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Tex. Local Government Code § 22.036 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 22 / Section 22.036
§ 22.036. INSTALLATION OF GOVERNING BODY.
Status: in_force

On the fifth day after the date of the election, excluding Sundays, or as soon as possible after that fifth day, the newly elected governing body of the municipality shall meet at the usual meeting place and shall be installed.
Tex. Government Code § 44.337 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 44 / Section 44.337
§ 44.337. WALLER COUNTY.
Status: in_force

(a) The criminal district attorney of Waller County must have been a practicing attorney in this state for at least three years.

(b) The criminal district attorney has all the powers, duties, and privileges in Waller County that are conferred by law on county and district attorneys in the various counties and districts.

(c) The criminal district attorney shall collect the fees, commissions, and perquisites that are provided by law for similar services rendered by a district or county attorney.

(d) The criminal district attorney shall, with the approval of the commissioners court, appoint an assistant district attorney or attorneys and other personnel necessary to the proper performance of the district attorney's duties. The commissioners court shall pay the salaries of the staff and necessary operating expenses of the office from county funds.

(e) The criminal district attorney or the Commissioners Court of Waller County may accept gifts and grants from any individual, partnership, corporation, trust, foundation, association, or governmental entity for the purpose of financing or assisting effective prosecution, crime prevention or suppression, rehabilitation of offenders, substance abuse education, treatment and prevention, or crime victim's assistance programs in Waller County. The criminal district attorney shall account for and report to the commissioners court all gifts or grants accepted under this subsection.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 9051.004 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 9051 / Section 9051.004
§ 9051.004. LIBERAL CONSTRUCTION OF CHAPTER.
Status: in_force

This chapter shall be liberally construed to effect its purposes.
Tex. Education Code § 51.9111 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 51 / Section 51.9111
§ 51.9111. EXCUSED ABSENCE FOR REQUIRED MILITARY SERVICE.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section:

(1) "Institution of higher education" has the meaning assigned by Section 61.003.

(2) "Required military service" includes required military service performed by a member of the Texas National Guard or the Texas State Guard.

(b) This section applies only if:

(1) a student enrolled in an institution of higher education fails to attend classes or engage in other required activities because the student is called to required military service that is of a reasonably brief duration, as determined by rule adopted under Subsection (d); and

(2) the student chooses not to withdraw as authorized by Section 54.006(f).

(c) An institution of higher education shall excuse a student from attending classes or engaging in other required activities, including examinations, in order for the student to participate in required military service to which the student is called, including travel associated with the service. A student whose absence is excused under this subsection may not be penalized for that absence and shall be allowed to complete an assignment or take an examination from which the student is excused within a reasonable time after the absence. An instructor may appropriately respond if the student fails to satisfactorily complete the assignment or examination within a reasonable time after the absence.

(d) The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, in consultation with institutions of higher education, shall adopt rules as necessary to administer this section. The rules must establish a maximum period for which a student may be excused under this section. In establishing that period, the board shall consider the maximum period a student may be absent without significantly interfering with the student's ability to learn the course material, complete course assignments, and succeed academically during the applicable semester or other academic period.
Tex. Water Code § 49.002 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 49 / Section 49.002
§ 49.002. APPLICABILITY.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided by Subsection (b), this chapter applies to all general and special law districts to the extent that the provisions of this chapter do not directly conflict with a provision in any other chapter of this code or any Act creating or affecting a special law district. In the event of such conflict, the specific provisions in such other chapter or Act shall control.

(b) This chapter does not apply to a district governed by Chapter 36 unless a special law creating the district or amending the law creating the district states that this chapter applies to that district.
Tex. Local Government Code § 334.403 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 334 / Section 334.403
§ 334.403. TAX AUTHORIZED.
Status: in_force

(a) A municipality or a county may impose a facility use tax for the use or occupancy by livestock of a stall or pen at a designated facility in that municipality or county for which the municipality or county has issued bonds to plan, acquire, establish, develop, construct, or renovate.

(b) The municipality or county may impose the facility use tax under this subchapter only at a designated facility that is an approved venue project.

(c) A municipality or county may impose a tax under this subchapter only if:

(1) the municipality or county issues bonds or other obligations under Section 334.043, and those bonds or other obligations are outstanding and unpaid; and

(2) the tax is approved at an election held under Section 334.024.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8092.0106 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8092 / Section 8092.0106
§ 8092.0106. INITIAL DISTRICT TERRITORY.
Status: in_force

(a) The district is initially composed of the territory described by Section 2 of the Act enacting this chapter.

(b) The boundaries and field notes contained in Section 2 of the Act enacting this chapter form a closure. A mistake made in the field notes or in copying the field notes in the legislative process does not affect the district's:

(1) organization, existence, or validity;

(2) right to issue any type of bond for the purposes for which the district is created or to pay the principal of and interest on a bond;

(3) right to impose a tax; or

(4) legality or operation.
Tex. Property Code § 92.013 — TX Code / Code pr / Chapter 92 / Section 92.013
§ 92.013. NOTICE OF RULE OR POLICY CHANGE AFFECTING TENANT'S PERSONAL PROPERTY.
Status: in_force

(a) A landlord shall give prior written notice to a tenant regarding a landlord rule or policy change that is not included in the lease agreement and that will affect any personal property owned by the tenant that is located outside the tenant's dwelling. A landlord shall provide to the tenant in a multiunit complex, as that term is defined by Section 92.151, a copy of any applicable vehicle towing or parking rules or policies of the landlord and any changes to those rules or policies as provided by Section 92.0131.

(b) The notice must be given in person or by mail to the affected tenant. Notice in person may be by personal delivery to the tenant or any person residing at the tenant's dwelling who is 16 years of age or older or by personal delivery to the tenant's dwelling and affixing the notice to the inside of the main entry door. Notice by mail may be by regular mail, by registered mail, or by certified mail, return receipt requested. If the dwelling has no mailbox and has a keyless bolting device, alarm system, or dangerous animal that prevents the landlord from entering the premises to leave the notice on the inside of the main entry door, the landlord may securely affix the notice on the outside of the main entry door.

(c) A landlord who fails to give notice as required by this section is liable to the tenant for any expense incurred by the tenant as a result of the landlord's failure to give the notice.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3889.058 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3889 / Section 3889.058
§ 3889.058. COMPENSATION; EXPENSES.
Status: in_force

(a) The district may compensate each director in an amount not to exceed $50 for each board meeting. The total amount of compensation for each director in one year may not exceed $2,000.

(b) A director is entitled to reimbursement for necessary and reasonable expenses incurred in carrying out the duties and responsibilities of the board.
Tex. Government Code § 24.60042 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 24 / Section 24.60042
§ 24.60042.
Status: in_force

Sec. 24.60042. 497TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT (HARRIS COUNTY). (a) The 497th Judicial District is composed of Harris County.

(b) The 497th District Court shall give preference to criminal cases.
Tex. Government Code § 442.154 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 442 / Section 442.154
§ 442.154. AGREEMENTS REGARDING CERTAIN HISTORIC SITES.
Status: in_force

(a) Notwithstanding any other law, the foundation and the commission may enter into an agreement under Subchapter A-1 to use state money for the following purposes regarding a site described by Section 442.152(a):

(1) expanding, renovating, managing, maintaining, operating, or providing financial support for the site;

(2) maintaining, preserving, restoring, and protecting property located on the site;

(3) promoting and conducting archeological studies at the site;

(4) maintaining, repairing, renovating, restoring, improving, expanding, or equipping improvements at the site, including constructing new improvements;

(5) designing and fabricating exhibits and preserving, storing, and displaying artifacts, historical data, and items of historical significance, including artifacts, data, livestock, and items owned or held by the foundation, at the site;

(6) creating interpretive and educational programs regarding the site;

(7) acquiring real property, additional artifacts, historical data, and items of historical significance relevant to the Texas Revolution and the period in which it occurred, and early Texas settlement and culture related to the site; and

(8) preserving, restoring, storing, and conserving artifacts, historical data, and items of historical significance related to the site.

(b) Subject to the terms of an agreement under Subchapter A-1, the foundation may exercise discretion regarding business operations, exhibits, programming, collection management, preservation, restoration, storage, and site development at the site that is the subject of the agreement.
Tex. Government Code § 1509.160 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 1509 / Section 1509.160
§ 1509.160. MATURITY.
Status: in_force

A bond issued under this subchapter must mature not later than 40 years after its date.
Tex. Water Code § 31.004 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 31 / Section 31.004
§ 31.004. APPLICATION FOR PERMIT.
Status: in_force

The commission shall prescribe forms for a permit application and shall make the forms available on request without charge.
Tex. Education Code § 39A.256 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 39A / Section 39A.256
§ 39A.256. APPOINTMENT OF BOARD OF MANAGERS FOR OPEN-ENROLLMENT CHARTER SCHOOL.
Status: in_force

(a) A board of managers appointed for an open-enrollment charter school under this chapter or Chapter 12 has the powers and duties prescribed by Section 39A.201(b), if applicable, and Sections 39A.201(a), 39A.202, and 39A.206(b).

(b) Except as otherwise provided by this subsection, the board of managers for an open-enrollment charter school may not serve for a period that exceeds the period authorized by law for a board of managers appointed for a school district. A board of managers appointed to wind up the affairs of a former open-enrollment charter school or campus serves until dissolved by the commissioner.

(c) A board of managers appointed for the final closure of a former open-enrollment charter school under Subsection (b) has the authority to:

(1) access and manage any former charter holder's bank account that contains funds received under Section 12.106; and

(2) subject to approval by a creditor with a security interest in or lien on property described by Section 12.128 and in accordance with Sections 12.1281 and 12.1282, sell or transfer to another charter holder or school district any property titled to the former charter holder that is identified in the former open-enrollment charter school's annual financial report filed under Section 44.008 as being acquired, wholly or partly, with funds received under Section 12.106.
Tex. Occupations Code § 2310.2012 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 2310 / Section 2310.2012
§ 2310.2012. DOCUMENTATION OF MOTOR FUEL MIXTURE SALES.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided by Subsection (b), a distributor, supplier, or wholesaler of motor fuel may not deliver to an outlet in this state a motor fuel mixture that contains ethanol or methanol exceeding one percent by volume of the mixture unless, at the time of the delivery of the mixture, the person also delivers to the outlet receiving the delivery a manifest, bill of sale, bill of lading, or other document evidencing delivery of the mixture, that includes a statement containing:

(1) the percentage of ethanol or methanol contained in the mixture; and

(2) the types and percentages of any associated cosolvents contained in the mixture.

(b) Subsection (a) does not apply to a delivery made into the fuel supply tanks of a motor vehicle.

(c) The commission by rule may prescribe the form of the statement required by Subsection (a).
Tex. Government Code § 51.302 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 51 / Section 51.302
§ 51.302. BOND; OATH; INSURANCE.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided by Subsection (g), before beginning the duties of office, each district clerk must give a bond with two or more sufficient sureties or with a surety company authorized to do business in this state as a surety. The bond must:

(1) be payable to the governor;

(2) be conditioned on the faithful performance of the duties of the office;

(3) be approved by the commissioners court; and

(4) be in an amount equal to not less than 20 percent of the maximum amount of fees collected in any year during the term of office immediately preceding the term of office for which the bond is given, except that the bond may not be in an amount less than $5,000 nor more than $100,000.

(b) The district clerk must take and sign the oath prescribed for officers of this state, which must be endorsed on the bond, if a bond is required, and the bond and oath, or oath, must be filed and recorded in the office of the county clerk.

(c) Each district clerk shall obtain an insurance policy or similar coverage from a governmental pool operating under Chapter 119, Local Government Code, or from a self-insurance fund or risk retention group created by one or more governmental units under Chapter 1084, Acts of the 70th Legislature, Regular Session, 1987 (Article 715c, Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes), to cover the district clerk and any deputy clerk against liabilities incurred through errors or omissions in the performance of official duties. The amount of the policy or other coverage document must be equal to the maximum amount of fees collected in any year during the term of office immediately preceding the term for which the insurance is obtained, except that the amount of the policy or other coverage document must be at least $20,000 but not more than $700,000. If the policy or other coverage document provides coverage for other county officials, the amount of the policy must be at least $1 million.

(d) Each district clerk shall obtain an insurance policy or similar coverage from a governmental pool operating under Chapter 119, Local Government Code, or from a self-insurance fund or risk retention group created by one or more governmental units under Chapter 1084, Acts of the 70th Legislature, Regular Session, 1987 (Article 715c, Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes), to cover losses from burglary, theft, robbery, counterfeit currency, or destruction. The amount of the policy or other coverage document must be at least $20,000 but not more than $700,000.

(e) The commissioners court may establish a contingency fund to provide the coverage required by Subsection (c) or (d) if it is determined by the district clerk that insurance coverage is unavailable at a reasonable cost.

(f) The commissioners court shall pay the premiums on the bonds and insurance policies or other similar coverage required under this section from the county general fund.

(g) In lieu of the bond required by Subsection (a), the county may self-insure against losses that would have been covered by the bond.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8140.005 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8140 / Section 8140.005
§ 8140.005. APPLICABILITY OF OTHER LAW.
Status: in_force

Except as otherwise provided by this chapter, Chapters 49 and 54, Water Code, apply to the districts.
Tex. Local Government Code § 43.0663 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 43 / Section 43.0663
§ 43.0663. EFFECT ON OTHER LAW.
Status: in_force

Subchapters C-3 through C-5 do not affect the procedures described by Section 397.005 or 397.006 applicable to a defense community as defined by Section 397.001.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1458.103 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1458 / Section 1458.103
§ 1458.103. ENFORCEMENT.
Status: in_force

The commissioner may impose a sanction under Chapter 82 or assess an administrative penalty under Chapter 84 on a contracting entity that violates this chapter or a rule adopted to implement this chapter.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8404.052 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8404 / Section 8404.052
§ 8404.052. BOARD VACANCY.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided by Subsection (b), a vacancy in the office of director shall be filled in the manner provided by Section 49.105, Water Code.

(b) The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality shall appoint directors to fill all of the vacancies on the board whenever the number of qualified directors is fewer than three.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1045.003 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1045 / Section 1045.003
§ 1045.003. ESSENTIAL PUBLIC FUNCTION.
Status: in_force

The district is a public entity performing an essential public function.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 9041.003 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 9041 / Section 9041.003
§ 9041.003. CONFIRMATION AND DIRECTORS' ELECTION REQUIRED.
Status: in_force

The temporary directors shall hold an election to confirm the creation of the district and to elect five permanent directors as provided by Section 49.102, Water Code.
Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 50A.005 — TX Code / Code cr / Chapter 50A / Section 50A.005
§ 50A.005. WITNESSES BOUND OVER.
Status: in_force

If the jury finds that a building has been unlawfully set or attempted to be set on fire, the justice of the peace conducting the fire inquest shall bind over each witness to appear and testify before the next grand jury of the county in which the offense was committed.
Tex. Government Code § 24.356 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 24 / Section 24.356
§ 24.356.
Status: in_force

Sec. 24.356. 159TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT (ANGELINA COUNTY). The 159th Judicial District is composed of Angelina County.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8325.006 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8325 / Section 8325.006
§ 8325.006. INITIAL DISTRICT TERRITORY.
Status: in_force

(a) The district is initially composed of the territory described by Section 2(b) of the Act creating this chapter.

(b) The boundaries and field notes contained in Section 2(b) of the Act creating this chapter form a closure. A mistake made in the field notes or in copying the field notes in the legislative process does not affect the district's:

(1) organization, existence, or validity;

(2) right to issue any type of bond for the purposes for which the district is created or to pay the principal of and interest on a bond;

(3) right to impose a tax; or

(4) legality or operation.
Tex. Occupations Code § 2004.009 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 2004 / Section 2004.009
§ 2004.009. CRIMINAL PENALTIES.
Status: repealed

(a) Repealed by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 418 (H.B. 2168), Sec. 1, eff. June 8, 2021.

(b) A person commits an offense if the person sells or offers to sell a raffle ticket for a charitable raffle conducted under this chapter to an individual that the person knows to be younger than 18 years of age.

(c) A person commits an offense if the person purchases a raffle ticket for a charitable raffle conducted under this chapter with the proceeds of a check issued as a payment under the financial assistance program administered under Chapter 31, Human Resources Code.

(d) A person commits an offense if the person misrepresents the person's age or displays fraudulent evidence that the person is 18 years of age or older in order to purchase a raffle ticket for a charitable raffle conducted under this chapter.

(e) An offense under this section is a Class C misdemeanor.
Tex. Transportation Code § 5.006 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 5 / Section 5.006
§ 5.006. LIABILITY AS WAREHOUSEMAN OR COMMON CARRIER.
Status: in_force

(a) A common carrier having a depot or warehouse is liable, as is a warehouseman at common law, for any goods stored at the depot or warehouse:

(1) before the trip begins; or

(2) after the goods reach the destination if, after the carrier uses due diligence to notify the consignee, the consignee fails to take possession of the goods.

(b) A common carrier is liable as a common carrier from the beginning of the trip until the goods are delivered to the consignee at the point of destination.

(c) For purposes of this section, a trip begins when the bill of lading is signed.
Tex. Parks and Wildlife Code § 67.001 — TX Code / Code pw / Chapter 67 / Section 67.001
§ 67.001. DEFINITION.
Status: in_force

In this chapter, "nongame" means those species of vertebrate and invertebrate wildlife indigenous to Texas that are not classified as game animals, game birds, game fish, fur-bearing animals, endangered species, alligators, marine penaeid shrimp, or oysters.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 6904.264 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 6904 / Section 6904.264
§ 6904.264. BONDS EXEMPT FROM TAXATION.
Status: in_force

A bond issued under this subchapter, the transfer of the bond, and income from the bond, including profits made on the sale of the bond, are exempt from taxation in this state.