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Tex. Government Code § 824.304 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 824 / Section 824.304
§ 824.304. DISABILITY RETIREMENT BENEFITS.
Status: in_force

(a) Subject to Section 824.310, if a member has a total of less than 10 years of service credit in the retirement system on the date of disability retirement, the retirement system shall pay the person a disability retirement annuity of $150 a month for the shortest of the following periods:

(1) the duration of the disability;

(2) the number of months of creditable service the person has at retirement; or

(3) the duration of the person's life.

(b) Subject to Section 824.310, if a member has a total of at least 10 years of service credit in the retirement system on the date of disability retirement, the retirement system shall pay the person for the duration of the disability a disability retirement annuity in an amount equal to the greater of:

(1) a standard service retirement annuity computed under Section 824.203; or

(2) $150 a month.

(c) Before the 31st day after the date on which the medical board certifies a member's disability, the member may reinstate withdrawn contributions and make deposits for military service and equivalent membership service and receive service credit as provided by this subtitle.

(d) The minimum benefits provided by this section are subject to reduction under rules adopted under Section 824.310 and are also subject to reduction in the same manner as other benefits because of the selection of an optional retirement annuity.
Tex. Business & Commerce Code § 2A.220 — TX Code / Code bc / Chapter 2A / Section 2A.220
§ 2A.220. EFFECT OF DEFAULT ON RISK OF LOSS.
Status: in_force

(a) Where risk of loss is to pass to the lessee and the time of passage is not stated:

(1) if a tender or delivery of goods so fails to conform to the lease contract as to give a right of rejection, the risk of their loss remains with the lessor, or, in the case of a finance lease, the supplier, until cure or acceptance; or

(2) if the lessee rightfully revokes acceptance, the lessee, to the extent of any deficiency in the lessee's effective insurance coverage, may treat the risk of loss as having remained with the lessor from the beginning.

(b) Whether or not risk of loss is to pass to the lessee, if the lessee as to conforming goods already identified to a lease contract repudiates or is otherwise in default under the lease contract, the lessor, or, in the case of a finance lease, the supplier, to the extent of any deficiency in the lessor's or the supplier's effective insurance coverage may treat the risk of loss as resting on the lessee for a commercially reasonable time.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 262.046 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 262 / Section 262.046
§ 262.046. JUNIOR LIEN BONDS; PARITY BONDS.
Status: in_force

(a) Bonds constituting a junior lien on the revenues or properties may be issued unless prohibited by the bond resolution or the trust indenture.

(b) Parity bonds may be issued under conditions specified by the bond resolution or trust indenture.
Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 45A.203 — TX Code / Code cr / Chapter 45A / Section 45A.203
§ 45A.203. APPEAL BOND.
Status: in_force

(a) An appeal is perfected when the appeal bond has been filed:

(1) with the justice or judge who tried the case; and

(2) not later than the 10th day after the date the judgment was entered.

(b) If an appeal bond is not timely filed, the appellate court does not have jurisdiction over the case and shall remand the case to the justice or municipal court for execution of the sentence.

(c) The amount of an appeal bond may not be less than the greater of:

(1) twice the amount of the fine and costs adjudged against the defendant; or

(2) $50.

(d) If an appeal bond otherwise meets the requirements of this code, the court, without requiring a court appearance by the defendant, shall approve the appeal bond in the amount the court notified the defendant would be approved under Article 27.14(b).

(e) An appeal bond must be made payable to the State of Texas and must:

(1) state that the defendant was convicted in the case and has appealed; and

(2) be conditioned on the defendant:

(A) making a personal appearance before the court to which the appeal is taken:

(i) immediately, if the court is in session; or

(ii) if the court is not in session, at the next regular term of the court, provided that the bond states the time and place of that session; and

(B) remaining at the court from day to day and term to term to answer in the case.
Tex. Government Code § 437.224 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 437 / Section 437.224
§ 437.224. VOTING.
Status: in_force

(a) A unit, force, division, or command of the Texas military forces that is engaged in regular training on a day on which a primary, general, or special election for a state or federal office is held shall provide time off or arrange duty hours to permit all personnel to vote in the election.

(b) This section does not apply during war, invasion, insurrection, riot, or tumult, during imminent danger of one of those situations, or during annual active duty for training not exceeding 15 days.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3953.054 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3953 / Section 3953.054
§ 3953.054. REMOVAL OF DIRECTORS.
Status: in_force

(a) The board shall remove a director if the director has missed at least half the meetings scheduled during the preceding 12 months.

(b) A director removed under this section may file a written appeal with the governing body of the city. The governing body may reinstate the director if the body finds that the removal was unwarranted under the circumstances after considering the reasons for the absences.
Tex. Government Code § 24.589 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 24 / Section 24.589
§ 24.589.
Status: in_force

Sec. 24.589. 445TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT (CAMERON COUNTY). (a) The 445th Judicial District is composed of Cameron County.

(b) The 445th District Court shall give preference to criminal law cases.
Tex. Education Code § 73.112 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 73 / Section 73.112
§ 73.112. TREATMENT OF INDIGENT PATIENTS.
Status: in_force

(a) The institution may enter into a contract with a county, public hospital, or hospital district to provide treatment to residents of the county or service area who are eligible for health care assistance under Chapter 61, Health and Safety Code (Indigent Health Care and Treatment Act).

(b) The liability of a county, public hospital, or hospital district to the institution for the treatment of residents of the county or service area by the institution shall not exceed the responsibility of a county as provided for in Chapter 61, Health and Safety Code, unless agreed to by the county, public hospital, or hospital district in a contract entered into pursuant to this section.

(c) If a contract is entered into pursuant to this section, the liability of a county, public hospital, or hospital district under the contract shall take into consideration the actual costs of the institution in providing health care services pursuant to the contract, but in no event shall the liability exceed such costs.

(d) If a contract is not entered into pursuant to this section, the institution shall receive the approval of a county, public hospital, or hospital district before providing nonemergency health care services to an eligible resident of the county or service area. If such approval is not received, the county, public hospital, or hospital district is not liable to the institution for any nonemergency care provided to such persons. If such approval is received, the county, public hospital, or hospital district is liable to the institution as provided in Subsection (b) for the services provided by the institution to such persons.

(e) As used in this section, "eligible resident," "hospital district," "public hospital," and "service area" have the meanings assigned by Chapter 61, Health and Safety Code.
Tex. Water Code § 5.1765 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 5 / Section 5.1765
§ 5.1765. PUBLICATION OF INFORMATION REGARDING COMPLAINT PROCEDURES AND POLICIES.
Status: in_force

The commission shall establish a process for educating the public regarding the commission's complaint policies and procedures. As part of the public education process, the commission shall make available to the public in pamphlet form an explanation of the complaint policies and procedures, including information regarding and standards applicable to the collection and preservation of credible evidence of environmental problems by members of the public.
Tex. Government Code § 552.2211 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 552 / Section 552.2211
§ 552.2211. PRODUCTION OF PUBLIC INFORMATION WHEN ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES CLOSED.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided by Section 552.233, if a governmental body closes its physical offices, but requires staff to work, including remotely, then the governmental body shall make a good faith effort to continue responding to applications for public information, to the extent staff have access to public information responsive to an application, pursuant to this chapter while its administrative offices are closed.

(b) Failure to respond to requests in accordance with Subsection (a) may constitute a refusal to request an attorney general's decision as provided by Subchapter G or a refusal to supply public information or information that the attorney general has determined is public information that is not excepted from disclosure under Subchapter C as described by Section 552.321(a).
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 775.019 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 775 / Section 775.019
§ 775.019. ELECTION RESULT AND COMMISSIONERS COURT ORDER.
Status: repealed

(a) A district is created and organized under this chapter if a majority of the votes cast in the election favor creation of the district.

(b) A district may not include territory in a municipality's limits or extraterritorial jurisdiction unless a majority of the voters residing in that territory who vote at the election vote in favor of creating the district and imposing a tax. The exclusion of that territory does not affect the creation of a district that includes the remainder of the proposed territory if the commissioners court's findings under Section 775.017 are favorable to the district's creation.

(c) Repealed by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 620, Sec. 2, eff. June 16, 1991.

(d) If a majority of those voting at the election vote against creation of the district, the commissioners court may not order another election for at least one year after the date of the official canvass of the most recent election concerning creation of the district. A subsequent election must be held in the same manner provided by this chapter for the original creation election.

(e) When a district is created, the commissioners court of each county in which the district is located shall enter in its minutes an order that reads substantially as follows:

Whereas, at an election held on the ______ day of ____________, 19___, in that part of ____________ County, State of Texas, described as (insert description unless the district is countywide), there was submitted to the qualified voters the question of whether that territory should be formed into an emergency services district under state law; and

Whereas, at the election ______ votes were cast in favor of formation of the district and ______ votes were cast against formation; and

Whereas, the formation of the emergency services district received the affirmative vote of the majority of the votes cast at the election as provided by law;

Now, therefore, the Commissioners Court of ____________ County, State of Texas, finds and orders that the tract described in this order has been duly and legally formed into an emergency services district (or a portion thereof) under the name of ____________, under Article III, Section 48-e, of the Texas Constitution, as proposed by S.J.R. No. 27, Acts of the 70th Legislature, Regular Session, 1987, and adopted by the voters at an election held November 3, 1987, and has the powers vested by law in the district.

(f) Repealed by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 298 (S.B. 1794), Sec. 7(2), eff. March 1, 2024.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7962.0301 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7962 / Section 7962.0301
§ 7962.0301. 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. Natural Resources Code § 32.156 — TX Code / Code nr / Chapter 32 / Section 32.156
§ 32.156. FORFEITURE.
Status: in_force

Each lease is subject to forfeiture by the commissioner under the conditions and in the manner provided by Section 52.176 of this code.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3985.0504 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3985 / Section 3985.0504
§ 3985.0504. BONDS SECURED BY REVENUE OR CONTRACT PAYMENTS.
Status: in_force

The district may issue, without an election, bonds secured by:

(1) revenue other than ad valorem taxes, including contract revenues; or

(2) contract payments, provided that the requirements of Section 49.108, Water Code, have been met.
Tex. Property Code § 207.002 — TX Code / Code pr / Chapter 207 / Section 207.002
§ 207.002. APPLICABILITY.
Status: in_force

(a) This chapter applies to a subdivision with a property owners' association that is entitled to levy regular or special assessments.

(b) This chapter does not apply to a condominium council of owners governed by Chapter 81 or a condominium unit owners' association governed by Chapter 82.
Tex. Transportation Code § 451.607 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 451 / Section 451.607
§ 451.607. ELECTION.
Status: in_force

(a) An election to withdraw from an authority ordered under this subchapter must be held on the first applicable uniform election date occurring after the expiration of 90 days after the date the governing body orders the election.

(b) The governing body shall give notice of the election to the board, the Texas Department of Transportation, and the comptroller immediately on calling the election.

(c) At the election the ballot shall be printed to provide for voting for or against the proposition: "Shall the (name of authority) be continued in (name of unit of election)?"

(d) The election shall be held in the regular precincts and at the regular voting places.
Tex. Business Organizations Code § 2.011 — TX Code / Code bo / Chapter 2 / Section 2.011
§ 2.011. PURPOSES OF COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION.
Status: in_force

(a) A person may organize a cooperative association under this code to acquire, produce, build, operate, manufacture, furnish, exchange, or distribute any type of property, commodities, goods, or services for the primary and mutual benefit of the members of the cooperative association.

(b) A cooperative association may not be organized to:

(1) serve or function as a health maintenance organization;

(2) furnish medical or health care; or

(3) employ or contract with a health care provider in a manner prohibited by the statute under which the provider is licensed.

(c) A cooperative association may not directly or indirectly engage in a health maintenance organization or a prepaid legal service corporation.
Tex. Insurance Code § 801.151 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 801 / Section 801.151
§ 801.151. ISSUANCE OF CERTIFICATE PROHIBITED.
Status: in_force

Except as provided by Sections 801.153 and 801.154, the department may not issue a certificate of authority to an applicant if a corporate officer or member of the board of directors of the applicant has been convicted of a felony involving:

(1) moral turpitude; or

(2) breach of a fiduciary duty.
Tex. Government Code § 2059.101 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2059 / Section 2059.101
§ 2059.101. NETWORK SECURITY CENTER.
Status: in_force

The command shall establish a network security center to provide network security services to state agencies.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 361.135 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 361 / Section 361.135
§ 361.135. INDUSTRIAL SOLID WASTE AND HAZARDOUS WASTE FACILITY FEE.
Status: in_force

(a) The annual facility fee prescribed by this section is imposed on each person who holds one or more permits for the management of Class I industrial solid waste or hazardous waste or is operating a waste management unit subject to the requirement for permit authorization to process, store, or dispose of Class I industrial solid waste or hazardous waste during any part of the year.

(b) The commission by rule shall adopt a facility fee schedule for determining the amount of each annual fee to be charged.

(c) The annual facility fee may not be less than $250. The maximum fee for a facility may not exceed $25,000. The annual fee to be charged each Class I industrial solid waste or hazardous waste facility must be that set by the fee schedule adopted by the commission.

(d) The commission shall collect the facility fee imposed under this section.

(e) During a year in which a facility subject to interim status hazardous waste management requirements receives a final permit, the facility fee under this section may be imposed only on one of those classifications.
Tex. Insurance Code § 2211.206 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 2211 / Section 2211.206
§ 2211.206. TERMS OF ISSUANCE.
Status: in_force

(a) Public securities issued under this subchapter may be issued at a public or private sale.

(b) Public securities must:

(1) be issued in the name of the association; and

(2) mature not more than 10 years after the date issued.
Tex. Insurance Code § 2211.155 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 2211 / Section 2211.155
§ 2211.155. INSPECTION RESULTS; REINSPECTION.
Status: in_force

(a) If, after an inspection, the inspection bureau determines that property meets the underwriting standards established in the plan of operation, the applicant must be informed in writing of that determination and the association shall issue a policy or binder. If the property does not meet the underwriting standards, the applicant must be informed in writing of the reason for the failure of the property to meet the standards.

(b) If, at any time, an applicant whose property did not meet the underwriting standards makes improvements to the property or the property's condition that the applicant believes are sufficient to make the property meet the standards, an inspection bureau representative shall reinspect the property on request. In any case, the applicant is eligible for one reinspection on or before the 60th day after the date of the initial inspection.

(c) If, on reinspection, the property meets the underwriting standards, the applicant must be informed in writing of that fact and the association shall issue a policy or binder.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8512.0209 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8512 / Section 8512.0209
§ 8512.0209. AUTHORITY'S DOMICILE AND OFFICE.
Status: in_force

(a) The authority's domicile is in the city of New Braunfels, Comal County.

(b) The authority shall maintain an office in the city of New Braunfels, Comal County.

(c) The general manager is in charge of the authority's office.
Tex. Insurance Code § 6002.001 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 6002 / Section 6002.001
§ 6002.001. PURPOSE.
Status: in_force

The purpose of this chapter is to safeguard lives and property by:

(1) regulating the planning, certifying, leasing, selling, servicing, installing, monitoring, and maintaining of fire detection and fire alarm devices and systems; and

(2) except as provided by rules adopted under Section 6002.051 or 6002.052, prohibiting fire detection and fire alarm devices, equipment, and systems not labeled or listed by a nationally recognized testing laboratory.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3833.255 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3833 / Section 3833.255
§ 3833.255. DISADVANTAGED BUSINESSES.
Status: in_force

Section 375.222, Local Government Code, applies to the district.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3893.105 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3893 / Section 3893.105
§ 3893.105. CONTRACT FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT AND SECURITY SERVICES.
Status: in_force

The district may contract with:

(1) Harris County or the City of Houston for the county or city to provide law enforcement and security services in the district for a fee; or

(2) a private entity for the private entity to provide supplemental security services.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8109.156 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8109 / Section 8109.156
§ 8109.156. NO TOLL ROADS.
Status: in_force

The district may not construct, acquire, maintain, or operate a toll road.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 290.151 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 290 / Section 290.151
§ 290.151. BUDGET.
Status: in_force

(a) Each year, the commission shall prepare a budget for the following fiscal year that includes:

(1) proposed expenditures and disbursements;

(2) estimated receipts and collections; and

(3) the rates and amounts of any taxes that the commission intends to impose during the year.

(b) The commission shall hold a public hearing on the proposed budget. Not later than the 10th day before the date of the hearing, the commission shall publish at least once notice of the hearing in a newspaper of general circulation in the county in which the district is located.

(c) Any district taxpayer is entitled to appear at the time and place designated in the public notice and to be heard regarding any item shown in the proposed budget.
Tex. Finance Code § 396.252 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 396 / Section 396.252
§ 396.252. FRAUDULENT, DECEPTIVE, OR MISLEADING REPRESENTATIONS.
Status: in_force

In enforcing a child support obligation, a private child support enforcement agency or employee of the agency may not:

(1) identify the agency by any name other than one by which the agency is authorized to do business under the laws of this state;

(2) falsely represent the nature of the child support enforcement activities in which the agency is authorized by law to engage; or

(3) falsely represent that an oral or written communication is the communication of an attorney.
Tex. Election Code § 3.006 — TX Code / Code el / Chapter 3 / Section 3.006
§ 3.006. CONTENTS OF ELECTION ORDER.
Status: in_force

In addition to any other elements required to be included in an election order by other law, each election order must state the date of the election and the offices or measures to be voted on at the election.
Tex. Natural Resources Code § 89.025 — TX Code / Code nr / Chapter 89 / Section 89.025
§ 89.025. ENHANCED OIL RECOVERY PROJECT.
Status: in_force

(a) For purposes of Section 89.023(a)(3)(C), an inactive well is considered to be part of an enhanced oil recovery project if the well is located on a unit or lease or in a field associated with such a project.

(b) A statement that an inactive well is part of an enhanced oil recovery project may not be transferred to a new operator of an existing inactive well. A new operator of an existing inactive well must file a new statement that the well is part of such a project or otherwise comply with the requirements of this subchapter on or before the deadline provided by Section 89.022(b). This subsection does not prohibit the transfer of a statement that a well is part of an enhanced oil recovery project in the event of a change of name of an operator.