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Tex. Government Code § 2306.184 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2306 / Section 2306.184
§ 2306.184. DISCLOSURE OF FEES.
Status: in_force

(a) This section does not apply to an application submitted by an individual or family for a loan, grant, or other assistance under a program administered by the department or the Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation or from bonds issued by the department.

(b) An application for a loan, grant, or other assistance for an eligible affordable housing project or activity under a program administered by the department or the Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation or from bonds issued by the department must include:

(1) the name of each person expected to charge the applicant a project development fee or project operation fee;

(2) the nature and amount of each project development fee and project operation fee the applicant is expected to pay; and

(3) any interlocking interests of persons listed under Subdivision (1).

(c) On completion of the project, the applicant shall cost certify the project and include the following:

(1) the name of each person to whom the recipient paid a project development fee or project operation fee during the term of the project;

(2) the nature and amount of each project development fee and project operation fee paid by the recipient during the term of the project; and

(3) any interlocking interests of persons listed under Subdivision (1).

(d) The department shall adopt rules governing penalties and sanctions under this section for a person who:

(1) does not provide the information required by this section; or

(2) knowingly discloses false information.

(e) In this section:

(1) "Project development fee" means a fee charged in connection with the planning, design, or development of an affordable housing project, including an application fee, tax credit consulting fee, development consulting fee, mortgage brokerage fee, and financial advising fee.

(2) "Project operation fee" means a fee charged in connection with the operation, construction, management, or administration of an affordable housing project, including a management fee, asset management fee, incentive management fee, general partner fee, construction supervision fee, and construction management fee.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 503.005 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 503 / Section 503.005
§ 503.005. HEALTH RISK ASSESSMENTS.
Status: in_force

(a) In its capacity to protect the public health, the department shall coordinate health risk assessments conducted under this chapter.

(b) Each agency represented on the committee shall consult with and advise the department concerning health risk assessment activities when beginning a health risk assessment. The agency shall consult with and advise the department when taking the action in an emergency or as soon as possible after taking the action. This section does not require department approval of the agency's action or health risk assessment.

(c) Each agency represented on the committee shall use federal standards and health risk assessments, if appropriate, and avoid duplicating federal efforts.
Tex. Family Code § 65.103 — TX Code / Code fa / Chapter 65 / Section 65.103
§ 65.103. REMEDIAL ORDER.
Status: in_force

(a) A truancy court may enter a remedial order requiring a child who has been found to have engaged in truant conduct to:

(1) attend school without unexcused absences;

(2) attend a preparatory class for the high school equivalency examination administered under Section 7.111, Education Code, if the court determines that the individual is unlikely to do well in a formal classroom environment due to the individual's age;

(3) if the child is at least 16 years of age, take the high school equivalency examination administered under Section 7.111, Education Code, if that is in the best interest of the child;

(4) attend a nonprofit, community-based special program that the court determines to be in the best interest of the child, including:

(A) an alcohol and drug abuse program;

(B) a rehabilitation program;

(C) a counseling program, including a self-improvement program;

(D) a program that provides training in self-esteem and leadership;

(E) a work and job skills training program;

(F) a program that provides training in parenting, including parental responsibility;

(G) a program that provides training in manners;

(H) a program that provides training in violence avoidance;

(I) a program that provides sensitivity training; and

(J) a program that provides training in advocacy and mentoring;

(5) complete not more than 50 hours of community service on a project acceptable to the court; and

(6) participate for a specified number of hours in a tutorial program covering the academic subjects in which the child is enrolled that are provided by the school the child attends.

(b) A truancy court may not order a child who has been found to have engaged in truant conduct to:

(1) attend a juvenile justice alternative education program, a boot camp, or a for-profit truancy class; or

(2) perform more than 16 hours of community service per week under this section.

(c) In addition to any other order authorized by this section, a truancy court may order the Department of Public Safety to suspend the driver's license or permit of a child who has been found to have engaged in truant conduct. If the child does not have a driver's license or permit, the court may order the Department of Public Safety to deny the issuance of a license or permit to the child. The period of the license or permit suspension or the order that the issuance of a license or permit be denied may not extend beyond the maximum time period that a remedial order is effective as provided by Section 65.104.
Tex. Agriculture Code § 60.024 — TX Code / Code ag / Chapter 60 / Section 60.024
§ 60.024. ADDITIONAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING.
Status: in_force

In addition to other notice required by law, before the 14th day before the date of the public hearing, notice of the hearing shall be mailed to the persons who signed the petition and be published in a newspaper with general circulation in the county with the most land within the proposed district.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1018.206 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1018 / Section 1018.206
§ 1018.206. REVENUE BONDS.
Status: in_force

(a) The board may issue revenue bonds to:

(1) purchase, construct, acquire, repair, renovate, or equip buildings or improvements for hospital purposes; or

(2) acquire sites to be used for hospital purposes.

(b) The bonds must be payable from and secured by a pledge of all or part of the revenue derived from the operation of the district's hospitals.

(c) The bonds may be additionally secured by a mortgage or deed of trust lien on all or part of district property.

(d) The bonds must be issued in the manner and in accordance with the procedures and requirements prescribed by Sections 264.042, 264.043, and 264.046-264.049, Health and Safety Code, for issuance of revenue bonds by a county hospital authority.
Tex. Education Code § 54.711 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 54 / Section 54.711
§ 54.711. NO PROMISE OF ADMISSION, ENROLLMENT, OR GRADUATION.
Status: in_force

The opening or maintenance of a savings trust account does not promise or guarantee that a beneficiary of the account will:

(1) be admitted to any eligible educational institution;

(2) be admitted to a particular eligible educational institution;

(3) be allowed to continue enrollment at an eligible educational institution after admission; or

(4) receive a degree or certificate from an eligible educational institution.
Tex. Government Code § 814.2055 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 814 / Section 814.2055
§ 814.2055. AVERAGE MONTHLY COMPENSATION.
Status: in_force

For purposes of Sections 814.206 and 814.207, "average monthly compensation" means:

(1) a member's average monthly compensation for service in the employee class for the 36 highest months of compensation; or

(2) a member's average monthly compensation for service in the employee class if a member retires with less than 36 months of service.
Tex. Education Code § 32.302 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 32 / Section 32.302
§ 32.302. FUNDING.
Status: in_force

(a) The commissioner may use not more than $25 million from the state instructional materials and technology fund under Section 31.021 each state fiscal biennium or a different amount determined by appropriation to administer a grant program established under this subchapter.

(b) The cost of administering a grant program under this subchapter must be paid from funds described by Subsection (a).
Tex. Business & Commerce Code § 91.056 — TX Code / Code bc / Chapter 91 / Section 91.056
§ 91.056. VOIDING OF DAMAGE WAIVER.
Status: in_force

A rental company may not void a damage waiver unless:

(1) an authorized driver causes the damage intentionally or by wilful and wanton misconduct;

(2) the damage arises out of use of the vehicle:

(A) by a person:

(i) who is not an authorized driver;

(ii) while under the influence of an intoxicant that impairs driving ability, including alcohol, an illegal drug, or a controlled substance; or

(iii) while engaged in commission of a crime other than a traffic infraction;

(B) to carry persons or property for hire;

(C) to push or tow anything;

(D) for driver's training;

(E) to engage in a speed contest; or

(F) outside the continental United States, unless the rental agreement specifically authorizes the use;

(3) the rental company entered into the rental transaction based on fraudulent information supplied by the renter; or

(4) the vehicle is stolen and the renter fails to:

(A) return the vehicle's ignition key to the rental company;

(B) file a report with law enforcement not later than 24 hours after the renter discovers the theft; and

(C) cooperate with the rental company and any law enforcement agency or other authority investigating the stolen vehicle in all matters relating to the investigation of the stolen vehicle.
Tex. Government Code § 814.0095 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 814 / Section 814.0095
§ 814.0095. CHARITABLE DEDUCTION FROM ANNUITY.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided by Section 814.0096(c), a person who receives an annuity under this subtitle may, on a printed or electronic form filed with the retirement system, authorize the retirement system to deduct from the person's monthly annuity payment the amount of a contribution to the state employee charitable campaign in the manner and for the same purposes for which a state employee may authorize deductions to that campaign under Subchapter I, Chapter 659.

(b) An authorization under this section must direct the board of trustees to deposit the deducted funds with the comptroller for distribution as required by Section 659.132(g) in the same manner in which a state employee's deduction is distributed.

(c) An authorization under this section remains in effect for the period described by Section 659.137 unless the person revokes the authorization by giving notice to the board of trustees.

(d) The board of trustees may adopt rules to administer this section. Any rules adopted must be consistent with the comptroller's rules related to the state employee charitable campaign.
Tex. Education Code § 153.002 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 153 / Section 153.002
§ 153.002. FINDINGS.
Status: in_force

The legislature finds that:

(1) it is essential to the continued economic growth and diversification of this state that technology development and transfer be promoted and expanded;

(2) the students, scientists, researchers, faculty, and staff of the institutions of higher education of this state have developed and, in all likelihood, will continue to develop technology that will contribute to the continued growth and diversification of the state's economy;

(3) the electorate of this state authorized the legislature to allow for the programs created by this chapter by adopting Section 52-a, Article III, Texas Constitution; and

(4) an institution of higher education is authorized to engage in technology development and transfer activities under the authority provided to its governing board and other state and federal law.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1111A.019 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1111A / Section 1111A.019
§ 1111A.019. MANDATORY REPORTING OF FRAUDULENT LIFE SETTLEMENT ACTS.
Status: in_force

A person engaged in the business of life settlements has a duty under Section 701.051 to report a fraudulent life settlement act.
Tex. Government Code § 441.115 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 441 / Section 441.115
§ 441.115. RELOCATION.
Status: in_force

The state library shall review each library that receives a print access aid under this subchapter once every two years to determine whether to relocate an aid provided to that library. The state library shall make a relocation decision based on population shifts, the use of the equipment, and community need.
Tex. Water Code § 11.560 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 11 / Section 11.560
§ 11.560. COLORADO RIVER BASIN WATERMASTER PROGRAM.
Status: in_force

If a watermaster program is established for the entire Colorado River Basin, the Concho River Watermaster Program is discontinued, and the area described by Section 11.553 is under the jurisdiction of the watermaster for the Colorado River Basin Watermaster Program.
Tex. Utilities Code § 56.025 — TX Code / Code ut / Chapter 56 / Section 56.025
§ 56.025. MAINTENANCE OF RATES AND EXPANSION OF FUND FOR CERTAIN COMPANIES.
Status: in_force

(a) In addition to the authority provided by Section 56.021:

(1) for each local exchange company that serves fewer than 31,000 access lines and each cooperative, the commission may adopt a mechanism necessary to maintain reasonable rates for local exchange telephone service; and

(2) for each local exchange company and each cooperative that serves 31,000 or fewer access lines and that on June 1, 2013, is not an electing company under Chapter 58 or 59, the commission shall adopt rules to expand the universal service fund in the circumstances prescribed by this section.

(b) The commission shall implement a mechanism through the universal service fund to replace the reasonably projected reduction in high cost assistance revenue caused by a commission order, rule, or policy. This subsection does not apply to an order entered in a proceeding related to an individual company's revenue requirements.

(c) The commission shall implement a mechanism to replace the reasonably projected change in revenue caused by a Federal Communications Commission order, rule, or policy that changes:

(1) the federal universal service fund revenue of a local exchange company; or

(2) costs or revenue assigned to the intrastate jurisdiction.

(d) The commission shall implement a mechanism to replace the reasonably projected reduction in contribution caused by a change of commission policy regarding intraLATA "1-plus" dialing access. In this subsection, "contribution" means the average intraLATA long distance message telecommunications service revenue per minute, including intraLATA toll pooling and associated impacts, less the average message telecommunications service cost per minute less the average contribution from switched access multiplied by the projected change in intraLATA "1-plus" minutes of use.

(e) The commission shall implement a mechanism to replace the reasonably projected increase in costs or decrease in revenue of the intrastate jurisdiction caused by another governmental agency's order, rule, or policy.

(f) A mechanism implemented under Subsection (c), (d), or (e) must be through:

(1) an increase in rates, if the increase would not adversely affect universal service; or

(2) the universal service fund.

(g) Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, after December 31, 2013, the commission may not distribute support granted under this section, including any support granted before that date, to a local exchange company or cooperative that serves greater than 31,000 access lines or that is an electing company under Chapter 58 or 59 on June 1, 2013.
Tex. Human Resources Code § 152.1941 — TX Code / Code hr / Chapter 152 / Section 152.1941
§ 152.1941. POTTER COUNTY.
Status: in_force

(a) The juvenile board of Potter County is composed of the county judge, the district and family district judges in Potter County, and the judge of each county court at law.

(b) The juvenile board shall hold meetings at least once every three months in accordance with board rules.

(c) The juvenile board members receive additional compensation as prescribed by Section 152.0053.

(d) The board shall keep records as required by law and board rules.

(e) A juvenile probation officer shall take the oath of office when appointed and the oath and the fact of the appointment shall be filed with the county clerk.

(f) The commissioners court shall provide the necessary funds to pay the salaries and expenses of the juvenile probation personnel.

(g) Sections 152.0002, 152.0003, 152.0004, 152.0005, 152.0006, 152.0007, and 152.0008(a) do not apply to the juvenile board of Potter County.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1551.320 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1551 / Section 1551.320
§ 1551.320. CERTAIN COSTS.
Status: in_force

The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board shall pay all costs incurred in determining whether an individual is disabled if:

(1) the individual is an annuitant under the optional retirement program established by Chapter 830, Government Code; and

(2) the individual's last state employment was as an officer or employee of the coordinating board.
Tex. Human Resources Code § 91.031 — TX Code / Code hr / Chapter 91 / Section 91.031
§ 91.031. CONTRACTS FOR SERVICE.
Status: in_force

(a) The department shall include in its contracts with service providers under this chapter or Subchapter E, Chapter 117, provisions relating to:

(1) clearly defined and measurable program performance standards that directly relate to the service provided;

(2) clearly defined penalties for nonperformance of a contract term; and

(3) clearly specified accounting, reporting, and auditing requirements applicable to money received under the contract.

(b) The department shall monitor a service provider's performance under a contract for service under this chapter or Subchapter E, Chapter 117. In monitoring performance, the department shall:

(1) use a risk-assessment methodology to institute statewide monitoring of contract compliance of service providers; and

(2) evaluate service providers based on clearly defined and measurable program performance objectives.
Tex. Transportation Code § 252.002 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 252 / Section 252.002
§ 252.002. RELATIONSHIP OF SUBCHAPTER TO OTHER LAW.
Status: in_force

If this subchapter conflicts with a general law relating to roads, this subchapter controls.
Tex. Agriculture Code § 50A.011 — TX Code / Code ag / Chapter 50A / Section 50A.011
§ 50A.011. FINANCES.
Status: in_force

(a) The council may accept, for the purposes of this chapter, gifts and grants from public and private sources, subject only to limitations contained in the gift or grant.

(b) Funds appropriated for the purposes of this chapter shall be expended at the direction of the council on grants approved by a majority of the council.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3942.0305 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3942 / Section 3942.0305
§ 3942.0305. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS.
Status: in_force

(a) The district may engage in activities that accomplish the economic development purposes of the district.

(b) The district may establish and provide for the administration of one or more programs to promote state or local economic development and to stimulate business and commercial activity in the district, including programs to:

(1) make loans and grants of public money; and

(2) provide district personnel and services.

(c) The district may create economic development programs and exercise the economic development powers provided to municipalities by:

(1) Chapter 380, Local Government Code; and

(2) Subchapter A, Chapter 1509, Government Code.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 61.026 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 61 / Section 61.026
§ 61.026. REVIEW OF ELIGIBILITY.
Status: in_force

A county shall review at least once every six months the eligibility of a resident for whom an application for assistance has been granted and who has received assistance under this chapter.
Tex. Water Code § 36.309 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 36 / Section 36.309
§ 36.309. APPEALS.
Status: in_force

Appeals from any commission order shall be filed and heard in the district court of any of the counties in which the land is located.
Tex. Transportation Code § 62.044 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 62 / Section 62.044
§ 62.044. TERM OF BRANCH PILOT LICENSE.
Status: in_force

(a) The term of a branch pilot commission is four years.

(b) If the pilot board of a navigation district dismisses a branch pilot from service, the branch pilot's commission expires.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3871.155 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3871 / Section 3871.155
§ 3871.155. MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION TAX; ELECTION.
Status: in_force

(a) The district may impose a tax for maintenance and operation purposes, including for:

(1) planning, constructing, acquiring, maintaining, repairing, and operating all improvement projects, including land, plants, works, facilities, improvements, appliances, and equipment of the district; and

(2) paying costs of services, engineering and legal fees, and organization and administrative expenses, including expenses of the city payable under the terms of the project development agreement described by Section 3871.160.

(b) The district may not impose a maintenance and operation tax for improvement projects under this chapter unless the imposition of the tax is approved by the voters of the district voting at an election held for that purpose. An election may be called only on receipt of a petition as provided by Section 3871.151(b).

(c) A maintenance and operation tax election may be held at the same time and in conjunction with any other district election. The election may be called by a separate election order or as part of any other election order.