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Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1026.102 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1026 / Section 1026.102
§ 1026.102. RESTRICTION ON POLITICAL SUBDIVISION TAXATION AND DEBT.
Status: in_force

A political subdivision located within the district may not impose a tax or issue bonds or other obligations for hospital purposes or to provide medical care for district inhabitants.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8383.201 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8383 / Section 8383.201
§ 8383.201. AUTHORITY TO ISSUE BONDS AND OTHER OBLIGATIONS.
Status: in_force

The district may issue bonds or other obligations payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes, impact fees, revenue, contract payments, grants, or other district money, or any combination of those sources, to pay for any authorized district purpose.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1451.257 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1451 / Section 1451.257
§ 1451.257. AVAILABILITY OF PROVIDERS.
Status: in_force

To ensure access to services that are within the scope of the professional specialty practice of a properly credentialed obstetrician or gynecologist, a health benefit plan shall include in the classification of persons authorized to provide medical services under the plan a sufficient number of properly credentialed obstetricians and gynecologists.
Tex. Government Code § 1471.002 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 1471 / Section 1471.002
§ 1471.002. CONFLICTS OF LAW.
Status: in_force

To the extent of a conflict between this chapter and Chapter 1204, Chapter 1204 controls.
Tex. Agriculture Code § 71.207 — TX Code / Code ag / Chapter 71 / Section 71.207
§ 71.207. THREAT IDENTIFICATION AND MITIGATION PROGRAM.
Status: in_force

(a) The department shall establish a threat identification and mitigation program to determine and address threats to the domestic production of crops, including specialty crops.

(b) Under the program, the department shall:

(1) develop risk assessments for potential threats from foreign sources to the agricultural industry of this state;

(2) describe the status of plant pests and diseases present or established in this state and management strategies currently employed to contain the spread of those pests and diseases;

(3) collaborate with the State Seed and Plant Board and interested parties; and

(4) implement action plans to assist in preventing the introduction and widespread dissemination of new or highly consequential plant pests and diseases in this state.

(c) Not later than September 1 of each year, the department shall submit to the committees of the senate and house of representatives with primary jurisdiction over agriculture and rural affairs a report on the action plans described by this section, including an accounting of money spent in connection with those plans.
Tex. Business & Commerce Code § 1.104 — TX Code / Code bc / Chapter 1 / Section 1.104
§ 1.104. CONSTRUCTION AGAINST IMPLIED REPEAL.
Status: repealed

This title being a general act intended as a unified coverage of its subject matter, no part of it shall be deemed to be impliedly repealed by subsequent legislation if such construction can reasonably be avoided.
Tex. Occupations Code § 1101.656 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 1101 / Section 1101.656
§ 1101.656. ADDITIONAL DISCIPLINARY AUTHORITY OF COMMISSION.
Status: in_force

(a) In addition to any other authority under this chapter, the commission may suspend or revoke a license, place on probation a person whose license has been suspended, or reprimand a license holder if the license holder violates this chapter or a commission rule.

(b) The commission may probate a suspension, revocation, or cancellation of a license under reasonable terms determined by the commission.

(c) The commission may require a license holder whose license suspension or revocation is probated to:

(1) report regularly to the commission on matters that are the basis of the probation;

(2) limit practice to an area prescribed by the commission; or

(3) continue to renew professional education until the license holder attains a degree of skill satisfactory to the commission in the area that is the basis of the probation.
Tex. Local Government Code § 142.067 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 142 / Section 142.067
§ 142.067. AGREEMENT SUPERSEDES CONFLICTING PROVISIONS.
Status: in_force

A written meet and confer agreement ratified under this subchapter preempts, during the term of the agreement and to the extent of any conflict, all contrary state statutes, local ordinances, executive orders, civil service provisions, or rules adopted by the head of the law enforcement agency or municipality or by a division or agent of the municipality, such as a personnel board or a civil service commission.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 11006.257 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 11006 / Section 11006.257
§ 11006.257. ADDITIONAL SECURITY.
Status: in_force

(a) Authority bonds, including refunding bonds, that are not payable wholly from ad valorem taxes may be additionally secured, at the discretion of the board, by a deed of trust or mortgage lien on physical property of the authority and all franchises, easements, water rights and appropriation permits, leases, and contracts and all rights appurtenant to the property, vesting in the trustee power to:

(1) sell the property for the payment of the debt;

(2) operate the property; and

(3) take other action to further secure the bonds.

(b) A purchaser under a sale under the deed of trust lien, if one is given:

(1) is the absolute owner of property, facilities, and rights purchased; and

(2) is entitled to maintain and operate the property, facilities, and rights.
Tex. Transportation Code § 522.006 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 522 / Section 522.006
§ 522.006. CONTRACTING AUTHORITY.
Status: in_force

The department may enter into a contract to carry out this chapter, including a contract with an agency of another state or with another organization.
Tex. Insurance Code § 941.205 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 941 / Section 941.205
§ 941.205. JOINT CONTROL OF MINIMUM ASSETS.
Status: in_force

(a) To the extent of the minimum required under this subchapter, the assets of a Lloyd's plan must be made subject to the joint control of the attorney in fact and the department, in a manner satisfactory to the department, so that the assets may not be withdrawn, diverted, or spent without the approval of the department or for a purpose not permitted under this chapter.

(b) The underwriters are entitled to the interest or income accruing from property or securities placed under joint control under Subsection (a) as the interest or income becomes payable.

(c) As an alternative to submitting assets to joint control under Subsection (a), an attorney in fact for a Lloyd's plan engaged in business before August 20, 1929, may execute a bond in the amount of $25,000 for the safekeeping of assets, to be released only on approval of the department. The corporate surety and the form of the bond must be approved by the department.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3971.0202 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3971 / Section 3971.0202
§ 3971.0202. COMPENSATION; EXPENSES.
Status: in_force

(a) The district may compensate each director in an amount not to exceed $150 for each board meeting. The total amount of compensation for each director in one year may not exceed $7,200.

(b) A director is entitled to reimbursement for necessary and reasonable expenses incurred in carrying out the duties and responsibilities of the board.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 6907.102 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 6907 / Section 6907.102
§ 6907.102. FRESH WATER SUPPLY DISTRICT POWERS AND DUTIES.
Status: in_force

The district has the powers and duties provided by the general law of this state applicable to fresh water supply districts created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution, including Chapters 49 and 53, Water Code.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3988.0201 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3988 / Section 3988.0201
§ 3988.0201. GOVERNING BODY; TERMS.
Status: in_force

The district is governed by a board of five directors who serve staggered terms of four years.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8503.017 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8503 / Section 8503.017
§ 8503.017. BONDS AS NEGOTIABLE INSTRUMENTS.
Status: in_force

Bonds issued by the authority under this chapter or other general law are negotiable instruments under the laws of this state.
Tex. Government Code § 2254.024 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2254 / Section 2254.024
§ 2254.024. EXEMPTIONS.
Status: in_force

(a) This subchapter does not apply to or discourage the use of consulting services provided by:

(1) practitioners of professional services described in Subchapter A;

(2) private legal counsel;

(3) investment counselors;

(4) actuaries;

(5) medical or dental services providers; or

(6) other consultants whose services are determined by the governing board of a retirement system trust fund to be necessary for the governing board to perform its constitutional fiduciary duties.

(b) If the governor and comptroller consider it more advantageous to the state to procure a particular consulting service under the procedures of Chapters 2155-2158, instead of under this subchapter, they may make a memorandum of understanding to that effect and each adopt the memorandum by rule. Procurement of a consulting service described in a memorandum of understanding under this subsection is subject only to Chapters 2155-2158.

(c) The comptroller by rule may define circumstances in which a state agency may procure, without complying with this subchapter, certain consulting services that will cost less than a minimum amount established by the comptroller. The comptroller must determine that noncompliance in those circumstances is more cost-effective for the state.
Tex. Government Code § 661.252 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 661 / Section 661.252
§ 661.252. AGENCY POLICY.
Status: in_force

(a) A state agency shall adopt a policy governing leave for employees under this chapter.

(b) The policy must provide clear and objective guidelines to establish under what circumstances an employee of the agency may be entitled to or granted each type of leave provided by this chapter.

(c) The state agency shall post the policy adopted under this section on the agency's Internet website in a location easily accessible by the agency's employees and the public.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3956.104 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3956 / Section 3956.104
§ 3956.104. NONPROFIT CORPORATION.
Status: in_force

(a) The board by resolution may authorize the creation of a nonprofit corporation to assist and act for the district in implementing a project or providing a service authorized by this chapter.

(b) The nonprofit corporation:

(1) has each power of and is considered to be a local government corporation created under Subchapter D, Chapter 431, Transportation Code; and

(2) may implement any project and provide any service authorized by this chapter.

(c) The board shall appoint the board of directors of the nonprofit corporation. The board of directors of the nonprofit corporation shall serve in the same manner as the board of directors of a local government corporation created under Subchapter D, Chapter 431, Transportation Code, except that a board member is not required to reside in the district.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 4001.0102 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 4001 / Section 4001.0102
§ 4001.0102. NATURE OF DISTRICT.
Status: in_force

The Denton County Municipal Management District No. 2 is a special district created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Tex. Finance Code § 157.0024 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 157 / Section 157.0024
§ 157.0024. MORTGAGE INDUSTRY ADVISORY COMMITTEE.
Status: in_force

The mortgage industry advisory committee shall advise and assist the commissioner with respect to this chapter as provided by Section 156.104.
Tex. Local Government Code § 7.006 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 7 / Section 7.006
§ 7.006. QUALIFIED VOTERS.
Status: in_force

Each qualified voter who resides within the boundaries of the proposed municipality may vote at the election.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 265.0175 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 265 / Section 265.0175
§ 265.0175. SALE OF BONDS.
Status: in_force

The board of managers may sell bonds issued under this subchapter at public or private sale in the manner and on the terms approved by the board.
Tex. Insurance Code § 884.254 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 884 / Section 884.254
§ 884.254. TRANSFER OF STOCK.
Status: in_force

(a) A stipulated premium company's shares of stock are transferable on the company's books, in accordance with law and the bylaws of the company, by the owner or the owner's authorized agent.

(b) Each person who becomes a shareholder by a transfer of shares succeeds to all rights of the former holder of those shares, by reason of that ownership.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1071.061 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1071 / Section 1071.061
§ 1071.061. GENERAL DUTIES OF DISTRICT ADMINISTRATOR.
Status: in_force

Subject to the limitations prescribed by the board, the district administrator shall:

(1) supervise the work and activities of the district; and

(2) direct the general affairs of the district.
Tex. Transportation Code § 729.002 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 729 / Section 729.002
§ 729.002. OPERATION OF MOTOR VEHICLE BY MINOR WITHOUT LICENSE.
Status: in_force

(a) A person who is younger than 17 years of age commits an offense if the person operates a motor vehicle without a driver's license authorizing the operation of a motor vehicle on a:

(1) public road or highway;

(2) street or alley in a municipality; or

(3) public beach as defined by Section 729.001.

(b) An offense under this section is punishable in the same manner as if the person was 17 years of age or older and operated a motor vehicle without a license as described by Subsection (a), except that an offense under this section is not punishable by confinement or imprisonment.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 286.177 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 286 / Section 286.177
§ 286.177. COUNTY SALES AND USE TAX ACT APPLICABLE.
Status: in_force

Except to the extent that a provision of this chapter applies, Chapter 323, Tax Code, applies to the tax authorized by this chapter in the same manner as that chapter applies to the tax authorized by that chapter.
Tex. Transportation Code § 397.008 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 397 / Section 397.008
§ 397.008. ACCESS FOR OFFICIALS.
Status: in_force

All automotive vehicles, parts, and other materials located on an automotive wrecking and salvage yard shall be arranged to allow reasonable access to and inspection of the yard by an authorized fire, health, police, or building official.
Tex. Education Code § 51.9356 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 51 / Section 51.9356
§ 51.9356. DESIGNATION OF LIAISON OFFICER TO ASSIST STUDENTS WHO ARE OR WERE IN FOSTER CARE.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, "institution of higher education" has the meaning assigned by Section 61.003.

(b) Each institution of higher education shall designate at least one employee of the institution to act as a liaison officer for current and incoming students at the institution who are or were formerly in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services. To the extent allowed by state or federal law, the institution shall identify those students from information provided to the institution in admission or financial aid applications or other available resources.

(c) Each semester or other academic term, an institution of higher education shall provide to the institution's liaison officer the names of and information regarding the students described by Subsection (b).

(d) The liaison officer shall provide to the students described by Subsection (b) information regarding support services and other resources available to the students at the institution and any other relevant information to assist the students.

(e) The liaison officer may participate in any training that enables the officer to carry out the officer's duties and coordinate with liaison officers at other educational institutions.

(f) Each institution of higher education shall publicize, including through the institution's Internet website, social media, electronic mail, or other means of communication used by the institution:

(1) the name of and contact information for the institution's liaison officer; and

(2) information regarding support services and other resources available at the institution to the students described by Subsection (b).
Tex. Government Code § 662.012 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 662 / Section 662.012
§ 662.012. RULES.
Status: in_force

The comptroller may establish procedures and adopt rules to administer Sections 662.001-662.010.
Tex. Transportation Code § 393.003 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 393 / Section 393.003
§ 393.003. CONFISCATION, NOTICE, AND PUBLIC AUCTION.
Status: in_force

(a) A sheriff, constable, or other trained volunteer authorized by the commissioners court of a county may confiscate a sign placed in violation of Section 393.002.

(b) If the owner of a confiscated sign is known, the sheriff or constable shall notify the owner of the confiscation by certified mail, return receipt requested, not later than the 10th day after the date of the confiscation. If the owner of the sign is not known, the sheriff or constable shall publish notice of the confiscation in a newspaper of general circulation in the county not later than the 10th day after the date of the confiscation.

(c) A notice under Subsection (b) must:

(1) include a description of the sign and the location from which the sign was confiscated;

(2) include a statement that the owner may reclaim the sign before the 21st day after the date the notice was mailed or published if all fines that are imposed under this chapter are paid; and

(3) state the date, time, and location of the public auction where the sign will be sold if the sign is not reclaimed.

(d) A notice by publication under Subsection (b) may contain multiple listings of confiscated signs.

(e) The sheriff or constable may sell a sign at public auction if, before the 21st day after the date notice under Subsection (b) was mailed or published, the sign has not been reclaimed. The sheriff or constable shall sell the sign to the highest bidder at the auction.

(f) The sheriff or constable shall remit the proceeds of an auction under Subsection (e) to the county treasurer for deposit to the credit of a fund in the county treasury designated by the commissioners court.
Tex. Estates Code § 1162.003 — TX Code / Code es / Chapter 1162 / Section 1162.003
§ 1162.003. NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR ESTABLISHMENT OF ESTATE OR OTHER TRANSFER PLAN.
Status: in_force

A person who makes an application to the court under Section 1162.001 shall send notice of the application by a qualified delivery method to:

(1) all devisees under a will, trust, or other beneficial instrument relating to the ward's estate;

(2) the ward's spouse;

(3) the ward's dependents; and

(4) any other person as directed by the court.
Tex. Government Code § 45.130 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 45 / Section 45.130
§ 45.130. CALLAHAN COUNTY.
Status: in_force

If there is no county attorney in Callahan County, the criminal district attorney in Taylor County shall represent the state in all matters pending before the 42nd District Court in Callahan County.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8036.0402 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8036 / Section 8036.0402
§ 8036.0402. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE TAX.
Status: in_force

(a) If authorized at an election held under Section 8036.0401, 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. Water Code § 57.269 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 57 / Section 57.269
§ 57.269. HEARING; JUDGMENT.
Status: in_force

(a) An owner of land or other property affected by the report of the commissioners of appraisement or by the engineer's report may file an objection to any or all parts of the report of the commissioners of appraisement at or before the hearing on the report.

(b) A person on whose land no damages have been assessed and who believes that his land will be damaged by prosecution of the engineer's report may file with the secretary of the board a claim for damages.

(c) The commissioners of appraisement, at the time and place named in the notice, shall hear and decide all objections and claims for damages and may make changes and modifications in the report.

(d) The commissioners of appraisement may adjourn the hearing from day to day.

(e) After modifying the report to conform to the changes decided on at the hearing, the commissioners of appraisement shall make a decree confirming the report as modified.

(f) If necessary the commissioners shall condemn and adjudge damages for land inside or outside the district that is needed for right-of-way or other purposes.

(g) The commissioners shall adjudge and apportion costs incurred on the hearing in an equitable manner.

(h) The findings of the commissioners of appraisement as to benefits is final and conclusive.

(i) The secretary shall record the findings of benefits in the minutes of the board and shall file certified copies of the findings with the county clerk of each county in which any portion of the land inside the district is located. The filing is notice to all persons of the contents of the decree.
Tex. Government Code § 574.002 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 574 / Section 574.002
§ 574.002. RECORD.
Status: in_force

A governing body or executive head shall make a record of:

(1) a finding under Section 574.001; and

(2) any compensation that the nonelective officer is to receive from holding the additional office, including salary, bonus, or per diem payment.
Tex. Election Code § 83.031 — TX Code / Code el / Chapter 83 / Section 83.031
§ 83.031. DEPUTY EARLY VOTING CLERK GENERALLY.
Status: in_force

(a) Deputy early voting clerks may be appointed as provided by this subchapter to assist the early voting clerk.

(b) A deputy is an officer of the election in which the deputy serves.

(c) A deputy early voting clerk has the same authority as the early voting clerk in conducting early voting, subject to the early voting clerk's supervision.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1061.252 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1061 / Section 1061.252
§ 1061.252. TAX RATE.
Status: in_force

(a) The board may impose the tax at a rate not to exceed 75 cents on each $100 valuation of taxable property in the district.

(b) In setting the tax rate, the board shall consider the income of the district from sources other than taxation.
Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 44.16 — TX Code / Code cr / Chapter 44 / Section 44.16
§ 44.16. APPEAL BOND GIVEN WITHIN WHAT TIME.
Status: in_force

If the defendant is not in custody, a notice of appeal as provided in Article 44.13 shall have no effect whatever until the required appeal bond has been given and approved. The appeal bond shall be given within ten days after the sentence of the court has been rendered, except as provided in Article 27.14 of this code.
Tex. Insurance Code § 441.008 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 441 / Section 441.008
§ 441.008. INAPPLICABILITY OF CERTAIN ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE PROVISIONS.
Status: in_force

Section 2001.062, Government Code, does not apply to a hearing conducted under this chapter.