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Tex. Health and Safety Code § 775.001 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 775 / Section 775.001
§ 775.001. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this chapter:

(1) "Board" means the board of emergency services commissioners.

(2) "District" means an emergency services district created under this chapter.
Tex. Insurance Code § 823.059 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 823 / Section 823.059
§ 823.059. EXEMPTIONS.
Status: in_force

(a) The registration requirement under Section 823.051 does not apply to a foreign or nondomestic insurer, other than a commercially domiciled insurer, that is subject to disclosure requirements adopted by statute or regulation in the jurisdiction of its domicile that are substantially similar to the disclosure requirements provided by this chapter.

(b) The commissioner may require an insurer that is exempt from registration under Subsection (a) to provide a copy of the registration statement or other information filed by the insurer with the insurance regulatory authority of its domiciliary jurisdiction.

(c) The commissioner, by rule or order, may exempt an insurer, information, or a transaction from the application of this subchapter.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8271.005 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8271 / Section 8271.005
§ 8271.005. EXPANSION OF DISTRICT.
Status: in_force

(a) If land is annexed by the district under Section 49.301, Water Code, the board may require the petitioners to:

(1) assume the petitioners' pro rata share of the voted but unissued bonds of the district; and

(2) authorize the board to impose a tax on the petitioners' property to pay for the bonds after the bonds have been issued.

(b) If land is annexed by the district under Section 49.302, Water Code, the board may submit to the voters of the area to be annexed a proposition on the question of the assumption by the area to be annexed of its part of the voted but not yet issued or sold tax or tax-revenue bonds of the district and the imposition of an ad valorem tax on taxable property in the area to be annexed along with a tax in the rest of the district for the payment of the bonds.

(c) If the petitioners consent or if the election results favorably, the district may issue its voted but unissued tax or tax-revenue bonds regardless of changes to district boundaries since the original voting or authorization of the bonds.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8222.005 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8222 / Section 8222.005
§ 8222.005. INITIAL DISTRICT TERRITORY.
Status: in_force

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

(b) The boundaries and field notes contained in Section 2 of the Act creating this chapter form a closure. A mistake 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 a purpose for which the district is created or to pay the principal of and interest on the bond;

(3) right to impose an assessment or tax; or

(4) legality or operation.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 366.006 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 366 / Section 366.006
§ 366.006. CERTAIN LEASED LAND OWNED BY FEDERAL GOVERNMENT.
Status: in_force

(a) If a tract of land owned by the federal government contains separately leased individual parts, each leased part is considered a separate tract of land for purposes of this chapter or a rule adopted under this chapter.

(b) The commission may adopt rules as necessary to administer this section.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 791.005 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 791 / Section 791.005
§ 791.005. LOCATION OF FIRE ESCAPES.
Status: in_force

Consistent with accessibility, each fire escape subject to this chapter must be located as far as possible from stairways, elevator hatchways, and other openings in the floors of the building served by the fire escape. If possible, each fire escape must be located at the end of a hallway or unobstructed passageway and as far apart as is consistent with the construction and location of the building.
Tex. Property Code § 11.0041 — TX Code / Code pr / Chapter 11 / Section 11.0041
§ 11.0041. REVIEW OF CERTAIN INSTRUMENTS IN CERTAIN COUNTIES.
Status: in_force

(a) This section applies only to the county clerk of a county:

(1) that:

(A) is located on the international border; and

(B) has a population of less than 15,000;

(2) in which a colonia self-help center established under Section 2306.582, Government Code, is located; or

(3) that is served by a colonia self-help center described by Subdivision (2) in another county.

(b) Before accepting an instrument conveying real property for filing, the county clerk may send the instrument to the county attorney for review under this section. Not later than five business days after the date the county attorney receives an instrument under this subsection, the county attorney shall:

(1) review the instrument to determine whether the platting requirements prescribed by Sections 232.023, 232.025, and 232.031, Local Government Code, have been satisfied; and

(2) return the instrument to the county clerk with a statement of the county attorney's determination under Subdivision (1).

(c) Notwithstanding Section 11.004(a), the county clerk shall immediately notify the party that presented the instrument for recording that:

(1) the clerk is referring the instrument to the county attorney for review;

(2) the instrument will not be immediately recorded; and

(3) the clerk is not required to file an instrument the county attorney determines the clerk is not required to file.
Tex. Parks and Wildlife Code § 24.006 — TX Code / Code pw / Chapter 24 / Section 24.006
§ 24.006. FUNDS FOR GRANTS TO LOCAL GOVERNMENTS.
Status: in_force

When state revenues to the Texas recreation and parks account exceed $14 million per year, an amount not less than 15 percent shall be made available for grants to local governments for up to 50 percent of the cost of acquisition or development of indoor public recreation facilities for indoor recreation programs, sports activities, nature programs, or exhibits.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 81D.003 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 81D / Section 81D.003
§ 81D.003. PROHIBITED ADVERSE ACTION BY EMPLOYER.
Status: in_force

An employer may not take an adverse action against an employee, contractor, applicant for employment, or applicant for a contract position for a refusal to be vaccinated against COVID-19.
Tex. Government Code § 482.105 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 482 / Section 482.105
§ 482.105. BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
Status: in_force

(a) The commission is governed by a board of directors composed of the following nine voting members:

(1) three members appointed by the governor;

(2) three members appointed by the lieutenant governor; and

(3) three members appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives.

(a-1) The executive director of the Texas Economic Development and Tourism Office serves as an ex officio nonvoting member of the board.

(b) In making appointments under Subsection (a), the governor, lieutenant governor, and speaker of the house of representatives shall prioritize appointing individuals with experience in:

(1) the nongovernmental commercial space industry;

(2) governmental space operations;

(3) military space operations;

(4) space-related economic development;

(5) space-related academic research; and

(6) nonprofit support of the space economy.

(c) Voting members of the board appointed by the governor, lieutenant governor, and speaker of the house serve for staggered six-year terms, with the terms of three members expiring on January 31 of each odd-numbered year.

(d) If a vacancy occurs on the board, the appropriate appointing authority shall appoint a successor, in the same manner as the original appointment, to serve for the remainder of the unexpired term. The appropriate appointing authority shall appoint the successor not later than the 30th day after the date the vacancy occurs.

(e) Not later than the 30th day after the date a voting board member's term expires, the appropriate appointing authority shall appoint a replacement.

(f) The board shall elect a presiding officer from among the voting members of the board.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8475.051 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8475 / Section 8475.051
§ 8475.051. GOVERNING BODY; TERMS.
Status: in_force

(a) The district is governed by a board of five elected directors.

(b) Except as provided by Section 8475.052, directors serve staggered four-year terms.
Tex. Business & Commerce Code § 681.168 — TX Code / Code bc / Chapter 681 / Section 681.168
§ 681.168. MCALLEN TRADE ZONE CORPORATION.
Status: in_force

The McAllen Trade Zone, Inc., organized under the laws of this state, with offices at McAllen, Hidalgo County, may apply for and accept a grant of authority to establish, operate, and maintain:

(1) a foreign trade zone at the McAllen port of entry; and

(2) other subzones, one of which may be located in Starr County.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 401.213 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 401 / Section 401.213
§ 401.213. INTERSTATE COMPACTS.
Status: in_force

The commission shall cooperate with and encourage the use of interstate compacts, including the Southern States Energy Board, to develop regional sites that divide among the states the disposal burden of low-level radioactive waste generated in the region.
Tex. Occupations Code § 301.1583 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 301 / Section 301.1583
§ 301.1583. DISCIPLINARY ACTION.
Status: in_force

(a) The board shall remove a disciplinary action from the nurse licensure verification page on the board's Internet website if:

(1) the disciplinary action is the only disciplinary action taken against the nurse;

(2) the disciplinary action was taken by the board for a violation that is not related to the practice of nursing;

(3) the disciplinary action did not result in the suspension or revocation of, or the probation of the suspension or revocation of, the nurse's license;

(4) the disciplinary action does not provide any indication that continued practice by the nurse may risk harm to a patient; and

(5) the nurse has successfully completed the requirements imposed by the board in the disciplinary order related to the disciplinary action.

(b) A disciplinary action that is removed from the nurse licensure verification page on the board's Internet website under Subsection (a) shall be removed from the public portion of the coordinated licensure information system, as defined by Section 304.0015 in Article II of the Nurse Licensure Compact.
Tex. Estates Code § 1251.008 — TX Code / Code es / Chapter 1251 / Section 1251.008
§ 1251.008. RIGHTS OF PROPOSED WARD AT HEARING.
Status: in_force

At a hearing under this subchapter, the proposed ward has the right to:

(1) receive prior notice;

(2) be represented by counsel;

(3) be present;

(4) present evidence;

(5) confront and cross-examine witnesses; and

(6) a closed hearing if requested by the proposed ward or the proposed ward's attorney.
Tex. Education Code § 49.253 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 49 / Section 49.253
§ 49.253. PROPOSITION.
Status: in_force

(a) The ballot shall be printed to permit voting for or against the proposition: "Creation of a consolidated taxing district composed of the territory of _________________________ school districts, and authorizing the levy, assessment, and collection of annual ad valorem taxes for the maintenance of the public free schools within that taxing district at a rate not to exceed $_________ on the $100 valuation of taxable property."

(b) The rate to be included in the proposition shall be provided by the agreement among the districts but may not exceed the maximum rate provided by law for independent school districts.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7919.203 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7919 / Section 7919.203
§ 7919.203. BONDS FOR ROAD PROJECTS.
Status: in_force

At the time of issuance, the total principal amount of bonds or other obligations issued or incurred to finance road projects and payable from ad valorem taxes may not exceed one-fourth of the assessed value of the real property in the district.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7969A.0106 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7969A / Section 7969A.0106
§ 7969A.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. Government Code § 411.075 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 411 / Section 411.075
§ 411.075. PROCEDURE AFTER ORDER.
Status: in_force

(a) Not later than the 15th business day after the date an order of nondisclosure of criminal history record information is issued under this subchapter, the clerk of the court shall send all relevant criminal history record information contained in the order or a copy of the order by certified mail, return receipt requested, or secure electronic mail, electronic transmission, or facsimile transmission to the Crime Records Service of the department.

(b) Not later than 10 business days after receipt of relevant criminal history record information contained in an order or a copy of an order under Subsection (a), the department shall seal any criminal history record information maintained by the department that is the subject of the order. The department shall also send all relevant criminal history record information contained in the order or a copy of the order by certified mail, return receipt requested, or secure electronic mail, electronic transmission, or facsimile transmission to all:

(1) law enforcement agencies, jails or other detention facilities, magistrates, courts, prosecuting attorneys, correctional facilities, central state depositories of criminal records, and other officials or agencies or other entities of this state or of any political subdivision of this state;

(2) central federal depositories of criminal records that there is reason to believe have criminal history record information that is the subject of the order; and

(3) private entities that purchase criminal history record information from the department or that otherwise are likely to have criminal history record information that is subject to the order.

(c) The director shall adopt rules regarding minimum standards for the security of secure electronic mail, electronic transmissions, and facsimile transmissions under Subsections (a) and (b). In adopting rules under this subsection, the director shall consult with the Office of Court Administration of the Texas Judicial System.

(d) Not later than 30 business days after receipt of relevant criminal history record information contained in an order or a copy of an order from the department under Subsection (b), an individual or entity described by Subsection (b)(1) shall seal any criminal history record information maintained by the individual or entity that is the subject of the order.

(e) The department may charge to a private entity that purchases criminal history record information from the department a fee in an amount sufficient to recover costs incurred by the department in providing relevant criminal history record information contained in an order or a copy of an order under Subsection (b)(3) to the entity.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7205.001 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7205 / Section 7205.001
§ 7205.001. DEFINITION.
Status: in_force

In this chapter, "district" means the Stephens Regional Special Utility District.
Tex. Agriculture Code § 161.041 — TX Code / Code ag / Chapter 161 / Section 161.041
§ 161.041. DISEASE CONTROL.
Status: in_force

(a) The commission shall protect all livestock, exotic livestock, domestic fowl, and exotic fowl from diseases the commission determines require control or eradication. The commission shall adopt and periodically update rules listing the diseases that require control or eradication by the commission. Section 2001.0045, Government Code, does not apply to rules adopted under this subsection.

(b) The commission may act to eradicate or control any disease or agent of transmission for any disease that affects livestock, exotic livestock, domestic fowl, or exotic fowl, regardless of whether the disease is communicable, even if the agent of transmission is an animal species that is not subject to the jurisdiction of the commission. The commission may adopt any rules necessary to carry out the purposes of this subsection, including rules concerning testing, movement, inspection, and treatment.

(c) A person commits an offense if the person knowingly fails to handle, in accordance with rules adopted by the commission, livestock, exotic livestock, domestic fowl, or exotic fowl:

(1) infected with a disease listed by the commission by rule under Subsection (a);

(2) exposed, as defined by commission rule, to a disease listed by the commission by rule under Subsection (a) if the commission has notified the person that the animal was exposed to the disease; or

(3) subject to a testing requirement due to a risk of exposure, as defined by commission rule, to a specific disease if the commission has notified the person of the testing requirement.

(d) A person commits an offense if the person knowingly fails to identify or refuses to permit an agent of the commission to identify, in accordance with rules adopted by the commission, livestock, exotic livestock, domestic fowl, or exotic fowl infected with a disease listed by the commission by rule under Subsection (a).

(e) An offense under Subsection (c) or (d) of this section is a Class C misdemeanor unless it is shown on the trial of the offense that the defendant has been previously convicted under this section, in which event the offense is a Class B misdemeanor.

(f) In complying with this section, the commission may not infringe on or supersede the authority of any other agency of this state, including the authority of the Parks and Wildlife Department relating to wildlife. If a conflict of authority occurs, the commission shall assume responsibility for disease control efforts, but work collaboratively with the other agency to enable each agency to effectively carry out its responsibilities.

(g) The commission's authority to control or eradicate an agent of transmission that is an animal species that is not subject to the jurisdiction of the commission is limited to instances when a disease that threatens livestock, exotic livestock, domestic fowl, or exotic fowl has been confirmed or is suspected to exist in that species and the commission determines that a serious threat to livestock, exotic livestock, domestic fowl, or exotic fowl exists.
Tex. Alcoholic Beverage Code § 108.07 — TX Code / Code al / Chapter 108 / Section 108.07
§ 108.07. ADVERTISING OF MIXED BEVERAGE ESTABLISHMENTS.
Status: in_force

The provisions of this code applicable to outdoor advertising and to advertising in or on the premises do not apply to establishments for which a mixed beverage permit has been issued. The commission or administrator shall promulgate reasonable rules relating to that type of advertising, and violation of any of those rules is a violation of this code.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 242.264 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 242 / Section 242.264
§ 242.264. ORDER.
Status: in_force

(a) The arbitrator may enter any order that may be entered by the department, executive commissioner, commissioner, or court under this chapter in relation to a dispute described by Section 242.251.

(b) The arbitrator shall enter the order not later than the 60th day after the last day of the arbitration.

(c) The arbitrator shall base the order on the facts established at arbitration, including stipulations of the parties, and on the law as properly applied to those facts.

(d) The order must:

(1) be in writing;

(2) be signed and dated by the arbitrator; and

(3) include a statement of the arbitrator's decision on the contested issues and the department's and institution's stipulations on uncontested issues.

(e) The arbitrator shall file a copy of the order with the department and shall notify the department and the institution in writing of the decision.
Tex. Tax Code § 42.30 — TX Code / Code tx / Chapter 42 / Section 42.30
§ 42.30. ATTORNEY NOTICE OF CERTAIN ENGAGEMENTS.
Status: in_force

(a) An attorney who accepts an engagement or compensation from a third party to represent a person in an appeal under this chapter shall provide notice to the person represented:

(1) informing the person that the attorney has been retained by a third party to represent the person;

(2) explaining the attorney's ethical obligations to the person in relation to the third party, including the obligation to ensure that the third party does not interfere with the attorney's independent judgment or the attorney-client relationship;

(3) describing the general activities the third party may perform in the appeal;

(4) explaining that compensation will be received by the attorney from the third party; and

(5) informing the person that the person's consent is required before the attorney may accept compensation from the third party.

(b) The attorney shall mail the notice by certified mail to the person represented by the attorney not later than the 30th day after the date the attorney accepts the engagement from the third party.

(c) Notwithstanding the other provisions of this section, an engagement complies with this section if each party related to the engagement, including the person represented in the appeal, the third party, and the attorney, enters into an agreement not later than the 30th day after the date of the filing of the appeal by the attorney that contains the information required by Subsection (a).

(d) A person may void an engagement that does not comply with this section. An attorney who does not comply with this section may be reported to the Office of Chief Disciplinary Counsel for the State Bar of Texas.
Tex. Transportation Code § 551.401 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 551 / Section 551.401
§ 551.401. DEFINITION.
Status: in_force

In this subchapter, "golf cart" means a motor vehicle designed by the manufacturer primarily for use on a golf course.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 12.0001 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 12 / Section 12.0001
§ 12.0001. COMMISSIONER'S POWERS AND DUTIES; EFFECT OF CONFLICT WITH OTHER LAW.
Status: in_force

To the extent a power or duty given to the commissioner by this title or another law conflicts with any of the following provisions of the Government Code, the Government Code provision controls:

(1) Subchapter A, Chapter 524;

(2) Section 524.0101;

(3) Sections 524.0151(a)(2) and (b);

(4) Section 524.0202; and

(5) Section 525.0254.
Tex. Agriculture Code § 71.153 — TX Code / Code ag / Chapter 71 / Section 71.153
§ 71.153. LOCAL REGULATION.
Status: in_force

(a) A political subdivision may not adopt an ordinance or rule that restricts the planting, sale, or distribution of noxious or invasive plant species.

(b) This section does not limit the preparation and distribution of educational materials relating to plants of local concern.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3985.0102 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3985 / Section 3985.0102
§ 3985.0102. NATURE OF DISTRICT.
Status: in_force

The Gateway Park Municipal Management District is a special district created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Tex. Government Code § 54.2611 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 54 / Section 54.2611
§ 54.2611. PAPERS TRANSMITTED TO JUDGE.
Status: in_force

At the conclusion of the proceedings, a magistrate shall transmit to the referring court any papers relating to the case, including the magistrate's findings, conclusions, orders, recommendations, or other action taken.