FrankGoortani/open-us-law huggingface dataset:
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3861.151 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3861 / Section 3861.151
§ 3861.151. GENERAL POWERS REGARDING FINANCIAL MATTERS.
Status: in_force

Except as provided by Section 3861.161, the district may:

(1) impose an ad valorem tax on all taxable property in the district, including industrial, commercial, and residential property, to pay for an improvement project;

(2) impose an assessment on property in the district in the manner provided for:

(A) a district under Subchapters A, E, and F, Chapter 375, Local Government Code; or

(B) a municipality or county under Subchapter A, Chapter 372, Local Government Code;

(3) provide or secure the payment or repayment of the costs and expenses of the establishment, administration, and operation of the district and the district's costs or share of the costs or revenue of an improvement project or district contractual obligation or indebtedness by or through:

(A) a lease, installment purchase contract, or other agreement with any person;

(B) the imposition of a tax, assessment, user fee, concession fee, or rental charge; or

(C) any other revenue or resources of the district;

(4) establish user charges related to the operation of storm-water facilities, including the regulation of storm water for the protection of water quality in the district;

(5) establish user charges for the use of nonpotable water for irrigation purposes, subject to the approval of the governing body of the city;

(6) undertake separately or jointly with other persons, including the city or Tarrant County, all or part of the cost of an improvement project, including an improvement project:

(A) for improving, enhancing, and supporting public safety and security, fire protection and emergency medical services, and law enforcement in and adjacent to the district; or

(B) that confers a general benefit on the entire district or a special benefit on a definable part of the district; and

(7) enter into a tax abatement agreement in accordance with the general laws of this state authorizing and applicable to tax abatement agreements by municipalities.
Tex. Occupations Code § 455.103 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 455 / Section 455.103
§ 455.103. TERMS; VACANCIES.
Status: in_force

(a) Members of the advisory board are appointed for staggered six-year terms.

(b) If a vacancy occurs on the advisory board during a member's term, the presiding officer of the commission, with the commission's approval, shall appoint a replacement who meets the qualifications for the vacant position to serve for the remainder of the term.
Tex. Parks and Wildlife Code § 12.105 — TX Code / Code pw / Chapter 12 / Section 12.105
§ 12.105. SUITS.
Status: in_force

(a) The department may file complaints in the name of the State of Texas to recover fines and penalties for violations of the laws relating to game, birds, and fish.

(b) The department may file a complaint and commence proceedings against an individual for violation of the laws relating to game, birds, and fish without the approval of the county attorney of the county in which the proceedings are brought. The department is not required to furnish security for costs for proceedings under this subsection.
Tex. Education Code § 49.009 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 49 / Section 49.009
§ 49.009. TAX ABATEMENTS.
Status: in_force

(a) A tax abatement agreement executed by a school district that is involved in consolidation or in detachment and annexation of territory under this chapter is not affected and applies to the taxation of the property covered by the agreement as if executed by the district within which the property is included.

(b) The commissioner shall determine the local revenue of a school district under this chapter as if any tax abatement agreement executed by a school district on or after May 31, 1993, had not been executed.
Tex. Education Code § 153.006 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 153 / Section 153.006
§ 153.006. SUPPORT OF CENTERS.
Status: in_force

(a) In order to carry out the purposes of this chapter and to support the activities of centers described in this chapter, to the extent authorized by its governing board, an institution of higher education may:

(1) enter into agreements establishing royalties, fees, and other consideration for technology developed in whole or part by the institution;

(2) accept equity interests in, convertible promissory debt instruments issued by, or a combination of equity interests in and convertible promissory debt instruments issued by organizations that license, manage, or otherwise administer rights to technology belonging to the institution or under its control in exchange for such rights, in whole or in part;

(3) accept equity interests in, convertible promissory debt instruments issued by, or a combination of equity interests in and convertible promissory debt instruments issued by organizations that license or otherwise have rights in the institution's technology as consideration for its providing monetary, business, scientific, or engineering services or technical assistance;

(4) use income from the commercialization of technology to fund the activities of the center;

(5) solicit, accept, and administer gifts, grants, and donations;

(6) enter into contracts for legal services with a competent lawyer or law firm to:

(A) prepare, file, pursue, and maintain patent applications in the United States or foreign jurisdictions;

(B) secure copyright protection for computer software;

(C) prepare, file, and pursue trademark and service mark applications;

(D) pursue litigation to prevent or stop infringement of any intellectual property rights of the institution; or

(E) handle any other legal matter related to the operation and activities of the center; and

(7) enter into such other business arrangements as may be appropriate for achieving the purposes of this chapter.

(b) The fees or other compensation paid in connection with a legal services contract authorized by Subsection (a) may be paid on a contingency fee basis, at an hourly rate, or on another basis the governing board of the institution considers appropriate.
Tex. Human Resources Code § 81.0074 — TX Code / Code hr / Chapter 81 / Section 81.0074
§ 81.0074. PROVISIONAL CERTIFICATE.
Status: in_force

(a) The department may issue a provisional certificate to an applicant currently certified in another jurisdiction who seeks a certificate in this state and who:

(1) has been certified in good standing as an interpreter for at least two years in another jurisdiction, including a foreign country, that has certification requirements substantially equivalent to the requirements of this chapter;

(2) has passed a national or other examination recognized by the department relating to the practice of interpretation for people who are deaf or hard of hearing; and

(3) is sponsored by a person certified by the department under this chapter with whom the provisional certificate holder will practice during the time the person holds a provisional certificate.

(b) The department may waive the requirement of Subsection (a)(3) for an applicant if the department determines that compliance with that subdivision would be a hardship to the applicant.

(c) A provisional certificate is valid until the date the department approves or denies the provisional certificate holder's application for a certificate. The department shall issue a certificate under this chapter to the provisional certificate holder if:

(1) the provisional certificate holder is eligible to be certified under Section 81.007(f); or

(2) the provisional certificate holder passes the part of the examination under this chapter that relates to the applicant's knowledge and understanding of the laws and rules relating to the practice of interpretation for people who are deaf or hard of hearing in this state, and:

(A) the department verifies that the provisional certificate holder meets the academic and experience requirements for a certificate under this chapter; and

(B) the provisional certificate holder satisfies any other certification requirements under this chapter.

(d) The department must approve or deny a provisional certificate holder's application for a certificate not later than the 180th day after the date the provisional certificate is issued. The department may extend the 180-day period if the results of an examination have not been received by the department before the end of that period.

(e) The executive commissioner by rule may establish a fee for provisional certificates in an amount reasonable and necessary to cover the cost of issuing the certificate.
Tex. Water Code § 36.301 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 36 / Section 36.301
§ 36.301. FAILURE TO SUBMIT A MANAGEMENT PLAN.
Status: in_force

If a district fails to submit a management plan or to receive approval of its management plan under Section 36.1072, or fails to submit or receive approval of an amendment to the management plan under Section 36.1073, the commission shall take appropriate action under Section 36.303.
Tex. Labor Code § 412.0125 — TX Code / Code la / Chapter 412 / Section 412.0125
§ 412.0125. RETURN-TO-WORK COORDINATION SERVICES; CASE MANAGEMENT.
Status: in_force

(a) The office shall provide each state agency with return-to-work coordination services as necessary to facilitate an injured employee's return to employment. The office shall notify each state agency of the availability of return-to-work coordination services.

(b) As part of return-to-work coordination services under this section, the office shall:

(1) establish a time frame for case management of an injured employee that ensures services are provided to the injured employee as soon as practicable to improve the employee's chance of returning to work as quickly as possible;

(2) provide guidance to each state agency to identify appropriate services for an injured employee;

(3) adopt rules that set standards and provide guidance to a state agency interacting with an injured employee; and

(4) implement any other services provided under Section 413.021 that will facilitate the reintegration of an injured employee.
Tex. Insurance Code § 888.153 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 888 / Section 888.153
§ 888.153. NEW OR AMENDED RATE SCHEDULES.
Status: in_force

(a) At any time the commissioner considers appropriate, the commissioner may adopt:

(1) a new rate schedule for burial associations; or

(2) an amendment to an existing rate schedule.

(b) After the commissioner adopts a new rate schedule or an amendment to an existing rate schedule and sends a copy to the burial associations, each burial association shall use the new or amended rate schedule for individuals who the association subsequently accepts as members.
Tex. Education Code § 53A.39 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 53A / Section 53A.39
§ 53A.39. REFUNDING BONDS.
Status: in_force

Bonds may be issued for the purpose of refunding outstanding bonds in the manner provided in this chapter for other bonds, and may be exchanged by the comptroller or sold and the proceeds applied in accordance with the procedure prescribed by Subchapter B or C, Chapter 1207, Government Code.
Tex. Government Code § 2310.107 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2310 / Section 2310.107
§ 2310.107. DESIGNATION AGREEMENT.
Status: in_force

(a) If the bank determines that a nominated area for which a designation application has been received satisfies the criteria under Section 2310.101, the bank shall negotiate with the nominating body for a designation agreement.

(b) A designation agreement must:

(1) designate the nominated area as a readjustment zone; and

(2) designate the administrative authority, if one is to be appointed for the zone under Section 2310.202, and describe its functions and duties, which should include decision-making authority and the authority to negotiate with affected entities.

(c) The bank shall complete the negotiations and sign the agreement not later than the 60th day after the date on which the application is received unless the bank extends that period to the 90th day after the date on which the application was received.

(d) If an agreement is not completed within the 60-day period provided by Subsection (c), the bank shall provide to the nominating body the specific areas of concern and a final proposal for the agreement.

(e) If the agreement is not executed before the 91st day after the date on which the application was received, the application is considered to be denied.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 765.006 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 765 / Section 765.006
§ 765.006. EFFECT OF SUBMISSION OF FALSE INFORMATION.
Status: in_force

An employer may terminate the employment of an individual who, at the time of the individual's application for employment or after the individual has been employed by the employer, submits false information relating to the individual's criminal history.
Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 2B.0102 — TX Code / Code cr / Chapter 2B / Section 2B.0102
§ 2B.0102. GRANTS FOR BODY WORN CAMERAS.
Status: in_force

(a) A police department of a municipality in this state, a sheriff of a county in this state who has received the approval of the commissioners court for the purpose, or the department may apply to the governor's office for a grant to defray the cost of implementing this subchapter and to equip peace officers with body worn cameras if that law enforcement agency employs officers who:

(1) engage in traffic or highway patrol or otherwise regularly detain or stop motor vehicles; or

(2) are primary responders who respond directly to calls for assistance from the public.

(b) The governor's office shall set deadlines for applications for grants under this subchapter.

(c) Except as provided by Subsection (d), the governor's office shall create and implement a matching grant program under which matching funds from federal, state, local, and other funding sources may be required as a condition of the grant. A law enforcement agency that receives a grant under this article is required to match 25 percent of the grant money.

(d) The department is eligible for grants under this subchapter but is not subject to any requirement for matching funds.

(e) The governor's office may conditionally award a grant to a law enforcement agency that has not adopted and implemented the policy under Article 2B.0106 or implemented the training required under Article 2B.0107. Money may not be disbursed to the law enforcement agency until the agency fully complies with those articles.
Tex. Local Government Code § 383.101 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 383 / Section 383.101
§ 383.101. SALES AND USE TAX.
Status: in_force

(a) A district may impose a sales and use tax for the benefit of the district if authorized by a majority of the qualified voters of the district voting at an election called for that purpose. The sales and use tax, if adopted, does not count toward the limitation imposed by Chapter 323, Tax Code, on any sales and use tax that has been levied by the county.

(b) If a district adopts the tax, there is imposed a tax on the receipts from the sale at retail of taxable items in the district at a rate of up to one-half of one percent. There is also imposed an excise tax on the use, storage, or other consumption in the district of taxable items purchased, leased, or rented from a retailer during the period that the tax is effective in the district. The rate of the excise tax is the same as the rate of the sales tax portion of the tax applied to the sales price of the taxable items and is included in the sales tax.

(c) For purposes of this section, "taxable items" includes all items subject to any sales and use tax that is imposed by the county if the county has imposed a sales and use tax.
Tex. Government Code § 811.009 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 811 / Section 811.009
§ 811.009. CERTAIN CONTRACTS FOR HEALTH CARE PURPOSES; REVIEW BY ATTORNEY GENERAL.
Status: in_force

(a) This section applies to any contract with a contract amount of $250 million or more:

(1) under which a person provides goods or services in connection with the provision of medical or health care services, coverage, or benefits; and

(2) entered into by the person and the retirement system.

(b) Notwithstanding any other law, before a contract described by Subsection (a) may be entered into by the retirement system, a representative of the office of the attorney general shall review the form and terms of the contract and may make recommendations to the retirement system for changes to the contract if the attorney general determines that the office of the attorney general has sufficient subject matter expertise and resources available to provide this service.

(c) The retirement system must notify the office of the attorney general at the time the system initiates the planning phase of the contracting process. A representative of the office of the attorney general or another attorney advising the agency under Subsection (d) may participate in negotiations or discussions with proposed contractors and may be physically present during those negotiations or discussions.

(d) If the attorney general determines that the office of the attorney general does not have sufficient subject matter expertise or resources available to provide the services described by this section, the office of the attorney general may require the retirement system to enter into an interagency agreement or to obtain outside legal services under Section 402.0212 for the provision of services described by this section.

(e) The retirement system shall provide to the office of the attorney general any information the office of the attorney general determines is necessary to administer this section.
Tex. Agriculture Code § 201.305 — TX Code / Code ag / Chapter 201 / Section 201.305
§ 201.305. ELIGIBLE SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION LAND IMPROVEMENT MEASURES.
Status: in_force

(a) Soil and water conservation land improvement measures eligible for cost-share assistance shall be determined by the state board and must be consistent with the purposes provided by Section 201.302 of this code. The state board may consider local priorities and needs in determining eligible measures.

(b) Each conservation district receiving an allocation of cost-share assistance funds shall designate the soil and water conservation land improvement measures that are eligible for cost-share assistance within its boundaries, subject to approval by the state board.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 286.174 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 286 / Section 286.174
§ 286.174. TAX RATE; CHANGE IN RATE.
Status: in_force

(a) A district may impose the tax in increments of one-eighth of one percent, with a minimum rate of one-eighth of one percent and a maximum rate of two percent.

(b) Subject to Section 286.172, a district may increase the rate of the tax to a maximum of two percent or decrease the rate of the tax to a minimum of one-eighth of one percent if the change is approved by a majority of the voters of the district at an election called for that purpose.
Tex. Transportation Code § 431.024 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 431 / Section 431.024
§ 431.024. FORM OF CORPORATION.
Status: in_force

(a) A corporation is a nonmember, nonstock corporation.

(b) A corporation is nonprofit, and its earnings may not benefit a private interest.

(c) A corporation may be created as a perpetual corporation.
Tex. Tax Code § 311.003 — TX Code / Code tx / Chapter 311 / Section 311.003
§ 311.003. PROCEDURE FOR CREATING REINVESTMENT ZONE.
Status: repealed

(a) The governing body of a county by order may designate a contiguous geographic area in the county and the governing body of a municipality by ordinance may designate a contiguous or noncontiguous geographic area that is in the corporate limits of the municipality, in the extraterritorial jurisdiction of the municipality, or in both to be a reinvestment zone to promote development or redevelopment of the area if the governing body determines that development or redevelopment would not occur solely through private investment in the reasonably foreseeable future. The designation of an area that is wholly or partly located in the extraterritorial jurisdiction of a municipality is not affected by a subsequent annexation of real property in the reinvestment zone by the municipality.

(b) Before adopting an ordinance or order designating a reinvestment zone, the governing body of the municipality or county must prepare a preliminary reinvestment zone financing plan.

(c) Before adopting an ordinance or order providing for a reinvestment zone, the municipality or county must hold a public hearing on the creation of the zone and its benefits to the municipality or county and to property in the proposed zone. At the hearing an interested person may speak for or against the creation of the zone, its boundaries, or the concept of tax increment financing. Not later than the seventh day before the date of the hearing, notice of the hearing must be published in a newspaper having general circulation in the municipality or county.

(d) A municipality or county proposing to designate a reinvestment zone must provide a reasonable opportunity for the owner of property to protest the inclusion of the property in a proposed reinvestment zone.

(e) Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1032, Sec. 21, eff. June 17, 2011.

(f) Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1032, Sec. 21, eff. June 17, 2011.

(g) Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1032, Sec. 21, eff. June 17, 2011.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3974.0105 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3974 / Section 3974.0105
§ 3974.0105. DISTRICT TERRITORY.
Status: in_force

(a) The district is composed of the territory described by Section 2 of the Act enacting this chapter, as that territory may have been modified under other law.

(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 contract;

(3) authority to borrow money or issue bonds or other obligations described by Section 3974.0601 or to pay the principal and interest of the bonds or other obligations;

(4) right to impose or collect an assessment, or collect other revenue; or

(5) legality or operation.
Tex. Transportation Code § 474.001 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 474 / Section 474.001
§ 474.001. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this chapter:

(1) "Contract" means a contract for the construction or repair of a road or highway of any number of lanes, with or without grade separation, owned or operated by a governmental entity and any improvement, extension, or expansion to that road or highway, including:

(A) an improvement to relieve traffic congestion and promote safety;

(B) a bridge, tunnel, overpass, underpass, interchange, service road ramp, entrance plaza, approach, or tollhouse; and

(C) a parking area or structure, rest stop, park, or other improvement or amenity the governmental entity considers necessary, useful, or beneficial for the operation of a road or highway.

(2) "Contractor" means a person who is required to perform work under a contract.

(3) "Governmental entity" means:

(A) the Texas Department of Transportation; or

(B) any political subdivision of the state that is acting under Chapter 284, 366, 370, or 431.

(4) "Project specifications" means plans, reports, designs, or specifications prepared by a governmental entity or by a third party retained by a governmental entity under a separate contract.