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Tex. Education Code § 39A.103 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 39A / Section 39A.103
§ 39A.103. NOTICE OF CAMPUS TURNAROUND PLAN.
Status: in_force

Before a campus turnaround plan is prepared and submitted for approval to the board of trustees of the school district, the district, in consultation with the campus intervention team, shall:

(1) provide notice to parents, the community, and stakeholders that the campus has received an unacceptable performance rating for two consecutive years and will be required to submit a campus turnaround plan; and

(2) request assistance from parents, the community, and stakeholders in developing the campus turnaround plan.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3828.202 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3828 / Section 3828.202
§ 3828.202. APPLICABILITY OF CERTAIN TAX CODE PROVISIONS.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as otherwise provided by this subchapter, Subtitles A and B, Title 2, Tax Code, and Chapter 151, Tax Code, apply to taxes imposed under this subchapter and to the administration and enforcement of those taxes in the same manner that those laws apply to state taxes.

(b) The provisions of Subchapters C, D, E, and F, Chapter 323, Tax Code, relating to county sales and use taxes apply to the application, collection, and administration of a sales and use tax imposed under this subchapter to the extent consistent with this chapter, as if references in Chapter 323, Tax Code, to a county referred to the district and references to a commissioners court referred to the board.

(c) Sections 323.401-323.404 and 323.505, Tax Code, do not apply to a tax imposed under this subchapter.
Tex. Family Code § 45.005 — TX Code / Code fa / Chapter 45 / Section 45.005
§ 45.005. LIABILITIES AND RIGHTS UNAFFECTED.
Status: in_force

A change of name does not:

(1) release a child from any liability incurred in the child's previous name; or

(2) defeat any right the child had in the child's previous name.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8061.0304 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8061 / Section 8061.0304
§ 8061.0304. 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. Local Government Code § 242.002 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 242 / Section 242.002
§ 242.002. REGULATION OF SUBDIVISIONS IN POPULOUS COUNTIES OR CONTIGUOUS COUNTIES.
Status: in_force

(a) This section applies only to a county operating under Section 232.006.

(b) For an area in a municipality's extraterritorial jurisdiction, as defined by Section 212.001, a subdivision plat may not be filed with the county clerk without the approval of the municipality.

(c) In the extraterritorial jurisdiction of a municipality, the municipality has exclusive authority to regulate subdivisions under Subchapter A of Chapter 212 and other statutes applicable to municipalities.

(d) In an unincorporated area outside the extraterritorial jurisdiction of a municipality, the municipality may not regulate subdivisions or approve the filing of plats, except as provided by The Interlocal Cooperation Act (Article 4413(32c), Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes).
Tex. Government Code § 571.073 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 571 / Section 571.073
§ 571.073. REPORT.
Status: in_force

On or before December 31 of each even-numbered year, the commission shall report to the governor and legislature. The report must include:

(1) each advisory opinion issued by the commission under Subchapter D in the preceding two years;

(2) a summary of commission activities in the preceding two years, including:

(A) the number of sworn complaints filed with the commission;

(B) the number of sworn complaints dismissed for noncompliance with statutory form requirements;

(C) the number of sworn complaints dismissed for lack of jurisdiction;

(D) the number of sworn complaints dismissed after a finding of no credible evidence of a violation;

(E) the number of sworn complaints dismissed after a finding of a lack of sufficient evidence to determine whether a violation within the jurisdiction of the commission has occurred;

(F) the number of sworn complaints resolved by the commission through an agreed order;

(G) the number of sworn complaints in which the commission issued an order finding a violation and the resulting penalties, if any; and

(H) the number and amount of civil penalties imposed for failure to timely file a statement or report, the number and amount of those civil penalties fully paid, the number and amount of those civil penalties partially paid, and the number and amount of those civil penalties no part of which has been paid, for each of the following category of statements and reports, listed separately:

(i) financial statements required to be filed under Chapter 572;

(ii) political contribution and expenditure reports required to be filed under Section 254.063, 254.093, 254.123, 254.153, or 254.157, Election Code;

(iii) political contribution and expenditure reports required to be filed under Section 254.064(b), 254.124(b), or 254.154(b), Election Code;

(iv) political contribution and expenditure reports required to be filed under Section 254.064(c), 254.124(c), or 254.154(c), Election Code;

(v) political contribution and expenditure reports required to be filed under Section 254.038 or 254.039, Election Code; and

(vi) political contribution and expenditure reports required to be filed under Section 254.0391, Election Code; and

(3) recommendations for any necessary statutory changes.
Tex. Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 65.031 — TX Code / Code cp / Chapter 65 / Section 65.031
§ 65.031. DISSOLUTION; AWARD OF DAMAGES.
Status: in_force

If on final hearing a court dissolves in whole or in part an injunction enjoining the collection of money and the injunction was obtained only for delay, the court may assess damages in an amount equal to 10 percent of the amount released by dissolution of the injunction, exclusive of costs.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3817.152 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3817 / Section 3817.152
§ 3817.152. BOARD VOTE REQUIRED TO AUTHORIZE TAXES, ASSESSMENTS, IMPACT FEES, OR BONDS.
Status: in_force

(a) A majority vote of the directors serving is required to authorize the imposition of a tax, assessment, or impact fee.

(b) The written consent of at least two-thirds of the full membership of the board is required to authorize the issuance of a bond.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1101.060 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1101 / Section 1101.060
§ 1101.060. ASSISTANT DISTRICT ADMINISTRATOR; ATTORNEY.
Status: in_force

(a) The board may appoint qualified persons as:

(1) the assistant district administrator; and

(2) the attorney for the district.

(b) The assistant district administrator and the attorney for the district serve at the will of the board and are entitled to compensation as determined by the board.
Tex. Government Code § 2253.041 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2253 / Section 2253.041
§ 2253.041. NOTICE REQUIRED FOR CLAIM FOR PAYMENT FOR LABOR OR MATERIAL.
Status: in_force

(a) To recover in a suit under Section 2253.073 on a payment bond for a claim for payment for public work labor performed or public work material delivered, a payment bond beneficiary must mail to the prime contractor and the surety written notice of the claim.

(b) The notice must be mailed on or before the 15th day of the third month after each month in which any of the claimed labor was performed or any of the claimed material was delivered.

(c) The notice must be accompanied by a sworn statement of account that states in substance:

(1) the amount claimed is just and correct; and

(2) all just and lawful offsets, payments, and credits known to the affiant have been allowed.

(d) The statement of account shall include the amount of any retainage applicable to the account that has not become due under the terms of the public work contract between the payment bond beneficiary and the prime contractor or between the payment bond beneficiary and a subcontractor.
Tex. Government Code § 1473.268 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 1473 / Section 1473.268
§ 1473.268. MATURITY.
Status: in_force

A bond issued under this subchapter must mature within 40 years.
Tex. Local Government Code § 212.133 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 212 / Section 212.133
§ 212.133. PROCEDURE FOR ADOPTING MORATORIUM.
Status: in_force

A municipality may not adopt a moratorium on property development unless the municipality:

(1) complies with the notice and hearing procedures prescribed by Section 212.134; and

(2) makes written findings as provided by Section 212.135, 212.1351, or 212.1352, as applicable.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8331.152 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8331 / Section 8331.152
§ 8331.152. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE TAX.
Status: in_force

(a) If authorized at an election held under Section 8331.151, the district may impose an operation and maintenance tax on taxable property in the district in accordance with Section 49.107, Water Code.

(b) The board shall determine the tax rate. The rate may not exceed the rate approved at the election.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3874.160 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3874 / Section 3874.160
§ 3874.160. DEVELOPMENT AND OPERATING AGREEMENT REQUIRED.
Status: in_force

(a) After the district's board is organized, but before the district may undertake any improvement project, issue bonds, impose taxes, levy assessments or fees, or borrow money, the district and the city must negotiate and execute a mutually approved and accepted development and operating agreement, including any limitations imposed by the city, regarding the plans and rules for:

(1) the exercise of the powers granted to the district under this chapter, including the organization, development, and operation of the district;

(2) the selection and description of improvement projects that may be undertaken and financed by the district and the ownership, operation, and maintenance of those projects;

(3) the terms, conditions, methods, means, and amounts of financing authorized by this chapter that the district may use in providing improvement projects; and

(4) the amounts, methods, and times of reimbursement to the city for costs and expenses, if any, incurred by the city with respect to the development and operation of the district and the financing of improvement projects by the district.

(b) An agreement authorized by this section is not effective until its terms and execution are approved by the board and the governing body of the city by resolution.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 11006.251 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 11006 / Section 11006.251
§ 11006.251. AUTHORITY TO ISSUE BONDS.
Status: in_force

(a) The authority may issue bonds payable from and secured by revenue or ad valorem taxes, or both revenue and ad valorem taxes, of the authority to carry out any power or authority conferred by this chapter. The bonds must be authorized by a board resolution.

(b) The bonds must be issued in the manner and under the terms of the resolution authorizing the issuance of the bonds.
Tex. Business Organizations Code § 153.413 — TX Code / Code bo / Chapter 153 / Section 153.413
§ 153.413. CLOSELY HELD LIMITED PARTNERSHIP.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, "closely held limited partnership" means a limited partnership that has:

(1) fewer than 35 limited partners; and

(2) no partnership interests listed on a national securities exchange or regularly quoted in an over-the-counter market by one or more members of a national securities association.

(b) Sections 153.402-153.410 do not apply to a derivative proceeding by a limited partner of a closely held limited partnership against a present or former general partner, limited partner, or officer of the limited partnership. In the event the limited partner also asserts a claim in the derivative proceeding against a person who is not a present or former general partner, limited partner, or officer, this subsection shall apply only to a claim in the derivative proceeding against a present or former general partner, limited partner, or officer.

(c) If Sections 153.402-153.410 do not apply because of Subsection (b) and if justice requires:

(1) a derivative proceeding brought by a limited partner of a closely held limited partnership may be treated by a court as a direct action brought by the limited partner for the limited partner's own benefit; and

(2) a recovery in a direct or derivative proceeding by a limited partner may be paid directly to the plaintiff or to the limited partnership if necessary to protect the interests of creditors or other partners of the limited partnership.

(d) Other provisions of state law govern whether a limited partner has a direct cause of action or right to sue a general partner, limited partner, or officer, and this section may not be construed to create that direct cause of action or right to sue.
Tex. Transportation Code § 70.062 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 70 / Section 70.062
§ 70.062. PILOTAGE RATE CHANGE APPLICATION.
Status: in_force

(a) An application for a change in a pilotage rate may be filed with each commissioner of the board by:

(1) one or more pilots; or

(2) the owner, agent, or consignee of a vessel navigating to or from the Port of Corpus Christi.

(b) The application must contain:

(1) a brief statement of the circumstances that warrant the change; and

(2) a certification that the applicant has submitted copies of the application to all known pilots, consignees, and associations of consignees operating in the Port of Corpus Christi at the time of the application.
Tex. Business Organizations Code § 9.051 — TX Code / Code bo / Chapter 9 / Section 9.051
§ 9.051. TRANSACTING BUSINESS OR MAINTAINING COURT PROCEEDING WITHOUT REGISTRATION.
Status: in_force

(a) On application by the attorney general, a court may enjoin a foreign filing entity or the entity's agent from transacting business in this state if:

(1) the entity is not registered in this state; or

(2) the entity's registration is obtained on the basis of a false or misleading representation.

(b) A foreign filing entity or the entity's legal representative may not maintain an action, suit, or proceeding in a court of this state, brought either directly by the entity or in the form of a derivative action in the entity's name, on a cause of action that arises out of the transaction of business in this state unless the foreign filing entity is registered in accordance with this chapter. This subsection does not affect the rights of an assignee of the foreign filing entity as:

(1) the holder in due course of a negotiable instrument; or

(2) the bona fide purchaser for value of a warehouse receipt, security, or other instrument made negotiable by law.

(c) The failure of a foreign filing entity to register does not:

(1) affect the validity of any contract or act of the foreign filing entity;

(2) prevent the entity from defending an action, suit, or proceeding in a court in this state; or

(3) except as provided by Subsection (d), cause any owner, member, or managerial official of the foreign filing entity to become liable for the debts, obligations, or liabilities of the foreign filing entity.

(d) Subsection (c)(3) does not apply to a general partner of a foreign limited partnership.
Tex. Local Government Code § 85.005 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 85 / Section 85.005
§ 85.005. GUARDS; PENALTY.
Status: in_force

(a) The sheriff may, with the approval of the commissioners court or, in the case of an emergency, with the approval of the county judge, employ a sufficient number of guards to ensure the safekeeping of prisoners and the security of a jail.

(b) In case of an emergency, a guard is subject to being called to duty by the sheriff.

(c) A person charged with the responsibility of enforcing this section commits an offense if the person violates the section. An offense under this section is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not less than $50 or more than $200.
Tex. Local Government Code § 501.202 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 501 / Section 501.202
§ 501.202. TERMS.
Status: in_force

Bonds issued by a corporation must be dated and must mature in not more than 40 years.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7811.158 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7811 / Section 7811.158
§ 7811.158. MODIFICATION OR TERMINATION OF TAX ABATEMENT AGREEMENT.
Status: in_force

(a) At any time before the expiration of an agreement governed by this subchapter, the agreement may be modified by the parties to the agreement to include other provisions that could have been included in the original agreement or to delete provisions that were not necessary to the original agreement. The modification must be made by the same procedure by which the original agreement was approved and executed. The original agreement may not be modified to extend beyond 30 years from the date of the original agreement.

(b) An agreement governed by this subchapter may be terminated by the mutual consent of the parties in the same manner that the agreement was approved and executed.
Tex. Business & Commerce Code § 2.319 — TX Code / Code bc / Chapter 2 / Section 2.319
§ 2.319.
Status: in_force

Sec. 2.319. F.O.B. AND F.A.S. TERMS. (a) Unless otherwise agreed the term F.O.B. (which means "free on board") at a named place, even though used only in connection with the stated price, is a delivery term under which

(1) when the term is F.O.B. the place of shipment, the seller must at that place ship the goods in the manner provided in this chapter (Section 2.504) and bear the expense and risk of putting them into the possession of the carrier; or

(2) when the term is F.O.B. the place of destination, the seller must at his own expense and risk transport the goods to that place and there tender delivery of them in the manner provided in this chapter (Section 2.503);

(3) when under either Subdivision (1) or (2) the term is also F.O.B. vessel, car or other vehicle, the seller must in addition at his own expense and risk load the goods on board. If the term is F.O.B. vessel the buyer must name the vessel and in an appropriate case the seller must comply with the provisions of this chapter on the form of bill of lading (Section 2.323).

(b) Unless otherwise agreed the term F.A.S. vessel (which means "free alongside") at a named port, even though used only in connection with the stated price, is a delivery term under which the seller must

(1) at his own expense and risk deliver the goods alongside the vessel in the manner usual in that port or on a dock designated and provided by the buyer; and

(2) obtain and tender a receipt for the goods in exchange for which the carrier is under a duty to issue a bill of lading.

(c) Unless otherwise agreed in any case falling within Subsection (a)(1) or (3) or Subsection (b) the buyer must seasonably give any needed instructions for making delivery, including when the term is F.A.S. or F.O.B. the loading berth of the vessel and in an appropriate case its name and sailing date. The seller may treat the failure of needed instructions as a failure of cooperation under this chapter (Section 2.311). He may also at his option move the goods in any reasonable manner preparatory to delivery or shipment.

(d) Under the term F.O.B. vessel or F.A.S. unless otherwise agreed the buyer must make payment against tender of the required documents and the seller may not tender nor the buyer demand delivery of the goods in substitution for the documents.
Tex. Local Government Code § 379C.0105 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 379C / Section 379C.0105
§ 379C.0105. LOT EXCHANGE PERMITTED.
Status: in_force

(a) Notwithstanding Section 379C.010, the land bank may permit a qualified participating developer to exchange a property purchased from the land bank with any other property owned by the developer if:

(1) the developer agrees to construct on the other property affordable housing for low income households as provided by this chapter; and

(2) the other property will be located in:

(A) a planned development incorporating the property originally purchased from the land bank; or

(B) another location as approved by the land bank.

(b) The land bank shall adjust the deed restrictions under Section 379C.010 for each of the properties exchanged by the developer under this section.
Tex. Tax Code § 33.91 — TX Code / Code tx / Chapter 33 / Section 33.91
§ 33.91. PROPERTY SUBJECT TO SEIZURE BY MUNICIPALITY.
Status: in_force

(a) After notice has been provided to a person, the person's real property, whether improved or unimproved, is subject to seizure by a municipality for the payment of delinquent ad valorem taxes, penalties, and interest the person owes on the property and the amount secured by a municipal health or safety lien on the property if:

(1) the property:

(A) is in a municipality;

(B) is less than one acre; and

(C) has been abandoned for at least one year;

(2) the taxes on the property are delinquent for:

(A) each of the preceding five years; or

(B) each of the preceding three years if a lien on the property has been created on the property in favor of the municipality for the cost of remedying a health or safety hazard on the property; and

(3) the tax collector of the municipality determines that seizure of the property under this subchapter for the payment of the delinquent taxes, penalties, and interest, and of a municipal health and safety lien on the property, would be in the best interest of the municipality and the other taxing units after determining that the sum of all outstanding tax and municipal claims against the property plus the estimated costs under Section 33.48 of a standard judicial foreclosure exceed the anticipated proceeds from a tax sale.

(b) The seizure and sale may not be set aside or voided because of any error in determination.

(c) For purposes of this section, a property is presumed to have been abandoned for at least one year if, during that period, the property has remained vacant and a lawful act of ownership of the property has not been exercised. The tax collector of a municipality may rely on the affidavit of any competent person with personal knowledge of the facts in determining whether a property has been abandoned or vacant. For purposes of this subsection:

(1) property is considered vacant if there is an absence of any activity by the owner, a tenant, or a licensee related to residency, work, trade, business, leisure, or recreation; and

(2) "lawful act of ownership" includes mowing or cutting grass or weeds, repairing or demolishing a structure or fence, removing debris, or other form of property upkeep or maintenance performed by or at the request of the owner of the property.
Tex. Government Code § 2306.6002 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2306 / Section 2306.6002
§ 2306.6002. REGULATION AND ENFORCEMENT.
Status: in_force

The department shall administer and enforce Chapter 1201, Occupations Code, through the division. The Manufactured Housing Board and the division director shall exercise authority and responsibilities assigned to them under that chapter.
Tex. Government Code § 2269.405 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2269 / Section 2269.405
§ 2269.405. COMPETITIVE SEALED PROPOSAL METHOD.
Status: in_force

(a) A governmental entity may use the competitive sealed proposal method under Subchapter D for job order contracts.

(b) The governmental entity shall advertise for, receive, and publicly open sealed proposals for job order contracts.

(c) The governmental entity may require offerors to submit information in addition to rates, including experience, past performance, and proposed personnel and methodology.