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Tex. Health and Safety Code § 283.122 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 283 / Section 283.122
§ 283.122. ELECTION TO INCREASE TAX AMOUNT.
Status: in_force

(a) The tax rate approved in the creation of the district may be increased only if the increase is approved by a majority of the qualified voters of the district who vote in an election called and held for that purpose.

(b) The commissioners court may order an election to increase the allowable tax rate to be held on its own motion or on the presentation of a petition for an election signed by at least 100 qualified property taxpaying voters of the district.

(c) When the commissioners court orders the election, the court shall determine the amount of tax necessary for the proper maintenance of the hospital district.

(d) The election shall be held on the first authorized uniform election date prescribed by the Election Code that allows sufficient time to comply with the other requirements of law and that occurs at least 30 days after the date on which the court orders the election.
Tex. Insurance Code § 2053.205 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 2053 / Section 2053.205
§ 2053.205. PROHIBITED CONDUCT.
Status: in_force

A person who is employed by a policyholder who self-insures the deductible amount as provided by this subchapter may not be required to pay any portion of the deductible amount or be harassed, discharged, or otherwise discriminated against because the person, in good faith:

(1) is considering initiating or has initiated a workers' compensation claim;

(2) has retained a representative to represent the person regarding a claim;

(3) has testified or will testify at an administrative or judicial proceeding under Subtitle A, Title 5, Labor Code;

(4) has reported a hazardous working condition or hazardous practice to the Texas Workers' Compensation Commission; or

(5) has taken or is considering taking any other action that may result in a requirement that the policyholder pay a deductible amount through a self-insurance plan.
Tex. Insurance Code § 524.054 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 524 / Section 524.054
§ 524.054. TOLL-FREE TELEPHONE HOTLINE; ACCESS TO INFORMATION.
Status: in_force

(a) The division may operate a toll-free telephone hotline to respond to inquiries and provide information and technical assistance concerning health insurance coverage.

(b) The Health and Human Services Commission, through its 2-1-1 telephone number for access to human services, may disseminate information regarding health insurance coverage provided to the commission by the department and may refer inquiries regarding health insurance coverage to the toll-free telephone hotline. The department may provide information to the Health and Human Services Commission as necessary to implement this subsection.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1017.004 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1017 / Section 1017.004
§ 1017.004. DISTRICT TERRITORY.
Status: in_force

The boundaries of the district are coextensive with the boundaries of Culberson County, Texas.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8477.052 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8477 / Section 8477.052
§ 8477.052. TEMPORARY DIRECTORS.
Status: in_force

(a) The temporary board consists of:

(1) John R. C. Munn;

(2) George Roman;

(3) Allen Gallia;

(4) Donna Morgan; and

(5) Charlotte Vick.

(b) Temporary directors serve until the earlier of:

(1) the date permanent directors are elected under Section 8477.003; or

(2) the fourth anniversary of the effective date of the Act enacting this chapter.

(c) If permanent directors have not been elected under Section 8477.003 and the terms of the temporary directors have expired, successor temporary directors shall be appointed or reappointed as provided by Subsection (d) to serve terms that expire on the earlier of:

(1) the date permanent directors are elected under Section 8477.003; or

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

(d) If Subsection (c) 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. Business & Commerce Code § 57.154 — TX Code / Code bc / Chapter 57 / Section 57.154
§ 57.154. GOOD CAUSE DETERMINATION.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as specifically provided otherwise by this chapter, good cause for termination of a dealer agreement exists for purposes of this subchapter if:

(1) the dealer fails to substantially comply with essential and reasonable requirements imposed on the dealer under the terms of the dealer agreement, provided that such requirements are not different from requirements imposed on other similarly situated dealers either by their terms or by the manner in which they are enforced;

(2) the dealer or dealership has transferred a controlling ownership interest in its business without the supplier's consent;

(3) the dealer has filed a voluntary petition in bankruptcy or an involuntary petition in bankruptcy has been filed against the dealer and has not been discharged earlier than the 31st day after the date the petition was filed;

(4) there has been a sale or other closeout of a substantial part of the dealer's assets related to the business;

(5) there has been commencement of an action or proceeding for the dissolution or liquidation of the dealership;

(6) there has been a change in dealer or dealership locations without the prior written approval of the supplier;

(7) the dealer has defaulted under the terms of any chattel mortgage or other security agreement between the dealer and the supplier;

(8) there has been a revocation of any guarantee of the dealer's present or future obligations to the supplier, except as provided by Subsection (b);

(9) the dealer has failed to operate in the normal course of business for seven consecutive days or has otherwise abandoned the dealer's business;

(10) the dealer has been convicted of or pleaded nolo contendere to a felony affecting the relationship between the dealer and supplier;

(11) the dealer has engaged in conduct that is injurious or otherwise detrimental to:

(A) the dealer's customers;

(B) the public welfare; or

(C) the representation or reputation of the supplier's product; or

(12) the dealer has consistently failed to meet and maintain the supplier's requirements for reasonable standards and performance objectives, so long as the supplier has provided the dealer with reasonable standards and performance objectives based on the supplier's experience in other comparable market areas.

(b) Good cause is not considered to exist for purposes of Subsection (a)(8) if:

(1) a person revokes any guarantee of the dealer's obligations to the supplier in connection with or following the transfer of the person's entire ownership interest in the dealership; and

(2) the supplier does not require the person to execute a new guarantee of the dealer's present or future obligations to the supplier in connection with the transfer of the person's ownership interest in the dealership.
Tex. Government Code § 51.503 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 51 / Section 51.503
§ 51.503. CERTIFIED COPIES.
Status: in_force

A certified copy made of an original document on file in a joint clerk's office must include:

(1) on each page of the copy:

(A) the clerk's signature or initials;

(B) the applicable court's seal; or

(C) a unique document certification and paginated page number; and

(2) on the final page of the copy:

(A) the clerk's attestation certifying that the copy is a true and correct copy of the original document filed in the clerk's office;

(B) the number of pages copied; and

(C) the date the copy was issued.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3919.111 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3919 / Section 3919.111
§ 3919.111. NO EMINENT DOMAIN POWER.
Status: in_force

The district may not exercise the power of eminent domain.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1073.251 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1073 / Section 1073.251
§ 1073.251. IMPOSITION OF AD VALOREM TAX.
Status: in_force

(a) The board may impose a tax on all property in the district subject to district taxation.

(b) The board may impose the tax to:

(1) pay the interest on and create a sinking fund for bonds and other obligations issued or assumed by the district for hospital purposes;

(2) provide for the operation and maintenance of the district and hospital system;

(3) make improvements and additions to the hospital system; and

(4) acquire necessary sites for the hospital system by purchase, lease, or condemnation.

(c) The board may not impose a tax to pay the principal of or interest on revenue bonds.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3881.212 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3881 / Section 3881.212
§ 3881.212. ELECTIONS REGARDING TAXES AND BONDS.
Status: in_force

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

(1) revenue other than ad valorem taxes; or

(2) contract payments described by Section 3881.209.

(b) The district must hold an election in the manner provided by Subchapter L, Chapter 375, Local Government Code, to obtain voter approval before the district may impose an ad valorem tax or sales and use tax or issue bonds payable from ad valorem taxes.

(c) Section 375.243, Local Government Code, does not apply to the district.

(d) All or any part of any facilities or improvements which may be acquired by a district by the issuance of its bonds may be included in one single proposition to be voted on at the election or the bonds may be submitted in several propositions.
Tex. Parks and Wildlife Code § 11.065 — TX Code / Code pw / Chapter 11 / Section 11.065
§ 11.065. INVESTMENTS.
Status: in_force

The commission shall adopt rules for the investment of the lifetime license endowment account.
Tex. Business Organizations Code § 152.054 — TX Code / Code bo / Chapter 152 / Section 152.054
§ 152.054. FALSE REPRESENTATION OF PARTNERSHIP OR PARTNER.
Status: in_force

(a) A false representation or other conduct falsely indicating that a person is a partner with another person does not of itself create a partnership.

(b) A representation or other conduct indicating that a person is a partner in an existing partnership, if that is not the case, does not of itself make that person a partner in the partnership.
Tex. Government Code § 571.061 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 571 / Section 571.061
§ 571.061. LAWS ADMINISTERED AND ENFORCED BY COMMISSION.
Status: in_force

(a) The commission shall administer and enforce:

(1) Chapters 302, 303, 305, 572, and 2004;

(2) Subchapter C, Chapter 159, Local Government Code, in connection with a county judicial officer, as defined by Section 159.051, Local Government Code, who elects to file a financial statement with the commission;

(3) Title 15, Election Code; and

(4) Sections 2152.064 and 2155.003.

(b) The commission shall perform any other powers or duties given to the commission under a law listed in Subsection (a).
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3950.109 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3950 / Section 3950.109
§ 3950.109. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.
Status: in_force

(a) The district may engage in activities that accomplish the economic development purposes of the district.

(b) The district may establish and provide for the administration of one or more programs to promote state or local economic development and to stimulate business and commercial activity in the district, including programs to:

(1) make loans and grants of public money; and

(2) provide district personnel and services.

(c) The district may create economic development programs and exercise the economic development powers that:

(1) Chapter 380, Local Government Code, provides to a municipality; and

(2) Subchapter A, Chapter 1509, Government Code, provides to a municipality.
Tex. Transportation Code § 174.151 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 174 / Section 174.151
§ 174.151. GENERAL POWERS OF DISTRICT; GOVERNMENTAL FUNCTIONS.
Status: in_force

(a) A district has all the powers necessary or convenient to carry out the purposes of this chapter.

(b) A district may perform any act necessary for the full exercise of the district's powers.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7975.151 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7975 / Section 7975.151
§ 7975.151. 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 7975.153.

(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. Insurance Code § 845.104 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 845 / Section 845.104
§ 845.104. BOARD DUTIES.
Status: in_force

The board shall:

(1) administer the system;

(2) adopt policies and procedures for the system that are consistent with the purposes of this subchapter and Subchapters A, B, and D; and

(3) adopt rules for the holding of regular and special meetings.
Tex. Finance Code § 125.102 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 125 / Section 125.102
§ 125.102. POWERS OF ACCOUNT HOLDERS.
Status: in_force

(a) A party to a multiple-party account may make a payment on a share or deposit account and a withdrawal subject to the account agreement.

(b) A party to the account may not vote in matters pertaining to, obtain a loan through, or hold office in the credit union unless the party is a member of the credit union.
Tex. Education Code § 22.901 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 22 / Section 22.901
§ 22.901. UNLAWFUL INQUIRY INTO RELIGIOUS AFFILIATION.
Status: in_force

(a) A person employed or maintained to obtain or aid in obtaining positions for public school employees may not directly or indirectly ask about, orally or in writing, the religion or religious affiliation of anyone applying for employment in the public schools of this state.

(b) A person who violates Subsection (a) is subject to a civil penalty of not less than $100 nor more than $500. The aggrieved applicant or the applicant's assignee may bring suit for imposition of the civil penalty in the county of plaintiff's or defendant's residence.

(c) A person who violates Subsection (a) commits an offense. An offense under this subsection is a Class B misdemeanor.
Tex. Government Code § 813.505 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 813 / Section 813.505
§ 813.505. CONTRIBUTIONS FOR SERVICE NOT PREVIOUSLY ESTABLISHED.
Status: in_force

(a) A member claiming credit in the employee class for membership service not previously established shall, for each month of the service, pay a contribution in an amount equal to the greater of:

(1) the appropriate member contribution provided by Section 815.402 for the service during the time for which credit is sought; or

(2) $18.

(b) A member claiming credit in the employee class for military service not previously established shall, for each month of the service, pay a contribution in an amount equal to the greater of:

(1) the amount that the member contributed for the first full month of membership service that is after the member's date of release from active military duty and that is credited in the retirement system; or

(2) $18.
Tex. Property Code § 212.007 — TX Code / Code pr / Chapter 212 / Section 212.007
§ 212.007. TERMINATION OF RESTRICTIONS.
Status: in_force

(a) Restrictions extended under this chapter may be terminated before their expiration date if:

(1) the consent of the owners of a majority of the lots in the subdivision to the termination of the restrictions on a specified date is obtained in the same manner as consent to the extension of restrictions is obtained under this chapter; and

(2) the petitions, written ballots, or both, as applicable, sufficient to reflect the required consent to termination are filed for record in the real property records of the county in which the subdivision is located before the earlier of:

(A) the first anniversary of the date on which the first signature consenting to termination is obtained; or

(B) a date specified under Subsection (b)(2).

(b) Petitions, written ballots, or both, as applicable, used to extend restrictions under this section may provide that:

(1) the restrictions may be terminated only on one or more termination dates specified in the petitions, written ballots, or both, as applicable, used to extend the restrictions; or

(2) the petitions, written ballots, or both, as applicable, sufficient to reflect the required consent to termination must be filed for record before a time specified in the petitions, written ballots, or both, as applicable.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1018.157 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1018 / Section 1018.157
§ 1018.157. INSPECTION OF ANNUAL AUDIT AND DISTRICT RECORDS.
Status: in_force

The annual audit and other district records shall be open to inspection at the district's principal office.
Tex. Estates Code § 362.002 — TX Code / Code es / Chapter 362 / Section 362.002
§ 362.002. COMPELLING SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE.
Status: in_force

A person interested in the administration of an estate for which letters testamentary or of administration have been granted may proceed, after any period of time, to compel settlement of the estate if it does not appear from the record that the administration of the estate has been closed.
Tex. Government Code § 1331.052 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 1331 / Section 1331.052
§ 1331.052. AUTHORITY OF HOME-RULE MUNICIPALITY TO ISSUE BONDS.
Status: in_force

(a) A home-rule municipality may issue bonds on the credit of the municipality to make permanent public improvements or for another public purpose in the amount and to the extent provided by its charter.

(b) A home-rule municipality may not issue bonds under this section unless the bonds have been authorized by a majority of the qualified voters of the municipality voting at an election held for that purpose.

(c) If a municipality was authorized under a special charter granted before June 30, 1913, to issue bonds, this section may not be construed as interfering with the issuance of bonds under that charter.
Tex. Occupations Code § 1201.006 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 1201 / Section 1201.006
§ 1201.006. APPLICABILITY OF BUSINESS & COMMERCE CODE.
Status: in_force

The Business & Commerce Code applies to transactions relating to manufactured housing except to the extent that it conflicts with this chapter.
Tex. Family Code § 154.010 — TX Code / Code fa / Chapter 154 / Section 154.010
§ 154.010. NO DISCRIMINATION BASED ON MARITAL STATUS OF PARENTS OR SEX.
Status: in_force

The amount of support ordered for the benefit of a child shall be determined without regard to:

(1) the sex of the obligor, obligee, or child; or

(2) the marital status of the parents of the child.
Tex. Alcoholic Beverage Code § 102.12 — TX Code / Code al / Chapter 102 / Section 102.12
§ 102.12. COMMERCIAL BRIBERY BY BREWER OR DISTRIBUTOR.
Status: in_force

A brewer or distributor directly or indirectly, or through a subsidiary, affiliate, agent, employee, officer, director, or firm member, may not give or permit to be given money or any thing of value in an effort to induce agents, employees, or representatives of customers or prospective customers to influence their employers or principals to purchase or contract to purchase brewery products from the brewer or distributor or to refrain from buying those products from other persons.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3820.101 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3820 / Section 3820.101
§ 3820.101. ADDITIONAL POWERS OF DISTRICT.
Status: in_force

The district may exercise the powers given to:

(1) a corporation under Chapter 505, Local Government Code, including the power to own, operate, acquire, construct, lease, improve, and maintain projects described by that chapter;

(2) a housing finance corporation under Chapter 394, Local Government Code, to provide housing or residential development projects in the district; and

(3) a municipality under Chapter 380, Local Government Code.
Tex. Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 63.004 — TX Code / Code cp / Chapter 63 / Section 63.004
§ 63.004. CURRENT WAGES EXEMPT.
Status: in_force

Except as otherwise provided by state or federal law, current wages for personal service are not subject to garnishment. The garnishee shall be discharged from the garnishment as to any debt to the defendant for current wages.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 248A.258 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 248A / Section 248A.258
§ 248A.258. STAY OF ENFORCEMENT OF PENALTY.
Status: in_force

(a) Within the period prescribed by Section 248A.257, a person who files a petition for judicial review may:

(1) stay enforcement of the penalty by:

(A) paying the penalty to the court for placement in an escrow account in the court registry; or

(B) giving the court a supersedeas bond approved by the court that:

(i) is for the amount of the penalty; and

(ii) is effective until all judicial review of the department's order is final; or

(2) request the court to stay enforcement of the penalty by:

(A) filing with the court a sworn affidavit of the person stating that the person is financially unable to pay the penalty and is financially unable to give the supersedeas bond; and

(B) sending a copy of the affidavit to the department by certified mail.

(b) If the department receives a copy of an affidavit under Subsection (a)(2), the department may file with the court, not later than the fifth day after the date the copy is received, a contest to the affidavit. The court shall hold a hearing on the facts alleged in the affidavit as soon as practicable and shall stay the enforcement of the penalty on finding that the alleged facts are true. The person who files an affidavit has the burden of proving that the person is financially unable to pay the penalty and to give a supersedeas bond.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1062.110 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1062 / Section 1062.110
§ 1062.110. CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS.
Status: in_force

The board may contract for construction only after competitive bidding as provided by Subchapter B, Chapter 271, Local Government Code.
Tex. Natural Resources Code § 111.134 — TX Code / Code nr / Chapter 111 / Section 111.134
§ 111.134. NOTICE AND HEARING.
Status: in_force

No order of the commission establishing, prescribing, or modifying rules or rates may be made except after a hearing and after not less than 10 days nor more than 30 days notice to the person, firm, corporation, partnership, joint stock association, or association owning or controlling and operating the pipeline or pipelines affected.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3818.210 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3818 / Section 3818.210
§ 3818.210. APPEAL OF ASSESSMENT.
Status: in_force

A property owner may appeal the board's decision on an assessment to a district court that has jurisdiction in the district by filing notice of the appeal with the court not later than the 30th day after the date of the board's final decision.