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Tex. Government Code § 419.072 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 419 / Section 419.072
§ 419.072. OBTAINING PAID EMPLOYMENT AS FIRE FIGHTER.
Status: in_force

(a) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in Subchapter B, a fire department may appoint as fire protection personnel a volunteer fire fighter or former volunteer fire fighter who is certified by the commission under this subchapter. On receiving the appointment from the employing fire department, the person is considered to be certified fire protection personnel.

(b) In this section, "fire department" has the meaning assigned by Section 419.021.
Tex. Transportation Code § 683.053 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 683 / Section 683.053
§ 683.053. DEPARTMENT TO PROVIDE NOTICE.
Status: in_force

(a) If an application is submitted to sell, give away, or dispose of an abandoned motor vehicle under Section 683.051(1)(B), the department shall:

(1) send notice to any owners and lienholders of the abandoned motor vehicle identified in the department's automated registration and titling system; or

(2) if the department has no record of owners or lienholders for the abandoned motor vehicle, publish notice of abandonment on the department's website.

(b) The notice required by Subsection (a) must include:

(1) the year, make, model, body style, and vehicle identification number of the motor vehicle;

(2) the physical location of the motor vehicle;

(3) a statement:

(A) that an application has been submitted to the department for authorization to dispose of the motor vehicle to a motor vehicle demolisher;

(B) informing the motor vehicle's owners or lienholders of the right to claim the motor vehicle not later than the 20th day after the date the notice is sent or published; and

(C) that failure to claim the motor vehicle and notify the department that the vehicle has been claimed before the 21st day after the date the notice is sent or published:

(i) waives a person's rights, title, and interest in the motor vehicle; and

(ii) is considered consent for the department to issue to the applicant a certificate of authority under Section 683.054 to dispose of the motor vehicle to a motor vehicle demolisher; and

(4) the date the notice was sent or published.

(c) The department is not required to send or publish notice for an application submitted for a motor vehicle described by Section 683.051(1)(A) or (2).

(d) Notice sent under Subsection (a)(1) must be sent by first class mail.
Tex. Water Code § 62.032 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 62 / Section 62.032
§ 62.032. BALLOT.
Status: in_force

The ballot shall be printed to provide for voting for or against the proposition: "The creation of the navigation district and the issuance of bonds and levy of a tax for the payment of the bonds."
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3829.002 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3829 / Section 3829.002
§ 3829.002. SIENNA PLANTATION MANAGEMENT DISTRICT.
Status: in_force

The Sienna Plantation Management District is a special district created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution. (Acts 78th Leg., R.S., Ch. 987, Sec. 1(a))
Tex. Insurance Code § 2301.004 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 2301 / Section 2301.004
§ 2301.004. EXEMPTION FOR LARGE RISKS.
Status: in_force

Sections 2301.006, 2301.007(a) and (b), and 2301.008 do not apply to forms for use with an insured that has:

(1) total insured property values of $5 million or more;

(2) total annual gross revenues of $10 million or more; or

(3) a total premium of $25,000 or more for property insurance, $25,000 or more for general liability insurance, or $50,000 or more for multiperil insurance.
Tex. Occupations Code § 603.151 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 603 / Section 603.151
§ 603.151. GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES.
Status: in_force

The medical board shall:

(1) establish the qualifications for a perfusionist to practice in this state, including rules governing character and conduct for applicants or license holders and fitness of applicants or license holders to practice;

(2) issue, revoke, restrict, suspend, deny, cancel, or accept the surrender of a license;

(3) charge fees that are reasonable and necessary to cover the costs of administering this chapter;

(4) establish requirements for an examination for a license under this chapter;

(5) establish minimum education and training requirements necessary for a license under this chapter;

(6) prescribe the application form for a license under this chapter;

(7) adopt and publish a code of ethics;

(8) establish procedural rules governing investigations, informal hearings, the issuance of cease and desist orders, and disciplinary sanctions;

(9) conduct informal hearings concerning violations of this chapter or rules adopted under this chapter;

(10) issue disciplinary sanctions, including agreed orders and non-disciplinary remedial plans; and

(11) establish procedures for making a confidential referral to the Texas Physician Health Program established under Chapter 167, and for requiring participation in the program as a prerequisite for issuing or maintaining a license under this chapter.
Tex. Government Code § 540.0259 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 540 / Section 540.0259
§ 540.0259. COMPLIANCE WITH PROVIDER NETWORK REQUIREMENTS.
Status: in_force

A contract to which this subchapter applies must require the contracting Medicaid managed care organization to comply with Sections 540.0651(a)(1) and (2) and (b) as a condition of contract retention and renewal.
Tex. Government Code § 1508.055 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 1508 / Section 1508.055
§ 1508.055. EFFECT ON OTHER LAW.
Status: in_force

This subchapter does not affect any other law relating to the issuance of revenue bonds by a municipality, including Subchapter B, Chapter 1502.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3831.112 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3831 / Section 3831.112
§ 3831.112. SUITS.
Status: in_force

(a) The district may sue and be sued.

(b) Service of process in a suit may be made by serving any two directors.

(c) The district may not be required to give security for costs and may appeal from a judgment without giving a supersedeas bond or cost bond.
Tex. Occupations Code § 454.353 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 454 / Section 454.353
§ 454.353. CIVIL PENALTY.
Status: in_force

(a) A person found by a court to have violated this chapter is liable to this state for a civil penalty of $200 for each day the violation continues.

(b) A civil penalty may be recovered in a suit brought by the attorney general, a district attorney, a county attorney, or any other person.
Tex. Insurance Code § 884.057 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 884 / Section 884.057
§ 884.057. ACTION BY COMMISSIONER AND DEPARTMENT AFTER FILING.
Status: in_force

(a) After the charter fee is paid and all items required for a charter under Section 884.056 are filed with the department, the commissioner shall approve or deny the charter application.

(b) On the applicant's request, the commissioner shall hold a hearing on a denial. Not later than the 30th day after the date of the applicant's request for a hearing, the commissioner shall request a hearing date.

(c) An interested party may participate fully and in all respects in any proceeding related to the application. An intervenor has the rights and privileges of a proper or necessary party in a civil suit in the courts of this state, including the right to be represented by counsel.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7961.0102 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7961 / Section 7961.0102
§ 7961.0102. NATURE OF DISTRICT.
Status: in_force

The district is a municipal utility district created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Tex. Insurance Code § 425.207 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 425 / Section 425.207
§ 425.207.
Status: in_force

Sec. 425.207. AUTHORIZED INVESTMENTS FOR ALL FUNDS: SHARES OF SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATIONS. (a) Subject to this section, an insurer may invest any of the insurer's funds and accumulations in a share, stock, share or savings account, or investment certificate of a savings and loan association engaged in business in this state that is qualified to participate in insurance issued by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.

(b) An insurer's investment in a savings and loan association may not exceed 20 percent of the savings and loan association's total assets.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8847.001 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8847 / Section 8847.001
§ 8847.001. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this chapter:

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

(2) "Director" means a board member.

(3) "District" means the Pineywoods Groundwater Conservation District.
Tex. Transportation Code § 172.153 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 172 / Section 172.153
§ 172.153. AGREEMENTS GENERALLY.
Status: in_force

A district may make contracts, leases, and agreements with the United States, this state and its agencies and political subdivisions, public or private corporations, and any other person.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 503.007 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 503 / Section 503.007
§ 503.007. EFFECT ON OTHER LAWS.
Status: in_force

This chapter does not amend or affect the regulatory activities or procedures authorized under other law.
Tex. Business Organizations Code § 200.267 — TX Code / Code bo / Chapter 200 / Section 200.267
§ 200.267. ENFORCEABILITY OF PROXY.
Status: in_force

(a) An irrevocable proxy is specifically enforceable against the holder of shares or any successor or transferee of the holder if:

(1) the proxy is noted conspicuously on the certificate representing the shares subject to the proxy; or

(2) in the case of uncertificated shares, notation of the proxy is contained in the notice sent under Section 3.205 with respect to the shares subject to the proxy.

(b) An irrevocable proxy that is otherwise enforceable is ineffective against a transferee for value without actual knowledge of the existence of the irrevocable proxy at the time of the transfer or against a subsequent transferee, regardless of whether the transfer is for value, unless:

(1) the proxy is noted conspicuously on the certificate representing the shares subject to the proxy; or

(2) in the case of uncertificated shares, notation of the proxy is contained in the notice sent under Section 3.205 with respect to the shares subject to the proxy.

(c) An irrevocable proxy shall be specifically enforceable against a person who is not a transferee for value from the time the person acquires actual knowledge of the existence of the irrevocable proxy.
Tex. Government Code § 434.153 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 434 / Section 434.153
§ 434.153. COMPOSITION OF COUNCIL.
Status: in_force

The council is composed of the director or executive head of the following entities, or that person's designated representative:

(1) the Texas Veterans Commission;

(2) the Veterans' Land Board;

(3) the Texas Military Department;

(4) the Health and Human Services Commission;

(5) the State Bar of Texas;

(6) the office of acquired brain injury of the Health and Human Services Commission;

(7) the Department of State Health Services;

(8) the Department of Family and Protective Services;

(9) the Texas Workforce Commission;

(10) the Texas Workforce Investment Council;

(11) the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board;

(12) the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation;

(13) the Department of Public Safety;

(14) the Texas Department of Criminal Justice;

(15) the Commission on Jail Standards;

(16) the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement;

(17) the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs;

(18) the Texas Department of Transportation;

(19) the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles; and

(20) the Office of Public Utility Counsel.
Tex. Education Code § 55.1759 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 55 / Section 55.1759
§ 55.1759. TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY SYSTEM; ADDITIONAL BONDS.
Status: in_force

(a) In addition to the other authority granted by this subchapter, the board of regents of the Texas Tech University System may acquire, purchase, construct, improve, renovate, enlarge, or equip facilities, including roads and related infrastructure, for projects to be financed through the issuance of bonds in accordance with this subchapter and in accordance with a systemwide revenue financing program adopted by the board not to exceed the following aggregate principal amounts for the projects specified as follows:

(1) Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center:

(A) $8,010,000 for the School of Pharmacy expansion in Amarillo;

(B) $18 million for the Amarillo research facility; and

(C) $6,300,000 for the El Paso Medical Science Building renovation; and

(2) Texas Tech University:

(A) $25 million for the renovation of a classroom building;

(B) $25 million for the Rawls College of Business Administration building; and

(C) $7,500,000 for a law school trial advocacy/education center.

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

(c) If sufficient funds are not available to the board to meet its obligations under this section, the board may transfer funds among institutions, branches, and entities of the Texas Tech University System to ensure the most equitable and efficient allocation of available resources for each institution, branch, or entity to carry out its duties and purposes.
Tex. Government Code § 489.303 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 489 / Section 489.303
§ 489.303. POWERS OF BANK IN ADMINISTERING MICRO-BUSINESS DISASTER RECOVERY FUND.
Status: in_force

In administering the micro-business disaster recovery fund, the bank has the powers necessary to carry out the purposes of this subchapter, including the power to invest money at the bank's discretion in obligations determined proper by the bank.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8342.101 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8342 / Section 8342.101
§ 8342.101. 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. Special District Local Laws Code § 1004.157 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1004 / Section 1004.157
§ 1004.157. REPORT; DISSOLUTION ORDER.
Status: in_force

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

(b) Not later than the 10th day after the date the Commissioners Court of Runnels 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. Utilities Code § 54.201 — TX Code / Code ut / Chapter 54 / Section 54.201
§ 54.201. CERTIFICATION PROHIBITED.
Status: in_force

The commission may not grant to a municipality a:

(1) certificate of convenience and necessity;

(2) certificate of operating authority; or

(3) service provider certificate of operating authority.
Tex. Education Code § 35.008 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 35 / Section 35.008
§ 35.008. ASSISTANCE OF AGENCY.
Status: in_force

The agency may provide assistance to school districts and open-enrollment charter schools in complying with this chapter.
Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 42A.554 — TX Code / Code cr / Chapter 42A / Section 42A.554
§ 42A.554. CONDITIONS OF COMMUNITY SUPERVISION.
Status: in_force

(a) A judge assessing punishment in a state jail felony case may impose any condition of community supervision on the defendant that the judge could impose on a defendant placed on supervision for an offense other than a state jail felony.

(b) If the judge suspends the execution of the sentence or orders the execution of the sentence only in part as provided by Article 42A.551(d), the judge shall impose conditions of community supervision consistent with the recommendations contained in the presentence report prepared for the defendant under Subchapter F.

(c) Except as otherwise provided by this subsection, a judge who places a defendant on community supervision for an offense listed in Article 42A.551(a) shall require the defendant to comply with substance abuse treatment conditions that are consistent with standards adopted by the Texas Board of Criminal Justice under Section 509.015, Government Code. A judge is not required to impose the substance abuse treatment conditions if the judge makes an affirmative finding that the defendant does not require imposition of the conditions to successfully complete the period of community supervision.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8302.101 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8302 / Section 8302.101
§ 8302.101. MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT POWERS.
Status: in_force

The district has the rights, powers, privileges, and functions conferred by general law applicable to a municipal utility district, including Chapters 49 and 54, Water Code.
Tex. Penal Code § 16.04 — TX Code / Code pe / Chapter 16 / Section 16.04
§ 16.04. UNLAWFUL ACCESS TO STORED COMMUNICATIONS.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section:

(1) "Electronic communication," "user," and "wire communication" have the meanings assigned by Article 18A.001, Code of Criminal Procedure.

(2) "Electronic storage" has the meaning assigned by Article 18B.001, Code of Criminal Procedure.

(b) A person commits an offense if the person obtains, alters, or prevents authorized access to a wire or electronic communication while the communication is in electronic storage by:

(1) intentionally obtaining access without authorization to a facility through which a wire or electronic communications service is provided; or

(2) intentionally exceeding an authorization for access to a facility through which a wire or electronic communications service is provided.

(c) Except as provided by Subsection (d), an offense under Subsection (b) is a Class A misdemeanor.

(d) If committed to obtain a benefit or to harm another, an offense is a state jail felony.

(e) It is an affirmative defense to prosecution under Subsection (b) that the conduct was authorized by:

(1) the provider of the wire or electronic communications service;

(2) the user of the wire or electronic communications service;

(3) the addressee or intended recipient of the wire or electronic communication; or

(4) Chapter 18B, Code of Criminal Procedure.
Tex. Government Code § 844.702 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 844 / Section 844.702
§ 844.702. MEMBER CONTRIBUTIONS.
Status: in_force

(a) The governing body of the subdivision may designate the rate of member contributions for employees of the subdivision to take effect beginning on the effective date of adoption of the plan provisions of this subchapter. The subdivision may elect a rate of four, five, six, or seven percent of the current service compensation of its employees. The governing body of the subdivision may thereafter increase or decrease the contribution rate to take effect on the next January 1 after the date of adoption of the increase or decrease, in accordance with the provisions of Sections 845.402(b) and (c).

(b) If necessary under Section 844.703(h), a subdivision's member contribution rate may be reduced to one, two, three, four, five, or six percent of the current service compensation of its employees.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1059.001 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1059 / Section 1059.001
§ 1059.001. 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 McCulloch County Hospital District.
Tex. Estates Code § 1157.107 — TX Code / Code es / Chapter 1157 / Section 1157.107
§ 1157.107. PAYMENT OF COURT COSTS RELATING TO CLAIM.
Status: in_force

All costs incurred in the probate court with respect to a claim are taxed as follows:

(1) if the claim is allowed and approved, the guardianship estate shall pay the costs;

(2) if the claim is allowed but disapproved, the claimant shall pay the costs;

(3) if the claim is rejected but established by suit, the guardianship estate shall pay the costs;

(4) if the claim is rejected but not established by suit, the claimant shall pay the costs; or

(5) in a suit to establish the claim after the claim is rejected in part, if the claimant fails to recover judgment for a greater amount than was allowed or approved for the claim, the claimant shall pay all costs.
Tex. Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 31.0025 — TX Code / Code cp / Chapter 31 / Section 31.0025
§ 31.0025. AUTHORITY OF COURT TO ORDER TURNOVER OF WAGES.
Status: in_force

(a) Notwithstanding any other law, a court may not, at any time before a judgment debtor is paid wages for personal services performed by the debtor, enter or enforce an order that requires the debtor or any other person to turn over the wages for the satisfaction of the judgment.

(b) This section applies to wages in any form, including paycheck, cash, or property.

(c) This section does not apply to the enforcement of a child support obligation or a judgment for past due child support.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1001.103 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1001 / Section 1001.103
§ 1001.103. MANAGEMENT, CONTROL, AND ADMINISTRATION.
Status: in_force

(a) The board shall manage, control, and administer the hospital or hospital system.

(b) The Potter County Commissioners Court may participate in the operation of the district on terms agreed on by the governing body acting for the board.
Tex. Transportation Code § 623.019 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 623 / Section 623.019
§ 623.019. VIOLATIONS OF SUBCHAPTER; OFFENSES.
Status: in_force

(a) A person who holds a permit issued under Section 623.011 commits an offense if:

(1) the person:

(A) operates or directs the operation of the vehicle for which the permit was issued on a public highway or road; and

(B) is criminally negligent with regard to the operation of the vehicle at a weight heavier than the weight limit authorized by Section 623.011; or

(2) the person operates or directs the operation of the vehicle for which the permit was issued:

(A) in a county not designated in the person's application under Section 623.0111; and

(B) at a weight heavier than a weight limit established under:

(i) Subchapter E, Chapter 251;

(ii) Chapter 621 or 622; or

(iii) this chapter.

(b) Except as provided by Subsections (c) and (d), an offense under Subsection (a) is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not less than $100 or more than $250.

(c) An offense under Subsection (a) is a misdemeanor and, except as provided by Subsection (d), is punishable by a fine according to the following schedules if the offense involves a vehicle:

(1) having a single axle weight or tandem axle weight that is heavier than the vehicle's allowable weight:

(2) having a gross weight that is heavier than the vehicle's allowable gross weight:

(d) On conviction of a third offense under Subsection (a), before the first anniversary of the date of a previous conviction under that subsection, the defendant shall be punished by a fine in an amount not to exceed twice the maximum amount specified by Subsection (c).

(e) A governmental entity collecting a fine under Subsection (c) shall send an amount equal to 50 percent of the fine to the comptroller.

(f) A justice or municipal court has jurisdiction of an offense under this section.

(g) A justice or judge who renders a conviction under this section shall report the conviction to the Department of Public Safety. The Department of Public Safety shall keep a record of each conviction reported under this subsection.

(h) A fine may not be imposed under this section that exceeds the minimum dollar amount that may be imposed unless the vehicle's weight was determined by a portable or stationary scale furnished or approved by the Department of Public Safety.