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Tex. Family Code § 159.308 — TX Code / Code fa / Chapter 159 / Section 159.308
§ 159.308. DUTY OF ATTORNEY GENERAL AND GOVERNOR.
Status: in_force

(a) If the attorney general determines that the support enforcement agency is neglecting or refusing to provide services to an individual, the attorney general may order the agency to perform its duties under this chapter or may provide those services directly to the individual.

(b) The governor may determine that a foreign country has established a reciprocal arrangement for child support with this state and take appropriate action for notification of the determination.
Tex. Government Code § 815.002 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 815 / Section 815.002
§ 815.002. APPOINTED TRUSTEES.
Status: in_force

(a) Three members of the board of trustees are appointed with the advice and consent of the senate, one each by:

(1) the governor;

(2) the chief justice of the Supreme Court of Texas; and

(3) the speaker of the house of representatives.

(b) Appointed trustees hold office for staggered terms of six years, with the term of one trustee expiring on August 31 of each even-numbered year.

(c) Before the 11th day after the day on which an appointment is made, the person appointed to the board shall subscribe to the constitutional oath and the oath of office provided by Section 815.004.

(d) Appointments to the board shall be made without regard to the race, color, disability, sex, religion, age, or national origin of the appointees.
Tex. Local Government Code § 241.036 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 241 / Section 241.036
§ 241.036. APPEAL TO BOARD.
Status: in_force

(a) A decision of the administrative agency made in its administration of an airport zoning regulation may be appealed to the board of adjustment by:

(1) a person who is aggrieved by the decision;

(2) a taxpayer who is affected by the decision; or

(3) the governing body of a political subdivision or a joint airport zoning board that believes the decision is an improper application of the airport zoning regulation.

(b) The appellant must file with the board and the administrative agency a notice of appeal specifying the grounds for the appeal. The appeal must be filed within a reasonable time as determined by the rules of the board. On receiving the notice, the administrative agency shall immediately transmit to the board all the papers constituting the record of the action that is appealed.

(c) An appeal stays all proceedings in furtherance of the action that is appealed unless the administrative agency certifies in writing to the board facts supporting the agency's opinion that a stay would cause imminent peril to life or property. In that case, the proceedings may be stayed only by an order of the board, after notice to the administrative agency, if due cause is shown.

(d) The board shall set a reasonable time for the appeal hearing and shall give public notice of the hearing and due notice to the parties in interest. A party may appear at the appeal hearing in person or by agent or attorney. The board shall decide the appeal within a reasonable time.

(e) The board may reverse or affirm, in whole or in part, or modify the administrative agency's order, requirement, decision, or determination from which an appeal is taken and make the correct order, requirement, decision, or determination, and for that purpose the board has the same authority as the administrative agency.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7903.005 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7903 / Section 7903.005
§ 7903.005. FINDINGS OF PUBLIC PURPOSE AND BENEFIT.
Status: in_force

(a) The district is created to serve a public purpose and benefit.

(b) The district is created to accomplish the purposes of:

(1) a municipal utility district as provided by general law and Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution; and

(2) Section 52, Article III, Texas Constitution, that relate to the construction, acquisition, improvement, operation, or maintenance of macadamized, graveled, or paved roads, or improvements, including storm drainage, in aid of those roads.
Tex. Insurance Code § 564.001 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 564 / Section 564.001
§ 564.001. SCOPE OF CHAPTER; PURPOSE.
Status: in_force

(a) This chapter is intended to require disclosures on policy forms for certain occupational insurance policies designed or marketed to provide coverage to an employer that elects not to maintain workers' compensation insurance coverage under Chapter 406, Labor Code.

(b) Nothing in this chapter prohibits an employer that is not required to maintain workers' compensation insurance coverage and has elected not to obtain workers' compensation insurance coverage from obtaining occupational accident, disease, or death insurance coverage for the employer or the employer's employees.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8304.107 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8304 / Section 8304.107
§ 8304.107. DIVISION OF DISTRICT.
Status: in_force

(a) The district may be divided into two or more new districts only if the district:

(1) has no outstanding bonded debt; and

(2) is not imposing ad valorem taxes.

(b) This chapter applies to any new district created by the division of the district, and a new district has all the powers and duties of the district.

(c) Any new district created by the division of the district may not, at the time the new district is created, contain any land outside the area described by Section 2 of the Act creating this chapter.

(d) The board, on its own motion or on receipt of a petition signed by the owner or owners of a majority of the assessed value of the real property in the district, may adopt an order dividing the district.

(e) The board may adopt an order dividing the district before or after the date the board holds an election under Section 8304.003 to confirm the district's creation.

(f) An order dividing the district shall:

(1) name each new district;

(2) include the metes and bounds description of the territory of each new district;

(3) appoint temporary directors for each new district; and

(4) provide for the division of assets and liabilities between or among the new districts.

(g) On or before the 30th day after the date of adoption of an order dividing the district, the district shall file the order with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality and record the order in the real property records of each county in which the district is located.

(h) Any new district created by the division of the district shall hold a confirmation and directors' election as required by Section 8304.003.

(i) Municipal consent to the creation of the district and to the inclusion of land in the district granted under Section 8304.004 acts as municipal consent to the creation of any new district created by the division of the district and to the inclusion of land in the new district.

(j) Any new district created by the division of the district must hold an election as required by this chapter to obtain voter approval before the district may impose a maintenance tax or issue bonds payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes.
Tex. Transportation Code § 253.005 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 253 / Section 253.005
§ 253.005. PUBLIC HEARING.
Status: in_force

The commissioners court must hold a public hearing to consider the proposed improvement and assessment on or after the 31st day after the date the commissioners court publishes the first required notice.
Tex. Government Code § 411.177 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 411 / Section 411.177
§ 411.177. ISSUANCE OR DENIAL OF LICENSE.
Status: in_force

(a) The department shall issue a license to carry a handgun to an applicant if the applicant meets all the eligibility requirements and submits all the application materials. The department shall administer the licensing procedures in good faith so that any applicant who meets all the eligibility requirements and submits all the application materials shall receive a license. The department may not deny an application on the basis of a capricious or arbitrary decision by the department.

(b) Except as otherwise provided by Subsection (b-1), the department shall, not later than the 60th day after the date of the receipt by the director's designee of the completed application materials:

(1) issue the license;

(2) notify the applicant in writing that the application was denied:

(A) on the grounds that the applicant failed to qualify under the criteria listed in Section 411.172;

(B) based on the affidavit of the director's designee submitted to the department under Section 411.176(c); or

(C) based on the affidavit of the qualified handgun instructor submitted to the department under Section 411.188(k); or

(3) notify the applicant in writing that the department is unable to make a determination regarding the issuance or denial of a license to the applicant within the 60-day period prescribed by this subsection and include in that notification an explanation of the reason for the inability and an estimation of the additional period the department will need to make the determination.

(b-1) If the applicant submits with the completed application materials an application for a designation under Section 411.184, the department shall, without charging an additional fee, expedite the application. Not later than the 10th day after the receipt of the materials under this subsection, the department shall:

(1) issue the license with the designation; or

(2) notify the applicant in writing that the applicant is not eligible for the designation under Section 411.184 and the application for the license will be processed in the regular course of business.

(b-2) Notwithstanding Subsection (b-1), if the department determines that the applicant is eligible for the designation under Section 411.184 but is unable to quickly make a determination regarding the issuance or denial of a license to the applicant, the department shall provide written notice of that fact to the applicant and shall include in that notice an explanation of the reason for the inability and an estimation of the additional period the department will need to make the determination.

(b-3) The director shall adopt policies for expedited processing under Subsection (b-1).

(c) Failure of the department to issue or deny a license for a period of more than 30 days after the department is required to act under Subsection (b) constitutes denial, regardless of whether the applicant was eligible for expedited processing of the application under Subsection (b-1).

(d) A license issued under this subchapter is effective from the date of issuance.
Tex. Government Code § 465.0054 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 465 / Section 465.0054
§ 465.0054. REGULATORY REDUCTION GUIDE.
Status: in_force

(a) The office shall prepare and publish a regulatory reduction guide.

(b) The purpose of the guide required by Subsection (a) is to assist each state agency to:

(1) reduce rules and other regulatory requirements under Section 465.0052(a)(4); and

(2) document the agency's results under Subdivision (1).

(c) The office shall ensure that the guide required by Subsection (a) is written in plain language that may be easily understood by the public.
Tex. Education Code § 61.910 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 61 / Section 61.910
§ 61.910. DENTAL SCHOOL TUITION SET ASIDE FOR CERTAIN LOAN REPAYMENTS.
Status: in_force

(a) The governing board of each dental school of an institution of higher education shall set aside two percent of tuition charges for resident students enrolled in a degree program for training dentists.

(b) The amount set aside shall be transferred to the comptroller of public accounts to be maintained in the state treasury for the sole purpose of repayment of student loans of dentists under this subchapter. Section 403.095(b), Government Code, does not apply to the amount set aside by this section.
Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 5.01 — TX Code / Code cr / Chapter 5 / Section 5.01
§ 5.01. LEGISLATIVE STATEMENT.
Status: in_force

(a) Family violence is a serious danger and threat to society and its members. Victims of family violence are entitled to the maximum protection from harm or abuse or the threat of harm or abuse as is permitted by law.

(b) In any law enforcement, prosecutorial, or judicial response to allegations of family violence, the responding law enforcement or judicial officers shall protect the victim, without regard to the relationship between the alleged offender and victim.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3905.111 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3905 / Section 3905.111
§ 3905.111. RECEIPT OF SURPLUS PROPERTY.
Status: in_force

The district may receive surplus property from a school district that is located in the district.
Tex. Finance Code § 204.201 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 204 / Section 204.201
§ 204.201. REGISTRATION OF REPRESENTATIVE OFFICE.
Status: in_force

(a) A foreign bank may establish a Texas representative office if the foreign bank files with the commissioner a verified statement of registration. A statement of registration must:

(1) be accompanied by all registration fees and deposits required by rule;

(2) be in the form specified by the commissioner;

(3) be subscribed and acknowledged by an officer of the foreign bank;

(4) contain as an exhibit or attachment:

(A) a copy of the foreign bank's notice or application submitted to the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System under Section 10, International Banking Act (12 U.S.C. Section 3107), and, when issued, the order or notification from the board of governors indicating that the representative office has been approved;

(B) an authenticated copy of the foreign bank's certificate of formation and bylaws or other constitutive documents and, if the copy is in a language other than English, an English translation of the document, under the oath of the translator; and

(C) evidence of compliance with Section 201.102;

(5) be submitted when the federal notice or application is submitted to the board of governors; and

(6) directly or in exhibits or attachments contain:

(A) the name of the foreign bank;

(B) the street address and post office address where each Texas representative office is to be located in this state;

(C) the name and qualifications of each officer and director of the foreign bank who will have charge of any aspect of the business and affairs of the Texas representative office;

(D) a complete and detailed statement of the financial condition of the foreign bank as of a date not more than 360 days before the date of the filing; and

(E) other information the commissioner requires.

(b) The finance commission may adopt rules prescribing abbreviated registration procedures and standards for foreign banks that have already established an initial Texas representative office to establish additional Texas representative offices.

(c) A foreign bank that maintains a Texas state or federal branch or agency in this state is not prohibited from establishing or maintaining one or more Texas representative offices.
Tex. Agriculture Code § 201.124 — TX Code / Code ag / Chapter 201 / Section 201.124
§ 201.124. EFFECT OF ORDINANCE.
Status: in_force

An ordinance adopted under this subchapter has the force and effect of law in the conservation district and is binding on all owners or occupiers of land in the conservation district.
Tex. Estates Code § 22.031 — TX Code / Code es / Chapter 22 / Section 22.031
§ 22.031. REPRESENTATIVE; PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE.
Status: in_force

(a) "Representative" and "personal representative" include:

(1) an executor and independent executor;

(2) an administrator, independent administrator, and temporary administrator; and

(3) a successor to an executor or administrator listed in Subdivision (1) or (2).

(b) The inclusion of an independent executor in Subsection (a) may not be construed to subject an independent executor to the control of the courts in probate matters with respect to settlement of estates, except as expressly provided by law.
Tex. Estates Code § 401.007 — TX Code / Code es / Chapter 401 / Section 401.007
§ 401.007. NO LIABILITY OF JUDGE.
Status: in_force

Absent proof of fraud or collusion on the part of a judge, no judge may be held civilly liable for the commission of misdeeds or the omission of any required act of any person, firm, or corporation designated as an independent executor under Section 401.002 or 401.003. Section 351.354 does not apply to the appointment of an independent executor under Section 401.002 or 401.003.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1114.063 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1114 / Section 1114.063
§ 1114.063. APPOINTMENT OF STAFF; EMPLOYEES.
Status: in_force

(a) The board may appoint to or dismiss from the staff any doctor the board considers necessary for the efficient operation of the district and may make temporary appointments to the staff if warranted.

(b) The district may employ fiscal agents, accountants, architects, and attorneys as the board considers proper.

(c) The board may delegate to the district administrator the authority to employ district employees, including technicians and nurses.
Tex. Agriculture Code § 92.031 — TX Code / Code ag / Chapter 92 / Section 92.031
§ 92.031. EXECUTION OF AGREEMENTS.
Status: in_force

The department may enter into cooperative agreements with the United States Department of Agriculture, or with any Texas firm, corporation, or association that is organized for that purpose, or both. An agreement may provide for the amount of contributions to be paid by dealers for inspection and grading services to be performed by the department under this chapter.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1579.254 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1579 / Section 1579.254
§ 1579.254. CONTRIBUTIONS HELD IN TRUST FOR FUND.
Status: in_force

A participating entity:

(1) shall hold contributions required by this subchapter in trust for the Texas school employees uniform group coverage trust fund and its participants; and

(2) may not divert the contributions for any other purpose.
Tex. Government Code § 31.004 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 31 / Section 31.004
§ 31.004. EQUAL INSTALLMENTS.
Status: in_force

The compensation authorized by this chapter shall be paid in:

(1) equal monthly installments; or

(2) equal biweekly installments if authorized by the commissioners courts in the counties of the court of appeals district.
Tex. Local Government Code § 399.001 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 399 / Section 399.001
§ 399.001. SHORT TITLE.
Status: in_force

This chapter may be cited as the Property Assessed Clean Energy Act.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3918.0305 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3918 / Section 3918.0305
§ 3918.0305. LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES.
Status: in_force

To protect the public interest, with the consent of the city by resolution, the district may contract with a qualified party, including the city, to provide supplemental and enhanced law enforcement and security services in the district for a fee.
Tex. Water Code § 20.041 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 20 / Section 20.041
§ 20.041. GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES.
Status: in_force

The authority may exercise any authority necessary or appropriate to carry out the purposes of this chapter.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1016.110 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1016 / Section 1016.110
§ 1016.110. CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS.
Status: in_force

(a) The board may enter into construction contracts for the district.

(b) The board may enter into a public work contract as authorized under Chapter 2269, Government Code.

(c) Chapter 2253, Government Code, as it relates to performance and payment bonds, applies to the district's construction contracts.
Tex. Local Government Code § 111.064 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 111 / Section 111.064
§ 111.064. LIMITATION ON EXPENDITURES BEFORE ADOPTION OF BUDGET.
Status: in_force

Until a budget for a fiscal year is adopted by the commissioners court, the county may not make payments during that fiscal year except for emergencies and for obligations legally incurred before the first day of the fiscal year for salaries, utilities, materials, and supplies.
Tex. Natural Resources Code § 91.404 — TX Code / Code nr / Chapter 91 / Section 91.404
§ 91.404. NONPAYMENT OF OIL AND GAS PROCEEDS OR INTEREST.
Status: in_force

(a) If a payee seeks relief for the failure of a payor to make timely payment of proceeds from the sale of oil or gas or an interest in oil or gas as required under Section 91.402 or 91.403 of this code, the payee must give the payor written notice by mail of that failure as a prerequisite to beginning judicial action against the payor for nonpayment.

(b) The payor has 30 days after receipt of the required notice from the payee in which to pay the proceeds due, or to respond by stating in writing a reasonable cause for nonpayment.

(c) A payee has a cause of action for nonpayment of oil or gas proceeds or interest on those proceeds as required in Section 91.402 or 91.403 of this code in any court of competent jurisdiction in the county in which the oil or gas well is located.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8181.051 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8181 / Section 8181.051
§ 8181.051. COMPOSITION OF BOARD.
Status: in_force

The board of directors is composed of five elected directors.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3971.0104 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3971 / Section 3971.0104
§ 3971.0104. FINDINGS OF BENEFIT AND PUBLIC PURPOSE.
Status: in_force

(a) All land and other property included in the district will benefit from the improvements and services to be provided by the district under powers conferred by Sections 52 and 52-a, Article III, and Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution, and other powers granted under this chapter.

(b) The district is created to serve a public use and benefit.

(c) The creation of the district is in the public interest and is essential to further the public purposes of:

(1) developing and diversifying the economy of the state;

(2) eliminating unemployment and underemployment; and

(3) developing or expanding transportation and commerce.

(d) The district will:

(1) promote the health, safety, and general welfare of residents, employers, potential employees, employees, visitors, and consumers in the district, and of the public;

(2) provide needed funding for the district to preserve, maintain, and enhance the economic health and vitality of the district territory as a community and business center;

(3) promote the health, safety, welfare, and enjoyment of the public by providing pedestrian ways and by landscaping and developing certain areas in the district, which are necessary for the restoration, preservation, and enhancement of scenic beauty; and

(4) provide for water, wastewater, drainage, road, and recreational facilities for the district.

(e) Pedestrian ways along or across a street, whether at grade or above or below the surface, and street lighting, street landscaping, parking, and street art objects are parts of and necessary components of a street and are considered to be a street or road improvement.

(f) The district will not act as the agent or instrumentality of any private interest even though the district will benefit many private interests as well as the public.
Tex. Agriculture Code § 149.003 — TX Code / Code ag / Chapter 149 / Section 149.003
§ 149.003. TRANSFER OF HORSEMEAT.
Status: in_force

A person commits an offense if the person:

(1) transfers horsemeat to a person who intends to sell the horsemeat, offer or exhibit it for sale, or possess it for sale as food for human consumption; and

(2) knows or in the exercise of reasonable discretion should know that the person receiving the horsemeat intends to sell the horsemeat, offer or exhibit it for sale, or possess it for sale as food for human consumption.