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Tex. Health and Safety Code § 99A.001 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 99A / Section 99A.001
§ 99A.001. DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF STATE PLAN.
Status: in_force

(a) The department, using existing resources and programs to the extent possible, shall develop and implement a state plan for education on and treatment of Alzheimer's disease and related disorders.

(b) The state plan must include strategies for:

(1) improving early detection of, reducing disease onset risks for, and improving treatment of Alzheimer's disease and related disorders for specific demographic groups;

(2) educating health care professionals, caregivers, and the public to increase awareness of Alzheimer's disease and related disorders;

(3) providing caregiver support;

(4) advancing basic science and applied research related to Alzheimer's disease and related disorders; and

(5) collecting and evaluating information on efforts to prevent and treat Alzheimer's disease and related disorders.

(c) The department shall develop the strategies described by Subsection (b)(1) in consultation with physicians and other health care providers licensed in this state who have clinical training and experience in caring for persons with Alzheimer's disease or related disorders.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8434.152 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8434 / Section 8434.152
§ 8434.152. LAW APPLICABLE TO NEW DISTRICT.
Status: in_force

This chapter applies to any new district created by division of the district, and a new district has all the powers and duties of the district.
Tex. Labor Code § 62.159 — TX Code / Code la / Chapter 62 / Section 62.159
§ 62.159. CERTAIN EMPLOYERS NOT CONTRIBUTING TO UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION FUND; CERTIFICATE.
Status: in_force

(a) An employer that is not liable for payment of contributions to the unemployment compensation fund under Subtitle A, Title 4, is exempt from this chapter, except with respect to employment of a person in agriculture.

(b) The commission shall furnish a certificate stating whether a specified employer is liable for the payment of contributions to the unemployment compensation fund under Subtitle A, Title 4, to a person making a written request for a certificate. The commission may require payment of a fee not to exceed $5 for the issuance of the certificate.

(c) A certificate issued under this section is admissible in evidence in an action brought by an employee under Subchapter E. In the absence of evidence to the contrary:

(1) it is presumed that the facts stated in the certificate are true; and

(2) the certificate is conclusive as to whether the named employer is exempt from this chapter under this section.
Tex. Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 71.010 — TX Code / Code cp / Chapter 71 / Section 71.010
§ 71.010. AWARD AND APPORTIONMENT OF DAMAGES.
Status: in_force

(a) The jury may award damages in an amount proportionate to the injury resulting from the death.

(b) The damages awarded shall be divided, in shares as found by the jury in its verdict, among the individuals who are entitled to recover and who are alive at that time.
Tex. Government Code § 54.2405 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 54 / Section 54.2405
§ 54.2405. PROCEEDING THAT MAY BE REFERRED.
Status: in_force

(a) The judge of a district court or county court at law or a justice of the peace may refer to a magistrate any case or matter relating to a case for proceedings involving:

(1) a negotiated plea of guilty or no contest and sentencing before the court;

(2) a bond forfeiture, remittitur, and related proceedings;

(3) a pretrial motion;

(4) a writ of habeas corpus;

(5) an examining trial;

(6) an occupational driver's license;

(7) a petition for an order of expunction under Chapter 55A, Code of Criminal Procedure;

(8) an asset forfeiture hearing as provided by Chapter 59, Code of Criminal Procedure;

(9) a petition for an order of nondisclosure of criminal history record information or an order of nondisclosure of criminal history record information that does not require a petition provided by Subchapter E-1, Chapter 411;

(10) a motion to modify or revoke community supervision or to proceed with an adjudication of guilt;

(11) setting conditions, modifying, revoking, and surrendering of bonds, including surety bonds;

(12) specialty court proceedings;

(13) a waiver of extradition;

(14) selection of a jury; and

(15) any other matter the judge or justice of the peace considers necessary and proper.

(b) A judge may refer to a magistrate a civil case arising out of Chapter 59, Code of Criminal Procedure, for any purpose authorized by that chapter, including issuing orders, accepting agreed judgments, enforcing judgments, and presiding over a case on the merits if a party has not requested a jury trial.

(c) A magistrate may accept a plea of guilty from a defendant charged with misdemeanor, felony, or both misdemeanor and felony offenses.

(d) If the magistrate is acting as an associate judge under Section 54.2416, the magistrate may hear any case referred under Section 54A.106.

(e) A magistrate may not preside over a criminal trial on the merits, regardless of whether the trial is before a jury.

(f) A magistrate may not hear any jury trial on the merits.
Tex. Local Government Code § 383.003 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 383 / Section 383.003
§ 383.003. FINDINGS.
Status: in_force

(a) Small and medium-sized counties in this state need incentives for the development of public improvements to attract visitors and tourists to those counties, and those counties are at a disadvantage in competing with counties in other states for the location and development of projects that attract visitors by virtue of the availability and prevalent use of financial incentives in other states.

(b) The means and measures authorized by this chapter are in the public interest and serve a public purpose of this state in promoting the economic welfare of the residents of this state by providing incentives for the location and development in certain counties of this state of projects that attract visitors and tourists and that result in employment and economic activity.

(c) The creation of development districts is essential to the accomplishment of Section 52-a, Article III, Texas Constitution, and to the accomplishment of the other public purposes stated in this chapter and further serves the purpose of Section 59, Article XVI, and Section 52, Article III, Texas Constitution.
Tex. Occupations Code § 1958.304 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 1958 / Section 1958.304
§ 1958.304. EXEMPTION FROM CIVIL LIABILITY FOR CERTAIN GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES.
Status: in_force

A person is not liable in a civil lawsuit for damages related to a decision to allow occupancy of a property after mold remediation has been performed on the property if:

(1) a certificate of mold remediation has been issued under this chapter for the property;

(2) the property is owned or occupied by a governmental entity, including a school; and

(3) the decision was made by the owner, occupier, or any person authorized by the owner or occupier to make the decision.
Tex. Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 114.012 — TX Code / Code cp / Chapter 114 / Section 114.012
§ 114.012. EXCLUSIVE REMEDY.
Status: in_force

A claim to which this chapter applies may not be brought under Chapter 2260, Government Code, against the state or a unit of state government as defined by Section 2260.001, Government Code.
Tex. Education Code § 18.009 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 18 / Section 18.009
§ 18.009. COSTS.
Status: in_force

(a) A Job Corps training program shall pay the cost of operating its diploma program.

(b) The operating costs of a program may not be charged to a school district.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3814.052 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3814 / Section 3814.052
§ 3814.052. APPOINTMENT OF VOTING DIRECTORS.
Status: repealed

(a) The mayor and members of the governing body of the City of Houston shall appoint voting directors from persons recommended by the board. A person is appointed if a majority of the members and the mayor vote to appoint that person.

(b) Repealed by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 728, Sec. 18.004(o), eff. September 1, 2005.
Tex. Water Code § 49.275 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 49 / Section 49.275
§ 49.275. CONTRACTOR'S BOND.
Status: in_force

Any person, firm, partnership, or corporation to whom a contract is let must give good and sufficient performance and payment bonds in accordance with Chapter 2253, Government Code, and any minimum criteria for sureties issuing such bonds adopted by a district in accordance with Section 49.271.
Tex. Estates Code § 1251.007 — TX Code / Code es / Chapter 1251 / Section 1251.007
§ 1251.007. MOTION FOR DISMISSAL OF APPLICATION.
Status: in_force

(a) Subject to Subsection (b), the proposed ward or the proposed ward's attorney may appear and move for the dismissal of the application for temporary guardianship.

(b) At least one day before making a motion under Subsection (a), the proposed ward or the proposed ward's attorney shall provide notice to the party who filed the application for temporary guardianship.

(c) If a motion is made for dismissal of the application for temporary guardianship, the court shall hear and determine the motion as expeditiously as justice requires.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3971.0308 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3971 / Section 3971.0308
§ 3971.0308. ADDING OR EXCLUDING LAND.
Status: in_force

The district may add or exclude land in the manner provided by Subchapter J, Chapter 49, Water Code, or by Subchapter H, Chapter 54, Water Code.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8270.101 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8270 / Section 8270.101
§ 8270.101. COMPOSITION OF BOARD.
Status: in_force

The board consists of five elected directors.
Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 18A.203 — TX Code / Code cr / Chapter 18A / Section 18A.203
§ 18A.203. CONSENT FOR EMERGENCY INTERCEPTION.
Status: in_force

(a) An official described by Article 18A.202(b)(3) may give oral or written consent to the interception of communications under this subchapter to provide evidence of the commission of a felony, or of a threat, attempt, or conspiracy to commit a felony, in an immediate life-threatening situation.

(b) Oral or written consent given under this subchapter expires on the earlier of:

(1) 48 hours after the grant of consent; or

(2) the conclusion of the emergency justifying the interception.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3982.0705 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3982 / Section 3982.0705
§ 3982.0705. ISSUANCE OF BONDS FOR DEFINED AREA OR DESIGNATED PROPERTY.
Status: in_force

After the order under Section 3982.0703 is adopted, the district may issue bonds to provide for any land, improvements, facilities, plants, equipment, and appliances for the defined area or designated property.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1501.304 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1501 / Section 1501.304
§ 1501.304. OPEN MEETINGS; PUBLIC INFORMATION.
Status: in_force

The board is subject to:

(1) the open meetings law, Chapter 551, Government Code; and

(2) the public information law, Chapter 552, Government Code.
Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 18B.151 — TX Code / Code cr / Chapter 18B / Section 18B.151
§ 18B.151. EMERGENCY INSTALLATION AND USE OF PEN REGISTER OR TRAP AND TRACE DEVICE.
Status: repealed

(a) Repealed by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 488 (H.B. 3363), Sec. 6, eff. September 1, 2021.

(b) A peace officer authorized to possess, install, operate, or monitor a device under Subchapter E, Chapter 18A, may install and use a pen register or trap and trace device if the peace officer reasonably believes:

(1) an immediate life-threatening situation exists that:

(A) is within the territorial jurisdiction of the peace officer or another officer the peace officer is assisting; and

(B) requires the installation of a pen register or trap and trace device before an order authorizing the installation and use can, with due diligence, be obtained under this chapter; and

(2) there are sufficient grounds under this chapter on which to obtain an order authorizing the installation and use of a pen register or trap and trace device.
Tex. Business & Commerce Code § 610.006 — TX Code / Code bc / Chapter 610 / Section 610.006
§ 610.006. PRIVATE RIGHT OF ACTION.
Status: in_force

(a) A person who has used a payment card to purchase a firearm, ammunition for use in a firearm, or a firearm accessory may bring an action against a payment card issuer or payment card network to obtain:

(1) a declaratory judgment under Chapter 37, Civil Practice and Remedies Code, that the payment card issuer or payment card network has violated Section 610.002; or

(2) a judgment enjoining the payment card issuer or payment card network from violating Section 610.002.

(b) Except as provided by Subsection (a), this chapter may not be construed as providing a basis for, or being subject to, a private right of action for a violation of this chapter or any other law.
Tex. Government Code § 1504.111 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 1504 / Section 1504.111
§ 1504.111. ANNUAL REPORT.
Status: in_force

(a) Not later than February 1 of each year, the superintendent or manager of a building or structure described by Section 1504.102 shall file with the chief executive officer of the municipality a detailed report of the operation of the building or structure for the year ending on the preceding January 1.

(b) The report must show the total amount of money collected and the balance due, and the total disbursements made and the amounts remaining unpaid, resulting from the operation of the building or structure during that year.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8074.0106 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8074 / Section 8074.0106
§ 8074.0106. INITIAL DISTRICT TERRITORY.
Status: in_force

(a) The district is initially composed of the territory described by Section 2 of the Act enacting this chapter.

(b) The boundaries and field notes contained in Section 2 of the Act enacting this chapter form a closure. A mistake made in the field notes or in copying the field notes in the legislative process does not affect the district's:

(1) organization, existence, or validity;

(2) right to issue any type of bond for the purposes for which the district is created or to pay the principal of and interest on a bond;

(3) right to impose a tax; or

(4) legality or operation.
Tex. Family Code § 157.424 — TX Code / Code fa / Chapter 157 / Section 157.424
§ 157.424. RELATION TO MOTION FOR CONTEMPT.
Status: in_force

The court may render a clarification order before a motion for contempt is made or heard, in conjunction with a motion for contempt, or after the denial of a motion for contempt.
Tex. Water Code § 54.206 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 54 / Section 54.206
§ 54.206. EFFECT OF RULES.
Status: in_force

After the required publication, rules adopted by the district under Section 54.205 of this code shall be recognized by the courts as if they were penal ordinances of a city.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8834.003 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8834 / Section 8834.003
§ 8834.003. PURPOSE; LEGISLATIVE INTENT.
Status: in_force

(a) The purpose of this chapter is to provide for the regulation of groundwater withdrawal in the district to prevent subsidence, which contributes to or precipitates flooding or overflow in the district, including rising water resulting from a storm or hurricane.

(b) The legislature intends that the district administer and enforce this chapter and exercise the district's rights, powers, and duties in a manner that will effectively and expeditiously accomplish the purposes of this chapter.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1081.104 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1081 / Section 1081.104
§ 1081.104. HOSPITAL SYSTEM.
Status: in_force

(a) The district shall provide for the establishment of a hospital system by:

(1) purchasing, constructing, acquiring, repairing, or renovating buildings and equipment;

(2) equipping the buildings; and

(3) administering the buildings and equipment for hospital purposes.

(b) The hospital system may include:

(1) residential care of the sick and injured;

(2) outpatient clinics;

(3) dispensaries;

(4) nursing home facilities;

(5) necessary nurses;

(6) training centers;

(7) blood banks;

(8) community mental health centers;

(9) research centers or laboratories; and

(10) any other facility the board considers necessary for hospital care.
Tex. Business & Commerce Code § 71.152 — TX Code / Code bc / Chapter 71 / Section 71.152
§ 71.152. MATERIAL CHANGE IN INFORMATION; NEW CERTIFICATE.
Status: in_force

(a) Not later than the 60th day after an event occurs that causes the information in a certificate to become materially misleading, a registrant must file a new certificate complying with this chapter in the office in which the original or renewal certificate was filed.

(b) An event that causes the information in a certificate to become materially misleading includes:

(1) a change in the name, identity, entity, form of business or professional organization, or location of a registrant;

(2) for a proprietorship or sole practitioner, a change in ownership; or

(3) for a partnership:

(A) the admission of a new partner or joint venturer; or

(B) the end of a general partner's or joint venturer's association with the partnership.

(c) A new certificate filed under this section is effective for a term not to exceed 10 years from the date the certificate is filed.
Tex. Transportation Code § 731.101 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 731 / Section 731.101
§ 731.101. INSPECTION REQUIRED FOR ISSUANCE OF TITLE.
Status: in_force

(a) In addition to any inspection required under Chapter 548, an assembled vehicle must pass an inspection conducted by a master technician for the type of assembled vehicle being inspected. The inspection must be conducted before issuance of a title for the assembled vehicle.

(b) On application for title for an assembled vehicle, the owner of the assembled vehicle must provide:

(1) proof acceptable to the department that the vehicle passed an inspection conducted under this section; and

(2) a copy of the master technician's Automobile and Light Truck certification or a successor certification.

(c) The board by rule shall establish procedures and requirements for the inspection required by this section. Rules adopted under this subsection:

(1) must establish inspection criteria;

(2) may specify additional items of equipment that must be inspected by a master technician and may specify different items of equipment that must be inspected based on the type of assembled vehicle; and

(3) must require an owner of an assembled vehicle that is being inspected under this section to pay all fees required for the inspection, including any reinspection, in addition to all applicable fees required under Chapter 548 for an inspection or reinspection conducted under that chapter.
Tex. Government Code § 24.456 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 24 / Section 24.456
§ 24.456.
Status: in_force

Sec. 24.456. 279TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT (JEFFERSON COUNTY). (a) The 279th Judicial District is composed of Jefferson County.

(b) The 279th District Court shall give preference to family law matters.
Tex. Water Code § 57.208 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 57 / Section 57.208
§ 57.208. ISSUANCE OF BONDS.
Status: in_force

(a) If the issuance of bonds and the levy of taxes to pay for the bonds are approved by the electors of the district, the board may order the issuance of the bonds in one or more installments as the board may deem necessary from time to time up to the amount approved at the election.

(b) The bonds shall be known as "Levee Improvement Bonds".

(c) The bonds shall be:

(1) issued in the name of the district;

(2) signed by the chairman of the board; and

(3) attested by the secretary of the board with the seal of the district affixed to the bonds.

(d) The board shall fix the denominations, terms and conditions of the bonds and make them payable at an expedient time not more than 30 years from the date on the bonds.
Tex. Transportation Code § 225.075 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 225 / Section 225.075
§ 225.075. HONORABLE STILLMAN DUDLEY HARRISON HIGHWAY.
Status: in_force

The Texas Department of Transportation shall designate U.S. Highway 90, from the Blue Star rest area southeast of Sanderson to the Val Verde County line, as the Honorable Stillman Dudley Harrison Highway.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1501.202 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1501 / Section 1501.202
§ 1501.202. ESTABLISHMENT OF CLASSES OF BUSINESS.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as otherwise provided by this subchapter, a small employer health benefit plan issuer may not establish a separate class or classes of business for small employers.

(b) A small employer health benefit plan issuer may establish a separate class of business only to reflect substantial differences in expected claims experience or administrative costs related to the following reasons:

(1) the issuer uses more than one type of system to market and sell small employer health benefit plans to small employers;

(2) the issuer has acquired a class of business from another small employer health benefit plan issuer; or

(3) the issuer provides coverage to one or more employer-based association groups.

(c) Except as provided by Subsection (e), a small employer health benefit plan issuer may not establish more than nine separate classes of business under this section.

(d) The commissioner may adopt rules to provide for a transition period to permit a small employer health benefit plan issuer to comply with Subsection (c) after acquiring an additional class of business from another small employer health benefit plan issuer.

(e) On application to the commissioner, the commissioner may approve the establishment of additional classes of business if the commissioner finds that the establishment of additional classes would enhance the efficiency and fairness of the health coverage market for small employers.
Tex. Education Code § 55.1733 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 55 / Section 55.1733
§ 55.1733. THE UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM; ADDITIONAL BONDS.
Status: in_force

(a) In addition to the other authority granted by this subchapter, the board of regents of the University of Houston System may issue in accordance with this subchapter and in accordance with a systemwide revenue financing program adopted by the board bonds for the following institutions not to exceed the following aggregate principal amounts to finance projects specified as follows:

(1) the University of Houston, $51 million to construct science and engineering research and classroom facilities;

(2) the University of Houston--Downtown, $18,232,500 to construct a classroom building; and

(3) the University of Houston--Clear Lake, $30,918,750 to construct a student services and classroom building.

(b) The board may pledge irrevocably to the payment of those bonds all or any part of the revenue funds of an institution, branch, or entity of the University of Houston System, including student tuition charges. The amount of a pledge made under this subsection may not be reduced or abrogated while the bonds for which the pledge is made, or bonds issued to refund those bonds, are outstanding.

(c) If sufficient funds are not available to the board to meet its obligations under this section, the board may transfer funds among institutions, branches, and entities of the University of Houston System to ensure the most equitable and efficient allocation of available resources for each institution, branch, or entity to carry out its duties and purposes.

(d) Any portion of the proceeds of bonds authorized by this section for one or more specified projects at an institution that is not required for the specified projects may be used to renovate existing structures and facilities at the institution.