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Tex. Parks and Wildlife Code § 44.009 — TX Code / Code pw / Chapter 44 / Section 44.009
§ 44.009. INSPECTION.
Status: in_force

An authorized employee of the department may inspect at any time and without warrant any pen, coop, or enclosure holding a game animal.
Tex. Finance Code § 348.403 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 348 / Section 348.403
§ 348.403. SELLER'S PROMISE TO PAY OR TENDER OF CASH TO BUYER AS PART OF TRANSACTION.
Status: in_force

A retail seller may not promise to pay, pay, or otherwise tender cash to a retail buyer as a part of a transaction under this chapter unless specifically authorized by this chapter.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 248.102 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 248 / Section 248.102
§ 248.102. AMOUNT OF PENALTY.
Status: in_force

(a) The amount of the penalty may not exceed $1,000 for each violation, and each day a violation continues or occurs is a separate violation for purposes of imposing a penalty. The total amount of the penalty assessed for a violation continuing or occurring on separate days under this subsection may not exceed $5,000.

(b) The amount shall be based on:

(1) the seriousness of the violation, including the nature, circumstances, extent, and gravity of the violation;

(2) the threat to health or safety caused by the violation;

(3) the history of previous violations;

(4) the amount necessary to deter a future violation;

(5) whether the violator demonstrated good faith, including when applicable whether the violator made good faith efforts to correct the violation; and

(6) any other matter that justice may require.
Tex. Insurance Code § 524.063 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 524 / Section 524.063
§ 524.063. ASSISTANCE FOR SMALL EMPLOYERS AND SINGLE-EMPLOYEE BUSINESSES.
Status: in_force

The department may train staff concerning available health coverage options for small employers and single-employee businesses to:

(1) respond to telephone inquiries from small employers and single-employee businesses; and

(2) speak at events to provide information about health coverage options for small employers and single-employee businesses and about the importance and value of health coverage.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8016A.0306 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8016A / Section 8016A.0306
§ 8016A.0306. DIVISION OF DISTRICT.
Status: in_force

This chapter applies to any new district created by the division of the district under Section 49.316, Water Code, and a new district has all the powers and duties of the district.
Tex. Education Code § 54.9045 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 54 / Section 54.9045
§ 54.9045. COLLECTION OF FEES.
Status: in_force

The board shall collect administrative fees and service charges in connection with any agreement, contract, or transaction relating to the program in amounts not exceeding the amount necessary to recover the cost of establishing and maintaining the program.
Tex. Finance Code § 371.005 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 371 / Section 371.005
§ 371.005. REGULATORY AUTHORITY.
Status: in_force

The legislature has exclusive authority regarding the operation of pawnshops, except for a matter delegated by this chapter to the commissioner. The commissioner has the authority to regulate only a business practice that requires a pawnshop license.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 251.031 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 251 / Section 251.031
§ 251.031. TRAINING REQUIRED.
Status: in_force

An individual may not act as a dialysis technician employed by or working in an end stage renal disease facility unless that individual is trained and competent under this subchapter.
Tex. Government Code § 25.0002 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 25 / Section 25.0002
§ 25.0002. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this chapter:

(1) "Criminal law cases and proceedings" includes cases and proceedings for allegations of conduct punishable in part by confinement in the county jail not to exceed one year.

(2) "Family law cases and proceedings" includes cases and proceedings under Titles 1, 2, 4, and 5, Family Code.

(3) "Juvenile law cases and proceedings" includes all cases and proceedings brought under Title 3, Family Code.

(4) "Mental health cases and proceedings" includes all cases and proceedings brought under Chapter 462, Health and Safety Code, or Subtitle C or D, Title 7, Health and Safety Code.
Tex. Insurance Code § 823.302 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 823 / Section 823.302
§ 823.302. BASES FOR DETERMINING VALUATION.
Status: in_force

Subject to this subchapter, the valuation of an investment to which this subchapter applies is the greater of:

(1) the net shareholder equity value that the insurer owns in the affiliate adjusted, if the affiliate is a subsidiary, to include the value of only those assets of the subsidiary that would constitute lawful investments for the insurer if the assets were acquired or held directly by the insurer; or

(2) the amount determined using one of the following methods that is applicable for the affiliate in which the investment is made:

(A) the net worth of the affiliate determined at the end of the affiliate's most recent fiscal year in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and reported in the financial statements of the affiliate for that fiscal year that were audited by an independent certified public accountant in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards;

(B) the value equal to the cost of the stock of the affiliate, determined and adjusted to reflect subsequent operating results in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

(C) the market value of the stock of the affiliate, if the stock is listed on a national securities exchange;

(D) the value, if any, placed on the stock of the affiliate by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners; or

(E) an amount that the insurer can substantiate to the satisfaction of the commissioner as being a reasonable value of that investment.
Tex. Occupations Code § 502.258 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 502 / Section 502.258
§ 502.258. TEMPORARY LICENSE.
Status: in_force

(a) The executive council by rule may provide for the issuance of a temporary license.

(b) Rules adopted under this section must include a time limit for temporary licenses.
Tex. Local Government Code § 507.053 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 507 / Section 507.053
§ 507.053. MEETINGS.
Status: in_force

The board of directors of a spaceport development corporation shall meet:

(1) at least once every three months; and

(2) at the call of the presiding officer or a majority of the directors.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 5003.054 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 5003 / Section 5003.054
§ 5003.054. PLACING CANDIDATE ON BALLOT; QUALIFICATIONS.
Status: in_force

(a) A person qualified under this section to be a candidate for the office of commissioner may file an application with the board to have the person's name placed on the ballot. The application must be filed not later than 5 p.m. of the 45th day before the election date for that office.

(b) The application must include an affidavit made by the applicant under oath disclosing that the applicant is:

(1) a bona fide resident of:

(A) if the applicant seeks to represent a precinct, the precinct that the person seeks to represent; or

(B) if the applicant seeks to represent the port authority at large, the port authority; and

(2) a qualified voter who owns real property in the area.

(c) If the application is timely filed in proper form, the board shall place the applicant's name on the official ballot.
Tex. Local Government Code § 325.035 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 325 / Section 325.035
§ 325.035. INSURANCE.
Status: in_force

The board may purchase insurance insuring the district and its employees for any liability incurred under this chapter and may purchase insurance coverage to cover losses of district property.
Tex. Transportation Code § 550.025 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 550 / Section 550.025
§ 550.025. DUTY ON STRIKING STRUCTURE, FIXTURE, OR HIGHWAY LANDSCAPING.
Status: in_force

(a) The operator of a vehicle involved in a collision resulting only in damage to a structure adjacent to a highway or a fixture or landscaping legally on or adjacent to a highway shall:

(1) take reasonable steps to locate and notify the owner or person in charge of the property of the collision and of the operator's name and address and the registration number of the vehicle the operator was driving; and

(2) if requested and available, show the operator's driver's license to the owner or person in charge of the property.

(b) A person commits an offense if the person violates Subsection (a). An offense under this section is:

(1) a Class C misdemeanor, if the damage to all fixtures and landscaping is less than $200; or

(2) a Class B misdemeanor, if the damage to all fixtures and landscaping is $200 or more.
Tex. Water Code § 7.051 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 7 / Section 7.051
§ 7.051. ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTY.
Status: in_force

(a) The commission may assess an administrative penalty against a person as provided by this subchapter if:

(1) the person violates:

(A) a provision of this code or of the Health and Safety Code that is within the commission's jurisdiction;

(B) a rule adopted or order issued by the commission under a statute within the commission's jurisdiction; or

(C) a permit issued by the commission under a statute within the commission's jurisdiction; and

(2) a county, political subdivision, or municipality has not instituted a lawsuit and is not diligently prosecuting that lawsuit under Subchapter H against the same person for the same violation.

(b) This subchapter does not apply to violations of Chapter 11, 12, 13, 16, or 36 of this code, or Chapter 341, Health and Safety Code.
Tex. Finance Code § 348.509 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 348 / Section 348.509
§ 348.509. REINSTATEMENT OF SUSPENDED LICENSE; ISSUANCE OF NEW LICENSE AFTER REVOCATION.
Status: in_force

The commissioner may reinstate a suspended license or issue a new license on application to a person whose license has been revoked if at the time of the reinstatement or issuance no fact or condition exists that clearly would have justified the commissioner's denial of an original application for the license.
Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 58.252 — TX Code / Code cr / Chapter 58 / Section 58.252
§ 58.252. DESIGNATION OF PSEUDONYM; PSEUDONYM FORM.
Status: in_force

(a) A victim may choose a pseudonym to be used instead of the victim's name to designate the victim in all public files and records concerning the offense, including police summary reports, press releases, and records of judicial proceedings. A victim who elects to use a pseudonym as provided by this subchapter must complete a pseudonym form developed under Subsection (b) and return the form to the law enforcement agency investigating the offense.

(b) The office of the attorney general shall develop and distribute to all law enforcement agencies of the state a pseudonym form to record the name, address, telephone number, and pseudonym of a victim.
Tex. Local Government Code § 379A.081 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 379A / Section 379A.081
§ 379A.081. SALES AND USE TAX.
Status: in_force

(a) A municipality may levy a sales and use tax for the benefit of the corporation if the tax is authorized by a majority of the voters of the municipality voting at an election called for that purpose.

(b) The ballot for an election to impose the tax shall be printed to permit voting for or against the proposition: "Adoption of a sales and use tax at the rate of ____ of one percent (insert one-eighth, one-fourth, three-eighths, or one-half, as appropriate) for the purpose of financing authorized programs of the ____ Municipal Development Corporation (insert the name of the corporation)."

(c) The adoption of the tax may be limited on the ballot to any specific program, or the tax may be adopted with general language permitting the use of the tax for any purposes authorized by this chapter.

(d) If a sales and use tax is levied, it may be adopted for a maximum of 20 years, but may then be reauthorized, subject to a payment of indebtedness. The tax may be authorized for a shorter period of time or limited to the time necessary to pay any indebtedness.

(e) The rate of a tax adopted under this section must be one-eighth, one-fourth, three-eighths, or one-half of one percent. A municipality may not adopt a sales and use tax under this chapter if the adoption of the tax under this chapter would result in a combined tax rate of all local sales and use taxes of more than two percent in any location in the municipality.

(f) Chapter 321, Tax Code, governs a municipality's imposition, computation, administration, collection, and remittance of a tax authorized by this section except as inconsistent with this chapter.
Tex. Transportation Code § 441.192 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 441 / Section 441.192
§ 441.192. MAINTENANCE TAX.
Status: in_force

(a) A district may impose a maintenance tax to pay the district's operating expenses if, at an election in the district ordered for that purpose, a majority of the votes received favor the imposition of the tax.

(b) The amount of the tax may not exceed 25 cents on each $100 of assessed valuation of property in the district.

(c) The election shall be held as provided for a confirmation and directors' election under Sections 441.030-441.035.
Tex. Water Code § 10.003 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 10 / Section 10.003
§ 10.003. CREATION AND MEMBERSHIP.
Status: in_force

(a) The council is composed of 23 members appointed by the board. The board shall appoint one member to represent each of the following entities or interest groups:

(1) Texas Commission on Environmental Quality;

(2) Department of Agriculture;

(3) Parks and Wildlife Department;

(4) State Soil and Water Conservation Board;

(5) Texas Water Development Board;

(6) regional water planning groups;

(7) federal agencies;

(8) municipalities;

(9) groundwater conservation districts;

(10) river authorities;

(11) environmental groups;

(12) irrigation districts;

(13) institutional water users;

(14) professional organizations focused on water conservation;

(15) higher education;

(16) agricultural groups;

(17) refining and chemical manufacturing;

(18) electric generation;

(19) mining and recovery of minerals;

(20) landscape irrigation and horticulture;

(21) water control and improvement districts;

(22) rural water users; and

(23) municipal utility districts.

(b) Each entity or interest group described by Subsection (a) may recommend one or more persons to fill the position on the council held by the member who represents that entity or interest group. If one or more persons are recommended for a position on the council, the board shall appoint one of the persons recommended to fill the position.
Tex. Water Code § 17.018 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 17 / Section 17.018
§ 17.018. REGISTERED AND BEARER BONDS.
Status: in_force

The resolution may provide for registration of the bonds as to ownership, successive conversion and reconversion from registered to bearer bonds, and successive conversion and reconversion from bearer to registered bonds.
Tex. Election Code § 20.009 — TX Code / Code el / Chapter 20 / Section 20.009
§ 20.009. ADDITIONAL PROCEDURES.
Status: in_force

The secretary of state shall prescribe any additional procedures necessary for the orderly and proper administration of voter registration procedures under this chapter.
Tex. Family Code § 9.009 — TX Code / Code fa / Chapter 9 / Section 9.009
§ 9.009. DELIVERY OF PROPERTY.
Status: in_force

To enforce the division of property made or approved in a decree of divorce or annulment, the court may make an order to deliver the specific existing property awarded, without regard to whether the property is of especial value, including an award of an existing sum of money or its equivalent.
Tex. Transportation Code § 474.004 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 474 / Section 474.004
§ 474.004. ENGINEER'S OR ARCHITECT'S STANDARD OF CARE.
Status: in_force

A governmental entity may not require that engineering or architectural services be performed to a level of professional skill and care beyond the level that would be provided by an ordinarily prudent engineer or architect with the same professional license and under the same or similar circumstances in a contract:

(1) for engineering or architectural services; or

(2) that contains engineering or architectural services as a component part.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8350.103 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8350 / Section 8350.103
§ 8350.103. AUTHORITY FOR ROAD PROJECTS.
Status: in_force

(a) Under Section 52, Article III, Texas Constitution, the district may design, acquire, construct, finance, issue bonds for, improve, and convey to this state, a county, or a municipality for operation and maintenance macadamized, graveled, or paved roads described by Section 54.234, Water Code, or improvements, including storm drainage, in aid of those roads.

(b) The district may exercise the powers provided by this section without submitting a petition to or obtaining approval from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality as required by Section 54.234, Water Code.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8042.0202 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8042 / Section 8042.0202
§ 8042.0202. TEMPORARY DIRECTORS.
Status: in_force

(a) On or after the effective date of the Act enacting this chapter, the owner or owners of a majority of the assessed value of the real property in the district may submit a petition to the commission requesting that the commission appoint as temporary directors the five persons named in the petition. The commission shall appoint as temporary directors the five persons named in the petition.

(b) Temporary directors serve until the earlier of:

(1) the date permanent directors are elected under Section 8042.0103; or

(2) the fourth anniversary of the effective date of the Act enacting this chapter.

(c) If permanent directors have not been elected under Section 8042.0103 and the terms of the temporary directors have expired, successor temporary directors shall be appointed or reappointed as provided by Subsection (d) to serve terms that expire on the earlier of:

(1) the date permanent directors are elected under Section 8042.0103; or

(2) the fourth anniversary of the date of the appointment or reappointment.

(d) If Subsection (c) applies, the owner or owners of a majority of the assessed value of the real property in the district may submit a petition to the commission requesting that the commission appoint as successor temporary directors the five persons named in the petition. The commission shall appoint as successor temporary directors the five persons named in the petition.
Tex. Water Code § 15.151 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 15 / Section 15.151
§ 15.151. DEFINITION.
Status: in_force

In this subchapter, "fund" means the new water supply for Texas fund.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 571.021 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 571 / Section 571.021
§ 571.021. ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS.
Status: in_force

The state attorney general and the district and county attorneys within their respective jurisdictions shall prosecute violations of this subtitle.
Tex. Water Code § 17.911 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 17 / Section 17.911
§ 17.911. LIMITATIONS ON PROGRAM.
Status: in_force

(a) The maximum amount of a loan under the linked deposit program is $250,000.

(b) The board may withdraw linked deposits from an eligible lending institution if the institution ceases to be either a state depository or a Farm Credit System institution headquartered in this state.
Tex. Occupations Code § 1201.501 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 1201 / Section 1201.501
§ 1201.501. PROHIBITED CONSTRUCTION BY MANUFACTURER.
Status: in_force

A manufacturer may not construct a HUD-code manufactured home in this state for sale or resale unless the manufacturer:

(1) supplies the department with proof of acceptance by a design approval primary inspection agency authorized by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development;

(2) purchases the required labels; and

(3) has the home inspected by an in-plant inspection agency authorized by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Tex. Local Government Code § 61.002 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 61 / Section 61.002
§ 61.002. CONSOLIDATION ELECTION.
Status: in_force

A consolidation of municipalities under this chapter must be approved at an election ordered and held for that purpose.
Tex. Estates Code § 1051.003 — TX Code / Code es / Chapter 1051 / Section 1051.003
§ 1051.003. CONTENTS OF CITATION OR NOTICE.
Status: in_force

(a) A citation or notice must:

(1) be directed to the person to be cited or notified;

(2) be dated;

(3) state the style and number of the proceeding;

(4) state the court in which the proceeding is pending;

(5) describe generally the nature of the proceeding or matter to which the citation or notice relates;

(6) direct the person being cited or notified to appear by filing a written contest or answer or to perform another required action; and

(7) state when and where the appearance or performance described by Subdivision (6) is required.

(b) A citation or notice issued by the county clerk must be styled "The State of Texas" and be signed by the clerk under the court's seal.

(c) A notice required to be given by a guardian must be in writing and be signed by the guardian in the guardian's official capacity.

(d) A citation or notice is not required to contain a precept directed to an officer, but may not be held defective because the citation or notice contains a precept directed to an officer authorized to serve the citation or notice.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1079.056 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1079 / Section 1079.056
§ 1079.056. COMPENSATION; EXPENSES.
Status: in_force

A director or officer serves without compensation but may be reimbursed for actual expenses incurred in the performance of official duties. The expenses must be:

(1) reported in the district's records; and

(2) approved by the board.
Tex. Government Code § 842.002 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 842 / Section 842.002
§ 842.002. RULES FOR PARTICIPATING SUBDIVISIONS.
Status: in_force

The board of trustees may adopt rules concerning:

(1) notices, information, and reports the board of trustees requires from a subdivision that elects to participate in the retirement system;

(2) the time that a subdivision that elects to participate in the retirement system may begin participation and the actions that subdivision may take in anticipation of board approval under Section 842.001; and

(3) the powers and duties of a participating subdivision to adopt orders or resolutions, make elections, and otherwise exercise decision-making authority concerning the rights and benefits of the members and annuitants under a plan adopted or assumed by the subdivision.
Tex. Penal Code § 31.09 — TX Code / Code pe / Chapter 31 / Section 31.09
§ 31.09. AGGREGATION OF AMOUNTS INVOLVED IN THEFT.
Status: in_force

When amounts are obtained in violation of this chapter pursuant to one scheme or continuing course of conduct, whether from the same or several sources, the conduct may be considered as one offense and the amounts aggregated in determining the grade of the offense.
Tex. Transportation Code § 66.021 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 66 / Section 66.021
§ 66.021. CONTESTED CASE NOTICE.
Status: in_force

The board shall post in the board office for public inspection a notice that includes the same information as the notice given to the parties in each contested case.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 9305.0404 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 9305 / Section 9305.0404
§ 9305.0404. PAYMENT OF TAX OR ASSESSMENT NOT REQUIRED.
Status: in_force

The district is not required to pay a tax or assessment on a district project or any part of the project.