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Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 4020.0304 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 4020 / Section 4020.0304
§ 4020.0304. MEMBERSHIP IN CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS.
Status: in_force

The district may join and pay dues to a charitable or nonprofit organization that performs a service or provides an activity consistent with the furtherance of a district purpose.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8834.204 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8834 / Section 8834.204
§ 8834.204. WATER-METERING DEVICES.
Status: in_force

The board may:

(1) require water-metering devices to be placed on wells in the district; and

(2) adopt standards for the accuracy, testing, and calibration of the devices.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8046.0102 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8046 / Section 8046.0102
§ 8046.0102. NATURE OF DISTRICT.
Status: in_force

The district is a municipal utility district created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Tex. Parks and Wildlife Code § 21.103 — TX Code / Code pw / Chapter 21 / Section 21.103
§ 21.103. ACQUIRING PARK SITES.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided in Subsection (b) of this section, the department may acquire park sites, including property already devoted to public use, by purchase, condemnation, or other manner.

(b) Except as provided in Subchapter O of Chapter 22 of this code, no real property of the state or a political subdivision of the state may be acquired without its consent.

(c) The department shall exercise the power of eminent domain in the manner prescribed by general law, including the provisions of Section 13.305 of this code.
Tex. Natural Resources Code § 134.148 — TX Code / Code nr / Chapter 134 / Section 134.148
§ 134.148. SALE OF ACQUIRED LAND.
Status: in_force

(a) If land acquired under Section 134.145 is considered suitable for industrial, commercial, residential, or recreational development, this state may sell the land by public sale under a system of competitive bidding at not less than fair market value and under rules adopted to ensure that the land is put to proper use consistent with local plans, if any, as determined by the commission.

(b) The land may be sold only when authorized by the secretary of the interior if federal money was involved in the acquisition of the land to be sold.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1004.051 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1004 / Section 1004.051
§ 1004.051. BOARD.
Status: in_force

The district is governed by a board of seven directors.
Tex. Government Code § 2157.184 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2157 / Section 2157.184
§ 2157.184. NOTIFICATION OF STATE AGENCIES AND VENDORS.
Status: in_force

The comptroller and the department jointly shall establish procedures to notify state agencies and potential vendors of the provisions of this subchapter regarding preapproved terms and conditions.
Tex. Occupations Code § 2154.251 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 2154 / Section 2154.251
§ 2154.251. PROHIBITED USE OF FIREWORKS.
Status: in_force

(a) A person may not:

(1) explode or ignite fireworks within 600 feet of any church, a hospital other than a veterinary hospital, an asylum, a licensed child care center, or a public or private primary or secondary school or institution of higher education unless the person receives authorization in writing from that organization;

(2) sell at retail, explode, or ignite fireworks within 100 feet of a place where flammable liquids or flammable compressed gasses are stored and dispensed;

(3) explode or ignite fireworks within 100 feet of a place where fireworks are stored or sold;

(4) ignite or discharge fireworks in or from a motor vehicle;

(5) place ignited fireworks in, or throw ignited fireworks at, a motor vehicle;

(6) conduct a public fireworks display that includes Fireworks 1.3G unless the person is a licensed pyrotechnic operator;

(7) conduct a proximate display of fireworks that includes Fireworks 1.3G or Fireworks 1.4G as defined in NFPA 1126 Standards for the Use of Pyrotechnics Before a Proximate Audience unless the person is a licensed pyrotechnic special effects operator and has the approval of the local fire prevention officer; or

(8) sell, store, manufacture, distribute, or display fireworks except as provided by this chapter or rules adopted by the commissioner under this chapter.

(b) A person may not manufacture, distribute, sell, or use fireworks in a public fireworks display without an appropriate license or permit. Fireworks manufactured, distributed, sold, or used without an appropriate license or permit are illegal fireworks.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 92.007 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 92 / Section 92.007
§ 92.007. INVESTIGATIONS.
Status: in_force

(a) The department shall investigate the causes of injuries and methods of prevention.

(b) The department may enter at reasonable times and inspect within reasonable limits a public place or building, including a public conveyance, in the department's duty to prevent an injury.

(c) The department may not enter a private residence to conduct an investigation about the causes of injuries without first receiving permission from a lawful adult occupant of the residence.
Tex. Natural Resources Code § 52.017 — TX Code / Code nr / Chapter 52 / Section 52.017
§ 52.017. KEEPING AND OPENING BIDS.
Status: in_force

Bids shall be kept secure and unopened by the commissioner or the commissioner's designee until opened on the date and at the time set as provided in Section 52.014 of this code.
Tex. Finance Code § 122.003 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 122 / Section 122.003
§ 122.003. CORPORATE NAME; CRIMINAL PENALTY.
Status: in_force

(a) The name of a credit union must include the words "credit union" or the abbreviation "CU" and an appropriate descriptive word or words, or an acronym made up of initials of the appropriate descriptive word or words and ending in "CU," approved by the commissioner.

(b) Unless a credit union is formed by merger or consolidation, the commissioner may not issue a certificate of incorporation to the credit union or approve the change of the name of the credit union if it would have the same name as another credit union or a name so nearly resembling the name of another credit union as to be calculated to deceive.

(c) A person who is not a credit union authorized to do business in this state under this subtitle or the Federal Credit Union Act (12 U.S.C. Section 1751 et seq.), or an organization, corporation, or association the membership or ownership of which is primarily confined to credit unions or credit union organizations, may not do business under or use a name or title containing the words "credit union" or any derivation of that term that:

(1) indicates or reasonably implies that the person carries on or transacts the kind of business carried on or transacted by a credit union; or

(2) is calculated to lead a person to believe that the business being conducted is the type of business carried on or transacted by a credit union.

(d) A person who violates Subsection (c) commits a Class A misdemeanor.

(e) The commissioner may petition a court to enjoin a violation of this section.
Tex. Education Code § 43.063 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 43 / Section 43.063
§ 43.063. GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES OF CORPORATION.
Status: in_force

(a) The corporation may amend the articles of incorporation adopted by the State Board of Education when the corporation was established, subject to board approval.

(b) The corporation may adopt and amend:

(1) subject to State Board of Education approval, bylaws for the corporation;

(2) resolutions and policies of the corporation; and

(3) any other document necessary to carry out the corporation's purpose.

(c) The corporation may engage in any activity necessary to manage the investments of the permanent school fund, including entering into any contract in connection with the investment of the permanent school fund, to the extent the activity complies with applicable fiduciary duties.

(d) The corporation shall make all purchases of goods and services in accordance with applicable fiduciary duties and may use purchasing methods that ensure the best value to the corporation. In determining best value, the corporation may consider the best value standards applicable to state agencies under Section 2155.074, Government Code.

(e) The corporation may:

(1) delegate investment authority for the investment of the permanent school fund to one or more private professional investment managers; or

(2) contract with one or more private professional investment managers to assist the corporation in making investments of the permanent school fund.

(f) The corporation may receive, transfer, and disburse money and securities of the fund as provided by statute or the Texas Constitution, except that the corporation may not distribute money from the permanent school fund to the available school fund except as authorized under Section 43.066.

(g) The corporation may enter into a contract with a state agency, a governmental body, or another entity to manage or invest funds on behalf of the agency, body, or entity.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 85.253 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 85 / Section 85.253
§ 85.253. PROHIBITIONS RELATING TO HOME TESTING.
Status: in_force

(a) A person may not market, distribute, or sell a product to be used by a member of the public to test a specimen collected from the human body for HIV infection unless the kit complies with Chapter 431.

(b) This section does not apply to a product marketed, distributed, or sold only to physicians or other persons authorized by law to test for HIV infection a specimen collected from the human body.

(c) A person may not require an individual to be tested for HIV infection as provided in Section 81.102.
Tex. Occupations Code § 155.0511 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 155 / Section 155.0511
§ 155.0511. EXAMINATIONS ADMINISTERED OR ACCEPTED BY BOARD.
Status: in_force

The board may administer or accept the following examinations for licensing as determined by rule:

(1) a state board licensing examination;

(2) the Medical Council of Canada Examination (LMCC) or its successor;

(3) the National Board of Osteopathic Medical Examiners (NBOME) examination or its successor;

(4) the National Board of Medical Examiners (NBME) examination or its successor;

(5) the Federation Licensing Examination (FLEX) with a weighted average in one sitting before June 1985;

(6) the Federation Licensing Examination (FLEX) after May 1985;

(7) the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) or its successor;

(8) a combination of the examinations described by Subdivisions (3) and (6) as determined by board rule; or

(9) a combination of the examinations described by Subdivisions (4), (6), and (7) as determined by board rule.
Tex. Education Code § 61.08205 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 61 / Section 61.08205
§ 61.08205. RESEARCH ON SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS AND ADDICTION.
Status: in_force

The board shall encourage health-related institutions, as defined by Section 62.161, as added by Chapter 448 (H.B. 7), Acts of the 84th Legislature, Regular Session, 2015, and the faculty of those institutions to individually or through collaborative effort conduct research, for public health purposes, regarding substance use disorders and addiction issues involving prescription drugs.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 9008.104 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 9008 / Section 9008.104
§ 9008.104. LIMITATION ON USE OF EMINENT DOMAIN.
Status: in_force

The district may exercise the power of eminent domain outside the district only to acquire an easement necessary for a pipeline that serves the district.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 287.148 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 287 / Section 287.148
§ 287.148. BONDS AS SECURITY FOR DEPOSITS.
Status: in_force

District bonds are eligible to secure deposits of public funds of the state and of municipalities, counties, school districts, and other political subdivisions of the state. The bonds are lawful and sufficient security for deposits to the extent of their value if accompanied by all unmatured coupons.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1115.001 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1115 / Section 1115.001
§ 1115.001. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this chapter:

(1) "Board" means the board of directors of the district.

(2) "Director" means a member of the board.

(3) "District" means the Wilson County Memorial Hospital District.
Tex. Alcoholic Beverage Code § 64.03 — TX Code / Code al / Chapter 64 / Section 64.03
§ 64.03. SALE OF MALT BEVERAGES TO PRIVATE CLUBS.
Status: in_force

The holder of a general distributor's license may sell and deliver malt beverages to private clubs located in wet areas without having to secure a prior order. All sales made under the authority of this section must be made in accordance with Sections 61.73 and 102.31.
Tex. Property Code § 209.00593 — TX Code / Code pr / Chapter 209 / Section 209.00593
§ 209.00593. ELECTION OF BOARD MEMBERS.
Status: in_force

(a) Notwithstanding any provision in a dedicatory instrument, any board member whose term has expired must be elected by owners who are members of the property owners' association. A board member may be appointed by the board to fill a vacancy on the board. A board member appointed to fill a vacant position shall serve for the remainder of the unexpired term of the position.

(a-1) At least 10 days before the date a property owners' association composed of more than 100 lots disseminates absentee ballots or other ballots to association members for purposes of voting in a board member election, the association must provide notice to the association members soliciting candidates interested in running for a position on the board. The notice must contain instructions for an eligible candidate to notify the association of the candidate's request to be placed on the ballot and the deadline to submit the candidate's request. The deadline may not be earlier than the 10th day after the date the association provides the notice required by this subsection.

(a-2) The notice required by Subsection (a-1) must be:

(1) mailed to each owner; or

(2) provided by:

(A) posting the notice in a conspicuous manner reasonably designed to provide notice to association members:

(i) in a place located on the association's common property or, with the property owner's consent, on other conspicuously located privately owned property within the subdivision; or

(ii) on any Internet website maintained by the association or other Internet media; and

(B) sending the notice by e-mail to each owner who has registered an e-mail address with the association.

(a-3) An association described by Subsection (a-1) shall include on each absentee ballot or other ballot for a board member election the name of each eligible candidate from whom the association received a request to be placed on the ballot in accordance with this section.

(b) The board of a property owners' association may amend the bylaws of the property owners' association to provide for elections to be held as required by Subsection (a).

(c) The appointment of a board member in violation of this section is void.

(d) This section does not apply to the appointment of a board member during a development period.

(e) This section does not apply to a representative board whose members or delegates are elected or appointed by representatives of a property owners' association who are elected by owner members of a property owners' association.
Tex. Water Code § 16.194 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 16 / Section 16.194
§ 16.194.
Status: in_force

Sec. 16.194. SALE CONTRACT: PROVISIONS, LIMITATIONS. (a) The board may determine the consideration and other provisions to be included in water sale contracts, but the consideration and other provisions shall be fair, reasonable, and nondiscriminatory. The board may include charges for standby service, which means holding water and conservation storage space for use and for actual delivery of water.

(b) The board shall make the same determinations with respect to the sale of water as are required in Section 16.190 of this code with respect to the sale or lease of facilities.

(c) The board shall not compete with any political subdivision in the sale of water when this competition jeopardizes the ability of the political subdivision to meet obligations incurred to finance its own water supply projects.
Tex. Water Code § 28.026 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 28 / Section 28.026
§ 28.026. INSPECTION OF SHAFT LOCATION.
Status: in_force

On receiving an application for a permit, the executive director shall have an inspection made of the location of the proposed shaft to determine the local conditions and probable effect of the shaft on water in the state and shall determine the requirements for setting of casing, liners, and seals as provided in Sections 28.030, 28.036, and 28.037 of this chapter.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1085.105 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1085 / Section 1085.105
§ 1085.105. RULES.
Status: in_force

The board may adopt rules as required to administer this chapter.
Tex. Government Code § 26.321 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 26 / Section 26.321
§ 26.321. TAYLOR COUNTY.
Status: in_force

The County Court of Taylor County has the general jurisdiction of a probate court and juvenile jurisdiction as provided by Section 26.042(b) but has no other criminal or civil jurisdiction.
Tex. Insurance Code § 887.455 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 887 / Section 887.455
§ 887.455. COMPLETION AND LEGAL EFFECT OF CONVERSION OR REINSURANCE.
Status: in_force

(a) An association's conversion or reinsurance is complete when the association has:

(1) complied with all laws regulating the incorporation of a mutual legal reserve insurance company; and

(2) received from the commissioner its charter and certificate of authority to engage in business as a mutual insurance company.

(b) An association that converts or reinsures to a mutual legal reserve insurance company:

(1) is considered by law to have each right, privilege, power, or authority of any other mutual legal reserve company;

(2) is considered by law to be a continuation of the business of the association; and

(3) succeeds to and is invested with:

(A) each right or privilege of the former association that is not inconsistent with Chapter 882;

(B) each franchise or other interest of the former association; and

(C) all property of the former association, including debts due on any account and all choses in action.

(c) On conversion or reinsurance of an association to a mutual legal reserve insurance company, the title to any real estate by deed or otherwise vested in the former association vests in the company, and the title is not in any way impaired because of the conversion or reinsurance.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 344.003 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 344 / Section 344.003
§ 344.003. LEVY AND COLLECTION OF TAX.
Status: in_force

(a) If the election results are in favor of the establishment of a mosquito control district and the levy of a tax, the commissioners court may levy a tax not to exceed the amount fixed by the election.

(b) The commissioners court may lower the tax to any designated sum it may determine if the anticipated revenue exceeds the revenue needed to carry out this chapter.

(c) The taxes levied under this section shall be:

(1) collected by the county tax assessor-collector;

(2) deposited in a separate fund; and

(3) used only to carry out this chapter.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1079.307 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1079 / Section 1079.307
§ 1079.307. REPORT; DISSOLUTION ORDER.
Status: in_force

(a) After the district has paid all district debts and has disposed of all district money and other assets as prescribed by this subchapter, the board shall file a written report with the Commissioners Court of Jack County summarizing the board's actions in dissolving the district.

(b) Not later than the 10th day after the date the Commissioners Court of Jack County receives the report and determines that the requirements of this subchapter have been fulfilled, the commissioners court shall enter an order dissolving the district and releasing the board from any further duty or obligation.
Tex. Transportation Code § 551.457 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 551 / Section 551.457
§ 551.457. CONFLICTS.
Status: in_force

In the case of a conflict between this subchapter and other law, including Chapters 502 and 551A, this subchapter controls.
Tex. Transportation Code § 723.012 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 723 / Section 723.012
§ 723.012. TRAFFIC SAFETY PROGRAM.
Status: in_force

The statewide traffic safety program must include:

(1) a driver education and training program administered by the governor through appropriate agencies that complies with Section 723.013;

(2) plans for improving:

(A) driver licensing;

(B) collision records;

(C) vehicle inspection, registration, and titling;

(D) traffic engineering;

(E) personnel;

(F) police traffic supervision;

(G) traffic courts;

(H) highway design; and

(I) uniform traffic laws; and

(3) plans for local traffic safety programs by legal and political subdivisions of this state that may be implemented if the programs:

(A) are approved by the governor; and

(B) conform with uniform standards adopted under the Highway Safety Act of 1966 (23 U.S.C. Sec. 401 et seq.).
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8501.108 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8501 / Section 8501.108
§ 8501.108. MEETINGS.
Status: in_force

(a) The president shall preside at all meetings of the board.

(b) The board shall set, by order entered in the minutes of its proceedings, a specified time for the regular meetings of the board. The board shall meet for a specific occasion if called by order of the president, vice president, or a majority of the directors.

(c) The board shall hold its meetings at its office and principal place of business unless the board directs otherwise for a specific occasion.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 5012.0101 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 5012 / Section 5012.0101
§ 5012.0101. GENERAL POWERS.
Status: in_force

The authority may exercise:

(1) the rights, privileges, and functions provided by this chapter; and

(2) all powers, rights, privileges, and functions conferred by Chapters 60 and 62, Water Code.
Tex. Utilities Code § 39.3545 — TX Code / Code ut / Chapter 39 / Section 39.3545
§ 39.3545. REGISTRATION OF POLITICAL SUBDIVISION AGGREGATORS.
Status: in_force

(a) A political subdivision aggregator may not provide aggregation services in the state unless the political subdivision aggregator registers with the commission.

(b) In this section, "political subdivision aggregator" means a person or political subdivision corporation authorized by two or more political subdivision governing bodies to join the bodies into a single purchasing unit or multiple purchasing units to negotiate the purchase of electricity from retail electric providers for the facilities of the aggregated political subdivisions or aggregation by a person or political subdivision under Chapter 304, Local Government Code.

(c) A political subdivision aggregator may register any time after September 1, 2000.
Tex. Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 172.210 — TX Code / Code cp / Chapter 172 / Section 172.210
§ 172.210. PARTICIPATION NOT WAIVER OF RIGHTS.
Status: in_force

(a) A party by submitting to conciliation does not waive a right or remedy that party would have had if conciliation had not been initiated.

(b) Subsection (a) does not apply to the waiver of a right or remedy stated in a settlement resulting from the conciliation.
Tex. Estates Code § 101.002 — TX Code / Code es / Chapter 101 / Section 101.002
§ 101.002. EFFECT OF JOINT OWNERSHIP OF PROPERTY.
Status: in_force

If two or more persons hold an interest in property jointly and one joint owner dies before severance, the interest of the decedent in the joint estate:

(1) does not survive to the remaining joint owner or owners; and

(2) passes by will or intestacy from the decedent as if the decedent's interest had been severed.