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Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8018A.0401 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8018A / Section 8018A.0401
§ 8018A.0401. ELECTIONS REGARDING TAXES OR BONDS.
Status: in_force

(a) The district may issue, without an election, bonds and other obligations secured by:

(1) revenue other than ad valorem taxes; or

(2) contract payments described by Section 8018A.0403.

(b) The district must hold an election in the manner provided by Chapters 49 and 54, Water Code, to obtain voter approval before the district may impose an ad valorem tax or issue bonds payable from ad valorem taxes.

(c) The district may not issue bonds payable from ad valorem taxes to finance a road project unless the issuance is approved by a vote of a two-thirds majority of the district voters voting at an election held for that purpose.
Tex. Utilities Code § 60.021 — TX Code / Code ut / Chapter 60 / Section 60.021
§ 60.021. MINIMUM UNBUNDLING REQUIREMENT.
Status: in_force

At a minimum, an incumbent local exchange company shall unbundle its network to the extent the Federal Communications Commission orders.
Tex. Transportation Code § 362.902 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 362 / Section 362.902
§ 362.902. INCLUSION OF TOLL PROJECTS IN UNIFIED TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM.
Status: in_force

The department shall adopt and include in the unified transportation program of the department a list of transportation projects in each department district that the department considers to be eligible and feasible for tolling. A transportation project that is included in the list is not required to be operated as a toll project.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3951.254 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3951 / Section 3951.254
§ 3951.254. EFFECTIVE DATE OF TAX.
Status: in_force

A tax imposed under this subchapter or the repeal or reduction of a tax under this subchapter takes effect on the first day of the first calendar quarter that occurs after the date the comptroller receives the copy of the resolution as required by Section 323.405(b), Tax Code.
Tex. Government Code § 403.121 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 403 / Section 403.121
§ 403.121. CONTENTS OF ESTIMATE.
Status: in_force

(a) In the statement required by Article III, Section 49a, of the Texas Constitution the comptroller shall list outstanding appropriations that may exist after the end of the current fiscal year but may not deduct them from the cash condition of the treasury or the anticipated revenues of the next biennium for the purpose of certification. The comptroller shall base the reports, estimates, and certifications of available funds on the actual or estimated cash condition of the treasury and shall consider outstanding and undisbursed appropriations at the end of each biennium as probable disbursements of the succeeding biennium in the same manner that earned but uncollected income of a current biennium is considered in probable receipts of the succeeding biennium. The comptroller shall consider as probable disbursements warrants that will be issued by the state before the end of the fiscal year.

(b) The comptroller shall include in the statement the detailed computations and all other pertinent information that the comptroller considered in arriving at the estimates of anticipated revenues.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8015.103 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8015 / Section 8015.103
§ 8015.103. AUTHORITY FOR ROAD PROJECTS.
Status: in_force

(a) Under Section 52, Article III, Texas Constitution, the district may design, acquire, construct, finance, issue bonds for, improve, and convey to this state, a county, or a municipality for operation and maintenance macadamized, graveled, or paved roads described by Section 54.234, Water Code, or improvements, including storm drainage, in aid of those roads.

(b) The district may exercise the powers provided by this section without submitting a petition to or obtaining approval from the commission as required by Section 54.234, Water Code.
Tex. Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 6.004 — TX Code / Code cp / Chapter 6 / Section 6.004
§ 6.004. SCHOOL DISTRICTS EXEMPT FROM SECURITY FOR COURT COSTS AND APPEAL BOND.
Status: in_force

A school district may institute and prosecute suits without giving security for cost and may appeal from judgment without giving supersedeas or cost bond.
Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 42.0182 — TX Code / Code cr / Chapter 42 / Section 42.0182
§ 42.0182. FINDINGS REGARDING TAX FRAUD.
Status: in_force

(a) In the trial of an offense under the Tax Code or an offense under the Penal Code related to the administration of taxes, the state may file a written request with the court in which the indictment or information is pending for the court to make affirmative findings regarding the commission of tax fraud as described by Subsection (b). The state must provide a copy of the written request to the defendant before the date the trial begins.

(b) If the state requests affirmative findings in the manner required by Subsection (a), the court shall make the requested affirmative findings and enter the findings in the papers in the case if the court finds by clear and convincing evidence that:

(1) the defendant's failure to pay a tax or file a report when due, as required by Title 2 or 3, Tax Code, was a result of fraud or an intent to evade the tax;

(2) the defendant altered, destroyed, or concealed any record, document, or thing, or presented to the comptroller any altered or fraudulent record, document, or thing, or otherwise engaged in fraudulent conduct for the apparent purpose of affecting the course or outcome of an audit, investigation, redetermination, or other proceeding before the comptroller; or

(3) the defendant's failure to file a report under Chapter 162, Tax Code, or to pay a tax under that chapter when the tax became due is attributable to fraud or an intent to evade the application of Chapter 162, Tax Code, or a rule adopted under Chapter 111 or 162, Tax Code.
Tex. Education Code § 56.3575 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 56 / Section 56.3575
§ 56.3575. ADMINISTRATION; RULES.
Status: in_force

(a) The coordinating board shall adopt rules necessary for the administration of this subchapter.

(b) The coordinating board shall distribute a copy of the rules adopted under this section and pertinent information relating to this subchapter to each public or private institution of higher education in this state that offers an educator certification program, including an alternative educator certification program or another equivalent program.
Tex. Education Code § 110.16 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 110 / Section 110.16
§ 110.16. SECURITY POWERS RELATIVE TO HOSPITAL DISTRICT.
Status: in_force

(a) Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center campus security personnel commissioned as peace officers under Section 51.203 of this code have concurrent jurisdiction with commissioned peace officers of the City of Lubbock, Lubbock County, Texas, to enforce criminal laws of this state and city ordinances of the City of Lubbock on property of the Lubbock County Hospital District, including Lubbock General Hospital, that is adjacent to property owned or controlled and occupied by Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center.

(b) The Lubbock County Hospital District shall compensate campus security personnel for the security and law enforcement services they provide to the hospital district in the amount agreed on by the Lubbock County Hospital District's Board of Managers and the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Board of Regents.

(c) Subsections (a) and (b) of this section do not:

(1) limit the police powers or enforcement jurisdiction of the City of Lubbock or Lubbock County;

(2) render campus security personnel of the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center employees of the Lubbock County Hospital District, or the City of Lubbock, or Lubbock County; or

(3) restrict the power or control of the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Board of Regents over campus security personnel.
Tex. Government Code § 546.0213 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 546 / Section 546.0213
§ 546.0213. PLACEMENT ON WAIVER PROGRAM WAITING LIST.
Status: in_force

A state agency that receives notice of a child's placement in an institution shall ensure that, on or before the third day after the date the agency is notified of the child's placement in the institution, the child is also placed on a waiting list for Section 1915(c) waiver program services appropriate to the child's needs.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7983.002 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7983 / Section 7983.002
§ 7983.002. NATURE OF DISTRICT.
Status: in_force

The district is a municipal utility district created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Tex. Tax Code § 162.002 — TX Code / Code tx / Chapter 162 / Section 162.002
§ 162.002. TAX LIABILITY ON LEASED VEHICLES.
Status: in_force

(a) A user or interstate trucker is liable for the tax on motor fuel imported into this state in fuel supply tanks of leased motor vehicles and used on the public highways of this state to the same extent and in the same manner as motor fuel imported in the user's or interstate trucker's own motor vehicles and used on the public highways of this state, unless the person who owns the leased motor vehicles is liable under Subsection (b). If the owner of the leased motor vehicles is liable, the user or interstate trucker may exclude the leased motor vehicles from the person's return.

(b) A person who, in the regular course of business and for consideration, leases motor vehicles and equipment to motor carriers or others for interstate operation may be considered to be the user or interstate trucker under this chapter if the person supplies or pays for the motor fuel consumed in those leased motor vehicles or equipment, and the person may be issued a license as an interstate trucker by the comptroller. An application for an interstate trucker license may be accompanied by one copy of the form-lease or service contract entered into with various lessees. On receipt of the interstate trucker license, the person may assign to each motor vehicle leased for interstate operation a photocopy of the license to be carried in the cab compartment of the motor vehicle. The photocopy of the license must have typed or printed on the back the unit or motor number of the motor vehicle to which it is assigned and the name of the lessee. The lessor is responsible for the proper use of the photocopy of the license issued to the lessor and for its return with the motor vehicle to which it is assigned.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8179.052 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8179 / Section 8179.052
§ 8179.052. DIRECTOR'S BOND.
Status: in_force

(a) Each director shall execute a bond in the amount of $5,000 for the faithful performance of the director's duties.

(b) The bond must be:

(1) approved by the county judge and the board;

(2) filed in the office of the county clerk of the county or counties in which the district is located; and

(3) recorded in a record book kept for that purpose in the district office.
Tex. Government Code § 25A.002 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 25A / Section 25A.002
§ 25A.002. CREATION.
Status: in_force

The business court is a statutory court created under Section 1, Article V, Texas Constitution.
Tex. Local Government Code § 324.072 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 324 / Section 324.072
§ 324.072. PLAN FOR DEVELOPMENT OF PARKS; ANNUAL BUDGET; FILING.
Status: in_force

(a) The board shall develop and approve a three-year master plan for capital development and the development of parks and district facilities.

(b) The board shall annually review and revise the master plan during the budget process and shall file a copy of the master plan and revisions with the county clerk.

(c) The board shall annually develop and approve a one-year budget that must include the suggested revisions and additions to the master plan.

(d) The board shall submit the annual budget to the commissioners court for approval and shall file a copy with the county clerk.
Tex. Government Code § 2001.176 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2001 / Section 2001.176
§ 2001.176. PETITION INITIATING JUDICIAL REVIEW.
Status: in_force

(a) A person initiates judicial review in a contested case by filing a petition not later than the 30th day after the date the decision or order that is the subject of complaint is final and appealable. In a contested case in which a motion for rehearing is a prerequisite for seeking judicial review, a prematurely filed petition is effective to initiate judicial review and is considered to be filed:

(1) on the date the last timely motion for rehearing is overruled; and

(2) after the motion is overruled.

(b) Unless otherwise provided by statute:

(1) the petition must be filed in a Travis County district court;

(2) a copy of the petition must be served on the state agency and each party of record in the proceedings before the agency; and

(3) the filing of the petition vacates a state agency decision for which trial de novo is the manner of review authorized by law but does not affect the enforcement of an agency decision for which another manner of review is authorized.

(c) A Travis County district court in which an action is brought under this section, on its own motion or on motion of any party, may request transfer of the action to the Court of Appeals for the Fifteenth Court of Appeals District if the district court finds that the public interest requires a prompt, authoritative determination of the legal issues in the case and the case would ordinarily be appealed. After filing of the district court's request with the court of appeals, transfer of the action may be granted by the court of appeals if it agrees with the findings of the district court concerning the application of the statutory standards to the action. On entry of an order by the court of appeals granting transfer, the action is transferred to the court of appeals for decision, and the agency decision in the contested case is subject to judicial review by the court of appeals. The administrative record and the district court record shall be filed by the district clerk with the clerk of the court of appeals. The court of appeals may direct the district court to conduct any necessary evidentiary hearings in connection with the action.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 246.042 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 246 / Section 246.042
§ 246.042. DELIVERY OF DISCLOSURE STATEMENT.
Status: in_force

(a) A provider who has not been issued a certificate of authority under Subchapter B must deliver a disclosure statement to any person from whom the provider accepts a deposit in connection with a reservation agreement before the provider accepts the deposit.

(b) A provider who has been issued a certificate of authority under Subchapter B must deliver a disclosure statement to a person with whom a continuing care contract is to be made before the earlier of:

(1) the execution of the continuing care contract; or

(2) the transfer of any entrance fee or nonrefundable deposit to the provider by or on behalf of the person.

(c) The most recently filed disclosure statement is the only statement that:

(1) is current for purposes of this chapter; and

(2) may be delivered under this section.
Tex. Family Code § 107.257 — TX Code / Code fa / Chapter 107 / Section 107.257
§ 107.257. NONPROFIT AS OFFICE.
Status: in_force

(a) Before contracting with a nonprofit corporation to serve as an office of child representation or office of parent representation, the commissioners court or commissioners courts, as applicable, must solicit proposals for the office.

(b) After considering each proposal for an office of child representation or office of parent representation submitted by a nonprofit corporation, the commissioners court or commissioners courts, as applicable, shall select a proposal that reasonably demonstrates that the office will provide adequate quality representation for children for whom appointed counsel is required under Section 107.012 or for parents for whom appointed counsel is required under Section 107.013, as applicable.

(c) The total cost of the proposal may not be the sole consideration in selecting a proposal.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8038.0201 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8038 / Section 8038.0201
§ 8038.0201. GOVERNING BODY; TERMS.
Status: in_force

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

(b) Except as provided by Section 8038.0202, directors serve staggered four-year terms.
Tex. Natural Resources Code § 52.134 — TX Code / Code nr / Chapter 52 / Section 52.134
§ 52.134. FILING CONTRACTS AND AGREEMENTS.
Status: in_force

Copies of contracts for the sale or processing of gas and subsequent agreements and amendments to those contracts shall be filed in the land office within 30 days after the contracts, agreements, or amendments are made. These contracts and agreements received by the land office shall be held in confidence by the land office unless otherwise authorized by the lessee.
Tex. Transportation Code § 364.049 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 364 / Section 364.049
§ 364.049. SALE OR EXCHANGE OF BONDS.
Status: in_force

A bond issued under this chapter may be:

(1) sold for cash at a public or private sale at a price determined by the commissioners court;

(2) issued on terms determined by the commissioners court in exchange for property of any kind or an interest in property of any kind, as the commissioners court determines is necessary and proper to accomplish a purpose of this chapter; or

(3) issued in exchange for a bond of the same issue, matured or unmatured, in the same principal amount.
Tex. Occupations Code § 801.258 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 801 / Section 801.258
§ 801.258. TEMPORARY LICENSE TO PRACTICE VETERINARY MEDICINE.
Status: in_force

The board by rule may provide for the issuance of a temporary license to practice veterinary medicine to an applicant who:

(1) is licensed in good standing as a veterinarian in another state or foreign country;

(2) meets the eligibility requirements under Sections 801.252(1) and (2); and

(3) is not subject to denial of a license or to disciplinary action for a ground listed in Section 801.402.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 697.003 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 697 / Section 697.003
§ 697.003. APPLICABILITY OF OTHER LAW.
Status: in_force

Embryonic and fetal tissue remains are not pathological waste under state law. Unless otherwise provided by this chapter, Chapters 711 and 716 of this code and Chapter 651, Occupations Code, do not apply to the disposition of embryonic and fetal tissue remains.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1088.104 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1088 / Section 1088.104
§ 1088.104. HOSPITAL SYSTEM.
Status: in_force

(a) The district has the responsibility to establish a hospital or hospital system within its boundaries to provide hospital and medical care to the district's residents.

(b) The district shall provide for:

(1) the establishment of a hospital system by:

(A) purchasing, constructing, acquiring, repairing, or renovating buildings and equipment; and

(B) equipping the buildings; and

(2) the administration of the hospital system for hospital purposes and medical purposes.

(c) The hospital system may include:

(1) facilities for domiciliary care of the sick, injured, or geriatric;

(2) outpatient clinics;

(3) dispensaries;

(4) convalescent home facilities;

(5) necessary nurses;

(6) domiciliaries and training centers;

(7) blood banks;

(8) community mental health centers;

(9) research centers or laboratories; and

(10) any other facilities the board considers necessary for medical care, hospital care, and public safety and health.

(d) A facility for public safety and health described by Subsection (c)(10) may only be:

(1) constructed by the district using private money; and

(2) used by the district, or any governmental entity to which the district leases the facility, for public safety and health purposes.
Tex. Education Code § 1001.060 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 1001 / Section 1001.060
§ 1001.060. COORDINATION WITH DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY.
Status: in_force

(a) The department shall enter into a memorandum of understanding with the Department of Public Safety for:

(1) the interagency development of the content of driver's license examinations and examination reference materials; and

(2) any other matter the agencies consider appropriate.

(b) The memorandum of understanding must authorize the Department of Public Safety to share with the department any relevant information, including information related to examination results.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8434.251 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8434 / Section 8434.251
§ 8434.251. 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. Estates Code § 255.102 — TX Code / Code es / Chapter 255 / Section 255.102
§ 255.102. VALUATION OF PROPERTY.
Status: in_force

Property given in partial satisfaction of a devise shall be valued as of the earlier of:

(1) the date the devisee acquires possession of or enjoys the property; or

(2) the date of the testator's death.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8427.103 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8427 / Section 8427.103
§ 8427.103. AUTHORITY FOR ROAD PROJECTS.
Status: in_force

Under Section 52, Article III, Texas Constitution, the district may design, acquire, construct, finance, issue bonds for, improve, operate, maintain, and convey to this state, a county, or a municipality for operation and maintenance macadamized, graveled, or paved roads, or improvements, including storm drainage, in aid of those roads.
Tex. Local Government Code § 116.056 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 116 / Section 116.056
§ 116.056. REAL PROPERTY.
Status: in_force

(a) If approved by the commissioners court, improved and unencumbered real property, pledged directly by deed of trust to a trustee selected by the commissioners court, with the county judge as beneficiary, qualifies as security under this subchapter.

(b) Before approving real property offered as security, the commissioners court shall require:

(1) a written opinion by an attorney selected by the commissioners court showing that the lien is superior to any other claim to or right in the real property; and

(2) insurance approved by the county judge covering the improvements on the pledged real property and providing that a loss is payable to the county judge.

(c) An insurance policy required under Subsection (b) must be issued by a stock fire insurance company or mutual fire insurance company that has a $100,000 surplus in excess of all legal reserves and other liabilities.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3975.0105 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3975 / Section 3975.0105
§ 3975.0105. 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 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 bonds for the purposes for which the district is created or to pay the principal of and interest on the bonds;

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

(4) legality or operation.