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Tex. Natural Resources Code § 91.261 — TX Code / Code nr / Chapter 91 / Section 91.261
§ 91.261. ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTY.
Status: in_force

(a) The commission may assess, as provided by this section and Sections 91.262, 91.263, and 91.264, an administrative penalty against a person who violates this subchapter or a rule adopted or an order or permit issued under this subchapter.

(b) Except as provided by Subsection (c), the penalty for each violation may be in an amount not to exceed $10,000. The maximum penalty assessed under this subsection for a related series of violations may not exceed $200,000.

(c) The penalty for each violation of Section 91.259 may be in an amount not to exceed $25,000. The maximum penalty assessed under this subsection for a continuing violation may not exceed $300,000.

(d) Each day a violation continues or occurs may be considered a separate violation for the purpose of penalty assessment under Subsection (b) or (c).

(e) In determining the amount of the penalty, the commission shall consider:

(1) the seriousness of the violation, including the nature, circumstances, extent, and gravity of the prohibited act and the hazard or potential hazard created to the health, safety, or economic welfare of the public;

(2) the economic harm to property or the environment caused by the violation;

(3) the history of previous violations;

(4) the amount necessary to deter future violations;

(5) efforts to correct the violation; and

(6) any other matter that justice may require.
Tex. Occupations Code § 701.301 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 701 / Section 701.301
§ 701.301. LICENSE RENEWAL.
Status: repealed

(a) A license is valid for two years after the date of issuance and may be renewed biennially.

(b) Repealed by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 838 , Sec. 1.222(208), eff. September 1, 2015.

(c) Repealed by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 838 , Sec. 1.222(208), eff. September 1, 2015.

(d) Repealed by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 838 , Sec. 1.222(208), eff. September 1, 2015.

(e) Repealed by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 838 , Sec. 1.222(208), eff. September 1, 2015.

(f) Repealed by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 838 , Sec. 1.222(208), eff. September 1, 2015.
Tex. Government Code § 24.117 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 24 / Section 24.117
§ 24.117.
Status: in_force

Sec. 24.117. 16TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT (DENTON COUNTY). (a) The 16th Judicial District is composed of Denton County.

(b) The terms of the 16th District Court begin on the first Mondays in January and July of each year.
Tex. Transportation Code § 643.102 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 643 / Section 643.102
§ 643.102. SELF-INSURANCE.
Status: in_force

A motor carrier may comply with Section 643.101 through self-insurance if the carrier demonstrates to the department that it can satisfy its obligations for liability for bodily injury or property damage. In the interest of public safety, the department by rule shall provide for a responsible system of self-insurance for a motor carrier.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8110.102 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8110 / Section 8110.102
§ 8110.102. TAX TO REPAY BONDS.
Status: in_force

The district may impose a tax to pay the principal of and interest on bonds issued under Section 8110.151.
Tex. Government Code § 546.0156 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 546 / Section 546.0156
§ 546.0156. STANDARD AND PRIORITY OF REVIEW.
Status: in_force

(a) In making a grant to a community-based organization, the commission shall evaluate the organization's proposal based on demonstrated need and the proposal's merit.

(b) The commission shall give priority to proposals that will use the Internet and related information technologies to provide to clients:

(1) referral services;

(2) other information regarding local long-term care services; and

(3) needs assessments.
Tex. Alcoholic Beverage Code § 58.005 — TX Code / Code al / Chapter 58 / Section 58.005
§ 58.005. RESPONSIBILITY FOR AGENT'S ACTIONS.
Status: in_force

A nonresident brewer is responsible for any action taken by a nonresident brewer's agent in the course of the agent's representation of the nonresident brewer under this chapter to the same extent and in the same manner as if the action had been taken by the nonresident brewer.
Tex. Local Government Code § 394.056 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 394 / Section 394.056
§ 394.056. BOND AS SECURITY.
Status: in_force

(a) A bond issued under this chapter or a coupon representing interest on the bond is, when delivered, a security as that term is defined under Chapter 8 of the Uniform Commercial Code (Chapter 8, Title 1, Business & Commerce Code) and is an exempt security under The Securities Act (Title 12, Government Code).

(b) A contract made under this chapter is not a security under The Securities Act.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3882.207 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3882 / Section 3882.207
§ 3882.207. RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY.
Status: in_force

Section 375.161, Local Government Code, does not apply to a tax imposed by the district or a required payment for a service provided by the district, including water and sewer services.
Tex. Government Code § 154.113 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 154 / Section 154.113
§ 154.113. CRIMINAL PENALTY.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided by Section 154.112, a person commits an offense if the person engages in shorthand reporting in violation of Section 154.101. Each day of violation constitutes a separate offense.

(a-1) A person commits an offense if the person provides shorthand reporting firm services in this state in violation of Section 154.106. Each day of violation constitutes a separate offense.

(b) An offense under this section is a Class A misdemeanor.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7897.0503 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7897 / Section 7897.0503
§ 7897.0503. 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. Tax Code § 183.052 — TX Code / Code tx / Chapter 183 / Section 183.052
§ 183.052. CONFLICT OF RULES.
Status: in_force

If a rule or policy adopted by the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission conflicts with a rule adopted by the comptroller for the application, enforcement, or collection of a tax imposed by this chapter, the comptroller's rule prevails. A conflicting rule or policy adopted by the commission is invalid to the extent of the inconsistency. If the comptroller determines that a rule or policy adopted by the commission conflicts with one adopted by the comptroller relating to the application, enforcement, or collection of a tax imposed by this chapter, the comptroller shall notify the commission in writing of the determination. After receipt of the notification, the commission must amend or repeal the conflicting rule or policy not later than the 90th day after the date of notification.
Tex. Government Code § 442.074 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 442 / Section 442.074
§ 442.074. GRANTS; DONATIONS.
Status: in_force

(a) The commission may seek and accept grants and donations for a historic site from any appropriate source.

(b) Money accepted under this section shall be deposited to the credit of the historic site account.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 9047.001 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 9047 / Section 9047.001
§ 9047.001. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this chapter:

(1) "Board" means the district's board of directors.

(2) "Commission" means the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.

(3) "Director" means a board member.

(4) "District" means the Harris County Water Control and Improvement District No. 161.
Tex. Transportation Code § 520.061 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 520 / Section 520.061
§ 520.061. CRIMINAL PENALTY.
Status: in_force

(a) A person commits an offense if the person violates this subchapter or a rule adopted by the county tax assessor-collector under this subchapter.

(b) An offense under this section is a Class A misdemeanor.
Tex. Election Code § 20.093 — TX Code / Code el / Chapter 20 / Section 20.093
§ 20.093. DECLINATION FORM NOT REQUIRED.
Status: in_force

A public library is not required to comply with the procedures prescribed by this chapter relating to the form for a declination of voter registration.
Tex. Family Code § 33.012 — TX Code / Code fa / Chapter 33 / Section 33.012
§ 33.012. CIVIL PENALTY.
Status: in_force

(a) A person who is found to have intentionally, knowingly, recklessly, or with gross negligence violated this chapter is liable to this state for a civil penalty of not less than $2,500 and not more than $10,000.

(b) Each performance or attempted performance of an abortion in violation of this chapter is a separate violation.

(c) A civil penalty may not be assessed against:

(1) a minor on whom an abortion is performed or attempted; or

(2) a judge or justice hearing a court proceeding conducted under Section 33.003 or 33.004.

(d) It is not a defense to an action brought under this section that the minor gave informed and voluntary consent.

(e) The attorney general shall bring an action to collect a penalty under this section.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1377.001 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1377 / Section 1377.001
§ 1377.001. DEFINITION.
Status: in_force

In this chapter, "enrollee" means an individual entitled to coverage under a health benefit plan.
Tex. Insurance Code § 2213.056 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 2213 / Section 2213.056
§ 2213.056. PERSONNEL; PAYMENT OF EXPENSES.
Status: in_force

(a) The trustees shall employ appropriate professional employees and consultants for management of the self-insurance trust program.

(b) The trustees shall pay the salaries of professional employees and consultants and other costs of administering the self-insurance trust program from the trust fund.

(c) The total amount paid for salaries and administration may not exceed an amount set by the commissioner. The amount set by the commissioner may not exceed 35 percent of the total amount of money in the trust fund in any year.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 775.303 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 775 / Section 775.303
§ 775.303. DELEGATION OR WAIVER BY COMMISSIONERS COURT.
Status: in_force

(a) The commissioners court may adopt a resolution to:

(1) delegate to the board of a district a duty assigned to the commissioners court under this subchapter that relates to that district; or

(2) waive a requirement in this subchapter that the commissioners court approve an action of a district.

(b) A resolution adopted under this section may apply to more than one board or district.

(c) The commissioners court may by resolution terminate the delegation of a duty or the waiver of an approval requirement.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1100.003 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1100 / Section 1100.003
§ 1100.003. ESSENTIAL PUBLIC FUNCTION.
Status: in_force

The district performs an essential public function in carrying out the purposes of this chapter.
Tex. Election Code § 253.1612 — TX Code / Code el / Chapter 253 / Section 253.1612
§ 253.1612. CERTAIN CAMPAIGN ACTIVITIES AUTHORIZED.
Status: in_force

The Code of Judicial Conduct may not prohibit, and a judicial candidate may not be penalized for, a joint campaign activity conducted by two or more judicial candidates.
Tex. Water Code § 15.203 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 15 / Section 15.203
§ 15.203. ELIGIBLE BONDS.
Status: in_force

(a) Only revenue, general obligation, tax, or combination bonds issued by a political subdivision or a water supply corporation for a project qualifying for assistance under this subchapter and board rules are eligible to be insured under the program.

(b) Bonds issued for a term longer than 50 years are not eligible to be insured under the program.
Tex. Government Code § 2306.5547 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2306 / Section 2306.5547
§ 2306.5547. DIVISION OF RESPONSIBILITY.
Status: in_force

The board of directors of the corporation shall develop and implement policies that clearly separate the policymaking responsibilities of the board of directors and the management responsibilities of the president and the staff of the corporation.
Tex. Local Government Code § 344.153 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 344 / Section 344.153
§ 344.153. GENERAL BOARD POWER OVER FUNDS.
Status: in_force

The board shall manage, control, and administer the district finances except as provided by Section 344.205.
Tex. Election Code § 42.004 — TX Code / Code el / Chapter 42 / Section 42.004
§ 42.004. PRECINCT IDENTIFICATION.
Status: in_force

The commissioners court shall identify each county election precinct by a number.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8427.201 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8427 / Section 8427.201
§ 8427.201. 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.
Tex. Local Government Code § 212.906 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 212 / Section 212.906
§ 212.906. CERTAIN VALUE-BASED FEES AND DISCLOSURE OF CERTAIN INFORMATION PROHIBITED.
Status: in_force

(a) This section applies only to an application, review, engineering, inspection, acceptance, administrative, or other fee imposed by a municipality related to the acceptance, review, or processing of engineering or construction plans or for the inspection of improvements for construction of a subdivision or lot or a related improvement associated with or required in conjunction with that construction.

(b) A municipality may not consider the cost of constructing or improving the public infrastructure for a subdivision, lot, or related property development in determining the amount of a fee subject to this section. The municipality shall determine the fee by considering the municipality's actual cost to, as applicable, review and process the engineering or construction plan or to inspect the public infrastructure improvement.

(c) In determining the municipality's actual cost for reviewing and processing an engineering or construction plan or inspecting a public infrastructure improvement under Subsection (b), a municipality may consider:

(1) the fee that would be charged by a qualified, independent third-party entity for those services;

(2) the hourly rate for the estimated actual direct time of the municipality's employees performing those services; or

(3) the actual costs assessed to the municipality by a third-party entity that provides those services to the municipality.

(d) A municipality may not require the disclosure of information related to the value of or cost of constructing or improving a residential dwelling or the public infrastructure improvements for a subdivision, lot, or related property development as a condition of obtaining approval for subdivision construction or for the acceptance of those public infrastructure improvements except as required by the Federal Emergency Management Agency for participation in the National Flood Insurance Program.

(e) A municipality that imposes a fee for reviewing or processing an engineering or construction plan or inspecting a public infrastructure improvement shall annually publish the fee and the hourly rate and estimated direct time incurred by municipal employees for a fee calculated under Subsection (c)(2). The municipality must publish the information:

(1) on the municipality's Internet website; or

(2) if the municipality does not maintain an Internet website, in a newspaper of general circulation in the county in which the municipality is primarily located.
Tex. Human Resources Code § 152.0010 — TX Code / Code hr / Chapter 152 / Section 152.0010
§ 152.0010. ADVISORY COUNCIL.
Status: in_force

(a) A juvenile board may appoint an advisory council consisting of the number of citizen members determined appropriate by the board. To the extent available in the county, the advisory council may include:

(1) a prosecuting attorney as defined by Section 51.02, Family Code;

(2) a mental health professional;

(3) a medical health professional; and

(4) a representative of the education community.

(b) Council members serve terms as specified by the board.

(c) The juvenile board shall fill any vacancies on the advisory council.
Tex. Utilities Code § 39.664 — TX Code / Code ut / Chapter 39 / Section 39.664
§ 39.664. LEGAL ACTIONS INVOLVING PRICING OR UPLIFT ACTIONS.
Status: in_force

A load-serving entity that receives proceeds from the financing under this subchapter shall return an amount of the proceeds equal to any amount of money received by the entity due to litigation seeking judicial review of pricing or uplift actions taken by the commission or the independent organization in connection with the period of emergency.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 248A.253 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 248A / Section 248A.253
§ 248A.253. REPORT AND NOTICE OF VIOLATION AND PENALTY.
Status: in_force

(a) If the department initially determines that a violation occurred, the department shall give written notice of the report to the person.

(b) The notice must:

(1) include a brief summary of the alleged violation;

(2) state the amount of the recommended penalty; and

(3) inform the person of the person's right to a hearing on the occurrence of the violation, the amount of the penalty, or both.
Tex. Occupations Code § 1958.034 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 1958 / Section 1958.034
§ 1958.034. DUTIES.
Status: in_force

The advisory board may advise the commission and department on:

(1) technical matters relevant to the administration of this chapter;

(2) standards of performance and work practices for mold assessment or remediation;

(3) qualifications for the issuance or renewal of a license, including any training or continuing education; and

(4) other issues affecting mold assessment and remediation.
Tex. Business Organizations Code § 153.412 — TX Code / Code bo / Chapter 153 / Section 153.412
§ 153.412. APPLICATION TO FOREIGN LIMITED PARTNERSHIPS.
Status: in_force

(a) In a derivative proceeding brought in the right of a foreign limited partnership, the matters covered by this subchapter are governed by the laws of the jurisdiction of formation of the foreign limited partnership, except for Sections 153.405, 153.410, and 153.411, which are procedural provisions and do not relate to the internal affairs of the foreign limited partnership, unless applying the laws of the jurisdiction of formation of the foreign limited partnership requires otherwise with respect to Section 153.405.

(b) In the case of matters relating to a foreign limited partnership under Section 153.405, a reference to a person or group of persons described by Section 153.404 refers to a person or group entitled under the laws of the jurisdiction of formation of the foreign limited partnership to make the determination described by Section 153.404(a). The standard of review of a determination made by the person or group shall be governed by the laws of the jurisdiction of formation of the foreign limited partnership.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8049.0105 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8049 / Section 8049.0105
§ 8049.0105. 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. Occupations Code § 562.0062 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 562 / Section 562.0062
§ 562.0062. REQUIRED STATEMENT REGARDING MEDICATION DISPOSAL.
Status: in_force

The board by rule shall require pharmacists, when dispensing certain drugs, to include on the dispensing container label or in the information required by Section 562.0061 the statement "Do not flush unused medications or pour down a sink or drain."
Tex. Government Code § 448.051 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 448 / Section 448.051
§ 448.051. COMPOSITION OF ADVISORY COMMISSION.
Status: in_force

(a) The governor shall appoint nine members to the advisory commission.

(b) A member of the advisory commission must be a resident of this state.

(c) The advisory commission must include members who:

(1) have demonstrated a significant interest in and are knowledgeable about issues in the Jewish community and antisemitism;

(2) have served prominently as leaders of or spokespersons for public or private organizations that serve members of religious, ethnic, national heritage, or social groups that were subjected to antisemitism, the Holocaust, or other genocides;

(3) have significant professional experience in the field of Holocaust or genocide education;

(4) represent liberators of Holocaust or other genocide victims; or

(5) have demonstrated a significant, particular interest in Holocaust or genocide education.

(d) The governor shall fill any vacancy in a position on the advisory commission for the unexpired portion of the term.
Tex. Government Code § 152.112 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 152 / Section 152.112
§ 152.112. ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION PROCEDURES.
Status: in_force

(a) The commission shall develop and implement a policy to encourage the use of appropriate alternative dispute resolution procedures to assist in the resolution of internal and external disputes under the commission's jurisdiction.

(b) The procedures relating to alternative dispute resolution under this section must conform, to the extent possible, to any model guidelines issued by the State Office of Administrative Hearings for the use of alternative dispute resolution by state agencies.
Tex. Government Code § 481.686 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 481 / Section 481.686
§ 481.686. STRATEGIC PLAN.
Status: in_force

(a) The office shall, in collaboration with the initiative, develop a strategic plan for the promotion of the quantum economy in this state. The plan must include:

(1) a list of potential projects that further the goals of the initiative;

(2) a list of federal grant opportunities that are related to quantum technology and for which institutions in this state are eligible to apply;

(3) an assessment of the availability of external funding sources for each project identified under Subdivision (1);

(4) a description of suggested methods and opportunities the state may use to promote the development of quantum technologies in this state;

(5) a description of suggested approaches the state may use to ensure the quantum leadership of this state by prioritizing commercial and practical utility through investments in necessary foundational infrastructure, including quantum systems and networking equipment, jobs and workforce, and real property; and

(6) any other information the office, in collaboration with the advisory committee, determines is relevant to further the initiative's goals.

(b) The office shall submit the strategic plan required by this section not later than December 31 of each year to the governor, the lieutenant governor, and the speaker of the house of representatives.