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Tex. Water Code § 16.190 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 16 / Section 16.190
§ 16.190.
Status: in_force

Sec. 16.190. SALE OR LEASE: CONDITION PRECEDENT. (a) No sale, transfer, or lease of a state facility is valid unless the board first makes the following affirmative findings:

(1) that the applicant has a permit granted by the commission;

(2) that the sale, transfer, or lease will contribute to the conservation and development of the water resources of the state; and

(3) that the consideration for the sale, transfer, or lease is fair, just, and reasonable and in full compliance with the law.

(b) The consideration for any such sale or transfer may be either money or revenue bonds, which revenue bonds for the purposes hereof shall be deemed the same as money.

(c) The amount of money shall be equal to the price for purchasing the facilities as prescribed by the provisions of Section 16.187 of this code, or if revenue bonds constitute the consideration, the principal amount of revenue bonds shall be equal to the price for purchasing the facilities as prescribed by the provisions of Section 16.187 of this code, and such revenue bonds shall bear interest at the rate prescribed in Section 17.128 of this code with regard to bonds purchased with the proceeds of the Texas Water Development Fund.
Tex. Education Code § 12.114 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 12 / Section 12.114
§ 12.114. REVISION.
Status: in_force

(a) A revision of a charter of an open-enrollment charter school may be made only with the approval of the commissioner.

(b) Not more than once each year, an open-enrollment charter school may request approval to revise the maximum student enrollment described by the school's charter.

(c) Not later than the 60th day after the date that a charter holder submits to the commissioner a completed request for approval for an expansion amendment, as defined by commissioner rule, including a new school amendment, the commissioner shall provide to the charter holder written notice of approval or disapproval of the amendment.

(d) A charter holder may submit a request for approval for an expansion amendment up to 36 months before the date on which the expansion will be effective. A request for approval of an expansion amendment does not obligate the charter holder to complete the proposed expansion.
Tex. Natural Resources Code § 211.012 — TX Code / Code nr / Chapter 211 / Section 211.012
§ 211.012. RULES AND STANDARDS.
Status: in_force

(a) The commission by rule shall adopt safety standards and practices for the salt dome storage of hazardous liquids and the facilities used for that purpose. Safety standards and practices adopted by the commission for a storage facility that is part of an intrastate pipeline facility, as defined by the federal Department of Transportation under 49 U.S.C. Section 60101 et seq. and its subsequent amendments or a succeeding law, must be compatible with federal minimum standards. The rules shall require:

(1) the installation and periodic testing of safety devices at a salt dome storage facility;

(2) the establishment of emergency notification procedures for the operator of a facility in the event of a release of a hazardous substance that poses a substantial risk to the public;

(3) fire prevention and response procedures;

(4) employee and third-party contractor safety training with respect to the operation of the facility; and

(5) other requirements that the commission finds necessary and reasonable for the safe construction, operation, and maintenance of salt dome storage facilities.

(b) The commission may grant exceptions to its rules or impose additional requirements in any permit or amended permit issued to a facility if the facility, as permitted, will not cause an unreasonable danger to the public.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8142.004 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8142 / Section 8142.004
§ 8142.004. FINDINGS OF BENEFIT AND PUBLIC PURPOSE.
Status: in_force

(a) All land and other property included in the district will benefit from the improvements and services to be provided by the district under powers conferred by Section 52, Article III, and Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.

(b) The district is created to accomplish:

(1) the same purposes as a municipal utility district as provided by Section 54.012, Water Code; and

(2) the construction, acquisition, improvement, maintenance, or operation of macadamized, graveled, or paved roads or turnpikes, or improvements in aid of those roads or turnpikes, to the extent authorized by Section 52, Article III, Texas Constitution.
Tex. Penal Code § 36.01 — TX Code / Code pe / Chapter 36 / Section 36.01
§ 36.01. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this chapter:

(1) "Custody" means:

(A) detained or under arrest by a peace officer; or

(B) under restraint by a public servant pursuant to an order of a court.

(2) "Party official" means a person who holds any position or office in a political party, whether by election, appointment, or employment.

(3) "Benefit" means anything reasonably regarded as pecuniary gain or pecuniary advantage, including benefit to any other person in whose welfare the beneficiary has a direct and substantial interest.

(4) "Vote" means to cast a ballot in an election regulated by law.
Tex. Property Code § 41.001 — TX Code / Code pr / Chapter 41 / Section 41.001
§ 41.001. INTERESTS IN LAND EXEMPT FROM SEIZURE.
Status: in_force

(a) A homestead and one or more lots used for a place of burial of the dead are exempt from seizure for the claims of creditors except for encumbrances properly fixed on homestead property.

(b) Encumbrances may be properly fixed on homestead property for:

(1) purchase money;

(2) taxes on the property;

(3) work and material used in constructing improvements on the property if contracted for in writing as provided by Sections 53.254(a), (b), and (c);

(4) an owelty of partition imposed against the entirety of the property by a court order or by a written agreement of the parties to the partition, including a debt of one spouse in favor of the other spouse resulting from a division or an award of a family homestead in a divorce proceeding;

(5) the refinance of a lien against a homestead, including a federal tax lien resulting from the tax debt of both spouses, if the homestead is a family homestead, or from the tax debt of the owner;

(6) an extension of credit that meets the requirements of Section 50(a)(6), Article XVI, Texas Constitution; or

(7) a reverse mortgage that meets the requirements of Sections 50(k)-(p), Article XVI, Texas Constitution.

(c) The homestead claimant's proceeds of a sale of a homestead are not subject to seizure for a creditor's claim for six months after the date of sale.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1103.104 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1103 / Section 1103.104
§ 1103.104. HOSPITAL SYSTEM.
Status: in_force

The district shall provide for:

(1) the establishment of a hospital system by:

(A) purchasing, constructing, acquiring, repairing, or renovating buildings and equipment; and

(B) equipping the buildings; and

(2) the administration of the hospital system for hospital purposes.
Tex. Penal Code § 8.03 — TX Code / Code pe / Chapter 8 / Section 8.03
§ 8.03. MISTAKE OF LAW.
Status: in_force

(a) It is no defense to prosecution that the actor was ignorant of the provisions of any law after the law has taken effect.

(b) It is an affirmative defense to prosecution that the actor reasonably believed the conduct charged did not constitute a crime and that he acted in reasonable reliance upon:

(1) an official statement of the law contained in a written order or grant of permission by an administrative agency charged by law with responsibility for interpreting the law in question; or

(2) a written interpretation of the law contained in an opinion of a court of record or made by a public official charged by law with responsibility for interpreting the law in question.

(c) Although an actor's mistake of law may constitute a defense to the offense charged, he may nevertheless be convicted of a lesser included offense of which he would be guilty if the law were as he believed.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8175.051 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8175 / Section 8175.051
§ 8175.051. DIRECTORS; TERMS.
Status: in_force

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

(b) Directors serve staggered four-year terms.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 382.2025 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 382 / Section 382.2025
§ 382.2025. IMPLEMENTATION OF PROGRAM.
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any other law, the commission and the Department of Public Safety are not required to implement or enforce any other provision of this subchapter or a requirement under Chapter 548, Transportation Code, related to emissions inspections.
Tex. Water Code § 51.502 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 51 / Section 51.502
§ 51.502. HEARING TO DETERMINE BASIS OF TAXATION.
Status: in_force

After the board adopts plans for construction of a plant and improvements to accomplish the purposes of the district and after an election is held to authorize the issuance of construction bonds and the levy of a tax to pay for the bonds, the board shall hold a public hearing to determine whether the taxes to pay the construction bonds and maintenance, operation, and administrative costs of the district shall be levied, assessed, and collected on:

(1) the ad valorem basis;

(2) the basis of assessment of specific benefits;

(3) the basis of assessment of benefits on an equal sum per acre; or

(4) the ad valorem basis for part of the total tax or defined area or property and on the benefit basis for the other part of the tax or defined area or property.
Tex. Local Government Code § 211.0035 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 211 / Section 211.0035
§ 211.0035. ZONING REGULATIONS AND DISTRICT BOUNDARIES APPLICABLE TO PAWNSHOPS.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, "pawnshop" has the meaning assigned by Section 371.003, Finance Code.

(b) For the purposes of zoning regulation and determination of zoning district boundaries, the governing body of a municipality shall designate pawnshops that have been licensed to transact business by the Consumer Credit Commissioner under Chapter 371, Finance Code, as a permitted use in one or more zoning classifications.

(c) The governing body of a municipality may not impose a specific use permit requirement or any requirement similar in effect to a specific use permit requirement on a pawnshop that has been licensed to transact business by the Consumer Credit Commissioner under Chapter 371, Finance Code.
Tex. Government Code § 21.009 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 21 / Section 21.009
§ 21.009. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this title:

(1) "County court" means the court created in each county by Article V, Section 15, of the Texas Constitution.

(2) "Statutory county court" means a county court created by the legislature under Article V, Section 1, of the Texas Constitution, including county courts at law, county criminal courts, county criminal courts of appeals, and county civil courts at law, but does not include statutory probate courts as defined by Chapter 22, Estates Code.

(3) "County judge" means the judge of the county court.

(4) "Statutory probate court" has the meaning assigned by Chapter 22, Estates Code.
Tex. Government Code § 2176.102 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2176 / Section 2176.102
§ 2176.102. EVALUATION.
Status: in_force

The comptroller shall evaluate the outgoing first-class mail practices of state agencies located in Travis County, including the lists, systems, and formats used to create mail.
Tex. Occupations Code § 153.0045 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 153 / Section 153.0045
§ 153.0045. RULES ON CONSEQUENCES OF CRIMINAL CONVICTION.
Status: in_force

The board shall adopt rules and guidelines as necessary to comply with Chapter 53, except to the extent the requirements of this subtitle are stricter than the requirements of that chapter.
Tex. Utilities Code § 181.009 — TX Code / Code ut / Chapter 181 / Section 181.009
§ 181.009. DISCRIMINATION PROHIBITED.
Status: in_force

A gas or electric corporation may not discriminate against a person, corporation, firm, association, or location in:

(1) charging for gas, electric current, or power; or

(2) providing service under similar circumstances.
Tex. Government Code § 3100.002 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 3100 / Section 3100.002
§ 3100.002.
Status: in_force

Sec. 3100.002. DESCRIPTION: IN GENERAL. (a) The state flag is a rectangle that:

(1) has a width to length ratio of two to three; and

(2) contains:

(A) one blue vertical stripe that has a width equal to one-third the length of the flag;

(B) two equal horizontal stripes, the upper stripe white, the lower stripe red, each having a length equal to two-thirds the length of the flag; and

(C) one white, regular five-pointed star:

(i) located in the center of the blue stripe;

(ii) oriented so that one point faces upward; and

(iii) sized so that the diameter of a circle passing through the five points of the star is equal to three-fourths the width of the blue stripe.

(b) The red and blue of the state flag are:

(1) the same colors used in the United States flag; and

(2) defined as numbers 193 (red) and 281 (dark blue) of the Pantone Matching System.

(c) The red, white, and blue of the state flag represent, respectively, bravery, purity, and loyalty.
Tex. Occupations Code § 1302.506 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 1302 / Section 1302.506
§ 1302.506. TEMPORARY REGISTRATION.
Status: in_force

(a) An applicant for registration may request a temporary registration. The executive director shall issue a temporary registration that expires on the 21st day after the date of issuance to an applicant who meets the qualifications for temporary registration.

(b) The commission shall adopt rules providing for the issuance of a temporary registration under this section, including the qualifications and fee required for the registration.
Tex. Labor Code § 102.071 — TX Code / Code la / Chapter 102 / Section 102.071
§ 102.071. TERMINATION OF BOARD'S POWER.
Status: in_force

Except as provided by Section 102.072, a board's power ends on the determination of the grievance or dispute by the board.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1501.203 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1501 / Section 1501.203
§ 1501.203. ESTABLISHMENT OF CLASSES OF BUSINESS ON CERTAIN BASES PROHIBITED.
Status: in_force

(a) A small employer health benefit plan issuer may not establish a separate class of business based on:

(1) participation requirements; or

(2) whether the coverage provided to a small employer group is provided on a guaranteed issue basis or is subject to underwriting or proof of insurability.

(b) A small employer health benefit plan issuer may not directly or indirectly use as a criterion for establishing a separate class of business:

(1) the number of employees and dependents of a small employer; or

(2) except as provided by Section 1501.202(b)(3), the trade or occupation of the employees of a small employer or the industry or type of business of the small employer.
Tex. Occupations Code § 2023.051 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 2023 / Section 2023.051
§ 2023.051. RECOGNITION OF ORGANIZATION.
Status: in_force

(a) The commission by rule shall adopt criteria to recognize an organization to represent members of a segment of the racing industry, including owners, breeders, trainers, kennel operators, or other persons involved in the racing industry, in any interaction between the members of the organization and a racetrack association or the commission.

(b) The commission may recognize an organization that meets the criteria adopted under Subsection (a).
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1112.053 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1112 / Section 1112.053
§ 1112.053. BALLOT PETITION.
Status: in_force

A person who wants to have the person's name printed on the ballot as a candidate for director must file a petition requesting that action. The petition must be:

(1) signed by at least 25 registered voters; and

(2) filed by the deadline imposed by Section 144.005, Election Code.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 9041.103 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 9041 / Section 9041.103
§ 9041.103. COMPLIANCE WITH MUNICIPAL CONSENT ORDINANCE OR RESOLUTION.
Status: in_force

The district shall comply with all applicable requirements of any ordinance or resolution that is adopted under Section 42.042 or 42.0425, Local Government Code, and that consents to the creation of the district or to the inclusion of land in the district.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7903A.0106 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7903A / Section 7903A.0106
§ 7903A.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. Special District Local Laws Code § 8101.263 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8101 / Section 8101.263
§ 8101.263. BONDS EXEMPT FROM TAXATION.
Status: in_force

A bond issued under this subchapter, the transfer of the bond, and income from the bond, including profits made on the sale of the bond, are exempt from taxation in this state.
Tex. Government Code § 1205.105 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 1205 / Section 1205.105
§ 1205.105. APPEAL.
Status: in_force

(a) An order setting the amount of a bond denying the motion of an issuer for a bond, or dismissing a party for failure to file a bond may be appealed under Section 1205.068.

(b) An appellate court may:

(1) modify an order of a lower court; and

(2) enter the modified order as the final order.

(c) If an appeal is not taken or if the appeal is taken and the order of the lower court is affirmed or affirmed as modified, and the required bond is not posted before the 11th day after the date of the entry of the appropriate order, no court has further jurisdiction over any action to the extent it involves an issue that was or could have been raised in the action under this chapter, other than an issue that may have been raised by an opposing party or intervenor who was not subject to the motion.
Tex. Utilities Code § 33.025 — TX Code / Code ut / Chapter 33 / Section 33.025
§ 33.025. MUNICIPAL STANDING.
Status: in_force

(a) A municipality has standing in each case before the commission that relates to an electric utility providing service in the municipality.

(b) A municipality's standing is subject to the right of the commission to:

(1) determine standing in a case involving a retail service area dispute that involves two or more electric utilities; and

(2) consolidate municipalities on an issue of common interest.
Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 42.023 — TX Code / Code cr / Chapter 42 / Section 42.023
§ 42.023. JUDGE MAY CONSIDER ALTERNATIVE SENTENCING.
Status: in_force

Before pronouncing sentence on a defendant convicted of a criminal offense, the judge may consider whether the defendant should be committed for care and treatment under Section 462.081, Health and Safety Code.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 182.059 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 182 / Section 182.059
§ 182.059. CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER; PERSONNEL.
Status: in_force

The board may hire a chief executive officer. Under the direction of the board, the chief executive officer shall perform the duties required by this chapter or designated by the board. The chief executive officer may hire additional staff to carry out the responsibilities of the corporation.
Tex. Utilities Code § 58.262 — TX Code / Code ut / Chapter 58 / Section 58.262
§ 58.262. EXPANDED INTERCONNECTION.
Status: in_force

(a) On request of an entity described by Section 58.253(a), an electing company shall provide to the entity expanded interconnection (virtual colocation).

(b) The company shall provide expanded interconnection:

(1) in accordance with commission rules adopted under Subchapter H, Chapter 60; and

(2) at 105 percent of long run incremental cost, including installation.

(c) An entity described by Section 58.253(a) is not required to qualify for expanded interconnection if expanded interconnection is ordered by the commission.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8242.051 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8242 / Section 8242.051
§ 8242.051. BOARD OF DIRECTORS; TERMS.
Status: in_force

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

(b) Except as provided by Section 8242.053, directors serve staggered four-year terms.
Tex. Transportation Code § 283.002 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 283 / Section 283.002
§ 283.002. APPLICABILITY.
Status: in_force

This chapter applies only to a county that:

(1) borders on the Gulf of Mexico; and

(2) has a population of at least 20,000 as determined before the issuance of bonds under this chapter.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3944.159 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3944 / Section 3944.159
§ 3944.159. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE TAX.
Status: in_force

(a) If authorized at an election held under Section 3944.163, the district may impose an annual operation and maintenance tax on taxable property in the district in accordance with Section 49.107, Water Code, for any district purpose, including to:

(1) operate and maintain the district;

(2) construct or acquire improvements; or

(3) provide a service.

(b) The board shall determine the tax rate. The rate may not exceed the rate approved at the election.

(c) Section 49.107(h), Water Code, does not apply to the district.
Tex. Tax Code § 34.06 — TX Code / Code tx / Chapter 34 / Section 34.06
§ 34.06. DISTRIBUTION OF PROCEEDS OF RESALE.
Status: in_force

(a) The proceeds of a resale of property purchased by a taxing unit at a tax foreclosure sale shall be paid to the purchasing taxing unit.

(b) The proceeds of the resale shall be distributed as required by Subsections (c)-(e).

(c) The purchasing taxing unit shall first retain an amount from the proceeds to reimburse the unit for reasonable costs, as defined by Section 34.21, incurred by the unit for:

(1) maintaining, preserving, and safekeeping the property;

(2) marketing the property for resale; and

(3) costs described by Subsection (f).

(d) After retaining the amount authorized by Subsection (c), the purchasing taxing unit shall then pay all costs of the suit and the sale of the property in the same manner and in the same order of priority as provided by Sections 34.02(b)(1)-(5).

(e) After making the distribution under Subsection (d), any remaining balance of the proceeds shall be paid to each taxing unit participating in the sale in an amount equal to the proportion each participant's taxes, penalties, and interest bear to the total amount of taxes, penalties, and interest adjudged to be due all participants in the sale.

(f) The purchasing taxing unit is entitled to recover from the proceeds of a resale of the property any cost incurred by the taxing unit in inspecting the property to determine whether there is a release or threatened release of solid waste from the property in violation of Chapter 361, Health and Safety Code, or a rule adopted or permit or order issued by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality under that chapter, or a discharge or threatened discharge of waste or a pollutant into or adjacent to water in this state from a point of discharge on the property in violation of Chapter 26, Water Code, or a rule adopted or permit or order issued by the commission under that chapter, and in taking action to remove or remediate the release or threatened release or discharge or threatened discharge regardless of whether the taxing unit:

(1) was required by law to incur the cost; or

(2) obtained the consent of each taxing unit entitled to receive proceeds of the sale under the judgment of foreclosure to incur the cost.