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Tex. Health and Safety Code § 443.2025 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 443 / Section 443.2025
§ 443.2025. REGISTRATION REQUIRED FOR RETAILERS OF CERTAIN PRODUCTS.
Status: in_force

(a) This section does not apply to low-THC cannabis regulated under Chapter 487.

(b) A person may not sell consumable hemp products containing cannabidiol at retail in this state unless the person registers with the department each location owned, operated, or controlled by the person at which those products are sold. A person is not required to register a location associated with an employee or independent contractor described by Subsection (d).

(c) The department may issue a single registration under Subsection (b) covering multiple locations owned, operated, or controlled by a person.

(d) A person is not required to register with the department under Subsection (b) if the person is:

(1) an employee of a registrant; or

(2) an independent contractor of a registrant who sells the registrant's products at retail.

(e) A registration is valid for one year and may be renewed as prescribed by department rule.

(f) The department by rule may adopt a registration fee schedule that establishes reasonable fee amounts for the registration of:

(1) a single location at which consumable hemp products containing cannabidiol are sold; and

(2) multiple locations at which consumable hemp products containing cannabidiol are sold under a single registration.

(g) The department shall adopt rules to implement and administer this section.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 9085.0102 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 9085 / Section 9085.0102
§ 9085.0102. NATURE OF DISTRICT.
Status: in_force

The district is a water control and improvement district created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1504.051 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1504 / Section 1504.051
§ 1504.051. ENROLLMENT OF CERTAIN CHILDREN REQUIRED.
Status: in_force

(a) A benefit plan issuer shall permit a parent to enroll a child in dependent health or dental coverage offered through the issuer regardless of any enrollment period restriction if the parent is:

(1) eligible for dependent health or dental coverage; and

(2) required by a court order or administrative order to provide health or dental insurance coverage for the child.

(b) A benefit plan issuer shall enroll a child of a parent described by Subsection (a) in dependent health or dental coverage offered through the issuer if:

(1) the parent does not apply to obtain health or dental coverage for the child through the issuer; and

(2) the child, a custodial parent of the child, or a child support agency having a duty to collect or enforce support for the child applies for the coverage.
Tex. Water Code § 51.431 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 51 / Section 51.431
§ 51.431. REGISTRATION OF BONDS AND DECREE.
Status: in_force

On the presentation of the bonds together with a certified copy of the decree of the court, the comptroller shall register the bonds in a book kept for that purpose. The comptroller shall attach to each bond a certificate stating that the court's decree has been filed and recorded in his office and shall sign the certificate and attach his official seal.
Tex. Human Resources Code § 243.007 — TX Code / Code hr / Chapter 243 / Section 243.007
§ 243.007. INFORMATION PROVIDED TO COMMITTING COURT.
Status: in_force

(a) If a court that commits a child to the department requests, in the commitment order, that the department keep the court informed of the progress the child is making while committed to the department, the department shall provide the court with periodic updates on the child's progress.

(b) A report provided under Subsection (a) may include any information the department determines to be relevant in evaluating the child's progress, including, as applicable, information concerning the child's treatment, education, and health.

(c) A report provided under this section may not include information that is protected from disclosure under state or federal law.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 6913.258 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 6913 / Section 6913.258
§ 6913.258. ADDITIONAL SECURITY.
Status: in_force

(a) District bonds, including refunding bonds, that are not payable wholly from ad valorem taxes may be additionally secured by a deed of trust lien on physical property of the district and all franchises, easements, water rights and appropriation permits, leases, contracts, and all rights appurtenant to the property, vesting in the trustee power to:

(1) sell the property for payment of the debt;

(2) operate the property; and

(3) take other action to further secure the bonds.

(b) The deed of trust may:

(1) contain any provision the board prescribes to secure the bonds and preserve the trust estate;

(2) provide for amendment or modification of the deed of trust; and

(3) provide for the issuance of bonds to replace lost or mutilated bonds.

(c) A purchaser under a sale under the deed of trust is:

(1) the owner of the dam or dams and the other property and facilities purchased; and

(2) entitled to maintain and operate the property and facilities.
Tex. Education Code § 13.203 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 13 / Section 13.203
§ 13.203. ELECTION.
Status: in_force

(a) Each county judge receiving a valid petition shall:

(1) issue an order for an election to be held on the same day in each county; and

(2) give notice of the election.

(b) The ballot in the election shall be printed to permit voting for or against the proposition: "Abolition of the ___________ Independent School District."
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3902.253 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3902 / Section 3902.253
§ 3902.253. BORROWING MONEY; OBLIGATIONS.
Status: in_force

(a) The district may borrow money for a district purpose without holding an election by issuing bonds, notes, time warrants, or other obligations, or by entering into a contract or other agreement payable wholly or partly from an assessment, a contract payment, a grant, revenue from a zone created under Chapter 311 or 312, Tax Code, other district revenue, or a combination of these sources.

(b) An obligation described by Subsection (a):

(1) may bear interest at a rate determined by the board; and

(2) may include a term or condition as determined by the board.
Tex. Property Code § 301.070 — TX Code / Code pr / Chapter 301 / Section 301.070
§ 301.070. ACCESSIBILITY ASSISTANCE AND INFORMATION FOR LANDLORDS.
Status: in_force

The commission shall provide to landlords technical and other assistance relating to the accessibility requirements under this chapter.
Tex. Occupations Code § 562.156 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 562 / Section 562.156
§ 562.156. COMPOUNDED STERILE PREPARATION; NOTICE TO BOARD.
Status: in_force

(a) A pharmacy may not compound and dispense a sterile preparation unless the pharmacy holds a license as required by board rule.

(b) A pharmacy that compounds a sterile preparation shall notify the board:

(1) immediately of any adverse effects reported to the pharmacy or that are known by the pharmacy to be potentially attributable to a sterile preparation compounded by the pharmacy; and

(2) not later than 24 hours after the pharmacy issues a recall for a sterile preparation compounded by the pharmacy.
Tex. Education Code § 111.62 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 111 / Section 111.62
§ 111.62. ADMINISTRATION.
Status: in_force

The administration of the Center for Public Policy shall be under the direction of the president and board of regents of the University of Houston. The administrative officer of the center shall be appointed by the president with the approval of the board. The administrative officer shall appoint the professional and administrative staff of the center according to usual procedures and with the approval of the board.
Tex. Government Code § 1231.024 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 1231 / Section 1231.024
§ 1231.024. SEARCHABLE DATABASE FOR LOCAL BOND OBLIGATIONS.
Status: in_force

(a) The board shall develop and maintain on the board's Internet website a publicly accessible and searchable database that provides, in a table format that is easy to read and understand, information on each bond proposed or issued by a local government.

(b) The database must include for each proposed and issued bond listed in the database:

(1) the amount of the principal of the bond;

(2) the estimated amount of interest on the bond;

(3) the estimated total amount to pay the principal of and interest on the bond; and

(4) the estimated minimum dollar amount required to be annually expended for debt service.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1014.062 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1014 / Section 1014.062
§ 1014.062. EMPLOYEES.
Status: in_force

The board may employ nurses, technicians, and other employees for the efficient operation of the district or may provide that the district administrator has that authority.
Tex. Business Organizations Code § 21.253 — TX Code / Code bo / Chapter 21 / Section 21.253
§ 21.253. PROCEDURES FOR REDUCTION OF STATED CAPITAL BY BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
Status: in_force

(a) If all or part of the stated capital of a corporation is represented by shares without par value, the stated capital of the corporation may be reduced in the manner provided by this section.

(b) The board of directors shall adopt a resolution that:

(1) states the amount of the proposed reduction of the stated capital and the manner in which the reduction will be effected; and

(2) directs that the proposed reduction be submitted to a vote of the shareholders at an annual or special meeting.

(c) Each shareholder of record entitled to vote on the reduction of stated capital shall be given written notice stating that the purpose or one of the purposes of the meeting is to consider the matter of reducing the stated capital of the corporation in the amount and manner proposed by the board of directors. The notice shall be given in the time and manner provided by this code for giving notice of shareholders' meetings.

(d) The affirmative vote of the holders of at least the majority of the shares entitled to vote on the matter is required for approval of the resolution proposing the reduction of stated capital.

(e) Upon the approval of the resolution by the shareholders, the stated capital of the corporation shall be reduced as provided in the resolution.
Tex. Estates Code § 356.152 — TX Code / Code es / Chapter 356 / Section 356.152
§ 356.152. CONTENTS OF APPLICATION; HEARING.
Status: in_force

(a) An application under Section 356.151 must:

(1) describe the livestock sought to be sold; and

(2) state why granting the application is necessary or to the estate's advantage.

(b) The court:

(1) shall promptly consider the application; and

(2) may hear evidence for or against the application, with or without notice, as the facts warrant.
Tex. Occupations Code § 2153.161 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 2153 / Section 2153.161
§ 2153.161. EXPIRATION OF LICENSE OR REGISTRATION.
Status: in_force

(a) A license issued under this chapter expires on the earlier of:

(1) December 31 of the year the license is issued; or

(2) the death or dissolution of the license holder.

(b) A registration certificate issued under this chapter expires on the first anniversary of the date of issuance.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8834.251 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8834 / Section 8834.251
§ 8834.251. APPEAL OF DISTRICT ACTIONS.
Status: in_force

(a) A person who is adversely affected by a rule, order, or other official action of the board, including a person residing in or owning real property in the district whose residence or real property is subsiding, may appeal the action to a district court in any county in the district after any administrative appeal is finally resolved.

(b) An appeal under this section must be filed not later than the 45th day after the date any administrative appeal is finally resolved.

(c) On written request from a person who is adversely affected, the board shall make written findings and conclusions regarding a rule, order, or other official action of the district. The board shall provide a certified copy of the findings and conclusions to the person not later than the 35th day after the date the request was made.

(d) An appeal under this section of the legal propriety of a rule, order, or other action of the board is governed by the substantial evidence rule as provided by Subchapter G, Chapter 2001, Government Code. The burden of proof is on the petitioner, and the challenged rule, order, or other official action of the district is considered prima facie valid.

(e) The district court shall set for trial as expeditiously as possible an appeal brought under this section and may not postpone or continue the suit unless the reasons for postponement or continuance are imperative.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 772.120 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 772 / Section 772.120
§ 772.120. DISSOLUTION PROCEDURES.
Status: in_force

(a) If a district is dissolved, 9-1-1 service must be discontinued on the date of the dissolution. The commissioners court of the county in which the principal part of the district was located shall assume the assets of the district and pay the district's debts. If the district's assets are insufficient to retire all existing debts of the district on the date of dissolution, the commissioners court shall continue to impose the 9-1-1 service fee, and each service supplier shall continue to collect the fee for the commissioners court. Proceeds from the imposition of the fee by the county after dissolution of the district may be used only to retire the outstanding debts of the district.

(b) The commissioners court shall retire the district's debts to the extent practicable according to the terms of the instruments creating the debts and the terms of the orders and resolutions authorizing creation of the debts.

(c) The commissioners court by order may adopt the rules necessary to administer this section.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 9014.101 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 9014 / Section 9014.101
§ 9014.101. WATER CONTROL AND IMPROVEMENT 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 51, Water Code, applicable to water control and improvement districts created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 11004.203 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 11004 / Section 11004.203
§ 11004.203. BONDS FOR ROAD PROJECTS.
Status: in_force

At the time of issuance, the total principal amount of bonds or other obligations issued or incurred to finance road projects and payable from ad valorem taxes may not exceed one-fourth of the assessed value of the real property in the district.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1651.103 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1651 / Section 1651.103
§ 1651.103. ASSISTANCE OF DEPARTMENT.
Status: in_force

The department shall assist the Health and Human Services Commission as necessary for the commission to perform its duties and functions with respect to the administration of the partnership for long-term care program.
Tex. Election Code § 102.009 — TX Code / Code el / Chapter 102 / Section 102.009
§ 102.009. ENTRY ON PRECINCT EARLY VOTING LIST.
Status: in_force

The precinct early voting list must contain the name of each person to whom a late ballot has been provided as of the time of delivery of the list.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8859.051 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8859 / Section 8859.051
§ 8859.051. GOVERNING BODY; TERMS.
Status: in_force

(a) The district is governed by a board of seven directors appointed as provided by this section.

(b) Directors serve staggered four-year terms, with the terms of three or four directors from each appointing county expiring on August 31 of each odd-numbered year.

(c) A director serves until the director's successor has qualified to serve.
Tex. Local Government Code § 392.003 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 392 / Section 392.003
§ 392.003. LEGISLATIVE FINDINGS.
Status: in_force

The legislature finds that:

(1) there is a shortage of safe or sanitary housing at rents that persons of low income can afford that forces persons of low income to live in unsanitary or unsafe housing and in overcrowded and congested housing;

(2) these housing conditions are responsible for an increase in and spread of disease and crime, are a menace to the health, safety, morals, and welfare of the residents of the state, impair economic values, and necessitate excessive and disproportionate expenditures of public funds for crime prevention and punishment, public health and safety, fire and accident protection, and other public services and facilities;

(3) the unsafe and unsanitary housing cannot be cleared and the shortage of safe and sanitary housing for persons of low income cannot be relieved by private enterprise;

(4) the construction of housing projects for persons of low income would not be competitive with private enterprise;

(5) the clearance, replanning, and reconstruction of the areas in which unsanitary or unsafe housing exists and the providing of safe and sanitary housing for persons of low income are public uses and purposes and governmental functions of state concern for which public money may be spent and private property acquired;

(6) it is in the public interest that work on low income housing projects commence as soon as possible to relieve the unemployment emergency; and

(7) this chapter is necessary in the public interest.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8842.052 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8842 / Section 8842.052
§ 8842.052. ELECTION OF DIRECTORS.
Status: in_force

(a) Directors are elected according to the commissioners precinct method as provided by this section.

(b) One director is elected by the voters of the entire district. One director is elected from each county commissioners precinct by the voters of that precinct.

(c) A person shall indicate on the application for a place on the ballot:

(1) the precinct that the person seeks to represent; or

(2) that the person seeks to represent the district at large.

(d) At the first election after the county commissioners precincts are redrawn under Section 18, Article V, Texas Constitution, a new director is elected from each precinct. The directors shall draw lots to determine which two directors shall serve two-year terms and which two directors shall serve four-year terms.
Tex. Local Government Code § 507.001 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 507 / Section 507.001
§ 507.001. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this chapter:

(1) "Authorizing entity" means the political subdivision or combination of political subdivisions that authorizes the creation of a spaceport development corporation as permitted under Section 507.003.

(2) "Spacecraft" means any object and its components designed to be launched for operations in a suborbital trajectory, in earth orbit, or in outer space. The term includes a satellite, a payload, an object carrying crew or a space flight participant, and any subcomponents of the launch vehicle or reentry vehicle specifically designed or adapted for that object.

(3) "Spaceport" includes:

(A) an area intended to be used for space flight activities, as defined by Section 100A.001, Civil Practice and Remedies Code;

(B) a spaceport building or facility located in an area reasonably proximate to a launch vehicle, reentry vehicle, or spacecraft launching or landing area;

(C) an area reasonably proximate to a launch vehicle, reentry vehicle, or spacecraft launching or landing area that is intended for use for a spaceport building or facility; and

(D) a right-of-way related to a launch vehicle, reentry vehicle, or spacecraft launching or landing area, building, facility, or other area that is reasonably proximate to a launching or landing area.

(4) "Spaceport development corporation" means a corporation governed by this chapter.
Tex. Tax Code § 142.010 — TX Code / Code tx / Chapter 142 / Section 142.010
§ 142.010. SELLER AND THIRD PARTY LIABILITY.
Status: in_force

(a) A certified service provider is the agent of a seller, with whom the certified service provider has contracted, for the collection and remittance of sales and use taxes. As the seller's agent, the certified service provider is liable for sales and use tax due each member state on all sales transactions the provider processes for the seller except as provided by this section.

(b) A seller that contracts with a certified service provider is not liable to this state for sales or use tax due on transactions processed by the certified service provider unless the seller misrepresented the type of items it sells or committed fraud. In the absence of probable cause to believe that the seller has committed fraud or made a material misrepresentation, the seller is not subject to audit on the transactions processed by the certified service provider. A seller is subject to audit for transactions not processed by the certified service provider. The member states acting jointly may perform a system check of the seller and review the seller's procedures to determine if the certified service provider's system is functioning properly and the extent to which the seller's transactions are being processed by the certified service provider.

(c) A person that provides a certified automated system is responsible for the proper functioning of that system and is liable to this state for underpayments of tax attributable to errors in the functioning of the certified automated system. A seller that uses a certified automated system remains responsible and is liable to this state for reporting and remitting tax.

(d) A seller that has a proprietary system for determining the amount of tax due on transactions and has signed an agreement establishing a performance standard for that system is liable for the failure of the system to meet the performance standard.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 361.502 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 361 / Section 361.502
§ 361.502. POLICY AND GOALS FOR SOURCE REDUCTION AND WASTE MINIMIZATION.
Status: in_force

(a) It is the policy of the state to reduce pollution at its source and to minimize the impact of pollution in order to reduce risk to public health and the environment and continue to enhance the quality of air, land, and waters of the state where feasible.

(b) Source reduction is the primary goal of the state in implementing this policy because hazardous wastes, pollutants, and contaminants that are not generated or produced pose no threat to the environment and eliminate societal management and disposal costs.

(c) To further promote this policy, hazardous wastes, pollutants, and contaminants that cannot be reduced at the source should be minimized wherever possible. Waste minimization, while secondary in preference to source reduction, is an important means for achieving more effective protection of public health and the environment while moving toward source reduction.
Tex. Occupations Code § 1302.151 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 1302 / Section 1302.151
§ 1302.151. CONSUMER INTEREST INFORMATION.
Status: in_force

(a) The executive director shall prepare information of consumer interest describing:

(1) the functions performed by the executive director under this chapter; and

(2) the rights of a consumer affected by this chapter.

(b) The information must describe the procedure by which a consumer complaint is filed with and resolved by the executive director.

(c) The executive director shall make the information available to the public.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8443.201 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8443 / Section 8443.201
§ 8443.201. AUTHORITY TO ISSUE BONDS AND OTHER OBLIGATIONS.
Status: in_force

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