of time or without intent to return;

(3) conduct prohibited by city ordinance or by state law involving the inhalation of the fumes or vapors of paint and other protective coatings or glue and other adhesives and the volatile chemicals itemized in Section 485.001, Health and Safety Code;

(4) an act that violates a school district's previously communicated written standards of student conduct for which the child has been expelled under Section 37.007(c), Education Code;

(5) notwithstanding Subsection (a)(1), conduct described by Section 43.02 or 43.021, Penal Code;

(6) notwithstanding Subsection (a)(1), conduct that violates Section 43.261, Penal Code; or

(7) notwithstanding Subsection (a)(1), conduct that violates Section 42.0601, Penal Code, if the child has not previously been adjudicated as having engaged in conduct violating that section.

(c) Nothing in this title prevents criminal proceedings against a child for perjury.

(d) Repealed by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 935 (H.B. 2398), Sec. 41(3), eff. September 1, 2015.

(e) For the purposes of Subsection (b)(2), "child" does not include a person who is married, divorced, or widowed.

(e-1) Repealed by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 935 (H.B. 2398), Sec. 41(3), eff. September 1, 2015.

(f) Conduct described under Subsection (b)(1) does not constitute conduct indicating a need for supervision unless the child has been referred to the juvenile court under Section 51.08(b).

(g) Repealed by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 935 (H.B. 2398), Sec. 41(3), eff. September 1, 2015.
Tex. Occupations Code § 1702.167 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 1702 / Section 1702.167
§ 1702.167. TERMINATION OF EMPLOYMENT AS COMMISSIONED SECURITY OFFICER; TRANSFER OF COMMISSION.
Status: in_force

The holder of a security officer commission who terminates employment with one employer may transfer the individual's commission to a new employer if, not later than the 14th day after the date the individual begins the new employment, the new employer notifies the department of the transfer of employment on a form prescribed by the department, accompanied by payment of the employee information update fee.
Tex. Government Code § 432.125 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 432 / Section 432.125
§ 432.125. ATTEMPTS.
Status: in_force

(a) An act done with specific intent to commit an offense under this chapter amounting to more than mere preparation and tending, even though failing to effect its commission, is an attempt to commit that offense.

(b) A person subject to this chapter who attempts to commit an offense punishable under this chapter shall be punished as a court-martial directs, unless otherwise specifically prescribed.

(c) A person subject to this chapter may be convicted of an attempt to commit an offense although it appears on the trial that the offense was consummated.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3945.0503 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3945 / Section 3945.0503
§ 3945.0503. AUTHORITY TO BORROW MONEY AND TO ISSUE BONDS AND OTHER OBLIGATIONS.
Status: in_force

(a) The district may borrow money on terms determined by the board.

(b) The district may, by competitive bid or negotiated sale, issue bonds, notes, or other obligations payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes, assessments, impact fees, revenue, contract payments, grants, or other district money, or any combination of those sources of money, to pay for any authorized district purpose.

(c) The limitation on the outstanding principal amount of bonds, notes, or other obligations provided by Section 49.4645, Water Code, does not apply to the district.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 241.104 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 241 / Section 241.104
§ 241.104. HOSPITAL PLAN REVIEWS.
Status: in_force

(a) The executive commissioner by rule shall adopt fees for hospital plan reviews according to a schedule based on the estimated construction costs.

(b) The fee schedule may not exceed the following:

(c) The department shall charge a fee for field surveys of construction plans reviewed under this section. The executive commissioner by rule shall adopt a fee schedule for the surveys that provides a minimum fee of $500 and a maximum fee of $1,000 for each survey conducted.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 383.032 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 383 / Section 383.032
§ 383.032. REFUNDING BONDS.
Status: in_force

(a) A governing body may issue refunding bonds to refund the principal of, interest on, and any redemption premium applicable to outstanding bonds. The refunding bonds may:

(1) refund more than one series of outstanding bonds and combine the revenue pledged to the outstanding bonds for the security of the refunding bonds; and

(2) be secured by other or additional revenues and deed of trust liens.

(b) The provisions of this chapter relating to issuance of bonds, security for bonds, approval by the attorney general, and remedies of bondholders apply to refunding bonds.

(c) The comptroller shall register refunding bonds:

(1) on the surrender and cancellation of the original bonds; or

(2) without surrender and cancellation of the original bonds if:

(A) the resolution authorizing the refunding bonds provides that their proceeds be deposited in the bank where the original bonds are payable; and

(B) the refunding bonds are issued in an amount sufficient to pay the principal of, interest on, and any redemption premium applicable to the original bonds up to their option date or maturity date.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3859.203 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3859 / Section 3859.203
§ 3859.203. ASSESSMENT IN PART OF DISTRICT.
Status: in_force

An assessment may be imposed on only a part of the district if only that part will benefit from the service or improvement.
Tex. Government Code § 418.1882 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 418 / Section 418.1882
§ 418.1882. PERSONNEL SURGE CAPACITY PLANNING.
Status: in_force

(a) With the direction, oversight, and approval of the division and the assistance of the Department of State Health Services, health care facilities, county officials, trauma service area regional advisory councils, and other appropriate entities, each council of government, regional planning commission, or similar regional planning agency created under Chapter 391, Local Government Code, shall develop a regional plan for personnel surge capacity during disasters, including plans for providing lodging and meals for disaster relief workers and volunteers.

(b) Entities developing regional plans for personnel surge capacity with regard to lodging shall consult with representatives of emergency responders, infrastructure and utility repair personnel, and other representatives of agencies, entities, or businesses determined by the division to be essential to the planning process.
Tex. Occupations Code § 101.102 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 101 / Section 101.102
§ 101.102. PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS.
Status: in_force

The training program must provide information to a participant regarding:

(1) the enabling legislation that created the governing body to which the member is appointed;

(2) the programs operated by the state agency governed by the governing body;

(3) the role and functions of that state agency;

(4) the rules of that state agency with an emphasis on the rules that relate to disciplinary and investigatory authority;

(5) the current budget for that state agency;

(6) the results of the most recent formal audit of that state agency;

(7) the requirements of the:

(A) open meetings law, Chapter 551, Government Code;

(B) open records law, Chapter 552, Government Code; and

(C) administrative procedure law, Chapter 2001, Government Code;

(8) the requirements of the conflict of interest laws and other laws relating to public officials; and

(9) any applicable ethics policies adopted by that state agency or the Texas Ethics Commission.
Tex. Occupations Code § 103.002 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 103 / Section 103.002
§ 103.002. DISCRIMINATION PROHIBITED.
Status: in_force

(a) A hospital or health care facility may not discriminate against a physician, nurse, staff member, or employee, or an applicant for one of those positions, who refuses to perform or participate in an abortion procedure.

(b) A hospital or health care facility may not discriminate against a physician, nurse, staff member, or employee because of the person's willingness to participate in an abortion procedure at another facility.

(c) An educational institution may not discriminate against an applicant for admission or employment as a student, intern, or resident because of the applicant's attitude concerning abortion.
Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 11.24 — TX Code / Code cr / Chapter 11 / Section 11.24
§ 11.24. ONE COMMITTED IN DEFAULT OF BAIL.
Status: in_force

Where a person has been committed to custody for failing to enter into bond, the person is entitled to the writ of habeas corpus, if it be stated in the application that there was no sufficient cause for requiring bail or that the bail required is excessive. If the proof sustains the application, it will entitle the person to be discharged or have the bail reduced.
Tex. Government Code § 2269.353 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2269 / Section 2269.353
§ 2269.353.
Status: repealed

Sec. 2269.353. CONTRACTS FOR CIVIL WORKS PROJECTS: DESIGN-BUILD. (a) A governmental entity may use the design-build method for the construction, rehabilitation, alteration, or repair of a civil works project. In using this method and in entering into a contract for the services of a design-build firm, the contracting governmental entity and the design-build firm shall follow the procedures provided by this subchapter.

(b) A contract for a project under this subchapter may cover only a single integrated project. A governmental entity may not enter into a contract for aggregated projects at multiple locations. For purposes of this subsection:

(1) if a metropolitan transit authority created under Chapter 451, Transportation Code, enters into a contract for a project involving a linear transit project with multiple stops along the project route for boarding passengers, created under Chapter 451, Transportation Code, the linear transit project is a single integrated project; and

(2) a water treatment plant, including a desalination plant, that includes treatment facilities, well fields, and pipelines is a single integrated project.

(c) A governmental entity shall use the following criteria as a minimum basis for determining the circumstances under which the design-build method is appropriate for a project:

(1) the extent to which the entity can adequately define the project requirements;

(2) the time constraints for the delivery of the project;

(3) the ability to ensure that a competitive procurement can be held; and

(4) the capability of the entity to manage and oversee the project, including the availability of experienced personnel or outside consultants who are familiar with the design-build method of project delivery.

(d) Repealed by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1127 (H.B. 1050), Sec. 11, eff. September 1, 2013.
Tex. Tax Code § 155.1451 — TX Code / Code tx / Chapter 155 / Section 155.1451
§ 155.1451. DISPOSITION OF FORFEITED PROPERTY.
Status: in_force

(a) The comptroller may sell property forfeited to the state at public or private sale in any commercially reasonable manner or retain the property for official use by the comptroller's criminal investigation division. Property retained for use under this subsection may later be sold by the comptroller under this section.

(b) Subject to the provisions of Section 155.153, the comptroller shall deposit the sale proceeds, less expenses of seizure, court costs, and any investigation and audit costs, in the state treasury.

(c) The comptroller shall use the sale proceeds to operate and administer the tobacco products tax program up to the amount appropriated by the legislature for this purpose. The comptroller shall allocate any sale proceeds that exceed the legislative appropriation as provided by Subchapter H. Any unused appropriations remain in the general revenue fund.

(d) If an automobile or other vehicle seized under Section 155.143 is forfeited and retained by the comptroller under Subsection (a), the comptroller is considered the owner under Subtitle A, Title 7, Transportation Code. The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles shall issue a certificate of title for the vehicle to the comptroller. The comptroller may maintain, repair, use, and operate the vehicle with money appropriated for current operations.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 464.0055 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 464 / Section 464.0055
§ 464.0055. ACCREDITATION REVIEW TO SATISFY INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, "accreditation commission" means the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities, The Joint Commission, or another national accreditation organization recognized by the department.

(b) The department shall accept an accreditation review from an accreditation commission for a treatment facility instead of an inspection by the department for renewal of a license under Section 464.005, but only if:

(1) the treatment facility is accredited by that accreditation commission;

(2) the accreditation commission maintains and updates an inspection or review program that, for each treatment facility, meets the department's applicable minimum standards;

(3) the accreditation commission conducts a regular on-site inspection or review of the treatment facility according to the accreditation commission's guidelines; and

(4) the treatment facility submits to the department a copy of its most recent accreditation review from the accreditation commission in addition to the application, fee, and any report or other document required for renewal of a license.

(c) This section does not limit the department in performing any duties, investigations, or inspections authorized by this chapter, including authority to take appropriate action relating to a treatment facility, such as closing the treatment facility.

(d) This section does not require a treatment facility to obtain accreditation from an accreditation commission.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1046.104 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1046 / Section 1046.104
§ 1046.104. MANAGEMENT, CONTROL, AND ADMINISTRATION.
Status: in_force

The board shall:

(1) manage and control all district affairs; and

(2) manage, control, and administer the hospital system and the district's money and resources.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3828.107 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3828 / Section 3828.107
§ 3828.107. NONPROFIT CORPORATION.
Status: in_force

(a) The board by resolution may authorize the incorporation of a nonprofit corporation to assist and act for the district in implementing an improvement project or providing a service authorized by this chapter.

(b) The nonprofit corporation:

(1) has each power of and is considered for purposes of this chapter to be a local government corporation created under Subchapter D, Chapter 431, Transportation Code; and

(2) may implement any improvement project and provide any service authorized by this chapter and approved by the board.

(c) The board shall appoint the board of directors of the nonprofit corporation. The board of directors of the nonprofit corporation shall serve in the same manner, for the same term, and on the same conditions as a board of directors of a local government corporation created under Subchapter D, Chapter 431, Transportation Code.
Tex. Water Code § 51.851 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 51 / Section 51.851
§ 51.851. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this subchapter:

(1) "Authority" means the Trinity River Authority of Texas.

(2) "Basin" or "basinwide" means the entire Trinity River basin.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 9602.0301 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 9602 / Section 9602.0301
§ 9602.0301. GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES.
Status: in_force

Except as provided by this chapter, the district has the powers and duties applicable to a district under Chapter 49, Water Code.
Tex. Agriculture Code § 14.077 — TX Code / Code ag / Chapter 14 / Section 14.077
§ 14.077. PENALTY FOR DEPOSITING GRAIN WITHOUT TITLE.
Status: in_force

(a) A person commits an offense if the person:

(1) deposits grain without having title to the grain or deposits grain on which there is a lien or mortgage;

(2) receives for the grain a negotiable receipt; and

(3) negotiates the receipt for value with intent to deceive and without disclosing the person's lack of title or the existence of a lien or mortgage on the grain.

(b) An offense under this section is a felony of the second degree.
Tex. Local Government Code § 62.093 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 62 / Section 62.093
§ 62.093. DELINQUENT TAXES.
Status: in_force

A receiver for an abolished municipality may bring suit against a delinquent taxpayer and enforce a lien against the taxpayer's property in the same manner as if the corporate existence of the municipality had not been abolished and the levy and assessment had been made by the municipality's governing body and assessor.
Tex. Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 64.073 — TX Code / Code cp / Chapter 64 / Section 64.073
§ 64.073. EARNINGS ON IMPROVED PROPERTY LIABLE FOR DEBTS.
Status: in_force

(a) A corporation in receivership shall contribute to the payment of any floating debts against it an amount equal to the full value of current earnings spent by the receiver for:

(1) improvements to the corporate property held by the receiver, the purchase of rolling stock or machinery, and other improvements that increase the value of the property; or

(2) the extension of a road or the acquisition of land in connection with a road.

(b) If property of a corporation in receivership is sold under court order in a lien foreclosure, the court shall order the clerk to retain from the sale proceeds an amount equal to the value of improvements made by the receiver to the property sold and shall order that money to be paid to persons with a claim, debt, or judgment against the corporation. The courts shall require an amount of cash sufficient for that purpose to be paid in at the date of sale.
Tex. Estates Code § 1106.001 — TX Code / Code es / Chapter 1106 / Section 1106.001
§ 1106.001. ISSUANCE OF CERTIFICATE AS LETTERS OF GUARDIANSHIP.
Status: in_force

(a) When a person who is appointed guardian has qualified under Section 1105.002, the clerk shall issue to the guardian a certificate under the court's seal stating:

(1) the fact of the appointment and of the qualification;

(2) the date of the appointment and of the qualification; and

(3) the date the letters of guardianship expire.

(b) The certificate issued by the clerk under Subsection (a) constitutes letters of guardianship.