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Tex. Penal Code § 36.05 — TX Code / Code pe / Chapter 36 / Section 36.05
§ 36.05. TAMPERING WITH WITNESS.
Status: in_force

(a) A person commits an offense if, with intent to influence the witness, he offers, confers, or agrees to confer any benefit on a witness or prospective witness in an official proceeding, or he coerces a witness or a prospective witness in an official proceeding:

(1) to testify falsely;

(2) to withhold any testimony, information, document, or thing;

(3) to elude legal process summoning him to testify or supply evidence;

(4) to absent himself from an official proceeding to which he has been legally summoned; or

(5) to abstain from, discontinue, or delay the prosecution of another.

(b) A witness or prospective witness in an official proceeding commits an offense if he knowingly solicits, accepts, or agrees to accept any benefit on the representation or understanding that he will do any of the things specified in Subsection (a).

(c) It is a defense to prosecution under Subsection (a)(5) that the benefit received was:

(1) reasonable restitution for damages suffered by the complaining witness as a result of the offense; and

(2) a result of an agreement negotiated with the assistance or acquiescence of an attorney for the state who represented the state in the case.

(d) An offense under this section is a felony of the third degree, except that if the official proceeding is part of the prosecution of a criminal case, an offense under this section is the same category of offense as the most serious offense charged in that criminal case.

(e) Notwithstanding Subsection (d), if the most serious offense charged is a capital felony, an offense under this section is a felony of the first degree.

(e-1) Notwithstanding Subsection (d), if the underlying official proceeding involves family violence, as defined by Section 71.004, Family Code, an offense under this section is the greater of:

(1) a felony of the third degree; or

(2) the most serious offense charged in the criminal case.

(e-2) Notwithstanding Subsections (d) and (e-1), if the underlying official proceeding involves family violence, as defined by Section 71.004, Family Code, and it is shown at the trial of the offense that the defendant has previously been convicted of an offense involving family violence under the laws of this state or another state, an offense under this section is the greater of:

(1) a felony of the second degree; or

(2) the most serious offense charged in the criminal case.

(e-3) For purposes of Subsection (a), a person is considered to coerce a witness or prospective witness if the person commits an act of family violence as defined by Section 71.004, Family Code, that is perpetrated, in part, with the intent to cause the witness's or prospective witness's unavailability or failure to comply and the offense is punishable under Subsection (e-1) or (e-2), as applicable.

(f) If conduct that constitutes an offense under this section also constitutes an offense under any other law, the actor may be prosecuted under this section, the other law, or both.
Tex. Government Code § 501.003 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 501 / Section 501.003
§ 501.003. FOOD.
Status: in_force

The department shall ensure that inmates housed in facilities operated by the department are fed good and wholesome food, prepared under sanitary conditions, and provided in sufficient quantity and reasonable variety. The department shall hold employees charged with preparing food for inmates strictly to account for a failure to carry out this section. The department shall provide for the training of inmates as cooks so that food for inmates may be properly prepared.
Tex. Business Organizations Code § 11.101 — TX Code / Code bo / Chapter 11 / Section 11.101
§ 11.101. CERTIFICATE OF TERMINATION FOR FILING ENTITY.
Status: in_force

(a) On completion of the winding up process under Subchapter B, a filing entity must file a certificate of termination in accordance with Chapter 4.

(b) A certificate from the comptroller that all taxes administered by the comptroller under Title 2, Tax Code, have been paid must be filed with the certificate of termination if the filing entity is a taxable entity under Chapter 171, Tax Code, other than a nonprofit corporation.

(c) The certificate of termination must contain:

(1) the name of the filing entity;

(2) the name and address of each of the filing entity's governing persons;

(3) the entity's file number assigned by the secretary of state, unless the entity is a real estate investment trust;

(4) the nature of the event requiring winding up;

(5) a statement that the filing entity has complied with the provisions of this code governing its winding up; and

(6) any other information required by this code to be included in the certificate of termination for the filing entity.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 5001.022 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 5001 / Section 5001.022
§ 5001.022. ELECTION OF COMMISSIONERS.
Status: in_force

On the uniform election date in November of each even-numbered year, the appropriate number of commissioners shall be elected.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3831.057 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3831 / Section 3831.057
§ 3831.057. OFFICERS.
Status: in_force

(a) The board shall elect from among the directors a presiding officer, a secretary, and any other officers the board considers necessary.

(b) The board by resolution shall establish the powers and duties of the officers, consistent with this chapter.
Tex. Occupations Code § 2310.051 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 2310 / Section 2310.051
§ 2310.051. LEGAL STANDARDS.
Status: in_force

(a) The legal standard for the measure of a motor fuel in this state is the standard measure adopted and used by the government of the United States for that motor fuel. If the United States does not provide a standard measure for a motor fuel, the standard for the motor fuel is that established by this subchapter.

(b) The commission may adopt rules for the purpose of administering this subchapter and bringing about uniformity between the standards established under this subchapter and the standards established by federal law.

(c) Except as otherwise provided by an express contract, a contract for work or sales by measure of a motor fuel shall be construed in accordance with the standards of this subchapter.

(d) The standards of this subchapter shall be the guide for making any adjustment of measuring devices under the law of this state.
Tex. Water Code § 49.213 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 49 / Section 49.213
§ 49.213. AUTHORITY TO ISSUE CONTRACTS.
Status: in_force

(a) A district may contract with a person or any public or private entity for the joint construction, financing, ownership, and operation of any works, improvements, facilities, plants, equipment, and appliances necessary to accomplish any purpose or function permitted by a district, or a district may purchase an interest in any project used for any purpose or function permitted by a district.

(b) A district may enter into contracts with any person or any public or private entity in the performance of any purpose or function permitted by a district.

(c) A district may enter into contracts, which may be of unlimited duration, with persons or any public or private entities on the terms and conditions the board may consider desirable, fair, and advantageous for:

(1) the purchase or sale of water;

(2) the collection, transportation, treatment, and disposal of its domestic, industrial, and communal wastes or the collection, transportation, treatment, and disposal of domestic, industrial, and communal wastes of other persons;

(3) the gathering, diverting, and control of local storm water, or other local harmful excesses of water;

(4) the continuing and orderly development of the land and property within the district through the purchase, construction, or installation of works, improvements, facilities, plants, equipment, and appliances that the district may otherwise be empowered and authorized to do or perform so that, to the greatest extent reasonably possible, considering sound engineering and economic practices, all of the land and property may be placed in a position to ultimately receive the services of the works, improvements, plants, facilities, equipment, and appliances;

(5) the maintenance and operation of any works, improvements, facilities, plants, equipment, and appliances of the district or of another person or public or private entity;

(6) the collection, treatment, and disposal of municipal solid wastes; and

(7) the exercise of any other rights, powers, and duties granted to a district.
Tex. Occupations Code § 2002.051 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 2002 / Section 2002.051
§ 2002.051. RAFFLE AUTHORIZED.
Status: in_force

A qualified organization may conduct a raffle subject to the conditions imposed by this subchapter.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8341.203 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8341 / Section 8341.203
§ 8341.203. 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. Special District Local Laws Code § 3892.207 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3892 / Section 3892.207
§ 3892.207. PROPERTY OF CERTAIN UTILITIES EXEMPT FROM ASSESSMENT AND IMPACT FEES.
Status: in_force

The district may not impose an impact fee or assessment on the property, including the equipment, rights-of-way, facilities, or improvements, of:

(1) an electric utility or a power generation company as defined by Section 31.002, Utilities Code;

(2) a gas utility as defined by Section 101.003 or 121.001, Utilities Code;

(3) a telecommunications provider as defined by Section 51.002, Utilities Code; or

(4) a person who provides the public cable television or advanced telecommunications services.
Tex. Occupations Code § 202.454 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 202 / Section 202.454
§ 202.454. CONFIDENTIALITY REQUIREMENTS.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as otherwise provided by this subchapter, the proceedings and records of a podiatric peer review committee are confidential and all communications made to a podiatric peer review committee are privileged.

(b) If a court makes a preliminary finding that the proceedings, records, or communications of a podiatric peer review committee are relevant to an anticompetitive action or to an action brought under federal civil rights laws, the proceedings, records, or communications are not considered to be confidential to the extent the proceedings, records, or communications are determined to be relevant to that action.
Tex. Insurance Code § 2210.084 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 2210 / Section 2210.084
§ 2210.084. REINSURANCE BY MEMBERS FOR MEMBER ASSESSMENTS.
Status: in_force

(a) Before any occurrence or series of occurrences, an association member may purchase reinsurance to cover an assessment for which the member would otherwise be liable under this subchapter.

(b) An association member must notify the board of directors, in the manner prescribed by the association, whether the member will be purchasing reinsurance. If the member does not purchase reinsurance under this section, the member remains liable for any assessment imposed under this subchapter.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 85.202 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 85 / Section 85.202
§ 85.202. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this subchapter:

(1) "Exposure-prone procedure" means a specific invasive procedure that poses a direct and significant risk of transmission of HIV or hepatitis B virus, as designated by a health professional association or health facility, as provided by Section 85.204(b)(4).

(2) "Health care worker" means a person who furnishes health care services in direct patient care situations under a license, certificate, or registration issued by this state or a person providing direct patient care in the course of a training or educational program.

(3) "Invasive procedure" means:

(A) a surgical entry into tissues, cavities, or organs; or

(B) repair of major traumatic injuries associated with any of the following:

(i) an operating or delivery room, emergency department, or outpatient setting, including a physician's or dentist's office;

(ii) cardiac catheterization or angiographic procedures;

(iii) a vaginal or cesarean delivery or other invasive obstetric procedure during which bleeding may occur; or

(iv) the manipulation, cutting, or removal of any oral or perioral tissues, including tooth structure, during which bleeding occurs or the potential for bleeding exists.

(4) "Universal precautions" means procedures for disinfection and sterilization of reusable medical devices and the appropriate use of infection control, including hand washing, the use of protective barriers, and the use and disposal of needles and other sharp instruments as those procedures are defined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention of the United States Public Health Service.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1033.304 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1033 / Section 1033.304
§ 1033.304. TRANSFER OF DISTRICT ASSETS.
Status: in_force

(a) If a majority of the votes in the election favor dissolution and transfer of the district's assets and obligations, the board shall transfer to the governmental entity specified in the election order the land, buildings, improvements, equipment, and other assets that belong to the district.

(b) The governmental entity assumes all debts and obligations of the district at the time of the transfer.
Tex. Occupations Code § 201.311 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 201 / Section 201.311
§ 201.311. INACTIVE STATUS.
Status: in_force

(a) The board by rule shall adopt a system by which a license holder may place the license on inactive status. A license holder must apply for inactive status, on a form prescribed by the board, before the expiration date of the license.

(b) A license holder whose license is on inactive status:

(1) is not required to pay license renewal fees; and

(2) may not perform an activity regulated under this chapter.

(c) A license holder whose license is on inactive status may return to active practice by notifying the board in writing. The board shall remove the license holder's license from inactive status after the holder pays an administrative fee and complies with any educational or other requirements established by board rules.

(d) The board by rule shall establish a rule setting a limit on the time a license holder's license may remain on inactive status.
Tex. Government Code § 30.01511 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 30 / Section 30.01511
§ 30.01511. APPLICATION.
Status: in_force

This subchapter applies to the City of Tyler.
Tex. Business & Commerce Code § 2.608 — TX Code / Code bc / Chapter 2 / Section 2.608
§ 2.608. REVOCATION OF ACCEPTANCE IN WHOLE OR IN PART.
Status: in_force

(a) The buyer may revoke his acceptance of a lot or commercial unit whose non-conformity substantially impairs its value to him if he has accepted it

(1) on the reasonable assumption that its non-conformity would be cured and it has not been seasonably cured; or

(2) without discovery of such non-conformity if his acceptance was reasonably induced either by the difficulty of discovery before acceptance or by the seller's assurances.

(b) Revocation of acceptance must occur within a reasonable time after the buyer discovers or should have discovered the ground for it and before any substantial change in condition of the goods which is not caused by their own defects. It is not effective until the buyer notifies the seller of it.

(c) A buyer who so revokes has the same rights and duties with regard to the goods involved as if he had rejected them.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1078.005 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1078 / Section 1078.005
§ 1078.005. DISTRICT SUPPORT AND MAINTENANCE NOT STATE OBLIGATION.
Status: in_force

The state may not become obligated for the support or maintenance of the district.
Tex. Local Government Code § 322.071 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 322 / Section 322.071
§ 322.071. ISSUANCE; PURPOSE.
Status: reserved

(a) For the purpose of providing funds to acquire, improve, equip, and repair parks under its control, or for the acquisition or construction of facilities to be used in or connected with or incident to one or more of the parks, the board by resolution may issue bonds from time to time.

(b) The bonds are fully negotiable instruments under Chapter 3, Business & Commerce Code, and other laws of this state.

(c) Included among the permanent improvements and facilities that may be acquired through the issuance of bonds are stadiums, coliseums, auditoriums, athletic fields, pavilions, buildings and grounds for assembly, and parking facilities or other incident improvements.

(d) The bonds must be issued in the name of the board, signed by the chairman, and attested by the secretary. The signatures may be facsimile signatures printed on the bonds. The seal of the board must be impressed, printed, or lithographed on the bonds.

(e) The bonds must mature serially or otherwise in not more than 40 years and may be sold at a price and under terms determined by the board to be the most advantageous reasonably obtainable. The net effective interest rate may not exceed the maximum rate provided by Chapter 1204, Government Code.

(f) The resolution authorizing the issuance of the bonds shall prescribe the details as to the bonds. It may contain provisions for the calling of the bonds for redemption before their respective maturity dates at particular prices and times. Except for rights of redemption expressly reserved in the resolution and the bonds, the bonds are not subject to redemption before their scheduled maturity dates.

(g) The bonds may be made payable at times and places inside or outside this state as prescribed in the resolution.

(h) The bonds may be made registrable as to principal, or both principal and interest.

(i) The bonds may be issued in one or more series.
Tex. Insurance Code § 4151.003 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 4151 / Section 4151.003
§ 4151.003. APPLICABILITY OF OTHER PROVISIONS OF CODE.
Status: in_force

An administrator is subject to Section 823.457, Subchapter H of Chapter 101, Chapter 541, Subchapter A of Chapter 542, and Chapter 804.
Tex. Local Government Code § 337.001 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 337 / Section 337.001
§ 337.001. SHORT TITLE.
Status: in_force

This chapter may be cited as the Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corporation Act.
Tex. Water Code § 36.356 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 36 / Section 36.356
§ 36.356. DEBTS OF ORIGINAL DISTRICTS.
Status: in_force

(a) After two or more districts are consolidated, the consolidated district shall protect the debts of the original districts and shall assure that the debts are not impaired. If the consolidated district has taxing authority, the debts may be paid by taxes levied on the land in the original districts as if they had not consolidated or from contributions from the consolidated district on terms stated in the consolidation agreement.

(b) If the consolidated district has taxing authority and assumes the bonds, notes, and other obligations of the original districts, taxes may be levied uniformly on all taxable property within the consolidated district to pay the debts.
Tex. Utilities Code § 163.123 — TX Code / Code ut / Chapter 163 / Section 163.123
§ 163.123. AUTHORITY OF PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION.
Status: in_force

A joint powers agency created under this subchapter is:

(1) subject to all applicable provisions of Title 2; and

(2) under the jurisdiction of the Public Utility Commission of Texas as provided by Title 2.
Tex. Education Code § 7.051 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 7 / Section 7.051
§ 7.051. SELECTION OF THE COMMISSIONER.
Status: in_force

The governor, with the advice and consent of the senate, shall appoint the commissioner of education.
Tex. Agriculture Code § 72.043 — TX Code / Code ag / Chapter 72 / Section 72.043
§ 72.043. LIEN.
Status: in_force

(a) For the purpose of securing the payment of fees under Section 72.042 of this code, the department has a lien on all citrus fruit growing or standing on premises declared by the court to be a public nuisance. The department may enforce the lien in the manner provided by either Subsection (b) or (c) of this section.

(b) If no receiver has been appointed, the department may enforce the lien by selling at public sale to the highest bidder any fruit subject to the lien. The sale shall be conducted at the courthouse door. If a receiver has been appointed, the receiver shall conduct the sale. Proceeds of the sale in excess of the amount owed to the department shall be paid to the owner of the premises or to the county treasurer subject to the order of the owner.

(c) The department may fix the lien by filing the lien, a sworn statement of the indebtedness, and a description of the property subject to the lien with the county clerk of the county in which the premises are located. The lien must be filed before the 31st day following the last day of action by the department under Section 72.042(g) of this code. Within 24 months after filing the lien, the department shall file suit in a court of competent jurisdiction for collection of the account and foreclosure of the lien. Neither the department nor any person to whom the account is assigned may be required to post a cost bond in that suit. The court shall enter judgment for the debt with interest and costs of suit and foreclosing the lien on premises as the court determines necessary for defraying expenses, court costs, and the fees owed.

(d) In an action under Subsection (c) of this section, the department may file a separate statement and separate suit covering each necessary action of the department to enforce compliance or may wait until a number accrue and file one statement and one suit covering all necessary actions.

(e) A peace officer authorized by law to serve in the area in which the lien is enforced may perform the functions of the department under this section.
Tex. Labor Code § 411.066 — TX Code / Code la / Chapter 411 / Section 411.066
§ 411.066. NOTICE TO POLICYHOLDERS.
Status: in_force

Notice that accident prevention services are available to the policyholder from the insurance company must appear in at least 10-point bold type on the front of each workers' compensation insurance policy delivered or issued for delivery in this state.