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Tex. Tax Code § 171.802 — TX Code / Code tx / Chapter 171 / Section 171.802
§ 171.802. ELIGIBILITY FOR CREDIT.
Status: in_force

A taxable entity that makes a designated contribution that meets the requirements of this subchapter is eligible to apply for a strong families credit in the amount and under the conditions provided by this subchapter against the tax imposed under this chapter.
Tex. Education Code § 88.103 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 88 / Section 88.103
§ 88.103. ENFORCEMENT; APPOINTMENT OF PEACE OFFICERS.
Status: in_force

The director may appoint not to exceed 25 employees of the Texas Forest Service who are certified by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement as qualified to be peace officers to serve as peace officers under the direction of the director in executing the enforcement duties of that agency. The appointments must be approved by the board which shall commission the appointees as peace officers. Any officer commissioned under this section is vested with all the powers, privileges, and immunities of peace officers in the performance of the officer's duties. The officer shall take the oath required of peace officers.
Tex. Occupations Code § 1101.602 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 1101 / Section 1101.602
§ 1101.602. ENTITLEMENT TO REIMBURSEMENT.
Status: in_force

An aggrieved person is entitled to reimbursement from the trust account if a person described by Section 1101.601 engages in conduct that requires a license or certificate of registration under this chapter and is described by Section 1101.652(a-1)(1) or (b), if the person is a license holder, or Section 1101.653(1), (2), (3), or (4), if the person is a certificate holder.
Tex. Government Code § 2304.066 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2304 / Section 2304.066
§ 2304.066. DISBURSEMENT OF LOAN FUNDS.
Status: in_force

(a) The executive director of the department shall authorize the comptroller to disburse to a local government from the housing rehabilitation loan fund the amount of a housing rehabilitation loan approved by the local government under this chapter if the department receives from the local government a notice of the local government's approval of the loan.

(b) The executive director may not authorize the disbursement of funds for a housing rehabilitation loan if:

(1) the department finds that the local government that approved the loan is not making a good faith effort to substantially comply with the applicable housing rehabilitation area plan or the rules adopted by the department; or

(2) the remaining part of the fund allocated to the local government under Section 2304.008 is insufficient to allow the payment of the approved amount.
Tex. Transportation Code § 225.206 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 225 / Section 225.206
§ 225.206. VANESSA GUILLEN MEMORIAL HIGHWAY.
Status: in_force

(a) The portion of State Highway 3 in Harris County between its intersection with Interstate Highway 45 and its intersection with Almeda Genoa Road is designated as the Vanessa Guillen Memorial Highway. The designation is in addition to any other designation.

(b) Subject to Section 225.021(c), the department shall:

(1) design and construct markers indicating the designation as the Vanessa Guillen Memorial Highway and any other appropriate information; and

(2) erect a marker at each end of the highway and at appropriate intermediate sites along the highway.
Tex. Family Code § 55.33 — TX Code / Code fa / Chapter 55 / Section 55.33
§ 55.33. PROCEEDINGS FOLLOWING FINDING OF UNFITNESS TO PROCEED.
Status: in_force

(a) If the juvenile court or jury determines under Section 55.32 that a child is unfit as a result of mental illness or an intellectual disability to proceed with the juvenile court proceedings for delinquent conduct, the court shall:

(1) provided that the child meets the inpatient mental health services or residential intellectual disability services criteria under Section 55.05 or 55.06, order the child placed with the Health and Human Services Commission for a period of not more than 90 days, which order may not specify a shorter period, for placement in a facility designated by the commission;

(2) on application by the child's parent, guardian, or guardian ad litem, order the child placed in a private psychiatric inpatient facility or residential care facility for a period of not more than 90 days, which order may not specify a shorter period, but only if:

(A) the unfitness to proceed is a result of mental illness or an intellectual disability; and

(B) the placement is agreed to in writing by the administrator of the facility; or

(3) subject to Subsection (d), if the court determines that the child may be adequately treated or served in an alternative setting and finds that the child does not meet criteria for court-ordered inpatient mental health services or residential intellectual disability services under Section 55.05 or 55.06, order the child to receive treatment for mental illness or services for the child's intellectual disability, as appropriate, on an outpatient basis for a period of 90 days, with the possibility of extension as ordered by the court.

(b) If a child receives treatment for mental illness or services for the child's intellectual disability on an outpatient basis in an alternative setting under Subsection (a)(3), juvenile probation departments may provide restoration classes in collaboration with the outpatient alternative setting.

(c) If the court orders a child placed in a private psychiatric inpatient facility or residential care facility under Subsection (a)(2) or in an alternative setting under Subsection (a)(3), the state or a political subdivision of the state may be ordered to pay any costs associated with the ordered services, subject to an express appropriation of funds for the purpose.

(d) Before issuing an order described by Subsection (a)(3), the court shall consult with the local juvenile probation department, with local treatment or service providers, with the local mental health authority, and with the local intellectual and developmental disability authority to determine the appropriate treatment or services and restoration classes for the child.
Tex. Government Code § 864.002 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 864 / Section 864.002
§ 864.002. SERVICE RETIREMENT ANNUITY.
Status: in_force

(a) A service retirement annuity is payable in monthly installments based on:

(1) the average monthly contribution during the member's term of qualified service with all participating departments under this subtitle, not including a contribution to reduce the unfunded actuarial accrued liability of the pension system; and

(2) a formula adopted by the state board by rule that allows the pension system to be maintained as actuarially sound.

(b) The state board by rule may provide, for each year of qualified service in excess of the period provided under Section 864.001 for full benefits, an additional amount that is a percentage of the person's monthly pension, compounded annually. A person may receive a proportional credit for months of qualified service that make up less than a year.
Tex. Finance Code § 393.615 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 393 / Section 393.615
§ 393.615. LICENSE SUSPENSION OR REVOCATION FILED WITH PUBLIC RECORDS.
Status: in_force

The decision of the commissioner on the suspension or revocation of a license and the evidence considered by the commissioner in making the decision shall be filed in the public records of the commissioner.
Tex. Tax Code § 33.79 — TX Code / Code tx / Chapter 33 / Section 33.79
§ 33.79. IMMUNITY.
Status: in_force

A master appointed under this subchapter has the judicial immunity of a district judge. All existing immunity granted masters by law, express or implied, continues in full force and effect.
Tex. Local Government Code § 23.002 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 23 / Section 23.002
§ 23.002. FILLING VACANCY IN MUNICIPAL OFFICE.
Status: in_force

(a) The aldermen on the governing body of the municipality shall fill any vacancy that occurs in an office created by this chapter or created under this chapter by the governing body unless an election to fill the vacancy is required by Article XI, Section 11, of the Texas Constitution. The vacant office shall be filled for the unexpired term only.

(b) A person serving as a member of the governing body is not, because of that service, ineligible to be appointed to fill a vacancy in the office of mayor of the municipality, but the person may not vote on the person's own appointment.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 755.013 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 755 / Section 755.013
§ 755.013. PRESIDING OFFICER.
Status: in_force

The chief inspector serves as presiding officer of the board.
Tex. Local Government Code § 102.005 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 102 / Section 102.005
§ 102.005. PROPOSED BUDGET FILED WITH MUNICIPAL CLERK; PUBLIC INSPECTION.
Status: in_force

(a) The budget officer shall file the proposed budget with the municipal clerk before the 30th day before the date the governing body of the municipality makes its tax levy for the fiscal year.

(b) A proposed budget that will require raising more revenue from property taxes than in the previous year must contain a cover page with the following statement in 18-point or larger type: "This budget will raise more total property taxes than last year's budget by (insert total dollar amount of increase and percentage increase), and of that amount (insert amount computed by multiplying the proposed tax rate by the value of new property added to the roll) is tax revenue to be raised from new property added to the tax roll this year."

(c) The proposed budget shall be available for inspection by any person. If the municipality maintains an Internet website, the municipal clerk shall take action to ensure that the proposed budget is posted on the website.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7985A.0403 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7985A / Section 7985A.0403
§ 7985A.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. Health and Safety Code § 163.003 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 163 / Section 163.003
§ 163.003. ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONAL ELEMENTS REGARDING HUMAN PAPILLOMAVIRUS.
Status: in_force

Course materials and instruction relating to sexually transmitted diseases must be available in English and in Spanish and should include:

(1) the following specific information on human papillomavirus:

(A) that sexual intercourse is not required to become infected with human papillomavirus and that the avoidance of skin-to-skin contact involving the genital areas offers the best protection;

(B) that both males and females may be infected with human papillomavirus and symptoms may not be present;

(C) that younger women are at greater risk of human papillomavirus infection than older women; and

(D) that human papillomavirus may be transmitted to an infant during childbirth;

(2) information regarding the role of human papillomavirus in the development of genital warts, cervical cancer, and other diseases; and

(3) information regarding the continuing need for women to undergo Pap smear testing, even if they have received a vaccination against human papillomavirus.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3503.107 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3503 / Section 3503.107
§ 3503.107. EMPLOYEES.
Status: in_force

The board may employ persons to carry out the powers and duties of the authority.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 461A.103 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 461A / Section 461A.103
§ 461A.103. OUTREACH PROGRAMS FOR INTRAVENOUS DRUG USERS.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, "HIV" means human immunodeficiency virus.

(b) The department may fund community outreach programs that have direct contact with intravenous drug users.

(c) An outreach program funded by the department must:

(1) provide education on HIV infection based on the model education program developed by the department;

(2) encourage behavior changes to reduce the possibility of HIV transmission;

(3) promote other HIV risk reduction activities; and

(4) encourage behavior consistent with state criminal laws.
Tex. Business Organizations Code § 251.002 — TX Code / Code bo / Chapter 251 / Section 251.002
§ 251.002. APPLICABILITY OF NONPROFIT CORPORATION PROVISIONS.
Status: in_force

(a) A provision of Title 1 and Chapters 20 and 22 governing nonprofit corporations applies to a cooperative association.

(b) Notwithstanding Subsection (a), this chapter controls over any conflicting provision of Title 1 and Chapters 20 and 22 governing nonprofit corporations.
Tex. Education Code § 28.013 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 28 / Section 28.013
§ 28.013. NATURE SCIENCE CURRICULUM PROJECT.
Status: repealed

(a) The State Board of Education shall assist in developing a nature science curriculum, in accordance with this section, the following entities, acting jointly:

(1) the Outdoor School at Texas Tech University Center at Junction;

(2) the Texas Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (T-STEM) Center of Texas Tech University; and

(3) South Llano River State Park.

(b) The nature science curriculum must:

(1) be designed for instruction of students in grades six through 12;

(2) provide for grade-level appropriate instruction in essential knowledge and skills identified by the State Board of Education under Section 28.002 for:

(A) science; and

(B) mathematics, social studies, and language arts, to the extent practicable and relevant to nature science studies;

(3) through participation in outdoor experiential learning projects in state parks, provide for the scientific study by students of:

(A) conservation, wildlife or aquatic biology, range ecology, or other areas of nature science; and

(B) problems affecting nature, such as threats to the watershed, and possible solutions to those problems; and

(4) be designed to:

(A) be capable of implementation in any state park;

(B) use state park resources in providing instruction; and

(C) be presented by classroom teachers and state park employees.

(c) The Texas Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (T-STEM) Center of Texas Tech University shall make the nature science curriculum available through the university's Internet website or through a separate Internet website developed by the center for that purpose.

(d) Repealed by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1045 (S.B. 1267), Sec. 24(8), eff. June 18, 2021.

(e) The nature science curriculum project must be implemented and maintained using money appropriated for those purposes.
Tex. Election Code § 172.025 — TX Code / Code el / Chapter 172 / Section 172.025
§ 172.025. NUMBER OF PETITION SIGNATURES REQUIRED.
Status: in_force

The minimum number of signatures that must appear on the petition authorized by Section 172.021(b) is:

(1) 5,000, for a statewide office; or

(2) for a district, county, or precinct office, the lesser of:

(A) 500; or

(B) two percent of the total vote received in the district, county, or precinct, as applicable, by all the candidates for governor in the most recent gubernatorial general election, unless that number is under 50, in which case the required number of signatures is the lesser of:

(i) 50; or

(ii) 20 percent of that total vote.
Tex. Government Code § 772.054 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 772 / Section 772.054
§ 772.054. OFFICERS.
Status: in_force

(a) The unit, on a majority vote, shall elect from among its membership a presiding officer and an assistant presiding officer.

(b) The presiding officer and the assistant presiding officer serve terms of one year.

(c) The assistant presiding officer serves as presiding officer in the presiding officer's absence or if a vacancy occurs in that office until a new presiding officer is elected as provided by Subsection (d).

(d) If a vacancy occurs in the office of presiding officer or assistant presiding officer before the end of the vacating officer's term, the unit shall elect a person to serve the remainder of the term.
Tex. Water Code § 7.1851 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 7 / Section 7.1851
§ 7.1851. VIOLATIONS RELATING TO COMMUNITY RIGHT-TO-KNOW LAWS.
Status: in_force

(a) A person who proximately causes an occupational disease or injury to an individual by knowingly disclosing false information or knowingly failing to disclose hazard information as required by Chapter 505 or 506, Health and Safety Code, commits an offense punishable by a fine of not more than $25,000.

(b) This section does not affect any other right of a person to receive compensation under other law.
Tex. Government Code § 1504.207 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 1504 / Section 1504.207
§ 1504.207. CHARGES FOR SERVICES.
Status: in_force

(a) A municipality shall impose and collect charges for the use of an encumbered exposition or convention hall in amounts determined by the governing body to be sufficient to pay:

(1) all operating, maintenance, depreciation, replacement, improvement, and interest charges in connection with the hall;

(2) for an interest and sinking fund sufficient to pay any bonds issued to purchase, construct, or improve the hall; and

(3) any outstanding debt against the hall.

(b) A municipality may not allow any free use of or free service in connection with the exposition or convention hall.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 501.102 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 501 / Section 501.102
§ 501.102. AMOUNT OF PENALTY.
Status: in_force

(a) The amount of the penalty may not exceed $1,000 for each violation, and each day a violation continues or occurs is a separate violation for purposes of imposing a penalty. The total amount of the penalty assessed for a violation continuing or occurring on separate days under this subsection may not exceed $5,000.

(b) The amount shall be based on:

(1) the seriousness of the violation, including the nature, circumstances, extent, and gravity of the violation;

(2) the threat to health or safety caused by the violation;

(3) the history of previous violations;

(4) the amount necessary to deter a future violation;

(5) whether the violator demonstrated good faith, including when applicable whether the violator made good faith efforts to correct the violation; and

(6) any other matter that justice may require.
Tex. Insurance Code § 4201.652 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 4201 / Section 4201.652
§ 4201.652. APPLICABILITY OF SUBCHAPTER.
Status: in_force

This subchapter applies only to:

(1) a health benefit plan offered by a health maintenance organization operating under Chapter 843, except that this subchapter does not apply to:

(A) the child health plan program under Chapter 62, Health and Safety Code, or the health benefits plan for children under Chapter 63, Health and Safety Code; or

(B) the state Medicaid program, including the Medicaid managed care program operated under Chapter 540 or 540A, Government Code, as applicable;

(2) a preferred provider benefit plan or exclusive provider benefit plan offered by an insurer under Chapter 1301; and

(3) a person who contracts with a health maintenance organization or insurer to issue preauthorization determinations or perform the functions described in this subchapter for a health benefit plan to which this subchapter applies.
Tex. Education Code § 22.107 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 22 / Section 22.107
§ 22.107. WAGE INCREASE FOR SUPPORT STAFF.
Status: in_force

(a) A school district shall pay each full-time district employee, other than an administrator or an employee subject to the minimum salary schedule under Section 21.402, an amount at least equal to $500.

(b) A school district shall pay each part-time district employee, other than an administrator, an amount at least equal to $250.

(c) A school district employee entitled to a wage increase under this section may elect to receive a portion of the person's annual wages as health care supplementation as provided by this subchapter.

(d) A payment under this section is in addition to wages the district would otherwise pay the employee during the school year.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8841.101 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8841 / Section 8841.101
§ 8841.101. GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT POWERS AND DUTIES.
Status: in_force

Except as provided by this chapter, the district has the rights, powers, privileges, functions, and duties provided by the general law of this state, including Chapter 36, Water Code, applicable to groundwater conservation districts created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8494.002 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8494 / Section 8494.002
§ 8494.002. NATURE OF DISTRICT.
Status: in_force

The district is a municipal utility district created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1551.002 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1551 / Section 1551.002
§ 1551.002. PURPOSES.
Status: in_force

The purposes of this chapter are to:

(1) provide uniformity in life, accident, and health benefit coverages for all state officers and employees and their dependents;

(2) enable the state to attract and retain competent and able employees by providing employees and their dependents with life, accident, and health benefit coverages at least equal to those commonly provided in private industry;

(3) foster, promote, and encourage employment by and service to the state as a career profession for individuals of high standards of competence and ability;

(4) recognize and protect the state's investment in each permanent employee by promoting and preserving economic security and good health among employees and their dependents;

(5) foster and develop high standards of employer-employee relationships between the state and its employees;

(6) recognize the long and faithful service and dedication of state officers and employees and encourage them to remain in state service until eligible for retirement by providing health benefits for them and their dependents; and

(7) recognize the service to the state by employees and retired employees of community supervision and corrections departments by extending to them and their dependents the same life, accident, and health benefit coverages as those provided under this chapter to state employees, retired state employees, and their dependents.
Tex. Education Code § 51.202 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 51 / Section 51.202
§ 51.202. RULES AND REGULATIONS.
Status: repealed

(a) The governing board of each state institution of higher education, including public junior colleges, may promulgate rules and regulations for the safety and welfare of students, employees, and property, and other rules and regulations it may deem necessary to carry out the provisions of this subchapter and the governance of the institution, providing for the operation and parking of vehicles on the grounds, streets, drives, alleys, and any other institutional property under its control, including but not limited to the following:

(1) limiting the rate of speed;

(2) assigning parking spaces and designating parking areas and their use and assessing a charge for parking;

(3) prohibiting parking as it deems necessary;

(4) removing vehicles parked in violation of institutional rules and regulations or law at the expense of the violator; and

(5) instituting a system of registration for vehicle identification, including a reasonable charge.

(b) Repealed by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 787 , Sec. 5, eff. September 1, 2015.