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Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8511.0208 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8511 / Section 8511.0208
§ 8511.0208. OFFICERS.
Status: in_force

(a) The governor shall designate a director as board president to serve in that capacity at the governor's pleasure.

(b) The board shall elect one or more vice presidents, a secretary, a treasurer, and any other officers as the directors may determine in the bylaws or otherwise.

(c) Each vice president, the secretary, and the treasurer must be a director, but other officers are not required to be directors.

(d) The offices of secretary and treasurer may be combined, and the offices of assistant secretary and assistant treasurer may be combined.
Tex. Business & Commerce Code § 671.054 — TX Code / Code bc / Chapter 671 / Section 671.054
§ 671.054. REMOVAL.
Status: in_force

After a hearing, a board member may be removed for cause by a two-thirds vote of the membership of the governing body.
Tex. Education Code § 74.614 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 74 / Section 74.614
§ 74.614. TEACHING HOSPITAL.
Status: in_force

A teaching hospital considered suitable by the board of regents may be provided by a public or private entity. The hospital may not be constructed, maintained, or operated with state funds.
Tex. Education Code § 56.006 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 56 / Section 56.006
§ 56.006. EMPLOYEE TRAINED IN STUDENT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS FOR VETERANS AND FAMILIES.
Status: in_force

(a) Each institution of higher education shall ensure that one or more persons employed by the institution is trained:

(1) in understanding state and federal student financial assistance programs available to military veterans or their family members, especially programs specifically applicable to military veterans or their family members; and

(2) in assisting military veterans and eligible family members in understanding and obtaining the benefits available under those programs.

(b) A person described by Subsection (a) must be available to assist persons as described by Subsection (a)(2) during regular business hours at the financial aid or other office to which the person is assigned.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3885.255 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3885 / Section 3885.255
§ 3885.255. ASSESSMENTS.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided by Subsection (b), the district may impose an assessment on property in the district to pay for an obligation described by Section 3885.253 in the manner provided for:

(1) a district under Subchapters A, E, and F, Chapter 375, Local Government Code; or

(2) a municipality or county under Subchapter A, Chapter 372, Local Government Code.

(b) The district may not impose an assessment on a municipality, county, or other political subdivision.
Tex. Water Code § 20.111 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 20 / Section 20.111
§ 20.111. BOND REVIEW BOARD.
Status: in_force

(a) Bonds may not be issued under this section unless the issuance has been reviewed and approved by the bond review board. The bond review board is composed of:

(1) the governor;

(2) the lieutenant governor;

(3) the speaker of the house of representatives; and

(4) the comptroller of public accounts.

(b) The governor is chairman of the review board. The bond review board may adopt rules governing application for review, the review process, and reporting requirements. A member of the bond review board may not be held liable for damages resulting from the performance of the members' functions under this section.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 341.041 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 341 / Section 341.041
§ 341.041. FEES.
Status: in_force

(a) The commission by rule may charge fees to a person who owns, operates, or maintains a public drinking water supply system. The commission may establish a schedule of fees. The amount of the fees must be sufficient to cover the reasonable costs of administering the programs and services in this subchapter or the federal Safe Drinking Water Act (42 U.S.C. Section 300f et seq.). Among other factors, the commission shall consider equity among persons required to pay the fees as a factor in determining the amount of the fees. The commission may also use the fees to cover any other costs incurred to protect water resources in this state, including assessment of water quality, reasonably related to the activities of any of the persons required to pay a fee under the statutes listed in Section 5.701(q), Water Code.

(b) The commission by rule may assess penalties and interest for late payment of fees owed by persons who own, operate, or maintain public drinking water supply systems. Penalties and interest established under this section may not exceed the rates established for delinquent taxes under Sections 111.060 and 111.061, Tax Code.

(c) Revenues collected by the commission under this subchapter shall be deposited to the credit of the water resource management account.
Tex. Insurance Code § 4056.005 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 4056 / Section 4056.005
§ 4056.005. RULES.
Status: in_force

The commissioner may adopt rules as necessary to implement this subchapter and Subchapter B and to meet the minimum requirements of federal law, including regulations.
Tex. Transportation Code § 623.271 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 623 / Section 623.271
§ 623.271. ADMINISTRATIVE ENFORCEMENT.
Status: in_force

(a) The department may investigate and, except as provided by Subsection (f), may impose an administrative penalty or revoke an oversize or overweight permit issued under this chapter if the person or the holder of the permit, as applicable:

(1) provides false information on the permit application or another form required by the department for the issuance of an oversize or overweight permit;

(2) violates this chapter, Chapter 621, or Chapter 622;

(3) violates a rule or order adopted under this chapter, Chapter 621, or Chapter 622; or

(4) fails to obtain an oversize or overweight permit if a permit is required.

(b) The notice and hearing requirements of Section 643.2525 apply to the imposition of an administrative penalty or the revocation of a permit under this section as if the action were being taken under that section.

(c) It is an affirmative defense to administrative enforcement under this section that the person or holder of the permit relied on the shipper's certificate of weight.

(d) The amount of an administrative penalty imposed under this section is calculated in the same manner as the amount of an administrative penalty imposed under Section 643.251.

(e) A person who has been ordered to pay an administrative penalty under this section and the vehicle that is the subject of the enforcement order may not be issued a permit under this chapter until the amount of the penalty has been paid to the department.

(f) This subsection applies only to a vehicle or combination that is used to transport agricultural products or timber products from the place of production to the place of first marketing or first processing. In connection with a violation of a vehicle or combination weight restriction or limitation in this chapter, Chapter 621, or Chapter 622, the department may not impose an administrative penalty against a person or the holder of an overweight permit if the weight of the vehicle or combination involved in the violation did not exceed the allowable weight by more than three percent.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8401.003 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8401 / Section 8401.003
§ 8401.003. FINDINGS OF BENEFIT AND PUBLIC PURPOSE.
Status: in_force

(a) The district is created to serve a public use and benefit.

(b) All land and other property included in the district will benefit from the works and projects accomplished by the district under the powers conferred by Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.

(c) The creation of the district is essential to accomplish the purposes of Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Tex. Insurance Code § 961.003 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 961 / Section 961.003
§ 961.003. CORPORATION NOT SUBJECT TO DEPARTMENT REGULATION.
Status: in_force

A nonprofit legal services corporation is not subject to regulation by the department.
Tex. Tax Code § 111.205 — TX Code / Code tx / Chapter 111 / Section 111.205
§ 111.205. EXCEPTION TO ASSESSMENT LIMITATION.
Status: in_force

(a) The limitation provided by Section 111.201 of this code does not apply and the comptroller may assess a tax imposed by this title at any time if:

(1) with intent to evade the tax, the taxpayer files a false or fraudulent report;

(2) no report for the tax has been filed; or

(3) information contained in the report of the tax contains a gross error.

(b) In this section, "gross" error means that, after correction of the error, the amount of tax due and payable exceeds the amount initially reported by at least 25 percent.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 9086.0101 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 9086 / Section 9086.0101
§ 9086.0101. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this chapter:

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

(2) "Commission" means the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.

(3) "Director" means a board member.

(4) "District" means the Richfield Ranch Water Control and Improvement District of Harris County, Texas.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8106.153 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8106 / Section 8106.153
§ 8106.153. COPY OF AUDIT REPORT.
Status: in_force

A copy of the audit report prepared under Subchapter G, Chapter 49, Water Code, shall be delivered upon request to a holder of at least 25 percent of the outstanding bonds of the district.
Tex. Local Government Code § 232.209 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 232 / Section 232.209
§ 232.209. BOND REQUIREMENTS.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided by Subsection (c), unless a person has completed the installation of all water and sewer service facilities required by this subchapter on the date that person applies for final approval of a plat under Section 232.205, the commissioners court shall require the subdivider of the tract to execute and maintain in effect a bond or, in the alternative, a person may make a cash deposit in an amount the commissioners court determines will ensure compliance with this subchapter. A person may not meet the requirements of this subsection through the use of a letter of credit unless that letter of credit is irrevocable and issued by an institution guaranteed by the FDIC. The subdivider must comply with the requirement before subdividing the tract.

(b) A bond required by this section must, for a bond for construction of water and sewer service facilities, be conditioned on the construction or installation of facilities that will be in compliance with the model rules adopted under Section 16.343, Water Code.

(c) The commissioners court may, in its sole discretion, allow a person to stop maintaining a bond for construction of sewer service facilities under this section for a lot that does not have an installed sewer service facility if:

(1) the person has completed the installation of all water facilities and roads and streets required by this subchapter;

(2) the owner of the lot has not resided on the lot for a period of 60 months after the date of execution of the deed to the owner;

(3) the person delivers to the commissioners court an affidavit as described by Subsection (d) from the owner; and

(4) the lot has sufficient space to accommodate a sewage facility that complies with Chapter 366, Health and Safety Code, and the construction standards for On-Site Sewage Facilities adopted by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality and other law and rules applicable to sewage facilities.

(d) The affidavit under Subsection (c)(3) must include language substantially similar to the following:

"I understand that the seller of my lot is obligated to install an on-site sewage facility on the lot or maintain a bond for the installation of an on-site sewage facility for a period of 60 months after the date I purchased the lot. I affirm that I have not resided on my lot for the previous 60 months. I understand that I may not be eligible to receive water or electricity service unless I install a septic facility on my lot. I voluntarily assume all financial responsibility to hire a licensed installer to install an on-site sewage facility that complies with:

(1) Subchapter G, Chapter 232, Local Government Code, regarding subdivision platting requirements;

(2) the model rules adopted under Section 16.343(c), Water Code, regarding septic systems;

(3) Chapter 366, Health and Safety Code; and

(4) the construction standards for On-Site Sewage Facilities adopted by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality and other law and rules applicable to sewage facilities."
Tex. Government Code § 411.173 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 411 / Section 411.173
§ 411.173. NONRESIDENT LICENSE.
Status: repealed

(a) The department by rule shall establish a procedure for a person who meets the eligibility requirements of this subchapter other than the residency requirement established by Section 411.172(a)(1) to obtain a license under this subchapter if the person is a legal resident of another state or if the person relocates to this state with the intent to establish residency in this state. The procedure must include payment of a fee in an amount sufficient to recover the average cost to the department of obtaining a criminal history record check and investigation on a nonresident applicant. A license issued in accordance with the procedure established under this subsection:

(1) remains in effect until the license expires under Section 411.183; and

(2) may be renewed under Section 411.185.

(a-1) Repealed by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 915, Sec. 4, eff. September 1, 2005.

(b) A valid license to carry a handgun issued by any other state is recognized in this state. The governor shall negotiate with any other state an agreement that provides for the reciprocal recognition of a license to carry a handgun if the other state requires such an agreement before recognizing a license to carry a handgun issued by this state. The department shall publish on its Internet website and annually update a list of states in which a license to carry a handgun issued by this state is recognized.

(c) Repealed by Acts 2025, 89th Leg., R.S., Ch. 483 (S.B. 706), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2025.

(d) Repealed by Acts 2025, 89th Leg., R.S., Ch. 483 (S.B. 706), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2025.
Tex. Transportation Code § 472.035 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 472 / Section 472.035
§ 472.035. COORDINATION WITH DEPARTMENT TO DEVELOP LONG-TERM PLANNING ASSUMPTIONS.
Status: in_force

Each metropolitan planning organization shall work with the department to develop mutually acceptable assumptions for the purposes of long-range federal and state funding forecasts and use those assumptions to guide long-term planning in the organization's long-range transportation plan.
Tex. Government Code § 2257.113 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2257 / Section 2257.113
§ 2257.113. ENFORCEMENT STAYED PENDING REVIEW.
Status: in_force

Enforcement of a penalty imposed under Section 2257.107, 2257.108, or 2257.109 may be stayed during the time the order is under judicial review if the participating institution pays the penalty to the clerk of the court or files a supersedeas bond with the court in the amount of the penalty. A participating institution that cannot afford to pay the penalty or file the bond may stay the enforcement by filing an affidavit in the manner required by the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure for a party who cannot afford to file security for costs, subject to the right of the comptroller to contest the affidavit as provided by those rules.
Tex. Transportation Code § 545.401 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 545 / Section 545.401
§ 545.401. RECKLESS DRIVING; OFFENSE.
Status: in_force

(a) A person commits an offense if the person drives a vehicle in wilful or wanton disregard for the safety of persons or property.

(b) An offense under this section is a misdemeanor punishable by:

(1) a fine not to exceed $200;

(2) confinement in county jail for not more than 30 days; or

(3) both the fine and the confinement.

(c) Notwithstanding Section 542.001, this section applies to:

(1) a private access way or parking area provided for a client or patron by a business, other than a private residential property or the property of a garage or parking lot for which a charge is made for the storing or parking of motor vehicles; and

(2) a highway or other public place.

(d) Notwithstanding Section 542.004, this section applies to a person, a team, or motor vehicles and other equipment engaged in work on a highway surface.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 5004.114 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 5004 / Section 5004.114
§ 5004.114. RED RIVER COMPACT.
Status: in_force

The district shall comply with the Red River Compact. The creation of the district does not affect the compact.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8108.254 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8108 / Section 8108.254
§ 8108.254. CONTINUING POWERS AND OBLIGATIONS OF NEW DISTRICTS.
Status: in_force

(a) Each new district may incur and pay debts and has all powers of the original district created by this chapter.

(b) If the district is divided as provided by this subchapter, the current obligations and any bond authorizations of the district are not impaired. Debts shall be paid by revenues or by taxes or assessments imposed on real property in the district as if the district had not been divided or by contributions from each new district as stated in the terms set by the board under Section 8108.251(d).

(c) Any other district obligation shall be divided pro rata among the new districts on an acreage basis or on other terms that are satisfactory to the new districts.
Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 11.051 — TX Code / Code cr / Chapter 11 / Section 11.051
§ 11.051. FILING FEE PROHIBITED.
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any other law, a clerk of a court may not require a filing fee from an individual who files an application for a writ of habeas corpus.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1578.002 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1578 / Section 1578.002
§ 1578.002. AUTHORITY TO ISSUE.
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any other law, an insurance company authorized to engage in the business of insurance in this state may issue a group policy to a voluntary association in accordance with this chapter.
Tex. Occupations Code § 2153.151 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 2153 / Section 2153.151
§ 2153.151. LICENSE OR REGISTRATION REQUIRED.
Status: in_force

Except as otherwise provided by this chapter, a person may not engage in the business of manufacturing, owning, buying, selling, renting, leasing, trading, lending, furnishing to another, maintaining, transporting within this state, storing, or importing a music or skill or pleasure coin-operated machine unless the person holds a license or registration certificate issued under this subchapter.
Tex. Government Code § 2306.940 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2306 / Section 2306.940
§ 2306.940. OUTREACH AND EDUCATION.
Status: in_force

(a) The department shall provide:

(1) to migrant agricultural workers in different regions of the state, educational materials or programs that are presented in English, Spanish, and other languages as appropriate and that inform the workers of their rights and remedies under this subchapter; and

(2) to persons who own, establish, maintain, operate, procure, make arrangements for, or otherwise provide migrant labor housing facilities, educational materials or programs that are presented in English, Spanish, and other languages as appropriate and that inform the persons of their obligations under this subchapter.

(b) To better provide the services described by Subsection (a), the department shall:

(1) ensure that, in each region of the state where migrant labor housing facilities are most common, there are persons capable of providing the information described by Subsection (a) in English, Spanish, and other languages as appropriate; and

(2) conduct research, including by surveying migrant agricultural workers, concerning:

(A) what types of migrant labor housing facilities are most common in different regions of the state; and

(B) what regions of the state most need additional or improved migrant labor housing facilities.
Tex. Estates Code § 1002.017 — TX Code / Code es / Chapter 1002 / Section 1002.017
§ 1002.017. INCAPACITATED PERSON.
Status: in_force

"Incapacitated person" means:

(1) a minor;

(2) an adult who, because of a physical or mental condition, is substantially unable to:

(A) provide food, clothing, or shelter for himself or herself;

(B) care for the person's own physical health; or

(C) manage the person's own financial affairs; or

(3) a person who must have a guardian appointed for the person to receive funds due the person from a governmental source.
Tex. Occupations Code § 1201.205 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 1201 / Section 1201.205
§ 1201.205. STATEMENT OF OWNERSHIP FORM.
Status: reserved

A statement of ownership must be evidenced by a board-approved form issued by the department setting forth:

(1) the name and address of the seller and the name and, if it is different from the location of the home, the mailing address of the new owner;

(2) the manufacturer's name and address and any model designation, if available;

(3) in accordance with the board's rules:

(A) the outside dimensions of the manufactured home when installed for occupancy, as measured to the nearest one-half foot at the base of the home, exclusive of the tongue or other towing device; and

(B) the approximate square footage of the home when installed for occupancy;

(4) the identification number for each section or module of the home;

(5) the physical address where the home is installed for occupancy, including the name of the county, and, if it is different from the physical address, the mailing address of the owner of the home;

(6) in chronological order of recordation, the date of each lien, other than a tax lien, on the home and the name and address of each lienholder, or, if a lien is not recorded, a statement of that fact;

(7) a statement regarding tax liens as follows:

"On January 1st of each year, a new tax lien comes into existence on a manufactured home in favor of each taxing unit having jurisdiction where the home is actually located on January 1st. In order to be enforced, any such lien must be recorded with the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs - Manufactured Housing Division as provided by law. You may check that division's records through its website or contact that division to learn any recorded tax liens. To find out about the amount of any unpaid tax liabilities, contact the tax office for the county where the home was actually located on January 1st of that year.";

(8) a statement that if two or more eligible persons, as determined by Section 1201.213, file with the application for the issuance of a statement of ownership an agreement signed by all the persons providing that the home is to be held jointly with a right of survivorship, the director shall issue the statement of ownership in all the names;

(9) the location of the home;

(10) a statement of whether the owner has elected to treat the home as real property;

(11) statements of whether the home is a salvaged manufactured home and whether the home is reserved for business use only or for another nonresidential use; and

(12) any other information the board requires.