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Tex. Parks and Wildlife Code § 11.022 — TX Code / Code pw / Chapter 11 / Section 11.022
§ 11.022. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT.
Status: in_force

(a) The director or the director's designee shall prepare and maintain a written policy statement that implements a program of equal employment opportunity to ensure that all personnel decisions are made without regard to race, color, disability, sex, religion, age, or national origin.

(b) The policy statement must include:

(1) personnel policies, including policies relating to recruitment, evaluation, selection, training, and promotion of personnel, that show the intent of the department to avoid the unlawful employment practices described by Chapter 21, Labor Code; and

(2) an analysis of the extent to which the composition of the department's personnel is in accordance with state and federal law and a description of reasonable methods to achieve compliance with state and federal law.

(c) The policy statement must be:

(1) updated annually;

(2) reviewed by the state Commission on Human Rights for compliance with Subsection (b); and

(3) filed with the governor's office.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8359.102 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8359 / Section 8359.102
§ 8359.102. 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. Special District Local Laws Code § 6914.003 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 6914 / Section 6914.003
§ 6914.003. 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 creation of the district and the improvements that the district will purchase, construct, or otherwise acquire.

(c) The district is essential to accomplish the purposes of Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Tex. Government Code § 824.504 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 824 / Section 824.504
§ 824.504. BENEFITS FOR SURVIVORS OF CERTAIN RETIREES.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided by Subsection (b), a surviving spouse who is the designated beneficiary of a retiree who did not perform a year of service after November 23, 1956, that was credited in the retirement system and who died before August 23, 1963, while receiving a retirement benefit, is eligible to receive an applicable survivor benefit available under Section 824.404.

(b) A surviving spouse who qualifies under this section for a survivor benefit is not eligible to receive a lump-sum benefit under Section 824.404(a).

(c) A benefit under this section is payable beginning on the last day of the month in which an eligible person applies for the benefit on a form prescribed by and filed with the retirement system.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8039.0502 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8039 / Section 8039.0502
§ 8039.0502. TAXES FOR BONDS.
Status: in_force

At the time the district issues bonds payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes, the board shall provide for the annual imposition of a continuing direct ad valorem tax, without limit as to rate or amount, while all or part of the bonds are outstanding as required and in the manner provided by Sections 54.601 and 54.602, Water Code.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 841.085 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 841 / Section 841.085
§ 841.085. CRIMINAL PENALTY; PROSECUTION OF OFFENSE.
Status: in_force

(a) A person commits an offense if, after having been adjudicated and civilly committed as a sexually violent predator under this chapter, the person violates a civil commitment requirement imposed under Section 841.082(a)(1), (2), (4), or (5).

(b) An offense under this section is a felony of the third degree.

(c) On request of the local prosecuting attorney, the special prosecution unit may assist in the trial of an offense under this section.
Tex. Government Code § 1473.192 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 1473 / Section 1473.192
§ 1473.192. AUTHORITY TO ISSUE BONDS AND IMPOSE TAX.
Status: in_force

(a) The commissioners court of a county may:

(1) issue bonds to pay for the acquisition, construction, or equipment of a county workhouse or county farm to be used to confine or to use the labor of county prisoners, including the acquisition of a site for the workhouse or farm; and

(2) impose a tax to pay the bonds.

(b) A county that maintains a permanent improvement fund shall deposit the tax to the credit of that fund to pay for an action taken under Subsection (a)(1).

(c) The commissioners court shall issue any bonds under this subchapter and impose the tax in compliance with the applicable provisions of Subtitles A and C.
Tex. Estates Code § 751.022 — TX Code / Code es / Chapter 751 / Section 751.022
§ 751.022. ACCEPTANCE OF APPOINTMENT AS AGENT.
Status: in_force

Except as otherwise provided in the durable power of attorney, a person accepts appointment as an agent under a durable power of attorney by exercising authority or performing duties as an agent or by any other assertion or conduct indicating acceptance of the appointment.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3937.151 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3937 / Section 3937.151
§ 3937.151. DISBURSEMENTS AND TRANSFERS OF MONEY.
Status: in_force

The board by resolution shall establish the number of signatures and the procedure required for a disbursement or transfer of the district's money.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3855.201 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3855 / Section 3855.201
§ 3855.201. DISBURSEMENTS AND TRANSFERS OF MONEY.
Status: in_force

The board by resolution shall establish the number of directors' signatures and the procedure required for a disbursement or transfer of the district's money.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3979.0304 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3979 / Section 3979.0304
§ 3979.0304. AUTHORITY FOR ROAD PROJECTS.
Status: in_force

Under Section 52, Article III, Texas Constitution, the district may own, operate, maintain, design, acquire, construct, finance, issue bonds, notes, or other obligations for, improve, and convey to this state, a county, or a municipality for ownership, operation, and maintenance macadamized, graveled, or paved roads or improvements, including storm drainage, in aid of those roads.
Tex. Business & Commerce Code § 23.31 — TX Code / Code bc / Chapter 23 / Section 23.31
§ 23.31. CREDITOR'S PROOF AND ASSIGNEE'S ALLOWANCE OF CLAIM.
Status: in_force

(a) Within six months after the first publication of notice of appointment required by Section 23.17 of this code, a consenting creditor must file with the assignee a statement, sworn to by the creditor, his agent, or attorney,

(1) describing the nature and amount of the creditor's claim against the assigning debtor; and

(2) stating that

(A) the claim is true;

(B) the debt is just; and

(C) all proper credits or offsets have been allowed against the claim.

(b) The assignee shall allow a claim filed under Subsection (a) of this section against the assigned estate unless he has good reason to believe the claim is not just and true.

(c) If a creditor does not file a statement in the time required by Subsection (a) of this section, he is not entitled to receive any of the assigned estate.
Tex. Election Code § 52.073 — TX Code / Code el / Chapter 52 / Section 52.073
§ 52.073. VOTING SQUARE AND INSTRUCTION FOR PROPOSITIONS.
Status: in_force

(a) On a ballot on which a proposition is to appear, "FOR" and, below it, "AGAINST" shall be printed to the left of the proposition.

(b) A brace or other suitable device shall be printed to indicate to which proposition each "FOR" and "AGAINST" applies.

(c) A square for voting shall be printed to the left of each "FOR" and each "AGAINST."

(d) Immediately above the propositions, the following instruction shall be printed: "Place an 'X' in the square beside the statement indicating the way you wish to vote."

(e) The authority responsible for prescribing the wording of a proposition may substitute "YES" and "NO" on the ballot for "FOR" and "AGAINST" if the authority considers those words more appropriate.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8506.055 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8506 / Section 8506.055
§ 8506.055. VOTING REQUIREMENT.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided by this chapter or the bylaws, action may be taken by the affirmative vote of a majority of the directors present at a meeting.

(b) The following are valid only if authorized or ratified by the affirmative vote of at least five directors:

(1) a contract that involves an amount greater than $10,000 or has a duration of more than one year;

(2) a bond, note, or other evidence of indebtedness; or

(3) an amendment of the bylaws.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3878.213 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3878 / Section 3878.213
§ 3878.213. MUNICIPALITY NOT REQUIRED TO PAY DISTRICT OBLIGATIONS.
Status: in_force

Except as provided by Section 375.263, Local Government Code, a municipality is not required to pay a bond, note, or other obligation of the district.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7935A.0503 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7935A / Section 7935A.0503
§ 7935A.0503. BONDS FOR ROAD PROJECTS.
Status: in_force

At the time of issuance, the total principal amount of bonds or other obligations issued or incurred to finance road projects and payable from ad valorem taxes may not exceed one-fourth of the assessed value of the real property in the district.
Tex. Government Code § 1508.159 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 1508 / Section 1508.159
§ 1508.159. REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF CONTRACTS BY ATTORNEY GENERAL.
Status: in_force

(a) If the bonds state that they are secured by a pledge of revenue or rents from a contract, including a lease contract, a copy of the contract and the proceedings relating to it must also be submitted to the attorney general.

(b) If the attorney general finds that the bonds have been authorized and the contract has been made in accordance with law, the attorney general shall approve the contract.

(c) After the bonds are approved and registered under Chapter 1202 and the contract is approved under Subsection (b), the contract is incontestable for any reason and is a binding obligation for all purposes in accordance with its terms.
Tex. Insurance Code § 2602.453 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 2602 / Section 2602.453
§ 2602.453. AUTHORITY OF ASSOCIATION; COOPERATION OF OFFICERS, OWNERS, AND EMPLOYEES.
Status: in_force

(a) On the direction of the commissioner under Section 2602.452, the association may implement any direction made by the commissioner and may access all books, records, accounts, networks, and electronic document storage and management systems as necessary to implement the commissioner's direction.

(b) Any present or former officer, manager, director, trustee, owner, employee, or agent of the agent, or any other person with authority over or in charge of any segment of the agent's affairs, shall cooperate with the association. For purposes of this subsection:

(1) "Person" includes a person who exercised or exercises control directly or indirectly over activities of the agent through a holding company or other affiliate of the agent.

(2) "Cooperate" means:

(A) replying promptly in writing to any request for information from the association within the period established in the request; and

(B) making available to the association any books, accounts, documents, or other records or information of, or relating to, the agent within the period set in the request.

(c) A person who fails to cooperate as required under Subsection (b) is subject to sanctions under Chapter 82, in addition to all other sanctions available under law.
Tex. Labor Code § 21.0022 — TX Code / Code la / Chapter 21 / Section 21.0022
§ 21.0022. FRANCHISORS EXCLUDED.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, "franchisee" and "franchisor" have the meanings assigned by 16 C.F.R. Section 436.1.

(b) For purposes of this chapter, a franchisor is not considered to be an employer of:

(1) a franchisee; or

(2) a franchisee's employees.

(c) With respect to a specific claim for relief under this chapter made by a franchisee or a franchisee's employee, this section does not apply to a franchisor who has been found by a court of competent jurisdiction in this state to have exercised a type or degree of control over the franchisee or the franchisee's employees not customarily exercised by a franchisor for the purpose of protecting the franchisor's trademarks and brand.
Tex. Water Code § 57.178 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 57 / Section 57.178
§ 57.178. DISBURSEMENT OF DISTRICT MONEY.
Status: in_force

The board by resolution may allow:

(1) a bank in which the district deposits money to sign disbursements;

(2) the disbursement of district money to be transferred by Automated Clearing House (ACH); and

(3) the wire or electronic transfer of district money to vendors or other authorized accounts not in the name of the district.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8503.024 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8503 / Section 8503.024
§ 8503.024. BONDS EXEMPT FROM TAXATION.
Status: in_force

All bonds and interest on the bonds issued under the provisions of this chapter are exempt from taxation, except inheritance taxes, by this state or by any municipal corporation, county, or other political subdivision or taxing district of this state.
Tex. Business Organizations Code § 101.054 — TX Code / Code bo / Chapter 101 / Section 101.054
§ 101.054. WAIVER OR MODIFICATION OF CERTAIN STATUTORY PROVISIONS PROHIBITED; EXCEPTIONS.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided by this section, the following provisions may not be waived or modified in the company agreement of a limited liability company:

(1) this section;

(2) Section 101.101, 101.151, 101.206, 101.501, or Subchapter M of Chapter 101, except that Sections 101.601(d), 101.610, 101.611, 101.613(a), 101.616(2)(A) through (D), 101.618, or 101.619(b) may be waived or modified in the company agreement;

(3) Chapter 1, if the provision is used to interpret a provision or define a word or phrase contained in a section listed in this subsection;

(4) Chapter 2, except that Section 2.104(c)(2), 2.104(c)(3), or 2.113 may be waived or modified in the company agreement;

(5) Chapter 3, except that Subchapters C and E may be waived or modified in the company agreement; or

(6) Chapter 4, 5, 10, 11, or 12.

(b) A provision listed in Subsection (a) may be waived or modified in the company agreement if the provision that is waived or modified authorizes the limited liability company to waive or modify the provision in the company's governing documents.

(c) A provision listed in Subsection (a) may be modified in the company agreement if the provision that is modified specifies:

(1) the person or group of persons entitled to approve a modification; or

(2) the vote or other method by which a modification is required to be approved.

(d) A provision in this title or in that part of Title 1 applicable to a limited liability company that grants a right to a person, other than a member, manager, officer, or assignee of a membership interest in a limited liability company, may be waived or modified in the company agreement of the company only if the person consents to the waiver or modification.

(e) The company agreement may not unreasonably restrict a member's or assignee's rights under Section 101.502.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1004.171 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1004 / Section 1004.171
§ 1004.171. DISSOLUTION; ELECTION.
Status: in_force

(a) The board may order an election on the question of the dissolution of the district, creation of the Runnels County Hospital District, transfer of the district's assets and obligations to the Runnels County Hospital District, and assumption of the district's outstanding debts by the Runnels County Hospital District.

(b) The board shall order the election if:

(1) the board receives a petition requesting an election that is signed by at least 50 of the district's registered voters; or

(2) the board receives notice that the board of directors of the North Runnels County Hospital District intends to order an election to dissolve the North Runnels County Hospital District and create the Runnels County Hospital District under Section 20c, Chapter 206, Acts of the 61st Legislature, Regular Session, 1969.

(c) If the board intends to hold an election under this subchapter, the board shall notify the board of directors of the North Runnels County Hospital District and the Runnels County Commissioners Court of that intention.

(d) The election held under this subchapter shall be held on the same date as the election to dissolve the North Runnels County Hospital District and create the Runnels County Hospital District under Section 20c, Chapter 206, Acts of the 61st Legislature, Regular Session, 1969, and the election in the portion of the county not included in a hospital district to create the Runnels County Hospital District. The board shall coordinate with the board of directors of the North Runnels County Hospital District and the Commissioners Court of Runnels County in setting the election date under this section.

(e) The order calling the election must state:

(1) the nature of the election, including the proposition that is to appear on the ballot;

(2) the date of the election;

(3) the hours during which the polls will be open; and

(4) the location of the polling places.

(f) Section 41.001, Election Code, does not apply to an election ordered under this section.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7931A.0402 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7931A / Section 7931A.0402
§ 7931A.0402. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE TAX.
Status: in_force

(a) If authorized at an election held under Section 7931A.0401, 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. Finance Code § 348.113 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 348 / Section 348.113
§ 348.113. AMENDMENT OF RETAIL INSTALLMENT CONTRACT.
Status: in_force

On request by a retail buyer, the holder may agree to one or more amendments to the retail installment contract to:

(1) extend or defer the scheduled due date of all or a part of one or more installments; or

(2) renew, restate, or reschedule the unpaid balance under the contract.
Tex. Transportation Code § 472.012 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 472 / Section 472.012
§ 472.012. DEPARTMENT AUTHORITY GENERALLY.
Status: in_force

(a) The department may remove personal property from the right-of-way or roadway of the state highway system if the department determines the property blocks the roadway or endangers public safety.

(b) The department may remove the personal property without the consent of the owner or carrier of the property.
Tex. Occupations Code § 1101.6561 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 1101 / Section 1101.6561
§ 1101.6561. SUSPENSION OR REVOCATION OF EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM.
Status: in_force

The commission may suspend or revoke the approval to offer a program or course of study issued under Subchapter G or take any other disciplinary action authorized by this chapter if the provider of an educational program or course of study violates this chapter or a rule adopted under this chapter.
Tex. Occupations Code § 1053.003 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 1053 / Section 1053.003
§ 1053.003. LIMITATION ON INTERIOR DESIGNERS.
Status: in_force

Registration under this chapter does not authorize an interior designer to:

(1) plan or design architectural interior construction;

(2) engineer a building system, including a structural, electrical, plumbing, heating, ventilating, air-conditioning, or mechanical system;

(3) engage in the practice of engineering as described in Chapter 1001; or

(4) engage in the practice of architecture as described in Chapter 1051.
Tex. Occupations Code § 601.110 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 601 / Section 601.110
§ 601.110. CERTIFICATE EXPIRATION.
Status: in_force

(a) Not later than the 30th day before the date a person's certificate is scheduled to expire, the advisory board shall send written notice of the impending expiration to the person at the person's last known address according to the records of the advisory board.

(b) The advisory board by rule may adopt a system under which certificates expire on various dates during the year. For the year in which the certificate expiration date is changed, the advisory board shall prorate certificate fees on a monthly basis so that each certificate holder pays only that portion of the certificate fee that is allocable to the number of months during which the certificate is valid. On renewal of the certificate on the new expiration date, the total certificate renewal fee is payable.
Tex. Business Organizations Code § 5.058 — TX Code / Code bo / Chapter 5 / Section 5.058
§ 5.058. NAME OF PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION OR FOREIGN PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION.
Status: in_force

The name of a professional association or foreign professional association must contain:

(1) the word "associated," "associates," or "association";

(2) the phrase "professional association"; or

(3) an abbreviation of one of those words or that phrase.
Tex. Local Government Code § 361.003 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 361 / Section 361.003
§ 361.003. CONTRACT PROVISIONS RELATING TO JOINT CENTER.
Status: in_force

(a) If the municipality and county agree to jointly provide a criminal justice center, they may specify by contract the purposes, terms, rights, and responsibilities of each of the parties, including the:

(1) amount of money to be contributed by each party for land acquisition costs, building acquisition costs, construction costs, and equipment costs, or the proportionate amount of those costs that each party is to pay;

(2) method or methods by which that money is to be provided;

(3) account or accounts in which the money is to be deposited;

(4) party that is to award construction contracts and other contracts, or that the contracts are to be awarded by action of both parties; and

(5) manner by which disbursements of the money are to be authorized.

(b) The municipality and county may specify in the contract that the money required to meet the costs of providing the center shall be derived:

(1) from current income and funds on hand that are budgeted by the municipality and county for that purpose;

(2) through the issuance of bonds by either or both of them under the procedures prescribed for the issuance of general obligation bonds for other public buildings and purposes;

(3) by the issuance by either or both of them of certificates of obligation under the Certificate of Obligation Act of 1971 (Subchapter C, Chapter 271); or

(4) through a combination of those methods.

(c) Instead of or in combination with the use of taxing power in the payment of bonds or certificates of obligation issued under Subsection (b), those bonds or certificates may be payable from and secured by income derived from the facilities of the criminal justice center, including income from leases and from the proceeds of parking or other fees.

(d) The contract may provide for the creation of an administrative agency or may designate one of the parties to supervise the accomplishment of the purposes of the contract and to operate and maintain the criminal justice center. The administrative agency or designated party may employ personnel and may engage in other administrative activities as necessary to accomplish the purposes of the contract and to operate and maintain the criminal justice center.