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Tex. Education Code § 12.023 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 12 / Section 12.023
§ 12.023. CERTIFICATION OF CHARTER OR CHARTER AMENDMENT.
Status: in_force

(a) As soon as practicable after a school district adopts a home-rule school district charter or charter amendment, the president of the board of trustees shall certify to the secretary of state a copy of the charter or amendment showing the approval by the voters of the district.

(b) The secretary of state shall file and record the certification in the secretary of state's office.
Tex. Local Government Code § 193.012 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 193 / Section 193.012
§ 193.012. RETURN OF ORIGINAL INSTRUMENTS.
Status: in_force

After an original instrument that is not involved in or related to a court matter or proceeding has been microfilmed and the microfilm has satisfied the requirements of Chapter 204 and rules adopted under that chapter, the county clerk shall return the original instrument to the person who filed it for record.
Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 13A.263 — TX Code / Code cr / Chapter 13A / Section 13A.263
§ 13A.263. COMPUTER OFFENSES.
Status: in_force

(a) In this article, "access," "computer," "computer network," "computer program," "computer system," and "owner" have the meanings assigned by Section 33.01, Penal Code.

(b) An offense under Chapter 33, Penal Code, may be prosecuted in any county:

(1) that is the principal place of business of the owner or lessee of a computer, computer network, or computer system involved in the offense;

(2) in which a defendant had control or possession of:

(A) any proceeds of the offense; or

(B) any books, records, documents, property, negotiable instruments, computer programs, or other material used in furtherance of the offense;

(3) from which, to which, or through which access to a computer, computer network, computer program, or computer system was made in violation of Chapter 33, Penal Code, whether by wires, electromagnetic waves, microwaves, or any other means of communication; or

(4) in which an individual who is a victim of the offense resides.
Tex. Labor Code § 410.022 — TX Code / Code la / Chapter 410 / Section 410.022
§ 410.022. BENEFIT REVIEW OFFICERS; QUALIFICATIONS.
Status: in_force

(a) A benefit review officer shall conduct a benefit review conference.

(b) A benefit review officer must:

(1) be an employee of the division;

(2) be trained in the principles and procedures of dispute mediation; and

(3) have documentation satisfactory to the commissioner that evidences the completion by the officer of at least 40 classroom hours of training in dispute resolution techniques from an alternative dispute resolution organization recognized by the commissioner.

(c) The division shall institute and maintain an education and training program for benefit review officers and shall consult or contract with the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service or other appropriate organizations for this purpose.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8279.051 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8279 / Section 8279.051
§ 8279.051. COMPOSITION OF BOARD.
Status: in_force

The board consists of five elected directors.
Tex. Transportation Code § 366.161 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 366 / Section 366.161
§ 366.161. TURNPIKE PROJECTS EXTENDING INTO OTHER COUNTIES.
Status: in_force

An authority may acquire, construct, operate, maintain, expand, or extend a turnpike project in:

(1) a county that is a part of the authority; or

(2) subject to Sections 366.031(e) and 366.0311, a county in which the authority operates or is constructing a turnpike project if the turnpike project in the affected county is a continuation of the authority's turnpike project or system extending from an adjacent county.
Tex. Local Government Code § 215.074 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 215 / Section 215.074
§ 215.074. THEATERS; SHOWS; AMUSEMENTS.
Status: in_force

The municipality may regulate the location and conduct of:

(1) theaters;

(2) movie theaters;

(3) bowling alleys; and

(4) other places of public amusements.
Tex. Government Code § 2152.065 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2152 / Section 2152.065
§ 2152.065. REPRESENTATION ON BOARD OR COMMITTEE.
Status: in_force

If the commission must be represented on a board or committee, the executive director or the executive director's designee shall serve as the commission's representative on the board or committee unless the presiding officer of the commission elects to personally serve as the commission's representative or appoints a specific person to serve as the commission's representative on the board or committee.
Tex. Human Resources Code § 137.152 — TX Code / Code hr / Chapter 137 / Section 137.152
§ 137.152. EARLY YOUTH INTERVENTION SERVICES.
Status: in_force

(a) This section applies to a child who:

(1) is seven years of age or older and under 17 years of age; and

(2) has not had the disabilities of minority for general purposes removed under Chapter 31, Family Code.

(b) The commission shall operate a program under this section to provide family support services for children in at-risk situations and for the families of those children.

(c) The commission may not provide services under this section to a child who has:

(1) at any time been referred to juvenile court for engaging in conduct that violates a penal law of this state of the grade of felony other than a state jail felony; or

(2) been found to have engaged in delinquent conduct under Title 3, Family Code.

(d) The commission may provide services under this section to a child who engages in conduct for which the child may be found by a court to be an at-risk child, without regard to whether the conduct violates a penal law of this state of the grade of felony other than a state jail felony, if the child was younger than 10 years of age at the time the child engaged in the conduct.

(e) The commission shall provide services for a child and the child's family if a contract to provide services under this section is available in the county and the child is referred to the commission as an at-risk child by:

(1) a juvenile court or probation department as part of a progressive sanctions program under Chapter 59, Family Code;

(2) a law enforcement officer or agency under Section 52.03, Family Code; or

(3) a justice or municipal court under Article 45A.457, 45A.509, or 45A.510, Code of Criminal Procedure.

(f) The services under this section may include:

(1) crisis family intervention;

(2) emergency short-term residential care for children 10 years of age or older;

(3) family counseling;

(4) parenting skills training;

(5) youth coping skills training;

(6) advocacy training; and

(7) mentoring.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3878.109 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3878 / Section 3878.109
§ 3878.109. ROAD POWERS.
Status: in_force

The district may exercise powers given to:

(1) a road district created under Chapter 257, Transportation Code; and

(2) a road utility district created under Chapter 441, Transportation Code.
Tex. Transportation Code § 5.005 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 5 / Section 5.005
§ 5.005. BILL OF LADING OR RECEIPT; CONDITION OF TRANSPORTED GOODS.
Status: in_force

(a) A common carrier receiving goods for transportation shall, when requested, give the shipper a bill of lading or written receipt stating the quantity, character, order, and condition of the goods.

(b) A common carrier shall deliver to the consignee the goods listed on a bill of lading or receipt in an order and condition similar to the order and condition of the goods when the goods were accepted for transport, except for any unavoidable wear and tear or deterioration because of the transportation of the goods.

(c) A common carrier that violates Subsection (a) is liable to the owner of the goods for a penalty of not less than $5 or more than $500.

(d) An action under Subsection (c) must be brought in the county in which the damages occur or the carrier resides.

(e) A common carrier that violates Subsection (b) is liable for damages resulting from the violation as at common law.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7996A.0105 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7996A / Section 7996A.0105
§ 7996A.0105. 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. Parks and Wildlife Code § 82.502 — TX Code / Code pw / Chapter 82 / Section 82.502
§ 82.502. MARKING BOUNDARIES.
Status: in_force

The department shall place suitable markers defining the boundary of the wildlife sanctuary as described in this subchapter.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3979.0106 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3979 / Section 3979.0106
§ 3979.0106. ELIGIBILITY FOR INCLUSION IN SPECIAL ZONES.
Status: in_force

All or any part of the area of the district is eligible to be included in:

(1) a tax increment reinvestment zone created under Chapter 311, Tax Code;

(2) a tax abatement reinvestment zone created under Chapter 312, Tax Code;

(3) an enterprise zone created under Chapter 2303, Government Code; or

(4) an industrial district created under Chapter 42, Local Government Code.
Tex. Occupations Code § 2051.301 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 2051 / Section 2051.301
§ 2051.301. ATHLETE AGENT INTERVIEW PROGRAM.
Status: in_force

(a) Each institution of higher education shall sponsor an athlete agent interview program on the institution's campus.

(b) A registered athlete agent may interview an athlete during an interview program to discuss:

(1) financial services and advice offered by the athlete agent; and

(2) the athlete agent's representation of the athlete relating to marketing the athlete's athletic ability and reputation.

(c) The compliance coordinator or secretary of state shall, not later than the 30th day before the date on which an interview program sponsored under this section begins, notify each registered athlete agent in writing of the interview program.
Tex. Education Code § 12.137 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 12 / Section 12.137
§ 12.137. CERTAIN CHARTER HOLDERS AUTHORIZED TO PROVIDE COMBINED SERVICES FOR CERTAIN ADULT AND HIGH SCHOOL DROPOUT RECOVERY PROGRAMS.
Status: in_force

(a) This section applies only to:

(1) an open-enrollment charter school designated as a dropout recovery school as described by Section 12.1141(c) if the enrollment of the school consists only of students 16 years of age and older; and

(2) an adult education program provided under the adult high school charter school program under Subchapter G.

(b) Notwithstanding any other law, an entity granted a charter to operate a charter school described by Subsection (a)(1) and a charter to provide an adult education program described by Subsection (a)(2) may, for the purpose of providing services to students enrolled in the charter school and the adult education program, place students, regardless of the age of the students, at the same facility and in the same classroom setting or learning environment, the same cafeteria, or the same activity sanctioned by the school and the program.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8074.0101 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8074 / Section 8074.0101
§ 8074.0101. 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. 225.
Tex. Government Code § 2171.102 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2171 / Section 2171.102
§ 2171.102. MAINTENANCE OF STATE VEHICLES.
Status: in_force

(a) The office of vehicle fleet management may, for a fee, provide routine periodic maintenance service to state agencies located in Travis County.

(b) The office may negotiate contracts for major overhauls and other extensive mechanical work.

(c) Contracts entered into under this section are not subject to the competitive bidding requirements imposed under Chapters 2155, 2156, 2157, and 2158.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 282.047 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 282 / Section 282.047
§ 282.047. GIFTS AND ENDOWMENTS.
Status: in_force

The board may accept bequests and contributions on behalf of the district.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8506.061 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8506 / Section 8506.061
§ 8506.061. SEPARATION OF POLICYMAKING AND MANAGEMENT FUNCTIONS.
Status: in_force

The board shall develop and implement policies that clearly separate the policymaking responsibilities of the board and the management responsibilities of the general manager and staff of the authority.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 674.001 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 674 / Section 674.001
§ 674.001. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this chapter:

(1) "Decedent" means:

(A) a person for whom a fetal death certificate must be filed; or

(B) a deceased infant.

(2) "Fetal death certificate" means a death certificate filed for any fetus weighing 350 grams or more or, if the weight is unknown, a fetus age 20 weeks or more as calculated from the start date of the last normal menstrual period to the date of delivery.

(3) "Health care provider" means any health care practitioner or facility that provides medical evaluation or treatment, including mental health evaluation or treatment.

(4) "Infant" means a child younger than one year of age.

(5) "Local health authority" means:

(A) a municipal or county health authority;

(B) a director of a local health department or public health district; or

(C) a regional director of a public health region.

(6) "Review" means a reexamination of information regarding a decedent from relevant agencies, professionals, health care providers, and the family of the decedent.

(7) "Review team" means the fetal and infant mortality review team.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1114.305 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1114 / Section 1114.305
§ 1114.305. DETERMINATION OF DEBT.
Status: in_force

After issuing the dissolution order, the commissioners court shall:

(1) determine the full debt owed by the district; and

(2) correct the last approved assessment rolls of the district by adding any property accidentally omitted before the dissolution order was issued.
Tex. Occupations Code § 160.056 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 160 / Section 160.056
§ 160.056. CIVIL LIABILITY.
Status: in_force

A person or entity is not liable for any action taken by the person or entity under this subchapter, and a cause of action does not arise against that person or entity, if the person or entity is:

(1) an insurer reporting under this subchapter;

(2) an agent or employee of that insurer; or

(3) a member, employee, or representative of the board.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 9078.0154 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 9078 / Section 9078.0154
§ 9078.0154. BOND ELECTION REQUIRED.
Status: in_force

(a) Bonds, other than refunding bonds, may not be issued unless approved by the voters of the district as provided by general law.

(b) If a proposition submitted at an election is defeated, another election may be held in the district to vote on the same or a similar proposition at a time determined by the board.

(c) The board may call an election under this section without a petition. The resolution calling the election must specify:

(1) the time and place at which the election will be held;

(2) the purpose for which the bonds will be issued;

(3) the maximum maturity date and maximum interest rate of the bonds;

(4) the form of the ballot; and

(5) the presiding judge for each voting place.

(d) Notice of the election must be given by publishing a substantial copy of the resolution calling the election in a newspaper of general circulation in the district. The notice must be published once each week for two consecutive weeks. The first publication must be not later than the 14th day before the date of the election.
Tex. Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 15.062 — TX Code / Code cp / Chapter 15 / Section 15.062
§ 15.062. COUNTERCLAIMS, CROSS CLAIMS, AND THIRD-PARTY CLAIMS.
Status: in_force

(a) Venue of the main action shall establish venue of a counterclaim, cross claim, or third-party claim properly joined under the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure or any applicable statute.

(b) If an original defendant properly joins a third-party defendant, venue shall be proper for a claim arising out of the same transaction, occurrence, or series of transactions or occurrences by the plaintiff against the third-party defendant if the claim arises out of the subject matter of the plaintiff's claim against the original defendant.
Tex. Finance Code § 97.052 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 97 / Section 97.052
§ 97.052. APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL OF REORGANIZATION.
Status: in_force

The application for approval of reorganization must contain:

(1) a brief statement summarizing a reorganization plan;

(2) two copies of the proposed articles of incorporation of the subsidiary savings bank acknowledged by the incorporators of the subsidiary savings bank;

(3) two copies of the proposed bylaws of the savings bank;

(4) a statement that the plan of reorganization was advised, authorized, and approved by the savings bank in the manner and by the vote required by its charter and the laws of this state; and

(5) a statement of the manner of approval.
Tex. Water Code § 55.456 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 55 / Section 55.456
§ 55.456. OBTAINING LOAN WHEN BONDS CANNOT BE SOLD.
Status: in_force

If the district has any bonds which were issued under the provisions of this code but which cannot, in the opinion of the board, be sold on terms which are advantageous to the district, the district may obtain a loan in an amount of not more than the amount of the unsold bonds. The money may be used for any of the purposes for which the bonds were issued, and the bonds may be pledged as a guarantee or assurance that the loan will be paid. The amount of bonds pledged may not exceed the amount of the loan by more than 15 percent.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 442A.056 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 442A / Section 442A.056
§ 442A.056. TEXAS PREMIER PHARMACY DESIGNATION.
Status: in_force

(a) The board shall designate each pharmacy participating in the pilot program as a Texas premier pharmacy provider committed to safe prescription drug disposal.

(b) A participating pharmacy may use the designation for marketing purposes.
Tex. Insurance Code § 402.052 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 402 / Section 402.052
§ 402.052. ACQUISITIONS AND DISPOSITIONS SUBJECT TO CHAPTER.
Status: in_force

(a) An asset acquisition subject to this chapter includes a purchase, lease, exchange, merger, consolidation, succession, or other acquisition of assets, except the construction or development of real property by or for the reporting insurer or health maintenance organization or the acquisition of materials for that purpose.

(b) An asset disposition subject to this chapter includes a sale, lease, exchange, merger, consolidation, mortgage, hypothecation, assignment, whether for the benefit of a creditor or otherwise, abandonment, destruction, or other disposition of assets.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 195.002 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 195 / Section 195.002
§ 195.002. SUPERVISION AND INVESTIGATION BY STATE REGISTRAR.
Status: in_force

(a) The state registrar shall execute this title throughout the state. To ensure uniform compliance with this title, the state registrar has supervisory power over local registrars, deputy registrars, and subregistrars.

(b) The state registrar or the state registrar's representative may investigate cases of irregularity or violations of law. On request, any other registrar shall aid in the investigation.

(c) If the state registrar considers it necessary, the state registrar shall report a violation of this title to the appropriate district or county attorney for prosecution. The report must include a statement of the facts and circumstances. The district or county attorney shall immediately initiate and promptly follow up the necessary court proceedings against the person or corporation responsible for the alleged violation.

(d) On the request of the state registrar, the attorney general shall assist in enforcing this title.
Tex. Government Code § 508.0441 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 508 / Section 508.0441
§ 508.0441. RELEASE AND REVOCATION DUTIES.
Status: in_force

(a) Board members and parole commissioners shall determine:

(1) which inmates are to be released on parole or mandatory supervision;

(2) conditions of parole or mandatory supervision, including special conditions;

(3) the modification and withdrawal of conditions of parole or mandatory supervision;

(4) which releasees may be released from supervision and reporting; and

(5) the continuation, modification, and revocation of parole or mandatory supervision.

(b) The board shall develop and implement a policy that clearly defines circumstances under which a board member or parole commissioner should disqualify himself or herself from voting on:

(1) a parole decision; or

(2) a decision to revoke parole or mandatory supervision.

(c) The board may adopt reasonable rules as proper or necessary relating to:

(1) the eligibility of an inmate for release on parole or release to mandatory supervision;

(2) the conduct of a parole or mandatory supervision hearing; or

(3) conditions to be imposed on a releasee.

(d) The presiding officer may provide a written plan for the administrative review of actions taken by a parole panel by a review panel.

(e) Board members and parole commissioners shall, at the direction of the presiding officer, file activity reports on duties performed under this chapter.
Tex. Government Code § 550.0103 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 550 / Section 550.0103
§ 550.0103. RENEWING OUR COMMUNITIES ACCOUNT.
Status: in_force

(a) The renewing our communities account is an account in the general revenue fund that may be appropriated only to the commission for:

(1) the purposes and activities authorized by this subchapter; and

(2) reasonable administrative expenses under this subchapter.

(b) The purposes of the account are to:

(1) increase the capacity of faith- and community-based organizations to provide charitable services and to manage human resources and funds;

(2) assist local governmental entities in establishing local offices to promote faith- and community-based initiatives; and

(3) foster better partnerships between state government and faith- and community-based organizations.

(c) The account consists of:

(1) all money appropriated for the purposes of this subchapter; and

(2) any gifts, grants, or donations received for the purposes of this subchapter.

(d) The account is exempt from the application of Section 403.095.
Tex. Insurance Code § 494.001 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 494 / Section 494.001
§ 494.001. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this chapter:

(1) "Aircraft" means an object that is capable of:

(A) moving through the atmosphere, regardless of whether the object is powered or tethered; and

(B) lifting the weight of the object and an additional payload.

(2) "Space equipment" means a spacecraft, satellite, rocket, or other manmade object that may be:

(A) launched from earth into orbit around a celestial body or for space travel; or

(B) placed into orbit around a celestial body.