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Tex. Water Code § 5.057 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 5 / Section 5.057
§ 5.057. FULL-TIME SERVICE.
Status: in_force

Each member of the commission shall serve on a full-time basis.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8346.005 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8346 / Section 8346.005
§ 8346.005. INITIAL DISTRICT TERRITORY.
Status: in_force

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

(b) The boundaries and field notes contained in Section 2 of the Act creating 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. Election Code § 31.037 — TX Code / Code el / Chapter 31 / Section 31.037
§ 31.037. SUSPENSION OR TERMINATION OF EMPLOYMENT.
Status: in_force

(a) The employment of the county elections administrator may be suspended, with or without pay, or terminated at any time for good and sufficient cause on the four-fifths vote of the county election commission and approval of that action by a majority vote of the commissioners court.

(b) In a county with a population of more than 4 million, the secretary of state may enter a written order to terminate the employment of a county elections administrator at the conclusion of administrative oversight of the county elections administrator's office under Subchapter A if the recurring pattern of problems with election administration or voter registration is not rectified or continues to impede the free exercise of a citizen's voting rights in the county.
Tex. Finance Code § 92.151 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 92 / Section 92.151
§ 92.151. ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING.
Status: in_force

(a) Not later than the 30th day after the date the corporate existence of a savings bank begins, the initial board shall hold an organizational meeting and elect officers and take other appropriate action to begin the business of the savings bank.

(b) For good cause shown, the commissioner by order may extend the deadline prescribed by Subsection (a).
Tex. Property Code § 13.004 — TX Code / Code pr / Chapter 13 / Section 13.004
§ 13.004. EFFECT OF RECORDING LIS PENDENS.
Status: in_force

(a) A recorded lis pendens is notice to the world of its contents. The notice is effective from the time it is filed for record and indexed as provided by Section 12.007(c), regardless of whether service has been made on the parties to the proceeding.

(b) A transfer or encumbrance of real property involved in a proceeding by a party to the proceeding to a third party who has paid a valuable consideration and who does not have actual or constructive notice of the proceeding is effective, even though the judgment is against the party transferring or encumbering the property, unless a notice of the pendency of the proceeding has been recorded and indexed under that party's name as provided by Section 12.007(c) in each county in which the property is located.
Tex. Family Code § 264.401 — TX Code / Code fa / Chapter 264 / Section 264.401
§ 264.401. DEFINITION.
Status: in_force

In this subchapter, "center" means a children's advocacy center.
Tex. Natural Resources Code § 134.091 — TX Code / Code nr / Chapter 134 / Section 134.091
§ 134.091. OPERATIONS REQUIRED TO MEET PERFORMANCE STANDARDS.
Status: in_force

A permit issued under this chapter to conduct surface coal mining operations shall require that the operations meet the applicable performance standards of this chapter.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3798.010 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3798 / Section 3798.010
§ 3798.010. EFFECT OF ANNEXATION.
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any other law, if all or any part of the territory of the district is annexed by the city into the city's corporate limits, the district retains all of the district's outstanding debt and obligations and continues to operate under this chapter until the district is dissolved under Subchapter G.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 101.0022 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 101 / Section 101.0022
§ 101.0022. GROUNDS FOR REMOVAL.
Status: in_force

(a) It is a ground for removal from the council that a member:

(1) does not have at the time of taking office the qualifications required by Section 101.002(a);

(2) does not maintain during service on the council the qualifications required by Section 101.002(a);

(3) is ineligible for membership under Section 101.0021;

(4) cannot, because of illness or disability, discharge the member's duties for a substantial part of the member's term; or

(5) is absent from more than half of the regularly scheduled council meetings that the member is eligible to attend during a calendar year without an excuse approved by a majority vote of the council.

(b) The validity of an action of the council is not affected by the fact that it is taken when a ground for removal of a council member exists.

(c) If the commissioner has knowledge that a potential ground for removal exists, the commissioner shall notify the chairman of the council of the potential ground. The chairman shall then notify the governor and the attorney general that a potential ground for removal exists. If the potential ground for removal involves the chairman, the commissioner shall notify the next highest ranking officer of the council, who shall then notify the governor and the attorney general that a potential ground for removal exists.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 182.153 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 182 / Section 182.153
§ 182.153. COMPLIANCE WITH LAW; SECURITY.
Status: in_force

A health information exchange that collects, transmits, disseminates, accesses, or reports health-related information under this subchapter shall comply with all applicable state and federal law, including secure electronic data submission requirements.
Tex. Government Code § 312.016 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 312 / Section 312.016
§ 312.016. STANDARD TIME.
Status: in_force

(a) The standard time in this state is the time at the 90th meridian longitude west from Greenwich, commonly known as "central standard time."

(b) The standard time in a region of this state that used mountain standard time before June 12, 1947, is the time at the 105th meridian longitude west from Greenwich, commonly known as "mountain standard time."

(c) Unless otherwise expressly provided, a reference in a statute, order, or rule to the time in which an act shall be performed means the appropriate standard time as provided by this section.

(d) This state, acting as authorized under federal law, shall observe daylight saving time year-round. This subsection applies to both the portion of this state using central standard time as the official standard time and the portion of this state using mountain standard time as the official standard time. The standard time in this state shall be referred to as Texas Time.
Tex. Education Code § 54.522 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 54 / Section 54.522
§ 54.522. STUDENT CENTER FEES; TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY.
Status: in_force

(a) The board of regents of Texas Southern University may impose on each student enrolled in the university a student fee not to exceed $75 per student for each semester of the regular term and not to exceed $37.50 per student for each summer term, as the board determines necessary for the purpose of operating, maintaining, improving, and equipping the student center and acquiring or constructing additions to the student center. A fee collected under this section is in addition to any other use or service fee authorized to be imposed.

(b) The fees collected under this section shall be deposited to the credit of an account known as the "Texas Southern University Student Center Fee Account" and shall be under the control of the student fee advisory committee established under Section 54.5031.

(c) The student fee advisory committee annually shall submit to the board of regents a complete and itemized budget for the student center with a complete report of all student center activities conducted during the past year and all expenditures made in connection with those activities. The board of regents may make changes in the budget that the board determines are necessary. After approving the budget, the board of regents, in accordance with this section, may impose the student center fees for that year in amounts sufficient to meet the budgetary needs of the student center.

(d) The board may not increase the amount of the student center fee in any academic year unless the amount of the increase is approved by a majority of the students voting in an election held for that purpose or by a majority of the student government of the institution.

(e) A fee imposed under this section may not be considered in determining the maximum student services fee that may be charged under Section 54.503(b).

(f) The fee may not be charged after the fifth academic year in which the fee is first charged unless, before the end of that academic year, the university has issued bonds payable in whole or in part from the fee, in which event the fee may not be charged after the academic year in which all such bonds, including refunding bonds for those bonds, have been fully paid.
Tex. Estates Code § 1104.205 — TX Code / Code es / Chapter 1104 / Section 1104.205
§ 1104.205. ALTERNATIVE TO SELF-PROVING AFFIDAVIT.
Status: in_force

(a) As an alternative to the self-proving affidavit authorized by Section 1104.204, a declaration of guardian in the event of later incapacity or need of guardian may be simultaneously executed, attested, and made self-proved by including the following in substantially the same form and with substantially the same contents:

I, _________________________, as declarant, after being duly sworn, declare to the undersigned witnesses and to the undersigned authority that this instrument is my Declaration of Guardian in the Event of Later Incapacity or Need of Guardian, and that I willingly make and execute it for the purposes expressed in the declaration. I now sign this declaration in the presence of the attesting witnesses and the undersigned authority on this ____ day of ________, 20__.

___________________________

Declarant

The undersigned, _____________________ and ___________________, each being 14 years of age or older, after being duly sworn, declare to the declarant and to the undersigned authority that the declarant declared to us that this instrument is the declarant's Declaration of Guardian in the Event of Later Incapacity or Need of Guardian and that the declarant executed it for the purposes expressed in the declaration. The declarant then signed this declaration and we believe the declarant to be of sound mind. We now sign our names as attesting witnesses on this _____ day of ___________, 20___.

___________________________

Witness

___________________________

Witness

Subscribed and sworn to before me by the above named declarant, and affiants, this ____ day of __________________, 20__.

__________________________

Notary Public in and for the

State of Texas

My Commission expires:

__________________________

(b) A declaration that is executed as provided by Subsection (a) is considered self-proved to the same extent a declaration executed with a self-proving affidavit under Section 1104.204 is considered self-proved.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8101.001 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8101 / Section 8101.001
§ 8101.001. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this chapter:

(1) "Authority" means the Athens Municipal Water Authority.

(2) "Board" means the authority's board of directors.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1007.107 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1007 / Section 1007.107
§ 1007.107. PURCHASING AND ACCOUNTING PROCEDURES.
Status: in_force

The board may prescribe the method of making purchases and expenditures and the manner of accounting and control used by the district.
Tex. Transportation Code § 370.186 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 370 / Section 370.186
§ 370.186. CONTRACTS WITH GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided by Subsection (c), an authority may not construct, maintain, or operate a turnpike or toll project in an area having a governmental entity established under Chapter 284 or 366 unless the governmental entity and the authority enter into a written agreement specifying the terms and conditions under which the project shall be undertaken. An authority may not construct, maintain, or operate a transportation project that another governmental entity has determined to be a project under Chapter 451, 452, or 460 unless the governmental entity and the authority enter into a written agreement specifying the terms and conditions under which the project shall be undertaken.

(b) An authority may not receive or be paid revenue derived by another governmental entity operating under Chapter 284, 366, 451, 452, or 460 unless the governmental entity and the authority enter into a written agreement specifying the terms and conditions under which the revenue shall be received by or paid to the authority.

(c) Subsection (a) does not apply to a turnpike or toll project located in a county in which a regional tollway authority has transferred under Section 366.036 or 366.172:

(1) all turnpike projects of the regional tollway authority that are located in the county; and

(2) all work product developed by the regional tollway authority in determining the feasibility of the construction, improvement, extension, or expansion of a turnpike project to be located in the county.

(d) An authority may not construct, maintain, or operate a passenger rail facility within the boundaries of an intermunicipal commuter rail district created under former Article 6550c-1, Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes, as those boundaries existed on September 1, 2005, unless the district and the authority enter into a written agreement specifying the terms and conditions under which the project will be undertaken.
Tex. Property Code § 52.041 — TX Code / Code pr / Chapter 52 / Section 52.041
§ 52.041. APPLICATION OF SUBCHAPTER.
Status: in_force

This subchapter applies to a judgment and judgment lien for which an abstract of judgment or judgment lien is recorded on or after September 1, 1993.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8089.0104 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8089 / Section 8089.0104
§ 8089.0104. CONSENT OF MUNICIPALITY REQUIRED.
Status: in_force

The temporary directors may not hold an election under Section 8089.0103 until each municipality in whose corporate limits or extraterritorial jurisdiction the district is located has consented by ordinance or resolution to the creation of the district and to the inclusion of land in the district.
Tex. Government Code § 543.0003 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 543 / Section 543.0003
§ 543.0003. INTERNET WEBSITE.
Status: in_force

The commission shall maintain an Internet website related to the quality improvement process required under this chapter. The website must include:

(1) an explanation of the process for submission, preliminary review, analysis, and approval of a clinical initiative under this chapter;

(2) an explanation of how members of the public may submit comments or research related to an initiative;

(3) a copy of each initiative selected for analysis under Section 543.0054;

(4) the status of each initiative in the approval process; and

(5) a copy of each final report prepared under this chapter.
Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 56C.007 — TX Code / Code cr / Chapter 56C / Section 56C.007
§ 56C.007. EXPIRATION OF CHAPTER.
Status: in_force

This chapter expires on the second anniversary of the date that all money appropriated for the program established under this chapter has been expended.
Tex. Education Code § 130.016 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 130 / Section 130.016
§ 130.016. SEPARATE BOARD OF TRUSTEES IN CERTAIN INSTANCES.
Status: in_force

(a) A junior college established by an independent school district or city that has assumed control of schools already validated or established pursuant to the provisions of this chapter may be governed, administered, and controlled by and under the direction of a separate board of trustees, which may be placed in authority by either of the following procedures:

(1) the board of trustees of an independent school district or city school district which has the management, control, and operation of a junior college may divest itself of the management, control, and operation of that junior college so maintained and operated by the school board by appointing for the junior college district a separate board of trustees of nine members; or

(2) the board of trustees of any independent school district or city school district which has the control and management of a junior college may be divested of its control and management of that junior college by the procedure prescribed in Section 130.017 of this code.

(b) If the board of trustees of an independent school district that divests itself of the management, control, and operation of a junior college district under this section or under Section 130.017 of this code was authorized by Subsection (e) of Section 20.48 of this code to dedicate a portion of its tax levy to the junior college district before the divestment, the junior college district may levy an ad valorem tax from and after the divestment. In the first two years in which the junior college district levies an ad valorem tax, the tax rate adopted by the governing body may not exceed the rate that, if applied to the total taxable value submitted to the governing body under Section 26.04, Tax Code, would impose an amount equal to the amount of taxes of the school district dedicated to the junior college under Subsection (e) of Section 20.48 of this code in the last dedication before the divestment. In subsequent years, the tax rate of the junior college district is subject to Section 26.07, Tax Code.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7947A.0101 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7947A / Section 7947A.0101
§ 7947A.0101. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this chapter:

(1) "Board" means the district's board of directors.

(2) "Commission" means the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.

(3) "Director" means a board member.

(4) "District" means the Liberty Hill Municipal Utility District.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8016A.0403 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8016A / Section 8016A.0403
§ 8016A.0403. 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. Education Code § 51.231 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 51 / Section 51.231
§ 51.231. DEFINITION OF PERIODS OF DISRUPTION.
Status: in_force

For purposes of this subchapter a period of disruption is any period in which it reasonably appears that there is a threat of destruction to institutional property, injury to human life on the campus or facility, or a threat of willful disruption of the orderly operation of the campus or facility.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8066.0502 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8066 / Section 8066.0502
§ 8066.0502. TAXES FOR BONDS.
Status: in_force

At the time the district issues bonds payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes, the board shall provide for the annual imposition of a continuing direct ad valorem tax, without limit as to rate or amount, while all or part of the bonds are outstanding as required and in the manner provided by Sections 54.601 and 54.602, Water Code.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1056.105 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1056 / Section 1056.105
§ 1056.105. PURCHASING AND ACCOUNTING PROCEDURES.
Status: in_force

(a) The board may prescribe:

(1) the method and manner of making purchases and expenditures by and for the district; and

(2) all accounting and control procedures.

(b) The district shall pay the salaries and expenses necessarily incurred by the board or by an officer or agent of the board in performing a duty prescribed or required by this section or Section 1056.152.

(c) An officer, employee, or agent of the board shall perform any function or service prescribed by the board under this section or Section 1056.152.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 467.002 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 467 / Section 467.002
§ 467.002. OTHER PEER ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS.
Status: in_force

This chapter does not apply to a peer assistance program for licensed physicians or pharmacists or for any other profession that is authorized under other law to establish a peer assistance program.
Tex. Natural Resources Code § 112.002 — TX Code / Code nr / Chapter 112 / Section 112.002
§ 112.002. APPLICABILITY.
Status: in_force

The provisions of this chapter shall not apply if the reasonable market value of the purchase made is less than $25.
Tex. Human Resources Code § 48.156 — TX Code / Code hr / Chapter 48 / Section 48.156
§ 48.156. AGENCY REPORTS.
Status: in_force

A protective services agency shall make reports relating to its provision of protective services as the department or a court may require.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3893.103 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3893 / Section 3893.103
§ 3893.103. AGREEMENTS; GRANTS.
Status: in_force

(a) The district may make an agreement with or accept a gift, grant, or loan from any person.

(b) The implementation of a project is a governmental function or service for the purposes of Chapter 791, Government Code.
Tex. Government Code § 24.390 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 24 / Section 24.390
§ 24.390.
Status: in_force

Sec. 24.390. 211TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT (DENTON COUNTY). The 211th Judicial District is composed of Denton County.
Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 36.08 — TX Code / Code cr / Chapter 36 / Section 36.08
§ 36.08. NUMBER OF ARGUMENTS.
Status: in_force

The court shall never restrict the argument in felony cases to a number of addresses less than two on each side.
Tex. Occupations Code § 1951.603 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 1951 / Section 1951.603
§ 1951.603. CRIMINAL PENALTY.
Status: in_force

(a) A person commits an offense if the person:

(1) violates this chapter;

(2) violates a rule adopted under Section 1951.205 or 1951.206; or

(3) intentionally makes a false statement in an application for a license or otherwise fraudulently obtains or attempts to obtain a license.

(b) Each day a violation occurs is a separate offense.

(c) Except as otherwise provided by this subsection, an offense under this section is a Class C misdemeanor. An offense under this section is a Class B misdemeanor if the person has been convicted previously of an offense under this section.