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Tex. Natural Resources Code § 40.008 — TX Code / Code nr / Chapter 40 / Section 40.008
§ 40.008. RAILROAD COMMISSION AUTHORITY.
Status: in_force

The Railroad Commission of Texas shall continue to exercise its authority pursuant to Section 91.101 of this code and Section 26.131, Water Code, to issue and enforce rules, permits, and orders to prevent pollution of surface and subsurface waters in the state by activities associated with the exploration, development, or production of oil, gas, or geothermal resources, including the transportation of oil or gas by pipeline. Nothing in this chapter preempts the jurisdiction of the Railroad Commission of Texas under Subchapter E, Chapter 121, Utilities Code, and Chapter 117, Natural Resources Code, over pipeline transportation of gas and hazardous liquids and over gas and hazardous liquid pipeline facilities.
Tex. Natural Resources Code § 87.091 — TX Code / Code nr / Chapter 87 / Section 87.091
§ 87.091. PROHIBITED COMMINGLING OF GAS.
Status: in_force

In a plant for the extraction of natural gasoline content of gas, no sweet gas may be commingled with sour gas and no casinghead gas may be commingled with sweet gas or sour gas or both, except on the conditions and requirements stated in this subchapter.
Tex. Occupations Code § 1301.262 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 1301 / Section 1301.262
§ 1301.262. PLUMBING INSPECTOR CODE OF CONDUCT.
Status: in_force

The board by rule shall establish a code of conduct for licensed plumbing inspectors. The code of conduct shall require a plumbing inspector to enforce this chapter and board rules in a consistent manner across job sites.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 121.044 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 121 / Section 121.044
§ 121.044. COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT.
Status: in_force

(a) The members of a public health district shall prepare a written cooperative agreement that sets out fully the terms of operation of the district.

(b) The terms in a cooperative agreement must include:

(1) organizational structure;

(2) financial administration; and

(3) procedures for:

(A) modification of the cooperative agreement;

(B) admission, withdrawal, and expulsion of members;

(C) dissolution of the district; and

(D) selection and removal of a director.

(c) A cooperative agreement must be:

(1) approved by the governing body of each member; and

(2) signed by the appropriate officers of each governing body.

(d) A modification of a cooperative agreement must be in writing. A modification is effective on approval by the governing body of each member.

(e) A copy of a cooperative agreement and of each modification shall be:

(1) included in the minutes of the governing body of each member; and

(2) filed with the clerk of each county and municipality in the district and with the department.
Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 17.01 — TX Code / Code cr / Chapter 17 / Section 17.01
§ 17.01. DEFINITION OF "BAIL".
Status: in_force

"Bail" is the security given by the accused that he will appear and answer before the proper court the accusation brought against him, and includes a bail bond or a personal bond.
Tex. Water Code § 62.069 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 62 / Section 62.069
§ 62.069. BOND OF COMMISSIONERS.
Status: in_force

Before a commissioner begins to perform his duties, he shall execute a good and sufficient bond for $1,000, payable to the county judge of the county of jurisdiction for the use and benefit of the district and conditioned on the faithful performance of his duties.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7906.052 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7906 / Section 7906.052
§ 7906.052. TEMPORARY DIRECTORS.
Status: in_force

(a) On or after September 1, 2015, 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 7906.003; or

(2) September 1, 2019.

(c) If permanent directors have not been elected under Section 7906.003 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 7906.003; 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 § 66.319 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 66 / Section 66.319
§ 66.319. MANDAMUS BY BONDHOLDERS.
Status: in_force

In addition to all other rights and remedies provided by law, if the district defaults in the payment of principal, interest, or redemption price on its bonds when due or if it fails to make payments into any fund or funds created in the orders or resolutions authorizing the issuance of the bonds or defaults in the observation or performance of any other covenants, conditions, or obligations set forth in the orders or resolutions authorizing the issuance of its bonds, the owners of any of the bonds are entitled to a writ of mandamus issued by a court of competent jurisdiction compelling and requiring the district and its officials to observe and perform the covenants, obligations, or conditions prescribed in the orders or resolutions authorizing the issuance of the district's bonds.
Tex. Government Code § 1207.003 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 1207 / Section 1207.003
§ 1207.003. ELECTION.
Status: in_force

(a) Refunding bonds may be issued without an election in connection with the issuance of the refunding bonds or the creation of an encumbrance in connection with the refunding bonds, except as provided by Subsection (b).

(b) If the constitution of this state requires an election to permit a procedure, action, or matter pertaining to refunding bonds, an election to authorize the procedure, action, or matter shall be held substantially in accordance, to the extent appropriate, with Chapter 1251.
Tex. Finance Code § 347.505 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 347 / Section 347.505
§ 347.505. PENALTY FOR FAILURE TO REGISTER.
Status: in_force

(a) The commissioner may impose a penalty not to exceed $50 for failure to register as required by Section 347.451(a).

(b) The commissioner may impose a penalty not to exceed $250 for failure to renew an existing registration and submit the appropriate fee before the expiration of the period described by Section 347.451(d).

(c) The penalties provided by this section are the exclusive penalties for a violation of Section 347.451.

(d) The fact that a creditor was not registered as required by Section 347.451 when a contract was executed does not:

(1) render a contract invalid or unenforceable if the contract is otherwise enforceable; or

(2) subject the creditor to liability under any other law, including common law, other than the liability established by this section.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8319.002 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8319 / Section 8319.002
§ 8319.002. NATURE OF DISTRICT.
Status: in_force

The district is a municipal utility district created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Tex. Insurance Code § 911.153 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 911 / Section 911.153
§ 911.153.
Status: in_force

Sec. 911.153. CONTRACT TERMS: INCORPORATION OF BYLAWS. (a) A farm mutual insurance company's bylaws are part of each contract between the company and an insured.

(b) Each policy issued by the company must state that the company's bylaws are part of the contract.
Tex. Government Code § 311.026 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 311 / Section 311.026
§ 311.026. SPECIAL OR LOCAL PROVISION PREVAILS OVER GENERAL.
Status: in_force

(a) If a general provision conflicts with a special or local provision, the provisions shall be construed, if possible, so that effect is given to both.

(b) If the conflict between the general provision and the special or local provision is irreconcilable, the special or local provision prevails as an exception to the general provision, unless the general provision is the later enactment and the manifest intent is that the general provision prevail.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3871.157 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3871 / Section 3871.157
§ 3871.157. BONDS AND OTHER OBLIGATIONS.
Status: in_force

(a) Subject to the requirements of Sections 3871.159 and 3871.160, the district may issue by public or private sale bonds, notes, or other obligations payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes, or by assessments in the manner provided by Subchapter A, Chapter 372, Local Government Code, or Subchapter J, Chapter 375, Local Government Code.

(b) In exercising the district's borrowing power, the district may issue a bond or other obligation in the form of a bond, note, certificate of participation or other instrument evidencing a proportionate interest in payments to be made by the district, or any other type of obligation.

(c) In addition to the sources of money described by Subchapter A, Chapter 372, Local Government Code, and Subchapter J, Chapter 375, Local Government Code, district bonds may be secured and made payable wholly or partly by a pledge of any part of the money the district receives from system or improvement project revenue or from any other source.
Tex. Occupations Code § 265.0016 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 265 / Section 265.0016
§ 265.0016. FEES.
Status: in_force

The board shall set and collect fees in amounts that are reasonable and necessary to cover the costs of administering this chapter, including registration and renewal fees.
Tex. Government Code § 30.01633 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 30 / Section 30.01633
§ 30.01633. COURT REPORTER.
Status: in_force

The clerk of the court shall appoint the court reporter.
Tex. Government Code § 421.041 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 421 / Section 421.041
§ 421.041. FIRST RESPONDER ADVISORY COUNCIL.
Status: in_force

(a) The First Responder Advisory Council is a permanent special advisory committee created to advise the governor or the governor's designee on homeland security issues relevant to first responders, radio interoperability, the integration of statewide exercises for hazards, and the related use of available funding.

(b) The council is composed of:

(1) one representative for each of the following sectors of the state, appointed by the governor or the governor's designee:

(A) law enforcement;

(B) firefighters;

(C) private first responders; and

(D) emergency medical services; and

(2) other members, as determined by the governor or the governor's designee.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3818.055 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3818 / Section 3818.055
§ 3818.055. REMOVAL OF DIRECTOR.
Status: in_force

The commission may remove a director for misconduct or failure to carry out the director's duties after a petition by a majority of the other directors.
Tex. Utilities Code § 36.452 — TX Code / Code ut / Chapter 36 / Section 36.452
§ 36.452. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

(a) In this subchapter:

(1) "Corporation" means the Texas Electric Utility System Restoration Corporation.

(2) "Issuer" means the corporation or any other corporation, public trust, public instrumentality, or entity that issues system restoration bonds approved by a financing order.

(b) For the purposes of this subchapter, "qualified costs," as defined by Section 39.302 and as used in Subchapter G, Chapter 39, also includes all costs of establishing, maintaining, and operating the corporation and all costs of the corporation and an issuer in connection with the issuance and servicing of the system restoration bonds, all as approved in the financing order.

(c) Except as otherwise specifically provided by this subchapter, any defined terms provided by Subchapter I of this chapter and, if made applicable by Subchapter I of this chapter, Subchapter G, Chapter 39, have the same meaning in this subchapter.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 9601.212 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 9601 / Section 9601.212
§ 9601.212. ADDITIONAL AUTHORITY TO PROVIDE DEBT SERVICE RESERVE.
Status: in_force

(a) The board may provide that in lieu of or in addition to providing for the funding of a debt service reserve fund with cash, a line or letter of credit or an insurance policy may be used for the debt service reserve fund.

(b) Any agreement under which a line or letter of credit or insurance policy is provided must be submitted to the attorney general for examination and approval. After approval, the agreement is incontestable in any court or other forum for any reason and is a valid and binding obligation of the district in accordance with its terms for all purposes.
Tex. Local Government Code § 51.073 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 51 / Section 51.073
§ 51.073. ADOPTION OF CHARTER DOES NOT AFFECT RIGHTS AND CLAIMS.
Status: in_force

The adoption or amendment of the municipality's charter does not affect any previously existing property, action, right of action, claim, or demand involving the municipality. A right of action, claim, or demand may be asserted as fully as though the adoption or amendment of the charter had not occurred.
Tex. Tax Code § 151.709 — TX Code / Code tx / Chapter 151 / Section 151.709
§ 151.709. FAILURE TO FURNISH REPORT; CRIMINAL PENALTY.
Status: in_force

(a) A person commits an offense if the person refuses to furnish a report as required by this chapter or by the comptroller as authorized by this chapter.

(b) A first offense under this section is a Class C misdemeanor.

(c) If it is shown on the trial of an offense under this section that the person has previously been finally convicted of one offense under this section, on conviction the person shall be punished for a Class B misdemeanor punishable by a fine only, not to exceed $2,000.

(d) If it is shown on the trial of an offense under this section that the person has previously been finally convicted of two or more offenses under this section, on conviction the person shall be punished for a Class A misdemeanor punishable by a fine only, not to exceed $4,000.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8212.051 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8212 / Section 8212.051
§ 8212.051. GOVERNING BODY; TERMS.
Status: in_force

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

(b) Directors serve staggered four-year terms.
Tex. Occupations Code § 2001.204 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 2001 / Section 2001.204
§ 2001.204. MANUFACTURER'S LICENSE BOND.
Status: in_force

(a) An applicant for a manufacturer's license must give the commission a cash bond or a bond in the amount of $10,000 issued by a surety company chartered or authorized to do business in this state.

(b) The bond must provide for forfeiture to the state on the manufacturer's failure to comply with this chapter or a commission rule or on suspension or revocation of the manufacturer's license.
Tex. Finance Code § 353.410 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 353 / Section 353.410
§ 353.410. TRANSFER OF EQUITY.
Status: in_force

(a) With the written consent of the holder, a retail buyer may transfer at any time the buyer's equity in the commercial vehicle subject to the retail installment contract to another person.

(b) The holder may charge for the transfer of equity an amount that does not exceed:

(1) $25 for a commercial vehicle that is not a heavy commercial vehicle; or

(2) $50 for a heavy commercial vehicle.
Tex. Tax Code § 323.503 — TX Code / Code tx / Chapter 323 / Section 323.503
§ 323.503. STATE'S SHARE.
Status: in_force

Before sending any money to a county under this subchapter the comptroller shall deduct two percent of the amount of the taxes collected within the county during the period for which a distribution is made as the state's charge for its services under this chapter and shall, subject to premiums payments under Section 323.501(c), credit the money deducted to the general revenue fund.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8426.052 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8426 / Section 8426.052
§ 8426.052. 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 8426.003; 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 8426.003 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 8426.003; 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 § 5010.0103 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 5010 / Section 5010.0103
§ 5010.0103. LEGISLATIVE FINDINGS.
Status: in_force

The creation of the district:

(1) is essential to:

(A) accomplish the purposes of Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution; and

(B) the general welfare of this state for the development of maritime shipping to and from the state's ports;

(2) is in the interest of national defense, the Port of Beaumont being strategically located on the Gulf Coast with an inland-protected harbor and in a rapidly developing industrial area where wharves, docks, and intermodal facilities are located; and

(3) will result in:

(A) material benefits and improvements to district territory;

(B) the increase of the taxable value of property in the district; and

(C) material benefit to that part of the state in which the district is located.
Tex. Government Code § 2306.188 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2306 / Section 2306.188
§ 2306.188. ESTABLISHING HOME OWNERSHIP IN DISASTER AREA.
Status: in_force

(a) An applicant for federally provided financial assistance administered by the department to repair or rebuild a home damaged by a natural disaster may establish ownership of the home through nontraditional documentation of title. The department shall process an application for that assistance as if the applicant is the record title holder of the affected real property if the applicant provides to the department:

(1) on a form prescribed by the department, an affidavit summarizing the basis on which the applicant claims to be the holder of record title or, if applicable, a successor in interest to the holder of record title and stating that:

(A) there is no other person entitled to claim any ownership interest in the property; or

(B) each person who may be entitled to claim an ownership interest in the property has given consent to the application or cannot be located after a reasonable effort; and

(2) other documentation, including tax receipts, utility bills, or evidence of insurance for the home, that indicates that the applicant exercised ownership over the property at the time of the natural disaster.

(b) This section does not establish record ownership or otherwise alter legal ownership of real property.

(c) The department is not liable to any claimed owner of an interest in real property for administering financial assistance as permitted by this section.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7976A.0403 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7976A / Section 7976A.0403
§ 7976A.0403. CONTRACT TAXES.
Status: in_force

(a) In accordance with Section 49.108, Water Code, the district may impose a tax other than an operation and maintenance tax and use the revenue derived from the tax to make payments under a contract after the provisions of the contract have been approved by a majority of the district voters voting at an election held for that purpose.

(b) A contract approved by the district voters may contain a provision stating that the contract may be modified or amended by the board without further voter approval.
Tex. Water Code § 53.180 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 53 / Section 53.180
§ 53.180. RECORDING OF BOND ISSUES.
Status: in_force

(a) After the bonds are issued, the board shall deliver a well-bound book to the county treasurer, who shall keep in the book a list of:

(1) all bonds which have been issued;

(2) their manner of payment;

(3) the amount of each bond;

(4) the rate of interest on each bond;

(5) the date of issuing each bond;

(6) the date when each bond is due;

(7) the place where each bond is payable;

(8) the amount received for each bond; and

(9) the tax levy to pay interest on and redeem the bonds.

(b) The county treasurer shall keep the books open at all times for inspection by any taxpayer or bondholder. When a person pays for a bond, the treasurer shall enter the payment in the book. The treasurer is entitled to receive for his services the same fee allowed by law to the county clerk for recording deeds.
Tex. Occupations Code § 501.056 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 501 / Section 501.056
§ 501.056. PER DIEM; REIMBURSEMENT.
Status: in_force

(a) Each board member is entitled to a per diem set by legislative appropriation for each day the member engages in board business.

(b) A member may not receive reimbursement for travel expenses, including expenses for meals and lodging. A member is entitled to reimbursement for transportation expenses as provided by the General Appropriations Act.

(c) All per diem and reimbursement for expenses authorized by this section shall be paid only from fees collected under this chapter.
Tex. Agriculture Code § 60.088 — TX Code / Code ag / Chapter 60 / Section 60.088
§ 60.088. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST; AFFIDAVIT OF INTEREST.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided in this section:

(1) a director may participate in all board votes and decisions; and

(2) Chapter 171, Local Government Code, governs conflicts of interest for directors.

(b) Section 171.004, Local Government Code, does not apply to the district. A director who has a substantial interest in a business or charitable entity that will receive a pecuniary benefit from a board action shall file a one-time affidavit declaring the interest. An additional affidavit is not required if the director's interest changes. After the affidavit is filed with the board secretary, the director may participate in a discussion or vote on that action if:

(1) a majority of the directors have similar interests in the same entity; or

(2) all similar business or charitable entities in the district will receive a similar pecuniary benefit.

(c) A director who is also an officer or employee of another public entity may not participate in the discussion of or vote on a matter regarding a contract with that other public entity.

(d) For purposes of this section, a director has a substantial interest in a business or charitable entity in the same manner that a person would have a substantial interest in a business entity under Section 171.002, Local Government Code.