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Tex. Property Code § 112.085 — TX Code / Code pr / Chapter 112 / Section 112.085
§ 112.085. EXCEPTIONS TO POWER OF DISTRIBUTION.
Status: in_force

An authorized trustee may not exercise a power to distribute principal of a trust under Section 112.072 or 112.073 to:

(1) reduce, limit, or modify a beneficiary's current, vested right to:

(A) receive a mandatory distribution of income or principal;

(B) receive a mandatory annuity or unitrust interest;

(C) withdraw a percentage of the value of the trust; or

(D) withdraw a specified dollar amount from the trust;

(2) materially limit a trustee's fiduciary duty:

(A) under the terms of the trust; or

(B) in a manner that would be prohibited by Section 111.0035;

(3) decrease or indemnify against a trustee's liability;

(4) add a provision exonerating a trustee from liability for failure to exercise reasonable care, diligence, and prudence;

(5) eliminate a provision granting another person the right to remove or replace the authorized trustee exercising the distribution power under Section 112.072 or 112.073; or

(6) reduce, limit, or modify in the second trust a perpetuities provision included in the first trust, unless expressly permitted by the terms of the first trust.
Tex. Labor Code § 82.005 — TX Code / Code la / Chapter 82 / Section 82.005
§ 82.005. LIMITED EFFECT.
Status: in_force

This chapter does not affect a claim or right to a payment or refund between persons other than:

(1) an employer or trustee that makes the payment or refund; or

(2) a corporation that accepts for transfer corporate stock that is a part of the payment or refund.
Tex. Education Code § 66.72 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 66 / Section 66.72
§ 66.72. CESSATION OF PRODUCTION; DRILLING AND REWORKING.
Status: in_force

Each lease shall provide that in the event production of oil or gas on the leased premises, once obtained, shall cease for any cause within 60 days before the expiration of the primary term of the lease or at any time or times thereafter, the lease shall not terminate if the lessee commences additional drilling or reworking operations within 60 days thereafter, and the lease shall remain in full force and effect so long as such operations continue in good faith and in workmanlike manner, without interruptions, totalling more than 60 days during any one such operation; and if such drilling or reworking operations result in the production of oil and/or gas, the lease shall remain in full force and effect so long as oil or gas is produced therefrom in paying quantities or payment of shut-in gas well royalty or compensatory royalties is made as provided in this subchapter.
Tex. Government Code § 662.066 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 662 / Section 662.066
§ 662.066. FALLEN LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER DAY.
Status: in_force

(a) July 7 is Fallen Law Enforcement Officer Day in recognition of the ultimate sacrifice made by Texas law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty.

(b) Fallen Law Enforcement Officer Day shall be regularly observed by appropriate ceremonies.
Tex. Local Government Code § 254.021 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 254 / Section 254.021
§ 254.021. MANAGEMENT AND CONTROL BY GOVERNING BODY OR BOARD OF TRUSTEES.
Status: in_force

(a) An ordinance authorizing the issuance of obligations under this chapter may provide that, while the principal of or interest on the obligations is outstanding, management and control of island property owned by the municipality and of the revenue generated by the island property is in:

(1) the governing body of the municipality; or

(2) a board of trustees named in the ordinance.

(b) A board may consist of not more than nine members.

(c) Notwithstanding Subsection (a), if the municipality is operating under a home-rule charter that requires that island property be managed or controlled by a board of trustees or commission, the charter controls and a reference in this chapter to a board of trustees is a reference to the board or commission provided in the charter.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8809.001 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8809 / Section 8809.001
§ 8809.001. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this chapter:

(1) "Board" means the district's board of directors.

(2) "Director" means a board member.

(3) "District" means the Anderson County Underground Water Conservation District.
Tex. Local Government Code § 158.0123 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 158 / Section 158.0123
§ 158.0123. COST OF PREPARING COMMISSION RECORD.
Status: in_force

(a) The commission may require a party who appeals a final decision under Section 158.012 to pay one-half of the cost of preparation of the original or a certified copy of the record of the commission proceeding that is required to be sent to the reviewing court.

(b) A charge imposed under this section is a court cost and may be assessed by the court in accordance with the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure.
Tex. Family Code § 65.102 — TX Code / Code fa / Chapter 65 / Section 65.102
§ 65.102. REMEDIAL ACTIONS.
Status: in_force

(a) The truancy court shall determine and order appropriate remedial actions in regard to a child who has been found to have engaged in truant conduct.

(b) The truancy court shall orally pronounce the court's remedial actions in the child's presence and enter those actions in a written order.

(c) After pronouncing the court's remedial actions, the court shall advise the child and the child's parent, guardian, or guardian ad litem of:

(1) the child's right to appeal, as detailed in Subchapter D; and

(2) the procedures for the sealing of the child's records under Section 65.201.
Tex. Parks and Wildlife Code § 22.026 — TX Code / Code pw / Chapter 22 / Section 22.026
§ 22.026. MATURITY OF BONDS.
Status: in_force

The bonds may mature, serially or otherwise, not more than 40 years from the date of their issuance.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 401.0151 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 401 / Section 401.0151
§ 401.0151. TRAINING FOR ADVISORY BOARD MEMBERS.
Status: in_force

(a) A person who is appointed to and qualifies for office as a member of the advisory board may not vote, deliberate, or be counted as a member in attendance at a meeting of the advisory board until the person completes a training program that complies with this section.

(b) The training program must provide the person with information regarding:

(1) the legislation that created the advisory board;

(2) the role and functions of the advisory board;

(3) the rules of the advisory board and applicable rules of the department, with an emphasis on the rules that relate to disciplinary and investigatory authority;

(4) the requirements of:

(A) the open meetings law, Chapter 551, Government Code;

(B) the public information law, Chapter 552, Government Code;

(C) the administrative procedure law, Chapter 2001, Government Code; and

(D) other laws relating to public officials, including conflict-of-interest laws; and

(5) any applicable ethics policies adopted by the advisory board or the Texas Ethics Commission.

(c) A person appointed to the advisory board is entitled to reimbursement, as provided by the General Appropriations Act, for the travel expenses incurred in attending the training program regardless of whether the attendance at the program occurs before or after the person qualifies for office.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1057.206 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1057 / Section 1057.206
§ 1057.206. INVESTMENT OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND PROCEEDS.
Status: in_force

Until the proceeds from the sale of general obligation bonds are needed to carry out the bond purpose, the proceeds may be:

(1) invested in direct obligations of the United States; or

(2) placed on time deposit.
Tex. Tax Code § 352.111 — TX Code / Code tx / Chapter 352 / Section 352.111
§ 352.111. USE OF REVENUE; COUNTIES BORDERING PORTION OF NECHES RIVER, SABINE RIVER, AND SABINE LAKE.
Status: in_force

(a) In addition to the purposes authorized by this chapter, the revenue from a tax imposed under this chapter by a county authorized to impose the tax by Section 352.002(a)(28) may be used to construct and equip a pavilion that is primarily used for events attended by tourists and hotel guests and that has a substantial impact on hotel activity.

(b) If a county to which this section applies uses revenue derived from the tax imposed under this chapter for a purpose described by Subsection (a), the county may not reduce the percentage of revenue from the tax imposed under this chapter and allocated for a purpose described by Section 351.101(a)(3) to a percentage that is less than the average percentage of that revenue allocated by the county for that purpose during the 36-month period preceding the date the county first uses hotel occupancy tax revenue for the purpose described by Subsection (a).
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 9055.154 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 9055 / Section 9055.154
§ 9055.154. WATER APPROPRIATION PERMITS.
Status: in_force

The district may acquire water appropriation permits directly from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality or from owners of permits.
Tex. Election Code § 231.005 — TX Code / Code el / Chapter 231 / Section 231.005
§ 231.005. JURY TRIAL NOT ALLOWED.
Status: in_force

The district judge shall decide the issues of fact in an election contest without a jury.
Tex. Property Code § 27.005 — TX Code / Code pr / Chapter 27 / Section 27.005
§ 27.005. LIMITATIONS ON EFFECT OF CHAPTER.
Status: in_force

This chapter does not create a cause of action or derivative liability or extend a limitations period.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3816.101 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3816 / Section 3816.101
§ 3816.101. DISTRICT POWERS.
Status: in_force

(a) The district has all powers necessary to accomplish the purposes for which the district was created.

(b) The district may exercise the powers given to:

(1) a corporation created under Chapter 505, Local Government Code; or

(2) a housing finance corporation created under Chapter 394, Local Government Code, to provide housing or residential development projects in the district.
Tex. Water Code § 62.153 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 62 / Section 62.153
§ 62.153. DUTIES OF DISTRICT TREASURER; AUTHORITY OF DESIGNATED OFFICER.
Status: in_force

(a) The district treasurer shall:

(1) open an account for all funds received by the district treasurer for the district and all district funds which the treasurer pays out;

(2) pay out money on vouchers signed by the chairman of the commission, any two members of the commission, or the commissioners court, or any two of any number of persons delegated by the commission with authority to sign vouchers, provided that the commission may, in such delegation, limit the authority of such persons and may require that each furnish a fidelity bond in such amount as the commission shall specify and subject to commission approval;

(3) carefully preserve all orders for the payment of money; and

(4) render a correct account to the commissioners court of all matters relating to the financial condition of the district as often as required by the commissioners court.

(b) The district treasurer is not required to sign a check drawn on a depository selected under Section 62.156, unless the district treasurer is the designated officer of the district, as defined by Section 60.271(g).

(c) A designated officer of a district may make a payment on behalf of the district by a check drawn on a depository selected under Section 62.155 in a manner consistent with the payment procedures adopted under Section 60.271(f) without authorization by the district treasurer.
Tex. Human Resources Code § 245.105 — TX Code / Code hr / Chapter 245 / Section 245.105
§ 245.105. STATISTICS AND REPORTS CONCERNING RECONSIDERATIONS OF EXTENSION ORDERS.
Status: in_force

(a) The department shall maintain statistics of the number of requests for reconsideration of an extension order that are submitted under Section 245.104 and the action taken on reconsideration of the extension order. The statistics must include aggregated information concerning:

(1) the race, age, sex, specialized treatment needs, and county of origin for each child for whom a request for reconsideration of an extension order is submitted;

(2) whether a request for reconsideration of an extension order results in:

(A) a discharge or release under supervision; or

(B) the original extension order being upheld;

(3) the facility in which the child is confined; and

(4) if applicable, any allegations concerning the abuse, mistreatment, or neglect of the child, aggregated by the type of misconduct to which the child was subjected.

(b) To the extent authorized under law, the statistics maintained under Subsection (a) are public information under Chapter 552, Government Code, and the department shall post the statistics on the department's Internet website.

(c) The department shall prepare and deliver to the standing committees of the senate and house of representatives with primary jurisdiction over matters concerning correctional facilities a report concerning the statistics maintained under Subsection (a).
Tex. Business & Commerce Code § 1.102 — TX Code / Code bc / Chapter 1 / Section 1.102
§ 1.102. SCOPE OF CHAPTER.
Status: in_force

This chapter applies to a transaction to the extent that it is governed by another chapter of this title.
Tex. Election Code § 66.058 — TX Code / Code el / Chapter 66 / Section 66.058
§ 66.058. PRESERVATION OF PRECINCT ELECTION RECORDS.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as otherwise provided by this code, the precinct election records shall be preserved by the authority to whom they are distributed for at least 22 months after election day.

(b) For a period of at least 60 days after the date of the election, the voted ballots shall be preserved securely in a locked room in the locked ballot box in which they are delivered to the general custodian of election records. On the 61st day after election day, the general custodian of election records may:

(1) require a person who has possession of a key that operates the lock on a ballot box containing voted ballots to return the key to the custodian; and

(2) unlock the ballot box and transfer the voted ballots to another secure container for the remainder of the preservation period.

(b-1) Except as permitted by this code, a ballot box or other secure container containing voted ballots may not be opened during the preservation period.

(c) If during the preservation period an authorized entry is made into a ballot box or other secure container containing voted ballots, when the purpose for the entry is fulfilled, the box or container shall be relocked or resecured, and the box and key or secure container returned to the custodian.

(d) A custodian of a ballot box or secure container containing voted ballots commits an offense if, during the preservation period prescribed by Subsection (a), the custodian:

(1) makes an unauthorized entry into the box or container; or

(2) fails to prevent another person from handling the box or container in an unauthorized manner or from making an unauthorized entry into the box or container.

(e) An offense under Subsection (d) is a Class A misdemeanor.

(f) The records in ballot box no. 4 may be preserved in that box or by any other method chosen by the custodian. If the records are removed from the box, they may not be commingled with any other election records kept by the custodian.

(g) Electronic records created under Chapter 129 shall be preserved in a secure container.

(h) For the preservation of precinct election records in an election involving a federal office, the secretary of state shall instruct the affected authorities on the actions necessary to comply with federal law and otherwise implement this section.
Tex. Natural Resources Code § 161.225 — TX Code / Code nr / Chapter 161 / Section 161.225
§ 161.225. SALE TO A NONVETERAN.
Status: in_force

If the sale is made to a person other than a qualified Texas veteran, the assignee and all subsequent assignees shall assume an interest rate on the indebtedness to the board determined by the board at an amount not less than one percent a year greater than the rate determined by the board for sale to veterans under Sections 161.175 and 161.231 through 161.234 of this code or Subchapter G of this chapter on the date on which the transfer, sale, or conveyance is approved. If the purchase contract is awarded in a divorce action or incident to a written separation agreement, the interest rate shall not change.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3831.106 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3831 / Section 3831.106
§ 3831.106. GIFTS, GRANTS, AND LOANS.
Status: in_force

The district may accept a gift, grant, or loan from any person for any district purpose.
Tex. Finance Code § 393.503 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 393 / Section 393.503
§ 393.503. DAMAGES.
Status: in_force

(a) A consumer injured by a violation of this chapter is entitled to recover:

(1) actual damages in an amount not less than the amount the consumer paid the credit services organization;

(2) reasonable attorney's fees; and

(3) court costs.

(b) A consumer who prevails in an action under this section may also be awarded punitive damages.
Tex. Local Government Code § 118.060 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 118 / Section 118.060
§ 118.060. CERTIFIED PAPERS, NO RETURN REQUIRED.
Status: in_force

(a) The fees for "Certified Papers" under Section 118.052(3) are for the county clerk's certificate that shall be placed on each page or part of a page, and a fee for copying each page or part of a page, of a notice, statement, transcript, or other document authorized or required to be issued by the clerk.

(b) The fee must be paid at the time the order is placed.
Tex. Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 17.024 — TX Code / Code cp / Chapter 17 / Section 17.024
§ 17.024. SERVICE ON POLITICAL SUBDIVISION.
Status: in_force

(a) In a suit against a county, citation must be served on the county judge.

(b) In a suit against an incorporated city, town, or village, citation may be served on the mayor, clerk, secretary, or treasurer.

(c) In a suit against a school district, citation may be served on the president of the school board or on the superintendent.
Tex. Insurance Code § 984.051 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 984 / Section 984.051
§ 984.051. CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY REQUIRED.
Status: in_force

A Mexican casualty insurance company must hold a certificate of authority to engage in the business of insurance under this chapter.
Tex. Occupations Code § 1201.509 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 1201 / Section 1201.509
§ 1201.509. PROHIBITED RETENTION OF DEPOSIT.
Status: in_force

A retailer, salesperson, or agent of the retailer may not refuse to refund a consumer's deposit except as provided by Section 1201.151.
Tex. Occupations Code § 801.151 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 801 / Section 801.151
§ 801.151. RULES.
Status: in_force

(a) The board shall adopt rules as necessary to administer this chapter.

(b) The board shall adopt rules of professional conduct appropriate to establish and maintain a high standard of integrity, skills, and practice in the veterinary medicine profession.

(c) The board shall adopt rules to:

(1) protect the public;

(2) ensure that alternate therapies, including ultrasound diagnosis and therapy, magnetic field therapy, holistic medicine, homeopathy, chiropractic treatment, acupuncture, and laser therapy, are performed only by a veterinarian or under the supervision of a veterinarian;

(3) ensure that equine dentistry is performed only by a veterinarian who is active and in good standing or by a licensed equine dental provider who is active and in good standing under the appropriate level of supervision of a veterinarian who is active and in good standing and who has established a veterinarian-client-patient relationship with the owner or other caretaker of an animal in accordance with Section 801.351; and

(4) provide for the licensing and regulation of licensed veterinary technicians.

(d) The board may adopt rules regarding the work of a person who works under the supervision of a veterinarian.

(e) The board shall adopt rules to implement a jurisprudence examination for licensed equine dental providers and licensed veterinary technicians, including rules relating to the development and administration of the examination, examination fees, guidelines for reexamination, examination grading, and provision of notice of examination results.

(f) The board may not adopt rules that unreasonably restrict the selection by the owner or other caretaker of an animal of a licensed equine dental provider who is in good standing to provide equine dental services.
Tex. Government Code § 546.0401 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 546 / Section 546.0401
§ 546.0401. MEDICAID LONG-TERM CARE SYSTEM.
Status: in_force

(a) The commission shall ensure that the Medicaid long-term care system provides the broadest array of choices possible for recipients while ensuring that the services are delivered in a manner that is cost-effective and makes the best use of available funds.

(b) The commission shall also make every effort to improve the quality of care for recipients of Medicaid long-term care services by:

(1) evaluating the need for expanding the provider base for consumer-directed services and, if the commission identifies a demand for that expansion, encouraging area agencies on aging, independent living centers, and other potential long-term care providers to become providers through contracts with the commission;

(2) ensuring that all recipients who reside in a nursing facility are provided information about end-of-life care options and the importance of planning for end-of-life care; and

(3) developing policies to encourage a recipient who resides in a nursing facility to receive treatment at that facility whenever possible, while ensuring that the recipient receives an appropriate continuum of care.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 772.226 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 772 / Section 772.226
§ 772.226. APPROVAL AND REGISTRATION OF BONDS.
Status: in_force

(a) Bonds issued by a district must be submitted to the attorney general for examination.

(b) If the attorney general finds that the bonds have been authorized in accordance with law, the attorney general shall approve them. On approval by the attorney general, the comptroller shall register the bonds.

(c) After the approval and registration of bonds, the bonds are incontestable in any court or other forum for any reason and are valid and binding obligations according to their terms for all purposes.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 439.023 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 439 / Section 439.023
§ 439.023. CONTRACTS; FUNDS.
Status: in_force

(a) The department may contract with other entities, including local governments and civic organizations, to implement this subchapter.

(b) The department may accept gifts, grants, and any other funds to implement this subchapter.
Tex. Estates Code § 1157.001 — TX Code / Code es / Chapter 1157 / Section 1157.001
§ 1157.001. PRESENTMENT OF CLAIM TO GUARDIAN OF THE ESTATE.
Status: in_force

A claim may be presented to the guardian of the estate at any time if:

(1) the estate has not been closed; and

(2) suit on the claim has not been barred by the general statutes of limitation.