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Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 2B.0253 — TX Code / Code cr / Chapter 2B / Section 2B.0253
§ 2B.0253. LAW ENFORCEMENT POLICY ON USE OF FORCE BY DRONE.
Status: in_force

(a) In this article:

(1) "Drone" means an unmanned aircraft, watercraft, or ground vehicle or a robotic device that:

(A) is controlled remotely by a human operator; or

(B) operates autonomously through computer software or other programming.

(2) "Law enforcement agency" means an agency of the state or an agency of a political subdivision of the state authorized by law to employ peace officers.

(b) Each law enforcement agency that uses or intends to use a drone for law enforcement purposes shall:

(1) adopt a written policy regarding the agency's use of force by means of a drone, before the agency first uses a drone, and update the policy as necessary; and

(2) not later than January 1 of each even-numbered year, submit the policy to the commission in the manner prescribed by the commission.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8854.101 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8854 / Section 8854.101
§ 8854.101. GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT POWERS AND DUTIES.
Status: in_force

The district has the rights, powers, privileges, functions, and duties provided by the general law of this state, including Chapter 36, Water Code, applicable to groundwater conservation districts created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 9049.003 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 9049 / Section 9049.003
§ 9049.003. 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 district is essential to accomplish the purposes of Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Tex. Occupations Code § 2308.202 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 2308 / Section 2308.202
§ 2308.202. REGULATION BY POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS OF FEES FOR NONCONSENT TOWS.
Status: in_force

The governing body of a political subdivision may regulate the fees that may be charged or collected in connection with a nonconsent tow originating in the territory of the political subdivision if the private property tow fees:

(1) are authorized by commission rule; and

(2) do not exceed the maximum amount authorized by commission rule.
Tex. Transportation Code § 504.505 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 504 / Section 504.505
§ 504.505. COTTON VEHICLES.
Status: in_force

(a) The department shall issue specialty license plates for a single motor vehicle that is:

(1) used only to transport chile pepper modules, seed cotton, cotton, cotton burrs, or equipment used in transporting or processing chile peppers or cotton; and

(2) not more than 10 feet in width.

(b) The license plates must include the words "Cotton Vehicle."

(c) There is no fee for issuance of the license plates. The license plates may be renewed without payment of a fee.
Tex. Election Code § 67.007 — TX Code / Code el / Chapter 67 / Section 67.007
§ 67.007. COUNTY ELECTION RETURNS.
Status: in_force

(a) For each election for a statewide, district, county, or precinct office, a statewide measure, or president and vice-president of the United States, the county clerk of each county in the territory covered by the election shall prepare county election returns.

(b) The county election returns shall state, for each candidate and for and against each measure, the total number of votes received in the county as stated by the local canvassing authority's tabulation of votes.

(c) The county clerk shall certify the county returns.

(d) Not later than 24 hours after completion of the local canvass, the county clerk shall deliver to the secretary of state, in the manner directed by the secretary, the county returns.

(e) The county clerk shall retain a copy of the county returns for the period for preserving the precinct election records.
Tex. Occupations Code § 1002.253 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 1002 / Section 1002.253
§ 1002.253. LICENSE APPLICATION.
Status: in_force

(a) An applicant for a license under this chapter, including an applicant for a temporary or reciprocal license, must apply on a form prescribed by the board that is signed by the applicant.

(b) The application must include:

(1) information concerning the applicant's education;

(2) a detailed summary of the applicant's relevant work experience; and

(3) a signed statement that the applicant has read and will comply with the code of professional conduct adopted under this chapter.

(c) The application must be accompanied by the appropriate application fee.
Tex. Occupations Code § 201.508 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 201 / Section 201.508
§ 201.508. POWERS OF DISTRICT COURTS; DUTIES OF DISTRICT AND COUNTY ATTORNEYS.
Status: in_force

(a) A district court may revoke or suspend a chiropractor's license on proof of a violation of the law relating to the practice of chiropractic.

(b) On the request of the board, a district or county attorney shall represent the state by filing and prosecuting a judicial proceeding for the revocation, cancellation, or suspension of the chiropractor's license.

(c) The district or county attorney may institute the judicial proceeding by filing a petition that:

(1) is in writing;

(2) states the grounds for prosecution; and

(3) is signed officially by the prosecuting officer.

(d) Citation must be issued in the name of the state in the manner and form as in other cases and shall be served on the defendant, who is required to answer within the time and manner provided by law in civil cases.

(e) If a chiropractor, after proper citation, is found guilty or fails to appear and deny the charge, the court shall:

(1) enter an order to suspend or revoke the chiropractor's license; and

(2) give proper judgment for costs.
Tex. Occupations Code § 2301.261 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 2301 / Section 2301.261
§ 2301.261. APPLICATION FOR VEHICLE LESSOR'S LICENSE.
Status: in_force

(a) An application for a vehicle lessor's license must:

(1) be on a form prescribed by the department;

(2) contain evidence of compliance with Chapter 503, Transportation Code, if applicable; and

(3) state other information required by the department.

(b) This chapter does not require a separate license for each employee of a vehicle lessor.
Tex. Occupations Code § 1101.458 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 1101 / Section 1101.458
§ 1101.458. ADDITIONAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTAIN LICENSE HOLDERS.
Status: in_force

(a) During the term of the current license a broker responsibility course approved by the commission must be attended by:

(1) a broker licensed under this chapter; and

(2) a sales agent licensed under this chapter who supervises another license holder.

(b) The commission by rule shall prescribe the title, content, and duration of the broker responsibility course required under this section. The course may not exceed six classroom hours.

(c) Broker responsibility course hours may be used to satisfy the hours described by Section 1101.455(f).

(d) This section does not apply to a broker who is exempt from continuing education requirements under Section 1101.456.
Tex. Transportation Code § 452.580 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 452 / Section 452.580
§ 452.580. CHANGE OF BUDGETING POLICY.
Status: in_force

A subregional board may adopt on a two-thirds vote of the board a budgeting policy for the authority that provides for the adoption and implementation of a budget that extends for two fiscal years, with annual reviews as needed.
Tex. Labor Code § 62.003 — TX Code / Code la / Chapter 62 / Section 62.003
§ 62.003. EARNINGS STATEMENT.
Status: in_force

(a) At the end of each pay period, an employer shall give each employee a written earnings statement covering the pay period.

(b) An earnings statement must be signed by the employer or the employer's agent and must show:

(1) the name of the employee;

(2) the rate of pay;

(3) the total amount of pay earned by the employee during the pay period;

(4) any deduction made from the employee's pay and the purpose of the deduction;

(5) the amount of pay after all deductions are made; and

(6) the total number of:

(A) hours worked by the employee if the employee's pay is computed by the hour; or

(B) units produced by the employee during the pay period if the employee's pay is computed on a piece rate.

(c) An earnings statement may be in any form determined by the employer. The information required by Subsection (b) may be stated on a check voucher or bank draft given to an employee for the employee's wages.

(d) In this section, "pay period" means the period that an employee works for which salary or wages are regularly paid under the employee's employment agreement.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3818.111 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3818 / Section 3818.111
§ 3818.111. MEMBERSHIP IN CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS.
Status: in_force

The district may join and pay dues to a charitable or nonprofit organization that performs a service or provides an activity consistent with the furtherance of a district purpose.
Tex. Local Government Code § 601.027 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 601 / Section 601.027
§ 601.027. POWERS OF AN AUTHORITY.
Status: in_force

(a) An authority may:

(1) construct, improve, maintain, repair, or operate a project;

(2) conduct research necessary for efficient operation of a parking facility;

(3) establish a permanent coordinated system of parking facilities;

(4) plan, design, locate, hold, construct, improve, maintain, operate, own, or lease land and facilities for the parking of vehicles;

(5) sue and be sued, implead and be impleaded, and complain and defend in court;

(6) adopt, use, and alter a corporate seal;

(7) acquire, purchase, hold, lease as lessee, or use a franchise, property, or an interest in property, as necessary or desirable for carrying out the purpose of this subchapter;

(8) sell, lease as lessor, exchange, transfer, or dispose of property or an interest in property;

(9) contract and execute instruments necessary or convenient to carry on its business;

(10) borrow money, accept a grant, and enter into a contract, lease, or other transaction with a federal agency, the state, a municipality, a corporation, or another authority;

(11) exercise the power of eminent domain;

(12) pledge, hypothecate, or otherwise encumber the revenue or receipts of the authority as security for the obligations of the authority;

(13) enter into a contract of group insurance for the benefit of its employees and set up a retirement or pension fund for the employees;

(14) on consent of the municipality, use an appointed officer, agent, employee, and facility of the municipality and pay the municipality for the use;

(15) dedicate its real property to the public purposes for a street or highway;

(16) invest that part of the proceeds received from the sale of bonds or other funds that the authority considers available in direct obligations of the United States; and

(17) act as necessary to accomplish its purpose, the promotion of its business, and its general welfare.

(b) An authority may not pledge the credit or taxing power of the state or a political subdivision of the state. The obligations of an authority are not the obligations of the state or a political subdivision of the state. The state or a political subdivision of the state is not liable for the payment of the principal of or interest on the obligations.

(c) An authority may not sell goods or provide services other than those necessary for the parking of vehicles in a facility of the authority.
Tex. Business Organizations Code § 21.163 — TX Code / Code bo / Chapter 21 / Section 21.163
§ 21.163. ISSUANCE AND DISPOSITION OF FRACTIONAL SHARES OR SCRIP.
Status: in_force

(a) A corporation may:

(1) issue fractions of a share, either certificated or uncertificated;

(2) arrange for the disposition of fractional interests by persons entitled to the interests;

(3) pay cash for the fair value of fractions of a share determined when the shareholders entitled to receive the fractions are determined; or

(4) subject to Subsection (b), issue scrip in registered form that entitles the holder to receive a certificate for a full share or an uncertificated full share on the surrender of the scrip aggregating a full share.

(b) The board of directors may issue scrip:

(1) on the condition that the scrip will become void if not exchanged for certificated or uncertificated full shares before a specified date;

(2) on the condition that the shares for which the scrip is exchangeable may be sold by the corporation and the proceeds from the sale of the shares may be distributed to the holders of scrip; or

(3) subject to any other condition the board of directors may determine advisable.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3953.252 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3953 / Section 3953.252
§ 3953.252. COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS AND OTHER REVENUE.
Status: in_force

(a) If the dissolved district has bonds or other obligations outstanding secured by and payable from assessments or other revenue, other than ad valorem taxes, the city shall succeed to the rights and obligations of the district regarding enforcement and collection of the assessments or other revenue.

(b) The city shall have and exercise all district powers to enforce and collect the assessments or other revenue to pay:

(1) the bonds or other obligations when due and payable according to their terms; or

(2) special revenue or assessment bonds or other obligations issued by the city to refund the outstanding bonds or obligations.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 754.0234 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 754 / Section 754.0234
§ 754.0234. EMERGENCY ORDERS.
Status: in_force

(a) The executive director may issue an emergency order as necessary to enforce this chapter if the executive director determines that an emergency exists requiring immediate action to protect the public health and safety.

(b) The executive director shall issue an emergency order in accordance with Chapter 51, Occupations Code.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 9037.105 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 9037 / Section 9037.105
§ 9037.105. 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 42.042 or 42.0425, Local Government Code, and that consents to the creation of the district or to the inclusion of land in the district.
Tex. Estates Code § 403.001 — TX Code / Code es / Chapter 403 / Section 403.001
§ 403.001. SETTING ASIDE EXEMPT PROPERTY AND ALLOWANCES.
Status: in_force

The independent executor shall set aside and deliver to those entitled exempt property and allowances for support, and allowances in lieu of exempt property, as prescribed in this title, to the same extent and result as if the independent executor's actions had been accomplished in, and under orders of, the court.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1035.106 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1035 / Section 1035.106
§ 1035.106. EMINENT DOMAIN.
Status: in_force

(a) The district may exercise the power of eminent domain to acquire a fee simple or other interest in any type of property, real, personal, or mixed, located in district territory, if the interest is necessary for the district to exercise a right, power, privilege, or function conferred on the district by this chapter.

(b) The district must exercise the power of eminent domain in the manner provided by Chapter 21, Property Code, except the district is not required to deposit in the trial court money or a bond as provided by Section 21.021(a), Property Code.

(c) In a condemnation proceeding brought by the district, the district is not required to:

(1) pay in advance or provide a bond or other security for costs in the trial court;

(2) provide a bond for the issuance of a temporary restraining order or a temporary injunction; or

(3) provide a bond for costs or a supersedeas bond on an appeal or petition for review.
Tex. Government Code § 53.0071 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 53 / Section 53.0071
§ 53.0071. BAILIFF AS PEACE OFFICER.
Status: in_force

Unless the appointing judge provides otherwise in the order of appointment, a bailiff appointed under Section 53.001(b), (g), (k), or (m) or 53.002(c), (e), or (f) is a "peace officer" for purposes of Article 2A.001, Code of Criminal Procedure.
Tex. Transportation Code § 71.153 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 71 / Section 71.153
§ 71.153. CONSIGNEE LIABILITY FOR PILOT SERVICES.
Status: in_force

The consignee of a vessel is liable to a pilot for the pilotage of the vessel under this chapter.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7968A.0502 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7968A / Section 7968A.0502
§ 7968A.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. Local Government Code § 552.054 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 552 / Section 552.054
§ 552.054. EFFECT OF SUBCHAPTER.
Status: in_force

This subchapter does not:

(1) enhance or diminish the authority of a home-rule municipality to establish a drainage utility under Article XI, Section 5, of the Texas Constitution;

(2) preclude a municipality from utilizing revenues, other than drainage utility revenues, for drainage purposes; or

(3) preclude a municipality from imposing impact fees or other charges for drainage authorized by law.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3800.0501 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3800 / Section 3800.0501
§ 3800.0501. TAX ELECTION REQUIRED.
Status: in_force

(a) The district must hold an election in the manner provided by Chapter 49, Water Code, or, if applicable, Chapter 375, Local Government Code, to obtain voter approval before the district may impose an ad valorem tax.

(b) Section 375.243, Local Government Code, does not apply to the district.
Tex. Business Organizations Code § 153.5521 — TX Code / Code bo / Chapter 153 / Section 153.5521
§ 153.5521. PENALTY FOR REFUSAL TO PERMIT EXAMINATION OF CERTAIN RECORDS.
Status: in_force

(a) A limited partnership that refuses to allow a partner or assignee of a partnership interest to examine and copy, on written request that complies with Section 153.552(a), records or other information described by that section is liable to the partner or assignee for any cost or expense, including attorney's fees, incurred in enforcing the partner's or assignee's rights under Section 153.552. The liability imposed on a limited partnership under this subsection is in addition to any other damages or remedy afforded to the partner or assignee by law.

(b) It is a defense to an action brought under this section that the person suing:

(1) has improperly used information obtained through a prior examination of the records or other information of the limited partnership or any other limited partnership under Section 153.552; or

(2) was not acting in good faith or for a proper purpose in making the person's request for examination.
Tex. Government Code § 25.0001 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 25 / Section 25.0001
§ 25.0001. APPLICATION OF SUBCHAPTER.
Status: in_force

(a) This subchapter applies to each statutory county court in this state. If a provision of this subchapter conflicts with a specific provision for a particular court or county, the specific provision controls.

(b) A statement in Subchapter C that a general provision of this subchapter does not apply to a specific statutory court or the statutory courts of a specific county does not affect the application of other laws on the same subject that may affect the court or courts.
Tex. Government Code § 2001.042 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2001 / Section 2001.042
§ 2001.042. JUDICIAL REVIEW OF STATE AGENCY LEGAL DETERMINATION REGARDING LAWS AND RULES.
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any other law, in a judicial proceeding in this state, including an action subject to Section 2001.038, a court is not required to give deference to a state agency's legal determination regarding the construction, validity, or applicability of the law or a rule adopted by the state agency responsible for the rule's administration, implementation, or other enforcement. This section does not prohibit a court from giving consideration to a legal determination made by a state agency that is reasonable and does not conflict with the plain language of the statute.
Tex. Property Code § 92.058 — TX Code / Code pr / Chapter 92 / Section 92.058
§ 92.058. LANDLORD REMEDY FOR TENANT VIOLATION.
Status: in_force

(a) If the tenant withholds rents, causes repairs to be performed, or makes rent deductions for repairs in violation of this subchapter, the landlord may recover actual damages from the tenant. If, after a landlord has notified a tenant in writing of (1) the illegality of the tenant's rent withholding or the tenant's proposed repair and (2) the penalties of this subchapter, the tenant withholds rent, causes repairs to be performed, or makes rent deductions for repairs in bad faith violation of this subchapter, the landlord may recover from the tenant a civil penalty of one month's rent plus $500.

(b) Notice under this section must be in writing and may be given in person, by mail, or by delivery to the premises.

(c) The landlord has the burden of pleading and proving, by clear and convincing evidence, that the landlord gave the tenant the required notice of the illegality and the penalties and that the tenant's violation was done in bad faith. In any litigation under this subsection, the prevailing party shall recover reasonable attorney's fees from the nonprevailing party.
Tex. Government Code § 673.003 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 673 / Section 673.003
§ 673.003. RULES.
Status: in_force

The Texas Workforce Commission shall adopt rules and prescribe forms to implement this chapter.
Tex. Local Government Code § 113.006 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 113 / Section 113.006
§ 113.006. LIABILITY OF COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR.
Status: in_force

A county tax assessor-collector and any surety on the assessor-collector's bond are relieved of responsibility for safekeeping funds collected from taxes after the funds are deposited as required by law with the county depository.
Tex. Occupations Code § 205.364 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 205 / Section 205.364
§ 205.364. MODIFICATION OF FINDINGS OR RULINGS BY ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE.
Status: in_force

The acupuncture board may change a finding of fact or conclusion of law or vacate or modify an order of an administrative law judge only if the acupuncture board makes a determination required by Section 2001.058(e), Government Code.
Tex. Agriculture Code § 132.003 — TX Code / Code ag / Chapter 132 / Section 132.003
§ 132.003. POWERS AND DUTIES OF DEPARTMENT.
Status: in_force

(a) The department shall administer this chapter and adopt and enforce necessary rules.

(b) The department may:

(1) prescribe record forms and require the reporting of information as necessary in the administration of this chapter; and

(2) make reciprocal agreements with other states for the inspection of locations outside of the state at which eggs are classed, graded, and weighed.