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Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8333.051 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8333 / Section 8333.051
§ 8333.051. GOVERNING BODY; TERMS.
Status: in_force

(a) The district is governed by a board of five elected directors.

(b) Except as provided by Section 8333.052, directors serve staggered four-year terms.
Tex. Government Code § 432.184 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 432 / Section 432.184
§ 432.184. COMPLAINTS OF WRONGS.
Status: in_force

(a) A member of the state military forces who believes himself wronged by his commanding officer, and who, on due application to that commanding officer, is refused redress, may complain to any superior commissioned officer, who shall forward the complaint to the next highest commander, who shall examine into the complaint and take proper measures for redressing the wrong complained of, and send to the adjutant general, as soon as possible, a true statement of that complaint with the proceedings had on it.

(b) If an action or proceeding of any nature is commenced in a court other than a military court by any person against a member of the state military forces for any act done or caused, or ordered or directed to be done, in the line of duty while the member was not in federal service, as determined by the adjutant general, all expenses of representation in the action or proceeding, including fees of witnesses, depositions, court costs, and all costs for transcripts of records or other documents that might be needed during trial or appeal shall be paid as provided by this chapter. In such an action or proceeding the adjutant general, on the written request of the member involved, shall designate the state judge advocate general, a judge advocate, or a legal officer of the state military forces to represent the member. Judge advocates or legal officers performing duty under this subsection will be called to duty by order of the governor. If the military legal services, as provided above, are not available, the adjutant general, after consultation with the state judge advocate general and member involved, shall contract with a competent private attorney to conduct the representation.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 142.019 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 142 / Section 142.019
§ 142.019. CERTAIN PHYSICIAN REFERRALS PROHIBITED.
Status: in_force

A physician may not refer a patient to a home and community support services agency if the referral violates 42 U.S.C. Section 1395nn and its subsequent amendments.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1068.201 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1068 / Section 1068.201
§ 1068.201. GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS.
Status: in_force

The board may issue and sell general obligation bonds authorized by an election in the name and on the faith and credit of the district to:

(1) purchase, construct, acquire, repair, or renovate buildings or improvements;

(2) equip buildings or improvements for hospital purposes; or

(3) acquire and operate a mobile emergency medical service.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 31.006 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 31 / Section 31.006
§ 31.006. SERVICE PROVIDERS.
Status: in_force

(a) The executive commissioner shall adopt rules relating to:

(1) the selection and expedited selection of providers, including physicians, registered nurses, and facilities; and

(2) the denial, modification, suspension, and termination of program participation.

(b) The department shall select and approve providers to participate in the program according to the criteria and following the procedures prescribed by department rules.

(c) The department shall pay only for program services provided by approved providers, except in an emergency.

(d) The executive commissioner may not adopt facility approval criteria that discriminate against a facility solely because it is operated for profit.

(e) The department may not exclude a provider solely because the provider receives federal funds if the federal funds are inadequate to provide the services authorized by this chapter to all eligible individuals seeking services from that provider.

(f) The department shall provide a due process hearing procedure in accordance with department rules for the resolution of conflicts between the department and a provider. Chapter 2001, Government Code, does not apply to conflict resolution procedures adopted under this section.

(g) The department shall render the final administrative decision in a due process hearing to modify, suspend, or terminate the approval of a provider.

(h) The department may not terminate a grant or contract while a due process hearing is pending under this section. The department may withhold payments while the hearing is pending but shall pay the withheld payments and resume grant or contract payments if the final determination is in favor of the provider.

(i) The notice and hearing required by this section do not apply if a grant or contract:

(1) is canceled by the department because of exhaustion of funds or because insufficient funds require the executive commissioner to adopt service priorities; or

(2) expires according to its terms.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3971.0107 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3971 / Section 3971.0107
§ 3971.0107. APPLICABILITY OF MUNICIPAL MANAGEMENT DISTRICTS LAW.
Status: in_force

Except as otherwise provided by this chapter, Chapter 375, Local Government Code, applies to the district.
Tex. Insurance Code § 823.307 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 823 / Section 823.307
§ 823.307. MODIFICATION BY COMMISSIONER.
Status: in_force

After notice and opportunity for a hearing, the commissioner may:

(1) determine that the basis used for valuation of the stock of an affiliate does not, under the specific circumstances, reflect the value of the affiliate; and

(2) order an adjustment in the valuation or the use of another basis of valuation provided by this subchapter.
Tex. Occupations Code § 1104.202 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 1104 / Section 1104.202
§ 1104.202. ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTY.
Status: in_force

(a) In addition to any other disciplinary action under this chapter, the board may impose an administrative penalty against a person who violates this chapter or a rule adopted under this chapter.

(b) The amount of the administrative penalty may not exceed $10,000 for each violation. Each day of a continuing violation is a separate violation.

(c) The amount of the penalty shall be based on:

(1) the seriousness of the violation;

(2) the history of previous violations;

(3) the amount necessary to deter a future violation;

(4) efforts made to correct the violation; and

(5) any other matter that justice may require.

(d) Notwithstanding any other law, the board shall remit an administrative penalty collected under this section to the comptroller for deposit in the general revenue fund.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3864.203 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3864 / Section 3864.203
§ 3864.203. CONTRACT TAXES.
Status: in_force

(a) In accordance with Section 49.108, Water Code, the district may impose a tax other than an operation and maintenance tax and use the revenue derived from the tax to make payments under a contract after the provisions of the contract have been approved by a majority of the district voters voting at an election held for that purpose.

(b) A contract approved by the district voters may contain a provision stating that the contract may be modified or amended by the board without further voter approval.
Tex. Finance Code § 123.111 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 123 / Section 123.111
§ 123.111. RIGHT TO ACT TO MITIGATE OR AVOID LOSS.
Status: in_force

This subtitle does not prohibit a credit union from investing its money, operating a business, managing or dealing in property, or taking any other action at any time that is reasonably necessary to avoid or mitigate a loss on a loan or on an investment made or obligation created in good faith and in the usual course of the credit union's business, as authorized by this subtitle or a rule adopted by the commission.
Tex. Transportation Code § 67.065 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 67 / Section 67.065
§ 67.065. PILOT FINANCIAL REPORT.
Status: in_force

(a) Not later than the 10th day before the date set for a pilotage rate hearing, the pilots who are licensed or certified to serve the port for which the rates are being considered shall submit in writing to the board and to any party designated by the board complete accounts of:

(1) all amounts received from performing pilot services, organized by categories or classifications of rates, if rates are set in that manner;

(2) all earnings from capital assets devoted to providing pilot services;

(3) all expenses incurred in connection with activities for which amounts described by Subdivisions (1) and (2) were received and earned; and

(4) estimates of receipts and expenses anticipated to result from the requested changes in pilotage rates.

(b) The pilots shall provide the information for:

(1) the calendar or fiscal year preceding the date of the pilotage rate change application; and

(2) the subsequent period to within 60 days of the date of the application.

(c) The board may require relevant additional information it considers necessary to determine a proper pilotage rate.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8383.002 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8383 / Section 8383.002
§ 8383.002. NATURE OF DISTRICT.
Status: in_force

The district is a municipal utility district created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Tex. Finance Code § 279.051 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 279 / Section 279.051
§ 279.051. ADMINISTRATION OF PROGRAM.
Status: in_force

The finance commission shall administer and monitor a banking development district program under this chapter to encourage the establishment of branches of a financial institution in geographic areas where there is a demonstrated need for banking services.
Tex. Insurance Code § 2201.005 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 2201 / Section 2201.005
§ 2201.005. EXEMPTION FROM CERTAIN REQUIREMENTS.
Status: in_force

(a) A provision of Chapter 981, 4055, or 4056 does not apply to an agent described by Subsection (b) if the provision:

(1) requires residency in this state;

(2) requires countersignatures;

(3) prohibits the solicitation of insurance in this state by a nonresident or the payment of commissions to a nonresident; or

(4) prohibits a nonresident from acting as a surplus or excess lines agent.

(b) The exemption provided by Subsection (a) applies to an agent licensed under Chapter 981, 4055, or 4056 who is acting on behalf of a risk retention group or purchasing group operating in this state or a group member in this state in providing or placing liability insurance for risks located in this state.
Tex. Government Code § 33.031 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 33 / Section 33.031
§ 33.031. NO AWARD OF COSTS.
Status: in_force

Court costs or attorney's fees may not be awarded in a proceeding under this chapter.
Tex. Government Code § 545.0001 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 545 / Section 545.0001
§ 545.0001. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this subchapter:

(1) "Integrated system" means the integrated eligibility determination and service delivery system that is implemented under the integration plan.

(2) "Integration plan" means the plan to integrate services and functions relating to eligibility determination and service delivery required by Section 545.0002.
Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 44.43 — TX Code / Code cr / Chapter 44 / Section 44.43
§ 44.43. WRIT OF ERROR.
Status: in_force

The defendant may also have any such judgment as is mentioned in the preceding Article, and which may have been rendered in courts other than the justice and corporation courts, reviewed upon writ of error.
Tex. Tax Code § 42.22 — TX Code / Code tx / Chapter 42 / Section 42.22
§ 42.22. VENUE.
Status: in_force

Venue is in the county in which the appraisal review board that issued the order appealed is located, except as provided by Section 42.221. Venue is in Travis County if the order appealed was issued by the comptroller.(a) Except as provided by Subsections (b) and (c), and by Section 42.221, venue is in the county in which the appraisal review board that issued the order appealed is located.

(b) Venue of an action brought under Section 42.01(1) is in the county in which the property is located or in the county in which the appraisal review board that issued the order is located.

(c) Venue is in Travis County if the order appealed was issued by the comptroller.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 5018.0202 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 5018 / Section 5018.0202
§ 5018.0202. AUTHORITY TO ISSUE BONDS.
Status: in_force

(a) To provide money for any purpose provided by this chapter or another law relating to navigation districts, the board may issue bonds secured:

(1) solely by a pledge of and payable from the net revenue derived from the operation of all or a designated part of the district's improvements and facilities then in existence or to be constructed or acquired;

(2) by a pledge of and payable from an ad valorem tax on all taxable property in the district under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution; or

(3) by a combination of the methods prescribed under Subdivisions (1) and (2).

(b) If bonds issued under Subsection (a)(1) are outstanding, the board shall charge and collect fees, tolls, and charges sufficient to:

(1) pay all maintenance and operation expenses of the improvements and facilities, the income of which is pledged;

(2) pay the interest on the bonds as it accrues;

(3) pay the principal of the bonds as it matures; and

(4) make any other payments prescribed in the bond order or resolution.

(c) If bonds issued under Subsection (a)(2) are outstanding, the board shall annually impose a tax sufficient to pay:

(1) the interest on the bonds as it accrues; and

(2) the principal of the bonds as it matures.

(d) If bonds issued under Subsection (a)(3) are outstanding, the board shall charge and collect fees, tolls, and charges so that, in the manner prescribed in the bond order or resolution, the amount of tax to be collected may be reduced or abated to the extent that the revenue from the operation of the improvements and facilities, the income of which is pledged, is sufficient to:

(1) meet the requirements for maintenance and operation of the improvements and facilities; and

(2) provide money for the bonds as prescribed in the bond order or resolution.

(e) All district bonds must be authorized by board resolution or order.

(f) Bonds payable solely from net revenue may be issued without an election.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3911.253 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3911 / Section 3911.253
§ 3911.253. GENERAL POWERS REGARDING PAYMENT OF DISTRICT BONDS, OBLIGATIONS, OR OTHER COSTS.
Status: in_force

The district may provide or secure the payment or repayment of any bond, note, or other temporary or permanent obligation or reimbursement or other contract with any person and the costs and expenses of the establishment, administration, and operation of the district and the district's costs or share of the costs or revenue of an improvement project or district contractual obligation or debt by:

(1) the imposition of a tax or an assessment, user fee, or rental charge;

(2) a lease, installment purchase contract, or other agreement; or

(3) any other revenue or resources of the district or other revenue authorized by the city, including revenue from a tax increment reinvestment zone created by the city.
Tex. Estates Code § 1105.052 — TX Code / Code es / Chapter 1105 / Section 1105.052
§ 1105.052. ADMINISTRATION OF OATH OR MAKING OF DECLARATION.
Status: in_force

The oath prescribed by Section 1105.051 may be taken before any person authorized to administer oaths under the laws of this state. The declaration prescribed by Section 1105.051 must be signed by the declarant.
Tex. Education Code § 61.9704 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 61 / Section 61.9704
§ 61.9704. FUNDING.
Status: in_force

The board may use any available revenue, including legislative appropriations, and may solicit and accept gifts, grants, and donations to undertake the campaign.
Tex. Government Code § 2165.208 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2165 / Section 2165.208
§ 2165.208. UTILITIES AND CUSTODIAL SERVICES.
Status: in_force

(a) The commission may furnish utilities and custodial services to a private tenant at cost.

(b) The commission shall furnish utilities and custodial services to a child care provider selected by the commission under Chapter 663 at cost.
Tex. Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 143A.001 — TX Code / Code cp / Chapter 143A / Section 143A.001
§ 143A.001. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this chapter:

(1) "Censor" means to block, ban, remove, deplatform, demonetize, de-boost, restrict, deny equal access or visibility to, or otherwise discriminate against expression.

(2) "Expression" means any word, music, sound, still or moving image, number, or other perceivable communication.

(3) "Receive," with respect to an expression, means to read, hear, look at, access, or gain access to the expression.

(4) "Social media platform" has the meaning assigned by Section 120.001, Business & Commerce Code.

(5) "Unlawful expression" means an expression that is unlawful under the United States Constitution, federal law, the Texas Constitution, or the laws of this state, including expression that constitutes a tort under the laws of this state or the United States.

(6) "User" means a person who posts, uploads, transmits, shares, or otherwise publishes or receives expression, through a social media platform. The term includes a person who has a social media platform account that the social media platform has disabled or locked.
Tex. Occupations Code § 110.203 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 110 / Section 110.203
§ 110.203. MEETINGS.
Status: in_force

The interagency advisory committee shall meet at the call of its presiding officer or at the request of the council.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8122.003 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8122 / Section 8122.003
§ 8122.003. CONFIRMATION ELECTION REQUIRED.
Status: in_force

If the creation of the district is not confirmed at a confirmation election held under Section 8122.023 before September 1, 2007:

(1) the district is dissolved September 1, 2007, except that:

(A) any debts incurred shall be paid;

(B) any assets that remain after the payment of debts shall be transferred to Fort Bend County; and

(C) the organization of the district shall be maintained until all debts are paid and remaining assets are transferred; and

(2) this chapter expires September 1, 2010.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8862.151 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8862 / Section 8862.151
§ 8862.151. MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION TAX.
Status: in_force

To pay the maintenance and operating expenses of the district, the board of directors may impose taxes annually at a rate not to exceed five cents on each $100 of assessed valuation.
Tex. Education Code § 68.01 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 68 / Section 68.01
§ 68.01. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this chapter:

(1) "University" means The University of Texas at Arlington.

(2) "Board" means the board of regents of The University of Texas System.
Tex. Water Code § 54.237 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 54 / Section 54.237
§ 54.237. ENFORCEMENT OF REAL PROPERTY RESTRICTIONS.
Status: in_force

(a) As used in this section, "restriction" means a limitation on the use of real property that is established or incorporated in properly recorded covenants, property restrictions, plats, plans, deeds, or other instruments affecting real property in a district and that has not been abandoned, waived, or properly rescinded.

(b) A district may take all actions necessary to enforce a restriction, including the initiation, defense, or intervention in litigation or an administrative proceeding to enjoin or abate the violation of a restriction when, in the reasonable judgment of the board of directors of the district, enforcement of the restriction is necessary to sustain taxable property values in the district.

(c) In addition to damages which a district is entitled to recover, a district shall be entitled to recover its costs and reasonable attorney's fees when a district is the prevailing party in litigation or an administrative proceeding to enforce a restriction.
Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 14 — TX Code / Code cr / Chapter 38 / Section 14
§ 14. FUNDING FOR TRAINING AND EDUCATION.
Status: in_force

The commission may use appropriated funds for the training and education of forensic analysts.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8062.0304 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8062 / Section 8062.0304
§ 8062.0304. 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. Estates Code § 1054.103 — TX Code / Code es / Chapter 1054 / Section 1054.103
§ 1054.103. EVALUATION OF WARD OR PROPOSED WARD.
Status: in_force

A court, at any time before a guardian is appointed for a proposed ward or during the pendency of a guardianship of the person or estate, may appoint a court visitor to evaluate the ward or proposed ward and provide a written report that substantially complies with Section 1054.104(b) on:

(1) the request of any interested person, including the ward or proposed ward; or

(2) the court's own motion.
Tex. Tax Code § 151.505 — TX Code / Code tx / Chapter 151 / Section 151.505
§ 151.505. WHEN DETERMINATION BECOMES FINAL.
Status: in_force

A determination made under Section 151.501, 151.503, or 151.504 of this code becomes final on the expiration of 30 days after the day on which the determination was served by personal service or by mail, unless a petition for a redetermination is filed before the determination becomes final.
Tex. Utilities Code § 55.136 — TX Code / Code ut / Chapter 55 / Section 55.136
§ 55.136. DISCONNECTION OF SERVICE.
Status: in_force

(a) If the commission or a court determines that a person has violated this subchapter, the commission or court shall require a telecommunications utility to disconnect service to the person.

(b) The telecommunications utility may reconnect service to the person only on a determination by the commission that the person will comply with this subchapter.

(c) Not later than the third day before the date of the disconnection, the telecommunications utility shall give notice to the person using the device of its intent to disconnect service. However, if the device is causing network congestion or blockage, the notice may be given on the day before the date of disconnection.

(d) A telecommunications utility, without an order by the commission or a court, may disconnect or refuse to connect service to a person using or intending to use an automated dial announcing device if the utility determines that the device would cause or is causing network harm.
Tex. Local Government Code § 271.062 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 271 / Section 271.062
§ 271.062. CERTAIN CONTRACTS NOT REQUIRED TO BE IN WRITING.
Status: in_force

A contract executed under Section 271.054 or 271.056 is not required to be in writing if the work to be performed under the contract:

(1) is legal services;

(2) is to be done by the regular salaried employees of the issuer; or

(3) is to be paid for as the work progresses.