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Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 42A.753 — TX Code / Code cr / Chapter 42A / Section 42A.753
§ 42A.753. EXTENSION OF COMMUNITY SUPERVISION AFTER VIOLATION.
Status: in_force

(a) On a showing of good cause, the judge may extend a period of community supervision under Article 42A.752(a)(2) as frequently as the judge determines is necessary, but the period of community supervision in a first, second, or third degree felony case may not exceed 10 years and, except as otherwise provided by Subsection (b), the period of community supervision in a misdemeanor case may not exceed three years.

(b) The judge may extend the period of community supervision in a misdemeanor case for any period the judge determines is necessary, not to exceed an additional two years beyond the three-year limit provided by Subsection (a), if:

(1) the defendant fails to pay a previously assessed fine, cost, or restitution; and

(2) the judge determines that extending the supervision period increases the likelihood that the defendant will fully pay the fine, cost, or restitution.

(c) A court may extend a period of community supervision under Article 42A.752(a)(2):

(1) at any time during the supervision period; or

(2) before the first anniversary of the date the supervision period ends, if a motion for revocation of community supervision is filed before the date the supervision period ends.
Tex. Occupations Code § 651.551 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 651 / Section 651.551
§ 651.551. ASSESSMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTY.
Status: in_force

(a) The commission may assess an administrative penalty against a person regulated under this chapter if the commission determines that the person has violated this chapter or a rule adopted under this chapter.

(b) The penalty may be assessed in the manner provided by this subchapter or after a hearing under Section 651.506. If an administrative penalty is assessed after a hearing under Section 651.506, the commission shall follow the procedures described in Sections 651.555 through 651.558.
Tex. Tax Code § 111.251 — TX Code / Code tx / Chapter 111 / Section 111.251
§ 111.251. ASSIGNMENT ON PAYMENT BY THIRD PERSON.
Status: in_force

(a) A person may voluntarily pay to the comptroller the tax, fine, penalty, and interest due for a period of time under this title by another person after the tax becomes due or may pay a judgment for those taxes, and when the tax or judgment is paid, the comptroller may assign all rights, liens, judgments, and remedies of the state to secure and enforce tax payments to the person paying the tax or the judgment.

(b) A person paying a tax or judgment for another under Subsection (a) of this section is subrogated to and succeeds to all rights, liens, judgments, and remedies of the state relating to the enforcement of the taxes paid.
Tex. Finance Code § 15.4025 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 15 / Section 15.4025
§ 15.4025. NEGOTIATED RULEMAKING AND ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION POLICY.
Status: in_force

(a) The commission shall develop and implement a policy to encourage the use of:

(1) negotiated rulemaking procedures under Chapter 2008, Government Code, for the adoption of department rules; and

(2) appropriate alternative dispute resolution procedures under Chapter 2009, Government Code, to assist in the resolution of internal and external disputes under the department's jurisdiction.

(b) The department's procedures relating to alternative dispute resolution must conform, to the extent possible, to any model guidelines issued by the State Office of Administrative Hearings for the use of alternative dispute resolution by state agencies.

(c) The commission shall designate a trained person to:

(1) coordinate the implementation of the policy adopted under Subsection (a);

(2) serve as a resource for any training needed to implement the procedures for negotiated rulemaking or alternative dispute resolution; and

(3) collect data concerning the effectiveness of those procedures, as implemented by the department.
Tex. Transportation Code § 545.3051 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 545 / Section 545.3051
§ 545.3051. REMOVAL OF PERSONAL PROPERTY FROM ROADWAY OR RIGHT-OF-WAY.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section:

(1) "Authority" means:

(A) a metropolitan rapid transit authority operating under Chapter 451; or

(B) a regional transportation authority operating under Chapter 452.

(1-a) "Fire department" has the meaning assigned by Section 419.021, Government Code.

(2) "Law enforcement agency" means:

(A) the department;

(B) the police department of a municipality;

(C) the sheriff's office of a county; or

(D) a constable's office of a county.

(3) "Personal property" means:

(A) a vehicle described by Section 545.305;

(B) spilled cargo;

(C) a hazardous material as defined by 49 U.S.C. Section 5102 and its subsequent amendments;

(D) a hazardous substance as defined by Section 26.263, Water Code; or

(E) an unattended manufactured home as defined by Section 1201.003, Occupations Code.

(b) An authority, a fire department, or a law enforcement agency may remove personal property from a roadway or right-of-way if the authority, fire department, or law enforcement agency determines that the property blocks the roadway or endangers public safety.

(c) Personal property may be removed under this section without the consent of the owner or carrier of the property.

(d) The owner and any carrier of personal property removed under this section shall reimburse the authority, fire department, or law enforcement agency for any reasonable cost of removal and disposition of the property.

(e) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, an authority, a fire department, or a law enforcement agency is not liable for:

(1) any damage to personal property removed from a roadway or right-of-way under this section, unless the removal is carried out recklessly or in a grossly negligent manner; or

(2) any damage resulting from the failure to exercise the authority granted by this section.

(f) The governing body of a political subdivision that has a fire department shall develop and implement a policy concerning the fire department consulting with law enforcement agencies regarding removal of personal property from a roadway or right-of-way.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3973.0311 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3973 / Section 3973.0311
§ 3973.0311. NO TOLL ROADS.
Status: in_force

The district may not construct, acquire, maintain, or operate a toll road.
Tex. Human Resources Code § 152.2471 — TX Code / Code hr / Chapter 152 / Section 152.2471
§ 152.2471. WHARTON COUNTY.
Status: in_force

(a) The juvenile board of Wharton County is composed of the county judge, the district judges in Wharton County, and the judge of each county court at law.

(b) The commissioners court shall pay the board members annual additional compensation in an amount set by the commissioners court. The additional compensation shall be paid in equal monthly installments from the general fund of the county.

(c) Sections 152.0002, 152.0003, 152.0004, 152.0005, 152.0006, 152.0007, and 152.0008 do not apply to the juvenile board of Wharton County.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1097.110 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1097 / Section 1097.110
§ 1097.110. PAYMENT FOR TREATMENT; PROCEDURES.
Status: in_force

(a) When a patient who resides in the district is admitted to a district facility, the district administrator shall have an inquiry made into the circumstances of:

(1) the patient; and

(2) the patient's relatives who are legally liable for the patient's support.

(b) If the district administrator determines that the patient or those relatives cannot pay all or part of the costs of the care and treatment in the hospital, the amount of the costs that cannot be paid becomes a charge against the district.

(c) If the district administrator determines that the patient or those relatives can pay for all or part of the costs of the patient's care and treatment, the patient or those relatives shall be ordered to pay the district a specified amount each week for the patient's support. The amount ordered must be proportionate to the person's financial ability and may not exceed the actual per capita cost of maintenance.

(d) The district administrator may collect the amount from the patient's estate, or from any relative who is legally liable for the patient's support, in the manner provided by law for the collection of expenses of the last illness of a deceased person.

(e) If there is a dispute as to the ability to pay, or doubt in the mind of the district administrator, the board shall hold a hearing and, after calling witnesses, shall:

(1) resolve the dispute or doubt; and

(2) issue any appropriate orders.
Tex. Government Code § 862.003 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 862 / Section 862.003
§ 862.003. CERTIFICATION OF PHYSICAL FITNESS.
Status: in_force

(a) A person who performs emergency services for a participating department shall present to the participating department head a certification of physical fitness by a qualified physician.

(b) If a participating department provides membership to a person who performs support services under Section 862.0025, the participating department head shall assign a person to perform support services if the person:

(1) does not present an acceptable certification under Subsection (a); or

(2) will only perform support services for the department.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1082.006 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1082 / Section 1082.006
§ 1082.006. RESTRICTION ON STATE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE.
Status: in_force

The legislature may not make a direct appropriation for the construction, maintenance, or improvement of a district facility.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1080.251 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1080 / Section 1080.251
§ 1080.251. IMPOSITION OF AD VALOREM TAX.
Status: in_force

(a) The board shall impose a tax on all property in the district subject to district taxation.

(b) The tax may be used only to:

(1) pay the interest on and create a sinking fund for bonds issued under this chapter;

(2) provide for the operation and maintenance of the district and hospital system;

(3) make improvements and additions to the hospital system; and

(4) acquire sites for additions to the hospital system.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8355.002 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8355 / Section 8355.002
§ 8355.002. NATURE OF DISTRICT.
Status: in_force

The district is a municipal utility district created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Tex. Government Code § 2060.004 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2060 / Section 2060.004
§ 2060.004. REPORT.
Status: in_force

(a) Not later than September 1, 2016, the commission shall provide to the governor, lieutenant governor, and speaker of the house of representatives a final report on data reporting practices by state agencies. The report must include:

(1) recommendations for efficient and effective solutions under the commission's charge under Section 2060.003, in addition to solutions to other data and transparency issues identified by the commission;

(2) proposals for legislation necessary to implement the recommendations described by Subdivision (1);

(3) administrative recommendations; and

(4) a complete explanation of each of the commission's recommendations.

(b) The commission shall provide any additional reports requested by the governor, lieutenant governor, or speaker of the house of representatives.
Tex. Agriculture Code § 71.154 — TX Code / Code ag / Chapter 71 / Section 71.154
§ 71.154. DISCLAIMER REQUIRED.
Status: in_force

(a) A public entity, other than the department, that produces for public distribution to commercial or residential landscapers a list of noxious or invasive terrestrial plant species that includes a species growing in this state shall provide with the list a disclaimer that states: "THIS PLANT LIST IS ONLY A RECOMMENDATION AND HAS NO LEGAL EFFECT IN THE STATE OF TEXAS. IT IS LAWFUL TO SELL, DISTRIBUTE, IMPORT, OR POSSESS A PLANT ON THIS LIST UNLESS THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE LABELS THE PLANT AS NOXIOUS OR INVASIVE ON THE DEPARTMENT'S PLANT LIST."

(b) A public entity, other than the department, that produces a list of noxious or invasive terrestrial plant species in printed material made for public distribution to commercial or residential landscapers, including a newspaper, trade publication, notice, circular, or Internet website, shall post the disclaimer required by Subsection (a) in at least 12-point type in a conspicuous location readily visible by persons viewing the list.

(c) The department shall adopt rules requiring a public entity to include the disclaimer required by Subsection (a) in a manner equivalent to the manner described by Subsection (b) for publication of the entity's list of noxious or invasive terrestrial plant species through media not described by Subsection (b), including billboards, radio productions, and television productions.
Tex. Human Resources Code § 101A.151 — TX Code / Code hr / Chapter 101A / Section 101A.151
§ 101A.151. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this subchapter:

(1) "Case management" means the process of assessing service needs, developing a plan of care, and arranging for and monitoring delivery of care to an elderly person under this subchapter.

(2) "Case management unit" is an entity that coordinates and administers case management.

(3) "Elderly person" means a person who is 60 years of age or older.

(4) "Service area" means a geographical area of the state designated for purposes of planning, development, and overall administration of services provided under this subchapter.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 289.001 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 289 / Section 289.001
§ 289.001. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this chapter:

(1) "Commission" means the commission of a district created under this chapter.

(2) "District" means a county health care funding district created by this chapter.

(3) "District taxpayer" means a person or entity who has paid a tax imposed under this chapter.

(4) "Institutional health care provider" means a nonpublic hospital licensed under Chapter 241.
Tex. Finance Code § 305.007 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 305 / Section 305.007
§ 305.007. PENALTIES EXCLUSIVE.
Status: in_force

The penalties provided by this chapter are the only penalties for violation of this subtitle for contracting for, charging, or receiving interest in an amount that produces a rate in excess of the maximum rate allowed by law. Common law penalties do not apply.
Tex. Natural Resources Code § 101.012 — TX Code / Code nr / Chapter 101 / Section 101.012
§ 101.012. PERSONS BOUND BY AGREEMENTS.
Status: in_force

Agreements for pooled units and cooperative facilities do not bind a landowner, royalty owner, lessor, lessee, overriding royalty owner, or any other person who does not execute them. The agreements bind only the persons who execute them, their heirs, successors, assigns, and legal representatives. No person shall be compelled or required to enter into such an agreement.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 161.089 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 161 / Section 161.089
§ 161.089. PREEMPTION OF LOCAL LAW.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided by Subsection (b), this subchapter does not preempt a local regulation of the sale, distribution, or use of cigarettes or tobacco products or affect the authority of a political subdivision to adopt or enforce an ordinance or requirement relating to the sale, distribution, or use of cigarettes or tobacco products if the regulation, ordinance, or requirement:

(1) is compatible with and equal to or more stringent than a requirement prescribed by this subchapter; or

(2) relates to an issue that is not specifically addressed by this subchapter or Chapter 154 or 155, Tax Code.

(b) A political subdivision may not adopt or enforce an ordinance or requirement relating to the lawful age to sell, distribute, or use cigarettes, e-cigarettes, or tobacco products that is more stringent than a requirement prescribed by this subchapter.
Tex. Water Code § 55.161 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 55 / Section 55.161
§ 55.161. PURPOSES OF DISTRICT.
Status: in_force

(a) A water improvement district may provide for irrigation of the land within its boundaries.

(b) A district operating under Article XVI, Section 59, of the Texas Constitution, may furnish water for domestic, power, and commercial purposes.

(c) A district may be formed to cooperate with the United States under the federal reclamation laws for the purpose of:

(1) construction of irrigation and drainage facilities necessary to maintain the irrigability of the land;

(2) purchase, extension, operation, or maintenance of constructed facilities; or

(3) assumption, as principal or guarantor, of indebtedness to the United States on account of district lands.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3918.0207 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3918 / Section 3918.0207
§ 3918.0207. LIABILITY INSURANCE.
Status: in_force

The district may obtain and pay for comprehensive general liability insurance coverage from a commercial insurance company or other source that protects and insures a director against personal liability and from all claims relating to:

(1) actions taken by the director in the director's capacity as a member of the board;

(2) actions and activities taken by the district; or

(3) the actions of others acting on behalf of the district.
Tex. Parks and Wildlife Code § 68.008 — TX Code / Code pw / Chapter 68 / Section 68.008
§ 68.008. ORIGINAL PROPAGATION PERMIT.
Status: in_force

(a) A person may apply for an original propagation permit by submitting an application containing information or statements as required by the department and by submitting an original propagation permit fee of $300 or an amount set by the commission, whichever amount is more.

(b) The department shall issue the permit if it determines that the applicant has complied with Subsection (a) of this section, that the initial breeding stock was acquired under a permit issued under Section 43.022 of this code or was otherwise legally acquired, and that the applicant has not violated the laws of the United States, this state, or another state with respect to the acquisition of breeding stock.

(c) An original propagation permit must contain a description of endangered fish and wildlife authorized to be possessed under the permit.

(d) An original propagation permit is valid for one year from the date of its issuance.
Tex. Transportation Code § 391.126 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 391 / Section 391.126
§ 391.126. CIVIL PENALTY.
Status: in_force

(a) In addition to being subject to a criminal penalty or injunctive action, a person who intentionally violates this subchapter is liable to the state for a civil penalty. The attorney general may sue to collect the penalty.

(b) The amount of a civil penalty under this section is not less than $500 or more than $1,000 for each violation, depending on the seriousness of the violation. A separate penalty may be collected for each day a continuing violation occurs.
Tex. Estates Code § 305.104 — TX Code / Code es / Chapter 305 / Section 305.104
§ 305.104. BOND OF MARRIED PERSON.
Status: in_force

(a) A married person appointed as a personal representative may execute a bond required by law:

(1) jointly with the person's spouse; or

(2) separately without the person's spouse.

(b) A bond executed by a married person binds the person's separate estate, but does not bind the person's spouse unless the spouse signed the bond.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8042.0106 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8042 / Section 8042.0106
§ 8042.0106. 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. Alcoholic Beverage Code § 11.35 — TX Code / Code al / Chapter 11 / Section 11.35
§ 11.35. PAYMENT OF FEE.
Status: in_force

(a) Each permit application must be accompanied by a cashier's check, a teller's check, a check drawn on the account of a corporation applying for a permit, or a money order or payment by credit card, charge card, or other electronic form of payment approved by commission rule for the amount of the state fee, payable to the order of the comptroller.

(b) The commission may set a processing fee in an amount that is reasonably related to the expense incurred by the commission in processing the electronic payment.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8506.057 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8506 / Section 8506.057
§ 8506.057. SURETY BONDS.
Status: in_force

(a) The presiding officer, the treasurer, and any other officer, agent, or employee of the authority who is charged with the collection, custody, or payment of authority money shall give bond conditioned on:

(1) the faithful performance of the person's duties; and

(2) an accounting for all money and property of the authority coming into the person's possession.

(b) The bond must be in a form and amount and with a surety approved by the board, and the surety on the bond must be a surety company authorized to do business in this state.

(c) The authority shall pay the premium on the bond and charge the premium as an operating expense.

(d) The bond must be payable to the board for the use and benefit of the authority.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8284.201 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8284 / Section 8284.201
§ 8284.201. LOST OR MUTILATED BONDS.
Status: in_force

A trust indenture securing bonds issued under this chapter may provide for the issuance of bonds to replace lost or mutilated bonds.
Tex. Labor Code § 61.094 — TX Code / Code la / Chapter 61 / Section 61.094
§ 61.094. NOTICE EFFECT.
Status: in_force

A notice delivered under this subchapter is effective:

(1) at the time of delivery against all property, rights to property, credits, or debts involving the delinquent person that are not on the date of the notice subject to a preexisting lien, attachment, garnishment, or execution issued through a judicial process; and

(2) against all property, rights to property, credits, or debts involving the delinquent person that come into the possession or control of the person served with a notice of levy during the 60-day period provided by Section 61.092(a)(2).