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Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1116.054 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1116 / Section 1116.054
§ 1116.054. BOARD VACANCY.
Status: in_force

If a vacancy occurs on the board, the board shall appoint a director for the unexpired term.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1301.109 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1301 / Section 1301.109
§ 1301.109. APPLICABILITY TO ENTITIES CONTRACTING WITH INSURER.
Status: in_force

This subchapter applies to a person, including a pharmacy benefit manager, with whom an insurer contracts to:

(1) process or pay claims;

(2) obtain the services of physicians and health care providers to provide health care services to insureds; or

(3) issue verifications or preauthorizations.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8235.104 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8235 / Section 8235.104
§ 8235.104. COMPLIANCE WITH MUNICIPAL CONSENT ORDINANCE OR RESOLUTION.
Status: in_force

The district shall comply with all applicable requirements of any ordinance or resolution, adopted by the governing body of a municipality under Section 54.016, Water Code, that consents to the creation of the district or to the inclusion of land in the district.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 81.351 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 81 / Section 81.351
§ 81.351. DEFINITION.
Status: in_force

In this subchapter, "pet store" means a retail store that sells animals as pets.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 161.0086 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 161 / Section 161.0086
§ 161.0086.
Status: in_force

Sec. 161.0086. COVID-19 VACCINATION ADMINISTRATION REQUIREMENTS. (a) In this section:

(1) "COVID-19" means the 2019 novel coronavirus disease.

(2) "Health care provider" means an individual licensed or otherwise authorized by this state to administer vaccines.

(b) Before administering a COVID-19 vaccination to an individual, a health care provider must obtain the individual's written informed consent, or if the individual is a minor or lacks the mental capacity to provide informed consent, the parent, guardian, or conservator who may provide written informed consent on the individual's behalf. The informed consent required under this section must include an acknowledgment that the individual providing informed consent received the information sheet described by Subsection (c).

(c) The department shall develop a standardized information sheet that includes information on:

(1) the benefits and risks associated with COVID-19 vaccination, including potential side effects;

(2) the expedited manner in which the COVID-19 vaccine was developed;

(3) whether long-term scientific studies have been performed on the COVID-19 vaccine;

(4) whether manufacturers of the COVID-19 vaccine are subject to civil liability for any injuries caused by the vaccine; and

(5) the federal Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System, including clear instructions for reporting any vaccine-related injury or reaction.

(d) The appropriate licensing authority may impose disciplinary action on a health care provider who administers a COVID-19 vaccination in violation of this section in the same manner and using the same procedures as the authority uses to impose disciplinary action on a provider who violates the authority's licensing or other regulatory laws or rules.
Tex. Transportation Code § 623.012 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 623 / Section 623.012
§ 623.012. SECURITY FOR PERMIT.
Status: in_force

(a) An applicant for a permit under Section 623.011, other than a permit under that section to operate a vehicle loaded with timber or pulp wood, wood chips, cotton, or agricultural products in their natural state, and an applicant for a permit under Section 623.321 shall file with the department:

(1) a blanket bond; or

(2) an irrevocable letter of credit issued by a financial institution the deposits of which are guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.

(b) The bond or letter of credit must:

(1) be in the amount of $15,000 payable to the counties of this state;

(2) be conditioned that the applicant will pay a county for any damage to a road or bridge of the county caused by the operation of the vehicle:

(A) for which the permit is issued at a heavier weight than the maximum weights authorized by Subchapter B of Chapter 621 or Section 621.301 or 623.321; or

(B) that is in violation of Section 623.323; and

(3) provide that the issuer is to notify the county and the applicant in writing promptly after a payment is made by the issuer on the bond or letter of credit.

(c) If an issuer of a bond or letter of credit pays under the bond or letter of credit, the permit holder shall file with the department before the 31st day after the date on which the payment is made:

(1) a replacement bond or letter of credit in the amount prescribed by Subsection (b) for the original bond or letter of credit; or

(2) a notification from the issuer of the existing bond or letter of credit that the bond or letter of credit has been restored to the amount prescribed by Subsection (b).

(d) If the filing is not made as required by Subsection (c), each permit held by the permit holder under Section 623.011 automatically expires on the 31st day after the date on which the payment is made on the bond or letter of credit.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1011.155 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1011 / Section 1011.155
§ 1011.155. DEPOSITORY OR TREASURER.
Status: in_force

(a) The board by resolution shall designate a bank or banks in Schleicher County as the district's depository or treasurer. A designated bank serves for two years and until a successor is designated.

(b) All income received by the district shall be deposited with the district depository.

(c) All district money shall be secured in the manner provided for securing county funds.
Tex. Local Government Code § 215.029 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 215 / Section 215.029
§ 215.029. DRIVERS; PORTERS.
Status: in_force

(a) The governing body of the municipality may license, tax, or otherwise regulate:

(1) cabdrivers;

(2) draymen;

(3) bus drivers;

(4) baggage wagon drivers;

(5) porters; and

(6) any other persons pursuing similar occupations with or without vehicles.

(b) The governing body may prescribe the compensation of persons subject to Subsection (a).

(c) The governing body may provide for the protection of persons subject to Subsection (a) and may make the attempt to defraud those persons of any legal charge for services rendered a misdemeanor offense.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8484.101 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8484 / Section 8484.101
§ 8484.101. 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. Insurance Code § 1575.352 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1575 / Section 1575.352
§ 1575.352. IMPLEMENTATION AND ADMINISTRATION.
Status: in_force

The trustee may implement and administer a coordinated care network for the group program.
Tex. Tax Code § 42.24 — TX Code / Code tx / Chapter 42 / Section 42.24
§ 42.24. ACTION BY COURT.
Status: in_force

In determining an appeal, the district court may:

(1) fix the appraised value of property in accordance with the requirements of law if the appraised value is at issue;

(2) enter the orders necessary to ensure equal treatment under the law for the appealing property owner if inequality in the appraisal of his property is at issue; or

(3) enter other orders necessary to preserve rights protected by and impose duties required by the law.
Tex. Natural Resources Code § 81.01001 — TX Code / Code nr / Chapter 81 / Section 81.01001
§ 81.01001. SUNSET PROVISION.
Status: in_force

(a) The Railroad Commission of Texas is subject to Chapter 325, Government Code (Texas Sunset Act). Unless continued in existence as provided by that chapter, the commission is abolished September 1, 2029.

(b) The Railroad Commission of Texas shall pay the costs incurred by the Sunset Advisory Commission in performing a review of the commission under this section. The Sunset Advisory Commission shall determine the costs, and the commission shall pay the amount of those costs promptly on receipt of a statement from the Sunset Advisory Commission detailing the costs.
Tex. Local Government Code § 118.0217 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 118 / Section 118.0217
§ 118.0217. MENTAL HEALTH BACKGROUND CHECK.
Status: in_force

(a) The fee for a "mental health background check for license to carry a handgun" is for a check, conducted by the county clerk at the request of the Texas Department of Public Safety, of the county records involving the mental condition of a person who applies for a license to carry a handgun under Subchapter H, Chapter 411, Government Code. The fee, not to exceed $2, will be paid from the application fee submitted to the Department of Public Safety according to Section 411.174(a)(6), Government Code.

(b) This section and Section 118.011(b)(3) do not affect the procedures for access to court records prescribed by Section 571.015, Health and Safety Code.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 9034.102 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 9034 / Section 9034.102
§ 9034.102. WATER CONTROL AND IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT POWERS AND DUTIES.
Status: in_force

The district has the powers and duties provided by the general law of this state, including Chapters 49 and 51, Water Code, applicable to water control and improvement districts created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1018.251 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1018 / Section 1018.251
§ 1018.251. IMPOSITION OF AD VALOREM TAX.
Status: in_force

(a) The board may impose a tax on all property in the district subject to district taxation.

(b) The board may impose the tax to pay:

(1) indebtedness issued or assumed by the district; and

(2) the construction, maintenance, equipment, and operating expenses of the district.

(c) The district may not impose a tax to pay the principal of or interest on revenue bonds issued under this chapter.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3902.109 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3902 / Section 3902.109
§ 3902.109. DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT.
Status: in_force

The city may enter into an agreement with each person who owns land in the district at the time the agreement is executed that relates to any aspect of the development of property in or outside the district, including a provision agreed to by the city and an owner relating to:

(1) a type of improvement;

(2) density of development;

(3) timing of construction of an improvement; and

(4) aesthetics.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 13.044 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 13 / Section 13.044
§ 13.044. PRIVATE ACCOMMODATIONS.
Status: reserved

(a) On the request of any charitable organization in this state, the department may permit the erection, furnishing, and maintenance by the charitable organization of accommodations on the grounds of a public health hospital for persons who have tuberculosis and who are:

(1) members of the charitable organization;

(2) members of the families of persons who are members of the charitable organization; or

(3) surviving spouses or minor children of deceased persons who are members of the charitable organization.

(b) The accommodations shall be reserved for the preferential use of persons described by Subsection (a).

(c) The state may not incur any expense in the erection, furnishing, and maintenance of the accommodations. The charitable organization that enters a patient under this section may be required to pay the pro rata part of the maintenance costs of that patient that is found to be just and equitable, pending the next legislative appropriation for the maintenance of state chest hospitals. Any part of the accommodations not used by persons described by Subsection (a) may be used, at the discretion of the hospital administrator, by other patients in the hospital without charge to the state.

(d) The officers or a board or committee of the charitable organization and the department must enter into a written agreement relating to the location, construction, style, and character, and terms of existence of buildings, and other questions arising in connection with the grant of permission to erect and maintain private accommodations. The department must maintain as a record a copy of the written agreement.

(e) Except for the preferential right to occupy vacant accommodations erected by the person's charitable organization, a person described by Subsection (a) shall be classified in the same manner as other public health hospital patients and shall be admitted, maintained, cared for, and treated in those hospitals in the same manner and under the same conditions and rules that apply to other patients.
Tex. Education Code § 25.095 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 25 / Section 25.095
§ 25.095. WARNING NOTICES.
Status: in_force

(a) A school district or open-enrollment charter school shall notify a student's parent in writing at the beginning of the school year that if the student is absent from school on 10 or more days or parts of days within a six-month period in the same school year:

(1) the student's parent is subject to prosecution under Section 25.093; and

(2) the student is subject to referral to a truancy court for truant conduct under Section 65.003(a), Family Code.

(b) A school district shall notify a student's parent if the student has been absent from school, without excuse under Section 25.087, on three days or parts of days within a four-week period. The notice must:

(1) inform the parent that:

(A) it is the parent's duty to monitor the student's school attendance and require the student to attend school; and

(B) the student is subject to truancy prevention measures under Section 25.0915; and

(2) request a conference between school officials and the parent to discuss the absences.

(c) The fact that a parent did not receive a notice under Subsection (a) or (b) does not create a defense under Section 25.093 or under Section 65.003(a), Family Code.

(d) In this section, "parent" includes a person standing in parental relation.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 9301.004 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 9301 / Section 9301.004
§ 9301.004. DISTRICT TERRITORY.
Status: in_force

The district is composed of the territory described by Section 1, Chapter 110, Acts of the 41st Legislature, 1st Called Session, 1929, as that territory may have been modified under:

(1) Chapter 2, Title 128, Revised Statutes, before August 30, 1971;

(2) Chapter 55, Water Code, before September 1, 1995;

(3) Subchapter J, Chapter 49, Water Code; or

(4) other law.
Tex. Government Code § 54.993 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 54 / Section 54.993
§ 54.993. COMPENSATION.
Status: in_force

A magistrate is entitled to the salary determined by the commissioners court.
Tex. Estates Code § 1161.051 — TX Code / Code es / Chapter 1161 / Section 1161.051
§ 1161.051. PROCEDURE IN GENERAL.
Status: in_force

(a) Not later than the 180th day after the date the guardian of the estate qualifies as guardian or another date specified by the court, the guardian shall:

(1) invest estate assets according to Section 1161.003; or

(2) file a written application with the court for an order:

(A) authorizing the guardian to:

(i) develop and implement an investment plan for estate assets;

(ii) invest in or sell securities under an investment plan developed under Subparagraph (i);

(iii) declare that one or more estate assets must be retained, despite being underproductive with respect to income or overall return; or

(iv) loan estate funds, invest in real estate or make other investments, or purchase a life, term, or endowment insurance policy or an annuity contract; or

(B) modifying or eliminating the guardian's duty to invest the estate.

(b) The court may approve an investment plan under Subsection (a)(2) without a hearing.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7939A.0101 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7939A / Section 7939A.0101
§ 7939A.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 Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 208.
Tex. Government Code § 1473.262 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 1473 / Section 1473.262
§ 1473.262. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this subchapter:

(1) "Bond order" means an order authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds under this subchapter.

(2) "Parking facility" means:

(A) a lot, area, or structure used to park motor vehicles;

(B) the site for the lot, area, or structure; and

(C) equipment used in connection with maintenance and operation of the lot, area, or structure.

(3) "Trust indenture" means an instrument, including a mortgage or deed of trust, that secures bonds issued under this subchapter by:

(A) a pledge of revenue; or

(B) a pledge of revenue and a mortgage lien on property.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8414.107 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8414 / Section 8414.107
§ 8414.107. LIMITATION ON USE OF EMINENT DOMAIN.
Status: in_force

The district may not exercise the power of eminent domain outside the district without the written consent of the City of Conroe.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8151.0402 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8151 / Section 8151.0402
§ 8151.0402. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE TAX.
Status: in_force

(a) If authorized at an election held under Section 8151.0401, the district may impose an operation and maintenance tax on taxable property in the district in accordance with Section 49.107, Water Code.

(b) The board shall determine the tax rate. The rate may not exceed the rate approved at the election.
Tex. Government Code § 30.00976 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 30 / Section 30.00976
§ 30.00976. JUDGE.
Status: repealed

(a) to (d) Repealed by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 691, Sec. 139(25), eff. Sept. 1, 1999.

(e) Section 30.00007(b)(5) does not apply to this subchapter.
Tex. Family Code § 53.013 — TX Code / Code fa / Chapter 53 / Section 53.013
§ 53.013. PROGRESSIVE SANCTIONS PROGRAM.
Status: in_force

Each juvenile board may adopt a progressive sanctions program using the model for progressive sanctions in Chapter 59.
Tex. Finance Code § 16.009 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 16 / Section 16.009
§ 16.009. POST-PARTICIPATION LIABILITY.
Status: in_force

(a) If a financial regulatory agency no longer has status under this chapter as a self-directed semi-independent financial regulatory agency for any reason, the agency shall be liable for any expenses or debts incurred by the agency during the time the agency was a self-directed semi-independent financial regulatory agency. The agency's liability under this section includes liability for any lease entered into by the agency. This state is not liable for any expense or debt covered by this subsection, and money from the general revenue fund may not be used to repay the expense or debt.

(b) If a financial regulatory agency no longer has status under this chapter as a self-directed semi-independent financial regulatory agency for any reason, ownership of any property or other asset acquired by the agency during the time the agency was a self-directed semi-independent financial regulatory agency, including unexpended fees in a deposit account in the Texas Treasury Safekeeping Trust Company, shall be transferred to this state.
Tex. Education Code § 54.5397 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 54 / Section 54.5397
§ 54.5397. INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS FEES; TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY--COMMERCE.
Status: in_force

(a) The board of regents of The Texas A&M University System may impose an intercollegiate athletics fee on each student enrolled at Texas A&M University--Commerce. The fee may not be imposed unless approved by a majority vote of the students participating in a general student election held at the university for that purpose.

(b) The amount of the fee may not exceed $10 per semester credit hour for each regular semester or summer session, unless the amount is increased as provided by Subsection (c).

(c) The amount of the fee may not be increased to an amount that exceeds by 10 percent or more the total amount of the fee as last approved by a student vote under Subsection (a) or this subsection unless the increase has been approved by a majority vote of the students enrolled at the university who participate in a general student election held for that purpose.

(d) A student enrolled in more than 13 semester credit hours shall pay the fee in an amount equal to the amount imposed on a student enrolled in 13 semester credit hours during the same semester or session.

(e) A fee imposed under this section may be used to develop and maintain an intercollegiate athletics program at the university.

(f) A fee imposed under this section is in addition to any other fee authorized by law and may not be considered in determining the amount of student services fees that may be imposed under Section 54.503.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 5007.010 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 5007 / Section 5007.010
§ 5007.010. NAME AND TITLE CHANGES.
Status: in_force

(a) Effective August 30, 1971, the name of the Harris County Houston Ship Channel Navigation District of Harris County, Texas, is changed to the Port of Houston Authority of Harris County, Texas.

(b) Effective August 30, 1971, the name of the Board of Navigation and the Canal Commissioners of the authority is changed to the port commission, and the title of each member is port commissioner.

(c) Effective August 30, 1971, the title of general manager of the authority is changed to executive director.
Tex. Family Code § 157.112 — TX Code / Code fa / Chapter 157 / Section 157.112
§ 157.112. JOINDER OF FORFEITURE AND CONTEMPT PROCEEDINGS.
Status: in_force

A motion for enforcement requesting contempt may be joined with a forfeiture proceeding.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1048.052 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1048 / Section 1048.052
§ 1048.052. NOTICE OF ELECTION.
Status: in_force

Notice of an election of directors shall be published in a newspaper or newspapers that individually or collectively have general circulation in the district in accordance with Section 4.003, Election Code.
Tex. Estates Code § 1104.102 — TX Code / Code es / Chapter 1104 / Section 1104.102
§ 1104.102. APPOINTMENT PREFERENCES.
Status: in_force

If the court finds that two or more eligible persons are equally entitled to be appointed guardian of an incapacitated person:

(1) the incapacitated person's spouse is entitled to the guardianship in preference to any other person, if the spouse is one of the eligible persons;

(2) the eligible person nearest of kin to the incapacitated person is entitled to the guardianship, if the incapacitated person's spouse is not one of the eligible persons; or

(3) the court shall appoint the eligible person who is best qualified to serve as guardian if:

(A) the persons entitled to serve under Subdivisions (1) and (2) refuse to serve;

(B) two or more persons entitled to serve under Subdivision (2) are related in the same degree of kinship to the incapacitated person; or

(C) neither the incapacitated person's spouse nor any person related to the incapacitated person is an eligible person.
Tex. Agriculture Code § 161.131 — TX Code / Code ag / Chapter 161 / Section 161.131
§ 161.131. INJUNCTION.
Status: in_force

(a) Any citizen of this state may sue for an injunction to enforce a provision or restrain a violation of this chapter other than Section 161.048, Subchapter F, or Subchapter G.

(b) A court may hear and dispose of a suit under this section in term or in vacation. A court shall direct that reasonable notice be given to a defendant in a suit for a mandatory injunction.