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Tex. Tax Code § 155.145 — TX Code / Code tx / Chapter 155 / Section 155.145
§ 155.145. FORFEITURE PROCEEDING.
Status: in_force

(a) The owner of property seized under this chapter is entitled to written notice of the seizure.

(b) The comptroller shall give the notice by certified mail, return receipt requested, not later than the 15th day after the date of seizure and shall include with the notice an inventory of the property seized and a statement that the owner of property seized is entitled to a hearing on the seizure. Service by mail is complete when the notice is received, as evidenced by return receipt from the U.S. Postal Service.

(c) After providing the notice and a hearing, if a hearing is requested under Subsection (b), the comptroller may order the forfeiture to the state of any property seized under this chapter or the proceeds of the sale of any tobacco products seized under this chapter if the comptroller finds that the property was used, controlled, possessed, or concealed for the purpose of violating any provision of this chapter.

(d) The comptroller shall hold property or proceeds forfeited under this section in escrow until the comptroller's determination is final and the period for filing a petition for judicial review has expired.

(e) A forfeiture proceeding under this section is an in rem proceeding.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 170A.006 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 170A / Section 170A.006
§ 170A.006. CIVIL REMEDIES UNAFFECTED.
Status: in_force

The fact that conduct is subject to a civil or criminal penalty under this chapter does not abolish or impair any remedy for the conduct that is available in a civil suit.
Tex. Education Code § 61.07761 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 61 / Section 61.07761
§ 61.07761. FINANCIAL AID AND OTHER TRUSTEED FUNDS ALLOCATION.
Status: in_force

(a) For any funds trusteed to the board for allocation to institutions of higher education and private or independent institutions of higher education, including financial aid program funds, the board by rule shall:

(1) establish and publish the allocation methodologies; and

(2) develop procedures to verify the accuracy of the application of those allocation methodologies by board staff.

(b) The board shall consult with affected stakeholders before adopting rules under this section.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 5001.051 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 5001 / Section 5001.051
§ 5001.051. DEFINITION.
Status: in_force

In this subchapter, "fund" means a promotion and development fund created by the district.
Tex. Insurance Code § 545.053 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 545 / Section 545.053
§ 545.053. EXPLANATION AND AUTHORIZATION REQUIRED.
Status: in_force

(a) An issuer that requests or requires an applicant to take an HIV-related test in connection with an application must:

(1) provide an explanation to the applicant, or another person legally authorized to consent to the test, of how the test will be used; and

(2) obtain a written authorization from the person to whom the explanation is provided.

(b) The authorization must:

(1) be on a form adopted by the commissioner; and

(2) be separate from any other document presented to the applicant or other person legally authorized to consent to the test.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1201.001 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1201 / Section 1201.001
§ 1201.001. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this chapter:

(1) "Accident and health insurance policy" includes any policy or contract that provides insurance against loss resulting from:

(A) accidental bodily injury;

(B) accidental death; or

(C) sickness.

(2) "Policy" means the entire contract between an insurer and an insured and includes riders, endorsements, and the application, if attached.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 6904.251 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 6904 / Section 6904.251
§ 6904.251. AUTHORITY TO ISSUE BONDS.
Status: in_force

(a) The district may issue bonds to carry out any power conferred by this chapter. The bonds must be authorized by a board resolution.

(b) The bonds may be payable from and secured by revenue or ad valorem taxes, or both revenue and ad valorem taxes, of the district, in the manner and under the terms of the resolution authorizing the issuance of the bonds.
Tex. Agriculture Code § 301.101 — TX Code / Code ag / Chapter 301 / Section 301.101
§ 301.101. LICENSE AND PERMIT REQUIRED.
Status: in_force

Except as provided by rule of the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation under Section 301.102, a person may not engage in activities for weather modification and control:

(1) without a weather modification license and weather modification permit issued by the department; or

(2) in violation of any term or condition of the license or permit.
Tex. Occupations Code § 1151.164 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 1151 / Section 1151.164
§ 1151.164. CHIEF APPRAISER TRAINING PROGRAM.
Status: repealed

(a) The department shall implement a training program for newly appointed chief appraisers and shall prescribe the curriculum for the training program as provided by this section.

(b) The training program must provide the appointee with information regarding:

(1) this chapter;

(2) the programs operated by the department;

(3) the role and functions of the department;

(4) the rules of the commission, with an emphasis on the rules that relate to ethical behavior;

(5) the role and functions of the chief appraiser, the appraisal district board of directors, and the appraisal review board;

(6) the importance of maintaining the independence of an appraisal office from political pressure;

(7) the importance of prompt and courteous treatment of the public;

(8) the finance and budgeting requirements for an appraisal district, including appropriate controls to ensure that expenditures are proper; and

(9) the requirements of:

(A) the open meetings law, Chapter 551, Government Code;

(B) the public information law, Chapter 552, Government Code;

(C) the administrative procedure law, Chapter 2001, Government Code;

(D) other laws relating to public officials, including conflict-of-interest laws; and

(E) the standards of ethics imposed by the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice.

(c) Repealed by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 450, Sec. 41(17), eff. September 1, 2009.
Tex. Government Code § 419.903 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 419 / Section 419.903
§ 419.903. COORDINATION WITH TEXAS FOREST SERVICE.
Status: in_force

The commission and the director of the Texas Forest Service shall enter into a memorandum of understanding to coordinate the provision of training assistance and other assistance to fire-fighting entities.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7939A.0401 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7939A / Section 7939A.0401
§ 7939A.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 7939A.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. Business Organizations Code § 153.504 — TX Code / Code bo / Chapter 153 / Section 153.504
§ 153.504. DISPOSITION OF ASSETS.
Status: in_force

On the winding up of a limited partnership, its assets shall be paid or transferred as follows:

(1) to the extent otherwise permitted by law, to creditors, including partners who are creditors other than solely because of the application of Section 153.207, for the payment or the making of reasonable provision for payment to satisfy the liabilities of the limited partnership;

(2) unless otherwise provided by the partnership agreement, to partners and former partners to satisfy the partnership's liability for distributions under Section 153.111 or 153.209; and

(3) unless otherwise provided by the partnership agreement, to partners first for the return of their capital and second with respect to their partnership interests, in the proportions provided by Sections 153.208(a) and (b).
Tex. Local Government Code § 234.136 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 234 / Section 234.136
§ 234.136. INSPECTION.
Status: in_force

(a) A peace officer or county employee may inspect a business in the county to determine the number of amusement redemption machines or machines described by Section 234.131(2)(B) subject to regulation under this subchapter that are located on the premises of the business.

(b) A peace officer or county employee may inspect any business in which six or more amusement redemption machines or machines described by Section 234.131(2)(B) are located to determine whether the business is in compliance with this subchapter or regulations adopted under this subchapter.

(c) A person violates this subchapter if the person fails to allow a peace officer or county employee to conduct an inspection under this section.
Tex. Property Code § 112.053 — TX Code / Code pr / Chapter 112 / Section 112.053
§ 112.053. DISPOSITION OF TRUST PROPERTY ON FAILURE OF TRUST.
Status: in_force

The settlor may provide in the trust instrument how property may or may not be disposed of in the event of failure, termination, or revocation of the trust.
Tex. Government Code § 2161.252 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2161 / Section 2161.252
§ 2161.252. AGENCY DETERMINATION REGARDING SUBCONTRACTING OPPORTUNITIES; BUSINESS SUBCONTRACTING PLAN.
Status: in_force

(a) Each state agency that considers entering into a contract with an expected value of $100,000 or more shall, before the agency solicits bids, proposals, offers, or other applicable expressions of interest for the contract, determine whether there will be subcontracting opportunities under the contract. If the state agency determines that there is that probability, the agency shall require that each bid, proposal, offer, or other applicable expression of interest for the contract include a historically underutilized business subcontracting plan.

(b) When a state agency requires a historically underutilized business subcontracting plan under Subsection (a), a bid, proposal, offer, or other applicable expression of interest for the contract must contain a plan to be considered responsive.
Tex. Finance Code § 126.105 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 126 / Section 126.105
§ 126.105. APPEAL OF ORDER; HEARING.
Status: in_force

(a) Unless the board waives its right to appeal under Section 126.101(c), the board may file a written appeal of the conservatorship order with the commissioner not later than the 10th business day after the date the order is served as provided by Section 126.102. The appeal must include a certified copy of the board resolution and must state whether the board requests a hearing.

(b) If the board requests a hearing, the commissioner shall promptly request from the State Office of Administrative Hearings a hearing date that is not earlier than the 11th day nor later than the 30th day after the date on which the commissioner receives the appeal.

(c) The commissioner shall give the credit union notice of the date, time, and place of the hearing.

(d) The filing of an appeal does not suspend the order, and the order remains in effect until the commission's final disposition of the appeal.

(e) Not later than the 45th day after a proposal for decision is received from the State Office of Administrative Hearings, the commission shall meet to consider the proposal.
Tex. Human Resources Code § 102.005 — TX Code / Code hr / Chapter 102 / Section 102.005
§ 102.005. RIGHTS CUMULATIVE.
Status: in_force

The rights described in this chapter are cumulative of other rights or remedies to which an elderly individual may be entitled under law.
Tex. Labor Code § 406.035 — TX Code / Code la / Chapter 406 / Section 406.035
§ 406.035. WAIVER OF COMPENSATION PROHIBITED.
Status: in_force

Except as provided by this subtitle, an agreement by an employee to waive the employee's right to compensation is void.
Tex. Government Code § 508.038 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 508 / Section 508.038
§ 508.038. VACANCIES.
Status: in_force

If a vacancy occurs, the governor shall appoint in the same manner as other appointments are made a person to serve the remainder of the unexpired term.
Tex. Agriculture Code § 161.008 — TX Code / Code ag / Chapter 161 / Section 161.008
§ 161.008. STATE FUNDS REFORM ACT APPLICABLE.
Status: in_force

All money paid to the commission under this chapter is subject to Subchapter F, Chapter 404, Government Code.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1105.204 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1105 / Section 1105.204
§ 1105.204. EXECUTION OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS.
Status: in_force

The board president shall execute the general obligation bonds in the district's name and the board secretary shall attest the bonds as provided by Chapter 618, Government Code.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8128.103 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8128 / Section 8128.103
§ 8128.103. NOTICE OF DIVISION.
Status: in_force

Not later than the 30th day after the date of a division under this subchapter, the district shall provide written notice of the plan for division to:

(1) the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality;

(2) the attorney general;

(3) the commissioners court of each county in which a new district is located; and

(4) each municipality having extraterritorial jurisdiction over territory in a new district.
Tex. Government Code § 466.019 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 466 / Section 466.019
§ 466.019. ENFORCEMENT.
Status: in_force

(a) The executive director or designated personnel of the department may investigate violations of this chapter and violations of the rules adopted under this chapter. After conducting investigations, the executive director, a person designated by the department, or any law enforcement agency may file a complaint with the district attorney of Travis County or with the district attorney of the county in which a violation is alleged to have occurred.

(b) The executive director has the administrative, enforcement, and collection powers provided by Subtitle B, Title 2, Tax Code, in regard to the lottery. For purposes of the application of Title 2 of the Tax Code:

(1) the state's share of proceeds from the sale of lottery tickets is treated as if it were a tax; and

(2) a power granted to the comptroller may be exercised by the department.
Tex. Human Resources Code § 40.0526 — TX Code / Code hr / Chapter 40 / Section 40.0526
§ 40.0526. BUILDING COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS TO SUPPORT CHILDREN AND FAMILIES.
Status: in_force

(a) The department shall develop a statewide strategy to build alliances and networks at the local level that support the detection and treatment of child abuse and neglect and enhance the coordination and delivery of services to children and families.

(b) The strategy must include plans to:

(1) move staff from centralized office sites into community-based settings to the greatest extent feasible; and

(2) enter into agreements for the establishment or development of joint offices or workplaces with local officials and organizations, including:

(A) children's advocacy centers;

(B) law enforcement officials;

(C) prosecutors;

(D) health care providers; and

(E) domestic violence shelters.

(c) The department may employ specialized staff, to the extent that funds are appropriated for that purpose, to serve as:

(1) local legal liaisons who support the prosecution in each region of legal cases through the judicial system by improving coordination and cooperation in case consultation and preparation of cases for court; and

(2) local community initiative specialists in each region who focus on building community alliances and networks.

(d) An agreement made in accordance with this section for the joint location of department personnel with other local officials or organizations is not subject to Chapter 2167, Government Code.
Tex. Government Code § 22.005 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 22 / Section 22.005
§ 22.005. DISQUALIFICATION OF JUSTICES.
Status: in_force

(a) The chief justice may certify to the governor when one or more justices of the supreme court have recused themselves under the Texas Rules of Appellate Procedure or are disqualified under the constitution and laws of this state to hear and determine a case in the court.

(b) The governor immediately shall commission the requisite number of persons who are active appellate or district court justices or judges and who possess the qualifications prescribed for justices of the supreme court to try and determine the case.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7910A.0106 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7910A / Section 7910A.0106
§ 7910A.0106. INITIAL DISTRICT TERRITORY.
Status: in_force

(a) The district is initially composed of the territory described by Section 2 of the Act enacting this chapter.

(b) The boundaries and field notes contained in Section 2 of the Act enacting this chapter form a closure. A mistake made 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 bond for the purposes for which the district is created or to pay the principal of and interest on a bond;

(3) right to impose a tax; or

(4) legality or operation.
Tex. Government Code § 54B.012 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 54B / Section 54B.012
§ 54B.012. NOTICE OF RIGHT TO APPEAL.
Status: in_force

An associate judge shall give all parties notice of the right of appeal to the judge of the referring court. The notice may be given:

(1) at the hearing;

(2) by posting the notice inside or outside the courtroom of the referring court; or

(3) as otherwise directed by the referring court.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7978.153 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7978 / Section 7978.153
§ 7978.153. WATER AND SEWER RATES.
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any other law, the district shall establish the same rates for residential and commercial classes of customers for the provision of water and sewer services. For purposes of this section, the commercial class may not include apartment complexes or other multifamily dwellings.
Tex. Occupations Code § 901.660 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 901 / Section 901.660
§ 901.660. REPORT ON ACCOUNTANT SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM.
Status: in_force

(a) Before January 15 of each odd-numbered year, the board shall report to the legislature concerning the scholarship program for accounting students administered by the board under this subchapter.

(b) The report expenses shall be included in the administrative costs allocated to the board under Section 901.155. The report must include:

(1) the number and amount of scholarships awarded in the two calendar years preceding the year in which the report is due; and

(2) the number of minority students, by racial or ethnic background, who have been awarded scholarships under the program in that two-year period.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 822.013 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 822 / Section 822.013
§ 822.013. DOGS OR COYOTES THAT ATTACK ANIMALS.
Status: in_force

(a) A dog or coyote that is attacking, is about to attack, or has recently attacked livestock, domestic animals, or fowls may be killed by:

(1) any person witnessing the attack; or

(2) the attacked animal's owner or a person acting on behalf of the owner if the owner or person has knowledge of the attack.

(b) A person who kills a dog or coyote as provided by this section is not liable for damages to the owner, keeper, or person in control of the dog or coyote.

(c) A person who discovers on the person's property a dog or coyote known or suspected of having killed livestock, domestic animals, or fowls may detain or impound the dog or coyote and return it to its owner or deliver the dog or coyote to the local animal control authority. The owner of the dog or coyote is liable for all costs incurred in the capture and care of the dog or coyote and all damage done by the dog or coyote.

(d) The owner, keeper, or person in control of a dog or coyote that is known to have attacked livestock, domestic animals, or fowls shall control the dog or coyote in a manner approved by the local animal control authority.

(e) A person is not required to acquire a hunting license under Section 42.002, Parks and Wildlife Code, to kill a dog or coyote under this section.
Tex. Government Code § 2104.033 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2104 / Section 2104.033
§ 2104.033. DURATION OF CONSERVATORSHIP.
Status: in_force

A conservatorship of a public junior college under this subchapter continues until the earlier of:

(1) the governor's issuing of a proclamation declaring that the condition of gross fiscal mismanagement no longer exists and that the conservatorship is dissolved; or

(2) the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board's finding and certifying to the governor that the condition of gross fiscal mismanagement no longer exists, in which case the conservatorship is dissolved.
Tex. Estates Code § 1153.004 — TX Code / Code es / Chapter 1153 / Section 1153.004
§ 1153.004. PERMISSIVE NOTICE TO UNSECURED CREDITOR REGARDING PERIOD FOR PRESENTMENT OF CLAIM.
Status: in_force

The guardian of the estate may expressly state in a notice given to an unsecured creditor under Section 1153.003(a)(2) that the creditor must present a claim not later than the 120th day after the date the creditor receives the notice or the claim is barred, if the claim is not barred by the general statutes of limitation. A statement under this section must include:

(1) the address to which the claim may be presented; and

(2) an instruction that the claim be filed with the clerk of the court that issued the letters of guardianship.
Tex. Water Code § 5.505 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 5 / Section 5.505
§ 5.505. TERM OF ORDER.
Status: in_force

An emergency or temporary order issued under this subchapter must be limited to a reasonable time specified by the order. Except as otherwise provided by this subchapter, the term of an emergency order may not exceed 180 days. An emergency order may be renewed once for a period not to exceed 180 days.
Tex. Occupations Code § 1103.522 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 1103 / Section 1103.522
§ 1103.522. WAITING PERIOD.
Status: in_force

A person whose certificate or license has been revoked, a person who has surrendered a certificate or license issued by the board, or a person whose application for a certificate or license has been denied after a hearing under Section 1103.508 may not apply to the board for a certificate or license until the second anniversary of the date of revocation, surrender, or denial.
Tex. Government Code § 123.004 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 123 / Section 123.004
§ 123.004. REIMBURSEMENT FEES.
Status: in_force

(a) A drug court program established under this chapter may collect from a participant in the program:

(1) a reasonable reimbursement fee for the program not to exceed $1,000; and

(2) an alcohol or controlled substance testing, counseling, and treatment reimbursement fee in an amount necessary to cover the costs of the testing, counseling, and treatment.

(b) Reimbursement fees collected under this section may be paid on a periodic basis or on a deferred payment schedule at the discretion of the judge, magistrate, or coordinator. The fees must be:

(1) based on the participant's ability to pay; and

(2) used only for purposes specific to the program.