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Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 22.15 — TX Code / Code cr / Chapter 22 / Section 22.15
§ 22.15. JUDGMENT FINAL BY DEFAULT.
Status: in_force

When the sureties have been duly cited and fail to answer, and the principal also fails to answer within the time limited for answering in other civil actions, the court shall enter judgment final by default.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8074.0503 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8074 / Section 8074.0503
§ 8074.0503. 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. Transportation Code § 61.008 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 61 / Section 61.008
§ 61.008. LIABILITY TO PILOT.
Status: in_force

(a) A person who pilots a vessel in violation of this chapter is liable for an amount equal to the applicable pilotage rate to the pilot who first demands the amount in writing.

(b) A pilot may bring an action to enforce this section in district court in the county in which the violation occurred.

(c) In an action under Subsection (b), the court shall add to the amount of any judgment in favor of a pilot court costs and reasonable attorney's fees incurred by the pilot in obtaining the judgment.
Tex. Agriculture Code § 12.001 — TX Code / Code ag / Chapter 12 / Section 12.001
§ 12.001. EXECUTION OF LAWS.
Status: in_force

The department shall execute all applicable laws relating to agriculture.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7952A.0106 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7952A / Section 7952A.0106
§ 7952A.0106. INITIAL DISTRICT TERRITORY.
Status: in_force

(a) The district is initially composed of the territory described by Section 2 of the Act enacting this chapter.

(b) The boundaries and field notes contained in Section 2 of the Act enacting this chapter form a closure. A mistake made in the field notes or in copying the field notes in the legislative process does not affect the district's:

(1) organization, existence, or validity;

(2) right to issue any type of bond for the purposes for which the district is created or to pay the principal of and interest on a bond;

(3) right to impose a tax; or

(4) legality or operation.
Tex. Water Code § 58.475 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 58 / Section 58.475
§ 58.475. ISSUANCE OF BONDS AND LEVY OF TAX.
Status: in_force

(a) After bonds other than preliminary bonds are voted, the board may authorize the issuance of the bonds in whole or in part as they are needed by the district.

(b) The board shall levy and annually assess and collect sufficient taxes to pay principal and interest on the bonds.

(c) The bonds may be approved by the attorney general and registered by the comptroller before the filing of the report of the Texas Water Rights Commission under Section 58.451 of this code.
Tex. Agriculture Code § 132.083 — TX Code / Code ag / Chapter 132 / Section 132.083
§ 132.083. IMPROPER USE OF THE PREFIX "U.
Status: in_force

S." (a) A person commits an offense if the person uses the prefix "U.S." on grades and weight classes of shell eggs that are not graded under official United States Department of Agriculture supervision.

(b) An offense under this section is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not less than $50 nor more than $1,000.
Tex. Education Code § 29.3535 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 29 / Section 29.3535
§ 29.3535. PROMOTION OF PROGRAM.
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any other law, the comptroller or the comptroller's designee may enter into contracts or agreements and engage in marketing, advertising, and other activities to promote, market, and advertise the development and use of the program. The comptroller may use money from the program fund to pay for activities authorized under this section.
Tex. Transportation Code § 370.253 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 370 / Section 370.253
§ 370.253. SURETY BONDS.
Status: in_force

(a) Before beginning a term, each director shall execute a surety bond in the amount of $25,000, and the secretary and treasurer shall execute a surety bond in the amount of $50,000.

(b) Each surety bond must be:

(1) conditioned on the faithful performance of the duties of office;

(2) executed by a surety company authorized to transact business in this state; and

(3) filed with the secretary of state's office.

(c) The authority shall pay the expense of the bonds.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3980.0301 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3980 / Section 3980.0301
§ 3980.0301. GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES.
Status: in_force

The district has the powers and duties necessary to accomplish the purposes for which the district is created.
Tex. Education Code § 11.178 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 11 / Section 11.178
§ 11.178. PROHIBITION AGAINST USE OF SCHOOL DISTRICT RESOURCES FOR HOTEL.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, "hotel" means a building in which members of the public obtain sleeping accommodations for consideration. The term includes a motel.

(b) The board of trustees of an independent school district may not impose taxes, issue bonds, use or authorize the use of school district employees, use or authorize the use of school district property, money, or other resources, or acquire property for the design, construction, renovation, or operation of a hotel.

(c) The board of trustees of an independent school district may not enter into a lease, contract, or other agreement that:

(1) obligates the board to engage in an activity prohibited by Subsection (b); or

(2) obligates the use of district employees or resources in a manner prohibited by Subsection (b).
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 361.951 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 361 / Section 361.951
§ 361.951. SHORT TITLE.
Status: in_force

This subchapter may be cited as the Manufacturer Responsibility and Consumer Convenience Computer Equipment Collection and Recovery Act.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8504.204 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8504 / Section 8504.204
§ 8504.204. ESTABLISHMENT OF PROGRAM.
Status: in_force

Each economic development program must be established by formal action of the board. The board shall:

(1) establish the goals of the program;

(2) impose requirements on persons participating in and receiving the benefits of the program; and

(3) provide restrictions, procedures, and budget limits that the board determines are necessary to ensure that the governmental purposes of this subchapter and the program are achieved.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3971.0102 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3971 / Section 3971.0102
§ 3971.0102. NATURE OF DISTRICT.
Status: in_force

The district is a special district created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3986.0109 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3986 / Section 3986.0109
§ 3986.0109. COMPLIANCE WITH AND ENFORCEABILITY OF MUNICIPAL CONSENT AGREEMENT, ORDINANCE, OR RESOLUTION.
Status: in_force

(a) The district shall comply with all applicable requirements of any ordinance or resolution that consents to the creation of the district or to the inclusion of land in the district.

(b) Any agreement between the district and a municipality related to the municipality's consent to the creation of the district, including a development agreement, is valid and enforceable.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7984A.0305 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7984A / Section 7984A.0305
§ 7984A.0305. COMPLIANCE WITH MUNICIPAL CONSENT ORDINANCE OR RESOLUTION.
Status: in_force

The district shall comply with all applicable requirements of any ordinance or resolution that is adopted under Section 54.016 or 54.0165, Water Code, and that consents to the creation of the district or to the inclusion of land in the district.
Tex. Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 98B.005 — TX Code / Code cp / Chapter 98B / Section 98B.005
§ 98B.005. CAUSE OF ACTION CUMULATIVE.
Status: in_force

The cause of action created by this chapter is cumulative of any other remedy provided by common law or statute.
Tex. Transportation Code § 173.353 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 173 / Section 173.353
§ 173.353. PREEMPTION OF OTHER SALES AND USE TAXES.
Status: in_force

The tax imposed under this subchapter preempts all other local sales and use taxes that would otherwise be imposed on district property.
Tex. Election Code § 31.034 — TX Code / Code el / Chapter 31 / Section 31.034
§ 31.034. ELIGIBILITY.
Status: in_force

To be eligible for appointment as county elections administrator, a person must be a qualified voter of the state.
Tex. Government Code § 30.017515 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 30 / Section 30.017515
§ 30.017515. JUDGE.
Status: in_force

(a) A municipal court of record is presided over by a municipal judge.

(b) A municipal judge is appointed by the mayor with the concurrence of the governing body of the municipality and serves at the pleasure of the governing body.

(c) A municipal judge shall:

(1) devote as much time to the office as necessary; and

(2) take judicial notice of state law, municipal ordinances, and the corporate limits of the municipality.

(d) If there is more than one municipal judge appointed under Subsection (b), the mayor shall appoint one of the judges as the presiding municipal judge.

(e) A municipal judge is entitled to a salary from the municipality, the amount of which is determined by the governing body of the municipality. The amount of a municipal judge's salary may not be based directly or indirectly on fines, fees, or costs collected by the court.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1008.251 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1008 / Section 1008.251
§ 1008.251. GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS.
Status: in_force

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

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

(2) equipping buildings or improvements for hospital purposes.
Tex. Parks and Wildlife Code § 68.019 — TX Code / Code pw / Chapter 68 / Section 68.019
§ 68.019. APPLICABILITY OF CHAPTER.
Status: in_force

All species and subspecies of wildlife classified as endangered are governed by this chapter to the exclusion of other regulatory and licensing laws.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7222.0104 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7222 / Section 7222.0104
§ 7222.0104. APPLICABILITY OF OTHER LAW.
Status: in_force

Except as otherwise provided by this chapter, Chapters 49 and 65, Water Code, apply to the district.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1018.201 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1018 / Section 1018.201
§ 1018.201. GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS.
Status: in_force

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

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

(2) equipping buildings or improvements for hospital purposes.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7980A.0304 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7980A / Section 7980A.0304
§ 7980A.0304. ROAD STANDARDS AND REQUIREMENTS.
Status: in_force

(a) A road project must meet all applicable construction standards, zoning and subdivision requirements, and regulations of each municipality in whose corporate limits or extraterritorial jurisdiction the road project is located.

(b) If a road project is not located in the corporate limits or extraterritorial jurisdiction of a municipality, the road project must meet all applicable construction standards, subdivision requirements, and regulations of each county in which the road project is located.

(c) If the state will maintain and operate the road, the Texas Transportation Commission must approve the plans and specifications of the road project.
Tex. Occupations Code § 2301.154 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 2301 / Section 2301.154
§ 2301.154. DELEGATION OF POWERS.
Status: in_force

(a) The director may delegate any of the director's powers to one or more of the division's employees.

(b) The board by rule may delegate any power relating to a contested case hearing brought under this chapter or Chapter 503, Transportation Code, other than the power to issue a final order, to:

(1) one or more of the board's members;

(2) the executive director;

(3) the director; or

(4) one or more of the department's employees.

(c) The board by rule may delegate the authority to issue a final order in a contested case hearing brought under this chapter or Chapter 503, Transportation Code, to:

(1) one or more of the board's members;

(2) the executive director; or

(3) the director of a division within the department designated by the board or the executive director to carry out the requirements of this chapter.

(d) The board by rule may delegate any power relating to a complaint investigation to any person employed by the department.

(e) An action taken by a person to whom a power or other authority is delegated under Subsection (b) or (c), including the issuance of an order, is considered an action of the board and may not be appealed to the board.
Tex. Business Organizations Code § 200.501 — TX Code / Code bo / Chapter 200 / Section 200.501
§ 200.501. EXAMINATION OF RECORDS.
Status: in_force

(a) On written demand stating a proper purpose, a shareholder of record of a real estate investment trust for at least six months immediately preceding the shareholder's demand, or a holder of record of at least five percent of all of the outstanding shares of a real estate investment trust, is entitled to examine and copy, at a reasonable time, the real estate investment trust's relevant books and records of account, minutes, and share transfer records. The examination may be conducted in person or through an agent or attorney.

(b) This section does not impair the power of a court, on the presentation of proof of proper purpose by a shareholder, to compel the production for examination by the shareholder of the books and records of account, minutes, and share transfer records of a real estate investment trust, regardless of the period during which the shareholder was a record holder and regardless of the number of shares held by the person.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 382.655 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 382 / Section 382.655
§ 382.655. EXPIRATION.
Status: in_force

This subchapter expires September 1, 2031.
Tex. Government Code § 483.102 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 483 / Section 483.102
§ 483.102. DIRECTOR; DUTIES.
Status: in_force

(a) The governor shall employ a director of the office. The director serves at the pleasure of the governor.

(b) The director must have demonstrated:

(1) experience in the field of advanced nuclear energy; and

(2) executive and organizational ability.

(c) The director may not have any direct or indirect interests that substantially conflict with the director's duties.

(d) The director shall:

(1) manage the affairs of the office;

(2) administer programs established by this chapter; and

(3) establish appropriate milestones and standards to ensure proper use of money under this chapter.

(e) The director may hire staff as necessary to implement the duties of the office under this chapter.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8120.023 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8120 / Section 8120.023
§ 8120.023. CONFIRMATION AND INITIAL DIRECTORS' ELECTION.
Status: in_force

(a) The temporary directors shall hold an election to confirm the creation of the district and to elect five directors as provided by Section 49.102, Water Code.

(b) Section 41.001(a), Election Code, does not apply to a confirmation and initial directors' election held under this section.
Tex. Water Code § 51.872 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 51 / Section 51.872
§ 51.872. AUTHORITY TO TRANSFER DISTRICT BETWEEN MUNICIPALITIES' EXTRATERRITORIAL JURISDICTION.
Status: in_force

The board of directors of a district by order may transfer the district from the extraterritorial jurisdiction of a municipality to the extraterritorial jurisdiction of another municipality if the board finds that:

(1) as of January 1, 1993, the municipality that has extraterritorial jurisdiction over the district excluded the district from the service area of the municipality's municipally owned water or sewer utility system;

(2) the other municipality has included or agreed to include the district within the service area of the municipality's municipally owned water or sewer utility system, and the municipality has adopted a water or sewer utility service plan agreeable to the board; and

(3) the municipally owned water or sewer utility system of the other municipality has agreed to provide the service to the district within one year.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3948.003 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3948 / Section 3948.003
§ 3948.003. PURPOSE; DECLARATION OF INTENT.
Status: in_force

(a) The creation of the district is essential to accomplish the purposes of Sections 52 and 52-a, Article III, and Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution, and other public purposes stated in this chapter. By creating the district and in authorizing the city, the county, and other political subdivisions to contract with the district, the legislature has established a program to accomplish the public purposes set out in Section 52-a, Article III, Texas Constitution.

(b) The creation of the district is necessary to promote, develop, encourage, and maintain employment, commerce, transportation, housing, tourism, recreation, the arts, entertainment, economic development, safety, and the public welfare in the district, and to accomplish the redevelopment of land in the district.

(c) This chapter and the creation of the district may not be interpreted to relieve the city or the county from providing the level of services provided as of the effective date of the Act enacting this chapter to the area in the district. The district is created to supplement and not to supplant city or county services provided in the district.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8106.101 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8106 / Section 8106.101
§ 8106.101. GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES.
Status: in_force

The district has all of the rights, powers, privileges, authority, and functions conferred by the general laws of the state relating to municipal utility districts created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution, including those conferred by Chapters 49 and 54, Water Code.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 751.012 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 751 / Section 751.012
§ 751.012. INSPECTIONS.
Status: in_force

(a) The county health authority may inspect a mass gathering during the mass gathering to ensure that the minimum standards of health and sanitation prescribed by state and local laws, rules, and orders are being maintained. If the county health authority determines a violation of the minimum standards is occurring, the health authority may order the promoter of the mass gathering to correct the violation.

(b) The county fire marshal or the person designated under Section 751.005(c) may inspect a mass gathering during the mass gathering to ensure that the minimum standards for ensuring public fire safety and order as prescribed by state and local laws, rules, and orders are being maintained. If the marshal or commissioners court designee determines a violation of the minimum standards is occurring, the marshal or designee may order the promoter of the mass gathering to correct the violation.

(c) The sheriff may inspect a mass gathering during the mass gathering to ensure that the minimum standards for ensuring public safety and order prescribed by state and local laws, rules, and orders are being maintained. If the sheriff determines a violation of the minimum standards is occurring, the sheriff may order the promoter of the mass gathering to correct the violation.

(d) A promoter who fails to comply with an order issued under this section commits an offense. An offense under this section is a Class C misdemeanor.
Tex. Government Code § 411.0209 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 411 / Section 411.0209
§ 411.0209. DEPARTMENT ASSISTANCE AT INTERNATIONAL BORDER CHECKPOINTS.
Status: in_force

(a) To prevent the unlawful transfer of contraband from this state to the United Mexican States and other unlawful activity, the department shall implement a strategy for providing to federal authorities and to local law enforcement authorities working with those federal authorities at international border checkpoints assistance in the interdiction of weapons, bulk currency, stolen vehicles, and other contraband, and of fugitives, being smuggled into the United Mexican States.

(b) The department may share with the federal government the cost of staffing any international border checkpoints for the purposes described by this section.

(c) The director and applicable local law enforcement authorities shall adopt procedures as necessary to administer this section.
Tex. Human Resources Code § 152.1841 — TX Code / Code hr / Chapter 152 / Section 152.1841
§ 152.1841. NUECES COUNTY.
Status: in_force

(a) The juvenile board of Nueces County is composed of the county judge, the district judges in Nueces County, and the judge of the County Court at Law No. 5 of Nueces County.

(b) The commissioners court shall pay the board members annual additional compensation set by the commissioners court at not less than $4,200 or more than $12,000 for the added duties imposed on the members. The additional compensation is in lieu of any other compensation provided by law for service on the juvenile board.

(c) The commissioners court shall provide the juvenile probation officers with:

(1) automobiles and their maintenance and operating expenses for use in official duties; or

(2) an automobile allowance for the use of a personal automobile on official business in the amount determined to be necessary by the commissioners court.

(d) The juvenile board may require a juvenile probation officer or institution superintendent to obtain a surety or personal bond conditioned on faithful performance of duty in an amount determined by the board.

(e) The juvenile board may suspend or remove a juvenile probation officer or an institution superintendent at any time for good cause. The chief probation officer, with the approval of the board, may suspend or remove an assistant probation officer for good cause after the assistant is notified and afforded an opportunity to appear before the board.

(f) The commissioners court shall provide necessary funds to maintain and operate the juvenile probation department.

(g) Sections 152.0002, 152.0004, 152.0005, 152.0006, 152.0007, and 152.0008 do not apply to the juvenile board of Nueces County.
Tex. Local Government Code § 111.007 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 111 / Section 111.007
§ 111.007. PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED BUDGET.
Status: in_force

(a) The commissioners court shall hold a public hearing on the proposed budget. Any person may attend and may participate in the hearing.

(b) The commissioners court shall hold the hearing not later than the 25th day after the day the budget is filed under Section 111.006 but before the commissioners court adopts the county's ad valorem tax rate for the current tax year.

(c) The commissioners court shall give public notice that it will consider the proposed budget on the date of the hearing. The notice must state the date, time, and location of the hearing. The notice must include, in type of a size at least equal to the type used for other items in the notice, any statement required to be included in the proposed budget under Section 111.003(b). The commissioners court shall give notice under this subsection:

(1) not earlier than the 30th day before the date of the hearing; and

(2) not later than the 10th day before the date of the hearing.
Tex. Government Code § 477.0002 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 477 / Section 477.0002
§ 477.0002. ELIGIBILITY AS ENDORSING MUNICIPALITY.
Status: in_force

Only a municipality with a population of one million or more is eligible as an endorsing municipality under this chapter.