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Tex. Estates Code § 503.002 — TX Code / Code es / Chapter 503 / Section 503.002
§ 503.002. RECORDING OF CERTAIN FOREIGN TESTAMENTARY INSTRUMENTS IN LANGUAGE OTHER THAN ENGLISH.
Status: in_force

(a) An authenticated copy of a will or other testamentary instrument described by Section 503.001(a), along with a copy of the judgment, order, or decree by which the instrument was admitted to probate that has the attestation and certificate required by Section 501.002(c), that is written in whole or in part in a language other than English may be filed for recording in the deed records in any county in this state in which the land conveyed or disposed of in the instrument is located if:

(1) a correct English translation is recorded with the authenticated copies of the will or other testamentary instrument and judgment, order, or decree by which the instrument was admitted to probate; and

(2) the accuracy of the translation is sworn to before an officer authorized to administer oaths.

(b) The recording of an authenticated copy of a will or other testamentary instrument and a copy of the judgment, order, or decree in the manner provided by Subsection (a) operates as constructive notice from the date of filing to all persons of the:

(1) existence of the instrument; and

(2) title or titles conferred by the instrument.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 9015.303 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 9015 / Section 9015.303
§ 9015.303. PROJECTS EXEMPT FROM ASSESSMENT OR TAXATION.
Status: in_force

The authority is not required to pay a tax or assessment on a project or any part of a project.
Tex. Education Code § 54.527 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 54 / Section 54.527
§ 54.527. STUDENT FEES FOR UNIVERSITY CENTER FACILITIES; THE UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON-DOWNTOWN COLLEGE.
Status: in_force

(a) The board of regents of the University of Houston System may levy a university center fee in an amount not to initially exceed $15 per student enrolled for five semester credit hours or less and $25 per student enrolled for six semester credit hours or more for each regular semester, and not to initially exceed $15 per student enrolled for each summer session. This fee may be used for the purpose of financing, construction, operating, maintaining, and improving facilities for university center activities, wherever located on the campus of the University of Houston-Downtown College. This fee may be levied in addition to any other use or service fee.

(b) The university center fee may be increased by the board of regents only on an affirmative vote of a majority of the student body voting at the University of Houston-Downtown College.

(c) The business officer of the University of Houston-Downtown College shall collect the university center fees and deposit the fees to the credit of an account known as the University Center Fee Account.

(d) The money deposited to the credit of the University Center Fee Account shall be used for the purposes authorized in Subsection (a) of this section. A complete and itemized budget shall be submitted annually and accompanied by a full and complete report of all activities conducted during the past year and all expenditures incident to those activities. The board of regents shall make changes in the budget that it considers necessary.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3938.052 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3938 / Section 3938.052
§ 3938.052. QUALIFICATIONS OF DIRECTORS APPOINTED BY COUNTY.
Status: in_force

To be qualified to serve as a director appointed by the governing body of the county, a person must be:

(1) a resident of the district who is also a registered voter of the district;

(2) an owner of property in the district;

(3) an owner of stock or a partnership or membership interest, whether beneficial or otherwise, of a corporate partnership, limited liability company, or other entity owner of a direct or indirect interest in property in the district;

(4) an owner of a beneficial interest in a trust, or a trustee in a trust, that directly or indirectly owns property in the district;

(5) an agent, employee, or tenant of a person described by Subdivision (2), (3), or (4); or

(6) an initial director.
Tex. Human Resources Code § 48.004 — TX Code / Code hr / Chapter 48 / Section 48.004
§ 48.004. RISK ASSESSMENT.
Status: in_force

The executive commissioner by rule shall develop and maintain risk assessment criteria for use by department personnel in determining whether an elderly person or person with a disability is in imminent risk of abuse, neglect, or exploitation or in a state of abuse, neglect, or exploitation and needs protective services. The criteria must:

(1) provide for a comprehensive assessment of the person's:

(A) environmental, physical, medical, mental health, and financial condition;

(B) social interaction and support; and

(C) need for legal intervention; and

(2) specify the circumstances under which a caseworker must consult with a supervisor regarding a case.
Tex. Education Code § 53.39 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 53 / Section 53.39
§ 53.39. REFUNDING BONDS.
Status: in_force

Bonds may be issued for the purpose of refunding outstanding bonds in the manner provided in this chapter for other bonds, and may be exchanged by the comptroller or sold and the proceeds applied in accordance with the procedure prescribed by Subchapter B or C, Chapter 1207, Government Code.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1023.401 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1023 / Section 1023.401
§ 1023.401. EXPANSION OF DISTRICT TERRITORY.
Status: in_force

(a) The district may expand its territory in the manner provided by Section 286.101, Health and Safety Code, for the expansion of the territory of a hospital district created under Chapter 286, Health and Safety Code.

(b) The board shall hold an election under this section on the first uniform election date that allows the board sufficient time to comply with applicable requirements of law.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7506.001 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7506 / Section 7506.001
§ 7506.001. DEFINITION.
Status: in_force

In this chapter, "district" means the Hidalgo County Irrigation District No. 16.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7914A.0303 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7914A / Section 7914A.0303
§ 7914A.0303. AUTHORITY FOR ROAD PROJECTS.
Status: in_force

Under Section 52, Article III, Texas Constitution, the district may design, acquire, construct, finance, issue bonds for, improve, operate, maintain, and convey to this state, a county, or a municipality for operation and maintenance macadamized, graveled, or paved roads, or improvements, including storm drainage, in aid of those roads.
Tex. Tax Code § 171.103 — TX Code / Code tx / Chapter 171 / Section 171.103
§ 171.103. DETERMINATION OF GROSS RECEIPTS FROM BUSINESS DONE IN THIS STATE FOR MARGIN.
Status: repealed

(a) Subject to Section 171.1055, in apportioning margin, the gross receipts of a taxable entity from its business done in this state is the sum of the taxable entity's receipts from:

(1) each sale of tangible personal property if the property is delivered or shipped to a buyer in this state regardless of the FOB point or another condition of the sale;

(2) each service performed in this state, except that receipts derived from servicing loans secured by real property are in this state if the real property is located in this state;

(3) each rental of property situated in this state;

(4) the use of a patent, copyright, trademark, franchise, or license in this state;

(5) each sale of real property located in this state, including royalties from oil, gas, or other mineral interests; and

(6) other business done in this state.

(b) A combined group shall include in its gross receipts computed under Subsection (a) the gross receipts of each taxable entity that is a member of the combined group and that has a nexus with this state for the purpose of taxation.

(c) Repealed by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1232, Sec. 15, eff. January 1, 2014.

(d) Repealed by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1232, Sec. 15, eff. January 1, 2014.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8449.006 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8449 / Section 8449.006
§ 8449.006. 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. Water Code § 63.375 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 63 / Section 63.375
§ 63.375. ELECTION ORDER.
Status: in_force

If after the hearing the commission finds that inclusion of the territory proposed to be annexed would be a direct benefit to all the land in that territory, the commission shall order an election to be held in the territory proposed to be annexed.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7811.155 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7811 / Section 7811.155
§ 7811.155.
Status: in_force

Sec. 7811.155. TAX ABATEMENT AGREEMENT: CERTIFICATED AIR CARRIER. (a) The district may enter into a tax abatement agreement by agreeing, in writing, with the owner or lessee of real property that is located in a reinvestment zone to exempt from taxation for a period not to exceed 30 years a portion of the value of the real property or of personal property, or both, located in the zone and owned or leased by a certificated air carrier on the condition that the certificated air carrier:

(1) make specific real property improvements; or

(2) lease, for a term of 30 years or more, real property improvements located in the reinvestment zone.

(b) The agreement may provide for the exemption of the:

(1) real property in each year covered by the agreement to the extent its value for that year exceeds its value for the year in which the agreement is executed; and

(2) personal property owned or leased by a certificated air carrier located in the reinvestment zone in each year covered by the agreement other than specific personal property that was located in the reinvestment zone at any time before the period covered by the agreement with the district.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1091.107 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1091 / Section 1091.107
§ 1091.107. COST OF RELOCATING OR ALTERING PROPERTY.
Status: in_force

In exercising the power of eminent domain, if the board requires relocating, raising, lowering, rerouting, changing the grade of, or altering the construction of any railroad, highway, pipeline, or electric transmission and electric distribution, telegraph, or telephone line, conduit, pole, or facility, the district must bear the actual cost of relocating, raising, lowering, rerouting, changing the grade, or altering the construction to provide comparable replacement, without enhancement of facilities, after deducting the net salvage value derived from the old facility.
Tex. Government Code § 411.0073 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 411 / Section 411.0073
§ 411.0073. MEDIATION OF PERSONNEL DISPUTES.
Status: in_force

(a) The commission shall establish procedures for an employee to resolve an employment-related grievance covered by Section 411.0072 through mediation if the employee chooses. The procedures must include mediation procedures and establish the circumstances under which mediation is appropriate for an employment-related grievance.

(b) Except for Section 2008.054, Chapter 2008, as added by Chapter 934, Acts of the 75th Legislature, Regular Session, 1997, does not apply to the mediation. The mediator must be trained in mediation techniques.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 251.002 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 251 / Section 251.002
§ 251.002. FEES.
Status: in_force

(a) The executive commissioner by rule shall set fees imposed by this chapter in amounts reasonable and necessary to defray the cost of administering this chapter and as prescribed by Section 12.0111.

(b) In setting fees under this section, the executive commissioner shall consider setting a range of license and renewal fees based on the number of dialysis stations at each end stage renal disease facility and the patient census.

(c) An end stage renal disease facility owned or operated by a state agency is not required to pay fees imposed under this chapter.
Tex. Local Government Code § 43.9051 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 43 / Section 43.9051
§ 43.9051. EFFECT OF ANNEXATION ON PUBLIC ENTITIES OR POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, "public entity" includes a county, fire protection service provider, including a volunteer fire department, emergency medical services provider, including a volunteer emergency medical services provider, or special district described by Section 43.062(b)(2)(B).

(b) A municipality that proposes to annex an area shall provide to each public entity that is located in or provides services to the area proposed for annexation written notice of the proposed annexation within the period prescribed for providing the notice of, as applicable:

(1) the hearing under Section 43.0673; or

(2) the first hearing under Section 43.063, 43.0683, or 43.0693.

(c) A municipality that proposes to enter into a strategic partnership agreement under Section 43.0751 shall provide written notice of the proposed agreement within the period prescribed for providing the notice of the first hearing under Section 43.0751 to each political subdivision that is located in or provides services to the area subject to the proposed agreement.

(d) A notice to a public entity or political subdivision shall contain a description of:

(1) the area proposed for annexation;

(2) any financial impact on the public entity or political subdivision resulting from the annexation, including any changes in the public entity's or political subdivision's revenues or maintenance and operation costs; and

(3) any proposal the municipality has to abate, reduce, or limit any financial impact on the public entity or political subdivision.

(e) The municipality may not proceed with the annexation unless the municipality provides the required notice under this section.
Tex. Occupations Code § 2311.0305 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 2311 / Section 2311.0305
§ 2311.0305. RECEIPT.
Status: in_force

After a reasonable period following the completion of a commercial transaction for electric vehicle charging, on request of a user, the electric vehicle supply provider shall transmit a summary that includes:

(1) the date and time of the transaction;

(2) the physical location of the electric vehicle supply equipment;

(3) the duration of and kilowatt hours provided during the transaction; and

(4) an itemization of the total fees paid, including surcharges, if applicable.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8315.052 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8315 / Section 8315.052
§ 8315.052. TEMPORARY DIRECTORS.
Status: in_force

(a) On or after the effective date of the Act creating 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 Texas Commission on Environmental Quality 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 8315.003; or

(2) the fourth anniversary of the effective date of the Act creating this chapter.

(c) If permanent directors have not been elected under Section 8315.003 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 8315.003; 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 Texas Commission on Environmental Quality 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. Property Code § 58.005 — TX Code / Code pr / Chapter 58 / Section 58.005
§ 58.005. PRIORITY.
Status: in_force

(a) A lien under this chapter is a first lien, except that a farmhand's lien is subordinate to a landlord's lien provided by law.

(b) Liens under this chapter take priority in the order that the accounts are filed with the county clerk.
Tex. Education Code § 21.259 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 21 / Section 21.259
§ 21.259. DECISION OF BOARD OF TRUSTEES OR BOARD SUBCOMMITTEE.
Status: in_force

(a) Not later than the 10th day after the date of the board meeting under Section 21.258, the board of trustees or board subcommittee shall announce a decision that:

(1) includes findings of fact and conclusions of law; and

(2) may include a grant of relief.

(b) The board of trustees or board subcommittee may adopt, reject, or change the hearing examiner's:

(1) conclusions of law, including a determination regarding good cause for suspension without pay or termination; or

(2) proposal for granting relief.

(c) The board of trustees or board subcommittee may reject or change a finding of fact made by the hearing examiner only after reviewing the record of the proceedings before the hearing examiner and only if the finding of fact is not supported by substantial evidence.

(d) The board of trustees or board subcommittee shall state in writing the reason and legal basis for a change or rejection made under this section.
Tex. Government Code § 840.403 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 840 / Section 840.403
§ 840.403. REPRODUCTION AND PRESERVATION OF RECORDS.
Status: in_force

(a) The retirement system may photograph, microphotograph, or film any record in its possession.

(b) If a record is reproduced under Subsection (a), the retirement system may destroy or dispose of the original record if the system first:

(1) places the reproduction in a conveniently accessible file; and

(2) provides for the preservation, examination, and use of the reproduction.

(c) A photograph, microphotograph, or film of a record reproduced under Subsection (a) is equivalent to the original record for all purposes, including introduction as evidence in all courts and administrative agency proceedings. A duly certified or authenticated copy of such a photograph, microphotograph, or film is admissible as evidence equally with the original photograph, microphotograph, or film.

(d) The executive director or an authorized representative may certify the authenticity of a photograph, microphotograph, or film of a record reproduced under this section and shall charge a fee for the certified photograph, microphotograph, or film as provided by law.

(e) Certified records shall be furnished to any person who is authorized by law to receive them.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1033.101 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1033 / Section 1033.101
§ 1033.101. DISTRICT RESPONSIBILITY.
Status: in_force

The district shall provide all necessary medical and hospital care for the district's needy inhabitants.
Tex. Occupations Code § 1902.158 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 1902 / Section 1902.158
§ 1902.158. LICENSE NOT TRANSFERABLE.
Status: in_force

A license is not transferable or assignable.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 298G.052 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 298G / Section 298G.052
§ 298G.052. RULES AND PROCEDURES.
Status: in_force

The board may adopt rules relating to the administration of the program, including collection of the mandatory payments, expenditures, audits, and any other administrative aspects of the program.
Tex. Finance Code § 93.006 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 93 / Section 93.006
§ 93.006. POWER TO ACT UNDER CERTAIN FEDERAL RETIREMENT PLANS.
Status: in_force

A savings bank or a federal savings bank, to the extent that its charter and applicable federal regulations permit, may:

(1) exercise any power necessary to qualify as a trustee or custodian for a retirement plan permitted or recognized by federal law; and

(2) invest money the bank holds as trustee or custodian under Subdivision (1) in the bank's accounts if the plan does not prohibit that investment.
Tex. Government Code § 1477.067 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 1477 / Section 1477.067
§ 1477.067. REFUNDING BONDS.
Status: in_force

Bonds issued to refund bonds issued under this subchapter may only be:

(1) exchanged for bonds being refunded; or

(2) sold and delivered to provide money to pay matured or redeemable bonds maturing or redeemable not later than six months after the date of issuance of the refunding bonds.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1004.006 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1004 / Section 1004.006
§ 1004.006. RESTRICTION ON STATE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE.
Status: in_force

The legislature may not make a direct appropriation for the construction, maintenance, or improvement of a district facility.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3984.0705 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3984 / Section 3984.0705
§ 3984.0705. INFORMATION.
Status: in_force

The district may examine and receive information related to the imposition of hotel occupancy taxes to the same extent as if the district were a county.
Tex. Occupations Code § 2310.203 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 2310 / Section 2310.203
§ 2310.203. MOTOR FUEL QUALITY TESTING STANDARDS AND PROCEDURES.
Status: repealed

(a) The department or an authorized representative of the department may collect samples and conduct testing at any location where motor fuel is kept, transferred, sold, or offered for sale to verify that the motor fuel complies with the motor fuel quality standards described by Section 2310.2016.

(a-1) For purposes of this section, a person is an authorized representative of the department if the person:

(1) holds a license issued under Subchapter D; and

(2) is conducting testing on behalf of the department under this section.

(b) Repealed by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 337 (S.B. 246), Sec. 25(6), eff. September 1, 2023.

(c) On arriving at a facility to conduct testing under Subsection (a), the department or an authorized representative of the department shall notify an employee of the facility of the department's or representative's presence and purpose.

(c-1) The commission shall adopt rules regulating the methods and procedures applicable to motor fuel testing under this section. The rules adopted under this subsection must provide that the applicable standard for motor fuel testing is ASTM International's most recently adopted or amended standard on the date of the test.

(d) A person commits an offense if the person refuses to allow the department or an authorized representative of the department to collect samples or conduct motor fuel testing under Subsection (a).

(e) An offense under Subsection (d) is a Class C misdemeanor.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1059.117 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1059 / Section 1059.117
§ 1059.117. AUTHORITY TO SUE AND BE SUED.
Status: in_force

(a) The board may sue and be sued on behalf of the district.

(b) The district may assert any defense or counterclaim the McCulloch County Hospital Authority could have asserted related to any debt that was:

(1) incurred by the authority for hospital purposes; and

(2) assumed by the district on the district's creation.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1050.006 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1050 / Section 1050.006
§ 1050.006. PUBLIC PURPOSE; TAX EXEMPTION.
Status: in_force

All property owned by the district:

(1) shall be held for public purposes; and

(2) is exempt from taxation of every character.