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Tex. Alcoholic Beverage Code § 5.60 — TX Code / Code al / Chapter 5 / Section 5.60
§ 5.60. ALTERNATIVE RULEMAKING AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION PROCEDURES.
Status: in_force

(a) The commission shall develop and implement a policy to encourage the use of:

(1) negotiated rulemaking procedures under Chapter 2008, Government Code, for the adoption of commission rules; and

(2) appropriate alternative dispute resolution procedures under Chapter 2009, Government Code, to assist in the resolution of internal and external disputes under the commission's jurisdiction.

(b) The commission's procedures relating to alternative dispute resolution must conform, to the extent possible, to any model guidelines issued by the State Office of Administrative Hearings for the use of alternative dispute resolution by state agencies.

(c) The commission shall designate a trained person to:

(1) coordinate the implementation of the policy adopted under Subsection (a);

(2) serve as a resource for any training needed to implement the procedures for negotiated rulemaking or alternative dispute resolution; and

(3) collect data concerning the effectiveness of those procedures, as implemented by the commission.
Tex. Local Government Code § 143.033 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 143 / Section 143.033
§ 143.033. PROMOTIONAL EXAMINATION GRADES.
Status: in_force

(a) The grading of each promotional examination shall begin when one eligible promotional candidate completes the examination. As the eligible promotional candidates finish the examination, the examinations shall be graded at the examination location and in the presence of any candidate who wants to remain during the grading.

(b) Each police officer is entitled to receive one point for each year of seniority as a classified police officer in that department, with a maximum of 10 points. Each fire fighter is entitled to receive one point for each year of seniority in that department, with a maximum of 10 points.

(c) Unless a different procedure is adopted under an alternate promotional system as provided by Section 143.035, the grade that must be placed on the eligibility list for each police officer or fire fighter shall be computed by adding the applicant's points for seniority to the applicant's grade on the written examination, but for a fire fighter applicant only if the applicant scores a passing grade on the written examination. Each applicant's grade on the written examination is based on a maximum grade of 100 points and is determined entirely by the correctness of the applicant's answers to the questions. The passing grade in a municipality with a population of 1.5 million or more is prescribed by Section 143.108. In a municipality with a population of less than 1.5 million, all police officer applicants who receive a grade of at least 70 points shall be determined to have passed the examination and all fire fighter applicants who receive a grade on the written examination of at least 70 points shall be determined to have passed the examination. If a tie score occurs, the commission shall determine a method to break the tie.

(d) Within 24 hours after a promotional examination is held, the commission shall post the individual raw test scores on a bulletin board located in the main lobby of the city hall.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1101.103 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1101 / Section 1101.103
§ 1101.103. MANAGEMENT, CONTROL, AND ADMINISTRATION.
Status: in_force

The board shall manage, control, and administer the hospital system and the district's money and resources.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8404.002 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8404 / Section 8404.002
§ 8404.002. NATURE OF DISTRICT.
Status: in_force

The district is a conservation and reclamation district in Montgomery County created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 11005.259 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 11005 / Section 11005.259
§ 11005.259. RATES FOR SERVICES; PAYMENT OF REVENUE BONDS.
Status: in_force

(a) If district bonds payable wholly from revenue are issued, the board shall set the rates of compensation for water sold and services provided by the district. The rates must be sufficient to:

(1) pay the expense of operating and maintaining district facilities;

(2) pay the principal of and interest on the bonds when due; and

(3) maintain the reserve fund and other funds as provided in the resolution authorizing the bonds.

(b) If bonds payable partly from revenue are issued, the board shall set the rate of compensation for water sold and any other services provided by the district. The rate must be sufficient to ensure compliance with the resolution authorizing the bonds or the trust indenture securing the bonds.
Tex. Water Code § 27.152 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 27 / Section 27.152
§ 27.152. JURISDICTION.
Status: in_force

The commission has exclusive jurisdiction over the regulation and permitting of ASR injection wells.
Tex. Natural Resources Code § 33.207 — TX Code / Code nr / Chapter 33 / Section 33.207
§ 33.207. COMMISSIONER RECOMMENDATIONS.
Status: in_force

In addition to the report required by Section 33.206, the commissioner:

(1) may periodically submit recommendations to an agency or subdivision designed to encourage the agency or subdivision to carry out its functions in a manner consistent with the coastal management program, including recommendations for methods to simplify governmental procedures and changes in applicable rules or statutes; and

(2) shall report to the legislature on:

(A) recommended statutory changes needed to make more effective and efficient use of public funds and provide for more effective and efficient management of coastal natural resource areas, including recommendations on methods to simplify governmental procedures;

(B) agency or subdivision actions that are not consistent with the coastal management program; and

(C) population growth of, infrastructure needs of, and use of resources on the coast.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8495.052 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8495 / Section 8495.052
§ 8495.052. TEMPORARY DIRECTORS.
Status: in_force

(a) On or after September 1, 2015, the owner or owners of a majority of the assessed value of the real property in the district may submit a petition to the commission requesting that the commission appoint as temporary directors the five persons named in the petition. The commission shall appoint as temporary directors the five persons named in the petition.

(b) Temporary directors serve until the earlier of:

(1) the date permanent directors are elected under Section 8495.003; or

(2) September 1, 2019.

(c) If permanent directors have not been elected under Section 8495.003 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 8495.003; or

(2) the fourth anniversary of the date of the appointment or reappointment.

(d) If Subsection (c) applies, the owner or owners of a majority of the assessed value of the real property in the district may submit a petition to the commission requesting that the commission appoint as successor temporary directors the five persons named in the petition. The commission shall appoint as successor temporary directors the five persons named in the petition.
Tex. Government Code § 30.00301 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 30 / Section 30.00301
§ 30.00301. APPLICATION; DEFINITION.
Status: in_force

(a) This subchapter applies to the City of Wichita Falls.

(b) In this subchapter, "appellate courts" means the county courts at law of Wichita County that have criminal appellate jurisdiction.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7959.101 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7959 / Section 7959.101
§ 7959.101. GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES.
Status: in_force

The district has the powers and duties necessary to accomplish the purposes for which the district is created.
Tex. Tax Code § 151.306 — TX Code / Code tx / Chapter 151 / Section 151.306
§ 151.306. TRANSFERS OF COMMON INTERESTS IN PROPERTY.
Status: in_force

If an interest in tangible personal property is sold, under the terms of a good faith, bona fide contractual relationship, to another person who either before or after the sale owned or owns a joint or undivided interest in the property with the seller, and if the taxes imposed by this chapter have previously been paid on the tangible personal property, the tangible personal property is exempted from the taxes imposed by this chapter.
Tex. Local Government Code § 105.051 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 105 / Section 105.051
§ 105.051. MAINTENANCE OF SECURITY.
Status: in_force

(a) A depository services contract shall contain terms and conditions relating to the possession, substitution, or release of security, including:

(1) requiring the depository to execute a new bond or pledge additional securities for the deposit of municipal funds;

(2) substituting one security for another;

(3) releasing securities pledged by a depository in excess of the amount required by this chapter;

(4) the time period in which such addition, substitution, or release of security by a depository may occur; and

(5) other matters relating to the possession, substitution, or release of security the municipality considers necessary for its protection.

(b) If a depository fails for any reason to comply with the requirements governing the possession, substitution, or release of security, the governing body may select a new depository in the manner provided in this chapter.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1467.050 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1467 / Section 1467.050
§ 1467.050. APPLICABILITY OF SUBCHAPTER.
Status: in_force

(a) This subchapter applies only with respect to a health benefit claim submitted by an out-of-network provider that is a facility.

(b) This subchapter does not apply to a health benefit claim for the professional or technical component of a physician service.
Tex. Insurance Code § 887.009 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 887 / Section 887.009
§ 887.009. RULES.
Status: in_force

The commissioner may adopt reasonable rules to implement the purposes of this chapter.
Tex. Transportation Code § 283.101 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 283 / Section 283.101
§ 283.101. ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY.
Status: in_force

(a) A county acting under this chapter may enter on land, water, or other premises to make a survey, sounding, or examination of the property.

(b) When a condemnation proceeding is filed by a county, the county may take immediate possession of the property being condemned pending the results of the proceeding if the county tenders a bond or other security approved by the court that is sufficient to secure the property owner for damages to the property.

(c) The state grants to a county any easement or right-of-way traversing state property that is necessary or convenient to the construction, acquisition, or efficient operation of a project.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1109.057 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1109 / Section 1109.057
§ 1109.057. DISTRICT ADMINISTRATOR.
Status: in_force

(a) The board may appoint a person qualified by training and experience as district administrator.

(b) The district administrator serves at the will of the board and receives compensation as may be determined by the board.

(c) The board may require the district administrator, before assuming the administrator's duties, to execute a bond payable to the district in an amount set by the board of not less than $5,000 that:

(1) is conditioned on the faithful performance of the administrator's duties; and

(2) contains other conditions the board may require.
Tex. Alcoholic Beverage Code § 81.003 — TX Code / Code al / Chapter 81 / Section 81.003
§ 81.003. SUBMISSION OF INFORMATION BY CERTAIN OFFICIALS.
Status: in_force

For the purposes of Section 81.004 or 81.005, the district or county attorney of the county or the city attorney of the city in which the premises are located may provide information to the commission indicating that the holder of, or applicant for, a permit or license covering the premises has used or can reasonably be expected to use or allow others to use the premises in a manner that constitutes a common nuisance.
Tex. Local Government Code § 174.006 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 174 / Section 174.006
§ 174.006. EFFECT ON CIVIL SERVICE PROVISIONS.
Status: repealed

(a) A state or local civil service provision prevails over a collective bargaining contract under this chapter unless the collective bargaining contract specifically provides otherwise.

(b) A civil service provision may not be repealed or modified by arbitration or judicial action but may be interpreted or enforced by an arbitrator or court.

(c) This chapter does not limit the authority of a municipal fire chief or police chief under Chapter 143 except as modified by the parties through collective bargaining.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3824.003 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3824 / Section 3824.003
§ 3824.003. PURPOSE; DECLARATION OF INTENT.
Status: in_force

(a) The creation of the district is essential to accomplish the purposes of Sections 52 and 52-a, Article III, and Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution, and other public purposes stated in this chapter. By creating the district and in authorizing the City of Galveston, Galveston County, and other political subdivisions to contract with the district, the legislature has established a program to accomplish the public purposes set out in Section 52-a, Article III, Texas Constitution.

(b) The creation of the district is necessary to promote, develop, encourage, and maintain employment, commerce, transportation, housing, tourism, recreation, the arts, entertainment, economic development, safety, and the public welfare in the area of the district.

(c) This chapter and the creation of the district may not be interpreted to relieve Galveston County or the City of Galveston from providing the level of services provided, as of June 20, 2003, to the area in the district. The district is created to supplement and not to supplant the county or city services provided in the area in the district.
Tex. Natural Resources Code § 115.047 — TX Code / Code nr / Chapter 115 / Section 115.047
§ 115.047. PENALTIES.
Status: in_force

(a) A person commits an offense if the person is the operator of a motor vehicle that transports oil or a petroleum product and the person:

(1) intentionally fails to stop the vehicle on the command of an agent of the commission or peace officer; or

(2) intentionally fails to permit inspection by the agent or officer of the contents of or the shipping papers accompanying the vehicle.

(b) A person commits an offense if the person:

(1) knowingly violates Section 115.011, 115.015(a), 115.016, 115.018, 115.019, or 115.020;

(2) knowingly ships or transports or causes to be shipped or transported unlawful oil or an unlawful petroleum product by motor vehicle over a public highway in this state;

(3) knowingly ships or transports or causes to be shipped or transported by motor vehicle oil or a petroleum product without the authority of a tender if a tender is required by a commission order; or

(4) if a tender is required by a commission order, knowingly receives from a motor vehicle or knowingly delivers to a motor vehicle oil or a petroleum product that is not covered by a tender authorizing the transportation of the oil or petroleum product.

(c) A person commits an offense if the person:

(1) knowingly ships or transports or causes or permits to be shipped or transported by pipeline, railway, boat, or barge unlawful oil or an unlawful petroleum product;

(2) knowingly receives or delivers for transportation by pipeline, railway, boat, or barge unlawful oil or an unlawful petroleum product;

(3) knowingly ships or transports or causes or permits to be shipped or transported by pipeline, railway, boat, or barge oil or a petroleum product without authority of a tender if a tender is required by a commission order; or

(4) knowingly receives or delivers by pipeline, railway, boat, or barge oil or a petroleum product without authority of a tender if a tender is required by a commission order.

(d) An offense under this section is punishable by a fine of not less than $50 or more than $200.
Tex. Government Code § 24.479 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 24 / Section 24.479
§ 24.479.
Status: in_force

Sec. 24.479. 333RD JUDICIAL DISTRICT (HARRIS COUNTY). (a) The 333rd Judicial District is composed of Harris County.

(b) The 333rd District Court shall give preference to civil matters.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7986.105 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7986 / Section 7986.105
§ 7986.105. COMPLIANCE WITH MUNICIPAL CONSENT ORDINANCE OR RESOLUTION.
Status: in_force

The district shall comply with all applicable requirements of any ordinance or resolution that is adopted under Section 54.016 or 54.0165, Water Code, and that consents to the creation of the district or to the inclusion of land in the district.
Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 19A.104 — TX Code / Code cr / Chapter 19A / Section 19A.104
§ 19A.104. PERSONAL INFORMATION CONFIDENTIAL.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided by Subsection (c), information collected by the court, court personnel, or prosecuting attorney during the grand jury selection process about a person who serves as a grand juror is confidential and may not be disclosed by the court, court personnel, or prosecuting attorney.

(b) Information that is confidential under Subsection (a) includes a person's:

(1) home address;

(2) home telephone number;

(3) social security number;

(4) driver's license number; and

(5) other personal information.

(c) On a showing of good cause, the court shall permit disclosure of the information sought to a party to the proceeding.
Tex. Water Code § 16.502 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 16 / Section 16.502
§ 16.502. OUTDOOR WARNING SIRENS REQUIRED IN FLASH FLOOD-PRONE AREAS.
Status: in_force

(a) The board shall identify each area in a flash flood-prone area that:

(1) has a history of consistent or severe flooding; and

(2) based on the history under Subdivision (1) and any other factor the board considers relevant, warrants the installation, maintenance, and operation of one or more outdoor warning sirens.

(b) Other relevant factors the board may consider in making determinations under Subsection (a)(2) include, as to each area:

(1) loss of human life to flooding;

(2) the existence of residences or other dwelling structures in a flash flood-prone area; and

(3) the potential damage to real or personal property resulting from a flood.

(c) Except as provided by Subsection (d), for each area identified under Subsection (a)(2), the appropriate municipality or county shall install, maintain, and operate one or more outdoor warning sirens in accordance with the rules adopted by the board under this section. If the site of the installation is:

(1) in the boundaries of a municipality, the municipality shall install, maintain, and operate the siren; or

(2) in the unincorporated area of a county, the county shall install, maintain, and operate the siren.

(d) An outdoor warning siren is not required for an area in which a governmental entity already maintains and operates an outdoor warning siren that meets the best management practices and guidance adopted by board rule.

(e) Municipalities, counties, and other governmental entities by written agreement may jointly install, maintain, or operate an outdoor warning siren required under this section.

(f) Each county or municipality with an outdoor warning siren required under this section or any other governmental entity with an outdoor warning siren in a flash flood-prone area shall regularly test the functionality of the outdoor warning siren and document the results of those tests.

(g) The board's identification under this section of an area that warrants an outdoor warning siren is final and binding.

(h) The board shall adopt rules and procedures to implement this section, including facilitating development of best management practices and guidance:

(1) for the operation of an outdoor warning siren in a flash flood-prone area of this state; and

(2) for an outdoor warning siren installed, maintained, or operated in a flash flood-prone area, including guidance that an outdoor warning siren be equipped with a backup power source that is different from the siren's primary power source.

(i) The board may contract or consult with other entities when adopting rules and procedures to implement this section.

(j) The board may not approve financial assistance, other than financial assistance for an outdoor warning siren, including assistance described by Section 418.027, Government Code, for a county or municipality until the county or municipality certifies to the board that it is in compliance with this section.
Tex. Business & Commerce Code § 601.205 — TX Code / Code bc / Chapter 601 / Section 601.205
§ 601.205. INJUNCTION.
Status: in_force

If the attorney general believes that a person is violating or about to violate this chapter, the attorney general may bring an action in the name of the state to restrain or enjoin the person from violating this chapter.
Tex. Insurance Code § 2001.004 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 2001 / Section 2001.004
§ 2001.004. AUTHORITY TO INSPECT AND TAKE TESTIMONY REGARDING RECORDS.
Status: in_force

(a) The commissioner or a person authorized by the commissioner may:

(1) visit:

(A) a general, local, or other office of an insurer engaged in the business of insurance in this state;

(B) the insurer's home office located outside this state, if applicable; and

(C) the office of any of the insurer's officers, directors, agents, or other representatives; and

(2) require the insurer or an officer, director, agent, or other representative of the insurer to produce for inspection by the commissioner or the commissioner's authorized representative all of the books, records, and papers of the insurer, officer, director, agent, or representative.

(b) The commissioner or the commissioner's authorized representative may:

(1) examine and make or have made copies of the books, records, and papers described by Subsection (a); and

(2) take testimony under oath regarding the books, records, and papers and compel the attendance of witnesses for that purpose.
Tex. Alcoholic Beverage Code § 109.05 — TX Code / Code al / Chapter 109 / Section 109.05
§ 109.05.
Status: in_force

Sec. 109.05. SALE OF LIQUOR: PROCEDURE. (a) When the commission is notified under this subchapter of the acquisition of liquor or its containers or original packages, it shall immediately notify the holder or holders of wholesaler's or class B wholesaler's permits who handle and regularly sell the brand or brands of liquor involved and who operate in the area where the liquor is located, or who operate in the nearest wet area if the liquor is in a dry area. The commission shall also notify the nonresident seller's permittees who handle the brand or brands of liquor involved, or the nonresident seller's agents who represent those nonresident seller's permittees.

(b) The commission, the permittees who are notified, and the insurer or insurance salvor shall jointly determine whether the liquor is salable. If the liquor is determined to be unsalable, the commission shall destroy it. If it is determined to be salable, it shall first be offered for sale to the wholesaler and nonresident seller of the brand or brands at their cost price, less any state taxes that have been paid on the liquor.

(c) If the wholesaler does not exercise the right to purchase the liquor, container, or packages within 10 days after it is offered, the commission shall sell it at a public or private sale.