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Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1054.004 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1054 / Section 1054.004
§ 1054.004. DISTRICT TERRITORY.
Status: in_force

The boundaries of the district are coextensive with the boundaries of Lynn County, Texas.
Tex. Government Code § 418.135 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 418 / Section 418.135
§ 418.135. REVIEW OF LOCAL HOUSING RECOVERY PLAN BY GENERAL LAND OFFICE.
Status: in_force

(a) The center shall submit to the General Land Office a plan certified by the center under Section 418.134.

(b) The General Land Office shall review the plan and consult with the center and the local government about any potential improvements the General Land Office may identify. In reviewing the plan, the General Land Office shall give deference to the local government regarding matters in the local government's discretion.

(c) On completion of the review, the General Land Office shall accept the plan unless the General Land Office determines that the plan does not:

(1) satisfy the criteria for a certified plan under Section 418.134(b);

(2) provide for the rapid and efficient construction of permanent replacement housing; or

(3) comply with applicable state and federal law.

(d) If the General Land Office rejects a plan under this section, the General Land Office may require the local government to revise and resubmit the plan.

(e) At any point after the General Land Office accepts a plan under this section, the General Land Office may withdraw acceptance of the plan and require the plan to be revised and resubmitted for acceptance or rejection under this section.

(f) The General Land Office may limit the number of plans it reviews annually under this section.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1013.004 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1013 / Section 1013.004
§ 1013.004. DISTRICT TERRITORY.
Status: in_force

The boundaries of the district are coextensive with the boundaries of Castro County.
Tex. Water Code § 15.614 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 15 / Section 15.614
§ 15.614. APPROVAL OR REJECTION OF APPLICATION.
Status: in_force

The board may approve or reject an application of an eligible lending institution to participate in the program. The board may delegate its authority to approve or reject an application to the executive administrator.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8409.152 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8409 / Section 8409.152
§ 8409.152. ELECTION; ADOPTION OF TAX.
Status: in_force

(a) The district may adopt a sales and use tax if authorized by a majority of the voters of the district voting at an election held for that purpose.

(b) The board by order may call an election to authorize the adoption of the sales and use tax. The election may be held on any uniform election date and in conjunction with any other district election.

(c) The district shall provide notice and hold the election in the manner provided by Subchapter D, Chapter 49, Water Code.

(d) The ballot shall be printed to provide for voting for or against the proposition: "Authorization of a sales and use tax in the Port O'Connor Improvement District at a rate not to exceed ____ percent" (insert rate of one or more increments of one-eighth of one percent).
Tex. Utilities Code § 55.103 — TX Code / Code ut / Chapter 55 / Section 55.103
§ 55.103. PROVISION OF SERVICE.
Status: in_force

(a) A telecommunications utility may offer caller identification services under this subchapter only if the utility obtains written authorization from the commission.

(b) A commercial mobile service provider may offer caller identification services in accordance with Sections 55.104, 55.105, 55.106, 55.1065, and 55.107.
Tex. Insurance Code § 33.001 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 33 / Section 33.001
§ 33.001. APPLICATION OF LAW RELATING TO ETHICAL CONDUCT.
Status: in_force

The commissioner and each employee or agent of the department is subject to the code of ethics and the standard of conduct imposed by Chapter 572, Government Code, and any other law regulating the ethical conduct of state officers and employees.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8834.252 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8834 / Section 8834.252
§ 8834.252. INJUNCTIVE RELIEF; CIVIL PENALTY.
Status: in_force

(a) If a person has violated, is violating, or is threatening to violate this chapter or a district rule, permit, or order, the district may institute an action in a district court in the district for:

(1) an injunction to restrain the person from continuing the violation or the threat of violation;

(2) a civil penalty of not less than $50 and not more than $5,000 for each violation and for each day of violation; or

(3) both injunctive relief and a civil penalty.

(b) The attorney general shall institute an action under this section at the request of the board, or at the request of the general manager if authorized by the board. The district in its sole discretion may employ attorneys of its choice to institute the action.

(c) The district is not required to post bond or other security with the court.

(d) The district court shall grant the injunctive relief requested under Subsection (a) as the facts warrant if the court finds that a person is violating or threatening to violate this chapter or a district rule, permit, or order.

(e) The district court shall assess a civil penalty requested under Subsection (a) in the amount provided by that subsection if the court finds that a person has violated or is violating this chapter or a district rule, permit, or order.
Tex. Government Code § 481.602 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 481 / Section 481.602
§ 481.602. SMALL BUSINESS DISASTER RECOVERY LOAN PROGRAM.
Status: in_force

(a) The office by rule shall establish a loan program to use money from the fund established under this subchapter to provide financial assistance to small businesses affected by a disaster.

(b) The office may provide financial assistance from the fund only:

(1) in the form of a loan to an eligible small business that is located in an area under a disaster declaration; and

(2) during the period for which the disaster declaration is in effect.

(c) The office shall credit to the fund all principal and interest payments on a loan from the fund.
Tex. Parks and Wildlife Code § 31.057 — TX Code / Code pw / Chapter 31 / Section 31.057
§ 31.057. TERMINATION STATEMENT.
Status: in_force

(a) A secured party indicated in the files of the department as having a security interest in a vessel or outboard motor shall deliver a termination statement to the department and, on the debtor's request, to the debtor, not later than the earlier of:

(1) the 20th day after the date the secured party receives a signed demand from an owner for a termination statement and there is no obligation secured by the vessel or outboard motor subject to the security interest and no commitment to make an advance, incur an obligation, or otherwise give value secured by the vessel or outboard motor; or

(2) if the vessel or outboard motor is used or bought for use primarily for personal, family, or household purposes, the 30th day after the date that no obligation is secured by the vessel or outboard motor and no commitment exists to make an advance, incur an obligation, or otherwise give value secured by the vessel or outboard motor.

(b) If a written certificate of title has been issued and delivered to a secured party and a termination statement is required under Subsection (a), the secured party, not later than the date required by Subsection (a), shall deliver the certificate of title to the debtor or to the department with the statement. If the certificate of title is lost, stolen, mutilated, destroyed, or is otherwise unavailable or illegible, the secured party shall deliver with the statement, not later than the date required by Subsection (a), an application for a replacement certificate of title meeting the requirements prescribed in the regulations adopted under Section 31.051.

(c) On delivery to the department of a termination statement authorized by the secured party, and, if applicable, an application for a replacement certificate of title meeting the requirements prescribed in the regulations adopted under Section 31.051, the security interest to which the statement relates ceases to be perfected. If the security interest to which the statement relates was indicated on the certificate of title, the department shall issue a new certificate of title and deliver the new certificate of title or a record evidencing an electronic certificate of title. The department shall maintain in its files the date and time of delivery to the department of the termination statement.

(d) A secured party that fails to comply with this section is liable for:

(1) any loss that the secured party had reason to know might result from the secure party's failure to comply and which could not reasonably have been prevented; and

(2) the cost of an application for a certificate of title under Section 31.047 or a replacement certificate of title under the regulations adopted under Section 31.051.
Tex. Family Code § 152.311 — TX Code / Code fa / Chapter 152 / Section 152.311
§ 152.311. WARRANT TO TAKE PHYSICAL CUSTODY OF CHILD.
Status: repealed

(a) Upon the filing of a petition seeking enforcement of a child custody determination, the petitioner may file a verified application for the issuance of a warrant to take physical custody of the child if the child is imminently likely to suffer serious physical harm or be removed from this state.

(b) If the court, upon the testimony of the petitioner or other witness, finds that the child is imminently likely to suffer serious physical harm or be removed from this state, it may issue a warrant to take physical custody of the child. The petition must be heard on the next judicial day after the warrant is executed unless that date is impossible. In that event, the court shall hold the hearing on the first judicial day possible. The application for the warrant must include the statements required by Section 152.308(b).

(c) A warrant to take physical custody of a child must:

(1) recite the facts upon which a conclusion of imminent serious physical harm or removal from the jurisdiction is based;

(2) direct law enforcement officers to take physical custody of the child immediately;

(3) state the date for the hearing on the petition; and

(4) provide for the safe interim placement of the child pending further order of the court and impose conditions on placement of the child to ensure the appearance of the child and the child's custodian.

(c-1) If the petition seeks to enforce a child custody determination made in a foreign country or an order for the return of the child made under the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction, the court may place a child with a parent or family member in accordance with Subsection (c)(4) only if the parent or family member has significant ties to the jurisdiction of the court. If a parent or family member of the child does not have significant ties to the jurisdiction of the court, the court shall provide for the delivery of the child to the Department of Family and Protective Services in the manner provided for the delivery of a missing child by Section 262.007(c).

(d) The respondent must be served with the petition, warrant, and order immediately after the child is taken into physical custody.

(e) A warrant to take physical custody of a child is enforceable throughout this state. If the court finds on the basis of the testimony of the petitioner or other witness that a less intrusive remedy is not effective, it may authorize law enforcement officers to enter private property to take physical custody of the child. If required by exigent circumstances of the case, the court may authorize law enforcement officers to make a forcible entry at any hour.

(f) Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 92, Sec. 4, eff. September 1, 2011.
Tex. Alcoholic Beverage Code § 106.15 — TX Code / Code al / Chapter 106 / Section 106.15
§ 106.15.
Status: in_force

Sec. 106.15. PROHIBITED ACTIVITIES BY PERSONS YOUNGER THAN 18. (a) A permittee or licensee commits an offense if he employs, authorizes, permits, or induces a person younger than 18 years of age to dance with another person in exchange for a benefit, as defined by Section 1.07, Penal Code, on the premises covered by the permit or license.

(b) An offense under Subsection (a) is a Class A misdemeanor.

(c) In addition to a penalty imposed under Subsection (b), the commission or administrator shall:

(1) suspend for a period of five days the license or permit of a person convicted of a first offense under Subsection (a);

(2) suspend for a period of 60 days the license or permit of a person convicted of a second offense under Subsection (a); and

(3) cancel the license or permit of a person convicted of a third offense under Subsection (a).

(d) This section does not apply to a gift or benefit given for a dance at a wedding, anniversary, or similar event.

(e) A person does not commit an offense under Subsection (a) if the person younger than 18 years of age falsely represents the person's age to be at least 18 years of age by displaying an apparently valid Texas driver's license or an identification card issued by the Department of Public Safety containing a physical description consistent with the person's appearance.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8017.0101 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8017 / Section 8017.0101
§ 8017.0101. 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 Hillcrest North Municipal Utility District of Wise County.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1365.001 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1365 / Section 1365.001
§ 1365.001. APPLICABILITY OF SUBCHAPTER.
Status: in_force

This subchapter applies only to a group health benefit plan that provides hospital and medical coverage on an expense-incurred, service, or prepaid basis, including a group policy, contract, or plan that is offered in this state by:

(1) an insurer;

(2) a group hospital service corporation operating under Chapter 842; or

(3) a health maintenance organization operating under Chapter 843.
Tex. Natural Resources Code § 221.048 — TX Code / Code nr / Chapter 221 / Section 221.048
§ 221.048. BOND PROCEEDS.
Status: in_force

If the use authorized by the order or resolution authorizing the issuance of a bond under Section 221.046, the bond proceeds may be used to:

(1) pay interest on the bond during or after the acquisition or construction of an improvement project financed by the bond issue;

(2) pay administrative and operation expenses;

(3) create a reserve fund for payment of the principal of and interest on the bonds; or

(4) create any other fund.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1.003 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1 / Section 1.003
§ 1.003. REFERENCE IN LAW TO STATUTE REVISED BY CODE.
Status: in_force

A reference in a law to a statute or a part of a statute revised by this code is considered to be a reference to the part of this code that revises that statute or part of that statute.
Tex. Government Code § 318.002 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 318 / Section 318.002
§ 318.002. CONSIDERATIONS.
Status: in_force

In evaluating whether a profession or other occupation should be regulated, the following factors should be considered:

(1) whether the unregulated practice of a profession or other occupation may significantly harm or endanger the public health, safety, or welfare and whether the potential for harm is easily recognizable and not remote or dependent on tenuous argument;

(2) whether the practice of a profession or other occupation requires specialized skill or training and whether the public clearly needs and will benefit by assurances of initial and continuing competence of practitioners of the profession or occupation;

(3) whether the regulation would have the effect of directly or indirectly increasing the cost of any goods or services and, if so, whether the increase would be more harmful to the public than the harm that might result from the absence of regulation;

(4) whether the regulatory process would significantly reduce competition in the field and, if so, whether the reduction would be more harmful to the public than the harm that might result from the absence of regulation; and

(5) whether the residents of the state are or may be effectively protected by other means.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8329.103 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8329 / Section 8329.103
§ 8329.103. 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. Government Code § 30.01441 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 30 / Section 30.01441
§ 30.01441. APPLICATION; DEFINITION.
Status: in_force

(a) This subchapter applies to the City of Coppell.

(b) In this subchapter, "appellate courts" means the county criminal courts of Dallas County that have criminal appellate jurisdiction.
Tex. Occupations Code § 1603.352 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 1603 / Section 1603.352
§ 1603.352. STERILIZATION REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTAIN SERVICES.
Status: in_force

(a) A person who holds a license or permit issued under this chapter and who performs a service described by Section 1603.0011(a)(7) or (8) shall, before performing the service, clean, disinfect, and sterilize with an autoclave or dry heat sterilizer or sanitize with an ultraviolet sanitizer, in accordance with the sterilizer or sanitizer manufacturer's instructions, each metal instrument, including metal nail clippers, cuticle pushers, cuticle nippers, and other metal instruments, used to perform the service.

(b) The owner or manager of a licensed establishment or school is responsible for providing an autoclave, a dry heat sterilizer, or an ultraviolet sanitizer for use in the establishment or school as required by Subsection (a).

(c) Each sterilized or sanitized instrument must be stored in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.

(d) This section does not apply to:

(1) single-use instruments; or

(2) nonmetal nail files, buffer blocks, pumice stones, nail brushes, or other similar instruments.

(e) The commission may adopt rules to administer this section.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 1001.207 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 1001 / Section 1001.207
§ 1001.207. PROGRAM PROMOTION.
Status: in_force

(a) The commission shall make available on its official Internet website information about the mental health first aid training program for the purpose of promoting public awareness of the program. An electronic link to an outside source of information is not sufficient.

(b) The Texas Education Agency shall make available on its official Internet website information about the mental health first aid training program for the purpose of promoting public awareness of the program. An electronic link to an outside source of information is not sufficient.
Tex. Business & Commerce Code § 3.409 — TX Code / Code bc / Chapter 3 / Section 3.409
§ 3.409. ACCEPTANCE OF DRAFT; CERTIFIED CHECK.
Status: in_force

(a) "Acceptance" means the drawee's signed agreement to pay a draft as presented. It must be written on the draft and may consist of the drawee's signature alone. Acceptance may be made at any time and becomes effective when notification pursuant to instructions is given or the accepted draft is delivered for the purpose of giving rights on the acceptance to any person.

(b) A draft may be accepted although it has not been signed by the drawer, is otherwise incomplete, is overdue, or has been dishonored.

(c) If a draft is payable at a fixed period after sight and the acceptor fails to date the acceptance, the holder may complete the acceptance by supplying a date in good faith.

(d) "Certified check" means a check accepted by the bank on which it is drawn. Acceptance may be made as stated in Subsection (a) or by a writing on the check that indicates that the check is certified. The drawee of a check has no obligation to certify the check, and refusal to certify is not dishonor of the check.
Tex. Utilities Code § 39.9055 — TX Code / Code ut / Chapter 39 / Section 39.9055
§ 39.9055. EXAMINATION OF DEMAND RESPONSE POTENTIAL OF SEAWATER DESALINATION PROJECTS.
Status: in_force

The commission and the ERCOT independent system operator shall study the potential for seawater desalination projects to participate in existing demand response opportunities in the ERCOT market. To the extent feasible, the study shall determine whether the operational characteristics of seawater desalination projects enable projects of that kind to participate in ERCOT-operated ancillary services markets or other competitively supplied demand response opportunities. The study shall also determine the potential economic benefit to a seawater desalination project if the project is able to reduce its demand during peak pricing periods. The commission shall include the results of the study in the report required by Section 12.203.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 364.054 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 364 / Section 364.054
§ 364.054. DISTRICT BOND VALIDATION BY SUIT.
Status: in_force

(a) As an alternative for, or in addition to, the procedure provided by Section 364.053, the board of directors of a district may validate its bonds by filing suit under Chapter 1205, Government Code.

(b) The interest rate and sale price of the bonds need not be fixed until after the termination of the validation proceedings or suit.

(c) If the proposed bonds recite that they are secured by the proceeds of a contract made by the district and one or more public agencies, the petition must allege that fact and the notice of the suit must mention that allegation and each public agency's fund or revenues from which the contract is payable.

(d) The suit is a proceeding in rem, and the judgment is res judicata as to the validity of the bonds and any contract and the pledge of revenues.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 33.038 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 33 / Section 33.038
§ 33.038. RECOVERY OF COSTS.
Status: in_force

(a) The department is entitled to recover an expenditure for services provided under this chapter from:

(1) a person who does not reimburse the department as required by this chapter; or

(2) a third party with a legal obligation to pay other benefits and who has received prior written notice of the department's interests in the other benefits.

(b) This section creates a separate and distinct cause of action, and the department may request the attorney general to bring suit in the appropriate court of Travis County on behalf of the department.

(c) In a judgment in favor of the department, the court may award attorney fees, court costs, and interest accruing from the date on which the department provides the service to the date on which the department is reimbursed.

(d) The executive commissioner by rule shall provide criteria for actions taken under this section.
Tex. Property Code § 93.008 — TX Code / Code pr / Chapter 93 / Section 93.008
§ 93.008. RECORDS.
Status: in_force

The landlord shall keep accurate records of all security deposits.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8304.106 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8304 / Section 8304.106
§ 8304.106. LIMITATION ON USE OF EMINENT DOMAIN.
Status: in_force

The district may not exercise the power of eminent domain outside the district to acquire a site or easement for:

(1) a road project authorized by Section 8304.103; or

(2) a recreational facility as defined by Section 49.462, Water Code.
Tex. Insurance Code § 4102.205 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 4102 / Section 4102.205
§ 4102.205. AUTOMATIC FINES.
Status: in_force

Section 4005.109 applies to violations of this chapter.