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Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7807.108 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7807 / Section 7807.108
§ 7807.108.
Status: in_force

Sec. 7807.108. CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS: EXECUTION AND AVAILABILITY. (a) A contract under Section 7807.107 must be in writing and be signed by:

(1) the contractor; and

(2) the president and secretary of the board.

(b) A copy of each construction contract shall be kept in the district's records and be subject to public inspection.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3897.204 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3897 / Section 3897.204
§ 3897.204. CONTRACT FOR IMPROVEMENT PROJECT.
Status: in_force

(a) The district may contract with any person for the use, occupancy, lease, rental, operation, maintenance, or management of all or part of a proposed or existing improvement project.

(b) The district may apply for and contract with any person to receive, administer, and perform a duty or obligation of the district under a federal, state, local, or private gift, grant, loan, conveyance, transfer, bequest, or other financial assistance arrangement relating to the investigation, planning, analysis, study, design, acquisition, construction, improvement, completion, implementation, or operation by the district or others of a proposed or existing improvement project.
Tex. Local Government Code § 118.070 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 118 / Section 118.070
§ 118.070. FEE FOR SEARCH OF RECORDS.
Status: in_force

The clerk of a county court may collect a fee for searching files or records to locate a cause when the docket number is not provided.
Tex. Insurance Code § 202.001 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 202 / Section 202.001
§ 202.001. APPLICABILITY OF CHAPTER.
Status: in_force

Except as provided by Section 202.052, the insurers that are subject to a fee imposed under this chapter include:

(1) stock insurance companies;

(2) mutual insurance companies;

(3) local mutual aid associations;

(4) statewide mutual assessment companies;

(5) group hospital service corporations; and

(6) stipulated premium companies.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3879.213 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3879 / Section 3879.213
§ 3879.213. COMPETITIVE BIDDING.
Status: in_force

Subchapter I, Chapter 49, Water Code, applies to the district. Sections 375.221 and 375.223, Local Government Code, do not apply to the district.
Tex. Business & Commerce Code § 4A.507 — TX Code / Code bc / Chapter 4A / Section 4A.507
§ 4A.507. CHOICE OF LAW.
Status: in_force

(a) The following rules apply unless the affected parties otherwise agree or Subsection (c) applies:

(1) The rights and obligations between the sender of a payment order and the receiving bank are governed by the law of the jurisdiction in which the receiving bank is located.

(2) The rights and obligations between the beneficiary's bank and the beneficiary are governed by the law of the jurisdiction in which the beneficiary's bank is located.

(3) The issue of when payment is made pursuant to a funds transfer by the originator to the beneficiary is governed by the law of the jurisdiction in which the beneficiary's bank is located.

(b) If the parties described by each subdivision of Subsection (a) have made an agreement selecting the law of a particular jurisdiction to govern rights and obligations between each other, the law of that jurisdiction governs those rights and obligations as to matters of construction and interpretation, whether or not the payment order or the funds transfer bears a reasonable relation to that jurisdiction, and as to validity, to the extent permitted by Section 1.301 of this code.

(c) A funds transfer system rule may select the law of a particular jurisdiction to govern (i) rights and obligations between participating banks with respect to payment orders transmitted or processed through the system, or (ii) the rights and obligations of some or all parties to a funds transfer any part of which is carried out by means of the system. A choice of law made pursuant to clause (i) is binding on participating banks. A choice of law made pursuant to clause (ii) is binding on the originator, other sender, or a receiving bank having notice that the funds transfer system might be used in the funds transfer and of the choice of law by the system when the originator, other sender, or receiving bank issued or accepted a payment order. The beneficiary of a funds transfer is bound by the choice of law if, when the funds transfer is initiated, the beneficiary has notice that the funds transfer system might be used in the funds transfer and of the choice of law by the system. The law of a jurisdiction selected pursuant to this Subsection (c) may govern, as to matters of construction and interpretation, whether or not the law bears a reasonable relation to the matter in issue.

(d) In the event of inconsistency between an agreement under Subsection (b) and a choice-of-law rule under Subsection (c), the agreement under Subsection (b) prevails.

(e) If a funds transfer is made by use of more than one funds transfer system and there is inconsistency between choice-of-law rules of the systems, the matter in issue is governed by the law of the selected jurisdiction that has the most significant relationship to the matter in issue.
Tex. Government Code § 24.493 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 24 / Section 24.493
§ 24.493.
Status: in_force

Sec. 24.493. 347TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT (NUECES COUNTY). (a) The 347th Judicial District is composed of Nueces County.

(b) In addition to other jurisdiction provided by law, the 347th District Court has concurrent jurisdiction with the county courts at law in Nueces County to receive a guilty plea in a misdemeanor case pending in a county court at law in Nueces County and dispose of the case, regardless of whether the case is transferred to the district court. The judgment, order, or action of the district court is valid and binding as if the case were pending in the district court.
Tex. Occupations Code § 603.4515 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 603 / Section 603.4515
§ 603.4515. CIVIL PENALTY.
Status: in_force

(a) A person who violates this chapter or a rule adopted or an order issued under this chapter is liable for a civil penalty not to exceed $5,000 a day.

(b) At the request of the medical board, the attorney general shall bring an action to recover a civil penalty authorized under this section.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1056.058 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1056 / Section 1056.058
§ 1056.058. DISTRICT ADMINISTRATOR.
Status: in_force

(a) The board shall appoint a general manager qualified by training and experience as the district administrator.

(b) The district administrator is entitled to receive the compensation determined by the board.

(c) The board may remove the district administrator at any time.

(d) Before assuming the duties of district administrator, the administrator must execute a bond payable to the district in an amount of not less than $10,000 that:

(1) is conditioned on the administrator performing well and faithfully the administrator's required duties; and

(2) contains other conditions the board may require.

(e) The board may pay for the bond with district money.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1043.055 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1043 / Section 1043.055
§ 1043.055. BOARD VACANCY.
Status: in_force

(a) If a vacancy occurs in the office of director, the remaining directors shall appoint a director for the unexpired term.

(b) If the number of directors is reduced to less than the number that constitutes a majority for any reason, the remaining directors shall immediately call a special election to fill the vacancies. If the remaining directors do not call the election, a district court, on application of a district voter or taxpayer, may order the directors to hold the election.
Tex. Family Code § 101.033 — TX Code / Code fa / Chapter 101 / Section 101.033
§ 101.033. TITLE IV-D AGENCY.
Status: in_force

"Title IV-D agency" means the state agency designated under Chapter 231 to provide services under Part D of Title IV of the federal Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. Section 651 et seq.).
Tex. Water Code § 65.501 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 65 / Section 65.501
§ 65.501. ISSUANCE OF BONDS AND NOTES.
Status: in_force

The district may issue its bonds or notes for the purpose of purchasing, constructing, acquiring, owning, operating, repairing, improving, or extending any district works, improvements, facilities, plants, equipment, and appliances needed to accomplish the purposes listed in Section 65.012 of this code, including works, improvements, facilities, plants, equipment, and appliances needed to provide a waterworks system, sanitary sewer system, storm sewer system, solid waste disposal system, or to provide for solid waste collection or fire-fighting services and facilities.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1455.001 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1455 / Section 1455.001
§ 1455.001. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this chapter:

(1) "Dentist" means a person licensed to practice dentistry in this state under Subtitle D, Title 3, Occupations Code.

(1-a) "Distant site" means the location where a health professional provides a telemedicine medical service, teledentistry dental service, or telehealth service.

(1-b) "Health professional" means:

(A) a physician;

(B) an individual who is:

(i) licensed or certified in this state to perform health care services; and

(ii) authorized to assist:

(a) a physician in providing telemedicine medical services that are delegated and supervised by the physician; or

(b) a dentist in providing teledentistry dental services that are delegated and supervised by the dentist;

(C) a licensed or certified health professional acting within the scope of the license or certification who does not perform a telemedicine medical service or a teledentistry dental service; or

(D) a dentist.

(1-c) "Originating site" means the location where an individual receives a telemedicine medical service, teledentistry dental service, or telehealth service.

(2) "Physician" means a person licensed to practice medicine in this state under Subtitle B, Title 3, Occupations Code.

(2-a) "Platform" means the technology, system, software, application, modality, or other method through which a health professional remotely interfaces with a patient when providing a health care service or procedure as a telemedicine medical service or telehealth service.

(3) "Teledentistry dental service," "telehealth service," and "telemedicine medical service" have the meanings assigned by Section 111.001, Occupations Code.
Tex. Utilities Code § 64.155 — TX Code / Code ut / Chapter 64 / Section 64.155
§ 64.155. PROVIDING COPY OF RECORDS.
Status: in_force

A billing utility shall provide a copy of records maintained under Sections 64.151(c), 64.152, and 64.154 to the commission staff on request. A service provider shall provide a copy of records maintained under Sections 64.151(b) and 64.153 to the commission on request.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 772.310 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 772 / Section 772.310
§ 772.310.
Status: in_force

Sec. 772.310. ESTABLISHMENT OF 9-1-1 SERVICE. (a) A district shall provide 9-1-1 service to each participating jurisdiction through one or a combination of the following methods and features:

(1) the transfer method;

(2) the relay method;

(3) the dispatch method;

(4) automatic number identification;

(5) automatic location identification;

(6) selective routing; or

(7) any equivalent method.

(b) A district shall provide 9-1-1 service using one or both of the following plans:

(1) the district may design, implement, and operate a 9-1-1 system for each participating jurisdiction with the consent of the jurisdiction; or

(2) the district may design, implement, and operate a 9-1-1 system for two or more participating jurisdictions with the consent of each of those jurisdictions if a joint operation would be more economically feasible than separate systems for each jurisdiction.

(c) Under either plan authorized by Subsection (b), the final plans for the particular system must have the approval of each participating jurisdiction covered by the system.

(d) The district shall recommend minimum standards for a 9-1-1 system.

(e) A service supplier involved in providing 9-1-1 service, a manufacturer of equipment used in providing 9-1-1 service, or an officer or employee of a service supplier involved in providing 9-1-1 service is not liable for any claim, damage, or loss arising from the provision of 9-1-1 service unless the act or omission proximately causing the claim, damage, or loss constitutes gross negligence, recklessness, or intentional misconduct.
Tex. Government Code § 2163.0012 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2163 / Section 2163.0012
§ 2163.0012. AUTHORITY TO ADOPT RULES.
Status: in_force

The comptroller may adopt rules to efficiently and effectively administer this chapter. Before adopting a rule under this section, the comptroller must conduct a public hearing regarding the proposed rule regardless of whether the requirements of Section 2001.029(b) are met.
Tex. Education Code § 53B.14 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 53B / Section 53B.14
§ 53B.14. BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
Status: in_force

(a) The authority shall be governed by a board of directors consisting of not less than 7 nor more than 11 members to be determined at the time of creating the authority. The directors shall be appointed by the governing body of the city or by the governing bodies of the cities, and they shall serve until their successors are appointed as provided by this section. If the authority includes more than one city, each governing body shall appoint an equal number of directors unless otherwise agreed by the cities.

(b) The members of the board serve for two-year terms.

(c) No officer or employee of any such city is eligible for appointment as a director. Directors are not entitled to compensation for services but are entitled to reimbursement for expenses incurred in performing such service.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7930.002 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7930 / Section 7930.002
§ 7930.002. NATURE AND PURPOSES OF DISTRICT.
Status: in_force

(a) The district is a municipal utility district created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.

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

(1) a municipal utility 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. Estates Code § 1162.006 — TX Code / Code es / Chapter 1162 / Section 1162.006
§ 1162.006. NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR INSPECTION.
Status: in_force

(a) A person who files an application under Section 1162.005 shall send a copy of the application to:

(1) each person who has custody of an instrument listed in the application;

(2) the ward's spouse;

(3) the ward's dependents;

(4) all devisees under a will, trust, or other beneficial instrument relating to the ward's estate; and

(5) any other person as directed by the court.

(b) Notice required by Subsection (a) must be sent by a qualified delivery method.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 262.004 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 262 / Section 262.004
§ 262.004. TAX EXEMPTION.
Status: in_force

The authority's property is exempt from taxation because it is held for public purposes only and devoted exclusively to the use and benefit of the public.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8062.0402 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8062 / Section 8062.0402
§ 8062.0402. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE TAX.
Status: in_force

(a) If authorized at an election held under Section 8062.0401, the district may impose an operation and maintenance tax on taxable property in the district in accordance with 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 § 301.155 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 301 / Section 301.155
§ 301.155. FEES.
Status: in_force

(a) The board by rule shall establish fees in amounts reasonable and necessary to cover the costs of administering this chapter. The board may not set a fee that existed on September 1, 1993, in an amount less than the amount of that fee on that date.

(b) The board may adopt a fee in an amount necessary for a periodic newsletter to produce and disseminate to license holders the information required under Section 301.158.

(c) The board shall assess a surcharge of not less than $3 or more than $5 for a registered nurse and a surcharge of not less than $2 or more than $3 for a vocational nurse to the fee established by the board under Subsection (a) for a license holder to renew a license under this chapter. The board may use nine cents of the registered nurse surcharge and six cents of the vocational nurse surcharge to cover the administrative costs of collecting and depositing the surcharge. The board quarterly shall transmit the remainder of each surcharge to the Department of State Health Services to be used only to implement the nursing resource section under Section 105.002, Health and Safety Code. The board is not required to collect the surcharge if the board determines the funds collected are not appropriated for the purpose of funding the nursing resource section.
Tex. Local Government Code § 241.035 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 241 / Section 241.035
§ 241.035. HAZARD MARKING AND LIGHTING.
Status: in_force

If the administrative agency or board of adjustment considers it reasonable in the circumstances and advisable to accomplish the purposes of this chapter, the agency or board may require in a permit or a variance granted under this chapter that the owner of a structure or object of natural growth allow the political subdivision, at its own expense, to install, operate, and maintain on the structure or object of natural growth any markers and lights necessary to indicate to flyers the presence of an airport hazard.
Tex. Insurance Code § 2207.352 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 2207 / Section 2207.352
§ 2207.352. CONTRIBUTIONS.
Status: in_force

The board shall determine the amount of any contributions necessary to meet the initial expenses of the pool. The board shall make this determination based on the data provided by the plan of operation.
Tex. Government Code § 54.2207 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 54 / Section 54.2207
§ 54.2207. POWERS.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as limited by an order of referral, a magistrate to whom a case is referred may:

(1) conduct hearings;

(2) hear evidence;

(3) compel production of relevant evidence in civil or criminal matters;

(4) rule on disputes regarding civil discovery;

(5) rule on admissibility of evidence;

(6) issue summons for the appearance of witnesses;

(7) examine witnesses;

(8) swear witnesses for hearings;

(9) make findings of fact on evidence;

(10) formulate conclusions of law;

(11) rule on a pretrial motion;

(12) recommend the rulings, orders, or judgment to be made in a case;

(13) regulate proceedings in a hearing;

(14) accept a plea of guilty from a defendant charged with misdemeanor, felony, or both misdemeanor and felony offenses;

(15) select a jury;

(16) accept a negotiated plea on a probation revocation;

(17) conduct a contested probation revocation hearing;

(18) sign a dismissal in a misdemeanor case;

(19) enter an order of dismissal or non-suit on agreement of the parties in a civil case;

(20) in any case referred under Section 54.2205(a)(1), accept a negotiated plea of guilty or no contest and:

(A) enter a finding of guilt and impose or suspend the sentence; or

(B) defer adjudication of guilt;

(21) conduct initial juvenile detention hearings if approved by the juvenile board of Collin County; and

(22) perform any act and take any measure necessary and proper for the efficient performance of the duties required by the order of referral.

(b) A magistrate may sign a motion to dismiss submitted by an attorney representing the state on cases referred to the magistrate, or on dockets called by the magistrate, and may consider unadjudicated cases at sentencing under Section 12.45, Penal Code.

(c) Except as provided by Sections 54.2205(e) and (f), a magistrate has all of the powers of a magistrate under the laws of this state and may administer an oath for any purpose.
Tex. Finance Code § 303.301 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 303 / Section 303.301
§ 303.301. AGREEMENT TO WHICH CHAPTER DOES NOT APPLY.
Status: in_force

The rate ceilings provided by this chapter do not apply to an agreement:

(1) under which credit is extended by the seller, or an owner, subsidiary, or corporate affiliate of the seller, for a transaction governed by Chapter 601, Business & Commerce Code; and

(2) that is secured by a lien on the obligor's homestead.
Tex. Water Code § 58.125 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 58 / Section 58.125
§ 58.125. CONSTRUCTION OF IMPROVEMENTS.
Status: in_force

A district may construct all works and improvements necessary:

(1) for the irrigation of land in the district;

(2) for the drainage of land in the district, including drainage ditches or other facilities for drainage; and

(3) for the construction of levees to protect the land in the district from overflow.
Tex. Tax Code § 141.006 — TX Code / Code tx / Chapter 141 / Section 141.006
§ 141.006. REPORT.
Status: in_force

Before October 1 of each year, the comptroller shall prepare and file with the presiding officer of each house of the legislature a complete and detailed report describing the activities of and accounting for all funds received and disbursed by the comptroller's office relating to the compact in the preceding fiscal year. The report must be included as a part of the annual financial report of the comptroller's office.
Tex. Government Code § 25.0634 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 25 / Section 25.0634
§ 25.0634. DENTON COUNTY CRIMINAL COURT PROVISIONS.
Status: repealed

(a) In addition to the jurisdiction provided by Section 25.0003 and other law, the county criminal courts of Denton County have felony jurisdiction concurrent with the district court over matters involving intoxication arising by a true bill of indictment by a grand jury charging one or more offenses under Chapter 49, Penal Code. The jurisdiction provided by this subsection shall be exercised on assignment by a district judge, by the local administrative district judge, or the regional presiding judge after the return of the true bill of indictment.

(b) A county criminal court has no jurisdiction over civil, civil appellate, probate, or mental health matters.

(c), (d) Repealed by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 267, Sec. 2, eff. May 22, 2001.