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Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3900.112 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3900 / Section 3900.112
§ 3900.112. MEMBERSHIP IN CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS.
Status: in_force

The district may join and pay dues to a charitable or nonprofit organization that performs a service or provides an activity consistent with the furtherance of a district purpose.
Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 50.01 — TX Code / Code cr / Chapter 50 / Section 50.01
§ 50.01. INVESTIGATIONS.
Status: in_force

When an affidavit is made by a credible person before any justice of the peace that there is ground to believe that any building has been unlawfully set or attempted to be set on fire, such justice shall cause the truth of such complaint to be investigated.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8312.101 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8312 / Section 8312.101
§ 8312.101. MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT POWERS.
Status: in_force

The district has the rights, powers, privileges, functions, and duties provided by general law applicable to a municipal utility district created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution, including Chapters 49, 50, and 54, Water Code.
Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 2 — TX Code / Code cr / Chapter 26 / Section 2
§ 2.
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. If the fees awarded for counsel compensation are in excess of $250, the court shall certify the amount in excess of $250 to the Comptroller of Public Accounts of the State of Texas. The Comptroller shall issue a warrant to the court-appointed counsel in the amount certified to the comptroller by the court.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1095.201 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1095 / Section 1095.201
§ 1095.201. GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS.
Status: in_force

The board may issue and sell general obligation bonds in the name and on the faith and credit of the district for any purpose relating to:

(1) the purchase, construction, acquisition, repair, or renovation of buildings or improvements; and

(2) equipping buildings or improvements for hospital purposes.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 825.009 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 825 / Section 825.009
§ 825.009. STEALING TRAPS; CRIMINAL PENALTY.
Status: in_force

(a) A person commits an offense if the person steals or fraudulently takes a trap belonging to the state or the United States Department of the Interior.

(b) An offense under this section is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not less than $100 or more than $200.
Tex. Government Code § 499.126 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 499 / Section 499.126
§ 499.126. DEFINITION.
Status: in_force

(a) In this subchapter, "qualifying county" means a county that:

(1) on or after the effective date of this subchapter does not initiate or become a party to a suit against the state or a state agency or state official, the subject of which is the reimbursement of the county for the confinement of inmates in the county jail who are awaiting transfer to the institutional division following conviction of a felony or revocation of probation, parole, or release on mandatory supervision; and

(2) if, before the effective date of this subchapter, it was a party to a suit in state court described by Subdivision (1), has before the 31st day after the effective date of this subchapter:

(A) had the county's suit vacated and dismissed by the court;

(B) had the county's suit abated by the court, by entry of an abatement order that specifically provides that:

(i) the suit may not be reactivated except before September 1, 1997, and except on a finding by the court that the state has substantially failed to perform a duty imposed under this subchapter;

(ii) the county is barred from any claim for reimbursement for the cost of confining inmates on and after the effective date of this subchapter and until September 1, 1995, other than reimbursement specified in this subchapter; and

(iii) if the suit is not reactivated before September 1, 1997, the court shall vacate and dismiss the suit on that date; or

(C) had the county's suit settled by written agreement.

(b) For the purposes of this section, a court retains jurisdiction over a case in which the court has entered an abatement order during the period in which the case is abated.
Tex. Government Code § 24.157 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 24 / Section 24.157
§ 24.157.
Status: in_force

Sec. 24.157. 55TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT (HARRIS COUNTY). (a) The 55th Judicial District is composed of Harris County.

(b) Section 24.112, relating to the 11th District Court, contains provisions applicable to both that court and the 55th District Court.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3853.007 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3853 / Section 3853.007
§ 3853.007. LIBERAL CONSTRUCTION OF CHAPTER.
Status: in_force

This chapter shall be liberally construed in conformity with the findings and purposes stated in this chapter.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 773.114 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 773 / Section 773.114
§ 773.114. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS.
Status: in_force

(a) Each emergency medical services and trauma care system must have:

(1) local or regional medical control for all field care and transportation, consistent with geographic and current communications capability;

(2) triage, transport, and transfer protocols; and

(3) one or more hospitals categorized according to trauma care capabilities using standards adopted by department rule.

(b) This subchapter does not prohibit a health care facility from providing services that it is authorized to provide under a license issued to the facility by the department.
Tex. Government Code § 2306.5548 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2306 / Section 2306.5548
§ 2306.5548. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY.
Status: in_force

(a) The president of the corporation or the president's designee shall prepare and maintain a written policy statement that implements a program of equal employment opportunity to ensure that all personnel decisions are made without regard to race, color, disability, sex, religion, age, or national origin.

(b) The policy statement must include:

(1) personnel policies, including policies relating to recruitment, evaluation, selection, training, and promotion of personnel, that show the intent of the corporation to avoid the unlawful employment practices described by Chapter 21, Labor Code; and

(2) an analysis of the extent to which the composition of the corporation's personnel is in accordance with state and federal law and a description of reasonable methods to achieve compliance with state and federal law.

(c) The policy statement must be:

(1) updated annually; and

(2) filed with the governor's office.
Tex. Labor Code § 21.204 — TX Code / Code la / Chapter 21 / Section 21.204
§ 21.204. INVESTIGATION BY COMMISSION.
Status: in_force

(a) The executive director or a staff member of the commission designated by the executive director shall investigate a complaint and determine if there is reasonable cause to believe that the respondent engaged in an unlawful employment practice as alleged in the complaint.

(b) If the federal government has referred the complaint to the commission or has deferred jurisdiction over the subject matter of the complaint to the commission, the executive director or the executive director's designee shall promptly investigate the allegations stated in the complaint.
Tex. Government Code § 511.014 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 511 / Section 511.014
§ 511.014. ACTION TO ENFORCE.
Status: in_force

(a) Instead of closing a county jail, the commission may bring an action in its own name to enforce or enjoin a violation of Subchapter A, Chapter 351, Local Government Code, Chapter 89, Health and Safety Code, or a commission rule, order, or procedure. The action is in addition to any other action, proceeding, or remedy provided by law. The court shall give preferential setting and shall try the action without a jury, unless the county requests a jury trial. The attorney general shall represent the commission.

(b) The suit may be brought in a district court of Travis County.

(c) The court shall issue an injunction ordering compliance with commission rules and procedures and state law if it finds that:

(1) the operation of the county jail does not comply with the rules and procedures or state law; and

(2) the county commissioners or sheriff, having been given a reasonable period to comply, has failed to comply with the rules and procedures.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7923A.0401 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7923A / Section 7923A.0401
§ 7923A.0401. ELECTIONS REGARDING TAXES OR BONDS.
Status: in_force

(a) The district may issue, without an election, bonds and other obligations secured by:

(1) revenue other than ad valorem taxes; or

(2) contract payments described by Section 7923A.0403.

(b) The district must hold an election in the manner provided by Chapters 49 and 54, Water Code, to obtain voter approval before the district may impose an ad valorem tax or issue bonds payable from ad valorem taxes.

(c) The district may not issue bonds payable from ad valorem taxes to finance a road project unless the issuance is approved by a vote of a two-thirds majority of the district voters voting at an election held for that purpose.
Tex. Property Code § 92.113 — TX Code / Code pr / Chapter 92 / Section 92.113
§ 92.113. NOTICE BY E-MAIL.
Status: in_force

(a) Notice and other communications required or permitted by this subchapter may be sent by e-mail if the tenant and the landlord or landlord's agent have previously communicated by e-mail.

(b) The landlord or landlord's agent may designate a specific e-mail address for a tenant to use for the purpose of Subsection (a).
Tex. Water Code § 51.436 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 51 / Section 51.436
§ 51.436. INTEREST AND SINKING FUND.
Status: in_force

(a) The district shall have an interest and sinking fund which shall include all taxes collected under this chapter.

(b) Money in the interest and sinking fund may be used only:

(1) to pay principal and interest on the bonds;

(2) to defray the expenses of assessing and collecting the taxes; and

(3) to pay principal and interest due under a contract with the United States if bonds have not been deposited with the United States.

(c) Money in the fund shall be paid out of the fund on warrants by order of the board as provided in this chapter.

(d) The depository shall receive and cancel each interest coupon and bond as it is paid and shall deliver it to the board to be recorded, cancelled, and destroyed.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 534.0601 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 534 / Section 534.0601
§ 534.0601. COORDINATED PROGRAM AUDITS OF LOCAL AUTHORITIES.
Status: in_force

(a) The executive commissioner shall coordinate with each agency or department of the state that contracts with a local mental health authority to prescribe procedures for a coordinated program audit of the authority. The procedures must be:

(1) consistent with the requirements for the receipt of federal funding by the authority; and

(2) based on risk assessment.

(b) A program audit must evaluate:

(1) the extent to which a local mental health authority is achieving the results or benefits established by an agency or department of the state or by the legislature;

(2) the effectiveness of the authority's organization, program, activities, or functions; and

(3) the authority's compliance with law.

(c) A program audit of a local mental health authority must be performed in accordance with the procedures prescribed under this section.

(d) The department may not implement a procedure for a program audit under this section without the approval of the executive commissioner.

(e) This section does not prohibit an agency, department, or other entity providing funding to a local mental health authority from investigating a complaint against the authority or performing additional contract monitoring of the authority.
Tex. Education Code § 132.242 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 132 / Section 132.242
§ 132.242. CLOSED SCHOOL OR COLLEGE.
Status: in_force

(a) If a career school or college closes, the commission shall attempt to arrange for students of the closed school or college to attend another school or college, regardless of whether the school or college is a career school or college.

(b) The expense incurred by a school or college, regardless of whether the school or college is a career school or college, in providing a teachout that is directly related to educating a student placed in the school or college under this section, including the applicable tuition for the period for which the student has paid tuition, shall be paid from the career school or college tuition trust account.

(c) If the student cannot be placed in another school or college, regardless of whether the school or college is a career school or college, the student's tuition and fees shall be refunded under Section 132.061(d).

(d) If a student does not accept a place that is available and reasonable in another school or college, regardless of whether the school or college is a career school or college, the student's tuition and fees shall be refunded under the refund policy maintained by the closing career school or college under Section 132.061.

(e) For each closed career school or college, refunds shall be paid from the career school or college tuition trust account in an amount not to exceed $150,000.

(f) If another school or college, regardless of whether the school or college is a career school or college, assumes responsibility for the closed career school's or college's students with no significant changes in the quality of training, the student is not entitled to a refund under Subsection (c) or (d).

(g) Attorney's fees, court costs, or damages may not be paid from the career school or college tuition trust account.
Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 58.207 — TX Code / Code cr / Chapter 58 / Section 58.207
§ 58.207. APPLICABILITY OF SUBCHAPTER TO DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES.
Status: in_force

(a) This subchapter does not require the Department of Family and Protective Services to use a pseudonym in a department report, file, or record relating to the abuse, neglect, or exploitation of a child or adult who may also be the subject of an offense described by Article 58.201.

(b) To the extent permitted by law, the Department of Family and Protective Services and a department employee, as necessary in performing department duties, may disclose the name of a victim who elects to use a pseudonym under this subchapter.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3957.005 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3957 / Section 3957.005
§ 3957.005. 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 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 bonds for the purposes for which the district is created or to pay the principal of and interest on bonds;

(3) right to impose or collect an assessment or tax; or

(4) legality or operation.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8205.101 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8205 / Section 8205.101
§ 8205.101. MUNICIPAL UTILITY 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 54, Water Code, applicable to municipal utility districts created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1005.053 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1005 / Section 1005.053
§ 1005.053. NOTICE OF ELECTION.
Status: in_force

At least 35 days before the date of an election of directors, notice of the election shall be published one time in a newspaper with general circulation in the district.
Tex. Government Code § 549.0052 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 549 / Section 549.0052
§ 549.0052. MEDICAID PRESCRIPTION DRUG USE AND EXPENDITURE PATTERNS.
Status: in_force

The commission shall:

(1) monitor and analyze Medicaid prescription drug use and expenditure patterns;

(2) identify the therapeutic prescription drug classes and individual prescription drugs that are most often prescribed to patients or that represent the greatest expenditures; and

(3) post the data the commission identifies under this section on the commission's Internet website and update the information on a quarterly basis.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8119.024 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8119 / Section 8119.024
§ 8119.024. INITIAL ELECTED DIRECTORS; TERMS.
Status: in_force

The directors elected under Section 8119.023 shall draw lots to determine which two shall serve until the first regularly scheduled election of directors under Section 8119.052 and which three shall serve until the second regularly scheduled election of directors.
Tex. Occupations Code § 601.113 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 601 / Section 601.113
§ 601.113. REFUSAL FOR VIOLATION OF BOARD ORDER.
Status: in_force

The advisory board may refuse to renew a certificate issued under this chapter if the certificate holder is in violation of an advisory board order.
Tex. Local Government Code § 393.009 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 393 / Section 393.009
§ 393.009. POWERS AUTHORIZED BY RESOLUTION.
Status: in_force

(a) The exercise by a public body of the powers granted under this chapter may be authorized by a resolution of its governing body adopted by a majority of the members of the governing body who are present at a meeting. The resolution may be adopted at the meeting at which it is introduced, and the resolution takes effect immediately. However, the exercise of the powers is subject to the conditions prescribed by Section 393.010.

(b) The resolution is not required to be laid over, published, or posted.
Tex. Occupations Code § 1956.133 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 1956 / Section 1956.133
§ 1956.133. LIMITATION ON PURCHASING OR OTHERWISE ACQUIRING CERTAIN COPPER OR BRASS MATERIAL.
Status: in_force

A metal recycling entity may not purchase or otherwise acquire copper or brass material from a person described by Section 1956.002(1), unless each of the following is satisfied:

(1) the person selling the copper or brass material to the metal recycling entity acquired it in the ordinary course of the person's business, including in the ordinary course of business of any of the following entities:

(A) a business that owns the copper or brass material;

(B) a public utility or common carrier;

(C) a telecommunications provider as defined by Section 51.002, Utilities Code;

(D) a cable service provider as defined by Section 66.002, Utilities Code;

(E) a video service provider as defined by Section 66.002, Utilities Code;

(F) a manufacturing, industrial, commercial, retail, or other business that sells the material in the ordinary course of the seller's business;

(G) a carrier-for-hire acting in the course and scope of the carrier's business with a bill of lading or a contract verifying transport information;

(H) a metal recycling entity registered under this chapter acting within the course and scope of the entity's business; or

(I) a person acting in the ordinary course of the person's business who lawfully acquires possession of the materials during the construction, remodeling, demolition, or salvage of a building or other structure in which the materials were installed or contained; and

(2) any individual acting on behalf of the person described by Subdivision (1) has apparent authority to enter into the transaction and is acting in the scope of that authority.
Tex. Transportation Code § 286.051 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 286 / Section 286.051
§ 286.051. CERTIFICATE OF ASSESSMENT.
Status: in_force

(a) The commissioners court of the county may issue an assignable certificate in the county's name that:

(1) certifies an assessment imposed under this subchapter; and

(2) declares:

(A) the existence of a lien against the assessed property; or

(B) the personal liability of the property owner.

(b) The commissioners court may determine the terms of the certificate.

(c) The certificate is prima facie evidence of a recital in the certificate that states:

(1) a proceeding ordering the improvements referred to in the certificate was conducted in compliance with the law; and

(2) the prerequisites to creating the assessment lien against the property described in the certificate and the personal liability of the property owner have been met.
Tex. Occupations Code § 2028.253 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 2028 / Section 2028.253
§ 2028.253. PROCEDURES FOR FEE COLLECTION.
Status: in_force

(a) A commissioners court by order may establish procedures for the collection of the fees under Section 2028.251.

(b) The procedures may require a racetrack association to keep records and file the reports considered necessary by the commissioners court.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 296A.003 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 296A / Section 296A.003
§ 296A.003. COUNTY HEALTH CARE PROVIDER PARTICIPATION PROGRAM; PARTICIPATION IN PROGRAM.
Status: in_force

(a) A county health care provider participation program authorizes a county to collect a mandatory payment from each institutional health care provider located in the county to be deposited in a local provider participation fund established by the county. Money in the fund may be used by the county to fund certain intergovernmental transfers and indigent care programs as provided by this chapter.

(b) The commissioners court may adopt an order authorizing a county to participate in the program, subject to the limitations provided by this chapter.
Tex. Government Code § 483.207 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 483 / Section 483.207
§ 483.207. CONFIDENTIALITY.
Status: in_force

Information submitted to the office in an application for a grant under this subchapter is confidential and not subject to disclosure under Chapter 552.
Tex. Transportation Code § 622.133 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 622 / Section 622.133
§ 622.133. AXLE WEIGHT RESTRICTIONS.
Status: in_force

A single motor vehicle used exclusively to transport recyclable materials may be operated on a public highway only if the tandem axle weight is not heavier than 44,000 pounds, a single axle load is not heavier than 21,000 pounds, and the gross load is not heavier than 64,000 pounds.
Tex. Government Code § 508.158 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 508 / Section 508.158
§ 508.158. SPECIAL CONDITIONS WORK GROUP.
Status: in_force

(a) The board and department shall jointly establish a work group consisting of board members and parole commissioners who actively serve on a parole panel and staff representatives from the division to assess the impact and effectiveness of special conditions.

(b) The work group shall:

(1) discuss the efficacy of special conditions;

(2) assess the continuing need for the use of specific special conditions; and

(3) identify potential modifications to special conditions for the board to consider adopting.

(c) In discussing the efficacy of special conditions under Subsection (b), the work group shall solicit input from parole officers and other relevant parties.

(d) The work group shall meet annually.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3831.159 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3831 / Section 3831.159
§ 3831.159. LIABILITIES.
Status: in_force

The district may incur liabilities, including a liability incurred by:

(1) borrowing money on terms the board determines; and

(2) issuing obligations under Section 3831.160.