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Tex. Government Code § 839.401 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 839 / Section 839.401
§ 839.401. ANNUITY INCREASE AFTER DEATH OR RETIREMENT.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided by Subsections (b) and (e), on the first day of each fiscal year, the retirement system shall increase the amounts of annuities that are payable by the system to a retiree, to the survivor of a retiree, or to the survivor of a deceased member.

(b) The retirement system may not increase under this section the amount of an annuity unless the retirement or death on which the annuity is based occurred before the first day of the preceding fiscal year.

(c) The legislature may appropriate money from the general revenue fund to pay the costs of increasing the amounts of annuities under this section. On the first day of each fiscal year, the state comptroller of public accounts shall transfer to the retirement system any money appropriated for the fiscal year for the purpose of this section.

(d) If the amount of money appropriated for a fiscal year is insufficient to finance the rate of increase in annuities specified in the Act making the appropriation or if the Act fails to specify a rate of increase, the board of trustees shall set the rate as the rate that the amount of money appropriated will finance for the duration of the annuities payable to those persons entitled to receive an increase in annuities under this section.

(e) If an appropriation is not made for a fiscal year for the purpose of this section, the retirement system may not increase under this section the amount of annuities for that year.
Tex. Government Code § 2152.104 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2152 / Section 2152.104
§ 2152.104. ASSOCIATE DEPUTY DIRECTORS; DIVISIONS; DIVISION DIRECTORS.
Status: repealed

(a) The commission shall have an appropriate number of associate deputy directors.

(b) Each division shall be managed by a division director who shall report to the associate deputy director who administers the division.

(c) Repealed by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 937, Sec. 1.117(4), eff. September 1, 2007.

(d) In accordance with this subchapter, the executive director shall appoint a director of facilities construction and space management, who shall:

(1) be a registered architect or registered professional engineer; and

(2) have proven administrative ability and experience in the fields of building design and construction.

(e) The commission shall provide professional service staff and the expertise of financial, technical, and other necessary advisors and consultants, authorized under Section 2267.053(d), to support the Partnership Advisory Commission in its review and evaluation of qualifying project proposals.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8092.0102 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8092 / Section 8092.0102
§ 8092.0102. NATURE OF DISTRICT.
Status: in_force

The district is a municipal utility district created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 246.111 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 246 / Section 246.111
§ 246.111. LIEN.
Status: in_force

(a) To secure the obligations of the provider under any continuing care contract, a lien attaches on the date a resident first occupies a facility or receives services under a continuing care contract. The lien covers the real and personal property of the provider located at the facility. The provider shall prepare a written notice sworn to by an officer of the provider for each county where the provider has a facility. The notice must contain the name of the provider, the legal description of each facility of the provider, and a statement that the facility is subject to this chapter and the lien provided by this section. The provider shall file for record the notice in the real property records of each county where the provider has a facility on or before the later of January 1, 1994, or the date of the execution of the first continuing care contract relating to the facility.

(b) The commissioner may remove a lien under this section if requested by a provider to obtain secondary financing or refinancing of a facility if:

(1) the facility is financially sound; and

(2) removal of the lien does not adversely affect the residents.

(c) A lien under this section is subordinate to any liens on the property of the facility if the proceeds of the loan secured by the liens were used in whole or in part to:

(1) construct, acquire, replace, or improve the facility; or

(2) refinance an earlier loan used to construct, acquire, replace, or improve the facility.

(d) A lien under this section is effective for 10 years.

(e) A lien under this section may be foreclosed on application of the board if the facility is liquidated or the provider is insolvent or bankrupt. The proceeds from a foreclosed lien shall be used for full or partial satisfaction of the provider's obligations under continuing care contracts in effect on the date of the foreclosure.
Tex. Transportation Code § 225.097 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 225 / Section 225.097
§ 225.097. ARMY STAFF SERGEANT CHAUNCY MAYS MEMORIAL HIGHWAY.
Status: in_force

(a) Notwithstanding Section 225.001(c), the portion of Farm-to-Market Road 2348 in Titus County between its intersection with U.S. Highway 67 and its intersection with State Highway 49 is designated as the Army Staff Sergeant Chauncy Mays Memorial Highway. The designation is in addition to any other designation.

(b) Subject to Section 225.021(c), the department shall:

(1) design and construct markers indicating the designation as the Army Staff Sergeant Chauncy Mays Memorial Highway and any other appropriate information; and

(2) erect a marker at each end of the highway and at appropriate intermediate sites along the highway.
Tex. Government Code § 477.0201 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 477 / Section 477.0201
§ 477.0201. REQUIRED INFORMATION.
Status: in_force

(a) A local organizing committee shall provide information required by the office to fulfill the office's duties under this subtitle, including:

(1) annual audited statements of any committee financial records required by a site selection organization; and

(2) data obtained by the committee relating to:

(A) attendance at the games; and

(B) the economic impact of the games.

(b) A local organizing committee must provide any annual audited financial statement required by the office not later than the end of the fourth month after the last day of the period covered by the financial statement.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8031.0202 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8031 / Section 8031.0202
§ 8031.0202. TEMPORARY DIRECTORS.
Status: in_force

(a) On or after September 1, 2019, the owner or owners of a majority of the assessed value of the real property in the district may submit a petition to the commission requesting that the commission appoint as temporary directors the five persons named in the petition. The commission shall appoint as temporary directors the five persons named in the petition.

(b) Temporary directors serve until the earlier of:

(1) the date permanent directors are elected under Section 8031.0103; or

(2) September 1, 2023.

(c) If permanent directors have not been elected under Section 8031.0103 and the terms of the temporary directors have expired, successor temporary directors shall be appointed or reappointed as provided by Subsection (d) to serve terms that expire on the earlier of:

(1) the date permanent directors are elected under Section 8031.0103; or

(2) the fourth anniversary of the date of the appointment or reappointment.

(d) If Subsection (c) applies, the owner or owners of a majority of the assessed value of the real property in the district may submit a petition to the commission requesting that the commission appoint as successor temporary directors the five persons named in the petition. The commission shall appoint as successor temporary directors the five persons named in the petition.
Tex. Family Code § 234.002 — TX Code / Code fa / Chapter 234 / Section 234.002
§ 234.002. INTEGRATED SYSTEM FOR CHILD SUPPORT, MEDICAL SUPPORT, AND DENTAL SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT.
Status: in_force

The statewide integrated system for child support, medical support, and dental support enforcement under Chapter 231 shall be part of the state case registry and state disbursement unit authorized by this subchapter.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1575.257 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1575 / Section 1575.257
§ 1575.257. CIVIL SANCTIONS FOR FAILURE OF EMPLOYER TO COMPLY.
Status: in_force

(a) An employer who fails to comply with this subchapter may not apply for or spend any money received from a federal or private grant.

(b) The trustee shall report an alleged noncompliance with this subchapter to the attorney general, the Legislative Budget Board, the comptroller, and the governor.

(c) On receipt of a report under Subsection (b), the attorney general shall bring a writ of mandamus against the employer to compel compliance with this subchapter.
Tex. Education Code § 12.025 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 12 / Section 12.025
§ 12.025. GOVERNANCE.
Status: in_force

(a) A home-rule school district may adopt and operate under any governing structure.

(b) The district may:

(1) create offices;

(2) determine the time and method for selecting officers; and

(3) prescribe the qualifications and duties of officers.

(c) The term of any officer of the district is determined under Section 11.059.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 431.023 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 431 / Section 431.023
§ 431.023. LIMITED EXEMPTION FOR DISTRESSED FOOD, DRUGS, DEVICES, OR COSMETICS.
Status: in_force

In relation to a food, drug, device, or cosmetic that is distressed merchandise for purposes of Chapter 432, Sections 431.021(a), (c), and (d) do not prohibit:

(1) the introduction or delivery for introduction into commerce of the merchandise for the purpose of reconditioning in accordance with Chapter 432 and not for sale to the ultimate consumer;

(2) the receipt in commerce of the merchandise for the purpose of reconditioning in accordance with Chapter 432 and not for sale to the ultimate consumer;

(3) the holding of merchandise for the purpose of reconditioning in accordance with Chapter 432 and not for resale to the ultimate consumer; or

(4) the reconditioning of the merchandise in accordance with Chapter 432.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 4015.0105 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 4015 / Section 4015.0105
§ 4015.0105. INITIAL DISTRICT TERRITORY.
Status: in_force

(a) The district is initially composed of the territory described by Section 3(b) of the Act enacting this chapter.

(b) The boundaries and field notes contained in Section 3(b) of the Act enacting this chapter form a closure. A mistake in the field notes or in copying the field notes in the legislative process does not affect the district's:

(1) organization, existence, or validity;

(2) right to issue any type of bonds for the purposes for which the district is created or to pay the principal of and interest on the bonds;

(3) right to impose or collect an assessment or tax; or

(4) legality or operation.
Tex. Local Government Code § 336.021 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 336 / Section 336.021
§ 336.021. LEAD GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY; PARTICIPATION BY OTHER COUNTIES AND MUNICIPALITIES.
Status: in_force

(a) A district may be created by a lead governmental entity that, by resolution, proposes the creation of a district for specific counties and municipalities that by resolution agree to have their territory in the district.

(b) The governing body of a county or municipality may adopt a resolution under Subsection (a) on its own motion.

(c) As soon as feasible and prudent, the lead governmental entity shall provide over 50 percent of the initial assets to the district.
Tex. Water Code § 15.805 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 15 / Section 15.805
§ 15.805. RULES.
Status: in_force

The board may adopt any rules reasonably necessary to administer the program.
Tex. Property Code § 5.079 — TX Code / Code pr / Chapter 5 / Section 5.079
§ 5.079. TITLE TRANSFER.
Status: in_force

(a) A recorded executory contract shall be the same as a deed with a vendor's lien. The vendor's lien is for the amount of the unpaid contract price, less any lawful deductions, and may be enforced by foreclosure sale under Section 5.066 or by judicial foreclosure. A general warranty is implied unless otherwise limited by the recorded executory contract. If an executory contract has not been recorded or converted under Section 5.081, the seller shall transfer recorded, legal title of the property covered by the executory contract to the purchaser not later than the 30th day after the date the seller receives the purchaser's final payment due under the contract.

(b) A seller who violates Subsection (a) is liable to the purchaser for:

(1) liquidated damages in the amount of:

(A) $250 a day for each day the seller fails to transfer the title to the purchaser during the period that begins the 31st day and ends the 90th day after the date the seller receives the purchaser's final payment due under the contract; and

(B) $500 a day for each day the seller fails to transfer title to the purchaser after the 90th day after the date the seller receives the purchaser's final payment due under the contract; and

(2) reasonable attorney's fees.

(c) If a person to whom a seller's property interest passes by will or intestate succession is required to obtain a court order to clarify the person's status as an heir or to clarify the status of the seller or the property before the person may convey good and indefeasible title to the property, the court in which the action is pending may waive payment of the liquidated damages and attorney's fees under Subsection (b) if the court finds that the person is pursuing the action to establish good and indefeasible title with reasonable diligence.

(d) In this section, "seller" includes a successor, assignee, personal representative, executor, or administrator of the seller.
Tex. Government Code § 403.038 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 403 / Section 403.038
§ 403.038. REVENUE AND EXPENSE ANALYSIS RECORDS.
Status: in_force

(a) The comptroller shall maintain sufficient information for a revenue analysis record and shall enter in the record the distribution of revenues derived by the state from all sources and the amounts derived from each source. The comptroller shall post to the record the sources of revenue as represented by deposits.

(b) The comptroller shall maintain sufficient information for an expense analysis record and shall enter in the record the distribution of the disbursements made from state funds, classified by agencies or institutions, objects of expenditure, or other criteria considered advisable.
Tex. Government Code § 418.110 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 418 / Section 418.110
§ 418.110. STATEWIDE MUTUAL AID PROGRAM FOR FIRE EMERGENCIES.
Status: in_force

(a) The division, in consultation with state fire protection agencies and the Texas Commission on Fire Protection, may develop a statewide mutual aid program for fire emergencies.

(b) A program developed under this section:

(1) does not alter the legal obligations of a political subdivision participating in the system; and

(2) must be consistent with the state emergency management plan.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8247.004 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8247 / Section 8247.004
§ 8247.004. FINDINGS OF BENEFIT AND PUBLIC PURPOSE.
Status: in_force

(a) All land and other property included in the district will benefit from the improvements and services to be provided by the district.

(b) The district is created to accomplish:

(1) the purposes of a municipal utility district as provided by general law; and

(2) to the extent authorized by Section 52, Article III, Texas Constitution, the construction, acquisition, improvement, maintenance, or operation of macadamized, graveled, or paved roads, or improvements in aid of those roads.
Tex. Parks and Wildlife Code § 67.004 — TX Code / Code pw / Chapter 67 / Section 67.004
§ 67.004. ISSUANCE OF REGULATIONS.
Status: in_force

(a) The commission by regulation shall establish any limits on the taking, possession, propagation, transportation, importation, exportation, sale, or offering for sale of nongame fish or wildlife that the department considers necessary to manage the species.

(b) The regulations shall state the name of the species or subspecies, by common and scientific name, that the department determines to be in need of management under this chapter.
Tex. Education Code § 51.9045 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 51 / Section 51.9045
§ 51.9045. LIMITATION ON USE OF EMINENT DOMAIN.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section:

(1) "Institution of higher education" has the meaning assigned by Section 61.003.

(2) "Lodging facility" does not include a dormitory or other student housing facility.

(b) The governing board of an institution of higher education may not use the power of eminent domain to acquire land to be used for a lodging facility or for parking or a parking structure intended to be used in connection with the use of a lodging facility.
Tex. Tax Code § 202.155 — TX Code / Code tx / Chapter 202 / Section 202.155
§ 202.155. PURCHASER TO PAY TAX ON OIL FROM PROPERTY UNDER LEGAL CONSTRAINT.
Status: in_force

(a) A purchaser shall pay the tax imposed by this chapter on oil purchased from property in bankruptcy, receivership, covered by an assignment, or subject to a legal proceeding.

(b) The purchaser shall withhold the amount of tax required to be paid by Subsection (a) of this section from payments to the producer, trustee, assignee, or other person claiming the payments and from payments the purchaser impounds or places in escrow.

(c) The purchaser is not liable for the amount of tax paid as required by this section to any claimant of payments for the purchase of oil.
Tex. Government Code § 546.0217 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 546 / Section 546.0217
§ 546.0217. PROCEDURES FOR PLACEMENT REVIEWS.
Status: in_force

The executive commissioner by rule shall develop procedures for conducting the reviews required by Sections 546.0215(c) and (d) and 546.0216.
Tex. Government Code § 1503.005 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 1503 / Section 1503.005
§ 1503.005. ADOPTION AND EXECUTION OF DOCUMENTS.
Status: in_force

A municipality may adopt or have executed any other proceeding or instrument necessary or convenient for the issuance of bonds under this subchapter.
Tex. Insurance Code § 982.302 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 982 / Section 982.302
§ 982.302. REINSURANCE NOT PROHIBITED.
Status: in_force

This chapter does not prohibit a foreign insurance company from:

(1) reinsuring a domestic insurance company; or

(2) locating in this state, if the company does not directly insure persons domiciled in this state or insure against risks located in this state.
Tex. Local Government Code § 89.003 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 89 / Section 89.003
§ 89.003. CENTRAL MAILING SYSTEM IN COUNTIES WITH POPULATION OF MORE THAN ONE MILLION.
Status: in_force

The commissioners court of a county with a population of more than one million may establish a central mailing system to serve:

(1) district and county courts in the county, including the office of the clerk of the court;

(2) offices in the county of the judicial district in which the county is located; and

(3) offices and departments of the county.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3814.153 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3814 / Section 3814.153
§ 3814.153. MAINTENANCE TAX.
Status: in_force

(a) If authorized at an election held in accordance with Section 3814.158, the district may impose an annual ad valorem tax on taxable property in the district to:

(1) maintain and operate the district and the improvements constructed or acquired by the district; or

(2) provide a service.

(b) The board shall determine the tax rate.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1041.052 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1041 / Section 1041.052
§ 1041.052. BOARD VACANCY.
Status: in_force

If a vacancy occurs in the office of director, the remaining directors shall appoint a director for the unexpired term.
Tex. Business Organizations Code § 22.233 — TX Code / Code bo / Chapter 22 / Section 22.233
§ 22.233. APPLICATION TO CHURCH.
Status: in_force

A corporation that is a church is not required to have officers as provided by this subchapter. The duties and responsibilities of the officers may be vested in the corporation's board of directors or other designated body in any manner provided for by the certificate of formation or bylaws of the corporation.
Tex. Government Code § 403.245 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 403 / Section 403.245
§ 403.245. ACCOUNTING FOR PETTY CASH ACCOUNT.
Status: in_force

(a) The creation of a petty cash account is not an expenditure of state money or a reduction of appropriation.

(b) The replenishment of a petty cash account is an expenditure from the corresponding fund and shall be drawn from the appropriation from which the expenditure would otherwise have been made.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1022.251 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1022 / Section 1022.251
§ 1022.251. IMPOSITION OF AD VALOREM TAX.
Status: in_force

(a) The board shall impose a tax on all property in the district subject to district taxation.

(b) The board shall impose the tax to:

(1) pay the interest on and create a sinking fund for bonds or other obligations issued or assumed by the district for hospital purposes;

(2) provide for the operation and maintenance of the district and hospital system;

(3) make improvements and additions to the hospital system; and

(4) acquire necessary sites for the hospital system by purchase, lease, or condemnation.