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Tex. Government Code § 411.1881 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 411 / Section 411.1881
§ 411.1881. EXEMPTION FROM INSTRUCTION FOR CERTAIN PERSONS.
Status: in_force

(a) Notwithstanding any other provision of this subchapter, a person may not be required to complete the range instruction portion of a handgun proficiency course to obtain a license issued under this subchapter if the person:

(1) is currently serving in or is honorably discharged from:

(A) the army, navy, air force, coast guard, or marine corps of the United States or an auxiliary service or reserve unit of one of those branches of the armed forces; or

(B) the Texas military forces, as defined by Section 437.001; and

(2) has, within the 10 years preceding the date of the person's application for the license, completed as part of the person's service with the armed forces or Texas military forces:

(A) a course of training in firearm proficiency or familiarization; or

(B) a range qualification process for firearm usage.

(b) The director by rule shall adopt a procedure by which a license holder who is exempt under Subsection (a) from the range instruction portion of the handgun proficiency requirement may submit a form demonstrating the license holder's qualification for an exemption under that subsection. The form must provide sufficient information to allow the department to verify whether the license holder qualifies for the exemption.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1214.003 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1214 / Section 1214.003
§ 1214.003. RATE INFORMATION DISCLAIMERS.
Status: in_force

(a) Subject to Chapter 541 and Section 543.001, an advertisement for a health benefit plan may include rate information without including information about each benefit exclusion or limitation if the advertisement includes prominent disclaimers clearly indicating that:

(1) the rates are illustrative;

(2) a person should not send money to the health benefit plan issuer in response to the advertisement;

(3) a person cannot obtain coverage under the plan until the person completes an application for coverage; and

(4) benefit exclusions or limitations may apply to the plan.

(b) An advertisement that states a rate must also indicate the age, gender, and geographic location on which the rate is based.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 4026.0402 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 4026 / Section 4026.0402
§ 4026.0402. ASSESSMENTS; LIENS FOR ASSESSMENTS.
Status: in_force

(a) The board by resolution may impose and collect an assessment for any purpose authorized by this chapter in all or any part of the district.

(b) An assessment, a reassessment, or an assessment resulting from an addition to or correction of the assessment roll by the district, penalties and interest on an assessment or reassessment, an expense of collection, and reasonable attorney's fees incurred by the district:

(1) are a first and prior lien against the property assessed;

(2) are superior to any other lien or claim other than a lien or claim for county, school district, or municipal ad valorem taxes; and

(3) are the personal liability of and a charge against the owners of the property even if the owners are not named in the assessment proceedings.

(c) The lien is effective from the date of the board's resolution imposing the assessment until the date the assessment is paid. The board may enforce the lien in the same manner that the board may enforce an ad valorem tax lien against real property.

(d) The board may make a correction to or deletion from the assessment roll that does not increase the amount of assessment of any parcel of land without providing notice and holding a hearing in the manner required for additional assessments.
Tex. Government Code § 801.108 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 801 / Section 801.108
§ 801.108. COMPENSATION; EXPENSES.
Status: in_force

A member of the board is entitled to reimbursement by the state for actual and necessary expenses incurred in performing the functions of the board. A member of the board who also is a member of the legislature is ineligible to receive compensation for service performed as a board member.
Tex. Transportation Code § 601.376 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 601 / Section 601.376
§ 601.376. REINSTATEMENT FEE.
Status: in_force

(a) A driver's license, vehicle registration, or nonresident's operating privilege that has been suspended under this chapter may not be reinstated and a new license or registration may not be issued to the holder of the suspended license, registration, or privilege until the person:

(1) pays to the department a fee of $100; and

(2) complies with the other requirements of this chapter.

(b) The fee imposed by this section is in addition to other fees imposed by law.

(c) A person is required to pay only one fee under this section, without regard to the number of driver's licenses and vehicle registrations to be reinstated for or issued to the person in connection with the payment.
Tex. Utilities Code § 55.046 — TX Code / Code ut / Chapter 55 / Section 55.046
§ 55.046. PETITION REQUIREMENTS.
Status: in_force

(a) A petition under this subchapter must be signed by a number of the exchange's subscribers equal at least to the lesser of 100 of the exchange's subscribers or five percent of the exchange's subscribers.

(b) An exchange that petitions under Section 55.045(2) must demonstrate in the petition that the exchange shares a community of interest with the requested exchange.

(c) For purposes of this section, the relationships between exchanges that create a community of interest include:

(1) a relationship because of schools, hospitals, local governments, or business centers; or

(2) other relationships that would make the unavailability of expanded local calling service a hardship for the residents of the area.
Tex. Occupations Code § 351.251 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 351 / Section 351.251
§ 351.251. LICENSE REQUIRED.
Status: in_force

A person may not practice optometry or therapeutic optometry unless the person holds a license issued under this chapter.
Tex. Education Code § 43.068 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 43 / Section 43.068
§ 43.068. ANNUAL AUDIT.
Status: in_force

(a) Not less than once each year, the board of directors shall submit to the Legislative Budget Board an audit report regarding the operations of the corporation.

(b) The corporation may contract with a certified public accountant or the state auditor to conduct an independent audit of the operations of the corporation.

(c) This section does not affect the state auditor's authority to conduct an audit of the corporation in accordance with Chapter 321, Government Code.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3879.251 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3879 / Section 3879.251
§ 3879.251. AUTHORITY TO ESTABLISH DEFINED AREAS OR DESIGNATED PROPERTY.
Status: in_force

The district may define areas or designate certain property of the district to pay for improvements, facilities, or services that primarily benefit that area or property and do not generally and directly benefit the district as a whole.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3964.0204 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3964 / Section 3964.0204
§ 3964.0204. COMPENSATION; EXPENSES.
Status: in_force

(a) The district may compensate each director in an amount not to exceed $150 for each board meeting. The total amount of compensation a director may receive each year may not exceed $7,200.

(b) A director is entitled to reimbursement for necessary and reasonable expenses incurred in carrying out the duties and responsibilities of the board.
Tex. Government Code § 660.019 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 660 / Section 660.019
§ 660.019. DEADLINE FOR REIMBURSING EXPENSES.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided by Subsection (b), not later than the 45th day after the date a state employee submits a request for reimbursement of travel expenses, a state agency shall reimburse the state employee for reimbursable travel expenses incurred by the state employee if the state employee submits the request for reimbursement in accordance with:

(1) the state agency's policies and procedures for travel expense reimbursement; and

(2) state travel rules.

(b) If there is a bona fide dispute between the state agency and the state employee relating to the travel expenses, the state agency shall reimburse the state employee for reimbursable travel expenses incurred by the state employee not later than the 30th day after the date the dispute is resolved.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7974A.0106 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7974A / Section 7974A.0106
§ 7974A.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. Health and Safety Code § 286.024 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 286 / Section 286.024
§ 286.024. ELECTION ORDER.
Status: in_force

The order calling the election must state:

(1) the nature of the election, including the proposition that is to appear on the ballot;

(2) the date of the election;

(3) the hours during which the polls will be open; and

(4) the location of the polling places.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3886.251 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3886 / Section 3886.251
§ 3886.251. DISSOLUTION BY TOWN ORDINANCE.
Status: in_force

(a) The town by ordinance may dissolve the district.

(b) The town may not dissolve the district until the district's outstanding indebtedness or contractual obligations that are payable from ad valorem taxes have been repaid or discharged.

(c) The town may not dissolve the district until the agreement under Section 3886.104 has been executed and the district's performance under the agreement has been fulfilled, including any right or obligation the district has to reimburse a developer or owner for the costs of improvement projects.

(d) The town may not dissolve the district before December 31, 2016.
Tex. Government Code § 54A.308 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 54A / Section 54A.308
§ 54A.308. DESIGNATION AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF HOST COUNTY.
Status: in_force

(a) Subject to the approval of the commissioners court of the proposed host county:

(1) the appointing presiding judge of the administrative judicial region shall determine the host county of an associate judge appointed to serve in one administrative judicial region; and

(2) the appointing presiding judges of the administrative judicial regions shall by majority vote determine the host county of an associate judge appointed to serve in more than one administrative judicial region.

(b) The host county shall provide an adequate courtroom and quarters, including furniture, necessary utilities, and telephone equipment and service, for the associate judge and other personnel assisting the associate judge.

(c) Except as provided by Section 54A.305(b), an associate judge is not required to reside in the host county.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8314.0502 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8314 / Section 8314.0502
§ 8314.0502. TAXES FOR BONDS.
Status: in_force

At the time the district issues bonds payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes, the board shall provide for the annual imposition of a continuing direct ad valorem tax, without limit as to rate or amount, while all or part of the bonds are outstanding as required and in the manner provided by Sections 54.601 and 54.602, Water Code.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1071.054 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1071 / Section 1071.054
§ 1071.054. QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICE.
Status: in_force

(a) A person may not be elected or appointed as a director unless the person is:

(1) a district resident; and

(2) more than 21 years of age.

(b) An employee or medical staff member of the district may not serve as a director.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1038.308 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1038 / Section 1038.308
§ 1038.308. REPORT; DISSOLUTION ORDER.
Status: in_force

(a) After the district has paid all district debts and has disposed of all district money and other assets as prescribed by this subchapter, the board shall file a written report with the Commissioners Court of Hardeman County summarizing the board's actions in dissolving the district.

(b) Not later than the 10th day after the date the Commissioners Court of Hardeman County receives the report and determines that the requirements of this subchapter have been fulfilled, the commissioners court shall enter an order dissolving the district and releasing the board from any further duty or obligation.
Tex. Occupations Code § 351.552 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 351 / Section 351.552
§ 351.552. AMOUNT OF PENALTY.
Status: in_force

(a) The amount of an administrative penalty may not exceed $2,500 for each violation. Each day a violation continues or occurs is a separate violation.

(b) The amount of the penalty shall be based on:

(1) the seriousness of the violation, including the nature, circumstances, extent, and gravity of any prohibited acts, and the hazard or potential hazard created to the health, safety, or economic welfare of the public;

(2) the economic harm to property or the environment caused by the violation;

(3) the history of previous violations;

(4) the amount necessary to deter a future violation;

(5) efforts to correct the violation; and

(6) any other matter that justice may require.

(c) The board by rule shall develop and publish a standardized penalty schedule based on the criteria listed in Subsection (b).
Tex. Family Code § 106.001 — TX Code / Code fa / Chapter 106 / Section 106.001
§ 106.001. COSTS.
Status: in_force

The court may award costs in a suit or motion under this title and in a habeas corpus proceeding.
Tex. Government Code § 24.352 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 24 / Section 24.352
§ 24.352.
Status: in_force

Sec. 24.352. 141ST JUDICIAL DISTRICT (TARRANT COUNTY). (a) The 141st Judicial District is composed of Tarrant County.

(b) The 141st District Court shall give preference to civil matters.
Tex. Government Code § 845.104 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 845 / Section 845.104
§ 845.104. ACCEPTING GIFT, GRANT, OR BEQUEST.
Status: in_force

The board of trustees shall accept a gift, grant, or bequest of money or securities:

(1) for the purpose designated by the grantor if the purpose provides an endowment or retirement benefits to some or all participating employees or annuitants of the retirement system; or

(2) otherwise, for deposit in the endowment fund.
Tex. Education Code § 61.574 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 61 / Section 61.574
§ 61.574. STUDENT ELIGIBILITY.
Status: in_force

(a) To be eligible to participate in the Building Better Futures Program, an applicant must:

(1) apply for admission to a comprehensive transition and postsecondary program, or a program that is awaiting approval from the United States Department of Education as a comprehensive transition and postsecondary program, at an eligible institution;

(2) be a citizen or a lawful permanent resident of the United States;

(3) subject to Subsection (d), be a resident of this state as determined under Section 54.052;

(4) have an intellectual or developmental disability diagnosed by a physician, psychologist, or other individual qualified by license or statute to make the diagnosis;

(5) be able and willing to learn and participate in an inclusive classroom and work setting; and

(6) not be a danger to the applicant's self or others, as determined by the accepting institution.

(b) An applicant who is a lawful permanent resident of the United States must submit with the applicant's application a copy of the applicant's lawful permanent resident form.

(c) An eligible institution may require an applicant or the applicant's parent or guardian to provide proof of residency as follows:

(1) information from the Free Application for Federal Student Aid;

(2) a current driver's license issued by the Department of Public Safety;

(3) documentation of payment of personal or real property taxes for the previous year;

(4) current vehicle registration issued by the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles;

(5) a current voter registration certificate issued by a voter registrar of a county in this state; or

(6) documentation described by Section 54.053.

(d) An applicant who is not a resident of this state may participate in the Building Better Futures Program at an eligible institution only if the applicant is otherwise eligible under this section and the institution has an opening available in the program after all other eligible applicants are admitted.
Tex. Labor Code § 204.066 — TX Code / Code la / Chapter 204 / Section 204.066
§ 204.066. SURPLUS RATIO.
Status: in_force

(a) The surplus ratio is computed by:

(1) dividing the numerator computed under Subsection (b) by the denominator described by Subsection (c); and

(2) rounding that result to the nearest hundredth.

(b) The numerator is computed by subtracting the ceiling of the compensation fund from the balance of the compensation fund and subtracting from that amount any amount used to pay bond obligations under Section 204.065(b).

(c) The denominator is the amount of contributions due for the four calendar quarters ending the preceding September 30 from employers entitled to an experience rate on the tax rate computation date.
Tex. Property Code § 112.079 — TX Code / Code pr / Chapter 112 / Section 112.079
§ 112.079. DIVIDED DISCRETION.
Status: in_force

If an authorized trustee has full discretion to distribute the principal of a trust and another trustee has limited discretion to distribute principal under the trust instrument, the authorized trustee having full discretion may exercise the power to distribute the trust's principal under Section 112.072.
Tex. Government Code § 2306.542 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2306 / Section 2306.542
§ 2306.542. HOUSING RECONSTRUCTION DEMONSTRATION PILOT PROGRAM.
Status: in_force

(a) Using the natural disaster housing reconstruction plan developed under this subchapter, the director and advisory committee shall develop, for implementation under Subsections (b) and (c), housing reconstruction demonstration pilot programs for three areas, each of which was affected by one of the three most recent federally declared natural disasters. The pilot programs must provide for the replacement of at least 20 houses in each area to test the feasibility of implementing the plan in the large-scale production of replacement housing for victims of federally declared natural disasters.

(b) The department shall provide to an interested council of government, county, or local government eligible for funding for disaster recovery under the community development block grant program:

(1) information regarding a pilot program developed under Subsection (a); and

(2) assistance in implementing a pilot program developed under Subsection (a).

(c) At the discretion of the board, the department may implement a pilot program in any of the three most recently federally declared disaster areas in which a pilot program has not been implemented by a council of government, county, or local government. The department may use any available funds to implement the pilot program.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1053.204 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1053 / Section 1053.204
§ 1053.204. WARRANTS.
Status: in_force

A warrant against district money does not require the signature of the county clerk of Lubbock County.
Tex. Estates Code § 1105.157 — TX Code / Code es / Chapter 1105 / Section 1105.157
§ 1105.157. DEPOSITS OF GUARDIAN.
Status: in_force

(a) Instead of giving a surety or sureties on a bond, or to reduce the amount of a bond, the guardian of an estate may deposit the guardian's own cash or securities acceptable to the court with:

(1) a financial institution as defined by Section 201.101, Finance Code, that has its main office or a branch office in this state; or

(2) the registry of the court, for which the clerk of the court shall issue a receipt.

(b) If the deposit is otherwise proper, the deposit must be in an amount or value equal to the amount of the bond required or the bond shall be reduced by the value of assets that are deposited.

(c) A depository that receives a deposit made under Subsection (a) shall issue a receipt for the deposit that:

(1) shows the amount of cash deposited or the amount and description of the securities deposited, as applicable; and

(2) states that the depository agrees to disburse or deliver the cash or securities only on receipt of a certified copy of an order of the court in which the proceeding is pending.

(d) A receipt issued by a depository under Subsection (c) or a record of deposit to the registry of the court must be attached to the guardian's bond and must be in substantially the following form:

Know all persons by these presents that I/we, ___________ (name of each principal), as principal, have deposited cash or securities as evidenced by the attached receipt or record of deposit issued by _____ (name of depository where cash or securities are deposited or the name of the court) on _____ (date of deposit), are held and firmly bound to the judge of ______ (insert reference to appropriate judge), and that judge's successors in office, in the sum of $______, having been so deposited; conditioned that the above bound principal or principals, appointed by the judge as guardian or temporary guardian of the person or of the estate, or both, of _________(name of ward and whether the person is a minor or is an incapacitated person other than a minor), shall well and truly perform all of the duties required of the guardian or temporary guardian by law under appointment.

(d-1) The guardian's bond and depository receipt, if applicable, shall be delivered to and filed by the county clerk after the bond is approved by the judge.

(e) The amount of cash or securities on deposit may be increased or decreased, by court order from time to time, as the interests of the guardianship require.

(f) A deposit of cash or securities made instead of a surety on the bond may be withdrawn or released only on order of a court that has jurisdiction.

(g) A creditor has the same rights against a guardian of the estate and the deposits as are provided for recovery against sureties on a bond.
Tex. Government Code § 662.001 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 662 / Section 662.001
§ 662.001. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this subchapter:

(1) "Part-time state employee" means a state employee who normally works fewer than 40 hours each week.

(2) "State agency" means a unit of state government, including a state board, commission, council, department, committee, agency, or office that was created by the constitution or a statute of this state and is in any branch of state government. The term does not include a local government, a river authority, a special district, any other political subdivision, or an institution of higher education as defined by Section 61.003, Education Code.

(3) "State employee" means an employee of a state agency or an appointed officer of a state agency whose office is not created by the state constitution. The term includes a part-time, hourly, or temporary state employee.

(4) "Workday" means a day on which a state employee is normally scheduled to work. The term does not include a national or state holiday.