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Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3900.110 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3900 / Section 3900.110
§ 3900.110. AGREEMENTS; GRANTS.
Status: in_force

(a) As provided by Chapter 375, Local Government Code, the district may make an agreement with or accept a gift, grant, or loan from any person.

(b) The implementation of a project is a governmental function or service for the purposes of Chapter 791, Government Code.
Tex. Business & Commerce Code § 102.0031 — TX Code / Code bc / Chapter 102 / Section 102.0031
§ 102.0031. PROHIBITION ON CERTAIN ACTIVITIES BY BUSINESS IN RELATION TO A CHILD.
Status: in_force

A sexually oriented business may not allow an individual younger than 18 years of age to enter the premises of the business.
Tex. Estates Code § 401.001 — TX Code / Code es / Chapter 401 / Section 401.001
§ 401.001. EXPRESSION OF TESTATOR'S INTENT IN WILL.
Status: in_force

(a) Any person capable of making a will may provide in the person's will that no other action shall be had in the probate court in relation to the settlement of the person's estate than the probating and recording of the will and the return of any required inventory, appraisement, and list of claims of the person's estate.

(b) Any person capable of making a will may provide in the person's will that no independent administration of his or her estate may be allowed. In such case the person's estate, if administered, shall be administered and settled under the direction of the probate court as other estates are required to be settled and not as an independent administration.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 825.010 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 825 / Section 825.010
§ 825.010. STEALING ANIMALS FROM TRAPS; CRIMINAL PENALTY.
Status: in_force

(a) A person commits an offense if the person steals an animal listed in Section 825.001 from a trap set under this subchapter or takes the animal from the trap without authority.

(b) An offense under this section is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not less than $100 or more than $200.

(c) An animal stolen or taken in violation of this section is the property of the state. A complaint alleging a violation of this section must allege that the animal is owned by the state, and the only proof necessary to establish ownership shall consist of proving that the animal was taken from a trap that had been set by a hunter or trapper acting under this subchapter.
Tex. Tax Code § 156.104 — TX Code / Code tx / Chapter 156 / Section 156.104
§ 156.104. EXEMPTION CERTIFICATE.
Status: in_force

(a) The right to use or possess a room or space in a hotel is exempt from taxation under this chapter if the person required to collect the tax receives, in good faith from a guest, a properly completed exemption certificate stating that the guest is qualified for an exemption under Section 156.102 or 156.103. An exemption certificate must be supported by the documentation required under rules adopted by the comptroller.

(b) The comptroller shall produce and maintain a list of entities that have been provided a letter of exemption from the state hotel occupancy tax under Section 156.102. The comptroller shall make the list available on the comptroller's Internet website.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8187.002 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8187 / Section 8187.002
§ 8187.002. NATURE OF DISTRICT.
Status: in_force

The district is a conservation and reclamation district in Fannin County created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Tex. Natural Resources Code § 40.255 — TX Code / Code nr / Chapter 40 / Section 40.255
§ 40.255. ACTIONS.
Status: repealed

(a) The commissioner may seek injunctive relief to prevent a violation of this chapter from continuing or occurring.

(b) All actions on behalf of the state to enforce this chapter or recover civil penalties, unpaid administrative penalties, claims of the fund, response costs, and damages arising under this chapter shall be brought by the attorney general at the direction of the commissioner. In any such action in which the state prevails, the state shall be entitled to recover reasonable attorney fees.

(c) Repealed by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 776, Sec. 10, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.

(d) Each owner or operator of a terminal facility or vessel subject to the provisions of this chapter shall designate a person in the state as his legal agent for service of process, and such designation shall be filed with the secretary of state. In the absence of such designation, the secretary of state shall be the designated agent for purposes of service of process under this chapter.
Tex. Transportation Code § 550.067 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 550 / Section 550.067
§ 550.067. MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY TO REQUIRE COLLISION REPORTS.
Status: in_force

(a) A municipality by ordinance may require the operator of a vehicle involved in a collision to file with a designated municipal department:

(1) a report of the collision, if the collision results in injury to or the death of a person or the apparent total property damage is $25 or more; or

(2) a copy of a report required by this chapter to be filed with the department.

(b) A report filed under Subsection (a) is for the confidential use of the municipal department and subject to the provisions of Section 550.065.

(c) A municipality by ordinance may require the person in charge of a garage or repair shop where a motor vehicle is brought if the vehicle shows evidence of having been involved in a collision described by Section 550.062(a) or shows evidence of having been struck by a bullet to report to a department of the municipality within 24 hours after the garage or repair shop receives the motor vehicle, giving the engine number, registration number, and the name and address of the owner or operator of the vehicle.
Tex. Transportation Code § 545.302 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 545 / Section 545.302
§ 545.302. STOPPING, STANDING, OR PARKING PROHIBITED IN CERTAIN PLACES.
Status: in_force

(a) An operator may not stop, stand, or park a vehicle:

(1) on the roadway side of a vehicle stopped or parked at the edge or curb of a street;

(2) on a sidewalk;

(3) in an intersection;

(4) on a crosswalk;

(5) between a safety zone and the adjacent curb or within 30 feet of a place on the curb immediately opposite the ends of a safety zone, unless the governing body of a municipality designates a different length by signs or markings;

(6) alongside or opposite a street excavation or obstruction if stopping, standing, or parking the vehicle would obstruct traffic;

(7) on a bridge or other elevated structure on a highway or in a highway tunnel;

(8) on a railroad track; or

(9) where an official sign prohibits stopping.

(b) An operator may not, except momentarily to pick up or discharge a passenger, stand or park an occupied or unoccupied vehicle:

(1) in front of a public or private driveway;

(2) within 15 feet of a fire hydrant;

(3) within 20 feet of a crosswalk at an intersection;

(4) within 30 feet on the approach to a flashing signal, stop sign, yield sign, or traffic-control signal located at the side of a roadway;

(5) within 20 feet of the driveway entrance to a fire station and on the side of a street opposite the entrance to a fire station within 75 feet of the entrance, if the entrance is properly marked with a sign; or

(6) where an official sign prohibits standing.

(c) An operator may not, except temporarily to load or unload merchandise or passengers, park an occupied or unoccupied vehicle:

(1) within 50 feet of the nearest rail of a railroad crossing; or

(2) where an official sign prohibits parking.

(d) A person may stop, stand, or park a bicycle on a sidewalk if the bicycle does not impede the normal and reasonable movement of pedestrian or other traffic on the sidewalk.

(e) A municipality may adopt an ordinance exempting a private vehicle operated by an elevator constructor responding to an elevator emergency from Subsections (a)(1), (a)(5), (a)(6), (a)(9), (b), and (c).

(f) Subsections (a), (b), and (c) do not apply if the avoidance of conflict with other traffic is necessary or if the operator is complying with the law or the directions of a police officer or official traffic-control device.

(g) If the governing body of a municipality determines that it is necessary to improve the economic development of the municipality's central business district and that it will not adversely affect public safety, the governing body may adopt an ordinance regulating the standing, stopping, or parking of a vehicle at a place described by Subsection (a)(1), other than a road or highway in the state highway system, in the central business district of the municipality as defined in the ordinance. To the extent of any conflict between the ordinance and Subsection (a)(1), the ordinance controls.
Tex. Transportation Code § 1001.021 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 1001 / Section 1001.021
§ 1001.021. BOARD.
Status: in_force

(a) The board consists of nine members appointed by the governor with the advice and consent of the senate.

(b) Three members must be persons who hold a dealer's license issued under Chapter 2301, Occupations Code, of whom two must be franchised dealers of different classes and one must be an independent dealer; one member must be a representative of a manufacturer or distributor that holds a license issued under Chapter 2301, Occupations Code; one member must be a tax assessor-collector; one member must be a representative of a law enforcement agency of a county or municipality; and one member must be a representative of the motor carrier industry. The remaining members must be public members.

(c) Except as necessary to comply with Subsection (b), a person is not eligible for appointment as a member of the board if the person or the person's spouse:

(1) is employed by or participates in the management of a business entity or other organization that is regulated by or receives funds from the department;

(2) directly or indirectly owns or controls more than 10 percent interest in a business entity or other organization that is regulated by or receives funds from the department;

(3) uses or receives a substantial amount of tangible goods, services, or funds from the department, other than compensation or reimbursement authorized by law for board membership, attendance, or expenses; or

(4) is registered, certified, or licensed by the department.

(d) A person required to register as a lobbyist under Chapter 305, Government Code, because of the person's activities for compensation on behalf of a profession related to the operation of the department may not serve as a member of the board.

(e) Appointments to the board shall be made without regard to race, color, disability, sex, religion, age, or national origin of the appointees and shall reflect the diversity of the population of the state as a whole.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3800.0308 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3800 / Section 3800.0308
§ 3800.0308. DISBURSEMENTS AND TRANSFERS OF MONEY.
Status: in_force

The board by resolution shall establish the number of directors' signatures and the procedure required for a disbursement or transfer of district money.
Tex. Occupations Code § 1201.2075 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 1201 / Section 1201.2075
§ 1201.2075. CONVERSION FROM PERSONAL PROPERTY TO REAL PROPERTY.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided by Subsection (b) or Section 1201.206(k), the department may not issue a statement of ownership for a manufactured home that is being converted from personal property to real property until:

(1) each lien on the home is released by the lienholder; or

(2) each lienholder gives written consent, to be placed on file with the department.

(b) The department may issue a statement of ownership before the release of any liens or before receiving the consent of any lienholders as required by this section, or without receiving the statement required by Section 1201.206(g), if the department releases a copy of the statement to:

(1) a licensed title insurance company that has issued a commitment to issue a title insurance policy covering all prior liens on the home in connection with a loan that the title company has closed; or

(2) a federally insured financial institution or licensed attorney who has obtained from a licensed title insurance company a title insurance policy covering all prior liens on the home.
Tex. Occupations Code § 265.0001 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 265 / Section 265.0001
§ 265.0001. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this chapter:

(1) "Coronal polishing" means the removal of plaque and extrinsic stain from exposed natural and restored tooth surfaces using an appropriate rotary instrument with rubber cup or brush and polishing agent, including the use of a toothbrush.

(2) "Interim treatment of a minor emergency dental condition" means treatment of a condition that:

(A) arises unexpectedly;

(B) causes pain or discomfort to the patient;

(C) is considered reversible;

(D) does not require cutting hard or soft tissue; and

(E) in the opinion of the treating dentist, may be performed by a properly trained dental assistant.
Tex. Labor Code § 21.451 — TX Code / Code la / Chapter 21 / Section 21.451
§ 21.451. DEFINITION.
Status: in_force

In this subchapter, "state agency" does not include a public junior college as defined by Section 61.003, Education Code.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 755.029 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 755 / Section 755.029
§ 755.029. CERTIFICATE OF OPERATION.
Status: in_force

(a) The executive director shall issue to the owner or operator of a boiler a certificate of operation for the boiler if after a certificate inspection:

(1) the boiler is found to be in a safe condition for operation; and

(2) the owner or operator has paid the fees assessed under Section 755.030.

(b) The certificate of operation is valid for not longer than the interval required for certificate inspections of that boiler.

(c) A certificate of operation must be posted in a conspicuous place on or near the boiler for which it is issued.
Tex. Election Code § 129.055 — TX Code / Code el / Chapter 129 / Section 129.055
§ 129.055. EQUIPMENT AND SOFTWARE.
Status: in_force

The sole purpose of voting system equipment is the conduct of an election, and only software certified by the secretary of state and necessary for an election may be loaded on the equipment.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3865.154 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3865 / Section 3865.154
§ 3865.154. HOTEL OCCUPANCY TAX.
Status: in_force

The district may impose a hotel occupancy tax in the manner provided in Section 351.002, Tax Code. A tax imposed under this section may not exceed the maximum rate provided in Section 351.003(a), Tax Code.
Tex. Family Code § 87.004 — TX Code / Code fa / Chapter 87 / Section 87.004
§ 87.004. CHANGE OF ADDRESS OR TELEPHONE NUMBER.
Status: in_force

(a) If a protective order contains the address or telephone number of a person protected by the order, of the place of employment or business of the person, or of the child-care facility or school of a child protected by the order and that information is not confidential under Section 85.007, the person protected by the order may file a notification of change of address or telephone number with the court that rendered the order to modify the information contained in the order.

(a-1) On request by a person protected by an order, the court shall keep confidential the changed address or telephone number in the notification described by Subsection (a). On granting a request for confidentiality under this subsection, the court shall order the clerk to maintain a confidential record of the information as described by Section 85.007(b)(2) and exclude that information from the notification. If the applicant seeks to keep confidential the applicant's mailing address, the applicant must:

(1) disclose the applicant's mailing address and county of residence to the court;

(2) designate a person to receive on behalf of the applicant any notice or documents filed with the court related to the order; and

(3) disclose the designated person's mailing address to the court.

(b) The clerk of the court shall attach the notification of change to the protective order and shall deliver a copy of the notification to:

(1) the respondent by registered or certified mail as provided by Rule 21a, Texas Rules of Civil Procedure; and

(2) any other person entitled to a copy of the order under Section 85.042.

(c) The filing of a notification of change of address or telephone number and the attachment of the notification to a protective order does not affect the validity of the order.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3879.107 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3879 / Section 3879.107
§ 3879.107. STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT.
Status: in_force

The district may negotiate and enter into a written strategic partnership with the City of Houston as provided by Section 43.0751, Local Government Code.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1251.359 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1251 / Section 1251.359
§ 1251.359. COVERAGE FOR OTHER RISKS.
Status: in_force

(a) A blanket accident and health insurance policy may be issued to cover any risk or class of risks other than a risk described by this subchapter that, as determined by the commissioner, is eligible for blanket accident and health insurance.

(b) The commissioner may make a determination under Subsection (a) based on an individual risk, a class of risks, or both.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8002.102 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8002 / Section 8002.102
§ 8002.102. TAXES FOR BONDS.
Status: in_force

At the time the district issues bonds payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes, the district shall provide for the annual imposition of a continuing direct ad valorem tax, without limit as to rate or amount, while all or part of the bonds are outstanding as required and in the manner provided by Sections 54.601 and 54.602, Water Code.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3835.053 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3835 / Section 3835.053
§ 3835.053. NONVOTING DIRECTORS.
Status: in_force

The board may appoint nonvoting directors to serve at the pleasure of the voting directors.
Tex. Tax Code § 351.0042 — TX Code / Code tx / Chapter 351 / Section 351.0042
§ 351.0042. INTEREST ON DELINQUENT TAX.
Status: in_force

(a) A person who fails to pay a tax due under this chapter is liable to the municipality for interest on the unpaid amount at the greater of the rate provided by Section 111.060(b) or the rate imposed by the municipality on January 1, 2013.

(b) Interest under this section accrues from the first day after the date due until the tax is paid.
Tex. Utilities Code § 302.0003 — TX Code / Code ut / Chapter 302 / Section 302.0003
§ 302.0003. WAIVER VOID; REMEDIES.
Status: in_force

(a) A provision of a solar power facility agreement that purports to waive a right or exempt a grantee from a liability or duty established by this chapter is void.

(b) A person who is harmed by a violation of this chapter is entitled to appropriate injunctive relief to prevent further violation of this chapter.

(c) The provisions of this section are not exclusive. The remedies provided in this section are in addition to any other procedures or remedies provided by other law.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1118.205 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1118 / Section 1118.205
§ 1118.205. REFUNDING BONDS.
Status: in_force

(a) The board may issue refunding bonds to refund outstanding indebtedness issued or assumed by the district.

(b) A refunding bond may be:

(1) sold, with the proceeds of the bond applied to the payment of the outstanding indebtedness; or

(2) exchanged wholly or partly for not less than a similar principal amount of outstanding indebtedness.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 791.052 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 791 / Section 791.052
§ 791.052. CRIMINAL PENALTY.
Status: in_force

(a) A person commits an offense if the person obstructs a fire escape or a hallway or entrance leading to a fire escape in a manner that prevents free access to or use of the fire escape. A door equipped with a lock requiring a key to operate is an obstruction.

(b) A person commits an offense if the person is the owner of a building required to be equipped with fire escapes and the person fails or refuses to comply with this chapter.

(c) A person commits an offense if the person serves as an agent in the care, management, supervision, control, or renting of a building for an owner who is not a resident of this state and the owner fails or refuses to comply with this chapter as it applies to that building.

(d) An offense under this section is punishable by a fine of not less than $20 or more than $50. If the defendant is a corporation, each officer or member of the board of directors of the corporation is subject to the fine.

(e) Each day's failure or refusal to comply constitutes a separate offense. Each day that an agent represents a nonresident owner who is not in compliance constitutes a separate offense.
Tex. Occupations Code § 1701.267 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 1701 / Section 1701.267
§ 1701.267. TRAINING PROGRAM FOR COURT SECURITY OFFICERS.
Status: in_force

(a) The commission, in consultation with the Office of Court Administration of the Texas Judicial System, shall develop a model court security curriculum for court security officers, as required by Chapter 158, Government Code, and provide the curriculum to any training program the commission approves to provide training to court security officers.

(b) The commission shall issue a certificate to each court security officer who completes the training program under this section.
Tex. Government Code § 544.0402 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 544 / Section 544.0402
§ 544.0402. FALSE OR MISLEADING INFORMATION RELATED TO FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE ELIGIBILITY.
Status: in_force

To establish or maintain the eligibility of an individual and the individual's family for financial assistance or to increase or prevent a reduction in the amount of that assistance, an individual may not intentionally:

(1) make a statement that the individual knows is false or misleading;

(2) misrepresent, conceal, or withhold a fact; or

(3) knowingly misrepresent a statement as being true.
Tex. Education Code § 134A.012 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 134A / Section 134A.012
§ 134A.012. RULES.
Status: in_force

The commission shall adopt rules as necessary to administer this chapter.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8504.060 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8504 / Section 8504.060
§ 8504.060. REQUIRED TRAINING.
Status: in_force

(a) A person who is appointed to and qualifies for office as a director may not vote, deliberate, or be counted as a director in attendance at a meeting of the board until the person completes a training program that complies with this section.

(b) The training program must provide the person with information regarding:

(1) the law governing authority operations;

(2) the programs, functions, rules, and budget of the authority;

(3) the scope of and limitations on the rulemaking authority of the board;

(4) the results of the most recent formal audit of the authority;

(5) the requirements of:

(A) laws relating to open meetings, public information, administrative procedure, and disclosing conflicts of interest; and

(B) other laws applicable to members of the governing body of a river authority in performing their duties; and

(6) any applicable ethics policies adopted by the authority or by the Texas Ethics Commission.

(c) A person appointed to the board is entitled to reimbursement for the travel expenses incurred in attending the training program regardless of whether the attendance at the program occurs before or after the person qualifies for office.

(d) The general manager of the authority shall create a training manual that includes the information required by Subsection (b). The general manager shall distribute a copy of the training manual annually to each director. Each director shall sign and submit to the general manager a statement acknowledging that the director received and has reviewed the training manual.