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Tex. Government Code § 2204.401 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2204 / Section 2204.401
§ 2204.401. GRANT TO UNITED STATES.
Status: in_force

The governor may grant to the United States in accordance with this subchapter those portions of, or easements on, the beds and banks of the Rio Grande in Brewster, Cameron, Hidalgo, Hudspeth, Jeff Davis, Kinney, Maverick, Presidio, Starr, Terrell, Val Verde, Webb, and Zapata counties:

(1) for which title is vested in this state; and

(2) that may be necessary or expedient to facilitate the accomplishment of projects for the following purposes, as provided for in the Treaty to Resolve Pending Boundary Differences and Maintain the Rio Grande and Colorado River as the International Boundary between the United States of America and the United Mexican States, entered into force April 18, 1972, and the American-Mexican Boundary Treaty Act of 1972 (22 U.S.C. Sections 277d-34 et seq.):

(A) the relocation and rectification of the Rio Grande and construction of works for flood control in the Presidio-Ojinaga Valley;

(B) the rectification of and channel stabilization on the Rio Grande between Fort Quitman in Hudspeth County and Haciendita in Presidio County;

(C) the relocation and rectification of the Rio Grande upstream from Hidalgo-Reynosa in Hidalgo County;

(D) the preservation of the Rio Grande as the boundary by prohibiting the construction of works that may cause deflection or obstruction of the normal flow or floodflows of the Rio Grande; or

(E) other channel relocations and rectifications or boundary adjustments approved by the governments of the United States and the United Mexican States.
Tex. Election Code § 162.017 — TX Code / Code el / Chapter 162 / Section 162.017
§ 162.017. PREREGISTRATION.
Status: in_force

(a) A political party holding a precinct convention may preregister attendees for the convention by electronic means or any other method the party may adopt by rule.

(b) The party may, through the preregistration process, collect the following information from attendees:

(1) demographic data;

(2) information needed to organize and prepare records of the convention; and

(3) any additional information required by party rule.

(c) In a presidential election year, the party may collect through preregistration declarations of support for presidential candidates or a statement of uncommitted status. The party may by rule use this information to aid in the selection of delegates to its county or senatorial district convention.

(d) If a political party collects declarations of support for presidential candidates or a statement of uncommitted status through preregistration under Subsection (c), it must employ a process by which an attendee may change the attendee's stated preference before the precinct convention.

(e) The preregistration process must include the statement described by Section 162.004(a) and require a preregistering attendee to affiliate with the party by taking the oath described in Section 162.007(b).

(f) The date and time at which preregistration opens and closes may be set by party rule.

(g) A person who does not preregister to attend a precinct convention under this section may register in person at the convention and must have voting rights identical to those of a person who preregistered.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8185.021 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8185 / Section 8185.021
§ 8185.021. TEMPORARY DIRECTORS.
Status: in_force

(a) On or after September 1, 2007, a person who owns land in the district may submit a petition to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality requesting that the commission appoint as temporary directors the five persons named in the petition.

(b) The commission shall appoint as temporary directors the five persons named in the first petition received by the commission under Subsection (a).

(c) If a temporary director fails to qualify for office or if a vacancy occurs in the office of temporary director, the vacancy shall be filled as provided by Section 49.105, Water Code.

(d) Temporary directors serve until the date the directors are elected under Section 8185.023.

(e) If permanent directors have not been elected under Section 8185.023 and the terms of the temporary directors have expired, successor temporary directors shall be appointed or reappointed as provided by Subsection (f) to serve terms that expire on the earlier of:

(1) the date permanent directors are elected under Section 8185.023; or

(2) the fourth anniversary of the date of the appointment or reappointment.

(f) If Subsection (e) applies, the owner or owners of a majority of the assessed value of the real property in the district may submit a petition to the commission requesting that the commission appoint as successor temporary directors the five persons named in the petition. The commission shall appoint as successor temporary directors the five persons named in the petition.
Tex. Insurance Code § 887.052 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 887 / Section 887.052
§ 887.052. AMENDMENT OF BYLAWS.
Status: in_force

(a) A majority of an association's members present at a regular meeting or at a meeting called for the purpose may amend the association's bylaws.

(b) An association shall mail to all members notice of any regular or special meeting at which amendments to bylaws will be considered. The notice must contain:

(1) a complete copy of the proposed amendments; and

(2) a fair explanation of the intent and effect of the proposed amendments.

(c) An amendment must be ratified by the association's board of directors.

(d) An association shall file with the department, in the same manner provided for filing bylaws under Section 887.051, an amendment adopted by the association. An amendment is not effective unless approved by the department.

(e) An association shall mail to each member a certified copy of any amendment to the association's bylaws at the next assessment after the amendment to the bylaws is made.

(f) On adoption of an amendment to an association's bylaws that might affect the insurance rights of the association's members, the association shall immediately send a copy of the amendment by first class mail to each affected member. The burden of proof is on the association to prove that the association mailed the amendment.
Tex. Government Code § 662.155 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 662 / Section 662.155
§ 662.155. JURY APPRECIATION WEEK.
Status: in_force

The first seven days in May are Jury Appreciation Week in recognition of the outstanding and important contributions made by Texas citizens who serve as jurors.
Tex. Local Government Code § 571.001 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 571 / Section 571.001
§ 571.001. APPLICABILITY OF SUBCHAPTER.
Status: in_force

This subchapter applies only to a county or municipality that borders the Gulf of Mexico.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 9052.004 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 9052 / Section 9052.004
§ 9052.004. DISSOLUTION OF DISTRICT.
Status: in_force

The district may be dissolved by the board in accordance with Sections 51.781-51.791, Water Code.
Tex. Property Code § 15.002 — TX Code / Code pr / Chapter 15 / Section 15.002
§ 15.002. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this chapter:

(1) "Document" means information that is:

(A) inscribed on a tangible medium or that is stored in an electronic or other medium and is retrievable in perceivable form; and

(B) eligible to be recorded in the real property records maintained by a county clerk.

(2) "Electronic" means relating to technology having electrical, digital, magnetic, wireless, optical, electromagnetic, or similar capabilities.

(3) "Electronic document" means a document that is received by a county clerk in an electronic form.

(4) "Electronic signature" means an electronic sound, symbol, or process attached to or logically associated with a document and executed or adopted by a person with the intent to sign the document.

(5) "Paper document" means a document that is received by a county clerk in a form that is not electronic.
Tex. Occupations Code § 901.353 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 901 / Section 901.353
§ 901.353. RESIDENT MANAGER.
Status: in_force

(a) An office established or maintained in this state by a firm of certified public accountants, a firm of public accountants, or a person described by Section 901.355 must designate a resident manager who is responsible for the license of the firm or person, as applicable. The resident manager must be:

(1) an owner, member, partner, shareholder, or employee of the firm or person that occupies the office; and

(2) licensed under this chapter.

(b) A resident manager may serve in that capacity in only one office at a time except as authorized by board rule. The board by rule may establish a registration procedure under which a person may serve as resident manager of more than one office at a time.
Tex. Agriculture Code § 122.360 — TX Code / Code ag / Chapter 122 / Section 122.360
§ 122.360. CRIMINAL OFFENSE.
Status: in_force

(a) A person commits an offense if the person violates Section 122.356.

(b) An offense under this section is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not more than $1,000.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7888.0403 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7888 / Section 7888.0403
§ 7888.0403. 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. Government Code § 433.0045 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 433 / Section 433.0045
§ 433.0045. FIREARMS.
Status: in_force

(a) A directive issued under this chapter may not:

(1) authorize the seizure or confiscation of any firearm or ammunition from an individual who is lawfully carrying or possessing the firearm or ammunition; or

(2) prohibit or restrict the business or operations of a firearms or ammunition manufacturer, distributor, wholesaler, supplier, or retailer or a sport shooting range, as defined by Section 250.001, Local Government Code, in connection with a state of emergency.

(b) A peace officer who is acting in the lawful execution of the officer's official duties during a state of emergency may disarm an individual if the officer reasonably believes it is immediately necessary for the protection of the officer or another individual.

(c) The peace officer shall return a firearm and any ammunition to an individual disarmed under Subsection (b) before ceasing to detain the individual unless the officer:

(1) arrests the individual for engaging in criminal activity; or

(2) seizes the firearm as evidence in a criminal investigation.
Tex. Utilities Code § 181.047 — TX Code / Code ut / Chapter 181 / Section 181.047
§ 181.047. EFFECT OF MUNICIPAL INCORPORATION ON LINE PREVIOUSLY CONSTRUCTED.
Status: in_force

(a) An electric utility that owns a line on a state highway or county road in a city or town that, at the time of the construction of the line, is unincorporated but that later incorporates as a municipality may continue to exercise in the municipality the authority granted by Section 181.042 until the 10th anniversary of the date of the incorporation.

(b) After that period, to continue to exercise the authority in the municipality the electric utility must have the consent of the governing body of the municipality.

(c) The governing body of the municipality may require the electric utility to relocate a pole or line, at the utility's own expense, to allow the widening or straightening of a street. To impose a requirement under this subsection, the governing body of the municipality must give to the electric utility 30 days' notice. The notice must indicate the new location for the pole or line along the right-of-way of the street.

(d) This section does not prohibit a municipality from imposing a tax or special charge for the use of a street as authorized by Subchapter B, Chapter 182, Tax Code.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3959.0051 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3959 / Section 3959.0051
§ 3959.0051. GOVERNING BODY; TERMS.
Status: in_force

(a) The district is governed by a board of five elected directors who serve staggered terms of four years.

(b) Directors are elected in the manner provided by Subchapter D, Chapter 49, Water Code.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 287.081 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 287 / Section 287.081
§ 287.081. SERVICE CONTRACTS.
Status: in_force

The board may contract with a municipality, county, special district, or other political subdivision of the state or with a state or federal agency for the district to:

(1) furnish a mobile emergency medical service; or

(2) provide for the investigatory or welfare needs of inhabitants of the district.
Tex. Government Code § 547.0358 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 547 / Section 547.0358
§ 547.0358. REPORT BY COMMUNITY COLLABORATIVE.
Status: in_force

Not later than the 90th day after the last day of the state fiscal year for which the commission distributes a grant under this subchapter, each grant recipient shall prepare and submit a report to the commission describing the effect of the grant money and matching funds in achieving the standard defined by the outcome measures in the plan submitted with a petition under Section 547.0355.
Tex. Finance Code § 280.003 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 280 / Section 280.003
§ 280.003. SAVINGS PROMOTION RAFFLE BY CREDIT UNION.
Status: in_force

(a) A credit union may conduct a savings promotion raffle if:

(1) each ticket or token representing an entry in the raffle has an equal probability of being drawn; and

(2) the raffle is conducted in a manner that:

(A) does not jeopardize the ability of the credit union to operate in a safe and sound manner; and

(B) does not mislead the credit union's members.

(b) A credit union may not require consideration for participation in a savings promotion raffle. A deposit of an amount of money in a savings account or other savings program that results in an entry in a savings promotion raffle is not consideration.

(c) A credit union may not require a person to pay a premium or fee for opening or using a savings account or other savings program that is subject to a savings promotion raffle, unless the premium or fee is commensurate with the premium or fee that the credit union charges for opening or using comparable savings accounts or savings programs that are not subject to a savings promotion raffle.

(d) A credit union may not limit the withdrawal of money from a savings account or other savings program that is subject to a savings promotion raffle, unless the withdrawal limits are commensurate with the withdrawal limits that the credit union imposes on comparable savings accounts or savings programs that are not subject to a savings promotion raffle. This subsection does not prohibit a credit union from requiring a deposit of an amount of money to remain in a savings account or other savings program for a certain period of time in order for the deposit to represent an entry in a savings promotion raffle.

(e) A credit union shall pay interest or dividends on a savings account or other savings program that is subject to a savings promotion raffle at a rate that is commensurate with the interest or dividend rate that the credit union pays on comparable savings accounts or savings programs that are not subject to a savings promotion raffle.

(f) A credit union that conducts a savings promotion raffle under this section shall maintain all records that the Credit Union Commission determines are necessary for the Credit Union Department to examine the raffle.

(g) The provisions of this section applicable to a credit union apply to an organization composed exclusively of credit unions.

(h) The Credit Union Commission shall adopt rules and procedures for the administration of this section.
Tex. Insurance Code § 40.059 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 40 / Section 40.059
§ 40.059. CONSIDERATION OF PROPOSAL FOR DECISION.
Status: in_force

(a) The commissioner shall provide to each party an opportunity to file exceptions to the proposal for decision and briefs related to the issues addressed in the proposal.

(b) After the opportunity to file exceptions and briefs under Subsection (a), the commissioner shall, in open meeting, consider:

(1) the proposal for decision; and

(2) the exceptions, briefs, and arguments of the parties.

(c) The commissioner may amend the proposal for decision, including any finding of fact. The commissioner shall accompany any amendment with an explanation of the basis of the amendment. The commissioner shall base any amendment and the order adopting the rate solely on the record made before the administrative law judge.

(d) The commissioner may refer the matter back to the administrative law judge to:

(1) reconsider findings and conclusions in the proposal for decision;

(2) take additional evidence; or

(3) make additional findings of fact or conclusions of law.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3935.004 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3935 / Section 3935.004
§ 3935.004. FINDINGS OF BENEFIT AND PUBLIC PURPOSE.
Status: in_force

(a) The district is converted to a municipal management district to serve a public use and benefit.

(b) All land and other property included in the district will benefit from the improvements and services to be provided by the district under powers conferred by Sections 52 and 52-a, Article III, and Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution, and other powers granted under this chapter.

(c) The operation of the district is in the public interest and is essential to further the public purposes of:

(1) developing and diversifying the economy of the state;

(2) eliminating unemployment and underemployment; and

(3) developing or expanding transportation and commerce.

(d) The district will:

(1) promote the health, safety, and general welfare of residents, employers, potential employees, employees, visitors, and consumers in the district, and of the public;

(2) provide needed funding for the district to preserve, maintain, and enhance the economic health and vitality of the district territory as a community and business center;

(3) promote the health, safety, welfare, and enjoyment of the public by providing pedestrian ways and by landscaping and developing certain areas in the district, which are necessary for the restoration, preservation, and enhancement of scenic beauty; and

(4) provide for water, wastewater, drainage, road, and recreational facilities for the district.

(e) Pedestrian ways along or across a street, whether at grade or above or below the surface, and street lighting, street landscaping, parking, and street art objects are parts of and necessary components of a street and are considered to be a street or road improvement.

(f) The district will not act as the agent or instrumentality of any private interest even though the district will benefit many private interests as well as the public.
Tex. Government Code § 659.150 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 659 / Section 659.150
§ 659.150. LIMITATION ON THE USE OF CONTRIBUTIONS.
Status: in_force

(a) A participating charitable organization may use contributions under this subchapter only to provide health and human services or to fund a charitable organization that provides health and human services.

(b) A participating charitable organization may not use contributions under this subchapter to:

(1) directly or indirectly fund litigation; or

(2) make expenditures that would require the organization to register under Chapter 305 if the organization were not an entity exempt from registration under that chapter.
Tex. Government Code § 481.652 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 481 / Section 481.652
§ 481.652. ESTABLISHMENT; PURPOSES.
Status: in_force

(a) The Texas Semiconductor Innovation Consortium is established as an advisory panel to the governor and the legislature.

(b) The purposes of the consortium are to:

(1) leverage the expertise and capacity of institutions of higher education, industry, and nonprofit stakeholders to advise and provide input to the office regarding a comprehensive strategic plan to ensure ongoing semiconductor innovation;

(2) sustain the leadership of this state in advanced semiconductor research, design, and manufacturing;

(3) provide recommendations to the executive committee on research and funding opportunities related to semiconductor research, design, commercialization, and manufacturing;

(4) identify and advise the executive committee on opportunities for workforce training and development related to the research, design, and manufacturing of semiconductors; and

(5) establish a forum for public and private stakeholders across the semiconductor manufacturing industry in this state to focus on education, research and development, and commercial production.
Tex. Occupations Code § 501.408 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 501 / Section 501.408
§ 501.408. CORRECTIVE ADVERTISING.
Status: in_force

The executive council may order corrective advertising if a psychologist, individually or under an assumed name, engages in false, misleading, or deceptive advertising.
Tex. Transportation Code § 522.103 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 522 / Section 522.103
§ 522.103. WARNING BY PEACE OFFICER.
Status: in_force

(a) A peace officer requesting a person to submit a specimen under Section 522.102 shall warn the person that a refusal to submit a specimen will result in the person's being immediately placed out of service for 24 hours and being disqualified from driving a commercial motor vehicle for at least one year under Section 522.081.

(b) A peace officer requesting a person to submit a specimen under Section 522.102 is not required to comply with Section 724.015.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1096.112 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1096 / Section 1096.112
§ 1096.112. PAYMENT FOR TREATMENT; PROCEDURES.
Status: in_force

(a) A person who resides in the district is entitled to receive necessary medical and hospital care regardless of whether the person has the ability to pay for the care and may apply to receive this care without cost.

(b) The board or the district administrator shall employ a person to investigate the ability of the patient and any relative liable for the patient's support to pay for the medical and hospital care received by the patient.

(c) If the investigator finds that neither the patient nor those relatives can pay for all or part of the patient's care, the expense of that care becomes a charge against the district.

(d) If the patient or those relatives can pay for all or part of the costs of the patient's care, the board shall order the patient or those relatives to pay to the district treasurer each week an amount specified in the order. The amount must be proportionate to the person's ability to pay.

(e) The district may collect the amount from the patient's estate, or from any relative 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.

(f) If there is a dispute as to the ability to pay, or doubt in the mind of the investigator, the board shall hold a hearing and, after calling witnesses, shall:

(1) determine the question; and

(2) make the proper order based on the board's findings.

(g) A party to the hearing who is not satisfied with the result of the order may appeal to the district court. The appeal is de novo.