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Tex. Local Government Code § 263.1521 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 263 / Section 263.1521
§ 263.1521. DISPOSITION OF CERTAIN SENSITIVE MEDIA DEVICES.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, "sensitive media device" means a data storage device that the commissioners court of a county determines the county has used to store data the maintenance or disclosure of which is regulated by state or federal law.

(b) Notwithstanding Section 263.152, the commissioners court of a county may order the destruction of a sensitive media device:

(1) that is salvage or surplus property; and

(2) for which the commissioners court determines that the destruction of the sensitive media device is necessary to prevent inadvertent disclosure of information in connection with the disposal of the device.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3914.204 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3914 / Section 3914.204
§ 3914.204. AUTHORITY TO BORROW MONEY AND TO ISSUE BONDS AND OTHER OBLIGATIONS.
Status: in_force

(a) The district may borrow money on terms determined by the board. Section 375.205, Local Government Code, does not apply to a loan, line of credit, or other borrowing from a bank or financial institution secured by revenue other than ad valorem taxes.

(b) The district may issue bonds, notes, or other obligations payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes, assessments, impact fees, revenue, contract payments, grants, or other district money, or any combination of those sources of money, to pay for any authorized district purpose.

(c) The limitation on the outstanding principal amount of bonds, notes, and other obligations provided by Section 49.4645, Water Code, does not apply to the district.
Tex. Education Code § 51.668 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 51 / Section 51.668
§ 51.668. CONTINUING RESPONSIBILITIES.
Status: in_force

A participating community/junior college must continue to provide programs and services enumerated in Section 130.003(e). The role and scope of the other participating institution of higher education are subject to approval by the coordinating board.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 481.112 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 481 / Section 481.112
§ 481.112.
Status: in_force

Sec. 481.112. OFFENSE: MANUFACTURE OR DELIVERY OF SUBSTANCE IN PENALTY GROUP 1. (a) Except as authorized by this chapter, a person commits an offense if the person knowingly manufactures, delivers, or possesses with intent to deliver a controlled substance listed in Penalty Group 1.

(b) An offense under Subsection (a) is a state jail felony if the amount of the controlled substance to which the offense applies is, by aggregate weight, including adulterants or dilutants, less than one gram.

(c) An offense under Subsection (a) is a felony of the second degree if the amount of the controlled substance to which the offense applies is, by aggregate weight, including adulterants or dilutants, one gram or more but less than four grams.

(d) An offense under Subsection (a) is a felony of the first degree if the amount of the controlled substance to which the offense applies is, by aggregate weight, including adulterants or dilutants, four grams or more but less than 200 grams.

(e) An offense under Subsection (a) is a felony of the first degree punishable by imprisonment in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice for life or for a term of not more than 99 years or less than 10 years, and a fine not to exceed $100,000, if the amount of the controlled substance to which the offense applies is, by aggregate weight, including adulterants or dilutants, 200 grams or more but less than 400 grams.

(f) An offense under Subsection (a) is a felony of the first degree punishable by imprisonment in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice for life or for a term of not more than 99 years or less than 15 years, and a fine not to exceed $250,000, if the amount of the controlled substance to which the offense applies is, by aggregate weight, including adulterants or dilutants, 400 grams or more.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8829.002 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8829 / Section 8829.002
§ 8829.002. NATURE OF DISTRICT.
Status: in_force

The district is a groundwater conservation district in Wharton County created under and essential to accomplish the purposes of Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8175.101 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8175 / Section 8175.101
§ 8175.101. 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. Finance Code § 354.005 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 354 / Section 354.005
§ 354.005. APPROVAL OF FORMS FOR DEBT CANCELLATION AGREEMENTS.
Status: in_force

(a) Debt cancellation agreement forms must be submitted to the commissioner for approval. Debt cancellation agreement forms may include additional language to supplement the terms of the debt cancellation agreement as required by this chapter.

(b) If a debt cancellation agreement form is provided to the commissioner for approval, the commissioner has 45 days to approve the form or deny approval of the form. On the written request of the person submitting the form, the commissioner may agree in writing to extend the approval period for an additional 45 days. If after the 45th day, or the 90th day if the commissioner agrees to an extension, the commissioner does not deny the form, the form is considered approved.

(c) If the debt cancellation agreement form is approved by the commissioner or considered approved as provided by Subsection (b), the terms of the debt cancellation agreement are considered to be in compliance with this chapter.

(d) The commissioner may deny approval of a form only if the form excludes the language required by Sections 354.003 and 354.004 or contains any inconsistent or misleading provisions. All form denials, after an opportunity for a hearing under Chapter 2001, Government Code, may be appealed to a district court in accordance with that chapter.

(e) If after approval of a form the Office of Consumer Credit Commissioner discovers that approval could have been denied under Subsection (d), the commissioner may order a retail seller, any administrator of the debt cancellation agreement, or a holder to submit a corrected form for approval. Beginning as soon as reasonably practicable after approval of the corrected form, the retail seller, administrator, or holder shall use the corrected form for all sales.

(f) A debt cancellation agreement form that has been approved by the commissioner is public information subject to disclosure under Chapter 552, Government Code. Section 552.110, Government Code, does not apply to a form approved under this chapter.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8349.0303 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8349 / Section 8349.0303
§ 8349.0303. 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. Special District Local Laws Code § 1121.256 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1121 / Section 1121.256
§ 1121.256. TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR.
Status: in_force

The board may provide for the appointment of a tax assessor-collector for the district or may contract for the assessment and collection of taxes as provided by the Tax Code.
Tex. Insurance Code § 493.103 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 493 / Section 493.103
§ 493.103. ACCREDITED REINSURER.
Status: in_force

For purposes of Section 493.102(a)(2), an insurer is accredited as a reinsurer in this state if the insurer:

(1) submits to this state's jurisdiction;

(2) submits to this state's authority to examine the insurer's books and records;

(3) is domiciled and authorized to engage in the business of insurance or reinsurance in at least one state or, if the insurer is a United States branch of an alien assuming insurer, is entered through and authorized to engage in the business of insurance or reinsurance in at least one state;

(4) annually files with the department a copy of the annual statement the insurer files with the insurance department of the insurer's state of domicile; and

(5) maintains a surplus as regards policyholders in an amount of at least $20 million.
Tex. Finance Code § 273.104 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 273 / Section 273.104
§ 273.104. TERM.
Status: in_force

(a) An elected director serves a two-year term and continues to serve until a successor has been elected and qualified.

(b) Of the original board who represent the member associations, three directors shall be elected for two-year terms, and the other three directors shall be elected for one-year terms.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8865.102 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8865 / Section 8865.102
§ 8865.102. GROUNDWATER WELLS UNDER JURISDICTION OF RAILROAD COMMISSION.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, "railroad commission" means the Railroad Commission of Texas.

(b) A groundwater well drilled or operated in the district under a permit issued by the railroad commission is under the exclusive jurisdiction of the railroad commission and is exempt from regulation by the district.

(c) Groundwater produced in an amount authorized by a railroad commission permit may be used in or exported from the district without a permit from the district.

(d) To the extent groundwater production exceeds railroad commission authorization, the holder of the railroad commission permit:

(1) must apply to the district for the appropriate permit for the excess production; and

(2) is subject to the applicable regulatory fees.

(e) Groundwater produced from a well under the jurisdiction of the railroad commission is generally exempt from water district fees. However, the district may impose either a pumping fee or an export fee on groundwater produced from an otherwise exempt mine well that is used for municipal purposes or by a public utility. A fee imposed by the district under this subsection may not exceed the fee imposed on other groundwater producers in the district.
Tex. Business Organizations Code § 302.005 — TX Code / Code bo / Chapter 302 / Section 302.005
§ 302.005. GOVERNING AUTHORITY.
Status: in_force

(a) A professional association shall be governed by:

(1) a board of directors; or

(2) an executive committee.

(b) The governing authority of a professional association shall be elected by the members of the association.
Tex. Education Code § 79.05 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 79 / Section 79.05
§ 79.05. FACILITIES.
Status: in_force

The board shall provide for adequate physical facilities for use by the university.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8886.158 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8886 / Section 8886.158
§ 8886.158. RESEARCH AND DETERMINATIONS REGARDING GROUNDWATER WITHDRAWAL.
Status: in_force

The district may carry out research projects, develop information, and determine limitations, if any, that should be placed on the withdrawal of groundwater.
Tex. Transportation Code § 70.042 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 70 / Section 70.042
§ 70.042. SUSPENSION OR REVOCATION OF BRANCH PILOT'S LICENSE.
Status: in_force

(a) On complaint or on its own motion, and after notice and hearing, the board may suspend a branch pilot's license for not more than six months or recommend that the governor revoke a branch pilot's license if the board finds that the pilot has:

(1) failed to demonstrate and maintain the qualifications for a license required by this chapter;

(2) used narcotics or other types of drugs, chemicals, or controlled substances as defined by law that impair the pilot's ability to perform his duties skillfully and efficiently;

(3) used alcohol to an extent that impairs the pilot's ability to perform his duties skillfully and efficiently;

(4) violated a provision of this chapter or rules adopted by the board under this chapter that were material to the performance of the pilot's duties at the time of the violation;

(5) made a material misstatement in the application for a license;

(6) obtained or attempted to obtain a license under this chapter by fraud or misrepresentation;

(7) charged a pilotage rate other than that approved by the board;

(8) intentionally refused to pilot a vessel when requested to do so by the master or person responsible for navigation of the vessel except when, in the judgment of the pilot, movement of the vessel would have constituted a hazard to life or property or when pilotage charges that are due and owing are unpaid by the person ordering the pilot services;

(9) been absent from duty in violation of board rules and without authorization;

(10) aided or abetted another pilot in failing to perform the other pilot's duties; or

(11) been guilty of carelessness, neglect of duty, intentional unavailability for normal performance of duties, refusal to perform duties, misconduct, or incompetence while on duty.

(b) On determining that a license should be suspended or revoked, the board shall adopt a written order that states its findings and:

(1) suspends the license for a stated period; or

(2) recommends to the governor revocation of the license.

(c) The governor, on receipt of a board order recommending revocation of a license, shall revoke the license. If the board's order is appealed, the governor may not revoke the license until the order is upheld on appeal.

(d) A suspension of a license on the recommendation of a pilot review board takes effect on adoption of the board's order. A revocation of a branch pilot's license takes effect on issuance of the governor's decision.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8005.151 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8005 / Section 8005.151
§ 8005.151. ELECTIONS REGARDING TAXES OR BONDS.
Status: in_force

(a) The district may issue, without an election, bonds and other obligations secured by revenue other than ad valorem taxes.

(b) The district must hold an election in the manner provided by Chapters 49 and 54, Water Code, to obtain voter approval before the district may impose an ad valorem tax or issue bonds payable from ad valorem taxes.

(c) The district may not issue bonds payable from ad valorem taxes to finance a road project unless the issuance is approved by a vote of a two-thirds majority of the district voters voting at an election held for that purpose.
Tex. Business & Commerce Code § 17.57 — TX Code / Code bc / Chapter 17 / Section 17.57
§ 17.57. SUBPOENAS.
Status: in_force

The clerk of a district court at the request of any party to a suit pending in his court which is brought under this subchapter shall issue a subpoena for any witness or witnesses who may be represented to reside within 100 miles of the courthouse of the county in which the suit is pending or who may be found within such distance at the time of trial. The clerk shall issue a separate subpoena and a copy thereof for each witness subpoenaed. When an action is pending in Travis County on the consent of the parties a subpoena may be issued for any witness or witnesses who may be represented to reside within 100 miles of the courthouse of a county in which the suit could otherwise have been brought or who may be found within such distance at the time of the trial.
Tex. Parks and Wildlife Code § 47.007 — TX Code / Code pw / Chapter 47 / Section 47.007
§ 47.007. COMMERCIAL FISHING BOAT LICENSE.
Status: in_force

(a) No person may use a vessel required to be numbered or registered under the laws of this state or the United States for the purpose of catching or assisting in catching aquatic products except shrimp, oysters, or menhaden, from the waters of this state, or have on board a vessel, or unload, or allow to be unloaded at a port or point in this state, edible aquatic products caught or taken from salt water outside the state without having been previously unloaded in some other state or foreign country, for pay or for the purpose of sale, barter, exchange, or any other commercial purpose unless the vessel is licensed as a commercial fishing boat and has a commercial fishing boat number affixed to it.

(b) Except as provided by Subsection (e) of this section, the fee for a commercial fishing boat license and number is $10.50 or an amount set by the commission, whichever amount is more.

(c) The commission shall provide by rule for the issuance and use of commercial fishing boat numbers. Each boat required to be licensed by this section shall have the number affixed to the bow of the boat or to such other location on the boat as will be readily accessible for unimpaired visual inspection of the number by a person on another boat. In such instances where the number will not properly affix to a wooden boat, the commission shall provide for an alternate means of identification of such boat. Unless provided otherwise herein or by the rules of the commission, a license issued under this section is not valid unless the number is affixed to the boat as required by this section and the rules of the commission.

(d) An applicant for a commercial fishing boat license, which is not a renewal of the previous year's license, must submit to the department the vessel's United States Coast Guard Certificate of Documentation or Texas' or other state's Certificate of Number for a vessel or motorboat. The license issued by the department must contain:

(1) the name of the boat if the boat is registered with the United States Coast Guard; and

(2) the number appearing on the United States Coast Guard Certificate of Documentation or Texas' or other state's Certificate of Number.

(e) The fee for a commercial fishing boat license for a boat that is not numbered under Chapter 31 of this code or does not have a certificate of documentation issued by the United States Coast Guard that lists an address in Texas for the boat owner or other criteria established by the commission is $60 or an amount set by the commission, whichever amount is more.

(f) A person who engages in commercial finfish fishing under Subchapter D and who holds a commercial finfish fisherman's license issued under Subchapter D in their immediate possession is not required to obtain or possess a commercial fishing boat license.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7906.103 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7906 / Section 7906.103
§ 7906.103. 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. Insurance Code § 4051.101 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 4051 / Section 4051.101
§ 4051.101. LICENSE REQUIRED.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided by Section 4051.052, a person is required to hold a limited property and casualty license if the person acts as an agent who writes:

(1) job protection insurance as defined by Section 962.002;

(2) exclusively, insurance on growing crops under Subchapter F;

(3) any form of insurance authorized under Chapter 911 for a farm mutual insurance company;

(4) exclusively, any form of insurance authorized to be solicited and written in this state that relates to:

(A) the ownership, operation, maintenance, or use of a motor vehicle designed for use on the public highways, including a trailer or semitrailer, and the motor vehicle's accessories or equipment; or

(B) the ownership, occupancy, maintenance, or use of a manufactured home classified as personal property under Section 2.001, Property Code;

(5) a prepaid legal services contract under Article 5.13-1 or Chapter 961;

(6) exclusively, an industrial fire insurance policy:

(A) covering dwellings, household goods, and wearing apparel;

(B) written on a weekly, monthly, or quarterly basis on a continuous premium payment plan; and

(C) written for an insurer exclusively engaged in the business as described by Section 912.310;

(7) credit insurance, except as otherwise provided by Chapter 4055; or

(8) any other kind of insurance, if holding a limited property and casualty license to write that kind of insurance is determined necessary by the commissioner for the protection of the insurance consumers of this state.

(b) Subsection (a)(2) applies to an entity chartered by the federal Farm Credit Administration, as provided by the farm credit system under 12 U.S.C. Section 2001 et seq., as amended.

(c) This section does not apply to a person who wrote for the previous calendar year:

(1) policies authorized by Chapter 911 for a farm mutual insurance company that generated, in the aggregate, less than $50,000 in direct premium;

(2) industrial fire insurance policies that generated, in the aggregate, less than $20,000 in direct premium; or

(3) policies authorized by Chapter 962 for an insurer that generated, in the aggregate, less than $40,000 in direct premium.
Tex. Transportation Code § 473.003 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 473 / Section 473.003
§ 473.003. DEFENDANT'S RECOVERY OF BOND AMOUNT ON ACQUITTAL.
Status: in_force

(a) If the defendant is acquitted in the criminal case described by Section 473.001(a), the defendant may maintain a civil action against the applicant and the applicant's sureties on the bond.

(b) The defendant may recover the full amount of the bond, or an amount of damages that is less than the amount of the bond, as may be assessed by a court or jury, if the defendant shows at trial that, at the time the defendant placed the obstruction, the obstruction was located on the defendant's own property or on property in the defendant's lawful possession and not on a public highway established by proper authority.
Tex. Occupations Code § 2034.006 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 2034 / Section 2034.006
§ 2034.006. DISCIPLINARY ACTION FOR PROHIBITED DEVICE OR SUBSTANCE.
Status: in_force

(a) Following the discovery of a prohibited device or a return of a test showing the presence of a prohibited substance, a steward or judge may summarily suspend a person who has used or administered the prohibited device or prohibited substance until a hearing before the stewards or judges. The steward or judge may also disqualify an animal as provided by a commission rule adopted under this chapter.

(b) Except as otherwise provided, a person may appeal a ruling of the stewards or judges to the commission. The commission may stay a suspension during the period the matter is before the commission.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 290.104 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 290 / Section 290.104
§ 290.104. RULES AND PROCEDURES.
Status: in_force

(a) The commission may adopt rules governing the operation of the district, including rules relating to the administration of a tax authorized by this chapter.

(b) In order to implement the requirements of Sections 290.102 and 290.103, the commission shall adopt any necessary procedures.
Tex. Government Code § 1474.058 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 1474 / Section 1474.058
§ 1474.058. APPROVAL AND ISSUANCE OF NOTES.
Status: in_force

(a) If at least two-thirds of the votes received at the election favor issuing the notes, the commissioners court may issue and sell the notes for the benefit of the county and for the purposes authorized.

(b) The commissioners court by order shall:

(1) direct the issuance of the notes; and

(2) provide for the annual imposition of a tax sufficient to pay the current interest and provide a sinking fund for the payment of the principal of the notes at maturity.