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Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 9034.151 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 9034 / Section 9034.151
§ 9034.151. ELECTIONS REGARDING TAXES OR BONDS.
Status: in_force

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

(1) revenue other than ad valorem taxes; or

(2) contract payments described by Section 9034.153.

(b) The district must hold an election in the manner provided by Chapters 49 and 51, 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. Special District Local Laws Code § 1010.003 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1010 / Section 1010.003
§ 1010.003. ESSENTIAL PUBLIC FUNCTION.
Status: in_force

The district is a governmental agency performing an essential public function in carrying out the purposes of this chapter.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3503.051 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3503 / Section 3503.051
§ 3503.051. GENERAL DUTIES.
Status: in_force

The board shall manage, control, and operate the authority.
Tex. Water Code § 58.023 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 58 / Section 58.023
§ 58.023.
Status: in_force

Sec. 58.023. SINGLE-COUNTY DISTRICT: RECORD ON APPEAL; NOTICE OF APPEAL. (a) On completion of an appeal as provided in Section 58.022 of this code, the clerk of the commissioners court shall, within 10 days, prepare a certified transcript of all orders entered by the commissioners court and transmit them with all original documents, processes, and returns on processes to the clerk of the district court to which the appeal is taken.

(b) All persons shall be charged with notice of the appeal without notice or service of notice. No person who fails to appear by petition, in person, or by attorney in the commissioners court may be permitted to intervene in the district court trial.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 5010.0205 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 5010 / Section 5010.0205
§ 5010.0205. COMPENSATION OF COMMISSIONERS; EXPENSES.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided by Subsection (b), a commissioner shall receive $500 per month for the commissioner's services.

(b) A commissioner serving as president of the board shall receive $550 per month.

(c) A commissioner shall receive actual traveling expenses.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1102.304 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1102 / Section 1102.304
§ 1102.304. ELECTION RESULTS.
Status: in_force

(a) If a majority of the votes in an election under this subchapter favor dissolution, the board shall find that the district is dissolved.

(b) If a majority of the votes in the election do not favor dissolution, the board shall continue to administer the district and another election on the question of dissolution may not be held before the first anniversary of the date of the most recent election to dissolve the district.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8343.101 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8343 / Section 8343.101
§ 8343.101. MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT POWERS AND DUTIES.
Status: in_force

The district has the powers and duties provided by the general law of this state, including Chapters 49 and 54, Water Code, applicable to municipal utility districts created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8426.102 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8426 / Section 8426.102
§ 8426.102. MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT POWERS AND DUTIES.
Status: in_force

The district has the powers and duties provided by the general law of this state, including Chapters 49 and 54, Water Code, applicable to municipal utility districts created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Tex. Local Government Code § 271.021 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 271 / Section 271.021
§ 271.021. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this subchapter:

(1) "Component purchases" means purchases of the component parts of an item that in normal purchasing practices would be purchased in one purchase.

(2) "Governmental entity" means:

(A) a county;

(B) a common or independent school district;

(C) a hospital district or authority;

(D) a housing authority; or

(E) an agency or instrumentality of the governmental entities described by Paragraphs (A) through (D).

(3) "Separate purchases" means purchases, made separately, of items that in normal purchasing practices would be purchased in one purchase.

(4) "Sequential purchases" means purchases, made over a period, of items that in normal purchasing practices would be purchased in one purchase.
Tex. Agriculture Code § 91.023 — TX Code / Code ag / Chapter 91 / Section 91.023
§ 91.023. FOUR-BASKET CRATE.
Status: in_force

(a) Each basket in a four-basket crate must be 5 by 8 inches at the bottom, 6 by 10 inches at the top, and 4 inches deep, must contain at least 201.6 cubic inches, and must hold at least three quarts dry measure.

(b) The heads of the crate must be 4-1/2 by 11 inches at the bottom, 13 inches long at the top, and at least 7/16 of an inch thick.

(c) The veneer or boards on the bottom, sides, and top must be at least 4-1/2, 4, and 5-1/2 inches wide, respectively, at least 1/7 of an inch thick, and 22 inches long.

(d) Crates and baskets must be made of good quality, substantial material. Both crates and baskets must be strong enough to withstand the usual strain of transportation and handling.
Tex. Election Code § 172.004 — TX Code / Code el / Chapter 172 / Section 172.004
§ 172.004. RUNOFF PRIMARY.
Status: in_force

(a) If no candidate for nomination to a particular office receives the vote required for nomination in the general primary election, a runoff primary election shall be held to determine the nomination.

(b) The candidates in a runoff for a nomination shall be determined and a tie vote in a runoff resolved as provided by Subchapter B, Chapter 2, for a runoff for an election to office.
Tex. Government Code § 24.60043 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 24 / Section 24.60043
§ 24.60043.
Status: in_force

Sec. 24.60043. 498TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT (KENDALL COUNTY). (a) The 498th Judicial District is composed of Kendall County.

(b) This section applies to all district courts in Kendall County.

(c) In addition to the other jurisdiction provided by law, the 498th District Court has concurrent jurisdiction with the other district courts in Kendall County and with the County Court of Kendall County in all civil and criminal matters over which the county court has original or appellate jurisdiction, including probate matters and proceedings under Subtitle C, Title 7, Health and Safety Code.

(d) The district clerk serves as the clerk of a district court in all criminal and civil matters, including family matters, except the county clerk serves as the clerk of a district court in Class A and Class B misdemeanor cases, juvenile matters, probate matters, and guardianship matters. Each clerk shall establish a separate docket for a district court.

(e) Notwithstanding Section 24.030, a district court in Kendall County may sit outside the county seat in a suitable facility designated by the Kendall County Commissioners Court as an auxiliary court facility, as provided by Section 292.031, Local Government Code.

(f) A district court in Kendall County sitting in an auxiliary court facility designated by the Kendall County Commissioners Court may hear motions, arguments, nonjury trials, and jury trials for all actions and any other matter before the court and within the court's jurisdiction.
Tex. Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 41.013 — TX Code / Code cp / Chapter 41 / Section 41.013
§ 41.013. JUDICIAL REVIEW OF AWARD.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided for in Subsection (b), an appellate court that reviews the evidence with respect to a finding by a trier of fact concerning liability for exemplary damages or with respect to the amount of exemplary damages awarded shall state, in a written opinion, the court's reasons for upholding or disturbing the finding or award. The written opinion shall address the evidence or lack of evidence with specificity, as it relates to the liability for or amount of exemplary damages, in light of the requirements of this chapter.

(b) This section does not apply to the supreme court with respect to its consideration of an application for writ of error.
Tex. Business & Commerce Code § 2.310 — TX Code / Code bc / Chapter 2 / Section 2.310
§ 2.310. OPEN TIME FOR PAYMENT OR RUNNING OF CREDIT; AUTHORITY TO SHIP UNDER RESERVATION.
Status: in_force

Unless otherwise agreed

(1) payment is due at the time and place at which the buyer is to receive the goods even though the place of shipment is the place of delivery; and

(2) if the seller is authorized to send the goods he may ship them under reservation, and may tender the documents of title, but the buyer may inspect the goods after their arrival before payment is due unless such inspection is inconsistent with the terms of the contract (Section 2.513); and

(3) if delivery is authorized and made by way of documents of title otherwise than by Subdivision (2) then payment is due regardless of where the goods are to be received:

(A) at the time and place at which the buyer is to receive delivery of the tangible documents; or

(B) at the time the buyer is to receive delivery of the electronic documents and at the seller's place of business or if none, the seller's residence; and

(4) where the seller is required or authorized to ship the goods on credit the credit period runs from the time of shipment but post-dating the invoice or delaying its dispatch will correspondingly delay the starting of the credit period.
Tex. Water Code § 11.176 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 11 / Section 11.176
§ 11.176. HEARING.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided by Subsection (b) of this section, the commission shall hold a hearing and shall give the holder of the permit, certified filing, or certificate of adjudication and other interested persons an opportunity to be heard and to present evidence on any matter pertinent to the questions at issue.

(b) A hearing on the cancellation of a permit, certified filing, or certificate of adjudication as provided by this chapter is unnecessary if the right to such hearing is expressly waived by the affected holder of a permit, certified filing, or certificate of adjudication.

(c) A permit, certified filing, or certificate of adjudication for a term does not vest in the holder of a permit, certified filing, or certificate of adjudication any right to the diversion, impoundment, or use of water for longer than the term of the permit, certified filing, or certificate of adjudication and shall expire and be cancelled in accordance with its terms without further need for notice or hearing.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 11020.0308 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 11020 / Section 11020.0308
§ 11020.0308. EMINENT DOMAIN.
Status: in_force

(a) The alliance may exercise the power of eminent domain to acquire a fee simple or other interest in property if the interest is necessary for the alliance to exercise the rights or authority conferred by this chapter.

(b) The alliance shall exercise the right of eminent domain in the manner provided by Chapter 21, Property Code. The alliance is not required to give bond for appeal or bond for costs in a condemnation suit or other suit to which it is a party.

(c) The alliance may not use the power of eminent domain for the condemnation of land for the purpose of acquiring rights to groundwater or for the purpose of acquiring water or water rights.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7896.0102 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7896 / Section 7896.0102
§ 7896.0102. NATURE OF DISTRICT.
Status: in_force

The district is a municipal utility district created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Tex. Agriculture Code § 143.028 — TX Code / Code ag / Chapter 143 / Section 143.028
§ 143.028. FENCES.
Status: in_force

(a) A person is not required to fence against animals that are not permitted to run at large. Except as otherwise provided by this section, a fence is sufficient for purposes of this chapter if it is sufficient to keep out ordinary livestock permitted to run at large.

(b) In order to be sufficient, a fence must be at least four feet high and comply with the following requirements:

(1) a barbed wire fence must consist of three wires on posts no more than 30 feet apart, with one or more stays between every two posts;

(2) a picket fence must consist of pickets that are not more than six inches apart;

(3) a board fence must consist of three boards not less than five inches wide and one inch thick; and

(4) a rail fence must consist of four rails.

(c) The freeholders of the county or area may petition the commissioners court for an election to determine whether three barbed wires without a board are to constitute a sufficient fence in the county or area. The election shall be conducted in the same manner and is governed by the same provisions of this subchapter provided for elections on the adoption of this subchapter.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7977.103 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7977 / Section 7977.103
§ 7977.103. AUTHORITY FOR ROAD PROJECTS.
Status: in_force

Under Section 52, Article III, Texas Constitution, the district may design, acquire, construct, finance, issue bonds for, improve, operate, maintain, and convey to this state, a county, or a municipality for operation and maintenance macadamized, graveled, or paved roads, or improvements, including storm drainage, in aid of those roads.
Tex. Government Code § 403.502 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 403 / Section 403.502
§ 403.502. SETTLEMENT RECORDS.
Status: in_force

The attorney general and comptroller shall maintain a copy of a statewide opioid settlement agreement, including any amendments to the agreement, and make the copy available on the attorney general's and comptroller's Internet websites.
Tex. Natural Resources Code § 91.020 — TX Code / Code nr / Chapter 91 / Section 91.020
§ 91.020. ELECTRONIC GEOLOGIC DATA.
Status: in_force

The commission shall work cooperatively with other appropriate state agencies to study and evaluate electronic access to geologic data and surface casing depths necessary to protect usable groundwater in this state.
Tex. Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 147.005 — TX Code / Code cp / Chapter 147 / Section 147.005
§ 147.005. DUTY OR ACTION NOT CREATED.
Status: in_force

(a) This chapter does not create a duty.

(b) This chapter does not create a cause of action.
Tex. Government Code § 497.113 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 497 / Section 497.113
§ 497.113. SURPLUS AGRICULTURAL PROPERTY AND PRODUCTS.
Status: in_force

(a) The board may authorize the sale or disposal of surplus agricultural products and personal property owned by the department, other than products or property produced for sale by the department.

(b) Products and property described by Subsection (a) shall be sold under rules adopted by the board and at prices and terms set pursuant to those rules.

(c) The department may use surplus agricultural capacity to provide agricultural products to a nonprofit organization at no profit to the department.

(d) The department is encouraged to enter into agreements with nonprofit food banks. An agreement under this subsection may provide that a food bank will supply seed and fertilizer to the department and that the department will in turn provide to the food bank agricultural products grown from the seed and with the assistance of the fertilizer. For the purpose of this subsection, "nonprofit food bank" means a nonprofit organization that solicits, warehouses, and redistributes edible food to agencies that feed needy families and individuals.
Tex. Occupations Code § 1301.703 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 1301 / Section 1301.703
§ 1301.703. NOTICE OF VIOLATION AND PENALTY.
Status: in_force

(a) If the board determines that a violation occurred, the board shall give written notice of the violation to the person alleged to have committed the violation.

(c) The notice must:

(1) include a brief summary of the alleged violation;

(2) state the amount of the recommended penalty; and

(3) inform the person of the person's right to a hearing on the occurrence of the violation, the amount of the penalty, or both.
Tex. Government Code § 43.104 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 43 / Section 43.104
§ 43.104.
Status: in_force

Sec. 43.104. 8TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT. The voters of Delta, Franklin, and Hopkins counties elect a district attorney for the 8th Judicial District who represents the state in that district only in those counties.
Tex. Family Code § 261.408 — TX Code / Code fa / Chapter 261 / Section 261.408
§ 261.408. INFORMATION COLLECTION.
Status: in_force

(a) The executive commissioner by rule shall adopt uniform procedures for collecting information under Section 261.401, including procedures for collecting information on deaths that occur in facilities.

(b) The department shall receive and compile information on investigations in facilities. An agency submitting information to the department is responsible for ensuring the timeliness, accuracy, completeness, and retention of the agency's reports.

(c) This section does not apply to a facility under the jurisdiction of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice or the Texas Juvenile Justice Department.
Tex. Water Code § 17.853 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 17 / Section 17.853
§ 17.853. TEXAS WATER RESOURCES FUND.
Status: in_force

(a) The Texas water resources fund is in the State Treasury.

(b) The fund shall be administered by the board in accordance with this subchapter, and the board shall create accounts within the fund that will facilitate the conservation of water resources and the payment of revenue bonds issued for the conservation of water resources.

(c) The board may use the fund only:

(1) to provide state matching funds for federal funds provided to the state water pollution control revolving fund or to any additional state revolving fund created under Subchapter J, Chapter 15;

(2) to provide financial assistance from the proceeds of taxable bond issues to water supply corporations organized under Chapter 67, and other participants;

(3) to provide financial assistance to participants for the construction of water supply projects and treatment works;

(4) to provide financial assistance for an interim construction period to participants for projects for which the board will provide long-term financing through the water development fund;

(5) to provide financial assistance for water supply and sewer service projects in economically distressed areas as provided by Subchapter K, Chapter 17, to the extent the board can make that assistance without adversely affecting the current or future integrity of the fund or of any other financial assistance program of the board;

(6) to provide funds to the water infrastructure fund created under Section 15.973;

(7) to provide funds to the state water implementation revenue fund for Texas;

(8) to provide funds to the flood infrastructure fund created under Section 15.533; and

(9) to provide funds to the Texas infrastructure resiliency fund created under Section 16.452.

(d) Money in the fund may be invested by the board as permitted by this subchapter, other applicable law, or as provided by resolutions authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 11006.156 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 11006 / Section 11006.156
§ 11006.156. CONVEYANCE OF LAND TO AUTHORITY.
Status: in_force

A public agency or political subdivision of this state, including the cities, may lease, sell, or otherwise convey its land or an interest in its land to the authority for the consideration that the parties agree is adequate. Approval, notice, consent, or an election is not required in connection with the conveyance.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8353.104 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8353 / Section 8353.104
§ 8353.104. 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. Family Code § 65.059 — TX Code / Code fa / Chapter 65 / Section 65.059
§ 65.059. REPRESENTATION BY ATTORNEY.
Status: in_force

(a) A child may be represented by an attorney in a case under this chapter. Representation by an attorney is not required.

(b) A child is not entitled to have an attorney appointed to represent the child, but the court may appoint an attorney if the court determines it is in the best interest of the child.

(c) The court may order a child's parent or other responsible person to pay for the cost of an attorney appointed under this section if the court determines that the person has sufficient financial resources.
Tex. Local Government Code § 214.201 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 214 / Section 214.201
§ 214.201. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this subchapter:

(1) "Alarm system" and "permit" have the meanings assigned by Section 214.191.

(2) "Alarm systems monitor" means a person who acts as an alarm systems company under Section 1702.105, Occupations Code.

(3) "False alarm" means a notification of possible criminal activity reported to law enforcement:

(A) that is based solely on electronic information remotely received by an alarm systems monitor;

(B) that is uncorroborated by eyewitness, video, or photographic evidence that an emergency exists; and

(C) concerning which an agency of the municipality has verified that no emergency exists after an on-site inspection of the location from which the notification originated.
Tex. Government Code § 54.311 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 54 / Section 54.311
§ 54.311. PAPERS TRANSMITTED TO JUDGE.
Status: in_force

At the conclusion of the proceedings, a magistrate shall transmit to the referring court any papers relating to the case, including the magistrate's findings, conclusions, orders, recommendations, or other action taken.
Tex. Insurance Code § 842.253 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 842 / Section 842.253
§ 842.253. POLICY, CERTIFICATE, AND APPLICATION FORMS.
Status: in_force

A policy, certificate, or application form used by a group hospital service corporation is subject to Chapter 1701.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 755.015 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 755 / Section 755.015
§ 755.015. COMPENSATION.
Status: in_force

A board member may not receive a salary but is entitled to reimbursement for actual expenses incurred in performing board duties.
Tex. Insurance Code § 2651.201 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 2651 / Section 2651.201
§ 2651.201. LICENSE SURRENDER OR FORFEITURE.
Status: in_force

(a) A title insurance agent or direct operation may voluntarily surrender at any time a license issued under this chapter by giving notice to:

(1) the department; and

(2) the affected title insurance company.

(b) A title insurance agent or direct operation that terminates the agency contract with a title insurance company automatically forfeits the license under that company.

(c) A surrender or forfeiture of a license under this section does not affect the culpability of the license holder for conduct committed before the effective date of the surrender or forfeiture. The department may institute a disciplinary proceeding against the former license holder for conduct committed before the effective date of the surrender or forfeiture.