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Tex. Business & Commerce Code § 71.053 — TX Code / Code bc / Chapter 71 / Section 71.053
§ 71.053. EXECUTION OF CERTIFICATE.
Status: in_force

(a) The certificate must be executed and acknowledged:

(1) by each individual whose name is required to be stated in the certificate or the individual's representative or attorney-in-fact; and

(2) under oath on behalf of each person whose name is required to be stated in the certificate and who is not an individual, by:

(A) the person's representative or attorney-in-fact; or

(B) a joint venturer, general partner, trustee manager, officer, or other person having authority regarding the person comparable to the person's representative or attorney-in-fact.

(b) A certificate executed and acknowledged by an attorney-in-fact must include a statement that the attorney has been authorized in writing by the attorney's principal to execute and acknowledge the certificate.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1805.061 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1805 / Section 1805.061
§ 1805.061. CONFLICT WITH OTHER LAW.
Status: in_force

To the extent this subchapter conflicts with Section 2053.052(c), 2053.055, 2053.151, 2053.152, or 2053.153, or Subchapter A or C, Chapter 2053, with respect to the setting of rates for workers' compensation insurance, the referenced provision of Chapter 2053 controls.
Tex. Insurance Code § 602.054 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 602 / Section 602.054
§ 602.054. COMPLIANCE WITH OTHER LAW.
Status: in_force

A covered entity shall comply with:

(1) Subchapter D, Chapter 181, Health and Safety Code, except as otherwise provided by that subchapter; and

(2) the standards adopted under Section 182.108, Health and Safety Code.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3001.103 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3001 / Section 3001.103
§ 3001.103. EXERCISE OF POWERS OUTSIDE DISTRICT.
Status: in_force

The district may exercise any of its powers outside the district territory if the board determines that there is a benefit to the district in exercising that power.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1081.307 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1081 / Section 1081.307
§ 1081.307. 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 Montague County summarizing the board's actions in dissolving the district.

(b) Not later than the 10th day after the date the Commissioners Court of Montague 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. Special District Local Laws Code § 1084.052 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1084 / Section 1084.052
§ 1084.052. NOTICE OF ELECTION.
Status: in_force

Notice of each directors' election shall be published in a newspaper of general circulation in Palo Pinto County in accordance with Chapter 4, Election Code.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 11004.103 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 11004 / Section 11004.103
§ 11004.103. AUTHORITY FOR ROAD PROJECTS.
Status: in_force

Under Section 52, Article III, Texas Constitution, the district may design, acquire, construct, finance, issue bonds for, improve, operate, maintain, and convey to this state, a county, or a municipality for operation and maintenance macadamized, graveled, or paved roads, or improvements, including storm drainage, in aid of those roads.
Tex. Occupations Code § 2023.107 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 2023 / Section 2023.107
§ 2023.107. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REVIEW AND MODIFICATION OF PENALTY.
Status: in_force

(a) A decision of a steward or judge is subject to review by the executive director, who may modify the penalty.

(b) A penalty modified by the executive director under this section may include a fine of not more than $100,000, a suspension not to exceed five years, or both a fine and a suspension.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1301.0057 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1301 / Section 1301.0057
§ 1301.0057. ACCESS TO OUT-OF-NETWORK PROVIDERS.
Status: in_force

An insurer may not terminate, or threaten to terminate, an insured's participation in a preferred provider benefit plan solely because the insured uses an out-of-network provider.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7953A.0306 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7953A / Section 7953A.0306
§ 7953A.0306. DIVISION OF DISTRICT.
Status: in_force

(a) The district may be divided into two or more new districts only if the district:

(1) has never issued any bonds; and

(2) is not imposing ad valorem taxes.

(b) This chapter applies to any new district created by the division of the district, and a new district has all the powers and duties of the district.

(c) A new district created by the division of the district may not, at the time the new district is created, contain any land outside the area described by Section 2 of the Act enacting this chapter.

(d) The board, on its own motion or on receipt of a petition signed by the owner or owners of a majority of the assessed value of the real property in the district, may adopt an order dividing the district.

(e) The board may adopt an order dividing the district before or after the date the board holds an election under Section 7953A.0103 to confirm the district's creation.

(f) An order dividing the district shall:

(1) name each new district;

(2) include the metes and bounds description of the territory of each new district;

(3) appoint temporary directors for each new district; and

(4) provide for the division of assets and liabilities between the new districts.

(g) On or before the 30th day after the date of adoption of an order dividing the district, the district shall file the order with the commission and record the order in the real property records of each county in which the district is located.

(h) A new district created by the division of the district shall hold a confirmation and directors' election as required by Section 7953A.0103.

(i) If the creation of the new district is confirmed, the new district shall provide the election date and results to the commission.

(j) Any new district created by the division of the district must hold an election as required by this chapter to obtain voter approval before the district may impose a maintenance tax or issue bonds payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes.

(k) Municipal consent to the creation of the district and to the inclusion of land in the district granted under Section 7953A.0104 acts as municipal consent to the creation of any new district created by the division of the district and to the inclusion of land in the new district.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3941.008 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3941 / Section 3941.008
§ 3941.008. CONSTRUCTION OF CHAPTER.
Status: in_force

This chapter shall be liberally construed in conformity with the findings and purposes stated in this chapter.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8363.006 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8363 / Section 8363.006
§ 8363.006. 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. Special District Local Laws Code § 3861.106 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3861 / Section 3861.106
§ 3861.106. USE OF ROADWAY, PARK, OR OTHER PUBLIC AREA OF THE DISTRICT.
Status: in_force

(a) The board by rule may regulate the private use of a public roadway, open space, park, sidewalk, or similar public area in the district. To the extent the district rules conflict with a rule, order, or regulation of the city, the rule, order, or regulation of the city controls. A rule may provide for the safe and orderly use of public roadways, open spaces, parks, sidewalks, and similar public areas or facilities.

(b) The board may require a permit for a parade, demonstration, celebration, entertainment event, or similar nongovernmental activity in or on a public roadway, open space, park, sidewalk, or similar public area or facility. The board may charge a fee for the permit application or for public safety or security services in an amount the board considers necessary.

(c) The board may require a permit or franchise agreement with a vendor, concessionaire, exhibitor, or similar private or commercial person or organization for the limited use of the area or facility on terms and on payment of a permit or franchise fee the board may impose.
Tex. Insurance Code § 462.156 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 462 / Section 462.156
§ 462.156. USE OF ASSESSMENTS.
Status: in_force

(a) The amounts provided under assessments made under this chapter supplement the marshalling of assets by the receiver under Chapter 442 to make payments on the impaired insurer's behalf.

(b) This section does not require the receiver to exhaust the assets of the impaired insurer before an assessment is made or before money derived from an assessment may be used to pay covered claims.
Tex. Water Code § 49.059 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 49 / Section 49.059
§ 49.059. TAX ASSESSOR AND COLLECTOR.
Status: in_force

(a) A district may employ or contract with any person to serve as its tax assessor and collector who is:

(1) an individual certified as a registered Texas assessor-collector; or

(2) a firm, organization, association, partnership, corporation, or other legal entity if an individual certified as a registered Texas assessor-collector owns an interest in or is employed by the firm, organization, association, partnership, corporation, or other legal entity.

(b) A tax assessor and collector employed or contracted for under this section is not required to be a natural person.

(c) A firm, organization, association, partnership, corporation, or other legal entity serving as district tax assessor and collector shall give a bond as required by Section 49.057 for a natural person.

(d) No person may serve as tax assessor and collector of a district providing potable water or sewer utility services to household users if that person:

(1) is a natural person related within the third degree of affinity or consanguinity to any developer of property in the district, a member of the board, or the manager, engineer, or attorney for the district;

(2) is or was within two years immediately preceding the assumption of assessment and collection duties with the district an employee of any developer of property in the district or any director, manager, engineer, or attorney for the district;

(3) owns an interest in or is employed by any corporation organized for the purpose of tax assessment and collection services, a substantial portion of the stock of which is owned by a developer of property within the district or any director, manager, engineer, or attorney for the district; or

(4) is directly or through a corporation developing land in the district or is a director, engineer, or attorney for the district.

(e) Within 60 days after the board determines a relationship or employment exists which constitutes a disqualification under Subsection (d), it shall replace the person serving as tax assessor and collector with a person who would not be disqualified.

(f) Any person who wilfully violates the provisions of Subsection (d) is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction shall be fined not less than $100 nor more than $1,000.

(g) As used in this section, "developer of property in the district" has the same meaning as in Section 49.052(d).
Tex. Government Code § 552.010 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 552 / Section 552.010
§ 552.010.
Status: in_force

Sec. 552.010. STATE GOVERNMENTAL BODIES: FISCAL AND OTHER INFORMATION RELATING TO MAKING INFORMATION ACCESSIBLE. (a) Each state governmental body shall report to the attorney general the information the attorney general requires regarding:

(1) the number and nature of requests for information the state governmental body processes under this chapter in the period covered by the report; and

(2) the cost to the state governmental body in that period in terms of capital expenditures and personnel time of:

(A) responding to requests for information under this chapter; and

(B) making information available to the public by means of the Internet or another electronic format.

(b) The attorney general shall design and phase in the reporting requirements in a way that:

(1) minimizes the reporting burden on state governmental bodies; and

(2) allows the legislature and state governmental bodies to estimate the extent to which it is cost-effective for state government, and if possible the extent to which it is cost-effective or useful for members of the public, to make information available to the public by means of the Internet or another electronic format as a supplement or alternative to publicizing the information only in other ways or making the information available only in response to requests made under this chapter.

(c) The attorney general shall share the information reported under this section with the open records steering committee.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7501.002 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7501 / Section 7501.002
§ 7501.002. NATURE OF DISTRICT.
Status: in_force

(a) The district is a conservation and reclamation district in Hidalgo County, Texas, created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution, for all purposes of that section, including:

(1) the reclamation and irrigation of the district's arid, semiarid, and other land that needs irrigation; and

(2) the reclamation and drainage of the district's overflowed land and other land that needs drainage.

(b) The district is a political subdivision of this state.
Tex. Alcoholic Beverage Code § 32.18 — TX Code / Code al / Chapter 32 / Section 32.18
§ 32.18. APPEALS FROM ORDERS OF COMMISSION OR ADMINISTRATOR.
Status: in_force

An appeal from an order of the commission or administrator refusing, cancelling, or suspending a private club registration permit shall be taken to the district court of the county in which the private club is located. The proceeding on appeal shall be under the substantial evidence rule. The rules applicable to ordinary civil suits apply, with the following exceptions, which shall be construed literally:

(1) all appeals shall be perfected and filed within 30 days after the order, decision, or ruling of the commission or administrator becomes final and appealable;

(2) all causes shall be tried before the judge within 20 days from the filing, and neither party shall be entitled to a jury; and

(3) the order, decision, or ruling of the commission or administrator may be suspended or modified by the district court pending a trial on the merits, but the final judgment of the district court shall not be modified or suspended pending appeal.
Tex. Property Code § 123.004 — TX Code / Code pr / Chapter 123 / Section 123.004
§ 123.004. VOIDABLE JUDGMENT OR AGREEMENT.
Status: in_force

(a) A judgment in a proceeding involving a charitable trust is voidable if the attorney general is not given notice of the proceeding as required by this chapter. On motion of the attorney general after the judgment is rendered, the judgment shall be set aside.

(b) A compromise, settlement agreement, contract, or judgment relating to a proceeding involving a charitable trust is voidable on motion of the attorney general if the attorney general is not given notice as required by this chapter unless the attorney general has:

(1) declined in writing to be a party to the proceeding; or

(2) approved and joined in the compromise, settlement agreement, contract, or judgment.
Tex. Education Code § 37.125 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 37 / Section 37.125
§ 37.125. EXHIBITION, USE, OR THREAT OF EXHIBITION OR USE OF FIREARMS.
Status: in_force

(a) A person commits an offense if, in a manner intended to cause alarm or personal injury to another person or to damage school property, the person intentionally:

(1) exhibits or uses a firearm:

(A) in or on any property, including a parking lot, parking garage, or other parking area, that is owned by a private or public school; or

(B) on a school bus being used to transport children to or from school-sponsored activities of a private or public school;

(2) threatens to exhibit or use a firearm in or on property described by Subdivision (1)(A) or on a bus described by Subdivision (1)(B) and was in possession of or had immediate access to the firearm; or

(3) threatens to exhibit or use a firearm in or on property described by Subdivision (1)(A) or on a bus described by Subdivision (1)(B).

(b) An offense under Subsection (a)(1) or (2) is a third degree felony.

(c) An offense under Subsection (a)(3) is a Class A misdemeanor.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8077.0503 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8077 / Section 8077.0503
§ 8077.0503. BONDS FOR ROAD PROJECTS.
Status: in_force

At the time of issuance, the total principal amount of bonds or other obligations issued or incurred to finance road projects and payable from ad valorem taxes may not exceed one-fourth of the assessed value of the real property in the district.
Tex. Government Code § 452.002 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 452 / Section 452.002
§ 452.002. COMMISSION.
Status: in_force

(a) The Texas Bicentennial Commission is composed of the following 23 members appointed as follows:

(1) nine members of the public appointed by the governor with the advice and consent of the senate;

(2) three senators appointed by the lieutenant governor;

(3) three members of the house of representatives appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives; and

(4) the following ex officio members:

(A) the executive head of the Texas Economic Development and Tourism Office within the office of the governor;

(B) the executive director of the Texas Historical Commission;

(C) the executive director of the Texas Commission on the Arts;

(D) the director of the Texas Film Commission;

(E) the commissioner of education;

(F) the commissioner of higher education;

(G) the director of the travel information division of the Texas Department of Transportation; and

(H) the director of the Institute of Texan Cultures at The University of Texas at San Antonio.

(b) The public members appointed by the governor must reflect the diverse geographic regions and population groups of this state.

(c) Each member of the commission is a voting member. The duties performed by an ex officio member of the commission constitute additional duties of the underlying position that qualifies the member for service on the commission.

(d) A member of the commission who is a senator or representative vacates the member's position if the member ceases to hold the underlying position that qualifies the member for service on the commission.

(e) A public member shall serve until a successor is appointed and qualified.

(f) A vacancy in the membership of the commission shall be filled for the unexpired term in the manner provided for the original appointment.
Tex. Government Code § 21.014 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 21 / Section 21.014
§ 21.014. ELECTRONIC TRANSMISSION OF COURT PROCEEDINGS IN CERTAIN CASES PROHIBITED.
Status: in_force

(a) This section applies to the following:

(1) criminal or civil court proceedings relating to an offense under:

(A) Section 21.02, 21.11, 21.15, 22.011, 22.012, or 22.021, Penal Code;

(B) Section 20A.02(a)(3), (4), (7), or (8), Penal Code; or

(C) Section 20A.03, Penal Code, if the offense is based partly or wholly on conduct that constitutes an offense described by Paragraph (B); and

(2) court proceedings relating to:

(A) a protective order under Chapter 7B, Code of Criminal Procedure;

(B) a magistrate's order for emergency protection issued under Article 17.292, Code of Criminal Procedure;

(C) a protective order issued under Section 6.504, Family Code; or

(D) a protective order issued under Chapter 85, Family Code.

(b) A court may not allow the electronic transmission or broadcasting of court proceedings described by Subsection (a) in which evidence or testimony is offered that depicts or describes acts of a sexual nature unless the court provides notice to and receives express consent for the transmission or broadcasting from:

(1) the victim or the parent, conservator, or guardian of the victim, as applicable;

(2) the attorney representing the state; and

(3) the defendant.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8013.154 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8013 / Section 8013.154
§ 8013.154. CONSENT OF CITY OR COUNTY.
Status: in_force

If the district is located wholly or partly in the corporate limits or the extraterritorial jurisdiction of the city, the district may not divide under this subchapter unless the city by resolution or ordinance first consents to the division of the district.
Tex. Local Government Code § 391.009 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 391 / Section 391.009
§ 391.009. ROLE OF STATE AUDITOR, GOVERNOR, AND STATE AGENCIES.
Status: in_force

(a) To protect the public interest and promote the efficient use of public funds, the governor, with the technical assistance of the state auditor, may draft and adopt:

(1) rules relating to the operation and oversight of a commission;

(2) rules relating to the receipt or expenditure of funds by a commission, including:

(A) restrictions on the expenditure of any portion of commission funds for certain classes of expenses; and

(B) restrictions on the maximum amount of or percentage of commission funds that may be expended on a class of expenses, including indirect costs or travel expenses;

(3) annual reporting requirements for a commission;

(4) annual audit requirements on funds received or expended by a commission from any source;

(5) rules relating to the establishment and use of standards by which the productivity and performance of each commission can be evaluated; and

(6) guidelines that commissions and governmental units shall follow in carrying out the provisions of this chapter relating to review and comment procedures.

(a-1) The governor may draft and adopt rules under Subsection (a) using negotiated rulemaking procedures under Chapter 2008, Government Code.

(a-2) Based on a risk assessment performed by the state auditor and subject to the legislative audit committee's approval for inclusion in the audit plan under Section 321.013, Government Code, the state auditor's office shall assist the governor as provided by Subsection (a).

(b) The governor and state agencies shall provide technical information and assistance to the members and staff of a commission to increase, to the greatest extent feasible, the capability of the commission to discharge its duties and responsibilities prescribed by this chapter and to ensure compliance with the rules, requirements, and guidelines adopted under Subsection (a).

(c) In carrying out their planning and program development responsibilities, state agencies shall, to the greatest extent feasible, coordinate planning with commissions to ensure effective and orderly implementation of state programs at the regional level.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8385.106 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8385 / Section 8385.106
§ 8385.106. CONTRACT TO FURTHER REGIONAL COOPERATION.
Status: in_force

The district and a municipality may contract on terms that the board and governing body of the municipality agree will further regional cooperation between the district and the municipality.
Tex. Human Resources Code § 45.006 — TX Code / Code hr / Chapter 45 / Section 45.006
§ 45.006. PRIVATE RIGHT OF ACTION.
Status: in_force

A child welfare services provider may assert an actual or threatened violation of this chapter as a claim or defense in a judicial or administrative proceeding and obtain the relief specified in Section 45.007.