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Tex. Occupations Code § 651.351 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 651 / Section 651.351
§ 651.351. FUNERAL ESTABLISHMENT LICENSE REQUIREMENTS.
Status: in_force

(a) A funeral establishment may not conduct a funeral business unless it is licensed by the commission.

(b) This chapter does not require a funeral establishment to be owned by a person licensed under this chapter.

(c) To obtain an initial funeral establishment license, an applicant must apply for a license and pay the licensing fee. The commission shall issue an initial funeral establishment license on determining that the applicant satisfies the requirements of this section.

(d) A funeral establishment must:

(1) meet the building, fire safety, and health standards and health ordinances of this state and of the municipality in which the establishment is located;

(2) except as provided by Subsection (i), be located at a fixed place that is not tax-exempt property or a cemetery;

(3) include facilities in which funeral services may be conducted;

(4) have access to rolling stock consisting of at least one motor hearse;

(5) include a preparation room containing the facilities, equipment, and supplies required by commission rule to ensure the provision of adequate embalming services;

(6) include other facilities as necessary to comply with the sanitary codes of this state and of the municipality in which the room is located; and

(7) include a display containing sufficient merchandise to permit reasonable selection, including at least five adult caskets, two of which must be full-size and displayed in a casket showroom.

(e) Each funeral establishment must have sufficient licensed personnel to conduct the operation of the funeral establishment.

(f) The least expensive casket displayed under Subsection (d)(7) must be a full-size casket displayed in the same general manner as the other full-size caskets are displayed. The three adult caskets that are not required to be full-size under Subsection (d)(7) may be displayed:

(1) in a partial panel display; or

(2) by video or brochure, online, or in any other manner.

(g) The commission may exempt a funeral establishment from the requirements of Subsection (d)(5) if the establishment meets the requirements for the exemption provided by commission rule.

(h) The executive director shall notify the petitioner of the commission's decision. The exemption remains in effect until:

(1) the establishment is no longer located within 50 miles of a facility owned by the exempt establishment or at which embalming services may be performed; or

(2) an embalming service has been performed at the establishment.

(i) Subsection (d)(2) does not apply to a funeral establishment that is:

(1) located on the real property of a public junior college; and

(2) operated in connection with an accredited educational program in funeral services offered by the public junior college.
Tex. Insurance Code § 2053.206 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 2053 / Section 2053.206
§ 2053.206. VIOLATION OF SUBCHAPTER.
Status: in_force

(a) A person commits an administrative violation under Subtitle A, Title 5, Labor Code, if the person engages in conduct that violates this subchapter.

(b) Liability for damages for a violation of this subchapter is determined exclusively under Subtitle A, Title 5, Labor Code.
Tex. Penal Code § 33A.04 — TX Code / Code pe / Chapter 33A / Section 33A.04
§ 33A.04. THEFT OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICE.
Status: in_force

(a) A person commits an offense if the person knowingly obtains or attempts to obtain telecommunications service to avoid or cause another person to avoid a lawful charge for that service by using:

(1) a telecommunications access device without the authority or consent of the subscriber or lawful holder of the device or pursuant to an agreement for an exchange of value with the subscriber or lawful holder of the device to allow another person to use the device;

(2) a counterfeit telecommunications access device;

(3) a telecommunications device or counterfeit telecommunications device; or

(4) a fraudulent or deceptive scheme, pretense, method, or conspiracy, or other device or means, including a false, altered, or stolen identification.

(b) An offense under this section is:

(1) a Class B misdemeanor if the value of the telecommunications service obtained or attempted to be obtained is less than $500;

(2) a Class A misdemeanor if:

(A) the value of the telecommunications service obtained or attempted to be obtained is $500 or more but less than $1,500; or

(B) the value of the telecommunications service obtained or attempted to be obtained is less than $500 and the defendant has been previously convicted of an offense under this chapter;

(3) a state jail felony if:

(A) the value of the telecommunications service obtained or attempted to be obtained is $1,500 or more but less than $20,000; or

(B) the value of the telecommunications service obtained or attempted to be obtained is less than $1,500 and the defendant has been previously convicted two or more times of an offense under this chapter;

(4) a felony of the third degree if the value of the telecommunications service obtained or attempted to be obtained is $20,000 or more but less than $100,000;

(5) a felony of the second degree if the value of the telecommunications service obtained or attempted to be obtained is $100,000 or more but less than $200,000; or

(6) a felony of the first degree if the value of the telecommunications service obtained or attempted to be obtained is $200,000 or more.

(c) When telecommunications service is obtained or attempted to be obtained in violation of this section pursuant to one scheme or continuing course of conduct, whether or not in a single incident, the conduct may be considered as one offense and the values of the service obtained or attempted to be obtained may be aggregated in determining the grade of the offense.
Tex. Natural Resources Code § 61.178 — TX Code / Code nr / Chapter 61 / Section 61.178
§ 61.178. ENFORCEMENT.
Status: in_force

At the request of a county, department game wardens will assist with enforcement of the provisions of this Act, or permits issued hereunder, along with any other state or local law enforcement entities with jurisdiction over public beaches.
Tex. Local Government Code § 133.122 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 133 / Section 133.122
§ 133.122. ALLOCATION OF FEES TO JURY SERVICE FUND.
Status: in_force

(a) The jury service fund is created in the state treasury. The fund consists of money allocated to the fund under Section 133.102(e). Money in the fund may be appropriated only to provide juror reimbursements to counties.

(b) If, at any time, the unexpended balance of the jury service fund exceeds $10 million, the comptroller shall transfer the amount in excess of $10 million to the fair defense account.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 9010.003 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 9010 / Section 9010.003
§ 9010.003. LEGISLATIVE DECLARATION AND FINDINGS.
Status: in_force

(a) The legislature declares that the district is:

(1) essential to accomplish the purposes of Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution; and

(2) a municipal corporation.

(b) The legislature finds that:

(1) the district is created to serve a public use and benefit; and

(2) all land and other property included in the district are benefited by the creation of the district and by the improvements that the district purchases, constructs, or otherwise acquires.
Tex. Election Code § 254.204 — TX Code / Code el / Chapter 254 / Section 254.204
§ 254.204. DISPOSITION OF UNEXPENDED CONTRIBUTIONS.
Status: in_force

(a) At the end of the six-year period prescribed by Section 254.203, the former officeholder or candidate shall remit any unexpended political contributions to one or more of the following:

(1) the political party with which the person was affiliated when the person's name last appeared on a ballot;

(2) a candidate or political committee;

(3) the comptroller for deposit in the state treasury;

(4) one or more persons from whom political contributions were received, in accordance with Subsection (d);

(5) a recognized charitable organization formed for educational, religious, or scientific purposes that is exempt from taxation under Section 501(c)(3), Internal Revenue Code of 1986, and its subsequent amendments; or

(6) a public or private postsecondary educational institution or an institution of higher education as defined by Section 61.003(8), Education Code, solely for the purpose of assisting or creating a scholarship program.

(b) A person who disposes of unexpended political contributions under Subsection (a)(2) shall report each contribution as if the person were a campaign treasurer of a specific-purpose committee.

(c) Political contributions disposed of under Subsection (a)(3) may be appropriated only for financing primary elections.

(d) The amount of political contributions disposed of under Subsection (a)(4) to one person may not exceed the aggregate amount accepted from that person during the last two years that the candidate or officeholder accepted contributions under this title.
Tex. Election Code § 13.077 — TX Code / Code el / Chapter 13 / Section 13.077
§ 13.077. HEARING ON CHALLENGE.
Status: in_force

(a) On the timely filing or making of a hearing request, the registrar shall schedule a hearing on the challenge.

(b) The registrar shall conduct the hearing not later than the 10th day after the date the request is filed or made or at a later date on the applicant's request.

(c) The applicant may appear personally at the hearing to offer evidence or argument. The applicant may offer evidence or argument by affidavit without personally appearing if the applicant submits the affidavit to the registrar before the hearing begins.

(d) If a challenge is made in the applicant's presence and the applicant orally requests a hearing, the hearing may be conducted at that time with the applicant's consent.
Tex. Family Code § 157.507 — TX Code / Code fa / Chapter 157 / Section 157.507
§ 157.507. ATTORNEY'S FEES, COURT COSTS, AND EXPENSES.
Status: in_force

(a) In a proceeding under this subchapter, the court may order the obligor to pay reasonable and necessary attorney's fees, court costs, and expenses incurred by a party to obtain the order and all fees charged by a plan administrator for the qualified domestic relations order or similar order.

(b) Fees, costs, and expenses ordered under this section may be enforced by any means available for the enforcement of child support, including contempt.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 5009.101 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 5009 / Section 5009.101
§ 5009.101. ESTABLISHMENT OF FUND; DEPOSITS.
Status: in_force

(a) The district may establish a promotion and development fund.

(b) The district, from time to time, may deposit in the fund a portion of the district's accumulated money, plus an amount each year not to exceed 10 percent of the district's total maintenance and operation taxes, including delinquent taxes, received during a fiscal year.

(c) The commission shall determine the amount to be deposited in the fund.

(d) The money in the fund shall be kept separate from other money and accounts of the district.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 9043.002 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 9043 / Section 9043.002
§ 9043.002. NATURE AND PURPOSES OF DISTRICT.
Status: in_force

(a) The district is a water control and improvement district created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.

(b) The district is created to accomplish the purposes of:

(1) a water control and improvement district as provided by general law and Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution; and

(2) Section 52, Article III, Texas Constitution, that relate to the construction, acquisition, improvement, operation, or maintenance of macadamized, graveled, or paved roads, or improvements, including storm drainage, in aid of those roads.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 11006.108 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 11006 / Section 11006.108
§ 11006.108. DUTIES OF OFFICERS AND ASSISTANTS.
Status: in_force

(a) The board president shall preside at board meetings and perform other duties prescribed by the board.

(b) The board vice president shall perform the duties of the president when the president is not present or is otherwise incapacitated.

(c) The board secretary is the official custodian of the minutes, books, records, and seal of the board and shall perform other duties and functions prescribed by the board. An assistant board secretary may perform any duty or function of the board secretary.

(d) The board treasurer shall perform duties and functions prescribed by the board.
Tex. Occupations Code § 201.153 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 201 / Section 201.153
§ 201.153. FEES.
Status: repealed

(a) The board by rule shall set fees in amounts reasonable and necessary to cover the costs of administering this chapter.

(b) Repealed by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 448 , Sec. 31(l)(2), eff. September 1, 2015.

(c) Repealed by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 448 , Sec. 31(l)(2), eff. September 1, 2015.
Tex. Election Code § 254.261 — TX Code / Code el / Chapter 254 / Section 254.261
§ 254.261.
Status: in_force

Sec. 254.261. DIRECT CAMPAIGN EXPENDITURE EXCEEDING $100. (a) A person not acting in concert with another person who makes one or more direct campaign expenditures in an election from the person's own property shall comply with this chapter as if the person were the campaign treasurer of a general-purpose committee that does not file monthly reports under Section 254.155.

(b) A person is not required to file a report under this section if the person is required to disclose the expenditure in another report required under this title within the time applicable under this section for reporting the expenditure.

(c) This section does not require a general-purpose committee that files under the monthly reporting schedule to file reports under Section 254.154.

(d) A person is not required to file a campaign treasurer appointment for making expenditures for which reporting is required under this section, unless the person is otherwise required to file a campaign treasurer appointment under this title.
Tex. Local Government Code § 334.401 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 334 / Section 334.401
§ 334.401. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this subchapter:

(1) "Designated facility" means an approved venue project the principal use of which is for rodeos, livestock shows, equestrian events, agricultural expositions, county fairs, or similar events.

(2) "Event" means a rodeo or an agricultural, equestrian or livestock show, fair, competition, exhibition, or sale held on one or more consecutive days under the auspices of one or more presenting or sponsoring organizations.

(3) "Stall or pen" means an enclosure or designated space and tie point for the purpose of housing or holding livestock.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8206.152 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8206 / Section 8206.152
§ 8206.152. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE TAX.
Status: in_force

(a) If authorized at an election held under Section 8206.151, the district may impose an operation and maintenance tax on taxable property in the district as provided by Section 49.107, Water Code.

(b) The board shall determine the tax rate. The rate may not exceed the rate approved at the election.
Tex. Occupations Code § 507.401 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 507 / Section 507.401
§ 507.401. INJUNCTION.
Status: in_force

(a) In addition to any other action authorized by law, the executive council may institute an action to enjoin a violation of this chapter, a law regulating the applicable profession, or an executive council rule.

(b) An action filed under this section must be filed in Travis County, the county of the defendant's residence, or the county in which any part of the violation occurred.

(c) The attorney general or the appropriate county or district attorney shall represent the executive council in an action under this section.
Tex. Business Organizations Code § 22.220 — TX Code / Code bo / Chapter 22 / Section 22.220
§ 22.220. ACTION WITHOUT MEETING OF DIRECTORS OR COMMITTEE.
Status: in_force

(a) The certificate of formation or bylaws of a corporation may provide that an action required by this chapter to be taken at a meeting of the corporation's directors or an action that may be taken at a meeting of the directors or a committee may be taken without holding a meeting, providing prior notice, or taking a vote if a written consent, stating the action to be taken, is signed by the number of directors or committee members necessary to take that action at a meeting at which all of the directors or committee members are present and voting. The consent must state the date of each director's or committee member's signature.

(b) Prompt notice of the taking of an action by directors or a committee without a meeting by less than unanimous written consent shall be given to each director or committee member who did not consent in writing to the action.

(c) Notwithstanding a provision of this code, advance notice is not required to be given to take an action by written consent as provided by this section.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 382.059 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 382 / Section 382.059
§ 382.059. HEARING AND DECISION ON PERMIT AMENDMENT APPLICATION OF CERTAIN ELECTRIC GENERATING FACILITIES.
Status: in_force

(a) This section applies to a permit amendment application submitted solely to allow an electric generating facility to reduce emissions and comply with a requirement imposed by Section 112 of the federal Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. Section 7412) to use applicable maximum achievable control technology. A permit amendment application shall include a condition that the applicant is required to complete the actions needed for compliance by the time allowed under Section 112 of the federal Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. Section 7412).

(b) The commission shall provide an opportunity for a public hearing and the submission of public comment on the application in the manner provided by Section 382.0561.

(c) Not later than the 45th day after the date the application is received, the executive director shall issue a draft permit.

(d) Not later than the 30th day after the date of issuance of the draft permit under Subsection (c), parties may submit to the commission any legitimate issues of material fact regarding whether the choice of technology approved in the draft permit is the maximum achievable control technology required under Section 112 of the federal Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. Section 7412) and may request a contested case hearing before the commission. If a party requests a contested case hearing under this subsection, the commission shall conduct a contested case hearing and issue a final order issuing or denying the permit amendment not later than the 120th day after the date of issuance of the draft permit under Subsection (c).

(e) The commission shall send notice of a decision on an application for a permit amendment under this section in the manner provided by Section 382.0562.

(f) A person affected by a decision of the commission to issue or deny a permit amendment may move for rehearing and is entitled to judicial review under Section 382.032.

(g) This section expires on the sixth anniversary of the date the administrator adopts standards for existing electric generating facilities under Section 112 of the federal Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. Section 7412), unless a stay of the rules is granted.

(h) The commission shall adopt rules to implement this section.
Tex. Government Code § 841.006 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 841 / Section 841.006
§ 841.006. EXEMPTION FROM EXECUTION.
Status: in_force

(a) All retirement annuity payments, other benefit payments, and a member's accumulated contributions are unassignable and are exempt from execution, garnishment, attachment, and state and local taxation.

(b) Notwithstanding Subsection (a), the board of trustees by rule may authorize the retirement system, in accordance with a retiree's voluntary election, to:

(1) deduct qualified health insurance premiums from the retirement annuity otherwise distributable to a retiree who is an eligible public safety officer or a retiree who meets any expanded eligibility provision for a similar tax exemption under subsequent federal legislation; and

(2) pay the deducted amount directly to the health plan provider, subject to the requirements of Section 402(l), Internal Revenue Code of 1986, or other applicable federal law, and the rules adopted by the board.
Tex. Water Code § 67.0055 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 67 / Section 67.0055
§ 67.0055. ELECTION OF UNOPPOSED CANDIDATE.
Status: in_force

(a) This section applies only to an election for a director's position on a board of a corporation that provides retail water or sewer service in which a candidate who is to appear on the ballot for the position is unopposed.

(b) The board by resolution may declare a candidate elected to a director's position if the board certifies in writing that the candidate is unopposed for the position. A copy of the resolution shall be posted at the corporation's main office.

(c) If a declaration is made under Subsection (b), the election for that position is not held.

(d) If the election for the unopposed candidate would have been held with an annual meeting of the members or shareholders of the corporation, the text of the declaration described by Subsection (b) shall be read into the record at the annual meeting.

(e) The ballots used at a separate election that is held at the same time as an election for an unopposed candidate would have been held shall include after measures or contested races the position and name of a candidate declared elected under this section, under the heading "Unopposed Candidates Declared Elected."

(f) A person may not, by intimidation or by means of coercion, influence or attempt to influence a person to withdraw as a candidate or not to file an application for a place on the ballot so that an election may be canceled.

(g) The board may adopt necessary rules or bylaws to implement this section, including rules or bylaws to ensure the fairness, integrity, and openness of the process.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8508.0062 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8508 / Section 8508.0062
§ 8508.0062. SEPARATION OF POLICYMAKING AND MANAGEMENT FUNCTIONS.
Status: in_force

The board shall develop and implement policies that clearly separate the policymaking responsibilities of the board and the management responsibilities of the executive director and staff of the authority.
Tex. Transportation Code § 21.154 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 21 / Section 21.154
§ 21.154. CIVIL PENALTY.
Status: in_force

(a) A person, including an officer, agent, servant, or employee of a corporation, is liable for a civil penalty if the person:

(1) violates this chapter;

(2) violates an order, decision, rule, direction, demand, or requirement of the department adopted under this chapter; or

(3) procures or aids a violation of this chapter.

(b) A penalty under this section may not exceed $100 a day for each day of the violation.

(c) The attorney general or the county or district attorney in the county in which the violation occurs shall institute and conduct a suit for the penalty:

(1) in the county in which the violation occurs; and

(2) in the name of the state.
Tex. Transportation Code § 317.052 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 317 / Section 317.052
§ 317.052. MANAGEMENT AND CONTROL BY GOVERNING BODY OR BOARD.
Status: in_force

An ordinance authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds under this chapter may provide that while the principal of or interest on the bonds is outstanding, and regardless of whether the facility is encumbered under Section 317.112, management and control of the facility is vested in:

(1) the governing body of the municipality; or

(2) the board of trustees named in the ordinance.