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Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7929.006 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7929 / Section 7929.006
§ 7929.006. 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. Labor Code § 302.0047 — TX Code / Code la / Chapter 302 / Section 302.0047
§ 302.0047. ELECTRONIC VALIDATION OF CHILD-CARE SERVICES AND ATTENDANCE.
Status: in_force

If feasible, the commission shall use an electronic validation system to ensure that parents verify that a provider of relative child care is providing care and that the child for whom the care is provided is in attendance during the period for which the child-care provider is being reimbursed for services.
Tex. Human Resources Code § 152.0381 — TX Code / Code hr / Chapter 152 / Section 152.0381
§ 152.0381. CAMP COUNTY.
Status: in_force

(a) Camp County is included in the Camp, Marion, Morris, and Titus Counties Juvenile Board. The juvenile board is composed of the county judges, the district judges in Camp, Marion, Morris, and Titus counties, and the judge of each statutory court in those counties designated as a juvenile court.

(b) The juvenile board shall elect one of its members as chairman at the beginning of each year.

(c) The juvenile board shall hold regular bimonthly meetings on dates set by the board and special meetings at the call of the chairman.

(d) The commissioners courts of the counties shall pay the juvenile board members an annual salary set by the commissioners courts at not less than $1,800 for the added duties imposed on them. The salary shall be paid in equal monthly installments from the general fund or any other available fund of the counties. Each county shall pay an equal portion of the salaries.

(e) The juvenile board shall provide each juvenile probation officer with an automobile or an automobile allowance for use of a personal automobile on official business.

(f) The juvenile board shall pay the salaries of juvenile probation personnel and other expenses required to provide adequate services to children from the juvenile board fund to the extent of the state aid received in the fund. The counties shall pay equally the other salaries and expenses essential to provide adequate services to children in an amount set by the juvenile board.

(g) The board may accept state aid and grants or gifts from other political subdivisions of the state or associations for the sole purpose of financing adequate and effective probation programs.

(h) Sections 152.0002, 152.0004, 152.0005, and 152.0009 do not apply to the Camp, Marion, Morris, and Titus Counties Juvenile Board.
Tex. Occupations Code § 564.004 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 564 / Section 564.004
§ 564.004. IMMUNITY.
Status: in_force

(a) Any person, including a board employee or member, peer review committee member, pharmaceutical organization committee member, or pharmaceutical organization district or local intervenor, who provides information, reports, or records under Section 564.001 to aid an impaired pharmacist or pharmacy student is immune from civil liability if the person provides the information in good faith.

(b) Subsection (a) shall be liberally construed to accomplish the purposes of this subchapter, and the immunity provided under that subsection is in addition to any other immunity provided by law.

(c) A person who provides information or assistance to the board under this subchapter is presumed to have acted in good faith. A person who alleges a lack of good faith has the burden of proof on that issue.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8017.0402 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8017 / Section 8017.0402
§ 8017.0402. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE TAX.
Status: in_force

(a) If authorized at an election held under Section 8017.0401, the district may impose an operation and maintenance tax on taxable property in the district in accordance with Section 49.107, Water Code.

(b) The board shall determine the tax rate. The rate may not exceed the rate approved at the election.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8354.003 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8354 / Section 8354.003
§ 8354.003. CONFIRMATION AND DIRECTORS' ELECTION REQUIRED.
Status: in_force

The temporary directors shall hold an election to confirm the creation of the district and to elect five permanent directors as provided by Section 49.102, Water Code.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1079.208 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1079 / Section 1079.208
§ 1079.208. BONDS EXEMPT FROM TAXATION.
Status: in_force

The following are exempt from taxation by this state or a political subdivision of this state:

(1) bonds issued by the district;

(2) any transaction relating to the bonds; and

(3) profits made in the sale of the bonds.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3913.051 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3913 / Section 3913.051
§ 3913.051. GOVERNING BODY; TERMS.
Status: in_force

The district is governed by a board of five voting directors who serve staggered terms of four years, with two or three directors' terms expiring June 1 of each odd-numbered year.
Tex. Finance Code § 36.206 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 36 / Section 36.206
§ 36.206. INVENTORY.
Status: in_force

As soon as reasonably practicable given the state of bank records and the adequacy of staffing, the receiver shall prepare a comprehensive inventory of the bank's assets for filing with the court. The inventory is open to inspection.
Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 22.10 — TX Code / Code cr / Chapter 22 / Section 22.10
§ 22.10. SCIRE FACIAS DOCKET.
Status: in_force

When a forfeiture has been declared upon a bond, the court or clerk shall docket the case upon the scire facias or upon the civil docket, in the name of the State of Texas, as plaintiff, and the principal and his sureties, if any, as defendants; and, except as otherwise provided by this chapter, the proceedings had therein shall be governed by the same rules governing other civil suits.
Tex. Local Government Code § 504.055 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 504 / Section 504.055
§ 504.055. RESTRICTIONS ON REGISTERED AGENT AND OFFICE.
Status: in_force

(a) The registered agent of a Type A corporation must be an individual who is a resident of this state.

(b) The registered office of a Type A corporation must be located within the boundaries of the authorizing municipality.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 161.081 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 161 / Section 161.081
§ 161.081. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this subchapter:

(1) "Cigarette" has the meaning assigned by Section 154.001, Tax Code.

(1-a) (A) "E-cigarette" means:

(i) an electronic cigarette or any other device that simulates smoking by using a mechanical heating element, battery, or electronic circuit to deliver nicotine or other substances to the individual inhaling from the device; or

(ii) a consumable liquid solution or other material aerosolized or vaporized during the use of an electronic cigarette or other device described by this subdivision, regardless of whether the liquid solution or material contains nicotine.

(B) The term "e-cigarette" does not include a prescription medical device, prescription medication, or other prescribed substance unrelated to the cessation of smoking.

(C) The term "e-cigarette" includes:

(i) a device described by this subdivision regardless of whether the device is manufactured, distributed, or sold as an e-cigarette, e-cigar, or e-pipe or under another product name or description; and

(ii) a component, part, or accessory for the device, regardless of whether the component, part, or accessory is sold separately from the device.

(1-b) "Minor" means a person under 21 years of age.

(2) "Permit holder" has the meaning assigned by Section 147.0001 of this code or Section 154.001 or 155.001, Tax Code, as applicable.

(3) "Retail sale" means a transfer of possession from a retailer to a consumer in connection with a purchase, sale, or exchange for value of cigarettes, e-cigarettes, or tobacco products.

(4) "Retailer" means a person who engages in the practice of selling cigarettes, e-cigarettes, or tobacco products to consumers and includes the owner of a coin-operated cigarette, e-cigarette, or tobacco product vending machine. The term includes a retailer as defined by Section 154.001 or 155.001, Tax Code, and an e-cigarette retailer as defined by Section 147.0001 of this code, as applicable.

(5) "Tobacco product" has the meaning assigned by Section 155.001, Tax Code.

(6) "Wholesaler" has the meaning assigned by Section 154.001 or 155.001, Tax Code, as applicable.
Tex. Occupations Code § 202.504 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 202 / Section 202.504
§ 202.504. REISSUANCE OF LICENSE.
Status: in_force

(a) On application, the department may reissue a license to practice podiatry to a person whose license has been revoked or suspended.

(b) A person whose license has been revoked may not apply for a reissued license before the first anniversary of the date of the revocation. The person shall apply for the license in the manner and form required by the department.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 6906.114 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 6906 / Section 6906.114
§ 6906.114. CONVEYANCE OF LAND TO DISTRICT.
Status: in_force

A public agency or political subdivision of this state may lease, sell, or otherwise convey to the district any of its land, improvements, property, plants, lines, or other facilities related to the supply of water or the collection, processing, or disposal of waste for any consideration that the parties agree is adequate. Approval, notice, consent, or an election is not required in connection with a conveyance, contract, or agreement.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3981.0702 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3981 / Section 3981.0702
§ 3981.0702. 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. Special District Local Laws Code § 8850.0202 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8850 / Section 8850.0202
§ 8850.0202. ELECTION OF DIRECTORS.
Status: in_force

Two directors are elected from each commissioners precinct. One director is elected at large.
Tex. Local Government Code § 111.061 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 111 / Section 111.061
§ 111.061.
Status: in_force

Sec. 111.061. SUBCHAPTER APPLICABLE TO COUNTIES WITH POPULATION OF MORE THAN 125,000. This subchapter applies only to a county that has a population of more than 125,000 and that chooses to operate under this subchapter instead of under Subchapter A or B.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3857.103 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3857 / Section 3857.103
§ 3857.103. NONPROFIT CORPORATION.
Status: in_force

(a) The board by resolution may authorize the creation of a nonprofit corporation to assist and act for the district in implementing a project or providing a service authorized by this chapter.

(b) The nonprofit corporation:

(1) has each power of and is considered for purposes of this chapter to be a local government corporation created under Chapter 431, Transportation Code; and

(2) may implement any project and provide any service authorized by this chapter.

(c) The board shall appoint the board of directors of the nonprofit corporation. The board of directors of the nonprofit corporation shall serve in the same manner as the board of directors of a local government corporation created under Chapter 431, Transportation Code.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1251.115 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1251 / Section 1251.115
§ 1251.115. RIGHT TO CONDUCT PHYSICAL EXAMINATION OR AUTOPSY.
Status: in_force

A group accident and health insurance policy must provide that the insurer has the right and opportunity to:

(1) conduct a physical examination of an individual for whom a claim is made when and as often as the insurer reasonably requires during the pendency of the claim under the policy; and

(2) in the case of a death, require that an autopsy be conducted, unless the autopsy is prohibited by law.
Tex. Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 147.044 — TX Code / Code cp / Chapter 147 / Section 147.044
§ 147.044. NOTICE.
Status: in_force

(a) A claimant may not commence an action unless the claimant gave notice to the defendant before the 60th day preceding the date the action commences.

(b) If the 60-day notice requirement under Subsection (a) would prevent commencing the action before the expiration of the period of limitation or repose, the claimant must give notice to the defendant before the 31st day after the date the action commences.

(c) If the action is a counterclaim, cross-claim, or third-party action, the claimant must give notice to the defendant before the 31st day after the date of service on the defendant.

(d) The notice must:

(1) be in writing;

(2) identify the claimant;

(3) describe in reasonable detail the computer date failure and the harm caused by the failure; and

(4) include a specific statement of the amount of the damages claimed or the remedy sought.
Tex. Insurance Code § 557.051 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 557 / Section 557.051
§ 557.051. LIENHOLDER APPROVAL OF PAYMENT.
Status: in_force

If payment of an insurance claim relating to personal property requires the endorsement of a check or draft by a holder of a lien on the property or otherwise requires approval of the lienholder, not later than the 14th business day after the date the lienholder receives a request for the endorsement or other approval, the lienholder shall provide:

(1) the endorsement or approval; or

(2) a written statement of the reason for denial of the endorsement or approval to the person who requested the endorsement or approval.
Tex. Labor Code § 214.009 — TX Code / Code la / Chapter 214 / Section 214.009
§ 214.009. RECOVERY OF COVERED UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION DEBT THROUGH FEDERAL TREASURY OFFSET PROGRAM.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, "program" means the federal Treasury Offset Program authorized by 26 U.S.C. Section 6402(f).

(b) The commission may collect the following covered unemployment compensation debt through the program:

(1) a past-due debt for erroneous payment of benefits due to fraud that has become final under law and remains uncollected;

(2) a past-due debt for erroneous payment of benefits due to a person's failure to report earnings, even if non-fraudulent, that has become final under law and remains uncollected;

(3) a past-due employer contribution owed to the compensation fund for which the commission has determined the person to be liable and that remains uncollected; and

(4) any penalties and interest assessed by the commission on a debt described by Subdivision (1), (2), or (3).

(c) Before submitting covered unemployment compensation debt for recovery under the program, the commission must:

(1) notify the debtor by regular United States mail that the commission plans to recover the debt through the offset of any federal tax refund;

(2) provide the debtor at least 60 days following the date the notice is provided under Subdivision (1) to present to the commission evidence that all or part of the debt is not:

(A) legally enforceable;

(B) due to fraud or unreported earnings; or

(C) a contribution owed to the compensation fund; and

(3) consider any evidence presented by the debtor to determine the amount of debt that is legally enforceable and owed.

(d) In considering evidence presented by a debtor under Subsection (c), the commission may determine only whether the debtor has demonstrated that the debt is not subject to recovery through the program so that the commission is able to minimize erroneous offsets. The commission may not review the initial determination establishing the debtor's liability.

(e) The commission shall assess against the debtor the cost of any administrative fee charged by the United States Department of the Treasury for each offset. The commission may add the assessed amount to the covered unemployment compensation debt that is offset under the program.
Tex. Government Code § 2054.006 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2054 / Section 2054.006
§ 2054.006. LAWS NOT AFFECTED.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as specifically provided by this chapter, this chapter does not affect laws, rules, or decisions relating to the confidentiality or privileged status of categories of information or communications.

(b) This chapter does not enlarge the right of state government to require information, records, or communications from the people.
Tex. Transportation Code § 601.002 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 601 / Section 601.002
§ 601.002. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this chapter:

(1) "Department" means the Department of Public Safety.

(2) "Driver's license" has the meaning assigned by Section 521.001.

(3) "Financial responsibility" means the ability to respond in damages for liability for a collision that:

(A) occurs after the effective date of the document evidencing the establishment of the financial responsibility; and

(B) arises out of the ownership, maintenance, or use of a motor vehicle.

(4) "Highway" means the entire width between property lines of a road, street, or way in this state that is not privately owned or controlled and:

(A) some part of which is open to the public for vehicular traffic; and

(B) over which the state has legislative jurisdiction under its police power.

(5) "Motor vehicle" means a self-propelled vehicle designed for use on a highway, a trailer or semitrailer designed for use with a self-propelled vehicle, or a vehicle propelled by electric power from overhead wires and not operated on rails. The term does not include:

(A) a traction engine;

(B) a road roller or grader;

(C) a tractor crane;

(D) a power shovel;

(E) a well driller;

(F) an implement of husbandry; or

(G) an electric personal assistive mobility device, as defined by Section 551.201.

(6) "Nonresident" means a person who is not a resident of this state.

(7) "Nonresident's operating privilege" means the privilege conferred on a nonresident by the laws of this state relating to the operation of a motor vehicle in this state by the nonresident or the use in this state of a motor vehicle owned by the nonresident.

(8) "Operator" means the person in actual physical control of a motor vehicle.

(9) "Owner" means:

(A) the person who holds legal title to a motor vehicle;

(B) the purchaser or lessee of a motor vehicle subject to an agreement for the conditional sale or lease of the vehicle, if the person has:

(i) the right to purchase the vehicle on performing conditions stated in the agreement; and

(ii) an immediate right to possess the vehicle; or

(C) a mortgagor of a motor vehicle who is entitled to possession of the vehicle.

(10) "Person" means an individual, firm, partnership, association, or corporation.

(11) "State" means:

(A) a state, territory, or possession of the United States; or

(B) the District of Columbia.

(12) "Vehicle registration" means:

(A) a registration certificate, registration receipt, or number plate issued under Chapter 502; or

(B) a dealer's license plate issued under Chapter 503.
Tex. Transportation Code § 463.314 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 463 / Section 463.314
§ 463.314. EXPIRATION OF UNCONFIRMED AUTHORITY.
Status: in_force

An authority that has not been confirmed expires on the third anniversary of the effective date of a resolution or order initiating the process to create the authority.
Tex. Alcoholic Beverage Code § 74.06 — TX Code / Code al / Chapter 74 / Section 74.06
§ 74.06. QUALITY STANDARDS.
Status: in_force

Brewing equipment used by a holder of a brewpub license, and process, labeling, and packaging conducted by a holder of a brewpub license, shall conform to standards and tax requirements imposed by this code and the commission's rules for the brewing of malt beverages and shall conform to any standards that may be applied by the agency of the United States charged with supervising and inspecting the brewing of alcoholic beverages.
Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 17.02 — TX Code / Code cr / Chapter 17 / Section 17.02
§ 17.02. DEFINITION OF "BAIL BOND".
Status: in_force

A "bail bond" is a written undertaking entered into by the defendant and the defendant's sureties for the appearance of the principal therein before a court or magistrate to answer a criminal accusation; provided, however, that the defendant on execution of the bail bond may deposit with the custodian of funds of the court in which the prosecution is pending current money of the United States in the amount of the bond in lieu of having sureties signing the same. Any cash funds deposited under this article shall be receipted for by the officer receiving the funds and, on order of the court, be refunded in the amount shown on the face of the receipt less the administrative fee authorized by Section 117.055, Local Government Code, if applicable, after the defendant complies with the conditions of the defendant's bond, to:

(1) any person in the name of whom a receipt was issued, including the defendant if a receipt was issued to the defendant; or

(2) the defendant, if no other person is able to produce a receipt for the funds.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1011.154 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1011 / Section 1011.154
§ 1011.154. ANNUAL AUDIT.
Status: in_force

(a) The board annually shall have an independent audit made of the district's books and records for the preceding fiscal year.

(b) Not later than March 31 each year, the audit shall be filed:

(1) with the comptroller; and

(2) at the district's office.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3928.206 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3928 / Section 3928.206
§ 3928.206. TAXES AND BONDS FOR RECREATIONAL FACILITIES.
Status: in_force

The limitation on the outstanding principal amount of bonds, notes, and other obligations provided by Section 49.4645, Water Code, does not apply to the district.