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Tex. Natural Resources Code § 51.183 — TX Code / Code nr / Chapter 51 / Section 51.183
§ 51.183. INVESTIGATION.
Status: in_force

(a) The commissioner shall conduct an investigation of the vacancy application.

(b) The investigation shall include:

(1) an evaluation of the vacancy application;

(2) a determination that the vacancy application was filed as provided by Section 51.176; and

(3) a review of public records at the land office relating to the land claimed to be vacant.

(c) The investigation may include a review of:

(1) any survey conducted by a licensed state land surveyor or by the county surveyor of a county in which all or part of the land claimed to be vacant is located; or

(2) any documents or public records necessary to determine whether a vacancy exists, including a review of public records relating to the land claimed to be vacant at:

(A) the state archives; or

(B) any county in which all or part of the land claimed to be vacant is located.

(d) An investigation may include a survey requested by the commissioner under Section 51.184 or a surveyor's report as provided by Section 51.185.

(e) The commissioner shall record the names of the persons consulted, the documents and surveys reviewed, and the relevant law and other materials used in the investigation.
Tex. Occupations Code § 2309.303 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 2309 / Section 2309.303
§ 2309.303. REGISTRATION OF NEW BUSINESS LOCATION.
Status: in_force

Before moving a place of business, a used automotive parts recycler must notify the department of the new location. The used automotive parts recycler shall provide a storm water permit for the location if a permit is required by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8838.052 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8838 / Section 8838.052
§ 8838.052. ELECTION OF DIRECTORS.
Status: in_force

(a) Directors are elected according to the commissioners precinct method provided by this section.

(b) One director is elected by the voters of the entire district. One director is elected from each county commissioners precinct by the voters of that precinct.

(c) A person shall indicate on the application for a place on the ballot:

(1) the precinct that the person seeks to represent; or

(2) that the person seeks to represent the district at large.

(d) When the boundaries of the county commissioners precincts are changed, each director in office on the effective date of the change or elected to a term of office beginning on or after the effective date of the change serves in the precinct to which the director was elected for the entire term to which the director was elected, even though the change in boundaries places the person's residence outside the precinct for which the person was elected.
Tex. Business & Commerce Code § 1.305 — TX Code / Code bc / Chapter 1 / Section 1.305
§ 1.305. REMEDIES TO BE LIBERALLY ADMINISTERED.
Status: in_force

(a) The remedies provided by this title must be liberally administered to the end that the aggrieved party may be put in as good a position as if the other party had fully performed but neither consequential or special damages nor penal damages may be had except as specifically provided in this title or by other rule of law.

(b) Any right or obligation declared by this title is enforceable by action unless the provision declaring it specifies a different and limited effect.
Tex. Occupations Code § 1952.106 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 1952 / Section 1952.106
§ 1952.106. STATEWIDE VALIDITY OF CERTIFICATE; NONTRANSFERABILITY.
Status: in_force

(a) A certificate of registration issued under this chapter is valid throughout this state.

(b) A certificate of registration issued under this chapter is not assignable or transferable.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8238.151 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8238 / Section 8238.151
§ 8238.151. ELECTIONS REGARDING TAXES OR BONDS.
Status: in_force

(a) The district may issue, without an election, bonds and other obligations secured by revenue or contract payments from any source other than ad valorem taxation.

(b) The district must hold an election in the manner provided by Chapters 49 and 54, Water Code, to obtain voter approval before the district may impose an operation and maintenance tax or issue bonds payable from ad valorem taxes.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1064.153 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1064 / Section 1064.153
§ 1064.153. ELECTION ORDER.
Status: in_force

(a) If, on receipt of a petition under Section 1064.152, the board finds that annexing the territory is in the district's best interest, the board shall within 90 days of the board's finding:

(1) approve the petition; and

(2) order an election on the question of annexing the territory to the district.

(b) The election order shall provide for a separate election:

(1) in the territory proposed to be annexed; and

(2) in the district.

(c) The election order shall provide for clerks as in county elections and must specify:

(1) the date of the election;

(2) the location of the polling places;

(3) the form of ballot; and

(4) the presiding judge and alternate judge for each polling place.

(d) The election order may provide that:

(1) the entire district is one election precinct; or

(2) the county election precincts be combined for the election.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 222.007 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 222 / Section 222.007
§ 222.007. AGREEMENTS FOR USE OF FACILITIES AND SERVICES OF OTHER ENTITIES.
Status: in_force

To the extent the department considers desirable to carry out the purposes of this subchapter, the department may enter into an agreement for the use of a facility or service of another public or private department, agency, or institution.
Tex. Family Code § 261.103 — TX Code / Code fa / Chapter 261 / Section 261.103
§ 261.103. REPORT MADE TO APPROPRIATE AGENCY.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided by Subsections (b) and (c) and Section 261.405, a report shall be made to:

(1) a law enforcement agency;

(2) the department; or

(3) the state agency that operates, licenses, certifies, or registers the facility in which the alleged abuse or neglect occurred.

(b) A report may be made to the Texas Juvenile Justice Department instead of the entities listed under Subsection (a) if the report is based on information provided by a child while under the supervision of the Texas Juvenile Justice Department concerning the child's alleged abuse of another child.

(c) Notwithstanding Subsection (a), a report, other than a report under Subsection (a)(3) or Section 261.405, must be made to the department if the alleged or suspected abuse or neglect involves a person responsible for the care, custody, or welfare of the child.
Tex. Estates Code § 1251.005 — TX Code / Code es / Chapter 1251 / Section 1251.005
§ 1251.005. CITATION AND NOTICE OF APPLICATION.
Status: in_force

(a) On the filing of an application for temporary guardianship, the court clerk shall issue:

(1) citation to be personally served on:

(A) the proposed ward; and

(B) the proposed temporary guardian named in the application, if that person is not the applicant; and

(2) notice to be served on the proposed ward's appointed attorney.

(b) The citation or notice issued as provided by Subsection (a) must describe:

(1) the rights of the parties; and

(2) the date, time, place, purpose, and possible consequences of a hearing on the application.

(b-1) The citation issued as provided by Subsection (a) must contain a statement regarding the authority of a person under Section 1051.252 who is interested in the estate or welfare of a proposed ward or, if a guardianship is created, the ward to file with the county clerk a written request to be notified of all, or any specified, motions, applications, or pleadings filed with respect to the temporary guardianship proceeding by any person or by a person specifically designated in the request.

(c) A copy of the application must be attached to the citation or notice.
Tex. Transportation Code § 341.001 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 341 / Section 341.001
§ 341.001. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this chapter:

(1) "Commission" means the Railroad Commission of Texas.

(2) "Structure" means a combination bridge, dam, dike, or causeway.
Tex. Occupations Code § 702.103 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 702 / Section 702.103
§ 702.103. CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION NONTRANSFERABLE; APPLICATION BY NEW OWNER.
Status: in_force

(a) A health spa operator's certificate of registration is not transferable.

(b) A person who obtains ownership of a health spa by purchase or other transfer shall file an application for a certificate of registration under Section 702.102 not later than the fifth day after the date the person obtains ownership.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3934.006 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3934 / Section 3934.006
§ 3934.006. APPLICABILITY OF MUNICIPAL MANAGEMENT DISTRICTS LAW.
Status: in_force

Except as otherwise provided by this chapter, Chapter 375, Local Government Code, applies to the district.
Tex. Transportation Code § 601.232 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 601 / Section 601.232
§ 601.232. NOTICE OF SUSPENSION.
Status: in_force

(a) The department shall send in a timely manner a notice to each person whose driver's license is suspended under Section 601.231.

(b) The notice must state that the person's driver's license is suspended and that the person may apply for reinstatement of the license or issuance of a new license as provided by Sections 601.162 and 601.376.
Tex. Water Code § 60.272 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 60 / Section 60.272
§ 60.272. DEPOSITORY BOND.
Status: in_force

The depository shall have all the powers and duties in the execution of a depository bond and in pledging of collateral in lieu of or in addition to a personal surety or surety company bond as provided by law for a county depository.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8480.152 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8480 / Section 8480.152
§ 8480.152. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE TAX.
Status: in_force

(a) If authorized at an election held under Section 8480.151, the district may impose an operation and maintenance tax on taxable property in the district in accordance with Section 49.107, Water Code.

(b) The board shall determine the tax rate. The rate may not exceed the rate approved at the election.
Tex. Government Code § 2258.053 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2258 / Section 2258.053
§ 2258.053. ARBITRATION REQUIRED FOR UNRESOLVED ISSUE.
Status: in_force

(a) An issue relating to an alleged violation of Section 2258.023, including a penalty owed to a public body or an affected worker, shall be submitted to binding arbitration in accordance with the Texas General Arbitration Act (Article 224 et seq., Revised Statutes) if the contractor or subcontractor and any affected worker do not resolve the issue by agreement before the 15th day after the date the public body makes its initial determination under Section 2258.052.

(b) If the persons required to arbitrate under this section do not agree on an arbitrator before the 11th day after the date that arbitration is required under Subsection (a), a district court shall appoint an arbitrator on the petition of any of the persons.

(c) A public body is not a party in the arbitration.
Tex. Water Code § 27.041 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 27 / Section 27.041
§ 27.041. JURISDICTION.
Status: repealed

(a) The railroad commission has jurisdiction over the onshore and offshore injection and geologic storage of carbon dioxide in this state.

(b) Repealed by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 460 (H.B. 1284), Sec. 15, eff. June 9, 2021.

(c) The railroad commission has jurisdiction over a well used for the purpose provided by Subsection (a) regardless of whether the well was initially completed for that purpose or was initially completed for another purpose and is converted to the purpose provided by Subsection (a).
Tex. Natural Resources Code § 103.042 — TX Code / Code nr / Chapter 103 / Section 103.042
§ 103.042. COMMISSION APPROVAL.
Status: in_force

Agreements for the construction and operation of cooperative facilities shall be approved by the commission only after application, notice, and hearing, and a finding by the commission that the cooperative facilities are in the interest of conservation and that secondary recovery operations are not feasible or necessary.
Tex. Education Code § 85.17 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 85 / Section 85.17
§ 85.17. SYSTEM CENTRAL ADMINISTRATION OFFICE; EXECUTIVE OFFICER.
Status: in_force

(a) The central administration office of the university system shall provide oversight and coordination of the activities of each component institution within the system.

(b) The board shall appoint a chief executive officer of the university system and determine the chief executive officer's term of office, salary, and duties.

(c) The chief executive officer shall recommend a plan for the organization of the university system and the appointment of a chief administrative officer for each component institution, agency, and service, within the system.

(d) The chief executive officer is responsible to the board for the general management and success of the university system, and the board may delegate authority, establish guidelines, and cooperate with the executive officer to carry out that responsibility. The chief executive officer may delegate his authority if approved by the board.

(e) In addition to other powers and duties provided by this code or other law, the central administration office of the system shall recommend necessary policies and rules to the governing board of the system to ensure conformity with all laws and rules and to provide uniformity in data collection and financial reporting procedures.
Tex. Government Code § 41.009 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 41 / Section 41.009
§ 41.009. PROSECUTION OF OFFICERS ENTRUSTED WITH PUBLIC FUNDS.
Status: in_force

If a district or county attorney learns that an officer in his district or county who is entrusted with the collection or safekeeping of public funds is neglecting or abusing the trust confided in him or is failing to discharge his duties under the law, the district or county attorney shall institute the proceedings that are necessary to compel the performance of the officer's duties and to preserve and protect the public interest.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3860.111 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3860 / Section 3860.111
§ 3860.111. DIVISION OF DISTRICT.
Status: in_force

(a) The district shall be divided into two districts only if the district is not imposing ad valorem taxes.

(b) Not later than the 60th day after the effective date of the Act creating this chapter, the board shall adopt an order dividing the district into two districts. The original district includes all district territory not included in the new district. The new district includes all the territory included in state representative district 131 on the date the division is effective. Neither district may request consent to its creation from the City of Houston until the order dividing the district is adopted.

(c) After the division of the district:

(1) the original district is governed by a board of seven voting directors consisting of the directors appointed to positions 8 through 14; and

(2) the new district is governed by a board of seven voting directors consisting of the directors appointed to positions one through seven of the original district.

(d) An order dividing the district must:

(1) name the new district;

(2) describe the boundaries of the new district;

(3) name the initial directors of the new district; and

(4) divide the assets and liabilities in any manner between the new district and the original district.

(e) Not later than the 10th day after the date the board adopts the order, the district shall file the order with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality and record the order in the real property records of Harris County.

(f) The new district has all the powers and duties of the district.
Tex. Transportation Code § 452.063 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 452 / Section 452.063
§ 452.063. TAX EXEMPTION.
Status: in_force

The property, revenue, and income of an authority are exempt from state and local taxes.
Tex. Insurance Code § 2054.101 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 2054 / Section 2054.101
§ 2054.101. GENERAL POWERS OF BOARD.
Status: in_force

The board has full authority over the company and may:

(1) perform any act necessary or convenient to administer the company or in connection with the company's insurance business; and

(2) function in all aspects as the governing body of a domestic mutual insurance company.
Tex. Government Code § 2001.902 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2001 / Section 2001.902
§ 2001.902. SAVING CLAUSE.
Status: in_force

This chapter does not repeal a statutory provision that confers investigatory authority on a state agency, including a provision that grants an agency the power, in connection with investigatory authority, to:

(1) take depositions;

(2) administer oaths or affirmations;

(3) examine witnesses;

(4) receive evidence;

(5) conduct hearings; or

(6) issue subpoenas or summons.
Tex. Business & Commerce Code § 23.32 — TX Code / Code bc / Chapter 23 / Section 23.32
§ 23.32. CREDITOR'S SUIT ON DISPUTED CLAIM.
Status: in_force

(a) The assignee shall give any creditor a copy of any statement of claim filed under Section 23.31(a) of this code if the creditor requests a copy.

(b) Within eight months after the first publication of notice required by Section 23.17 of this code, an assigning debtor or creditor may sue to

(1) set aside an allowance made on a claim by the assignee; and

(2) restrain payment of the claim by the assignee.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3896.151 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3896 / Section 3896.151
§ 3896.151. GENERAL POWERS REGARDING FINANCIAL MATTERS.
Status: in_force

Except as provided by Section 3896.161, the district may:

(1) impose an ad valorem tax on all taxable property in the district, including industrial, commercial, and residential property, to pay for an improvement project;

(2) impose an assessment on property in the district in the manner provided for:

(A) a district under Subchapter F, Chapter 375, Local Government Code; or

(B) a municipality or county under Subchapter A, Chapter 372, Local Government Code;

(3) provide or secure the payment or repayment of the costs and expenses of the establishment, administration, and operation of the district and the district's costs or share of the costs or revenue of an improvement project or district contractual obligation or indebtedness by or through:

(A) a lease, installment purchase contract, or other agreement with any person;

(B) the imposition of a tax, assessment, user fee, concession fee, or rental charge; or

(C) any other revenue or resource of the district;

(4) establish user charges related to the operation of storm-water facilities, including the regulation of storm water for the protection of water quality in the district;

(5) establish user charges for the use of nonpotable water for irrigation purposes, subject to the approval of the governing body of the city;

(6) undertake separately or jointly with other persons, including the city or Dallas County, all or part of the cost of an improvement project, including an improvement project:

(A) for improving, enhancing, and supporting public safety and security, fire protection and emergency medical services, and law enforcement in and adjacent to the district; or

(B) that confers a general benefit on the entire district or a special benefit on a definable part of the district; and

(7) enter into a tax abatement agreement in accordance with the general laws of this state authorizing and applicable to tax abatement agreements by municipalities.
Tex. Utilities Code § 52.152 — TX Code / Code ut / Chapter 52 / Section 52.152
§ 52.152. LIMITED REGULATORY AUTHORITY.
Status: in_force

Except as otherwise specifically provided by this title, the commission has only the following authority over a telecommunications utility subject to this subchapter:

(1) to enforce this title under Subchapter B, Chapter 15;

(2) to assert jurisdiction over a specific service under Subchapter E;

(3) to require co-carriage reciprocity; and

(4) to regulate condemnation and building access.
Tex. Finance Code § 345.205 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 345 / Section 345.205
§ 345.205. INSURANCE MAY BE FURNISHED BY BUYER.
Status: in_force

(a) If insurance is requested or required in connection with a retail installment contract or retail charge agreement and the retail installment contract or retail charge agreement includes a premium or rate of charge that is not fixed or approved by the commissioner of insurance, the retail buyer is entitled to furnish the insurance coverage not later than the 10th day after the date of the contract or agreement or the delivery or mailing of the written statement required under Section 345.204, as appropriate, through:

(1) an existing insurance policy owned or controlled by the buyer; or

(2) an insurance policy obtained from an insurance company authorized to do business in this state.

(b) When a retail installment contract or retail charge agreement is executed, the retail buyer is entitled to purchase the insurance described by Section 345.201, 345.202, or 345.207 and select:

(1) the agent or broker; and

(2) an insurance company acceptable to the holder.
Tex. Education Code § 39.006 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 39 / Section 39.006
§ 39.006. COMMISSIONER DETERMINATION.
Status: in_force

(a) After a hearing is conducted under Section 39.005, the commissioner shall provide an opportunity for the agency and the school district to present oral argument to the commissioner regarding the disagreement that formed the basis of the hearing. The commissioner shall provide the agency and the district with equal time for oral argument.

(b) After hearing any oral argument presented under Subsection (a), the commissioner shall issue a written decision to the school district that contains:

(1) findings of fact;

(2) conclusions of law; and

(3) sanctions, interventions, or other actions authorized by law.

(c) In determining the written decision under Subsection (b), the commissioner shall consider:

(1) the record of the hearing conducted under Section 39.005;

(2) the findings of fact and conclusions of law issued by the hearing examiner or the person conducting the hearing under Section 39.005(h); and

(3) the oral arguments presented under Subsection (a).

(d) The commissioner may accept, reject, or amend the conclusions of law issued by the hearing examiner or the person who conducted the hearing under Section 39.005 regarding the interpretation of a provision of this code.

(e) The commissioner may not reject or amend a finding of fact issued by the hearing examiner or the person who conducted the hearing under Section 39.005, unless the commissioner, after reviewing the record, determines that a finding of fact is not supported by substantial, admissible evidence.

(f) The commissioner shall provide in writing the legal basis and reason for any amendment or rejection of a finding of fact or conclusion of law made by the hearing examiner or the person who conducted the hearing under Section 39.005.
Tex. Agriculture Code § 58.040 — TX Code / Code ag / Chapter 58 / Section 58.040
§ 58.040. CONSIDERATIONS IN FINANCING.
Status: in_force

In determining whether to provide financing under this chapter, the board shall consider the likelihood of success of the applicant and the effect of the financing on job creation and retention in the state. The board shall give preference to applicants who are Texas residents doing business in the state, and then to applicants who can demonstrate that the financed activities will take place predominantly in this state.