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Tex. Natural Resources Code § 133.049 — TX Code / Code nr / Chapter 133 / Section 133.049
§ 133.049. INSPECTION OF BARRIERS.
Status: in_force

Within 15 days of the time in which construction of barriers required by Section 133.041 of this code and described in an approved application is required to be completed, the department may inspect those barriers to determine whether they meet the requirements of this subchapter.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1027.208 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1027 / Section 1027.208
§ 1027.208. BONDS EXEMPT FROM TAXATION.
Status: in_force

The following are exempt from taxation by this state or a political subdivision of this state:

(1) bonds issued by the district;

(2) the transfer and issuance of the bonds; and

(3) profits made in the sale of the bonds.
Tex. Insurance Code § 881.053 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 881 / Section 881.053
§ 881.053. SEPARATE GROUPS, CLUBS, OR CLASSES.
Status: in_force

A statewide mutual assessment company may provide in its by-laws for the creation of separate groups, clubs, or classes based on reasonable classifications specified in the by-laws.
Tex. Education Code § 51A.151 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 51A / Section 51A.151
§ 51A.151. APPLICABILITY OF SUBCHAPTER.
Status: in_force

This subchapter applies only to medical and dental units.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1074.052 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1074 / Section 1074.052
§ 1074.052. NOTICE OF ELECTION.
Status: in_force

Not earlier than the 30th day or later than the 10th day before the date of a directors' election, notice of the election must be published one time in a newspaper of general circulation in the district.
Tex. Government Code § 795.003 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 795 / Section 795.003
§ 795.003. CERTAIN AGREEMENTS PROHIBITED.
Status: in_force

A governmental entity may not establish, maintain, or renew a sister-city agreement with:

(1) a country that is a foreign adversary; or

(2) a community located in a country described by Subdivision (1).
Tex. Education Code § 49.0122 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 49 / Section 49.0122
§ 49.0122.
Status: in_force

Sec. 49.0122. TRANSITIONAL ELECTION DATES: INCREASED HOMESTEAD EXEMPTIONS FOR ELDERLY OR DISABLED PERSONS. (a) This section applies only to an election under this chapter that occurs during the 2025-2026 school year.

(b) Section 49.012 does not apply to a district that receives approval of a request under Section 49.0044. The district shall hold the election on a Tuesday or Saturday on or before a date specified by the commissioner. Section 41.001, Election Code, does not apply to the election.

(c) This section expires September 1, 2026.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7953.202 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7953 / Section 7953.202
§ 7953.202. TAXES FOR BONDS.
Status: in_force

At the time the district issues bonds payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes, the board 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. Health and Safety Code § 290.153 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 290 / Section 290.153
§ 290.153. ANNUAL AUDIT.
Status: in_force

(a) For each fiscal year, each commission shall have an independent audit made of the district's books and records.

(b) Not later than December 31 of each year, the audit made for a district shall be filed with the comptroller and at the office of the district.
Tex. Insurance Code § 4005.102 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 4005 / Section 4005.102
§ 4005.102. REMEDIES FOR VIOLATION OF INSURANCE LAWS OR COMMISSIONER RULES.
Status: in_force

In addition to any other remedy available under Chapter 82, for a violation of this code, another insurance law of this state, or a rule of the commissioner, the department may:

(1) deny an application for:

(A) an original license; or

(B) a certificate issued under Chapter 4008;

(2) suspend, revoke, or deny renewal of:

(A) a license; or

(B) a certificate issued under Chapter 4008;

(3) place on probation a person whose license has been suspended;

(4) assess an administrative penalty;

(5) reprimand a license holder; or

(6) require a license holder to qualify, or re-qualify if the agent has already qualified, for a certificate to sell a product or product line designated by rule under Chapter 4008.
Tex. Property Code § 74.302 — TX Code / Code pr / Chapter 74 / Section 74.302
§ 74.302. STATEMENT OF DELIVERED PROPERTY.
Status: in_force

(a) Property delivered under Section 74.301 must be accompanied by a statement that:

(1) the property delivered is a complete and correct remittance of all accounts subject to this chapter in the holder's possession;

(2) the existence and location of the listed owners are unknown to the holder; and

(3) the listed owners have not asserted a claim or exercised an act of ownership with respect to the owner's reported property.

(b) The statement required by Subsection (a) shall be signed by:

(1) the individual holding the reported property;

(2) a partner, if the holder is a partnership;

(3) an officer, if the holder is an unincorporated association or a private corporation; or

(4) the chief fiscal officer, if the holder is a public corporation.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 361.753 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 361 / Section 361.753
§ 361.753. CERTIFICATION.
Status: in_force

(a) A person may apply to the commission for a certificate confirming that the person is an innocent owner or operator. The application must include a complete site investigation report that demonstrates that:

(1) the property has become contaminated as a result of a release or migration of contaminants from a source or sources not located on or at the property;

(2) the owner or operator has not caused or contributed to the source or sources of the contamination referred to in Subdivision (1); and

(3) the owner or operator is eligible for immunity under Section 361.752(b).

(b) The commission may charge an application fee in an amount not to exceed the cost of reviewing the application. The commission shall deposit a fee collected under this subsection to the credit of the hazardous and solid waste remediation fee account.

(c) Not later than the 45th day after the date the commission receives the application, the commission shall notify the applicant whether the application is complete.

(d) Not later than the 90th day after the date the commission receives the application, the commission shall:

(1) issue or deny the certificate; or

(2) notify the applicant of any additional information needed to review the application.

(e) Not later than the 45th day after the date the commission receives the additional information requested under Subsection (d)(2), the commission shall issue or deny the certificate.

(f) The certificate evidences the immunity from liability of the applicant as provided by Section 361.752.

(g) The commission may condition the issuance of the certificate on the placement of restrictions on the use of the property that are reasonably necessary to protect the public health, including:

(1) institutional controls such as deed restrictions or municipal zoning restrictions; or

(2) at the owner's or operator's option, other control measures.
Tex. Insurance Code § 226.004 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 226 / Section 226.004
§ 226.004. TAX EXCLUSIVE.
Status: in_force

The tax imposed by this subchapter is in lieu of all other insurance taxes.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8132.025 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8132 / Section 8132.025
§ 8132.025. EXPIRATION OF SUBCHAPTER.
Status: in_force

This subchapter expires September 1, 2020, unless the creation of the district is confirmed at a confirmation election held under Section 8132.023 before September 1, 2017.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8153.001 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8153 / Section 8153.001
§ 8153.001. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this chapter:

(1) "Board" means the board of directors of the district.

(2) "Director" means a member of the board.

(3) "District" means the Brazoria County Municipal Utility District No. 44.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 11010.152 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 11010 / Section 11010.152
§ 11010.152. GIFTS, GRANTS, LOANS, AND OTHER FUNDS.
Status: in_force

The authority may apply for, accept, receive, and administer gifts, grants, loans, and other funds available from any source.
Tex. Government Code § 21.004 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 21 / Section 21.004
§ 21.004. STATE OF JUDICIARY MESSAGE.
Status: in_force

(a) At a convenient time at the commencement of each regular session of the legislature, the chief justice of the supreme court shall deliver a written or oral state of the judiciary message evaluating the accessibility of the courts to the citizens of the state and the future directions and needs of the courts of the state.

(b) It is the intent of the legislature that the state of the judiciary message promote better understanding between the legislative and judicial branches of government and promote more efficient administration of justice in Texas.
Tex. Finance Code § 342.457 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 342 / Section 342.457
§ 342.457. AUTOMOBILE CLUB MEMBERSHIP OFFERED IN CONNECTION WITH A LOAN.
Status: in_force

(a) An authorized lender may, at the time or after a loan under Subchapter E is made, offer to sell to the borrower and finance in the loan contract a charge for an automobile club membership.

(b) The lender may not require the purchase of the membership authorized under Subsection (a) as a condition for approval of the loan.

(c) The borrower shall provide the lender with written acknowledgment of the borrower's intent to purchase the membership.

(d) The lender shall give the borrower written notice at the time the loan is made that the borrower:

(1) is not required to purchase the membership as a condition for approval of the loan; and

(2) is entitled to cancel the transaction and receive a full refund of the purchase price of the membership before the 31st day after the date the loan is made.

(e) The commissioner shall:

(1) adopt a rule providing for disclosure in Spanish of the information required by Subsection (d); and

(2) establish a form for the disclosure of the information required by Subsection (d) that conforms to the plain language and readability requirements applicable to loan contracts under Section 341.502.

(f) The amount charged for a membership as authorized by Subsection (a) must be reasonable.
Tex. Penal Code § 9.52 — TX Code / Code pe / Chapter 9 / Section 9.52
§ 9.52. PREVENTION OF ESCAPE FROM CUSTODY.
Status: in_force

The use of force to prevent the escape of an arrested person from custody is justifiable when the force could have been employed to effect the arrest under which the person is in custody, except that a guard employed by a correctional facility or a peace officer is justified in using any force, including deadly force, that he reasonably believes to be immediately necessary to prevent the escape of a person from the correctional facility.
Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 16.09 — TX Code / Code cr / Chapter 16 / Section 16.09
§ 16.09. TESTIMONY REDUCED TO WRITING.
Status: in_force

The testimony of each witness shall be reduced to writing by or under the direction of the magistrate, and shall then be read over to the witness, or he may read it over himself. Such corrections shall be made in the same as the witness may direct; and he shall then sign the same by affixing thereto his name or mark. All the testimony thus taken shall be certified to by the magistrate. In lieu of the above provision, a statement of facts authenticated by State and defense counsel and approved by the presiding magistrate may be used to preserve the testimony of witnesses.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1001.061 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1001 / Section 1001.061
§ 1001.061. PHYSICIAN QUALIFICATION.
Status: in_force

The board may use district money to ensure the initial and continued qualification of physicians and other personnel.
Tex. Property Code § 221.035 — TX Code / Code pr / Chapter 221 / Section 221.035
§ 221.035. SUPERVISORY DUTIES OF DEVELOPER.
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding obligations placed upon any other persons by this chapter, the developer shall supervise, manage, and control all aspects of the offering of a timeshare interest, including but not limited to promotion, advertising, contracting, and closing. Any violation of this chapter which occurs during such offering activities is considered to be a violation by the developer as well as by the person actually committing the violation.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 438.036 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 438 / Section 438.036
§ 438.036. CRIMINAL PENALTY.
Status: in_force

(a) A person, firm, corporation, or organization commits an offense if the person, firm, corporation, or organization violates this subchapter.

(b) An offense under this section is punishable by a fine of not less than $10 or more than $200.

(c) Each day of a violation constitutes a separate offense.
Tex. Labor Code § 303.0031 — TX Code / Code la / Chapter 303 / Section 303.0031
§ 303.0031. USE OF SKILLS DEVELOPMENT FUND TO RECRUIT CERTAIN EMPLOYERS.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, "public junior college" and "public technical institute" have the meanings assigned by Section 61.003, Education Code.

(b) In addition to the purposes described by Section 303.001, the commission may use the skills development fund to provide an intensive and rapid response to, and support services for, employers expanding in or relocating their operations to this state, with a focus on recruiting employers who will provide complex or high-skilled employment opportunities in this state.

(c) The commission may use funds available for the purpose of this section to:

(1) provide leadership and direction to, and linkage among, out-of-state employers, economic development organizations, local workforce development boards, public junior colleges, and public technical institutes to address the employers' needs for recruitment and hiring for complex or high-skilled employment positions as necessary to facilitate employers' relocation to or expansion of operations in this state; and

(2) award grants to a public junior college or public technical institute providing workforce training and related support services to employers who commit to establishing a place of business in this state.

(d) A grant awarded under this section may be used only for:

(1) developing:

(A) customized workforce training programs for an employer's specific business needs;

(B) fast-track curriculum;

(C) workforce training-related support services for employers; or

(D) instructor certification necessary to provide workforce training; and

(2) acquiring training equipment necessary for instructor certification and employment.

(e) The executive director, or a person appointed by the executive director who is knowledgeable in the administration of grants, is responsible for the distribution of grant money under this section.

(f) The commission may solicit and accept gifts, grants, and donations from any public or private source for the purpose of this section.

(g) The commission may require, as a condition of receiving money under this section, that a recipient agree to repay the amount received and any related interest if the commission determines that the money was not used for the purposes for which the money was awarded.

(h) Money may not be used under this section to pay any training costs or other related costs of an employer to relocate the employer's worksite from one location in this state to another location in this state.

(i) The commission may adopt rules as necessary to implement this section.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3975.0302 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3975 / Section 3975.0302
§ 3975.0302. IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS AND SERVICES.
Status: in_force

(a) The district, using any money available to the district for the purpose, may provide, design, construct, acquire, improve, relocate, operate, maintain, or finance an improvement project or service authorized under this chapter or Chapter 375, Local Government Code.

(b) The district may contract with a governmental or private entity to carry out an action under Subsection (a).

(c) The implementation of a district project or service is a governmental function or service for the purposes of Chapter 791, Government Code.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1076.158 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1076 / Section 1076.158
§ 1076.158. AUTHORITY TO BORROW MONEY; SECURITY.
Status: in_force

(a) The board may borrow money at a rate not to exceed the maximum annual percentage rate allowed by law for district obligations at the time the loan is made.

(b) To secure a loan, the board may pledge:

(1) district revenue that is not pledged to pay the district's bonded indebtedness;

(2) a district tax to be imposed by the district during the 12-month period following the date of the pledge that is not pledged to pay the principal of or interest on district bonds; or

(3) a district bond that has been authorized but not sold.

(c) A loan for which taxes or bonds are pledged must mature not later than the first anniversary of the date the loan is made. A loan for which district revenue is pledged must mature not later than the fifth anniversary of the date the loan is made.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8361.104 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8361 / Section 8361.104
§ 8361.104. ROAD STANDARDS AND REQUIREMENTS.
Status: in_force

(a) A road project must meet all applicable construction standards, zoning and subdivision requirements, and regulations of each municipality in whose corporate limits or extraterritorial jurisdiction the road project is located.

(b) If a road project is not located in the corporate limits or extraterritorial jurisdiction of a municipality, the road project must meet all applicable construction standards, subdivision requirements, and regulations of each county in which the road project is located.

(c) If the state will maintain and operate the road, the Texas Transportation Commission must approve the plans and specifications of the road project.
Tex. Transportation Code § 66.0115 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 66 / Section 66.0115
§ 66.0115. QUALIFICATIONS; VACANCY.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as otherwise provided by Sections 66.011 and 66.0116, each pilot commissioner must be a property tax payer and a qualified voter in Harris County.

(b) A person is not eligible for appointment to the board if the person:

(1) has previously served the equivalent of at least 12 full years on the board; or

(2) is currently serving or has previously served as a port commissioner for the Port of Houston Authority of Harris County, Texas.

(c) Not later than the 45th day after the date on which a term expires or on which a vacancy on the board begins, the appointing entity must appoint a new pilot commissioner. If the appointing entity fails to make the appointment before the 45th day, the office is considered an open position and the person serving in that position is ineligible for reappointment to fill the position, and:

(1) if the appointing entity is the city council of the City of Houston, the city council of the City of Pasadena, or the Harris County Mayors' and Councils' Association, the Harris County Commissioners Court shall appoint a pilot commissioner to fill the position; or

(2) if the appointing entity is the Harris County Commissioners Court, the city council of the City of Houston shall appoint a pilot commissioner to fill the position.

(d) If a second appointing entity under Subsection (c)(1) or (2) fails to make an appointment before the 90th day after the date on which the term expires or the vacancy begins:

(1) the office is considered an open position and the person serving in that position is ineligible for reappointment to fill the position; and

(2) the governor shall appoint a pilot commissioner to fill the position with the advice and consent of the senate.

(e) If a vacancy occurs through death, resignation, or other reason, the vacancy shall be filled in the manner provided for making the original appointment and in accordance with Subsections (c) and (d).

(f) The governor may appoint a pilot commissioner under Subsection (d) only if the appointing entity under Subsection (c) fails to make an appointment within the period described by this section, and any subsequent appointment must be made by the appropriate appointing entity.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3882.054 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3882 / Section 3882.054
§ 3882.054. NONVOTING DIRECTORS.
Status: in_force

The board may appoint nonvoting directors to serve at the pleasure of the voting directors.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1204.052 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1204 / Section 1204.052
§ 1204.052. APPLICABILITY TO CERTAIN PLANS OR PROGRAMS.
Status: in_force

This subchapter applies to:

(1) an employee benefit plan, to the extent not preempted by the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (29 U.S.C. Section 1001 et seq.);

(2) benefit programs under Chapters 1551 and 1601, to the extent that the benefit programs are self-insuring; and

(3) insurance coverage provided under Chapter 1575.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7933.002 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7933 / Section 7933.002
§ 7933.002. NATURE OF DISTRICT.
Status: in_force

The district is a municipal utility district created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Tex. Natural Resources Code § 33.175 — TX Code / Code nr / Chapter 33 / Section 33.175
§ 33.175. SERVICE OF CITATION.
Status: in_force

Service of citation on the board may be accomplished by serving the commissioner.
Tex. Human Resources Code § 81.021 — TX Code / Code hr / Chapter 81 / Section 81.021
§ 81.021. SPECIALIZED LICENSE PLATE PROGRAM.
Status: in_force

The department shall develop and the executive commissioner shall adopt rules and guidelines for the use of funds collected from the sale of specialized license plates under Section 504.619, Transportation Code, that are deposited in accordance with Section 504.6012, Transportation Code, and appropriated to the department for direct services programs, training, and education.
Tex. Local Government Code § 101.021 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 101 / Section 101.021
§ 101.021. MUNICIPALITY COVERED BY SUBCHAPTER.
Status: in_force

This subchapter applies only to a home-rule municipality.
Tex. Government Code § 45.244 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 45 / Section 45.244
§ 45.244. LEE COUNTY.
Status: in_force

The county attorney of Lee County represents the state in all matters pending before the district courts in Lee County.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8051.0503 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8051 / Section 8051.0503
§ 8051.0503. BONDS FOR ROAD PROJECTS.
Status: in_force

At the time of issuance, the total principal amount of bonds or other obligations issued or incurred to finance road projects and payable from ad valorem taxes may not exceed one-fourth of the assessed value of the real property in the district.
Tex. Utilities Code § 64.153 — TX Code / Code ut / Chapter 64 / Section 64.153
§ 64.153. RECORDS OF DISPUTED CHARGES.
Status: in_force

(a) Every service provider shall maintain a record of every disputed charge for a product or service placed on a customer's bill.

(b) The record required under Subsection (a) shall contain for every disputed charge:

(1) any affected telephone numbers or addresses;

(2) the date the customer requested that the billing utility remove the unauthorized charge;

(3) the date the unauthorized charge was removed from the customer's telephone bill; and

(4) the date action was taken to refund or credit to the customer any money that the customer paid for the unauthorized charges.

(c) The record required by Subsection (a) shall be maintained for at least 24 months following the completion of all steps required by Section 64.152(a).