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Tex. Government Code § 2308.317 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2308 / Section 2308.317
§ 2308.317. EXPENDITURES FOR CERTAIN CHILD CARE QUALITY IMPROVEMENT ACTIVITIES.
Status: in_force

(a) Notwithstanding any other law, the commission shall ensure that, to the extent federal child care development funds dedicated to quality improvement activities are used to improve quality and availability of child care, those funds are used for:

(1) quality child care programs, including programs:

(A) whose director receives mentoring; or

(B) that are in the process of obtaining a Texas Rising Star Program rating;

(2) technical assistance for providers as described by Section 2308.320;

(3) professional development for child care providers, directors, and employees;

(4) educational materials for children served by child care providers; and

(5) educational information for parents important for the development of a child under five years of age.

(b) For purposes of this section, a quality child care program is a program that:

(1) promotes:

(A) the physical, social, emotional, and intellectual development of young children;

(B) frequent, positive, warm interactions appropriate to a child's age and development; and

(C) regular communication with parents who are welcomed by the program at all times to participate in activities and to observe, discuss, and recommend policies; and

(2) provides:

(A) a healthy, safe, and nurturing environment for young children;

(B) planned learning activities appropriate to a child's age and development;

(C) specially trained child care providers;

(D) a sufficient number of adults to respond to the needs of each child;

(E) a variety of age-appropriate materials;

(F) nutritious meals and snacks;

(G) an effective program administration; and

(H) an ongoing, systematic evaluation process for the program.

(c) Each board shall use at least two percent of the board's yearly allocation from the commission for quality child care initiatives. In addition, a board may use money available from other public or private sources for quality child care initiatives. A board shall give priority to quality child care initiatives that benefit child care facilities that are working toward Texas Rising Star certification or are Texas Rising Star certified providers working toward a higher certification level.

(d) Each board shall annually report to the commission regarding the board's use of the two percent allocation described by Subsection (c).

(e) Each board shall, to the extent practicable, ensure that any professional development for child care providers, directors, and employees funded under Subsection (a):

(1) can be used toward requirements for a credential, certification, or degree program; and

(2) meets the professional development requirements of the Texas Rising Star Program.
Tex. Business Organizations Code § 200.164 — TX Code / Code bo / Chapter 200 / Section 200.164
§ 200.164. PLEDGEES AND TRUST ADMINISTRATORS.
Status: in_force

(a) A pledgee or other holder of shares as collateral security is not personally liable as a shareholder.

(b) An executor, administrator, conservator, guardian, trustee, assignee for the benefit of creditors, or receiver is not personally liable as a holder of or subscriber to shares of a real estate investment trust.

(c) The estate and funds administered by an executor, administrator, conservator, guardian, trustee, assignee for the benefit of creditors, or receiver are liable for the full amount of the consideration for which the shares were or are to be issued.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7926A.0501 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7926A / Section 7926A.0501
§ 7926A.0501. AUTHORITY TO ISSUE BONDS AND OTHER OBLIGATIONS.
Status: in_force

The district may issue bonds or other obligations payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes, impact fees, revenue, contract payments, grants, or other district money, or any combination of those sources, to pay for any authorized district purpose.
Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 34.04 — TX Code / Code cr / Chapter 34 / Section 34.04
§ 34.04. NOTICE OF LIST.
Status: in_force

No defendant in a capital case in which the state seeks the death penalty shall be brought to trial until he shall have had at least two days (including holidays) a copy of the names of the persons summoned as veniremen, for the week for which his case is set for trial except where he waives the right or is on bail. When such defendant is on bail, the clerk of the court in which the case is pending shall furnish such a list to the defendant or his counsel at least two days prior to the trial (including holidays) upon timely motion by the defendant or his counsel therefor at the office of such clerk, and the defendant shall not be brought to trial until such list has been furnished defendant or his counsel for at least two days (including holidays). Where the venire is exhausted, by challenges or otherwise, and additional names are drawn, the defendant shall not be entitled to two days service of the names additionally drawn, but the clerk shall compile a list of such names promptly after they are drawn and if the defendant is not on bail, the sheriff shall serve a copy of such list promptly upon the defendant, and if on bail, the clerk shall furnish a copy of such list to the defendant or his counsel upon request, but the proceedings shall not be delayed thereby.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1089.112 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1089 / Section 1089.112
§ 1089.112. OPERATING AND MANAGEMENT CONTRACTS.
Status: in_force

The board may enter into an operating or management contract relating to a hospital facility for the district.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1026.158 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1026 / Section 1026.158
§ 1026.158. FINANCIAL REPORT.
Status: in_force

As soon as practicable after the close of each fiscal year, the district administrator shall prepare for the board:

(1) a complete sworn statement of all district money; and

(2) a complete account of the disbursements of that money.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 9501.059 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 9501 / Section 9501.059
§ 9501.059. TREASURER.
Status: in_force

The county treasurer of Matagorda County shall serve as treasurer of the commission.
Tex. Tax Code § 151.007 — TX Code / Code tx / Chapter 151 / Section 151.007
§ 151.007.
Status: in_force

Sec. 151.007. "SALES PRICE" OR "RECEIPTS". (a) Except as provided by Subsections (c) and (d), "sales price" or "receipts" means the total amount for which a taxable item is sold, leased, or rented, valued in money, without a deduction for the cost of:

(1) the taxable item sold, leased, or rented;

(2) the materials used, labor or service employed, interest, losses, or other expenses;

(3) the transportation or installation of tangible personal property; or

(4) transportation incident to the performance of a taxable service.

(b) The total amount for which a taxable item is sold, leased, or rented includes a service that is a part of the sale and the amount of credit given to the purchaser by the seller.

(c) "Sales price" or "receipts" does not include any of the following if separately identified to the customer by such means as an invoice, billing, sales slip or ticket, or contract:

(1) a cash discount allowed on the sale;

(2) the amount charged for tangible personal property returned by a customer if the total amount charged is refunded by cash or credit;

(3) a refund of the charges for the performance of a taxable service;

(4) finance, carrying and service charges, or interest from credit extended on sales of taxable items under a conditional sales contract or other contract providing for the deferred payment of the purchase price;

(5) the value of tangible personal property that:

(A) is taken by a seller in trade as all or part of the consideration for a sale of a taxable item; and

(B) is of a type of property sold by the seller in the regular course of business;

(6) the face value of United States coin or currency in a sale of that coin or currency in which the total consideration given by the purchaser exceeds the face value of the coin or currency; or

(7) a voluntary gratuity or a reasonable mandatory charge for the service of a meal or food products, including soft drinks and candy, for immediate human consumption when the service charge is separated from the sales price of the meal or food product and identified as a gratuity or tip and when the total amount of the service charge is disbursed by the employer to employees who customarily and regularly provide the service.

(d) "Sales price" or "receipts" of items sold as edible products for human consumption through the use or operation of a money-operated vending machine is 50 percent of the total gross receipts of the vendor from sales of those items, except for sales of soft drinks and candy, for which the "sales price" or "receipts" are the total gross receipts from those sales.

(e) The sales price of membership in a private club or organization consists of the dues, fees, and other charges and assessments, including initiation fees, required for membership or a special privilege, status, or membership classification in the club or organization.
Tex. Property Code § 55.002 — TX Code / Code pr / Chapter 55 / Section 55.002
§ 55.002. LIEN.
Status: in_force

(a) A hospital has a lien on a cause of action or claim of an individual who receives hospital services for injuries caused by an accident that is attributed to the negligence of another person. For the lien to attach, the individual must be admitted to a hospital not later than 72 hours after the accident.

(b) The lien extends to both the admitting hospital and a hospital to which the individual is transferred for treatment of the same injury.

(c) An emergency medical services provider has a lien on a cause of action or claim of an individual who receives emergency medical services in a county with a population of 800,000 or less for injuries caused by an accident that is attributed to the negligence of another person. For the lien to attach, the individual must receive the emergency medical services not later than 72 hours after the accident.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7811.061 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7811 / Section 7811.061
§ 7811.061. DISTRICT OFFICE.
Status: in_force

(a) The board shall establish and maintain a district office inside the district.

(b) The board may establish a second district office outside the district.

(c) A district office may be a private residence or office and that residence or office is a public place for matters relating to the district's business.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1031.110 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1031 / Section 1031.110
§ 1031.110. PAYMENT FOR TREATMENT; PROCEDURES.
Status: in_force

(a) When a patient who claims to be indigent is admitted to a district facility, the board 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 an agent designated by the district to handle the inquiry determines that the patient or those relatives cannot pay all or part of the costs of the care and treatment in the health care facility, the amount of the costs that cannot be paid becomes a charge against the district.

(c) If it is determined that the patient or those relatives are liable to 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 to the district's depository or treasurer 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 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 designated district agent, the board shall hold a hearing and, after calling witnesses, shall:

(1) resolve the dispute or doubt; and

(2) issue an appropriate order.

(f) The order may be appealed to the district court.
Tex. Government Code § 2269.051 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2269 / Section 2269.051
§ 2269.051. RULES.
Status: in_force

A governmental entity may adopt rules as necessary to implement this chapter.
Tex. Local Government Code § 271.042 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 271 / Section 271.042
§ 271.042. PURPOSE; CONFLICT.
Status: in_force

(a) It is the purpose of this subchapter to provide:

(1) a procedure for certain financing that is an alternative to the more cumbersome procedure under Chapter 252 or 262; and

(2) a new class of securities to be issued and delivered within the financial capabilities of an issuer on compliance with the procedures prescribed by this subchapter.

(b) If there is a conflict between a provision of this subchapter and a provision of Chapter 252 or 262, an issuer may use either provision, and it is not necessary for the governing body to designate the law under which action is being taken.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 9089.0302 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 9089 / Section 9089.0302
§ 9089.0302. WATER CONTROL AND IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT POWERS AND DUTIES.
Status: in_force

The district has the powers and duties provided by the general law of this state, including Chapters 49 and 51, Water Code, applicable to water control and improvement districts created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution, specifically including the powers and duties authorized under Subchapter H, Chapter 51, Water Code.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 713.027 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 713 / Section 713.027
§ 713.027.
Status: in_force

Sec. 713.027. CEMETERY OWNED BY COUNTY OF 8,200 OR LESS. (a) A county with a population of 8,200 or less may own, operate, and maintain a cemetery and sell the right of burial in the cemetery.

(b) The sale of the right of burial is exempt from the requirements of Sections 263.001-263.006, Local Government Code.

(c) Revenue received from the sale of the right of burial may be used to purchase additional land for cemetery purposes and for maintenance of county cemetery property.

(d) The commissioners court of the county may spend money in the general fund to maintain a public cemetery in the county and may dedicate not more than one-eighth of the maximum allowable tax levy for that purpose.

(e) The commissioners court of the county serves as the county cemetery board and shall manage cemetery property.
Tex. Local Government Code § 324.124 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 324 / Section 324.124
§ 324.124. DISSOLUTION OF DISTRICT.
Status: in_force

(a) The commissioners court by order may dissolve a district. The order may be adopted:

(1) on the commissioners court's own motion; or

(2) after the filing of a written petition signed by a number of the registered voters who reside in the district equal to at least 10 percent of the votes received in the district in the most recent gubernatorial general election.

(b) The commissioners court shall give notice of a hearing on the petition and hold a hearing in the manner prescribed by Sections 324.022 and 324.023 for a petition for creation of a district.

(c) The commissioners court shall grant the petition and order the dissolution of the district if the court finds that the petition meets the requirements of this section and that the dissolution is in the best interest of the county.

(d) On dissolution of the district, the property and other assets, the debts and other liabilities, and the obligations of the district become those of the county.
Tex. Utilities Code § 58.206 — TX Code / Code ut / Chapter 58 / Section 58.206
§ 58.206. IMPLEMENTATION COSTS; INCREASE IN RATES AND UNIVERSAL SERVICE FUNDS.
Status: in_force

The commission may not consider the cost of implementing Section 58.203 or 58.204 in determining whether an electing company is entitled to:

(1) a rate increase under this chapter; or

(2) increased universal service funds under Subchapter B, Chapter 56.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8473.153 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8473 / Section 8473.153
§ 8473.153. CONTRACT TAXES.
Status: in_force

(a) In accordance with Section 49.108, Water Code, the district may impose a tax other than an operation and maintenance tax and use the revenue derived from the tax to make payments under a contract after the provisions of the contract have been approved by a majority of the district voters voting at an election held for that purpose.

(b) A contract approved by the district voters may contain a provision stating that the contract may be modified or amended by the board without further voter approval.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1076.205 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1076 / Section 1076.205
§ 1076.205. REVENUE BONDS.
Status: in_force

(a) The board may issue revenue bonds to:

(1) purchase, construct, acquire, repair, equip, or renovate buildings and improvements for district purposes; or

(2) acquire sites for district purposes.

(b) The bonds must be payable from and secured by a pledge of all or part of district revenue derived from the operation of the district's hospital or health care facilities.

(c) The bonds may be additionally secured by a mortgage or deed of trust lien on all or part of district property.

(d) The bonds must be issued in the manner and in accordance with the procedures and requirements prescribed by Sections 264.042, 264.043, 264.046, 264.047, 264.048, and 264.049, Health and Safety Code, for issuance of revenue bonds by a county hospital authority.
Tex. Government Code § 501.012 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 501 / Section 501.012
§ 501.012. FAMILY LIAISON OFFICER.
Status: in_force

The director of the institutional division shall designate one employee at each facility operated by the institutional division to serve as family liaison officer for that facility. The family liaison officer shall facilitate the maintenance of ties between inmates and their families for the purpose of reducing recidivism. Each family liaison officer shall:

(1) provide inmates' relatives with information about the classification status, location, and health of inmates in the facility;

(2) notify inmates about emergencies involving their families and provide inmates with other necessary information relating to their families; and

(3) assist inmates' relatives and other persons during visits with inmates and aid those persons in resolving problems that may affect permitted contact with inmates.
Tex. Property Code § 24A.001 — TX Code / Code pr / Chapter 24A / Section 24A.001
§ 24A.001. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this chapter:

(1) "Electronic record" means a record created, generated, sent, communicated, received, or stored by electronic means.

(2) "Family violence" has the meaning assigned by Section 71.004, Family Code.

(3) "Peace officer" means a person listed under Article 2.12(1) or (2), Code of Criminal Procedure.
Tex. Government Code § 411.104 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 411 / Section 411.104
§ 411.104.
Status: in_force

Sec. 411.104. ACCESS TO CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORD INFORMATION: TEXAS WORKFORCE COMMISSION; SECURITY SENSITIVE POSITIONS. (a) In this section, "security sensitive position" has the meaning assigned by Section 301.042(c), Labor Code.

(b) The Texas Workforce Commission is entitled to obtain from the department criminal history record information maintained by the department that relates to a person who is an applicant for a security sensitive position.

(c) Criminal history record information obtained by the commission under Subsection (b) may not be released or disclosed to any person except on court order or with the written consent of the person who is the subject of the criminal history record information.

(d) After the commission hires an applicant for a security sensitive position, the commission shall seal the criminal history record information that relates to the applicant and deliver the information to the agency administrator or the administrator's designee, who shall destroy the information.

(e) The commission shall destroy the criminal history record information of an applicant who is not hired.
Tex. Election Code § 146.025 — TX Code / Code el / Chapter 146 / Section 146.025
§ 146.025. FILING PERIOD.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as otherwise provided by this code, a declaration of write-in candidacy:

(1) must be filed not later than 5 p.m. of the 78th day before general election day; and

(2) may not be filed earlier than the 30th day before the date described by Subdivision (1).

(b) If a candidate whose name is to appear on the general election ballot dies or is declared ineligible after the third day before the date of the filing deadline prescribed by Subsection (a), a declaration of write-in candidacy for the office sought by the deceased or ineligible candidate may be filed not later than 5 p.m. of the 75th day before election day.

(c) A declaration of write-in candidacy filed by mail is considered to be filed at the time of its receipt by the appropriate authority.
Tex. Utilities Code § 186.059 — TX Code / Code ut / Chapter 186 / Section 186.059
§ 186.059. RESTRICTIONS ON PAYMENT OF COSTS AWARDED AGAINST RAILROAD IN CONDEMNATION.
Status: in_force

If the special commissioners or a court awards costs against a railroad under Section 21.047, Property Code, because the award of damages to the railroad is equal to or less than the amount the utility, common carrier, cable operator, or energy transporter exercising the right of eminent domain under this subchapter offered to pay, the costs awarded against the railroad must be paid by the railroad without reimbursement by or contribution from any agent or representative, including an agent or representative that handled or assisted in the condemnation proceedings.
Tex. Government Code § 606.025 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 606 / Section 606.025
§ 606.025. GUARANTEES FOR PAYMENT.
Status: in_force

The retirement system by rule may require guarantees to create adequate security that a political subdivision will be financially responsible for its payments for at least the minimum period required by federal requirements to precede social security coverage cancellation. The guarantees may be in the form of:

(1) surety bonds;

(2) advance payments into an escrow account;

(3) detailed representations and assurances of priority dedication; or

(4) another legal undertaking.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3936.157 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3936 / Section 3936.157
§ 3936.157. STORM WATER USER CHARGES.
Status: in_force

The district may 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.
Tex. Finance Code § 62.559 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 62 / Section 62.559
§ 62.559. CONFIDENTIALITY.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided by this section, information obtained by the commissioner under this subchapter is confidential and may not be disclosed by the commissioner or an officer or employee of the Department of Savings and Mortgage Lending.

(b) The commissioner may disclose the information to a department, agency, or instrumentality of this state or the United States if the commissioner considers disclosure to be necessary or proper to the enforcement of the laws of this state or the United States and in the best interest of the public.

(c) When the commissioner receives the application, the commissioner shall submit to the Texas Register notice of the application, its date of filing, and the identity of each party to the application. The information submitted shall be published in the Texas Register in the next issue following the date the information is received.