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Tex. Occupations Code § 1956.066 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 1956 / Section 1956.066
§ 1956.066. PURCHASE FROM MINOR.
Status: in_force

(a) A dealer may not purchase crafted precious metal from a person younger than 18 years of age unless the seller delivers to the dealer before the purchase a written statement from the seller's parent or legal guardian consenting to the transaction.

(b) The dealer shall retain the statement with the records required to be kept under this subchapter. The dealer may destroy the statement after the later of:

(1) the date the item is sold; or

(2) the first anniversary of the date the dealer purchased the item.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8025A.0105 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8025A / Section 8025A.0105
§ 8025A.0105. FINDINGS OF PUBLIC PURPOSE AND BENEFIT.
Status: in_force

(a) The district is created to serve a public purpose and benefit.

(b) The district is created to accomplish the purposes of:

(1) a municipal utility district as provided by general law and Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution; and

(2) Section 52, Article III, Texas Constitution, that relate to the construction, acquisition, improvement, operation, or maintenance of macadamized, graveled, or paved roads, or improvements, including storm drainage, in aid of those roads.
Tex. Insurance Code § 32.103 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 32 / Section 32.103
§ 32.103. PUBLIC INFORMATION CONCERNING INTERNET WEBSITE.
Status: in_force

The department shall publicize the existence of the Internet website required by this subchapter.
Tex. Property Code § 115.001 — TX Code / Code pr / Chapter 115 / Section 115.001
§ 115.001. JURISDICTION.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided by Subsection (d) of this section, a district court has original and exclusive jurisdiction over all proceedings by or against a trustee and all proceedings concerning trusts, including proceedings to:

(1) construe a trust instrument;

(2) determine the law applicable to a trust instrument;

(3) appoint or remove a trustee;

(4) determine the powers, responsibilities, duties, and liability of a trustee;

(5) ascertain beneficiaries;

(6) make determinations of fact affecting the administration, distribution, or duration of a trust;

(7) determine a question arising in the administration or distribution of a trust;

(8) relieve a trustee from any or all of the duties, limitations, and restrictions otherwise existing under the terms of the trust instrument or of this subtitle;

(9) require an accounting by a trustee, review trustee fees, and settle interim or final accounts; and

(10) surcharge a trustee.

(a-1) The list of proceedings described by Subsection (a) over which a district court has exclusive and original jurisdiction is not exhaustive. A district court has exclusive and original jurisdiction over a proceeding by or against a trustee or a proceeding concerning a trust under Subsection (a) whether or not the proceeding is listed in Subsection (a).

(b) The district court may exercise the powers of a court of equity in matters pertaining to trusts.

(c) The court may intervene in the administration of a trust to the extent that the court's jurisdiction is invoked by an interested person or as otherwise provided by law. A trust is not subject to continuing judicial supervision unless the court orders continuing judicial supervision.

(d) The jurisdiction of the district court is exclusive except for jurisdiction conferred by law on:

(1) a statutory probate court;

(2) a court that creates a trust under Subchapter B, Chapter 1301, Estates Code;

(3) a court that creates a trust under Section 142.005;

(4) a justice court under Chapter 27, Government Code; or

(5) a county court at law.
Tex. Government Code § 54.2208 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 54 / Section 54.2208
§ 54.2208. FORFEITURES.
Status: in_force

Bail bonds and personal bonds may be forfeited by the magistrate court in the manner provided by Chapter 22, Code of Criminal Procedure, and those forfeitures shall be filed with:

(1) the district clerk if associated with a felony case;

(2) the county clerk if associated with a Class A or Class B misdemeanor case; or

(3) the same justice court clerk associated with the Class C misdemeanor case in which the bond was originally filed.
Tex. Education Code § 66.25 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 66 / Section 66.25
§ 66.25. TAX EXEMPT.
Status: in_force

The carrying out of the purposes of the constitutional provisions and of this subchapter will be performing an essential public function under the constitution, and all bonds and notes, whether original or refunding, heretofore or hereafter issued pursuant to the constitutional provisions or this subchapter, and their transfer and the income from them, including the profits made on their sale, shall at all times be free from taxation of this state.
Tex. Water Code § 152.302 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 152 / Section 152.302
§ 152.302. LIMITATION ON ELECTRIC TRANSMISSION FACILITIES.
Status: in_force

This subchapter does not:

(1) authorize a river authority to construct electric transmission facilities for an ultimate consumer of electricity to enable that consumer to bypass the transmission or distribution facilities of its existing provider; or

(2) relieve a river authority from an obligation to comply with each provision of the Utilities Code concerning a certificate of convenience and necessity for a transmission facility.
Tex. Occupations Code § 1603.2025 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 1603 / Section 1603.2025
§ 1603.2025. TEMPORARY LICENSE.
Status: in_force

(a) The department may issue a temporary license.

(b) The commission by rule may establish requirements for the issuance of a temporary license.

(c) A temporary license expires on the 60th day after the date the license is issued. A temporary license may not be renewed.
Tex. Tax Code § 312.003 — TX Code / Code tx / Chapter 312 / Section 312.003
§ 312.003. CONFIDENTIALITY OF PROPRIETARY INFORMATION.
Status: in_force

Information that is provided to a taxing unit in connection with an application or request for tax abatement under this chapter and that describes the specific processes or business activities to be conducted or the equipment or other property to be located on the property for which tax abatement is sought is confidential and not subject to public disclosure until the tax abatement agreement is executed. That information in the custody of a taxing unit after the agreement is executed is not confidential under this section.
Tex. Local Government Code § 130.009 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 130 / Section 130.009
§ 130.009. STATE RULES.
Status: in_force

The comptroller and the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles may make rules concerning the acceptance of checks or credit card invoices by a county tax assessor-collector and for the collection of dishonored checks or credit card invoices.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8279.201 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8279 / Section 8279.201
§ 8279.201. AUTHORITY TO ISSUE BONDS.
Status: in_force

The district may issue bonds to provide water and sewer service to areas inside or outside the boundaries of the district, regardless of whether the areas are contiguous or noncontiguous.
Tex. Business Organizations Code § 101.055 — TX Code / Code bo / Chapter 101 / Section 101.055
§ 101.055. IRREVOCABLE POWER OF ATTORNEY.
Status: in_force

(a) This section applies only to:

(1) a power of attorney with respect to matters relating to the organization, internal affairs, or termination of a limited liability company; or

(2) a power of attorney granted by:

(A) a person as a member of or assignee of a membership interest in a limited liability company; or

(B) a person seeking to become a member of or assignee of a membership interest in a limited liability company.

(b) A power of attorney is irrevocable for all purposes if the power of attorney:

(1) is coupled with an interest sufficient in law to support an irrevocable power; and

(2) states that it is irrevocable.

(c) Unless otherwise provided in the power of attorney, an irrevocable power of attorney created under this section is not affected by the subsequent death, disability, incapacity, winding up, dissolution, termination of existence, or bankruptcy of, or any other event concerning, the principal.

(d) A power of attorney granted to the limited liability company, a member of the company, or any of their respective officers, directors, managers, members, partners, trustees, employees, or agents is conclusively presumed to be coupled with an interest sufficient in law to support an irrevocable power.
Tex. Natural Resources Code § 33.127 — TX Code / Code nr / Chapter 33 / Section 33.127
§ 33.127. TERMS AND RENEWAL OF PERMITS.
Status: in_force

Permits may be issued for a period of not more than five years and may be renewed at the discretion of the board.
Tex. Human Resources Code § 242.052 — TX Code / Code hr / Chapter 242 / Section 242.052
§ 242.052. BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS.
Status: in_force

(a) The department may design, construct, equip, furnish, and maintain buildings and improvements at facilities under the department's jurisdiction.

(b) The department may employ architects or engineers, or both, to prepare plans and specifications and to supervise the construction and improvements described by Subsection (a).

(c) The board shall promulgate rules relating to the award of contracts for the construction of buildings and improvements. The rules shall provide for the award of contracts for the construction of buildings and improvements to the qualified bidder making the lowest and best bid. A construction contract may not be awarded for a sum in excess of the amount of funds available for the project. The department may reject any and all bids submitted.

(d) If a project is financed wholly or partly by federal funds, any standards required by the enabling federal statute or required by the rules of the administering federal agency control over this section.

(e) The department may employ professional, technical, and clerical personnel to carry out the design and construction functions required by this section.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 11001.007 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 11001 / Section 11001.007
§ 11001.007. MONTHLY CHARGES.
Status: in_force

(a) The board by resolution may impose a monthly charge in an amount not to exceed $21 for each developed or undeveloped lot, tract, or reserve in the district.

(a-1) The board may not increase the monthly charge for a developed or undeveloped lot, tract, or reserve in the district by more than $3 in any calendar year. The board may grant an exemption to an increase in the monthly charge to the owner of a lot, tract, or reserve in the district who:

(1) is 65 years of age or older and who uses the lot, tract, or reserve as a residence; or

(2) has been determined to have a disability by and has written documentation of the disability from the United States Social Security Administration or the United States Department of Veterans Affairs.

(b) Money received from the monthly charge may be used only for:

(1) constructing, maintaining, or repairing public streets or roadways in the district; or

(2) purchasing equipment necessary to maintain or repair public streets or roadways in the district.

(c) Of the money received under Subsection (a) each fiscal year:

(1) not more than 10 percent may be used for administrative purposes; and

(2) not less than 15 percent shall be used for road maintenance.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 597.052 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 597 / Section 597.052
§ 597.052. SCOPE OF CONSENT.
Status: reserved

(a) The committee or the surrogate decision-maker may consent to the release of records related to the client's condition or treatment to facilitate treatment to which the committee or surrogate decision-maker has consented.

(b) The interdisciplinary team may consent to psychoactive medication subsequent to the initial consent for administration of psychoactive medication made by a surrogate consent committee in accordance with rules of the department until the expiration date of the consent.

(c) Unless another decision-making mechanism is provided for by law, a client, a client's authorized surrogate decision-maker if available, or the client's interdisciplinary team may consent to decisions which involve risk to client protection and rights not specifically reserved to surrogate decision-makers or surrogate consent committees.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3879.002 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3879 / Section 3879.002
§ 3879.002. NATURE OF DISTRICT.
Status: in_force

The Harris County Improvement District No. 18 is a special district created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Tex. Education Code § 56.501 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 56 / Section 56.501
§ 56.501. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this subchapter:

(1) "Coordinating board" means the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.

(2) "Eligible institution" means a general academic teaching institution or a private or independent institution of higher education, as those terms are defined by Section 61.003, that operates an eligible educator preparation program.

(3) "Enrolled full-time" means enrolled for at least 12 semester credit hours or participating in a clinical teaching assignment or internship that meets criteria established by State Board for Educator Certification rule for initial certification as a classroom teacher.

(4) "Scholarship program" means the Future Texas Teachers Scholarship Program authorized by this subchapter.
Tex. Water Code § 16.131 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 16 / Section 16.131
§ 16.131. AUTHORIZED PROJECTS FOR STATE PARTICIPATION ACCOUNT.
Status: repealed

(a) The board may use the state participation account of the development fund to encourage optimum regional and interregional development of projects, including the design, acquisition, lease, construction, reconstruction, development, or enlargement in whole or part of:

(1) reservoirs and storm water retention basins for water supply, flood protection, and groundwater recharge;

(2) facilities for the transmission and treatment of water;

(3) treatment works as defined by Section 17.001;

(4) interregional water supply projects selected under Section 16.145; and

(5) projects described by Section 15.153(b)(1).

(b) The board may not use the state participation account of the development fund to finance a project recommended through the state and regional water planning processes under Sections 16.051 and 16.053 if the applicant has failed to satisfactorily complete a request by the executive administrator or a regional planning group for information relevant to the project.

(c) Repealed by Acts 2025, 89th Leg., R.S., Ch. 954 (S.B. 7), Sec. 1.16(1), eff. September 1, 2025.
Tex. Agriculture Code § 95.017 — TX Code / Code ag / Chapter 95 / Section 95.017
§ 95.017. LABELING.
Status: in_force

(a) Citrus fruit that is treated with coloring matter shall be marked "Color Added" in letters that are at least three-sixteenths of an inch high.

(b) Subsection (a) of this section is satisfied if no more than 45 percent of a lot of citrus fruit is imperfectly marked.

(c) If citrus fruit that has been treated with coloring matter is marked with a trademark, name, or brand by a two-line die in one operation, "Color Added" shall be placed above the trademark, name, or brand.

(d) A package of citrus fruit that has been treated with coloring matter that is sold, delivered for transportation, or transported shall be marked or securely tagged "Color Added" in letters that are at least three-fourths of an inch high.

(e) The department may adopt rules changing the requirements of this section in order to conform the practice of this state to federal standards.
Tex. Property Code § 5.007 — TX Code / Code pr / Chapter 5 / Section 5.007
§ 5.007. VENDOR AND PURCHASER RISK ACT.
Status: in_force

(a) Any contract made in this state for the purchase and sale of real property shall be interpreted as including an agreement that the parties have the rights and duties prescribed by this section, unless the contract expressly provides otherwise.

(b) If, when neither the legal title nor the possession of the subject matter of the contract has been transferred, all or a material part of the property is destroyed without fault of the purchaser or is taken by eminent domain, the vendor may not enforce the contract, and the purchaser is entitled to recover any portion of the contract price paid.

(c) If, when either the legal title or the possession of the subject matter of the contract has been transferred, all or any part of the property is destroyed without fault of the vendor or is taken by eminent domain, the purchaser is not relieved from the duty to pay the contract price, nor is the purchaser entitled to recover any portion of the price already paid.

(d) This section shall be interpreted and construed to accomplish its general purpose to make uniform the law of those states that enact the Uniform Vendor and Purchaser Risk Act.

(e) This section may be cited as the Uniform Vendor and Purchaser Risk Act.
Tex. Alcoholic Beverage Code § 22.12 — TX Code / Code al / Chapter 22 / Section 22.12
§ 22.12. BREACH OF PEACE.
Status: in_force

The commission or administrator may suspend or cancel a package store permit after giving the permittee notice and the opportunity to show compliance with all requirements of law for the retention of the permit if it finds that a breach of the peace has occurred on the licensed premises or on premises under the control of the permittee and that the breach of the peace was not beyond the control of the permittee and resulted from his improper supervision of persons permitted to be on the licensed premises or on premises under his control.
Tex. Insurance Code § 425.152 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 425 / Section 425.152
§ 425.152.
Status: in_force

Sec. 425.152. AUTHORIZED INVESTMENTS: INVESTMENTS NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED OR PROHIBITED; INVESTMENTS AUTHORIZED BY OTHER LAW. (a) Subject to this section, an insurance company may make an investment that is not otherwise authorized by this subchapter and that is not specifically prohibited by statute, including any portion of an investment that exceeds the limits imposed by Sections 425.109-425.121, 425.124-425.132, and 425.151.

(b) If any aggregate or individual investment limitation imposed by Sections 425.109-425.121, 425.124-425.132, and 425.151 is exceeded, the excess portion of the investment is considered to be an investment under Subsection (a).

(c) The insurance company has the burden of establishing the value of an investment made under Subsection (a).

(d) The amount of a single investment made by an insurance company under Subsection (a) may not exceed 10 percent of the company's capital and surplus in excess of the statutory minimum capital and surplus applicable to that company.

(e) The aggregate amount of an insurance company's investments under Subsection (a) may not exceed the lesser of:

(1) five percent of the company's assets; or

(2) the amount of the company's capital and surplus that exceeds the amount of statutory minimum capital and surplus applicable to that company.

(f) An insurance company may invest in any investment authorized for an insurance company that is subject to this subchapter by a provision of this code other than this subchapter or by another law of this state.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8238.003 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8238 / Section 8238.003
§ 8238.003. CONFIRMATION ELECTION REQUIRED.
Status: in_force

The board shall hold an election to confirm the creation of the district as provided by Section 49.102, Water Code.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 85.112 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 85 / Section 85.112
§ 85.112. WORKPLACE GUIDELINES.
Status: in_force

(a) Each state agency shall adopt and implement workplace guidelines concerning persons with AIDS and HIV infection.

(b) The workplace guidelines shall incorporate at a minimum the model workplace guidelines developed by the department.
Tex. Insurance Code § 845.110 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 845 / Section 845.110
§ 845.110. OPEN MEETINGS AND RECORDS REQUIREMENTS.
Status: in_force

(a) Meetings of the board are open to the public in accordance with Chapter 551, Government Code. This subsection does not require the board to conduct an open meeting to deliberate:

(1) pricing or financial planning information relating to a bid or negotiation for arranging or providing services or product lines to another person if disclosure of the information would give the advantage to competitors;

(2) information relating to a proposed new service, product line, or marketing strategy;

(3) patient information made confidential under Chapter 159, Occupations Code, or Subchapter G, Chapter 241, Health and Safety Code; or

(4) information that relates to the credentialing of physicians or to peer review and that is made confidential under Subchapter A, Chapter 160, Occupations Code, or Subchapter G, Chapter 241, Health and Safety Code.

(b) The board shall keep a record of its proceedings in accordance with Chapter 551, Government Code.
Tex. Insurance Code § 271.012 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 271 / Section 271.012
§ 271.012. RULES.
Status: in_force

The commissioner may adopt reasonable rules to implement payments under this chapter.
Tex. Property Code § 221.074 — TX Code / Code pr / Chapter 221 / Section 221.074
§ 221.074. ANNUAL TIMESHARE FEE AND EXPENSE STATEMENT.
Status: in_force

(a) Notwithstanding any contrary provision of the required timeshare disclosure statement, project instrument, timeshare instrument, or bylaws adopted pursuant to a timeshare instrument, the managing entity shall make a written annual accounting of the operation of the timeshare properties managed by the managing entity to each purchaser who requests an accounting not later than five months after the last day of each fiscal year. The statement shall fairly and accurately represent the collection and expenditure of assessments and include:

(1) a balance sheet;

(2) an income and expense statement;

(3) the current budget for the timeshare property, timeshare properties managed by the same managing entity, or multisite timeshare plan required by Section 221.032(b)(12); and

(4) the name, address, and telephone number of a designated representative of the managing entity.

(b) On the request of an owner, the managing entity of the timeshare plan shall provide the owner with the name and address of each member of the board of directors of the owners' association, if one exists.

(c) A developer or managing entity shall have an annual independent audit of the financial statements of the timeshare plan or timeshare properties managed by the managing entity performed by a certified public accountant or an accounting firm. The audit must be:

(1) conducted in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards as prescribed by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, the Governmental Accounting Standards Board, the United States General Accounting Office, or other professionally recognized entities that prescribe auditing standards; and

(2) completed not later than five months after the last day of the fiscal year of the timeshare plan or timeshare property.

(d) Knowingly furnishing false information in the annual timeshare fee and expense statement is a violation of the Deceptive Trade Practices-Consumer Protection Act (Section 17.41 et seq., Business & Commerce Code).

(e) The managing entity of any accommodation located in this state shall post prominently in the registration area of the accommodations the following notice, with the date of the last day of the current fiscal year and the address of the managing entity inserted where indicated:

"AS A TIMESHARE OWNER YOU HAVE A RIGHT TO REQUEST A WRITTEN ANNUAL TIMESHARE FEE AND EXPENSE STATEMENT. THIS STATEMENT IS PREPARED ANNUALLY BY THE MANAGING ENTITY AND WILL BE AVAILABLE NO LATER THAN FIVE MONTHS FOLLOWING (INSERT THE DATE OF THE LAST DAY OF THE CURRENT FISCAL YEAR). YOU MAY REQUEST THE STATEMENT, BY WRITING TO (INSERT ADDRESS OF THE MANAGING ENTITY)."