FrankGoortani/open-us-law huggingface dataset:
Tex. Education Code § 105.303 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 105 / Section 105.303
§ 105.303. PROGRAM AND OPERATION.
Status: in_force

(a) The academy shall operate on the same fall and spring semester basis as the University of North Texas. Full-time students of the academy must be enrolled for both the fall and spring semesters.

(b) In addition to academic classes, the academy may offer short courses, workshops, seminars, weekend instructional programs, summer programs, and other innovative programs.

(c) The pupil-teacher ratio in all regular academic classes at the academy may not exceed 30 students for each classroom teacher, except that the pupil-teacher ratio may exceed that limit:

(1) in programs provided under Subsection (b), in physical education courses, or in special enrichment courses; or

(2) if the board determines that a class with more than 30 students for each classroom teacher would contribute to the educational development of the students in the class.
Tex. Human Resources Code § 31.0041 — TX Code / Code hr / Chapter 31 / Section 31.0041
§ 31.0041. SUPPLEMENTAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR CERTAIN PERSONS.
Status: in_force

(a) To the extent funds are appropriated for this purpose, the commission may provide supplemental financial assistance in addition to the amount of financial assistance granted for the support of a dependent child under Section 31.003 to a person who:

(1) is 25 years of age or older;

(2) is the grandparent, aunt, uncle, sister, or brother of the dependent child, as defined by Section 31.002, who lives at the person's residence;

(3) is the primary caretaker of the dependent child;

(4) has a family income that is at or below 200 percent of the federal poverty level; and

(5) does not have resources that exceed the amount allowed for financial assistance under this chapter.

(b) Supplemental financial assistance provided to a person under this section may include one or more cash payments, not to exceed a total of $1,000, after determination of eligibility for supplemental financial assistance under this section.

(c) The commission shall inform an applicant for financial assistance under this chapter who meets the eligibility requirements under Subsection (a) of the availability of supplemental financial assistance.

(d) The commission shall maintain complete records and compile statistics regarding the number of households that receive supplemental financial assistance under this section.

(e) After a person receives supplemental financial assistance under Subsection (b) on behalf of a dependent child, no other person is eligible under Subsection (a) to receive supplemental financial assistance on behalf of that child.
Tex. Occupations Code § 1102.155 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 1102 / Section 1102.155
§ 1102.155. REEXAMINATION.
Status: in_force

(a) An applicant who fails the examination may apply for reexamination by filing a request with the commission and paying another examination fee.

(b) An applicant who fails the examination three consecutive times may not apply for reexamination or submit a new license application unless after the date of the third failed examination the applicant completes additional educational requirements as prescribed by the commission and submits evidence satisfactory to the commission of successful completion of those requirements.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8164.055 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8164 / Section 8164.055
§ 8164.055. DIVISION OF DISTRICT.
Status: in_force

(a) Subject to this section, the district may divide into two or more districts as provided by Sections 51.748, 51.749, 51.750, 51.751, 51.752, and 51.753, Water Code. For the purpose of applying those sections, the district shall be considered an original district and a reference to "this chapter" shall be considered a reference to Chapter 54, Water Code.

(b) On petition of any district landowner or on a motion by the district's board of directors, the board may consider a proposal to divide the district.

(c) No division of the district may occur that would result in the creation of a new district that contains land outside of the boundaries of the district as it existed on January 1, 2009.

(d) Section 54.016, Water Code, and Section 42.042, Local Government Code, do not apply to any new district created by the division of the district.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1102.053 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1102 / Section 1102.053
§ 1102.053. QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICE.
Status: in_force

(a) A person may not be elected or appointed as a director unless the person is:

(1) a resident of the district; and

(2) at least 18 years of age.

(b) A district employee may not serve as a director.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7933A.0202 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7933A / Section 7933A.0202
§ 7933A.0202. TEMPORARY DIRECTORS.
Status: in_force

(a) The temporary board consists of:

(1) Lance Martin;

(2) Jason Tuberville;

(3) Zach Stateson;

(4) Clarke Overlander; and

(5) Michelle Dobson.

(b) Temporary directors serve until the earlier of:

(1) the date permanent directors are elected under Section 7933A.0103; or

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

(c) If permanent directors have not been elected under Section 7933A.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 7933A.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. Special District Local Laws Code § 8005A.0501 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8005A / Section 8005A.0501
§ 8005A.0501. AUTHORITY TO ISSUE BONDS AND OTHER OBLIGATIONS.
Status: in_force

The district may issue bonds or other obligations payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes, impact fees, revenue, contract payments, grants, or other district money, or any combination of those sources, to pay for any authorized district purpose.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7982.051 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7982 / Section 7982.051
§ 7982.051. GOVERNING BODY; TERMS.
Status: in_force

(a) The district is governed by a board of five elected directors.

(b) Except as provided by Section 7982.052, directors serve staggered four-year terms.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 11007.206 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 11007 / Section 11007.206
§ 11007.206. TRUST INDENTURE.
Status: in_force

District bonds authorized by this chapter, including refunding bonds, may be additionally secured by a trust indenture. The trustee may be a bank with trust powers that is located inside or outside the state.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 171.066 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 171 / Section 171.066
§ 171.066. ENFORCEMENT OF SUBCHAPTER.
Status: in_force

A state executive or administrative official may not decline to enforce this subchapter, or adopt a construction of this subchapter in a way that narrows its applicability, based on the official's own beliefs on the requirements of the state or federal constitution, unless the official is enjoined by a state or federal court from enforcing this subchapter.
Tex. Business & Commerce Code § 601.001 — TX Code / Code bc / Chapter 601 / Section 601.001
§ 601.001. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this chapter:

(1) "Consumer" means an individual who seeks or acquires real property, money or other personal property, services, or credit for personal, family, or household purposes.

(2) "Consumer transaction" means a transaction between a merchant and one or more consumers.

(3) "Merchant" means a party to a consumer transaction other than a consumer.

(4) "Merchant's place of business" means a merchant's main or permanent branch office or local address. For a state or national bank or savings and loan association, the term includes an approved branch office and a registered loan production office.
Tex. Government Code § 75.521 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 75 / Section 75.521
§ 75.521. APPLICATION.
Status: in_force

This subchapter applies to the district courts and county courts at law in Fort Bend County.
Tex. Occupations Code § 1102.105 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 1102 / Section 1102.105
§ 1102.105. APPLICATION.
Status: in_force

An applicant for a license under this chapter must file with the commission an application on a form prescribed by the commission.
Tex. Government Code § 497.002 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 497 / Section 497.002
§ 497.002. PURPOSE; IMPLEMENTATION.
Status: in_force

(a) The purposes of the office are to implement this subchapter and Subchapter B to:

(1) provide work program participants with marketable job skills to help reduce recidivism through a coordinated program of:

(A) job skills training;

(B) documentation of work history; and

(C) access to resources provided by Project RIO and the Texas Workforce Commission, including access to resources provided through assistance to local workforce development boards in referring work program participants to the Project RIO employment referral services provided under Section 306.002, Labor Code; and

(2) reduce department costs by providing products and articles for the department and providing products or articles for sale on a for-profit basis to the public or to agencies of the state or political subdivisions of the state.

(b) To implement the purposes of the office, the department may establish and operate a prison industries program at each correctional facility that the department considers suitable for such a program.
Tex. Finance Code § 122.053 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 122 / Section 122.053
§ 122.053. BOARD OF DIRECTORS; TERMS AND DUTIES.
Status: in_force

(a) A board of at least five members shall direct the business and affairs of a credit union.

(b) The membership of the credit union shall elect the board at an annual membership meeting, from the membership, and in the manner provided by the bylaws. A board member shall hold office until a successor is qualified and elected or appointed.

(c) A director shall take and subscribe to an oath or affirmation that the director:

(1) will diligently and honestly perform the director's duties in administering the credit union's affairs;

(2) although the director may delegate the performance of those duties, remains responsible for the performance of the duties;

(3) will not knowingly violate or willingly permit the violation of an applicable law; and

(4) will exercise the care and diligence reasonable and necessary to administer the affairs of the credit union in a safe and sound manner.

(d) The bylaws shall prescribe the directors' terms and the board's duties. A term may not exceed three years. A director may serve more than one term.

(e) The board shall meet at least once each month.

(f) A director may not vote by proxy. A director may participate in and act at any meeting of the board by means of electronic communications equipment through which all persons participating in the meeting can communicate with each other. Participation in a meeting in the manner authorized by this subsection constitutes attendance at a meeting.
Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 49A.112 — TX Code / Code cr / Chapter 49A / Section 49A.112
§ 49A.112. MEDICAL EXAMINER MUST AUTHORIZE REMOVAL OF BODY; EXCEPTIONS.
Status: in_force

If a death occurs under circumstances described by Article 49A.109(a), a person may not disturb or remove the body from the position in which the body is found without authorization from the medical examiner, or the medical examiner's authorized deputy, except to:

(1) preserve the body from loss or destruction; or

(2) maintain the flow of traffic on a highway, railroad, or airport.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1575.207 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1575 / Section 1575.207
§ 1575.207. INTEREST ASSESSED ON LATE PAYMENT OF DEPOSITS BY EMPLOYING PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
Status: in_force

(a) An employing public school that does not remit to the trustee all contributions required by this subchapter before the seventh day after the last day of the month shall pay to the fund:

(1) the contributions; and

(2) interest on the unpaid amounts at the annual rate of six percent compounded monthly.

(b) On request, the trustee may grant a waiver of the deadline imposed by this section based on an employing public school's financial or technological resources.
Tex. Business & Commerce Code § 302.202 — TX Code / Code bc / Chapter 302 / Section 302.202
§ 302.202. DISCLOSURES REQUIRED BEFORE PURCHASE.
Status: in_force

When a telephone solicitation is made and before consummation of any sales transaction, a seller shall provide to each purchaser:

(1) the complete street address of the location from which the salesperson is calling the purchaser and, if different, the complete street address of the seller's principal location;

(2) if the seller represents or implies that a purchaser will receive without charge a specified item or one item from among designated items, regardless of whether the items are designated as gifts, premiums, bonuses, prizes, or otherwise:

(A) the information required to be filed by Sections 302.153(b)(4) and (5)(A) and (B), as appropriate; and

(B) the total number of individuals who have actually received from the seller during the preceding 12 months the item having the greatest value and the item with the smallest odds of being received;

(3) if the seller is offering to sell an interest in an oil, gas, or mineral field, well, or exploration site, the information required by Section 302.153(h); and

(4) if the seller represents that an item is being offered at a price below that usually charged for the item, the name of the item's manufacturer.
Tex. Occupations Code § 651.107 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 651 / Section 651.107
§ 651.107. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY; REPORT.
Status: in_force

(a) The executive director or the executive director's designee shall prepare and maintain a written policy statement that implements a program of equal employment opportunity to ensure that all personnel decisions are made without regard to race, color, disability, sex, religion, age, or national origin.

(b) The policy statement must include:

(1) personnel policies, including policies relating to recruitment, evaluation, selection, training, and promotion of personnel, that show the intent of the commission to avoid the unlawful employment practices described by Chapter 21, Labor Code; and

(2) an analysis of the extent to which the composition of the commission's personnel is in accordance with federal and state law and a description of reasonable methods to achieve compliance with federal and state law.

(c) The policy statement must:

(1) be updated at least annually;

(2) be reviewed by the state Commission on Human Rights for compliance with Subsection (b)(1); and

(3) be filed with the governor's office.
Tex. Utilities Code § 53.055 — TX Code / Code ut / Chapter 53 / Section 53.055
§ 53.055. SEPARATIONS AND ALLOCATIONS.
Status: in_force

Costs of facilities, revenues, expenses, taxes, and reserves shall be separated or allocated as prescribed by the commission.
Tex. Local Government Code § 379E.007 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 379E / Section 379E.007
§ 379E.007. PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED PLAN.
Status: in_force

(a) Before adopting a plan, a municipality shall hold a public hearing on the proposed plan.

(b) The city manager or the city manager's designee shall provide notice of the hearing to all community housing development organizations and to neighborhood associations identified by the municipality as serving the neighborhoods in which properties anticipated to be available for sale to the land bank under this chapter are located.

(c) The city manager or the city manager's designee shall make copies of the proposed plan available to the public not later than the 60th day before the date of the public hearing.
Tex. Occupations Code § 1301.003 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 1301 / Section 1301.003
§ 1301.003. APPLICATION OF SUNSET ACT.
Status: in_force

The Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners is subject to Chapter 325, Government Code (Texas Sunset Act). Unless continued in existence as provided by that chapter, the board is abolished and this chapter expires September 1, 2033.
Tex. Family Code § 54.0325 — TX Code / Code fa / Chapter 54 / Section 54.0325
§ 54.0325. DEFERRAL OF ADJUDICATION AND DISMISSAL OF CERTAIN CASES ON COMPLETION OF TEEN DATING VIOLENCE COURT PROGRAM.
Status: repealed

(a) In this section:

(1) "Dating violence" has the meaning assigned by Section 71.0021.

(2) "Family violence" has the meaning assigned by Section 71.004.

(3) "Teen dating violence court program" means a program that includes:

(A) a 12-week program designed to educate children who engage in dating violence and encourage them to refrain from engaging in that conduct;

(B) a dedicated teen victim advocate who assists teen victims by offering referrals to additional services, providing counseling and safety planning, and explaining the juvenile justice system;

(C) a court-employed resource coordinator to monitor children's compliance with the 12-week program;

(D) one judge who presides over all of the cases in the jurisdiction that qualify for the program; and

(E) an attorney in the district attorney's office or the county attorney's office who is assigned to the program.

(b) On the recommendation of the prosecuting attorney, the juvenile court may defer adjudication proceedings under Section 54.03 for not more than 180 days if the child is a first offender who is alleged to have engaged in conduct:

(1) that violated a penal law of this state of the grade of misdemeanor; and

(2) involving dating violence.

(c) For the purposes of Subsection (b), a first offender is a child who has not previously been referred to juvenile court for allegedly engaging in conduct constituting dating violence, family violence, or an assault.

(d) Before implementation, the teen dating violence court program must be approved by:

(1) the court; and

(2) the commissioners court of the county.

(e) A child for whom adjudication proceedings are deferred under Subsection (b) shall:

(1) complete the teen dating violence court program not later than the last day of the deferral period; and

(2) appear in court once a month for monitoring purposes.

(f) The court shall dismiss the case with prejudice at the time the child presents satisfactory evidence that the child has successfully completed the teen dating violence court program.

(g) Repealed by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 472 (S.B. 41), Sec. 5.01(b)(2), eff. January 1, 2022.

(h) Repealed by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 472 (S.B. 41), Sec. 5.01(b)(2), eff. January 1, 2022.

(i) The court shall track the number of children ordered to participate in the teen dating violence court program, the percentage of victims meeting with the teen victim advocate, and the compliance rate of the children ordered to participate in the program.
Tex. Transportation Code § 521.058 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 521 / Section 521.058
§ 521.058. DISPOSITION OF FEES.
Status: in_force

Each fee collected under this subchapter shall be deposited to the credit of the Texas mobility fund.
Tex. Government Code § 772.00716 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 772 / Section 772.00716
§ 772.00716. EVIDENCE TESTING ACCOUNT.
Status: in_force

(a) The evidence testing account is created as a dedicated account in the general revenue fund of the state treasury.

(b) Money in the account may be appropriated only to the criminal justice division established under Section 772.006 for purposes of the evidence testing grant program established under Section 772.00715.

(c) Funds distributed under Section 772.00715 are subject to audit by the comptroller.
Tex. Government Code § 1505.215 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 1505 / Section 1505.215
§ 1505.215. AUTHORITY TO ISSUE REFUNDING BONDS.
Status: in_force

A municipality by resolution may issue refunding bonds to refund outstanding bonds, and the interest on those bonds, issued by the municipality under this subchapter.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8284.202 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8284 / Section 8284.202
§ 8284.202. USE OF BOND PROCEEDS DURING CONSTRUCTION.
Status: in_force

(a) The district may appropriate or set aside out of the proceeds from the sale of any bonds issued under this chapter an amount for the payment of interest, administrative, and operating expenses expected to accrue during a period of construction, as may be provided in the bond orders or resolutions.

(b) For purposes of this section, the period of construction may not exceed three years.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 775.204 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 775 / Section 775.204
§ 775.204. ADOPTION OF AGREEMENT AND APPROVAL OF EXCLUSION.
Status: in_force

After the hearing, if the board finds that the exclusion of the territory would be feasible and would benefit the district, the board shall by a resolution entered in its minutes:

(1) adopt the agreement; and

(2) approve the exclusion.
Tex. Government Code § 659.021 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 659 / Section 659.021
§ 659.021. ADMINISTRATIVE HEAD OF AGENCY.
Status: in_force

The administrative head of a state agency as defined by Section 658.001 whose salary as administrative head is established by the General Appropriations Act may not receive a salary higher than that established salary, even if the administrative head performs duties assigned to a position title classified in the state's position classification plan that is assigned to a salary group that would pay a higher salary, unless the General Appropriations Act specifically provides that a higher salary may be received.
Tex. Education Code § 49.255 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 49 / Section 49.255
§ 49.255. CONSOLIDATED TAXING DISTRICT.
Status: in_force

A consolidated taxing district is a school district established for the limited purpose of exercising the taxing power authorized by Section 3, Article VII, Texas Constitution, and distributing the revenue to its component school districts.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 286.075 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 286 / Section 286.075
§ 286.075. DISTRICT RULES.
Status: in_force

The board may adopt rules governing the operation of the hospital and hospital system and the duties, functions, and responsibilities of district staff and employees.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1467.0575 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1467 / Section 1467.0575
§ 1467.0575. RIGHT TO FILE ACTION.
Status: in_force

Not later than the 45th day after the date that the mediator's report is provided to the department under Section 1467.060, either party to a mediation for which there was no agreement may file a civil action to determine the amount due to an out-of-network provider. A party may not bring a civil action before the conclusion of the mediation process under this subchapter.
Tex. Tax Code § 154.6035 — TX Code / Code tx / Chapter 154 / Section 154.6035
§ 154.6035. ALLOCATION OF CERTAIN REVENUE TO PROPERTY TAX RELIEF FUND.
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding Section 154.603, all proceeds from the collection of taxes imposed by this chapter attributable to the portion of the tax rate in excess of $20.50 per thousand on cigarettes, regardless of weight, shall be deposited to the credit of the property tax relief fund under Section 403.109, Government Code.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1064.056 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1064 / Section 1064.056
§ 1064.056. 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.