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Tex. Local Government Code § 231.133 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 231 / Section 231.133
§ 231.133. ZONING REGULATIONS GENERALLY.
Status: in_force

(a) The commissioners court of a county in which an area subject to this subchapter is located may regulate in that area:

(1) the height, number of stories, and size of buildings and other structures;

(2) the percentage of a lot that may be occupied;

(3) the size of yards, courts, and other open spaces;

(4) population density;

(5) the location and use of buildings, other structures, and land for business, industrial, residential, or other purposes; and

(6) the placement of water and sewage facilities, parks, and other public requirements.

(b) The commissioners court may not regulate for siting or zoning purposes new manufactured or industrialized housing, constructed to preemptive state or federal building standards, in any manner that is different from regulation of site-built housing.
Tex. Estates Code § 1152.002 — TX Code / Code es / Chapter 1152 / Section 1152.002
§ 1152.002. APPEAL BOND.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided by Subsection (b), if a guardian appeals, an appeal bond is not required.

(b) A guardian must give an appeal bond if the appeal personally concerns the guardian.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8024A.0203 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8024A / Section 8024A.0203
§ 8024A.0203. RIGHTS OF BONDHOLDERS.
Status: in_force

The exclusion of property from the district under Section 8024A.0201 does not diminish or impair the rights of the holders of any outstanding and unpaid bonds, warrants, or other certificates of indebtedness of the district.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7954A.0401 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7954A / Section 7954A.0401
§ 7954A.0401. ELECTIONS REGARDING TAXES OR BONDS.
Status: in_force

(a) The district may issue, without an election, bonds and other obligations secured by:

(1) revenue other than ad valorem taxes; or

(2) contract payments described by Section 7954A.0403.

(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 ad valorem tax or issue bonds payable from ad valorem taxes.

(c) The district may not issue bonds payable from ad valorem taxes to finance a road project unless the issuance is approved by a vote of a two-thirds majority of the district voters voting at an election held for that purpose.
Tex. Insurance Code § 2602.114 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 2602 / Section 2602.114
§ 2602.114. MEETING OF BOARD ON IMPAIRED TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY OR AGENT.
Status: in_force

(a) The commissioner:

(1) shall call a meeting of the board when the commissioner determines that a title insurance company or agent is insolvent or impaired; and

(2) may call a meeting of the board when the commissioner determines that a title insurance company or agent is in danger of becoming insolvent or impaired.

(b) The meeting is not open to the public. Only board members, association counsel and other association representatives, the commissioner, and persons the commissioner authorizes may attend the meeting.

(c) The commissioner may require an officer, director, or employee of the title insurance company or agent to appear before the board for conference or to give testimony.

(d) At the meeting the commissioner may disclose to the board information that the commissioner possesses and may disclose department records, including an examination report or a preliminary report from an examiner that relates to the title insurance company or agent.

(e) A board member may not disclose information received in the meeting unless authorized by the commissioner or required as witness in court. A board member and the meeting are subject to the confidentiality standard imposed on an examiner under Sections 401.105 and 401.106, except that a bond is not required of a board member.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7965.102 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7965 / Section 7965.102
§ 7965.102. ROAD STANDARDS AND REQUIREMENTS.
Status: in_force

(a) A road project must meet all applicable construction standards, zoning and subdivision requirements, and regulations of each municipality in whose corporate limits or extraterritorial jurisdiction the road project is located.

(b) If a road project is not located in the corporate limits or extraterritorial jurisdiction of a municipality, the road project must meet all applicable construction standards, subdivision requirements, and regulations of each county in which the road project is located.

(c) If the state will maintain and operate the road, the Texas Transportation Commission must approve the plans and specifications of the road project.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 445.005 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 445 / Section 445.005
§ 445.005. CIVIL PENALTY.
Status: in_force

(a) A person who violates this chapter is subject to a civil penalty in the amount of:

(1) $250 for the first violation;

(2) $500 for the second violation; and

(3) $1,000 for each subsequent violation.

(b) Each day a violation continues or occurs is a separate violation for purposes of imposing a penalty under this section.

(c) A kratom retailer is not liable for a civil penalty under this section for a violation of Section 445.002 or 445.003 if the kratom retailer proves by a preponderance of the evidence that the violation was unintentional and due to the kratom retailer's good faith reliance on the representation of another kratom processor.

(d) The attorney general or the district or county attorney for the county or municipal attorney for the municipality in which the violation is alleged to have occurred may bring an action to recover a civil penalty under this section.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 9053.101 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 9053 / Section 9053.101
§ 9053.101. WATER CONTROL AND IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT POWERS.
Status: in_force

The district has the rights, powers, privileges, and duties provided by general law applicable to a water control and improvement district created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution, including Chapters 49 and 51, Water Code.
Tex. Insurance Code § 2751.004 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 2751 / Section 2751.004
§ 2751.004. GENERAL RULES.
Status: in_force

The commissioner, in the manner prescribed by Subchapter A, Chapter 36, shall adopt rules as necessary to implement and enforce this chapter.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8394.003 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8394 / Section 8394.003
§ 8394.003. 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 boundaries of 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. Penal Code § 36.04 — TX Code / Code pe / Chapter 36 / Section 36.04
§ 36.04. IMPROPER INFLUENCE.
Status: in_force

(a) A person commits an offense if he privately addresses a representation, entreaty, argument, or other communication to any public servant who exercises or will exercise official discretion in an adjudicatory proceeding with an intent to influence the outcome of the proceeding on the basis of considerations other than those authorized by law.

(b) For purposes of this section, "adjudicatory proceeding" means any proceeding before a court or any other agency of government in which the legal rights, powers, duties, or privileges of specified parties are determined.

(c) An offense under this section is a Class A misdemeanor.
Tex. Education Code § 54.809 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 54 / Section 54.809
§ 54.809. RULES.
Status: in_force

The board shall adopt rules for the administration of this subchapter.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8365.151 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8365 / Section 8365.151
§ 8365.151. ELECTIONS REGARDING TAXES OR BONDS.
Status: in_force

(a) The district may issue, without an election, bonds and other obligations secured by:

(1) revenue other than ad valorem taxes; or

(2) contract payments described by Section 8365.153.

(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 ad valorem tax or issue bonds payable from ad valorem taxes.

(c) The district may not issue bonds payable from ad valorem taxes to finance a road project unless the issuance is approved by a vote of a two-thirds majority of the district voters voting at an election held for that purpose.
Tex. Transportation Code § 453.309 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 453 / Section 453.309
§ 453.309. REFUNDING BONDS.
Status: in_force

A transit department may issue refunding bonds for the purposes and in the manner authorized by Chapter 1207, Government Code, or other law.
Tex. Utilities Code § 17.154 — TX Code / Code ut / Chapter 17 / Section 17.154
§ 17.154. NOTICE.
Status: in_force

(a) A billing utility shall provide notice of a customer's rights under this section in the manner prescribed by the commission.

(b) Notice of a customer's rights must be provided by mail to each residential and retail business customer within 60 days of the effective date of this section or by inclusion in the publication of the telephone directory next following the effective date of this section. In addition, each billing utility shall send the notice to new customers at the time service is initiated or to any customer at that customer's request.
Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 19A.052 — TX Code / Code cr / Chapter 19A / Section 19A.052
§ 19A.052. QUALIFIED PERSONS SUMMONED.
Status: in_force

On directing the sheriff or clerk of the district court to summon grand jurors, the court shall instruct the sheriff or clerk of the district court to not summon a person to serve as a grand juror who does not possess the qualifications prescribed by law.
Tex. Local Government Code § 233.093 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 233 / Section 233.093
§ 233.093. PERMIT REQUIRED; EXCEPTIONS.
Status: in_force

(a) In a county in which the sheriff regulates alarm systems under this subchapter, a person may not use an alarm system without a permit issued in accordance with this subchapter.

(b) This subchapter does not apply to:

(1) emergency response systems managed by health care facilities licensed by the Texas Department of Health; or

(2) alarm systems installed on:

(A) a motor vehicle;

(B) premises occupied by the United States, this state, or the county; or

(C) premises located in an incorporated area within the county.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3828.001 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3828 / Section 3828.001
§ 3828.001. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this chapter:

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

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

(3) "District" means the Lake View Management and Development District.

(4) "Improvement project" means a program or project authorized by Section 3828.102, inside or outside the boundaries of the district.
Tex. Property Code § 68.064 — TX Code / Code pr / Chapter 68 / Section 68.064
§ 68.064. TERMINATION OR RELEASE OF RICO LIEN NOTICE BY COURT.
Status: in_force

(a) If a civil action brought under Chapter 140B, Civil Practice and Remedies Code, is not pending against a person named in a RICO lien notice, the person may bring an action in the county where the notice has been filed against the investigative agency that filed the notice seeking a release or extinguishment of the notice.

(b) In an action brought under this section, the court shall, on the motion of the person named in the RICO lien notice, immediately enter an order setting a date for hearing that is not earlier than the fifth day and not later than the 10th day after the date the action is filed, and the order and a copy of the complaint shall be served on the investigative agency not later than the third day after the date the action is filed.

(c) At the hearing set under Subsection (b), the court shall take evidence on the issue of whether any real property or beneficial interest owned by the person named in the RICO lien notice is covered by the notice or is otherwise subject to forfeiture under Chapter 140B, Civil Practice and Remedies Code.

(d) If, at the hearing under Subsection (b), the person named in the RICO lien notice shows by a preponderance of the evidence that the notice is not applicable to the person or that any real property or beneficial interest owned by the person is not subject to forfeiture under Chapter 140B, Civil Practice and Remedies Code, the court shall enter a judgment terminating the notice or releasing the real property or beneficial interest from the notice.

(e) A court shall immediately enter its order releasing from a RICO lien notice any specific real property or beneficial interest if a sale of that real property or beneficial interest is pending and the filing of the notice prevents the sale of the property or interest. Proceeds resulting from the sale of that real property or beneficial interest shall be deposited into the registry of the court, subject to the further order of the court.

(f) At the hearing under Subsection (b), the court may release any real property or beneficial interest from the RICO lien notice, on the posting by the person named in the notice of security that is equal to the value of the real property or beneficial interest owned by the person.

(g) If a civil action brought under Chapter 140B, Civil Practice and Remedies Code, is pending against a person named in a RICO lien notice, the court on motion by the person may grant the relief described by this section.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7954A.0305 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7954A / Section 7954A.0305
§ 7954A.0305. COMPLIANCE WITH MUNICIPAL CONSENT ORDINANCE OR RESOLUTION.
Status: in_force

The district shall comply with all applicable requirements of any ordinance or resolution that is adopted under Section 54.016 or 54.0165, Water Code, and that consents to the creation of the district or to the inclusion of land in the district.
Tex. Utilities Code § 253.0005 — TX Code / Code ut / Chapter 253 / Section 253.0005
§ 253.0005. CONSTRUCTION OF TERMS AND PHRASES.
Status: in_force

Technical terms and phrases in this chapter, other than those defined by Section 253.0001, shall be construed using the term's or phrase's usual and customary meanings in the electric and broadband industries.
Tex. Transportation Code § 501.111 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 501 / Section 501.111
§ 501.111. PERFECTION OF SECURITY INTEREST.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided by Subsection (b), a person may perfect a security interest in a motor vehicle that is the subject of a first or subsequent sale only by recording the security interest on the title as provided by this chapter.

(b) A person may perfect a security interest in a motor vehicle held as inventory by a person in the business of selling motor vehicles only by complying with Chapter 9, Business & Commerce Code.
Tex. Local Government Code § 133.051 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 133 / Section 133.051
§ 133.051. COLLECTION AND REMITTANCE OF FEES.
Status: in_force

(a) A municipality or county shall collect, record, account for, and remit to the comptroller all fees in the manner provided by this subchapter, except fees paid under Section 133.151 using the electronic filing system established under Section 72.031, Government Code.

(b) Fees paid under Section 133.151 using the electronic filing system established under Section 72.031, Government Code, shall be remitted directly to the treasury by the Office of Court Administration of the Texas Judicial System for disbursement and deposit as provided by that section.
Tex. Government Code § 434.428 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 434 / Section 434.428
§ 434.428. DISTRIBUTING AND ALLOCATING APPROPRIATED MONEY.
Status: in_force

(a) As the executive director authorizes, the commission shall disburse money appropriated to or obtained by the commission for the matching grant program directly to grant recipients.

(b) The commission may use a reasonable amount not to exceed five percent of the money appropriated by the legislature for the purposes of this subchapter to pay the administrative costs of implementing this subchapter.
Tex. Government Code § 801.101 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 801 / Section 801.101
§ 801.101. PENSION REVIEW BOARD.
Status: in_force

The State Pension Review Board is an agency of the state.
Tex. Education Code § 12.026 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 12 / Section 12.026
§ 12.026. CHANGE IN GOVERNING BODY.
Status: in_force

If the adoption, amendment, or revocation of a home-rule school district charter changes the structure of the governing body of the school district, the members of the governing body serving on the date the adoption, amendment, or revocation takes effect continue in office until their successors are chosen and have qualified for office.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 286.054 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 286 / Section 286.054
§ 286.054. TECHNICIANS, NURSES, AND OTHER DISTRICT EMPLOYEES.
Status: in_force

(a) The district may employ technicians, nurses, fiscal agents, accountants, architects, additional attorneys, and other necessary employees.

(b) The board may delegate to the administrator the authority to employ persons for the district.
Tex. Tax Code § 162.232 — TX Code / Code tx / Chapter 162 / Section 162.232
§ 162.232. DYED DIESEL FUEL NOTICE REQUIRED ON SHIPPING DOCUMENTS, BILLS OF LADING, AND INVOICES.
Status: in_force

The form of notice required by Sections 162.231(1) and (2) must be provided when the dyed diesel fuel is removed or sold and must appear on each shipping document, bill of lading, cargo manifest, and invoice accompanying the sale or removal of the dyed diesel fuel.
Tex. Local Government Code § 271.027 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 271 / Section 271.027
§ 271.027. AWARD OF CONTRACT.
Status: in_force

(a) The governmental entity is entitled to reject any and all bids.

(b) The contract must be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder, but the contract may not be awarded to a bidder who is not the lowest bidder unless before the award each lower bidder is given notice of the proposed award and is given an opportunity to appear before the governing body of the governmental entity or the designated representative of the governing body and present evidence concerning the bidder's responsibility.
Tex. Local Government Code § 379E.010 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 379E / Section 379E.010
§ 379E.010. RESTRICTIONS ON OCCUPANCY AND USE OF PROPERTY.
Status: in_force

(a) The land bank shall impose deed restrictions on property sold to qualified participating developers requiring the development and sale or rental of the property to low income households.

(b) At least 25 percent of the land bank properties sold during any given fiscal year to be developed for sale shall be deed restricted for sale to households with gross household incomes not greater than 60 percent of the area median family income, adjusted for household size, for the metropolitan statistical area in which the municipality is located, as determined annually by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development.

(c) If property is developed for rental housing, the deed restrictions must be for a period of not less than 20 years and must require that:

(1) 100 percent of the rental units be occupied by and affordable to households with incomes not greater than 60 percent of area median family income, based on gross household income, adjusted for household size, for the metropolitan statistical area in which the municipality is located, as determined annually by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development;

(2) 40 percent of the units be occupied by and affordable to households with incomes not greater than 50 percent of area median family income, based on gross household income, adjusted for household size, for the metropolitan statistical area in which the municipality is located, as determined annually by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development; or

(3) 20 percent of the units be occupied by and affordable to households with incomes not greater than 30 percent of area median family income, based on gross household income, adjusted for household size, for the metropolitan statistical area in which the municipality is located, as determined annually by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development.

(d) The deed restrictions under Subsection (c) must require the owner to file an annual occupancy report with the municipality on a reporting form provided by the municipality. The deed restrictions must also prohibit any exclusion of an individual or family from admission to the development based solely on the participation of the individual or family in the housing choice voucher program under Section 8, United States Housing Act of 1937 (42 U.S.C. Section 1437f), as amended.

(e) Except as otherwise provided by this section, if the deed restrictions imposed under this section are for a term of years, the deed restrictions shall renew automatically.

(f) The land bank or the governing body of the municipality may modify or add to the deed restrictions imposed under this section. Any modifications or additions made by the governing body of the municipality must be adopted by the municipality as part of its plan and must comply with the restrictions set forth in Subsections (b), (c), and (d).
Tex. Occupations Code § 2301.477 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 2301 / Section 2301.477
§ 2301.477. MANUFACTURER DOING BUSINESS IN THIS STATE.
Status: in_force

A manufacturer whose products are offered for sale in this state under a franchise entered into between its distributor or representative and a dealer is bound by the terms of the franchise and this chapter as if the manufacturer had executed the franchise.
Tex. Insurance Code § 541.006 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 541 / Section 541.006
§ 541.006. PROHIBITED CONTENT OF CERTAIN INSURANCE POLICIES.
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any other provision of this code, it is unlawful for an insurer engaged in the business of life, accident, or health insurance to issue or deliver in this state a policy containing the words "Approved by the Texas Department of Insurance" or words of a similar meaning.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3980.0705 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3980 / Section 3980.0705
§ 3980.0705. DIRECTORS' ELECTION FOR NEW DISTRICT.
Status: in_force

A new district created by the division of the district shall hold a directors' election in the manner provided by Section 3980.0201.
Tex. Water Code § 17.923 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 17 / Section 17.923
§ 17.923. COUNTY ELIGIBILITY FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE.
Status: in_force

To be eligible for financial assistance under this subchapter, a county:

(1) must have a per capita income that averaged 25 percent below the state average for the most recent three consecutive years for which statistics are available and an unemployment rate that averaged 25 percent above the state average for the most recent three consecutive years for which statistics are available;

(2) must be located adjacent to an international border; or

(3) must be located in whole or in part within 100 miles of an international border and contain the majority of the area of a municipality with a population of more than 250,000.
Tex. Transportation Code § 623.001 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 623 / Section 623.001
§ 623.001. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this chapter:

(1) "Department" means the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles.

(2) "Shipper" means a person who consigns the movement of a shipment.

(3) "Shipper's certificate of weight" means a document described by Section 623.274.

(4) "Board" means the board of the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles.

(5) "Commission" means the Texas Transportation Commission.