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Tex. Family Code § 59.009 — TX Code / Code fa / Chapter 59 / Section 59.009
§ 59.009. SANCTION LEVEL SIX.
Status: in_force

(a) For a child at sanction level six, the juvenile court may commit the child to the custody of the Texas Juvenile Justice Department or a post-adjudication secure correctional facility under Section 54.04011(c)(1). The department, juvenile board, or local juvenile probation department, as applicable, may:

(1) require the child to participate in a highly structured residential program that emphasizes discipline, accountability, fitness, training, and productive work for not less than nine months or more than 24 months unless the department, board, or probation department extends the period and the reason for an extension is documented;

(2) require the child to make restitution to the victim of the child's conduct or perform community service restitution appropriate to the nature and degree of the harm caused and according to the child's ability, if there is a victim of the child's conduct;

(3) require the child and the child's parents or guardians to participate in programs and services for their particular needs and circumstances; and

(4) if appropriate, impose additional sanctions.

(b) On release of the child under supervision, the Texas Juvenile Justice Department parole programs or the juvenile board or local juvenile probation department operating parole programs under Section 152.0016(c)(2), Human Resources Code, may:

(1) impose highly structured restrictions on the child's activities and requirements for behavior of the child as conditions of release under supervision;

(2) require a parole officer to closely monitor the child for not less than six months; and

(3) if appropriate, impose any other conditions of supervision.

(c) The Texas Juvenile Justice Department, juvenile board, or local juvenile probation department may discharge the child from the custody of the department, board, or probation department, as applicable, on the date the provisions of this section are met or on the child's 19th birthday, whichever is earlier.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8875.107 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8875 / Section 8875.107
§ 8875.107. MEASURING DEVICES.
Status: in_force

(a) The owner of a nonexempt well shall install and maintain a water well meter, or alternative measuring device or method approved by the district, designed to indicate the flow rate and cumulative amount of water withdrawn by that well, on each individual well no later than 36 months after the effective date of the Act enacting this chapter.

(b) A well owner is responsible for the costs of installing, operating, and maintaining measuring devices.
Tex. Natural Resources Code § 81.075 — TX Code / Code nr / Chapter 81 / Section 81.075
§ 81.075. TEXAS HYDROGEN PRODUCTION POLICY COUNCIL.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, "council" means the Texas hydrogen production policy council.

(b) The Texas hydrogen production policy council is established within the commission to study and make recommendations relating to the commission's policy framework for hydrogen energy development.

(c) The council is composed of:

(1) the chair of the commission or the chair's designee; and

(2) not more than 11 members appointed by the commission to represent as many different types of participants as possible, including at least three but not more than five representatives from the hydrogen industry.

(d) The commissioner or the commissioner's designee is the chair of the council.

(e) A member of the council is not entitled to compensation or reimbursement of expenses for service on the council.

(f) The council:

(1) shall study the development of hydrogen industries in this state, including the development of facilities for the production, pipeline transportation, and storage of hydrogen;

(2) shall monitor regional efforts for the application and development of a regional clean hydrogen hub authorized under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (Pub. L. No. 117-58) or another federal act;

(3) may coordinate actions with other state agencies in supporting an application for a regional clean hydrogen hub described by Subdivision (2); and

(4) shall develop a state plan for hydrogen production oversight by the commission.

(g) The council shall make recommendations to the legislature relating to legislative changes needed for the oversight and regulation of production, pipeline transportation, and storage of hydrogen.

(h) The council is abolished and this section expires on January 1, 2030.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1107.253 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1107 / Section 1107.253
§ 1107.253. COLLECTION BY COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR.
Status: in_force

Unless the board elects to have district taxes assessed and collected by its own tax assessor-collector under Section 1107.254, the tax assessor-collector of Titus County shall assess and collect taxes imposed by the district.
Tex. Finance Code § 348.510 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 348 / Section 348.510
§ 348.510. SURRENDER OF LICENSE.
Status: in_force

A license holder may surrender a license issued under this chapter by complying with the commissioner's written instructions relating to license surrender.
Tex. Government Code § 540.0262 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 540 / Section 540.0262
§ 540.0262. QUALITY MONITORING PROGRAM FOR HEALTH CARE SERVICES.
Status: in_force

A contract to which this subchapter applies must require the contracting Medicaid managed care organization to develop a monitoring program for measuring the quality of the health care services provided by the organization's provider network that:

(1) incorporates the National Committee for Quality Assurance's Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information Set (HEDIS) measures or, as applicable, the national core indicators adult consumer survey and the national core indicators child family survey for individuals with an intellectual or developmental disability;

(2) focuses on measuring outcomes; and

(3) includes collecting and analyzing clinical data relating to prenatal care, preventive care, mental health care, and the treatment of acute and chronic health conditions and substance use disorder.
Tex. Tax Code § 6.02 — TX Code / Code tx / Chapter 6 / Section 6.02
§ 6.02. DISTRICT BOUNDARIES.
Status: repealed

(a) The appraisal district's boundaries are the same as the county's boundaries.

(b) This section does not preclude the board of directors of two or more adjoining appraisal districts from providing for the operation of a consolidated appraisal district by interlocal contract.

(c) Repealed by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 648, Sec. 5(2), eff. January 1, 2008.

(d) Repealed by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 648, Sec. 5(2), eff. January 1, 2008.

(e) Repealed by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 648, Sec. 5(2), eff. January 1, 2008.

(f) Repealed by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 648, Sec. 5(2), eff. January 1, 2008.

(g) Repealed by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 648, Sec. 5(2), eff. January 1, 2008.
Tex. Education Code § 12.133 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 12 / Section 12.133
§ 12.133. WAGE INCREASE FOR CERTAIN PROFESSIONAL STAFF.
Status: repealed

(a) This section applies to a charter holder that on January 1, 2006, operated an open-enrollment charter school.

(b) Each school year, a charter holder that participated in the program under Chapter 1579, Insurance Code, for the 2005-2006 school year shall provide employees of the charter holder, other than administrators, compensation in the form of annual salaries, incentives, or other compensation determined appropriate by the charter holder that results in an average compensation increase for classroom teachers, full-time librarians, full-time school counselors, and full-time school nurses who are employed by the charter holder and who would be entitled to a minimum salary under Section 21.402 if employed by a school district, in an amount at least equal to $2,500.

(b-1) A charter holder that participated in the program under Chapter 1579, Insurance Code, for the 2005-2006 school year shall provide employees of the charter holder, other than administrators, compensation in the form of annual salaries, incentives, or other compensation determined appropriate by the charter holder that results in average compensation increases as follows:

(1) for full-time employees other than employees who would be entitled to a minimum salary under Section 21.402 if employed by a school district, an average increase at least equal to $500; and

(2) for part-time employees, an average increase at least equal to $250.

(c) Each school year, a charter holder that did not participate in the program under Chapter 1579, Insurance Code, for the 2005-2006 school year shall provide employees of the charter holder, other than administrators, compensation in the form of annual salaries, incentives, or other compensation determined appropriate by the charter holder that results in an average compensation increase for classroom teachers, full-time librarians, full-time school counselors, and full-time school nurses who are employed by the charter holder and who would be entitled to a minimum salary under Section 21.402 if employed by a school district, in an amount at least equal to $2,000.

(d) Repealed by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 806 (H.B. 1525), Sec. 48(a)(1), eff. September 1, 2021.

(d-1) Repealed by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 806 (H.B. 1525), Sec. 48(a)(1), eff. September 1, 2021.

(e) Repealed by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 806 (H.B. 1525), Sec. 48(a)(1), eff. September 1, 2021.

(f) A payment under this section is in addition to wages the charter holder would otherwise pay the employee during the school year.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8003A.0105 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8003A / Section 8003A.0105
§ 8003A.0105. FINDINGS OF PUBLIC PURPOSE AND BENEFIT.
Status: in_force

(a) The district is created to serve a public purpose and benefit.

(b) The district is created to accomplish the purposes of:

(1) a municipal utility district as provided by general law and Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution; and

(2) Section 52, Article III, Texas Constitution, that relate to the construction, acquisition, improvement, operation, or maintenance of macadamized, graveled, or paved roads, or improvements, including storm drainage, in aid of those roads.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1064.103 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1064 / Section 1064.103
§ 1064.103. MANAGEMENT, CONTROL, AND ADMINISTRATION.
Status: in_force

The board shall manage, control, and administer the hospital system and the district's money and resources.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8277.001 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8277 / Section 8277.001
§ 8277.001. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this chapter:

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

(2) "Director" means a member of the board.

(3) "District" means the Harris County Utility District No. 16.
Tex. Transportation Code § 66.040 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 66 / Section 66.040
§ 66.040. TERMS OF LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES.
Status: in_force

(a) A branch pilot's license expires on the fourth anniversary of the date it is issued or renewed, provided that no pilot may furnish pilot services under authority of a license after the pilot's 68th birthday.

(b) A deputy branch pilot's certificate expires on the third anniversary of the date it is issued and may not be renewed.
Tex. Government Code § 171.0351 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 171 / Section 171.0351
§ 171.0351. PROHIBITED PRACTICES BY ALL LICENSE HOLDERS.
Status: in_force

A license holder may not:

(1) use advertising that is false, misleading, or deceptive; or

(2) issue, sell, trade, or transfer a certificate of program completion or a certificate number to a person who has not successfully completed the applicable court-ordered program or who is not otherwise authorized to possess the certificate or number.
Tex. Local Government Code § 161.158 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 161 / Section 161.158
§ 161.158.
Status: in_force

Sec. 161.158. PRELIMINARY REVIEW: INITIATION. (a) The standing preliminary review committee shall promptly conduct a preliminary review on receipt of a written complaint that is in compliance with the form requirements of Section 161.155.

(b) The standing preliminary review committee shall determine in writing whether the commission has jurisdiction over the violation of the ethics code provision alleged in a sworn complaint processed under Section 161.156.

(c) If the standing preliminary review committee determines that the commission has jurisdiction, the committee shall issue a notice under Section 161.156(b) that must include:

(1) a statement that the commission has jurisdiction over the violation alleged in the complaint;

(2) a statement of whether the complaint will be processed as a Category One violation or a Category Two violation, subject to reconsideration as provided for by Section 161.154;

(3) the date by which the respondent is required to respond to the notice;

(4) a copy of the complaint and the rules of procedure of the commission;

(5) a statement of the rights of the respondent;

(6) a statement inviting the respondent to provide to the commission any information relevant to the complaint; and

(7) a statement that a failure to timely respond to the notice will be treated as a separate violation.

(d) If the standing preliminary review committee determines that the commission does not have jurisdiction over the violation alleged in the complaint, the committee shall:

(1) dismiss the complaint; and

(2) not later than the 14th day after the date of the dismissal, send to the complainant and the respondent written notice of the dismissal and the grounds for the dismissal.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1301.010 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1301 / Section 1301.010
§ 1301.010. BALANCE BILLING PROHIBITION NOTICE.
Status: in_force

(a) An insurer shall provide written notice in accordance with this section in an explanation of benefits provided to the insured and the physician or health care provider in connection with a medical care or health care service or supply provided by an out-of-network provider. The notice must include:

(1) a statement of the billing prohibition under Section 1301.0053, 1301.155, 1301.164, or 1301.165, as applicable;

(2) the total amount the physician or provider may bill the insured under the insured's preferred provider benefit plan and an itemization of copayments, coinsurance, deductibles, and other amounts included in that total; and

(3) for an explanation of benefits provided to the physician or provider, information required by commissioner rule advising the physician or provider of the availability of mediation or arbitration, as applicable, under Chapter 1467.

(b) An insurer shall provide the explanation of benefits with the notice required by this section to a physician or health care provider not later than the date the insurer makes a payment under Section 1301.0053, 1301.155, 1301.164, or 1301.165, as applicable.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8201.101 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8201 / Section 8201.101
§ 8201.101. TAX TO REPAY BONDS FOR ROAD PROJECTS.
Status: in_force

The district may impose an ad valorem tax to pay the principal of or interest on bonds issued under Section 8201.151.
Tex. Occupations Code § 1152.154 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 1152 / Section 1152.154
§ 1152.154. REGISTRATION APPLICATION; FEES.
Status: in_force

(a) An applicant for registration must file an application with the department on a printed form prescribed by the executive director.

(b) The application must be accompanied by:

(1) a nonrefundable application fee; and

(2) a registration fee.

(c) The department shall refund the registration fee if the executive director does not approve the application.
Tex. Agriculture Code § 94.011 — TX Code / Code ag / Chapter 94 / Section 94.011
§ 94.011. REGISTRATION.
Status: in_force

(a) Each year, the owner, manager, or operator of a packing house that is in operation during the fruit shipping season shall register the packing house with the department at least 10 days before packing or preparing citrus fruit for sale or transportation.

(b) The application for registration under this section must include the location, shipping points, and post office address of the packing house.
Tex. Government Code § 54.2806 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 54 / Section 54.2806
§ 54.2806. JAIL MAGISTRATE.
Status: in_force

(a) The district court judges with jurisdiction in Denton County and the judges of the criminal statutory county courts of Denton County may, with the approval of the Commissioners Court of Denton County, appoint by joint standing order one or more full-time jail magistrates qualified to serve under Section 54.2807.

(b) A jail magistrate has the jurisdiction provided by the constitution and laws of this state for magistrates for criminal cases in which the defendant is in the custody of Denton County jail and has not yet been charged with a criminal offense by complaint, information, or indictment.

(c) A jail magistrate shall ensure timely compliance with Article 15.17, Code of Criminal Procedure, in all cases within the magistrate's jurisdiction, give preference to performing the duties of a magistrate under that article, and perform the following duties:

(1) consider sworn complaints or affidavits establishing probable cause and entering orders of release or commitment;

(2) conduct hearings under Article 15.17, Code of Criminal Procedure, provide warnings, and advise a defendant of the defendant's right to counsel;

(3) determine if a defendant is indigent and in need of appointed counsel;

(4) set, adjust, or revoke a bond;

(5) set the conditions of bond;

(6) conduct an examining trial;

(7) issue search and arrest warrants;

(8) issue magistrate's orders of emergency protection; and

(9) with the express authorization of a justice of the peace, exercise concurrent criminal jurisdiction with the justice of the peace to dispose as provided by law of cases filed in the precinct of the authorizing justice of the peace, except for a trial on the merits following a plea of not guilty.

(d) A jail magistrate may be assigned additional duties by the criminal law magistrate court associate judge appointed under Section 54.2805.

(e) A jail magistrate has the express authority and duty to:

(1) order the release of defendant due to an extraordinary medical condition;

(2) consider information and make inquiries regarding a defendant's mental health;

(3) issue orders or writs as necessary for the evaluation, treatment, and accommodation of a defendant's mental health issue; and

(4) communicate with the Denton County local mental health authority or another qualified mental health professional to provide continuing care to a defendant.

(f) In addition to the full-time jail magistrates appointed under Subsection (a), the district court judges with jurisdiction in Denton County and the judges of the criminal statutory county courts of Denton County may appoint or engage by joint standing order one or more part-time jail magistrates to serve as a jail magistrate as assigned. A part-time jail magistrate must be qualified to serve as a magistrate in the county under Section 54.2807 and be a sitting district, statutory county, or municipal court judge or a justice of the peace in Denton County.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1021.202 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1021 / Section 1021.202
§ 1021.202. TAX TO PAY GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS.
Status: in_force

(a) At the time general obligation bonds are issued by the district under Section 1021.201, the board shall impose an ad valorem tax at a rate sufficient to create an interest and sinking fund to pay the principal of and interest on the bonds as the bonds mature.

(b) The tax required by this section together with any other ad valorem tax the district imposes may not in any year exceed the tax rate approved by the voters at the election authorizing the imposition of the tax.
Tex. Business & Commerce Code § 1.307 — TX Code / Code bc / Chapter 1 / Section 1.307
§ 1.307. PRIMA FACIE EVIDENCE BY THIRD-PARTY DOCUMENTS.
Status: in_force

A document in due form purporting to be a bill of lading, policy or certificate of insurance, official weigher's or inspector's certificate, consular invoice, or any other document authorized or required by the contract to be issued by a third party is prima facie evidence of its own authenticity and genuineness and of the facts stated in the document by the third party.
Tex. Local Government Code § 386.032 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 386 / Section 386.032
§ 386.032. AREA OF PERVASIVE POVERTY, UNEMPLOYMENT, OR ECONOMIC DISTRESS.
Status: in_force

An area is an area of pervasive poverty, unemployment, or economic distress for the purposes of Section 386.031 if:

(1) the average rate of unemployment in the area during the most recent 12-month period for which data are available was at least 1-1/2 times the state average for that period;

(2) the area is a low-income poverty area;

(3) the area is in a jurisdiction or pocket of poverty, according to the most recent certification available from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development; or

(4) at least 70 percent of the residents or households of the area have an income that is less than 80 percent of the median income of the residents or households of the locality or state, whichever is less.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3944.156 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3944 / Section 3944.156
§ 3944.156. TAX AND ASSESSMENT ABATEMENTS.
Status: in_force

The district may designate reinvestment zones and may grant abatements of a tax or assessment on property in the zones.
Tex. Tax Code § 112.001 — TX Code / Code tx / Chapter 112 / Section 112.001
§ 112.001.
Status: in_force

Sec. 112.001. TAXPAYERS' SUITS: JURISDICTION. The district courts of Travis County have exclusive, original jurisdiction of a taxpayer suit brought under this chapter. This section prevails over a provision of Chapter 25, Government Code, to the extent of any conflict.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1104.251 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1104 / Section 1104.251
§ 1104.251. 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 to pay:

(1) the general obligation bonds issued and the indebtedness assumed by the district; and

(2) district maintenance and operating expenses.

(c) The district may not impose a tax to pay the principal of or interest on revenue bonds issued under this chapter.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3967.0901 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3967 / Section 3967.0901
§ 3967.0901. DISSOLUTION.
Status: in_force

(a) The board shall dissolve the district on written petition filed with the board by the owners of:

(1) 66 percent or more of the assessed value of the property subject to assessment by the district based on the most recent certified county property tax rolls; or

(2) 66 percent or more of the surface area of the district, excluding roads, streets, highways, utility rights-of-way, other public areas, and other property exempt from assessment by the district according to the most recent certified county property tax rolls.

(b) The board by majority vote may dissolve the district at any time.

(c) The district may not be dissolved by its board under Subsection (a) or (b) if the district:

(1) has any outstanding bonded indebtedness until that bonded indebtedness has been repaid or defeased in accordance with the order or resolution authorizing the issuance of the bonds;

(2) has a contractual obligation to pay money until that obligation has been fully paid in accordance with the contract; or

(3) owns, operates, or maintains public works, facilities, or improvements unless the district contracts with another person for the ownership, operation, or maintenance of the public works, facilities, or improvements.

(d) Sections 375.261, 375.262, and 375.264, Local Government Code, do not apply to the district.