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Tex. Local Government Code § 501.254 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 501 / Section 501.254
§ 501.254. FILING OF RULES AND GUIDELINES WITH SECRETARY OF STATE.
Status: in_force

Rules and guidelines adopted by the economic development office and amendments to the rules and guidelines take effect only after the filing of the rules and guidelines or amendments with the secretary of state.
Tex. Government Code § 2006.002 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2006 / Section 2006.002
§ 2006.002. ADOPTION OF RULES WITH ADVERSE ECONOMIC EFFECT.
Status: in_force

(a) A state agency considering adoption of a rule that would have an adverse economic effect on small businesses, micro-businesses, or rural communities shall reduce that effect if doing so is legal and feasible considering the purpose of the statute under which the rule is to be adopted.

(b) To reduce an adverse effect on small businesses and rural communities, as applicable, an agency may:

(1) establish separate compliance or reporting requirements for small businesses and rural communities;

(2) use performance standards in place of design standards for small businesses and rural communities; or

(3) exempt small businesses and rural communities from all or part of the rule.

(c) Before adopting a rule that may have an adverse economic effect on small businesses or rural communities, as applicable, a state agency shall prepare:

(1) an economic impact statement that estimates the number of small businesses or rural communities subject to the proposed rule, projects the economic impact of the rule on small businesses or rural communities, and describes alternative methods of achieving the purpose of the proposed rule; and

(2) a regulatory flexibility analysis that includes the agency's consideration of alternative methods of achieving the purpose of the proposed rule.

(c-1) The analysis under Subsection (c) shall consider, if consistent with the health, safety, and environmental and economic welfare of the state, using regulatory methods that will accomplish the objectives of applicable rules while minimizing adverse impacts on small businesses or rural communities, as applicable. The state agency must include in the analysis several proposed methods of reducing the adverse impact of a proposed rule on a small business or rural community.

(d) The agency shall include the economic impact statement and regulatory flexibility analysis as part of the notice of the proposed rule that the agency files with the secretary of state for publication in the Texas Register and shall provide copies to:

(1) the standing committee of each house of the legislature that is charged with reviewing the proposed rule; and

(2) if feasible, each member of the legislature who represents a rural community adversely impacted by the proposed rule.

(e) This section does not apply to a rule adopted under Title 2, Tax Code.

(f) To reduce an adverse effect of rules on micro-businesses, a state agency shall adopt provisions concerning micro-businesses that are uniform with those outlined in Subsections (b)-(d) for small businesses.

(g) The attorney general, in consultation with the comptroller, shall prepare guidelines to assist a state agency:

(1) in determining a proposed rule's potential adverse economic effects on small businesses and rural communities, as applicable; and

(2) in identifying and evaluating alternative methods of achieving the purpose of a proposed rule.
Tex. Transportation Code § 69.018 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 69 / Section 69.018
§ 69.018. UNFAIR DISCRIMINATION PROHIBITED.
Status: in_force

(a) In all its duties, including rulemaking, the board may not sanction discriminatory practices or discriminate against a pilot or pilot applicant because of race, religion, sex, ethnic origin, or national origin.

(b) A person seeking a remedy for a violation of this section must bring suit in a district court in Jefferson County.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8888.164 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8888 / Section 8888.164
§ 8888.164. PURCHASE OF INTEREST IN PROJECT.
Status: in_force

The authority may purchase an interest in a project used for a purpose or function of the authority.
Tex. Tax Code § 204.004 — TX Code / Code tx / Chapter 204 / Section 204.004
§ 204.004. TAX CREDIT FOR ADDITIONAL WELLS IN A NEW FIELD.
Status: in_force

Upon the commission notifying the comptroller that 842 discovery wells have been spudded in 1994, persons obtaining a new field discovery during that year shall be eligible for an additional $25,000 tax credit for each additional well spudded and producing from that field, within 10 years from the spud date of the discovery well. The tax credit is available to persons who obtain a new field discovery regardless of who drills the additional well.
Tex. Occupations Code § 1704.254 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 1704 / Section 1704.254
§ 1704.254. NOTICE AND HEARING.
Status: in_force

(a) Notice of a hearing to suspend or revoke a license under this chapter must:

(1) be sent by certified mail to the last known address of the license holder not later than the 11th day before the date of the hearing;

(2) state each alleged violation of this chapter; and

(3) include a copy of any written complaint on which the hearing will be based.

(b) The hearing is limited to each alleged violation stated in the notice.

(c) During the hearing, the license holder:

(1) is entitled to an opportunity to be heard; and

(2) may present and cross-examine witnesses.

(d) The hearing must be recorded. A license holder may obtain a copy of the record on request and payment of the reasonable costs of transcription.
Tex. Government Code § 437.053 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 437 / Section 437.053
§ 437.053.
Status: in_force

Sec. 437.053. ADJUTANT GENERAL: DUTIES. The adjutant general shall:

(1) perform duties assigned by the governor relating to the military affairs of this state;

(2) assume responsibility for the overall leadership, management, accountability, and operations of the Texas military forces, including the transportation of troops, munitions, military equipment, and property in this state;

(3) assume responsibility for all administration of the department, including ensuring compliance with applicable state law and priorities and overseeing state employees;

(4) oversee the preparation of returns and reports required of this state by the United States;

(5) maintain a register of all officers of the Texas military forces;

(6) publish at state expense, when necessary, state military law and regulations;

(7) make available annual reports concerning the Texas military forces;

(8) establish reasonable and necessary fees for the administration of this subtitle;

(9) employ and arm, as the adjutant general determines appropriate, persons licensed under Title 10, Occupations Code, to protect property that is under the adjutant general's authority and to satisfy applicable security requirements;

(10) define and prescribe the kind and amount of supplies, including operational munitions for use in this state, to be purchased for the Texas military forces;

(11) prescribe general regulations for the maintenance of supplies and for the transportation and distribution of supplies from the place of purchase to camps, stations, companies, or other necessary places of safekeeping;

(12) have supplies, whether the property of the United States or this state, properly cared for and kept in good order and ready for use; and

(13) as the adjutant general determines appropriate, sell or destroy property and supplies or exchange property and supplies for other military property and supplies.
Tex. Government Code § 441.015 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 441 / Section 441.015
§ 441.015. SEAL.
Status: in_force

(a) The official seal of the state library is a circle of not less than 1-1/2 nor more than two inches in diameter that bears a star of five points surrounded by two concentric circles between which is printed "Texas State Library."

(b) The seal shall be used to authenticate the official acts of the Texas State Library.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1109.207 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1109 / Section 1109.207
§ 1109.207. MATURITY OF BONDS.
Status: in_force

District bonds must mature not later than 40 years after the date of issuance.
Tex. Property Code § 240.055 — TX Code / Code pr / Chapter 240 / Section 240.055
§ 240.055. DISCLAIMER BY APPOINTEE OF, OR OBJECT OR TAKER IN DEFAULT OF EXERCISE OF, POWER OF APPOINTMENT.
Status: in_force

(a) A disclaimer of an interest in property by an appointee of a power of appointment takes effect as of the time the instrument by which the holder exercises the power becomes irrevocable.

(b) A disclaimer of an interest in property by an object or taker in default of an exercise of a power of appointment takes effect as of the time the instrument creating the power becomes irrevocable.
Tex. Occupations Code § 1101.352 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 1101 / Section 1101.352
§ 1101.352. LICENSE APPLICATION.
Status: in_force

(a) Each applicant for a broker or sales agent license must submit an application on a form prescribed by the commission.

(b) Each applicant for a broker or sales agent license must disclose in the license application whether the applicant has:

(1) entered a plea of guilty or nolo contendere to a felony; or

(2) been convicted of a felony and the time for appeal has elapsed or the judgment or conviction has been affirmed on appeal.

(c) The disclosure under Subsection (b) must be provided even if an order has granted community supervision suspending the imposition of the sentence.

(d) At the time an application is submitted under Subsection (a), each applicant shall provide the commission with the applicant's current mailing address and telephone number, and the applicant's business e-mail address if available. The applicant shall notify the commission of any change in the applicant's mailing or e-mail address or telephone number during the time the application is pending.
Tex. Transportation Code § 225.107 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 225 / Section 225.107
§ 225.107. TEXAS GAME WARDEN MICHAEL C.
Status: in_force

PAULING MEMORIAL HIGHWAY. (a) The portion of State Highway 87 from the bridge over the intercoastal canal in Port Arthur to its intersection with Farm-to-Market Road 3322 in Sabine Pass is designated as the Texas Game Warden Michael C. Pauling Memorial Highway.

(b) Subject to Section 225.021(c), the department shall:

(1) design and construct markers indicating the designation as the Texas Game Warden Michael C. Pauling Memorial Highway and any other appropriate information; and

(2) erect a marker at each end of the highway and at appropriate intermediate sites along the highway.
Tex. Local Government Code § 284.301 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 284 / Section 284.301
§ 284.301. LOCAL POLICE-POWER-BASED REGULATIONS.
Status: in_force

(a) Subject to this chapter and applicable federal and state law, a municipality may continue to exercise zoning, land use, planning, and permitting authority in the municipality's boundaries, including with respect to utility poles.

(b) A municipality may exercise that authority to impose police-power-based regulations for the management of the public right-of-way that apply to all persons subject to the municipality.

(c) A municipality may impose police-power-based regulations in the management of the activities of network providers in the public right-of-way only to the extent that the regulations are reasonably necessary to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the public.
Tex. Occupations Code § 605.055 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 605 / Section 605.055
§ 605.055. TERMS; VACANCY.
Status: in_force

(a) Members of the advisory board serve staggered six-year terms.

(b) If a vacancy occurs during a member's term, the presiding officer of the commission, with the commission's approval, shall appoint a replacement who meets the qualifications for the vacant position to serve for the remainder of the term.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1467.004 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1467 / Section 1467.004
§ 1467.004. REMEDIES NOT EXCLUSIVE.
Status: in_force

The remedies provided by this chapter are in addition to any other defense, remedy, or procedure provided by law, including the common law.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3845.202 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3845 / Section 3845.202
§ 3845.202. TAXES FOR BONDS.
Status: in_force

(a) At the time the district issues bonds payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes, the board shall provide for the annual imposition of an ad valorem tax, without limit as to rate or amount, as required by Section 54.601, Water Code.

(b) The board shall impose the tax annually while all or part of the bonds are outstanding. Sections 54.601 and 54.602, Water Code, govern the amount and rate of the tax.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 6905.253 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 6905 / Section 6905.253
§ 6905.253. MATURITY.
Status: in_force

District bonds must mature not later than 50 years after the date of their issuance.
Tex. Estates Code § 1157.055 — TX Code / Code es / Chapter 1157 / Section 1157.055
§ 1157.055. COURT'S ACTION ON CLAIM.
Status: in_force

The court shall:

(1) approve, wholly or partly, or reject a claim that has been allowed and entered on the claim docket for a period of 10 days; and

(2) concurrently classify the claim.
Tex. Local Government Code § 231.012 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 231 / Section 231.012
§ 231.012. AREAS SUBJECT TO REGULATION.
Status: in_force

This subchapter applies to the areas of Padre Island located in Cameron or Willacy County and located:

(1) outside a municipality but within two miles of a publicly owned park or recreational development; or

(2) within two miles of a beach, wharf, or bathhouse used by at least 500 persons annually.
Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 55A.004 — TX Code / Code cr / Chapter 55A / Section 55A.004
§ 55A.004. PARDON FOR REASON OTHER THAN ACTUAL INNOCENCE.
Status: in_force

A person to whom this subchapter applies is entitled to have all records and files relating to the arrest expunged if the person is:

(1) tried for and convicted of the offense for which the person was arrested; and

(2) subsequently pardoned for that offense for a reason other than that described by Article 55A.003.
Tex. Local Government Code § 324.041 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 324 / Section 324.041
§ 324.041. COMPOSITION AND APPOINTMENT OF BOARD.
Status: in_force

(a) A district is governed by a board composed of seven members.

(b) The commissioners court shall appoint the members of the board.

(c) A board member must be a citizen of the United States and must reside in the county. Four of the board members must reside, own property, or own a business in the district. One board member must live outside the district.

(d) A board member may not be an officer or employee of the county in which the district is created or of a municipality in that county.

(e) Three members of the initial board serve one-year terms and four serve two-year terms. The members shall draw lots to determine who serves the one-year terms. Thereafter, each director is appointed for a term of two years from the date of the director's appointment.

(f) If a vacancy occurs on the board, the commissioners court shall appoint a person to fill the vacancy for the unexpired term.

(g) The commissioners court shall file a certificate of the appointment of each board member with the county clerk. The certificate is conclusive evidence of the proper appointment of the board member.

(h) A board member may not serve more than four consecutive full terms.
Tex. Government Code § 24.620 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 24 / Section 24.620
§ 24.620.
Status: in_force

Sec. 24.620. 312TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT (HARRIS COUNTY). The 312th Judicial District is composed of Harris County.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 6603.004 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 6603 / Section 6603.004
§ 6603.004. DISTRICT TERRITORY.
Status: in_force

(a) The district is composed of the territory described by Section 1, Chapter 203, Acts of the 57th Legislature, Regular Session, 1961 (Article 8280-249, Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes), as that territory may have been modified under:

(1) Subchapter J, Chapter 49, Water Code; or

(2) other law.

(b) The legislature finds that the boundaries of the district as described by Section 1, Chapter 203, Acts of the 57th Legislature, Regular Session, 1961 (Article 8280-249, Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes), and the field notes relating to those boundaries form a closure. A mistake in the field notes or in copying the field notes in the legislative process does not affect:

(1) the district's organization, existence, or validity;

(2) the district's authority to take any action authorized by this chapter and the general laws; or

(3) the legality or operation of the district or the board.

(c) It is the intention of the legislature that all land included in the district as created in 1961 be included in the boundaries of the district as described by Section 1, Chapter 203, Acts of the 57th Legislature, Regular Session, 1961 (Article 8280-249, Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes).
Tex. Parks and Wildlife Code § 90.008 — TX Code / Code pw / Chapter 90 / Section 90.008
§ 90.008. PUBLIC ACCESS.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as otherwise allowed by law, a person may not restrict, obstruct, interfere with, or limit public recreational use of a protected freshwater area.

(b) This section does not allow the public to use private property to gain access to a protected freshwater area without permission of the landowner.
Tex. Occupations Code § 203.151 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 203 / Section 203.151
§ 203.151. GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES.
Status: repealed

(a) The executive director shall administer and enforce this chapter.

(a-1) The commission shall:

(1) adopt rules prescribing the standards for the practice of midwifery in this state, including standards for:

(A) the delineation of findings that preclude a woman or newborn from being classified as having a normal pregnancy, labor, delivery, postpartum period, or newborn period; and

(B) administration of oxygen by a midwife to a mother or newborn;

(2) adopt rules prescribing:

(A) the type of courses and number of hours required to meet the basic midwifery education course and continuing midwifery education course requirements; and

(B) minimum standards for the approval and revocation of approval of:

(i) basic midwifery education courses and continuing midwifery education courses; and

(ii) instructors or facilities used in basic midwifery education courses and continuing midwifery education courses; and

(3) adopt rules as necessary to establish eligibility for reciprocity for initial licensing under this chapter.

(a-2) The department shall:

(1) implement rules governing:

(A) basic midwifery education courses and continuing midwifery education courses; and

(B) approval of instructors or facilities used in offering basic midwifery education courses and continuing midwifery education courses;

(2) prepare and distribute basic midwifery information and instructor manuals;

(3) enter into agreements necessary to carry out this chapter; and

(4) establish a program for licensure as a midwife as prescribed by commission rules.

(b) Repealed by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 838 , Sec. 1.222(9), eff. September 1, 2015.
Tex. Water Code § 60.562 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 60 / Section 60.562
§ 60.562. FUND-RAISING PRACTICES.
Status: in_force

The fund-raising practices of a participating charitable organization must:

(1) be truthful and consumer-oriented; and

(2) protect against:

(A) unauthorized use of a list of contributors to the organization;

(B) payment of commissions, kickbacks, finder fees, percentages, bonuses, or overrides for fund-raising;

(C) mailing of unordered merchandise or tickets with a request for money in return; and

(D) general phone solicitation of the public.
Tex. Finance Code § 279.151 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 279 / Section 279.151
§ 279.151. DESIGNATION OF DISTRICT DEPOSITORY.
Status: in_force

(a) The governing body of a local government in which a banking development district has been designated under Subchapter B may by resolution designate a financial institution located in the district as a banking district depository for purposes of this subchapter.

(b) The governing body of a local government in which a credit union development district has been designated under Subchapter C may by resolution designate a credit union located in the district as a credit union district depository for purposes of this subchapter.

(c) A resolution adopted under Subsection (a) or (b) must specify the maximum amount that may be kept on deposit with the banking district or credit union district depository, as appropriate.

(d) In calculating the yield under Section 2256.006, Government Code, of public funds deposited in a banking district or credit union district depository, the governing body of a local government may consider the benefit to this state of stimulating economic development.
Tex. Utilities Code § 34.0202 — TX Code / Code ut / Chapter 34 / Section 34.0202
§ 34.0202. PURPOSE.
Status: in_force

The purpose of this subchapter is to facilitate and provide funding for the design, procurement, installation, and use of Texas backup power packages to ensure the reliability or adequacy of an electric power grid in this state for facilities on which communities rely for health, safety, and well-being.
Tex. Election Code § 32.111 — TX Code / Code el / Chapter 32 / Section 32.111
§ 32.111. TRAINING STANDARDS FOR ELECTION JUDGES.
Status: in_force

(a) The secretary of state shall:

(1) adopt standards of training in election law and procedure for presiding or alternate election judges;

(2) develop materials for a standardized curriculum for that training, including a published handbook, made available on the secretary of state's Internet website, free of charge; and

(3) distribute the materials as necessary to the governing bodies of political subdivisions that hold elections and to each county executive committee of a political party that holds a primary election.

(b) The training standards may include required attendance at appropriate training programs or the passage of an examination at the end of a training program.

(c) The training standards adopted under Subsection (a) must include provisions on the acceptance and handling of the identification presented by a voter to an election officer under Section 63.001.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1089.058 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1089 / Section 1089.058
§ 1089.058. VOTING REQUIREMENT.
Status: in_force

A concurrence of a majority of the directors voting is necessary in any matter relating to district business.
Tex. Family Code § 7.004 — TX Code / Code fa / Chapter 7 / Section 7.004
§ 7.004. DISPOSITION OF RIGHTS IN INSURANCE.
Status: in_force

In a decree of divorce or annulment, the court shall specifically divide or award the rights of each spouse in an insurance policy.
Tex. Occupations Code § 101.002 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 101 / Section 101.002
§ 101.002. COMPOSITION OF COUNCIL.
Status: in_force

The council consists of 13 members, with one member appointed by each of the following:

(1) the Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners;

(2) the State Board of Dental Examiners;

(3) the Texas Optometry Board;

(4) the Texas State Board of Pharmacy;

(5) the State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners;

(6) the Texas Medical Board;

(7) the Texas Board of Nursing;

(8) the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council;

(9) the Texas Funeral Service Commission;

(10) the entity that regulates the practice of physical therapy;

(11) the entity that regulates the practice of occupational therapy;

(12) the health licensing division of the Health and Human Services Commission; and

(13) the governor's office.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7999A.0301 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7999A / Section 7999A.0301
§ 7999A.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.