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Tex. Transportation Code § 372.112 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 372 / Section 372.112
§ 372.112. IMPOUNDMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLE.
Status: in_force

(a) A peace officer may detain a motor vehicle observed by the officer to be operated in violation of an order under Section 372.110(a) and may direct the impoundment of the vehicle if:

(1) the vehicle was previously operated on a toll project in violation of an order issued under Section 372.110(a); and

(2) personal notice to the registered owner of the vehicle of the toll project entity's intent to have the vehicle impounded on a second or subsequent violation of Section 372.110(a) was provided:

(A) at the time of the hearing under Section 372.107;

(B) at the time of the previous traffic stop involving a violation of Section 372.110(a); or

(C) by personal service.

(b) A vehicle impounded under this section may be released after:

(1) payment by or on behalf of the registered owner of all towing, storage, and impoundment charges; and

(2) a determination by the toll project entity that all unpaid tolls and fees owed to the entity by the registered owner are paid or are otherwise addressed to the satisfaction of the toll project entity in the toll project entity's sole discretion.

(c) For the purposes of Section 2303.155(b)(4), Occupations Code, fees required to be submitted to a governmental entity include an amount for unpaid tolls and fees owed by the registered owner of an impounded vehicle as set out in timely written notice given by the toll project entity to the operator of the vehicle storage facility where the vehicle is impounded. The toll project entity may set out in that notice an amount less than all unpaid tolls and fees owed by the registered owner without releasing the registered owner from liability under any other law for the full amount of unpaid tolls and fees.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 262.028 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 262 / Section 262.028
§ 262.028. EMINENT DOMAIN.
Status: in_force

(a) To carry out a power granted by this chapter, the authority may acquire the fee simple title to land, other property, and easements by condemnation under Chapter 21, Property Code.

(b) The authority is considered to be a municipal corporation for the purposes of Section 21.021(c), Property Code.

(c) The board shall determine the amount and character of the interest in land, other property, and easements to be acquired under this section.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 6616.0301 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 6616 / Section 6616.0301
§ 6616.0301. GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES.
Status: in_force

The district has all rights, powers, privileges, functions, and duties provided by the general law of this state applicable to a drainage district created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution, including Chapters 49 and 56, Water Code.
Tex. Business Organizations Code § 252.008 — TX Code / Code bo / Chapter 252 / Section 252.008
§ 252.008. EFFECT OF JUDGMENT OR ORDER.
Status: in_force

A judgment or order against a nonprofit association is not by itself a judgment or order against a member or a person considered as a member by the nonprofit association.
Tex. Local Government Code § 231.174 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 231 / Section 231.174
§ 231.174. COMPLIANCE WITH COMPREHENSIVE PLAN.
Status: in_force

The regulations must be adopted in accordance with a comprehensive plan and must be designed to:

(1) lessen congestion in the streets and roads;

(2) secure safety from fire, panic, and other dangers;

(3) promote health and the general welfare;

(4) provide adequate light and air;

(5) prevent the overcrowding of land;

(6) avoid undue concentration of population;

(7) facilitate the adequate provision of transportation, water, sewers, parks, and other public requirements; or

(8) assist in developing the area into parks, playgrounds, recreational areas, and educational areas and in preserving areas of historical, cultural, or architectural importance or significance for the residents of this state and other states and nations.
Tex. Occupations Code § 351.361 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 351 / Section 351.361
§ 351.361. LEASE; PAYMENT BASIS; ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE.
Status: in_force

(a) An optometrist or therapeutic optometrist may:

(1) lease space from an establishment;

(2) pay for franchise fees or other services on a percentage or gross receipts basis; or

(3) sell, transfer, or assign accounts receivable.

(b) Subsection (a)(2) does not authorize activity prohibited by Section 351.408.

(c) The purpose of this section is to protect the public in the practice of optometry or therapeutic optometry, better enable the public to assign professional responsibility, and further safeguard the doctor-patient relationship.
Tex. Government Code § 411.521 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 411 / Section 411.521
§ 411.521. DEFINITION.
Status: in_force

In this subchapter, "license" has the meaning assigned by Section 411.501.
Tex. Government Code § 2303.503 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2303 / Section 2303.503
§ 2303.503. STATE PREFERENCES.
Status: in_force

(a) A state agency shall give preference to the governing body of an enterprise zone or a qualified business or qualified employee located in an enterprise zone over other eligible applicants for grants or loans that are administered by the state agency if:

(1) at least 50 percent of the grant or loan will be spent for the direct benefit of the enterprise zone; and

(2) the purpose of the grant or loan is to:

(A) promote economic development in the community; or

(B) construct, improve, extend, repair, or maintain public facilities in the community.

(b) The comptroller may and is encouraged to deposit state money in financial institutions located or doing business in enterprise zones.

(c) A state agency may and is encouraged to contract with businesses located in enterprise zones.

(d) The office may give preference to enterprise zones in granting economic development money or other benefits.
Tex. Transportation Code § 225.0225 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 225 / Section 225.0225
§ 225.0225. PURPLE HEART TRAIL.
Status: in_force

(a) The following highways are designated as the Texas portion of the national Purple Heart Trail:

(1) the part of Interstate Highway 35 located in Texas;

(2) the part of Interstate Highway 40 located in Texas;

(3) the part of Interstate Highway 37 from Interstate Highway 35 to U.S. Highway 77;

(4) the part of U.S. Highway 77 from Interstate Highway 37 to State Highway 100;

(5) State Highway 100;

(6) Park Road 100;

(7) the part of U.S. Highway 83 Business in Hidalgo and Cameron Counties; and

(8) State Highway 195.

(b) The department shall design and construct markers indicating the highway number, the designation as the Purple Heart Trail, and any other appropriate information.

(c) The department shall erect a marker at locations along the trail that the department determines are appropriate.

(d) Notwithstanding Subsections (b) and (c), the department is required to design, construct, and erect the markers only to the extent that money is available for this purpose from donations received from local Purple Heart organizations.

(e) Money received under Subsection (d) shall be deposited to the credit of the state highway fund for dedication under this section.

(f) The designation under Subsection (a)(8) is in addition to any other designation.
Tex. Occupations Code § 301.4105 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 301 / Section 301.4105
§ 301.4105. BOARD RESPONSIBILITY FOLLOWING REPORT.
Status: in_force

The board shall determine whether a nurse violated this chapter or a rule adopted under this chapter for any case reported to the board in which the nurse's ability to perform the practice of nursing was impaired or suspected of being impaired by chemical dependency or diminished mental capacity and in which the nurse is suspected of committing a practice violation. The board, in deciding whether to take disciplinary action against the nurse for a violation of this chapter or board rules, shall balance the need to protect the public and the need to ensure the impaired nurse seeks treatment.
Tex. Utilities Code § 162.125 — TX Code / Code ut / Chapter 162 / Section 162.125
§ 162.125. ENCUMBRANCE AND DISPOSITION OF PROPERTY WITHOUT MEMBERS' AUTHORIZATION.
Status: in_force

(a) The board of a telephone cooperative may, without authorization of the members, authorize the execution and delivery of a mortgage or deed of trust of or the encumbering of any property of the cooperative, including property to be acquired and the revenues from property of the cooperative, to secure any indebtedness of the cooperative to the United States or any lending institution licensed by the United States or a state.

(b) A mortgage or deed of trust described by Subsection (a) is exempt from a tax for recording the instrument.
Tex. Labor Code § 402.00114 — TX Code / Code la / Chapter 402 / Section 402.00114
§ 402.00114. DUTIES OF DIVISION; SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT.
Status: in_force

(a) In addition to other duties required under this title, the division shall:

(1) regulate and administer the business of workers' compensation in this state; and

(2) ensure that this title and other laws regarding workers' compensation are executed.

(b) To the extent determined feasible by the commissioner, the division shall establish a single point of contact for injured employees receiving services from the division.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 146.001 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 146 / Section 146.001
§ 146.001. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this chapter:

(1) "Body piercing" means the creation of an opening in an individual's body, other than in an individual's earlobe, to insert jewelry or another decoration.

(1-a) "Body piercer" means a person who performs body piercing.

(2) "Body piercing studio" means a facility in which body piercing is performed.

(3) "Tattoo" means the practice of producing an indelible mark or figure on the human body by scarring or inserting a pigment under the skin using needles, scalpels, or other related equipment. The term includes the application of permanent cosmetics.

(4) "Tattooist" means a person who performs tattooing.

(5) "Tattoo studio" means an establishment or facility in which tattooing is performed.

(6) "Temporary location" means a fixed location at which an individual operator performs tattooing or body piercing for a specified period of not more than seven days in conjunction with a single event or celebration, where the primary function of the event or celebration is tattooing or body piercing.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3926.205 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3926 / Section 3926.205
§ 3926.205. CONTRACT AUTHORITY OF NEW DISTRICTS.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided by Subsection (b), the new districts may contract with each other for any matter the boards of the new districts consider appropriate, including the joint construction or financing of a utility or roadway improvement and the joint financing of a maintenance obligation.

(b) The new districts may not contract with each other for water and wastewater services. This subsection does not affect the right to contract described by Subsection (a).
Tex. Insurance Code § 2209.003 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 2209 / Section 2209.003
§ 2209.003. DEPARTMENT AND COMMISSIONER SUPERVISION.
Status: in_force

(a) The pool is subject to the department's continuing supervision relating to the pool's solvency.

(b) The commissioner may set certain minimum requirements to ensure the capability of the pool to satisfy the pool's obligations.

(c) The department shall charge the pool reasonable fees for services performed by the department under this chapter.
Tex. Utilities Code § 39.656 — TX Code / Code ut / Chapter 39 / Section 39.656
§ 39.656. UPLIFT CHARGES NONBYPASSABLE.
Status: in_force

An order issued under Section 39.653, 39.654, or 39.655 must:

(1) include terms ensuring that the imposition and collection of uplift charges authorized in the order shall be nonbypassable, except for entities excluded under Section 39.653(d); and

(2) authorize the independent organization to establish appropriate fees and other methods for pursuing amounts owed from entities exiting the wholesale market.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1452.107 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1452 / Section 1452.107
§ 1452.107. ENROLLEE HELD HARMLESS.
Status: in_force

An enrollee in the managed care plan is not responsible and shall be held harmless for the difference between in-network copayments paid by the enrollee to a physician who is determined to be ineligible under Section 1452.106 and the managed care plan's charges for out-of-network services. The physician and the physician's medical group may not charge the enrollee for any portion of the physician's fee that is not paid or reimbursed by the enrollee's managed care plan.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3831.151 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3831 / Section 3831.151
§ 3831.151. USE OF DISTRICT MONEY.
Status: in_force

The district may use district money for any district purpose, including:

(1) to pay for projects; and

(2) to pay district obligations.
Tex. Occupations Code § 2301.606 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 2301 / Section 2301.606
§ 2301.606. CONDUCT OF PROCEEDINGS.
Status: repealed

(a) Repealed by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1135 (H.B. 2741), Sec. 140(1), eff. September 1, 2013, and Ch. 1379 (H.B. 1692), Sec. 12, eff. January 1, 2014.

(b) In a hearing under this subchapter, a manufacturer, converter, or distributor may plead and prove as an affirmative defense to a remedy under this subchapter that a nonconformity:

(1) is the result of abuse, neglect, or unauthorized modification or alteration of the motor vehicle; or

(2) does not substantially impair the use or market value of the motor vehicle.

(c) An order issued under this subchapter may not require a manufacturer, converter, or distributor to make a refund or to replace a motor vehicle unless:

(1) the owner, a person on behalf of the owner, or the department has provided written notice of the alleged defect or nonconformity to the manufacturer, converter, or distributor; and

(2) the manufacturer, converter, or distributor has been given an opportunity to cure the alleged defect or nonconformity.

(d) A proceeding under this subchapter must be commenced not later than six months after the earliest of:

(1) the expiration date of the express warranty term; or

(2) the dates on which 24 months or 24,000 miles have passed since the date of original delivery of the motor vehicle to an owner.
Tex. Government Code § 30.00019 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 30 / Section 30.00019
§ 30.00019. REPORTER'S RECORD.
Status: in_force

(a) A reporter's record included in the record on appeal must substantially conform to the provisions relating to the preparation of a reporter's record in the Texas Rules of Appellate Procedure and the Code of Criminal Procedure.

(b) The appellant shall pay for the reporter's record.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1575.108 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1575 / Section 1575.108
§ 1575.108. USE OF PRIVATE ENTITIES.
Status: in_force

The trustee may engage a private entity to collect contributions from or to settle claims in connection with a plan established by the trustee under this chapter.
Tex. Government Code § 54.738 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 54 / Section 54.738
§ 54.738. TRANSFER AND ASSIGNMENT OF CASES.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided by Subsection (b) or local administrative rules, the local administrative judge or a judge of the criminal law magistrate court may transfer between courts a case that is pending in the court of any magistrate in the criminal law magistrate court's jurisdiction if the case is:

(1) an unindicted felony case;

(2) a Class A or Class B misdemeanor case if an information has not been filed; or

(3) a Class C misdemeanor case.

(b) A case may not be transferred from or to the magistrate docket of a judge on the El Paso Council of Judges without the consent of the judge of the court to which it is transferred.

(c) Except as provided by Subsection (d) or local administrative rules, the local administrative judge may assign a judge on the council of judges, a judge of the criminal law magistrate court, a retired judge, or any other magistrate to act as presiding judge in a case that is pending in the court of any magistrate in the criminal law magistrate court's jurisdiction if the case is:

(1) an unindicted felony case;

(2) a Class A or Class B misdemeanor case if an information has not been filed; or

(3) a Class C misdemeanor case.

(d) A case may not be assigned to a judge on the council of judges without the assigned judge's consent.

(e) This section applies only to the district courts, county courts at law, justice courts, and municipal courts in the county.

(f) The local administrative judge may delegate or the local administrative rules may provide for the delegation of the power to transfer or assign cases to any other judge on the council of judges.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 81.208 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 81 / Section 81.208
§ 81.208. PERIODIC EXAMINATION.
Status: in_force

The head of a health care facility is responsible for the examination by a physician of each person admitted to the facility under this subchapter at least once every seven days and more frequently as necessary.
Tex. Government Code § 825.312 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 825 / Section 825.312
§ 825.312. EXPENSE ACCOUNT.
Status: in_force

(a) The retirement system shall deposit in the expense account:

(1) money transferred from the interest account under Section 825.313(d) and

(2) money received from the Texas Public School Employees Group Insurance Program for service performed for the program by the retirement system.

(b) The retirement system shall pay from the account all administrative expenses of the retirement system that are required to perform the fiduciary duties of the board.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7948A.0503 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7948A / Section 7948A.0503
§ 7948A.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. Local Government Code § 211.012 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 211 / Section 211.012
§ 211.012. ENFORCEMENT; PENALTY; REMEDIES.
Status: in_force

(a) The governing body of a municipality may adopt ordinances to enforce this subchapter or any ordinance or regulation adopted under this subchapter.

(b) A person commits an offense if the person violates this subchapter or an ordinance or regulation adopted under this subchapter. An offense under this subsection is a misdemeanor, punishable by fine, imprisonment, or both, as provided by the governing body. The governing body may also provide civil penalties for a violation.

(c) If a building or other structure is erected, constructed, reconstructed, altered, repaired, converted, or maintained or if a building, other structure, or land is used in violation of this subchapter or an ordinance or regulation adopted under this subchapter, the appropriate municipal authority, in addition to other remedies, may institute appropriate action to:

(1) prevent the unlawful erection, construction, reconstruction, alteration, repair, conversion, maintenance, or use;

(2) restrain, correct, or abate the violation;

(3) prevent the occupancy of the building, structure, or land; or

(4) prevent any illegal act, conduct, business, or use on or about the premises.
Tex. Family Code § 58.405 — TX Code / Code fa / Chapter 58 / Section 58.405
§ 58.405. AUTHORITY CUMULATIVE.
Status: in_force

The authority granted by this subchapter is cumulative of all other authority granted by this chapter to a county, the department, or a juvenile justice agency and nothing in this subchapter limits the authority of a county, the department, or a juvenile justice agency under this chapter to create an information system or to share information related to a juvenile.
Tex. Transportation Code § 441.116 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 441 / Section 441.116
§ 441.116. CHANGES TO ROAD FACILITIES.
Status: in_force

(a) Before a road facility is conveyed to a governmental entity, a district may make a change to the road facility that is not included in the plan approved by the commission if:

(1) the board determines that the change is necessary to:

(A) comply with the requirements of the governmental entity to which the road facility is to be conveyed;

(B) comply with the requirements of each municipality in which or extraterritorial jurisdiction of which the road facility is to be located, if the road facility is to be conveyed to a county;

(C) provide an adequate and efficient road system for travelers in the district; or

(D) adjust to circumstances or requirements that did not exist when the commission approved the original plan; and

(2) the commission approves the change in writing.

(b) Before approving the change, the commission shall consult the governmental entity to which the road facility is to be conveyed regarding the proposed change.

(c) Before making a change, a district to which Section 441.017 applies must receive written permission from the governmental entity assuming maintenance and any municipality in the extraterritorial jurisdiction of which the district is located.

(d) The commission shall adopt rules of procedure for:

(1) filing a request for a change; and

(2) approving a change.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8013.103 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8013 / Section 8013.103
§ 8013.103. 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 the city for operation and maintenance macadamized, graveled, or paved roads, or improvements, including storm drainage, in aid of those roads.
Tex. Election Code § 274.024 — TX Code / Code el / Chapter 274 / Section 274.024
§ 274.024. REPORT ON NOTICE PUBLICATION TO SECRETARY OF STATE.
Status: in_force

(a) A contractor shall file with the secretary of state a report on the publication of the notice of a proposed constitutional amendment.

(b) The report must include:

(1) duplicate originals of an affidavit of publication executed by:

(A) the owner, editor, or publisher, if the contractor is a newspaper; or

(B) the general manager of the association, if the contractor is a statewide association; and

(2) a tear sheet of the published notice for each publication date or, if the contractor is a statewide association, a tear sheet of the published notice from each newspaper for each publication date.

(c) The affidavit of publication must contain a statement that the publication of the notice was made in accordance with law and any other statement required by the secretary of state relating to the publication. The affidavit must be made on an officially prescribed form.

(d) In addition to the requirements of Subsection (b), a report filed by a newspaper must include:

(1) the name of the newspaper in which the notice was published;

(2) the number of column inches used for the notice;

(3) the newspaper's published national rate for advertising per column inch;

(4) the cost of publishing the notice; and

(5) any other information requested by the secretary of state relating to the publication of the notice.

(e) If the contractor is a statewide association, the report must include the information required by Subsection (d) with respect to each newspaper in which the notice was published.

(f) The report must be filed not later than the 30th day after the date of the last publication of the notice.