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Tex. Government Code § 2155.149 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2155 / Section 2155.149
§ 2155.149. CERTAIN PURCHASES BY VETERANS' LAND BOARD.
Status: in_force

(a) The Veterans' Land Board is delegated all purchasing functions relating to veterans homes and veterans cemeteries.

(b) The Veterans' Land Board shall acquire goods and services under Subsection (a) by any procurement method that provides the best value to the Veterans' Land Board. The Veterans' Land Board shall consider the best value standards listed in Section 2155.074.

(c) At the request of the Veterans' Land Board, the comptroller shall procure goods and services described by Subsection (a) for the Veterans' Land Board. The Veterans' Land Board may use the services of the comptroller in procuring goods and services described by Subsection (a).
Tex. Government Code § 549.0103 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 549 / Section 549.0103
§ 549.0103. VOLUNTARY NEGOTIATION FOR MANUFACTURER AND LABELER SUPPLEMENTAL REBATES.
Status: in_force

A manufacturer or labeler that sells prescription drugs in this state may voluntarily negotiate with the commission and enter into an agreement to provide supplemental rebates for prescription drugs provided under:

(1) the Medicaid vendor drug program in excess of the Medicaid rebates required by 42 U.S.C. Section 1396r-8;

(2) the child health plan program; and

(3) any other state program the commission or a health and human services agency administers, including a community mental health center or state mental health hospital.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 382.0512 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 382 / Section 382.0512
§ 382.0512. MODIFICATION OF EXISTING FACILITY.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided in Subsection (b), in determining whether a proposed change at an existing facility is a modification, the commission may not consider the effect on emissions of:

(1) any air pollution control method applied to a source; or

(2) any decreases in emissions from other sources.

(b) In determining whether a proposed change at an existing facility that meets the criteria of Section 382.003(9)(E) results in a net increase in allowable emissions, the commission shall consider the effect on emissions of:

(1) any air pollution control method applied to the facility;

(2) any decreases in allowable emissions from other facilities that have received a preconstruction permit or permit amendment no earlier than 120 months before the change will occur; and

(3) any decreases in actual emissions from other facilities that meet the criteria of Section 382.003(9)(E)(i) or (ii).

(c) Nothing in this section shall be construed to limit the application of otherwise applicable state or federal requirements, nor shall this section be construed to limit the commission's powers of enforcement under this chapter.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3847.001 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3847 / Section 3847.001
§ 3847.001. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this chapter:

(1) "Board" means the board of directors of the district.

(2) "District" means the Airline Improvement District.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 242.267 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 242 / Section 242.267
§ 242.267. COURT VACATING ORDER.
Status: in_force

(a) On a finding described by Subsection (b), a court shall:

(1) on application of an institution, vacate an arbitrator's order with respect to an arbitration conducted at the election of the department; or

(2) on application of the department, vacate an arbitrator's order with respect to an arbitration conducted at the election of an institution.

(b) A court shall vacate an arbitrator's order under Subsection (a) only on a finding that:

(1) the order was procured by corruption, fraud, or misrepresentation;

(2) the decision of the arbitrator was arbitrary or capricious and against the weight of the evidence; or

(3) the order exceeded the jurisdiction of the arbitrator under Section 242.264(a).

(c) If the order is vacated, the dispute shall be remanded to the department for another arbitration proceeding.

(d) A suit to vacate an arbitrator's order must be filed not later than the 30th day after:

(1) the date of the award; or

(2) the date the institution or department knew or should have known of a basis for suit under this section, but in no event later than the first anniversary of the date of the order.

(e) Venue for a suit to vacate an arbitrator's order is in the county in which the arbitration was conducted.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7930.052 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7930 / Section 7930.052
§ 7930.052. MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT POWERS AND DUTIES.
Status: in_force

The district has the powers and duties provided by the general law of this state, including Chapters 49 and 54, Water Code, applicable to municipal utility districts created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Tex. Family Code § 158.304 — TX Code / Code fa / Chapter 158 / Section 158.304
§ 158.304. ADDITIONAL ARREARAGES.
Status: in_force

If the notice of application for judicial writ of withholding states that the obligor has repeatedly failed to pay support in accordance with the underlying support order, the judicial writ may include arrearages that accrue between the filing of the notice and the date of the hearing or the issuance of a judicial writ of withholding.
Tex. Property Code § 80.008 — TX Code / Code pr / Chapter 80 / Section 80.008
§ 80.008. NOTICE OF PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER; LENDER'S NOTICES.
Status: in_force

(a) If, after August 31, 1987, a museum accepts a loan of property for an indefinite term or for a term in excess of seven years, the museum shall inform the lender in writing at the time of the loan of the provisions of this chapter.

(b) The lender of property to a museum shall notify the museum promptly in writing of any changes of address or change in ownership of the property.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 481.307 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 481 / Section 481.307
§ 481.307.
Status: in_force

Sec. 481.307. OPTIONS FOLLOWING DECISION: PAY OR APPEAL. Before the 31st day after the date the order under Section 481.306 that imposes an administrative penalty becomes final, the person shall:

(1) pay the penalty; or

(2) file a petition for judicial review of the order contesting the occurrence of the violation, the amount of the penalty, or both.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8832.105 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8832 / Section 8832.105
§ 8832.105. LOGS.
Status: in_force

As permitted by Chapter 36, Water Code, the district may require that:

(1) accurate driller's logs be kept of the drilling, equipping, and completion of a well into a groundwater reservoir in the district; and

(2) a copy of a driller's log and of any electric log that may be made of the well be filed with the district.
Tex. Water Code § 27.049 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 27 / Section 27.049
§ 27.049. MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING.
Status: in_force

The commission and the railroad commission, as necessary to comply with this subchapter, by rule shall:

(1) amend the memorandum of understanding recorded in 16 T.A.C. Section 3.30; or

(2) enter into a new memorandum of understanding.
Tex. Government Code § 406.008 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 406 / Section 406.008
§ 406.008. COMMISSION; NOTARY MATERIALS.
Status: repealed

(a) Immediately after the qualification of a notary public, the secretary of state shall send notice of appointment along with a commission to the notary public. The commission is effective as of the date of qualification.

(b) When the commission is issued, the secretary of state shall supply the notary public with:

(1) materials outlining the powers and duties of the office;

(2) a list of prohibited acts;

(3) sample forms for an acknowledgment, jurat, and verification and for the administering of an oath, protest, and deposition; and

(4) the identifying number assigned to the notary public.

(c) Repealed by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 719, Sec. 10, eff. Jan. 1, 1996.
Tex. Government Code § 157.106 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 157 / Section 157.106
§ 157.106. PROHIBITED ACTS.
Status: in_force

A person may not advertise, represent to be, or act as a licensed court interpreter unless the person holds an appropriate license under this chapter.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1034.109 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1034 / Section 1034.109
§ 1034.109. COST OF RELOCATING OR ALTERING PROPERTY.
Status: in_force

In exercising the power of eminent domain, if the board requires relocating, raising, lowering, rerouting, changing the grade, or altering the construction of any railroad, highway, pipeline, or electric transmission and electric distribution, telegraph, or telephone line, conduit, pole, or facility, the district must bear the actual cost of relocating, raising, lowering, rerouting, changing the grade, or altering the construction to provide comparable replacement without enhancement of facilities, after deducting the net salvage value derived from the old facility.
Tex. Insurance Code § 2211.251 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 2211 / Section 2211.251
§ 2211.251. SANCTIONS AND ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTIES.
Status: in_force

If the association, the inspection bureau, or a participating insurer is found to be in violation of or to have failed to comply with this chapter, that entity is subject to:

(1) the sanctions authorized by Chapter 82; and

(2) administrative penalties authorized by Chapter 84.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3818.219 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3818 / Section 3818.219
§ 3818.219. TAX AND ASSESSMENT ABATEMENTS.
Status: in_force

The district may grant in the manner authorized by Chapter 312, Tax Code, an abatement for a tax or assessment owed to the district.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 6905.201 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 6905 / Section 6905.201
§ 6905.201. DISTRICT MONEY.
Status: in_force

The district may acquire, hold, use, and dispose of its receipts and money from every source.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3942.0302 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3942 / Section 3942.0302
§ 3942.0302. IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS AND SERVICES.
Status: in_force

(a) The district, using any money available to the district for the purpose, may provide, design, construct, acquire, improve, relocate, operate, maintain, or finance an improvement project or service authorized under this chapter or Chapter 375, Local Government Code.

(b) The district may contract with a governmental or private entity to carry out an action under Subsection (a).

(c) The implementation of a district project or service is a governmental function or service for the purposes of Chapter 791, Government Code.
Tex. Local Government Code § 114.085 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 114 / Section 114.085
§ 114.085. PERSONNEL AND SUPPORT.
Status: in_force

(a) The comptroller, the Texas Association of Counties, and the Texas Conference of Urban Counties shall provide by agreement for the staff and other resources necessary for the operations of the committee.

(b) The committee may accept a gift, grant, or donation from any person.

(c) A member of the committee may not receive compensation but is entitled to reimbursement for travel expenses incurred by the member while conducting the business of the committee, as provided in the General Appropriations Act.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 113.0252 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 113 / Section 113.0252
§ 113.0252. APPROPRIATION CONTINGENCY.
Status: in_force

The consortium is required to implement a provision of this chapter only if the legislature appropriates money specifically for that purpose. If the legislature does not appropriate money specifically for that purpose, the consortium may, but is not required to, implement a provision of this chapter.
Tex. Government Code § 2306.853 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2306 / Section 2306.853
§ 2306.853. NOTICE OF INTENT.
Status: in_force

(a) A property owner of a multifamily housing development may take an action, sell, lease, or otherwise dispose of the development subject to the restriction under Section 2306.852 if the property owner provides notice by mail of the owner's intent to the residents of the development and to the department.

(b) The notice required by Subsection (a) must indicate, as applicable, that the property owner intends to prepay a mortgage under a program described by Section 2306.851(a)(1) or that a contract formed under a program under Section 8, United States Housing Act of 1937 (42 U.S.C. Section 1437f), will expire.

(c) The property owner shall provide the notice required by Subsection (a) before the 90th day preceding the date of mortgage prepayment or contract expiration, as applicable, and as otherwise required by federal law.

(d) The notice required by this section is sufficient if the notice meets the requirements of Section 8(c)(8), United States Housing Act of 1937 (42 U.S.C. Section 1437f(c)(8)).
Tex. Insurance Code § 845.108 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 845 / Section 845.108
§ 845.108. ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES; PERSONNEL.
Status: in_force

(a) The board may, by majority vote:

(1) contract for administrative, management, or support services;

(2) hire an executive director;

(3) contract with a consultant, an attorney, or other professional; or

(4) retain other staff as necessary to perform the duties of the system.

(b) If the board hires an executive director for the system, the board shall delegate to the executive director the authority to hire staff for the system and may delegate to the executive director other duties determined by the board to be appropriate.
Tex. Parks and Wildlife Code § 272.051 — TX Code / Code pw / Chapter 272 / Section 272.051
§ 272.051. DISCHARGE OF FIREARMS.
Status: repealed

(a) Except as provided in Subsection (b) of this section, no person may shoot a pistol or rifle in, on, along, or across Daingerfield Lake or Lake Texarkana in Morris County.

(b) This section does not apply to peace officers, game wardens, or agents of the department in the lawful exercise of their duty or to persons hunting with a shotgun during an open season in or on Daingerfield Lake or Lake Texarkana.

(c) Repealed by Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 267, art. 4, Sec. 16, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.
Tex. Alcoholic Beverage Code § 109.57 — TX Code / Code al / Chapter 109 / Section 109.57
§ 109.57. APPLICATION OF CODE; OTHER JURISDICTIONS.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as is expressly authorized by this code, a regulation, charter, or ordinance promulgated by a governmental entity of this state may not impose stricter standards on premises or businesses required to have a license or permit under this code than are imposed on similar premises or businesses that are not required to have such a license or permit.

(b) It is the intent of the legislature that this code shall exclusively govern the regulation of alcoholic beverages in this state, and that except as permitted by this code, a governmental entity of this state may not discriminate against a business holding a license or permit under this code.

(c) Neither this section nor Section 1.06 of this code affects the validity or invalidity of a zoning regulation that was formally enacted before June 11, 1987, and that is otherwise valid, or any amendment to such a regulation enacted after June 11, 1987, if the amendment lessens the restrictions on the licensee or permittee or does not impose additional restrictions on the licensee or permittee. For purposes of this subsection, "zoning regulation" means any charter provision, rule, regulation, or other enactment governing the location and use of buildings, other structures, and land.

(d) This section does not affect the authority of a governmental entity to regulate, in a manner as otherwise permitted by law, the location of:

(1) a massage parlor, nude modeling studio, or other sexually oriented business;

(2) an establishment that derives 75 percent or more of the establishment's gross revenue from the on-premise sale of alcoholic beverages; or

(3) an establishment that:

(A) derives 50 percent or more of the establishment's gross revenue from the on-premise sale of alcoholic beverages; and

(B) is located in a municipality or county, any portion of which is located not more than 50 miles from an international border.

(e) A municipality located in a county that has a population of 2.2 million or more and that is adjacent to a county with a population of more than 850,000 or a municipality located in a county with a population of 850,000 or more and that is adjacent to a county with a population of 2.2 million or more may regulate, in a manner not otherwise prohibited by law, the location of an establishment issued a permit under Chapter 32 if:

(1) the establishment derives 35 percent or more of the establishment's gross revenue from the on-premises sale or service of alcoholic beverages and the premises of the establishment are located in a dry area; and

(2) the permit is not issued to a fraternal or veterans organization or the holder of a food and beverage certificate.
Tex. Transportation Code § 342.053 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 342 / Section 342.053
§ 342.053. COMPANY'S GEOGRAPHICAL CLAIM.
Status: in_force

(a) The articles of incorporation of a company organized to erect and maintain a bridge or operate a ferry may specify the geographical area of the company's exclusive operations. No part of the area specified may be farther than three miles from the nearest point of the bridge or route of the ferry.

(b) Another toll bridge or ferry for hire may not be established on the same body of water within the area specified in the articles.

(c) Subsection (b) does not prohibit a bridge or ferry at the crossing of a road on the body of water that the commissioners court of the county in which the crossing is located declares to be a public road regardless of when that declaration is made.
Tex. Family Code § 107.024 — TX Code / Code fa / Chapter 107 / Section 107.024
§ 107.024. APPOINTMENT OF AMICUS ATTORNEY.
Status: in_force

(a) The court, after notice and hearing or on agreement of the parties, may appoint an amicus attorney in a suit.

(b) In determining whether to make an appointment under this section, the court:

(1) shall:

(A) give due consideration to the ability of the parties to pay reasonable fees to the amicus attorney; and

(B) balance the child's interests against the cost to the parties that would result from an appointment by taking into consideration the cost of available alternatives for resolving issues without making an appointment;

(2) may make an appointment only if the court finds that the appointment is necessary to ensure the determination of the best interests of the child, unless the appointment is otherwise required by this code; and

(3) may not require an amicus attorney appointed under this section to serve without reasonable compensation for the services rendered by the amicus attorney.

(c) An amicus attorney appointed under this section must be qualified under Section 107.0245 or 107.025.

(d) An order appointing an amicus attorney under this section must include:

(1) the name, bar number, address, telephone number, and e-mail address of the appointed amicus attorney;

(2) the scope of the amicus attorney's role;

(3) a list of the duties of an amicus attorney, including duties under Section 107.0265(c)(1);

(4) any other specific tasks requested by the court; and

(5) specific provisions for payment of the amicus attorney, including a retainer or cost deposit.

(e) If a party to or child subject to a suit does not speak English as the party's or child's primary language, the court shall ensure that the amicus attorney:

(1) is able to effectively communicate in the party's or child's primary language; or

(2) will be assisted by a licensed or certified interpreter.

(f) A licensed or certified interpreter assisting an amicus attorney under Subsection (e)(2) may accompany the amicus attorney in person or assist through use of audio or video conferencing technology.

(g) The court may require the parties to pay any costs associated with obtaining assistance from a licensed or certified interpreter under Subsection (e)(2).
Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 9A.003 — TX Code / Code cr / Chapter 9A / Section 9A.003
§ 9A.003. BOND REQUIREMENTS.
Status: in_force

A bond executed under Article 9A.002 shall:

(1) be payable to this state;

(2) be in a reasonable amount set by the court;

(3) specify the trade, business, or occupation for which the defendant was convicted and the place where the defendant carried on the trade, business, or occupation;

(4) be conditioned on the defendant not carrying on, to the detriment of the health of any neighborhood in the county, the specified trade, business, or occupation at the specified place or any other place in the county;

(5) be signed and dated by the defendant and the defendant's sureties; and

(6) be approved by and filed with the court.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 241.006 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 241 / Section 241.006
§ 241.006. COORDINATION OF SIGNAGE REQUIREMENTS IMPOSED BY STATE AGENCIES.
Status: in_force

(a) The department is authorized to review current and proposed state rules, including department rules and rules of other state agencies, that mandate that a hospital place or post a notice, poster, or sign in a conspicuous place or in an area of high public traffic, concerning the rights of patients or others or the responsibilities of the hospital, which is directed at patients, patients' families, or others. The purpose of this review shall be to coordinate the placement, format, and language contained in the required notices in order to:

(1) eliminate the duplication of information;

(2) reduce the potential for confusion to patients, patients' families, and others; and

(3) reduce the administrative burden of compliance on hospitals.

(b) Notwithstanding any other law, this section applies to all notices, posters, or signs described in Subsection (a).
Tex. Education Code § 74.007 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 74 / Section 74.007
§ 74.007. INCENTIVE RETIREMENT PLANS.
Status: in_force

(a) The medical branch may offer incentive retirement plans to employees of the medical branch who elect to retire under other state law.

(b) An incentive offered to an employee by the medical branch must be paid from the medical branch's funds or hospital or clinic fees.

(c) The medical branch may not rehire an employee receiving a retirement incentive under this section without the specific approval of the president.
Tex. Government Code § 615.079 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 615 / Section 615.079
§ 615.079. BENEFITS ADDITIONAL.
Status: in_force

The benefits provided by this subchapter are in addition to any other benefits provided by this chapter.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7939A.0403 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7939A / Section 7939A.0403
§ 7939A.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.