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Tex. Family Code § 301.052 — TX Code / Code fa / Chapter 301 / Section 301.052
§ 301.052. CONTENT.
Status: in_force

(a) A party may request disclosure under Section 301.051 of any or all of the following:

(1) the correct names of the parties to the action;

(2) the name, address, and telephone number of any potential parties;

(3) the legal theories and, in general, the factual bases of the responding party's claims or defenses;

(4) the amount and any method of calculating economic damages;

(5) the name, address, and telephone number of any person having knowledge of relevant facts and a brief statement of each identified person's connection with the action;

(6) for any testifying expert:

(A) the expert's name, address, and telephone number;

(B) the subject matter on which the expert will testify;

(C) the general substance of the expert's mental impressions and opinions and a brief summary of the basis for those impressions and opinions, or if the expert is not retained by, employed by, or otherwise subject to the control of the responding party, documents reflecting that information; and

(D) if the expert is retained by, employed by, or otherwise subject to the control of the responding party:

(i) all documents, tangible things, reports, models, or data compilations that have been provided to, reviewed by, or prepared by or for the expert in anticipation of the expert's testimony; and

(ii) the expert's current resume and biography;

(7) any discoverable settlement agreement described by Rule 192.3(g), Texas Rules of Civil Procedure;

(8) any discoverable witness statement described by Rule 192.3(h), Texas Rules of Civil Procedure;

(9) in an action alleging physical or mental injury and damages from the occurrence that is the subject of the action:

(A) all medical records and bills that are reasonably related to the injuries or damages asserted; or

(B) an authorization permitting the disclosure of the information described by Paragraph (A);

(10) in an action alleging physical or mental injury and damages from the occurrence that is the subject of the action, all medical records and bills obtained by the responding party through an authorization provided by the requesting party; and

(11) the name, address, and telephone number of any person who may be designated as a responsible third party.

(b) For purposes of Subsection (a)(3), the responding party is not required to compile all evidence that may be offered at trial.
Tex. Property Code § 77.302 — TX Code / Code pr / Chapter 77 / Section 77.302
§ 77.302. EXAMINATION OF RECORDS.
Status: in_force

(a) To enforce this chapter and to determine whether reports have been made as required by this chapter, the comptroller, the attorney general, or an authorized agent of either, may, at any reasonable time and place, examine the books and records of any holder.

(b) The comptroller, the attorney general, or an agent of either may not make public any information obtained by an examination made under this section and may not disclose that information except in the course of a judicial proceeding, authorized by this chapter, in which the state is a party or under an agreement with another state allowing joint audits or the exchange of information obtained under this section.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3919.003 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3919 / Section 3919.003
§ 3919.003. PURPOSE; LEGISLATIVE FINDINGS.
Status: in_force

(a) The creation of the district is essential to accomplish the purposes of Sections 52 and 52-a, Article III, and Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution, and other public purposes stated in this chapter. By creating the district and in authorizing the city and other political subdivisions to contract with the district, the legislature has established a program to accomplish the public purposes set out in Section 52-a, Article III, Texas Constitution.

(b) The creation of the district is necessary to promote, develop, encourage, and maintain employment, commerce, transportation, housing, tourism, recreation, the arts, entertainment, economic development, safety, and the public welfare in the district.

(c) This chapter and the creation of the district may not be interpreted to relieve the city or county from providing the level of services provided to the area in the district as of the effective date of the Act enacting this chapter. The district is created to supplement and not to supplant the city and county services provided in the district.
Tex. Finance Code § 125.401 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 125 / Section 125.401
§ 125.401. THIRD-PARTY CLAIM.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section:

(1) "Credit union" includes:

(A) a credit union organized under the laws of this state;

(B) a foreign credit union; and

(C) a federal credit union.

(2) "Out-of-state credit union" means a credit union that:

(A) is not organized under the laws of this state; and

(B) has its main or principal office in another state or country.

(3) "Texas credit union" means a credit union that:

(A) is organized under the laws of this state or federal law; and

(B) has its main or principal office in this state.

(b) A credit union doing business in this state must be served with citation or other appropriate process issued from a court in connection with a suit instituted by a third party to recover or establish an interest in a deposit or share account before the credit union is required to:

(1) recognize the third party's claim;

(2) withhold payment of the account to any party to the account; or

(3) withhold payment to the order of any party to the account.

(c) A claim against a depositor, joint account owner, or member of a credit union shall be delivered or otherwise served as required or permitted by law at the address of the registered agent of the credit union as designated in a registration filed under Section 201.102 or 201.103, as applicable.

(d) A claim against a depositor, joint account owner, or member of an out-of-state credit union that files a registration statement under Section 201.102 or a Texas credit union that files a registration statement under Section 201.103 is not effective with respect to the credit union if the claim is served or delivered to an address other than the address of the credit union's registered agent as provided in the registration.

(e) To prevent or limit a credit union's compliance with or response to a claim subject to this section, the depositor, joint account owner, or member must seek an appropriate remedy, including a restraining order, injunction, or protective order, to prevent or suspend the credit union's response to a claim against the depositor, joint account owner, or member.

(f) A credit union that does not register with the secretary of state under Section 201.102 or 201.103 is subject to service or delivery of all claims against depositors, joint account owners, or members of the credit union or against the credit union itself by serving the president or vice president of the credit union or as otherwise provided by law.
Tex. Education Code § 130.061 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 130 / Section 130.061
§ 130.061. EXTENSION OF BOUNDARIES OF A JUNIOR COLLEGE DISTRICT COEXTENSIVE WITH AN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT.
Status: in_force

The district boundaries of an independent school district junior college shall automatically be extended so that the boundary lines of the two districts, independent school district and junior college district, shall remain identical when:

(1) the junior college district was created with the same boundary lines as an independent school district;

(2) the boundaries of the independent school district are extended by consolidation, attachment of territory, or otherwise; and

(3) the board of trustees of the independent school district is also the governing board of the junior college.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8876.152 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8876 / Section 8876.152
§ 8876.152. APPLICABILITY OF CERTAIN TAX PROVISIONS.
Status: in_force

(a) Sections 26.04, 26.042, 26.05, 26.06, 26.061, 26.07, and 26.075, Tax Code, do not apply to a tax imposed by the district.

(b) Sections 49.236(a)(1) and (2) and (b), Water Code, apply to the district.
Tex. Estates Code § 1002.004 — TX Code / Code es / Chapter 1002 / Section 1002.004
§ 1002.004. CHILD.
Status: in_force

"Child" includes a biological child and an adopted child, regardless of whether the child was adopted by a parent under a statutory procedure or by acts of estoppel.
Tex. Water Code § 26.0406 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 26 / Section 26.0406
§ 26.0406. GENERAL PERMITS FOR AQUACULTURE; EXEMPTION FOR CLEANING STRUCTURES USED FOR GROWING OYSTERS.
Status: in_force

(a) A general permit for aquaculture issued by the commission must allow the holder of a cultivated oyster mariculture permit under Chapter 75, Parks and Wildlife Code, to discharge into waters of this state waste related to the cleaning of a structure used to grow oysters for cultivated oyster mariculture in accordance with Subsection (b).

(b) A cultivated oyster mariculture permit holder cleaning a structure as described by Subsection (a):

(1) may clean the structure only:

(A) at the location where the permit holder is authorized to operate; and

(B) with water from that location;

(2) may not alter the water in any way before using the water for cleaning, including by adding a soap, chemical, or similar substance; and

(3) must comply with all other permit conditions established by the commission.

(c) In establishing a permit condition described by Subsection (b)(3), the commission shall consult with the Parks and Wildlife Department.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7893.0302 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7893 / Section 7893.0302
§ 7893.0302. MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT POWERS AND DUTIES.
Status: in_force

The district has the powers and duties provided by the general law of this state, including Chapters 49 and 54, Water Code, applicable to municipal utility districts created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Tex. Finance Code § 204.110 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 204 / Section 204.110
§ 204.110. SEPARATE ASSETS.
Status: in_force

(a) Each foreign bank licensed to establish and maintain a Texas state branch or agency in this state shall keep the assets of its business in this state separate and apart from the assets of its business outside this state.

(b) The depositors and creditors of a foreign bank arising out of transactions with, and recorded on the books of, its Texas state branch or agency are entitled to absolute preference and priority over the depositors and creditors of the foreign bank's offices located outside this state with respect to the assets of the foreign bank in this state.
Tex. Natural Resources Code § 131.154 — TX Code / Code nr / Chapter 131 / Section 131.154
§ 131.154. EXTENSIONS TO AREA.
Status: in_force

Except for incidental boundary revisions, an extension to the area covered by a permit must be made by application for another permit or for revision of a permit.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3962.0203 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3962 / Section 3962.0203
§ 3962.0203. NONVOTING DIRECTORS.
Status: in_force

The board may appoint representatives of taxing entities in the district to serve as nonvoting directors.
Tex. Business & Commerce Code § 521.001 — TX Code / Code bc / Chapter 521 / Section 521.001
§ 521.001. SHORT TITLE.
Status: in_force

This chapter may be cited as the Identity Theft Enforcement and Protection Act.
Tex. Business & Commerce Code § 17.85 — TX Code / Code bc / Chapter 17 / Section 17.85
§ 17.85. DEADLINE FOR ORDERS.
Status: in_force

A person may not sell an item at a going out of business sale if the person ordered the item after the beginning date of the sale.
Tex. Agriculture Code § 51.008 — TX Code / Code ag / Chapter 51 / Section 51.008
§ 51.008. INCORPORATORS.
Status: in_force

To be eligible to incorporate under this chapter, a person must be engaged in agricultural pursuits.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8502.016 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8502 / Section 8502.016
§ 8502.016. RULES.
Status: in_force

The board may make all necessary rules for the government and control of the authority not inconsistent with the constitution and laws of the state.
Tex. Finance Code § 126.255 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 126 / Section 126.255
§ 126.255. COMPOUND DEBTS.
Status: in_force

The liquidating agent shall compound all bad or doubtful debts.
Tex. Transportation Code § 367.017 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 367 / Section 367.017
§ 367.017. CONFLICT OR INCONSISTENCY WITH OTHER LAW.
Status: in_force

When bonds or notes are being issued under this subchapter, to the extent of any conflict or inconsistency between this subchapter and another law, this subchapter controls.
Tex. Local Government Code § 552.916 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 552 / Section 552.916
§ 552.916. PROHIBITION ON RATE DISCRIMINATION.
Status: in_force

A municipality may not establish a rate for water or sewer utility service applicable only to entities that qualify for a sales tax or ad valorem tax exemption that is higher than a rate established for entities that receive comparable utility service.
Tex. Property Code § 52.042 — TX Code / Code pr / Chapter 52 / Section 52.042
§ 52.042. DISCHARGE AND CANCELLATION.
Status: in_force

(a) A judgment is discharged and any abstract of judgment or judgment lien is canceled and released without further action in any court and may not be enforced if:

(1) the lien is against real property owned by the debtor before a petition for debtor relief was filed under federal bankruptcy law; and

(2) the debt or obligation evidenced by the judgment is discharged in the bankruptcy.

(b) A judgment evidencing a debt or obligation discharged in bankruptcy does not have force or validity and may not be a lien on real property acquired by the debtor after the petition for debtor relief was filed.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3964.0104 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3964 / Section 3964.0104
§ 3964.0104. FINDINGS OF BENEFIT AND PUBLIC PURPOSE.
Status: in_force

(a) The district is created to serve a public use and benefit.

(b) All land and other property included in the district will benefit from the improvements and services to be provided by the district under powers conferred by Sections 52 and 52-a, Article III, and Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution, and other powers granted under this chapter.

(c) The district is created to accomplish the purposes of a municipal management district as provided by general law and Sections 52 and 52-a, Article III, and Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.

(d) The creation of the district is in the public interest and is essential to:

(1) further the public purposes of developing and diversifying the economy of the state;

(2) eliminate unemployment and underemployment;

(3) develop or expand transportation and commerce; and

(4) provide quality residential housing.

(e) The district will:

(1) promote the health, safety, and general welfare of residents, employers, potential employees, employees, visitors, and consumers in the district, and of the public;

(2) provide needed funding for the district to preserve, maintain, and enhance the economic health and vitality of the district territory as a community and business center;

(3) promote the health, safety, welfare, and enjoyment of the public by providing pedestrian ways and by landscaping and developing certain areas in the district, which are necessary for the restoration, preservation, and enhancement of scenic beauty; and

(4) provide for water, wastewater, drainage, road, and recreational facilities for the district.

(f) Pedestrian ways along or across a street, whether at grade or above or below the surface, and street lighting, street landscaping, parking, and street art objects are parts of and necessary components of a street and are considered to be a street or road improvement.

(g) The district will not act as the agent or instrumentality of any private interest even though the district will benefit many private interests as well as the public.
Tex. Agriculture Code § 59.011 — TX Code / Code ag / Chapter 59 / Section 59.011
§ 59.011. BONDS.
Status: in_force

(a) The board may provide by order or resolution for the issuance and sale of negotiable bonds authorized by Article III, Section 49-f, of the Texas Constitution. The proceeds from the sale of the bonds constitute the fund.

(b) Subchapter D, Chapter 58, as it relates to the issuance, sale, and refunding of bonds, applies to the board's issuance, sale, and refunding of bonds under this chapter to finance the fund.
Tex. Business & Commerce Code § 607.055 — TX Code / Code bc / Chapter 607 / Section 607.055
§ 607.055. INVESTIGATION OF SKIMMER REPORT.
Status: in_force

(a) On receipt of a report under Section 607.053 or 607.054, the department may conduct an inspection for the presence of suspected skimmers.

(b) The department shall coordinate with law enforcement agencies in conducting an investigation of the report.

(c) The department may inspect, directly or in coordination with a law enforcement agency, the motor fuel metering device that is the subject of the report and any other motor fuel metering device located at the same place of business.

(d) A merchant shall cooperate with the department or law enforcement agency during an investigation of a skimmer discovered or reported at the merchant's place of business and permit the inspection and alteration of motor fuel metering devices at the place of business as necessary.
Tex. Government Code § 2261.252 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2261 / Section 2261.252
§ 2261.252. DISCLOSURE OF POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST; CERTAIN CONTRACTS PROHIBITED.
Status: in_force

(a) Each state agency employee or official who is involved in procurement or in contract management for a state agency shall disclose to the agency any potential conflict of interest specified by state law or agency policy that is known by the employee or official with respect to any contract with a private vendor or bid for the purchase of goods or services from a private vendor by the agency.

(a-1) A state agency employee or official is required to disclose under Subsection (a) any potential conflict of interest specified by state law or agency policy that is known by the employee or official at any time during:

(1) the procurement process, from the initial request for bids for the purchase of goods or services from a private vendor until the completed final delivery of the goods or services; or

(2) the term of a contract with a private vendor.

(b) A state agency may not enter into a contract for the purchase of goods or services with a private vendor with whom any of the following agency employees or officials have a financial interest:

(1) a member of the agency's governing body;

(2) the governing official, executive director, general counsel, chief procurement officer, or procurement director of the agency; or

(3) a family member related to an employee or official described by Subdivision (1) or (2) within the second degree by affinity or consanguinity.

(c) A state agency employee or official has a financial interest in a person if the employee or official:

(1) owns or controls, directly or indirectly, an ownership interest of at least one percent in the person, including the right to share in profits, proceeds, or capital gains; or

(2) could reasonably foresee that a contract with the person could result in a financial benefit to the employee or official.

(d) A financial interest prohibited by this section does not include a retirement plan, a blind trust, insurance coverage, or an ownership interest of less than one percent in a corporation.

(e) This section applies only to a contract for the purchase of goods or services solicited through a purchase order if the amount of the purchase order exceeds $25,000.

(f) Section 51.923, Education Code, governs the conflicts of interest of the members of the governing board of an institution of higher education, as those terms are defined by Section 61.003, Education Code, and this section does not apply to those members.
Tex. Government Code § 1473.275 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 1473 / Section 1473.275
§ 1473.275. PROVISIONS FOR OPERATION OF PARKING FACILITY.
Status: in_force

The bond order or trust indenture may prescribe systems, methods, routines, or procedures for the operation of the parking facility.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1099.007 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1099 / Section 1099.007
§ 1099.007. RESTRICTION ON STATE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE.
Status: in_force

The legislature may not make a direct appropriation for the construction, maintenance, or improvement of a district facility.
Tex. Natural Resources Code § 40.156 — TX Code / Code nr / Chapter 40 / Section 40.156
§ 40.156. ADMINISTRATION OF FEE.
Status: in_force

(a) The comptroller shall administer the provisions of this section as provided in Chapters 101 through 113 of the Tax Code.

(b) In the event the commissioner makes a finding under Section 40.155(c) of this code, the commissioner shall publish the finding in the Texas Register. In the event of any suspension or other reinstatement of the fee, the comptroller shall publish the suspension or reinstatement in the Texas Register at least 30 days prior to the scheduled effective date of the suspension or reinstatement.

(c) In the event of an emergency, the comptroller shall reinstate the fee in accordance with rules promulgated for that purpose.

(d) The fee levied under this section shall be due and collected beginning 60 days after the effective date of this chapter. Contingent upon receipt by the comptroller of such fees, the commissioner may temporarily use general revenue funds, in an amount not to exceed estimated revenues to the coastal protection fund in the fiscal year in which revenues are collected. The general revenue amounts used shall be repaid out of the first fees collected under this chapter, and may be used only for purposes of meeting temporary cash flow needs during the fiscal year. The transfer and repayment of these funds shall be completed by the end of each fiscal year under procedures and standards established by the comptroller.

(e) If refunds are determined to be due, they shall be paid only from the fund.
Tex. Labor Code § 315.004 — TX Code / Code la / Chapter 315 / Section 315.004
§ 315.004. ADULT EDUCATION ASSESSMENT.
Status: in_force

The commission shall, in consultation with the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board and the Texas Education Agency, review the standardized assessment mechanism required under Section 315.002(a)(7) and recommend any changes necessary to align the assessment with the assessments designated under Section 51.334, Education Code, to allow for the proper placement of a student in an adult basic education course or to provide the student with the proper developmental or English as a second language coursework, as appropriate.