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Tex. Health and Safety Code § 243.0115 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 243 / Section 243.0115
§ 243.0115. EMERGENCY SUSPENSION.
Status: in_force

The department may issue an emergency order to suspend a license issued under this chapter if the department has reasonable cause to believe that the conduct of a license holder creates an immediate danger to the public health and safety. An emergency suspension is effective immediately without a hearing on notice to the license holder. On written request of the license holder to the department for a hearing, the department shall refer the matter to the State Office of Administrative Hearings. An administrative law judge of the office shall conduct a hearing not earlier than the 10th day or later than the 30th day after the date the hearing request is received by the department to determine if the emergency suspension is to be continued, modified, or rescinded. The hearing and any appeal are governed by the department's rules for a contested case hearing and Chapter 2001, Government Code.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3914.107 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3914 / Section 3914.107
§ 3914.107. 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 § 1111.058 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1111 / Section 1111.058
§ 1111.058. RECORDS OF PROCEEDINGS.
Status: in_force

(a) The board shall require the board secretary to keep suitable records of all proceedings of each board meeting.

(b) After each meeting:

(1) the manager presiding at the meeting shall read and sign the record; and

(2) the board secretary shall attest the record.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 437B.151 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 437B / Section 437B.151
§ 437B.151. MOBILE FOOD VENDOR CLASSIFICATIONS.
Status: in_force

(a) The executive commissioner by rule shall establish classifications of mobile food vendors for purposes of conducting health inspections as follows:

(1) mobile food type I vendor for a vendor who dispenses prepackaged foods, does not dispense time or temperature control for safety beverages, or poses a low risk of harm to the public;

(2) mobile food type II vendor for a vendor who dispenses food that requires limited handling and preparation; and

(3) mobile food type III vendor for a vendor who prepares, cooks, holds, and serves food from a food vending vehicle.

(b) The rules adopted under Subsection (a) shall specify the categories of foods or beverages that mobile food vendors in each classification may serve.
Tex. Local Government Code § 308.004 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 308 / Section 308.004
§ 308.004. ELECTION TO DISCONTINUE BAND.
Status: in_force

(a) On receipt of a petition meeting the requirements of Section 308.003, the governing body of the municipality shall hold an election to determine whether to discontinue a band previously established under this chapter. The election shall be conducted in the same manner as the election establishing the band.

(b) If a majority of the votes received are in favor of the proposition to discontinue the band, the governing body shall discontinue the band and municipal maintenance of the band.
Tex. Business & Commerce Code § 661.006 — TX Code / Code bc / Chapter 661 / Section 661.006
§ 661.006. EFFECT ON CERTAIN AGREEMENTS.
Status: in_force

This chapter does not alter or impair an agreement between parties that specifically relates to the introduction of the euro.
Tex. Government Code § 54.1851 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 54 / Section 54.1851
§ 54.1851. APPOINTMENT.
Status: in_force

(a) The Commissioners Court of Brazoria County may select magistrates to serve the courts of Brazoria County having jurisdiction in criminal matters.

(b) The commissioners court shall establish the minimum qualifications, salary, benefits, and other compensation of each magistrate position and shall determine whether the position is full-time or part-time.

(c) A magistrate appointed under this section serves at the pleasure of the commissioners court.
Tex. Insurance Code § 2551.202 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 2551 / Section 2551.202
§ 2551.202.
Status: in_force

Sec. 2551.202. EXCEPTION: FOREIGN TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY. (a) A foreign title insurance company is not required to make a deposit under Section 2551.201 if the company has on deposit with insurance regulatory bodies in the United States an aggregate amount of deposit that:

(1) is equal to the amount required by Section 2551.201; and

(2) secures all policyholders of the company, regardless of their location.

(b) The foreign title insurance company must file with the department a certificate of deposit under the hand and seal of each insurance regulatory body holding a deposit of the company.
Tex. Insurance Code § 841.257 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 841 / Section 841.257
§ 841.257. KINDS OF BUSINESS LIMITED.
Status: in_force

An insurance company authorized to engage in the business of insurance under this chapter or in accordance with Section 982.051 may not accept a risk or write an insurance policy in this state or any other state or country other than:

(1) a life, accident, or health insurance policy;

(2) reinsurance under Chapter 493 by a life insurance company authorized to engage in the business of insurance in this state; or

(3) reinsurance under Chapter 494 by a domestic insurance company.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7909.0304 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7909 / Section 7909.0304
§ 7909.0304. ROAD STANDARDS AND REQUIREMENTS.
Status: in_force

(a) A road project must meet all applicable construction standards, zoning and subdivision requirements, and regulations of each municipality in whose corporate limits or extraterritorial jurisdiction the road project is located.

(b) If a road project is not located in the corporate limits or extraterritorial jurisdiction of a municipality, the road project must meet all applicable construction standards, subdivision requirements, and regulations of each county in which the road project is located.

(c) If the state will maintain and operate the road, the Texas Transportation Commission must approve the plans and specifications of the road project.
Tex. Estates Code § 403.055 — TX Code / Code es / Chapter 403 / Section 403.055
§ 403.055. CERTAIN UNSECURED CLAIMS; BARRING OF CLAIMS.
Status: in_force

An unsecured creditor who has a claim for money against an estate and who receives a notice under Section 308.054 shall give to the independent executor notice of the nature and amount of the claim before the 121st day after the date the notice is received or the claim is barred.
Tex. Insurance Code § 4055.051 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 4055 / Section 4055.051
§ 4055.051. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this subchapter:

(1) "Rental agreement" means a written agreement that states the terms and conditions governing the use of a vehicle or vehicle equipment provided by a rental car company.

(2) "Rental car company" means a person engaged in the business of providing leased or rented vehicles or vehicle equipment to the public.

(3) "Renter" means a person who obtains the use of a vehicle or vehicle equipment from a rental car company under the terms of a rental agreement.

(4) "Vehicle" means:

(A) a private passenger motor vehicle, including passenger vans and minivans that are primarily intended for the transport of persons;

(B) a motor home;

(C) a motorcycle;

(D) a trailer with a gross vehicle weight rating of 10,000 pounds or less; or

(E) a truck with a gross vehicle weight rating of 26,000 pounds or less and the operation of which does not require a commercial driver's license.

(5) "Vehicle equipment" means a cartop carrier, tow bar, or tow dolly specifically designed for use with a vehicle.
Tex. Occupations Code § 1101.058 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 1101 / Section 1101.058
§ 1101.058. PER DIEM; REIMBURSEMENT.
Status: in_force

(a) A commission member is entitled to receive:

(1) $75 for each day the member performs the member's official duties; and

(2) reimbursement for actual and necessary expenses incurred in performing the member's official duties.

(b) For purposes of this section, the commission by rule may determine what constitutes a day or actual and necessary expenses.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1028.252 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1028 / Section 1028.252
§ 1028.252. TAX RATE.
Status: in_force

(a) The board may impose the tax at a rate not to exceed the limit approved by the voters at the election authorizing the imposition of the tax.

(b) The tax rate for all purposes may not exceed 75 cents on each $100 valuation of all taxable property in the district.

(c) In setting the tax rate, the board shall consider the income of the district from sources other than taxation.
Tex. Government Code § 602.005 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 602 / Section 602.005
§ 602.005. OATH MADE BY MEMBER OF ARMED FORCES OR BY MEMBER'S SPOUSE.
Status: in_force

(a) A commissioned officer of the United States armed forces or of a United States armed forces auxiliary may administer an oath made by a member of the armed forces, a member of an armed forces auxiliary, or a member's spouse and may give a certificate of the fact.

(b) Unless there is pleading or evidence to the contrary, a certificate signed under this section that is offered in evidence establishes that:

(1) the commissioned officer who signed was a commissioned officer on the date the officer signed; and

(2) the person who made the oath or affidavit was a member of the armed forces or an armed forces auxiliary or was a member's spouse when the oath was made.

(c) An oath is not invalid because the commissioned officer who certified the oath did not attach an official seal to the certificate.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8028A.0303 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8028A / Section 8028A.0303
§ 8028A.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. Occupations Code § 1301.4055 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 1301 / Section 1301.4055
§ 1301.4055. PERIOD FOR COMPLETING CONTINUING EDUCATION.
Status: in_force

The board shall adopt rules to ensure that each holder of a license, registration, or endorsement has at least 12 months to complete any continuing education required for the renewal of the license, registration, or endorsement.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3910.201 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3910 / Section 3910.201
§ 3910.201. ELECTIONS REGARDING TAXES AND BONDS.
Status: in_force

(a) The district may issue, without an election, bonds, notes, and other obligations secured by:

(1) revenue other than ad valorem taxes; or

(2) contract payments described by Section 3910.203.

(b) The district must hold an election in the manner provided by Subchapter L, Chapter 375, Local Government Code, to obtain voter approval before the district may impose an ad valorem tax or issue bonds payable from ad valorem taxes.

(c) Section 375.243, Local Government Code, does not apply to the district.

(d) All or any part of any facilities or improvements that may be acquired by a district by the issuance of its bonds may be submitted as a single proposition or as several propositions to be voted on at the election.
Tex. Alcoholic Beverage Code § 11.492 — TX Code / Code al / Chapter 11 / Section 11.492
§ 11.492. CHANGE OF LICENSE OR PERMIT FROM ON-PREMISE TO OFF-PREMISE.
Status: in_force

(a) A holder of a wine and malt beverage retailer's permit may change the permit to a wine and malt beverage retailer's off-premise permit, and a holder of a retail dealer's on-premise license may change the license to a retail dealer's off-premise license, in the manner provided by this section.

(b) Any time before the expiration of a wine and malt beverage retailer's permit or a retail dealer's on-premise license the permittee or licensee may file an application for a change of permit or license under Subsection (a). The applicant must make the application on a form provided by the commission and the application must be accompanied by the appropriate fee for the permit or license sought.

(c) The commission shall consider an application under this section in the same manner and according to the same criteria as it would consider a renewal application of the license or permit held by the permittee or licensee. Procedures applicable to an application for an original license or permit do not apply. The commission shall issue a new license or permit to an applicant if the commission determines the applicant is eligible to hold the license or permit sought. The license or permit takes effect on the expiration of the old license or, if requested in the application, on approval. The former license is canceled on the effective date of the new license. The licensee or permittee is not entitled to a refund for the unexpired portion of a canceled license or permit.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8128.052 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8128 / Section 8128.052
§ 8128.052. ELECTION OF DIRECTORS.
Status: in_force

On the uniform election date in May of each even-numbered year, the appropriate number of directors shall be elected.
Tex. Election Code § 172.123 — TX Code / Code el / Chapter 172 / Section 172.123
§ 172.123. ENTERING PRIMARY RESULTS IN ELECTION REGISTER.
Status: in_force

(a) The county clerk shall enter the precinct results for the primary election in the election register maintained for the commissioners court.

(b) The secretary of state shall enter the primary election results for statewide and district offices in the election register maintained for the governor.

(c) The requirements of this section may be met by entering the results on the secretary of state's website if the secretary of state maintains a website for that purpose.
Tex. Government Code § 783.002 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 783 / Section 783.002
§ 783.002. POLICY.
Status: in_force

It is the policy of the state to promote the efficient use of public funds in local government and in programs requiring cooperation among local, state, and federal agencies.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3895.109 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3895 / Section 3895.109
§ 3895.109. ADDING OR REMOVING TERRITORY.
Status: in_force

The board may add or remove territory under Subchapter J, Chapter 49, and Section 54.016, Water Code, except that:

(1) the addition or removal of the territory must be approved by:

(A) the governing body of the city; and

(B) the owners of the territory being added or removed;

(2) a reference to a tax in Subchapter J, Chapter 49, or Section 54.016, Water Code, means an ad valorem tax; and

(3) territory may not be removed from the district if bonds or other obligations of the district payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes on the territory are outstanding.
Tex. Alcoholic Beverage Code § 109.331 — TX Code / Code al / Chapter 109 / Section 109.331
§ 109.331. SALES NEAR DAY-CARE CENTER OR CHILD-CARE FACILITY.
Status: in_force

(a) This section applies only to a permit or license holder under Chapter 25, 28, 32, 69, or 74 who does not hold a food and beverage certificate.

(b) Except as provided by this subsection, the provisions of Section 109.33 relating to a public school also apply to a day-care center and a child-care facility as those terms are defined by Section 42.002, Human Resources Code. Sections 109.33(a)(2) and (c) do not apply to a day-care center or child-care facility.

(c) This section does not apply to a permit or license holder who sells alcoholic beverages if:

(1) the permit or license holder and the day-care center or child-care facility are located on different stories of a multistory building; or

(2) the permit or license holder and the day-care center or child-care facility are located in separate buildings and either the permit or license holder or the day-care center or child-care facility is located on the second story or higher of a multistory building.

(d) This section does not apply to a family home, specialized child-care home, or agency foster home as those terms are defined by Section 42.002, Human Resources Code.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1032.052 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1032 / Section 1032.052
§ 1032.052. NOTICE OF ELECTION.
Status: in_force

Notice of an election of directors shall be published in accordance with Section 4.003, Election Code, in a newspaper or newspapers that individually or collectively have general circulation in the district.
Tex. Government Code § 403.655 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 403 / Section 403.655
§ 403.655. RULEMAKING.
Status: in_force

The comptroller may adopt rules as necessary to administer this subchapter.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7803.202 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7803 / Section 7803.202
§ 7803.202. FORM OF BONDS.
Status: in_force

District bonds and their related interest coupons shall be signed and executed as provided by the board in the order authorizing the issuance of the bonds.
Tex. Government Code § 432.035 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 432 / Section 432.035
§ 432.035. JURISDICTION OF SUMMARY COURT-MARTIAL.
Status: in_force

(a) Subject to Section 432.032, a summary court-martial has jurisdiction to try persons subject to this chapter, except officers, for any offense under this chapter.

(b) A person of whom a summary court-martial has jurisdiction may not be brought to trial before a summary court-martial if the person objects. If an accused objects to trial by summary court-martial, trial may be ordered by special or general court-martial, as appropriate.

(c) A summary court-martial may sentence a person to pay a fine of not more than $1,000 and confinement for not more than 90 days for a single offense, to forfeit pay and allowances, and to reduction of a noncommissioned officer to any lower rank.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8055.0101 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8055 / Section 8055.0101
§ 8055.0101. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this chapter:

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

(2) "Commission" means the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.

(3) "Director" means a board member.

(4) "District" means the Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 234.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8014A.0301 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8014A / Section 8014A.0301
§ 8014A.0301. 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 § 21.253 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 21 / Section 21.253
§ 21.253. CONTRACT SPECIFICATIONS, PLANS, AND DETAILS.
Status: in_force

A contract under Section 21.251 must contain, or have attached to it, the specifications, plans, and details for work included in the contract. The work shall be done according to the plans and specifications under the supervision of the district.
Tex. Occupations Code § 201.205 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 201 / Section 201.205
§ 201.205. GENERAL RULES REGARDING COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION AND DISPOSITION.
Status: in_force

(a) The board shall adopt rules concerning the investigation of a complaint filed with the board. The rules adopted under this section must:

(1) distinguish between categories of complaints;

(2) require the board to prioritize complaints for purposes of determining the order in which they are investigated, taking into account the seriousness of the allegations made in a complaint and the length of time a complaint has been pending;

(3) ensure that a complaint is not dismissed without appropriate consideration;

(4) require that the board be advised of a complaint that is dismissed and that a letter be sent to the person who filed the complaint explaining the action taken on the complaint;

(5) ensure that the person who filed the complaint has the opportunity to explain the allegations made in the complaint; and

(6) prescribe guidelines concerning the categories of complaints that require the use of a private investigator and the procedures for the board to obtain the services of a private investigator.

(b) The board shall:

(1) dispose of a complaint in a timely manner; and

(2) establish a schedule for conducting each phase of the complaint process that is under the control of the board not later than the 30th day after the date the board receives the complaint.

(c) The board shall notify the parties to the complaint of the projected time requirements for pursuing the complaint.

(d) The board shall notify the parties to the complaint of any change in the schedule not later than the seventh day after the date the change is made.

(e) The executive director shall notify the board of a complaint that is unresolved after the time prescribed by the board for resolving the complaint so that the board may take necessary action on the complaint.
Tex. Government Code § 411.0541 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 411 / Section 411.0541
§ 411.0541. TEXAS CRIME INFORMATION SYSTEM.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section:

(1) "Criminal justice agency" means:

(A) a state agency that is engaged in the administration of criminal justice under a statute or executive order and allocates a substantial part of the agency's annual budget to the administration of criminal justice; or

(B) a municipal or county agency, or school district law enforcement agency, that is engaged in the administration of criminal justice under a statute or executive order.

(2) "System" means the computer-based Texas crime information system established under Subsection (b).

(b) The department shall establish and maintain a computer-based Texas crime information system that includes all of the information and statistics submitted to the department under Section 411.054.

(c) The department shall restrict access to the system to authorized personnel of criminal justice agencies, as determined by the department.

(d) The department shall use the information included in the system to periodically publish reports regarding the nature and extent of criminal activities in this state. The department shall submit each report published under this subsection to the governor and each member of the legislature and shall publish each report on the department's Internet website.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3881.252 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3881 / Section 3881.252
§ 3881.252. PROCEDURE FOR ELECTION.
Status: in_force

(a) Before the district may impose an ad valorem tax or issue bonds payable from ad valorem taxes of the area defined or property designated under Section 3881.251, the board must call and hold an election as provided by Section 3881.212 only in the defined area or in the boundaries of the designated property.

(b) The board may submit the proposition to the voters on the same ballot to be used in another election.
Tex. Election Code § 146.023 — TX Code / Code el / Chapter 146 / Section 146.023
§ 146.023. DECLARATION OF WRITE-IN CANDIDACY REQUIRED.
Status: in_force

(a) To be entitled to a place on the list of write-in candidates, a candidate must make a declaration of write-in candidacy.

(b) A declaration of write-in candidacy must, in addition to satisfying the requirements prescribed by Section 141.031 for an application for a place on the ballot, be accompanied by the appropriate filing fee or, instead of the filing fee, a petition that satisfies the requirements prescribed by Subchapter C, Chapter 141.

(c) A candidate may not file a declaration of write-in candidacy for more than one office. If a person files more than one declaration of write-in candidacy in violation of this subsection, each declaration filed subsequent to the first one filed is invalid.

(d) A declaration of write-in candidacy is public information immediately on its filing.